Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · June 1, 2009
Minutes
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Columbus OH
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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Monday, June 1, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 25 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 1,
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 Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0014-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 2009:
New Type: C1, C2
To: Asmara Inc
DBA Hamilton Refugee Beer Wine
3120 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43232
Permit # 02997320005
New Type: D2
To: Udipi Café Inc
DBA Udipi Café
2001 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 9135802
New Type: C1. C2. D6
To: Nameless Premium Beverages LLC
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19-21 E 13th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
Permit # 6297336
Transfer Type: D5
To: CH Inc
3783 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43215
From: Frostielock Inc
1351 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus OH 43206
Permit # 11643750130
Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D3A, D6
To: Club Chi LLC
1748 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: Aramark Entertainment Inc
2200 Polaris Pkwy & Deck
Columbus OH 43240
Permit # 1571901
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Nadar Pervez & Ali Inc
DBA Smiths Market
2432 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
From: Vedmata Market LTD
DBA Smiths Market
2432 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 6283246
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Reemo Inc
DBA 3-C Food Mart
3725 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43224
From: Abo Fayeg Inc
DBA 3-C Food Mart
3725 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43224
Permit # 7260232
Advertise: 6/06/2009
Return: 06/12/2009
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ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
0082X-2009 To recognize the Melvin B. Dodge Summer Zoo Days and declare the
month of June as Zoo and Aquarium Month in the City of Columbus.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
FR 0710-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into one (1) UTC contract for the option to purchase Video
Surveillance Consultant Services with Security Risk Management
Consultants Inc., to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to
establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund.
($1.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 0424-2013 PASSED 3/18/2013)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0567-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a maximum
cost reimbursement agreement and make payment to Lifestyle
Communities for design services for the Hayden Run Road - Leppert
Road Intersection improvement project; to authorize the transfer of
funds within the Northwest Corridor Fund; to authorize the expenditure
of $106,360.00 from the Northwest Corridor Fund; to waive
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes.
($106,360.00)
FR 0584-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's Certificate for
the purpose of paying utility relocation costs to various private utilities;
to amend the 2008 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within the
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Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $63,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds
Fund and $35,148.71 from the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund
for the Division of Design and Construction. ($98,148.71)
FR 0633-2009 To authorize the transfer $369,472.00 between the General
Government Grant Fund and the Street Construction Maintenance
and Repair Fund; to appropriate $369,472.00 within the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to authorize the
establishment of an Auditor's Certificate to fund facilities renovation
projects for the Division of Planning and Operations. ($369,472.00)
(AMENDED BY ORD. 1241-2009 PASSED 10/5/2009)
FR 0655-2009 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 a
bridge reconstruction project for the Front Street structure over the
CSX railroad for the City of Columbus Division of Design and
Construction. ($0)
FR 0656-2009 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 a
bridge reconstruction project on the Arcadia Avenue structure over
Glen Echo Drive for the City of Columbus Division of Design and
Construction. ($0)
FR 0746-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
Charter Contracting Corporation for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing
2009 Project, and to authorize the expenditure of $233,717.56 from
the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the Division
of Planning and Operations. ($233,717.56)
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
FR 0759-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Bomar
Construction Company for repairs to three damaged concrete areas in
the front driveway apron of Fire Station No. 23, 4551 East Livingston
Avenue; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,877.00 from the Safety
Voted Bond Fund. ($5,877.00)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0767-2009 To accept the application (AN08-019) of Lee Ashley Marie et al for the
annexation of certain territory containing 1.59 ± acres in Sharon
Township.
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ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
FR 0589-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
an existing contract with Unisys Corporation for annual maintenance
and support services; to authorize the expenditure of $49,018.44 from
the Information Services Fund. ($49,018.44)
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0563-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc for the installation of FleetMinder
GPS System and associated software in accordance with Sole Source
provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $30,642.50 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($30,642.50).
FR 0653-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order for the purchase of Light Duty Trucks with Ricart
Properties, Inc. for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the
expenditure of $68,925.00 from the Water System Operating Fund.
