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April 29, 2024 ·5:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 23 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 29, 2024 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 APRIL 24, 2024 TREX Type: D5 To: JC Mulligan’s LLC 2997 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43231 From: JC Mulligan’s LLC 308 N Main St Piqua, OH 45356 Permit #: 4179240 Stock Type: D5 D6 To: Singh & Sandhar LLC 3794 Fishinger Blvd Hilliard, OH 43026 Permit #: 8189005 Transfer Type: D1 D3 To: Indreni Indian & Nepali Cuisine LLC DBA Indreni 1573 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 From: Indreni LLC DBA Indreni Mart 1573 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 4129311 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: PJS Restaurant Group LLC DBA PJE Restaurant Group LLC 9 W 9th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: Voice Inc 9 W 9th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 66217600010 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: D & K Venture Inc 1263 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 From: 1263 East Dublin Granville Road LLC 1263 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 1914658 Transfer Type: D1 D3 To: Vittorio Investments Inc Clubhouse & Patios & Breezeway & Storage Bldg & Golf Course 6005 Alkire Rd Columbus, OH 43119 From: Ricardos Restaurant Inc Clubhouse & Patios & Breezeway & Storage Bldg & Golf Course 6005 Alkire Rd Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 92892820010 New Type: D3 D3A To: Tippers LLC 3534 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 89429320005 New Type: D3 To: 1769 LLC 1484 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 65477610005 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Mediterranean Restaurant Easton JV LLC DBA Del Mar Easton 4089 The Strand East & Patio Columbus, OH 43219 From: Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC DBA El Segundo Mexican Kitchen 698 N High St & Bsmt Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 57919060005 New Type: D3 To: Witchlab LLC 1185 1187 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 9692304 New Type: D5 To: Rep Fieldhouse LLC DBA Rep Fieldhouse 5524 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43230 Permit #: 7306405 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Trading & Coffee LLC DBA El Carajillo Bsmt & Patio 851 N 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Woodhouse Vegan LLC Bsmt & Patio 851 N 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 9001840 New Type: D3 To: Kais Sugar Shack LLC 3612 Gender Rd Columbus, OH 43110 Permit #: 44458530005 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Our Neighborhood Market & Cafe Ltd 1482 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, OH 43224 From: Reem Brother LLC DBA Reem Foodmart 1482 Oakland Park Ave Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 6605615 New Type: D2 To: Bistrolino LLC 491 - 495 S Fourth St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 07251510005 Advertise Date: 5/4/2024 Agenda Date: 4/29/2024 Return Date: 5/9/2024 C0012-2024
  7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. 8 DAY-ACHAUER
  9. 2 To recognize the leadership and service of Carla Williams-Scott, the first Director of the City of Columbus’ Department of Neighborhoods. 0110X-2024 Adopted Pass
  10. 10 FAVOR
  11. 3 To Recognize April 14- 20th as Reentry Week within the City of Columbus and Recognize ARCH for their Reentry Services 0108X-2024 Adopted Pass
  12. 12 WYCHE
  13. 4 To recognize and celebrate April as Native Plant Month in Columbus, Ohio 0114X-2024 Adopted Pass
  14. 14 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  15. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  16. 15 RECESSED AT 6:02 P.M.
  17. 16 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. FR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) with Ferrellgas, L.P.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 1018-2024 Read for the First Time
  19. 17 RECONVENED AT 6:13 P.M.
