City Commission

2297 CITY COMMISSION ®£CULA MEETING _ sEPreMBER 17 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 CITY COMMISSION MEETING On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:59 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. INVOCATION Commissioner Fairchild led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mims led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken, and Mayor Mims and Commissioners Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss were present. The Clerk of Commission, Ms. Regina Blackshear, and Deputy City Manager, Joe Parlette were also present. Commissioner Fairchild made a motion to excuse Commissioner Joseph and Shaw from the Commission Meeting. Commissioner Turner-Sloss seconded this motion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Fairchild made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Turner-Sloss seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS There were none. PRESENTATION AND SPECIAL AWARDS Second Revised Budget Appropriation Ms. Abbie Patel-Jones, Director of Management and Budget, presented the City’s second revised appropriation for 2025, which totals $166.4 million, a 16.4% increase over the first revision. She highlighted changes across several funds, beginning with the General Fund, which increased by $1.4 million. This included $15,000 in donated funds for Police drones, $25,000 transferred from Recreation to purchase public computers for recreation centers, $73,000 redirected from contingency to support the first year of the Violence Reduction Program, and $1.4 million allocated for emergency repairs to stabilize 34 North Main. In the Special Projects Fund, there was a $1.5 million increase that included $450,000 to establish the Violence Disruption Program, $80,000 to align with available cash in the Real Estate Development Fund, and $625,100 for Preschool Promise from prior year liquidations. Additional adjustments included $48,800 added to the Special Revenue Fund for the Fair Housing Program, funded by a new HUD allocation. The General Capital Fund rose by $10.9 million, covering projects such as $4.2 million for Helena Street EPA renovations, $2 million for the On Main redevelopment, and $4.69 million for Kettering Fields Phase III improvements. Aviation Operating Funds saw a $319,300 increase for items such as fuel, inspections, and facility repairs. In Water and Sewer Operating, over $2.3 million in accrued interest was applied toward debt reduction, and $44,700 was restored for a purchase order. The Water Capital Fund saw the largest increase of $150 million for the pre-construction of the Advanced PAS Treatment Project, supported by an Ohio EPA 2298 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 loan forgiveness program. Finally, $190,000 was added for Public Works Fleet Shop overtime costs. Commissioner Turner-Sloss noted for the record that the $1.4 million allocated for 34 North Main should be voted on separately since not all commissioners supported that expenditure. It was clarified that this meeting represented the first reading of the revised appropriation. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Mr. Parlette highlighted calendar item C3, noting that while the $10 in revenue itself is modest, the impact of the Land Bank’s work with the associated parcels is significant. He emphasized that the Landbank will use Welcome Home funds to build 10 new affordable homes and complete 24 structural rehabilitations, making this initiative an exciting step forward for the community. CLERK OF COMMISSION COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Ms. Blackshear requested the addition of legislation related to the upcoming public hearing, per the desire of the commission. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Commissioner Turner-Sloss echoed Mr. Parlette’s remarks on Calendar Item C3 and highlighted the strong partnership between the land bank, the Welcome Home initiative, and other programming. She emphasized that the $650,000 in funding supporting this work is made possible by the income tax renewal, which was approved by 76% of voters. For the first four years, those funds will be leveraged to support the Welcome Home initiative in collaboration with the landbank. A. Purchase Orders, Agreements, and Contracts: (All contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31* of the current year). 1. Purchase Orders: WATER Al. Friends Service Company, Inc. dba FRIENDSOFFICE (office furniture, fixtures, equipment and installation) $107,724.54 A2. Ohio State University (software maintenance and support services for VMware software) $269,640.00 -Department of Water. Total: $377,364.54 Service Agreements 2. MODIFI Design dba Hydrous WID — Contract Modification — to continue providing staff supplementation and engineering support at the Water Reclamation Facility — Department of Water/Water Reclamation. $320,000.00 (Thru 12/31/27)  2299 CITY COMMISSION _pgcurar MEETING — sepremprr 17 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 C. Revenue to the City 3. Montgomery County Land Reutilization Corporation — Purchase Agreement — for the sale of 20 vacant lots in the Wolf Creek and Dayton View Triangle neighborhoods — Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development/Planning. $10.00 (Thru 12/31/25) APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Fairchild made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Turner-Sloss seconded the motion. The City Manager’s Reports were unanimously approved. LEGISLATION Ordinance — Second Reading No. 32157-25 - Appropriating Property Designated as Parcels 13 SH and 25 T in Connection with the Findlay Street Reconstruction Project. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 3-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was adopted. No. 32158-25 - Amending Sections 150.130.3(A)(5), 150.130.7, 150.130.8(B), 150.130.8(D), and 150.130.9(A) of the Revised Code of General Ordinances Relating to the Zoning Code. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 3-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was adopted. Resolution — First Reading No. 6887-25 - Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies, Requesting the Advance Payment by Montgomery County, Ohio to the City of Dayton, Ohio of Tax Monies Collected for 2026, Certifying the Same to the County Auditor. Ordinance — First Reading No. 32159-25 - Amending the City's Appropriations for the Year 2025. PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Cameron Goshinski, City Planner, presented a proposed rezoning and plan development for 200 South Wright Avenue in the Wright View neighborhood. The 2.7- acre site, currently zoned ER4 and OS (single-family and open space), is the former location of Orville Wright Elementary School and has been vacant since its demolition in 2010. The applicant, Marian Development Group, seeks to rezone the property to EMF (Eclectic Multi-Family) and construct a 118-unit assisted senior living facility. The concept plan includes maintaining approximately 77% of the site as open space, a significant setback from neighboring homes, added landscaping, and buffer 2300 CITY COMMISSION 8£GULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 enhancements to minimize impact. The development aligns with the Northeast Neighborhood Vision Plan and the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals of increasing housing and supporting aging in place. After community outreach, site visits, and a public meeting, the Northeast Land Use Board and City Plan Board both unanimously recommended approval. City staff also supports the rezoning and plan development, which—if approved—will proceed to a final site plan review at a later date. Commissioner Turner-Sloss asked if the facility was public or private, to which Marian’s attorney confirmed it is privately owned but will offer affordable senior housing, likely supported by OFA funding and Medicaid waivers. Marian representative Jared Burgess stated they plan to submit their application in the coming weeks, with construction potentially beginning in mid-Q1 2026, pending OFA approval. Commissioner Fairchild welcomed Marian Development Group to Dayton and asked whether they had any existing properties in the Dayton market. The applicant confirmed that while this would be their first development in Dayton, they have a similar facility under construction in Cincinnati and a portfolio of properties in Indiana, and are actively exploring more opportunities in Dayton. Commissioner Fairchild noted that the project aligns with the neighborhood’s vision plan for aging in place but asked if there had been any consideration for family-oriented housing given the site’s proximity to Wright Brothers School; city staff replied that there had been no such plans to their knowledge. The applicant also commended the City of Dayton’s planning and zoning staff, stating they were “wonderful to work with” and had thoroughly vetted the project to ensure it met the City’s standards. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There was one citizen registered to speak. 1. Ms. Ann O’Brian, E 5" St- spoke in opposition to the proposed development at 200 S. Wright Avenue, citing safety concerns due to fires, trespassing, and unhoused individuals on the property, as well as the displacement of long-present wildlife. PUBLIC HEARING LEGISLATION The Commission voted to move forward. First Reading Ordinance Number 32160-25 Amending The Official Zoning Map To Establish Plan Development 193 And Change The Underlying Zoning From Eclectic Single Family Residential ER4 And OS Park Open Space To Eclectic Multifamily EMF For 8.799 Acres At 200 South Wright Avenue. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were seventeen citizens registered to speak. 1. Mr. Saber Cross, 368 Chaucer Rd (Riverside)- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 2. Ms. Charlene Bayless, 2422 Patterson Blvd- spoke in support of the Public Hospital initiative on the ballot. 3. Mr. Rick Flynn, 136 N. St Clair St- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 4. Mr. Dominic Stratton, 7504 Mt. Whitney (Huber Heights)- spoke about wanting a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.  2301 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 5. Bee Williams, 1331 Cherry Hill Dr (Miamisburg)- spoke in support of a Safe Haven resolution, citing alarming state-level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and hate crimes. 