Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · November 17, 2014
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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PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, November 17, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 58 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER
17, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Absent: 1 - Hearcel Craig
Present: 6 - Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Mills, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0030-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014:
New Type: C2
To: B J Food Enterprises LLC
DBA Saraga International Grocery
1265 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0727489
New Type: D3A
To: James B Wimbush
DBA D #1 Happy Family Bar and Club
764 St Clair Av 1st Fl & Patio
Columbus OH 43201
Permit #9686808
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New Type: D5A
To: JAP Guru LLC
DBA Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3045 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #4244390
New Type: D5
To:Chez Du Bon LLC
DBA Chez Du Bon
21 E State St
Suite 50 & South/West Mezzanine
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #1423942
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A
To: Break Bread LLC
145 N 5th St
Columbus OH 43215
From: block O Bar & Grill Ltd
2123-27 Eakin Rd
Columbus OH 43223
Permit #0927915
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Cap Restaurant Development LLC & Patio
600 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
From: Easton Java Inc
DBA Cup Of Joe & Mojoe Lounge & Patio
600 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #12350050015
Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D6
To: JS LLC
DBA Happy Hour Bar & Grill
1348 Parsons Av & Patio
Columbus OH 43206
From: Chambers Lounge Inc
DBA Chambers Lounge
1348 Parsons Av & Patio
Columbus OH 43206
Permit #44038230005
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Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Beechcroft 1935 LLC
DBA Beechcroft Newsstand
1935 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: Mobarak LLC
DBA Beechcroft Newsstand
1935 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0570643
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Jordan Food Mart LLC
DBA Jordan Food Mart
1081 E Whittier St
Columbus OH 43206
From: Feras Foods LLC
DBA Feras Foods
1081 E Whittier St
Columbus OH 43206
Permit #4378275
Advertise Date: 11/15/14
Agenda Date: 11/17/14
Return Date: 11/27/14
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
HARDIN
2 0197X-2014 To recognize and celebrate the 7th year of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,
Incorporated Alpha Eta Omega Alumni and Beta Mu Undergraduate
Chapters Pre-Thanksgiving Event.
A motion was made by Hardin, seconded by Mills, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
FROM THE FLOOR:
PALEY
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0201X-2014 To recognize and celebrate the retirement of Chester C. Christie,
Director of the Department of Human Resources on November, 30th
2014 after 30 years of service in the public sector.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Klein, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING
Finance Committee: Ordinance #2467-2014
Health & Human Services Committee: Ordinance #2581-2014
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER KLEIN, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLS 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
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 2388-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Best Equipment Co. for a Lateral TV Camera Inspection
System for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with
the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code,
and to authorize the expenditure of $95,800.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($95,800.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 2444-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate as a grant
match provider for a USDA Regional Conservation Partnership
Program (RCPP) Grant being applied for and administered by the
Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District to research and
“Promote Best Management Practices for Phosphorus” within the
Central Ohio watershed; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00
for year one from the Water Operating Fund ($20,000.00).
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FR-3 2448-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the HVAC and Air Purification Maintenance Services
contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd., for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($100,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-4 2521-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an
agreement with Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC and the Solid Waste
Authority of Central Ohio, for the design, construction and operation of
the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project, and to
authorize the expenditure of $1,146,342.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund. ($1,146,342.00)
Read for the First Time
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
FR-5 2483-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter
into an agreement with SHI International Corp (SHI), for Dell Change
Auditor software subscription renewals with an option to extend for two
additional term years; to authorize the expenditure of $49,735.34 for
year one from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Division, Internal Services Fund. ($49,735.34)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 2548-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish
a purchase order with OnX USA LLC for new servers and related
peripherals to create a new server infrastructure for the City’s
Geographic Information System (GIS); to authorize the Director of the
Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with
OARNet/OSU, for VMWare software licensing, maintenance and
support services needed to operate the new servers being purchased;
and to authorize the expenditure of $136,904.00 from the Department
of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement
Fund. ($136,904.00)
Read for the First Time
ZONING: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON
FR-7 2593-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
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ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking
space; 3333.055, Exception for single- or two-family dwelling;
3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting on a public street;
3333.18, Building lines; 3333.23(d), Minimum side yard permitted;
3333.24, Rear yard; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and
3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the
property located at 1397 CHAMBERS ROAD (43212), to permit the
construction of one-, two-, three-, and four-unit dwellings with reduced
development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District,
and to repeal Ordinance No. 1593-2014, passed on July 21, 2014
(Council Variance # CV14-048).
