Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · March 2, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, March 2, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 7 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 2,
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
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, 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
C0005-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009:
New Type: D3
To: Coffee Ventures Ltd LLC
DBA Zanzibar Brews
740 E Long St
Columbus OH 43203
Permit # 1591189
New Type: C1, C2
To: Khettab Grocery Inc
DBA Sams Market
1081 E Livingston Ave
Columbus OH 43205
Permit # 4619055
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Ralph T Burkhammer
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DBA Chatterbox Bar
554 E Whittier St 1st Fl & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43206
From: Thomas A Snow LLC
DBA Chatterbox Bar
554 E Whittier St 1st Fl & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43206
Permit # 11019510010
Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D3A, D6
To: Cucuy Inc
DBA Vaqueros
3580 W Dublin Granville Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
From: Houlihans of Ohio Inc
DBA Houlihans
3580 W Dublin Granville Rd & Patio
Columbus OH 43235
Permit # 1844214
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Ufishi Management LLC
1st Fl & Bsmt
1053 E Main St
Columbus OH 43205
From: Jordan Market & More Inc
DBA Jordan Market & More
1053 E Main St 1st Flr & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43205
Permit # 9136193
Advertise: 03/07/2009
Return: 03/12/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
0017X-2009 To honor and recognize the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on
achieving the ranking of #1 Zoo in the country by USA Travel Guide.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
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ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0273-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation; to grant
consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for this bridge
deck overlay project on the eastbound I-70 structure over Harper
Road and eastbound I-70 structure over Norfolk Southern Railroad for
the Division of Design and Construction; and to repeal Ordinance No.
2110-2007. ($0.00 )
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0258-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $140,332 from the General Fund to
support the Columbus-Franklin County Port Authority. ($140,332)
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
FR 0140-2009 To accept the attached deeds for real property from various grantees
to be used for the purposes of improving storm and sanitary sewer
lines and appurtenances thereto.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0203-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into twelve (12) Water Supply Revolving Loan Account
Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, during the year 2009, for the
construction of water distribution system improvements; and to
designate a repayment source for the loans.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON
MILLER MENTEL
FR 0201-2009 To authorize and direct the Health Commissioner to submit
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documents to the City Auditor to encumber $3,379.17 needed to pay
The Ohio State University and 77-83 Outerbelt Street, LLC the rent for
the remaining month of September; to authorize a total expenditure of
$3,379.17 from the Health Department Grants Fund. ($3,379.17)
FR 0254-2009 To authorize the Finance Director to sell a 1989 Ford Pick-up and a
1994 Chevrolet Step Van owned by the City of Columbus Department
of Development, to Rebuilding Together Central Ohio for the sum of
$2.00; and to waive the provisions of the City Code relating to the sale
of City-owned property and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
FR 0269-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Community Development Collaborative of
Greater Columbus; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000 from
the General Fund. ($45,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
FR 0297-2009 To amend Section 3310.09 of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33 to
provide that parcels within the geographic boundary of the territory to
be annexed to the City under the terms of the existing Annexation
Agreement between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Regional
Airport Authority and the First and Second Amendments thereto will
immediately upon annexation to the City be assigned the zoning
classification most comparable to the zoning applicable to such
property.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 2043-2008 To rezone 3344 MORSE ROAD (43231), being 4.12± acres located
on the north side of Morse Road, 730± feet west of Trindel Way,
From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited
Manufacturing District. (Rezoning # Z08-053)
FR 0068-2009 To rezone 5861 ROCHE DRIVE (43229), being 1.95± acres located
on the southwest side of Roche Drive, 350± feet east of
Northmeadows Boulevard, From: C-4, Commercial District, To:
L-AR-4, Limited Apartment Residential District. (Rezoning # Z08-056)
FR 0167-2009 To rezone 893 NORTH FOURTH STREET (43201), being 0.3± acres
located on the west side of North Fourth Street, 184± feet north of
East First Avenue, From: R-4 Residential District, To: CPD,
Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z08-061).
