Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · March 3, 2014
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Columbus OH
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TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, March 3, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 11 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
MARCH 3, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0008-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014:
New Type: D3
To: OCHO Billiard & Sports Bar LLC
DBA OCHO Billiard & Sports Bar
3024 Sullivant Ave
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 6491919
New Type: C1, C2
To: A H Awan LLC
U S Food Mart
W/End Unit Only
1975 W Mound St
Columbus OH 43223
Permit # 0003663
New Type: F9
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To: Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
160 S High St - N Lawn S Lawn Lawn A & B
E Lawn & Bosque & Staging Area
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #1239310
New Type: C1, C2
To: RSM Enterprises LLC
DBA Corner Market
1717 Northwest Blvd
Columbus OH 43212
Permit #7569697
New Type: D3
To: Local Cantina Clintonville LLC
DBA Local Cantina
3126 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #5241115
New Type: D1
To: JS LLC
DBA Happy Place
5935 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 4403823
New Type: D5A
To: A N P P Inc
DBA Best Western Suites
1133 Evans Way Ct
Columbus OH 43228
Permit #0006208
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Abbanie LLC
DBA The Oxley Tavern and Grillery
1576 N High St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Marthas 319 LLC
Martin Mgmt Services Inc RCVR
2600 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43232
Permit # 0000503
Transfer Type: D5
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To: Sunset 61 Ltd
883 N Fourth St
Columbus OH 43201
From: 3CMB Ltd
747 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #8699069
Stock Type: D5, D6
To: IMBIBE Inc
DBA Renies Lounge & Patio
6735 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 4128545
Advertise Date: 03/08/14
Agenda Date: 03/03/14
Return Date: 03/13/14
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0018X-2014 To recognize and celebrate “March is Purchasing Month” and to
commend the public and private purchasing and supply management
professionals for their commitment to excellence in their profession.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0275-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional engineering services agreement with
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Resource International, Inc. for the Watershed Roadway
Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize an
expenditure up to $252,980.12 from the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund. ($252,980.12)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 0318-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement with PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. for laboratory
equipment utilized by the Surveillance Laboratory within the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole
source procurement of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the
expenditure of $62,450.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($62,450.00)
Read for the First Time
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-3 0449-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with
PeopleToMySite.com, LLC as provided in Columbus City Council
Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
Read for the First Time
ENVIRONMENT: MILLS, CHR. MILLER KLEIN GINTHER
FR-4 0398-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a revenue
contract with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for
the Division of Refuse Collection to administer the 2014 Solid Waste
Inspection Anti-Dumping Enforcement Program; and to authorize the
appropriation of $75,852.00 within the General Government Grant
Fund. ($75,852.00)
Read for the First Time
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-5 0439-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4,
Permitted Uses; 3312.27, Parking Setback Line; 3372.804, Setback
Requirements; and 3377.05, Tables of Elements for On-premise
Ground Signs, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at
3469 S. HIGH STREET (43207), to allow a self-storage facility and
vehicle parking and storage with reduced development standards and
to conform a reduced sign setback in the C-4, Commercial District
(Council Variance # CV13-040).
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FR-6 0474-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3,
Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
required; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines;
3332.25, Maximum side yard permitted; 3332.26, Minimum side yard
permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 915-917 OAK STREET (43205), to
conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced development
standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #
CV14-002).
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0493-2014 To grant a variance from the provisions of Section 3367.01, M-2,
Manufacturing District of the Columbus City Codes; for the property
located at 1710 ATLAS STREET (43228), to permit retail fuel sales of
compressed natural gas in the M-2, Manufacturing District
(CV14-006).
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-1 0221-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three
(3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket
Truck Parts with NAPA Auto Parts, Refuse Parts Depot and Skinner
Diesel Service, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of three (3) dollars to
establish the contracts from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($3.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 0352-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to amend two Development Agreements with the
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 0353-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Automotive Parts with
Ricart Properties, Inc. dba Ricart Ford, Inc. to authorize the
expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-4 0383-2014 To authorize the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax to
enter into a contract with Point Plus Personnel for temporary staffing
services for imaging preparation and scanning; to authorize the
expenditure of $70,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($70,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0409-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute those documents necessary to assign a
Lease Agreement between the City and Tom Zanetos and Agnes
Zanetos to the “Tom Zanetos 12/22/2004 Amended and Restated
Trust” (Contract Compliance Number 467132497); to extend the
lease under the same terms and conditions for one (1) year; to
appropriate and expend $11,895.24 from the 2014 Special Income Tax
Fund for payment of rent in connection to the lease of office space
located at 1186 W. Broad Street; and to declare an emergency.
