Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · November 9, 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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PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, November 9, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 50 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER
9, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Absent: 1 - Priscilla Tyson
Present: 6 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0029-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2009:
New Type: D5A
To: Satya and Prem LLC
DBA Comfort Suites
70 Chris Perry Ln
Columbus OH 43213
Permit # 7752623
New Type: D2, D6
TO: SSF II Inc
DBA BD S Mongolian Barbeque
& Patio
6242 Sawmill Rd
Columbus OH 43017
Permit # 84600950005
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New Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Mehdi Inc
DBA Woodys Drive Thru
6733 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 58524500005
Transfer Type: D5
To: Yark LLC
954 N High St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Platinum Restaurant Group Inc
DBA Eddie Merlots
& Patio
1570 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
Permit # 9820540
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Coughlin Investments Ltd
DBA Crown Beer Wine Drive Thru
1973 Hard Rd
Columbus OH 43085
From: TCK Inc
DBA P Js Drive Thru
1973 Hard Rd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 17717490015
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Waggner CRM LLC
7700 Kennedy Rd
Columbus OH 43004
From: ARC Business Development Inc
7700 Kennedy Rd
Columbus OH 43004
Permit # 9336192
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: TI Sullivant Inc
DBA Alex Market
2991 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
From: 2991 Sullivant Ave Inc
DBA Alex Market
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2991 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 8773153
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Summit Project LLC
2210-16 Summit St & Patio
Columbus OH 43201
From: Bears Like Fish Ltd
Martin Management Services Rcvr
2210-16 Summit St & Patio
Columbus OH 43201
Permit # 8693322
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Sanz Corp
DBA Sammy Carry Out
961 Oakland Park Av
Columbus OH 43224
From: Albast Inc
DBA Sammy Carry Out
961 Oakland Park Av
Columbus OH 43224
Permit # 77372070005
Advertise: 11/14/2009
Return: 11/24/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
PALEY
0171X-2009 To Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Season of Early Music in
Columbus.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
TAVARES
0172X-2009 To honor and recognize Barbara Poppe for her dedicated service to
the citizens of Columbus and congratulate her on her appointment as
Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on
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Homelessness.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, 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 1475-2009 To accept a Deed of Easement and a Highway Easement from the
Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus and Franklin County
Metropolitan Park District, in conjunction with the redevelopment of
that area identified as the Whittier Peninsula.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
FR 1108-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a
purchase order for Video Surveillance Consultant Services with
Security Risk Management Consultants Inc. per the terms and
conditions of a citywide Universal Term Contract; to amend the 2009
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer
$250,000.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond.
($250,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 1368-2009 To authorize the Directors of Development and Public Service to
amend the Design Agreement for the Columbus Coated Fabrics site
with Wagenbrenner Development, Inc. by increasing the scope of
work to include a traffic study of existing and projected conditions
around the site and to increase the contract amount by $18,700; to
amend the 2009 CIB; and to authorize the expenditure of $18,700.00
from the Development G.O. Bonds Fund. ($18,700)
FR 1510-2009 To amend Ordinance 1848-2008 to extend the signing deadline for the
Enterprise Zone Agreement with High Street 2008, LLC.
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UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 1321-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with
Miles-McClellan Construction Company, for the Southerly Wastewater
Treatment Plant Support Facilities Project; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $10,744,413.00 from the
Sewer System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Pollution Control
Loan Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
($10,744,413.00)
FR 1385-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for
the purchase of wholesale electric power with American Municipal
Power, Inc. for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the
expenditure of $1,400,000.00.
FR 1410-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Utilities to modify and
extend the contract for Refractory and Thermal Maintenance Services
with Adrian L. Wallick Company for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage. ($0)
FR 1434-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
contracts with WESCO and ERMCO for the purchase of Transformers
for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure
of $334,244.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($334,244.00)
FR 1447-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the purchase of Luminaires with General
Supply and Services, Inc. dba Gexpro, on behalf of the Division of
Power and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $92,518.65
from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($92,518.65)
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
FR 1443-2009 To amend various code sections in Title 41, Building Code, Title 45,
Housing Code, and Title 47, Nuisance Abatement Code, to correct
incorrect references and typographical errors and to repeal Chapters
4119 and 4121, in Title 41, dealing with antiquated regulations for fire
zones that are no longer used and have been superseded by the Ohio
Fire Code and Ohio Building Code requirements.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 1401-2009 To rezone 1284 GEMINI PLACE (43240), being 5.99± acres located
on the north side of Gemini Place, 1750± feet west of Lyra Drive,
From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
(Rezoning # Z09-020).
