Wednesday October 21, 2009
Council convened at 6:00 p.m., Mayor Mallory Presiding. Present were Councilmembers Berding, Bortz, Cole, Crowley, Ghiz, Harris, Monzel, Qualls and Thomas (9)
Also in attendance were City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr., and Ernest McAdams, Asst. City Solicitor 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:
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Item #: 200901438APPOINTMENT, dated 10/20/2009 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, pursuant to the authority granted by City of Cincinnati Ordinance 260-1998 and 0239-2009, I appoint Mr. Braydon Sellet to the City Accessibility Board of Advisors. Mr. Braydon Sellet, a resident of the City of Cincinnati, was a member of the Public Works Accessibility Committee which was renamed the CABA under Ordinance -239-2009. He is currently a Self-Advocacy Coordinator for the Cincinnati Children's Division of Developmental Disabilities. This term is a two year term set to expire on September 30, 2011.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: HOLD ONE WEEK PURSUANT TO RULE OF COUNCIL *** HELD ONE WEEK ON CALENDAR | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901440APPOINTMENT, dated 10/20/2009 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, pursuant to the authority granted by City of Cincinnati Ordinance 260-1998 and 0239-2009, I appoint Mr. Robert Harris to the City Accessibility Board of Advisors. Mr. Harris, a resident of Cincinnati, was a member of the Public Works Accessibility Committee which was renamed the CABA under Ordinance 0239-2009. This term is a two year term set to expire on September 30, 2011.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: HOLD ONE WEEK PURSUANT TO RULE OF COUNCIL *** HELD ONE WEEK ON CALENDAR | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901441APPOINTMENT, dated 10/20/2009 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, pursuant to the authority granted by City of Cincinnati Ordinance 260-1998 and 0239-2009, I appoint Ms. Patty Willits to the City Accessibility Board of Advisors. Ms. Patty Willits, a resident of Hamilton County, was a member of the Public Works Accessibility Committee which was renamed the CABA under Ordinance 0239-2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist working for the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This term is a two year term set to expire on September 30, 2011.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: HOLD ONE WEEK PURSUANT TO RULE OF COUNCIL *** HELD ONE WEEK ON CALENDAR | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901305ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, on 9/10/2009, AUTHORIZING the transfer of the sum of $1,205,676.54 from various Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project accounts for the purpose of closing out completed programs and canceling certain projects that could not be completed according to Schedule A of the attached schedule of transfer; and further ESTABLISHING new CDBG project account no. 304x162x91005, "Mt. Airy Shelter Support;" and further AUTHORIZING the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $555,214.38 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 304, according to Schedule B of the attached schedule of transfer, for the purpose of providing additional funds for the one new and five existing project accounts to carry out the City's CDBG goals and objectives; and further REPEALING Ordinance No. 245-2009.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901445MOTION, dated 10/21/2009 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, Vice Mayor Crowley, Councilmembers Monzel, Cole, Bortz, Berding, Ghiz, Harris, Qualls and Thomas that the City of Cincinnati cancel the Wednesday, November 4, 2009; Wednesday, December 23, 2009; and Wednesday, December 30 sessions of City Council.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ADOPTED *** ADOPTED
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Item #: 200901437RESOLUTION, dated 10/16/2009 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, AUTHORIZING tax levies for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010, and certifying them to the Hamilton County Auditor pursuant to R.C. & 5705.34 and requesting the County Auditor and County Treasurer to pay monies that may be in the County Treasury and are lawfully applicable to the purpose of this fiscal year to the City Treasurer pursuant to R.C. & 321.34.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901150MOTION, dated 7/7/2009 submitted by Councilmember Thomas, that the City Council observe a moment of silence at the August 5th City Council meeting in recognition of the accomplishments and recent passing of Michael Joseph Jackson. (STATEMENT ATTACHMENT)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901395ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/14/2009, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio, for the purpose of providing wholesale, retail, and standby water service through December 31, 2047.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** PASSED 0278-2009
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Item #: 200901413ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/19/2009, authorizing the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $5,000,000.00 from the unappropriated surplus of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Bond Fund 852 to capital improvement program project account no. 980x248x03673, "7th & Broadway Garage Expansion," for the purpose of providing resources for the construction of three additional parking decks at the 7th & Broadway Garage.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0279-2009
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Item #: 200901415ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/21/2009, authorizing the Board of Health to apply for, accept, and appropriate a grant of approximately $150,000 from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the purpose supporting the work of the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program over two years.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0280-2009
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Item #: 200901393REPORT, dated 10/19/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding cost-saving measures - uniform color. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901273 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901408REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Helen Wong Inc. DBA Oriental Wok, 2444 Madison Road. (#3735824, Transfer of Ownership, D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6) [Objections: None]Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901409REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for University BP Gas Inc. DBA Clifton BP, 2606 Jefferson Avenue. (#9163726, Transfer of Ownership, C2, C2X) [Objections: None]Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901410REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Ali Hassane Inc. DBA H & A Market, 1327 Main Street. (#0118827, New, C1) [Objections: None]Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901411REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding theft of recycling cans. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901330 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FINANCE COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901412REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of a permit application for Amen Inc. DBA (Not Listed), 835 Main Street. (#0160917, Transfer of Ownership and Location, D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6) [Objections: Cincinnati Police Department and the Downtown Residents Council]Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901414REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding drug sales on Huntington Place. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901308)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901416REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding property conditions at 3805 Isabella Avenue. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901331 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION,PARK & PUB SERV *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901417REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding unattended signs on Auburn Avenue. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900177 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901419ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) dated 10/6/2009 submitted by John P. Curp, Solicitor, NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions of Chapter 1405, Residential Multi-family Districts and Chapter 1427, Signs of the Cincinnati Zoning Code, authorizing the Chief Building Official to issue any necessary permits for the renovation and use of a portion of the structure at 1601 Dexter Avenue as a barbershop and for the installation of an awning with signage. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION)(PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901420ORDINANCE, dated 3/26/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1421, General Site Standards of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1421-27. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901421ORDINANCE, dated 4/3/2009 submitted by Charles, C. Graves, III, Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1401, Definitions of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1401-01-L7. