Council Meeting Highlights

May 12, 2025

City Council held a regular in-person meeting in Council Chambers today, which was also live-streamed. Council's next meeting is on May 19th. Here are tonight’s highlights:

Highland Golf Course Rate Changes: Council passed legislation that allows a change in the Highland Park Golf Course and Banquet Room rates. Golf rates are going up from $2 to $3 in 2025 and again in 2026. A residential discount on rates is available to all Cleveland residents. League rates, rates for high school and college players, and replay are going up $6 to $9. The Board of Control will set the banquet rental prices. Ord. No. 243-2025

Two Lights for Tomorrow Initiative: Council passed a resolution, sponsored by Councilman Mike Polensek, endorsing the "Two Lights For Tomorrow" national initiative and calling on all citizens to unite in remembrance of our shared history, honoring the sacrifices made by those who fought for our independence and reminding ourselves of the values we hold dear today; and encouraging all government buildings, community centers, public spaces, and all citizens to take part in this symbolic display by prominently displaying two lights for all to see, as a way of bringing awareness to our America’s 250th anniversary for this year and beyond. Res. No. 574-2025

Opposing Cuts to Safety Net Programs by State and Federal Officials: Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Councilman Charles Slife, opposing closing local Social Security Administration offices, opposing state and federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security benefits, and supporting Congressional Bills “Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act”, “Protecting Americans Social Security Data Act” and “The Social Security Expansion Act”. Res. No. 618-2025

Introductions

Legislation was introduced toward the design and construction of a surface parking facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into one or more contracts
to make the improvement. Ord. No. 604-2025

Legislation was introduced toward the designing and constructing one or more transportation facilities, which includes, but not limited to: a parking garage structure, ground transportation center, and a rapid transit station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; authorizing the Director of Port Control to enter into one or more contracts for the making of the improvement. Ord. No. 621-2025