Ward 6 Councilman Blaine A. Griffin SUMMER 2017 | www.clevelandcitycouncil.org

THE GRIFFIN REPORT Serving the Buckeye, Woodland Hills, Fairfax, Little Italy, North Broadway/Slavic Village, Union Miles, East 93rd Neighborhoods

Greetings residents and stakeholders … I pledge to work hard of Ward 6, Many of you know me as a neighbor, a community for the constituents of activist or as the director of Cleveland’s Community Relations Board. Ward 6 focusing on safety, But today, having stepped down from the board, I am now wearing a new hat as your councilman here in Ward quality-of-life issues and 6, following the retirement of former Councilwoman Mamie Mitchell. community building. Last month, Councilwoman Mitchell recommended that I fill out her unexpired term and City Council voted unanimously to appoint me to her vacated seat. was a blow to the ward, but I will work with the city and I appreciate Councilwoman Mitchell’s confidence others to try to find a suitable replacement. in me and I pledge to work hard for the constituents of At the same time, you’ll soon be seeing nearly $1.5 Ward 6, focusing on safety, quality-of-life issues and million in street repairs throughout the ward. And community building. the various development projects throughout the ward I have lived on Larchmere Boulevard since continue to progress, with some soon to be completed. 1999 with my wife of 20 years, Jeanette Griffin, I will continue to use community engagement and and our three sons, Royce, Rajon and Blaine Jr., all community building and new technology to make the successful graduates of Cleveland public schools. ward more livable and to deter crime. For nearly two decades, Jeanette and I have been I will work on strategies to address abandoned engaged in community activities, ranging from the porch and vacant properties, as well as work to get more fest, to block clubs to various social service organizations. homes rehabbed and occupied. Early in my career, I worked in Ward 6 at the East Together, we will take care of our seniors and we will Engage with Councilman End Neighborhood House as a community organizer work to attract millennials and young professionals into BLAINE A. GRIFFIN: and manager of its Meals on Wheels program, serving our neighborhoods. thousands of senior citizens in the Fairfax, Union-Miles, I have a unique understanding of the challenges we PHONE Buckeye-Shaker and Woodland Hills neighborhoods. face in our neighborhoods, but I am hopeful, optimistic 216-664-4234 Prior to my appointment as Ward 6 councilman, I and confident in the citizens of Ward 6. EMAIL had worked in Mayor Frank Jackson’s cabinet for Together, we can make Ward 6 a community of [email protected] 11 years as the executive director of the city’s choice; a great place to live, work, play, worship and raise WEB Community Relations Board. In that position, I was a family. www.clevelandcitycouncil.org/ward-6 responsible for developing comprehensive violence- So, let’s get started. Please don’t hesitate to prevention strategies, strengthening police/community contact me with questions or concerns. My office relationships and cultivating relationships among phone number is 216-664-4234. Cleveland’s diverse and ethnic communities. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer days that are now Now I want to work for you, the people of upon us. And I hope to see you around the neighborhood Ward 6. soon. My priority is to protect, maintain and enhance the Thank you, quality of life in our ward. The loss of the Giant Eagle Councilman Blaine A. Griffin

She holds a law degree and has served on boards for the Cleveland Thank you Mamie… chapter of the NAACP and Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban As your newly appointed Ward 6 councilman, I want to offer a heartfelt Studies. On council, she was vice chairperson of the Health & Human Services word of “Thanks” to my predecessor Mamie Mitchell who represented this ward Committee. for nearly a decade. Mamie is a woman of dignity and intelligence. I am honored to continue her Mamie, now retired, championed a number of development projects in the work here in Ward 6. And I wish her all the best in her retirement. ward, including affordable housing for those struggling with limited means.

