Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · November 18, 2013
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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Monday, November 18, 2013 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 58 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER
18, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0037-2013 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013:
New Type: D3A
To: Millers Ale House Inc
DBA Millers Columbus Ale House
1201 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 6007569
New Type: C1, C2
To: United Market LLC
DBA United Market
3484 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit # 9160117
New Type: D2
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To: Justins Cajun Creole LLC
DBA DA Levee
765 N High St Unit C Only
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 4416950
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Wagadia LLC
DBA Super Food Mart
3166 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
From: Sagar Market Inc
DBA Super Food Mart
3166 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit # 9335129
Transfer Type: D5
To: Fermentables LLC & Patio
2780 E Main St
Columbus OH 43209
From: Monon Inc
DBA Maclaren Wines East & Patio
2780 E Main St
Columbus OH 43209
Permit #2688754
Stock Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Tiberi Enterprises Inc
DBA Lazelle Beer & Wine Drive Thru
451 Lazelle Rd
Columbus OH 43081
Permit #89274910005
Advertise Date: 11/23/13
Agenda Date: 11/18/13
Return Date: 11/28/13
Read and Filed
THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS READ INTO THE RECORD BY THE CITY
CLERK:
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November 18, 2013
Andrea Blevins, City Clerk
Columbus City Council
90 West Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Ms. Blevins,
On behalf of the Franklin County Board of Elections, I hereby certify that
the board has examined the part petitions for initiated ordinance received
by our office from you on November 12, 2013. The numbers of valid and
invalid signatures on the part petitions for the prospective initiative are as
follows:
Total Signatures: 22,823
Valid Signatures: 9,284
Percentage of valid signatures submitted relative to the number of total
raw signatures: 40.7%
The total number of voters/electors that participated in the 2011 general
municipal election was 191,639. The number of electors who represent
five percent of the total electors is 9,582.
The Board cannot provide a total number of electors who voted in 2013
general municipal election until such time as the election is certified by
the boards of election in Delaware, Fairfield and Franklin counties -
sometime on or before November 26, 2013.
Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Jeff Mackey, Operations Director
Franklin County Board of Elections
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
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2 0251X-2013 To honor and recognize Michael P. Smeltzer for his 40 years of
exemplary public health service to Columbus Public Health and thank
him for his commitment to the residents of the City of Columbus.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0233X-2013 To support the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA)
for the purpose of allowing a representative from Fleet Management to
serve on the State Chapter board of the Ohio State MEMA chapter.
Read for the First Time
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
FR-2 2624-2013 To authorize the Director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department on behalf of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those
documents prepared and approved by the Columbus City Attorney,
Real Estate Division, to quit claim grant an electrical utility easement
to the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation, upon a portion of
the City’s real property located at 4977 Teddy Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43227. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER
GINTHER
FR-3 2494-2013 To name the unnamed alley that connects Chambers Road and King
Avenue and the first alley west of Olentangy River Road as Lennox
Town Lane.
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
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FR-4 2350-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification for the engineering services agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. for the Geographical Information System
(GIS) Conversion Services Project and to authorize the expenditure of
$184,572.86 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($184,572.86)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 2484-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the construction administration and inspection services
agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc.; to authorize a transfer within and an
expenditure of $297,471.19 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($297,471.19)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 2486-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Advanced Engineering
Consultants, Ltd. (AEC) for design services for the South Westgate /
Sylvan Street Lighting Improvements for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $48,778.35 within the Electricity G. O.
Bonds Fund. ($48,778.35).
Read for the First Time
FR-7 2491-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Chester Engineers Ohio,
Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities
Equipment Upgrade for the Whittier Street Storm Tanks Project; to
transfer within and expend up to $425,856.00 from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund, and amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($425,856.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 2516-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into up to eight (8) Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, for the financing of up to eight
Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division (DOSD) construction
projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the
loans.
Read for the First Time
FR-9 2534-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Urban
Watershed Delineations Project, and to authorize the expenditure of
$150,000.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)
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Read for the First Time
FR-10 2540-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Advanced Engineering
Consultants, Ltd.for the design of the McCutcheon Road Street
Lighting Improvements for the Division of Power to authorize the
transfer of $19,020.11 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; to
amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the
expenditure of $19,020.11 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund.
