The Ward 11 News - Cleveland City Council

Councilwoman Dona Brady
Spring 2014
On January 1, the New Ward 11 was born. The process of
redistricting, reduction and elections are over. The dust has settled on 2013 and if
you are receiving this newsletter you are a resident of Ward 11.
I want to thank you for the opportunity to continue
to serve you on the Cleveland City Council. This is my
15th year in office and I will continue to strive to make our
neighborhoods better places to live, work and raise our
families.
This is the inaugural issue of the Ward 11 News.
Inside you will find helpful information about resources
available to help you with your home repair needs,
recreation activities, community events and services,
who’s who and what’s new.
I am proud of the work we’ve done. I worked hard
to bring the first Target store to the city of Cleveland and
the new Giant Eagle on W. 117th Street. We have rezoned
our major commercial districts to encourage more local
neighborhood friendly businesses to locate here. We
have much bigger plans for our ward in the future.
We have established several annual neighborhood
events like the Swingin’ Summer Sunday Concerts at
Halloran Park, the West Park Community Celebration, the
Ice Skating Show featuring children in the Learn to Skate
program and the Winter Frolic, when Santa makes his
first public appearance in our Ward.
I work closely with our residents, institutions,
businesses and community organizations to assist in
delivering the services you deserve and expect from the
city. In addition, I work in partnership with Westown
Community Development Corporation which is here to
serve you.
I met many of you at your doors when I walked
the ward last summer. I spoke to you and took note
of your concerns. Safety, houses with code violations,
abandoned homes, nuisance neighbors and crumbling
streets were tops on your collective list. I will continue to
work to improve on these issues and many more.
You are the eyes and ears of our neighborhoods. Our
ward’s future is bright, but I need your help. Recently
I mailed you a card containing useful numbers of city
departments. In addition, I encourage you to call my
office at 664-3708 or my home at 961-4999 with any
questions or concerns. You can also contact me by
email at [email protected]. Together
we will make a difference!
Italian Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Joe Coreno
Joe Coreno has left an indelible mark on Cleveland and the
Lorain Avenue Streetscape.
Born in Coreno, Italy, Joe immigrated to the U.S. in 1965 with his wife, Carla. They
settled on Cleveland’s west side where he worked as a barber, raised a family and began
to purchase and renovate property.
Joe Coreno was honored to receive the 2013 Outstanding Italian Small Business
Entrepreneur of the year. In that same year, the city of Cleveland recognized him at
the Storefront Renovation Program for the restoration of the G Detzel Building located
at 9722 Lorain Avenue. To date, Joe has purchased and renovated 10 buildings along
Lorain Avenue. He performs much of the work himself and will reach out to other local
small businesses for assistance.
Joe and his loving wife Carla manage a delightful Italian restaurant, Caffé Roma,
located at Lorain Avenue at W. 130th Street. The restaurant features authentic old-world
Italian meals prepared from Carla’s homemade recipes. We thank Joe and Carla for their
great work in our community and wish them good health and success in the future.
ABOVE: Carla, Joe and grandson Antonio with Councilwoman Dona Brady.
Welcome to
westown
Community Development Corporation
Serving Residents and Businesses
in Ward 11
Rose Zitiello,
Executive Director
216-941-9262
www.westowncdc.org
Nuisance Neighbors?
Call the 1st District CSU: 623-2503
The Nuisance Abatement
Law sponsored by
Councilwoman Brady has
improved behavior in our
ward. Last summer, diligent
neighbors continually called
the police Community Service
Unit (CSU) until many of these
properties were declared
nuisances.
Councilwoman Brady
The city notifies property
discusses ways to eliminate
owners when three nuisance
nuisance activity during a
Safety Committee meeting. violations are documented
in a 60 day period. Examples
of nuisance activities include loud noise or music, groups
of youth out after curfew, basketball hoops in the street or
public right of way and disorderly conduct.
After the director of public safety notifies an owner
that he has declared a property a nuisance, the owner
is charged $100 for each subsequent visit until the
nuisance is abated. If seven violations occur, the owner
must appear in court and it becomes a second-degree
misdemeanor punishable by a $750 fine and/or 60 days in
jail. Many of these declarations result in evictions.
Residents who are experiencing a nuisance
neighbor or establishment should call the police
Community Service Unit at 623-2503 and the nonemergency police dispatch at 621-1234. The more calls
you and your neighbors make the more likely it is that the
nuisance will be resolved.
