APPOINTMENT, 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.

APPOINTMENT, 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.

APPOINTMENT, 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.

APPOINTMENT, dated 10/20/2009 submitted by Mayor Mark Mallory, pursuant to Article XXVII of the Administrative Code and subject to the consent of Council, I recommend the appointment of Mr. Jason Riveiro to the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission. Mr. Riveiro will replace and complete the terms of Ms. Sophia Moyano-Kleckner said to expire on January 31, 2012. Mr. Riveiro, a resident of Cincinnati, is the Founding President of Cincinnati League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and current State Director for Ohio LULAC.

COMMUNICATION, dated 9/29/2009 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, from Gerald Newfarmer, Management Partners Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 regarding Action Projects.

COMMUNICATION, dated 9/2/2009 submitted by Councilmember Monzel, from Becky Weber, Westwood Civic Association, regarding Westwood Chronic Nuisance Meeting Follow Up.

MOTION, dated 10/26/2009 submitted by Councilmember Monzel, that it be the policy of the city to not pay car allowances as an incentive, inducement or any other part of the financial compensation for employment with the City of Cincinnati. Present contracts excepted.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, 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 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Improvements Project (the Project) including, but not limited to: accepting sub-allocated funds from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Regional Council of Governments through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and entering into a Local Public Agency (LPA) agreement with ODOT, notwithstanding any conflicting City policies, rules and/or regulations.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, authorizing the transfer and appropriation of the sum of $81,800.00 from various Stormwater Management Fund 107 accounts and the unappropriated surplus of Stormwater Management Fund 107 to other Stormwater Management Fund 107 accounts for the purpose of realigning and providing funding for current year operating expenses.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, 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 Ohio River Trail from Lunken to Salem Project (the "Project") including, but not limited to: accepting federal SAFETEA-LU funds through the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") and entering into a Local Public Agency ("LPA") agreement with ODOT, notwithstanding any conflicting City policies, rules and/or regulations.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, renaming the portion of Butterfield Alley, between Stanley Avenue and Broughton Street, Van Volkenburgh Lane.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, authorizing the granting of a permanent sanitary sewer easement, SS No. 5691, to the Board of County Commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio, through property fronting on Este Avenue, which grant is not adverse to the interest in the real estate retained by the City of Cincinnati.

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, authorizing the grant of a permanent easement within White and Faehr Streets to the Panther Athletic Complex Fund for constructing and maintaining a storm water collection area and storm water sewer, and necessary grading, which interest is not adverse to the interest retained by the City.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept four (4) grants for a total of approximately $6,496,320.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of funding the 2009 Shelter Plus Care Program.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/28/2009, authorizing the City of Cincinnati to accept a donation in the amount of $6,500.00 from the Cincinnati Mounted Patrol Committee for the purpose of purchasing a new canine for the Cincinnati Police Department's Canine Squad.

REPORT, dated 10/28/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding street calming on Homer Avenue.

REPORT, dated 10/28/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding street calming for Broadwell Avenue.

REPORT, dated 10/28/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding street calming for Griest Avenue.

REPORT, dated 10/28/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding sale of 846 Lincoln Avenue. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901367 FOR COMMUNICATION)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/2/2009, authorizing the transfer of property on Eastern Avenue titled in the name of the City of Cincinnati to The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 9/4/2009)

ORDINANCE submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/10/2009, authorizing the sale of vacant land at Findlay Street to the rear of 1009 Hulbert Avenue to Little Nemo, LLC, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10/2/2009)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the granting of an easement for electric service to Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., on City of Cincinnati owned real property located at the rear of 4710 Madison Road, which grant is not adverse to the interest in the real property retained by the City of Cincinnati. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 10/2/2009)

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/26/2009, authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned real property located at 846 Lincoln Avenue to Roderick B. Justice, including the payment to the buyer's realtor of a three (3) percent commission, which real property is no longer needed for any municipal purpose. (APPROVED BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON 09/04/2009)

COMMUNICATION, dated 10/21/2009 submitted by the Clerk of Council, from Terry Poole, Superintendent, Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005, regarding New Permit Application, Permit #2977503, Class C-1-2, D-6, GG'Z Food Mart, 3018 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211.

MEMO, dated 10/20/2009 submitted by the Clerk of Council from Donna Christos, Clerk, Board of Trustees, City of Cincinnati, Board of Health, regarding Resolution No. 2009-07, Regulation No. 00013-Repeal, Regulating Licensing and Operation of Day Care Centers for Children.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance for 4331 River Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204. (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 AT 1:30 P.M.)

COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding application for Notwithstanding Ordinance for 427 Plum Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 AT 12:00 P.M.)

COMMUNICATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council regarding Application for Notwithstanding Ordinance for 1709 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213. (PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 AT 11:30 A.M.)

