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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 488 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: Good evening and Merry Christmas, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Canton City Council. If everyone could please turn their cellphones to vibrate and we are still encouraging social distancing because obviously COVID is not going away any time soon. With a quorum being present, the Chair calls this meeting of Canton City Council to order. Roll call please, Madam Clerk. 11 COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: (WILLIAM SMUCKLER, JAMES BABCOCK, CHRISTINE SCHULMAN, GREG HAWK, BRENDA KIMBROUGH, JASON SCAGLIONE, CHRIS SMITH, ROBERT FISHER, JOHN MARIOL, PETER FERGUSON & FRANK MORRIS) ELEVEN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. (MEMBER HALL ABSENT) CLERK WOOD: Eleven present, one absent, Mr. President. EXCUSING MEMBERS PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we excuse Member Hall from tonight’s meeting. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to excuse Member Hall from this evening’s mee- meeting. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Member Hall is excused from this evening’s meeting, and we want to wish him a speedy recovery. Tonight’s invocation will give… be given by Ward 5 Council Member, Robert Fisher. If you would all please stand and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. The regular meeting of Canton City Council was held on December 20, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Canton City Council Chamber. The roll call was taken (see above) by Clerk of Council, Jill M. Wood. The invocation was given by Ward 5 Council Member, Robert Fisher. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Sherer. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Fisher. I would like to welcome Mr. Tim Dunbar to his very first meeting of Canton City Council. Welcome, Tim. No pressure, right? (Laughter) AGENDA CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Agenda Corrections and Changes. Leader Smuckler. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move Rule 22A be suspended to add 2nd Readings of Ordinances 4 through 7 to this evening’s agenda. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to add 2nd Readings to Ordinances 4 through 7 to this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 489 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 4 through 7 are a legal part of your agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Hearings and we have no Public Hearings for this evening. OLD BUSINESS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Old Business and there is no Old Business for this evening. PUBLIC SPEAKS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Public Speaks and we have two speakers for this evening. And our first speaker would be Mr. Chris Mack. Mr. Mack, could you please step to the podium, and I would like to remind our speakers that you do have three minutes, but could you… Mr. Mack, could you please step to the podium, give us your name and residential address, please. CHRIS MACK: Yes. Uh, my name is C. Mack and I am here representing my father who is Henry C. Mack who has lived at 2430 4th Street… uh for… and in Canton, Ohio for 60 years at that address. And uh… um… any more information before I address the topic? PRESIDENT SHERER: No. No, you got the floor. CHRIS MACK: Thank you so much. First of all, happy holidays to everyone. Uh, certainly wish everyone a tremendous holiday season. Uh, the topic that I’d like to address very briefly today is to reduce the gross vehicle weight of vehicles that are going up and down Belden Avenue NE. Uh, today, roughly every five to ten minutes during business hours, a commercial truck, including tractor trailers, go up and down that street, not only spewing diesel fumes continuously, but uh… but also going right through the middle of a residential neighborhood. Uh, as rationale for why that change would take place, it is… that is an LMI minority community. Uh, typically LMI minority communities have overborn the brunt of either commercial traffic or of highway traffic. As we’re all aware, if we go back to the Cherry Avenue extension, if we go back to Route 30, uh tho… there were minority businesses in the southeast part of Canton that… uh, that have never recovered from those two projects. And so again, this will help to alleviate that burden, the environmental burden, that is carried by that neighborhood. Second, as we look at that neighborhood on Belden Avenue and Georgetown, is Belden Elementary School. Belden Elementary School, uh… is… uh, let me say it’s highly unusual to have commercial trucks and industrial power lines right next to an elementary school. And so right next to the school there are industrial power lines. We’re not… that’s not the recommendation for tonight, but again the recommendation is to reduce gross vehicle weight to three tons or less going up and down Belden Avenue. Uh, third, just in my personal experience, and let me say that I have managed retail banks across North America, and almost in every institution I’ve been in there… twenty percent of those retail banks would have been in LMI minority communities. This is the first time that I have ever seen an elementary school which has both industrial power lines and tractor trailers next to an elementary school. And so as we think about the reputation of Canton, as we think about our ability to protect our kids, this is a recommendation that one, will protect the children of Canton, particularly those that attend Belden Elementary School and second, will reduce the pollution that comes from those diesel fumes that… uh, from the com… tractor trailers going up and down Belden. And so uh… that… that’s… that’s the three points of rationale for why I would ask that we move… we COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 490 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 move forward with that. And having done more research on this topic, even if this group were to agree to the recommendation, when I looked into the Ohio Code of Regu… uh, Regulations, in 5577 and in 4513, it also appears that the County Commissioners would also have to