Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · January 27, 2014
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Columbus City Council
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OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR
TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, January 27, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 4 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
JANUARY 27, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Absent: 1 - Priscilla Tyson
Present: 6 - Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Mills, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0004-2014 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014:
New Type: D5J
To: Bar 360 LLC & Patio
6312 Busch Blvd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0434135
Transfer Type: D1, D3, D3A, D6
To: Shri Soham LLC
2463 Federated Blvd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
From: GIV2GET Inc
DBA Black Hat
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2463 Federaed Blvd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
Permit #8113162
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Hilliard Wing Company LLC
1710 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
From: Winagage II Ltd
1710 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
Permit #3853385
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Bethel Wing Company LLC
5240 Bethel Centre Mall & Patio
Columbus OH 43220
From: Wingage Ltd
DBA BW 3 Bethel Centre
5240 Bethel Centre Mall & Patio
Columbus OH 43220
Permit #0669619
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Hi Ball Inc
DBA Brew Stirs
128 Dillmont Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
From: Haru Inc
DBA Cocktails Lunge
129 Dillmont Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
Permit #38156190005
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Grandview Wing Company LLC & Patio
968 W Fifth Ave
Columbus OH 43212
From: Wingage 3 Ltd & Patio
968 W Fifth Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit #3326332
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
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DBA Texas Roadhouse
8550 Lyra Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43240
From: Polaris Host Inc
DBA Texas Roadhouse
8440 Lyra Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43240
Permit #88560430115
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
DBA Texas Roadhouse
1770 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
From: West Columbus Host Inc
DBA Texas Roadhouse
1770 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
Permit #88560430120
Advertise Date: 02/01/14
Agenda Date: 01/27/14
Return Date: 02/05/14
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PALEY TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 6 NEGATIVE: 0
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0127-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney ,
Real Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive,
electrical utility easement rights to the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio
corporation, upon a portion of the City’s real property located at 2333
Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43229 [Franklin County Tax Parcel
010-007139]. ($0.00)
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Read for the First Time
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
FR-2 0093-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Jobs Growth Incentive with ContactUS, LLC equal to twenty-five
percent (25%) of the amount of new income tax withheld on employees
for a term of five (5) years in consideration of combined company
investments of approximately $4,000,000.00 related to building
acquisition and improvements and the creation of 350 new full-time
permanent positions.
Read for the First Time
FR-3 0097-2014 To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to
transfer two portions of right-of-way totaling 0.74 +/- acres, from the City
of Columbus to the City of New Albany.
Read for the First Time
FR-4 0140-2014 To adopt the Northland I Area Plan as a guide for development,
redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
Read for the First Time
FR-5 0142-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Exel Freight
Connect Inc. and Exel Inc. as provided in Columbus City Council
Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
Read for the First Time
FR-6 0154-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Daifuku America Corporation
equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of new income tax
withheld on employees for a term of five (5) years in consideration of
investing approximately $3,000,000.00 related to improving and
expanding its facility, retaining 99 full-time permanent positions, and
creating 80 new full-time permanent positions.
Read for the First Time
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
FR-7 0130-2014 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive, electrical
utility easement rights to the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation,
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upon a portion of the City’s real property located at 1190 Hard Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43235 [Franklin County Tax Parcel 610-263644].
($0.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
FR-8 0021-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officer Michael Cameron, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the
registered name of “Buzz” which has no further value to the Division of
Police and to waive the provisions of the City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property.
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
FR-9 2902-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
services contract with Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc. for professional
consulting services; to authorize the expenditure of $7,335.25 from the
Power Operating Fund, $46,657.00 from the Water Operating Fund,
$52,308.75 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $13,949.00 from the
Stormwater Operating Fund.($120,250.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 2947-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of U.S. Filter/Envirex Parts from
an established Universal Term Contract with Siemens Water
Technologies LLC for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to
authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating
Fund. ($300,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 2949-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Schwing Pump Replacement Parts from a
Universal Term Contract with Columbus Supply for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00
from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-12 2954-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Heating Oil from an established State of
Ohio Cooperative Purchase Contract with Hightowers Petroleum Co. for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure
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of $335,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($335,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-13 2957-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Compost Bulking Material (Woodchips) from
an established Universal Term Contract with Edwards Landclearing Inc .