Groundbreaking for the Join Councilman Blaine A. Griffin, Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon at the groundbreaking for the new New Sunbeam School Sunbeam School. The new $24 million school will be built on the former sites of the Jesse Owens and Alexander Graham Bell Schools. The new Sunbeam school will serve as a new Thursday, June 29 • 9:00 am gateway to the vibrant Larchmere District. Upon completion in mid-2018, the existing 11731 Mt. Overlook Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44120 Sunbeam school will be removed and replaced with new fully accessible play areas and a multipurpose field at the north, creating a unified community recreational amenity with Artha Woods Park on the west side of MLK Boulevard. Safety Meetings Thomas N. McCartney, New Commander 3rd District Community of the Third District Safety Meeting Thomas McCartney has been with the City of Cleveland Division of Police for more than 27 years. Recently, Commander McCartney transferred from his role as Commander of the First District to become the Commander of the Third District. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1997, to Lieutenant in 2000, to Captain in 2002, and to Commander in 2005. His supervisory LAST TUESDAY of the month assignments include the First, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Districts as well as the Personnel Third District Headquarters, Unit and Bureau of Administrative Services. 4501 Chester Avenue Commander McCartney is a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College and has 4th District Community received many letters of appreciation and commendation from various Police Chiefs, and Safety Meeting civic and fraternal organizations.

Above and Beyond Councilman Griffin and the Larchmere residents and business owners would like to thank the Cleveland Division of Police 4th District Commander Brandon Kutz, Bureau of Special Services Commander Gary Gingell, with special recognition to Sgt. Ray O’Connor and all the 4th District officers for going above and beyond the call of duty and personally escorting business 4th WEDNESDAY of the month. owners and clients to safety after a SWAT call up for a person in distress in our community. Covenant Community Church, Thank you for working towards a peaceful end to this standoff for everyone. 3342 E. 119th St. For meeting details contact the Office of Councilman Blaine A. Griffin at 216-664-4234 Safe Routes to School Program “This program not City of Cleveland Department of Public Works The Safe Routes program – to ensure students walking and biking only works to ensure Division of Waste News to school get there and back home the safety of our safely – is a multi-prong strategy. children, but helps Residents, don’t forget that The federal program has, in other cities, shown to improve attendance, to improve our Bulk Item Collection has changed academic performance, health and to the FIRST FULL WEEK of wellness, community safety, and the neighborhoods.” the month only. environment. – Councilman Blaine A. Griffin In Cleveland, there are various aspects to ensuring our elementary safety of our children, but helps to improve school children get to and from school each our neighborhoods,” said Councilman Griffin. day safely and on time. The City has designed a demolition strategy For now, the project involves the following that follows identified ‘safe routes to school’, Cleveland schools: Alfred A. Benesch, Andrew with the intention of demolishing hundreds J. Rickoff, Anton Grdina, Charles Dickens, of structures along these routes by the end of Daniel E. Morgan, Denison, Franklin D. 2017. Roosevelt, Fullerton, George Washington There are 32 homes in Ward 6 slated for Carver, and Willow. demolition for the safe routes program that The city and Councilman Blaine Griffin are within 500 feet of a neighborhood school. Upcoming Bulk Item Pick-Up Schedule: are working to ensure sidewalks are in good At the same time, pastors, parents, seniors Week of July 3rd • Week of August 7th condition and are plowed in the winter, and others are being recruited to escort Week of September 4th that there are crossing guards at the streets, children as they walk to and from school. that police are patrolling the areas, that If you need to set out bulk items other than vacant land is cleaned up, and finally that Keep it safe out the door – by bike or by foot! the first full week of the month, you must call abandoned, vacant