FR 0263-2009 To grant a variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02,
Apartment Residential District use; 3333.12, AR-1 and AR-4 Area
District Requirements; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard;
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3333.26, Height District; 3342.18, Parking setback line; 3342.22,
Prohibited use and 3342.28, Minimum number of parking spaces
required of the City codes, for the property located at 764 WEST RICH
STREET (43222), to permit housing for the elderly and up to 5,000
square feet of hospital use with reduced development standards in the
AR-1, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency.
(CV08-043).
FR 0086-2009 To rezone 2255 COURTLEY DRIVE (43232), being 9.4± acres located
at the terminus of Courtley Drive, 600± feet east of James Road,
From: L-I, Limited Institutional District To: R-2, Residential District
(Rezoning # Z08-060).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0117-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into contract for the option to purchase equipment and services
with Finley Fire, Utility Truck Equipment, Vermeer, Center City,
McNeilus, Cummins Bridgeway, Propeller Sales and Service, Horton
Emergency Vehicles, and Dueco in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the expenditure
of ten dollars from the Mail, Print Services, and UTC Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($10.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0207-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the option to purchase Infilco Bar Screen
Parts with Motion Industries, to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund Account; and to declare an emergency.
($1.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0233-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract with Roto Rooter for preventive maintenance and repair of
grease traps, grease interceptors, and septic tanks at various
City-owned facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00
from the General Fund. ($30,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0264-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $78,303 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Office of the
Mayor to provide for the extension of the "Get Green" environmental
stewardship program through the end of 2009, and to declare an
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emergency. ($78,303).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0267-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into nine (9) contracts for the option to purchase General Vehicle
Repair Services with Bob McDorman Chevrolet, The McLean
Company, Bee Line Aligning Service Corporation, Kaffenbarger Truck
Equipment Company, Taliaferro Enterprises Inc., Skinner Diesel
Service Inc., Byers Chevrolet LLC, Dick Masheter Ford Inc., and T & C
Body Shop Custom Paint & Conversions Inc., to authorize the
expenditure of nine (9) dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail,
Print Services, and UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($9.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0274-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
establish purchase orders for the payment of annual membership
dues for the City of Columbus for the National League of Cities, the
Ohio Municipal League, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National
Conference of Black Mayors, the National Black Caucus of Local
Elected Officials, and the Government Finance Officers' Association;
to authorize the expenditure of $89,570.00 from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency ($89,570.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
CA 0278-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to enter into a one year lease agreement with the
Central Ohio Minority Business Association for that city-owned
property commonly known as 1393 East Broad Street, Columbus,
Ohio; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0170-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $193,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional
training and equipment needs of the Division of Police; and to declare
an emergency ($193,000.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0176-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for product
support service and operating supplies in accordance with sole source
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procurement provisions; to expend $200,000.00 from the General
Fund, and to declare an emergency.($200,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0244-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an agreement with the Reauthorized Capital Crossroads Special
Improvement District of Columbus Inc. to provide cooperative share
funding for services within the SID boundaries per the Plan for
Services; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the 2009
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0271-2009 To amend Ordinance 2013-2008 to correct inaccuracies in the legal
description of the real property located at 157 Oakley; and to declare
an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0293-2009 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN09-001) of .42± acres in Madison Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0296-2009 To authorize Liberty Place LLC, the owners of Liberty Place
apartments, to terminate deed restrictions requiring that adjoining
parcels be transferred as a single unit; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 0126-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish
a Purchase Order with Sophisticated Systems, Inc. for the acquisition
of computer staff augmentation services, related to information
technology, in support of the Department of Public Utilities, associated
with a pre-existing Universal Term Contract (UTC); to authorize the
expenditure of $216,320.00 from the Department of Technology's
Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($216,320.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Abstained: 1- A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, and Eileen Paley
CA 0196-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and renew an annual contract with InsightETE Corporation for
software maintenance and support; to authorize the expenditure of
$37,251.67 from the Information Services Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($37,251.67)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0003X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Naghten
Street Roadway Improvements Project.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0005X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and
construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in
connection with the Skyline Drive Sanitary Assessment Sewer Project.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0014X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Riversouth
Miscellaneous Downtown Projects, and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0139-2009 To accept the attached deeds for real property from various grantees
to be used for the purposes of improving storm and sanitary sewer
lines and appurtenances thereto.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 1773-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Columbus Health Department, for participation in
the Lead-Safe Columbus Program, for the Division of Power and
Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from Water
Systems Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 2034-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase
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order with Capital Recovery Systems Inc. for collection services for
the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$59,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,800.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, and A. Troy Miller
CA 0003-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the PayPoint Gateway with First Data Government
Solutions, LP for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize
the expenditure of $90,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund.