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.
($50,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-14 2961-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders from Universal Term Contracts for the Rental of
Construction Equipment with Operator with Travco Construction Inc. and
George J. Igel & Co., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the
Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,865,000.00
from the Sewerage Operating Fund and $50,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($1,915,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-15 2978-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with M H Equipment Company, for the purchase of an Electric
Forklift for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of
$25,115.30 from the Water Operating Fund. ($25,115.30)
Read for the First Time
FR-16 2979-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2014, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,800,000.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($2,800,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-17 3008-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Sludge Grinder Equipment Repair Parts and
Service from a Universal Term Contract with JWC Environmental LLC;
and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-18 3021-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order with Andritz Separation, Inc. from an established
Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Andritz D7LL Centrifuge
Parts and Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to
authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating
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Fund. ($60,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-19 0010-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional engineering services for the
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades
Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $368,667.00 within
the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the
2013 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Water.
($368,667.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-20 0042-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus
City Code with Tom Synnott Associates AKA tsaADVET for software
support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities,
and to authorize the expenditure of $35,250.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund. ($35,250.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-21 0044-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the
Operator Training Committee of Ohio, for utility operations and
maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of
the Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, and to
authorize the expenditure of $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund, $23,280.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, $26,100.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $6,960.00 from the
Storm Sewer Operating Fund.($60,000.00)
Read for the First Time
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
FR-22 0024-2014 To amend sections of Title 1, “Administrative Code,” Title 7, “Health,
Sanitation and Safety Code,” Title 13, Refuse Collection Code,” Title 31,
“Planning and Historic Preservation Code,” Title 33, “Zoning Code,” Title
41, “Building Code,” Title 43, “Platting and Engineering Code,” and Title
45, “Housing Code” of the Columbus City Codes in order to increase
penalties for violations of these codes from a third degree misdemeanor
to a first degree misdemeanor.
Read for the First Time
FR-23 0144-2014 To establish Community and Regional Commercial Overlays in portions
of Northwest Columbus through the enactment of new Sections
3372.759, 3372.765, 3372.873, and 3372.875 of the Columbus City
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Code; to amend Sections 3372.702 and 3372.802 of the Columbus City
Code; and to repeal the existing sections being amended.
Read for the First Time
FR-24 0187-2014 To amend various sections in Chapter 523 of the Columbus City Code,
Commercial Sales License, in order to clarify the definition section as it
relates to City of Columbus and privately owned properties; to reference
the race event permit; and to update the code per the bi-annual review
that ensures our code is consistent with the Ohio Revised Code and
constitutional.
Read for the First Time
FR-25 0188-2014 To amend Chapter 597 of the Columbus City Code, 1959, Section
597.16, relating to alarm systems and false alarms, to more clearly
specify the manner in which notification of a false alarm occurrence is
delivered.
Read for the First Time
FR-26 0189-2014 To repeal Chapters 511, 515, 519, 533, 537, 538, 557, 562, 571, 581
and 596 of the Columbus City Code in order to remove outdated or
unenforceable code chapters from the Business Regulation and
Licensing Code, Title 5.
Read for the First Time
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-27 0174-2014 To rezone 4014 BRIDGEWAY AVENUE (43219), being 9.23± acres
located on the north side of Bridgeway Avenue, 1,000± feet east of
Johnstown Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing
District (Rezoning # Z13-065).
