Meeting Name: Cincinnati City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/12/2022 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, Room 300
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202201894 11.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Councilmember Landsman, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Vine Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “Jeff Ruby Way” in honor of Jeff Ruby and in recognition of his contributions and dedication to the City of Cincinnati through decades of influence on Greater Cincinnati’s restaurant scene and his philanthropic efforts.Referred to Healthy Neighborhoods Committee  Action details Not available
202201892 12.MotionMOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Keating and Johnson, WE MOVE that the administration provide a report before the end of 2022 providing an update of the partnership between the City of Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati. The last presentation was May 17, 2022, since that date, a new school year has begun with record enrollment and a new City Manager is in place. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE).Referred to Public Safety & Governance Committee  Action details Not available
202201878 13.ReportREPORT, dated 10/12/2022 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 Kantam LLC, DBA Andys BP, 6135 Montgomery Road. (#4471463, C1 C2 D6, Transfer) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201880 14.ReportREPORT, dated 10/12/2022 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 West End Sports Bar & Grill LLC, DBA West End Sports Bar & Grill, 1726 Linn Street. (9524521, D3 D3A, New) [Objections: Yes]Filed  Action details Not available
202201881 15.ReportREPORT, dated 10/12/2022 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 Siri Inc, DBA Spring Grove Sunoco, 2720 Spring Grove Avenue. (81951300005, C1 C2 D6, Transfer) [Objections: None]Filed  Action details Not available
202201893 16.ReportREPORT, dated 10/12/2022, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Pedestrian Access During Construction.Referred to Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee  Action details Not available
202201895 17.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant of up to $29,779 from the Ohio Urban Transit Program awarded by the Ohio Department of Transportation to the Streetcar Operations Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 455x236x7200 for the purpose of providing resources for preventative maintenance on the streetcar system; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit the grant resources into Special Revenue Fund 455, “Streetcar Operations” revenue account no. 8534.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201896 18.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, Authorizing a payment of $33,800 to the Personnel Research and Development Corporation dba PRADCO from the Cincinnati Police Department (“CPD”) General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x227x4200x7289 as a moral obligation for psychological services provided to police recruits from May 2022 to June 2022; AUTHORIZING a payment of $16,824 to Axon Enterprise, Inc. from the CPD General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x222x1710x7289 as a moral obligation for outstanding charges for the annual assurance plan related to CPD’s body-worn camera systems; and AUTHORIZING a payment of $6,307 to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College from the CPD General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x226x3310x7289 as a moral obligation for CPR recertification training provided to 901 CPD officers between December 2021 and April 2022.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201897 19.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept an in-kind donation of a marker from The Lafayette Trail, Inc. valued at approximately $1,550 for the purpose of installing the marker on City Park property in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Cincinnati on May 19, 1825; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to execute a donation agreement with The Lafayette Trail, Inc. to accept the marker.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201898 110.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Mt. Washington Community Council for the purpose of hosting community events in the Mt. Washington Recreation Center service area; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit the donated funds into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201899 111.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $45,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Madisonville Equivalent Fund 498 to the Department of Transportation and Engineering Madisonville Equivalent Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 498x232x7200 the purpose of providing resources for a traffic study, which will determine appropriate improvements to promote pedestrian safety and access within the study area of Madison Road between Medpace Way and Camargo Road in the Madisonville neighborhood; and DECLARING the related expenditures from non-personnel operating budget account no. 498x232x7200 to constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined by Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 19 - Madisonville Incentive District, subject to compliance with ORC Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201900 112.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/12/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a donation of $4,000 from the University of Cincinnati to existing capital improvement program project account no. 980x232x222313, “Neighborhood Gateways/Greenways Imprvmnt,” for the purpose of providing resources for the design, fabrication, and installation of four new identification signs connecting the Ohio Avenue Steps to the Paw Paw Alley Steps between Ohio Avenue, Van Lear Alley, and Vine Street.Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available