Read for the First Time
FR-8 2596-2014 To rezone 4873 CLEVELAND AVENUE (43229), being 0.68± acres
located at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Edmonton
Road, From: SR, Suburban Residential District, To: C-2, Commercial
District (Rezoning # Z14-023).
Read for the First Time
FR-9 2609-2014 To rezone 2960 CRANSTON DRIVE (43017), being 15.07± acres
located on the north side of Cranston Drive, 480± feet west of
Sawtooth Lane, From: R, Rural, AR-12, Apartment Residential, and
CPD, Commercial Planned Development Districts, To: L-AR-1,
Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z14-033).
Read for the First Time
FR-10 2625-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking
spaces required; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting;
3333.18, Building lines; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and
3333.255, Perimeter yard of the Columbus City Codes; for the
property located at 1506 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), to permit
the construction of one-, two-, and four-unit dwellings with reduced
development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District,
and to repeal Ordinance No. 1546-2014, passed on July 21, 2014
(Council Variance # CV14-049).
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-2 2512-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend monies
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for labor, materials, equipment, standard services, and professional
services in conjunction with various facilities improvements; to
authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 2557-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Ohio
Paving & Construction Co., Inc. for the construction of the Fleet
Management Auction Lot at 4211 Groves Road; to authorize the
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Fleet Capital Improvement Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 2568-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Dove
Building Services for custodial services at the Health Building, 240
Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $330,022.66 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($330,022.66)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 2573-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and
extend a contract, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, with
Gresham, Smith and Partners; to authorize the expenditure of
$250,000.00 from the Fleet Management Division's Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 2585-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Parker Motors and Chelsea PTO
Parts from H Y O Inc dba Pengwyn, to authorize the expenditure of
one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund, and to
declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 2603-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer funds within the General Permanent Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders and process reimbursement payments to city
employees for personal property damages; to authorize the
expenditure of $2,421.00 from the General Permanent Improvement
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,421.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-8 2660-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a
lease agreement with the Columbus Metropolitan Library for the use of
office space on the second floor of the Jerry Hammond Center; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-9 2513-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase an
existing contract for outpatient ambulatory laboratory services with
The Ohio State University Reference Laboratory; to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2554-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of
$141,718.00 within the Health Special Revenue Fund to properly
align appropriations with projected expenditures and allow the Health
Department to operate without interruption through the end of 2014;
and to declare an emergency ($141,718.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-12 2558-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to
purchase (6) racing wheelchairs; and to declare an emergency.
($20,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
CA-13 2511-2014 To amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash between projects within the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of an
additional $72,000.00 from Fund 704 Streets and Highways G. O.
Bonds Fund for Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreements
with Long and High Loan Holdings, LLC to construct the Downtown
Streetscape - Atlas Building project; and to declare an emergency.
($72,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-14 2526-2014 To authorize the City Attorney's Office - Real Estate Division to
contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee
simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the
Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Mound Street Sidewalks, Binns
Boulevard to Wayne Avenue project; to authorize the City Attorney's
Office - Real Estate Division to negotiate with property owners to
acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project;
to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Streets and
Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($300,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 2564-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Build America Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service
to enter into a cooperative right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation
agreement with Delaware County for the Intersection Improvements -
South Old State at Polaris Parkway project; to authorize the
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Build America Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-16 2465-2014 To amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds within the General
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize and direct the Finance
and Management Director to issue a purchase order for the purchase
of Dell computers for the Division of Police from the existing Dell
Computing Hardware Universal Term Contract FL005969, to authorize
the expenditure of $58,128.30 from the General Permanent
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($58,128.30)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2474-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to modify a contract with the Association of Psychotherapy inc. for
additional funds for sworn counseling, critical incident counseling and
applied behavioral sciences training programs for the Division of
Police, to authorize an expenditure of $20,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 2489-2014 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the contract with
Court View Justice Solution, Inc. for the purchase of software support,
and professional services; to authorize an expenditure of $66,452.00
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from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; to authorize an
expenditure of $10,350.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Capital
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency ($76,802.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-19 2285-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of water treatment
chemicals for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of
$500,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation.