COMMUNICATION, dated August 29, 2008, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz from Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation, Re: Cincinnati Streetcar, Councilmember Bortz: We write to you on behalf of the Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) Board of Trustees to state our support of the proposal to construct a streetcar system that connects the vibrant social and economic centers of Uptown and Downtown. For nearly the last decade, CHCURC has represented the neighborhood's stakeholders in pursuing a common vision of redeveloping and rejuvenating Clifton Heights and the South side of the University of Cincinnati.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz on 2-20-09 from John Brannock, President, Mt. Lookout Community Council, Dear Margaret, I am writing on behalf of the Mt. Lookout Community Council (MLCC) and the residents of Mt. Lookout regarding the City of Cincinnati's proposed rezoning plan for the neighborhood of Mt. Lookout. As you requested, we held two (2) informational meetings organized and hosted by MLCC on November 18th and 20th which you and/or your colleagues attended. At those meetings, we solicited feedback from our residents on the proposed plan in an effort to determine, on Mt. Lookout's behalf, MLCC's "recommendation" on the proposed rezoning. etc...

COMMUNICATION, 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)

COMMUNICATION, dated 4/20/2009, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz from Janet Buening, Communications Secretary, To the members of Cincinnati City Council, Mayor Mark Mallory, and City Manager Milton Dohoney: This letter is to inform you of the most recent actions of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council (HPNC) as regards zone changes in our community.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/14/2009, submitted by Melissa Autry, Clerk of Council, from Sandy Straub, Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District transmitting the results of the property owner petition drive to renew the Services Plan for the 2002-05 time period.

COMMUNICATION, dated 6-12-2009, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz, from Marian J. Lindberg, President, Board of Park Commissioners, Dear Mr. Bortz: This letter is being written to you about the proposed train station at Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park, which is being considered as the downtown stop for train service from Cleveland and Columbus to Cincinnati.

MEMO, dated 10/21/2008, submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz from Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, FYI MEMO Subject: UPDATED ON MOTORIZED TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE PARKING, Motorized two-wheeled vehicles (MTWV's) include motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds. Due to rising gas prices and environmental concerns, these fuel-efficient vehicles have become increasingly popular throughout the United States and in major metropolitan cities, including Cincinnati. In additional to being more fuel efficient than automobiles,(MTWV's) emit less CO2, cause less damage to our roads, and require less space for parking.

MOTION, dated 5/1/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the City administration conduct a zoning study to support the promotion of greenspace and housing development in Lower Price Hill. The focus of the green space and housing should occur around the community's two new cornerstones: the $20 million Community Learning Center at Oyler School and the new MetroWest Commerce Park. We further move that Council consider the recommendations of the study during the budget priority discussions that follow the study's release. We further move that any funds that the City might spend for demolition of property in Lower Price Hill be used on the stabilization of salvageable housing in order to preserve the housing stock for future redevelopment. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

REPORT, dated 12/4/2007, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 11/15/2007, submitted by Councilmembers Roxanne Qualls, Chris Bortz, Jeff Berding, Laketa Cole, David Crowley, Cecil Thomas, and Chris Monzel, We move that the Zoning Code for Variances, Special Exceptions, and Conditional Uses and the Zoning Hearing Examiner Procedures be changed as follows: (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

REPORT, dated 1/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 12/3/2007 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Sharon Schild, 951 West North Bend Road, Apt. 6c, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 regarding Ideas for Economic Growth for City and Jails and For We The People.

REPORT, dated 1/15/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding a request for update regarding collection of fees from utilities within the rights of way beneath Central Parkway within the City's subway tunnels.

REPORT, dated 1-14-08, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, Subject: APPLICATION FOR A NOTWITHSTANDING ORDINANCE AT 4331 RIVER ROAD, This correspondence concerns an application for a notwithstanding ordinance at 4331 River Road in the Riverside neighborhood in accordance with City municipal Code Chapter 111 Section 111-5 for a report on the application from the City Planning Department.

REPORT, dated 1-14-08, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, Subject: APPLICATION FOR A NOTWITHSTANDING ORDINANCE AT 427 PLUM STREET, This correspondence concerns an application for a notwithstanding ordinance at 427 Plum Street in the Central Business District (CBD)- Riverfront neighborhood in accordance with City Municipal Code Chapter 111 Section 111-5 for a report on the application.

REPORT, dated 1/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 1/15/2008 submitted by Councilmember Chris Bortz, WE MOVE that the zoning code be amended in order to accomplish the following:

REPORT, dated 6/2/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Water District questions and answers.

REPORT, dated 6/16/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding update on motorized two-wheeled vehicle parking. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801295 FOR ADOPTED MOTION)

REPORT, dated 6/16/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding supplemental information on the Zoning Study and Housing Development in Lower Price Hill.

RESOLUTION, submitted by Mayor Mallory, expressing Council's opposition to the Brent Spence Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Project Team's ("Project Team") proposed Alternative One and proposed Alternative Two for the Brent Spence Bridge ("the Bridge") and further urging the Project Team to find alternative methods for reducing congestion of the Bridge as part of its pending Brent Spence Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Project, in order to avoid significant economic losses in Cincinnati, particularly in Queensgate and the Cincinnati Museum Center, including the loss of jobs, the loss of future business development opportunities, and the loss of earnings and property taxes.

RESOLUTION, dated 1/2/2008 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, EXPRESSING City Council's appreciation of Delta Airlines' commitment to the City of Cincinnati.