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009, AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901422ORDINANCE, dated 4/16/2009 submitted by Charles Graves, III, Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1401, Definitions of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by: amending Sections 1401-01-B6; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B6 as Section 1401-01-B7; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B7 as Section 1401-01-B8; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B8 as Section 1401-01-B9; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B9 as Section 1401-01-B10; reordaining former Section 1401-01=B10 as Section 1401-01-B11; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B11 as Section 1401-01-B12; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B12 as Section 1401-01-B13; reordaining former Section 1401-01-B13 as Section 1401-01-B14; and reordaining former Section 1401-01-B14 as Section 1401-01-B15. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901423ORDINANCE, dated 4/1/2009 submitted by Charles Graves, III, Planning Director, MODIFYING the provision of Chapter 1437, Urban Design Overlay Districts, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1437-09. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901424ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles Graves, III, Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1429, Planned Development Districts, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1429-17; and modifying the provisions of Chapter 1449, Zoning Appeals of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1449-09 and 1449-13. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901425ORDINANCE, dated 4/8/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1421, General Site Standards of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1421-21. (APPROVED THE CITY PLANNING COMMISISON) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901426ORDINANCE, dated 4/8/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1445, Variances, Special Exceptions and Conditional Uses, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1445-07. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901427ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1403, Single-Family Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1403-05 (b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901428ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1405, Residential Multi-Family Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1405-05 (b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901429ORDINANCE, dated 5/13/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1407, Office Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1407-05(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901430ORDINANCE, dated 5/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1409, Commercial Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1409-07(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009, AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901431ORDINANCE, dated 5/6/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1410, Urban Mix District, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1410-05(b) and Schedule 1410-05. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901432ORDINANCE, dated 5/20/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1411, Downtown Development Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1411-05 (b) and Schedule 1411-05. (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901433ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1413, Manufacturing Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1413-05(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901434ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1415, Riverfront Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1415-05(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901435ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1416, Park and Recreation District of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1416-05(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901436ORDINANCE, dated 4/10/2009 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, City Planning Director, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1417, Institutional-Residential District of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1417-03(b). (APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801377ORDINANCE, dated 10/31/2008 submitted by Charles C. Graves, III, Director, City Planning, MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1431, Interim Development Control Overlay Districts of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1431-05, Establishment of IDC Overlay Districts. (CITY PLANNING APPROVED THIS ITEM ON MARCH 7, 2008) (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901174ORDINANCE, dated 8/20/2009, submitted by Charles C. Graves III, Director, City Planning MODIFYING the provisions of Chapter 1445, Variances, Special Exceptions, and Conditional Uses, of the Cincinnati Zoning Code by amending Section 1445-21.(HEARING WAS HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901397ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/14/2009, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with The Procter and Gamble Company ("Procter & Gamble") for portions of Sixth, Broadway and Sentinel Streets; Columbia Parkway between Culvert Street and Eggleston Avenue (the Sixth Street Ramp); Robin, Salmon and Trout Alleys, and Five parcels of real property east of Broadway and south of Reedy Street to provide parking spaces close proximity to Procter & Gamble's offices for employees whose jobs are being relocated Downtown. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 10/16/2009)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASSED *** PASSED 0282-2009
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Item #: 200801292MOTION, dated 10/21/08, submitted by Councilmember Monzel, the city administration dedicate a specific area of City Hall (i.e. a portion of one hallway) as a Citizens' Art Gallery. (SEE DOCUMENT#200801465 FOR REPORT)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800089REPORT, dated 1/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Public Art Program and Percent for Art Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900911RESOLUTION, dated 06/04/09 submitted by Councilmember Berding, Encouraging the City Manager, that with regard to any individuals who are being considered for future appointment by the City Manager to the CMHA board, that the following factors be considered, to the extent permitted by law; giving preference to City residents with regard to appointment to the CMHA board; soliciting the opinions of residents of the City of Cincinnati as to their expectations from CMHA and its board; consideration of appointment of individuals who support recent CMHA efforts to be a better neighbor to surrounding communities; consideration of appointment of individuals who support recent CMHA efforts that ensure that CMHA landlords are responsible program participants to tenants and neighbors; and consideration of appointment of individuals who would support CMHA's efforts to explore various Moving to Work programs.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800923COMMUNICATION, dated 7/23/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Peter Dryer [peter.dryer@gmail.com] regarding obstructing the streetcar into uptown.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800980COMMUNICATION, dated 08/04/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Margaret Drury, UPS Kentucky District, Building & Facilities Mgr., (513) 782-3261, concerning UPS Kentucky District, Building & Facilities Mgr.'s Corporate Business Analysis Group report.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801024COMMUNICATION, dated 8/4/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Bob Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Paycor, 644 Linn Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203, stating their opposition to Alternatives 1 and 2 of the I-75 access alternatives.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801088COMMUNICATION, dated 09/09/2008, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Bill Fischer and Sam Stevens, City of Cincinnati Community Development Department and Rick Record, RL Record LLC presenting a report concerning Queensgate Area Alternatives Brent Spence Bridge.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801400COMMUNICATION, dated 11/20/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from David F. Shipps, AICP, Senior Planner, TranSystems, 5747 Perimeter Drive, Suite 240, Dublin, OH 43017, 614-336-6480, presenting a report detailing the process by which the current Recommended (Preferred) Alternative at the Hopple Street Interchange was reached.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801455COMMUNICATION, dated 11/18/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from T. Clyde Nowlin, President, Corryville Community Council, 2606 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 regarding Short Vine Streetcar Advocation.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900043COMMUNICATION, dated 1/8/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from the Mt. Washington Community Council Directors, P.O. Box 30387, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230-0387 regarding traffic calming on Beechmont Avenue.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900091COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance, properties in the vicinity of 3318,3339,3340, & 3400 Vine Street, and Dury Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900212COMMUNICATION, dated 2/12/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Robert J. Hayes [rjhayes@cinci.rr.com] regarding the Morrow Street/Mears Avenue/Beechmont Avenue intersection.