202201870 113.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to solicit and accept monetary and in-kind donations from the Cincinnati business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s 2022 Toy Drive to support Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s holiday season programming needs in underserved communities; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit monetary donations into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201870 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and employees of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission to solicit and accept monetary and in-kind donations from the Cincinnati business community, individual benefactors, and other appropriate sources through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s 2022 Toy Drive to support Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s holiday season programming needs in underserved communities; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit monetary donations into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201871 114.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the establishment of new capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF,” for the purpose of providing resources to assist with the acquisition and renovation of the Emery Theatre located at 1112 Walnut Street and 100 East Central Parkway; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF”; and DECLARING that expenditures from newly created capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF,” to be a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 4-Downtown/OTR East District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. COUNCILMEMBER KEATING IS EXCUSED FROM THIS ITEMPassedPass Action details Not available
202201871 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the establishment of new capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF,” for the purpose of providing resources to assist with the acquisition and renovation of the Emery Theatre located at 1112 Walnut Street and 100 East Central Parkway; AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Downtown OTR East Equivalent Fund 483 to newly established capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF”; and DECLARING that expenditures from newly created capital improvement program project account no. 980x164x231620, “Emery Theatre-TIF,” to be a public purpose and constitute a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” (as defined in Section 5709.40(A)(8) of the Ohio Revised Code), that will benefit and/or serve the District 4-Downtown/OTR East District Incentive District, subject to compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40 through 5709.43. COUNCILMEMBER KEATING IS EXCUSED FROM THIS ITEMSuspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201872 115.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a planning grant in an amount of up to $2,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (ALN 20.940) to study placing caps over Fort Washington Way; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a capital construction grant in an amount of up to $5,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (ALN 20.940) for the Reconnecting Evanston project.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201872 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a planning grant in an amount of up to $2,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (ALN 20.940) to study placing caps over Fort Washington Way; and AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for a capital construction grant in an amount of up to $5,000,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (ALN 20.940) for the Reconnecting Evanston project.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201873 116.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to partner with the HOPE Community Center in applying for and accepting, as a sub-recipient, a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services, FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (ALN 16.738), for resiliency training for local law enforcement.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201873 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to partner with the HOPE Community Center in applying for and accepting, as a sub-recipient, a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services, FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (ALN 16.738), for resiliency training for local law enforcement.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201874 117.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of up to $35,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 (ALN 66.034) to the Office of Environment and Sustainability General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x104x7200 for the purpose of designing and implementing the Electrify Cincy Education Program, a resident and technical expert training that supports residential electrification efforts, including weatherization, reduced energy consumption, and renewable energy upgrades; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8543.Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201874 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of up to $35,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 (ALN 66.034) to the Office of Environment and Sustainability General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x104x7200 for the purpose of designing and implementing the Electrify Cincy Education Program, a resident and technical expert training that supports residential electrification efforts, including weatherization, reduced energy consumption, and renewable energy upgrades; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8543.Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201874 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of up to $35,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 (ALN 66.034) to the Office of Environment and Sustainability General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x104x7200 for the purpose of designing and implementing the Electrify Cincy Education Program, a resident and technical expert training that supports residential electrification efforts, including weatherization, reduced energy consumption, and renewable energy upgrades; and AUTHORIZING the Director of Finance to deposit grant resources into General Fund revenue account no. 050x8543.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201887 118.ReportREPORT, dated 10/5/2022, submitted Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, regarding Department of Finance Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited)Approved & Filed  Action details Not available