  20. FR-2 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric Inc. for the City Hall Electrical Upgrade (Re-bid) Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $915,100.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($915,100.00) 1107-2024 Read for the First Time
  21. FR-3 To authorize an appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of City Clerk grants as authorized by Council in support of Council programming. ($15,000.00) 1173-2024 Read for the First Time
  22. 20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. FR-4 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 for the purpose of targeting central city areas to advance economic and community development initiatives; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($1,200,000.00) 1083-2024 Read for the First Time
  24. FR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement of forty-five percent (45%) for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years with Nuvo Packaging, LLC, in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $10,000,000.00 and the creation of one-hundred (100) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $5,872,653.00. 1104-2024 Read for the First Time
  25. FR-6 To approve the application of Courtright Investment Company, LLC to designate 10.4 acres of farmland at 4270 Groves Road as agricultural districts pursuant to ORC Section 929.02. 1183-2024 Read for the First Time
  26. 24 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. FR-7 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 Central College and Ulry Road Improvement Project (Project Number 440106-100000); to authorize an expenditure of $47,593.00. ($47,593.00) 0979-2024 Read for the First Time
  28. FR-8 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. in connection with the Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair 2022 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund to pay for the project. ($100,000.00) 1119-2024 Read for the First Time
  29. 27 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify the contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the contract through July 31, 2025. ($0.00) 0660-2024 Read for the First Time
  31. FR-10 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with MC-NC, LLC Company to provide an additional $55,000.00 for allowed expenses under the contract, to authorize the appropriation of $55,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Debt Retirement Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund. ($55,000.00) 1039-2024 Read for the First Time
  32. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank to provide general operating support funds raised through the Empty Bowls program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $10,685.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund. ($10,685.00) 1040-2024 Read for the First Time
  33. FR-12 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the National Recreation and Parks Association which will provide training and equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department boxing program and a value-in-kind donation of lighting for Sammons park. ($20,000.00) 1043-2024 Read for the First Time
  34. FR-13 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Discovery District Development Corporation dba the Discovery District Civic Association in support of their Lafayette Mural Alley project; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00) 1224-2024 Read for the First Time
  35. 33 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $205,325.00 from the general fund. ($205,325.00) 0976-2024 Read for the First Time
  37. FR-15 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; and to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund. ($312,000.00) 0977-2024 Read for the First Time
  38. FR-16 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Tech Corps Ohio in support of their Hackathon event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($100,000.00) 1067-2024 Read for the First Time
  39. FR-17 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the YWCA Columbus in support of the Safe & Sound childcare program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($250,000.00) 1162-2024 Read for the First Time
  40. FR-18 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with South Side Learning & Development Center, dba SproutFive, in support of their Family Resource Center; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($20,000.00) 1166-2024 Read for the First Time
  41. 39 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  42. FR-19 To authorize the appropriation of $373,717.53 from a combination of FY 2016 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ($371,102.60) and from the 2017 HOME grant funding ($2,614.93). To authorize that for any of the HOME grants, that the Department of Development Grants Fiscal Manager can request that funds be moved between dept./division/object classes as needed; and to authorize that for any of the HOME Grants the appropriation of any program income is allowable upon request by the Department of Developments Grants Fiscal Manager. ($373,717.53) 0904-2024 Read for the First Time
  43. FR-20 To accept the application (AN23-021) of Joshua Klaehn and Maura O’Keeffe for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.47± acres in Franklin Township. 1011-2024 Read for the First Time
  44. FR-21 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grants ($756,459.62 from the 2022 grant and $9,057.62 from the entitlement portion of the 2023 grant and $484,482.76 of program income from the 2023 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter and loan agreement that authorizes the city to act as a lender and have a promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent executed for this project with Elevate 340 LLC., for the Elevate 340 project. ($1,250,000.00). 1079-2024 Read for the First Time
  45. FR-22 To authorize appropriation and expenditure of up to $400,000.00 of the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grants (G442302) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to construct four single family homes with each address having its own set of loan documents. ($400,000.00). 1084-2024 Read for the First Time
  46. FR-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC for the Granville Woods Loft project; ($0.00) 1143-2024 Read for the First Time
  47. FR-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC for the Granville Woods Loft II project; ($0.00) 1144-2024 Read for the First Time
  48. FR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC for the Juniper Crossing II project; ($0.00) 1145-2024 Read for the First Time
  49. 47 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  50. FR-26 To authorize and direct the appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund and $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to pay The Columbus Foundation, Foundation for Columbus Public Health, for the management of the 2024 Community Gardening Projects. ($70,000.00) 1106-2024 Read for the First Time
  51. FR-27 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Our Community Group in support of their Break Bread Men's Wellness Series; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($75,000.00) 1223-2024 Read for the First Time
  52. 50 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. FR-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a grant from Chris Soteriades Charitable Fund of The Columbus Foundation; and to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $634.00 within the unallocated balance of the Division of Police grant fund ($634.00). 1048-2024 Read for the First Time
  54. FR-29 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to donate sixty (60) surplus uniform shirts to a charitable organization, Knox County Joint Veterans Honor Guard, for generic uniforms worn at services; and to waive the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code relating to the Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($0.00) 1063-2024 Read for the First Time
