Keeping you informed about our neighborhood! The Ward 8 Citizen Michael D. Polensek • Councilman, Ward 8 | Spring 2017 | www.ClevelandCityCouncil.org

Like most of you, I am happy spring has These two schools need to be repositioned for the This fund was set up in 2000-2001 when I was arrived. Our community looks to be very busy again benefit of our students. We are also still awaiting a council president to address the growing concerns with a whole host of events, projects and initiatives date from CMSD for the environmental remediation about the lack of capital improvement projects, ready to get started or under way. The rebuilding of East 152 Street has begun I want to make it clear we are “open for business” in earnest from Waterloo Road south to the - East Cleveland border. Watch for detours during this in and East Glenville. road construction project that will last the entire year. This project is critical for the redevelopment of the If you know a business looking to expand or “put down roots”, East 152 Street commercial corridor. Ward 8 is the place to do that. The Eastside Market, at East 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue, is now under construction. of the former Longfellow Elementary School recreational programs and improving the “quality of My appreciation to NEON (Northeast on East 140th Street as well as final plans and a life” in our neighborhoods. I urged Council Leadership Neighborhood) Health Services for spearheading groundbreaking date for the new Oliver Hazard Perry to fund the NEF accounts this year. this development in partnership with Councilman Elementary School on Schenely Avenue. The Mayor’s budget calls for the hiring of 93 Kevin Conwell, Councilman Jeff Johnson, Mayor Frank just wrapped up the employees in the Division of Police, 65 of these Jackson, along with myself. The market is set to open General Fund Budget hearings. I take the budget being basic patrol officers. This increase is not nearly late summer. process very seriously. Voters’ who supported Issue enough based on attrition and projected retirements The Cleveland Metropolitan School 32, the increase in the city’s income tax, are expecting this year. This is a critical area that needs to be District’s (CMSD) Renewal Issue 108 passed last a major ramp-up and restoration of city services this highlighted and expanded to bring the Cleveland November, and we are waiting to hear what the year and going into 2018. Police Department up to 1,700 personnel that Chief future game plan is going to be for Collinwood There was some positive movement with Williams believes it should be. I will continue to press and Glenville High Schools. additional funds targeted for demolition of the need for additional police officers and other These two historic institutions have played an abandoned and condemned structures, housing critical service issues in our city. important role in the history of our great communities rehabilitation programs, and the restoration of Another proposal that is before us now is whether and we are looking to CMSD to address the lack of street sweeping and leaf pickup. However, there the City should contribute $88 million of admission technical and vocational curriculums as well as a were no funds allocated for the Neighborhood Equity tax to the renovation of the Quicken Loans Arena, the career path to higher education at both buildings. Fund (NEF) initiatives and programs. Continued on page 3