202201890 119.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, MODIFYING the salary schedule for the classification of Police Recruit by amending existing Section 376 of Division POL, Chapter 307, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to establish a new salary schedule for said classification.Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201890 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, MODIFYING the salary schedule for the classification of Police Recruit by amending existing Section 376 of Division POL, Chapter 307, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to establish a new salary schedule for said classification.Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201890 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/5/2022, MODIFYING the salary schedule for the classification of Police Recruit by amending existing Section 376 of Division POL, Chapter 307, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code to establish a new salary schedule for said classification.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201901 120.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/10/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood as an art installation that will be included in BLINK Cincinnati, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the artwork; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept monetary and in-kind donations from one or more persons in order to offset the cost and expense associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit monetary donations into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201901 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/10/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood as an art installation that will be included in BLINK Cincinnati, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the artwork; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept monetary and in-kind donations from one or more persons in order to offset the cost and expense associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit monetary donations into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201901 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/10/2022, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to design, install, and maintain artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood as an art installation that will be included in BLINK Cincinnati, notwithstanding any conflicting Cincinnati Recreation Commission rules and regulations or any provision of the Cincinnati Municipal Code that would prohibit the installation and maintenance of the artwork; AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept monetary and in-kind donations from one or more persons in order to offset the cost and expense associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of artwork on the pool and basketball courts at Hanna Playground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood; and AUTHORIZING the Finance Director to deposit monetary donations into Fund 319, “Contributions for Recreation Purposes,” revenue account no. 319x8571.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201849 121.MotionMOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens, Keating and Cramerding, WE MOVE that the Administration design an efficient, streamlined application process for all organizations that request leveraged support funding from the City budget. This process should be designed to collect all information that is necessary to make an informed decision when allocating leverage support funds. It should also be done in line with the City’s Performance-Based Contract Policy, as outlined in Ord. 309-2019 (attached for reference). The primary purpose of this process shall be to collect the information and documentation so that Council and the Mayor can make an informed decision on the allocation of leveraged funds. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
202201602 122.OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, MODIFYING Title XIV, “Zoning Code of the City of Cincinnati,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by AMENDING the provisions of Sections 1427-26, “Sandwich Board Sign Regulations,” 1437-07, “Applications Subject to Review,” and 1437-09, “Development Standards in UD Overlay Districts,” to allow the placement of sandwich board signs in designated Urban Design Overlay Districts.PassedPass Action details Not available
202201602 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE, submitted by Vice Mayor Kearney, from Andrew Garth, City Solicitor, MODIFYING Title XIV, “Zoning Code of the City of Cincinnati,” of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by AMENDING the provisions of Sections 1427-26, “Sandwich Board Sign Regulations,” 1437-07, “Applications Subject to Review,” and 1437-09, “Development Standards in UD Overlay Districts,” to allow the placement of sandwich board signs in designated Urban Design Overlay Districts.Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201845 123.OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/11/2022, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone certain real property in the CUF neighborhood located at 115, 119, and 125 W. McMillan Avenue and 124, 126, 128, 132, 136, 138, and 142 Lyon Street from CC-M, “Commercial Community-Mixed,” and RMX, “Residential Mixed,” zoning districts to Planned Development District No. 95, “Gateway Lofts.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )Passed EmergencyPass Action details Not available
202201845 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/11/2022, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone certain real property in the CUF neighborhood located at 115, 119, and 125 W. McMillan Avenue and 124, 126, 128, 132, 136, 138, and 142 Lyon Street from CC-M, “Commercial Community-Mixed,” and RMX, “Residential Mixed,” zoning districts to Planned Development District No. 95, “Gateway Lofts.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )Emergency clause to remainPass Action details Not available
202201845 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 10/11/2022, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone certain real property in the CUF neighborhood located at 115, 119, and 125 W. McMillan Avenue and 124, 126, 128, 132, 136, 138, and 142 Lyon Street from CC-M, “Commercial Community-Mixed,” and RMX, “Residential Mixed,” zoning districts to Planned Development District No. 95, “Gateway Lofts.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201808 124.OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/21/2022, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone the real property located at 3033 Jared Ellis Drive in the Oakley neighborhood from CG-A, “Commercial General-Auto,” zoning district to Planned Development District No. 94, “Arcadia.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )PassedPass Action details Not available
202201808 1 OrdinanceORDINANCE submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 9/21/2022, AMENDING the official zoning map of the City of Cincinnati to rezone the real property located at 3033 Jared Ellis Drive in the Oakley neighborhood from CG-A, “Commercial General-Auto,” zoning district to Planned Development District No. 94, “Arcadia.” (Subject to the Temporary Prohibition List )Suspension of the three readingsPass Action details Not available
202201913 125.MotionMOTION, submitted by Councilmember Harris, WE MOVE that the City Administration allocate $15,000 for the 2023 Housing Solutions Summit and $15,000 for a Black Developers Conference from one-time budget contingencies, the final adjustment ordinance, or any other funds the administration finds appropriate. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Referred to Budget & Finance Committee  Action details Not available