Cuyahoga County Council Meeting

Cuyahoga County Council

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Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. EDT

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2079 E 9th St Cleveland, OH 44115 (Directions)

Cuyahoga County Council Chambers, 4th Floor (or watch on YouTube)

Cuyahoga County Council is the legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, made up of 11 elected representatives from across the county. All council meetings are open to the public and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The council makes policy decisions for the effective functioning of county government, and is a link between government agencies and citizens. It has legislative and taxing authority for the county, and is a co-equal branch of the county government with the executive branch. This form of government for Cuyahoga County was established in January 2011, replacing the three-member Board of County Commissioners, when the charter form of government adopted by voters went into effect.

Council members:

Patrick Kelly (District 1)
Dale Miller (District 2)
Martin J. Sweeney (District 3)
Michael P. Byrne (District 4)
Michael J. Gallagher (District 5)
Jack H. Schron, Jr. (District 6)
Yvonne M. Conwell (District 7)
Pernel Jones, Jr. (District 8), council president
Meredith M. Turner (District 9)
Cheryl L. Stephens (District 10), council vice president
Sunny M. Simon (District 11)

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Find livestreams of this meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/@cuyahogacounty/streams

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We add two hours of pay ($36) to the assignment. Complimentary parking for the public is available in the attached garage at 900 Prospect. A skywalk extends from the garage to provide additional entry to the Council Chambers from the 5th floor parking level of the garage. Please see the clerk to obtain a complimentary parking pass. Council Chambers is equipped with a hearing assistance system. If needed, please see the clerk to obtain a receiver.

Find prior Documenters coverage of County Council meetings here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=209

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Ashley Lubecky

Council passes rules allowing more people to give public comment but for shorter time periods

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Live reporting by Regina Samuels

Council discusses property tax assessments

Regina @GinaWalksDogs

Hi! 👋🏾I’m Regina & I'II be live-tweeting today's Cuyahoga County Council Meeting at 5pm at the Cuyahoga County Council Chambers for #CLEdocumenters @CLEdocumenters & @signalcleveland !

04:08 PM Sep 10, 2024 CDT

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 2/25

Watch this meeting live with me on @YouTube here… youtube.com/live/UChtTCDih…

youtube.com/live/UChtTCDih…

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 3/25

@YouTube Today’s agenda is too long to post, but you can follow this link to view it in full: cuyahogacounty.gov/docs/default-s…

cuyahogacounty.gov/docs/default-s…

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 4/25

@YouTube ✅Meeting was called to order at 5pm by @CuyahogaCounty Council President, Pernel Jones. ✅Roll Call ✅Pledge of Allegiance ✅Silent Meditation ✅Public Comment

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 5/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty After some public commenters were escorted out by security for displaying a QR code, baby clothing and shoes - there has been consistent horn blowing and protest outside of the building.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 6/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty The meeting was adjourned this evening, Tuesday 9/10/24 at 6:28pm. Stay tuned for a full meeting recap….

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 7/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty 14 of the 20 names signed up for public comment made their way to the podium to speak. Most of the comments were either for or against a divestment resolution, mentioning the tragedy of hostages or thanking the council for helping the local Jewish community feel safe.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 8/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty ✅Approval of Minutes: -Meeting minutes from the 7/30/24 Regular Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting were approved. (page # 22+) ✅Announcements from Council President: None ✅Messages from the County Executive: None cuyahogacounty.gov/docs/default-s…

cuyahogacounty.gov/docs/default-s…

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 9/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty ✅Legislation Introduced by Council: ✔️Consideration of resolutions of council for 1st reading and referral to committee: ⚫️R2024-0307: Awarding $20k to Smart Dev. Inc for Community First program from ARPA community grant funds. Referral to community development committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 10/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty ⚫️R2024-0308: Awarding $40k to the Building & Leveraging Opportunities Foundation for property rehab from districts 3, 7 & 9 ARPA community grant funds. Referral to community development committee. *To shorten characters I will use ACGF instead of ARPA community grant funds*👍🏾