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900214COMMUNICATION, dated 2/12/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Michael D. Morgan, J.D. Executive Director, The Over The Rhine Foundation, 1317 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 regarding changes to the zoning code and its affect on social service agencies.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900334COMMUNICATION, dated 2/25/2009 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Jim Thoman Weil/Thoman Moving Storage, 1617-29 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 regarding former Hilltop Basic Resources site.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900472COMMUNICATION, dated 3/20/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Tom & Mary Croft [croftplace@cinci.rr.com] regarding Queensgate Barge Terminal at Former Hilltop Site.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900473COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance for the City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio(See attached exhibit A).Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900515COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance, Neyer/Columbia Square LLC, property located 3535 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900551COMMUNICATION, dated 4/9/2009, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Scott D. Phillips, Frost Brown Todd Attorney, 2200 PNC Center, 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4182 regarding Westwood School Appeal of Report and Decision dated March 10, 2009.(DOCUMENT ON FILE IN THE CLERK OF COUNCIL'S OFFICE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900717COMMUNICATION, dated 4/15/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from John W. Harrison, 1757 Marquette Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230-1815, regarding the misuse of Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) restricted funds by City Manager Milton Dohoney and GCWW Management also the use of these funds to maintain the two Rapid Transit Subway Tube Bridges that support the Central Parkway roadway above.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900858COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls a petition to contest changing the zoning for 6919 Vine Street.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900904COMMUNICATION, dated 6/3/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from Laurie Keleher, East End Area Council, P.O. Box 26182, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, regarding the 3-C rail service in the East End.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900905COMMUNICATION, dated 6/2/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from Arn Bortz, Towne Properties at the Monastery, 1055 St. Paul Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding the 3C project.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900918COMMUNICATION, dated 4/20/2009, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz, from The Carthage Civic League, The Carthage Civic League voted to approve the rezoning of this property. At that meeting many questions were asked about the operation of the business; what do they do, who is their target patrons, facility issues and parking were specifically questioned. All the questions were answered to our satisfaction.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900919COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz, from East End Area Council, Dear Councilmember Bortz, At our June 1st meeting, the East End Area Concil discussed the 3-C Project. The proposal includes, as a "temporary" route, diesel heavy-rail passenger trains running though the East End on the Oasis Line to an AMTRACK station which would be located on the riverfront, potentially in the park by Montgomery Inn Boat House. The Oasis line is being considered primarily because Federal Stimulus Funds need to be spent in 18 months, and the Oasis is available to meet the deadline.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900991COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Jim and Mary Nordlund, 1156 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding the 3C railroad.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900992COMMUNICATION, dated 6/14/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Tom Wilson [tewilson@fuse.net] regarding the location of the 3C train station.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900993COMMUNICATION, dated 6/16/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Betsy Urban [burban@cincr.rr.com] regarding 3-C Train Terminal in Cincinnati.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900994COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Coith, Jr., 1452 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding 3C Railroad Plan.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900995COMMUNICATION, dated 6/19/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Connie Greene [conniejogreene@yahoo.com] regarding the proposed train depot in the East End.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900996COMMUNICATION, dated 6/20/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Tom Herman, 1168 Riverside Drive [tjherman14er@man.com], regarding 3C Railroad Plan.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900997COMMUNICATION, dated 6/19/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Rick Greiwe [rgreiwe@fuse.net] regarding 3c railroad.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901059COMMUNICATION, dated 6/24/2009 submitted by the Clerk of Council from Scott D. Phillips, Frost Brown Todd LLC, 9277 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 300, West Chester, Ohio 45069 regarding Westwood School - 2981 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-Notice of Appeal of Report and Decision dated June 9, 2009.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901060COMMUNICATION, dated 7/14/2009 submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Eric E. Landen, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys, 2200 PNC Center, 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4182 regarding Westwood School - 2981 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, Appeal of Report and Decision dated June 9, 2009. HEARING WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9-9-09.(DOCUMENT ON FILE IN THE CLERK OF COUNCIL'S OFFICE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901154COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Thomas, from Grant Johnson, CMDS, Project Manager, 10988 Deerfield Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, regarding Madison Circle.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901159COMMUNICATION, dated 8/20/2009, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance for dunnhumby USA, 444 West 3rd Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901250COMMUNICATION, dated 9/3/2009, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Eric E. Landen, Frost Brown Todd LLC, 9277 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 300, West Chester, Ohio 45069 regarding Westwood School - 2981 Montana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-Notice of Appeal of Report and Decision dated June 9, 2009.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901284COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz, from Spring Grove Village Community Council, To whom it may concern, Re: The Graystone Business Park.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901333COMMUNICATION, dated 9/16/2009 submitted by the Clerk of Council from Eric E. Landen, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys, 2200 PNC Center, 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4182, regarding Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - Westwood School.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801085MOTION, dated 9/8/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Cole, Monzel, Cranley, Bortz, Berding and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the administration provide the Westwood community with a new plan for improvements to Montana Avenue between Boudinot Avenue and Farrell Drive that reduces traffic speed, preserves the residential character of the neighborhood and creates a pedestrian-friendly environment and improves traffic efficiency. The plan should include the following elements: A narrower footprint than what has been proposed; One lane of traffic each way, with a center turn lane where needed; Possible bus pullouts; Center tree-lined medians where center turn lanes are not needed or desirable; and Brick pavers around Westwood Town Hall and other aesthetic improvements. We further move that DOTE develop and present block-by-block renderings of the plan for the community to review by October 31, 2008. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900384MOTION, dated 3/16/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Harris, Bortz, Cole, Berding, Ghiz and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the Department of Transportation and Engineering report back to Council within 30 days on the feasibility of including a dedicated bike lane as part of its Spring Grove Avenue street improvement project and extending the bike lane westward to Hamilton Avenue through Northside, continuing southward via Dalton Street to a downtown and/or riverfront location.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900039ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 1/14/2009, authorizing the grant of a restrictive covenant on certain City-owned property located in the Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood in favor of Neyer/Columbia Square, LLC that prohibits the construction of improvements other than a parking lot on that property, which covenant will not contravene any municipal purpose.