6. Ms. Sophia Folkerts, 1763 Arlin Pl (Fairborn)- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 7. Mr. Alec Johnson, 4822 Hassan Cir- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 8. Ms. Ebony Hastings, 1238 Wabash Ave- spoke about systemic disinvestment in West Dayton, and called for the city to prioritize equitable funding, support frontline workers. 9. Ms. Liz Hudson, 130 W Second St- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 10. Ms. Sophie Three, 136 N St. Clair St- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 11. Moss Dickey, Greater Dayton Resident- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 12. Ms. Brenda Alexander, 531 Belmonte Pk- spoke on behalf of Park Lane Apartments residents, urged the City Commission to investigate serious safety and health violations under P10 Properties’ management. 13. Mr. Larry Hayden, 4028 Indian Runn Dr (Shiloh)- spoke in support of funding the Housing Trust Fund to address urgent repair needs, prevent homelessness, and support safe, stable homes for struggling families. 14. Mr. Alexander Stone, North Central Dayton- spoke in support of the Safe Haven resolution. 15. Ms. Destiny Brown, 13 W Second St- spoke in solidarity with tenants, LGBTQ+, immigrant, and Park Lane residents, calling for the Housing Trust Fund to be funded. 16. Ms. Carson Brubaker, 1401 Pinecrest Dr- spoke on behalf of neighbors to request the installation of speed tables on four narrow residential streets: East Fairview Avenue, East View Avenue, Theodore Street, and Newport Avenue. 17. Mr. Kimaru Wa-Tenza, 1200 W Grand Ave- spoke about the current conflicts involving Israel and Palestine. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked staff and community members for their input on the zoning case and acknowledged residents who raised concerns related to development, housing, discrimination, and public services. She emphasized the city’s commitment to equity, affordable housing, and public safety, and highlighted ongoing efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community, review anti-discrimination ordinances, and improve conditions at Park Lane. She also announced a Riverwalk community input meeting on September 25 and praised recent events like the African-American Wellness Walk and the AMOS Project’s Black Women’s Health Forum. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild thanked Commissioner Turner-Sloss for recognizing all the citizens who spoke at the meeting, particularly those who stayed until the end. He expressed appreciation for the compassion shown and emphasized that society’s strength is reflected in how it treats its most vulnerable members, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, people living in poverty, and those affected by global violence like in Gaza. He urged movement toward action, specifically noting the Safe Haven ordinance and recommending direct communication between the Law Department and Miss Hudson to 2302 17 2025 SEPTEMBER CITY COMMISSION — R£GULAR MEETING COD REPRO 333-4043 help bring legislation forward. He then highlighted recent and upcoming community events, including Startup Week at The Hub, the Air Force Marathon, Belmont Day, and the inaugural C2 Market at the Davis-Linden building. Mayor Mims He began by thanking everyone who attended and participated in the public comment portion of the meeting. He then highlighted the upcoming Expressions of Peace Conference hosted by New Beginnings, which will take place this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Dayton Convention Center. The event will include keynote speakers, workshops, panels, live entertainment, cultural performances, wellness demonstrations, and a film showcase—all centered on themes of peace, trauma, and healing. Numerous community partners will also be present to share resources and information. The mayor also noted that Dayton is celebrating Welcome Week from September 12 to 21. This year’s theme is “Stories That We Share,” and it will include a special open house hosted by the Welcome Dayton program at the downtown Dayton Metro Library on Thursday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event is free and invites residents to hear from Dayton’s immigrant communities about their personal journeys and experiences. Mayor Mims reported on earlier fair housing events hosted by the Realist Union, where speakers from across Ohio provided information on tenant rights, housing finance, credit repair, and record expungement. He encouraged residents facing housing challenges— such as poor conditions or issues with landlords—to utilize the city’s partnerships with fair housing organizations. He emphasized that resources continue to be available for those in need. Finally, the mayor promoted two additional upcoming housing events: a fair housing session on October | 1 at the Kroc Center at 10:00 AM, and a zoning and housing solutions program hosted by the NAACP on October 27 at Grace United Methodist Church (101 Harvard Avenue) at 6:30 PM. He concluded the meeting with his signature message: “Love and peace for all and hatred for none.” ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.