City Commission

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 8:30 a.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. INVOCATION Commissioner Joseph gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mims led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken, and Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner- Sloss were present. The Acting Clerk of Commission, Mr. Darius Beckham, and the City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024, City Commission meetings. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS There were no communications or petitions. SPECIAL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Cultural Works Workplace Campaign Mayor Mims invited Mr. Darius Beckham, Senior Policy Aide to the Mayor, to present the winners of the Cultural Works Workplace Campaign. Mr. Beckham said he is recognizing the department that won the cultural works campaign. He said this year the winners were the employees from the Department of Planning Neighborhoods and Development who had the most employees and gave the highest percentage in the City of Dayton. Mr. Beckham invited Ms. Curtis Bowman and Artist Ms. Lori Daughtery to the podium to present the winners with the artwork. Ms. Bowman thanked the City of Dayton on behalf of Cultural Works for their participation. She said the idea of supplying the department with original art was Darius Beckham’s idea which was appreciated because it represents art in the community. She introduced the artist Ms. Lori Daughtery who presented the art to Mr. Steve Gondol, Director of Planning Neighborhoods and Development. The Dayton City Commission thanked Ms. Bowman and Ms. Daughtery for their presentation. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE CALENDAR There were no additions or deletions to the calendar. DISCUSSION OF CALENDAR ITEMS Calendar Item No. 4. L.J. DeWeese Co., Inc. – Award of Contract The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, said the contract which is brought by the Dayton Recovery Program is an advancement of the curb and sidewalk repair program. She said it is a significant element of neighborhood investment for the Edgemont neighborhood. REPORTS 1. Purchase Orders, Agreements and Contracts: (All contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31st of the current year). WATER A1. Debra-Kuempel, Inc. (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) preventative maintenance and repairs as needed through 12/31/24) $55,000.00 A2. Ohio Machinery Co. dba Ohio CAT (one Caterpillar 265 XPS compact track loader) $122,503.54 -Department of Water. TOTAL: $177,503.54 Service Agreements 2. Atlas Technical – Service Agreement – for the Salem Avenue and Philadelphia Drive Intersection Improvement, Wayne Avenue Widening, North Main Street Safety Improvements, Germantown Street Bike Lanes, West Third Street Bikeway, and Oregon Parking Garage Projects Agreement for consulting services – Department of Public Works/Civil Engineering. $53,500.00 (Thru 12/31/26) 3. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. – Service Agreement – for Storm System Flood Control Evaluation (Open Market) - Department of Water/Water Engineering. $1,100,000.00 (Thru 12/31/25) B. Construction Contract 4. L. J. DeWeese Co., Inc. – Award of Contract – Dayton Recovery Plan – for the Edgemont Neighborhood Curb and Sidewalk Repair (20% MBE Participation Goal/ 20.9% MBE Participation Achieved) - Department of Public Works/Civil Engineering. $463,370.00 (Thru 12/31/25) C. Revenue to the City: 5. Dayton Board of Education – Service Agreement – allowing a DPD officer to serve as a Police Instructor during the 2024-2025 academic school year - Department of Police/Community Services. $75,000.00 (Thru 07/31/25) CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS There were no citizen’s comments on calendar items. 1. Ms. Liz Early, 1225 W. Grand Ave. – spoke on Resolution No. 6813-24. 2. Ms. Tasha Rountree, 4609 St. James Ave. – spoke about the homeless situation in her neighborhood. 3. Mr. William Peterson, 153 Squirrel Rd. -spoke on Resolution No. 6813-24. 4. William Roberts, II, 3567 Wales Dr. – spoke on Resolution No. 6813-24. Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked the Law Department and Planning Neighborhoods and Development for bringing forth the emergency resolution. She said she understands there are concerns about the moratorium. She said to reiterate the purpose of the moratorium is to address the overwhelming concerns they have heard from the community. She said the resolution is not an attack on group homes but a resource to address those issues and concerns. Commissioner Fairchild asked Ms. Dickstein if the moratorium could be extended past 180 days if there hasn't been a solution. Ms. Dickstein said the time could be extended if there is no solution with an action from the elected body. Commissioner Fairchild asked if the moratorium included group, transitional, and recovery homes. Ms. Dickstein said it includes all residential homes. She said the language is as broad as possible to encompass all group home facilities. Commissioner Fairchild said some City of Dayton dollars go to address homelessness. He said they have Community Block Grants that address those concerns as well. He said the well-being of children is a central concern of the Dayton City Commission. He said with