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Office of City Clerk City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street Columbus OH 43215-9015 columbuscitycouncil.org Minutes - Final Columbus City Council 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, January 26, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231 REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 26, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley PRESIDENT MENTEL called Regular Meeting No. 2 to order. After the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, Monsignor Cody offered prayer. COUNCILMEMBER Andrew J. Ginther moved that Council Member Hearcel F. Craig be appointed Permanent President Pro Tem of Columbus City Council. COUNCILMEMBER Paley seconded the motion and roll was called. All seven voted in the affirmative. No one voted in the negative. READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley C0001-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009: New Type: C1, C2 To: Osama N Alsabarnah DBA Walford Market 4432 Walford City of Columbus Page 1 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Columbus OH 43224 Permit # 0145901 New Type: D1 To: Pei Wei Asian Diner Inc DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner 4155 Morse Crossing Columbus OH 43219 Permit # 67919310015 Advertise: 01/312009 Return: 02/10/2009 PRESIDENT MENTEL directed the City Clerk to read the new committee assignments into the record. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION TAVARES 0006X-2009 To congratulate Eastmoor Academy High School's football team for a successful season and to recognize the team's numerous accomplishments. A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0007X-2009 To declare February 6, 2009 as Wear Red Day in Columbus, and to raise awareness that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among women. A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION City of Columbus Page 2 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0 FINANCE: MENTEL CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY FR 0034-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend $119,449.75, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to reimburse the General Fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; to amend the 2008 CIB; to authorize the transfer of $3,600.00 within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $8,537.47 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to cancel the balance of a previously established Auditor's Certificate established for this same purpose; and to authorize an expenditure from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($119,449.75) UTILITIES: PALEY CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL FR 1935-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with Resource International, Inc. for the Ashburton Mayfair/Dale Stormwater System Improvements Projects; to authorize the transfer of $146,535.09 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $33,632.76 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $180,167.85 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($180,167.85) FR 1940-2008 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $60,075.72 from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the City Auditor to allow the Division of Power and Water's capital bond fund to reimburse the operating fund in the amount of $60,075.72 for labor and equipment costs incurred in the installation of various street lighting projects. ($60,075.72) FR 1967-2008 To authorize the Public Utilities Director to modify and increase the agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Harrisburg Pike Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $29,576.11 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $102,580.00 from the Water City of Columbus Page 3 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($102,580.00) FR 1993-2008 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 45' Derrick/Digger Truck with a Utility Body in the amount of $182,915.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $182,915.00 from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $182,915.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund for the Division of Power and Water. ($182,915.00) FR 2008-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to release certain sewer easements, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, at the request of THG Rickenbacker, LLC, in exchange for replacement easements which have been previously granted to the City of Columbus. FR 2012-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Bethel and Henderson Booster Stations Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $100,804.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,804.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water. ($100,804.00) FR 2015-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to release certain sewer easements, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, at the request of Columbus Municipal Airport Authority, in exchange for replacement easements previously granted to the City of Columbus. FR 2018-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Franklin County Engineer's Office for water-related expenses incurred during roadway construction of Dublin Road; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $90,231.17 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $90,231.17 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Power and Water. ($90,231.17) FR 0066-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Proshot Concrete Inc., for the construction of the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,987,902.90 within the Ohio Water City of Columbus Page 4 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,987,902.90) DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL FR 2014-2008 To accept the application (AN08-012) of Columbus Housing Partnership for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.4± acres in Mifflin Township. FR 2016-2008 To accept the application (AN08-015) of James and Rhoda Long for the annexation of certain territory containing .83± acres in Prairie Township. FR 2017-2008 To accept the application (AN08-017) of Certified Oil Corporation for the annexation of certain territory containing .95 ± acres in Franklin Township. FR 0029-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive agreement with Mission Essential Personnel. RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL FR 1780-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to execute those documents necessary to enter into and carry out a settlement agreement between the City and Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.; and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised. FR 0049-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009 Project and to authorize the expenditure of $61,200.