ORDINANCE, (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.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/23/2009, enacting new Sections 203-1-S4 and 203-7-C of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, "Employees' Retirement System", and AMENDING Sections 203-1-A, 203-1-C2, 203-1-M3, 203-7-B, 203-33, 203-43, and 203-44 of Chapter 203 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, "Employees' Retirement System", to enable current or future City employees to purchase additional creditable service under the Cincinnati Retirement System for up to one year due to an unpaid authorized leave absence for any reason except for leaves due to corrective action from the disciplinary process provided the employee works at least one year after returning from leave.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/30/2009, enacting new Sections 203-1-L, 203-1-P2, and 203-135 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, "Employees' Retirement System", and AMENDING Sections 203-1-A-3, 203-27A, 203-117, 203-119, 203-123, 203-129 and 203-131 of Chapter 203 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code "Employees' Retirement System", to incorporate revisions and new provisions required by various sections of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations adopted thereunder that are necessary to maintain the qualified status of the City of Cincinnati's retirement system.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/30/2009, establishing the employment classifications of Utility Technician, Maintenance Fabrication Apprentice, Maintenance Fabrication Specialist, Maintenance Fabrication Crew Leader and Wastewater Collection Equipment Specialist within the Wastewater Collection Division of the Metropolitan Sewer District and fixing the compensation schedules therefore, by ordaining supplementary Sections 604, 673, 674, 675 and 723 in Division I, Chapter 307 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 10/7/2009, authorizing the transfer of the sum of $395,230.00 within the General Fund from operating account no. 050x222x7100 to the unappropriated surplus according to the attached schedule of transfer for the purpose of reducing the Cincinnati Police Department's General Fund Operating Budget to realign expenditures with current revenue estimates.

ORDINANCE 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 $10,000 from the National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children's Foundation, for the purpose of purchasing smoke alarms and fire prevention and safety materials related to household Exit Drills.

REPORT, dated 02/09/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager on an ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 1/22/2009, amending Section 203-33 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, "Service Retirement Allowance; Vesting", in order to modify the existing procedure applicable to City employees who have outstanding City retirement loans, and who are eligible to apply for deferred retirement with the Cincinnati Retirement System, by providing more flexibility regarding repayment of the retirement loans while still resulting in full loan repayment to the Cincinnati Retirement System. (SEE DOCUMENT # 200900055 FOR ORDINANCE)

REPORT, dated 9/10/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Single Audit reports on federal awards. (REPORT ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE)

REPORT, dated 9/16/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Department of Finance reports for the month ended August 31, 2009.

REPORT, dated 10/14/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Department of Finance reports for the month ended September 30, 2009.

REPORT, dated 10/14/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding use of GCWW equipment and personnel. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901306 FOR COMMUNICATION)

REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding theft of recycling cans. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901330 FOR COMMUNICATION)

RESOLUTION submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/23/2009, declaring the necessity of assessing for the unpaid cost and expense of necessary sidewalk, sidewalk area, curb and gutter construction, reconstruction and repairs estimated to be $605,647.66 made in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 721-149 to 721-169 for numerous sidewalk improvement projects.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Ronald Hummons, 6202 Meyer Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, requesting support for his newest project, "THINK".

COMMUNICATION, dated 7/31/08, submitted by Councilmember Cecil Thomas from Dorothy Wilson (dgaeschke@fuse.net), Member of the Vicious Dog Legislative Task Force, regarding motion, Document #200800665, dated 5/21/08, and requesting the date for recommendations be extended until September 30, 2008.

COMMUNICATION, dated 9/16/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Timothy Kling, 6022 Monticello Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224, regarding back-up generators at Cincinnati firehouses. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900488 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 9/19/08, submitted by Councilmember Ghiz from Bren Ryan, 2212 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, regarding fencing at the Collins Avenue steps.

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/16/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Cole and Qualls from Mary Kuhl [mkuhl@cinci.rr.com] regarding Volunteers of America. (SEE ITEM #200900413 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/12/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Becky Weber - bmimmy@aol.com regarding sex offenders in Westwood. (SEE ITEM #200900414 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/12/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Joel Kimmet - jjkimmet@aol.com regarding sex offenders in Westwood. (SEE ITEM #200900412 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/13/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Randy Hammann [Randy_Hammann@trihealth.com], regarding problems that plague Westwood and Price Hill. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900893 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 2/25/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Darrin Elkins, D.Min [psychone@current.net] regarding gangs in Westwood. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900516 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission, 138 E. Court Street, Room 807, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding Sex Offenders and Communities.(SEE DOCUMENT #200900626 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 3/11/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from Nathan A. Bishop, 815 Elm Street Condo Association, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding 817 Elm Street - Linda's Mini Mart. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900625 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 3/19/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from Frankie Emanuel Lee, 1000 Sycamore Street, H.C.J., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding Pogue/VOA. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900621 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 4/6/2009 submitted by Councilmember Ghiz, from Walter Reinhaus, President, Over The Rhine Community Council, 19 West Elder Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214, regarding Prisoner Reentry Study Request. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900754 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated June 2009, submitted by Councilmember Berding, Report from the City of Cincinnati Ambulance Transport Policy Taskforce. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900924 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated July 2005, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Ohio Service for Crime Opportunity Reduction, Division of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210389, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0389, regarding Open-Air Drug Dealing in Cincinnati, Ohio: Executive Summary and Final Recommendations. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901173 FOR REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 6/9/09, submitted by Councilmember Cecil Thomas on 6/16/09, from Amos Robinson, 6015 Lantana, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224, regarding loud music at 6020 Lantana, Apartment #4, in College Hill. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901064 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 3/25/2008, submitted by Councilmember Berding, to create an Ambulance Transport Policy Task Force, consisting of the following members: 1. Medical Director, Cincinnati Fire Department, Chair of the Task Force; 2. Representative from a local hospital; 3. Representative from Cincinnati Fire Local 48; 4. Representative from Chief of Fire Department; 5. Representative of the City Solicitor; 6. Representative from the City Budget Office; 7. Representative from 911 Fire Dispatch; 8. Representative from the City Health Department; 9. Two City Council Members - Berding and the other to be determined. WE FURTHER MOVE that this Task Force meet and identify within 30 days of passage of this motion the transportation, cost and medical data needed to review and develop an alternative medical transportation policy and plan for City Council approval. Such data will include: 1. Unit Hour Utilization for each existing ambulance/rescue unit; 2. Response time (in fractiles) for each ambulance and rescue unit to determine what percentage of our transport units get to the scene within 8 minutes; 3. Response time for each of our first responders to medical emergencies (compared to fire responses); 4. Compliance rate for the Clinical Standards policy (BALANCE ON FILE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