($68,925.00)
FR 0676-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract
modification (#3) for the professional engineering services agreement
with Brown and Caldwell Ohio, LLC for the Jackson Pike Wastewater
Treatment Plant Skimmings Concentrator System Improvements
Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $300,000.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the
Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
($300,000.00)
FR 0726-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for Woodchips from an established Universal
Term Contract with Park Enterprises Construction Co, Inc., for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure
of $100,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating ($100,000.00)
FR 0764-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional
construction management services contract with H. R. Gray &
Associates, Inc. for the BWARI Tunnel Project, BWOAS Tunnel
Project, and Air Quality Control Facility Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $399,910.00 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize
the expenditure of $399,910.00 from within the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, for
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the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($399,910.00)
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
FR 0703-2009 To authorize a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund for additional revenues
in the amount of $21,000 received by the Women, Infants, and
Children Grant Program. ($21,000)
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
FR 0762-2009 To amend Section 3117.02 of the Columbus Planning and Platting
Code, Title 31, concerning the creation and membership of the
Historic Resources Commission, in order to allow for broader
membership criteria.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0337-2009 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,
Residential District, 3342.28, Minimum number of parking spaces
required; and 3342.28(a), Driveway; of the Columbus City Codes for
the property located at 866 SOUTH THIRD STREET (43206), to
permit an exercise facility with reduced development standards in the
R-2F, Residential. (Council Variance #CV08-025).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
CA 0080X-2009 To recognize, commend, and thank Robert Alberini for his
distinguished service to Columbus' citizens and his fellow employees,
and to wish him well in his upcoming retirement.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
GINTHER
CA 0078X-2009 To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of the late John P. Rea and
to extend sincere condolences to his family and friends on the
sorrowful occasion of his passing
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
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CA 0712-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into six (6) contracts for the option to purchase Specialty
Equipment Parts, Supplies, and Accessories from NAPA Auto Parts,
Hydro Supply Co., Utility Truck Equipment, Inc., Rim and Wheel
Service Inc. of Columbus, Capital Core Inc., and R & R Products, Inc.,
to authorize the expenditure of six (6) dollars to establish the contracts
from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($6.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0777-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to establish a special revenue fund, titled
the "Mined Assets Fund," for the deposit of payments from non-city
tenants related to feasibility determination, exploration, lease, or
license of any city property for mining purposes; to appropriate
$20,000.00 within the Mined Assets Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($20,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0722-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement to
extend the program with the Ohio Department of Transportation for
operation of the Freeway Management System for two years for the
Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the appropriation of
$320,000.00 within the General Government Grant Fund for this
purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $320,000.00 or so much
thereof as may be needed from the General Government Grant Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($320,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0695-2009 To authorize and direct the transfer of $50,000.00 within the General
Fund, from the Department of Finance and Management's citywide
account to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, to cover
the costs for damage claims and EMS billing refunds; and to declare
an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0739-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Pharmaceuticals on an as
needed basis with Bound Tree Medical LLC, to authorize the
expenditure of One dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0743-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into contracts for the option to purchase Miscellaneous Medical
Supplies on an as needed basis with Alliance Medical Inc., DBA
AllMed Groups 1 and 4 and Bound Tree Medical LLC Groups 2, 3, 5
and 6, to authorize the expenditure of Two dollars to establish the
contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($2.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0505-2009 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to amend a
contract with The Ransom Company for the demolition of structures
determined to be unsafe and public nuisances under the Demolition
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0718-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $550,585.26 from the Rocky
Fork-Blacklick Tax Increment Financing Fund; to authorize and direct
the payment of $550,585.26 to Metro Parks in accordance with the
Metro Park Development Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of
$550,585.26 from the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Tax Increment Financing
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($550,585.26)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0742-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $58,916.17 from the Crewville TIF
Fund; to authorize and direct the payment of $58,916.17 to
Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd. dba Crewville, LTD in accordance
with the Tax Increment Financing and Economic Development
Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $58,916.17 from the
Crewville TIF Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($58,916.17)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 0354-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to renew an
existing contract for maintenance and support on the Class software
application, and to enter into a contract for the migration of data to a
vendor-hosted environment and other computer related services with
The Active Network, LTD; to authorize the expenditure of $66,452.06
from the Department of Technology Information Service Fund; and to
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declare an emergency. ($66,452.06)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0408-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and extend an existing contract with COMSYS; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0466-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to renew a
contract with Language Access Network, LLC, for streaming video and
phone-based interpretation services; to authorize the expenditure of
$20,000.00 from the Department of Technology's Internal Services
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0668-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Echo24 for the acquisition of equipment and
services related to the fiber project; to authorize the expenditure of
$201,390.00 from the Department of Technology, Information
Services Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($201,390.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0487-2009 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to modify the contract with Asist, Inc. for
language interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court;
to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $70,000.00
from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0701-2009 To authorize a supplemental appropriation of $82,656.19 from the
unappropriated balance of the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; to
authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management on
behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to establish a purchase order with
Resource One Computer Systems, Inc. for the purchase of
equipment; to authorize an expenditure of $82,656.19 from the
Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($82,656.19)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0717-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to modify and increase the contract with
Bricker and Eckler, LLP for special legal counsel services; to authorize
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and direct the City Auditor to transfer $20,000.00 within the General
Fund in the City Attorney's Office; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$20,000; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0558-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification of the construction administration - construction
inspection services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for two sanitary
projects: (1) General Construction Contract and (2) 2009 Annual
Lining Contract; and one stormwater project: Floodwall Concrete
Repair; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $325,000.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Bond Fund to the Voted Sanitary
Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from
within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer
and expenditure of $80,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to
authorize an amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget,
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an
emergency. ($405,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0639-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification of the construction administration - construction
inspection services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.,
for the River South Phase II project; to authorize the transfer and
appropriation of $450,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund
to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure
of $450,000.00 from within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for
the Division of Sewage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency.
