Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · December 16, 2019
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Monday, December 16, 2019 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 61 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 16,
2019 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Dispense
with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0035-2019 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019:
TREX Type: D5
To: NFAC Company Inc
Dba Nomad Kitchen and Spirits
2050 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
From: Tee Jayes Country Place Inc
1880 Stringtown Rd.
Grove City, OH 43123
Permit# 88315550005
Advertise Date: 12/21/19
Agenda Date: 12/16/19
Return Date: 12/26/19
Read and Filed
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RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
FROM THE FLOOR:
DORANS
0347X-2019 To Recognize and Celebrate Elwood Rayford and his Contributions to
the Northeast Area Commission and the City of Columbus.
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
FAVOR
2 0340X-2019 To commemorate the work of Josh Cox, and to congratulate Josh on his
retirement from the Columbus City Attorney Office
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
REMY
3 0344X-2019 To reaffirm that the City of Columbus is a Welcoming City and to reaffirm
support for resettling refugees.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
4 0345X-2019 To recognize, celebrate and congratulate TAT Ristorante di Famiglia
located at 1210 S. James Road on its 90th Anniversary
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HARDIN
5 0342X-2019 To honor Gary L. Baker, II for his outstanding dedication and service to
the Columbus City School District and the City of Columbus
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
6 0343X-2019 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate W. Shawna Gibbs for her
outstanding dedication and Public Service to the Columbus City School
District.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0338X-2019 To honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Joyce W. Mills and extend our
sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her
passing, Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HARDIN
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CA-2 0346X-2019 To Present Branden Jones and Bruce Jones with the Reese Neader
Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship and Social Change
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-3 2893-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for automotive parts for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 3050-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Arts and Crafts Supplies with
School Specialty Inc.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 3072-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew three (3)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Fire Hydrants and
Fire Hydrant Parts with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Site Supply Inc., and
Core & Main, LP.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 3081-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Envirex Equipment Parts with
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 3082-2019 To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0167-2019; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 3105-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for vehicle oil and related automotive supplies; to
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Fleet Management
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Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 3107-2019 To authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management,
on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a Temporary
Construction Easement with Gianni Romanelli and Sara P. Romanelli in
order to limit erosion and flooding in the vicinity of 8299 West Shore
Drive, Westerville, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 3206-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend
a contract with Matrix Consulting Group; to authorize the transfer of
$120,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency ($120,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 3209-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke
and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, as well as sprinkler
inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression testing for the
Facilities Management Division in accordance with the terms and
conditions of a State of Ohio Cooperative Contract; and to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 3212-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute quit
claim deeds generally providing for the transfer of all of the City’s interest
in Lots 4, 6, 8, and 9 of the Scioto Peninsula Subdivision, reserving
necessary easements for utilities, signs, or other improvements and
subject to other restrictions of record, to Scioto Peninsula Holdings, Ltd.,
and to enter into and execute other documents pertinent to such
conveyance; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 3236-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to make payment to Dean Smith for time
inadvertently worked over 480 allowed total hours; to authorize
expenditure of $121.38 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 3242-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute documents approved by the City Attorney, Real Estate
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Division, to quit claim a 0.011 acre parcel to Jefferson Apartments, LLC;
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 3262-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract
with The Saunders Company, LLC for community outreach and
marketing services related to the 2020 Census; to authorize the Finance
and Management Director to expend monies for materials, equipment,
standard services, and professional services to support outreach and
engagement activities that may be needed in order to fulfill the City’s
commitment to the Census 2020 Columbus Counts initiative; to authorize
the transfer of $150,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 3285-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with the United Way of Central Ohio to develop and
administer a grant program for community-based organizations to
conduct outreach for the 2020 Census; to authorize the transfer of
$150,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CA-17 3297-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into contract with Cohear for
the execution of a Policy Pitch Night; to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare
an emergency. ($10,000.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-18 3249-2019 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a
sublease agreement with the Community for New Direction, Inc. to
occupy, provide services and manage the first and second floor of the
Sawyer Recreation Center, located at 1000 Atcheson St., Columbus,
Ohio 43204; and to declare an emergency.
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-19 0339X-2019 To adopt the Franklin County 2018 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 3106-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to create a Sub-fund and Program entitled
"Therapy Dog Unit" to the City of Columbus Special Revenue Fund; to
authorize appropriation of any deposits as the City may receive into this
new Sub-fund and Program; and to authorize the City Auditor to account
for revenues and expenditures related to the Therapy Dog Unit in the
Special Revenue Fund under the newly-established Sub-fund and
Program number.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 3184-2019 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus
to accept a grant award through the FY19 Law Enforcement Diversion
Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an
appropriation of $62,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the
costs associated with the FY19 Law Enforcement Diversion Program;
and to declare an emergency. ($62,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 3192-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds in the amount of
$135,000.00 within the Support Services’ general fund budget; to
authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Intrado
Life & Safety Solutions Corporation (formally,West Safety Solutions
Corp) to continue the maintenance of the city's current 911 system
pursuant to the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to
authorize an expenditure of $163,557.70 from Public Safety's General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,557.70)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-23 2864-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) 45’ Utility
Line Trucks for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of
$600,906.16 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($600,906.16)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-24 3059-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Water Meters
for the Department of Public Utilities with Core & Main LP; to authorize
the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 3063-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the
purchase of Flygt Pump Parts and Services for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $126,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.
