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February 3, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 6 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
  4. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2025 New Type: D1 To: Venus Nails Ohio LLC 5676 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 9250373 New Type: C1 C2 To: Sow Price Ave LLC DBA Sow To Go 30 Price Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 7450134 New Type: C1 C2 To: Sow Broad Street LLC DBA Sow To Go 435 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 7450133 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC DBA Texas Roadhouse 5870 Carnaby Way & Patio Columbus, OH 43213 From: Reynoldsburg Roadhouse LLC DBA Texas Roadhouse 5870 Carnaby Way & Patio Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 88560430185 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: BDB Other States LLC DBA Buca Di Beppo Bsmt & Patio 343 N Front St Unit LL Columbus, OH 43215 From: Buca Restaurants Inc DBA Buca Di Beppo Bsmt & Patio 343 N Front St Unit LL Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 05276930005 Transfer Type: D5 To: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC DBA Bottoms UP Cafe 350 Mt Vernon Ave Columbus, OH 43215 From: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC DBA Bottoms UP Cafe & Bsmt 1069 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 11816900001 New Type: D1 To: Late Night Bites LLC 5512 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 5024342 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Feed Your Soul Bar LLC 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, OH 43215 From: Milos Deli & Cafe Inc DBA Milos Deli & Cafe 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 2632128 Advertise Date: 2/8/2025 Agenda Date: 2/3/2025 Return Date: 2/13/2025 C0004-2025 Read and Filed
  7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. 8 GREEN
  9. 2 To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 7, 2025 as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month” 0023X-2025 Adopted Pass
  10. 10 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  11. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  12. 12 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  13. FR-1 To authorize the appropriation of $341,325.17 from the unappropriated balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to provide funds for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-over-Internet Protocol telephone project. ($341,325.17) 0144-2025 Read for the First Time
  14. FR-2 To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00) 0160-2025 Read for the First Time
  15. 15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. FR-3 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the not-for-profit service contract with Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County ("AHT") for the purpose of modifying the contract scope. ($0.00) 0249-2025 Read for the First Time
  17. 17 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. FR-4 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to acquire the needed rights-of-way. ($225,000.00) 0106-2025 Read for the First Time
  19. 19 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. FR-5 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc. DBA The King Arts Complex for the support of their 27th Annual Heritage Music Festival; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00) 0299-2025 Read for the First Time
  21. 21 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  22. FR-6 To authorize the transfer of appropriations from the Health Department Grant Fund to reflect the originating funding sources from the Ohio Department of Health for the FY22 and FY23 Reproductive Health and Wellness Grant Program (RHWP); to authorize additional transfers of appropriations between object classes upon request. ($25,093.00) 0203-2025 Read for the First Time
  23. 23 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  24. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a grant from Norfolk Southern Railway Company; and to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $15,000.00 within the unallocated balance of the Division of Fire grant fund ($15,000.00). 0143-2025 Read for the First Time
  25. 25 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  26. FR-8 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 3423, Page 45, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00) 0084-2025 Read for the First Time
  27. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement with GeoNexus Technologies L.L.C. for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx programs for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $37,556.71 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($37,556.71) 0130-2025 Read for the First Time
  28. FR-10 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a service agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management Information System Support Services application for use by the Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of $14,831.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $69,991.00 from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, $24,198.00 from the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund, and $151,170.00 split from the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($260,190.00) 0156-2025 Read for the First Time
  29. FR-11 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for ongoing software, hardware, and maintenance of the system for the Enhanced Meter Project for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($1,200,000.00) 0186-2025 Read for the First Time
  30. 30 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. 31 HARDIN
  32. FR-12 To supplement the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, by amending or adding various code sections for land uses and definitions associated with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, the General Offenses Code, Title 23, and the Fire Prevention Code, Title 25, to repeal the corresponding existing city code provisions, and to repeal Sections 3389.09 and 3389.115, which require a Special Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment for certain uses. 0162-2025 Read for the First Time
  33. 33 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. 34 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  35. FR-13 To rezone 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), being 17.2± acres located at the southeast corner of Lakehurst Court and Emerald Parkway, From: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District and L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-057). 0256-2025 Read for the First Time
  36. FR-14 To rezone 106 W. CASTLE ROAD. (43207), being 5.64± acres located at the western terminus of West Castle Road, From: SR, Suburban Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-050). 0263-2025 Read for the First Time