MOTION, dated 5/20/2008, submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Berding, Bortz, Cole and Vice Mayor Crowley, that the following proposed changes to the Vicious Dog Law be submitted to the Vicious Dog Legislative Task Force for review: 1. Allow for responsible pit bull owners in Cincinnati to register their pit bulls and own them legally, but only if they can prove their compliance with all State and City laws at the time of registration. Owners will receive a special tag for their dog to wear, so if stopped by CPD there will be proof of valid registration on the dog. Owners must present at the time of registration (and re-registration, as this will be required annually): a. Proof of a valid Ohio dog license b. Proof of current rabies vaccination c. Proof the dog has been spayed or neutered d. Proof of a registered microchip e. Signed statement that owner is aware of Ohio and City laws regarding owning and harboring a vicious dog. f. Registration fee 2. Ease burden on Cincinnati Police Department by providing changes to the administrative hearing process as follows: a. Add an opportunity for a person in violation of the registration requirement to remedy their situation by coming into full compliance with registration requirements.

MOTION, dated 9/11/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, that the attached Communication requesting the city's support of the "Think!!" project be referred to the Administration for a report. (STATEMENT ATTACHED) (SEE DOCUMENT #200801261 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 11/20/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, that the City Administration immediately begin negotiation with the parking lot owners that surround the Hamilton County Court House for the purpose of providing parking to Cincinnati Police officers who have to attend the court as part of their official duties. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE ITEM #200900165 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 1/7/2009 submitted by Councilmember Thomas, that the City Administration take immediate action by contacting the general managers of the various television stations to determine what more can be done in light of new information provided by the FCC Chairman during his visit to Cincinnati on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE ITEM #200900169 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 4/20/2009 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, that an ordinance be drafted to make it a punishable offense to use wireless handsets to compose or send a text message while operating a motor vehicle in the City of Cincinnati. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE DOCUMENT #200900901 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 4/28/2009 submitted by Councilmember Cole that the Administration immediately report on the status and location of all Emergency Alert Sirens in the City of Cincinnati. I FURTHER MOVE that the Administration develop a strategy to inform residents when Sirens have been removed or if the operational status has been changed. I FURTHER MOVE that all Emergency Alert Sirens in the City of Cincinnati be equipped with a battery backup system. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE DOCUMENT #200900779 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 5/27/2009, submitted by Councilmember Harris, that the Administration report back in 30 days on how the City can create a process for police officers to confidentially request an investigation of alleged wrongdoing within Police Department without the authorization of CPD leadership, including the feasibility of expanding the jurisdiction of the Citizens Complaint Authority. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE DOCUMENT #200901066 FOR REPORT)

MOTION, dated 6/16/2009, from Councilmember Harris, that the Administration report to Council within thirty (30) days as to what policies and procedures the Cincinnati Police Department currently has in place regarding consistent and ongoing inter-agency communication, collaboration and data sharing between the CPD and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, as well as other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. This includes the FBI, DEA, state correctional system, county probation offices, and other organizations or centers where treatment or rehabilitation is outsourced in Hamilton County and surrounding counties located in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, as well as other law enforcement or judicial entities. (STATEMENT ATTACHED)(SEE DOCUMENT #200901263 FOR REPORT)

ORDINANCE, submitted by Councilmember Thomas on 3/25/2008, modifying the provisions of Title VIII, Business Regulations, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code by enacting a new Chapter 854, Entertainment Promoters.