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900511ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, on March 26, 2009, NOTWITHSTANDING the provisions of Sections 1403-05, 1405-05, 1409-07, 1413-05 and 1421-33(b) of the Cincinnati Zoning Code, the Chief Building Official is authorized to issue any and all necessary permits for the operation of farming for community gardens. (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 AT 12:00 P.M.)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800611REPORT, dated 5/20/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Small Business Enterprise Program.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801260REPORT, dated 10/21/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Small Business Enterprise Program.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801466REPORT, dated 12/16/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Small Business Enterprise Program. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801260 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900103REPORT, dated 1/27/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Banks Budget Update , at its meeting on November 5, 2008, City Council adopted the following Motion: MOTION, dated 10/28/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Bortz, Cole, Ghiz, Berding, Qualls and Monzel that the City Manager provide a report to Council on changes in use and the impact of the changes, at The Banks prior to approval.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900109REPORT, dated 1-27-08, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding BEECHMONT AVENUE CALMING MEASURES, The City Council at its session on September 10, 2008 referred the following item for review and response: Motion, dated 9/8/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Bortz, Berding, Monzel, Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, for the purpose of responding to requests from the Mt. Washington community - its community council and residents - and assessing the feasibility of implementing traffic calming measures for Beechmont Avenue: We move that the administration provide to Council a timeline and a budget for implementation of traffic calming measures along Beechmont Avenue from the City Corporation line near Elstun Road to the corporation line near Burney Lane. Such measures could include: landscaped medians, crosswalks, dedicated bicycle lanes, traffic signals, on-street parking, reduced target speeds, and the application of roundabouts. The administration shall provide Council with a timeline and budget for a implementing these improvements over the next five biennial budgets. We further move that the administration provide to Council a timeline and a budget that prioritizes implementation of traffic calming measures, including on-street parking and reduced speeds, in the Mt. Washington business district. The administration should provide estimates for inclusion of these measures in the 2009/2010 budget. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900162REPORT, dated 2/10/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Beechmont Avenue traffic calming measures. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900043 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900163REPORT, dated 2/11/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Beechmont Avenue traffic calming measures. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801480 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900245REPORT, dated 2/24/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Banks Update. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801325 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900280REPORT, dated 3/4/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding communication from Michael Morgan on social service zoning text amendments. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900214 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900564REPORT, dated 4/22/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding 2008 Annual Bridge Condition report. (DOCUMENT ON FILE IN CLERK OF COUNCIL'S OFFICE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900735REPORT, dated 5/19/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Water District Proposal.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900966REPORT, dated 6/24/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding use of Water Works funds for Subway Tunnel Maintenance. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900717 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901048REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900904 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901049REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900991 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901050REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900992 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901051REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900994 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901052REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900995 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901053REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900996 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901054REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900997 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901055REPORT, dated 8/5/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed Amtrak 3-C start-up service. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900993 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901249REPORT, dated 9/9/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding 3C Passenger Rail Line Proposed Temporary Station.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901323REPORT, dated 9/22/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding 3C Passenger Rail Line proposed temporary station.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901348REPORT, dated 10/06/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding former Hilltop Basic Resources Site. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900334 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901351REPORT, dated 10/06/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding former Hilltop Basic Resources Site. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900472 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901354REPORT, dated 10/6/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding draft ordinance for Comprehensive Right-of-Way regulations. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901285 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: APPROVE & FILE *** APPROVED & FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901439REPORT, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, Subject: City of Cincinnati Interstate 75 Corridor Context and Criteria, The City of Cincinnati has prepared a document entitled "Cincinnati Interstate 75 Corridor Context and Criteria", which serves as the basis for the City's policy guidance with respect to the 175 Corridor redevelopment, including the Brent Spence Bridge, Mill Creek Expressway and Through the Valley segments.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: APPROVE & FILE *** APPROVED & FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200700525RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz from J.Rita McNeil, City Solicitor, EXPRESSING City Council's commitment to the success of the Banks project by shifting responsibility for implementation of the Banks Project to the Port Authority following the completion of the transition work of the Banks Working Group pursuant to an agreed-upon Mission Statement, scope, charge, and Rules of Governance and Procedure, and revising fund amending the Agreement that created the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority by reducing the size of the Port Authority Board, to appoint Port Authority Members, to extend the jurisdiction of the Port Authority to include all of Hamilton County; and invest all powers in the Port Authority provided by Ohio law Hamilton County; and invest all powers in the Port Authority provided by Ohio law except the power of eminent domain and the authority to levy taxes with voter approval.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901359RESOLUTION, dated 10/05/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, adopting the "Cincinnati Interstate 75 Corridor Context and Criteria" for the purpose of forwarding the criteria to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS *** PASSED 0050-2009
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Item #: 200901370RESOLUTION, dated 10/6/2009, submitted by Council member Chris Bortz, from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, ADOPTING Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the appeal of the Zoning Hearing Examiner's Decision for Westwood School at 2981 Montana Avenue.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801514COMMUNICATION, dated 12/15/2008 submitted by Councilmember Leslie Ghiz, from Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, Dear Councilmembers: Thank you for accepting our comments as you consider form-based codes. Since this policy will significantly impact the way our members conduct business in the City of Cincinnati, we offer the following recommendations in order to ensure results that will stimulate economic development that fits in our community.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801515COMMUNICATION, updated June 1, 2008, submitted by Councilmember Laketa Cole from Candace S. Klein, Greenebaum Coll & McDonald PLLC, MAKING PLACE MATTER, FORM BASED CODES, The Key to Greater Cincinnati's Competitive Future.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901297ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $1,910,720.00 within the General Fund from various operating accounts to the unappropriated surplus according to the attached schedule of transfers for the purpose of implementing cost savings days for non-represented employees, employees belonging to the Cincinnati Organized and Dedicated Employees (CODE) collective bargaining unit, and employees belonging to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Queen City Lodge No. 69 in order to realign expenditures with current revenue estimates.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: INDEF. POSTPONE *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0276-2009
