Council convened in Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., Mayor Mallory Presiding. Present were Councilmembers Berding, Bortz, Cole, Cranley, Crowley, Ghiz, Monzel, Tarbell and Thomas (9)

Also in attendance were Acting City Manager David Rager, Asst. City Solicitor Ernest McAdams and Clerk of Council Melissa Autry.

Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

There being no objection, Minutes of the previous session Council were ordered Filed.

Items on the Council Calendar and items presented by-leave were disposed of as follows:

ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) dated 2/1/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, APPROVING the recommendations of the Mayor of the continued appointment of David E. Rager as interim City Manager, which appointment was effective as of September 11, 2005 and shall continue until a new City Manager is appointed; and, confirming the terms and compensation for the position.

REAPPOINTMENT, dated 1/23/2006, submitted by Mayor Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code, and subject to consent of Council, I hereby re-appoint Mrs. Lorrie Platt to the Board of Directors of the Citizens Complaint Authority (CCA). Mrs. Platt will serve for her second term of two years set to expire on January 23, 2008.

RESOLUTION, dated 1/31/2006, submitted by Councilmember Cole, recognizing the lifetime contributions of Coretta Scott King, who passed away on January 31, 2006, and expressing City Council's condolences to her family and to the nation.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the sale of a portion of Wehrman Avenue, west of Fredonia Avenue, to 660 Lincoln, LLC, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, to delete a special assessment on property at 1712 Baltimore Avenue (Hamilton County Auditor's parcel 202-40-427), notwithstanding the provisions of Ordinance No. 76-2005.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, to delete a special assessment on property at 3722 Dirr Street (Hamilton County Auditor's parcel 193-6-191), notwithstanding the provisions of Ordinance No. 76-2005.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to accept $2,500.00 from Neyer Properties, Inc., to provide funding for the preparation of a blight study and the revision of the Evanston Neighborhood District (NBD) Urban Renewal Plan.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $73,113.33 fron the Office of Criminal Justice Services on behalf of the Mental Health Association of the Cincinnati Area for the purpose of funding the Southwestern Ohio Mental Health Training for the law enforcement community.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a General Fund Professional Service Agreement with the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority to secure its service to facilitate the coordination and completion of an Ohio River Economic Impact Study that will assess the economic impact of river transportation and port activities on the Cincinnati area.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a First Amendment to CDBG Professional Servical Contract for the Coordination of Service Assistance for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita Evacuees with The Partnership Center, LTD, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00), for the purpose of providing continued coordination of the service assistant delivery, that was formerly provided within the Katrina Service Center, to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita Evacuees, through December 31, 2006.

ORDINANCE submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned real property located at 2050 Eastern Avenue to Merivale Station, LLC, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Agreement for the Grant of City Funds and for the Sale of Land for Public and Private Redevelopment for sale and redevelopment of property at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Fourth Street with 353 West Fourth LLC.

REPORT, dated 2/1/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a communication, dated 8/3/05, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Sgt. Douglas McCray (retired), P.O. Box 36382, Cincinnati, OH 45236 regarding comments made at the August 2, 2005 Law & Public Safety Committee meeting.

REPORT, dated 2/1/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, regarding routine report listing emergency purchases.

REPORT, dated 2/1/2006, submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on a motion, dated 11/23/2005, submitted by Mayor Luken, that the City Administration obtain City Council's approval of any contract to purchase Queen City Barrel. (SEE DOCUMENT #200510758 FOR ADOPTED MOTION).

RESOLUTION submitted by David E. Rager, City Manager, on 2/1/2006, declaring the necessity of assessing for various types of special street lighting for one year beginning August 1, 2005, on numerous streets within the City of Cincinnati.

COMMUNICATION, dated 9/16/2003, submitted by Councilmember Cole, James L. Turner, Executive Vice President, Cinergy Corp., 139 East Fourth Street, Suite 2900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding Cinergy commitment to invest $12 million in the expansion of the Cincinnati Convention Center.

COMMUNICATION, dated 10/28/2003, submitted by Councilmember Crowley, from Martin Sngiulli, President, University Village Association, 2606 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, regarding the lease and parking agreement on Short Vine.

COMMUNICATION, dated 01/26/2004, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Aaron Fairbanks, President, Bond Hill Community Council, regarding Huntington Meadows Redevelopment.

COMMUNICATION, dated 01/22/2004, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Paul Probst, President, Roselawn Community Council, regarding Huntington Meadows: Support for development as single-family housing.

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/12/2004, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Stan Eichelbaum, Director and Marge Hammelrath, Executive Director, The Over-The-Rhine Foundation, 1317 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding Kroger Garage.

COMMUNICATION, dated 1/25/2006, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from James Bally, Attorney, Legal Section, Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005 regarding 2005-2006 renewal application, Permit #7150652, Class D-5-6, R.P. McMurphy's Inc., dba R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub & Coffeehouse, 2910 Wasson Road & Patios, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. Hearing will be resume on March 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., City Hall, Room B.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Valerie A. Lemmie, City Manager, on 10/15/2003, authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary and proper documents to extend Safe and Clean Neighborhood Fund grants to Glengate Redevelopment, 1919 Paradigm Ministry, College Hill Gardeners, and Clifton Heights Adopt-a-Block Program.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent Lynn Marmer, Executive, The Kroger Company, 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent Keith S. Black, Cinergy, General Manager, State Government Affairs, 139 E. Fourth Street, 2803 Atrium II, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent Victor A. Needham, Cinergy, Manager, Regional Government Affairs, 139 E. Fourth Street, 2803 Atrium II, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent Erik M. Kirkhorn, Director, Government Relations, Convergys Corp., 201 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent William H. Hawkins, II, Sr. Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Convergys Corp., 201 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Legislative Agent J. Douglas Moormann, Vice President, Government Affairs, 441 Vine Street, Ste. 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-2812.

REPORT, dated 1/14/2004, submitted by Valerie A. Lemmie, City Manager, regarding Value Cincinnati - Competitive Services Guide. (GUIDE AND FLOW CHART ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE).

MOTION, dated 01/17/06 by Councilmember Monzel, that the following changes be made to the meetings times of the Education, Health & Recreation and Law Committees. That the regular meeting time for the Education, Health & Recreation Committee will be on Tuesday, at 12:00 p.m. on Week A of City Council's committee meeting schedule. That the regular meeting for the Law Committee will be on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. on Week A of City Council's committee meeting schedule.

MOTION, dated 01/24/06 by Vice-Mayor Tarbell, that Councilmember Chris Bortz be appointed to the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Marketing Committee.

MOTION, dated 01/17/06 by Councilmember Cole and Mayor Mallory that residential zoning issues be moved from the Economic Development Committee back to the Vibrant Neighborhoods, Environment, and Public Services Committee.

REPORT, dated 01/30/06 by David Rager, City Manager, regarding Council Committee Jurisdiction for Zoning Issues.

RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmembers Monzel and Thomas on 1/31/06, resolving to support the building of a new and larger jail facility in Hamilton County by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.