agree to this recommendation before it could be put into force and before it could be enforced. And so I just wanted to make sure that the… the body was aware that the Stark County Board of Commissioners, by Ohio law, would also have to agree to the recommendation. Um… uh, those… that concludes my comments. I don’t know if um… if uh… Chris Smith wanted to add anything, uh… uh, but that concludes my comments. PRESIDENT SHERER: Um, usually during Public Speaks… Speaks, Mr. Mack, there’s no questions that are asked… CHRIS MACK: Okay. PRESIDENT SHERER: I would encourage you, if you can stay for the meeting, you’re more than welcome and we’d be more than happy to point you in the right council members that represent that area. CHRIS MACK: Thank you so much. PRESIDENT SHERER: You know, absolutely. But I want to thank you for coming tonight. CHRIS MACK: Thank you again and happy holidays to all. PRESIDENT SHERER: Yeah. Happy holidays to you too. Alright, our next speaker is Mr. Ted Johnson. And Mr. Johnson, you’re more than welcome to remove your mask when you’re speaking. If you could please state your name and residential address, please. TED JOHNSON: Okay. Uh, my name is Theodore Johnson. I reside at 332 Freedom Avenue NE, Canton, Ohio. I’ve been there over 35 years. Um, for those of you that know, Tuscarawas Avenue is really Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway was one of the earliest transcontinental highway routes for automobiles across the United States of America. Conceived in 1912 by Indiana entrepreneur, Carl G. Fisher, and formally dedicated in October 31st, 1913. The Lincoln Highway runs from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. It is officially recorded the length… uh, the entire length to be at… in 1913 to be 3,389 miles. I feel Canton is missing a fantastic opportunity to be able to generate more tourism and attract more people if they were to try to improve the look of the Lincoln Highway coming through Canton. Right now the Lincoln Highway is a blight. It’s horrible looking. If you want to know what it really should look like, look at Canton Aluminum because they’ve got the nice lights, they got uh… um… it’s landscaped nicely. I don’t know if Canton did that or um… Canton Aluminum did it, but we need more of that. By updating the landscaping and the lighting, the overall look of East Canton, we can promote highway… and use the Lincoln Highway as a gateway to Canton to facilitate restaurants, shops, um… the… um, all the things that are in downtown Canton. And right now there’s a lot of groups that come down the Lincoln Highway, and I just think that Canton need to promote that. And… but right now it’s not suitable for that. It does not look very well. Thank you. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Mr. Johnson, and Merry Christmas. TED JOHNSON: Merry Christmas to you also, and all of Council. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 491 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 INFORMAL RESOLUTIONS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Informal Resolutions and we have two for this evening. Madam Clerk, would you please read Informal Resolution #45, by title. 45. COUNCIL-AS-A-WHOLE: COMMENDING COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINE SCHULMAN FOR HER OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE. - ADOPTED PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader Smuckler. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #45. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #45. Are there any remarks? MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: May I have this read for the record. PRESIDENT SHERER: Madam Clerk. CLERK WOOD: An Informal Resolution respectfully submitted by Canton City Council on this 20th day of December, 2021. WHEREAS, Christine Schulman (affectionately know to us all as “Chrissy”) is a 1974 graduate of Oakwood High School. From there she attended Ohio State University where her major focus was Social Studies Education; and WHEREAS, Chrissy was employed by her family business, Can-Do- Promotions, for 20 years, and through her work with the company, met the love of her life, Allen Schulman. She also served as President of the Canton Advertising Club; and WHEREAS, Being an advocate for the welfare of her community, Chrissy served on the Aultman Women’s Board and chaired the Angel Auction and Fashion Show for several years to raise money for various Aultman Hospital Projects; and WHEREAS, Chrissy was appointed by Justice Andy Douglas to the Board of Grievances and Disputing for the State of Ohio; and WHEREAS, On May 13, 2019 Chrissy was unanimously appointed as Council-at-Large for Canton City Council and won her election to the position in November that same year. During her tenure, she served as Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Downtown Development Committee, Environmental & Public Utilities Committee, Rules Committee and Public Safety & Thoroughfares Committee; and WHEREAS, Chrissy was married to her beloved husband, former Council President Allen Schulman, on May 25, 1996, and since his passing has continued the Schulman legacy of service to the City of Canton. She is the proud grandma to August Hanssen, son of Alexis and Alfie Hanssen. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That we, the Members of Canton City Council, do hereby honor and commend COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTINE SCHULMAN for her devotion to public service and her outstanding service as a member of this Council. (Applause) MEMBER SMUCKLER: Little known facts. I went to high school with this lady. So those of you that say I’m old, go ahead and tell her. (Laughter) Second… second little known fact. Who introduced you to Allen? COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 492 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 MEMBER SCHULMAN: You did. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Yes, I did. Allen was running for Congress, and he’ll be the fir… he would have been the first one to tell you, and he got beat by a golf caddy. And I took Chrissy up to the office and they hit it off right away and I drifted away until, what was it, May 25th, 1996? Then when they were married and I was lucky enough to be at the wedding. And it’s a tough job being an elected official. Uh, Chris and I drove the neighborhood several times and tried to augment what the councilman was doing in the ward, but… um, she’s very proud of her neighborhood and she likes it there and plans on staying there. And we appreciate the contributions she made as a council person-at-large. And with that, I’d like to say thank you and we all need more help in this community. What you did for Aultman Hospital. I know you’ve helped my wife at the Domestic Violence Board. Had to say that, right? Or I’d get in trouble. But we’re looking for other ways that you can help this community now. Thank you. MEMBER SCHULMAN: I have other comments to make, but I’ll wait till Miscellaneous Business ‘cause I don’t have my script in front of me. Thank you very much. (Inaudible)… all of you. (Applause) PRESIDENT SHERER: Majority Leader, I’ll give you another little known fact, that she babysat me when I was kid. (Laughter) Absolutely. MEMBER SMUCKLER: And I will leave that alone. (Laughter) PRESIDENT SHERER: Mayor Bernabei. MAYOR BERNABEI: Um, Mr. President, Mr. Majority Leader. To Chrissy, I thank you so very, very, much for your service to Canton, and the two and a half years. And it seems like you have been here longer with us. Um, I thank you for your service, both as Council-at-Large, but also to the City and the community-at-large, and I can only say, you know, ‘cause I knew Allen very, very well and I’ve known both of you very, very well. Allen would be very, very proud of your service to Canton City Council and to our City. And I just want to tell you that I respect, you know, admire and love both of you very, very much. Thank you. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Mayor Bernabei. You know, and just add to that, Chrissy, it’s an honor for me to be where I’m at right now because I had the ultimate respect for Allen. And you know, I do… these are big shoes to fill. But it’s also an honor for me to serve with you. And I… I… I would… absolutely I want to be… congratulate you on… I just wish you the best, and I… and ours… and we need you, even if it’s not in this capacity, our City does need you, absolutely. So… but I’d just like to thank you for your service. MEMBER MARIOL: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Mariol. MEMBER MARIOL: So, a lot of people don’t know this, but my path to Council started with a water test at the Schulman residence, and I was talking with Chrissy and we talked politics and she became an advocate for me and… and that led to uh… um, Allen supporting me and getting this appointment. And it’s been such an honor to be able to work with Allen and then to be able to continue and work with you. And I… I really feel this way… uh, we’re colleagues, but we became friends and family, and that will… uh, that’ll always be something that is so valuable that I take away from this job, being able to work with both of you. And I know Allen would be so proud of… of you with what you’ve done on Council, so thank you so much and love working with you. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 493 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: Are there any additional remarks? ...Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no. NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #45 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Informal Resolution #45 is adopted. Informal Resolution #46, please. 46. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: CONFIRM REAPPT OF MAUREEN AUSTIN TO STARK COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENCING 1/1/22 TO 12/31/23. – ADOPTED PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Informal Resolution #46. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Informal Resolution #46. Are there any remarks? ... Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no. NO REMARKS RESOLUTION #46 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries and Informal Resolution #46 is adopted. COMMUNICATIONS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Communications. Let the journal show that all Communications are received as read. NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WHICH FOLLOW, LISTED BY AGENDA TITLE, ARE ON FILE IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE. 421. APPLICANT DON MCCORD: REQ VACATION OF PORTION OF 19TH ST SW 50’ R/W, 21 ST SW 50’ R/W, LINWOOD AVE SW 50’ R/W, BELLFLOWER AVE SW 40’ R/W, ROSLYN AVE SW 50’ R/W, AND MARYLAND AVE SW 50’ R/W (DON MCCORD FOR MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC). – PLANNING COMMISSION 422. CHIEF OF POLICE ANGELO: RPT OF DEPOSITS AND PAY-INS TO AMBULANCE LOCK BOX FOR NOVEMBER 2021. – RECEIVED & FILED 423. COURT ADMINISTRATOR KOCHERA: AUTH TO ENTER INTO PROF SERVS AGMT WITH PROTECH SECURITY IN AMT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00 FOR EXPANSION OF COURT’S ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM. – FINANCE COMMITTEE 424. HEALTH COMMISSIONER ADAMS: 2020 ANNUAL REPORT FOR CANTON CITY PUBLIC HEALTH. – RECEIVED & FILED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 494 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 425. LIQUOR CONTROL DIV (OHIO): REQ NEW D5 PERMIT TO HD PRODUCTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LLC, DBA SPECIAL OCCASIONS, @ 220 DUEBER AVE SW (WARD 5). – RECEIVED & FILED 426. LIQUOR CONTROL DIV (OHIO): REQ TRF OF C1, C2 PERMIT TO FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF OHIO, INC., DBA FAMILY DOLLAR 1348 @ 3032 MAHONING RD NE FROM FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF OHIO, INC., DBA FAMILY DOLLAR 1348, WEST UNIT ONLY @ 2901 MAHONING RD NE (WARD 6). – RECEIVED & FILED 427. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH REAPPT OF MR. DARREN ELLIOTT TO CANTON CONSTRUCTION BOARD COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/24 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 428. MAYOR BERNABEI: LTR ADVISING OF REAPPT OF MR. DAVE KAMINSKI AND MR. DANNY THOMPSON TO PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/25. – RECEIVED AND FILED 429. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH REAPPTS OF MS. DAWN M. DEVINE AND MR. PATRICK MCCARTHY TO INVESTMENT BOARD COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/23. – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 430. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH REAPPT OF MR. JACK HAWK TO BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS COMMENCING ON 1/1/22 – 12/31/24. – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 431. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH REAPPTS OF MR. JEFFREY BROWN AND MR. JOHN STONE TO TREE COMMISSION COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/24. – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 432. MAYOR BERNABEI: LTR ADVISING OF REAPPT OF J.R. RINALDI TO CANTON PARK COMMISSION COMMENCING 1/1/22 – 12/31/24. – RECEIVED AND FILED 433. MAYOR BERNABEI: REQ COUNCIL ADOPT LEGISLATION FOR TWO ADDT’L BENEFITS APPROVED IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGMTS RATIFIED WITH AFSCME LOCALS 2937 AND 3449. – PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES 434. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH PARKMOBILE, LLC FOR PARKING SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH PSX, INC. FOR PURCH AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE NEEDED TO AUTOMATE CORNERSTONE AND MILLENNIUM PARKING DECKS; AMEND APPROP O#251/2021 ($184,170.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 4501 CAPTIAL PROJECTS FUND TO 4501 102001 POLICE ADMIN-OTHER; $21,300.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2155 CITY PARKING DECK/LOT FUND TO 2155 102001 POLICE ADMIN-OTHER); EMERGENCY. – PUBLIC PROPERTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEES COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 495 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 435. MAYOR BERNABEI: AUTH APPROVAL OF PROF SERVS AGMT TO CONTRACT WITH MR. CHARLES CORCORAN, ARCHITECT, TO SERVE AS CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL. – PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES. 436. MAYOR BERNABEI, MEMBER FISHER (WARD 5), MEMBER MARIOL (WARD 7): ADVISE COUNCIL OF INTENT TO JOIN POWER A CLEAN FUTURE OHIO (PCFO). – RECEIVED & FILED 437. MVAH HOLDING LLC: REQ AUTH FOR ZONE CHANGE LOCATED AT HARVARD AVE NW (PARCEL #10009645, WARD 7). – PLANNING COMMISSION 438. PARKS COMMISSION: REQ APPROVAL FOR PARK COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGMT WITH J. BABE STEARN COMMUNITY CENTER (JBSC) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REC. SERVS; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY; AUTH AGMT APPROVAL RETROACTIVE TO 1/1/22. – FINANCE COMMITTEE 439. PLANNING COMMISSION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE AT 2600 BLOCK OF HARVARD AVE NW (PARCEL 10009645) FR CS – COMMUNITY SERVS TO PR – 4 (PLANNED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY, WARD 7. (PETE SCHWIEGERAHT FOR MVAH PARTNERS). – JUDICARY COMMITTEE 440. PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVE WARD ASSIGNMENT AND ZONE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE BROADWAY AVE 2021 ANNEXATION (I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT, WARD 6). – ANNEXATION COMMITTEE 441. PLANNING COMMISSION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED VAC OF 21ST ST SW FR EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF BROOKS AVE SW TO EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF LINWOOD AVE SW; LINWOOD AVE SW FR NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 21ST ST SW TO SOUTH LIMITED ACCESS LINE OF US RT. 30; 19TH ST SW FROM THE SOUTH LIMITED ACCESS LINE OF US RT 30 AND EAST LINE OF BROOKS AVE SW TO EAST LINE OF MARYLAND AVE SW; AND BELLFLOWER AVE SW, ROSLYN AVE SW, AND MARYLAND AVE SW FROM NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 19TH ST SW TO SOUTH LIMITED ACCESS LINE OF US RT 30; REPLATTING OF 13.941 ACRES DELINEATED HEREIN; AND ALL OF LOTS 31743-31752, 31769-31770, 31722-31781, 31785, 31919, 31922-31928, 31930-31931, 31979, 31982-31988, 31992- 32992, 31996-31997, 32000-32001, 32087-32106, 42625-42627, PARTS OF LOTS 31753-31754, 31765-31768, 31771, 31929, 31932, 31934-31935, 31978, 31980-31981, 32108-32110, WARD 5. – PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEE 442. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH AUDITOR TO CREATE FUND 2802-2021 COPS HIRING PROG GRANT 5JCOPS-21-GG-03479-UHPX TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARD; AMEND APPROP O#49/2021 ($200,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2802 2021 COPS HIRING GRANT FUND TO 2802-102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER); AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (8 NEW OFFICERS). – FINANCE COMMITTEE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 496 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 443. SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: RATIFY ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SEC 105.04 OF COD ORD OF CITY OF CANTON; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO ALL CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO EMER SITUATION; AUTH AND DIRECTS AUDITOR TO PAY ALL MORAL OBS RESULTING FROM EMERGENCY; EMERGENCY (801 RYAN CT NE). – FINANCE COMMITTEE 444. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: INFORM COUNCIL THAT CITY WILL NOT ENTER INTO PLA FOR TURBINE SERVICE PUMP REPAIR AND WELL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. – RECEIVED & FILED 445. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR ALL CONTRACTS FOR SUGAR CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO AWARD AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS FOR SUGAR CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATION PROJECT, CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING FUNDING; AUTH MAYOR AND/OR SERV DIR TO ENTER INTO AGMT WITH OHIO ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY, THROUGH OHIO WATER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO RECEIVE FROM WATER SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT, A LOW-INT LOAN AMORTIZED OVER 25- YR PERIOD FOR SUGAR CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATION PROJECT; EMERGENCY. – ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE 446. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, LAW DIR, AND/OR DESIGNEE, TO APPROP PROP WITHIN CORPORATE LIMITS, PURSUANT TO ORC CHAPTER 719, FOR PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING WARRANTY DEEDS. UTILITY EASEMENTS AND/ OR TEMPORARY EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCT OF COLONIAL BLVD. NE RECONSTRUCT PROJECT IN ACCORD WITH PLANS ON FILE AT CITY ENGINEER’S OFFICE; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, LAW DIR, AND/OR DESIGNEE, TO MAKE MINISTERIAL CHANGES TO CORRECT PROP OWNER NAMES, PARCEL #, AND OTHER NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROS; EMERGENCY. – ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE 447. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: REAUTH ORD LISTED IN EXHIBIT A; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, SAF DIR, AND/OR APPROP AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE CONTRACTS AUTH BY ORD CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT A AND MAKE THEM RETROACTIVE TO 1/1/22; AUTH LAW DIR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROP AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY MINISTERIAL CHANGES, SUCH AS CORRECTION OF DATES TO FOREGOING REENACTED CONTRACTS PROVIDED THE CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS DO NOT INVOLVE ADDITIONAL COST OR RESULT IN SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY (2022 REAUTH ORD). – FINANCE COMMITTEE 448. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR AND/OR SAF DIR TO APPLY, ENTER INTO AGMT, AND RECEIVE FUNDS FROM ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES; EMERGENCY (FOR VARIOUS PROJ FUNDS). – FINANCE COMMITTEE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 497 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 449. SERVICE DIRECTOR HIGHMAN, SAFETY DIRECTOR PERRY: AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, AND/OR SAF DIR TO ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD, AND ENTER INTO VARIOUS CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CANTON COD ORD SEC 105.09 FOR PURCH OF SUPPLY EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, AND SERVS, LISTED ON EXHIBIT A DURING THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR; WAIVE INF RES REQUIREMENTS OF CANTON COD ORD 105.09 FOR ITEMS AND SERVS APPROVED; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO PROF SERVS CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO CANTON COD ORD SEC 105.10 FOR APPLICABLE PROF SERVS LISTED; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO ORC SEC 735.05 WITH QUALIFIED NONPROFIT AGENCIES DEFINED BY SECS 4115.31 TO 4115.35 OF REVISED CODE FOR PURCH OF ITEMS AND SERVS LISTED; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCH OF ITEMS AND SERVS LISTED UTILIZING PURCHASING PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY ORC OR CANTON COD ORD; AUTH MAYOR, SERV DIR, AND/OR SAF DIR TO ENTER CHANGE ORDERS AND/OR CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR PURCH OF ITEMS AND SERVS LISTED; AUTH ABOVE CONTRACTS TO BE MULTIPLE YEAR CONTRACTS AND/OR CONTAIN RENEWAL PROVISIONS WHERE REQUIRED OR BENEFICIAL TO CITY; AUTH AND DIRECTS AUDITOR TO PAY MORAL OBS FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY BOARD OF CONTROL PURSUANT TO CANTON COD ORD 105.14 WITHIN ESTABLISHED DOLLAR AMT THRESHOLDS FOR CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO; AUTH AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANTS UPON RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS; EMERGENCY. – FINANCE COMMITTEE 450. TREASURER PEREZ: COMPARATIVE RPT OF CASH RECEIPTS FR 1/1/21 TO 11/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED 451. TREASURER PEREZ:RPT OF PARKING METER REVENUE FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2021. – RECEIVED & FILED 452. TREASURER PEREZ: RPTS OF BANK RECS AND OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF 11/30/21. – RECEIVED & FILED ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR FIRST READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their First Reading. Madam Clerk would you please begin with Ordinance No. 1. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCES #1 THROUGH 3 FOR THEIR FIRST READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS (O#1 THRU O#3 ADOPTED): O#1. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 262/2021 AN ORDINANCE RE-DIVIDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF CANTON; AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY Referred to Judiciary Committee COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 498 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 O#2. (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 263/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A WAGE INCREASE OF 3%; A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $500.00, IF THEY ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19; AND A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $1,000.00 AS AN ESSENTIAL WORKER BONUS FOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR MANAGEMENT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE CITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2022; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY Referred to Personnel & Finance Committees O#3 (1ST RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 264/2021 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY AND THE INTENT TO APPROPRIATE THE ESTATES AND/OR INTERESTS IN THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A AS PART OF THE COLONIAL BLVD NE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY Referred to Public Safety & Thoroughfares Committee PRESIDENT SHERER: At this time, the Chair would declare an in-house recess for Judiciary, Personnel, Finance and Public Safety & Thoroughfares Committees to meet in regard to Ordinances 1 through 3 on your agenda this evening. You are now in recess. (COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:26 PM FOR THE JUDICIARY, PERSONNEL, FINANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY & THOROUGHFARES COMMITTEES TO DISCUSS ORDINANCE #1 THROUGH ORDINANCE #3; RECONVENED AT 7:32 PM) PRESIDENT SHERER: Council is reconvening after the recess. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 1 through 3 back on this evening’s agenda. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend Rule 22A to place Ordinances 1 through 3 back on this evening’s agenda. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinances 1 through 3 are a legal part of your agenda. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules of Ordinances 1 through 3. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 1 through 3. Are there any… any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 499 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: You’ve heard the three readings, Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President… Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #1. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #1. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #1 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 262/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #1 is adopted. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #2. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #2. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? … Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #2 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 263/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #2 is adopted. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #3. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #3. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? … Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #3 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 264/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #3 is adopted. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 500 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Second Reading. Madam Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #4. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ O#4 THROUGH O#7 FOR THEIR SECOND READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS (O#4, O#5 AND O#7 ADOPTED, O#6 ADOPTED AS AMENDED): O#4. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 265/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE DESIGN OF A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND CENTENNIAL PLAZA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT COURT AVENUE NW AND 4TH STREET NW; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($57,600.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2175 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUND TO 2175 200501 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ADMIN – OTHER) O#5. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 266/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT, AND ANY OTHER RELATED AGREEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 OF ISSUE 13 COMPREHENSIVE FUNDS WITH ONE AEP COMPANY, LLC IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GAP FINANCING FOR A RENOVATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY (420 4TH ST. NW) O#6. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($521.80 APPROP TRF FR 2185 871002 INNOVATION DISTRICT TIF – OTHER TO 2185 871001 HISTORIC ONESTO TIF – OTHER; $1,500.00 APPROP TRF FR 5601 205001 REFUSE ADMIN – PERSONNEL TO 5601 201001 SERVICE DIRECTOR ADMIN – PERSONNEL; $130,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO 1001 102055 POLICE ADMIN – PERSONNEL - $60,000.00, TO 1001 103001 FIRE ADMIN – PERSONNEL - $50,000.00, TO 1001 753001 LAW ADMIN – PERSONNEL - $20,000.00; $10,000.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 5201 WATER OPERATING FUND TO 5201 207001 WATER ADMIN – PERSONNEL; $2,500.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF $2,500.00 TO 5410 201201 PURCHASING ADMIN – PERSONNEL) (ADDT’L OUT OF BALANCE ACCTS) O#7. (2ND RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A SANITARY SEWER JOINT USE/BILLING AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY OF NORTH CANTON; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 501 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we suspend the Statutory Rules of Ordinances 4 through 7. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to suspend the Statutory Rules on Ordinances 4 through 7. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries. You’ve heard the three readings, Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #4. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #4. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #4 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 265/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #4 has been adopted. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #5. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #5. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #5 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 266/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #5 has been adopted. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #6. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #6. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? Leader. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 502 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance #6 per the copy before each council member. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and second to amend Ordinance #6 per the copy before each of you. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no. NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries, Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move that we adopt Ordinance #6, as amended. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. AMENDMENT Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 6 by the substitution of the attached amended ordinance for the original pending ordinance. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #6 as amended. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance as amended? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #6 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 267/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #6 as amended has been adopted. Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #7. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded that you adopt Ordinance #7. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #7 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 268/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #7 has been adopted. ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Ordinances and Formal Resolutions for their Third, Final Reading and Vote. Madam Clerk, would you please begin with Ordinance #12. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 503 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 CLERK WOOD: Ordinance #8. PRESIDENT SHERER: Sorry. NOTE: PRESIDENT SHERER CALLED UPON CLERK WOOD TO READ ORDINANCE #8 AND ORDINANCE #9 FOR THEIR THIRD READING BY TITLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, AS FOLLOWS: O#8. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT $51,314.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR MESSAGING FOR SPIDR TECH SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO ANY PROCUREMENT PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO RENAME FUND 2427 BYRNE MEMORIAL MEDIATION FUND TO 2427 FY 21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($51,314.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2427 FY21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FUND TO 2427 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER) PRESIDENT SHERER: For clarification, it’s Ordinance #8. Leader. Sorry about that. MEMBER SMUCKLER: That’s alright. Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #8. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #8. Are there any remarks? Leader Smuckler. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we amend Ordinance #8 per the copy before every council member. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and second to amend Ordinance #8 before the copy before each of you. Are there any remarks? ...Hearing none, by voice vote, all those in favor, signify by saying aye. Those opposed no. NO REMARKS AMENDMENT PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE PRESIDENT SHERER: The ayes have it, the motion carries, Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #8 as amended. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 504 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 AMENDMENT Pursuant to Rule 36, I move to amend Agenda Item No. 8 by the substitution of the attached amended ordinance for the original pending ordinance. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #8 as amended. Are there any remarks under this Ordinance as amended? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #8 ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 269/2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: The motion carries and Ordinance #8, as amended, has been adopted. Ordinance #9, please. O#9. (3RD RDG) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR AND ACCEPT $34,880.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO RENAME FUND 2428 CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 2021 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP FUND; ADVERTISE, RECEIVE BIDS, AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE COMPLIANT ARMORED VESTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; OR TO ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SAID ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE OR THE CANTON CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 49/2021; AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE AN EMERGENCY ($34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 2428 CONVENTION CTR FEASIBILITY GRANT FUND TO 2428 102001 POLICE ADMIN – OTHER; $34,880.00 SUPP APPROP FR UNAPPROP BAL OF 1001 GENERAL FUND TO 1001 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – OTHER; $34,880.00 INTER-FUND TRANSFER FR 1001 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – ADVANCE OUT TO 2428 102001 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE – ADVANCE IN) PRESIDENT SHERER: Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Mr. President, I move we adopt Ordinance #9. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance #9. Are there any remarks? …Hearing none, roll call vote, please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. #9 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 270/2021 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 505 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 PRESIDENT SHERER: Motion carries and Ordinance #9 is adopted. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under Announcement of Committee Meetings and our next meeting date will be January 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. MEMBER BABCOCK: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Babcock. MEMBER BABCOCK: Personnel, 6… 6:30, you said? PRESIDENT SHERER: Yep. MEMBER BABCOCK: 6:30, January 3rd. That’s next year. (Laughter) PRESIDENT SHERER: Yep. That… I think… I think that is next year. (Chuckles) And that should be the only committees that we have reported. MEMBER SMUCKLER: I… I hope not. PRESIDENT SHERER: Ah, we missing anybody? CLERK WOOD: No. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Are we gonna have a Rules Committee that night too? MEMBER SMITH: I’m not sure… I’m not sure about that night, but there will be one soon. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Thank you. MEMBER SMITH: U-hmm. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Smith. MEMBER SMUCKLER: We will need a formal one for that night besides whatever you do before then. MEMBER SMITH: Okay, it’s my understanding that we don’t necessarily have to do it the first meeting of the year. MEMBER SMUCKLER: We do not, but… MEMBER SMITH: Okay. MEMBER SMUCKLER: It’s… it’s fine, then we operate under Rules… Robert’s Rules of Order or we continue to operate under the current rules. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 506 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 MEMBER SMITH: Okay. We… we will not operate under the current rules. There are some rules and some amendments that will be brought down to the committee before we bring it to the body. MEMBER SMUCKLER: Okay, thank you. MEMBER SMITH: You’re welcome. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Smith. