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2021-11-22 Cleveland City Council Agenda, Pages 1-4
2021-11-22 Cleveland City Council Agenda, Pages 5-8
2021-11-22 Cleveland City Council Agenda, Pages 9-12
2021-11-22 Cleveland City Council Agenda, Page 13
Summary of the upcoming Cleveland City Council's Agenda for November, 22, 2021
8 Communications
8 Special Resolutions (4 condolences, 4 congratulations)
41 Emergency Ordinances (33 First Reading, 8 Second Reading)
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Cleveland City Council is live. Roll Call has occurred, all members are present; a quorum has been reached; a Moment of silence has occurred; and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
City Council is open for Public Comments.
Antoine Tolbert has been called upon.
"Here to speak about accountability. It won't because the governing power want it to be...but because we forced them to address our needs. ... We the power are taking back our power. ... Next up is participatory budgeting."
Shakira Johnson is called upon for Public Comment,
"Here to show appreciation for an organization for a supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland, Ohio. ... I urge you to extend the life of Progressive Field and the Cleveland Guardians."
Gwendol Fields is called upon for Public Comment.
Mr. Fields shares his positive reflections on little league baseball and his general support for the Cleveland Indians/Gaurdians.
Laurie Torrez is called upon for Public Comment.
"I am the owner of a 25 year old restaurant in downtown...The one thing that has never changed is the Cleveland Indians steadfast support for the City of Cleveland."
Mrs. Torrez supports the renovation of Progressive Field.
Todd Burns is called upon for Public Comment.
"I am the general manager of the Hyatt in downtown. I am here to talk about the Cleveland Indians too. ... The business that major league baseball has brough to us is irreplaceable. The Guardians are the number one volume account."
Hannibal Ceedal is called upon for Public Comment.
"I am the CEO of Destination Cleveland. I am here to support the plan that will extend the life of Progressive Field. Attending a professional sports event is in the top 10 reasons why people visit Cleveland."
Andy Utis is called upon for Public Comment.
"I am president of HOFBRAUHAUS Cleveland. We need your investment in additional assets in Cleveland. ... I strongly encourage you to support the funding of
Shawn Waterson is called upon for Public Comment.
"I am here to speak on the American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Arts. I represent the Happy Dog, which I co-own, and the Cleveland Music Club Coalition."
Cleveland City Council concludes Public Comments session and reviews Communications,
These include Transfer of Ownership Application, New License Application, and Transfer of Location Application for various corporations and businesses.
Cleveland City Council reviews the following Condolence Resolutions.
Councilman Basheer Jones has condolences for Alisha Pointer.
Council Joe Jones has condolences for George Houston.
Cleveland City Council reviews the following Congratulations Resolutions.
Cleveland City Council moves on to legislation to approve First Reading of Emergency Ordinances to be referred for Administrative and Committee review,
Emergency Ordinances
1052-2021
1053-2021
1054-2021
1055-2021
1056-2021
1057-2021
1058-2021
1059-2021
1060-2021
1061-2021
Approval of First Reading of Emergency Ordinances continued,
Emergency Ordinances
1062-2021
1063-2021
1064-2021
1065-2021
1066-2021
1067-2021
1068-2021
1070-2021
1071-2021
Approval of First Reading of Emergency Ordinances continued,
Emergency Ordinances
1072-2021
1073-2021
1074-2021
1075-2021
1076-2021
1077-2021
1078-2021
1079-2021
1080-2021
1081-2021
1082-2021
1083-2021
The aforementioned Emergency Readings have been approved for First Reading. They will be reviewed by Administrative and Committees before eventually being approved or rejected.
Cleveland City Council reviews First Reading Emergency Ordinances to be Read in Full and Passed.
Council has suspended the rules to pass Emergency Ordinance 1084-2021.
Cleveland City Council reviews first reading Emergency Resolutions to be read in Full and Passed.
Council has suspended the rules to pass Emergency Resolution 1069-2021.
Cleveland City Council has moved on to the Second Reading of Emergency Ordinances (not to be passed, requires additional review)
844-2021 as amended
This EO is for the repair
Cleveland City Council has moved on to the Second Reading of Emergency Ordinances to be passed,
507-2021
768-2021
919-2021
985-2021
1025-2021
1033-2021
1039-2021
Cleveland City Council has
The Legislative Portion of Cleveland City Council meeting has concluded. Council moves on to Introductions.
CM Basheer Jones introduces Councilwoman-elect Stephanie House, Mrs. Caroline Allen, Shelia Wright, Angie, and Grant.
CM Kevin Conwell introduces Jeremy, voices support of the arts, expressed support for Happy Dog, talks about being a jazz musician and picking up gigs.
"If I missed anybody blame it on my head, not my heart."
CM Anita Garnder is introducing someone but her mic was not on.
No other introductions. Council has no announcements.
CM Jenny Spencer thanks citizens who attended the meeting and thanked them for their presence.
"I encourage you all to engage with Council, one great way is through the committees as well."
CM Joe Jones thanks people and expresses he will miss certain people, such as Sharon Dumas and Mayor Frank Jackson,
"And I rise to thank him because our neighborhood has been blessed and fortunate to get a state of the art recreational facility."
CM Basheer Jones start talks but the sound becomes muted for a while but comes back on.
He is reflecting on his youth and how his family had to use food stamps and how a man snatched his food stamps and dared his mother to do something.
Jones recalls the feeling of seeing his mother defenseless and helpless. "We can see crime, we can see pain - "
The audio went mute again.
The audio returns and Councilmember Jones is reflecting on the experiences of black men and women who have been disenfranchised.
Jones calls upon his fellow Councilmembers to support Alan States (spelling?) and the Neon Health Center.
CM Basheer Jones comments and requests was the final miscellaneous item.
Cleveland City Council meeting for Monday, November 11, 2021 adjourned at or around ~8:00 PM.
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* NOVEMBER 22, 2021
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