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CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TAVARES
CA 0173X-2009 To honor Mr. Clarence Lumpkin for his dedicated service to the Linden
Community and celebrate his accomplishments as he receives the
Greater Linden Development Corporation "Lifetime Achievement
Award"
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 1453-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Smith &
Kennedy Hydrant Parts with Trumbull Industries, Inc., Hydraflo, Inc.,
Ferguson Waterworks and Site Supply, Inc., to authorize the
expenditure of $4.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund Account; and to declare an emergency.
($4.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 1357-2009 To accept the plat titled "Towne Park Section 3" from M/I Homes of
Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by Lloyd T.
Simpson, Senior Vice President Land-Midwest Region; and to declare
an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1358-2009 To accept the plat titled "The Lakes at Taylor Station Section 4" from
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by
Lloyd T. Simpson, Senior Vice President Land-Midwest Region; and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1466-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into one contract for the option to purchase Winter Asphalt for
the Department of Public Service with Apple Smith Corporation; 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.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 1395-2009 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract
with CareWorks USA Ltd. for prisoner medical claim services and
access to Preferred Provider Networks for the Division of Police; to
authorize the expenditure of $73,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($73,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1396-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the
Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola for
backup maintenance services required for continued operation of the
Police and Fire 800 MHz Radio System Infrastructure in accordance
with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $52,026.72 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($52,026.72)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1470-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
modify and extend the contract for the Fire Division for the option to
rent Linens with Buckeye Linen Service; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 1419-2009 To accept the application (AN09-003) of Garry L. and Pamela S.
Rowe for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.8± acres in
Plain Township.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 1445-2009 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with The Ohio State
University for the administration of pre-employment physicals and
cardiovascular stress testing of public safety applicants, to authorize
the expenditure of $41,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency ($41,400.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1449-2009 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Daystar
Computer Systems, Inc., for the support and maintenance of Legistar,
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the City's electronic system for creating and submitting legislation in
accordance with the sole source provisions of Section 329.07 of the
Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the expenditure of
$24,141.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency.
($24,141.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 1363-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to accept the 09-10 SVAA Domestic
Violence Advocates grant award from the State of Ohio, Office of the
Attorney General, in the amount of $9,743.00 for the funding of the
SVAA Domestic Violence Advocates program; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of said funds; and to declare an
emergency. ($9,743.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1365-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to accept the 09-10 VOCA Domestic
Violence grant award from the State of Ohio, Office of the Attorney
General, in the amount of $97,422.00 for the continued funding of the
VOCA Domestic Violence Advocates program; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of said funds; to authorize the transfer
and appropriation of matching funds required by the acceptance of
this grant award in the amount of $32,474.00 from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($129,896.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1504-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute those documents necessary to purchase fee
simple title to two lots owned by Lorenzo P. Baker IV located at the
northwest corner of Cherry and Wall Streets, to expend $52,000.00,
from the Parking Garages Fund and to declare an emergency.
($52,000.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 1338-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Ohio Wetlands Foundation for a deposit against the purchase
of wetland mitigation credits for the Division of Power and Water's
Upground Reservoir project site; to authorize the transfer and
expenditure of $60,000.00 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
($60,000.00)
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A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 1382-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Trinity Biotech for the purchase of Uni-Gold HIV
test kits for the Columbus Health Department in accordance with sole
source provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $28,500 from the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($28,500)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1413-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
with Key Cleaning Connection, LLC for janitorial services at five WIC
offices; to authorize the expenditure of $28,680 from the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($28,680)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1414-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for live interpretation and translation
services at WIC offices; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000 from
the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($35,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1416-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept this grant from
the Columbus State Community College in the amount of $99,719; to
authorize the appropriation of $99,719 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($99,719)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1424-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
with Community For New Direction for drug, alcohol, and violence
prevention and wellness education services; to authorize the
expenditure of $46,864 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($46,864)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA 1425-2009 To authorize the Columbus Health Department to accept a grant from
the Franklin County Board of Health in the amount of $60,000 for the
Project Love County Project; to authorize the appropriation of $60,000
from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1432-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $126,718 within the
Health Department Grants Fund, to properly align appropriation with
projected expenses for the continued operation of the Public Health
Emergency Preparedness program; and to declare an emergency.