ORDINANCE, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 8/6/2008, authorizing and directing the City Manager to establish terms and conditions for the presentation of "Oktoberfest" by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce on Fountain Square, Government Square, Fifth Street from Elm Street to Broadway Street, Race Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, Vine Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, Walnut Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, Main Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street, and Sycamore Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 19, 2008, ending at 4:00 A.M. on Monday, September 22, 2008; authorizing and directing the City Manager to take such actions as are necessary and proper to implement the presentation of "Oktoberfest," notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 713, Chapter 723, Sections 1 and 11, Chapter 839, Chapter 845, Section 506-91, Chapter 321, and other purchasing related ordinances and any other provisions of the Cincinnati Municipal Code which would prohibit programs deemed proper by the City Manager in the presentation of "Oktoberfest"; 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 except by persons associated with and as authorized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce in the area bounded by the north curb line of Fourth Street from Elm Street to Broadway Street, the south curb line of Sixth Street from Elm Street to Broadway Street, the east curb line of Broadway Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street and the east curb line of Elm Street from Fourth Street to Sixth Street for the period of time beginning at 11:00 A.M., September 20, 2008, through 10:00 P.M., September 21, 2008.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 11/26/2008, amending Municipal Code Section 1201-1, "Administration - Cincinnati Fire Prevention Code," to adopt the Ohio Fire Code, as it may be amended.

ORDINANCE, dated 2/9/09, submitted by Councilmember Berding, modifying the provisions of Chapter 761, Chronic Nuisance Premises, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, to clarify the requirements for property owners' plans to abate chronic nuisances on their properties, to clarify the appeals procedures, and to eliminate criminal penalties for violations of Chapter 761.

ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 9/16/2009, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize the issuance of a permit allowing amplification of sound on Fountain Square from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, for an event hosted by Fountain Square Management Group and Fox19 which event is a television pilot for potential television show to occur next summer on Fountain Square, notwithstanding the time limit restrictions regarding sound amplification contained in Section 713-5 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code.

REPORT, dated 2/26/08, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Holly D. Dorna, MA, LPCC, President and Stanley Broadnax, MD, President, Mt. Auburn Community Council, 2404 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45210 requesting that City Council review current ordinances pertaining to protests held on the public right-of-way.

REPORT, dated 5/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 4/16/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Mr. Charlie Winburn, 5766 Willowcove Drive, Cincinnati Ohio 45239 [CEWINBURN@YAHOO.COM] regarding the rapid purge process/save millions in tax payer dollars and free up police time to target most dangerous criminals by recommending the dismissal (purge) of seven year old petty offense warrants (non-violent misdemeanors).

REPORT, dated 8/6/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 6/17/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Richard Harwood [rharwood@zoomtown.com] regarding Vicious Dog Task Force.

REPORT, dated 9/23/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Quality of Life Index - 2nd Quarter 2008. (SEE ITEM #200801179 FOR REVISED REPORT)

REPORT, dated 6/17/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding correspondence from Mr. Randy Hammann, Westwood Crime. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900218 FOR COMMUNICATION)

REPORT, dated 6/17/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding text messaging while operating a motor vehicle. (SEE DOCUMENT #200900584 FOR MOTION)

COMMUNICATION, dated 10/16/2007 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Recycling Report regarding the Life Cycle of Waste Image and Description.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Vice Mayor Crowley and Councilmember Ghiz, from Tim Yosmali, President, NANA, 617 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 regarding selling good and services in/from parked vehicles in residential neighborhoods.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/26/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Robert Tubbs, Owner, Reflections Jazz Lounge, 1707 Blue Rock St., Cincinnati OH 45223, concerning the objection to his liquor permit.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/01/08, submitted by Councilmember Cole, Daniel J. Fiedeldey, cijfiedeldey@hotmail.com, presenting his general thoughts and experiences surrounding Curnayn's Tavern.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/31/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Cornelius "Carl" Lewis, Attorney at Law, 119 East Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding the letter circulated in the community objecting to Jazz Reflection Lounge's liquor license renewal.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/30/08, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Megan Sprigg, Director, PRPNS, Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Nursery School, 5950 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213, expressing concerns over the renewal of the liquor license for the RNS Convenience Store.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/24/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Miranda Muse, 3060 Worthington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 presenting her concerns over the renewal of a liquor license for the Golden Nugget.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/01/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole from David White, President, Pendleton Neighborhood Council, expressing his concerns over the renewal of liquor licenses for Deli on 12th, Jordan Market and Martin's Bar.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/01/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Eugene Klotter, presenting information against the renewal of a Liquor License for Don's Glenway Gate.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/01/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Robert Sala, President, Northside Business Association, presenting the organization objection to the renewal of a Liquor License for Reflections Jazz Lounge.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/01/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Scott Griffith, P.O. Box 141231, Cincinnati, OH 45250, presenting a challenge to the renewal of a liquor permit for the Jordan Market on 1200 & Main Street.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/02/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Richardo P. Dukes, 1st Note Cafe, 1235 Chapel Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, P. O. Box 6133, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, speaking in favor of the renewal of 1st Note Cafe liquor license.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/07/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Kim and Will Waxler, bodiesspeak@gmail.com, expressing their concerns over what appears to them to be the different standard that they are being held to in order to retain their liquor license.

COMMUNICATION, 4/3/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Kim Waxler-[bodiesspeak@gmail.com] regarding the Queen Ann Bar and Grill in the West End and has been closed for 2 months.

COMMUNICATION, dated 3/22/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Tim Jeckering, President, Northside Community Council, P.O. Box 23324, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, regarding objection to Jazz Reflection Liquor License Renewal.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/08/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Ms. Bowman, speaking in support of the renewal of Don's Corner Pub's Liquor License.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/08/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Linda L. Meymann, speaking in support of the renewal of Don's Corner Pub's Liquor License.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/08/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Mark Hicks, writing in support of Don's Corner Pub maintaining its Liquor License.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/27/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole from LaRita Y. Roddy, writing against the renewal of the Convenient Market's Liquor License.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/21/08, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Patricia Garry, Don Lenz and Paul Rudemiller, Greater Cincinnati Redevelopment Partnership, Inc., 501 Boal Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, in regards to consideration of the Neighborhood Homes Iniative (NHI) on April 29th.