feedback from all concerned bodies he has found that children are not being served well. Commissioner Fairchild said he is glad that there are people willing to work for the solution. Commissioner Joseph said he is glad they are moving forward with the moratorium because it's imperative that they find a solution. He said he wanted to correct a comment that federal money is being used for immigrants. He said the City of Dayton doesn’t receive federal money for immigrants. Mayor Mims said they have had meetings with legislators to find money to address the concerns of group homes. He said there is a large drain on law enforcement because of the laws for group homes that require them to call police if a child is missing. He said thefts have increased because many children, who are not from Dayton, want means to return to the areas where they came from. Mayor Mims said they are still addressing recreational concerns and opportunities for youth to give them an alternative deterrent to crime activities. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Fairchild made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Shaw 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 RESOLUTION -FIRST AND SECOND READING Emergency Resolution No. 6813-24- Placing a Temporary Moratorium, Not to Exceed One Hundred Eighty (180) Days, on the Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Zoning, Occupy, Conditional Use, and/or Building Permit Approvals for Residential Facilities, Also Known As “Group Homes, within the City of Dayton, Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. Commissioner Shaw moved that this being an emergency measure for the immediate consideration of the Resolution. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Jospeh, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The question being shall Emergency Resolution No. 6813-24 be adopted. 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 Emergency Resolution was adopted. Emergency Resolution No. 6814-24- Declaring the Official Intent and Reasonable Expectation of the City of Dayton on Behalf of the State of Ohio (The Borrower) to Reimburse its Gettysburg Avenue Reconstruction Fund for the CD34Z/CD35Z, Gettysburg Avenue Reconstruction with the proceeds of Tax-Exempt Debt of the State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. Commissioner Fairchild moved that this being an emergency measure for the immediate consideration of the Resolution. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Jospeh, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The question being shall Emergency Resolution No. 6814-24 be adopted. 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 Emergency Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTIONS – FIRST READING Resolution No. 6815-24- Declaring the Intention to Appropriate Real Property Interests in Parcels 4T, 9T1 & T2, 18 SH&T, and 19 SH1, T1 & T2 in Connection with the South Main Street Reconstruction Project. Resolution No. 6816-24- Declaring the Intention to Appropriate Real Property Interests in Parcels 4T, 9T1 & T2, 18 SH&T, and 19 SH1, T1 & T2 in Connection with the South Main Street Reconstruction Project. Resolution No. 6817-24- Declaring the Intention to Appropriate Real Property Interests in Parcels 4T, 9T1 & T2, 18 SH&T, and 19 SH1, T1 & T2 in Connection with the South Main Street Reconstruction Project. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Citizen’s comments were received from the following: 1. Mr. O Carrlo Heard, 148 S. Benson Dr. – spoke about the shooting of Brian Moody. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, had no closing comments. COMMENTS BY THE ACTING CLERK OF THE COMMISSION The Acting Clerk of Commission, Mr. Darius Beckham, had no closing remarks. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked staff, citizens, and community leaders for their comments at the meeting. Commissioner Turner-Sloss recommended a work session for all community leaders, operators, and organizers to meet, converse, and work on solutions during the moratorium. Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked the Public Works Department for their work over the weekend. Commissioner Turner-Sloss highlighted various back-to-school events over the weekend. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild thanked citizens and community leaders for their comments at the meeting. Commissioner Fairchild highlighted House Bill 583, Mayor’s Community Conversation, Dayton Public Schools' first day of class. Commissioner Fairchild said the free concert by Ruthie Foster at the Levitt Pavillion was great. Commissioner Fairchild highlighted the African American Cultural Festival and the St. Anne’s Hill Porch Tour. Commissioner Shaw Commissioner Shaw commemorated the passing of Mr. Richard Wright, a City of Dayton activist. Mayor Mims Mayor Mims said he has a meeting with Governor DeWine to address the crime concerns in the City of Dayton. He said they will be talking about technology, databases, and research to address the uptick in crime. Mayor Mims highlighted Dayton Public Schools Convocation. Mayor Mims asked all the University of Dayton Civic Scholars to stand and be recognized. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 a.m. ___________________________________ Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Clerk of Commission