  55. 53 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. FR-30 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated, for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant East Aeration Control Building HVAC and Air Purification project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,585,290.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($7,585,290.00). 0955-2024 Read for the First Time
  57. FR-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated, for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant HVAC Unit Replacement; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $864,600.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize a transfer and an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($866,600.00) 0980-2024 Read for the First Time
  58. FR-32 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for grant writing services; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($80,000.00) 0997-2024 Read for the First Time
  59. FR-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc., for the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center Phase Five Roof Replacement; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,439,400.60 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($1,441,400.60) 1013-2024 Read for the First Time
  60. FR-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into additional loan agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority for capital improvement projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00) 1046-2024 Read for the First Time
  61. 59 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  62. 60 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  63. 61 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  64. FR-35 To rezone 2050 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43229), being 1.09± acres located on the north side of East Dublin-Granville Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning #Z23-037). 1112-2024 Read for the First Time
  65. 63 VARIANCES
  66. FR-36 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2050 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43229), to allow indoor automobile storage in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District and to declare an emergency.(Council variance #CV23-063). 1113-2024 Read for the First Time
  67. FR-37 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01 M-manufacturing districts; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(B), Driveway; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3372.604(A), Setback requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1070 S. FRONT ST. (43206), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the M, Manufacturing District, and to repeal Ordinance #0853-2006 (CV06-010), passed on June 19, 2006, and Ordinance #1656-2005 (CV05-044), passed October 24, 2005 (Council Variance #CV24-018). 1133-2024 Read for the First Time
  68. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  69. 67 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  70. 68 BANKSTON
  71. CA-1 Celebrating Edwaard Liang for Over a Decade of Service to BalletMet 0109X-2024 Adopted Pass
  72. CA-2 To Recognize and Celebrate the Grand Opening of G’s Shephard Springs Cafe 0112X-2024 Adopted Pass
  73. 71 REMY
  74. CA-3 To commemorate NBC4’s Storm Team 4 being awarded the "Most Accurate Weather Station in Central Ohio" for 10 years in a row 0115X-2024 Adopted Pass
  75. 73 HARDIN
  76. CA-4 To Celebrate Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in Honor of its 65th Anniversary 0104X-2024 Adopted Pass
  77. CA-5 To Honor and Recognize Bishop Jerome H. Ross as he Celebrates his 85th Birthday on April 14, 2024 0105X-2024 Adopted Pass
  78. CA-6 To Recognize the 2024 Cinema Columbus Film Festival and Honor Butch Reynolds 0106X-2024 Adopted Pass
  79. 77 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  80. CA-7 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. for one (1) year with the option to renew for three (3) additional one year periods, to provide for building maintenance and construction services for the Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00) 0222-2024 Approved Pass
  81. CA-8 To authorize the City Treasurer to extend its contract for banking services with Huntington National Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $7,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00) 0974-2024 Approved Pass
  82. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Maintenance Service Repairs and Renovations with 2K General Company and Elford, Inc., and to declare an emergency. 1062-2024 Approved Pass
  83. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of general contracting for maintenance, service, repairs and renovations, with 2K General Co. for the Division of Facilities Management; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00) 1076-2024 Approved Pass
  84. CA-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase John Deere Heavy Duty Equipment Parts with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 1082-2024 Approved Pass
  85. 83 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  86. CA-12 To amend Ordinance No. 3081-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on December 11, 2023, for the purposes of (1) revising the 120-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement to 90 days after passage from this ordinance, and (2) to revise the description of the project site. 1053-2024 Approved Pass
  87. 85 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  88. CA-13 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the interim Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-270-0.96/1.52 project, PID 105498; to authorize the expenditure of up to $987,360.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to support that project; and to declare an emergency. ($987,360.00) 0925-2024 Approved Pass
  89. CA-14 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with EMH&T for the Intersection Improvements - Refugee Road at Hines Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00) 0998-2024 Approved Pass
  90. CA-15 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to submit applications to the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Rail Administration for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with Federal Rail Administration and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1087-2024 Approved Pass
  91. CA-16 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with WSP USA, Inc. for the Roadway - Downtown Columbus Multimodal Transportation project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00) 1115-2024 Approved Pass
  92. CA-17 To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Environmental Design Group, LLC in connection with the Roadway - Utility Coordination and Utility Services 2020 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund to pay for this modification; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00) 1117-2024 Approved Pass
  93. CA-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and yet to be named vendors for the purchase of rock salt based on the terms of a cooperative purchase contract to be established by the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for rock salt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $484,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, up to $3,520.00 from the Sewerage Systems Operating Fund, up to $59,840.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund; and up to $4,840.00 from the Electricity Systems Operating Fund for the purchase of rock salt; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Contract Purchase Agreement for rock salt; and to declare an emergency. ($552,200.00) 1129-2024 Approved Pass