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0012X-2014 To honor and recognize the Baptist Ministerial Alliance of Columbus and
Vicinity on the occasion of the Installation of Officers Banquet.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-2 2983-2013 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer monies in dormant funds to their
respective operating and/or capital funds. This Ordinance does not
result in an expenditure of funds. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 0012-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio
Department of Health in the amount of $423,632.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $423,632.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($423,632.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 0080-2014 To authorize the Columbus Public Health to enter into a revenue contract
with the City of Worthington for the provision of public health services in
the amount of $39,841.00, and to declare an emergency. ($39,841.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0159-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
the Safety Net Program contract with the Community Shelter Board by
extending the termination date to September 30, 2014; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
CA-6 0014-2014 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 (601 E. 2nd 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-7 0029-2014 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 (130 Dana Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0030-2014 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 (930-932 Carpenter 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-9 0087-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jai Guru, LLC for a tax abatement of
seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) years in consideration
of approximately $8.5 million in real property improvements and the
creation of 5 new full-time permanent positions with an associated annual
payroll of $167,000.00.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 0089-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Development to
include the Greater Linden area in the agreement with the Greater
Columbus Arts Council relative to the pilot Community Impact Grant
Program authorized by Ordinance 2794-2013; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0090-2014 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 (185 Ziegler 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 0092-2014 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 (1790 Marston Rd.) 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-13 0119-2014 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 (1418 E. Cordell Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0143-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
the Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement to replace Information Control
Corporation with Information Control Company LLC as the Grantee within
the Agreement; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 0147-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. dba Homeport to
increase the amount of debt forgiveness from Four hundred twenty nine
thousand three hundred thirty four and 19/100 dollars ($429,334.19) to
Four hundred sixty seven thousand six hundred ninety five and 65/100
dollars ($467,695.65); and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
CA-16 2873-2013 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant temporary and perpetual easement
rights to the Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., an Ohio corporation, upon
portions of the City’s real property located at 1900 Wilson Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43228; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 0058-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $47,151.96 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Tree Replacement Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Department for the purchase of trees and plant
materials; and to declare an emergency. ($47,151.96)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 0006X-2014 To authorize and support the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit
grant applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission, District 3
Natural Resource Advisory Committee, for Clean Ohio Conservation
Fund Round 8 grants to be used for natural area protection; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 0126-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive, conservation
easement rights to the Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus
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and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District, a park district organized
under Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 1545, upon all 23.85 acres of the
City’s real property located at Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-252434;
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 0175-2014 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
apply for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Clean
Ohio Trails Fund (COTF) in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Scioto
Greenways Trails Project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
CA-21 0050-2014 To amend the Contract Compliance number in ordinance 2772-2013
passed by Council on 12-16-2013 from 931302892 to 931302898; and
to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER
GINTHER
CA-22 2981-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to transfer a 0.034 acre portion of the Worden
Alley right-of-way south of Spruce Street between School Alley and
Armstrong Street to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0054-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the
Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public
Service to enter into contract with M. P. Dory Company for the Roadway
Improvements - Guardrail 2013 Capital contract; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0066-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with Franklin County Engineer’s Office (FCEO) for the Resurfacing -
Resurfacing 2013 Project 1 project; to accept a reimbursement from
FCEO; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-25 0082-2014 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License
Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said
monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County
Engineer-approved roadway construction and maintenance projects
undertaken by the Division of Planning and Operations; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0096-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Street
and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public
Service to purchase advertising space in the Daily Reporter for the
purpose of issuing public notices of sidewalk violations; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $15,000.00 from the Street and Highway
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 0114-2014 To accept the plat titled “Upper Albany West Section 9”, from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by Timothy C.