($19,020.11)
Read for the First Time
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
FR-12 2798-2013 To enact the ordinance proposed by Initiative Petition entitled
“Columbus Fair Campaigns Code” to enact Chapter 107 of the
Columbus City Codes, 1959, to provide for a voluntary system of
campaign finance reform for elections to the office of mayor and
member of council, by creating voluntary limits on campaign
contributions and expenditures.
Read for the First Time
FR-11 2604-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities on behalf
of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those documents prepared
by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, necessary to
release certain portions of the City's utility easement rights described
and recorded in Official Record 21865, Page A01, Recorder's Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-1 2479-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the renovation of
the plumbing, electrical, and sanitary sewer systems at Fire Station
25, to authorize the expenditure of $56,985.00 from the Safety Voted
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($56,985.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 2515-2013 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer $123,795.00 between projects within the
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Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the
Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with Gateway Mechanical, Inc.
for the renovation of the hot water heating boiler at the Jerry
Hammond Center, 1111 East Broad Street; to authorize the
expenditure of $340,900.00 from the Construction Management
Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($340,900.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 2661-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute
those documents necessary to assign a Lease Agreement between
the City and Viking Properties to Empire Real Estate Holdings LLC
and to extend the term of the lease for an additional one (1) year term,
which will include an additional automatic one (1) year renewal
thereafter, subject to Council appropriation of necessary rental funds;
to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $108,793.04 from the
2013 Special Income Tax Fund for payment of rent in connection to
the lease of office/warehouse space located at 2028 Williams Road
for the first one (1) year term beginning on February 1, 2014; and to
declare an emergency. ($108,793.04)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-4 2557-2013 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Central Ohio Trauma System to develop and coordinate a county-level
coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $10,000.00; and to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 in the Health Department
Grants Fund. ($10,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
CA-5 2566-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
various contracts with JRED Services LLC, Lawn Appeal, and Truckco
for trash and debris services on City owned property being held in the
Land Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 2567-2013 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 (154 Warren Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
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an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 2570-2013 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 (982 E. Mound St.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 2571-2013 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 (1652 Greenway Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2583-2013 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 (327-329 Yale Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2584-2013 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 (1827 Jermain Dr.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 2585-2013 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 (125 S. Warren Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 2586-2013 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 (518 E. Morrill Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-13 2609-2013 To authorize the City Auditor to cancel $7,552.50 from a Purchase
Order; to authorize the Development Director to increase contracts
with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services
during the 2013-2014 season; to authorize the expenditure of
$7,552.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($7,552.50)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 2617-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
establish a purchase order with McDaniel’s Construction Corporation ,
Inc. to provide emergency repair services per the terms and conditions
of the State of Ohio Requirements Contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Community Development Block
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 2621-2013 To authorize the appropriation of $604,206.04 within the Rocky Fork
Tax Increment Financing Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor
to transfer cash totaling $604,206.04 from the Rocky Fork Tax
Increment Financing Fund to the Recreation and Parks Permanent
Improvement Fund to provide funding for park land acquisition; to
amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0645-2013;
to authorize the appropriation of $604,206.04 in the Recreation and
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($604,206.04)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 2649-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to submit
to the Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency an
amendment to the certification of the Columbus Downtown Residential
Community Reinvestment Area; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2659-2013 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN13-007) of .846 + acres in Perry Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
CA-18 2489-2013 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a 10
year lease agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of
Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department to continue to manage and program the Martin Janis
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Center; to authorize the expenditure of $10.00 from the Recreation
and Parks operatng fund; and to delcare an emergency. ($10.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 2512-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant to provide outreach and enrollment assistance to eligible
MyCare Ohio enrollees in Central Ohio in the amount of $450,000.00;
to authorize an appropriation of $450,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation
and Parks Department; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2543-2013 To authorize the Columbus City Attorney to acquire certain fee simple
title and lesser interests of certain real property located at 4573
Hayden Run Road, Columbus, Ohio, for public parkland; to contract
for professional services; to authorize the expenditure of up to Five
Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 U.S. Dollars for costs relating to
the acquisition of the real property; and to declare an emergency.