buildings in the vicinity are Below are some safety tips for students and 216-664-3711 to schedule. demolished. parents walking and bicycling to school. “This program not only works to ensure the Safety tips for students and parents walking and bicycling to school: Go by Bike! Go by Foot! Tips for Parents • Helmet up. Every time. Make sure your • Walk together. Younger children should • Walking and bicycling are great exercise helmet fits right using the eyes, ears, and always walk with an adult. Older children can and a nice way to spend time together. mouth test. walk with friends, or with a group of younger and older kids. • Decide if your child is old enough. Kids • Be bright and tight. Wear bright clothes • Be safe. Stick to the route you picked with under the age of 10 generally do not know so others see you. Tuck in shoelaces and your parents. Never hitchhike or take rides how traffic works and may have trouble backpack straps. from people unless arranged by your parents. managing traffic situations on their own. Remember — obey traffic signs, signals, adult school crossing guards and student safety patrol. Congratulations to Johnny Woodson, Sr., PROJECT Ward 6’s Senior of the Year Johnny Woodson was born in Vicksburg, Sparkle Mississippi in 1945. He moved to Cleveland in 1968 in hopes of landing a construction job, so he could provide for his family. One of 14 Project Sparkle is a kids, he had to be resourceful and enjoyed helping his siblings. He has been married to FREE lawn care and snow Nancy for 51 years, has 11 children and ten removal service for grandchildren. Johnny’s career in construction took off in Ward 6 seniors and Cleveland. He was trained here and worked physically challenged for more than 30 years in mason work, employed by various contractors including residents. Great Lakes Construction and the Albert M. Higley Company. He helped with construction Councilman Blaine A. Griffin of major Cleveland highways including bridge encourages those in need to work on Interstates 90, 71, 77 and Route 422. call 216-791-8683 to learn more It was particularly thrilling for him to work on construction of First Energy Stadium, home of about this program. the Cleveland Browns. Mr. Woodson has always understood the importance of attention to detail and takes Heritage Home Program pride in contributing to the good of the community. Johnny helps older neighbors Supported by Councilman Blaine A. Griffin with their yard work. He provides assistance because he knows he is able and wants to ease their minds by lending a helping hand. In Councilman Blaine A. Griffin and Mayor Frank G. Jackson recognized addition to helping older adults, he takes pride Mr. Woodson as the 2017 Ward 6 Senior of the Year at the Annual City of Cleveland Senior Day Celebration held on May 24. in various beautification projects in Ward 6. He takes time picking up litter and pays special traveled all over the US, including Michigan, attention to the grounds of Life Skills High Arkansas and the Poconos, to attend various School. He was very fond of his high school blues concerts. He is also an avid sports fan, Rosa A. Temple High in Mississippi and wants particularly the Cleveland Cavaliers. When students to have the same pride in their school. asked why he loves Cleveland, In his spare time, Johnny enjoys spending Mr. Woodson said, “I love the climate – time with his high school sweetheart, his especially in the summer time. It’s the perfect For homes over 50 years old: wife – Nancy. They enjoy traveling, going for temperature. Everyone is happy. Cleveland walks, and listening to blues music. 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Join us at Cleveland Senior DayNeighborhood Connections, with additional funding • Unity was awarded $2000. This program provides Join us at Cleveland Senior Dayth from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, have awarded grants to care packages for senior and needy families in the Fairfax May 24th at 10:00 a.m. at Cleveland Public Hall May 24 at 10:00 a.m.projects in the at FairfaxCleveland Public Hall Neighborhood. community. These packages provide basic necessities to those in need. Neighborhood • Fit 4 You was awarded $3,000. The goal of this project is to promote health awareness through diet and exercise, Neighborhood Connections offers small grants to groups Groups Win and includes trips to local gardens and food markets. of residents in Cleveland and East Cleveland to do