Hall Jr., Area President, owner of the platted land; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 0141-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to transfer a 0.158 acre portion of the Pearl
Street right-of-way to Columbus City Schools, and to transfer a 0.106
acre parcel of right-of-way owned by Columbus City Schools to the
Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
CA-29 3019-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional
engineering services agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for
the Smith Road Sidewalk & Resurfacing Project; to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $37,565.00 within the Streets & Highway G.O. Bonds
Fund. ($37,565.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0005X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title
and lesser real property interests needed for the Department of Public
Utilities, Mound Street Water Booster Station (CIP 690459-100000)
Public Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 0009X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title
and lesser real property interests needed for the Department of Public
Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Alum Creek Trunk (N) &
Alum Creek Sub-trunk (ACS) (CIP 650725.02) Public Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-32 A0007-2014 Appointment of Willis Brown, Jr., 164 N. Monroe Avenue, Columbus, OH
43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission replacing Andrea
Stricker, with a new term beginning date of January 10, 2014, and a term
expiration date of July 1, 2014 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 A0008-2014 To appoint Stephen P. Samuels to the Board of Columbus Public Health
for a term expiring on January 31, 2018 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 A0013-2014 To appoint Patricia Kovacs to the Columbus Advisory Committee on
Disability for a term expiring on September 30, 2016 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 A0014-2014 To appoint Bryan Clark to the Board of Directors of Community Research
Partners for a term expiring on December 31, 2016 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0148-2014 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $6,563,556.50
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from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Convention
Facilities Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding
in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot
meet its debt obligations, to appropriate and expend up to
$7,315,794.00 within the Special Income Tax Fund for reimbursement to
the RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; and to declare an
emergency ($13,879,350.50).
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-2 0025-2014 To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31,
2014, for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of
Health, in various projects and object level ones, for the continued
operations of grant programs; to authorize the City Auditor to make
transfers as may be necessary; to authorize the Board of Health to
accept six grants; and to declare an emergency. ($2,379,806.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
SR-3 0051-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $9,021,174.00 in various divisions and
object levels of the Community Development Block Grant Fund, to
provide funding for approved programs, and to declare an emergency
($9,021,174.00).
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-4 0086-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $85,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department
of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive
projects; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)
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A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-5 0135-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contracts with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, Lifecare Alliance, and
the Economic and Community Development Institute for the
implementation of the Chores Program; to authorize the expenditure of
$300,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
SR-6 0056-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $416,178.87 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund, and the
appropriation of $22,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Recreation and Parks Gatrell Arts Fund to the Recreation and Parks
Department to continue purchasing supplies and providing services
during 2014; and to declare an emergency. ($438,178.87)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-7 0179-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
enter into a revenue-generating lease agreement approved by the
Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, with Saint Stephen
Community Services, Inc., an Ohio nonprofit corporation, d.b.a. St.
Stephen’s Community House, to nonexclusive use, operate, maintain,
and manage a public aquaponics agricultural program upon a portion of
the City’s real property located at 1701 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
43219, which is commonly known as Maloney Park; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
TABLED UNTIL 2/3/2014
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A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled to a Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 5- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, and Andrew
Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
SR-8 0103-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $59,700.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the
Division of Police, to fund travel and training needs and to refund money
for claims against the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($59,700.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER
GINTHER
SR-9 2779-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on Neil Avenue from Goodale
Boulevard to King Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to
repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said
roadway; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-10 2780-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on Third Avenue from Olentangy
River Road to Dennison Avenue and Starr Avenue from Dennison
Avenue to High Street from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to
repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said
roadway; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-11 2782-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on King Avenue from Olentangy
River Road to High Street from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to
repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said
roadway; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-12 0084-2014 To appropriate $3,763,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2014
operating expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Division of
Planning and Operations; and to declare an emergency. ($3,763,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
SR-13 2962-2013 To amend Chapter 25 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, Section
2502.077 relating to Permit Renewal and Inspection Fees; to update the
code to better conform to The Division of Fire's current business
processes.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 5:41 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
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Agenda
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SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL
MEETING.