($540,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2548-2013 To authorize an appropriation of $160,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation
and Parks Department for various staffing, service, and supply costs
during 2013 funded through grants and donations; and to declare an
emergency. ($160,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS GINTHER
CA-22 1679-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to modify a
contract agreement with Lucity, Inc. to extend the term for an
additional year for a work order management system; to authorize the
extension and expenditure of any unspent balances on the Auditor 's
certificate and a previously certified purchase order; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 2442-2013 To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of the Columbus
Public Health Department, to modify a contract with Decade Software
Company, LLC for provisioning a batch payment import module of the
EnvisionConnect hosted system; in accordance with the sole
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$11,844.00 from the Department of Public Health Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($11,844.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 2524-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an
agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC for Autodesk software subscription
renewals and technical support; to authorize the expenditure of
$44,286.13 from the Department of Technology, internal services fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($44,286.13)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER
GINTHER
CA-25 2622-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-SR104-7.96, PID 76357 construction
project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 2642-2013 To accept the plat titled “Reynolds Crossing Section 2, Part 3”, from
Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation, by Matthew J. Callahan,
Vice President of Land Development, owner of the platted land; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2643-2013 To accept the plat titled “Reynolds Crossing Section 2, Part 4”, from
Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation, by Matthew J. Callahan,
Vice President of Land Development, owner of the platted land; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
CA-28 2521-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification
of the Specialty Maintenance Crafts Services contract with The
Righter Company, Inc., for the Department of Public Utilities, to
authorize the expenditure of $153,800.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund and $20,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and
to declare an emergency. ($173,800.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 2537-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities on behalf
of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those documents prepared
by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, necessary to
release all of the City's sewer utility easement rights described and
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recorded in Instrument Number 200805230080006, Recorder's Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 2550-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Organic Emulsion
Organic Emulsion Polymer with Polydyne, Inc. to include the purchase
of polymer in totes in addition to bulk delivery; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 2565-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
contracts for the option to purchase compost bulking materials
(woodchips) for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage on an as
needed basis with Edwards Landclearing, Inc. and Ohio Mulch Supply,
Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of two dollars to establish the
contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($2.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 2578-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
lease amendment to extend the term of the existing lease with Jeff
Writsel for City-owned land for agricultural use; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-33 A0201-2013 Reappointment of Frank R. Brown, 1295 Puritan Avenue, Columbus,
OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a new
term beginning date of October 1, 2013 and a term expiration date of
September 30, 2015 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 A0202-2013 Reappointment of Gloria Zebbs Anderson, 1707 E. Maynard Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission
with a new term beginning date of October 1, 2013 and a term
expiration date of September 30, 2015 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
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Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2455-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
Moody-Nolan, Inc. for professional architectural and engineering
consulting services for the Reeb Avenue building renovation and
expansion; to authorize the expenditure of $746,164.00 from the
Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($746,164.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-2 2536-2013 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into
contracts for the option to purchase Overhead Door Maintenance and
Repairs on an as needed basis with McKee Door Sales of Columbus,
Inc. and to authorize the expenditure of One (1) dollar from the Mail,
Print Services and UTC Fund, to waive competitive bidding provisions
of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-3 2674-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute
those documents necessary to enter into a new lease agreement
between the City of Columbus and The Center for Child and Family
Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital dba The Center for Family
Safety and Healing for a fourteen month initial term and provide for
four (4) automatic consecutive one-year renewal terms thereafter for
the lease of 3,328 square feet of office space located at 655 E.
Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of
$42,582.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($42,582.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Zachary Klein
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Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-4 2686-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a
quitclaim deed generally providing for the transfer of all of the City’s
interest in a 0.7550 acre property on South High Street between Main
Street and Rich Street identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel
010-205797, reserving an easement for the operation and
maintenance Cherry Street Sewer and imposing terms and conditions
necessary to protect such sewer from damage, together with utility,
access, maintenance, setback, temporary construction and other
associated easements to Capitol South Community Urban
Redevelopment Corporation, and to enter into and execute other
documents pertinent to such conveyance; to the extent applicable, to
waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission
requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-5 2730-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014,
for each of the several Object Level 1s for which the City of Columbus
has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City
of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said
12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of
revenue, the amount of $796,700,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($796,700,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 2731-2013 This ordinance makes appropriations and transfers for the 12 months
ending December 31, 2014 for other funds for various divisions; to
authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary ; and
to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-7 2732-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014,
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City
Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an
emergency.