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund. ($61,200.00) CA CONSENT ACTIONS RESOLUTION OF EXPRESSION TAVARES CA 0243X-2008 In Memory of Alma O. Wright This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. FINANCE: MENTEL CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY City of Columbus Page 5 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 CA 2026-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees COBRA continuation insurance coverage from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and to declare an emergency. ($15,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 2027-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with Mount Carmel Occupational Health and Wellness to provide all eligible employees Occupational Safety and Health medical services from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 2039-2008 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $600,000.00 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 2040-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing employee benefits contract with AON Employee Benefits Consulting from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and to declare an emergency. ($110,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0001X-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments of property and estate taxes from the Franklin, Fairfield and Delaware County Auditors during 2009 and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. CA 0024-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts with Skinner Diesel Service Inc., Rim and Wheel Service of Columbus, Vogelpohl Fire Equipment Inc., and Tech Source LTD, to authorize the expenditure of four (4) dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($4.00). This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Columbus Page 6 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 CA 0026-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into eight (8) contracts for the option to purchase OEM Truck Parts, Supplies, and Accessories with Bell Equipment Company, The McLean Company, Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., Fyda Freightliner Columbus Inc., Center City International Trucks Inc., Wrecker One, Inc. dba Speedway Wrecker Sales, Columbus Peterbilt, and Nortrax Great Lakes Inc., to authorize the expenditure of eight (8) dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($8.00). This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0045-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) contracts for the option to purchase Auto and Truck Glass Replacement with Harrs Auto Glass, Inc., Guardian Glass Company, and Safelite Fulfillment, Inc. dba Safelite Auto Glass, to authorize the expenditure of three (3) dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($3.00). This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0047-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $50.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0105-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to modify the UTC for the option to purchase Highway Rock Salt with Cargill, Inc. and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. UTILITIES: PALEY CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL CA 1866-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the professional engineering services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. to design stormwater improvements within the Lenappe Drive, Canyon Drive, and Glenmont areas; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $119,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($119,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 1899-2008 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a City of Columbus Page 7 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Blanket Purchase Order with ITT Flygt Corp for the purchase of Flygt Pump Services from an established Universal Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($30,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0067-2009 To allow only the City of Columbus to aggregate demand response of retail customers in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 719; and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL CA 2013-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of three vacant parcels of real property held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Columbus; and to declare an emergency. (AMENDED BY ORD. 0271-2009 PASSED 3/2/2009) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0019-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $132,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for personnel costs in the Economic Development Division; and to declare an emergency. ($132,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0020-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $82,500 from the unappropriated balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive projects; and to declare an emergency. ($82,500.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0023-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $518,953.59 from the Miranova TIF Fund; to authorize and direct the payment of $518,953.59 to Pizzuti Properties/Miranova Limited in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing and Economic Development Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $518,953.59 from the Miranova TIF Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($518,953.59) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0030-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $300,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of City of Columbus Page 8 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Development to provide funds for the administration of Land Redevelopment office and related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0031-2009 To authorize the Development Director to enter into contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for the administration of economic development loan programs; to authorize the expenditure of $546,727 from the CDBG Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($546,727) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0033-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into various contracts for the development and strengthening of neighborhood business organizations; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000 from the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0035-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center; to authorize the expenditure of $123,161 from the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($123,161) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0038-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Discovery Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. for the implementation of services set forth in the District Plan; to direct the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $500,000 from assessments levied from property owners; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0039-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Short North Special Improvement District, Inc. for the implementation of services and improvements set forth in the District Plan; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $150,000 from assessments levied from property owners; and to declare an emergency ($150,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0040-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Morse Road Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. for the implementation of services set forth in the District Plan; to direct the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $175,000 