Monday, January 27, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 4 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, JANUARY 27,
2014 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 C0004-2014 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014:
New Type: D5J
To: Bar 360 LLC & Patio
6312 Busch Blvd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0434135
Transfer Type: D1, D3, D3A, D6
To: Shri Soham LLC
2463 Federated Blvd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
From: GIV2GET Inc
DBA Black Hat
2463 Federaed Blvd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
Permit #8113162
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Hilliard Wing Company LLC
1710 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
From: Winagage II Ltd
1710 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
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Columbus OH 43026
Permit #3853385
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Bethel Wing Company LLC
5240 Bethel Centre Mall & Patio
Columbus OH 43220
From: Wingage Ltd
DBA BW 3 Bethel Centre
5240 Bethel Centre Mall & Patio
Columbus OH 43220
Permit #0669619
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Hi Ball Inc
DBA Brew Stirs
128 Dillmont Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
From: Haru Inc
DBA Cocktails Lunge
129 Dillmont Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
Permit #38156190005
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Grandview Wing Company LLC & Patio
968 W Fifth Ave
Columbus OH 43212
From: Wingage 3 Ltd & Patio
968 W Fifth Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit #3326332
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
DBA Texas Roadhouse
8550 Lyra Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43240
From: Polaris Host Inc
DBA Texas Roadhouse
8440 Lyra Dr & Patio
Columbus OH 43240
Permit #88560430115
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
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DBA Texas Roadhouse
1770 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
From: West Columbus Host Inc
DBA Texas Roadhouse
1770 Hilliard Rome Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43026
Permit #88560430120
Advertise Date: 01/25/14
Agenda Date: 01/27/14
Return Date: 02/05/14
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0127-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney ,
Real Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive, electrical
utility easement rights to the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation,
upon a portion of the City’s real property located at 2333 Morse Road,
Columbus, Ohio, 43229 [Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-007139]. ($0.00)
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
FR-2 0093-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a
Jobs Growth Incentive with ContactUS, LLC equal to twenty-five percent
(25%) of the amount of new income tax withheld on employees for a term
of five (5) years in consideration of combined company investments of
approximately $4,000,000.00 related to building acquisition and
improvements and the creation of 350 new full-time permanent positions.
FR-3 0097-2014 To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to
transfer two portions of right-of-way totaling 0.74 +/- acres, from the City of
Columbus to the City of New Albany.
FR-4 0140-2014 To adopt the Northland I Area Plan as a guide for development,
redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
FR-5 0142-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a
Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Exel Freight
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Connect Inc. and Exel Inc. as provided in Columbus City Council
Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
FR-6 0154-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a
Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Daifuku America Corporation
equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of new income tax
withheld on employees for a term of five (5) years in consideration of
investing approximately $3,000,000.00 related to improving and
expanding its facility, retaining 99 full-time permanent positions, and
creating 80 new full-time permanent positions.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
FR-7 0130-2014 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive, electrical
utility easement rights to the Ohio Power Company, an Ohio corporation,
upon a portion of the City’s real property located at 1190 Hard Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43235 [Franklin County Tax Parcel 610-263644]. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
FR-8 0021-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officer Michael Cameron, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the
registered name of “Buzz” which has no further value to the Division of
Police and to waive the provisions of the City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
FR-9 2902-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
services contract with Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc. for professional consulting
services; to authorize the expenditure of $7,335.25 from the Power
Operating Fund, $46,657.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $52,308.75
from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $13,949.00 from the Stormwater
Operating Fund.($120,250.00)
FR-10 2947-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of U.S. Filter/Envirex Parts from
an established Universal Term Contract with Siemens Water Technologies
LLC for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.
($300,000.00)
FR-11 2949-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Schwing Pump Replacement Parts from a
Universal Term Contract with Columbus Supply for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00
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from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
FR-12 2954-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Heating Oil from an established State of
Ohio Cooperative Purchase Contract with Hightowers Petroleum Co. for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure
of $335,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($335,000.00)
FR-13 2957-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Compost Bulking Material (Woodchips) from
an established Universal Term Contract with Edwards Landclearing Inc .
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.
