Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · April 6, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
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Columbus OH
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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Monday, April 6, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 13 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 6,
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 Tyson, 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
C0008-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2009:
New Type: C1, C2
To: Capital City Beverage Inc
DBA Metro Beer & Wine Drive Thru
1st Fl
987 Worthington Woods Loop Rd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 12385320035
Transfer Type: D1
To: Arch City Ventures LTD
DBA Z Pizza
945 N High St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Donatos Pizzeria LLC
DBA Donatos Pizza
1891 Tamarack Cir N
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Columbus OH 43206
Permit #0255458
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Abel Transportation Inc
DBA Champion Avenue Carryout
522 S Champion Ave
Columbus OH 43205
From: Suoda Inc
DBA Champion Avenue Carryout
522 S Champion Ave
Columbus OH 43205
Permit # 0024050
Advertise: 04/11/2009
Return: 04/21//2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
0030X-2009 To declare the month of April as National Keep America Beautiful
Month in the city of Columbus.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
TAVARES
0032X-2009 To recognize Columbus Public Health and April 6-12, 2009 as Public
Health Week.
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
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING
Appointment: A0037-2009
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FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
FR 0469-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
Ultimax, Inc., for the renovation of the Administrative Building, 2100
Alum Creek Drive, for the Refuse Collection Division; to authorize the
reallocation of $31,000.00 from an existing Auditor's Certificate; to
authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend $3,100.00
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 authorize the expenditure
of $77,620.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund.
($77,620.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0426-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to release specific one (1) foot
wide portions of a fifteen (15) foot wide platted easement across Lots
179 through 210 of the subdivision titled "Lakes of Worthington,
Section 4", of record in Plat Book 108, Pages 89-90 of the Franklin
County, Ohio, Recorder's Office.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
FR 0476-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
City Auditor to transfer $254,050.00 between projects within the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction
Management with Radico, Inc., for HVAC renovations at Fire Station
No. 1; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,050.0 from the Safety
Voted Bond Fund.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
FR 0437-2009 To formally accept those deeds for real property from various
grantees, which have already been granted to the City of Columbus
and recorded with the proper county recorder's office, to be used for
the purposes of improving storm and sanitary sewer lines and
appurtenances thereto.
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UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0374-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Dreier & Maller, Inc. for the Clintonville Private Source I/I
Project; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $1,250,160.00
from within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; and to amend
the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage. ($1,250,160.00)
FR 0431-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Cues Incorporated for Telemonitoring Equipment Parts and
Repair Services in accordance with the provisions of sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Codes for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from
the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
FR 0378-2009
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: WaterFire
Columbus and Oktoberfest.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0498-2009 To rezone 115 NORTH 17TH STREET (43203), being 0.16± acres
located on the west side of North 17th Street, 22± feet south of East
Long Street, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial
Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z08-055).
FR 0503-2009 To grant a variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.04,
Permitted uses; 3342.08, Driveway; 3342.15, Maneuvering; 3342.23,
Striping and marking; and 3342.28, Minimum number of parking
spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located
at 1400 EAST BROAD STREET (43205) to permit an event facility
and accessory storage with reduced development standards in the
AR-O, Apartment Residential Office District (Variance CV08-037).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
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CA 0033X-2009 To recognize the Isabelle Ridgway Care Center on their 97th
anniversary.
MILLER
CA 0029X-2009 To recognize Prevent Child Abuse Ohio and the 5th Annual Pinwheels
for Prevention Campaign, to enhance community awareness of child
abuse and neglect in Franklin County, and to encourage support for
prevention.
