Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee
Cleveland City Council
Development
Environment
Politics
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EST
Remote
The Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee of Cleveland City Council reviews and discusses legislation related to the redevelopment of blighted areas, the rehabilitation and conservation of properties, the alleviation of the housing shortage, economic and industrial development, the land reutilization program and matters pertaining to Cleveland’s Departments of Community Development, Economic Development, Consumer Affairs and Building & Housing, and city planning and zoning issues, including the City Planning Commission. It is also responsible for Community Development Block Grant spending, which pays for senior services and neighborhood recreation.
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Live reporting by
Keith Yurgionas
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Hi, I'm Keith, on this chilly Tuesday, November 15, 2022, I'll be live-tweeting Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee meeting, which starts at 9:30AM.
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07:53 AM Nov 15, 2022 CST
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What is the purpose of Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee ("DPSC")?
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Who are the Council Members are on the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee?
Ward #, Council Person Name
W1, Joseph T. Jones
W3, Kerry McCormack
W7, Stephanie Howse
W10, Anthony T. Hairston
W13, Krish Harsh
W14, Jasmin Santana
W15, Jenny Spencer https://t.co/RGEM5NZwKo
Ward #, Council Person Name
W1, Joseph T. Jones
W3, Kerry McCormack
W7, Stephanie Howse
W10, Anthony T. Hairston
W13, Krish Harsh
W14, Jasmin Santana
W15, Jenny Spencer https://t.co/RGEM5NZwKo
Public Notice of DPSC meeting was posted on 11/10/2022.
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Today, DPSC will review four (4) Emergency Ordinances
860-2022
997-2022
1014-2022
1118-2022
Note:
If you access the PDF Agenda there are links to the ordinances and associated documents such as executive summaries. I'll be posting these as they review them in the meeting.
860-2022
997-2022
1014-2022
1118-2022
Note:
If you access the PDF Agenda there are links to the ordinances and associated documents such as executive summaries. I'll be posting these as they review them in the meeting.
I will return a little before 9:30AM to live-tweet the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee ("DPSC") meeting .
The DPSC has been called to order by Chair W10 CM Anthony Hairston. https://t.co/2i9Jk2kEfS
Director of Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects James DeRosa stated it was to correct an error he made while in another position. He was laughing, so probably a joke.
Commissioner of Real Estate Susanne DeGennaro
"This amendment corrects the original legislation which was introduced with the the sale price of $e57,650 for two parcels being sold to a developer in Tremont. One is a City parcel, the other is owned by ODot." https://t.co/362hHRqECm
"This amendment corrects the original legislation which was introduced with the the sale price of $e57,650 for two parcels being sold to a developer in Tremont. One is a City parcel, the other is owned by ODot." https://t.co/362hHRqECm
Commissioner DeGennaro summarized the purpose of EO 860-2022,
"They were both appraised at $40,000. There was scribner's error. ... This is really just to correct a sale price."
"They were both appraised at $40,000. There was scribner's error. ... This is really just to correct a sale price."
EO 997-2022 Executive Summary
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Pages 1,2,3,7 https://t.co/Vz1avaNMjA
Director DeRosa, "For the purpose of a new housing project by CHN housing partners. For transitioning youth, which is to have a a housing product to allow youth a place to live besides shelters." https://t.co/18l8JSk7PB
Director DeRosa continued,
"It's one of the highest populations in our homeless shelters. That would be for 18 to 24 years of age. With that, we'd like to move forward withte vacation of Gladys avenue."
"It's one of the highest populations in our homeless shelters. That would be for 18 to 24 years of age. With that, we'd like to move forward withte vacation of Gladys avenue."
W13 Krish Harsh asked,
"When we vacate this are we handing it over for private ownership or are we going to build over the street as well?" https://t.co/lI7ysS6Srb
"When we vacate this are we handing it over for private ownership or are we going to build over the street as well?" https://t.co/lI7ysS6Srb
Director DeRosa replied,
"They're going to build over the street. In this particular location, it's kind of an odd situation because there was a housing development planned there and a new street was dedicated. Then the development never happened. "
"They're going to build over the street. In this particular location, it's kind of an odd situation because there was a housing development planned there and a new street was dedicated. Then the development never happened. "
Director DeRosa, "They have ownership of all the land around the street. Nothing is built on it. they would have to relocate any utilities that would need to be built over Gladys avenue."
W13 CM Harsh, "So, they're taking the street out?"
Dir. DeRosa, "That is correct."
Dir. DeRosa, "That is correct."