($126,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 3077-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the
purchase of Distribution Transformers for the Department of Public
Utilities, Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of
$200,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($200,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 3086-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract
modification with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to extend the current contract for
professional services for cost of service studies and general financial
analysis services. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 3093-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
Project with Watershed Organic Lawn Care for the Department of Public
Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 3094-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept
in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located in the
vicinity of Integrity Drive and Interstate 70 Columbus, Ohio 43209 and
contract for associated professional services in order for the Department
of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the
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Alum Creek Storm Tank public improvement project; to transfer up to
$44,540.74 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to
expend up to $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 3113-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the East Franklinton
Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer within and
expenditure of up to $507,030.53 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($507,030.53)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 3120-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
Crescent Electric Supply Company dba Northwest Controls for the
Flushing Water and Effluent Pump Upgrade for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,522.77 from the
Sewerage (Sanitary) Operating Fund. ($243,522.77)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 3123-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.
for the Blueprint Columbus - Kent / Fairwood Area Project; for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize an expenditure up to
$851,493.20 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligations Bond Fund;
to authorize an expenditure up to $116,513.41 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($968,006.61)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 3126-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns &
DeHaven dba GPD Group for the Thurston/Grimsby Integrated Solutions
and Thurston/Grimsby Storm Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize
the transfer within and expenditure of up to $131,250.45 from the Storm
Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $393,751.34
from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($525,001.79)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
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CA-34 3279-2019 To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund in support of the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative; and to
authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to conduct
community engagement; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-35 3191-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and
extend an existing agreement with Cadenza, LLC through extension of
purchase order PO150814 through the conclusion of the data center
upgrade project, to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent
existing on purchase order PO150814, and to declare an emergency
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-36 2370-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation in the amount of
$1,192,077.23 within the Smart City Grant Program to pay for personnel
expenses eligible to be reimbursed by the United States Department of
Transportation in relation to the Smart City program; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 2848-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements to The Gravity Project 2, LLC along the south side of West
Broad Street at McDowell Street and the north side of West State Street
between McDowell Street and Starling Street. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 3181-2019 To accept the plat titled “Scioto Peninsula Subdivision” from Scioto
Peninsula Holdings, Ltd; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the Scioto Peninsula Subdivision plat on behalf of
the City; to authorize the Director of Development to amend the 99-year
lease with Scioto Peninsula Holdings for City-owned land on the Scioto
Peninsula; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-39 3207-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Rose K. Erich for the installation of snow and safety
equipment for the Division of Infrastructure Management; and to authorize
the expenditure of $432,200.00 from the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($432,200.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-40 3208-2019 To amend the Department of Public Service’s 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget to reflect changes for legislation passed during the transition from
the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget to the 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the
Street and Highway Taxable Bond Fund to restore cash moved to fund
projects before the 2019 bond sale proceeds were received; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-41 3230-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to release the easement at 5675 Holyoke
Lane to allow the property owners to do an addition to their house; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-42 3254-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to extinguish the right-of-way and transfer the
asset identified as the first east/west alley south of West Capital Street
between Clarendon Avenue and South Highland Avenue from the
Department of Public Service to the Department of Finance and
Management in order to facilitate the construction of the new City of
Columbus Pre-K educational facility; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-43 3109-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
loan documents for Anthony McGrapth to add his spouse, Dawn DeFaye
Glenn McGrapth as a co-borrower, to convert the loan from an amortizing
loan to a 0% deferred loan that will be due when the property is sold,
transferred, or ceases to be the principal residence of Anthony and Dawn
DeFaye Glenn McGrapth; to extend the term of the loan to ninety nine
years; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-44 3174-2019 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 (2081 E 5th 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-45 3177-2019 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract
modification with Columbus Housing Partnership dba Homeport to
modify the allocation of funds within the project budget; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-46 3247-2019 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 (2526 N Homecroft 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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-47 3278-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to modify a contract for special legal
counsel with Crabbe, Brown & James LLP; to authorize the City Auditor
to transfer funds within Public Safety's General Fund Budget; to authorize
an expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-48 0324X-2019 To determine that the petition to establish the Scioto Peninsula New
Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of
the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a hearing on the
petition and authorize the notice of such hearing by publication; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-49 0326X-2019 To determine that the Gravity II New Community Authority will be
conducive to the public safety, convenience and welfare and is intended
to result in the development of a new community; to declare that the
Gravity II New Community Authority will be organized as a body politic
and corporate, within the new community district, along with its
associated Board of Trustees; to define the boundaries of the new
community district; and to declare an emergency.