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A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-8 2733-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014
for the Sinking Fund - Bond Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-9 2488-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Community Shelter Board to assist in the
purchase of a vacant warehouse which will be renovated and
converted into the Front Door Shelter serving homeless individuals; to
authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the Housing
Preservation Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-10 2563-2013 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Central Ohio Trauma System to train and drill participating hospitals in
the event of a public health emergency in the amount of $10,000.00;
and to authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 in the Health
Department Grants Fund. ($10,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADMINISTRATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 2547-2013 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $15,000.00 from the
Jobs Growth Fund for the continuation of the Small Business Training
Services Pilot Program; to authorize and direct the Director of the
Department of Human Resources to continue implementation of the
Small Business Training Services Pilot Program; and to declare an
emergency. ($15,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be Taken
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from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-12 2641-2013 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2013-02 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, 2011 through March 31, 2014; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
SR-13 2600-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of the Columbus Department of
Development to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Development
Services Agency to receive and administer a Clean Ohio Brownfield
Fund grant in an amount of up to $1,000,000 for environmental
cleanup, demolition, infrastructure improvements, and other eligible
program expenses at The Trautman and The HUB Buildings located at
203-213 and 221 South High Street, respectively, in Downtown
Columbus; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the
General Government Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of the
Columbus Department of Development to enter into a Development
Agreement with The Annex at River South II, Ltd. to apply said grant
funding toward eligible program expenses; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,000,000 from the General Government Grant Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-14 2613-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available as grants to eligible homebuyers,
renters, for-profit and non-profit organizations to increase the local
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supply of decent, safe, and sanitary housing and decrease the number
of vacant properties in our neighborhoods; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,983,245.00 from the Housing Preservation Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($1,983,245.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-15 2615-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available to eligible homeowners through the Roof
Repair Program administered by the Housing Division; to authorize the
expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Housing Preservation Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-16 2616-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available to eligible homeowners through the
Home Safe and Sound and Home Modification Programs
administered by the Housing Division; to authorize the expenditure of
$739,001.00 from the Housing Preservation Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($739,001.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
SR-17 2603-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant to provide assessment and case management services to
Ohio Home Care Waiver consumers in Central Ohio in the amount of
$3,000,000.00; to authorize an appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from
the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund
to the Recreation and Parks Department; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
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SR-18 2530-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract for the purchase of replacement Conducted Electrical
Weapons (CEWs), and related warranties and supplies with Vance's
Outdoors Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the appropriation
of $250,000 within the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; to authorize a
transfer of $275,461.48 within the Division’s General Fund Budget; to
authorize the expenditure of $525,599.35 from the Law Enforcement
Seizure, Public Safety Initiative Fund, and the General Fund, to waive
the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency. ($525,599.35)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-19 2608-2013 To authorize the acceptance of a supplemental grant award from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security
and Justice Programs, for the 2013 VAWA Domestic Violence
Prosecutors grant program; to authorize the appropriation of said
funds in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,000.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER
GINTHER
SR-20 2519-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Big Belly Solar for the purchase of solar compactor units
in accordance with the City’s sole source provision; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $39,054.00 from the General Fund, Mayor’s
Office of Environmental Stewardship, to make this purchase; and to
declare an emergency. ($39,054.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-21 2549-2013 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
reimburse the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for
labor, equipment & material costs; to authorize the expenditure of
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$147,943.33 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for
reimbursement to the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($147,943.33)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
SR-22 2404-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Professional Electric Products Company (PEPCO) for
the Dublin Avenue Substation Control / Switchgear Building Project for
the Division of Power to authorize the transfer of $2,859,150.00 within
the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget and to authorize the expenditure of
$2,859,150.00 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($2,859,150.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
SR-23 2499-2013 To amend Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes 1959, to enact
new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1,
2014; and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-24 2500-2013 To amend Section 1144.08 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959,
effective January 1, 2014, to increase Stormwater fees; and to repeal
the existing Section being amended.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-25 2501-2013 To amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to enact
new water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2014; and to repeal
the existing Sections being amended.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
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Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 6:20 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
(THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25,
2013. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL IS ON MONDAY,
DECEMBER 2, 2013)
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ELECTRONIC READING OF MEETING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE DURING COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS.