Keys to Housing Resource Fair Brings Various Resources Together in Ward 8 By Kristian Hunter, Americorps VISTA, Collinwood & Corporation in partnership with Nottingham Villages Development Corp. St. Clair Superior Development Corporation. • Are you a Ward 8 homeowner The fair will be on Saturday, who’s ever faced a sudden home May 6th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm repair? at St. Mary’s Church Gymnasium, 15519 Holmes Avenue. • Are you looking to purchase a The Keys to Housing Resource Fair home but feel lost in the world of will feature information for first-time mortgages, interest rates, credit home buyers, existing homeowners, reports, appraised values/market tenants and landlords, and will cover values, and more? topics including homeownership, home repair, weatherization, financial • Are you renting your home and literacy, foreclosure prevention have concerns about your rights and more. Invited organizations as a tenant? include local housing counseling agencies, financial institutions, • Do you just feel that there’s no realtors, fair housing agencies, and help for housing issues like these? representatives from Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland. If any of these questions apply to To register for this free event you, then you cannot miss the 1st please call 216-383-9772 ext.101 or Annual Keys to Housing Resource go online: https://www.eventbrite. Fair, organized by the Collinwood & com/e/keys-to-housing-resource-fair- Nottingham Villages Development tickets-32359728820 Cleveland Division of Fire is Now Accepting Message Continued Home of the . UPCOMING Applications I have concerns about utilizing city funds for the Q that is not even owned by the City. Constituents and Leaders of Ever dreamed of a being Community Congregations (GCC), a collaborative of a fire fighter?The Cleveland local religious and other institutions, have contacted me Meetings Division of Fire is accepting 28th Annual applications starting about public funds being used for this renovation, with • Collinwood Homeowners and Wednesday, March 15, 2017 other pressing needs throughout the City and County. I plan on asking serious questions during the hearings and Tenants Association thru Saturday, April 15, 2017. Senior Day will cast my vote based on information provided as well Meets first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm All applicants must also take SAVE THE DATE: a civil service test. Those tests as how I believe you, my constituents, would cast your St. Mary’s School, 15519 Holmes Ave. start on Saturday April 1, 2017 Wednesday, May 24 vote given the opportunity. • E. 185th Street Neighborhood and end on Sunday, April 30, Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue Of special note, Sunday, March 19, the Salvation Association 2017. ALL seniors invited to attend this FREE event Army, at 17625 Grovewood Ave., celebrated with the Candidates must file an community the grand opening of their new multi-million Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm 10:00 am: Information Fair 12:00 pm: Lunch application and take the test dollar community and House of Worship. Lithuanian Village Hall, 1st Floor rear entrance, 11:00 am: Program 12:30 pm: Entertainment on-line. Visit clevelandohio. On behalf of Ward 8 we thank the Salvation Army for 877 East 185th St. gov/careers today to apply. For details call 664-2833 • www.cleveland-oh.gov/aging having faith in our community. I know the surrounding Anyone in need of help (Room 119) personnel are available to assist. suburbs would have loved to have had this facility built • Ward 8/Bratenahl Village with the application process or access to a More information is available from the in their area. However, Major Lurlene-Kay Johnson, the Democratic Club computer may come to Cleveland Fire Recruitment Unit via email Divisional Secretary of Greater Cleveland Salvation Army, Second Wednesday of the month, located at 601 Lakeside Avenue. Human ([email protected]) or by calling told me that our community has been so supportive of September through June, 6:30 pm Resources (Room 121) and Civil Service 216-664-6388. Ward 8 Teens and Young Adults the SA that they never considered building anywhere Collinwood Slovenian Home, 15810 Holmes Ave. ages 14-24 sign up now! else. We should be very proud of the work our local SA • Fifth District Community Location Change for Fifth District Community Temple Corps does. I urge all to support the Salvation Relations Meeting Registration has begun for Youth Opportunities be matched to a job before being hired into the program. Army and other organizations working for the good of our Unlimited (Y.O.U.) 2017 Summer Youth Employment Depending on the number of available jobs and funding, Ward 8 community. Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm Relations Meeting Program. The program matches Cuyahoga County young some eligible youth may be placed upon a waiting list. For We welcome SunBelt Rentals to 18200 SEE NEXT COLUMN FOR LOCATION DETAILS In an effort to increase 5th District Community Relations Meetings 2017 people, ages 14-24, to meaningful work experiences in non- more information about this program, interested S. Waterloo Rd., their first eastside location.They Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm, except where noted: profit organizations, cities, schools, and retail businesses in youth can: • E. 156th Street Neighborhood Assoc. community involvement lease large and small construction equipment and will throughout the district, the Fifth WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Cleveland. Third Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm employ eight staff members. They are open now. In District Community Relations LOCATION: Five Pointe Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St. To participate in the 2017 Y.O.U Summer Youth • Visit www.youthopportunities.org for updates. Employment Program, must register online at addition, Ghent Machine, located in South Euclid, will Collinwood Rec Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd. monthly meeting location will WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 www.youthopportunities.org • Email [email protected] relocate to the former Coyne Textile building on Kirby rotate in 2017. LOCATION: Murtis Taylor Center, 900 E. 105th St. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM with questions Road in the East Glenville area of our ward. They are • E. 140th Street Neighborhood Assoc. Meetings are held every third Wednesday WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017. bringing 50 jobs to this former abandoned building. Also Fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at 6:30 pm, except where noted. Upcoming Five Pointe Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St. LOCATION: Five Points Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St. Youth are selected randomly based upon registration • Call the Summer Jobs Infoline at 216-776-3900 ILF Transportation has relocated to 16117 St. Clair meeting dates and locations are listed in numbers in their area to attend an eligibility determination for registration assistance. The Infoline will be the box on the right for your convenience. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Avenue. They provide vans and drivers for various Please become a stakeholder: LOCATION: St. Clair Superior Development Corp., session. Eligible youth must successfully complete an open to help with any registration questions Monday non-profit agencies and businesses alike. 4205 St. Clair Ave. orientation session, employment and tax paperwork, and through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. I was glad to help these businesses with city GET INVOLVED! For more information contact: Community Relations Board, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 assistance. My thanks to the City’s Department of Rick Reynolds LOCATION: Five Points Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St. Economic Development. I want to make it clear we are 216-664-3291 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 2017 Showagon Auditions “open for business” in Collinwood and East Glenville. If you Community Resources [email protected] LOCATION: Five Points Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St. The City of Cleveland will be holding auditions for singers, rappers, know a business looking to expand or “put down roots”, OR dancers, musicians and poets. Performers must be 5-17 years of age. Ward 8 is the place to do just that. Collinwood Nottingham FIfth District Police, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25* (Award Banquet) Auditions begin in May at select recreation centers. One of those Historical Society Commander Sammy Morris LOCATION: Cleveland Job Corps 13421 Coit Rd. Look on the next page of this newsletter for 216-623-5505 locations is the Collinwood Recreation, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd. The audition information about the Email: [email protected] | Ph: 216-738–0626 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Visit: date for that location is Monday, May 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Friday Night Concert Series at Euclid Beach On-going efforts to discover and explore LOCATION: Glenville Recreation Center 680 E. 113th St. www.facebook.com/pages/ DANCERS please bring 1-2 minutes of choreography for your audition. SINGERS bring music or sing a capella for Park starting Friday, June 9th at 6:00 pm. I our neighborhood heritage. Fifth-District-Police/162733287168828 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 (Christmas Party) your audition. Your own form of music is welcomed. For details and other audition dates and locations, call the Fifth District Police had the pleasure of working with Metroparks on the Commander Sammy Morris LOCATION: Five Points Community Center 813 E. 152nd St. Collinwood Recreation Center at 216-420-8323 or email [email protected]. Greater Cleveland Food Bank concert series, and we look forward to the anticipated 15500 South Waterloo Rd. | Ph: 216-738-2067 improvements at the park and the reconstruction of the Connects you to food assistance including local food pantries historic Euclid Beach pier. Stay tuned for updates. and hot meals. Free fresh produce distribution every third Dedication of the New Cleveland Temple Corps & Community Center Finally, after long personal thought and interaction Thursday of the month, 4-6 pm. Call and apply for SNAP/ Ward 8 residents and friends joined Councilman Polensek for the ribbon cutting and dedication service with community leaders, I have decided to seek re- Food Stamps over the phone or walk in to apply without an for the new Cleveland Temple Corps, located at 17625 Grovewood Avenue, on Sunday, March 19. A parade election to the Ward 8 council seat for this coming appointment, weekdays 9 am - 5 pm. around the multi-million dollar facility kicked off the festivities. For more information about Temple Corps November 7th election. All members of City Council are services and programs visit neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/Temple or call 216-692-1388. up for re-election as well as the Mayor. This election is NEON Collinwood Health Center Photos by Lewis Burrell critical because the Council elected will preside over the 15322 St. Clair Ave. | Ph: 216-851-1500 ward line redistricting once again due to the City Charter. Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. And this doesn’t take into consideration the possible Services include family and adult medicine, pediatrics, annexation of East Cleveland. This upcoming election will OB/GYN, behavioral health and dental care. have serious implications on the entire northeast side of Ancillary and pharmacy services are also available. the City of Cleveland and City Council in general. I look forward to seeing all of you throughout the J. Glen Smith Health Center spring and summer at our neighborhood activities and 11100 St. Clair Ave. | Ph: 216-249-4100 events. Please support our neighborhood businesses and Open Mon.,Wed., Thurs. and Fri., 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; organizations. I may be reached at 216-664-4236 or via Tuesday, 12-8:00 pm. email at [email protected]. Services include reproductive health clinics, free immunizations (children up to age 18), TB testing, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling and pregnancy testing PRESORT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT NO. 2893 we could resurrect Collinwood’s beauty. So tell beauty. Collinwood’s resurrect could we of a fun day for the kids neighbors and grab your This supply bags and gloves. We’ll pick-up. trash For our community. back to give to way is a great 216-481-7660. details call Julia at School Collinwood 8 in Ward Showcase strides and seeing some incredible are We our private happenings throughout positive including a and public schools in Collinwood, Ginn Academy. at rate graduation 94.4 percent Transformation with the Cleveland Working are we Army, and the Salvation Alliance our schools this summer showcase planning to can get a good look for and kids so parents out. be worked to yet Details are themselves. Julia at soon. Call is coming information More 216-481-7660. Collinwood Cleanup Day Day Cleanup Collinwood 6th - May has again when snow time of year that It’s hope) and our landscapes good we (for melted salt and road winter with trash, littered are all got But if we sight. a pretty Not dead leaves. clean-up detail, a neighborhood for together The Ward 8 Citizen Join Councilman Mike Polensek COUNCILMAN and the Cleveland MetroParks at MICHAEL D. POLENSEK City Council Office: 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 220 Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: 216-664-4236 Fax: 216-664-3837 Email: [email protected] now we’re close to beginning construction. So close to we’re now the façade of expose been able to have we far, understand its structural better the building to hidden also discovered have We conditions. – will be restored that features architectural the above windows transom the historic like incredibly We’re southernmost storefronts. two joining the E. be 185th district. to excited Visit www.ClevelandCityCouncil.org 2017 Euclid Beach LIVE Concert Series SAVE THE DATE: 216-481-7660 or John Boksansky at out to [email protected]. Shores Northeast Offices New Northeast Shores aware, are of you As many of is in the process Corporation Development 706-712into its offices and moving renovating 4,200 square Approximately E. 185th Street. while the remaining us, will be used by feet to artisan will be offered feet 9,400 square space Demand commercial for businesses. corridors, adjacent to has spread Waterloo along now are we where including E. 156th Street converted be will Our offices existing located. for suites and live/work space storefront to E. 185th to Our move artists and entrepreneurs. but bumps in the road, a couple by slowed was EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT beginning June 9th through August 11th, 6 - 9 pm. The first concert on June 9th will feature… DIAL-A-NUMBER Emergency (Police, Fire, EMS) ………………………… 911 Police (non-emergency) ………………………… 621-1234 5th District Police (881 E. 152nd St.) ……………… 623-5500