($11,895.24)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0479-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
General Temperature Control, Inc. for the cooling tower replacement
at 1393 East Broad Street; to authorize the expenditure of
$103,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($103,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-7 0285-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with KNS
Services, Inc., for video monitoring equipment maintenance services;
and to authorize a total expenditure of $24,864.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($24,864.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0287-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
with Ohio Hispanic Coalition for promotoras services; to authorize the
total expenditure of $32,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue
Fund; To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a
contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, for live
interpretation/translation services; to authorize the total expenditure of
$208,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($240,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 0438-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
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contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with TPV
Build/Design, Inc. for the exam rooms at the Columbus Public Health
Department, 240 Parsons Avenue; and to authorize the expenditure of
$19,925.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($19,925.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-10 0420-2014 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $406,000.00 within the Voted
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 0645-2013; to authorize and direct
the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Meyers
& Associates Architecture, LLC for professional services related to
Lincoln Pool and Bath House Improvements Design Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $369,500.00 and $36,500.00 contingency
for a total of $406,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($406,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0432-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a
contract with DLZ, Inc. for preliminary engineering services for the Big
Walnut Trail, Williams Road to Three Creeks Park, Project; to
authorize an expenditure of $105,000.00 from the Voted Recreation
and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($105,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-12 0271-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for product support services and
operating supplies in accordance with sole source procurement
provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($350,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 0392-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Structural Firefighting Gloves
with Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC and The Fire House; to authorize
the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0430-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $25,495.00 from the unappropriated
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balance of the Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional
training for the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($25,495.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 0431-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $17,200.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of
Police for law enforcement training purposes; and to declare an
emergency. ($17,200.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-16 2985-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light
duty trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $317,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of
$317,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation.
($317,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 3036-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light
duty trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000.00 from the
Sewer Operating Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the
amount of $354,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this
legislation. ($354,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 0245-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Basin and Flocculator Parts needed at
the Hap Cremean Water Treatment Plant; based on existing Universal
Term Contracts; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $325,000.00 within various Division of Water Bond
Funds; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
($325,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 0254-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Water Meter Yokes and Setters
with HD Supply Waterworks Ltd. and Ferguson Waterworks; to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 0259-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Andritz D5LL Centrifuge
Parts and Services from a pending Universal Term Contract with
Andritz Separation Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 0274-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the 2014 Mayor’s Small Business Conference Event
Planning and Marketing with Progressive Marketing & Management
Agency for special event planning and consultation services; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,965.00 from the Power System
Operating Fund, $25,220.00 from the Water System Operating Fund,
$28,275.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $7,540.00
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 0311-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership
with the Association of Ohio Metropolitan Wastewater Agencies for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure
of $24,375.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($24,375.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0315-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Sewer Root Control Services in
accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the
expenditure of $320,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($320,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0317-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay Joint Use of Poles
Rental Fees to Ohio Power Company dba AEP in accordance with the
terms of an existing agreement and to modify said agreement, to
authorize the expenditure not exceeding $169,050.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund, to consent to the assignment of the
Agreement for Joint Use of Poles by Columbus Southern Power to
Ohio Power Company; and to declare an emergency. ($169,050.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
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Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-25 0366-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co for tree removal services for
the Division of Power and the Division of Water to authorize the
expenditure of $328,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund and
$25,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($353,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0020X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate additional fee
simple title and lesser real property interests required for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage,
Blacklick Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer (CIP 650034-100006)
Public Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
CA-27 0266-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-IR70-15.50, PID 96798 construction
project. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 0314-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk Southern
Railway Company, a Virginia corporation, for the review of plans and
associated work pertaining to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum
Creek Drive - Frebis to Refugee (FRA-CR122-6.22 (PID 85017))
project; to authorize the expenditure of funds within the Street and
Highway Improvement Fund for the expenses incurred by the railroad;
and to declare an emergency. ($22,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 0327-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into various
agreements with the City of Gahanna for the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road - Preserve TIF Improvements Phase 1
project; to accept an initial deposit from Gahanna; execute agreement
modifications to accept additional deposits as necessary; and return
any unused balance as necessary. ($0.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0344-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within
the Storm Recovery Zone Super B.A.Bs Fund; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to modify and increase the contract for the
design of the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 project; to
appropriate $25,110.87 within the Storm Recovery Zone Super B.A.Bs
