docketcity.com
Home › Columbus › Meetings

Columbus City Council

January 8, 2024 ·5:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF Official record ↗

Agenda — 139 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8, 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 JANUARY 3, 2024 New Type: D5 To: Andon Enterprises LLC DBA Andons Pub 5815 Karric Square Dr & Patio Columbus, OH 43016 Permit #: 0197974 New Type: D3 To: Icon Jazz Lounge LLC DBA Icon Jazz Lounge 1135 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 4102813 New Type: D5 To: Justins Cajun Creole LLC DBA Da Levee Unit C & Patio Only 765 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 4416950 New Type: C1 C2 To: Quality Wings 1008 LLC DBA Wingsnob N High St 5179 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 71304920005 New Type: D1 D3 To: Angry Egg LLC 51 Parsons Ave 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 02209240010 New Type: C1 C2 To: Samo Market LLC DBA Grocery Stores 4420 Walford St Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 7730198 New Type: D1 D3 D3A To: VBC Entertainment LLC 126 E Moler St Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 91792980005 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Donn Hospitality LLC DBA The 16th Tee 3860 Trabue Rd Patio & Veranda Columbus, OH 43228 From: Schmidt Hospitality Concepts Inc 3860 Trabue Rd Patio & Veranda Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 2424927 Advertise Date: 1/13/2024 Agenda Date: 1/08/2024 Return Date: 1/18/2024 C0001-2024 Read and Filed
  7. 7 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  8. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  9. 9 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  10. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Retreading Services with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) Read for the First Time
  11. 11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  12. FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time with RM Biltrite LLC and Watkins Road LLC, to add QRRI, Inc. as an additional entity and party to the AGREEMENT. Read for the First Time
  13. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with Marble Cliff Canyon, LLC, to remove Marble Cliff Canyon, LLC as Enterprise and party to the Agreement and to be replaced with WAG ROCK, LLC, EPF 5, LLC and Panacea Property Ventures, LLC, collectively as the Enterprise and party to the Agreement, to revise the Project Site description, and to revise the notice information related to the Enterprise. Read for the First Time
  14. 14 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. FR-4 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds from the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Whittier Street Bridge Rehab and SUP Widening project; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,642,168.24 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund and the Special Purpose Fund for the project. ($3,642,168.24) Read for the First Time
  16. FR-5 To extinguish a 2.538 acre portion of right-of-way located in Genoa Park and transfer the asset to The City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00) (REPEALED BY ORD. 1356-2024 PASSED 5/20/2024) Read for the First Time
  17. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Homeland Security and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00) Read for the First Time
  18. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - Multimodal Corridor - Mount Vernon Avenue - Hamilton Avenue to Taylor Avenue project; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($350,000.00) Read for the First Time
  19. 19 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Columbus Urban League for services related to the implementation of the 2024 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program; to authorize the expenditure of $429,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. ($429,500.00) Read for the First Time
  21. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Community for New Direction, In. for services related to the implementation of the 2024 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program; to authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $429,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329. ($429,500.00) Read for the First Time
  22. FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping for the Olentangy Trail - Dodridge Street Connection Project; to authorize the transfer of $552,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $552,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($552,000.00) Read for the First Time
  23. FR-11 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Energy Efficiency Block Grant (EECBG) Program. ($0.00) Read for the First Time
  24. FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with DesignLevel, LLC to provide design services for the 1511 Alum Industrial Interior Renovations Project; to authorize the transfer of $15,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($15,000.00) Read for the First Time
  25. FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Dynotec, Inc. to provide professional services for the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 Phase 1 Project; to authorize the transfer of $131,210.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $131,210.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($131,210.00) Read for the First Time
  26. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pavement Protectors, Inc. DBA M&D Blacktop for the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 Phase 1 Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,387,046.60 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,387,046.60 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,387,046.60) Read for the First Time
  27. FR-15 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC to provide professional services for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; to authorize the transfer of $63,461.14 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,461.14 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($63,461.14) Read for the First Time
  28. 28 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  29. FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Resource International, Inc. for the Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $336,594.25 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($336,594.25) Read for the First Time
  30. FR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EMH&T for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $352,350.40 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($352,350.40) Read for the First Time