EO 1014-2022 Executive Summary
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Dir. DeRosa, "This is to repeal a street vacation. This is unusual but does happen from time to time. The request is by the Cleveland Clinic. They initially intended to build at the end of E. 103 street. That's just south of carnegie avenue.
Dir. DeRosa,
"There's a major sewer line on this road so they determined it would be cost-prohibitive to build on this location. Fast forward, we have a Mejer's Super Market, they and the residents above the Super Market and the residents below E. 103 need access to Carnegie. " https://t.co/Z6TPgX6eyr
"There's a major sewer line on this road so they determined it would be cost-prohibitive to build on this location. Fast forward, we have a Mejer's Super Market, they and the residents above the Super Market and the residents below E. 103 need access to Carnegie. " https://t.co/Z6TPgX6eyr
Dir. DeRosa,
"The road is still there, technically it's vacated but this would put it back to a dedicated street for the use of all residents."
"The road is still there, technically it's vacated but this would put it back to a dedicated street for the use of all residents."
Assistant Director of the Department of Economic Development Anthony Thornton was present.
He stated, "I'm not here as acting director or anything else. I'm just helping out the Director [Tessa Jackson].
Thorton read the Purpose Portion of the Executive Summary.
He stated, "I'm not here as acting director or anything else. I'm just helping out the Director [Tessa Jackson].
Thorton read the Purpose Portion of the Executive Summary.
Present to his left and his right were two guests from the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Vice President Rachel Stentz-Baugher
Vice President of Business Development Mike Mulhall https://t.co/JHjt6mqWWG
Vice President Rachel Stentz-Baugher
Vice President of Business Development Mike Mulhall https://t.co/JHjt6mqWWG
W10, Anthony Hairston asked the guests to detail how the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has marketed the City of Cleveland.
VP Stentz-Baugher shared that 2022 was one of their best years in over 20 years. They generated more than 156 million dollars by hosting ten events. She highlights the NBA All Star being one of those events.
They have surpassed their previous four-year strategic plan goal of 850 million dollars. Their current economic impact is 866 million dollars since the year 2000.
VP Stentz-Baugher,
"Please, keep in mind that these events and their subsequent economic impact would not come to Cleveland if it were not for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. That is our primary job to attract and bring host events in Cleveland for economic impact."
"Please, keep in mind that these events and their subsequent economic impact would not come to Cleveland if it were not for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. That is our primary job to attract and bring host events in Cleveland for economic impact."
VP Stentz-Baugher on youth programming,
"We remain committed to youth programming. In 2022, 165 children from Rec Centers participated in our Youth Education Sports Program."
"We remain committed to youth programming. In 2022, 165 children from Rec Centers participated in our Youth Education Sports Program."
VP Stentz-Baugher shared future events include the 2024 Woman's Final Four and the 2024 Pan American Masters. It is expected to have more than 18 million dollars of economic impact.
VP of Business Development Mike Mulhall shared there are 9 events planned for 2023.
A typical year is 8 to 12 events.
7 of the 9 events happen in the City of Cleveland.
Many of the events for 2023 is volleyball related.
A typical year is 8 to 12 events.
7 of the 9 events happen in the City of Cleveland.
Many of the events for 2023 is volleyball related.
VP of BD Mulhall shared that Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is committed to the Public Auditorium and it will have a "intergal role" in the 2024 Pan Masters.
W10 CM Hairston asked "When did the relationship between the Sports Commission and the Public Auditorium begin?" https://t.co/iSfUv16QOS
VP Stentz-Baugher answered there has been a relationship since the beginning of the existence of the sports commission.
Hairston stated that he wanted to emphasize that the Sports Commission markets Public Auditorium and the dollars would go to market assetts owned by the City.
Hairston stated that he wanted to emphasize that the Sports Commission markets Public Auditorium and the dollars would go to market assetts owned by the City.
W14 CM Jasmin Santana asked,
"How do you measure your economic impact in the City of Cleveland?" https://t.co/ljVZetTyb5
"How do you measure your economic impact in the City of Cleveland?" https://t.co/ljVZetTyb5
VP of BD Mulhall,
"It's money from outside the region that comes inside because of those events. It's really about people 50+ miles coming inside the region to spend. The way we calculate - there is an industry-standard calculator that all cities use." https://t.co/NTpwH0NxwO
"It's money from outside the region that comes inside because of those events. It's really about people 50+ miles coming inside the region to spend. The way we calculate - there is an industry-standard calculator that all cities use." https://t.co/NTpwH0NxwO
Some of the inputs they use include the duration of an event, the number of athletes, hotel nights, etc.
Mulhall stated, "The numbers are generally very accurate." He shared that they have a projected economic impact on the front and another at the end.
