Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · May 4, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, May 4, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 19 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 4, 2009
at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0011-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 2009:
New Type: C1, C2
To: HIS Group LLC
5346 Sinclair Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 4125256
New Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Olentangy & Bethel Duchess
5067 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43214
Permit # 25230550630
New Type: D5A
To: Pikes Inc
DBA Holiday Inn
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5495 Maxwell Pl
Columbus OH 43228
Permit # 6923361
New Type: D5
To: 2418 Rbkr Inc
DBA Club 2418
2418 W Broad St
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 9116675
New Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Nalini M & J Market LLC
DBA M & J Lanes Carryout
2040B E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 62961000005
New Type: D5
To: Rob-R E Corp
DBA Rob R E
903 E Dublin Granville
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 74337500005
New Type: D2
To: Pei Wei Asian Diner Inc
DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner
Patio
4155 Morse Crossing
Columbus OH 43219
Permit # 67919310015
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3
To: J & C Golf Services LLC
DBA Oak Tree Golf Course
Patio & Golf Course
1440 Old Oak Trail
Ontario OH 44903
From: Oaktree Golf Club LTD
Patio & Golf Course
1440 Old Oak Trail
Ontario OH 44903
Permit # 4179264
Transfer Type: D1, D2
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To: Weber County Inc
1381 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43227
From: Weber County Inc
2530 W Broad St 1st Fl East End Only
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 94563570001
Transfer Type:
To: Broad St Marathon Inc
DBA Marathon
3851 E Livingston Av
Columbus OH 43227
From: 3851 Livingston inc
DBA Marathon
3851 Livingston Av
Columbus OH 43227
Permit # 09636230005
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Latte 161 LLC
245 Huntington Park Dr
Columbus OH 43235
From: 477 Park Inc
477 Park St S/E Builing Unit & Patio
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 50469270005
Stock Type: C1, C2
To: 2516 W Broad Inc
DBA Bees Food Mart
2516 W Broad St 1st Flr Only
Columbus OH 43204
Permit# 7148716
Advertise: 05/09/2009
Return: 05/14/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
0052X-2009 To congratulate the Africentric Girls Basketball team on winning the
Division IV State Championship title.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0053X-2009 To recognize the month of May 2009 as "National Bike Month" in the
City of Columbus.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
GINTHER
0051X-2009 To declare the week of May 3, 2009 National Arson Awareness Week
in Columbus, Ohio.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
TAVARES
0054X-2009 To recognize the 11th Annual HOOPS! Basketball tournament.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0055X-2009 To recognize National Exercise is Medicine Month in the City of
Columbus.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
TYSON
0049X-2009 To recognize may 2009 as National Aquatics Month in the City of
Columbus.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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RECESSED 6:29 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECONVENED: 7:03
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
FR 0620-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute a Lease Amendment with Directions for
Youth and Families Group, Inc. to modify the lease to provide for a
renewal term of three (3) years in length, with the renewal term
commencing on July 1, 2009 and terminating on June 30, 2012.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0549-2009 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property; to dedicate these
parcels as public rights-of-way and to name said rights-of-way as Fifth
Street, Walnut Street, Doherty Road, Fisher Road, Warner Road,
Civic Center Drive, Bent Tree Boulevard, Federated Boulevard,
Hamilton Road, Hall Road, Kenny Road, Godown Road, Jackson
Pike, Central College Road, Olentangy River Road, West Broad
Street, Mount Vernon Avenue, Hamilton Avenue and Orion Place.
FR 0557-2009 To accept the plat titled "Ashbrook Run Section I (includes and is a
resubdivision of part of The Glen at Schirm Farms Section 2, Plat
Book108, Page 8)", from Ashbrook Run LLC, an Ohio limited liability
company, by Village Communities Corporation, an Ohio corporation,
Sole Member, by Donald R. Kenney, Manager and by The Glen At
Schirm Farms, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by Village
Communities Corporation, an Ohio corporation, Sole Member, by
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Donald R. Kenney, Manager.
FR 0586-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to make payment to the
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for staff support services
rendered in connection with the State Capital Improvement Program
and Local Transportation Improvement Program for the Division of
Design and Construction; and to expend $18,732.00 from the Streets
and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this purpose. ($18,732.00)
FR 0632-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to transfer the unimproved
north/south alley east of Say Avenue, from the first alley south of
Fourth Avenue to a point approximately 115 south thereof, to Andrew
I. Klein and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Codes as they may apply to this transfer; and to declare an
emergency.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
FR 0603-2009 To authorize the payment of $5,602.08 for vacation time and benefits
which have been accumulated in excess of the maximum amount
established by salary ordinance for Fire Division personnel.