($450,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0640-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Line Locating
Equipment with Batco, Inc. and USA Bluebook, to authorize the
expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund Account; and to declare an emergency.
($2.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0649-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification of the construction administration and
construction inspection services agreement with Prime Engineering &
Architecture, Inc., for a total of four projects: two sanitary projects:
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Short Street Demolition and Remediation and NW Alum Creek Wet
Weather Renovations; to authorize the transfer and appropriate
$190,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$190,000.00 from within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; one
stormwater project: Williams Rd Pump Station, to authorize the
transfer and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond
Fund; and one water works project: Mound / Harrisburg Pike Station to
authorize the transfer and appropriate $600,000.00 from the Water
System Reserve Fund to the Voted Water Works Enlargement Bond
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from within the
Voted Water Works Enlargement Bond Fund; to authorize an
amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency
($915,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0650-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Pomeroy IT Solutions for the purchase of Cisco
Equipment and Smartnet Services from an existing Universal Term
Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize
the expenditure of $70,816.19 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($70,816.19)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0719-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
construction contract with Complete General Construction Company
due to unforeseen conditions found during construction of the Fulton
Street/Franklin County Courthouse 15 KV Circuit Relocation for the
Division of Power and Water; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement
Budget: to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $78,815.00 within
the Division of Power and Water's Electricity Permanent Improvement
Fund (Non-Bond); and to declare an emergency. ($78,815.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0748-2009 To authorize the City Attorney's Office to modify and extend its
existing contract with McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC to provide
specialized legal service regarding issues related to the purchase of
power for the Division of Power and Water for the years 2012 to 2014,
and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Division of
Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($50,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
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CA 0706-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with KNS
Services, Inc., for video monitoring equipment maintenance services;
to authorize a total expenditure of $24,864.00 from the Health
Department Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($24,864.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0733-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with General
Maintenance and Engineering Company for roof repairs at the
Columbus Health Department, 240 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the
expenditure of $6,693.00 from the Health General Obligation Bonds
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,693.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 0601-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit
a grant application to the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for
historic and cultural improvements to Livingston Park; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0652-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify and
extend the contract with Kone, Inc. for required maintenance and
services of elevator units in various city facilities under the purview of
the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of
$22,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund; and to
declare an emergency ($22,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0683-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Grant Fund to make payments to The Commerical Partnership
for the third year of a three-year building maintenance service
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0690-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $57,536.90 within
the Department of Recreation and Parks from the Special Purpose
Fund (Donations-various Park Improvements Sub-Fund) to the State
Issue II Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency ($57,536.90).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0692-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
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into a contract with Kathy Grace for instructing ceramics classes at the
Cultural Arts Center; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from
the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an
emergency ($12,000.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0721-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to reimburse Mr. Ethan Gee for hours worked in
Recreation and Parks, to authorize the expenditure of $231.00, less
appropriate deductions, from the Recreation and Parks Operating
Budget Fund; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0723-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contract with K & W Roofing, Inc., for the roof replacements at
various facilities Project Phase 1, to authorize the expenditure of
$148,506.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($148,506.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0729-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contract with ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for
the Red Bank Marina Boat Launch Improvements Project, to authorize
the expenditure of $131,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($131,500.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0735-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contract with Pavement Protectors dba M&D Blacktop Sealing for
the Alkire Woods Park Development Project, to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special
Purpose Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0744-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $173,989.83 from the
unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose
Fund to continue purchasing supplies, part time labor and providing
services during 2009, and to declare an emergency. ($173,989.83)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA A0044-2009 Appointment of Brent Greer of 799 Highland Dr. Columbus, Ohio to
serve on the Property Maintenance Appeals Board with a term
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expiration date of July 31, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0045-2009 Re-appointment of James Johnson of 1084 Berkeley Rd. Columbus,
Ohio 43206 to serve on the Property Maintenance Appeals Board with
a new term expiration date of July 31, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0046-2009 Re-appointment of Gina Hawthorne-Hill of 730 Kelton Ave. Columbus,
Ohio 43205 to serve on the Property Maintenance Appeals Board with
a term expiration of May 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0048-2009 Re-appointment of John Behal of 2546 Bexley Park Rd. Bexley, Ohio
43209 to serve on the Board of Zoning Adjustment with a term
expiration date of December 31, 2011 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0049-2009 Appointment of Ralph Kramer of 1837 Westwood Ave. Columbus,
Ohio 43212 to serve on the Columbus Building Commission with a
term expiration date of February 28, 2010. (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0050-2009 Appointment of Elizabeth Eve Lessner of 2653 Glen Dr. Columbus,
Ohio 43202 to serve on the Downtown Commission with a term
expiration date of June 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0051-2009 Appointment of Danni Palmore of 155 W. Main St. Columbus, Ohio
43215 to serve on the Downtown Commission with a term expiration
date of June 1, 2013 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0052-2009 Appointment of Otto Beatty Jr. of 233 S. High St. Suite 300 Columbus,
Ohio 43215 to serve on the Downtown Commission with a term
expiration date of June 1, 2013 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0053-2009 Appointment of Greg Davies, City of Columbus Mayor's Office, 90 W.
Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Board of
Trustees of the RiverSouth Community Authority, replacing Erika Clark
Jones, with a term expiration date of June 22, 2010 (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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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
0696-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real
estate necessary the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, to
authorize the expenditure of $569,750.00 from the Federal-State
Highway Engineering Fund, and to declare an emergency.
(569,750.00). (AMENDED BY ORD. 1265-2009 PASSED 10/19/2009)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
0707-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $652,000.00 or so much thereof as
may be necessary to allow the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate
Division, to complete acquisition of those remaining parcels needed
for Phase 2 of the Morse Road Improvement project from the
Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($652,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
0746-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
Charter Contracting Corporation for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing
2009 Project, and to authorize the expenditure of $233,717.56 from
the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the Division
of Planning and Operations. ($233,717.56)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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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A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0770-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $5,154,976.26 from the Special
Income Tax Fund to the City Auditor; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer said funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Northland
and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the appropriation of said
funds in the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the
Director of the Department of Development to expend up to
$5,154,976.26 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund for
2009 lease rental payments to The RiverSouth Authority; and to
amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget. ($5,154,976.26)
Section 55(B) of the City charter.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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 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
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
0734-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into contract with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler for the
purpose of providing ongoing assistance in the negotiation of a
successor collective bargaining agreement with FOP/Capital City
Lodge #9 and, where necessary, to represent the City in fact-finding
and conciliation proceedings with the FOP/Capital City Lodge #9 and
CMAGE/CWA Local 4502; to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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
0754-2009 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2009-01 executed
between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Fraternal of
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Police/Ohio Labor Council , Inc. which amends the terms of the
Collective Bargaining Agreement April 2, 2007 through April 1, 2010;
and to declare an emergency.
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
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0705-2009 To authorize and direct the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to
enter into the second year of a three year contract with Capital
Recovery Systems, Inc. for the provision of collection services; to
authorize an expenditure of $90,000.00 from the Clerk's Collection
Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, and A. Troy Miller
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
0681-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract
modification with Jay Dee-Michels-Traylor Joint Venture for the Big
Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Sanitary Interceptor Project
(scope change) and the Big Walnut Outfall Sewer System Capacity
Augmentation Project; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements
Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $5,930,308.64 within the Ohio
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($5,930,308.64).
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
0643-2009 To authorize the expenditure of funds for payment of rent for the
second renewal term of a lease agreement with the Central Ohio
Transit Authority for clinic space for the Health Department's Women's
Health Program, the total expenditure to be $38,186 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($38,186)
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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
0736-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the Lead Safe Columbus program contract with ATC Associates; to
authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the General Government
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000)
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
0737-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the Lead Safe Columbus program contract with the Franklin County
Board of Health; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000 from the
General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($70,000)
A motion was made by Tavares, 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
0765-2009 To adopt the Community Development Block Grant Recovery
Program; to authorize the filing of the Community Development Block
Grant Recovery application with the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development; and to make a substantial amendment to the
Consolidated Plan's 2008 Action Plan; 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
0782-2009 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into
a contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and
Franklin County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and
enhance home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of 0.43% (presently estimated at
$1,125,000) of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise
Tax, less $266,000 to authorize the transfer of $116,000 to the Public
Safety Initiatives Fund and to repeal ordinance 0657-2009; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,125,000) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1057-2009
PASSED 7/20/2009)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Paley, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
0694-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a
contract with the Columbus Zoological Park Association to provide
transportation, shirts and novelties for children from Recreation and
Parks' playgrounds to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as a part of
the Melvin B. Dodge Summer Zoo Days; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0747-2009 To authorize the expenditure of up to $55,000,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund in order to increase various
contracts for the provision of PASSPORT home care and Assisted
Living services administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on
Aging; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Amended to 30 day. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and
Michael Mentel
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and
Michael Mentel
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and
Michael Mentel
0751-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $37,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Private Leisure Assistance for
Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department in
order to provide scholarships for economically disadvantaged youth;
and to declare an emergency. ($37,000.00)
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A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 6:25 P.M.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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