projects that improve the quality of life in their communities. Grants Grants • Good Hope Boy Scouts of America was awarded range from $500 to $5,000. Grants are intended to spur $4000 for Troop 5719 Men of Tomorrow. This program small, grassroots community projects. Grants may be used helps boys develop character, citizenship, fitness, and for a wide variety of activities and projects, and groups are valuable life skills through field trips and other activities. encouraged to think in new ways about what will work in their community. • Jordan Community Resource Center was awarded The next upcoming grant deadline is 5 p.m. on $5000 for Heart2Heart Mentoring & Life Management Friday, August 11, 2017. You are invited to apply. To find Program. In this re-entry program, women mentor out more go to http://www.neighborhoodgrants.org/ each other and help them become an asset to the apply-for-a-grant-2/ community. PRESORT STD. U.S. POSTAGE Community Development News PAID CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT NO. 2893 University Circle Development There’s new development going on throughout Ward 6 – in Fairfax, Larchmere, Buckeye-Shaker, Little Italy and University Circle – with new apartments, homes, Councilman Griffin at the June 8th IBM/Explorys groundbreaking at the corner of townhomes and more. The newest E. 105th St. and Cedar Ave. project by the Cleveland Institute of Art is a four-story dormitory “I see the potential and million. The city already has enough grants, paired with assistance on Euclid Avenue for second year opportunity in the Fairfax and commitments from the private sector from Cleveland’s banks, to students. surrounding neighborhoods.” to tally $60 million. encourage businesses to locate The new dorm will be located – Councilman Blaine A. Griffin A Cleveland State University study, in neighborhoods and to spark adjacent the CIA, on the lot that used commissioned by the city, says the employment. Mixed-use to hold the former Cleveland Food Fairfax Neighborhood Poised heart of recommended target area is developments also will incorporate Co-Op — just steps away from the for Progress East 105th Street and Cedar Avenue. housing. As loans are repaid, The Cleveland neighborhoods That’s the end of the Opportunity the money can be used for new Councilman Blaine A. Griffin invites you to attend… classrooms and studios. A second year dorm is also just down the revitalization plan targets $65 Corridor road project and the site for projects. Other aid will help support THE GRIFFIN REPORT street from the new fist year dorm at million at commercial and residential a planned office building for IBM, entrepreneurs get new businesses Ward 6 Community Meetings Euclid and Ford Avenue. development in several east side where a larger campus area could be off the ground. All Community Meetings are on Tuesdays and Begin at 6:30 pm: While CIA has traditionally neighborhoods to spark further established. JULY 11 @ Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7901 Quincy Ave. been more of a commuter college, outside investment, create jobs and That study showed that while • Home developers: Aid will be improve quality of life. The Fairfax employment has grown on the targeted at creation of affordable AUG 8 @ Morning Star Baptist Church, 10250 Shaker Blvd. 44104 the new dorms provide a more well-rounded college experience. neighborhood has been singled out as East Side of the city, particularly housing and at rehabilitation of SEPT 12 @ Slavic Village Develop. Corp. 5620 Broadway Ave., 2nd Floor The two-, three- and four-bedroom having great potential. in education and healthcare jobs existing housing. Money also will be units will feature full kitchens, The money, a mix of public and in the University Circle area, the used to demolish dilapidated houses full bathrooms, dining areas and private funding, will be provided in neighborhoods have not flourished. that are beyond saving. In total, 25 common areas in each suite. loans and grants, targeting commercial “I see the potential and new homes are expected to be built; Upcoming Events, Festivals While 40 percent of the students development, housing construction opportunity in the Fairfax and 25 more are slated for rehabilitation. WARD 6 COUNCILMAN are from outside of Ohio or are and renovation as well as assistance surrounding neighborhoods,” said and Activities in Ward 6 international, a good percentage to help homeowners protect their Councilman