($50,000.00)
FR-14 2961-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders from Universal Term Contracts for the Rental of
Construction Equipment with Operator with Travco Construction Inc. and
George J. Igel & Co., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the
Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,865,000.00 from
the Sewerage Operating Fund and $50,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund. ($1,915,000.00)
FR-15 2978-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with M H Equipment Company, for the purchase of an Electric
Forklift for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of
$25,115.30 from the Water Operating Fund. ($25,115.30)
FR-16 2979-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2014, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,800,000.00 from
the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($2,800,000.00)
FR-17 3008-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Sludge Grinder Equipment Repair Parts and
Service from a Universal Term Contract with JWC Environmental LLC;
and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
FR-18 3021-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order with Andritz Separation, Inc. from an established
Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Andritz D7LL Centrifuge Parts
and Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to
authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating
Fund. ($60,000.00)
FR-19 0010-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
CDM Smith, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades Project; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $368,667.00 within the Water
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Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget; for the Division of Water. ($368,667.00)
FR-20 0042-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus
City Code with Tom Synnott Associates AKA tsaADVET for software
support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities,
and to authorize the expenditure of $35,250.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund. ($35,250.00)
FR-21 0044-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with the
Operator Training Committee of Ohio, for utility operations and
maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the
Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, and to
authorize the expenditure of $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund, $23,280.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, $26,100.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $6,960.00 from the
Storm Sewer Operating Fund.($60,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
FR-22 0024-2014 To amend sections of Title 1, “Administrative Code,” Title 7, “Health,
Sanitation and Safety Code,” Title 13, Refuse Collection Code,” Title 31,
“Planning and Historic Preservation Code,” Title 33, “Zoning Code,” Title
41, “Building Code,” Title 43, “Platting and Engineering Code,” and Title
45, “Housing Code” of the Columbus City Codes in order to increase
penalties for violations of these codes from a third degree misdemeanor
to a first degree misdemeanor.
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein
FR-23 0144-2014 To establish Community and Regional Commercial Overlays in portions of
Northwest Columbus through the enactment of new Sections 3372.759,
3372.765, 3372.873, and 3372.875 of the Columbus City Code; to
amend Sections 3372.702 and 3372.802 of the Columbus City Code;
and to repeal the existing sections being amended.
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein
FR-24 0187-2014 To amend various sections in Chapter 523 of the Columbus City Code,
Commercial Sales License, in order to clarify the definition section as it
relates to City of Columbus and privately owned properties; to reference
the race event permit; and to update the code per the bi-annual review
that ensures our code is consistent with the Ohio Revised Code and
constitutional.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
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FR-25 0188-2014 To amend Chapter 597 of the Columbus City Code, 1959, Section
597.16, relating to alarm systems and false alarms, to more clearly
specify the manner in which notification of a false alarm occurrence is
delivered.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
FR-26 0189-2014 To repeal Chapters 511, 515, 519, 533, 537, 538, 557, 562, 571, 581 and
596 of the Columbus City Code in order to remove outdated or
unenforceable code chapters from the Business Regulation and
Licensing Code, Title 5.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-27 0174-2014 To rezone 4014 BRIDGEWAY AVENUE (43219), being 9.23± acres
located on the north side of Bridgeway Avenue, 1,000± feet east of
Johnstown Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing
District (Rezoning # Z13-065).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0012X-2014 To honor and recognize the Baptist Ministerial Alliance of Columbus and
Vicinity on the occasion of the Installation of Officers Banquet.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-2 2983-2013 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer monies in dormant funds to their
respective operating and/or capital funds. This Ordinance does not result
in an expenditure of funds. ($0.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 0012-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio
Department of Health in the amount of $423,632.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $423,632.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($423,632.00)
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CA-4 0080-2014 To authorize the Columbus Public Health to enter into a revenue contract
with the City of Worthington for the provision of public health services in
the amount of $39,841.00, and to declare an emergency. ($39,841.00)
CA-5 0159-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the
Safety Net Program contract with the Community Shelter Board by
extending the termination date to September 30, 2014; and to declare an
emergency.
