City Council

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The meeting started at 7:04 P.M!

1st Public Commenter, Pete, will talk about violence prevention. He is representing Policy Matters Ohio. This is part 1. https://t.co/fpqcBqQsR1

Here is part 2 of Pete’s comment. https://t.co/B5ZrNJlGtk

2nd Public Commenter, Ellen, will talk about protecting renters against source of income discrimination. https://t.co/UB4FkOBrMm

3rd Public Commenter, Elaine, is speaking about violence prevention. She is representing REACH. (Responding with Empathy, Access, and Community Healing.) https://www.reachneo.com This is part 1. https://t.co/5mLDed3AQ3

This is the last part of Elaine’s public comment. https://t.co/EzS8jykeze

4rd Public Commenter, Casey Morgan, is talking about the youth, community and a plan to reduce violence. This is part 1. https://t.co/glQJRavtct

This is the second part of Casey’s comment. https://t.co/QQV6uVyL5H

5th Public Commenter, Katrice Williams will talk about Cleveland Pride. This is part 1 of her comment! https://t.co/CnkPpyCOee

This is the last part of Katrice’s comment! https://t.co/uTG2p5Hsq2

6th Public Commenter, Zoey, will talk about tobacco consumption in Cleveland. https://t.co/4AWOZuRa8U

7th Public Commenter, Shannon who will also talk about the smoking sensation in Cleveland. She suggested ways to decrease tobacco usage. https://t.co/hTMhX7KR0U

8th Public Commenter, Brian is urging Council to support Medicare for all federal legislation. Here is part 1. https://t.co/ITWRj2H44q

Here is the last part of Brian’s comment. https://t.co/7z6viPlMR4

9th Public Commenter, Marlene, also talks about Council support medicare for all federal legislations. Here’s a link regarding Medicare For All. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/02/sending-a-message-cleveland-heights-city-council-brings-resolution-supporting-medicare-for-all.html https://t.co/ZNEONDzqcy

The Council is honoring Retiring Senator Kenny Yuko. https://www.theeuclidobserver.com/articles/euclid-honors-retiring-senator-kenny-yuko/ https://t.co/pteLZTS9KK

Here is Retiring Senator Kenny Yuko’s speech. “It’s very nice to be important but it’s important to be nice.” Said Yuko. https://t.co/ha8UmbSgcC

1st Reading:

-8 Emergency Ordinances Referred for Administrative and Committee Review

-7 Emergency Ordinances Read in Full and Passed.

One Emergency Ordinance passed is Ordinance 146-2023, consents and approves the issue of a permit for the Cleveland Cocoa Run on

CONT. February 11th, 2023. It is managed by Hermes Sports & Events.
-1 Emergency Resolutions Referred

1st Emergency Resolutions:
3 Read In Full and Adopted

2nd Reading Legislation:
5 Emergency Ordinances Passed
1 Emergency Resolutions Adopted

Ordinance 119-2023 is an emergency resolution that strongly recommends that the administration adopt a strict policy prohibiting City employees from using any Chinese-owned social media platforms on City-issued devices. There were 3 No’s from Councilwoman Stephanie Howse,

CONT. Councilwoman Jenny Spencer, and Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. The next meeting is on February 6th, 2023.