Westown Community Development Corporation (WCDC)
has been operating as an independent, incorporated nonprofit agency since 1994. According to WCDC’s new executive
director Rose Zitiello, “It is our goal to promote neighborhood
revitalization and long-term stability in the Westown service
area, which is Cleveland’s Ward 11, through the development
and implementation of public benefit programs, residential
and commercial rehabilitation, neighborhood planning and
community engagement”.
Rose Zitiello, brings 23 years of professional experience
in the field of community development. She is an attorney
and has served as the manager of bank relations for the
city of Cleveland Department of Community Development
negotiating annual commercial and residential lending and
investment goals in city of Cleveland neighborhoods. As a
former community development block grant planner she
managed planning and development in the Westown, Cudell,
Detroit Shoreway, Tremont, Ohio City, Kamms Corners, Bellaire
Puritas & Little Italy neighborhoods.
Ward 11 is one of the most diverse communities in the City
of Cleveland. The area offers its residents, business owners
and visitors the total package including classic early 20th
century inspired architecture, affordable housing on tree lined
streets, respected social service organizations, institutions,
places of worship, two recreation centers and a variety of park
facilities.
From unique and locally owned and operated small
businesses located along the Lorain Avenue Corridor,
to imported food markets, and popular cafes serving
international cuisines, Westown’s strategic location to all
major highways has attracted 300 manufacturing and
industrial corporations to the area, illustrating the important
role it plays in the regional economy. Westown is supporting
an emerging arts and entertainment district which has led
to the partnership with Detroit Shoreway Development
Corporation for the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of
the Variety Theatre complex as an entertainment and dining
destination.
However it is Westown’s core services that support
its residential and commercial districts and businesses
through its programs which are:
• Commercial/Retail Development: WCDC
provides technical assistance to existing and new
business owners in Ward 11 including, expansion,
relocation, and redevelopment or code compliance:
contact Chad Dasher at 941-9262, Ext. 11
•
The Code Enforcement Partnership with the
City of Cleveland: WCDC surveys residential and
commercial properties, contacts property owners
with code defects, and tracks vacant & abandoned
properties in Ward 11 to ensure that residents are
safe and to support housing market stability. WCDC
works with the City’s Department of Building and
Housing inspectors, appears in housing court as
advocates for the neighborhood and works with
residents in court to help them meet their court
orders. For residential code enforcement questions
and or to report a vacant/abandoned house contact
Peggy Kearsey at 941-9262, Ext. 15
•
WCDC’s Court Community Service and
Community Relations Program provides more
than 2,200 volunteer service hours per year to the
WCDC service area removing litter, graffiti and
vacant property maintenance in addition to
addressing neighborhood nuisance issues.
Contact Donald Walsh CCS Director and 1st
District Police liaison at 941-9262, Ext. 14
•
WCDC also has partnerships with community
organizations including the West Park
Community Coalition’s Computer Center and
Hirst Avenue Community Garden. WCDC also
partners with the Lorain Turnaround Neighbors
in Action. Upon request WCDC staff provides
administrative support to block clubs
•
Westown CDC provides information on programs
and services for residents. Se habla español!
Contact Arlene Hufford at 941-9262, Ext. 12
For more information call or stop in at Westown
Community Development Corporation,10313 Lorain Avenue
216-941-9262, follow us on Facebook or visit our website at
www.westowncdc.org.
First District Community Citizens Awards Ceremony
Graffiti & Pothole
Hotline | 664-2511
If you see graffiti or a pothole
please get an exact address or
location and call the HOTLINE.
By working together we can keep
Ward 11 clean and safe.
Each fall the First District Police and the Cleveland Department of Community Relations honor
residents who have worked diligently to foster safety in our neighborhoods.
Last fall’s honorees – pictured between then Chief Michael McGrath and Commander Thomas McCartney
on the left and Councilwoman Dona Brady and Mayor Jackson on the right – are from left to right: Vivian
Fenrick, Donald Walsh, Gilder Malone, Arlene Hufford and (not pictured) Brenda Dillingham, Vivian Dorsey and
Peg Arcuri. Congratulations to all of you and thank you for being the eyes and ears of our neighborhoods!
Congratulations Sarah Stacey!
Ward 11 Senior of the Year
Sarah Julia Stacey was born
on September 20, 1924 in
Tifton, Georgia. She married
her high school sweetheart
Mr. Jonathan Stacey Sr.