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
CA-6 0014-2014 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 (601 E. 2nd Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-7 0029-2014 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 (130 Dana Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-8 0030-2014 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 (930-932 Carpenter St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-9 0087-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jai Guru, LLC for a tax abatement of
seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) years in consideration
of approximately $8.5 million in real property improvements and the
creation of 5 new full-time permanent positions with an associated annual
payroll of $167,000.00.
CA-10 0089-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Development to
include the Greater Linden area in the agreement with the Greater
Columbus Arts Council relative to the pilot Community Impact Grant
Program authorized by Ordinance 2794-2013; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-11 0090-2014 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 (185 Ziegler Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-12 0092-2014 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 (1790 Marston Rd.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
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CA-13 0119-2014 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 (1418 E. Cordell Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-14 0143-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the
Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement to replace Information Control
Corporation with Information Control Company LLC as the Grantee within
the Agreement; and to declare an emergency.
CA-15 0147-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. dba Homeport to
increase the amount of debt forgiveness from Four hundred twenty nine
thousand three hundred thirty four and 19/100 dollars ($429,334.19) to
Four hundred sixty seven thousand six hundred ninety five and 65/100
dollars ($467,695.65); and to declare an emergency.
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
CA-16 2873-2013 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant temporary and perpetual easement
rights to the Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., an Ohio corporation, upon
portions of the City’s real property located at 1900 Wilson Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43228; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-17 0058-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $47,151.96 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Tree Replacement Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Department for the purchase of trees and plant
materials; and to declare an emergency. ($47,151.96)
CA-18 0006X-2014 To authorize and support the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit
grant applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission, District 3
Natural Resource Advisory Committee, for Clean Ohio Conservation Fund
Round 8 grants to be used for natural area protection; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-19 0126-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
execute those documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney , Real
Estate Division, to quit claim grant perpetual, nonexclusive, conservation
easement rights to the Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus
and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District, a park district organized
under Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 1545, upon all 23.85 acres of the
City’s real property located at Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-252434;
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-20 0175-2014 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
apply for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Clean
Ohio Trails Fund (COTF) in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Scioto
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Greenways Trails Project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
CA-21 0050-2014 To amend the Contract Compliance number in ordinance 2772-2013
passed by Council on 12-16-2013 from 931302892 to 931302898; and
to declare an emergency.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
CA-22 2981-2013 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to transfer a 0.034 acre portion of the Worden
Alley right-of-way south of Spruce Street between School Alley and
Armstrong Street to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
CA-23 0054-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter
into contract with M. P. Dory Company for the Roadway Improvements -
Guardrail 2013 Capital contract; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($350,000.00)
CA-24 0066-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with
Franklin County Engineer’s Office (FCEO) for the Resurfacing -
Resurfacing 2013 Project 1 project; to accept a reimbursement from
FCEO; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-25 0082-2014 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License Tax
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said monies
or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County
Engineer-approved roadway construction and maintenance projects
undertaken by the Division of Planning and Operations; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-26 0096-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Street and
Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
purchase advertising space in the Daily Reporter for the purpose of
issuing public notices of sidewalk violations; to authorize the expenditure
of up to $15,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
CA-27 0114-2014 To accept the plat titled “Upper Albany West Section 9”, from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by Timothy C. Hall
Jr., Area President, owner of the platted land; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-28 0141-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
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those documents required to transfer a 0.158 acre portion of the Pearl
Street right-of-way to Columbus City Schools, and to transfer a 0.106 acre
parcel of right-of-way owned by Columbus City Schools to the Department
of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN GINTHER
CA-29 3019-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional
engineering services agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for
the Smith Road Sidewalk & Resurfacing Project; to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure
up to $37,565.00 within the Streets & Highway G.O. Bonds Fund.
