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Regular Meeting

Columbus, OH · March 2, 2009

Minutes

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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, 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 City of Columbus Page 1 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 2 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 3 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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; City of Columbus Page 4 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 5 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 6 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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: City of Columbus Page 7 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 8 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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) City of Columbus Page 9 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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. City of Columbus Page 10 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 ($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 City of Columbus Page 11 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL City of Columbus Page 12 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 13 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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) City of Columbus Page 14 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 15 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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: City of Columbus Page 16 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 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 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 City of Columbus Page 17 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final March 2, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 18