CLOSED CAPTIONING IS AVAILABLE IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ANY OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR TO
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, November 18, 2013 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 58 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 18,
2013 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0037-2013 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013:
New Type: D3A
To: Millers Ale House Inc
DBA Millers Columbus Ale House
1201 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 6007569
New Type: C1, C2
To: United Market LLC
DBA United Market
3484 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit # 9160117
New Type: D2
To: Justins Cajun Creole LLC
DBA DA Levee
765 N High St Unit C Only
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 4416950
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Wagadia LLC
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DBA Super Food Mart
3166 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
From: Sagar Market Inc
DBA Super Food Mart
3166 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit # 9335129
Transfer Type: D5
To: Fermentables LLC & Patio
2780 E Main St
Columbus OH 43209
From: Monon Inc
DBA Maclaren Wines East & Patio
2780 E Main St
Columbus OH 43209
Permit #2688754
Stock Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Tiberi Enterprises Inc
DBA Lazelle Beer & Wine Drive Thru
451 Lazelle Rd
Columbus OH 43081
Permit #89274910005
Advertise Date: 11/23/13
Agenda Date: 11/18/13
Return Date: 11/28/13
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0251X-2013 To honor and recognize Michael P. Smeltzer for his 40 years of
exemplary public health service to Columbus Public Health and thank
him for his commitment to the residents of the City of Columbus.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Zachary M. Klein, A. Troy
Miller, Michelle M. Mills, Eileen Y. Paley and Andrew
Ginther
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
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FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0233X-2013 To support the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA)
for the purpose of allowing a representative from Fleet Management to
serve on the State Chapter board of the Ohio State MEMA chapter.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
FR-2 2624-2013 To authorize the Director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department on behalf of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those
documents prepared and approved by the Columbus City Attorney,
Real Estate Division, to quit claim grant an electrical utility easement to
the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation, upon a portion of the
City’s real property located at 4977 Teddy Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43227. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
FR-3 2494-2013 To name the unnamed alley that connects Chambers Road and King
Avenue and the first alley west of Olentangy River Road as Lennox
Town Lane.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
FR-4 2350-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification for the engineering services agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. for the Geographical Information System
(GIS) Conversion Services Project and to authorize the expenditure of
$184,572.86 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($184,572.86)
FR-5 2484-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the construction administration and inspection services
agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc.; to authorize a transfer within and an
expenditure of $297,471.19 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($297,471.19)
FR-6 2486-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Advanced Engineering
Consultants, Ltd. (AEC) for design services for the South Westgate /
Sylvan Street Lighting Improvements for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $48,778.35 within the Electricity G. O.
Bonds Fund. ($48,778.35).
FR-7 2491-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Chester Engineers Ohio, Inc.
for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Equipment
Upgrade for the Whittier Street Storm Tanks Project; to transfer within
and expend up to $425,856.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General
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Obligation Bond Fund, and amend the 2013 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($425,856.00)
FR-8 2516-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into up to eight (8) Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, for the financing of up to eight
Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division (DOSD) construction
projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the
loans.
FR-9 2534-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Urban
Watershed Delineations Project, and to authorize the expenditure of
$150,000.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)
FR-10 2540-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Advanced Engineering
Consultants, Ltd.for the design of the McCutcheon Road Street
Lighting Improvements for the Division of Power to authorize the
transfer of $19,020.11 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; to
amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the
expenditure of $19,020.11 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund.
($19,020.11)
FR-11 2604-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities on behalf
of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those documents prepared
by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, necessary to
release certain portions of the City's utility easement rights described
and recorded in Official Record 21865, Page A01, Recorder's Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
FR-12 2798-2013 To enact the ordinance proposed by Initiative Petition entitled
“Columbus Fair Campaigns Code” to enact Chapter 107 of the
Columbus City Codes, 1959, to provide for a voluntary system of
campaign finance reform for elections to the office of mayor and
member of council, by creating voluntary limits on campaign
contributions and expenditures.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-1 2479-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
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ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the renovation of
the plumbing, electrical, and sanitary sewer systems at Fire Station 25,
to authorize the expenditure of $56,985.00 from the Safety Voted Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($56,985.00)
CA-2 2515-2013 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer $123,795.00 between projects within the
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the
Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with Gateway Mechanical, Inc.