COMMUNICATION, dated 04/30/08 submitted by Councilmember Cole from Gwen Marshall, gmarshall@fuse.net, concerning the vote that took place at the Northside Community Council on Rockford Woods.

MOTION, dated 03/18/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole and Vice- Mayor Crowley that Cincinnati City Council initiate the formation of a Food Access Task Force to address community barriers to accessing healthy, quality and affordable foods within the lower income communities of Cincinnati. And that the Food Access Task Force function as a pilot program, focusing on the communities of Avondale and Walnut Hills in its initial year of implementation. The Task Force will be comprised members of Cincinnati City Council to co-chair, as well as representatives of relevant community organizations and stakeholders. It will have three major objectives and will report its finding back to the community and to City Council. (Statement Attached)

MOTION, dated 4/15/2008 submitted by Councilmember Monzel, that the administration and the Department of Public Services develop a plan to implement the following actions regarding corner can garbage cans: 1. All cans will be assigned a unique identification number. The combination of letters and numbers should not exceed 4 digits. 2. All cans will display two identical, very readable stickers, 180 degrees apart, placed on the lip (approx. 2 1/4 inches) that runs around the circumference of each can just below the slotted opening, containing the following information: a. A unique numerical identification number that was assigned to that particular can b. The following message; "Please call 513-591-6000 when can is full." c. The message "Litter Only, No Household or Business Trash" along with "$100 fine" will also be displayed in a manner that is consistent with ease of readability. 3. A new policy will be developed that will ensure that each can is emptied no fewer than once per week and not less than one day from the time when Public Services is notified that a particular corner can is full. 4. Public Services will report back to the Vibrant Neighborhoods Committee on a quarterly basis with the status of corner cans and their efforts to help keep Cincinnati litter free. This report will include the number of cans in operation, their location, and status report of all corner-can related calls to 591-6000 and how quickly they were or were not resolved.

MOTION, dated 5/29/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Berding, Cole, Monzel, Thomas, Qualls and Cranley, that the Administration make it a top priority to collect waste from all City trash cans more frequently as we enter the summer months. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Administration report to Council the cost of frequent trash can collection in areas with high and frequent foot traffic including Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview and Mt. Adams. WE FURTHER MOVE that all city employees are requested to report overflowing cans on sight to be collected as soon as possible after receipt of the call.

MOTION, dated 09/15/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls, Cole, Harris, and Thomas moving that the city administration begin the process for the special assessment of the signers of the attached petition, all of whom are residents of Davenport Avenue, for the improvement of Davenport Avenue and Zech Place to a condition that qualifies them for acceptance by the City of Cincinnati as a public street. (Statement Attached)

MOTION, dated 10/13/2009 submitted by Councilmembers Qualls and Thomas that the City of Cincinnati support the economic development and historic preservation of the Over-the-Rhine through the following actions: 1. City Council will pass a resolution of support for the Over-the-Rhine Foundation's application for stimulas dollars from the State of Ohio to fund the OTR Foundation's receivership proposal. (THE REST ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE)(STATEMENT ATTACHED)

ORDINANCE, submitted by Patricia M. King, Interim City Solicitor, on 04/02/2008, amending Cincinnati Municipal Code Sections 729-99-A through 729-99-C governing violations of Chapter 729 and adding new Section 729-99-D in order to specify the penalty for violation of Section 729-13 "Disposal of Uncollected Waste" and Section 729-37 "Street Waste Receptacles"

PETITION, submitted by Councilmember Cole from Hyde Park residents requesting that the City of Cincinnati, in the interest of safety and community aesthetics, take action as required to ensure that the Department of Public Works resumes routine weed control and grass cutting at regular intervals along Wasson Road between Edwards and Marburg roads.

REPORT, dated 10/11/2006, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., on a motion, submitted by Councilmember Cole, that the Department of Community Development and Planning provide a report to the Vibrant Neighborhoods, Environment, and Public Services Committee on the defined boundaries for the fifty-two neighborhoods in Cincinnati. I further move that the administration collaborate with Invest in Neighborhoods to form an ad hoc committee to recommend and updated universal set of bylaws for Cincinnati's Community Councils and to recommended an updated set of bylaws for Invest in Neighborhoods. (MAP ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE)

REPORT, dated 12/19/2007, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 09/05/06, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from George Dyer, 2910 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45209, presenting a petition signed by over 400 citizens of the City of Cincinnati including over 100 adjacent neighbors that asks Cincinnati City Council to resolve the situation with RP McMurphy's.

REPORT, dated 4/17/2007, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding examination of police activity at Vito's Nightclub.