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 11/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty ⚫️R2024-0309: Awarding 5k to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry for “Welcome Home” Anniversary Celebration from ACGF. Referral to Health & Human Services & Aging Committee. ⚫️R2024-0310: Awarding $20k to Wallstreet Nottingham Dev. Inc. from ACGF. Referral to Community dev. committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 12/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty ⚫️R2024-0311: Awarding $100k to @citymaplehts for purchase of property at 5391 Lee rd from ACGF. Ref to community development committee. ⚫️R2024-0312: Awarding $10k to @100BlackMenClev for Saturday Academy from ACGF. Ref to Education, environment & sustainability committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 13/25

@YouTube @CuyahogaCounty @citymaplehts @100BlackMenClev ⚫️R2024-0313: Awarding $10k to Gamma Delta Zetas Helping Others Inc from ACGF. Ref to Education, environment & sustainability committee. ⚫️R2024-0314: Awarding $50k to @KaramuHouseInc for Next Generation Capital Improvement Project from ACGF. Ref to community dev. committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 14/25

⚫️R2024-0315: Awarding $10k to National Council of Negro Women Inc., Cleveland for Missing Women & Children/Human Trafficking Awareness and Safety series from ACGF. Referral to public safety & justice affairs committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 15/25

⚫️R2024-0316: Awarding $10k to @seedsofliteracy for Adult Basic Education Program from ACGF. Ref to education, environment & sustainability committee. ⚫️R2024-0317: Awarding $10k to incYOU Resource Foundation Inc from ACGF. Ref to Health, Human Services & Aging committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 16/25

@seedsofliteracy ⚫️R2024-0318: Awarding $10k to @HarvardCdc from ACGF. Ref to Health, Human Services & Aging committee. ⚫️R2024-0319: Adopting changes to the @CuyahogaCounty non-bargaining classification plan. Ref to the Human Resources, appointments and Equity committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 17/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty ✔️Consideration of Resolutions of Council for 3rd Reading Adoption: There were 4 resolutions read & adopted, including a unanimous vote for a resolution amending Rule 17 of the @CuyahogaCounty rules of Council to establish additional guidelines for public comment at meetings.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 18/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil ✔️Consideration of an Ordinance of Council for 3rd Reading Adoption: ⚫️O2024-0004: Repeal & replace Chapter 703 of the County Code establishing a Justice Center Capital Projects Fund within the General Fund. Adopted with 8 votes in favor & 3 against. cleveland.com/news/2024/09/c…

cleveland.com/news/2024/09/c…

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 19/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil ✅Legislation Introduced By Executive: ✔️Consideration of Resolutions for 1st Reading Adoption under Suspension of Rules: ⚫️The most discussed item was R2024-0322: Accepting revised rates as determined by the Budget Commission; authorizing tax levies. #PropertyTaxes

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 20/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil Council members discussed concerns about the recent property tax reassessment process and the potential impact on residents' tax burdens. This item has a deadline of 9/30/24 from the budget commission and was referred to the Finance & Budget Committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 21/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil The following Resolutions were approved: ⚫️R2024-0320 ⚫️R2024-0322 ⚫️R2024-0323 ⚫️R2024-0324 ⚫️R2024-0325 ⚫️R2024-0326

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 22/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil ✔️Consideration of Resolutions for 1st Reading & Referral to Committee: -6 items confirming County Executive’s Appointments were referred to the HR Committee. -8 items were referred to the Public Works Committee, including major road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 23/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil -2 items were referred to the Public Safety Committee. -3 items were referred to the Health, Human Services & Aging Committee.

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 24/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil ✔️Consideration of a Resolution for 3rd Reading Adoption: ⚫️R2024-0289: Adopting the 2024 Cuyahoga County Sustainability Plan. This plan has healthy environment aspects including fresh water advocacy & access, Climate Impacts, Reducing Carbon, etc. 🌏🍃

Regina @GinaWalksDogs 25/25

@seedsofliteracy @HarvardCdc @CuyahogaCounty @CuyahogaCouncil For more information visit Do you have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters or email us at cledocumenters@gmail.com. For more meeting coverage, check out . cuyahogacounty.gov/council documenters.org

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The Cuyahoga County Council is the legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, made up of 11 elected representatives from across the county. All council meetings are open to the public and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The council makes policy decisions for the effective functioning of county government, and is a link between government agencies and citizens. It has legislative and taxing authority for the county, and is a co-equal branch of the county government with the executive branch. This form of government for Cuyahoga County was established in January 2011, replacing the three-member Board of County Commissioners, when the charter form of government adopted by voters went into effect.