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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. EDT

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2079 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 (Directions)

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

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.

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)

Watching remotely?

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

Attending in person?

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 Kellie Morris

Council approves money for astronaut training facility in Brook Park

Live reporting by Regina Samuels

Legislation to OK up to $450,000 for astronaut training center moving through council

Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 2/22
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.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 3/22
The council makes policy decisions for the effective functioning of county government, and is a link between government agencies and citizens. This form of government for Cuyahoga County was established in January 2011, replacing the three-member Board of County Commissioners.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 4/22
Watch with me LIVE NOW on @YouTube 👍🏾 youtube.com/@cuyahogacount
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Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 5/22
@YouTube If you would like to see today’s @CuyahogaCouncil agenda, you can find it here: cuyahogacms.blob.core.windows.net/home/docs/defa…
cuyahogacms.blob.core.windows.net/home/docs/defa…
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 6/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil Meeting was called to order at 5:10pm. ✅There were 2 public comments. ✅Minutes from previous meetings on 2/27/24 were approved. ✅ Messages from county executive @chrisronayne .
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 7/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne Here’s a snippet of the messages from Cuyahoga County Executive @chrisronayne
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 8/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty 📑LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL FOR FIRST READING ADOPTION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES ▪️R2024-0089: previously discussed, no action taken. ▪️R2024-0090: previously discussed, no action taken.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 9/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty Yesterday’s meeting was adjourned at 6:11pm, Tuesday 3/12/2024. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the live meeting, allow me to recap…
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 10/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL FOR FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: ▪️R2024-0091: Referred to Community Development Committee. ▪️R2024-0092: Referred to Community Development Comm. ▪️R2024-0093: Referred to Human Resources Appointments & Equity Comm.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 11/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL FOR SECOND READING: ▪️R2024-0077 & R2024-0079 were both moved to March 26th meeting for consolidation for 3rd reading adoption.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 12/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham An Astronaut Training Center & Hotel is coming to Northeast Ohio and it will be located in @CityofBrookPark 🚀!! Take a listen to hear more 🔊
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 13/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn John Vickers, Chief Executive Officer of @BlueAbyssGlobal flew in for this meeting to share a few words on this new project that is expected to bring TOURISM to @NASAglenn & @CityofCleveland 🔊 🚀🌕🌌
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 14/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL FOR THIRD READING ADOPTION: ▪️ R2024-0035: Adopted (see video below) ▪️ R2024-0048: Adopted as amended, with @CuyD9MereTurner adding $10k to the total sum. ▪️ R2024-0049: Adopted
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 15/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner 📑LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING ADOPTION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES ▪️R2024-0094: Adopted ▪️R2024-0095: Adopted ▪️R2024-0096: Adopted ▪️R2024-0097: Adopted
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 16/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE ▪️ R2024-0098, R2024-0099, R2024-0100 and R2024-0101: Referred to The Human Resources Appointments & Equity Committee. ▪️ R2024-0102 & R2024-0103: Referred to The Committee of the Whole.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 17/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING ADOPTION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES ▪️Resolutions (for appointments & reappointments) R2023-0318, R2024-0052, R2024-0054, R2024-0056, R2024-0057, R2024-0060, R2024-0061, R2024-0062 & R2024-0063 were ADOPTED.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 18/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner ▪️ R2024-0066: Adopted ▪️R2024-0082: Adopted #RoadResurfacing 🚧 ▪️R2024-0086: Adopted ▪️R2024-0087: Adopted ▪️R2024-0088: Adopted
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 19/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR 3RD READING ADOPTION ▪️ R2024-0067 & R2024-0069 Adopted. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR 1ST READING ADOPTION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES ▪️ 02024-0002: Adopted 🔊 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR 3RD READING ADOPTION ▪️ 02024-0001: Adopted
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 20/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner Here’s a snippet of the Miscellaneous Business discussed… -St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming up ☘️! - Congratulations to St. Ignatius and St. Edward High Schools! 🤼‍♂️🏒 -Acknowledgements for @SecFudge 👏🏾👏🏾
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 21/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner @SecFudge This concludes my coverage of the @CuyahogaCouncil meeting that took place on 3/12/24. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th at 5pm.
Regina ♍ @GinaWalksDogs 22/22
@YouTube @CuyahogaCouncil @chrisronayne @CuyahogaCounty @WalStNottingham @CityofBrookPark @BlueAbyssGlobal @NASAglenn @CityofCleveland @NASA @CuyD9MereTurner @SecFudge 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 Until Next Time! -Regina

Agency Information

Cuyahoga County Council

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.

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