One of the premier musical era tribute bands around. much too There’s Fire (non-emergency) …………………………… 621-1212 Also, this year marks the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Fever.” EMS (non-emergency) …………………………… 623-4545 City Hall (all departments) ………………………… 664-2000 MORE BANDS AND DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! Mayor’s Action Center …………………………… 664-2900 Animal Control (dogs, etc) ………………………… 664-3069 Building/Housing Complaints …………………… 664-2007 Cleveland Public …………………………… 664-3156 your support. If you would like to know more more know to like would support. If you your can be involved you about the LaSalle and how please reach development, in this exciting has passed several critical milestones, including critical milestones, has passed several electrical upgrades the roof, to structural repairs be to is expected work The repairs. and interior facility will provide The this year. completed community for artsspace performances, video The and media production and special events. for space commercial LaSalle will also provide and Milk Glass Cakes tenants, our very excited in the project has been years This Loft. Shirley’s done it without not have could and we making, Collinwood Recreation Center …………………… 420-8323 THANK YOU TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS! LaSalle Arts & Media Center – the $4.6 LaSalle ArtsThe & Media Center LaSalle of the historic million renovation underway with construction. – is well Theater 2016, the project late in ground breaking After Department of Aging …………………………… 664-2833 COLUMBUS –State Representative Bill Patmon (D-Cleveland) and Dominion East Ohio Gas ………………………… 361-2345 his grandson, Daniel Carrington Patmon, have announced that House