  31. FR-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Shamrock Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $359,959.62 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($359,959.62) Read for the First Time
  32. FR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC for the 2023 Fire Hydrant Replacements 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 up to $2,358,337.50 from the Water Bond Fund for the project. ($2,358,337.50) Read for the First Time
  33. 33 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. FR-20 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund and within the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Rental Homes VII LLC for an amount not to exceed $555,000.00; to authorize an expenditure of $555,000.00 from the Capital Budget, Development Taxable Bond fund 7739; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $513,352.90 of the 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant (CHDO Set-a-Side) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $46,647.10 of the 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant (CHDO Set-a-Side) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ($1,115,000.00) Read for the First Time
  35. FR-21 To repeal and replace Ordinance 1274-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on May 22, 2023; to authorize the Director of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (536 Walnut St.) held pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. Read for the First Time
  36. FR-22 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $361,729.50 of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP), to fund some of the Department of Finance and Management’s Grants Management Division’s personnel, Department of Development’s Housing Division’s personnel and service costs while utilizing these federal funds. ($361,729.50) Read for the First Time
  37. FR-23 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 (420 S Ogden Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. Read for the First Time
  38. FR-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of four parcels of real property (1848 Aberdeen Ave., 0000 Minnesota Ave., 1829 Minnesota Ave., and 2015 Minnesota Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. Read for the First Time
  39. 39 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. FR-25 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,812,807.00 and any additional funds for the STI Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,812,807.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the STI Prevention grant program. ($1,812,807.00) Read for the First Time
  41. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  42. 42 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  43. 43 BANKSTON
  44. CA-1 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Tina Lynn Szmania-DeFluiter and to Extend our Sincerest Condolences to her Family and Friends 0005X-2024 Adopted Pass
  45. 45 HARDIN
  46. CA-2 To Celebrate Reverend Jack Marbury and Congratulate him on his Retirement from Goodwill Baptist Church 0002X-2024 Adopted Pass
  47. CA-3 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Linda Kanney, 1949-2023 0003X-2024 Adopted Pass
  48. CA-4 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Joan Coleman, 1932-2023 0004X-2024 Adopted Pass
  49. 49 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  50. CA-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Dump Trucks and Live Body Dump Trucks with Fyda Freightliner Columbus Inc. and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002253 ($1.00). Approved Pass
  51. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Lease Agreement with the United States Postal Service for a portion of Franklin County Tax Parcel No. 010-017011. Approved Pass
  52. CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Vehicle Parts with Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts and ADW1, LLC (ADW, LLC) dba Suburban Parts Source; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00). Approved Pass
  53. CA-8 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with Fifth Third Bank as provided in Chapter 321 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 from the various funds within the Department of Public Utilities; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00) Approved Pass
  54. CA-9 To authorize the issuance and sale of a special assessment bond anticipation note in the amount of $161,000.00 for the Morningstar/North-Forty Street Lighting Assessment Project; and to declare an emergency ($161,000.00). Section 44-1(b) Approved Pass
  55. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend $16,279.86 with S&S Management Group LLC for the security services previously rendered outside of contract; and to declare an emergency. ($16,279.86) Approved Pass
  56. 56 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with Fahlgren Inc. dba Fahlgren Mortine in an amount not to exceed $74,880.00 for content marketing strategy services, to be paid through funds authorized for expenditure from the General Fund by Ordinance No. 2979-2023; to allow for payment of services starting January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) Approved Pass
  58. 58 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  59. CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment easements to the Ohio State University to legally allow a historic canopy/awning to remain within the public right-of-way along the south side of East 20th Avenue. ($500.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1598-2024 PASSED 6/2/2024) Approved Pass
  60. CA-13 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department 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 $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this modification; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00) Approved Pass
  61. CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the D06-SP FY24 General project, PID 108070; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) Approved Pass
  62. CA-15 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to expend said monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County Engineer approved roadway construction and maintenance projects undertaken by the Division of Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. Approved Pass
  63. CA-16 To appropriate and transfer funds within the Brice Road TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Newcomer Concrete Services, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Chantry Drive Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $563,243.47 from the Brice Road TIF Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($563,243.47) Approved Pass