  94. 92 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  95. CA-19 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Sullivant Gardens Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0) 1032-2024 Approved Pass
  96. CA-20 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with A&S Play Zone LLC dba A&S Party Rental for open play activities, games and attractions for 2024 Cap City Festivals; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $60,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and to declare an emergency. ($72,000.00) 1044-2024 Approved Pass
  97. CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with Linden Block Party 614, dba We Are Linden in support of their capacity building; and to authorize an expenditure within the Recreation and Parks operating fund. ($100,000.00) 1058-2024 Approved Pass
  98. 96 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  99. CA-22 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 5(D) and 5(E); and to declare an emergency. 1037-2024 Approved Pass
  100. 98 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  101. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement in an amount up to $700,000.00 to provide housing support and service coordination for the residents of the Colonial Village apartment complex to the Community Shelter Board; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize the transfer of $700,000.00 from the general fund citywide account to the Department of Development general fund budget; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00) 1000-2024 Approved Pass
  102. 100 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  103. CA-24 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Lutheran Social Services for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for eligible clients for the period November 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00) 0731-2024 Approved Pass
  104. CA-25 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a funds from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the purchase of birth certificates in the amount of $25,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00) 0832-2024 Approved Pass
  105. CA-26 To authorize and direct the appropriation and transfer of $182,489.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to support Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging programs that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes; and to declare an emergency. ($182,489.00) 0842-2024 Approved Pass
  106. CA-27 To authorize the Executive Director, Office of CelebrateOne, and Columbus Public Health, to accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $288,950.00 for the Ohio Equity Initiative 2.0 Project through June 30, 2024; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $288,950.00 from the City’s General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($288,950.00) 0850-2024 Approved Pass
  107. CA-28 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Collaborative Research, LLC for the facilitation and management of the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA), for the provision of services allowable under the Health special revenue fund, for persons with HIV or AIDS in Central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Health special revenue fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00) 0899-2024 Approved Pass
  108. CA-29 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Sapna Welsh DBA Leverage HR for emotional intelligence training; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($62,825.00) 0935-2024 Approved Pass
  109. CA-30 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a two month grant extension from Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $203,275.00 for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio Grant Program, for a new total award amount of $1,103,275.00, and a new grant period of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; to authorize the appropriation of $203,275.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($203,275.00) 1064-2024 Approved Pass
  110. 108 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  111. CA-31 To authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a subgrantee award through the FY23 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program from the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs; to authorize an appropriation of $180,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the FY23 Justice Assistance Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($180,000.00) 0942-2024 Approved Pass
  112. CA-32 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept the American Rescue Plan 2022 Crime Lab Backlog award from the Office of Criminal Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; to authorize an appropriation of $567,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the cost of the American Rescue Plan 2022 Crime Lab Backlog Grant activities and expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($567,000.00) 0983-2024 Approved Pass
  113. CA-33 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept two grant awards from the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy & Programs; to appropriate $95,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court for the purpose of providing work release and electronic monitoring for defendants and to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. and Satellite Tracking of People LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00) 1074-2024 Approved Pass
  114. CA-34 To adopt the Franklin County 2023/2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1098-2024 Approved Pass
  115. 113 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  116. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC for the Merchant Road and R3 Property Demolition project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $316,573.50 for the project. ($316,573.50) 0811-2024 Approved Pass
  117. CA-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Reserve Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,080.53 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($250,080.53) 0841-2024 Approved Pass
  118. CA-37 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Mainline Couplings, Clamps, and Various Parts with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). 0855-2024 Approved Pass
  119. CA-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into three (3) Universal Term Contracts to purchase Sewer Pipe Fittings with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks, Core & Main LP, and Flex Connection Inc. d/b/a Joints Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $3.00 from the General Fund; to declare an emergency. ($3.00). 0856-2024 Approved Pass
  120. CA-39 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty Trucks for the Division of Water with George Byers Sons, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $771,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and $167,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($938,000.00) 0978-2024 Approved Pass
  121. 119 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  122. 120 APPOINTMENTS
