City Commission

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 6:03 p.m., the Dayton City Commission met in regular session in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mims called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken, and Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner- Sloss were present. The Clerk of Commission, Ms. Regina Blackshear, and the City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, were also present. INVOCATION Commissioner Fairchild gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mims led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2024, City Commission meeting. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Communication #21877 Letter – Model Group – RE: Centre City Senior Apartments Email – Jerrimia Seymour – City Commission Meeting Handout – Work Session – WestCare Ohio, Inc., dba East End Community Services Handout – Commission Meeting – Alzheimer's Event Presentation – Commission Meeting – Report of Independent Accountability Officer Handout – Commission Meeting – Pictures – Stray Dogs Mayor Mims thanked the community for their support for Issue 6. He said to be able to continue the great work they have been doing since the passage of Issue 9 is commendable. Mayor Mims thanked citizens, community leaders, City Manager, staff, and the campaign team. Ms. Shelley Dickstein thanked labor leaders, Tom Ritchie, Kelly Yaney, Predesta Calhoun, Craig Robinson, and John Perry. She also thanked staff for their work on the campaign. SPECIAL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS American Red Cross Miami Valley Chapter Mayor Mims invited Mr. Uriah Langmeyer, a representative of the American Red Cross Miami Valley Chapter, to the podium for a community update. Mr. Uriah said every March has been Red Cross Month since 1933. He said it's where they honor those who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible. He said March 27th is the 10th annual Red Cross Giving Day which aims to help provide shelter, food, and relief items for people affected by disasters. The City Commission thanked Mr. Langmeyer for his service to the community. The Clerk of Commission read a proclamation. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mayor Mims invited Ms. Mattie White, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to the podium to highlight Delta Days. Ms. White said they are present to represent Delta Days and Women’s History Month. She said since January 13, 1913, their focus has been on social action and work for the enactment of laws that improve the lives of all people. She said they promote civic engagement not just among their members but also for all residents. Ms. White said in the Miami Valley there are over 1,000 Deltas. She said Deltas are on the worldwide stage internationally, nationally, statewide, and locally. She said they encourage citizens to get involved with government, particularly local government. Ms. White said Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. believes that all people should have the right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Ms. Janice Fairbanks said on March 27, 2024, beginning at 3:00 a.m. on Netflix the film Shirley will be featured. She asked everyone to watch the film. The City Commission thanked Ms. White and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their work in the community. community. 2024 Living City Project Mayor Mims invited Mr. Caleb Ingram, Living City Project, to the podium to give a community update on the upcoming Living City Project clean-up. Mr. Ingram said the Living City Project City-wide clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, with 25 neighborhoods across the city participating. He said the host sites will be Revival Center Ministries and the Dream Center. Mr. Ingram showed a video of the clean-up from 2023. Mayor Mims thanked them for their service and said it was in honor of Pastor Joel Burton. Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked them for their commitment and service to the community. Commissioner Fairchild said it is very meaningful work that they are doing. Commissioner Shaw said their work is very impactful to the community. Commissioner Joseph said their work is felt immediately in the community. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE CALENDAR There were no additions or deletions to the calendar. DISCUSSION OF CALENDAR ITEMS Calendar Item No. 3. Bladecutters’s Lawn Service, Inc. – Service Agreement The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein said the service agreement is to remove 58 fire structures in Dayton neighborhoods. She said they will be working in the neighborhoods of Edgemont, Five Oaks, Miami Chapel, Santa Clara, Twin Towers, Old North Dayton, McFarlan, South Dayton View, Lake View, McCook Field, Hillcrest, and Wolf Creek. Calendar Item No. 4. County Corp – Service Agreement The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein said the service agreement is to build five new single-family homes in Wolf Creek. Calendar Item No. 5. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) – Service Agreement The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein said this is the beginning of work to replace the Enterprise Resource Planning Solution. REPORTS 1. Purchase Orders, Agreements and Contracts: (All contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31st of the current year). AVIATION A1. Kone, Inc. (elevator and escalator maintenance as needed through 12/31/24) $60,000.00 A2. Miami Industrial Trucks, Inc. (one JLG E18MCL drive-around manlift) $17,330.73 A3. Ohio Business College (Commercial Driver License (CDL) training classes as needed through 12/31/26) 90,000.00 FIRE B1. Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. (voice amplifiers for self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 94,006.98 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY C1. CDW Government, Inc. (cloud backup subscriptions through 04/15/25) 59,092.80 MUNICIPAL COURT D1. Crown Personnel Service, Inc. -P0240463- (temporary staffing services as needed through 12/31/24) 10,000.00 D2. Kiesler Police Supply -P0240888 - (survival body armor and accessories) 10,237.50 POLICE E1. Kiesler Police Supply -P0240917- (ammunition) 181,156.09 E2. White Allen Chevrolet, Inc. (pre-owned vehicle as needed through 12/31/24) 40,000.00 PUBLIC WORKS F1. A To Z Maintenance (concrete walk installation) 72,791.00  F2. Crown Personnel Service, Inc. -P0240896- (temporary staffing services as needed through 12/31/24) 190,000.00 F3. Graybar Electric Company, Inc. (traffic signal cable) 12,910.70 F4. Ingevity Corporation dba Ozark Materials LLC. (roadway paint as needed through 12/31/24) 62,921.70 RECREATION G1. Dell Marketing LP (eight Dell computers and accessories) 12,787.12 G2. Garland/DBS, Inc. (roofing materials and labor) 27,880.00 G3. Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc. dba Green Velvet Sod Farms (herbicides, fertilizers, and application services as needed through 12/31/24) 12,000.00 G4. Total Tennis, Inc. (tennis court resurfacing) 13,935.00 WATER H1. B L Anderson Co. Inc. (ABB drives) $12,351.00 H2. Cellco Prtnshp dba Verizon Wireless (twenty iPads and internet service plans) 10,000.00 H3. Crane 1 Services, Inc. (annual crane inspection and repair services) 19,200.00 H4. Kendall Electric, Inc. (electrical parts, supplies, and related items as needed through 12/31/24) 9,000.00 H5. Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. (Flygt pumps and related items) 40,000.00 -Depts. of Aviation, Fire, Information Technology, Municipal Court, Police, Public Works, Recreation and Water. TOTAL: $876,444.53 Service Agreements 2. Axon Enterprise Inc. – Contract Modification – first renewal for TASER 7 subscription services, equipment, and training – Department of Police/ Support Services. $239,379.97 (Thru 3/31/25) 3. Bladecutter’s Lawn Service, Inc. – Service Agreement – Dayton Recovery Plan – to remove fifty-eight (58) fire-damaged structures in Dayton neighborhoods that are in the qualified census tracts (25% MBE Participation Goal/25% MBE Participation Achieved) - Department of Planning, Neighborhoods, and Development/Director’s Office. $1,983,720.00 (Thru 06/30/25) 4. County Corp – Service Agreement – Dayton Recovery Plan Sub- Recipient Agreement for predevelopment and construction services required to build the new homes during the term of the agreement - Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development/Director’s Office. $1,500,000.00 (Thru 12/31/26) 5. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) – Service Agreement - for a comprehensive business process and readiness assessment to assist the City in procurement and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution – Department of Information Technology. $655,000.00 (Thru 12/31/26)  6. Passport Labs, LLC – Contract Modification – first renewal and first amendment for the continuation of a mobile payment solution for on-street parking – Department of Public Works/Civil Engineering. $375,800.00 (Thru 12/31/25) 7. RecTrac, LLC dba Vermont Systems - Service Agreement – to migrate the current on-premises systems to their new PayTrac module – Department of Finance/Director’s Office. $52,000.00 (Thru 12/31/24) E. Other – Contributions, etc.: 8. Signature Technologies, Inc. dba Com-Net – Payment of Voucher – to cover the invoice for eligible project costs performed in December 2023. $2,709.31 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS There were no citizen comments on calendar items. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Shaw made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The City Manager’s Reports were approved with a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. LEGISLATION EMERGENCY ORDINANCE – FIRST READING Emergency Ordinance No. 32090-24- Amending Section 71.18.01 of the Revised Code of General Ordinances of the City of Dayton Related to Reckless Operation, and Declaring an Emergency. Commissioner Joseph moved that this being an emergency measure for the immediate consideration of the Ordinance. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. Emergency Ordinance No. 32091-24- Authorizing the Grant of a Real Estate Easement, and Declaring an Emergency. Commissioner Shaw moved that this being an emergency measure for the immediate consideration of the Ordinance. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING Ordinance No. 32092-24- Amending Revised Code of General Ordinances (“R.C.G.O”) Sections 35.21, 36.10, and 36.49; and Repealing Former R.C.G.O. Sections 35.21, 36.10 and 36.49. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING Ordinance No. 32088-24- To Vacate Valleycrest Drive from the North Property Line of City Lot #74638 to the North Property Line of City Lot #74633. The question being shall Ordinance No. 32088-24 be passed. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was passed. Ordinance No. 32089-24- Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone 5.8 Acres of Parcels Located on James H. McGee Blvd and Germantown Street from General Industrial (I-1) to Transitional (T) and Eclectic Neighborhood Commercial (ENC) and to Rezone 4.09 Acres of Parcels North of Burkham Center Park Between South Paul Laurence Dunbar Street and South Broadway Street From Light Industrial (I-2) to Transitional (T) in the Edgemont and Miami Chapel Planning District. The question being shall Ordinance No. 32089-24 be passed. A roll call vote was taken resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was passed. RESOLUTIONS – FIRST READING Resolution No. 6786-24- Authorizing the Execution of All Documents and in All Ways Act as the Authorized Agent Relative to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities (EEPOC), Being Administered by Ohio’s Department of Development and its Office of Energy and Environment (OEE). Resolution No. 6787-24- Authorizing the Execution of All Documents and in All Ways Act as the Authorized Agent Relative, and the Acceptance of Funding for Sustainability Project Implementation from Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council (dba Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council) on Behalf of the Sustainability Office of the City of Dayton, Ohio. Resolution No. 6788-24- Authorizing the City Manager to Accept funding from the Economic Development and Government Equity Program, as Approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Montgomery County, Ohio, in an Amount Not to Exceed One Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000,000.00), by entering into a Project Agreement for the Joby Aviation Project. Informal Resolution No. 1011-24- Accepting the Recommendation of the Tax Incentive Review Council for Report Year 2023. Commissioner Joseph made a motion to adopt Informal Resolution No. 1011-24. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The informal resolution was approved with a 5-0 vote. The Informal Resolution was adopted. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Citizens’ comments were received from the following: 1. Mr. Greg West, 1320 Kingsley Ave. - spoke about events his organization was having. 2. Mr. Paul Manning, 25 Springfield St. - spoke about a missing person. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, had no closing comments. COMMENTS BY THE CLERK OF THE COMMISSION The Clerk of Commission, Ms. Regina Blackshear, had no closing comments. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked citizens and community leaders for their comments at the meeting. Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked voters for their support of Issue 6 and commended victorious candidates and those that weren’t. She said it is not easy running for office. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild thanked voters for their support of Issue 6. Commissioner Fairchild highlighted the beginning of March Madness with the First Four Hoopla events, the YWCA Women of Influence. He wished all those who celebrate Ramadan blessings. Commissioner Shaw Commissioner Shaw said the Tax Incentive Review Committee projects are moving forward. Commissioner Shaw highlighted the First Four Hoopla events and congratulated Mayor Mims on having the Secretary of Education on his panel at the National League if Cities Conference. Commissioner Shaw thanked citizens for their support of Issue 6. Commissioner Joseph Commissioner Joseph thanked Mayor Mims for his leadership and hard work for Issue 6. Commissioner Joseph highlighted the First Four Hoopa events and the YWCA’s Women of Influence event. Commissioner Joseph highlighted his attendance at the graduation ceremony of the Building Futures Trade Program. Mayor Mims Mayor Mims highlighted the graduation ceremony of the Building Futures Trade program and the Secretary of Education at the National League of Cities conference. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. ___________________________________ Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Clerk of Commission