Blaine Griffin. “I will work • Individuals: A component of the Blaine A. Griffin 11th Annual Larchmere Festival Saturday, July 1st from 10 am to lives within 35 miles of the campus. investments or buy their homes. closely with the city, as well as look program will help residents with 5 pm. Entertainment includes lively DJ’s playing 50’s music and a FREE bounce There are 195 students in this year’s Cleveland is investing $25 million to businesses and our neighborhood down payment assistance and house, and Motown music, The Renaissance Jazz Band, a children’s Creation entering class, but the school hopes toward the plan - set aside specifically development corporations to make the home improvements. At least to increase that number to 210. for neighborhood development and most of the this opportunity to help the 25 homeowners are expected to Station, a Chess Challenge, Martial Arts demonstrations, vintage and recycled GENERAL NOTES Groundbreaking is scheduled revitalization. City officials expect community progress.” benefit from this program. 1. Sign contractor shall be responsible for design and items, fashion boutiques and community organizations. Also additional food WALKING ROUTE COLORS engineering of supports, anchors and miscellaneous for July 5, with completion in time that money will leverage another The initiative will provide support CSU’s study found that Fairfax and steel or metal required for installation. vendors along with the great restaurants and bakeries in the neighborhood, and 2. The sign contractor’s structural engineer shall be Downtown Office: $40 million from private investment for: nearby neighborhoods, while in some licensed in the State of Ohio and certify all connections opportunity to enter the Larchmere Raffle and win (gift certificates galore!) for the sophomores to move in by and support details. 601 Lakeside Avenue Commercial growth: Loans and distress, have great potential. 3. Isolate dissimilar materials as required. August 2018. for the plan, raising the total to $65 • Purple painted posts 4. It is the responsibility of the sign contractor to contact are to be used for the OUPS and verify locations of underground utilities. City Hall, Room 220 4" GENERAL NOTES Art Walk Route 5. Sign contractor shall follow any additional Soul of Buckeye Festival - Jazz Event Friday, July 7 at 5 pm be- TRACK TREK ART WALK requirements presented in the attached Design Intent Cleveland, OH 44114 1. Sign contractor shall be responsible for design and PMS 717C PMS 2098C Orange painted posts Documents. tween East 116th and East 120th Streets. Featuring jazz ensembles, food, clothing HEAL Walking CommunityWALKING Routes ROUTE COLORSComing to Ward 6 engineering of supports, anchors and miscellaneous are to be used for the steel or metal required for installation. Track Trek Route and merchandise vendors. Saturday, July 8 Buckeye Parade at 11 am In an effort to get Ward 6 active and fit, markers along the routes. The 2. The sign contractor’s structural engineer shall be Phone: 216-664-4234 licensed in the State of Ohio and certify all connections and support details. designated safe community walking routes markers will be bright colored Full color printed vinyl Fax: 216-664-3837 3. Isolate dissimilar materials as required.with full bleed mounted Greater Whitestone Church Community Family Affair to .08 Aluminum sign panels have been established in the Buckeye-Shaker, wooden posts (see below) Purple painted posts Track4. It is the responsibilityArt of the sign contractor to contact are to be used for the OUPS and verify locations of underground utilities. Solar post cap to be installed on 1 2 Event and Annual Back to School Book Bag Drive4" Larchmere, and Woodland Hills neighborhoods. that will serve as directional Art Walk Route Trek!5. Sign contractorWalk! shall follow any additional Mount sign panel 3 / " painted posts by Ontario Landscaping Ward Office: Community Community below solar post cap requirements presented in the attached Design Intent 4" Saturday, August 12 from noon to 5:00 pm at 3348 East 93rd Street. Walkers will have the option of taking TrackTRACK TREKsigns alongART each WALK path. Walking Route Walking Route 12200 Fairhill Road PMS 717C PMS 2098C Orange painted posts Documents. are to be used for the 3 1/2" Suite C145 Trek or Art Trek routes. These routes showcase the Councilman Blaine A. Track Trek Route 2'-0" Sign panel faces Shaker Square Farmers Market Art Sign panels to be