Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · July 27, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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Monday, July 27, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 38 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 27,
2009 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Absent: 1 - Michael Mentel
Present: 6 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, to Dispense with the
reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0021-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 2009:
New Type: D1
To: Noodle Shop Co Colorado Inc
DBA Noodles & Co
5030 N High St 101
Columbus OH 43214
Permit # 64316440015
New Type: D2
To: Hootless LLC
DBA Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktail
73 E Gay St & Patio & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 39616630005
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New Type: C1, C2
To: TH Midwest Inc
5720 N Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43230
Permit # 87730240005
Transfer Type: D1
To: LN Granville Inc
2400 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: Weber County Inc
2530 W Broad St 1st Fl East End Only
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 5245060
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: GG Boys LLC
1144 N High St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Jnyd LLC
DBA Basi Italia
811 Highland St & Patio
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 2977466
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Khaled & Tony Inc
DBA A to Z Market
1015 E Hudson St
Columbus OH 43211
From: 1015 Hudson Inc
DBA A to Z Market
1015 E Hudson St
Columbus OH 43211
Permit # 4618596
Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D3A, D6
To: J Gumbos LLC
31 E Gay St
Columbus OH 43215
From: Blazin Wings Inc
DBA Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar
152 Graceland Blvd & Patio
Columbus OH 43214
Permit # 4179273
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Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: 1958 Sullivant Inc
DBA M & J Carryout
1958 Sullivant Av SW
Columbus OH 43223
From: Paul & Khan Inc
DBA M & J Carryout
1958 Sullivant Av SW
Columbus OH 43223
Permit # 6547769
Advertise: 08/01/2009
Return: 08/10/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
0129X-2009 To express the gratitude and deep appreciation of the Mayor and
Council of the City of Columbus to Joel Sanford Taylor for his
exceptional service and his unselfish commitment to improving the
quality of life for all Columbus residents upon his retirement as
Director of the Department of Finance and Management.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
GINTHER
0128X-2009 To declare Tuesday, August 4, 2009 "National Night Out" in the City of
Columbus, Ohio.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
MILLER
0110X-2009 To recognize July 26, 2009 as Americans with Disabilities Act
Awareness Day.
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A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
TAVARES
0122X-2009 To Recognize August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the City
of Columbus.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
0123X-2009 To Recognize, Commend, and Thank Edwin R. Clay for His
Distinguished Service to the Columbus Community and to Wish Him
Well in His Upcoming Retirement.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0875-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with Ohio Department of Transportation, and to receive approximately
$234,812.00 in federal Safe Routes to School grant funds for the
Division of Mobility Options.
FR 0988-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay American Electric
Power Company for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with
the Lane Avenue Widening Project for the Division of Design and
Construction; to amend the 2009 C.I.B.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $178,500.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O.
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Bonds Fund. ($178,500.00)
FR 0999-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept and enter into an
LPA agreement for a $200,000.00 grant from the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the Share the Road Project on behalf of the
Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility Options. ($0.00)
FR 1031-2009 To Authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a grant
agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and to
receive grant funds up to the amount of $159,206.00 for the Division
of Mobility Options for the Obetz Road Sidewalk Project.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0741-2009 To amend the 2009 CIB; to authorize the transfer of cash between
projects within the same fund; to authorize the Director of
Development to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price
Reimbursement Agreement under Section 186 of the Columbus City
Charter with NWD Investments, LLC to complete outstanding
improvements in the Arena District; and to authorize the expenditure
of $35,316.80 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund.