They moved to Cleveland
and settled in the growing
community of West Park. They
were married for 62 years. She
is the mother of four children,
grandmother of nine and
great-grandmother of two.
Although her primary
priority was making a
wonderful home for her family, Mrs. Stacey
made her mark through her unsurpassed
talent as a seamstress. She made custom
drapes, dresses and assorted clothing. Sarah’s
hobbies include canning, knitting, cooking
and cake decorating.
Mrs. Stacey has always been active in her
community. She is a faithful member of the
Second Calvary Missionary
Baptist Church and participates
in many auxiliary programs
including the Young at Heart
Cleveland Baptist group at
Gunning Recreation Center.
In 2010, Sarah received the
Police First District Community
Relation’s “Citizen of Cleveland
Safety Award”. She is also
an active member of the
Ward 11 Democratic Club
where she serves as Sunshine
Chairwoman.
Please join us for Senior Day on
Wednesday, May 14 at Cleveland Public
Hall (500 Lakeside Avenue). Informational
booths will be open at 10 am. The Senior
recognition ceremony will begin at 11 am
followed by a free box lunch at noon and
entertainment at 12:30 pm. We hope to
see you there!
Councilwoman Dona Brady supports
affordable transportation for seniors
• Service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• A fare of $1 per one-way trip will be charged. Drivers are not
permitted to make change on the van or accept tips
This program is provided by the Senior Transportation Connection and
is sponsored by Councilwoman Dona Brady and the City of Cleveland.
The new Heritage Home Purchase Program
combines a purchase loan and a rehab loan
into one application process. If your home is
over 50 years old you may receive:
• Free Technical Assistance
- Impartial rehab advice
- Site visits to discuss maintenance
and improvement work
- Assistance finding contractors
•
Low Interest Financing
- Rates as low as 1.4%
- For home improvement and
maintenance projects
- Most projects are eligible
For more information about this program
visit www.heritagehomeprogram.org or
call 216-426-3116
Ward 11 seniors can meet their transportation needs through the
Senior Transportation Connection (STC). The program serves
people 60 years of age or older who have limited options for
transportation. The Senior Transportation Connection provides
two, one-way trips per week to eligible riders.
About the service:
• First-time riders must call the Cleveland Department
of Aging at 216-664-2833
• Registered riders must call 800-983-4782 to schedule a trip
Heritage Home
Purchase Program
“I hope all Ward 11 senior
citizens will register to use
this affordable and reliable
transportation service”
– Councilwoman Dona Brady
Sister Patricia Burke, CSJ and Jim Metrisin
Honored at St. Ignatius Annual Boulevard Bash
On Saturday, October 19,
2013 St. Ignatius of Antioch
Church honored two very special
individuals for their outstanding
contributions to the church and
community. Sister Patricia Burke,
CSJ (formerly Sr. Francis Regis)
was honored for her many years
of dedication in teaching the
students of St. Ignatius Elementary
School. As an educator, she played
Councilwoman Brady, Sister Patricia Burke, CSJ and Jim Metrisin.
an extremely important role in
PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Metrisin Photography
shaping the minds of our young
of the historical treasures and moments of
people.
our parish.
Jim Metrisin was honored for his many
On behalf of the Cleveland City Council,
years of voluntary service as the official
Councilwoman Dona Brady presented
photographer of St. Ignatius Church, its
them with official scrolls of recognition.
sacred possessions and significant events. His
Congratulations to Sr. Pat and Jim and thank
love of the church and community drives him
you for your contributions!
to be the honorary archivist and documenter
Resources for Property
Owners
Dominion’s Line
Protection Program
Protect yourself from unexpected,
costly repairs
Our aging housing stock
also has aging sewer, water
and gas lines. It is the
homeowner’s responsibility to
repair any broken lines from
the connection in the home to
the curb.
With the onset of the rainy
season, the possibilities of
problems increase. Dominion
East Ohio has a program
that permits homeowners to pay a monthly fee
to reduce or avoid the cost of repairing or
replacing a broken line. However, your protection
does not begin until you sign up and they receive
your first payment.
Inquire today! Call Dominion Products
and Services at 1-800-562-8419
Homeowners who fail to follow
waste collection guidelines
could can be fined $100
Trash should be set out no earlier than noon the
day before your waste collection day. Containers
must be returned to their storage area by noon the
following day. Failure to comply with the law could
result in a fine.
Councilwoman Dona Brady
601 Lakeside Avenue • Room 220 • Cleveland, OH 44114
Free Fun and Fitness in Ward 11
Halloran Park Warming House and Ice Rink
Families and children looking for
fun and entertainment can spend their
time at Halloran Park participating in a
variety of activities!
They can choose from a menu including
rookie league baseball, indoor soccer, dodge
ball, t-ball, youth outdoors club, book club,
and cooking classes for girls.
Halloran Rink offers roller skating in the
summer and ice skating in the winter. The
only ice skating rink in the city, recreation
center manager Mallory Daney and her staff
provide FREE LEARN to SKATE lessons that
culminate in a January Ice Show featuring
all of the children in the class. In addition
FREE hockey lessons with all gear and
uniforms provided are offered compliments
of the Lake Erie Monsters and the Cleveland
Suburban Hockey League.
All programs are free of charge. For more
information call 664-4187.
Westown CDC
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in the Gazebo at Halloran Park
All concerts are 4 - 8 pm and
open to the public!
Sunday, July 13
The Orchestra
Sunday, July 20
Cleveland’s Breakfast Club
Sunday, July 27
The Tom Frietchen Band
Sunday, August 3
The Rat Pack & More
Ward 11 performers
who are interested in opening for one of
these acts, please provide a DVD or CD by
April 30th to Rose Zitiello at Westown CDC:
10313 Lorain Avenue, phone 941-9262.
Free Legal Advice Cudell Recreation
& Fine Arts Centers
HAVING LEGAL PROBLEMS? The Legal Aid
Society of Cleveland handles legal issues for
low-income people related to consumer rights,
housing, domestic relations, health, education,
work and income. If you need legal
assistance in a civil case, you can contact
Legal Aid any weekday for help by calling
888-817-3777. If you would like to meet
with an attorney in-person, come to a FREE
legal advice clinic offered in many Cleveland
neighborhoods. A current list of clinics is
available online at www.lasclev.org.
Cuyahoga County
Centralized Services Hotline
for Seniors and Disabled Adults
Call 216-420-6700 and learn about:
• Available services for people 60 or older, or adults with
disabilities between ages 18 and 59 who are living in
private residences
• Basic resources including benefits, income assistance,
housing and medical care
• Ways to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation
CUDELL RECREATION CENTER
located at the corner of West Blvd. and
Detroit Avenue contains a basketball
gym, indoor swimming pool, outdoor
splash playground, sauna, weight room,
boxing ring and instructions, judo classes,
computer center and meeting space. There
are also plans for a low intensity exercise
room with treadmills, stationary bicycles
and ellipticals. Hours are from 11:30 am to
8 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays
9:30 am to 6 pm.
The recreation center offers a wide
variety of traditional and non-traditional
sporting activities too! All programs are
free. Call 664-4137 to obtain up-to-date
information. Children 7 and under must be
accompanied and supervised by an adult for
any activity. Center manager Ron Fields and
his staff are more than happy to assist you.
CUDELL FINE ARTS CENTER located in
the pre-Civil War home of the Cudell family
is the only municipally owned fine arts
center in the United States. Varied activities
for adults and children are scheduled on a seasonal basis.
Imaginative After School activities are available every day for
students. The activities include arts & crafts, painting & drawing,
clay, paper craft, jewelry and Great Artists. These programs are
for youth ages 8 and over.
Adults can learn skills or hone talents
in the areas of clay and enameling.
Family sessions and tot programs are
also available. Cudell Fine Arts hosts at
least two art shows each year. Please call
664-4183 for more information. Center
Manager Pam Griffith and her staff will be
happy to see you.
CUDELL COMMONS, the grounds
surrounding the centers offers basketball
courts, tennis courts, a junior softball field,
picnic tables and a paved plaza complete
with benches and a gazebo for outdoor
events.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Program - Halloran and Cudell Recreation
Center will also be serving FREE breakfast at
10:00 am and lunch at 12:00 noon, Monday
thru Friday. Meals are available to youth up
to the age of 18 on a first come, first serve
basis.
Outdoor Pools and Splash
Playgrounds will open in June at
both centers. The indoor pool at Cudell is open year round.
Why not take advantage of the wonderful programs and
activities offered at these three centers? The price is right – FREE –
for Cleveland residents.