($5,602.08)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0614-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
forty-one (41) currently active Enterprise Zone Agreements and five
(5) currently active Community Reinvestment Area Agreements held
between the City of Columbus and various Enterprises for the purpose
of eliminating language pertaining to personal property investment,
and to dissolve six (6) other currently active Enterprise Zone
Agreements that abate personal property tax only.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0532-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., for the HCWP
Lagoon No. 2 Embankment Modifications Project; to waive the
provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $2,019,455.68 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $2,019,455.68 within the Water
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund, and to authorize an
amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division
of Power and Water. ($2,019,455.68)
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FR 0534-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the North High St. Circuit
Conversion Project, Phase II for the Division of Power and Water
(Power); to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $216,919.00
from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street Lighting and
Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $216,919.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and
Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund for the Division of Power
and Water; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget.
($216,919.00)
FR 0543-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
authorize and direct the City Auditor to deposit funds in the amount of
$762,768.75 into the State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (Star
Ohio) program for surety funds required for a construction permit to be
issued for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoon No. 2 Embankment
Modifications Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$762,768.75 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $762,768.75 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($762,768.75)
(AMENDED BY ORD. 0611-2010 PASSED 05/10/2010)
FR 0550-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order with Siemens Water Technologies for the
purchase of U.S. Filter/Envirex Parts from an established Universal
Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($25,000.00)
FR 0552-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for
Specialty Maintenance Crafts with Righter Co., Inc. for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$170,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($170,000.00)
FR 0577-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order for Laboratory Supplies from an established
Universal Term Contract with VWR Scientific Products for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$15,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($15,000.00)
FR 0600-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the contract for HVAC Maintenance Services with Jim
Skaggs dba Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $
136,315.90 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
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($136,315.90)
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
FR 0553-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with three community agencies to provide After School
programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $79,500.00
from the Recreation and Parks Fund. ($79,500.00)
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0205-2009 To rezone 22-28 WEST POPLAR AVENUE (43205), being 0.19±
acres located at the southeast corner of Park Street and West Poplar
Avenue, From: AR-2, Apartment Residential District, To: CPD,
Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z08-025).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
CA 0059X-2009 To recognize and commend Columbus Police Chief James Jackson
for his 50 years of distinguished service to the City of Columbus on the
occasion of his retirement from the Columbus Division of Police March
16, 2009.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0527-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into one (1) UTC contract for the option to purchase Janitorial
Supplies with Key-4 Cleaning Supplies, to authorize the expenditure of
one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services
and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0555-2009 To authorize and direct Finance & Management Director to enter into
various contracts to purchase photo ID supplies with OM Office Supply
Inc., Lamination Services Inc., IdentiSys Inc., and Diebold Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of four (4) dollars to establish these
contracts from the Purchasing Mail, Print Services & UTC Account;
and to declare an emergency. ($4.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA 0575-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Preventive and Corrective
Maintenance and Corrective Repair Services for HVAC Units in the
Arlingate and Hammond Center Facilities with American Mechanical
Group, Inc, to authorize the expenditure of One dollar to establish the
contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0651-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
partnership with Clean Fuels Ohio for the purpose of applying for
federal funds through the United States Department of Energy for the
Clean Cities Solicitation to fund Columbus' alternative fueled vehicle
projects and infrastructure; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
CA 0571-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into two contracts for the option to purchase Heat-fused
Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Material with Ennis Paint
Inc. and Flint Trading Inc., to authorize the expenditure of two dollar to
establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services, and UTC
Account, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0302-2009 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify and
extend a contract for insurance for helicopters with NationAir
Insurance Agencies, Inc., for the Division of Police, to authorize the
expenditure of $70,751.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($70,751.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0332-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $20,000.00, from the unappropriated
monies in the Hester F. Dysart Paramedic Continuing Education Trust
Fund for the Division of Fire, and to declare an emergency.
($20,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0444-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to modify and
extend the contract for helicopter maintenance with Helicopter
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Minit-Men, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure
of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($100,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0587-2009 To authorize an additional appropriation of $410,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure
Fund to the Division of Police; to purchase covert vehicles and trucks,
and to fund travel and training needs; and to declare an emergency.