($35,316.80)
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0942-2009 To authorize the transfer of $34,114.75 within the Voted Street
Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; to authorize
the transfer of $95,838.36 from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the
Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund;
and to authorize the City Auditor to reimburse the operating fund in the
amount of $129,953.11 for labor and equipment costs incurred in the
installation of various street lighting projects; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division
of Power and Water. ($129,953.11)
FR 0961-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification for the professional design services agreement
with Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc. for the Fairwood Facility
Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$51,394.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$51,394.00 from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage. ($51,394.00)
FR 0962-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the
Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements, for the
Division of Power and Water; to authorize the appropriation and
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transfer of $570,000.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $570,000.00 from Waterworks Enlargement Voted
1991 Bonds Fund. ($570,000.00)
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
FR 0904-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission On Minority Health in the amount of $89,116 and to
authorize the appropriation of $89,116 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund. ($89,116)
FR 0913-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission On Minority Health in the amount of $32,000, and to
authorize the appropriation of $32,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund. ($32,000)
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
FR 1044-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant
consent to Short North Business Association to apply for permission to
sell alcoholic beverages at the HighBall Halloween Masquerade on
High taking place on October 31, 2009. ($0.00)
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
GINTHER
CA 0111X-2009 To recognize and honor Judith Rycus and Ronald Hughes for their
commitment to promoting widespread change in international child
welfare systems and aiding marginalized children
CA 0112X-2009 To recognize and honor Rayisa Shelashska for her commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Ukraine.
CA 0113X-2009 To recognize and honor Ruslan Malyuta for his commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Ukraine.
CA 0114X-2009 To recognize and honor Oleg Shelashskiy for his commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Ukraine.
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CA 0115X-2009 To recognize and honor Anya Geletiuk for her commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Eastern Europe.
CA 0116X-2009 To recognize and honor Volodymyr Kuzminskyy for his commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Eastern Europe.
CA 0117X-2009 To recognize and honor Ruby and Lynn Johnston for their
commitment to promoting widespread change in international child
welfare systems and aiding marginalized children.
CA 0118X-2009 To recognize and honor Natalia Zanina for her commitment to
promoting widespread change in international child welfare systems
and aiding marginalized children in Kyrgyzstan.
CA 0119X-2009 To recognize and honor David and Jayne Schooler for their
commitment to promoting widespread change in international child
welfare systems and aiding marginalized children.
CA 0127X-2009 To welcome, honor and recognize the Fraternal Order of Police of
Ohio, Inc. as they hold their 75th Annual Conference July 25-28 in
Columbus, Ohio.
PALEY
CA 0120X-2009 To Recognize July 31, 2009 as After School All Stars Columbus Day,
and to commend ASAS Columbus for its efforts to provide inner-city
youth with sports, educational, cultural, and community-enrichment
programs.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0121X-2009 To Recognize the 50th anniversary of the Marion-Franklin Civic
Association.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0124X-2009 To Recognize The Columbus College of Art & Design for its dedication
of the Design Studios on Broad and the Design Square Apartments.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
TAVARES
CA 0125X-2009 To recognize the Week of August 9-15, 2009 as "National Health
Center Week" in Columbus.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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CA 0126X-2009 To Recognize September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month in Columbus.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0939-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to enter into one year lease agreements with AARP
Foundation and Grandparents Living Theatre, dba Senior Repertory of
Ohio Theater Company for that City-owned property at 1393 East
Broad Street.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0866-2009 To provide the Director of Public Service with the authority to waive
the surety bonding/letter of credit requirements associated with future
"Agreements to Improve Streets" between the City and the Ohio State
University, and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0986-2009 To vacate those unimproved streets and alleys south of Seventeenth
Avenue and west of Stelzer Road that lie within the boundaries of that
property identified as Parcel 010-146775, owned by the Columbus
Regional Airport Authority; to retain a general utility easement in, on,
over, across and through the streets and alleys herein vacated for the
benefit of those utilities currently located within them; and to the extent
that they may apply to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review
Commission provisions of Columbus City Code.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0997-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for
the Division of Planning and Operations with The Complete General
Construction Company for the State Route Bridge Maintenance 2009
project; to authorize the expenditure of $312,655.00 from the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($312,655.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1002-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a service
contract with General Temperature Control, Inc., for the repair and
maintenance of HVAC systems and to expend $11,500.00 or so much
thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance
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and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,500.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1046-2009 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 $78,313.00 from the Federal-State
Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($78,313.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1052-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of construction easements in, over, under and through