for the renovation of the hot water heating boiler at the Jerry Hammond
Center, 1111 East Broad Street; to authorize the expenditure of
$340,900.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($340,900.00)
CA-3 2661-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute those
documents necessary to assign a Lease Agreement between the City
and Viking Properties to Empire Real Estate Holdings LLC and to
extend the term of the lease for an additional one (1) year term, which
will include an additional automatic one (1) year renewal thereafter,
subject to Council appropriation of necessary rental funds; to
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $108,793.04 from the
2013 Special Income Tax Fund for payment of rent in connection to the
lease of office/warehouse space located at 2028 Williams Road for the
first one (1) year term beginning on February 1, 2014; and to declare
an emergency. ($108,793.04)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-4 2557-2013 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Central Ohio Trauma System to develop and coordinate a county-level
coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $10,000.00; and to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 in the Health Department
Grants Fund. ($10,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
CA-5 2566-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
various contracts with JRED Services LLC, Lawn Appeal, and Truckco
for trash and debris services on City owned property being held in the
Land Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA-6 2567-2013 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 (154 Warren Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
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CA-7 2570-2013 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 (982 E. Mound St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-8 2571-2013 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 (1652 Greenway Ave.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-9 2583-2013 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 (327-329 Yale Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-10 2584-2013 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 (1827 Jermain Dr.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-11 2585-2013 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 (125 S. Warren Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-12 2586-2013 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 (518 E. Morrill Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-13 2609-2013 To authorize the City Auditor to cancel $7,552.50 from a Purchase
Order; to authorize the Development Director to increase contracts with
various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during
the 2013-2014 season; to authorize the expenditure of $7,552.50 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,552.50)
CA-14 2617-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
establish a purchase order with McDaniel’s Construction Corporation ,
Inc. to provide emergency repair services per the terms and conditions
of the State of Ohio Requirements Contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Community Development Block
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
CA-15 2621-2013 To authorize the appropriation of $604,206.04 within the Rocky Fork
Tax Increment Financing Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor
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to transfer cash totaling $604,206.04 from the Rocky Fork Tax
Increment Financing Fund to the Recreation and Parks Permanent
Improvement Fund to provide funding for park land acquisition; to
amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0645-2013;
to authorize the appropriation of $604,206.04 in the Recreation and
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($604,206.04)
CA-16 2649-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to submit
to the Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency an
amendment to the certification of the Columbus Downtown Residential
Community Reinvestment Area; and to declare an emergency.
CA-17 2659-2013 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN13-007) of .846 + acres in Perry Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
CA-18 2489-2013 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a 10
year lease agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of
Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department to continue to manage and program the Martin Janis
Center; to authorize the expenditure of $10.00 from the Recreation and
Parks operatng fund; and to delcare an emergency. ($10.00)
CA-19 2512-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant to provide outreach and enrollment assistance to eligible
MyCare Ohio enrollees in Central Ohio in the amount of $450,000.00;
to authorize an appropriation of $450,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and
Parks Department; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
CA-20 2543-2013 To authorize the Columbus City Attorney to acquire certain fee simple
title and lesser interests of certain real property located at 4573
Hayden Run Road, Columbus, Ohio, for public parkland; to contract for
professional services; to authorize the expenditure of up to Five
Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 U.S. Dollars for costs relating to
the acquisition of the real property; and to declare an emergency.