($410,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0608-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Police Uniforms, Shoes &
Accessories with Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract
from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0616-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
City Auditor to transfer $42,982.00 between projects in the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to modify a contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for
unforeseen issues encountered during the construction of Fire Station
No.10; to authorize the expenditure of $42,982.00 from the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,982.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0576-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $5,793 between
projects within the Area Commission Fund; to authorize the
appropriation of $21,000 from the Area Commission Fund to the
Department of Development for operating expenses of the Area
Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($21,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0628-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders for the Department of Development with Sprint
Solutions, Inc. for wireless services per the terms and conditions of the
citywide contract; to authorize the expenditure of $80,567.00 from the
General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $8,150 from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($88,717.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0637-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders for various divisions within the Department of
Development with AT&T for telephone services, per the terms and
conditions of the citywide Universal Term Contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $65,800.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,000 from the Home Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,600 from the Community Development Block Grant
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,400.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0644-2009 To authorize the acceptance of a 3.515 acre tract of land to be held in
the Land Bank inventory and managed in accordance with the policies
and procedures of the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0038X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Livingston
and Parsons Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, and to declare
an emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0040X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate construction
easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with
the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, and to declare an
emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0041X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate construction
easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with
the Worthington Galena Road Improvement Project, and to declare an
emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0427-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real
estate necessary the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, to
authorize the expenditure of $55,415.00 from the Federal-State
Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($55,415.00).
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0522-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to make
payment to Franklin County for the rent of office space located at 375
South High Street , known as the Franklin County Municipal Court
Building, for the period beginning April 1, 2009 and ending March 31,
2010; to authorize the expenditure of $349,299.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($349,299.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0625-2009 To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the
Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify and extend the contract
with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in
the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000
from the Municipal Court special projects fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($80,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0047X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent
easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with
the Chatterton Road Water Main Improvements Project, and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0048X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent
easements in, over, under and through real estate in connection with
the Cleveland Avenue Area Water Line improvements Project, and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0489-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay for subscription fees,
for the right to use the IRTHNet Services with Irth Solutions Inc. for
fiscal year 2008 for the for the Damage Prevention Section within the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage to authorize the expenditure of
$20,232.72 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $18,046.65
from the Water Operating Fund; $5,395.40 from the Storm Water
Operating Fund, and $2,837.23 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($46,512.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0491-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay subscription fees to
subscribe with the Water Environment Research Foundation for Fiscal
Year 2009 for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division
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of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$62,560.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($62,560.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0521-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to contract with General
Temperature Control for Boiler Maintenance Services, for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$120,260.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($120,260.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0635-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those instruments necessary to release certain easements,
located in the vicinity of Livingston and Parson Avenue, at the request
of the Nationwide Children's Hospital, an Ohio non profit corporation,
for the purpose of constructing permanent underground foundations,
footers, buttresses and shoring of the hospital's underground parking
garage, and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 0590-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $283,302.00 from the General
Government Grant Fund to the Department of Development; to
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of
continuing the city's support for homeless emergency shelters; to
authorize the expenditure of $283,302.00 from the General
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($283,302.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
CA 0591-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Deaf Services Center to support the Deaf
Modification Program; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000 from
the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($40,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0598-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with the
Franklin County Board of Health to provide support for the Rabies
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Immunization and Control Program, to authorize the expenditure of
$37,474 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($37,474)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0609-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing revenue
contract with the Franklin County Children Services for the provision of
home visiting services for their Family Ties Program, in an amount not
to exceed $70,000.00, to authorize the appropriation of $70,000 from
the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($70,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 0451-2009 To authorize the Director of the Recreation & Parks Department to
accept a grant and enter into an agreement with The Columbus
Foundation to appropriate said funds to the Recreation & Parks Grant
Fund. ($75,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Passed The Consent Agenda
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
0057x 0057X-2009 To express support for the Reform and Efficiency Action Plan
-2009 contained within this Resolution that will lead to cost savings and a
continued high delivery of services, specifically in the areas of 1)
Employee Benefits; 2) Safety Reforms; 3) Efficient Management &
Using Technology; and 4) Partnerships, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0566-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into contract for the option to rent Uniforms and Building Maintenance
Supplies with Unifirst Corporation, to authorize expenditure of one (1)
dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC
Fund, to waive formal competitive bidding requirements, and to
declare an emergency. ($1.00).