  37. FR-15 To rezone 1429 SCHROCK RD. (43229), being 0.72± acres located at the southeast corner of Schrock Road and Ambleside Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District and C-5, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-011). 0266-2025 Read for the First Time
  38. 38 VARIANCES
  39. FR-16 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140). 2170-2024 Read for the First Time
  40. FR-17 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-139). (Amended by ord. 1180-2025 passed 5/12/2025 -LG). 0257-2025 Read for the First Time
  41. FR-18 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 106 W. CASTLE RD. (43207) to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-122). 0264-2025 Read for the First Time
  42. FR-19 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.035, AR-4 apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.09, Area requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1876 N. 4TH ST. (43201), to allow a medical office with reduced development standards in the AR-4, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-086). 0265-2025 Read for the First Time
  43. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  44. 44 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  45. CA-1 To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for investment advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the General Fund. ($240,000.00) 0072-2025 Approved Pass
  46. CA-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund. ($300,000.00) 0117-2025 Approved Pass
  47. CA-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00) 0118-2025 Approved Pass
  48. CA-4 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Pool Chemicals with Bonded Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 0179-2025 Approved Pass
  49. CA-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Hydrogen Peroxide with Bonded Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 0181-2025 Approved Pass
  50. CA-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sulfate with USALCO, Llc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 0182-2025 Approved Pass
  51. CA-7 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Sodium Bisulfite with Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). (Amended by ord. 2088-2025 padded 9/8/2025 -LG) 0189-2025 Approved Pass
  52. CA-8 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Real Estate Management Office, to pay rent associated with lease agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2025 term; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $945,902.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency ($945,902.00) (Amended by ord. 1236-2025 passed on 5/19/2025 -LG). 0202-2025 Approved Pass
  53. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Carbon Dioxide with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 0229-2025 Approved Pass
  54. CA-10 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Integrated-Fairfield Holdings LLC for office space located at 1186 West Broad Street and authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $16,140.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0233-2025 Approved Pass
  55. 55 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Tony R. Wells Foundation to extend the end date to December 31, 2025 to prevent a disruption in services, and to declare an emergency. (0.00) 0190-2025 Approved Pass
  57. 57 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  58. CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment easement on the north side of West Fulton Street to legally allow the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to extend into the public rights-of-way; and to authorize the acceptance of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the granting of said easement. 0159-2025 Approved Pass
  59. 59 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  60. CA-13 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to record the Notice of Funding with the Franklin County Recorder, as required by the NatureWorks 2023 Procedural Reporting Guide; and to declare an emergency. ($0) 0102-2025 Approved Pass
  61. CA-14 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees - Spring 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $322,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($322,000.00) 0103-2025 Approved Pass
  62. 62 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  63. CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to contract with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC to provide employee benefits and wellness consulting services from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028; and to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from the employee benefits fund. ($425,000.00) 0036-2025 Approved Pass
  64. CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with MedQuest Evaluators, LLC for the Defense Medical Examination and File Reviews services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) 0098-2025 Approved Pass
  65. CA-17 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Men-of-Morphisus Foundation in support of their LGBTQ+ Job Fair event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $3,500.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($3,500.00) 0192-2025 Approved Pass
  66. 66 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  67. CA-18 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with the City of Worthington for the provision of public health services; and to authorize the receipt of revenues into the 2025 Health Special Revenue Fund. ($89,338.00) 0056-2025 Approved Pass
  68. 68 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  69. CA-19 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Dawn Smith #1588, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Legend” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00) 3574-2024 Approved Pass
  70. CA-20 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Sandra Silva #1537, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Annie” which has no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00) 3575-2024 Approved Pass
  71. CA-21 To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to The W.W. Williams Company, LLC for improvements to Fire Engine XE-32 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $63,595.34 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,595.34) 0167-2025 Approved Pass
  72. CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Columbus Humane to assist in the performance of animal cruelty investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00) 0176-2025 Approved Pass
  73. 73 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  74. CA-23 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements with and accept contributions from Franklin Township relative to the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements project; and to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin Township. ($0.00) 0081-2025 Approved Pass