real estate necessary the Worthington-Galena Road and Worthington
Road Improvements project, to authorize the expenditure of
$14,900.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds; and to
declare an emergency. ($14,900.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1054-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
the contract with the Complete General Construction Company for the
City Bridge Maintenance 2009 Project; to authorize the expenditure of
$649,928.10 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund, for the Division of Planning and Operations; and to declare an
emergency. ($649,928.10)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0953-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to expend $50,000.00 for
miscellaneous renovations of various Division of Fire facilities from the
Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0991-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell
to Officer Timothy Shepard for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with
the registered name of "Benny", 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)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1001-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass
Spectrometer (GCMS) from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the Division
of Police, to authorize the transfer of funds within the Law
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Enforcement Seizure Fund, to authorize the expenditure of
$97,139.30 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($97,139.30) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1001-2009
PASSED 10/19/2009)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1029-2009 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify and
extend the contract for software support and maintenance services
with Motorola, Inc. for the National Incident Based Reporting System
for the Division of Police , to authorize the expenditure of $204,843.00
from Justice Assistance Grant and Law Enforcement Seizure Funds;
and to declare an emergency. ($204,843.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1039-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue a purchase order for Centrex phone services for the Division of
Police in accordance with the universal term contract with AT & T, to
authorize the expenditure of $167,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($167,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1040-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue a purchase order for cellular phone and communication services
with Sprint Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Police, to authorize the
expenditure of $306,150.00 from the General Fund and from the
Federal Drug Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($306,150.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1041-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to modify and
increase the current contract with Mt. Carmel Occupational Health for
physical fitness testing services for the Division of Police, to authorize
the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($80,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 1006-2009 To accept the application (AN09-002) of Sari K. Silwani for the
annexation of certain territory containing 0.17 ± acres in Prairie
Township.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1016-2009 To approve an economic development plan for the Gay Street
Neighborhood and to state that the City may hereafter proceed with
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approval of the tax increment financing.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1060-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of three parcels of real property (3189 Penfield Rd., 2370
Westwood Dr. and 2321 Dunning Ct.) held in the Land Bank pursuant
to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1061-2009 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 (176 N. 21st Street) held in
the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 1013-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue a purchase order on behalf of the City Attorney for staff
augmentation services from an existing universal term contract with
Sophisticated Systems, Inc., for the design and implementation of a
Witness Assistance Program database, to authorize the expenditure
of an amount not to exceed Fifty-three Thousand Dollars for services
rendered pursuant thereto, and to declare an emergency.
($53,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0938-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities and the Division of Power
and Water (Power) to reimburse the Division of Power and Water
(Water) for capital equipment; to amend the 2009 Capital
Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of
$438,861.64 from the Electricity Permanent Improvement Fund for the
Division of Power and Water (Power). ($438,861.64)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0944-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with TP Mechanical Contractors, Inc., in connection with the
Fairwood Facilities Improvements project; authorize the transfer and
expenditure of $76,118.00 from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund;
and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division
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of Sewerage and Drainage. ($76,118.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0950-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order for Laboratory Supplies from an established
Universal Term Contract with VWR Scientific Products for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$15,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($15,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0963-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Floyd Browne Group for professional engineering services for the
Hines Road Storage Tank Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $190,100.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $190,100.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water. ($190,100.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0972-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a guaranteed
maximum cost reimbursement agreement in accordance with Section
186 of the City Charter, with the Gowdy Partners III, Inc., for the
rehabilitation project located at 1145 Olentangy River Road (Gowdy
Field) for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the
transfer and appropriation of $193,815.02 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize
the expenditure of $193,815.02 from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond
Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget, for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
( $193,815.02)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0981-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for mainline parts from established Universal
Term Contracts with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. and HD Supply
Waterworks LTD for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the
expenditure of $108,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund.