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-50 3168-2019 To amend Ordinance 1237-2017 to add additional parcels of real
property to the Old Dublin Road TIF; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-51 3199-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
the contract with Fahlgren Mortine by extending the contract period to
March 30, 2020, and adding an additional $3,500.00; and to declare an
emergency. ($3,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-52 3244-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
documents to allow the City to accept title to certain real property
generally known certain real property generally known as the site of the
Gravity Project 2.0 and subsequently transfer title to such property back
to Kaufman Development dba The Gravity Project 2, LLC or its
designee; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-53 3104-2019 To authorize the Board of Health and the Office of the Mayor to accept a
grant from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to
implement a safe sleep campaign and neighborhood initiatives focused
on teen health education in the amount of $650,000.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $400,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund and $250,000.00 to the Mayor’s Office in the
General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($650,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-54 3203-2019 To authorize the Board of Health to modify, by increasing and extending,
a contract with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, to
purchase additional software to enhance lab services, in accordance
with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $27,500.00 from the Health Special
Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency ($27,500.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-55 3214-2019 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $73,000.00 for the Dental
Sealant program that prevents dental caries among school children
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through an evidence-based community approach; to authorize the
appropriation of $73,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($73,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-56 3255-2019 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with the Franklin
Park Conservatory to support We Dig Ohio 2020; to authorize an
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,100.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-57 A0201-2019 Appointment of Frankie Jones-Harris, 2831 Kelley Court, Reynoldsburg,
Ohio 43068 to serve on the Far East Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2020 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-58 A0202-2019 Re-Appointment of Ross Appledorn, 4095 Guston Place, Columbus,
Ohio 43230, to serve on the Home Improvement Contractors Board with
a new term expiration date of 11/30/2022. (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-59 A0204-2019 Reappointment of Ashley S. Ingram, 98 Hamilton Park, Columbus, Ohio
43203 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2021 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-60 A0205-2019 Reappointment of Brian S. Artz, 560 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio
43215 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2021 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-61 A0206-2019 Appointment of Matt Scantland, 2 Miranova Place, Columbus, Ohio
43215, to serve on the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation
Board of Directors, replacing Russell Austin, with a term expiration date
of July 8, 2020 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
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A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Elizabeth Brown,
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECESSED AT 6:27 P.M.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to
Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECONVENED AT 7:10 P.M.
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to
Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 3223-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with Capitol South
Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation for the design and
construction of the Scioto Peninsula Parking Garage Project; to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the
Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure
of $1,500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 3089-2019 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
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an agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI) for
the purpose of providing a subsidy payment to COSI; to authorize the
transfer of $150,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation and
Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00
within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from and within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00).
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-3 0330X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 0290909 held by ASEM
INC. doing business as A & B MARKET, located at 5440 E. Livingston
Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43232, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-4 0332X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7640081 held by S E
MAIN INC. doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS FOOD MART,
located at 1541 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206, and to declare
an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-5 0333X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7736040 held by
SAOOD Inc. doing business as LIVINGSTON MARKET, located at 1619
E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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SR-6 0334X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6103115 held by MONI
& SAMI LLC doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS, located at 1475
E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-7 0335X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4972450 held by LAITH
& ZAIN INC. doing business as JEQUETAS II, located at 786 E. Whittier
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-8 0336X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4949437 held by LCZJ
INC doing business as SUNOCO, located at 1690 S. High Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43215, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-9 0337X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit numbers 5277278 held by
LONG STREET NIGHTLIFE LLC. doing business as XO NIGHTCLUB,
located at 40-50 E. Long Street & 43 Lafayette Street, Columbus, Ohio
43215, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Resolution be Defeated. The motion failed by the following vote:
Affirmative: 3- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, and Priscilla Tyson
Negative: 4- Elizabeth Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-10 3293-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
All People Arts; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Rob Dorans
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
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this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 3018-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Sewer Maintenance Operations
Center Roof Replacement, Phase 3 Project; to fund the $2,000.00
prevailing wage fee to the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $170,438.87 within the
Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond Fund 6113; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer, and expenditure of $38,225.85 within the Sanitary
Recovery Zone Super Build America Bond Fund 6114; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer, and expenditure of $447,706.40 within the
Sanitary Sewer Permanent Improvement Fund 6115; to authorize the
transfer within and expenditure of $2,065,890.88 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and to amend the 2019
Capital Improvement Budget to provide sufficient authority.