  123. CA-40 Re-appointment of Maude Hill, 3443 Agler Road, Columbus, OH 43219, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, with a new term expiration date of March 24, 2027 (résumé attached). A0099-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  124. CA-41 Reappointment of Joe Reidy, Wagenbrenner Development, 842 North 4th Street, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Wellfield Protection Board with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2028 (resume attached). A0105-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  125. CA-42 Appointment of Jeffrey Pongonis, 27 Buttles Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2027 (resume attached). A0106-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  126. CA-43 Appointment of Deborah Boyd, 3361 Littler Lane, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new term start date of May 15, 2024 and an expiration date of May 14, 2027 (resume attached). A0107-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  127. CA-44 Appointment of Rita Cabral, 3470 Rosburg Drive, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new term start date of May 15, 2024 and an expiration date of May 14, 2027 (resume attached). A0108-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  128. CA-45 Appointment of Larry Weber, 3903 Cidermill Drive, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new term start date of May 15, 2024 and an expiration date of May 14, 2027 (resume attached). A0109-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  129. CA-46 Appointment of Crystal R. Jackson, 11 Ironclad Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43213, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027 (resume attached). A0110-2024 Read and Approved Pass
  130. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  131. 129 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  132. SR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of vehicles for use by various city agencies and departments; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders from State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts for related vehicle up-fitting; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for additional vehicle acquisition or vehicle up-fitting needs in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the appropriation of $9,750,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $9,750,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($9,750,000.00) 0211-2024 Approved Pass
  133. 131 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  134. SR-2 To approve an application of the Mayor for the creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area to be known as the “Center City DORA;” to designate the boundaries of the Center City DORA; to adopt a safety plan for the Center City DORA; to authorize the Mayor or his designee(s) to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other agreements with Center City DORA, Ltd. to provide for the operation and maintenance of the designated outdoor refreshment area; and to declare an emergency. 1184-2024 Approved Pass
  135. 132 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  136. 133 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  137. SR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and contract with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,900,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00) 0795-2024 Approved Pass
  138. 135 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  139. SR-4 To authorize the Director of Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with The Willie and Vivian Gaddis Foundation in support of the Jump Start College Tour; to authorize expenditure within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,900.00) 0952-2024 Approved Pass
  140. SR-5 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Olentangy Trail - Northmoor to Clinton Como Project and accept a grant in the amount of $5,417,132.00; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Olentangy Trail - Northmoor to Clinton Como Project; to authorize the transfer of $4,369,137.81 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $5,417,132.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $4,369,137.81 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $10,366,269.81 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,366,269.81) 1025-2024 Approved Pass
  141. 138 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  142. SR-6 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Somali Community Link Inc. in support of their After School Program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00) 1054-2024 Approved Pass
  143. SR-7 To approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement in its entirety as executed by representatives of the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, dated December 9, 2023 through December 8, 2026, to provide for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for members in the bargaining units; and to declare an emergency. 1139-2024 Approved Pass
  144. 141 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  145. SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a professional services contract with Warhol & Wall St Ltd in an amount up to $50,000.00 from the general fund to educate Columbus residents and stakeholders on the City of Columbus zoning code changes; to authorize expenditures prior to the Purchase Order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 1042-2024 Approved Pass
  146. 143 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  147. SR-9 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a sole source contract with Calm.com Inc. for mental health and well-being services; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($67,783.92). 0649-2024 Approved Pass
  148. SR-10 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Besa Community, Inc. in support of their capacity building; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($300,000.00) 1057-2024 Approved Pass
  149. 146 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  150. SR-11 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services Inc. and MCIS, Inc. for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras Project; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund for this project. ($200,000.00) 0567-2024 Approved Pass
  151. 147 RECESSED AT 6:59 P.M.
  152. SR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract on behalf of the Division of Police with Gannett Media Corp, for advertising services for a marketing campaign to recruit candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $89,760.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,760.00) 1065-2024 Approved Pass
  153. 149 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  154. 149 RECONVENED AT 7:17 P.M.
  155. SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Dodge Park Pump Station Radio System Upgrade project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,201,364.00 for the project. ($1,201,364.00) 0815-2024 Approved Pass
  156. SR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Stelzer Road Pressure Reducing Valve; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,158,963.54 from the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($2,160,963.54) 0861-2024 Approved Pass
  157. SR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with MurphyEpson, Inc. for the Lead Service Line Public Information Outreach project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $546,975.55 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($546,975.55) 0664-2024 Approved Pass
  158. SR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to implement and execute a limited Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program for water service lines; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to perform lead water service line replacements on private property with permission of the private property owner; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1061-2024 Approved Pass
  159. SR-17 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Badger Meter Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 1092-2024 Approved Pass
  160. SR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Dr. Flood LLC, for the payment of emergency water remediation services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $72,735.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($72,735.00) 1093-2024 Approved Pass
  161. 156 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  162. 157 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  163. 167 ADJOURNED AT 7:51 P.M.