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0345-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer authority of the Mayor's
Charitable Trust Fund from the Department of Education to the
Department of Recreation and Parks to be used solely for services
provided through the Capital Kids program, to authorize the
Recreation and Parks Director to act on behalf of the City with all
powers and authority over the aforementioned fund formerly granted
to the Education Director, and to declare an emergency. ($0)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
0398-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to extend a contract
agreement with Cogsdale for the annual renewal of extended
maintenance and support services necessary for the Accounting,
Purchasing, Budgeting, Asset Management , and Vendor Services
Systems; in accordance with sole source procurement for the City
Auditor's Office, to authorize the expenditure of $99,590.00 from
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($99,590.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
CA 0478-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract with The Metro Group, Inc., for HVAC water treatment
chemicals for various City buildings; to authorize the expenditure of
$25,280.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($25,280.00)
CA 0485-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the option to purchase Infilco Bar Screen
Parts with 360 Water, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to
establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund
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Account, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
CA 0497-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $925,000 from the 1111 East Broad
Street Operations Fund for payments to Paradigm Properties of Ohio,
LLC for the third year of a Facilities Management Agreement for the
Jerry Hammond Center; and to declare an emergency. ($925,000)
CA 0502-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Automotive
Parts Delivery Service from Elite Expediting Corporation and Capitol
Express Enterprises Inc., to authorize the expenditure of two (2)
dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and
UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0298-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to
grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for this
Polaris Parkway Urban Paving Project for the Division of Design and
Construction.($0.00)
CA 0341-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to release the general utility
easement that was retained when the first alley south of Beck Street
from the east line of Jaeger Street to the west line of Grant Avenue
was vacated pursuant to Ordinance 166-33.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0212-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a
purchase order in accordance with a universal term contract
established with Principal Decision System International (PDSI) for
software and website support services for the Division of Fire's
automated staffing software called TeleStaff, to authorize the
expenditure of $113,915.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($113,915.00)
CA 0235-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell
to Officer Charles Distelhorst for the sum of $1.00, a police canine
with the registered name of "Andor", which has no further value to the
Division of Police, and to waive provisions of the City Code-Sale of
City Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
CA 0311-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Mull
& Weithman Architects, Inc., for professional architectural and
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engineering services to be utilized for Public Safety Department
projects; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize
the City Auditor to transfer $250,000.00 between projects within the
Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of
$250,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($250,000.00)
CA 0435-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into contracts for miscellaneous capital improvement renovations
for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $24,798.56
from the Safety Voted Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($24,798.56)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0418-2009 To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with
various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during
the 2009 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from
the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from
the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $95,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($352,890.00)
CA 0477-2009 To authorize the acceptance of 52 parcels of land previously held by
the Columbus Urban Growth Corporation to be held in the Land Bank
inventory and managed in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA 0500-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one vacant parcel of real property (1003-5 Wilson Ave.) held
in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to
declare an emergency.
CA 0517-2009 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN09-002) of 0.172± acres in Prairie Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0022X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Griggs
Booster Station Project.
CA 0285-2009 To authorize and direct the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to
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modify and increase the contract with Huntington National Bank for
the provision of bank and credit card services; to authorize an
expenditure of $90,000.00 from the Clerk's general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0118-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract
modification for the professional engineering services agreement with
CH2MHill, Inc. for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge
Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project; to
authorize the transfer and expenditure of $250,000.00 from within the
Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
($250,000.00).
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- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
CA 0266-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement with Perkin Elmer LAS Inc. for laboratory equipment
located at the Surveillance Laboratory within the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole source
procurement of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the
expenditure of $40,620.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($40,620.00)
CA 0287-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the Schwing Pump Replacement Parts
from a Universal Term Contract with Motion Industries for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
($100,000.00)
CA 0309-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order, for water meters and appurtenances, from a
pending Universal Term Contract, with Ferguson Waterworks for the
Division of Power and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of
$130,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund. ($130,000.00)
CA 0310-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
FeeCorp Corporation for Catch Basin and Manhole Cleaning Services
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($100,000.00)
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CA 0312-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer the required funds that are
necessary to allow the Department of Public Utilities, Division of
Power and Water to reimburse the Division of Sewerage and Drainage
for construction of a 24" water main in the State Route 317
London-Groveport Road area; to authorize the transfer and
expenditure of $171,040.00 within 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.
($171,040.00)
CA 0346-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Plaza
Properties Inc. for over-payment of water and sewer fees, to authorize
a revenue reduction transaction not to exceed $49,506.16.
($49,506.16)
CA 0347-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order with Bonded Chemicals from a Universal
Term Contract for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure
of $360,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
($360,000.00)
CA 0348-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., for the
purchase of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite from an established Universal
Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to
authorize the expenditure of $185,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($185,000.00)
CA 0349-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a
Blanket Purchase Orders for the purchase of Polymer from a
Universal Term Contract with Fort Bend Services for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$920,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($920,000.00)
CA 0361-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, contract for professional services, and to expend
$110,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund for costs
in connection with the OSIS Augmentation and Relief Sewer (OARS)
Project, and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00).