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,110.87 from the Storm
Recovery Zone Super B.A.Bs Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($25,110.87)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-31 0019X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate additional fee
simple title and lesser real property interests required for the City’s
Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction,
Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Olentangy River Road
Shared-use-path (PID 590105-100036) Public Project; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-32 0428-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the
Director of the Department of Development to execute those
documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate
Division, necessary to release the City’s reserved utility rights
described and recorded in Instrument Number 201311260196272,
Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and Columbus City
Ordinance Number 0851-2011; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 0441-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (1976 Linwood Ave.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 0442-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
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execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (1286 Pershing Dr.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 0443-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (1217-1223 E. 21st Ave.) held in
the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 0482-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-003) of 5.0 + acres in Orange Township to the City of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 0483-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-004) of 1.0 + acres in Orange Township to the City of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
CA-38 0382-2014 To authorize the Human Resources Department to modify an existing
contract with CareWorks Consultants, Inc (CCI) to provide Workers'
Compensation services from March 1, 2014 through February 28,
2015; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare
an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-39 0403-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission enter into a contract with The Ohio State University for
the pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of
public safety recruits, and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($45,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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APPOINTMENTS
CA-40 A0001-2014 Reappointment of Forrest E. Gibson, RLA, 278 East Markison Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43207 to serve on the Brewery District Commission
with a term expiration date of June 30, 2016 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0485-2014 To decrease appropriation in the general operating fund of the City of
Columbus for fiscal year 2014 by $1,309,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($1,309,000.00).
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-2 0304-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Dental Sealant Program; to
authorize the appropriation of $83,728.00 in grant money and fee
revenues from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($83,728.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-3 0340-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of
continuing the City’s support of the Safety Net Program for homeless
emergency shelters, the Maryhaven Engagement Center, related
homeless shelter services and homelessness prevention and
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transition services; to authorize the expenditure of $2,872,304.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,872,304.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-4 0277-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise the
option to renew an agreement with Community for New Directions to
provide professional and fiscal services related to the implementation
of the Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program 2014 contract; to
authorize the expenditure of $304,000.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Fund 285; and to declare an emergency. ($304,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-5 0279-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with the Columbus Urban League to provide professional
and fiscal services related to the implementation of the Neighborhood
Violence Intervention Program 2014 contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $333,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund 285;
and to declare an emergency. ($333,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 0323-2014 To authorize the transfer of $1,396,547.85 within the Recreation and
Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget;
to enter into contract with Tyevco in the amount of $1,305,000 for the
Berliner Athletic Complex Improvements with a project contingency in
the amount of $95,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,400,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-7 0335-2014 To authorize and direct the appropriation of $200,000.00 within the
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to direct the transfer and appropriation
of $200,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to the
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Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for expenditures related to the
Summer Food Program; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Klein, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-8 0338-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 within the
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation
and Parks to enter into contract with United Way of Central Ohio for
the implementation of the Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn Initiative;
to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Neighborhood
Initiatives Fund and $59,090.00 from the Community Development
Block Grant Fund for a total of $309,090.00; and to declare an
emergency. ($309,090.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-9 0324-2014 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to pay the judgment in the
amount of Three Hundred Seventy-nine Thousand Seven Hundred
Ninety Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents to Versatile Helicopters, Inc. in
accordance with the jury verdict awarded in the lawsuit of Versatile
Helicopters, Inc. v. City of Columbus, et al. filed in the United States
District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize
the appropriation and expenditure of Three Hundred Seventy-nine
Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents
from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($379,790.78)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-10 0368-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to expend funds
with the Franklin County Commissioners for the use of the Franklin
County Correction Centers for the housing of prisoners; to authorize
the expenditure of $4,800,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($4,800,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 3032-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification for professional engineering and design services
with ARCADIS U.S. Inc. in connection with the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Ash Lagoon Improvements and to expend up to $119,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewers General Bond Fund. ($119,500.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be Tabled
Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-12 3040-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP
Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations and an
expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,908,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-13 0236-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Chase Road
Area Water Line Improvements Project, for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,274,496.95 within the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,274,496.95)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-14 0251-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc. for the Cooke Road Area Water
Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize
an expenditure up to $2,499,998.79 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,499,998.79)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-15 0372-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to modify an
annual contract with Language Access Network, LLC, for streaming
video and phone-based interpretation services; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,002.50 from the Department of
Technology, internal services fund; and to declare an emergency.