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A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
0632-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to transfer the unimproved
north/south alley east of Say Avenue, from the first alley south of
Fourth Avenue to a point approximately 115 south thereof, to Andrew
I. Klein and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Codes as they may apply to this transfer; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0583-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an 8-year, 65% Job Creation Tax Credit agreement with Clear
Saleing, Inc.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
0470-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with The Ohio State University/Ohio Supercomputer Center,
for fiber network and broadband access and related services; and to
authorize the expenditure of $46,800.00 from the Department of
Technology's Information Services Fund ($46,800.00)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0501-2009 To authorize five (5) unpaid days for employees covered by
Management Compensation Plan (MCP) Ordinance No. 1150-2007;
Police MCP Ordinance No. 0676-2006; and Fire MCP Ordinance No.
0664-2006; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0504-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew
an existing contract, with Lawson Software, for annual maintenance
and support services, associated with the Central Payroll and Human
Resources Information Management System; to authorize the
expenditure of $124,468.49 from the Department of Technology's
Information Services Fund. ($124,468.49)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0519-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a
contract with Decade Software Company LLC, for the Envision
Windows software license and support services, on behalf of
Columbus Public Health; to authorize the expenditure of $78,300.00
from the Department of Technology's Information Services Fund.
($78,300.00)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0599-2009 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2009-01 executed
between representatives of the City of Columbus and American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME),
Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends the Collective Bargaining
Contract, April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0573-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute all deeds and
ancillary documents, between the City and Wahneta Jean A. Barnes,
necessary for the exchange of equal acres of real property; the sale of
an additional 40 +/- acres to Ms. Barnes; the City's acceptance of
waterline easements; to waive the requirements of Columbus City
Codes (1959) Revised, Chapter 328 (Land Review Commission) and
Section 329.29 (competitive bidding) to the extent that they may apply
to this transaction with regards to this ordinance only; and to declare
and emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0618-2009 To ratify the payment of One Million Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred
Forty Dollars ($1,013,940) made to the plaintiffs and associated
agents to settle the case known as John Buck, et al.v. City of
Columbus, et al authorized by Ord. No. 0371-2009; to amend Section
1 and 2 of Ord. No. 0371-2009 to correct the amount of the
expenditure authorized in the settlement; to authorize the additional
appropriation of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars within the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
0488-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute planned contract
modification #4 with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for Professional Program
Management Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage's
2006-2010 Capital Improvements Program under the Wet Weather
Management Plan; to authorize the transfer of $0.99 and the
expenditure of $10,387,836.50 from within the Sanitary Sewer
Revenue Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of
$4,298,077.87 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $649,985.63
within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,948,063.50 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond
Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($15,335,900.00).
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
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Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0492-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with MS Consultants, Inc., for the
Cherry St./Fourth St. Inflow Redirection Project; to authorize the
transfer and expenditure of $1,997,042.96 within the Sanitary Sewer
Revenue Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements
Budget for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,997,042.96)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
0496-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, contract for professional services, and to authorize the
transfer and appropriation of $2,470,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize
the expenditure of $2,470,000.00 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage for costs in connection with the
OSIS Downtown Odor Control Facilities Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,470,000.00).
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0507-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, contract for professional services, and to authorize the
transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize
the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage for costs in connection with the
Alum Creek Relief Tunnel Project; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00).
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0535-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
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agreement with Madden Brothers Inc. for Yard Waste and Log
Grinding Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to waive
the provisions of competitive bids of the Columbus City Code, to
authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0541-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the State of Ohio
Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and
maintenance services and water entitlement for the Alum Creek
Reservoir, storage spaces #1 and #2, for the Division of Power and
Water, to authorize the expenditure of $1,190,440.02 from Water
Systems Operating Fund. ($1,190,440.02)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
0595-2009 To authorize the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $78,500; to authorize
the appropriation of $78,500 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($78,500)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0597-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the grant service
contract from the Franklin County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental
Health Services Board in the amount of $973,740, to authorize the
total appropriation of $1,411,740, which includes program revenues,
from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,411,740)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
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0422-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into a contract with Class Acts Columbus, Inc., to provide professional
and fiscal services for the Jazz and Rib Fest to be held July 24, 25,
and 26, 2009; to waive the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Music
in the Air Donation Fund and $15,000.00 from Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 8:07 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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