($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2290-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contracts with Byers Ford, Inc and Almared, Inc. dba A-1 Alternative
Fuel Systems for the purchase of two (2) F550's with a Flat Bed Body
and CNG Conversion Engine for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $136,666.00 from the
Sewer System Operating Fund. ($136,666.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2316-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a
Single Axle Dump Truck with CNG Engine and Maintenance Body for
the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $181,619.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($181,619.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 2376-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman Blower for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$57,245.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($57,245.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 2413-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Department of Public Utilities, to enter into contracts with The Loeb
Electric Company, General Supply and Services Inc. dba Gexpro, and
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purchase of
Luminaires and Related Components for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $384,234.75 from the Electricity
Operating Fund. ($384,234.75)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 2530-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter
into agreements with T&M Associates and Woolpert Inc to provide
professional services in support of Department of Public Utilities GIS
applications and projects; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00
from the Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 2543-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one
contract for the option to purchase MMO-MUG Supplies from IDEXX
Distribution, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to
establish a contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
CA-26 2325-2014 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; and to authorize the
expenditure of $47,150.39 from the Department of Technology,
internal service fund. ($47,150.39)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2332-2014 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management
Department, on behalf of the Departments of Technology (DoT) and
Public Utilities (DPU), to issue a purchase order with CalAmp
Corporation (dba Wireless Matrix Corporation), for replacement parts
needed to upgrade automated vehicle location (AVL) equipment and
to maintain the AVL system in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the City of Columbus Code; to authorize the total
expenditure of $60,294.75 from the Department of Technology,
Internal Services Fund. ($60,294.75)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-28 2582-2014 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 (1542 Arlington 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-29 2583-2014 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 (1723 E. 25th 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-30 2584-2014 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 (812 S. Ohio 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.
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN GINTHER
CA-31 2569-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association
for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Klein, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2545-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
contract for the option to purchase Winter Wear and Raingear for city
agencies with Safety Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of
one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund; to
waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the
Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-2 2591-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Reeb Avenue
Center, as Master Tenant, to allow for the rental of office and
educational space to non-profit 501(c)(3) entities and to manage the
day-to-day operation of the building in that city-owned real property
identified as 280 Reeb Avenue, and to declare an emergency.
TABLED UNTIL 11/24/2014
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Tabled to a Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 5- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew
Ginther
SR-3 2614-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of
$1,146,242.00 within the general fund; to transfer appropriations
between objects in, and to appropriate additional funds for, certain
non-general fund departments and divisions; and to declare an
emergency ($1,146,242.00).
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-4 2620-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
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 $813,100,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($813,100,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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SR-5 2621-2014 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2015 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 Paley, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 2622-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
for selected 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 Paley, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-7 2623-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015
for general obligation debt service payments related to the City’s Bond
and Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
2467-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into an
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase remanufactured
toner cartridges and maintenance with Rasix Computer Center, Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
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Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
2581-2014 To amend Ordinance 1320-2014 to include Alvis House, to act as the
fiscal agent of Human Service Chamber of Franklin County; and to
declare an emergency.