fastened to gems of our neighborhood, highlighting public art Griffin supports this push for Walk! the sidewalk Phone: 216-791-8683 Community Walking Route painted posts by Signs PDQ onsite Every Saturday: 8 am – Noon. Outdoors from April 1 – December 23, 2017 at the Buckeye Shaker Square TOP VIEW and galleries, historic buildings, our strong retail a healthier Ward 6, brought to our community by Development Corporation Full Route: Install new posts in tree lawn 2.5 miles HEAL Full Route: Full Route: Buckeye, Larchmere (ROW) close to the sidewalk Full color printed vinyl and Woodland Hills Email: [email protected] corridors and scenic beauty. the Case Center for Reducing Health Disparities – 2.0 miles 2.5 miles Install 8' painted post with full bleed mounted with 4 1/2' showing Starting Saturday, June above ground 4'-6" Shaker Square Summer Concert Series to .08There Aluminum will sign be panels 29, 8ft. x 4ft. x 4 ft. ground Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Initiative. HEAL HEAL Track Art Buckeye, Larchmere Buckeye, Larchmere Visit www.ClevelandCityCouncil.org 17 through August 12, Free concerts at the square every Saturday from 6 to 9 pm. and Woodland Hills and Woodland Hills Solar post cap to be installed on Trek! Walk! Mount sign panel 3 1/2" painted posts by Ontario Landscaping Community Community below solar post cap 4" Walking Route Walking Route

3 1/2" A1 /A3 - ROUTE ID SIGN PANEL MOUNTING AND GROUND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES NEW POST INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 2'-0" NEW POST/EXISTING CCP POLE SCALE: 3/4"=1'-0" NOT TO SCALE 1-SIDED PANEL Sign panel faces Art Sign panels to be fastened to Walk! SCALE: 3"=1'-0" the sidewalk Community Walking Route painted posts by Signs PDQ onsite at the Buckeye Shaker Square TOP VIEW Development Corporation Full Route: Install new posts in tree lawn 2.5 miles 01.31.17 HEA1424 Design Intent NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION HEAL date contact project phase These drawings and notes are for the sole purpose of expressing visual design intent and are not intended for actual fabrication sheet Full Route: Full Route: Buckeye, Larchmere (ROW) close to the sidewalk and Woodland Hills purposes. Sign Contractor accepts total responsibility for final material selection, fabrication and installation methods. Install 8' painted post design/pm CM Electronic files are not construction documents and cannot be relied upon as identical to construction documents because 2.0 miles 2.5 miles HEAL PROJECT OVERVIEW of changes or errors induced by translation, transmission, or alterations while under the control of others. Use of information with 4 1/2' showing review ML contained in the electronic files is at the user’s sole risk and without liability to Design Professional and its consultants. Refer to provided performance specifications for details on designer expectations of Fabricator and fabrication process. 4'-6" Walking Routes Signage Track Trek & Art Walk Copyright © Studio Graphique, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 HEAL HEAL above ground tel 216-921-0750 Buckeye, Larchmere Buckeye, Larchmere and Woodland Hills and Woodland Hills

A1 /A3 - ROUTE ID SIGN PANEL MOUNTING AND GROUND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES NEW POST INSTALLATION DIAGRAM NEW POST/EXISTING CCP POLE SCALE: 3/4"=1'-0" NOT TO SCALE 1-SIDED PANEL SCALE: 3"=1'-0"

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION date 01.31.17 contact project HEA1424 phase Design Intent These drawings and notes are for the sole purpose of expressing visual design intent and are not intended for actual fabrication sheet purposes. Sign Contractor accepts total responsibility for final material selection, fabrication and installation methods. design/pm CM Electronic files are not construction documents and cannot be relied upon as identical to construction documents because HEAL PROJECT OVERVIEW of changes or errors induced by translation, transmission, or alterations while under the control of others. Use of information review ML contained in the electronic files is at the user’s sole risk and without liability to Design Professional and its consultants. Refer to provided performance specifications for details on designer expectations of Fabricator and fabrication process. tel 216-921-0750 Walking Routes Signage Track Trek & Art Walk Copyright © Studio Graphique, Inc. All rights reserved. 1