($2,722,262.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-12 3149-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with J &
D Home Improvements, Inc. dba Basement Doctor for the Volunteer
Sump Pump Program - Miller/Kelton 1 Phase 1; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $1,289,530.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,291,530.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-13 3216-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund
project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,857.00)
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A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-14 3009-2019 To create a tax increment financing area encompassing certain parcels
of real property in the area known as Grandview Crossing; to declare
improvements to those parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from
real property taxation; to require the owners of those parcels to make
service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the
applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City
School District; and to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment
equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service
payments.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-15 3015-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Revolucion Holding, Inc. dba
Condado Tacos and Westerville Taco Real Estate LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital investment
of approximately $2,895,000.00 including $1,600,000.00 in real property
improvements, $1,260,000.00 in building acquisition, $25,000.00 in
machinery and equipment and $10,000.00 in furniture and fixtures and
the creation of 20 net new full-time permanent positions with an
estimated new annual payroll of approximately $800,000.00 and the
retention of 36 jobs with an approximate annual payroll of $1,450,000.00
at the Project Site.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-16 3146-2019 To create a Downtown Redevelopment District and an Innovation District
on certain parcels of real property in the area of the Columbus Electric
Trolley Barn located within the City at 1600 Oak St., south of the Franklin
Park Conservatory; to declare improvements within the district to be a
public purpose; to create the municipal downtown redevelopment district
fund; and to approve subsequent related agreements.
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A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-17 3167-2019 To remove parcels from the existing Arena District Tax Increment
Financing Area by amending Ordinance 2356-98; to create the Vine Tax
Increment Financing Area No. 1; to declare improvements to the parcels
in that Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation; and to
provide for the implementation of Ordinance 2043-2019 and the
Economic Development Agreement and Tax Increment Financing
Agreement entered into pursuant to that Ordinance.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 4- Mitchell Brown, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
Negative: 3- Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, and Shayla Favor
SR-18 3169-2019 To remove a parcel from the existing Downtown Tax Increment Financing
Area by amending Ordinance 0973-2008; to create the Hyatt Regency
Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1; and to declare improvements to the
parcels in that Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 4- Mitchell Brown, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
Negative: 3- Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, and Shayla Favor
SR-19 3170-2019 To remove parcels from the existing Jaeger Tax Increment Financing by
amending Ordinance 1648-2016; to create the Jaeger Tax Increment
Financing Area No. 2; and to declare improvements to the parcels in that
Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 4- Mitchell Brown, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
Negative: 3- Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, and Shayla Favor
SR-20 3176-2019 To create a tax increment financing area encompassing certain parcels
of real property in the area generally located at the northeast corner of
Dublin Road and Trabue Road; to declare improvements to those
parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to
require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of
taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service
payments to the Hilliard City School District and the Central Ohio Joint
Vocational School District; to establish a tax increment equivalent fund
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for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-21 3253-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
and deliver a Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement by
and among the City of Columbus, the Marble Cliff Quarry Community
Authority, and Wagenbrenner Development or its designee, to provide
for the redevelopment of property located at the northeast corner of
Dublin Road and Trabue Road; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-22 3283-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Elevate Northland in support of a multi-use retail and co-working
development; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
$15,000.00 within the Jobs Growth subfund, and to declare an
emergency. ($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Elizabeth Brown
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-23 3116-2019 To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31,
2020, for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of
Health, in various projects and object classes, for the continued
operations of grant programs; and to declare an emergency.
($2,536,161.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-24 3162-2019 To authorize the Office of the Mayor and the Columbus Board of Health to
accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Medicaid to coordinate the
implementation of maternal health programs in the amount of
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$4,520,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $4,520,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund 2220;
and to declare an emergency. ($4,520,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-25 3165-2019 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to enter into several maternal health
program contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,873,128.07 from
the General Government Grants Fund 2220; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,873,128.07)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-26 3266-2019 To authorize City Council to enter into contracts with Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.; Columbus OH Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Sigma Omega
Chapter; and Black Girls Mentoring in support of the Commission on
Black Girls; to authorize appropriations and expenditures of $30,000.00
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($30,000.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-27 3287-2019 To authorize the Columbus City Council to enter into contract with The
Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to support Denial, OH; to authorize an
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives
subfund; to waive the competive bidding provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
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DORANS
SR-28 3221-2019 To amend Columbus City Code Section 598.03(B) to require all
short-term rental permit applicants to submit to a background check
performed by an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (“BCI”) approved
provider prior to receiving a short-term rental permit.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
TABLED UNTIL 1/13/2020.
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this
Ordinance be Tabled to Certain Date. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
E. BROWN
SR-29 3234-2019 To amend Columbus City Code Sections 362.014, 362.03, and 362.067
to implement modifications mandated by the Ohio General Assembly
relating to the exemption of retirement plan payments from municipal
income tax and to the administration and collection of municipal net profit
tax income by the Ohio Department of Taxation if so elected by the
taxpayer; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HARDIN
SR-30 3189-2019 To repeal section 2323.171 of the Columbus City Code pertaining to
illegal possession of rate of fire acceleration firearms accessories; and
to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT
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ADJOURNED AT 9:28 P.M.