($108,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0994-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional engineering contract for the Chestnut and Sixth Street
Combined Sewer Rehabilitation and Naghten Street Storm Sewer
Projects with the Ribway Engineering Group, Inc.; to authorize the
transfer and appropriation of $138,195.00 from the Sanitary Sewer
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Reserve Bond Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $138,195.00 from within the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage. ($138,195.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
CA 1021-2009 To authorize and direct the transfer of funds received from FEMA, in
the amount of $422,890.00, from the General Government Grant Fund
to various operating funds within the Department of Public Utilities as
reimbursement for expenditures associated with the windstorm that
occurred in the City in September, 2008. ($422,890.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1037-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of permanent easements in and to real estate necessary
for the Chestnut Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project, and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1048-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of permanent easements in and to real estate necessary
for the Chatterton Road Water Main Improvements Project, and to
declare an emergency. (AMENDED BY ORD. 0040-2010 PASSED
01/25/2010)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1049-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of permanent easements in and to real estate necessary
for the Cleveland Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, and
to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 0911-2009 To authorize and direct the Department of Finance and Management
to renew five existing lease contracts, for the lease of clinic space for
the WIC program, for the period of October 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2010 and to authorize a total expenditure of $142,660
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from the Health Special Revenue Fund and the Health Department
Grants Fund. ($142,660)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1003-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept
grant from the Franklin County Department of Job and Family
Services in the amount of $181,375, to authorize the appropriation of
$181,375 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($181,375.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1026-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
Child & Family Health Services grant from the Ohio Department of
Health; to authorize the appropriation of $935,528 from the
unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($935,528)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1034-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to assist
non-profit Community Housing Development Organizations with grants
and no or low interest loans for projects designed to increase and
preserve the local supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable
housing for low income families; to authorize the expenditure of
$184,657.86 of FY 2000 HOME Funds; and to declare an emergency.
($184,657.86)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1036-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to assist
for-profit and non-profit developers with grants and no or low interest
loans for projects designed to increase and preserve the local supply
of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low income
families; to authorize the expenditure of $768,000 from the HOME
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($768,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 1047-2009 To Authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks
to execute a Non-Disturbance and Estoppel Agreement by and
between the OCFC, the Zoo, and the City to allow the Columbus Zoo
to receive a $500,000.00 State Government grant from the Ohio
Cultural Facilities Commission in support of its new Animal Encounter
Village exhibit; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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APPOINTMENTS
CA A0073-2009 Apointment of Bruce Massa of 150 Esat Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
43215 to serve on the Land Review Commission with a term
expiration date of July 31, 2011 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0074-2009 Appointment of Susan Keeny of 358 King Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201
to serve on the University Area Commission with a term expiration
date of June 17, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0075-2009 Appointment of Miles Curtiss of 237 E. 11th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43201 to serve on the University Area Commission with a term
expiration date of June 17, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0076-2009 Appointment of Larry Moore of 17 Wilson Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43205
to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a term expiration
date of July 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0077-2009 Appointment of Kathleen Bailey of 489 Linwood Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43205 to serve on the Near East Area Commiddion with a term
expiration date of July 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0078-2009 Appointment of John Waddy of 111 Hamilton Park Columbus, Ohio
43203 to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a term
expiration date of July 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0079-2009 Appointment of Kevin E. Wood, P.E., 110 North Third Street, Unit 401,
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Transportation and Pedestrian
Commission replacing Michael Wilkos for the duration of his unexpired
term ending June 30, 2011. (Résumé attached.)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0080-2009 Reappointment of Jeff Stephens, Stephens Performance Marketing,
202 Sinsbury Drive, Worthington, Ohio 43085, to serve on the
Transportation and Pedestrian Commission with a new term expiration
date of June 30, 2012 (résumé attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA A0081-2009 Reappointment of Steve A. Simmons III, 6312 Pinefield Drive, Hilliard,
Ohio 43206, to serve on the Transportation and Pedestrian
Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2012
(résumé attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0082-2009 Reappointment of Valerie S. Croasmun, P.E., AICP, 4185 Van Fossen
Road, Johnston, Ohio 43031, to serve on the Transportation and
Pedestrian Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30,
2012 (résumé attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0083-2009 Appointment of Jeffrey J. Pongonis of 27 W. Buttles Ave. Columbus,
Ohio 43215 to serve on the Brewery District Commission with a term
expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0084-2009 Appointment of William Schottenstein of 107 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Brewery District Commission
with a term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0085-2009 Reappointment of Gerald Simmons of 330 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Brewery District Commission