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS PRESIDENT SHERER: We are now under any Miscellaneous Business. Is there any Miscellaneous Business for this evening? MEMBER SMITH: Yes, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Smith. MEMBER SMITH: Uh, first of all, I would like for you all to meet… you met a couple of them, but that is the prestigious Neighborhood Association of the Affairs of the Community, and I appreciate you all coming down. I just would like to say as far as Lincoln Way, that is a conversation that myself and the Engineer has been having, and I thought I brought that to the meeting the last time in respect to what was gonna be happening on Lincoln Way. But I will continue the conversation at the next meeting that you have, alright? And… um, as far as Canton Aluminum, that was done by them personally. The City did contribute to the sidewalk program that they had, and that is for anyone in the City, whether it’s resident or business. So if… uh, you know, someone is interested in having their sidewalk done, but as far as that, that was done by Canton Aluminum personally. And as far as the lines and so forth that you talked about, that was discussed when they started that, and it was our understanding that it was eminent domain, that they were allowed to do those towers there. Also, as far as the trucks and so forth, that is an ongoing process that we’ve been trying to get trucks to detour and go another way, which to me that was the purpose of getting Trump Road, so that they could go down that way instead of coming to the neighborhoods. So that is something that we need to continue to try to enforce so that they can do better by coming through there. And it would help sometime if we could get license plates, but we really don’t know where they be coming from, but we will, you know, work on that. I appreciate you bringing it. Thank you. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Smith. MEMBER SCHULMAN: Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Schulman. MEMBER SCHULMAN: I, first of all, want to thank everyone for the beautiful piece that I will actually treasure very much. I wasn’t expecting that, so that’s really very kind and sweet of all of you. But I want to just… I had a couple of remarks. Um, kinda repeating a lot of the things that I guess I heard in this, but… um, I’ve had many leadership positions in my life, but becoming a member of City Council has been a unique and worthwhile position that I’m pleased I had the opportunity to be a part of. So thank you to all the citizens of Canton and the Democratic Party for their confidence in me. And as I glance across the room during difficult votes or controversy in this Chamber, I looked upon a man, my husband Allen Schulman, a man that you all held in high esteem and that I will forever cherish. I knew during those times that he reminded me that we were COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 507 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 here to do the City’s business and we should respect the position we were elected to. So I leave you tonight as just a citizen of Canton and confident that this City is in good hands. God speed. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Schulman. MEMBER SMITH: Um, Mr. President, one other thing. PRESIDENT SHERER: Member Smith. MEMBER SMITH: I wanted to thank the many Council Members that came out, whether they were elves or whether they was trying to portray Santa Clause, or whatever part they played (chuckles)… whatever part they played in the fantastic and successful Christmas… Unforgettable Christmas 2. I thank you so very much. And Mayor, as always, show up and do his thing. We appreciate you. And I wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. PRESIDENT SHERER: Merry Christmas. Member Kimbrough. MEMBER KIMBROUGH: Oh, I would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas too, and it’s been a wonderful opportunity and as this is the last one meeting, we have another year. It’s been a great opportunity to serve as well, and we have persevered to do the best for the City. And well, the next year is a new page for us. We’re gonna continue to do what we can do. We’re gonna fight on every corner. We’re gonna fight the invisible enemy that’s after us. We’re gonna… we’re gonna overcome that as well this year coming up. And I just had a little joke ‘cause I think that everybody should have a little fun sometimes. So… so the question is a riddle. The riddle is, what do you call a wreath that is covered with one hundred dollar bills? Jill’s got her answer. Would you like to tell us? CLERK WOOD: Aretha Franklin’s. (Laughter) MEMBER KIMBROUGH: Bu-du-ba, bah! Now, happy holiday, everyone! (Laughter) PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Mem… MEMBER KIMBROUGH: Hey, let’s get some respect, R-E-S-P-E-C-T. PRESIDENT SHERER: Thank you, Member Kimbrough. Is there anything else under Miscellaneous Business? Mayor… Mayor Bernabei. MAYOR BERNABEI: Mr. President, Members of Council. I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for a great two years and for all of the work that you and we together have accomplished in the two years, and we look forward to the next term of Council. And I wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and most importantly, a happy, healthy and safe New Year’s. Again, thank you everybody. PRESIDENT SHERER: Mr. Dunbar. Let me see your hand. There you go. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DUNBAR: Oh, okay. PRESIDENT SHERER: There you go. No, we’re good… we’re good. No, you’re good. (Chuckles) Is there anything else under Miscellaneous Business? …Hearing none, I just want to wish everybody a happy and safe COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL 109 JOURNAL PAGE 508 MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2021 holidays. You know, COVID is not going away any time soon by the looks of it, so it’s gonna be good to at least spend times with… you know, some quality time with our families over the holidays. And with that, Leader. MEMBER SMUCKLER: A healthy and happy New Year, and I move we adjourn. MEMBER BABCOCK: Second. PRESIDENT SHERER: It’s been moved and seconded to adjourn. Madam Clerk, roll call please. NO REMARKS ROLL CALL 11 YEAS, 0 NAYS CLERK WOOD: Eleven yeas, Mr. President. PRESIDENT SHERER: This meeting is adjourned. Merry Christmas, everybody! (Gavel falls). ADJOURNMENT TIME: 7:55 P.M. ATTEST: 12/22/21 APPROVED: JILL M. WOOD WILLIAM SHERER CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT