Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 146 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 4 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 27, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
- 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2025 New Type: D1 To: Jalisco Herencia LLC DBA Herencia Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 6542 Hayden Run Rd Unit 2 Columbus, OH 43026 Permit #: 4220620 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: El Morral Mini Market LLC DBA La Tiendita 2516 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 From: La Tiendita LLC DBA La Tiendita 2516 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 2485731 Transfer Type: D5A D6 To: Alloggio Management LP DBA Hyatt Place Columbus Worthington 7490 Vantage Dr Columbus, OH 43235 From: Columbus Hospitality LLC DBA Hyatt Place Columbus Worthington 7490 Vantage Dr Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 0160748 New Type: D3A To: Tipsy Life LLC 1020 E Long St Columbus, OH 43203 Permit #: 8962131 Advertise Date: 2/1/25 Agenda Date: 1/27/25 Return Date: 2/6/25
- 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 8 DORANS
- 2 To Honor and Celebrate the 2024 Bishop Watterson Eagles Football Team for being Crowned State Champions in Division III
- 3 To Honor and Celebrate the 2024 Bishop Watterson Eagles Girls’ Soccer Team for being Crowned State Champions in Division II
- 11 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 13 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-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)
- FR-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)
- FR-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)
- 17 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-4 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.
- 19 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-5 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)
- FR-6 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)
- FR-7 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)
- 23 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 To accept the application (AN24-012) of Ciminello Land Co. LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.86± acres in Blendon Township.
- FR-9 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.
- FR-10 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.
- FR-11 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)
- FR-12 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)
- 29 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-13 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)
- FR-14 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)
- FR-15 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)
- 33 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-16 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)
- FR-17 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)
- 36 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-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)
- FR-19 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)
- FR-20 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)
- FR-21 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)
- FR-22 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)
- FR-23 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)
- FR-24 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)
- FR-25 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).
- 45 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 46 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-26 To rezone 4410 ROBERTS RD. (43228), being 1.16± acres located on the north side of Roberts Road; 200± feet west of Wilson Road, From: C-5, Commercial District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-037).
- FR-27 To rezone 3451 TRABUE RD. (43204), being 11.2± acres located on the southwest corner of Trabue Road and McKinley Avenue, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-012).
- FR-28 To rezone 1895 JETWAY BLVD. (43219), being 7.98± acres located on the west side of Jetway Boulevard; 1,500± feet north of Old Country Lane, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-061).
- FR-29 To rezone 2280 OCTOBER RIDGE DR. (43223), being 1.1± acres located on the east side of October Ridge Road, 225± feet south of Harrisburg Pike, From: R-1, Residential District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-054).
- 51 VARIANCES
- FR-30 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines and 3333.255, Perimeter yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3451 TRABUE RD. (43204), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-019).
- FR-31 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1218 E. 19TH AVE. (43211), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-134).
- FR-32 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 192 THURMAN AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-133).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 56 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 57 BANKSTON
- CA-1 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Donald DePerro and to Extend our Sincerest Condolences to his Family and Friends
- CA-2 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of James Garfield "Chief Jackson" Jackson and to Extend our Sincerest Condolences to his Family and Friends
- 59 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- CA-3 To Recognize Dale D. Tucker, Sr.’s 8th Pastoral Anniversary at Triedstone Baptist Church
- 61 WYCHE
- CA-4 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Ernest D. Levert Jr., 1990 - 2025
- 63 HARDIN
- CA-5 To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of the Reverend Dr. Jefferey P. Kee, 1961-2024
- CA-6 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Linda S. Henry for her Lifelong Dedication to Public Service and Extensive Record of Community Leadership
- CA-7 To Recognize and Celebrate the Third Saturday of January as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Day
- CA-8 To Celebrate and Recognize the Centennial Birthday of Augusta Leonard Lauderdale and her Lifelong Dedication to Family and Community
- 68 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Light Duty Emergency Vehicle Upfit Services with Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
- CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase General Contracting for Maintenance, Service, Repairs and Renovations with 2K General Company and Elford, Inc., and to declare an emergency.
- CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Reeb Avenue Center; and to declare an emergency.
- 72 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-12 To amend Ordinance 3232-2024, passed December 16, 2024, to correctly describe the intended location for speed limit decrease as Sunbury Road from Holt Road to Innis Road/McCutcheon Road to Sunbury Road from Holt Avenue to Innis Road/McCutcheon Road. ($0.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute agreements with and to accept grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.31 (Indianola Avenue) PID 106095 project; to refund any unused funds after final accounting; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-14 To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual membership dues and fees to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction; to authorize the expenditure of $607,800.03 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($607,800.03)
- CA-15 To authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various utilities and utility subcontractors for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with Public Service Capital Improvement projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
- 77 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-16 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co. for the Roof Improvements 2024-2025 Project; to authorize the transfer of $752,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $752,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($752,000.00)
- 79 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-17 To authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $43,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Citywide Training Entrepreneurial Fund to allow the Department of Human Resources to enhance the training supplies, equipment, and course offerings at the Citywide Training and Development Center; and to declare an emergency. ($43,000.00)
- CA-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for the Workers Compensation TPA services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
- CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Safex, Inc. for the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Professional Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $130,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
- 83 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to execute an Amendment and Restatement and Partial Release of Restrictive Covenants with the United States Department of Urban Development (HUD), to authorize the payment of $50,950 to HUD from the proceeds of sale of 879 E. Mound Street, reauthorize the sale of the property to Community Housing Network, or a subsidiary, with an amended legal description, and to declare an emergency.
- 85 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-21 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $31,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $31,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($31,000.00)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with The Ohio State University, in an amount up to $2,390.97; to create opportunities for healing with a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention with criminal justice system involved Black girls and their parents and caregivers; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,390.97 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses incurred before the purchase order date, starting August 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($2,390.97)
- CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the YWCA Columbus to conduct a community stakeholder engagement process and develop a racial equity plan for the City of Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $150,000.00 in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
- 89 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-24 To authorize an appropriation of $170,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes; and to declare an emergency. ($170,500.00)
- 91 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-25 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the JPWWTP Sludge Concentration Tank Demo Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $7,762.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,762.00)
- 93 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 94 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-26 Reappointment of Jordan A. Miller, Jr. to serve on the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- CA-27 Re-appointment of Emma Parker of 1561 N. 4th Street Columbus, Ohio 43201 to serve on the UIDRB as a University Community Business Association Rep with a new term expiration date of 1/31/2028 (résumé attached).
- CA-28 Re-appointment of Tim Sublette of 202 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 to serve on the UIDRB as University Area Commission Rep. with a new term expiration date of 01/31/2028 (résumé attached).
- CA-29 Appointment of Ryan Szymanski of 2775 Sherwood Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209, to serve on the UIDRB as Columbus Apartment Association Rep. with a new term expiration date of 01/31/2028 (résumé attached).
- CA-30 Appointment of Elfi Di Bella, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- CA-31 Appointment of Chris Cozad, 2628 N. 4th St, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- CA-32 Appointment of Karen Hewitt, 1320 McCartney Ln, Columbus, OH 43229, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- CA-33 Appointment of Jeremy Blake, 644 Chlois Lane, Apt 205, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).
- CA-34 Reappointment of Shayne N. Downton, 5178 Winter Creek Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43213, to serve on the Columbus Board of Health with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2029.
