Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 80 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 7 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 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 31, 2024 TREX Type: D5 To: Players Cafe OH LLC 17 West 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: Symposium Cincinnati LLC 2835 Woodburn Ave Cincinnati, OH 45206 Permit #: 8652835 New Type: D3A To: VNET Services LLC DBA Sisley 2 5591 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43230 Permit #: 9301153 Transfer Type: C1 To: Teritas Pizza LLC DBA Teritas Pizza 3905 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43224 From: Thomas J Iannarino DBA Teritas Pizza 3905 Cleveland Av Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 8349305 New Type: C1 C2 To: UDF Limited Partnership I DBA United Dairy Farmers 622 & Gas Pumps 1930 Hard Rd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 91335090622 New Type: D3 To: La Braza International LLC 2454 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 4961087 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Mikes Food Mart Inc 2660 Noe Bixby Rd Columbus, OH 43227 From: UDF Limited Partnership I DBA United Dairy Farmers 608 2660 Noe Bixby Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 5942060 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A To: Snowdengray LLC 530 538 550 E Town St Columbus, OH 43215 From: Andon Enterprises LLC DBA Andons Pub 5815 Karric Square Dr & Patio Columbus, OH 43016 Permit #: 8324734 Advertise Date: 2/10/2024 Agenda Date: 2/5/2024 Return Date: 2/15/2024
- 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 8 FAVOR
- 2 To Recognize February 12th - 18th as Black Girl Dad Week in the City of Columbus
- 10 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 12 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to enter into contract with OnActuate Consulting Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and provide funding for operational maintenance of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (D365) and Point of Sale (POS); and to authorize the expenditure of up to $712,800.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund for a total expenditure of $712,800.00.
- FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services agreement with DesignLevel, LLC, to provide all necessary design, engineering, and construction administration services to renovate the old Fire Station 10 located at 1096 W. Broad St.; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $657,606.01 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($657,606.01)
- FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements with AT&T for data, long distance and related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $573,485.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($573,485.00)
- FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an existing contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, on behalf of various city departments, for Accela software licensing, maintenance, and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $577,028.70. ($577,028.70)
- FR-5 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)
- 18 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-6 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Alkire Park Development Project; to authorize the appropriation of $690,984.77 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $736,195.16 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,509,813.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($1,509,813.00)
- 20 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-7 To authorize the Department of Human Resources to contract with CancerLink, dba CancerBridge for cancer advocacy services for the term March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025; to authorize an appropriation of $54,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, and to pay the cost of said contract; ($54,000.00)
- 22 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association to provide funding for rental support to the tenants during this final phase of the relocation project, which will begin on February 1, 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $162,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget. Funding will be advanced to the agency on a predetermined schedule. ($162,000.00)
- FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, dba Homeport, for housing counseling services in an amount up to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024. ($125,000.00)
- FR-10 To accept the application (AN23-017) of Melissa & Adam Boals for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.47± acres in Franklin Township.
- 26 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Mobile Security Cameras with LRG Technologies LLC, DBA Mobile Pro Systems; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- FR-12 To authorize an appropriation of $258,600.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes. ($258,600.00)
- 29 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Riverview Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $4,258,217.43 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection expenses for the project. ($4,260,217.43)
- 31 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 32 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-14 To rezone 5925 SAWMILL RD. (43017), being 0.86± acres located on the west side of Sawmill Road, 325± feet south of Krier Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-021).
- 34 VARIANCES
- FR-15 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, of the Columbus City Code; for the property located at 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), to allow a multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV23-131).
- FR-16 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H) and (G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 453 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-076).
- FR-17 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 201 W. NORTH BROADWAY (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling on a lot with reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-012).
- FR-18 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-137).
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 40 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-1 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the professional engineering services agreement with THP Limited, Inc. to provide design and construction administration services for the 77 N. Front Street - Arrest Water Leaks at Curtain Wall Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $40,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($40,000.00)
- CA-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Sanitary Paper Products and Dispensers with Key 4 Cleaning Supplies Inc., and Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc., and to declare an emergency.
- CA-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pre-Owned Vehicles with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource for the renewal of onboarding, hosting services, technical support, and maintenance and support services for the iReport Software system in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $109,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($109,000.00)
- CA-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Parts with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
- CA-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Retail Fleet Fuel Credit Card Services with WEX Bank dba Wright Express FSC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
- 47 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-7 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with HDI Enterprises, LLC for the Scioto Southland Community Center - Gym Floor Replacement Project; to authorize the transfer of $133,293.20 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $133,293.20 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($133,293.20)
- CA-8 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $200,000.00 for various expenditures related to interdepartmental fees in conjunction with capital improvement projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($200,000.00)
- 50 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-9 To amend Ordinance 2226-2023, passed October 9, 2023, related to the conveyance of title for 1388 Genessee Ave. held in the Land Bank, to amend the parcel number from (010-059204) to (010-059613); and to declare an emergency.
- 52 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 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 Agreements for the purchase of parts and materials for the Department's Permit Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)
- CA-11 To authorize the City Attorney to execute a property damage release and accept a payment of $69,155.00 on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities to settle a property damage claim; to authorize the City Auditor to deposit the funds into the Land Stewardship Fund
- CA-12 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate the General Budget Reservation resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of ADS Flow Monitoring Parts and Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer System Engineering Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($210,000.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Interstate Truckway, Llc for the purchase of a Sludge Trailer for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $101,512.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for this purchase; and to declare an emergency. ($101,512.00)
- 57 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 58 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-14 Appointment of Vangela Barnes, 6780 Lehman Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2024 (term extension, per bylaws) (resume attached).
- CA-15 Appointment of Tamica Johnson-Thornton (formerly Tamica Thornton), 2941 Fenwood Drive, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2024 (term extension, per bylaws) (resume attached).
- CA-16 Appointment of Juliana Julian, 5896 Abernathy Lane, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2024 (term extension, per bylaws) (resume attached
- CA-17 Appointment of Cynthia Hunt, of 672 City Park Avenue Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the University Improvement District Review Board as an at-large member, with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2027(resume attached). (AMENDED BY ORD. A0041-2024 PASSED 2/12/2024)
- CA-18 Appointment of Matt Leasure, of 188 East Kossuth Street, Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission as an at-large member, with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2027 (resume attached).
- CA-19 Appointment of Joe Berardi, of 1398 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Italian Village Commission as an architect, with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2026 (resume attached).
- CA-20 UIDRB Appointment of Daniel Mathur, of 633 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the University Improvement District Review Board as an architect member, with a new term expiration date of 01/31/2027 (resume attached).
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 66 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 67 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-1 To authorize the transfer of funds within the Morse Road TIF Fund and the Crosswoods TIF Fund; to appropriate funds in the Morse Road TIF Fund and the Crosswoods TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the Roadway Improvements Sinclair Road Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,208,039.72 from the Morse Road TIF Fund and the Crosswoods TIF Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($4,208,039.72)
- 69 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-2 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a Not for Profit Service Contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and enhance home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of 0.43% of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel/Short-Term Rental Excise Tax (presently estimated at $2,317,000.00); and to declare an emergency. ($2,317,000.00)
- 71 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-3 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $490,000.00 from the general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($490,000.00)
- 73 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-4 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 $23,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($23,200,000.00)
- SR-5 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional consulting services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for operational review and strategic plan development consulting services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($150,000.00)
- SR-6 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 materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,139,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,139,000.00)
- SR-7 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 materials, supplies and services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,215,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,215,000.00)
- 78 ADJOURNMENT
- 80 ADJOURNED AT 5:49 PM