($540,000.00)
CA-21 2548-2013 To authorize an appropriation of $160,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and
Parks Department for various staffing, service, and supply costs during
2013 funded through grants and donations; and to declare an
emergency. ($160,000.00)
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS GINTHER
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CA-22 1679-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to modify a
contract agreement with Lucity, Inc. to extend the term for an additional
year for a work order management system; to authorize the extension
and expenditure of any unspent balances on the Auditor's certificate
and a previously certified purchase order; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-23 2442-2013 To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of the Columbus
Public Health Department, to modify a contract with Decade Software
Company, LLC for provisioning a batch payment import module of the
EnvisionConnect hosted system; in accordance with the sole
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$11,844.00 from the Department of Public Health Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($11,844.00)
CA-24 2524-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an
agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC for Autodesk software subscription
renewals and technical support; to authorize the expenditure of
$44,286.13 from the Department of Technology, internal services fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($44,286.13)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
CA-25 2622-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-SR104-7.96, PID 76357 construction
project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-26 2642-2013 To accept the plat titled “Reynolds Crossing Section 2, Part 3”, from
Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation, by Matthew J. Callahan,
Vice President of Land Development, owner of the platted land; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-27 2643-2013 To accept the plat titled “Reynolds Crossing Section 2, Part 4”, from
Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation, by Matthew J. Callahan,
Vice President of Land Development, owner of the platted land; and to
declare an emergency.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
CA-28 2521-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification
of the Specialty Maintenance Crafts Services contract with The Righter
Company, Inc., for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the
expenditure of $153,800.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund and $20,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and to declare
an emergency. ($173,800.00)
CA-29 2537-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities on behalf
of the City of Columbus, Ohio, to execute those documents prepared
by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, necessary to
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release all of the City's sewer utility easement rights described and
recorded in Instrument Number 200805230080006, Recorder's Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-30 2550-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Organic Emulsion
Organic Emulsion Polymer with Polydyne, Inc. to include the purchase
of polymer in totes in addition to bulk delivery; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-31 2565-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
contracts for the option to purchase compost bulking materials
(woodchips) for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage on an as
needed basis with Edwards Landclearing, Inc. and Ohio Mulch Supply,
Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of two dollars to establish the
contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($2.00)
CA-32 2578-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
lease amendment to extend the term of the existing lease with Jeff
Writsel for City-owned land for agricultural use; and to declare an
emergency.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-33 A0201-2013 Reappointment of Frank R. Brown, 1295 Puritan Avenue, Columbus,
OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission with a new
term beginning date of October 1, 2013 and a term expiration date of
September 30, 2015 (resume attached).
CA-34 A0202-2013 Reappointment of Gloria Zebbs Anderson, 1707 E. Maynard Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission
with a new term beginning date of October 1, 2013 and a term
expiration date of September 30, 2015 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2455-2013 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
Moody-Nolan, Inc. for professional architectural and engineering
consulting services for the Reeb Avenue building renovation and
expansion; to authorize the expenditure of $746,164.00 from the
Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($746,164.00)
SR-2 2536-2013 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into
contracts for the option to purchase Overhead Door Maintenance and
Repairs on an as needed basis with McKee Door Sales of Columbus,
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Inc. and to authorize the expenditure of One (1) dollar from the Mail,
Print Services and UTC Fund, to waive competitive bidding provisions
of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
SR-3 2674-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute
those documents necessary to enter into a new lease agreement
between the City of Columbus and The Center for Child and Family
Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital dba The Center for Family
Safety and Healing for a fourteen month initial term and provide for four
(4) automatic consecutive one-year renewal terms thereafter for the
lease of 3,328 square feet of office space located at 655 E. Livingston
Avenue, Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $42,582.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,582.00)
SR-4 2686-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a
quitclaim deed generally providing for the transfer of all of the City’s
interest in a 0.7550 acre property on South High Street between Main
Street and Rich Street identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel
010-205797, reserving an easement for the operation and
maintenance Cherry Street Sewer and imposing terms and conditions
necessary to protect such sewer from damage, together with utility,
access, maintenance, setback, temporary construction and other
associated easements to Capitol South Community Urban
Redevelopment Corporation, and to enter into and execute other
documents pertinent to such conveyance; to the extent applicable, to
waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission
requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised; and to
declare an emergency.
SR-5 2730-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014,
for each of the several Object Level 1s for which the City of Columbus
has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City
of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said
12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of
revenue, the amount of $796,700,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($796,700,000.00)
(REQUEST TO TABLE PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
SR-6 2731-2013 This ordinance makes appropriations and transfers for the 12 months
ending December 31, 2014 for other funds for various divisions; to
authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary ; and
to declare an emergency.
(REQUEST TO TABLE PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
SR-7 2732-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014,
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City
Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an
emergency.
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SR-8 2733-2013 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2014
for the Sinking Fund - Bond Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an
emergency.