CA 0376-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Screw Conveyor Parts
from a Universal Term Contract with ML Separation and Conveying
Inc for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
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Fund ($150,000.00)
CA 0377-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to levy a special
assessment upon the lots and lands benefited by the installation of a
street lighting system with underground wiring and ornamental poles in
the Case Road area, and to declare an emergency.
CA 0381-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to levy a special
assessment upon the lots and lands benefited by the installation of a
street lighting system with underground wiring and ornamental poles in
the Miami Avenue area, and to declare an emergency.
CA 0416-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to continue to acquire fee simple title
and lesser interests, contract for professional services, and to expend
$175,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund for costs
in connection with the Franklin Main Sanitary Subtrunk Project Phase
III; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00).
CA 0421-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of construction and permanent easements interests in
and to real estate necessary for the Portage Grove Area Sanitary
Improvement Project, and to declare an emergency.
CA 0453-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, to contract for professional services, to authorize a transfer
and an expenditure of $16,000.00 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the
2008 Capital Improvements Budget for costs in connection with the
Chatterton Road Water Main Improvement Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($16,000.00)
CA 0456-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for aluminum sulfate from an established
Universal Term Contract with US Aluminate for the Division of Power
and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from Water
Systems Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($200,000.00)
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 0479-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
City Auditor to transfer $6,283.01 between projects within the Health
G.O. Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction
Management with Tyevco, Inc. for the renovation of the sub flooring
and tile floors at the Columbus Health Department, (Drug and Alcohol
Section), second floor, 240 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the
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expenditure of $44,520.00 from the Health G.O Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($44,520.00)
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
0460-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. for construction of the Henderson Road
project for the Division of Design and Construction; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,576,020.31 from the State Issue Two Street
Projects Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,576,020.31)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0474-2009 To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to continue their
efforts to acquire the additional rights-of-way needed for the Alum
Creek Drive Improvement project; to appropriate an additional
$3,681,947.50 to increase the City Attorney's expenditure authority
from $1,200,000.00 to $4,881,947.50 from the Fed-State Highway
Engineering Fund for acquisition related expenses; and to declare an
emergency. ($3,681,947.50)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
0486-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. for a weekly, subscription yard-waste collection
program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00, from the
General Fund; to waive the competitive procurement provisions of the
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00).
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Miller, 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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SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
0439-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the
current contract with Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., for an automated
red light enforcement system for the Division of Police, Department of
Public Safety; and to declare an emergency: ($0.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0471-2009 To accept the Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal
Agreement executed between representatives of the City of Columbus
and Franklin County as required by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance prior to receiving the FY2009 Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and to declare an emergency.
($4,209,588)
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
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0447-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Franklin County
Commissioners and the Franklin County Convention Facilities
Authority (FCCFA) in order to describe the current plans and
proposals of the City of Columbus, Franklin County and the FCCFA for
funding a new full service hotel to be owned and financed by the
FCCFA.
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
RECESSED: 6:28 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, to
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following
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vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECONVENED: 6:52 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
2048-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a
contract for the renewal of an annual license and support service with
Gyrus Systems, on behalf of the Human Resources Department; and
to authorize the expenditure of $34,415.00 from the Information
Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,415.00)
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
0246-2009 To authorize the City Clerk to contract with The Greater Columbus
Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of fostering and sustaining arts and
cultural services that enrich the Columbus community; to authorize the
expenditure of $3,940,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($3,940,000.00)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
0246-2009 To authorize the City Clerk to contract with The Greater Columbus
Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of fostering and sustaining arts and
cultural services that enrich the Columbus community; to authorize the
expenditure of $3,940,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($3,940,000.00)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, 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
0459-2009 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify the existing contract for
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credit card processing services with Huntington Merchant Services; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,000 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
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
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0018X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Big Walnut
Augmentation Rickenbacker Interceptor (BWARI) Lockbourne
Intermodal Subtrunk Project, and to declare an emergency.