($20,002.50)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-16 0394-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Medical
Mutual of Ohio as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-17 0460-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Greater Linden Development Corporation for
administrative costs associated with revitalization efforts in the Greater
Linden area; to authorize the expenditure of $28,753.00 from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($28,753.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
SR-18 0380-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into contract with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP for the
purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations
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and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00
from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding
requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; and to declare an
emergency. ($300,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-19 0381-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into a contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing
assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and
safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure
of $120,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency ($120,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
SR-20 2342-2013 To amend various sections of the Columbus Zoning Code in order to
create a definition for extended stay hotels and to modify the C-4,
Commercial District to require extended stay hotels to be subject to
the development standards of the AR-4, Apartment Residential District
as well as being subject to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-21 0173-2014 To amend sections of Chapter 3391, "Nonconformities," of the
Columbus Zoning Code, in order to clarify the rebuild requirements in
the case of a conforming building with a nonconforming use.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-22 0484-2014 To amend section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes by revising the
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allocation of the city’s combined 5.1 percent hotel/motel tax, to
appropriate funds in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 6:11 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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CLOSED CAPTIONING IS AVAILABLE IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ANY OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR TO
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, March 3, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 11 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 3,
2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0008-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014:
New Type: D3
To: OCHO Billiard & Sports Bar LLC
DBA OCHO Billiard & Sports Bar
3024 Sullivant Ave
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 6491919
New Type: C1, C2
To: A H Awan LLC
U S Food Mart
W/End Unit Only
1975 W Mound St
Columbus OH 43223
Permit # 0003663
New Type: F9
To: Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
160 S High St - N Lawn S Lawn Lawn A & B
E Lawn & Bosque & Staging Area
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #1239310
New Type: C1, C2
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To: RSM Enterprises LLC
DBA Corner Market
1717 Northwest Blvd
Columbus OH 43212
Permit #7569697
New Type: D3
To: Local Cantina Clintonville LLC
DBA Local Cantina
3126 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #5241115
New Type: D1
To: JS LLC
DBA Happy Place
5935 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 4403823
New Type: D5A
To: A N P P Inc
DBA Best Western Suites
1133 Evans Way Ct
Columbus OH 43228
Permit #0006208
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Abbanie LLC
DBA The Oxley Tavern and Grillery
1576 N High St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Marthas 319 LLC
Martin Mgmt Services Inc RCVR
2600 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43232
Permit # 0000503
Transfer Type: D5
To: Sunset 61 Ltd
883 N Fourth St
Columbus OH 43201
From: 3CMB Ltd
747 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit #8699069
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Stock Type: D5, D6
To: IMBIBE Inc
DBA Renies Lounge & Patio
6735 Karl Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 4128545
Advertise Date: 03/08/14
Agenda Date: 03/03/14
Return Date: 03/13/14
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0018X-2014 To recognize and celebrate “March is Purchasing Month” and to
commend the public and private purchasing and supply management
professionals for their commitment to excellence in their profession.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Andrew Ginther, Zachary M.
Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle M. Mills and Eileen Y. Paley
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0275-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional engineering services agreement with
Resource International, Inc. for the Watershed Roadway Improvements
Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize an expenditure up to
$252,980.12 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
($252,980.12)
FR-2 0318-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement with PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. for laboratory
equipment utilized by the Surveillance Laboratory within the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole
source procurement of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the
expenditure of $62,450.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($62,450.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
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FR-3 0449-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with
PeopleToMySite.com, LLC as provided in Columbus City Council
Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
ENVIRONMENT: MILLS, CHR. MILLER KLEIN GINTHER
FR-4 0398-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a revenue
contract with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for
the Division of Refuse Collection to administer the 2014 Solid Waste
Inspection Anti-Dumping Enforcement Program; and to authorize the
appropriation of $75,852.00 within the General Government Grant
Fund. ($75,852.00)
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-5 0439-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4,
Permitted Uses; 3312.27, Parking Setback Line; 3372.804, Setback
Requirements; and 3377.05, Tables of Elements for On-premise
Ground Signs, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at
3469 S. HIGH STREET (43207), to allow a self-storage facility and
vehicle parking and storage with reduced development standards and
to conform a reduced sign setback in the C-4, Commercial District
(Council Variance # CV13-040).
FR-6 0474-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3,
Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
required; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines;
3332.25, Maximum side yard permitted; 3332.26, Minimum side yard
permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 915-917 OAK STREET (43205), to
conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced development
standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #
CV14-002).
FR-7 0493-2014 To grant a variance from the provisions of Section 3367.01, M-2,
Manufacturing District of the Columbus City Codes; for the property
located at 1710 ATLAS STREET (43228), to permit retail fuel sales of
compressed natural gas in the M-2, Manufacturing District (CV14-006).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-1 0221-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three
(3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket
Truck Parts with NAPA Auto Parts, Refuse Parts Depot and Skinner
Diesel Service, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of three (3) dollars to
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establish the contracts from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($3.00)
CA-2 0352-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to amend two Development Agreements with the
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.
CA-3 0353-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Automotive Parts with
Ricart Properties, Inc. dba Ricart Ford, Inc. to authorize the
expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
CA-4 0383-2014 To authorize the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax to
enter into a contract with Point Plus Personnel for temporary staffing
services for imaging preparation and scanning; to authorize the
expenditure of $70,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($70,000.00)
CA-5 0409-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute those documents necessary to assign a
Lease Agreement between the City and Tom Zanetos and Agnes
Zanetos to the “Tom Zanetos 12/22/2004 Amended and Restated
Trust” (Contract Compliance Number 467132497); to extend the lease
under the same terms and conditions for one (1) year; to appropriate
and expend $11,895.24 from the 2014 Special Income Tax Fund for
payment of rent in connection to the lease of office space located at
1186 W. Broad Street; and to declare an emergency. ($11,895.24)
CA-6 0479-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with
General Temperature Control, Inc. for the cooling tower replacement at
1393 East Broad Street; to authorize the expenditure of $103,000.00
from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($103,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-7 0285-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with KNS
Services, Inc., for video monitoring equipment maintenance services;
and to authorize a total expenditure of $24,864.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($24,864.00)
CA-8 0287-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with
Ohio Hispanic Coalition for promotoras services; to authorize the total
expenditure of $32,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; To
authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with
Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, for live interpretation/translation services;
to authorize the total expenditure of $208,000.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($240,000.00)
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CA-9 0438-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with TPV
Build/Design, Inc. for the exam rooms at the Columbus Public Health
Department, 240 Parsons Avenue; and to authorize the expenditure of
$19,925.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($19,925.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-10 0432-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a
contract with DLZ, Inc. for preliminary engineering services for the Big
Walnut Trail, Williams Road to Three Creeks Park, Project; to authorize
an expenditure of $105,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($105,000.00)
CA-11 0420-2014 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $406,000.00 within the Voted
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 0645-2013; to authorize and direct
the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Meyers
& Associates Architecture, LLC for professional services related to
Lincoln Pool and Bath House Improvements Design Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $369,500.00 and $36,500.00 contingency
for a total of $406,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($406,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-12 0271-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for product support services and
operating supplies in accordance with sole source procurement
provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($350,000.00)
CA-13 0392-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Structural Firefighting Gloves
with Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC and The Fire House; to authorize
the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
CA-14 0430-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $25,495.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Special Revenue Fund for continuing professional
training for the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($25,495.00)
CA-15 0431-2014 To authorize an appropriation of $17,200.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of
Police for law enforcement training purposes; and to declare an
emergency. ($17,200.00)
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CA-16 2985-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty
trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $317,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $317,000.00
for the expenditures listed within this legislation. ($317,000.00)
CA-17 3036-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty
trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of
$354,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation.