($90,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0072-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with ADS LLC for flow meter wireless fees in accordance with Sole
Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$79,200.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($79,200.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0075-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order with Sprint Solutions from a Universal Term
Contract for the purchase of Cellular Phone Services for various
divisions within the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the
expenditure of $8,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$59,700.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $50,300.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund, $5,875.00 for the Storm Sewer
System Operating Fund. ($123,975.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0110-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification for a service agreement with Marion Electric Motor
Services Inc. for Electric Motor Repair Services for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$75,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0112-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of a contract with Duke's Root Control Inc for Root
Control Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to
authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($285,000.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0153-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership
with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$24,066.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($24,066.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
CA 0249-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase PHS Pharmaceuticals with
Capital Wholesale Drug Company, to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of one dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0255-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Tobias
Project, Inc. for the provision of community education and training for
syphilis elimination services for the period January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009; to authorize the expenditure of $32,100 from the
Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to
declare an emergency. ($32,100)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 0004-2009 To authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Recreation
and Parks to execute a "Declaration of Restrictions" for that City
owned real property located in the vicinity of Mock Road and Sunbury
Road, and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0157-2009 To repeal Ordinance No. 1368-2008; to authorize the Director of the
Recreation and Parks Department to grant consent and propose
cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation to construct a
bikepath along Goodale Street from the intersection of Twin Rivers
Drive/Olentangy River Road to the State Route 315 ramps, east of the
Olentangy River. ($0.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0221-2009 To authorize and direct the transfer of $182,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the Recreation and Parks
Grant Fund for a Title III-A grant match; and to declare an emergency.
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($182,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0248-2009 To authorize the transfer of $56,638.88 within the Voted 1999/2004
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget, and to declare an emergency. ($56,638.88)
This Matter was 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
2035-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees medical insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through
January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $52,964,848.00
from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($52,964,848.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Taken
from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, 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:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
2036-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees prescription drug insurance coverage from April 1, 2009
through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of
$18,949,600.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract.
($18,949,600.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Taken
from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
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Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, 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:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
0114-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue various
purchase orders for automotive parts, supplies, services, and
accessories for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and
conditions of Universal Term Contracts and State of Ohio State Term
Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,335,000.00 from the
Fleet Management Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,335,000.00)
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
0198-2009 To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to expend
an additional $225,000.00 to finalize acquisition of the property
interests needed for the Hilliard-Rome Road Improvement Project
from the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; to authorize the
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Fed-State Highway
Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)
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
0218-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into one contract for the option to purchase Reflective Glass
Beads with Potters Industries Inc., to authorize the expenditure of one
dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services, and UTC
Account, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
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
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0043-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund
and the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,060,000 from the Streets & Highways G.O. Bonds
Fund, the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund and the
Development Fund; to authorize the Directors of Public Service and
Development to enter into a Design Agreement with Wagenbrenner
Development, Inc. for the design of public roadway improvements in
and around the Columbus Coated Fabrics site; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,060,000.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, 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
0043-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund
and the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,060,000 from the Streets & Highways G.O. Bonds
Fund, the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund and the
Development Fund; to authorize the Directors of Public Service and
Development to enter into a Design Agreement with Wagenbrenner
Development, Inc. for the design of public roadway improvements in
and around the Columbus Coated Fabrics site; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,060,000.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, 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
0224-2009 To adopt the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan as a guide for
development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public
improvements.
A motion was made by Ginther, 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
0225-2009 To adopt the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan as a guide for
development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public
improvements.