The next regular Council meeting will be January 13, 2020.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 61 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 16, 2019 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 C0035-2019 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019:
TREX Type: D5
To: NFAC Company Inc
Dba Nomad Kitchen and Spirits
2050 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
From: Tee Jayes Country Place Inc
1880 Stringtown Rd.
Grove City, OH 43123
Permit# 88315550005
Advertise Date: 12/21/19
Agenda Date: 12/16/19
Return Date: 12/26/19
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
FAVOR
2 0340X-2019 To commemorate the work of Josh Cox, and to congratulate Josh on his
retirement from the Columbus City Attorney Office
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
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REMY
3 0344X-2019 To reaffirm that the City of Columbus is a Welcoming City and to reaffirm
support for resettling refugees.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
4 0345X-2019 To recognize, celebrate and congratulate TAT Ristorante di Famiglia
located at 1210 S. James Road on its 90th Anniversary
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
5 0342X-2019 To honor Gary L. Baker, II for his outstanding dedication and service to
the Columbus City School District and the City of Columbus
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
6 0343X-2019 To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate W. Shawna Gibbs for her
outstanding dedication and Public Service to the Columbus City School
District.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0338X-2019 To honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Joyce W. Mills and extend our
sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her
passing, Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
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HARDIN
CA-2 0346X-2019 To Present Branden Jones and Bruce Jones with the Reese Neader
Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship and Social Change
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-3 2893-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for automotive parts for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($800,000.00)
CA-4 3050-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Arts and Crafts Supplies with
School Specialty Inc.
CA-5 3072-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew three (3)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Fire Hydrants and
Fire Hydrant Parts with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Site Supply Inc., and
Core & Main, LP.
CA-6 3081-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Envirex Equipment Parts with
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC.
CA-7 3082-2019 To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in
the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0167-2019; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-8 3105-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for vehicle oil and related automotive supplies; to
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Fleet Management
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
CA-9 3107-2019 To authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management,
on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a Temporary
Construction Easement with Gianni Romanelli and Sara P. Romanelli in
order to limit erosion and flooding in the vicinity of 8299 West Shore
Drive, Westerville, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-10 3206-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend
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a contract with Matrix Consulting Group; to authorize the transfer of
$120,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency ($120,000.00)
CA-11 3209-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase
orders with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire
alarm testing, inspection and repair, as well as sprinkler inspections, fire
pump testing, and fire suppression testing for the Facilities Management
Division in accordance with the terms and conditions of a State of Ohio
Cooperative Contract; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-12 3212-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute quit
claim deeds generally providing for the transfer of all of the City’s interest
in Lots 4, 6, 8, and 9 of the Scioto Peninsula Subdivision, reserving
necessary easements for utilities, signs, or other improvements and
subject to other restrictions of record, to Scioto Peninsula Holdings, Ltd.,
and to enter into and execute other documents pertinent to such
conveyance; and to declare an emergency.
CA-13 3236-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to make payment to Dean Smith for time
inadvertently worked over 480 allowed total hours; to authorize
expenditure of $121.38 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-14 3242-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute documents approved by the City Attorney, Real Estate
Division, to quit claim a 0.011 acre parcel to Jefferson Apartments, LLC;
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-15 3262-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract
with The Saunders Company, LLC for community outreach and marketing
services related to the 2020 Census; to authorize the Finance and
Management Director to expend monies for materials, equipment,
standard services, and professional services to support outreach and
engagement activities that may be needed in order to fulfill the City’s
commitment to the Census 2020 Columbus Counts initiative; to authorize
the transfer of $150,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
CA-16 3285-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with the United Way of Central Ohio to develop and
administer a grant program for community-based organizations to
conduct outreach for the 2020 Census; to authorize the transfer of
$150,000.00 between divisions within the General Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
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CA-17 3297-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into contract with Cohear for
the execution of a Policy Pitch Night; to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($10,000.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-18 3249-2019 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a sublease
agreement with the Community for New Direction, Inc. to occupy, provide
services and manage the first and second floor of the Sawyer Recreation
Center, located at 1000 Atcheson St., Columbus, Ohio 43204; and to
declare an emergency.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-19 0339X-2019 To adopt the Franklin County 2018 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-20 3106-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to create a Sub-fund and Program entitled
"Therapy Dog Unit" to the City of Columbus Special Revenue Fund; to
authorize appropriation of any deposits as the City may receive into this
new Sub-fund and Program; and to authorize the City Auditor to account
for revenues and expenditures related to the Therapy Dog Unit in the
Special Revenue Fund under the newly-established Sub-fund and
Program number.
CA-21 3184-2019 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus
to accept a grant award through the FY19 Law Enforcement Diversion
Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an
appropriation of $62,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the
costs associated with the FY19 Law Enforcement Diversion Program;
and to declare an emergency. ($62,500.00)
CA-22 3192-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds in the amount of
$135,000.00 within the Support Services’ general fund budget; to
authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Intrado
Life & Safety Solutions Corporation (formally,West Safety Solutions Corp)
to continue the maintenance of the city's current 911 system pursuant to
the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an
expenditure of $163,557.70 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($163,557.70)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
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CA-23 2864-2019 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) 45’ Utility
Line Trucks for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of
$600,906.16 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($600,906.16)
CA-24 3059-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Water Meters for
the Department of Public Utilities with Core & Main LP; to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($150,000.00)
CA-25 3063-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the
purchase of Flygt Pump Parts and Services for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $126,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.