($354,000.00)
CA-18 0245-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Basin and Flocculator Parts needed at the
Hap Cremean Water Treatment Plant; based on existing Universal
Term Contracts; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $325,000.00 within various Division of Water Bond
Funds; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
($325,000.00)
CA-19 0254-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Water Meter Yokes and Setters with
HD Supply Waterworks Ltd. and Ferguson Waterworks; to authorize
the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
CA-20 0259-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Andritz D5LL Centrifuge
Parts and Services from a pending Universal Term Contract with
Andritz Separation Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
CA-21 0274-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the 2014 Mayor’s Small Business Conference Event
Planning and Marketing with Progressive Marketing & Management
Agency for special event planning and consultation services; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,965.00 from the Power System
Operating Fund, $25,220.00 from the Water System Operating Fund,
$28,275.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $7,540.00
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
CA-22 0311-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership with
the Association of Ohio Metropolitan Wastewater Agencies for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure
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of $24,375.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($24,375.00)
CA-23 0315-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Sewer Root Control Services in
accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the
expenditure of $320,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($320,000.00)
CA-24 0317-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay Joint Use of Poles
Rental Fees to Ohio Power Company dba AEP in accordance with the
terms of an existing agreement and to modify said agreement, to
authorize the expenditure not exceeding $169,050.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund, to consent to the assignment of the
Agreement for Joint Use of Poles by Columbus Southern Power to
Ohio Power Company; and to declare an emergency. ($169,050.00)
CA-25 0366-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co for tree removal services for the
Division of Power and the Division of Water to authorize the
expenditure of $328,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund and
$25,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($353,000.00)
CA-26 0020X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate additional fee
simple title and lesser real property interests required for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage,
Blacklick Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer (CIP 650034-100006)
Public Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY GINTHER
CA-27 0266-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-IR70-15.50, PID 96798 construction
project. ($0.00)
CA-28 0314-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk Southern
Railway Company, a Virginia corporation, for the review of plans and
associated work pertaining to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum
Creek Drive - Frebis to Refugee (FRA-CR122-6.22 (PID 85017))
project; to authorize the expenditure of funds within the Street and
Highway Improvement Fund for the expenses incurred by the railroad;
and to declare an emergency. ($22,500.00)
CA-29 0327-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into various
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agreements with the City of Gahanna for the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road - Preserve TIF Improvements Phase 1
project; to accept an initial deposit from Gahanna; execute agreement
modifications to accept additional deposits as necessary; and return
any unused balance as necessary. ($0.00)
CA-30 0344-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Storm Recovery Zone Super B.A.Bs Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Service to modify and increase the contract for the design of the
Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 project; to appropriate
$25,110.87 within the Storm Recovery Zone Super B.A.Bs Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $25,110.87 from the Storm Recovery
Zone Super B.A.Bs Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,110.87)
CA-31 0019X-2014 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate additional fee
simple title and lesser real property interests required for the City’s
Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction,
Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Olentangy River Road
Shared-use-path (PID 590105-100036) Public Project; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-32 0428-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the
Director of the Department of Development to execute those
documents approved by the Columbus City Attorney, Real Estate
Division, necessary to release the City’s reserved utility rights
described and recorded in Instrument Number 201311260196272,
Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and Columbus City
Ordinance Number 0851-2011; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-33 0441-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1976 Linwood Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-34 0442-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1286 Pershing Dr.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-35 0443-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1217-1223 E. 21st Ave.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
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CA-36 0482-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-003) of 5.0 + acres in Orange Township to the City of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-37 0483-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-004) of 1.0 + acres in Orange Township to the City of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
CA-38 0382-2014 To authorize the Human Resources Department to modify an existing
contract with CareWorks Consultants, Inc (CCI) to provide Workers'
Compensation services from March 1, 2014 through February 28,
2015; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare
an emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-39 0403-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission enter into a contract with The Ohio State University for the
pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of public
safety recruits, and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($45,000.00).
APPOINTMENTS
CA-40 A0001-2014 Reappointment of Forrest E. Gibson, RLA, 278 East Markison Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43207 to serve on the Brewery District Commission with
a term expiration date of June 30, 2016 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0485-2014 To decrease appropriation in the general operating fund of the City of
Columbus for fiscal year 2014 by $1,309,000.00; and to declare an
emergency ($1,309,000.00).