  75. CA-24 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract modifications for the General Engineering Services - Water Supply Group GES 2021A and 2021B contracts with Burgess & Niple, Inc. and Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. to add funds for continued services; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $900,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modifications. ($900,000.00) 0082-2025 Approved Pass
  76. CA-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of up to $99,644.31 within the Electricity Bond Fund, Fund 6303; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $99,644.31 from the Electricity Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($99,644.31) 0083-2025 Approved Pass
  77. CA-26 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,901.36 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($62,901.36) 0089-2025 Approved Pass
  78. CA-27 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($210,000.00) 0107-2025 Approved Pass
  79. CA-28 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to refund Carlyles Watch Condominium Association for overpayment of water and sewer charges; and to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $83,595.41 for water and sewer charges, and to declare an emergency. ($83,595.41) 0111-2025 Approved Pass
  80. 80 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  81. CA-29 To accept the application (AN24-012) of Ciminello Land Co. LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.86± acres in Blendon Township. 0030-2025 Approved Pass
  82. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (93 N. Brinker Avenue) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. 0068-2025 Approved Pass
  83. CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (1106 - 1108 Cole Street) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. 0074-2025 Approved Pass
  84. CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify a contract with Walter Watts to increase funding; and to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund. ($2,744.25) 0113-2025 Approved Pass
  85. CA-33 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a Not for Profit Service Contract with The Columbus Urban League (CUL) to allow costs for reimbursement of Housing Counseling credit reports, in addition to Convergence Columbus credit report reimbursements, to assist with the Journey to Wealth program being provided by CUL. ($0.00) 0183-2025 Approved Pass
  86. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Feasibility Research Group Ohio, LLC in an amount up to $61,529.00 to produce a Housing Market Analysis Services report; to authorize the appropriation of $61,529.00; to authorize the expenditure of $61,529.00; and to declare an emergency. ($61,529.00) 3581-2024 Approved Pass
  87. CA-35 To amend Ordinance No. 3292-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on December 16, 2024, to change the agreement from a non-profit service contract to a grant; to provide the option to modify and extend the agreement for one additional year; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0185-2025 Approved Pass
  88. CA-36 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-001) of 14.9± Acres in Orange Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. 0250-2025 Approved Pass
  89. CA-37 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-013) of 1.891± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. 0252-2025 Approved Pass
  90. CA-38 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-014) of 8.61± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. 0253-2025 Approved Pass
  91. 91 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  92. 92 APPOINTMENTS
  93. CA-39 Appointment of Jera Oliver, 250 N. 21st Street, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Advisory Board with a term start date of February 1, 2025 and an expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached). A0030-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  94. CA-40 Reappointment of Dorothy Malone, BS, MLD, 246 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203, to serve on the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029 (resume attached). A0031-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  95. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  96. 95 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  97. 96 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  98. SR-1 To declare that the activities and programs for which certain special revenue funds and subfunds of the city have been terminated, per Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.14; and to declare an emergency. 0029X-2025 Adopted Pass
  99. SR-2 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00) 3035-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  100. SR-3 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency. 3036-2024 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  101. SR-4 To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Technology, to enter into a second contract modification and first amendment to the general terms of engagement with Dinsmore, Vorys, and Haystack to allow for the incorporation of an FBI CJIS Security Addendum; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0297-2025 Approved Pass
  102. 100 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00) 3035-2024 Postponed to Date Certain Pass
  103. SR-5 To authorize the City Auditor to make an accounting adjustment to PO479487 with the Franklin County Educational Service Center of Central Ohio by reducing the funding amount by $6,284,070.00; and to declare an emergency. ($6,284,070.00) 0342-2025 Approved Pass
  104. SR-6 To authorize the Auditor to establish transfer appropriations within certain special revenue funds; to authorize the Auditor to transfer cash between certain special revenue funds and the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,562,074.55) 0347-2025 Approved Pass
  105. 102 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency. 3036-2024 Postponed to Date Certain Pass
  106. 103 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  107. SR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, Inc. d/b/a Downtown Columbus, Inc. for the Capital Line Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0141-2025 Approved Pass
  108. SR-8 To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00). 0150-2025 Approved Pass
  109. 105 CM Bankston stated: “As provided for in Columbus City Charter Section 8 and Ohio Revised Code Sec. 121.22(G)(3). I move for Council to go into Executive Session to confer with the attorney for the City concerning disputes involving the City pertaining to the cyber intrusion this past summer that are the subject of pending court action." Councilmember Green seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll by voice. Motion carries. AFFIRMATIVE: 8 ABSENT: 1 NEGATIVE:0 Following the Executive Session, Councilmembers returned to Council Chambers and President Hardin stated: “We are back on the record for Regular Meeting #6.”