- CA-35 Appointment of Dr. Terrance Hinton, 5982 Shreven Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)
- CA-36 Reappointment of Jacquelin R. Lewis, J.D., Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLP, 100 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)
- CA-37 Appointment of Ciera Jackson, 1393 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the North Central Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-38 Appointment of Barbara Thorton, 280 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, replacing Bruce Miller, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-39 Appointment of Robert Patterson, 2664 Diane Place, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-40 Appointment of Sheila Eubanks, 1696 Burley Drive, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-41 Appointment of Claudia Marshall, 1182 South 22nd Street, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus Southside Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- CA-42 Appointment of Joel Cosme Jr, 280 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus Southside Area Commission, replacing Ted Welch, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
- 112 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)
- 113 APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL DISTRICT 7 VACANCY
- 113 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 115 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 115 President Hardin stated: “As provided for in Columbus City Charter Section 8 and Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G), Council will go into Executive Session to consider the appointment of an applicant to fill the vacancy on this Council created by the resignation of Council Member Shayla Favor. No vote or formal action of any kind shall take place during Executive Session. Following Executive Session, Council will come back into this regular meeting. Any votes taken on the matter will take place and be recorded as part of this meeting. President Hardin asked for a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing applications to fill the current vacancy on this Council. The motion was made by Emmanuel Remy, Seconded by Rob Dorans. The Clerk called the roll by voice. The motion carried by the following vote: AFFIRMATIVE: 8 NEGATIVE: 0
- SR-1 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $11,221,783.00 within the Debt Retirement fund; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to appropriate $1,400,000.00 in the Mobility Debt Retirement - City Parking Meter Contribution Subfund; to authorize the expenditure for the purpose of providing secondary funding in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot meet its debt obligations; and to declare an emergency ($12,621,783.00).
- 116 RECESS
- SR-2 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $6,963,847.20 within the Debt Retirement Fund for reimbursement to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to expend up to $1,841,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; and to declare an emergency ($8,804,847.20).
- 117 RECESSED AT 5:19 P.M.
- 118 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-3 To authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into agreements with the Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road Company, a subsidiary of Genessee & Wyoming, Inc., relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cassady Avenue Widening (Bexley Corp to 7th Ave) project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $1,053,025.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,053,025.00)
- 119 Council President Hardin stated: "We are back on the record for Regular Mtg. #4. We would like to move forward with the appointment of a new member of Columbus City Council to fill the vacated seat of Former Council Member Shayla Favor. At this time, I would open the floor for nominations to fill the vacancy as Member of Columbus City Council." Councilmember Barroso de Padilla moved that Otto Beatty III be appointed to fill the vacancy. President Hardin stated: “Are there any other nominations? If none, the floor is now closed for nominations. Clerk, call the roll by voice on the nomination of Otto Beatty III”. The motion carried by the following vote: AFFIRMATIVE: 8 NEGATIVE: 0. President Hardin stated: "Thank you and congratulations Council Member Beatty. Council Member Beatty will be sworn in at a later date."
- SR-4 To appropriate $10,150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2025 operating expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Divisions of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. ($10,150,000.00)
- 120 RECESS
- 121 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 121 RECESSED AT 5:41 P.M.
- SR-5 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 Alum Creek Trail - Mock Road Connector Project; to authorize an expenditure of $40,616.00. ($40,616.00)
- 122 RECONVENE
- 123 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 123 RECONVENED AT 5:46 P.M.
- SR-6 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(E) and to declare an emergency.
- 125 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. , VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-7 To authorize an appropriation of $1,718,861.18 from the unappropriated balance of the Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional training for the Division of Police; and to declare an emergency. ($1,718,861.18)
- SR-8 To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for computer-based distance learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $223,305.59 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($223,305.59)
- 128 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-9 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and associated services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $65,070,950.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,070,950.00)
- SR-10 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 Water Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $27,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,000,000.00)
- 131 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 132 HARDIN
- SR-11 To repeal and replace Section 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes to incorporate certain administrative modifications related to affordability requirements and qualifications for owner-occupied housing units utilizing the waiver provision of Chapter 4565 and to declare an emergency.
- 134 ADJOURNMENT
- 144 To repeal and replace Section 4565.13 of the Columbus City Codes to incorporate certain administrative modifications related to affordability requirements and qualifications for owner-occupied housing units utilizing the waiver provision of Chapter 4565 and to declare an emergency.
- 146 ADJOURNED AT 6:05 P.M.