TABLED UNTIL 11/24/2014
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Klein, that this Ordinance be Tabled
to a Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 5- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, and Andrew
Ginther
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
SR-8 2547-2014 To waive competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code
Chapter 329; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
contract with Key Blue Prints Inc. for preventative maintenance and
repair services; to authorize the exchange of an Oce TCS 500 system
for 24 months of maintenance and repair services; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Hardin, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-9 2450-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways
Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse
the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for labor,
equipment and material costs associated with alley resurfacing; to
authorize the expenditure of $85,726.92 from the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund for reimbursement to the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($85,726.92)
A motion was made by Hardin, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
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Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-10 2294-2014 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a
FY2014 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program award from the
National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as
the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; and
to authorize an appropriation of $282,452.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of
Police to cover the cost of the FY2014 Forensic DNA Backlog
Reduction Grant Program activities and expenditures. ($282,452.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-11 2486-2014 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Richland
County Community Alternative Center; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $200,000 with RCCAC for in-patient chemical dependency
treatment for indigent OVI and Non-OVI offenders; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-12 2507-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with
NicheVision Forensics, LLC for DNA interpretation software for the
Division of Police Crime Lab; to waive competitive bidding provisions
of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of
$61,300.00 from the Grant Fund, Grant Number 331405; and to
declare an emergency. ($61,300.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-13 2334-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with The Shelly Company for the Watershed Roadway
Improvements - Griggs Reservoir Project in an amount up to
$1,434,945.97; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $1,434,945.97 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($1,434,945.97)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-14 2353-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with The Righter Company for the Hap Cremean Water Plant
Miscellaneous Improvements - Alum Feed System Upgrade Project in
an amount up to $2,054,360.00; for the Division of Water; to authorize
a transfer and expenditure up to $2,054,360.00 within the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,054,360.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-15 2461-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio for the Florence Avenue
Area Water Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; to
provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related
services to the Design and Construction Division; and to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,679,828.02 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,679,828.02)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
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SR-16 2382-2014 To adopt the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs including the Consolidated Plan, the related
Citizen Participation Plan, and the Action Plan; to authorize the filing
of the Consolidated Submission with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Klein, that this Ordinance be Taken
from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-17 2464-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the
implementation of eligible activities for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$314,029.77 from the Government General Grant Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($314,029.77)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be Taken
from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-18 2592-2014 To amend Ordinance 0349-2005 by adjusting the boundaries of the
Hayden Run North and Hayden Run South TIF Incentive Districts to
reestablish the TIF exemption status for a combined parcel; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN GINTHER
SR-19 2590-2014 To accept the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the
City of Columbus and Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Local 4502, April 24, 2014 -April 23, 2017, to provide for wages,
hours and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in
the bargaining unit as provided in the attachment hereto; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
SR-20 2475-2014 To amend Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2015,
and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-21 2476-2014 To amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2015, and to repeal the
existing Sections being amended.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-22 2477-2014 To amend Section 1144.08 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2015, and to repeal
the existing Section being amended.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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SR-23 2479-2014 To adopt the Urban Commercial Overlay as provided for in Chapter
3372 of the Columbus City Code for portions of the Fifth by Northwest
Planning Area and to amend the Columbus City Code by enactment of
Section 3372.698.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 6:13 PM
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Paley, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla
Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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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 17, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 58 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 17,
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 C0030-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014:
New Type: C2
To: B J Food Enterprises LLC
DBA Saraga International Grocery
1265 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0727489
New Type: D3A
To: James B Wimbush
DBA D #1 Happy Family Bar and Club
764 St Clair Av 1st Fl & Patio
Columbus OH 43201
Permit #9686808
New Type: D5A
To: JAP Guru LLC
DBA Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3045 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #4244390
New Type: D5
To:Chez Du Bon LLC
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DBA Chez Du Bon
21 E State St
Suite 50 & South/West Mezzanine
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #1423942
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A
To: Break Bread LLC
145 N 5th St
Columbus OH 43215
From: block O Bar & Grill Ltd
2123-27 Eakin Rd
Columbus OH 43223
Permit #0927915
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Cap Restaurant Development LLC & Patio
600 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
From: Easton Java Inc
DBA Cup Of Joe & Mojoe Lounge & Patio
600 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #12350050015
Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D6
To: JS LLC
DBA Happy Hour Bar & Grill
1348 Parsons Av & Patio
Columbus OH 43206
From: Chambers Lounge Inc
DBA Chambers Lounge
1348 Parsons Av & Patio
Columbus OH 43206
Permit #44038230005
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Beechcroft 1935 LLC
DBA Beechcroft Newsstand
1935 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: Mobarak LLC
DBA Beechcroft Newsstand
1935 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit #0570643
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Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Jordan Food Mart LLC
DBA Jordan Food Mart
1081 E Whittier St
Columbus OH 43206
From: Feras Foods LLC
DBA Feras Foods
1081 E Whittier St
Columbus OH 43206
Permit #4378275
Advertise Date: 11/15/14
Agenda Date: 11/17/14
Return Date: 11/27/14
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
HARDIN
2 0197X-2014 To recognize and celebrate the 7th year of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,
Incorporated Alpha Eta Omega Alumni and Beta Mu Undergraduate
Chapters Pre-Thanksgiving Event.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 2388-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Best Equipment Co. for a Lateral TV Camera Inspection
System for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with
the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code,
and to authorize the expenditure of $95,800.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($95,800.00)
FR-2 2444-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate as a grant
match provider for a USDA Regional Conservation Partnership
Program (RCPP) Grant being applied for and administered by the
Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District to research and
“Promote Best Management Practices for Phosphorus” within the
Central Ohio watershed; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00
for year one from the Water Operating Fund ($20,000.00).