Mulhall stated, "The numbers are generally very accurate." He shared that they have a projected economic impact on the front and another at the end.
W14 CM Santana asked if their relationship with City children will continue.
VP Stentz-Baugher replied working with the City Rec Centers has been the most fruitful. She noted that working with CMSD has been tough due in part to the the pandemic. https://t.co/LCGI5lNfRw
VP Stentz-Baugher replied working with the City Rec Centers has been the most fruitful. She noted that working with CMSD has been tough due in part to the the pandemic. https://t.co/LCGI5lNfRw
W14 CM Santana, "Do you promote outside of Sports?"
VP Stentz-Baugher stated they only focus on sports. Destination Cleveland would focus on other events.
VP Stentz-Baugher stated they only focus on sports. Destination Cleveland would focus on other events.
W10 CM Hairston encourages Greater Cleveland Sports Commission to work with the Council Members to promote youth programs and not just the Recreation Centers. https://t.co/GjSShNFL5e
VP of BD Mulhall reminds Council the Sports Commission is are only 14 staff members but they are open to feedback.
W15 CM Jenny Spencer asked, "How does the match making actually occur?" https://t.co/rK5Sca8Ido
VP of BD Mulhall stated, "There are two big entities we are constantly interacting with - NCAA and the National Governing Body. Evey Olympic Sport has a governing body." https://t.co/xEs02oSCgi
VP of BD Mulhall, "Those are the two big pools of opportunity for us. It's really the RFPs they are putting out and do we have the facilities to host."
He notedthat sometimes it is local enthusiasts that are really big into a sport that wants to help bring an event to Cleveland.
He notedthat sometimes it is local enthusiasts that are really big into a sport that wants to help bring an event to Cleveland.
VP of BD Mulhall on the NCAA bid cycle,
"Every 4 years the NCAA puts out a bid cycle for an upcoming 4 year for every championship there is. It's 90 championships times 4 so 360 opportunities. We would typically bid on 50 to 60 of those.
"Every 4 years the NCAA puts out a bid cycle for an upcoming 4 year for every championship there is. It's 90 championships times 4 so 360 opportunities. We would typically bid on 50 to 60 of those.
VP of BD Mulhall on the NCAA bid cycle,
"We can't bid on all of them. We don't have the facilities to host everything. It starts in July, ends in February of 2024. It'll be for 2027 go 2031."
"We can't bid on all of them. We don't have the facilities to host everything. It starts in July, ends in February of 2024. It'll be for 2027 go 2031."
W13 CM Harsh asked, "Are there cities that bid on all of them?"
VP of BD Mulhall, "I highly doubt it."
Harsh enquired, "What do you think the Pan American games are going to be?"
VP Stentz-Baugher, "18 million is the estimate." https://t.co/qVUQjF34KD
VP of BD Mulhall, "I highly doubt it."
Harsh enquired, "What do you think the Pan American games are going to be?"
VP Stentz-Baugher, "18 million is the estimate." https://t.co/qVUQjF34KD
W13 CM Harsh, "Since it's people traveling from every South and Central American Country on Earth, we have a sizeable Hispanic and Latino Community here. Will there be time to reach out to the restauranters in those communities to let them know?"
VP Stentz-Baugher,
"We have already started working with Global Cleveland to engage the ethnic communities.
And, actually, the athletes are from all around the world. Pan America refers to the location [where the event is held] but it can be held anywhere in the Americas."
"We have already started working with Global Cleveland to engage the ethnic communities.
And, actually, the athletes are from all around the world. Pan America refers to the location [where the event is held] but it can be held anywhere in the Americas."
VP Stentz-Baugher, "It is being held in the US for the first time."
Harsh can b heard "ohing" as Stentz-Baugher explains the sporting event. https://t.co/3FjGlVqm0n
Harsh can b heard "ohing" as Stentz-Baugher explains the sporting event. https://t.co/3FjGlVqm0n
W13 CM Harsh, "What month is that event happening?"
VP Stentz-Baugher, "July 2024."
Harsh in interested in the Solar Ecplise on April 8.
"There's not going to be a single vacancy."
VP Stentz-Baugher shared hotel contracts are already underway.
VP Stentz-Baugher, "July 2024."
Harsh in interested in the Solar Ecplise on April 8.
"There's not going to be a single vacancy."
VP Stentz-Baugher shared hotel contracts are already underway.
W10 CM Hairston asked Madame Clerk to excuse the absences and adjourned the meeting.
Cleveland City Council's Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, adjourned between 10:05 and 10:10 AM.
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