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05:36 PM Feb 13, 2023 CST
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The meeting was called to order a few minutes early. Roll was called. After the pledge of allegiance, public comment got started. My internet is spotty today, so I don't have video clips for you. But here are the highlights:
A Ms. Morgan from Ward 11 spoke on jobs, services, and biblical outreach.
Public commenter Timothy Sommerfelt, representing Gordon Square CPR , spoke about the importance of getting more people certified in CPR.
Mr. Taylor, from Ward 4, asked for a street to be named in honor of Willy Glover, a local leader in his neighborhood.
Eric Walker, from Ward 4, spoke about the abandoned Fulton school on E. 40th, which has been abandoned for over 12 years. Despite a 2021 ordinance stating the property is to be re-developed, no progress has been made, says Walker.
A gentleman from Fairfax spoke about the Fairfax Recreation Center, and needed repairs, especially to the children's playground.
A ward 4 resident spoke about traffic safety on Larchmere, on the border of Cleveland and Shaker. Trying to pull out onto Larchmere from side streets is dangerous, says commenter.
That ended public comment. Communications and appointments were read. https://t.co/f5Yhk2rTG5
Special Resolutions, both of condolence and congratulations were read next. Stephanie Howse requested 3 names be added to the condolences. A moment of silence was observed for those who passed. https://t.co/Cou2Ty4CCh
1st Reading legislation:
Emergency ordinances referred: 210-2023 through 217-2023. https://t.co/ItyVDrz2iR
Emergency ordinances referred: 210-2023 through 217-2023. https://t.co/ItyVDrz2iR
Emergency ordinances read in full and passed (unanimously): 218-2023, 219-2023, 223-2023 though 226-2023 https://t.co/2XJvn70j2H
Emergency Resolutions Read in Full and Adopted (passed unanimously): https://t.co/AfLE9wqLBK
Okay. We're on to Second Reading Legislation.
Emergency Ordinances Passed: 1278-2022, 1279-2022, 33-2023. (passed unanimously)
Ordinances Passed: 114-2023, 116-2023. (passed unanimously) https://t.co/fVVFmf9VSx
Emergency Ordinances Passed: 1278-2022, 1279-2022, 33-2023. (passed unanimously)
Ordinances Passed: 114-2023, 116-2023. (passed unanimously) https://t.co/fVVFmf9VSx
The legislative portion of the meeting ended. Several people were acknowledged including Nicole Ward and Antoine Crews of the Vanguards of Cleveland.
Council member Deborah Gray was acknowledged for traveling to NYC to address housing issues in Ward 4.
Council member Deborah Gray was acknowledged for traveling to NYC to address housing issues in Ward 4.
The rest of the meeting, council members spoke on policing. Council members called out Police Director, Safety Director with grievances. Council president Griffin warned council to behave with decorum, professionalism .
The meeting ended with Council singing happy birthday to Council President Blaine Griffin. Happy Birthday!!!🎂
The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.
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