($126,718)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1433-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Homeland Security Department in the amount of $321,421.00; to
authorize the appropriation of $321,421.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($321,421.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1459-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
purchase order with Halifax Security, Inc., for the purchase of security
cameras at the Health Department; to authorize the expenditure of
$12,000.00 from the Health G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($12,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 1367-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $22,000.00 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 for
scholarships for economically disadvantaged youth; and to declare an
emergency. ($22,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1369-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit
a grant application to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund for a grant
administered by the Ohio Public Works; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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Passed The Consent Agenda
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
1506-2009 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax notes in the amount of not to
exceed $29,500,000 for transportation projects ($29,500,000). Section
55(b) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1507-2009 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax notes in an amount not to
exceed $8,150,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain
outstanding special obligation bonds of the City ($8,150,000). Section
55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1545-2009 To decrease appropriations in the general operating fund of the City of
Columbus for fiscal year 2009 by $8,364,380, to transfer of
$2,430,409 between various objects and divisions within the general
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fund; to authorize the subsequent transfer from the general fund of
$368,050 to the Recreation & Parks Operating Fund, to reduce
existing encumbrances for fleet maintenance, postage, unemployment
and other expenses, all to allow divisions to continue to operate
through the end of 2009 without interruption, and to declare an
emergency ($10,794,789)
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
1366-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
reimbursement agreement with the City of Dublin up to $650,000.00
for design and costs incurred in the acquisition of Right of Way; and
to authorize the expenditure of up to $650,000.00 to reimburse the
City of Dublin from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund for the
Emerald Parkway Improvement project for the Division of Design and
Construction; and to declare an emergency. ($650,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1477-2009 To vacate those public rights-of-way located on the Whittier Peninsula
that are no longer necessary for public ingress and egress to this site;
to retain a general utility easement in, over, across, on and through
said public rights-of-way; to the extent they may apply to waive the
competitive bidding provisions and the Land Review Commission
requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
1454-2009 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a
FY2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program award from the
National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as
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the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; to
authorize an appropriation of $215,461.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of
Police to cover the cost of the FY2009 Forensic DNA Backlog
Reduction Grant Program activities and expenditures; and to declare
an emergency. ($215,461.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0162X-2009 A Resolution of support for MORPC's application for funding to
facilitate the development of a balanced growth plan for the Olentangy
River Watershed; and further to express the City's intention to
participate actively in the Watershed Planning Partnership.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
1259-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of
the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with IBM
Corporation for the acquisition of software licenses, support and
maintenance, training, and other associated services from a State
Contract; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding of the
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $181,834.56
from the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($181,834.56)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1305-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend the
existing service agreement with Lease Harbor LLC, under the same
terms and conditions for the first of two (2) additional one (1) year
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renewal terms, for the provision of web-based database management
software, support, and related services for the administration of the
City's real property and lease portfolio; and to authorize the
expenditure of $23,000.00 from the General Fund. ($23,000)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1444-2009 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association
for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of Department
of Public Safety applicants, to authorize the expenditure of $31,800.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($31,800.00).
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 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
1335-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,257,113.00 between
Object Levels within the Water System Operating fund; to authorize
the Director of Finance and Management to establish Blanket
Purchase Orders for water treatment chemicals from established
Universal Term Contracts with Shannon Chemical, Bonded Chemical,
US Aluminate, Pain Enterprises, Lucier Chemical, Univar USA, and
Carmeuse Lime & Stone for the Division of Power and Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,410,237.19 from Water Systems
Operating Fund; and to declare and emergency. ($3,410,237.19)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
1330-2009 To adopt the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs including the Consolidated Plan, the related
Citizen Participation Plan, and the Action Plan; to authorize the filing
of the Consolidated Submission with the U.S. Department of Housing
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and Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1429-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,941,141; to
authorize the appropriation of $1,941,141 from the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,941,141)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1461-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contract with
the Franklin County Board of Health, to authorize the expenditure of
$1,277,514 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($1,277,514)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 6:17 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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