REPORT, dated 3/12/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 1/4/2008 submitted by Councilmember Monzel, that the administration prepare a report for Council regarding the implementation and deployment of "corner" garbage cans across the city. The report should include the following items: 1. An inventory of all "corner cans." a. The number of cans currently in use b. The number of cans not in use, and their storage location c. A map showing the location of all deployed cans with a corresponding neighborhood breakdown 2. Implementation, usage & replacement procedures a. How often are the cans and their liners replaced? b. How much do they cost? c. How are they purchased? d. How many are deployed each year, and how often? Is there a plan? e. What is the procedure for emptying the cans? f. How often are they emptied? g. How are they distributed? Is it need-based or ad hoc? (ATTACHED STATEMENT)

REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 03/18/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole that the City administration work with the Kroger Company and their leaseholder to negotiate to keep the Kroger Grocery Store in the Walnut Hills neighborhood. Also that if necessary the City provide financial assistance to the Walnut Hills Kroger to ensure a grocery store stays in this neighborhood. (Statement Attached)

REPORT, dated 4/1/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of the annual permit renewal for BHI, Inc. DBA West Court Deli, 28 West Court Street. (#0348237, Annual Renewal, C1, C2) [Objections: Downtown Residents Council]

REPORT, dated 4/1/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of the annual permit renewal for Deli on 12th, Inc. DBA Deli on 12th, 500 East 12th Street. (#2029488, Annual Renewal, C1, C2) [Objections: Pendleton Neighborhood Association]

REPORT, dated 4/1/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of the annual permit renewal for Jordan Market, Inc. DBA Jordan Market, 1200 Main Street, 1st Floor and Basement. (#4379805, Annual Renewal, C1, C2) [Objections: Pendleton Neighborhood Association]

REPORT, dated 4/1/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of the annual permit renewal for Curnayn's Cafe, Incorporated DBA Curnayn's Tavern, 4515 West Eighth Street, 1st Floor, Basement, & Beer Garden. (#1859004, Annual Renewal, D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6) [Objections: Cincinnati Police Department, District Three, Price Hill Civic Club, and Price Hill Citizens on Patrol]

REPORT, dated 4/1/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication from the State of Ohio, Division of Liquor Control, advising of the annual permit renewal for Reflections Jazz Lounge, LLC DBA Reflections Jazz Lounge, 1707 Blue Rock Avenue. (#7268139, Annual Renewal, D5) [Objections: Cincinnati Police Department, District Five, and Northside Community Council]

REPORT, dated 5/7/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 03/24/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Miranda Muse, 3060 Worthington Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211, regarding the re-evaluation of the Golden Nugget bar.

REPORT, dated 5/7/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding defined community boundaries and universal by-laws for Cincinnati Community Councils. (SEE DOCUMENT #200600765 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)

REPORT, dated 10/14/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding street calming for Suffolk Street.

REPORT, dated 10/14/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding acceptance of Zech Place and Davenport Avenue. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901288 FOR COMMUNICATION)

REPORT, dated 10/21/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding property conditions at 3805 Isabella Avenue. (SEE DOCUMENT #200901331 FOR COMMUNICATION)

REPORT, dated 10/27/2009 submitted Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, the revised Consolidated Plan recommendations addressing housing, economic development, quality of life, homeless, and non-homeless special population needs.

ORDINANCE, submitted by John P. Curp, City Solicitor, on 01/15/2009, modifying the provisions of Chapter 761, Chronic Nuisance Premises, of the Cincinnati Municipal Code, to clarify the requirements for property owners' plans to abate chronic nuisances on their properties, to clarify the appeals procedures, and to eliminate criminal penalties for violations of Chapter 761. (ITEM #200900090 WAS A DUPLICATE OF THIS ORDINANCE)

REPORT, dated 1/9/2009, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding proposed revisions involving Chronic Nuisance Ordinance, CMC Chapter 761, to settle litigation. (SEE DOCUMENT #200801151 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)

COMMUNICATION, dated 11/27/2007 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, to the Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-Committee, presenting the Agenda and the Information package for the 11/27/07 Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-Committee.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, regarding OKI 2030 Regional Transportation Plan Update: Local Project Prioritization.

COMMUNICATION, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Tony Parrott, from MSD, presenting the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati Project Coordination.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/11/2008, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Andrew Glenn, director, Public Services, presenting the city of Cincinnati Public Services Department TROD Planning study.