(REQUEST TO TABLE PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-9 2488-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Community Shelter Board to assist in the
purchase of a vacant warehouse which will be renovated and
converted into the Front Door Shelter serving homeless individuals; to
authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the Housing
Preservation Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
SR-10 2563-2013 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Central Ohio Trauma System to train and drill participating hospitals in
the event of a public health emergency in the amount of $10,000.00;
and to authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 in the Health
Department Grants Fund. ($10,000.00)
ADMINISTRATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 2547-2013 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $15,000.00 from the
Jobs Growth Fund for the continuation of the Small Business Training
Services Pilot Program; to authorize and direct the Director of the
Department of Human Resources to continue implementation of the
Small Business Training Services Pilot Program; and to declare an
emergency. ($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Hearcel Craig and Priscilla Tyson
(TABLED 11/4/13)
SR-12 2641-2013 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2013-02 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,
2011 through March 31, 2014; and to declare an emergency.
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
SR-13 2600-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of the Columbus Department of
Development to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Development
Services Agency to receive and administer a Clean Ohio Brownfield
Fund grant in an amount of up to $1,000,000 for environmental
cleanup, demolition, infrastructure improvements, and other eligible
program expenses at The Trautman and The HUB Buildings located at
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203-213 and 221 South High Street, respectively, in Downtown
Columbus; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the
General Government Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of the
Columbus Department of Development to enter into a Development
Agreement with The Annex at River South II, Ltd. to apply said grant
funding toward eligible program expenses; to authorize the expenditure
of $1,000,000 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
SR-14 2613-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available as grants to eligible homebuyers, renters,
for-profit and non-profit organizations to increase the local supply of
decent, safe, and sanitary housing and decrease the number of vacant
properties in our neighborhoods; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,983,245.00 from the Housing Preservation Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,983,245.00)
SR-15 2615-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available to eligible homeowners through the Roof
Repair Program administered by the Housing Division; to authorize the
expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Housing Preservation Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
SR-16 2616-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make
financial assistance available to eligible homeowners through the
Home Safe and Sound and Home Modification Programs administered
by the Housing Division; to authorize the expenditure of $739,001.00
from the Housing Preservation Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($739,001.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
SR-17 2603-2013 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant to provide assessment and case management services to Ohio
Home Care Waiver consumers in Central Ohio in the amount of
$3,000,000.00; to authorize an appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Department; and to declare an emergency.
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
SR-18 2530-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract for the purchase of replacement Conducted Electrical
Weapons (CEWs), and related warranties and supplies with Vance's
Outdoors Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the appropriation
of $250,000 within the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; to authorize a
transfer of $275,461.48 within the Division’s General Fund Budget; to
authorize the expenditure of $525,599.35 from the Law Enforcement
Seizure, Public Safety Initiative Fund, and the General Fund, to waive
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the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency. ($525,599.35)
SR-19 2608-2013 To authorize the acceptance of a supplemental grant award from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security
and Justice Programs, for the 2013 VAWA Domestic Violence
Prosecutors grant program; to authorize the appropriation of said funds
in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars; and to declare an emergency.
($2,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
SR-20 2519-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Big Belly Solar for the purchase of solar compactor units
in accordance with the City’s sole source provision; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $39,054.00 from the General Fund, Mayor’s
Office of Environmental Stewardship, to make this purchase; and to
declare an emergency. ($39,054.00)
SR-21 2549-2013 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Streets and Highways
Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse the
Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for labor, equipment
& material costs; to authorize the expenditure of $147,943.33 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for reimbursement to the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($147,943.33)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
SR-22 2404-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Professional Electric Products Company (PEPCO) for the
Dublin Avenue Substation Control / Switchgear Building Project for the
Division of Power to authorize the transfer of $2,859,150.00 within the
Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements
Budget and to authorize the expenditure of $2,859,150.00 within the
Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,859,150.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
SR-23 2499-2013 To amend Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes 1959, to enact
new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1,
2014; and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.
Sponsors: Eileen Y. Paley
SR-24 2500-2013 To amend Section 1144.08 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959,
effective January 1, 2014, to increase Stormwater fees; and to repeal
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the existing Section being amended.
Sponsors: Eileen Y. Paley
SR-25 2501-2013 To amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to enact
new water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2014; and to repeal
the existing Sections being amended.
Sponsors: Eileen Y. Paley
ADJOURNMENT
(THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL IS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2,
2013)
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