($126,000.00)
CA-26 3077-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the
purchase of Distribution Transformers for the Department of Public
Utilities, Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of
$200,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($200,000.00).
CA-27 3086-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract
modification with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to extend the current contract for
professional services for cost of service studies and general financial
analysis services. ($0.00)
CA-28 3093-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
Project with Watershed Organic Lawn Care for the Department of Public
Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)
CA-29 3094-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept
in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located in the
vicinity of Integrity Drive and Interstate 70 Columbus, Ohio 43209 and
contract for associated professional services in order for the Department
of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the
Alum Creek Storm Tank public improvement project; to transfer up to
$44,540.74 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to
expend up to $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($100,000.00)
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CA-30 3113-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the East Franklinton Sewer
Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of
up to $507,030.53 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond
Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($507,030.53)
CA-31 3120-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
Crescent Electric Supply Company dba Northwest Controls for the
Flushing Water and Effluent Pump Upgrade for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,522.77 from the
Sewerage (Sanitary) Operating Fund. ($243,522.77)
CA-32 3123-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.
for the Blueprint Columbus - Kent / Fairwood Area Project; for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize an expenditure up to
$851,493.20 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligations Bond Fund;
to authorize an expenditure up to $116,513.41 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($968,006.61)
CA-33 3126-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns &
DeHaven dba GPD Group for the Thurston/Grimsby Integrated Solutions
and Thurston/Grimsby Storm Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize
the transfer within and expenditure of up to $131,250.45 from the Storm
Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $393,751.34 from
the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($525,001.79)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-34 3279-2019 To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund in support of the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative; and to
authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to conduct
community engagement; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-35 3191-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and
extend an existing agreement with Cadenza, LLC through extension of
purchase order PO150814 through the conclusion of the data center
upgrade project, to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent
existing on purchase order PO150814, and to declare an emergency
($0.00)
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HARDIN
CA-36 2370-2019 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation in the amount of
$1,192,077.23 within the Smart City Grant Program to pay for personnel
expenses eligible to be reimbursed by the United States Department of
Transportation in relation to the Smart City program; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-37 2848-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements to The Gravity Project 2, LLC along the south side of West
Broad Street at McDowell Street and the north side of West State Street
between McDowell Street and Starling Street. ($0.00)
CA-38 3181-2019 To accept the plat titled “Scioto Peninsula Subdivision” from Scioto
Peninsula Holdings, Ltd; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the Scioto Peninsula Subdivision plat on behalf of
the City; to authorize the Director of Development to amend the 99-year
lease with Scioto Peninsula Holdings for City-owned land on the Scioto
Peninsula; and to declare an emergency.
CA-39 3207-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Rose K. Erich for the installation of snow and safety
equipment for the Division of Infrastructure Management; and to authorize
the expenditure of $432,200.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance
and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($432,200.00).
CA-40 3208-2019 To amend the Department of Public Service’s 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget to reflect changes for legislation passed during the transition from
the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget to the 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the
Street and Highway Taxable Bond Fund to restore cash moved to fund
projects before the 2019 bond sale proceeds were received; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-41 3230-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to release the easement at 5675 Holyoke
Lane to allow the property owners to do an addition to their house; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-42 3254-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to extinguish the right-of-way and transfer the
asset identified as the first east/west alley south of West Capital Street
between Clarendon Avenue and South Highland Avenue from the
Department of Public Service to the Department of Finance and
Management in order to facilitate the construction of the new City of
Columbus Pre-K educational facility; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
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HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-43 3109-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
loan documents for Anthony McGrapth to add his spouse, Dawn DeFaye
Glenn McGrapth as a co-borrower, to convert the loan from an amortizing
loan to a 0% deferred loan that will be due when the property is sold,
transferred, or ceases to be the principal residence of Anthony and Dawn
DeFaye Glenn McGrapth; to extend the term of the loan to ninety nine
years; and to declare an emergency.
CA-44 3174-2019 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 (2081 E 5th Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-45 3177-2019 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract
modification with Columbus Housing Partnership dba Homeport to modify
the allocation of funds within the project budget; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-46 3247-2019 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 (2526 N Homecroft Dr.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-47 3278-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to modify a contract for special legal
counsel with Crabbe, Brown & James LLP; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer funds within Public Safety's General Fund Budget; to authorize an
expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($60,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-48 0324X-2019 To determine that the petition to establish the Scioto Peninsula New
Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of
the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a hearing on the
petition and authorize the notice of such hearing by publication; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-49 0326X-2019 To determine that the Gravity II New Community Authority will be
conducive to the public safety, convenience and welfare and is intended
to result in the development of a new community; to declare that the
Gravity II New Community Authority will be organized as a body politic and
corporate, within the new community district, along with its associated
Board of Trustees; to define the boundaries of the new community district;
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and to declare an emergency.