from City of Columbus Page 9 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 assessments levied from property owners; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0064-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to release a City of Columbus mortgage and financing statement on the Crosstown Building, located at 11th and Cleveland Avenue; and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG CHR. MILLER TAVARES MENTEL CA 1869-2008 To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of those property rights needed for the Worthington-Galena Road and Worthington Road Improvements project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional easement rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to amend the 2008 C.I.B.; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for acquisition related expenses and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 2011-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a revenue contract with the Franklin County Board of Health for the Division of Refuse Collection to administer the 2009 solid waste inspection anti-dumping enforcement program; to authorize the appropriation of $71,919.00 within the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,919.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES CHR. TYSON MILLER MENTEL CA 0017-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio to provide tenant-based rental assistance; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000 from the HOME Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0036-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Greater Linden Development Corporation for costs associated with revitalization efforts in the Greater Linden area; City of Columbus Page 10 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 to authorize the expenditure of $28,753.00 from the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($28,753.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0050-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $875,000; to authorize the appropriation of $875,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($875,000.00) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0065-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with Community Research Partners to assist in the development of the Consolidated Plan for the five-year period 2010-2014; to authorize the expenditure of $90,210 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,210) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0070-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $725,000 from the HOME Fund to provide funding for various approved 2009 programs; and to declare an emergency. ($725,000) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. ADMINISTRATION: MILLER CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL CA 2002-2008 To authorize the advancement of sick leave to Audrea Hickman, Office Assistant III, Department of Development in the amount of up to seventy-two (72) hours; and to declare an emergency. This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL CA 0077-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $27,202.63 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Tree Replacement Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department for the purchase of trees and plant materials, and to declare an emergency. ($27,202.63) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. CA 0090-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $8,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Private Leisure Assistance for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department for City of Columbus Page 11 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 expenditures in 2009, and to declare an emergency. ($8,000.00.) This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda. APPOINTMENTS CA A0001-2009 Reappointment of John Boxill, 6243 Peach Tree Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213 to serve on the Columbus Board of Health with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2013 (resume attached). This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda. Passed The Consent Agenda Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION FINANCE: MENTEL CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY 2020-2008 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2010 for the funding of the City employee insurance programs, and to declare an emergency. ($102,671,178.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 2022-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Delta Dental to provide all eligible employees dental insurance coverage from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $6,841,200.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and to declare an emergency. ($6,841,200.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 2023-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Standard Insurance to provide all eligible employees life insurance coverage from February 1, 2009, through January 31, 2010, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,395,680.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and to declare an emergency. ($1,395,680.00) City of Columbus Page 12 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 2024-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Hartford Accident and Life Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees short term disability insurance coverage from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010, and to authorize the expenditure of $3,178,350.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and declare an emergency. ($3,178,350.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 2025-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the existing contract with Vision Service Plan to provide all eligible employees vision insurance coverage from February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $1,186,500.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract, and declare an emergency. ($1,186,500.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0007-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $19,983,997.00 in various divisions and object levels of the General Government Grant Fund, to provide funding for approved programs, and to declare an emergency ($19,983,997.00). A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0132-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company to provide all eligible employees with medical insurance coverage through February 28, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of $7,240,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($7,240,000.