COMMUNICATION, 02/20/08 submitted by Councilmember Qualls presenting the Brent Spence Bridge Schedule Update.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/18/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from the Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) presenting a review of the seven alternative line drawings for the Brent spence Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Project.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/17/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Jenny Carroll, Cincinnati Office Manager, Cincinnati Office HR Administrator, Parsons Brinckerhoff, 312 Elm Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 submitting information relevant to the Brent Spence Bridge/OKI Bridge Builders meeting.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/17/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Jenny Carroll, Cincinnati Office Manager, Cincinnati Office HR Administrator, Parsons Brinckerhoff, 312 Elm Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 submitting information relevant to the Brent Spence Bridge/OKI Bridge Builders meeting.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/20/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Jenny Carroll, Cincinnati Office Manager, Cincinnati Office HR Administrator, Parsons Brinckerhoff, 312 Elm Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 submitting additional information relevant to the Brent Spence Bridge/OKI Bridge Builders meeting.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/17/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Jenny Carroll, Cincinnati Office Manager, Cincinnati Office HR Administrator, Parsons Brinckerhoff, 312 Elm Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 submitting information relevant to the Brent Spence Bridge/OKI Bridge Builders meeting. The BSB Evaluation Matrix - Environmental Impacts - Draft is included.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/19/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Stefan Spinosa, Ohio D. O. T. Project Manager, 505 S. SR Lebanon, Ohio 45036, presenting the Mill Creek Expressway Project Update March 2008.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Jenny Edwards, 818 Dayton Street #1W, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214-2293, presenting her support for City Council's stand against the first two Brent Spence Bridge Alternatives.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/23/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Pat O'Callaghan, Jr, CEO Queensgate Foodservices, 619 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203 writting in opposition to the proposed changes found in Brent Spence Bridge Alternatives #1 and 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/20/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from William J. Burwinkel, Managing Member, Management Group, LLC, 710 Mt. Hope Ave., No 4, Cincinnati, OH 45204-1430, stating his opposition to Brent Spence Bridge Access Route Proposals #1 and 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/20/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Thomas Koopman, President, National Marketshare Group inc, 2155 West Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204-2051, presenting his opposition to Brent Spence Bridge Access Route Proposals #1 and 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Tom Ewing, Sr. Legislative & Policy Analyst, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, presenting the Chamber's support for the City of Cincinnati's request to forego further analysis of Brent Spence Bridge Right-of-Way Alternatives 1 and 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/19/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from John Long, Vice President and General Manager of Fox19, 19 Broadcast Plaza, 635 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203, writing in opposition to Brent Spence Bridge Access Route Proposals # 1 and # 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Jim Oldman, Board Chaire, Queensgate Business Alliance, writing in opposition to Brent Spence Bridge Alternative Access Routes #1 and #2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Sandra Shipley, Vice President of Exhibits and Museum Planning, Cincinnati Museum Center, At Union Terminal, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203, presenting Cincinnati Museum Center's views and position on the Brent Spence Bridge Project, specifically regarding Alternatives #1 and #2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Barry W. (Chip) Wood, Jr. VP, Business and Community Relations, Duke Energy OH & KY, 139 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, presenting Duke Energy's opposition to the Brent Spence Bridge Alternatives 1 and 2. (MAPS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE)

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Larry Klein, Assistant City Manager, City of Covington, 638 Madison Avenue, covington, KY 41011, providing inofrmation that Covingtonm Ky most preferred alternative for the Brent Spence Bridge is alternative # 3 and their least preferred alternatives are #1 and 2.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/24/28 submitted by councilmember Qualls from Margo Warminski, Cincinnati Preservation Association, 32 W 4th St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 stating that it is important to the Preservation Association that any bridge alternates minimize encroachment on Longworth Hall.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/25/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Julie Fay, jdfayotr@gmail.com, expressing her desire that a MINIMUM FOOTPRINT for the Brent-Spence Bridge be retained.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/27/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Tom Croft, croftplace@cinci.rr.com, stating his belief that Brent Spece Bridge Alternatives #1 and #2 are destructive of existing productive business enterprise, destructive of local traffic patterns and neighborhood life, significantly more costly than other alternatives, and provide no more capacity than other alternatives.

COMMUNICATION, dated 03/17/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Charles C. Graves, III, Director of City Planning and Buildings presenting an update on the I-75 Focus Area Plans.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Russell Bozian, 2605 Eden Ave #3, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, expressing his concerns over the Brent Spence Bridge's limited traffic capacity.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Chad Mertz, Director of Meid Relations, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203, presenting the Museum Center's views and position on the Brent Spence Bridge Project.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Margaret Drury, UPS Industrial Engineering Manager, expressing UPS's concerns regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Project

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Simon Hay, Chief Executive Officer of dunnhumby USA LLC, 302 W. 3rd Street, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45202 expressing dunnhumby USA's concerns regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Project.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Mark R. Policinski, OKI Executive Director, 720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 420, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, expressing OKI's concerns regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Project.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Barry W. Wood, Jr., Vice President, Business and Community Relations, Duke Energy, 139 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, providing input to the City of Cincinnati regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Alternatives.

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/13/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Margo Warminski, Preservation Director, Cincinnati Preservation Association, 342 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 expressing the Association's concerns about the Brent Spence Bridge alternatives and their possible impact to historic resources in the Area of Potential Effect

COMMUNICATION, dated 05/12/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from J.S. Furtin, 448 Klitter Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214, asking questions about the Brent Spence Bridge project.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/07/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Robert W. Neel, M.D., President Clifton Heights University Heights Fairview (CUF) Neighborhood Association, neelrt@uc.edu, regarding Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and Western Hills Viaduct Interchange.

COMMUNICATION, dated 06/04/2009, submitted by Councilmember Qualls, from Chris Moran, vstlib@yahoo.com, regarding comments about Brent Spence Bridge Replacement.

FYI MEMO, dated 06/16/2008, submitted by Councilmember Qualls fromMilton Dohoney, Jr, City Manager, presenting the Mill Creek Expressway - Update as it relates to DPS facilities.

STATEMENT, dated 05/08/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Diana N. Martin, CPA, Transcend Consulting Group, LLC presenting the Brent Spence Bridge Segment of Interstate 75 Corridor Project Context and Criteria.

STATEMENT, dated 05/20/2009 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Diana N. Martin, CPA, Transcend Consulting Group, LLC presenting the Cincinnati Interstate 75 Corridor Context and Criteria.