FR-3 2448-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
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modification of the HVAC and Air Purification Maintenance Services
contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd., for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($100,000.00)
FR-4 2521-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an
agreement with Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC and the Solid Waste
Authority of Central Ohio, for the design, construction and operation of
the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project, and to
authorize the expenditure of $1,146,342.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($1,146,342.00)
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
FR-5 2483-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into
an agreement with SHI International Corp (SHI), for Dell Change
Auditor software subscription renewals with an option to extend for two
additional term years; to authorize the expenditure of $49,735.34 for
year one from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Division, Internal Services Fund. ($49,735.34)
FR-6 2548-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish
a purchase order with OnX USA LLC for new servers and related
peripherals to create a new server infrastructure for the City’s
Geographic Information System (GIS); to authorize the Director of the
Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with
OARNet/OSU, for VMWare software licensing, maintenance and
support services needed to operate the new servers being purchased;
and to authorize the expenditure of $136,904.00 from the Department
of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement
Fund. ($136,904.00)
ZONING: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON
FR-7 2593-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking
space; 3333.055, Exception for single- or two-family dwelling; 3333.09,
Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting on a public street; 3333.18,
Building lines; 3333.23(d), Minimum side yard permitted; 3333.24, Rear
yard; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter
yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1397
CHAMBERS ROAD (43212), to permit the construction of one-, two-,
three-, and four-unit dwellings with reduced development standards in
the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance No.
1593-2014, passed on July 21, 2014 (Council Variance # CV14-048).
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FR-8 2596-2014 To rezone 4873 CLEVELAND AVENUE (43229), being 0.68± acres
located at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Edmonton
Road, From: SR, Suburban Residential District, To: C-2, Commercial
District (Rezoning # Z14-023).
FR-9 2609-2014 To rezone 2960 CRANSTON DRIVE (43017), being 15.07± acres
located on the north side of Cranston Drive, 480± feet west of
Sawtooth Lane, From: R, Rural, AR-12, Apartment Residential, and
CPD, Commercial Planned Development Districts, To: L-AR-1, Limited
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z14-033).
FR-10 2625-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking
spaces required; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting;
3333.18, Building lines; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and
3333.255, Perimeter yard of the Columbus City Codes; for the property
located at 1506 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), to permit the
construction of one-, two-, and four-unit dwellings with reduced
development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District,
and to repeal Ordinance No. 1546-2014, passed on July 21, 2014
(Council Variance # CV14-049).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-1 2467-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into an
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase remanufactured
toner cartridges and maintenance with Rasix Computer Center, Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
CA-2 2512-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend monies
for labor, materials, equipment, standard services, and professional
services in conjunction with various facilities improvements; to
authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($200,000.00)
CA-3 2557-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Ohio
Paving & Construction Co., Inc. for the construction of the Fleet
Management Auction Lot at 4211 Groves Road; to authorize the
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Fleet Capital Improvement Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
CA-4 2568-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Dove
Building Services for custodial services at the Health Building, 240
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Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $330,022.66 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($330,022.66)
CA-5 2573-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and
extend a contract, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, with
Gresham, Smith and Partners; to authorize the expenditure of
$250,000.00 from the Fleet Management Division's Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
CA-6 2585-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Parker Motors and Chelsea PTO
Parts from H Y O Inc dba Pengwyn, to authorize the expenditure of one
(1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund, and to
declare an emergency. ($1.00)
CA-7 2603-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer funds within the General Permanent Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders and process reimbursement payments to city
employees for personal property damages; to authorize the
expenditure of $2,421.00 from the General Permanent Improvement
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,421.00)
CA-8 2660-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a
lease agreement with the Columbus Metropolitan Library for the use of
office space on the second floor of the Jerry Hammond Center; and to
declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-9 2513-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify and increase an
existing contract for outpatient ambulatory laboratory services with The
Ohio State University Reference Laboratory; to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA-10 2554-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of
$141,718.00 within the Health Special Revenue Fund to properly align
appropriations with projected expenditures and allow the Health
Department to operate without interruption through the end of 2014;
and to declare an emergency ($141,718.00).
