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Meeting Name: Cincinnati City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2026 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, Room 300
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202600210 11.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $200,000 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2581, “Reserve for Special Events Support,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $200,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to City Manager’s Office General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x101x7400 to provide one-time special events support of $100,000 each for the Black Family Reunion and the Abercrumbie Group; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,006,417 from General Fund balance sheet reserve account no. 050x3440, “Infrastructure and Capital Project Reserve,” to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $1,006,417 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to capital improvement program project account no. 981x256x262505, “Fleet Replacements” to provide resources for additional replacement fleet vehicles.   Not available Not available
202600173 12.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Shawna Daniel to the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners for a term of five years. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice and consent pursuant to its Rules. (Female/AA).   Not available Not available
202600189 13.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT, submitted by Mayor Aftab Pureval, I hereby appoint Timothy C. Miller to the Income Tax Board of Review, pursuant to Section 311-97(a)(vii) of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, to temporarily replace Board Member Matthew Lake due to a conflict of interest. This appointment is submitted to City Council for its advice & consent pursuant to its Rules. (Male/White)   Not available Not available
202600220 14.MotionMOTION, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the administration prepare a report within 30 days: Indicating findings of a market analysis to increase the salary range of the Deputy Clerk position for the City of Cincinnati. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE).   Not available Not available
202600053 15.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for TIMELESS CARES, DBA FOR APPLICANT, 3437 MONTGOMERY RD CINCINNATI OH 45207. (#08934343-1, NEW, D5) [OBJECTIONS:NONE]   Not available Not available
202600149 16.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026 submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Levy Premium Food Service LP, DBA Levy Premium Food Serice LP - Duke Energy Convention, 525 Elm St Cincinnati OH 454202. ( #05169748-14, New, D5J D6) [ OBJECTIONS:None]   Not available Not available
202600163 17.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Van Lee Sullivan to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Trans,Non-Binary/White)   Not available Not available
202600164 18.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Rico Blackman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/Black)   Not available Not available
202600166 19.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the reappointment of Kylie Johnson to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White)   Not available Not available
202600178 110.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Michael Roman to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Male/Indigenous)   Not available Not available
202600179 111.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Yasmine Allen to the Environmental Advisory Board for a one year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Black)   Not available Not available
202600180 112.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Carla D. Walker to the Environmental Advisory Board for a two year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Black)   Not available Not available
202600181 113.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Megan O’Keefe to the Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/White)   Not available Not available
202600182 114.AppointmentAPPOINTMENT submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/22/2026, recommending the appointment of Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard to the Environmental Advisory Board for a two year appointment. This appointment is submitted to the City Council for its approval. (Female/Indigenous)   Not available Not available
202600183 115.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Cincinnati Reds 2026 Season.   Not available Not available
202600185 116.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for 2026 Freedom Center Juneteenth Block Party.   Not available Not available
202600186 117.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Give Back Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 2026 at Fountain Square.   Not available Not available
202600191 118.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Special Event Permit Application for Redlegs Run.   Not available Not available
202600200 119.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding FY 2025 Carryover to FY 2026 Report.   Not available Not available
202600201 120.ReportREPORT, dated 1/28/2026, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 (unaudited).   Not available Not available
202600211 121.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the policy of managing the Stabilization Funds for the City of Cincinnati.   Not available Not available
202600212 122.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,761,207 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to the unappropriated surplus of Working Capital Reserve Fund 754 to increase the City’s working capital reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $2,478,755 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2585, “Economic Downturn Reserve,” to increase the City’s emergency reserve; AUTHORIZING the transfer of $17,763,995 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to balance sheet reserve account no. 050x2580, “Reserve for Weather Events, Other Emergency and One-Time Needs,” to provide resources for unanticipated emergencies, including those caused by unusual weather events, to increase the City’s reserve and for one-time needs; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $5,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 to Department of Community and Economic Development non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x164x7200 to provide resources fo   Not available Not available
202600213 123.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, APPROVING the continued operations of the existing designated outdoor refreshment area in the Central Business District of Cincinnati, known as the “DORA at the Banks,” for an additional five years pursuant to Chapter 838 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, “Outdoor Refreshment Areas.”   Not available Not available
202600214 124.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the transfer and return to source Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” of $3,100,184.29 to close out or decrease existing project accounts according to Section A of the attached Schedule of Transfer; and AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $3,100,184.29 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 304, “Community Development Block Grant,” to various project accounts according to Section B of the attached Schedule of Transfer to ensure funding will be spent in a timely manner to support vital City programs.   Not available Not available
202600215 125.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, ESTABLISHING new capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF,” to provide resources to extend the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Drive in the Mount Washington neighborhood; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant of up to $412,500 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (“ODNR”) to the newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x233x262347, “Little Miami Scenic Trail PID 115291 COTF”; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to do all things necessary to complete the extension of the existing shared-use path along Beechmont Avenue from the intersection of Elstun Road to the intersection of Ranchvale Driv   Not available Not available
202600216 126.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/28/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation to facilitate acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $995,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7400 to provide resources for the acquisition of real property located at 125 Calhoun Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of $30,000 from the unappropriated surplus of CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund 487 (CUF/Heights TIF District) to the Department of Community and Economic Development CUF/Heights Equivalent Fund personnel operating budget account no. 487x164x7100 to provide staffing resources in support of the acquisition of real property locate   Not available Not available
202600222 127.Registration-UpdateREGISTRATION-UPDATED, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Katherine Ott Zehnder, Politicom Law LLP, 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA. 94965.   Not available Not available
202600192 128.MotionMOTION, submitted by Councilmember Jeffreys, WE MOVE that, the Administration issue a report within sixty (60) days that: Outlines traffic citations overall and by neighborhood for 2025, and update the same for the previous four years. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED)   Not available Not available
202600193 129.MotionMOTION, (AMENDED) submitted by Councilmembers Jeffreys and Johnson, WE MOVE that, within 60 days, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) identify 2-3 sites in the City of Cincinnati that can be dedicated for Youth Football Leagues practices and games, as well as any funding that may be needed. The report should include consideration regarding the feasibility of hosting games and/or practice at the Cincinnati Police Department’s Training Academy when the field is not in use. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)   Not available Not available