A motion was made by Ginther, 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
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0226-2009 To adopt the Southwest Area Plan as a guide for development,
redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
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
6:30 p.m.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tyson, to
Motion to Recess the 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
6:34 p.m.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, to
Motion to Reconvene the 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
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
2047-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew
the software maintenance and support agreement with Enterprise
Informatics on behalf of the Building Services and Neighborhood
Services Divisions, to authorize the expenditure of $37,618.00 from
the Department of Technology Information Services Fund.
($37,618.00)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
0191-2009 To authorize the Department of Technology Director to renew an
annual contract with Mount Carmel Health Systems, for software
license, upgrade and related support, associated with the billing and
information application, on behalf of the Department of Columbus
Public Health; to authorize the expenditure of $127,000.00 from the
Department of Technology's Internal Services Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($127,000.00)
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A motion was made by Miller, 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
0237-2009 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Greater
Columbus Chamber of Commerce for economic development
activities associated with business relocation, expansion, and
retention as well as other activities related to the City's continued
interest in workforce development, marketing, entrepreneurship, and
infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000 from the
General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($150,000)
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
0240-2009 To authorize the City Clerk to contract with Experience Columbus for
marketing services to increase tourism and convention business and
strengthen the image of the City of Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the
expenditure of 1.5% (presently estimated at $4,440,000) of the
combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax; and to declare
an emergency. ($4,440,000)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
0260-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Department to enter into a
contract with Compensation Consultants, Inc to provide Workers'
Compensation services from March 1, 2009 through February 28,
2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost of said contract; and the
declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0228-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend a
contract for the Facilities Management Division with CBRE Technical
Services, LLC for general building maintenance at the Municipal Court
building; to authorize the expenditure of $311,372.00 from the General
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Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($311,372.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent@vote: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
0144-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
to reimburse Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power
(AEP) for the cost to transfer and/or rearrange electrical and
communication facilities attached to poles owned by AEP as may be
necessary to complete the North High Street Phase II Circuit
Conversion Project; to waive the provisions of the Columbus City
Code relating to competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of
$130,281.17 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution
Improvement Fund; for the Division of Power and Water.
($130,281.17)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent@vote: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0145-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Woolpert Incfor Digital Orthoimagery Services for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $362,000.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to waive the
provisions of competitive bidding of the Columbus City Codes.
($362,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
0208-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders, for water treatment chemicals, from
established Universal Term Contracts with F2 Industries, Carus
Chemical, Shannon Chemical, Bonded Chemical, Bonded Chemical,
and US Aluminate for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize
the expenditure of $3,028,890.52 from Water Systems Operating
Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($3,028,890.52)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
0256-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of
continuing the city's support for homeless emergency shelters,
Maryhaven Engagement Center, related homeless shelter services,
and homelessness prevention and transition services; to authorize the
expenditure of $2,205,279.00 from the FY2009 General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,205,279.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0270-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the Fair Housing Program contract with the Columbus Urban League
by extending the termination date to June 30, 2009; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Tavares, 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
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER MENTEL
0250-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an agreement with the Columbus Chamber to continue support of
the Young Professional's initiative; to authorize the expenditure of
$40,000 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($40,000)
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
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
0213-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
establish a purchase order with Textron Golf Turf and Specialty
Products to provide adequate funding through March 1, 2010 for golf
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cars in accordance with the terms of the Universal Term Contract, to
authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Golf Course
Operations Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
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
0245-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant and enter into agreement with the State of Ohio-Natureworks
Program for the Woodward Park Nature Preserve Trail, to authorize
an appropriation of $28,476.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($28,476.00)
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
0306-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant
consent to various organizations to apply for permission to sell
alcoholic beverages at the following 2009 events: Earth Day;
Columbus Arts Festival; Park Street Festival; Waterfire; Pride Festival;
Comfest; Red, White & Boom; Doo Dah Parade; North Market Food
and Ohio Wine Festival; Jazz & Rib Fest; Festival Latino; Varsity Club
Crank-Up Parties; Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival;
Columbus Microbrew Festival; and the Columbus Italian Festival and
to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, 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
ADJOURNMENT
7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, 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
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