  64. 64 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  65. CA-17 To authorize the City Attorney to expend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith the real property consisting of an approximately 15.868 acre parcel located at 4600 Westerville Road; to authorize the City Attorney to contract for associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely complete the acquisition of the property; to authorize the appropriation of $24,490.30 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $14,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,000.00) Approved Pass
  66. CA-18 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Meacham & Apel Architects, Inc. DBA M+A Architects to provide professional services for the Adventure Center Renovations 2024 Project; to authorize the transfer of $131,159.73 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $131,159.73 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($131,159.73) Approved Pass
  67. CA-19 To authorize the City Attorney to expend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith the real property consisting of an approximately 0.4 acres of greenspace in the West Franklinton community near West Park Avenue and West Broad Street; to contract for associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely complete the acquisition of the property; to authorize the expenditure of $540,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($540,000.00) Approved Pass
  68. CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to sign and enter into an LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to construct a section of the Olentangy Trail; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) Approved Pass
  69. CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Urban Forestry Grant Program, which will be used to plant up to 2,500 street trees in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) Approved Pass
  70. 70 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  71. CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Emotron Parts and Services with RCW Industrial Controls, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00). Approved Pass
  72. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into sub-recipient agreements for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (G602301) with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), IMPACT Community Action, Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), and The Ohio State University; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 0734-2024 PASSED 3/25/2024). Approved Pass
  73. 73 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  74. CA-24 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 (877 Miller Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. Approved Pass
  75. 75 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  76. CA-25 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  77. CA-26 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Franklinton Farms, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  78. CA-27 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  79. CA-28 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Jordan Rieser Legacy Foundation, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund budget. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  80. CA-29 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Mount Carmel Health System Foundation, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund budget. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  81. CA-30 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Ohio Newsboys' Association, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund budget. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  82. CA-31 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers, one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate 2.0 General Fund. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  83. CA-32 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas Health for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio for the period of December 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, to authorize the expenditure of $441,156.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($441,156.00) Approved Pass
  84. CA-33 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. for the provision of media related services for the period November 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) Approved Pass
  85. CA-34 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a 1-month grant extension from Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $114,584.00 for STI Prevention grant program, for a new total award amount of $1,489,584.00, and a new grant period of January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024; to authorize the appropriation of $114,584.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($114,584.00) Approved Pass
  86. CA-35 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) in the amount of $74,269.80; to authorize the appropriation of $74,269.80 to the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,269.80) Approved Pass
  87. 87 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  88. CA-36 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept five grants totaling $255,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in each of the five specialized dockets; to appropriate $255,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($255,000) Approved Pass
  89. 89 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  90. 90 APPOINTMENTS