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Item #: 200901300ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $6,487,900.00 from the unappropriated surplus of the Income Tax Permanent Improvement Fund 758 to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund 050 for the purpose of providing resources for the 2009 General Fund Operating Budget.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0273-2009
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Item #: 200901301ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $98,750 from various restricted fund accounts to the unappropriated surpluses according to the attached schedules of transfer for the purpose of implementing cost savings days for non-represented employees.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: INDEF. POSTPONE *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0277-2009
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Item #: 200901302ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $559,190.00 from various restricted fund accounts to the unappropriated surplus according to the attached schedules of transfer for the purpose of realigning expenditures with current revenue estimates.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0274-2009
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Item #: 200901303ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the transfer and return to source Other City Deposits Fund 638, the sum of $1,297,000 from existing capital improvement program project accounts according to the attached schedule of transfer; and further AUTHORIZING the transfer of $1,297,000 from the unappropriated surplus of Other City Deposits Fund 638 to the unappropriated surplus of General Fund 050 for the purpose of providing resources for the 2009 General Fund Operating Budget.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0275-2009
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Item #: 200901388ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/14/2009, providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $6,000,000 of economic development bonds (7th & Broadway Garage Expansion Project), or notes in anticipation thereof, of the City of Cincinnati; County of Hamilton, State of Ohio, for the purpose of financing certain improvements; AUTHORIZING a pledge of the City's faith and credit or a pledge of and lien on certain revenues and other City resources, as appropriate, to secure such bonds or notes; and AUTHORIZING necessary documents to secure such bonds or notes.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASSED EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0283-2009
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Item #: 200901389ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager on 10/14/2009, authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept and appropriate a grant of approximately $5,000 from the State Farm Safe Neighbor Program, for the purpose of purchasing 1,275 smoke alarms for the Safe Summer Nights Program in 2010.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASSED EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0284-2009
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Item #: 200901390ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/14/2009, authorizing the City Manager to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in order to complete the Waldvogel Railroad Relocation Project to allow the Waldvogel Viaduct Replacement Project to proceed.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASSED EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0285-2009
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Item #: 200900498REPORT dated 4/3/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding application for a notwithstanding ordinance- Community Gardens-Citywide.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800142COMMUNICATION, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, from Camille A. Jones, M.D., MPH, Assistant Health Commissioner, Department of Health, answering questions from an adopted motion # 200800094 regarding bed bugs.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800143COMMUNICATION, dated 2/5/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, from Hirsh J. Cohen, Assistant Health Commissioner, Clinical Services and Population Health, Department of Health; power point presentation on Applying for FQHC look alike status The City of Cincinnati Health Department Clinics Overview/Process and Structures.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800548COMMUNICATION, dated April 28.2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, from Renee Daniel, Cincinnati Association for the Education of Young Children, Public Policy Chairperson (RDaniel@vnsgc.org), regarding support of the Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800549COMMUNICATION, dated 04/29/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, from Dwight Tillery, President & CEO, Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati, 3120 Burnet Avenue, Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45229.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801225COMMUNICATION, dated 9/30/2008, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from George Wharton, Board Chair, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, City Hall Room 158, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5704, regarding the CHRC Board of Commissioners and staff support of the Revised Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801429COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember David Crowley from Greg Landsman, Chair of Ohio Anti-Poverty Task Force, OHIO ANTI-PROVERTY TASK FORCE: There are too many Ohioans living in poverty. In an effort to reduce poverty, expand opportunity, and strengthen our economy, Governor Ted Strickland has worked to create new, good paying jobs through the Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulas Package, expand health care coverage, increase access to and quality of early childhood development programs, prevent additional foreclosures through the Save the Dream initiative, make college more affordable, and improve access to the Earned Income Tax Credit and work supports through the Ohio Benefit Bank.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801430COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember David Crowley from OACAA, Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies,Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900468COMMUNICATION, dated 3/19/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Bill Burwinkel, Chairman, The Lower Price Hill Housing Committee, 2155 West Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 requesting a list of all HUD Lead Grant properties in Lower Price Hill.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900485COMMUNICATION, dated 03/30/2009, submitted by Councilmember Crowley, from Sherry Coolidge, scoolidg@cincinna.gannett.com, regarding Comments on CHD report by Alliance for Health Homes.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900486COMMUNICATION, dated 03/09/2009, submitted by Councilmember Crowley, from Adam Spanier, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Envirnomental Health and Lead Clinic, MLC 7035, 333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, regarding the Enquirer's short-sighted coverage of the Cincinnati Health Department's lead poisoning prevention activities.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900555COMMUNICATION, 04/09/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Hugh F. Daly, III, 215 East Ninth Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, regarding a request for relocation assistance for Seaetta Boycan.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900588COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Cincinnati/Hamilton County Continuum of Care for the Homeless, Inc., 2260 Park Avenue, Suite 402, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206-2755 submitting the Homeless to Homes Plan. (See document #200801220)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900613COMMUNICATION, dated 04/23/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Robert Reifsnyder, President, United way of Greater Cincinnati, 2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1478, regarding agenda for community impact: executive brief; agenda for community impact; and call for investment 2.0Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900644COMMUNICATION, dated 04/25/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from William (Bill) Menrath (MENRATWG@ucmail.uc.edu), regarding lead poisoning prevention.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900645COMMUNICATION, dated 04/28/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Carol Gibbs, President and CEO Accountability and Credibility Together (ACT) 1005 Walnut Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45202-1109, regarding help needed resolving issues with lead poisoning prevention that agency is encountering.