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Columbus City Council

Regular Meeting

Columbus, OH · April 6, 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, 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 City of Columbus Page 1 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 2 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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. City of Columbus Page 3 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 4 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 5 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 6 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 7 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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) City of Columbus Page 8 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 9 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 10 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 11 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 12 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 13 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 14 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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) City of Columbus Page 15 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 16 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote: 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 City of Columbus Page 17 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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. City of Columbus Page 18 Columbus City Council Minutes - Final April 6, 2009 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 City of Columbus Page 19
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