Public Notice: March 11 City Council Sessions, Public Health Reports, and Construction Advisories

City Council and Legislative Updates

Cleveland City Council continues its active legislative session this Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Mayor's Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene at 1:00 p.m. in the Mercedes Cotner Committee Room (Room 217) at City Hall. The committee will review several key mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions. Residents can watch the proceedings live on the City Council’s official television channel or via their digital streaming platforms.

Additionally, the city has released a significant report regarding the ongoing efforts of the Racism as a Public Health Crisis Coalition. Following the recent approval of $400,000 in additional funding by the City Council, the coalition’s first comprehensive report has been finalized. The document identifies systemic barriers across five critical areas: education, housing, workforce development, public health, and criminal justice. The report offers over 50 specific recommendations, including a call for enhanced data collection by race within the municipal court and police systems to address long-standing disparities.

Public Health Alerts and Announcements

The Cleveland Department of Public Health is highlighting a statewide measles exposure advisory that remains relevant for local residents. Health officials have identified potential exposure sites at John Glenn International Airport in Columbus stemming from travel in mid-February. While the primary exposure site is outside the immediate Cleveland area, residents who traveled through Columbus or had close contact with travelers during that window are urged to monitor for symptoms such as high fever, cough, and a characteristic rash. Vaccinated individuals are considered at low risk, but the city encourages those who are unvaccinated to consult their healthcare providers.

In other health news, the Mayor’s Office has announced the appointment of a new Senior Advisor for Lead Accountability. This role is tasked with coordinating the city’s lead-safe housing strategy across the Departments of Public Health and Building and Housing. The focus remains on accelerating home remediation and strengthening the enforcement of the Lead Safe Certification program to protect children from environmental hazards.

Infrastructure and Construction Projects

Major rehabilitation projects continue to impact traffic flow throughout the city. Commuters should be aware of the following active projects:

• Carnegie Avenue: Phase 2 of the Carnegie Avenue Rehabilitation project is underway between East 79th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction to allow for the reconstruction of the southern portion of the roadway.
• University Circle: A northbound lane closure is active on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Cedar Avenue and Euclid Avenue to accommodate the construction of the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building.
• Ward 8 Utilities: Pipeline infrastructure replacement continues on East 91st and East 92nd Streets. Work is scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, with traffic control personnel on-site to direct flow.

Public Review and Comment Periods

The Department of Community Development has made the draft of the 2026-2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan available for public review. The plan outlines the city's priorities for using federal funds, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Residents can examine the draft at City Hall, Room 320, or at the Cleveland Public Administration Library on the first floor of City Hall through the remainder of the month.