CA-50 3168-2019 To amend Ordinance 1237-2017 to add additional parcels of real
property to the Old Dublin Road TIF; and to declare an emergency.
CA-51 3199-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the
contract with Fahlgren Mortine by extending the contract period to March
30, 2020, and adding an additional $3,500.00; and to declare an
emergency. ($3,500.00)
CA-52 3244-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
documents to allow the City to accept title to certain real property
generally known certain real property generally known as the site of the
Gravity Project 2.0 and subsequently transfer title to such property back to
Kaufman Development dba The Gravity Project 2, LLC or its designee;
and to declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-53 3104-2019 To authorize the Board of Health and the Office of the Mayor to accept a
grant from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to
implement a safe sleep campaign and neighborhood initiatives focused
on teen health education in the amount of $650,000.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $400,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund and $250,000.00 to the Mayor’s Office in the
General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($650,000.00)
CA-54 3203-2019 To authorize the Board of Health to modify, by increasing and extending, a
contract with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, to purchase
additional software to enhance lab services, in accordance with sole
source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the
expenditure of $27,500.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to
declare an emergency ($27,500.00).
CA-55 3214-2019 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $73,000.00 for the Dental
Sealant program that prevents dental caries among school children
through an evidence-based community approach; to authorize the
appropriation of $73,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($73,000.00)
CA-56 3255-2019 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with the Franklin
Park Conservatory to support We Dig Ohio 2020; to authorize an
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,100.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
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APPOINTMENTS
CA-57 A0201-2019 Appointment of Frankie Jones-Harris, 2831 Kelley Court, Reynoldsburg,
Ohio 43068 to serve on the Far East Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2020 (resume attached).
CA-58 A0202-2019 Re-Appointment of Ross Appledorn, 4095 Guston Place, Columbus, Ohio
43230, to serve on the Home Improvement Contractors Board with a new
term expiration date of 11/30/2022. (resume attached).
CA-59 A0204-2019 Reappointment of Ashley S. Ingram, 98 Hamilton Park, Columbus, Ohio
43203 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2021 (resume attached).
CA-60 A0205-2019 Reappointment of Brian S. Artz, 560 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio
43215 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2021 (resume attached).
CA-61 A0206-2019 Appointment of Matt Scantland, 2 Miranova Place, Columbus, Ohio
43215, to serve on the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation
Board of Directors, replacing Russell Austin, with a term expiration date
of July 8, 2020 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 3223-2019 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with Capitol South
Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation for the design and
construction of the Scioto Peninsula Parking Garage Project; to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to the
Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 3089-2019 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
an agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI) for
the purpose of providing a subsidy payment to COSI; to authorize the
transfer of $150,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation and
Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00
within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $150,000.00 from and within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00).
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(REQUEST TO AMEND TO EMERGENCY)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-3 0330X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 0290909 held by ASEM
INC. doing business as A & B MARKET, located at 5440 E. Livingston
Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43232, and to declare an emergency.
SR-4 0332X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7640081 held by S E
MAIN INC. doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS FOOD MART,
located at 1541 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206, and to declare
an emergency.
SR-5 0333X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7736040 held by
SAOOD Inc. doing business as LIVINGSTON MARKET, located at 1619
E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, and to declare an
emergency.
SR-6 0334X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6103115 held by MONI &
SAMI LLC doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS, located at 1475 E.
Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, and to declare an emergency.
SR-7 0335X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4972450 held by LAITH
& ZAIN INC. doing business as JEQUETAS II, located at 786 E. Whittier
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, and to declare an emergency.
SR-8 0336X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4949437 held by LCZJ
INC doing business as SUNOCO, located at 1690 S. High Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43215, and to declare an emergency.
SR-9 0337X-2019 To object to the renewal of liquor permit numbers 5277278 held by LONG
STREET NIGHTLIFE LLC. doing business as XO NIGHTCLUB, located
at 40-50 E. Long Street & 43 Lafayette Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215,
and to declare an emergency.
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-10 3293-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
All People Arts; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Rob Dorans
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 3018-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Sewer Maintenance Operations
Center Roof Replacement, Phase 3 Project; to fund the $2,000.00
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prevailing wage fee to the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $170,438.87 within the Sanitary
Sewer Build America Bond Fund 6113; to authorize the appropriation,
transfer, and expenditure of $38,225.85 within the Sanitary Recovery
Zone Super Build America Bond Fund 6114; to authorize the
appropriation, transfer, and expenditure of $447,706.40 within the
Sanitary Sewer Permanent Improvement Fund 6115; to authorize the
transfer within and expenditure of $2,065,890.88 from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget to provide sufficient authority. ($2,722,262.00)
SR-12 3149-2019 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with J & D
Home Improvements, Inc. dba Basement Doctor for the Volunteer Sump
Pump Program - Miller/Kelton 1 Phase 1; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $1,289,530.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond
Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage
services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,291,530.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-13 3216-2019 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund
project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,857.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-14 3009-2019 To create a tax increment financing area encompassing certain parcels of
real property in the area known as Grandview Crossing; to declare
improvements to those parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from
real property taxation; to require the owners of those parcels to make
service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the
applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City School
District; and to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent
fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments.