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-2 0304-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Dental Sealant Program; to
authorize the appropriation of $83,728.00 in grant money and fee
revenues from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($83,728.00)
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SR-3 0340-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of
continuing the City’s support of the Safety Net Program for homeless
emergency shelters, the Maryhaven Engagement Center, related
homeless shelter services and homelessness prevention and transition
services; to authorize the expenditure of $2,872,304.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,872,304.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-4 0277-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise the
option to renew an agreement with Community for New Directions to
provide professional and fiscal services related to the implementation
of the Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program 2014 contract; to
authorize the expenditure of $304,000.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Fund 285; and to declare an emergency. ($304,000.00)
SR-5 0279-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with the Columbus Urban League to provide professional
and fiscal services related to the implementation of the Neighborhood
Violence Intervention Program 2014 contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $333,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund 285;
and to declare an emergency. ($333,000.00)
SR-6 0323-2014 To authorize the transfer of $1,396,547.85 within the Recreation and
Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to
enter into contract with Tyevco in the amount of $1,305,000 for the
Berliner Athletic Complex Improvements with a project contingency in
the amount of $95,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,400,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
SR-7 0335-2014 To authorize and direct the appropriation of $200,000.00 within the
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to direct the transfer and appropriation
of $200,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for expenditures related to the
Summer Food Program; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
SR-8 0338-2014 To authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood
Initiatives Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to
enter into contract with United Way of Central Ohio for the
implementation of the Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn Initiative; to
authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Neighborhood
Initiatives Fund and $59,090.00 from the Community Development
Block Grant Fund for a total of $309,090.00; and to declare an
emergency. ($309,090.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
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SR-9 0324-2014 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to pay the judgment in the
amount of Three Hundred Seventy-nine Thousand Seven Hundred
Ninety Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents to Versatile Helicopters, Inc. in
accordance with the jury verdict awarded in the lawsuit of Versatile
Helicopters, Inc. v. City of Columbus, et al. filed in the United States
District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize
the appropriation and expenditure of Three Hundred Seventy-nine
Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy-eight Cents
from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($379,790.78)
SR-10 0368-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to expend funds
with the Franklin County Commissioners for the use of the Franklin
County Correction Centers for the housing of prisoners; to authorize
the expenditure of $4,800,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($4,800,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 3032-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification for professional engineering and design services
with ARCADIS U.S. Inc. in connection with the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Ash Lagoon Improvements and to expend up to $119,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewers General Bond Fund. ($119,500.00)
(REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY)
SR-12 3040-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP
Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations and an
expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,908,000.00)
SR-13 0236-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Chase Road
Area Water Line Improvements Project, for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,274,496.95 within the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,274,496.95)
SR-14 0251-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc. for the Cooke Road Area Water
Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize
an expenditure up to $2,499,998.79 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,499,998.79)
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-15 0372-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to modify an
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annual contract with Language Access Network, LLC, for streaming
video and phone-based interpretation services; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,002.50 from the Department of
Technology, internal services fund; and to declare an emergency.
($20,002.50)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-16 0394-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Medical
Mutual of Ohio as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
SR-17 0460-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with the Greater Linden Development Corporation for
administrative costs associated with revitalization efforts in the Greater
Linden area; to authorize the expenditure of $28,753.00 from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($28,753.00)
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG MILLER GINTHER
SR-18 0380-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into contract with the law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP for the
purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations
and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding
requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; and to declare an
emergency. ($300,000.00)
SR-19 0381-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into a contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing
assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and
safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure
of $120,000.00 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency ($120,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
SR-20 2342-2013 To amend various sections of the Columbus Zoning Code in order to
create a definition for extended stay hotels and to modify the C-4,
Commercial District to require extended stay hotels to be subject to the
development standards of the AR-4, Apartment Residential District as
well as being subject to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
Sponsors: A. Troy Miller
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SR-21 0173-2014 To amend sections of Chapter 3391, "Nonconformities," of the
Columbus Zoning Code, in order to clarify the rebuild requirements in
the case of a conforming building with a nonconforming use.
Sponsors: A. Troy Miller
SR-22 0484-2014 To amend section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes by revising the
allocation of the city’s combined 5.1 percent hotel/motel tax, to
appropriate funds in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
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