Public Notice: City Council Budget Hearings and Health Updates for February 9

Official City Council Meeting Schedule

Cleveland City Council will convene for several key sessions today, Monday, February 9, 2026. All meetings are held at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, unless otherwise noted. Residents can attend in person or view the live broadcast on the City Council’s official YouTube channel and TV 20.

• Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee (9:30 AM): This session will feature a critical update from the Department of Public Health and Community Development regarding lead-related grants. Additionally, the Assembly for the Arts will present a report on their ongoing support for local creative organizations.
• Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (2:00 PM): Members will review fiscal matters in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room.
• Full City Council Meeting (7:00 PM): The legislative body will gather in the Council Chambers for a regular session to vote on pending ordinances and emergency measures.

Legislative Highlights and Emergency Ordinances

Several emergency ordinances are on the docket for today’s evening session. These include:

• Utility Maintenance: An emergency ordinance authorizing requirement contracts for labor and equipment to perform tree trimming services for the Division of Cleveland Public Power.
• Community Development: A proposal to enter an agreement with the Italian Cultural Garden Association for the "Opera In The Italian Garden" project.
• Real Estate and Redevelopment: An option to lease city-owned property at 4242 Lorain Avenue to Pennrose Holdings, LLC for future redevelopment purposes.
• Municipal Finance: Consideration of new subfunds for the deposit of New Community Authority parking charges at city-owned facilities.

Health and Safety Advisories

Following a weekend of bitter cold and a winter weather advisory, city officials remind residents that warming centers remain accessible for those in need of shelter. While temperatures are expected to stabilize slightly today, the Division of Streets continues to monitor road conditions following recent snowfall.

The Department of Public Health is also emphasizing the implementation of "Tanisha’s Law," a recently passed measure establishing a new Bureau of Crisis Response within the Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This bureau is now the primary point of contact for mental health crisis calls to ensure safe and supportive outcomes for all residents.

Public Service Reminders

Waste Collection: There are no delays for trash and recycling collection today. Pickup will follow the regular Monday schedule. Please note that the next holiday delay will occur next week for Presidents' Day (February 16).

2026 City Budget: Public hearings regarding Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposed $2.3 billion city budget are ongoing throughout this month. Citizens are encouraged to review the proposal, which includes funding for 3% annual raises for unionized city workers and $92 million for capital projects like road resurfacing and recreation center repairs.