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900708COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Marilyn Evans, Executive Director, Communities United For Action, 1814 Dreman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, regarding support of recent version of the Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900714COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Communities United For Action, 1814 Dreman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, community petition regarding support for passage of the Environmental Justice Ordinance in 2009. (DOCUMENT ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900745COMMUNICATION, dated 5/13/2009 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, from Gregory E. Pflum, Vice President and CAO, Cognis Corporation, 5051 Estecreek Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232-1446, regarding Proposed Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900788COMMUNICATION, dated 05/26/2009, submitted Vice Mayor Crowley, from Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action, 100 East Eight Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding support of the Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900789COMMUNICATION, dated 05/27/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Fariba Nourian, 3430 Telford St. Apt. 16, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, nourian.fariba@gmail.com, regarding support of the Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900790COMMUNICATION, dated 05/27/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Rocky Merz, Public Information Officer, Cincinnati Health Department, convey the Cincinnati Board of Health's meeting voted unanimously to endorse the Environmental Justice Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900868COMMUNICATION, dated 06/08/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, the Cincinnati Health Department, regarding their written response to Bill Burwinkel, Chairman of the Lower Price Hill Housing Committee. (SEE DOCUMENT 200900468)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901138COMMUNICATION, dated 07/30/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Allison Davidson, allison.davidson@cincinnati-oh.gov, regarding status of the lead relocation program.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900003FYI MEMO, dated 12/10/2008, from Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Estimated Savings From Eco-Driving and Energy Awareness Training.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800438MEMO, dated 4/1/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Bradford C. Mank, Chair, Environmental Advisory Council recommending the City Council and City Manager that compensation paid to Rumpke or any contractor providing recycling services be linked to any number of curbside pick-ups actually performed by the contractor.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800356MOTION, dated 03/26/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley and Councilmembers Cranley, Thomas, Qualls and Cole, that City Council approve the attached Environmental Justice Ordinance. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800570MOTION, dated 4/25/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Berding, Cole, Qualls, Thomas, Cranley, Ghiz, and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the City Manager and the Office of Environmental Quality report to Council the feasibility of an Anti-Idling Policy for all applicable vehicles in the City's fleet. WE FURTHER MOVE that the program shall record the amount of gas per gallon pumped into each municipal vehicle and record the mileage at the time of every fill up for all applicable vehicles in the City's fleet. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800580MOTION, submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory and Vice Mayor Crowley, WE MOVE that the Proposed Climate Protection Action Plan is hereby endorsed and adopted as the Climate Protection Action Plan for the City of Cincinnati. WE FURTHER MOVE that a Climate Protection Steering Committee, composed of leaders representing a wide range of Cincinnati constituencies, be appointed by the Mayor to oversee the implementation of this Plan. WE FURTHER MOVE that the administration begin implementing this Plan and begin securing the participation of potential partners who may assist in the implementation of this plan. WE FURTHER MOVE that the City Manager provide staffing and resources to begin implementations efforts, including continuation of the temporary Climate Protection Coordinator position through the remainder of 2008, and consider the Plan's recommendations in developing the FY 2009-2010 budget. WE FURTHER MOVE that the administration provide regular updates to the Health, Environment and Education Committee of City Council, evaluating the efforts to date and recommending any appropriate improvements or updates to the Climate Protection Action Plan. WE FURTHER MOVE that all Cincinnati area residents, businesses, institutions, and governmental entities are encouraged to take actions, consistent with this plan, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) (COPY OF FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800600MOTION, dated 05/12/2008, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmember Qualls, that the City administration and the Ohio Department of Agriculture put procedures in place for the City to be notified well in advance of activities such as the spraying for Gypsy Moths that occurred last weekend, allowing sufficient time for the City to comment. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801169MOTION, dated 09/30/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, Councilmembers Qualls, Cranley, Cole, and Thomas, that City Council approve the revised Environmental Justice Ordinance as proposed by City Council members whose signatures appear below for approval and passage. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801212MOTION, dated 10/7/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Bortz and Crowley, that the adopted Human Services Commission recommendations be amended to state that no single agency may have more than two program initiatives funded, and that no agency may be awarded more than $250,000. When two or more agencies are collaborating on an application that new collaborative will be considered as a distinct applicant. WE FURTHER MOVE that the pre-application deadline will be November 21, 2009 and the final application deadline will be January 25, 2009. WE FURTHER MOVE as part of this transitional year only that all agencies currently funded can be eligible for an automatic three month extension if their pre-application is approved. However, all agencies that wish to be funded for the twelve month period beginning April 1, 2009 must apply for funds according to the Human Services Commission recommendations. WE FURTHER MOVE that all agencies receiving human services dollars via the community development budget be held to the same standard of accountability and follow the defined process. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801276MOTION, dated 10/22/2008 submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, that it be prohibited for any person to use City funds for the purchase of incandescent light bulbs. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Manager may exempt specific transactions from this prohibition if he finds that no practical alternative to incandescent light bulbs exists for a particular application. I FURTHER MOVE that all incandescent light bulbs currently in use in City Hall shall be removed within 1 month following the effective date of this resolution. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801279MOTION, dated 10/22/2008 submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, that City parking regulations be modified to allow all-electric vehicles displaying a city issued sticker to park for free in any city owned parking structure or at any parking meter that is available at a cost to the general public. I FURTHER MOVE that the administration establish a procedure for verifying that specific vehicles are all-electric, for issuing stickers at no charge for such vehicles, and for either placing the stickers on such vehicle or specifying the manner and location for placement. I FURTHER MOVE this shall take effect on the earliest date permitted by law and shall expire on January 1, 2012 unless extended by Council. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801323MOTION, dated 10/28/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, that City parking regulations be modified to allow all-electric vehicles displaying a city issued sticker to park for free at any parking meter or in any city owned parking structure that has unreserved spaces available; and that the administration establish a procedure for verifying that specific vehicles are all-electric, for issuing stickers at no charge for such vehicles, and for either placing the stickers on such vehicle or specifying the manner and location for placement; and that this shall take effect on the earliest date permitted by law and shall expire on January 1, 2012 unless extended by Council. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900302MOTION, dated 02/23/2009, submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Thomas, Harris, Berding, Bortz and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the Cincinnati Health Department: Issue and reissue vacate orders directly to all families currently living in rental housing with known lead hazards; Provide relocation assistance to those families; Assure that all housing vacated due to lead hazards remains vacated until the lead hazards are abated; Prosecute landlords who re-rent housing with unabated lead hazards; Prosecute landlords who have not complied with lead hazard control orders in a reasonable time; Report lead-testing rates for one and two year old Medicaid enrolled children to Council every three months (lead testing rates trigger enforcement action); and Report Health Department orders along with Building Code orders on site where Building Code orders are currently available. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900556MOTION, dated 04/14/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmember Bortz and Berding, that City Council should allocate General fund Human Services dollars to areas that will have the greatest impact on the overall quality of life for Cincinnati; and that City expenditures should provide for a good quality of life, promote public safety, and support our most vulnerable citizens with the greatest impact that our limited dollars can provide; and that City Council allocate Human Services dollars to the following new priority areas; 1) Public Safety (40% of the budget), 2) Self-Sufficiency (40% of the budget), and 3) Emergency Food and Clothing (at 20% of the budget); these categories are defined below. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900587MOTION, dated 4/14/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Cole, Monzel, Thomas and Berding that the City of Cincinnati relocate the families with children currently living in rental units with open lead orders as soon as possible. The administration should report to Council on the number of families, the cost of relocation and possible sources of funds. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900633MOTION, dated 04/28/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmember Qualls, that City Council approve the April 28, 2009 version of the Environmental Justice Ordinance. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900638MOTION, dated 04/28/2009, submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Thomas, Harris, Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, that Cincinnati City Council expresses thanks to the Continuum of Care for the Homeless, Inc. and the Homeless to Homes Steering Committee and Subcommittees for their hard work creating the Homeless to Homes Plan over a short time line; and that City Council accept the Homeless to Homes Plan; and that the Continuum of Care for the Homeless establish a Transition Team to prioritize the recommendations within the plan for implementation, using the same cross functional representation of interests on the Transition Team as the committee that constructed the plan initially. (BALANCE OF MOTION ON FILE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900704MOTION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley and Councilmembers Qualls, that City Council approve the May 12, 2009 version of the Environmental Justice Ordinance; and that the Administration work with City Council to identify sources of funding to support this Ordinance which could include using a portion of the FEMA Windstorm reimbursement and fees from the EJ Permit. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900706MOTION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmembers Qualls and Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) report on: 1. Notification of residents currently living in rental housing with known lead hazards; 2. Status of all newly identified properties with known lead hazards, (i.e., notification, placarding, relocation assistance, etc.); 3. Status of relocation of families with children currently living in rental units with open lead orders, including the number of families, cost of relocation, and potential sources of funds (including sources of funds from Hamilton County Department of Jobs and Family Services to relocate families with minor children); 4. Number of children who have been tested for lead directly by CHD, or processed by CHD; the number of those who are enrolled in Medicaid; and a summary of the testing results broken down by results of > 15 ur/dl, > 10 ug/dl, and > ug/dl; 5. Status of Medicaid reimbursement for lead testing; 6. Collaborative efforts with the Hamilton County Lead Poison Prevention Collaborative and other agencies and organizations working to address childhood lead poisoning; and that CHD present this information at the Health, Environment, and Education Committee meeting on May 27, June 23, August 3, and September 1, 2009, and monthly thereafter.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900764MOTION, dated 05/20/2009, submitted by Councilmembers Greg Harris, David Crowley, Laketa Cole, Roxanne Qualls and Cecil Thomas, WE MOVE that the eligibility criteria for the CincyCare program be broadened to include all uninsured workers who are employed by an employer paying income taxes to the City of Cincinnati, who meet CDBG income guidelines, and who do not qualify for other government subsidized healthcare programs, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for health insurance benefits paid for in full or in part by their employer.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: ADOPT *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900866MOTION, dated 06/09/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmember Bortz, that the Concept Paper (attached) be amended to address just the following questions: 1) Does it fit within the City of Cincinnati Priority Area of Focus? YES/NO. (BALANCE OF MOTION ON FILE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900867MOTION, dated 06/09/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmembers Qualls and Bortz, that the full applications for Human Services funding are currently scored using the criteria outlined in the table below: (BALANCE OF MOTION ON FILE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800966ORDINANCE, dated 08/01/2008, submitted by Vice Mayor David Crowley, from Patricia M. King, Interim City Solicitor, AMENDING the provisions of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801170ORDINANCE, dated 09/30/2008, submitted by Vice-Mayor Crowley, AMENDING the provisions of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by Enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801446ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 12/04/2008, authorizing the Board of Health to apply for and accept a grant totaling $3,000,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration to provide funding for the Healthy Start project to eliminate disparities in perinatal infant and maternal health.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900635ORDINANCE, dated 04/28/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, AMENDING, the provision of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900705ORDINANCE, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, AMENDING the provisions of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200701246REPORT, dated 1/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 11/20/2007 submitted by Councilmembers Cole and Qualls, from Tim Jeckering President, Northside Community Council, P.O. Box 23324, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 regarding the Chase School Site.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800313REPORT, dated 5/13/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 03/14/2008, submitted by Councilmember Bortz and Vice-Mayor Crowley, that the Administration develop two green roof demonstration sites on city buildings. If the city can not identify an appropriate building within thirty days, a public/private partnership shall be created to utilize a building within city limits that would be highly visible and available to the public for educational and interaction. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800476REPORT, dated on 6/11/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 4/5/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from William P. Bailey, 1647 Atson Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205, regarding proposal for a feasibility study on multiple property moves/recommendations for your consideration.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800729REPORT, dated 9/10/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 5/30/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Kelli Prather, OT, Owner/Clinical Services Coordinator, Enhanced Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 1634 Central Parkway, Suite 119, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 regarding Alaska Acres Care Center patients suffering decompensation, deteriorating and detrimental effects because Alaska Acres Care Center is refusing to pay for services the patients need.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801037REPORT, dated 9/4/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Green Roof incentive proposal. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800844 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801130REPORT, dated 9/24/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding notification of Gypsy Moth spray. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800600 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801226REPORT, dated 10/14/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Environmental Justice Ordinance. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801170 FOR ORDINANCE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801448REPORT, dated 12/4/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the use of energy efficient bulbs in Council Chambers. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800773 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900114REPORT, dated 2/3/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Energy Awareness Training. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900026 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900353REPORT, dated 3/17/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Cincinnati Health Department Lead Program. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900302 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900423REPORT, dated 3/31/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding issuance of orders for rental housing with lead hazards. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900302 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900630REPORT, dated 4/29/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding request for relocation assistance for the Legal Aid Society. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900555 FOR COMMUNICATION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900696REPORT, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr, City Manager, on an ORDINANCE, dated 04/28/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, AMENDING, the provision of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice. (SEE DOC # 200900696 for ORDINANCE)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200900765REPORT, dated 05/27/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on an Ordinance, dated 5/12/2009, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from John P. Curp, City Solicitor, AMENDING, the provision of Title X, Environmental Code, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, by enacting Chapter 1041, Environmental Justice.(Refer to 200900705)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800115RESOLUTION, submitted by Councilmember Berding, EXPRESSING City Council's opposition to Cincinnati Public Schools' proposal to build the new Chase School at the location of the current Chase School and URGING the administration of the Cincinnati Public Schools to work together with the City of Cincinnati and the community to maximize this opportunity for the neighborhood, residents and students of Northside.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800177RESOLUTION, dated 2/12/2008 submitted by Councilmember Berding, EXPRESSING City Council's support of a proposal for a substantive collaborative effort between Cincinnati Public Schools, the City of Cincinnati (via the Cincinnati Recreation Commission), Duke Energy and Northside Community Council to resolve the Northside Community's interest in the new location of Chase School and McKie Recreation Center.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200901387ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/19/2009, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the presentation of the "Mt. Lookout Fall Festival" sponsored by the Mt. Lookout Community Council in the parking island between Delta Avenue and Linwood Avenue beginning on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m.; AUTHORIZING and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the presentation of the "Mt. Lookout Fall Festival," notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 723, Chapter 839, and any other provisions of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs deemed proper by the City Manager in the presentation of "Mt. Lookout Fall Festival"; APPROVING the use of the above-described area for the sale of beer and wine subject to the issuance of proper licenses by the State of Ohio and procurement of liquor liability insurance; PROHIBITING the solicitation of monies; PROHIBITING the sale of wares by peddlers and itinerant vendors, and the distribution of commercial handbills, coupons and product samples except by persons associated with and as authorized by the Mt. Lookout Community Council in the parking island between Delta Avenue and Linwood Avenue for the period of time beginning at 1:00 p.m., through 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 1, 2009.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: PASS EMERGENCY *** PASSED EMERGENCY 0281-2009
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Item #: 200800603COMMUNICATION, dated 05/13/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Patricia Garry, Executive Director, Community Development Corporations Association of Greater Cincinnati, 2859 Colerain Avenue Suite 11, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225, stating the organization's support for the Neighborhood Homes Initiative.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800604COMMUNICATION, dated 05/06/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Working in Neighborhoods, 1814 Dreman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, provinding a report on the Crisis of Housing in 2007 in Hamilton County.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800608COMMUNICATION, dated 04/16/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Tim Jeckering, President, Northside Community Council, 4303 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223, regarding the Land Use Advisory Committee's review of the curren grading plans for Rockford Woods.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800690COMMUNICATION, dated 05/21/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Dawn Longworth, HIA President,dlongworth@fuse.net concerning Document # 200800546 regarding the review and the report on illegal dumping at the Hartwell Armory lot.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800728COMMUNICATION, dated 6/3/2008 submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Frank S. Reynolds, Executive Regional Director, Ohio and Vicinity Regional Council of Carpenters, 3615 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-4694, regarding the motion to amend the Contractor Registration Ordinance.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800848COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Rob Fredericks, Executive Director, American Homeowner Preservation Inc., rob.fredericks@ahpoh.org introducing American Homeowner Preservation Inc. and informing City Council of its support of Resolution # 200800736.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800849COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC, providing a report in opposition to the "lease buy-back" model for foreclosure rescue promoted by American Homeowner Preservation Inc.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800850COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Anzora Adkins, President, Evanston Community Council, 3436 Fernside, Cinti, Oh 45207, presenting the report Evanston Housing Strategy: Revitalizing "The Educating Community".Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800926COMMUNICATION, dated 3/20/2008 submitted by Robert J. Mendlein, President, Madisonville Community Council, 5320 Stewart Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 stating that the property and building ordinance enforcement program does not meet the neighborhood's or the City's needs.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801043COMMUNICATION, dated 8/6/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Sylvia Goodloe, 746 Whittier Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, regarding fence being repaired next to her property.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801139COMMUNICATION, dated 9/3/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Nicholas Motz, Motz Properties, LLC, P O Box 30302, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230, regarding illegal and unconstitutional business practices of the Greater Cincinnati Water Works.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801171COMMUNICATION, dated 09/30/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Norman Merrifield, Director, Recreation, presenting the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's Aquatic Plan.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801172COMMUNICATION, dated 09/30/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Walter Reinhaus, President, OTR Community Council, presenting the communtiy council's concerns over the planned closing of Washington Park and Ziegler pools.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801173COMMUNICATION, dated 09/30/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole presenting the Plan Design Report on Lafayette Square in Oakland, California.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801335MOTION, dated 11/03/2008, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, that the Department of Community Development report to Council on the Receivership Program proposed by the Over-the-Rhine Foundation by the November 17 meeting. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800642ORDINANCE, (EMERGENCY) submitted by Patricia M. King, Interim City Solicitor, to name the portion of Main Street, between East Second Street and Mehring Way, Joe Nuxhall Way.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;INDEF. POSTPONE *** INDEFINITELY POSTPONED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200800677REPORT, dated 6/10/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Walnut Hills Kroger follow-up report. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800314 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801192REPORT, dated 10/8/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding draft ordinance no. 220-1989. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800141 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801200REPORT, dated 10/8/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding street calming for Irving Street.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801280REPORT, dated 11/26/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 10/4/2008 submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley, from Betty Kamuf [bkamuf@fuse.net] regarding the NSP Program.Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED | ||||||||||||||||||
Item #: 200801394REPORT, dated 11/25/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Pleasant Ridge Community Council market study and vision plan. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801250 FOR MOTION)Item Status/Referral/Recommendations: SUNSET;FILE *** FILED |