City Commission

2332 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 CITY COMMISSION MEETING On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 8:31 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 Turner-Sloss 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 Jospeh, Fairchild, and Turner- Sloss were present. The Clerk of Commission, Ms. Regina Blackshear, and City Manager, Shelley Dickstein, were also present. Commissioner Joseph made a motion to excuse Commissioner Shaw’s absence. Commissioner Fairchild seconded this motion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Fairchild made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Joseph seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS There were none. PRESENTATION AND SPECIAL AWARDS There were none. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Ms. Shelley Dickstein stated that she had no additions or deletions to the morning’s calendar but wanted to highlight Item No. 3, a $2.9 million service agreement with Miami Valley Housing Opportunities. She explained that the grant provides permanent supportive housing and tenant-based rental assistance for 248 housing units. These units will serve individuals with disabilities, aiming to offer safe housing and wraparound services that prevent homelessness or the need for emergency shelter. The supportive services are designed to help individuals and families maintain stable housing. She also noted that this agreement represents the 2024 HUD funding cycle, and reminded the Commission that HUD operates one full funding cycle behind in its allocations. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked City Manager Shelley Dickstein for highlighting Item No. 3 and commended the ongoing partnership with Miami Valley Housing Opportunities. She noted that, to her understanding, the City of Dayton was the largest recipient of the Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Grant and emphasized the importance of this collaboration in providing critical housing support. Commissioner Joseph echoed her remarks, acknowledging that the initiative reflects  2333 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 years of data-driven work to identify effective solutions to homelessness. He highlighted that 248 individuals and families are now housed rather than on the streets thanks to the combined efforts of city staff, nonprofits, the county, and other partners. He expressed gratitude to the City Manager and his colleagues for their continued support, noting that the program has proven to be both impactful and essential for the community. Mayor Mims concluded the discussion by reaffirming the city’s ongoing commitment to finding ways to assist those in need. REPORTS 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. Avalon Technologies, Inc. (Dell Compellent SC5020 Storage Area Network (SAN) maintenance renewal as needed through 9/3/27) $82,136.17 A2. Moody’s of Dayton (thirty (30) video laryngoscope s and first aid supplies as needed through 12/31/25) $55,000.00 -Department of Water. Total: $982,189.10 Service Agreements: 2. JL Kuck General Contractors Inc. — Contract Modification — Dayton Recovery Plan — City Hall Renovation & HVAC Improvements (25% MBE Participation Goal/25.34% MBE Participation Achieved) — Department of Public Works/Facilities Management. $1,225,630.48 (Thru 12/31/26) 3. Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc. - Grant Agreement — for the Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (PSH TRA) Program. — Department of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development/Development (HUD programs). $2,959,676.00 (Thru 5/31/26) B. Construction Contracts: 4. Environmental Design Group, LLC — Award of Contract — Property acquisition services for the Salem Avenue reconstruction phase 5 and Smithville Road reconstruction agreement for consulting services — Department of Public Works/Civil Engineering. $332,425.00 (Thru 12/31/32) APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Joseph made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The City Manager’s Reports were unanimously approved. 2334 CITY COMMISSION _ REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 LEGISLATION Emergency Resolution — Second Reading No. 6895-25 - Authorizing the Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the Amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($239,971.41) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), and Authorizing the Required Matching Funds in the Amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($23,997.15) and Declaring an Emergency. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 4-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Emergency Resolution was adopted. Resolution — Second Reading No. 6896-25 - Approving the Submission of Grant Applications and Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Awards from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission under the Transportation Improvement Program. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 4-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was adopted. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There was one citizen registered to speak. 1. Mr. Paul Kerregan, 1525 Pershing Blvd- spoke about how he wants a speed bump on his street due to unsafe driving. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER Ms. Dickstein addressed concerns regarding the situation on Pershing Street, stating that she will have the Dayton Police Department review safety data to determine if any notable patterns or issues stand out. She explained that the installation of speed humps and bumps in neighborhoods is driven by a petition process that requires support from two-thirds of property owners on the affected street. In this case, only about 40-41% of property owners supported the petition, even after city staff went door-to-door to explain the process and encourage participation. Despite these outreach efforts, no additional signatures were obtained. Ms. Dickstein noted that there had been adequate outreach and neighborhood participation in this matter and reiterated that she would still have the police review safety data to determine if any further actions could be considered. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked City Manager Shelley Dickstein for providing additional context on speeding issues along Pershing and Cleveland Streets and expressed appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Harrington for attending. She said she looked forward to reviewing the upcoming safety data from DPD. She also recognized staff for Customer Service Appreciation Month, noting the team jersey day, and highlighted the Fall Harvest Festival happening Saturday, October 25 from 2—6 p.m. at Kettering Field, featuring food trucks, kids’ activities, and a costume contest at 4 p.m. Lastly, she mentioned the  2335 CITY COMMISSION ~ REcuLAR MEETING _ octoBEerR 22 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 upcoming Dayton NAACP 74th Hall of Freedom Awards on Friday evening and commended the organization’s continued service to the community. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild echoed the encouragement for residents to attend the Dayton Fall Harvest Festival, noting it’s a great family event where multiple city departments, such as Fire, Police, and Public Works, hand out treats and engage with the community. He also recognized Customer Service Appreciation Month, thanking all city employees for their hard work and dedication to Dayton’s residents. Commissioner Fairchild added that while he wasn’t wearing a team jersey, he was representing the Belmont Bison colors, proudly supporting his local team. He concluded by reminding the public that early voting is underway for the November 4 election, with voting currently open 8 a.m.— 5 p.m. at the Board of Elections, extended evening hours starting next week, and weekend voting available on November | and 2. Commissioner Joseph Commissioner Joseph encouraged residents to participate in the Old North Dayton Neighborhood Cleanup taking place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at the park located at Kiwi and Valley, with the cleanup organized by the neighborhood group. He shared that he has joined this event almost every year and, although unsure if he can attend the entire cleanup due to a busy schedule, he hopes to stop by. Commissioner Joseph invited others to do the same and noted that more information is available by emailing cleanups@oldnorthdayton.org. Mayor Mims Mayor Mims praised the growing community pride in Dayton, noting that more residents are organizing neighborhood cleanups and taking ownership of keeping their areas clean. He encouraged continued participation, reminding everyone that “if you didn’t throw the trash down, you wouldn’t have to pick it up.” He also announced the upcoming Career Adventures Days from October 28-30 at the Dayton Metro Library, where hundreds of middle school students will explore career opportunities, especially in manufacturing, through hands-on activities. The event is sponsored by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery County Educational Service Center, and local schools. 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 8:48 a.m. Mttest: Le. DG or Yaka Clerk 6\Commission