with a term expiration date of June 30, 2011 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0086-2009 Appointment of Alfred Berthold of 1902 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio
43201 to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a term
expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0087-2009 Appointment of Jack Decker 1077 Neil Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 to
serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a term expiration date
of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0088-2009 Appointment of Steward Gibboney of 22 West Gay St. Coluymbus,
Ohio 43215 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a
term expiration date of June 30, 2011 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0089-2009 Appointment of Charles Rowan of 2791 Berwick Blvd. Columbus,
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Ohio 43209 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a
term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0090-2009 Appointment of Rex Hagerling of 300 W. Spruce St. Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Italian Village Commission with
a term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0091-2009 Appointment of Charity Martin-Via of 1699 E. Long St. Columbus,
Ohio 43203 to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a term
expiration date of September 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0092-2009 Appointment of Robert Fitrakis of 1240 Bryden Rd. Columbus, Ohio
43205 to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a tern
expiration date of September 1, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0093-2009 Appointment of Zawadi Yaashantawa of 1419 Drive Columbus, Ohio
43207 to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission with a
term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0094-2009 Reappointment of Dennis Welch, American Electric Power, One
Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Franklin Park
Conservatory Joint District Board of Trustees with a new term
expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0095-2009 Appointment of Clarence Simmons, 487 Sharon Hill Drive, Columbus,
Ohio 43235, to serve on the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
replacing Andrew Eribo with a new term expiration date of February 1,
2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0096-2009 Appointment of Robert Blakeman of 591 Hilock Columbus, Ohio
43207 to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission with a
term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0097-2009 Appointment of Matthew Baldwin of 113 Kail Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43207 to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission with a
term expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
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This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0098-2009 Appointment of Michael Folmer of 237 Amazon Place Columbus, Ohio
43214 to serve in on the Clintonville Area Commission with a term
expiration date of June 30, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0099-2009 Appointment of John Sweeney of 7881 Sarahurst Dr. Dublin, Ohio
43016 to serve on the Hayden Run Community Development Authority
with a term expiration date of September 10, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0100-2009 Appointment of Derek Beneseler of 6477 Hilltop Trail Dr. New Albany,
Ohio 43054 to serve on the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord
Implementation Panel with a term expiration date June 9, 2012
(resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0101-2009 Appointment of Donald Armour of 1500 Lake Shore Dr. Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43204 to serve on the Big Darby Accord Advisory
Panel with a term expiration date of June 30, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Passed The Consent Agenda
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
1024-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
Claims Technology, Inc. to provide the City of Columbus an audit of
UHC medical claims and Delta Dental dental claims and to authorize
the expenditure of $50,000 from the Employee Benefits Fund, that
includes all expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
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1056-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Technology
to submit a grant application to the Department of Technology's
Federal Broadband Infrastructure Grant, BTOP, for wireless
broadband connectivity throughout the City; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
1023-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into the first year of a three
year contract with LexisNexis a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc. for the
provision of on-line legal research services, to authorize the
expenditure of Forty-three Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-four
Dollars, to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329
of the Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency.
($43,284.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
1030-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Liquid Caustic Soda from an established
Universal Term Contract with Bonded Chemical for the Division of
Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $1,358,518.25 from
Water Systems Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($1,358,518.25)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
1009-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with the
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National Youth Advocate Program for the provision of home visiting
services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to authorize the
appropriation of $10,000 from the Health Private Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
1010-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with the
Buckeye Ranch Permanent Solutions Program for the provision of
home visiting services, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the City's Private Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
0904-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission On Minority Health in the amount of $89,116 and to
authorize the appropriation of $89,116 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund. ($89,116)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
0913-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission On Minority Health in the amount of $32,000, and to
authorize the appropriation of $32,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund. ($32,000)
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A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
0882-2009 To amend various sections of Columbus City Codes Chapter 550,
Scrap Metal Dealers, relative to the regulation of scrap metal facility
licensees.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 6:43
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
(THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL IS MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M.)
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