SR-15 3015-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Revolucion Holding, Inc. dba
Condado Tacos and Westerville Taco Real Estate LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital investment
of approximately $2,895,000.00 including $1,600,000.00 in real property
improvements, $1,260,000.00 in building acquisition, $25,000.00 in
machinery and equipment and $10,000.00 in furniture and fixtures and the
creation of 20 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
new annual payroll of approximately $800,000.00 and the retention of 36
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jobs with an approximate annual payroll of $1,450,000.00 at the Project
Site.
SR-16 3146-2019 To create a Downtown Redevelopment District and an Innovation District
on certain parcels of real property in the area of the Columbus Electric
Trolley Barn located within the City at 1600 Oak St., south of the Franklin
Park Conservatory; to declare improvements within the district to be a
public purpose; to create the municipal downtown redevelopment district
fund; and to approve subsequent related agreements.
SR-17 3167-2019 To remove parcels from the existing Arena District Tax Increment
Financing Area by amending Ordinance 2356-98; to create the Vine Tax
Increment Financing Area No. 1; to declare improvements to the parcels
in that Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation; and to
provide for the implementation of Ordinance 2043-2019 and the
Economic Development Agreement and Tax Increment Financing
Agreement entered into pursuant to that Ordinance.
SR-18 3169-2019 To remove a parcel from the existing Downtown Tax Increment Financing
Area by amending Ordinance 0973-2008; to create the Hyatt Regency
Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1; and to declare improvements to the
parcels in that Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation.
SR-19 3170-2019 To remove parcels from the existing Jaeger Tax Increment Financing by
amending Ordinance 1648-2016; to create the Jaeger Tax Increment
Financing Area No. 2; and to declare improvements to the parcels in that
Area to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation.
SR-20 3176-2019 To create a tax increment financing area encompassing certain parcels of
real property in the area generally located at the northeast corner of
Dublin Road and Trabue Road; to declare improvements to those parcels
to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require
the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to
require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service
payments to the Hilliard City School District and the Central Ohio Joint
Vocational School District; to establish a tax increment equivalent fund for
the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; and to declare an
emergency.
SR-21 3253-2019 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
and deliver a Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement by
and among the City of Columbus, the Marble Cliff Quarry Community
Authority, and Wagenbrenner Development or its designee, to provide for
the redevelopment of property located at the northeast corner of Dublin
Road and Trabue Road; and to declare an emergency.
SR-22 3283-2019 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Elevate Northland in support of a multi-use retail and co-working
development; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
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$15,000.00 within the Jobs Growth subfund, and to declare an
emergency. ($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Elizabeth Brown
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-23 3116-2019 To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020,
for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of Health, in
various projects and object classes, for the continued operations of grant
programs; and to declare an emergency. ($2,536,161.00)
SR-24 3162-2019 To authorize the Office of the Mayor and the Columbus Board of Health to
accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Medicaid to coordinate the
implementation of maternal health programs in the amount of
$4,520,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $4,520,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund 2220;
and to declare an emergency. ($4,520,000.00)
SR-25 3165-2019 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to enter into several maternal health
program contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,873,128.07 from the
General Government Grants Fund 2220; to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,873,128.07)
SR-26 3266-2019 To authorize City Council to enter into contracts with Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.; Columbus OH Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Sigma Omega
Chapter; and Black Girls Mentoring in support of the Commission on
Black Girls; to authorize appropriations and expenditures of $30,000.00
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
SR-27 3287-2019 To authorize the Columbus City Council to enter into contract with The
Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to support Denial, OH; to authorize an
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives
subfund; to waive the competive bidding provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
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SR-28 3221-2019 To amend Columbus City Code Section 598.03(B) to require all
short-term rental permit applicants to submit to a background check
performed by an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (“BCI”) approved
provider prior to receiving a short-term rental permit.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
E. BROWN
SR-29 3234-2019 To amend Columbus City Code Sections 362.014, 362.03, and 362.067
to implement modifications mandated by the Ohio General Assembly
relating to the exemption of retirement plan payments from municipal
income tax and to the administration and collection of municipal net profit
tax income by the Ohio Department of Taxation if so elected by the
taxpayer; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
HARDIN
SR-30 3189-2019 To repeal section 2323.171 of the Columbus City Code pertaining to
illegal possession of rate of fire acceleration firearms accessories; and to
declare an emergency.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Council meeting will be January 13, 2020.
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