@signalcleveland @cledocumenters TENTATIVE AGENDA. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL PRAYER OR MOMENT OF REFLECTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISPENSE WITH THE JOURNAL PUBLIC COMMENT REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATIONS FIRST READING LEGISLATION SECOND READING LEGISLATION

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Here we go roll call and there is a quorum.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters First up, reading of the minutes of the prior meeting. Next, public comment and Blaine Griffin requests that speakers follow the rules .

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters First commenter, Kathy McDonald who speaks on what should be done to juveniles who are committing crimes.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Dontez Taylor (Ward 4) speaks on child services - what can City Council do to rehabilitate juveniles to help them do better.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Stephen ... (Ward 7) speaks on being wrongfully banned at the Galleria Erieview Tower.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next commenter is with the Ohio chapter of the Council on American Islamic relations - she addresses the "hurtful" statements by council members.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The next commenter also speaks on the topic of Palestine, specifically statements made by the Mayor.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Hanen Hamida speaks on a statement made by Mayor Bibb regarding the conflict between Palestine and Israel.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Amina Humdub also speaks on the conflict between Palestine and Israel.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Summer Hussein talks on leadership comments, specifically by Mayor Bibb.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Omar Kirdy (sic?) talks about cease fire between Palestine and Israel.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next, communications - one plat was approved. Next is condolences - there were about five. Next is Congratulatory resolutions - there were two.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next is Presentations - first by council member Kerry McCormack (3) who introduces Toni Mullee, executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio. dsaneo.org

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@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next Presentation is by Kevin Conwell (9) on breast cancer awareness month. nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-…

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@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Sherri White, president and CEO of My Sister's Keeper. myskcle.org

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters White tells Conwell she wants to talk with him about starting My Brother's Keeper.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next is Legislation referred for administrative and committee review.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters First reading of Emergency Ordinances - 1182-2023 related to applying for state funds to construct and improve portions of Shaker Blvd. from Buckeye Road to the East Corp. line.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinance 1183-2023 related to Food Shop licenses. Ordinance 1184-2023 related to professional services for a revolving loan fund for a Home Repair program for Cleveland Southeast neighborhoods.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1185-2023 related to a lease agreement with Unified Aviation for space at Hopkins; 1186-2023 related to fees for swimming pools and spas; 1187-2023 related to a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for reconnecting I-90.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1188-2023 related to a grant from the Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County. 1189-2023 related to the Building and Construction Initiative to provide training in the construction trades.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1190-2023 related to new employee health benefits; 1191-2023 related to the agreement between Port Control and AECOM for technical services for up to two years.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1192-2023 related to providing financial assistance for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission to market major sporting events at the Public Auditorium; 1193-2023 related to reconstructing Johnson Parkway from Garfield Hts. to Velma Ave.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1194-2023 related to improvement to the Parma Pump Station; 1195-2023 related to the sale of city owned air rights near Detroit Ave., that are no longer being used; 1197-2023 related to a contract with MGT Consulting for a cost rate plan for the Dept. of Finance.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinances: 1199-2023 related to providing assistance to the Greater Cleveland Media Development Corporation to assist with the general operating expenses; 1200-2023 for City Planning to hire one or more professional consultants.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next, first reading of Emergency Ordinances to be passed. Ordinance 1196-2023 related to grants with the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity; 1198-2023 related to using casino revenues for the Senior Transportation Connection Resource Fair project.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinance 1201-2023 related to Jones Road Family Development for the Literary through the Arts Summer Academy 2023.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Ordinance 1202-2023 related to Bellaire Puritas Development Corp. for the housing code enforcement program; and 1203-2023 to to the agreement with the Hispanic Police Officers Association for the Puerto Rican Expo.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Council President Blaine Griffin (6) stated that there will be a hold on the emergency ordinances, emergency resolutions, and second readings due to some council members not being present due the flu.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Council acknowledged Judge Mona Scott, Cleveland Housing Court. clevelandhousingcourt.org/about-us/judge…

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Council also acknowledged Judge Scott's new director of operations, Amanda Harnocz. linkedin.com/in/amanda-harn…

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next Announcements and Kevin Conwell (9) who brings awareness to the 16th Annual Disability Awareness Luncheon - Oct. 25, at Benjamin Rose, 11890 Fairhill Road from 11:00 - 1:00. clevelandohio.gov/events/16th-an…

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Next is Miscellaneous and Kerry McCormack (3) who introduces Judge Scott who talks about the housing court resources clinic coming to Ward 12 on Oct. 18 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. All Cleveland citizens are welcomed.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Judge Scott states there will also be a Landlord Clinic Oct. 28 at Harvard Community Service Center - register here: clevelandhousingcourt.org/programs-resou…

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Continuing with Miscellaneous is Stephanie Howse-Jones (7) who acknowledges the public speaker who spoke "their truth" on the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters Continuing with Miscellaneous is Kevin Conwell who speaks on violence, fatherhood, and manhood. "It's our job to protect women, infants, and children."

@signalcleveland @cledocumenters The meeting is adjourned after absent council members are approved.

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