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
0490-2009 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to accept an addendum to the grant award
from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction,
for enhanced probationary services; to appropriate $29,000 from the
unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($29,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, 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
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
1938-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the Utility Cut and Restoration Project contract with
Decker Construction Company, for the Division of Power and Water
and Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure
of $700,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund, $25,000.00 from
the Electricity Operating Fund, and $700,000.00 from the Sewer
Systems Operating Fund. ($1,425,000.00)
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
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0141-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Columbus
Regional Airport Authority for the installation of two sanitary sewers, in
coordination with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority's Rail
Campus East/West Projects near Rickenbacker Airport; to amend the
2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer,
appropriation, and expenditure of $972,392.59 from the Sanitary
Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage. ($972,392.59)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
0281-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc., in connection
with the Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Remediation
Project - Miller/Kelton Area; to authorize the transfer and expenditure
of $1,621,045.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund;
and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,621,045.00)
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
0344-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute an Environmental Covenant, by the City and the Ohio EPA,
for the purpose of implementing activity and use limitations for the
mitigation wetlands constructed by the City in accordance with the
water quality certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 from the Ohio EPA and NWP coverage from
the Army Corps for the Project area.
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
0373-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests and contract for professional services in connection with the
Skyline Drive Sanitary Sewer Assessment Project; to authorize the
transfer of $235,000.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to declare an emergency. ($285,000.00)
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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
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON
MILLER MENTEL
0440-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with OraSure for the purchase of OraQuick HIV
antibody detection test kits for the Columbus Health Department in
accordance with sole source provisions; to authorize the expenditure
of $1,500 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,500)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Miller, 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
0472-2009 To create the Petzinger Road Community Reinvestment Area and to
authorize real property tax exemptions as provided in Sections
3735.65 to 3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code. (AMENDED BY ORD.
1156-2009 PASSED 9/21/2009)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 3- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 4- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Michael Mentel, and Eileen Paley
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
0386-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with URS Corporation for Goodale Street Bikeway design
services, to authorize the expenditure of $155,621.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Voted bond fund; and to declare an emergency.
($155,621.00)
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
0413-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with the various community agencies to provide After School
programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000
$274,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($354,000.00) $274,500.00
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A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 3- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 4- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Michael Mentel, and Eileen Paley
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:
Abstained: 3- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 4- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Michael Mentel, and Eileen Paley
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, 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
0414-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with COWIC to provide Summer Youth programming from
March 1, 2009 through December 1, 2009; to authorize the
expenditure of $440,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating
Fund. ($440,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Andrew Ginther, and Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
0436-2009 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
enter into Management Agreements with non-profit organizations for
the following sites: Holton Recreation Center, Sawyer Recreation
Center, Golden Hobby Shop, Tuttle Recreation Center, Champions
Tennis Facility, Spindler Park - Soccer Facility and Columbus
Performing Arts Center for the terms set forth in the attached
document, and to declare an emergency
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Amended as submitted to the Clerk. 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
0436-2009 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
enter into Management Agreements with non-profit organizations for
the following sites: Holton Recreation Center, Sawyer Recreation
Center, Golden Hobby Shop, Tuttle Recreation Center, Champions
Tennis Facility, Spindler Park - Soccer Facility and Columbus
Performing Arts Center for the terms set forth in the attached
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document, and to declare an emergency
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved as Amended. 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
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
0357-2009 To amend various code sections in Title 33, Columbus Zoning Code,
to correct code cross-references and to repeal Chapter 3523, Urban
Homesteading Program, in Title 35, Slum Clearance and Urban
Renewal, as the program has outdated references and is no longer a
functioning program.
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
0359-2009 To amend multiple sections in Chapter 215 of the Columbus City
Codes, concerning the organization of the Department of
Development, in order to consolidate divisions and offices in an effort
to improve efficiencies and reduce redundancies in the delivery of
services.
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
A0037-2009 Reappointment of Kevin P. Randolph, Randolph Associates Real
Estate, 246 E. Lincoln Circle, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 to serve on the
Joint Columbus and Franklin County Housing Advisory Board with a
new term expiration date of December 31, 2011 (resume attached).
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Paley, 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 President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Tabled Indefinitely. 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: 7:31 P.M.
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A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, 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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