  110. SR-9 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Vaisala Inc. to purchase Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors to monitor weather and to aid in decision making during snow and ice events; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 in the Federal Transportation Grants Fund related to this purchase; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and up to $25,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund contingent on passage of 0055-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00) 0197-2025 Approved Pass
  111. 106 RECESS Recess the Regular Meeting Pass
  112. 107 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  113. 107 RECESSED AT 7:27 P.M.
  114. SR-10 To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with CancerLink LLC, dba CancerBridge for cancer advocacy services for the term March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026; to authorize an appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost of said contract; ($104,000.00) 0038-2025 Approved Pass
  115. 108 RECONVENE Reconvene the Regular Meeting Pass
  116. 109 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  117. 109 RECONVENED AT 7:43 P.M.
  118. SR-11 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with Sanofi-Pasteur, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., and Moderna US., Inc., for the purchase of vaccinations for Board of Health; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($200,000.00) 0028-2025 Approved Pass
  119. SR-12 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to purchase a van and all necessary accessories to be used by Columbus Public Health’s Lead Program; to waive the competitive bid process as outlined in Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the General Government Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) 3415-2024 Approved Pass
  120. SR-13 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with the following qualified vendors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equitas Health, Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and The Ohio State University Physicians Inc.; to authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure up to $3,622,766.34 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive applicable provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($3,622,766.34) (Amended by Ord. 1022-2025 passed on 4/21/2025 -LG) 0043-2025 Approved Pass
  121. 113 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  122. SR-14 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 65215090505 held by Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 724, located at 975 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229; and to declare an emergency. 0025X-2025 Adopted Pass
  123. SR-15 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 65215090635 held by Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 722, located at 3999 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125; and to declare an emergency. 0026X-2025 Adopted Pass
  124. SR-16 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate and transfer funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts with Continental Flooring Company, King Business Interiors, Inc., & E2 Optics, LLC for the Police Records Office Project; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for this project; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00) 0158-2025 Approved Pass
  125. 117 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  126. SR-17 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Scioto Main North Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an expenditure of $300.00. ($300.00) 0069-2025 Approved Pass
  127. SR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Professional Construction Management 2023 project with Hill International; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,147,800.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($4,147,800.00) 3311-2024 Approved Pass
  128. SR-19 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided during Fiscal Year 2025, and to authorize the expenditure of $4,400,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,400,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 0791-2025 passed on 4/21/2025 -LG). 0119-2025 Approved Pass
  129. SR-20 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $5,250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,250,000.00) 0121-2025 Approved Pass
  130. 122 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  131. SR-21 To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana in an amount up to $500,000.00 to assist in the construction of the Family Focused Recovery program treatment facility; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the reimbursement of construction expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order, beginning January 1, 2024. ($500,000.00) 0129-2025 Approved Pass
  132. SR-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew contracts with various contractors for the maintenance of properties maintained by the Division of Land Redevelopment; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,075,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,075,000.00) 0171-2025 Approved Pass
  133. 125 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(4)
  134. 126 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  135. 135 ADJOURNED AT 8:10 P.M.