Health Department Complaints ………………… 664-2300 Bill 44 was unanimously passed today by the Ohio House of Represen-

J. Glen Smith Health Center ……………………… 249-4100 Illuminating Company …………………… 1-800-589-3101 tatives. House Bill 44 will declare May 24th as First Responders’ Appreciation Day in Ohio. House Bill 44 was crafted after Daniel

Recreation Department ………………………… 664-2561 be a monumental2017 is shaping up to the neighborhood! for year is a but here everything in the works, share happening to happenings on the E. 185th Street snapshot of just a few community events. upcoming and several corridor Potholes/Snow Removal ………………………… 664-2510 learned that there was not state recognition for these brave men and Sewers/Catch Basins (clogged) …………………… 664-2513 women. Street Light Outages (CPP) ……………………… 621-5483 “I want to thank the House for passing this legislation. It goes a Traffic Signs Down & Missing …………………… 420-8282 long way in saluting the unsung heroes, who have put their lives on

Tree Trimming/Removal ………………………… 664-3104 the line every day for all of us,” declared Daniel.

Waste Collection Issues ………………………… 664-2397 House Bill 44 will now be sent to the Senate for consideration. ……………… 664-3060

Water Department (leaks, hydrants) Project Updates from Northeast Shores Development Corporation Northeast Development from Updates Shores Project about-us/library/ see the final plan. to and regional partnersand regional will begin identifying the implement to funding resources www.northeastshores.org/ Visit plan. TLCI Transportation for Livable Communities Communities Livable for Transportation streetscape planning for (TLCI) Initiative NSDC Now E. 185th Street. to improvements neighborhood stakeholders have been have neighborhood stakeholders with the years the past two over involved E. 185th Street TLCI 185th E. and merchants, residents, Numerous Street tree and intersection concept plan at E. 185th St. plan at E. and intersection concept tree Street Rd. and Villaview