Council Meeting Highlights

Apr 06, 2026

City Council met in person this evening in Council Chambers, and the meeting was also live-streamed. A quick reminder that the Council website and email addresses now end in .gov, so please update your contacts. The next Council meeting will be on April 13th. Here are a few highlights from today’s meeting:

AMTRAK: Council authorized the city to enter an agreement granting the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, also known as AMTRAK, the right to use and occupy City-owned property located adjacent to the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway to operate its rail passenger station for a period of two years continuing month-to-month thereafter and to make the public improvement of installing and maintaining Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA-compliant, improvements at the site. Ord. No. 34-2026
Lobbying for Aviation
Council approved legislation authorizing the Department of Port Control to enter into a contract with Team Hallahan, LLCf or lobbying services with federal agencies related to aviation and transportation. The purpose of these services is to assist with a wide range of federal legislative, regulatory, and policy matters.

Services will include, but are not limited to: supporting the development of relationships with elected and appointed federal officials, particularly the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); assisting in the creation of an action plan to advance federal legislative and policy priorities favorable to the Department of Port Control; aiding in the preparation of federal funding requests and related supporting materials; and monitoring, analyzing, and regularly reporting on relevant legislation, congressional hearings, regulations, and policy trends.  Anticipated cost: $144,000. Ord. No. 230-2026

Cleveland's Superman Day: Council approved a resolution declaring April 18th as the annual Cleveland Superman Day. Initially sponsored by Councilman Kris Harsh, all of council ultimately sponsored this resolution.

Superman first appeared in Action Comics No. 1, released on April 18, 1938, introducing a hero whose commitment to truth, justice, and the American way has inspired generations.

The Siegel and Shuster Society seeks to honor Superman and his creators by recognizing this historic date; and the City of Cleveland proudly celebrates its heritage as the birthplace of Superman and honors the lasting global influence of its creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, whose imagination and creativity gave the world one of the most iconic heroes in popular culture.

The Siegel and Shuster Society has worked tirelessly to promote Cleveland as the birthplace of Superman, one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in popular culture throughout the world. Res. No. 415-2026

Celebrating 250 Years: Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Council President Blaine A. Griffin and Austin Davis, supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, AMERICA250-OH, and endorsing their mission to educate, preserve, innovate, and celebrate every Ohioan in every county.

AMERICA250-OH hopes to engage all Ohioans and all 88 counties through their many signatures and officially recognized programs, projects and events over the next several years by inspiring future leaders and celebrating all Ohioans’ contributions to the nation over the last 250 years. Res. No. 414-2026

City Makes Location Intent Clear for Fire Station No. 23: A resolution was introduced declaring the necessity and intention to appropriate property for the public use of constructing new Fire Station No. 23 for the Division of Fire, located at 10022 Madison Avenue. The City has made two official offers to purchase the property. The initial offer was made on February 12, 2025. The second offer was on March 24, 2026. Neither offer was accepted by the property owner, therefore appropriation is necessary. The property to be acquired is a vacant retail structure which City intends to demolish for the new fire station. Appraised Value: $635,000. Res. No.  457-2026