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this City of Columbus Page 13 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0133-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company (Medco) to provide all eligible employees with prescription drug insurance coverage through February 28, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,705,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,705,000.00) A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL 2028-2008 To authorize the Director of Development to execute those documents necessary to grant easements on, over and through City owned property to Crosstown Building, LLC, for access, parking, restaurant patio use and building encroachments for the benefit of the Crosstown Building property located at 1393 Cleveland Avenue and to declare an emergency. A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: CRAIG CHR. MILLER TAVARES MENTEL 0032-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Economic and Community Development Institute for the administration of the Microenterprise Revolving Loan program; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the CDBG Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00) A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley UTILITIES: PALEY CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL 1892-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional City of Columbus Page 14 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 engineering services contract with URS Corporation-Ohio for the Big Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Interceptor Tunnel Project, Big Walnut/Outfall Augmentation Sewer Tunnel Project, and Air Quality Control Facility Project; to authorize the transfer of $13,448,624.24 and expenditure of $1,227,541.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of $449,985.63 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,227,541.00) A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL 1966-2008 To adopt and approve an economic development plan for the Weinland Park neighborhood; to adopt blight findings; to confirm the City will proceed with approval of the tax incrementing financings; and to declare an emergency. A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0037-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. for the implementation of services set forth in the District Plan; to direct the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $1,700,000 from assessments levied from property owners; and to declare an emergency ($1,700,000) A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG CHR. MILLER TAVARES MENTEL 2007-2008 To appropriate $3,493,480.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2009 operating expenditures for the Division of Planning and Operations, Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($3,493,480.00) A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Columbus Page 15 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES CHR. TYSON MILLER MENTEL 1951-2008 To authorize the expenditure of $11,833 from the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Fund for the purpose of making loans and grants for operation of the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,833) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 1952-2008 To authorize the expenditure of $90,696 from the Housing Preservation Fund to preserve the local supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low-income families; and to declare an emergency. ($90,696) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1526-2009 PASSED 11/16/2009) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 1953-2008 To authorize the expenditure of $30,557 from the Development Revolving Loans/Grants Fund to preserve the local supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low-income families; and to declare an emergency. ($30,557) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley City of Columbus Page 16 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 1954-2008 To authorize the expenditure of $77,860.86 from the HOME Fund to provide funding for various approved 2008 programs. ($77,860.86) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 1954-2008 To authorize the expenditure of $77,860.86 from the HOME Fund to provide funding for various approved 2008 programs. ($77,860.86) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0011-2009 To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31, 2009, for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of Health, in various projects and object level ones, for the continued operations of grant programs, and to declare an emergency. ($2,901,499) A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0005-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $7,980,472.00 in various divisions and object levels of the Community Development Block Grant Fund, to authorize the transfer of $576,223.00 (cash only) from the CDBG subfund known as the Revolving Loan Fund to the CDBG subfund known as the Entitlement fund, to provide funding for approved programs, and to declare an emergency ($7,980,472.00). A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0005-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $7,980,472.00 in various divisions and object levels of the Community Development Block Grant Fund, to authorize the transfer of $576,223.00 (cash only) from the CDBG subfund known as the Revolving Loan Fund to the CDBG subfund known as the Entitlement fund, to provide funding for approved programs, and to declare an emergency ($7,980,472.00). A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley City of Columbus Page 17 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON CHR TAVARES PALEY MENTEL 1998-2008 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a lease agreement with The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (hereinafter "TAASC") for the property known as the Jeffery Property Residence, located at 6000 Harriott Road, Powell, Ohio, 43065 for a period of one (1) year commencing February 5, 2009 with ten (10) consecutive one (1) year renewal options, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0004X-2009 To support the Director of Recreation and Parks' application for funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Clean Ohio Trail Funds for construction of the Alum Creek Trail, from Innis Park to Easton, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0044-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a lease agreement with the Village of Galena for the property known as Tax Parcel Number 417-434-040-06-000, Delaware County, Ohio, for a period of one (1) year commencing February 1, 2009 with five (5) consecutive one (1) year renewal options, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0051-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Big Walnut Off Leash Area, to authorize the expenditure of $4,156.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($4,156.00) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0076-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $134,696.75 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation City of Columbus Page 18 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final January 26, 2009 and Parks Department for various staffing costs during 2009 funded through grants and donations, and to declare an emergency. ($134,696.75) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley 0108-2008 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a construction contract with Shaw and Holter, Inc./OxBow River and Stream Restoration in connection with the Clover Groff Stream Restoration-Phase 1 project, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 0320-2009 PASSED 3/30/2009) A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNED: 6:38 P.M. A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley City of Columbus Page 19