CA-11 2581-2014 To amend Ordinance 1320-2014 to include Alvis House, to act as the
fiscal agent of Human Service Chamber of Franklin County; and to
declare an emergency.
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-12 2558-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 from the unappropriated
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balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to
purchase (6) racing wheelchairs; and to declare an emergency.
($20,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
CA-13 2511-2014 To amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash between projects within the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of an
additional $72,000.00 from Fund 704 Streets and Highways G. O.
Bonds Fund for Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreements
with Long and High Loan Holdings, LLC to construct the Downtown
Streetscape - Atlas Building project; and to declare an emergency.
($72,000.00)
CA-14 2526-2014 To authorize the City Attorney's Office - Real Estate Division to contract
for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title
and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Pedestrian
Safety Improvements - Mound Street Sidewalks, Binns Boulevard to
Wayne Avenue project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office - Real
Estate Division to negotiate with property owners to acquire the
additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize
the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Streets and Highways G.O.
Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
CA-15 2564-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Build America Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
enter into a cooperative right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation
agreement with Delaware County for the Intersection Improvements -
South Old State at Polaris Parkway project; to authorize the
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Build America Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-16 2465-2014 To amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds within the General Permanent
Improvement Fund; to authorize and direct the Finance and
Management Director to issue a purchase order for the purchase of
Dell computers for the Division of Police from the existing Dell
Computing Hardware Universal Term Contract FL005969, to authorize
the expenditure of $58,128.30 from the General Permanent
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($58,128.30)
CA-17 2474-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to modify a contract with the Association of Psychotherapy inc. for
additional funds for sworn counseling, critical incident counseling and
applied behavioral sciences training programs for the Division of
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Police, to authorize an expenditure of $20,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
CA-18 2489-2014 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the contract with
Court View Justice Solution, Inc. for the purchase of software support,
and professional services; to authorize an expenditure of $66,452.00
from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; to authorize an
expenditure of $10,350.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Capital
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency ($76,802.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-19 2285-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of water treatment chemicals
for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to authorize the
expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; to
establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 for the
expenditures listed within this legislation. ($500,000.00)
CA-20 2290-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contracts with Byers Ford, Inc and Almared, Inc. dba A-1 Alternative
Fuel Systems for the purchase of two (2) F550's with a Flat Bed Body
and CNG Conversion Engine for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $136,666.00 from the
Sewer System Operating Fund. ($136,666.00)
CA-21 2316-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a
Single Axle Dump Truck with CNG Engine and Maintenance Body for
the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $181,619.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($181,619.00)
CA-22 2376-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman Blower for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $57,245.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($57,245.00)
CA-23 2413-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Department of Public Utilities, to enter into contracts with The Loeb
Electric Company, General Supply and Services Inc. dba Gexpro, and
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purchase of Luminaires
and Related Components for the Division of Power; and to authorize
the expenditure of $384,234.75 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($384,234.75)
CA-24 2530-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into
agreements with T&M Associates and Woolpert Inc to provide
professional services in support of Department of Public Utilities GIS
applications and projects; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00
from the Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund; and to
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declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
CA-25 2543-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one
contract for the option to purchase MMO-MUG Supplies from IDEXX
Distribution, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to
establish a contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00).
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
CA-26 2325-2014 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; and to authorize the expenditure of
$47,150.39 from the Department of Technology, internal service fund.
($47,150.39)
CA-27 2332-2014 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,
on behalf of the Departments of Technology (DoT) and Public Utilities
(DPU), to issue a purchase order with CalAmp Corporation (dba
Wireless Matrix Corporation), for replacement parts needed to upgrade
automated vehicle location (AVL) equipment and to maintain the AVL
system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the City of
Columbus Code; to authorize the total expenditure of $60,294.75 from
the Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund. ($60,294.75)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-28 2582-2014 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 (1542 Arlington Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-29 2583-2014 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 (1723 E. 25th Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-30 2584-2014 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 (812 S. Ohio Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN GINTHER
CA-31 2569-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association
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for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2545-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
contract for the option to purchase Winter Wear and Raingear for city
agencies with Safety Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of
one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund; to waive
the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus
City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
SR-2 2591-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Reeb Avenue
Center, as Master Tenant, to allow for the rental of office and
educational space to non-profit 501(c)(3) entities and to manage the
day-to-day operation of the building in that city-owned real property
identified as 280 Reeb Avenue, and to declare an emergency.
SR-3 2614-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of
$1,146,242.00 within the general fund; to transfer appropriations
between objects in, and to appropriate additional funds for, certain
non-general fund departments and divisions; and to declare an
emergency ($1,146,242.00).
SR-4 2620-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
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 $813,100,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($813,100,000.00)
(REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
SR-5 2621-2014 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2015 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 INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
SR-6 2622-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
for selected 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 INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
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SR-7 2623-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015
for general obligation debt service payments related to the City’s Bond
and Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an emergency.
(REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARING)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
SR-8 2547-2014 To waive competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code
Chapter 329; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
contract with Key Blue Prints Inc. for preventative maintenance and
repair services; to authorize the exchange of an Oce TCS 500 system
for 24 months of maintenance and repair services; and to declare an
emergency.
SR-9 2450-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways
Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse
the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for labor,
equipment and material costs associated with alley resurfacing; to
authorize the expenditure of $85,726.92 from the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund for reimbursement to the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($85,726.92)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-10 2294-2014 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a
FY2014 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program award from the
National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as the
official city representative to act in connection with this grant; and to
authorize an appropriation of $282,452.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of
Police to cover the cost of the FY2014 Forensic DNA Backlog
Reduction Grant Program activities and expenditures. ($282,452.00)
SR-11 2486-2014 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Richland
County Community Alternative Center; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $200,000 with RCCAC for in-patient chemical dependency
treatment for indigent OVI and Non-OVI offenders; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
SR-12 2507-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with
NicheVision Forensics, LLC for DNA interpretation software for the
Division of Police Crime Lab; to waive competitive bidding provisions of
the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $61,300.00
from the Grant Fund, Grant Number 331405; and to declare an
emergency. ($61,300.00)
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-13 2334-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with The Shelly Company for the Watershed Roadway
Improvements - Griggs Reservoir Project in an amount up to
$1,434,945.97; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $1,434,945.97 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($1,434,945.97)
SR-14 2353-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with The Righter Company for the Hap Cremean Water Plant
Miscellaneous Improvements - Alum Feed System Upgrade Project in
an amount up to $2,054,360.00; for the Division of Water; to authorize
a transfer and expenditure up to $2,054,360.00 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($2,054,360.00)
SR-15 2461-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio for the Florence Avenue
Area Water Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; to
provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services
to the Design and Construction Division; and to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,679,828.02 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,679,828.02)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-16 2382-2014 To adopt the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs including the Consolidated Plan, the related
Citizen Participation Plan, and the Action Plan; to authorize the filing of
the Consolidated Submission with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.
(TABLED INDEFINITELY 10/20/14)
SR-17 2464-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the
implementation of eligible activities for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$314,029.77 from the Government General Grant Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($314,029.77)
(TABLED 11/10/14)
SR-18 2592-2014 To amend Ordinance 0349-2005 by adjusting the boundaries of the
Hayden Run North and Hayden Run South TIF Incentive Districts to
reestablish the TIF exemption status for a combined parcel; and to
declare an emergency.
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ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG HARDIN GINTHER
SR-19 2590-2014 To accept the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the
City of Columbus and Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Local 4502, April 24, 2014 -April 23, 2017, to provide for wages, hours
and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the
bargaining unit as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an
emergency.
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
SR-20 2475-2014 To amend Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2015,
and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein
SR-21 2476-2014 To amend Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2015, and to repeal the
existing Sections being amended.
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein
SR-22 2477-2014 To amend Section 1144.08 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2015, and to repeal
the existing Section being amended.
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein
SR-23 2479-2014 To adopt the Urban Commercial Overlay as provided for in Chapter
3372 of the Columbus City Code for portions of the Fifth by Northwest
Planning Area and to amend the Columbus City Code by enactment of
Section 3372.698.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
ADJOURNMENT
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