($37,565.00)
CA-30 0005X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title
and lesser real property interests needed for the Department of Public
Utilities, Mound Street Water Booster Station (CIP 690459-100000)
Public Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-31 0009X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title
and lesser real property interests needed for the Department of Public
Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Alum Creek Trunk (N) &
Alum Creek Sub-trunk (ACS) (CIP 650725.02) Public Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
APPOINTMENTS
CA-32 A0007-2014 Appointment of Willis Brown, Jr., 164 N. Monroe Avenue, Columbus, OH
43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission replacing Andrea
Stricker, with a new term beginning date of January 10, 2014, and a term
expiration date of July 1, 2014 (resume attached).
CA-33 A0008-2014 To appoint Stephen P. Samuels to the Board of Columbus Public Health
for a term expiring on January 31, 2018 (resume attached).
CA-34 A0013-2014 To appoint Patricia Kovacs to the Columbus Advisory Committee on
Disability for a term expiring on September 30, 2016 (resume attached).
CA-35 A0014-2014 To appoint Bryan Clark to the Board of Directors of Community Research
Partners for a term expiring on December 31, 2016 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0148-2014 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $6,563,556.50
from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Convention
Facilities Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding
in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot
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meet its debt obligations, to appropriate and expend up to $7,315,794.00
within the Special Income Tax Fund for reimbursement to the RiverSouth
Authority to make lease payments; and to declare an emergency
($13,879,350.50).
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-2 0025-2014 To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31, 2014,
for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of Health, in
various projects and object level ones, for the continued operations of
grant programs; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be
necessary; to authorize the Board of Health to accept six grants; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,379,806.00)
DEVELOPMENT: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON CRAIG GINTHER
SR-3 0051-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $9,021,174.00 in various divisions and
object levels of the Community Development Block Grant Fund, to provide
funding for approved programs, and to declare an emergency
($9,021,174.00).
SR-4 0086-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $85,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department
of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive
projects; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)
SR-5 0135-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contracts with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, Lifecare Alliance, and
the Economic and Community Development Institute for the
implementation of the Chores Program; to authorize the expenditure of
$300,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: KLEIN, CHR. TYSON MILLS GINTHER
SR-6 0056-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $416,178.87 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund, and the
appropriation of $22,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Recreation and Parks Gatrell Arts Fund to the Recreation and Parks
Department to continue purchasing supplies and providing services
during 2014; and to declare an emergency. ($438,178.87)
SR-7 0179-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
enter into a revenue-generating lease agreement approved by the
Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate Division, with Saint Stephen
Community Services, Inc., an Ohio nonprofit corporation, d.b.a. St.
Stephen’s Community House, to nonexclusive use, operate, maintain, and
manage a public aquaponics agricultural program upon a portion of the
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City’s real property located at 1701 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
43219, which is commonly known as Maloney Park; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN CRAIG GINTHER
SR-8 0103-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $59,700.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division
of Police, to fund travel and training needs and to refund money for claims
against the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($59,700.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
SR-9 2779-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on Neil Avenue from Goodale
Boulevard to King Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to
repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said
roadway; and to declare an emergency.
SR-10 2780-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on Third Avenue from Olentangy
River Road to Dennison Avenue and Starr Avenue from Dennison Avenue
to High Street from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to repeal any
and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway; and to
declare an emergency.
SR-11 2782-2013 To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
decrease the prima-facie speed limit on King Avenue from Olentangy
River Road to High Street from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; to
repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said
roadway; and to declare an emergency.
SR-12 0084-2014 To appropriate $3,763,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2014 operating
expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning
and Operations; and to declare an emergency. ($3,763,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. PALEY KLEIN MILLS
SR-13 2962-2013 To amend Chapter 25 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, Section
2502.077 relating to Permit Renewal and Inspection Fees; to update the
code to better conform to The Division of Fire's current business
processes.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
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ADJOURNMENT
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