  91. CA-37 Reappointment of Imran Malik, 4441 Wyandotte Woods Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  92. CA-38 Reappointment of Jody Davis, 2140 Willowick Square, Columbus, OH 43229 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  93. CA-39 Appointment of Kawther Musa, 2365 Innis Road, Columbus, OH 43224 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  94. CA-40 Appointment of Brittany Boulton, 475 Chatham Road, Columbus, OH 43214 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  95. CA-41 Appointment of Andrew "Drew" Miller, 139 Charleston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, replacing Barbara "BJ" White, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  96. CA-42 Appointment of Paul Lada, 339 East Tulane Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, replacing David Vottero, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  97. CA-43 Appointment of Gregory Nutter, 196 West North Broadway Street, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, replacing Brian Peifer, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  98. CA-44 Appointment of Maureen David, 1531 West 7th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  99. CA-45 Appointment of Joachim Bean, 1516 King Avenue, Apt. 10, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  100. CA-46 Appointment of Justin Shaw, 1401 Upper Green Circle, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  101. CA-47 Appointment of Jim Griffin, 507 Sheldon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  102. CA-48 Appointment of Kathryn Green, 458 East Whittier Street, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  103. CA-49 Appointment of Lillie Banner, 224 Hosack Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  104. CA-50 Appointment of Nicholas Bates, 165 Binns Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Victoria Klein, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  105. CA-51 Appointment of Keith Neal, 425 Columbian Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Leah Brudno, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  106. CA-52 Appointment of Dean Smith, 1517 Walsh Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Josh Paxton, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  107. CA-53 Appointment of Jennie Keplar, 50 South Roys Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  108. CA-54 Appointment of Doug Shreve, 1100 Obetz Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  109. CA-55 Appointment of Michelle Morris, 4363 Catamaran Drive, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  110. CA-56 Appointment of Norwood "Buzz" Thomas, 168 Landers Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  111. CA-57 Appointment of Rebecca "Becky" Walcott, 723 Ivorton Road South, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  112. CA-58 Appointment of Robin L. Strohm, of Williams & Strohm, LLC, 2 Miranova Place, Suite 380, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the German Village Commission as a Council Designee with a new term expiration date of 06/30/2024 (résumé attached). Read and Approved Pass
  113. CA-59 Appointment of Jackie Delbrugge, 808 East Starr Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the Milo-Grogan Area Commission, replacing Donald Winbush, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  114. CA-60 Appointment of Clarissa Bryant, 575 East 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the Milo-Grogan Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  115. CA-61 Appointment of Melissa Thompkins, 790 East 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the Milo-Grogan Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  116. CA-62 Appointment of Deborah Petrone, 617 East 3rd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the Milo-Grogan Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached). Read and Approved Pass
  117. 116 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  118. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  119. 118 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  120. SR-1 To authorize the Director of Finance Management on behalf of Director of Public Service to enter into a services contract with King Business Interiors, Inc. for the reconfiguration and installation of additional office cubicles, desks and chairs; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $56,662.96 from the Street Construction and Maintenance Fund and the Mobility Enterprise Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($56,662.96) Approved Pass
  121. SR-2 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $6,982,425.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund, Fund 4430 Subfund 443001 to the Debt Retirement Fund, Fund 4430 Subfund 443009, 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 ($6,982,425.00). Approved Pass
  122. SR-3 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $7,045,250.00 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 $1,844,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; and to declare an emergency ($8,889,250.00). Approved Pass
  123. 122 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  124. SR-4 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the Resurfacing - 2023 Project 3; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,355,308.50 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund for the project. ($12,355,308.50) Approved Pass
  125. SR-5 To appropriate $10,250,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (Fund 2266) for anticipated 2024 operating expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Divisions of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. ($10,250,000.00) Approved Pass
  126. SR-6 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 Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks Improvements of Olive Street and Floral Avenue Project (PID 113737) (Project No. 590955-100034); to authorize an expenditure of $2,752.00 from existing ACDI001779-10; and to declare an emergency. ($2,752.00) Approved Pass
  127. 126 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  128. SR-7 To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $4,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund per the Housing Development Agreement with Central Ohio Community Land Trust. ($4,000,000.00) Approved Pass
  129. 128 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  130. 128 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  131. 129 DAY-ACHAUER
  132. SR-8 To repeal Chapters 923, 924, and 2111 of the Columbus City Codes, and adopt new Chapter 923 to create uniform requirements for events conducted on public property to be administered by the Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00) Approved Pass
  133. 131 HARDIN
  134. SR-9 To amend Sections 111.04 and 111.14 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the Standing Committees of Council, to repeal existing Sections 111.04 and 111.14; and to declare an emergency. Reconsidered Pass
  135. 133 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  136. 134 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND
  137. 135 To amend Sections 111.04 and 111.14 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the Standing Committees of Council, to repeal existing Sections 111.04 and 111.14; and to declare an emergency. Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  138. 136 To amend Sections 111.04 and 111.14 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the Standing Committees of Council, to repeal existing Sections 111.04 and 111.14; and to declare an emergency. Approved as Amended Pass
  139. 138 ADJOURNED AT 5:42 PM