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City of Gahanna 200 South Hamilton Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall City Council Brian D. Larick, President of Council Thomas R. Kneeland, Vice President of Council Karen J. Angelou Ryan P. Jolley Jamie Leeseberg Stephen A. Renner Michael Schnetzer Kimberly McWilliams, CMC, Clerk of Council City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call. Gahanna City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, February 3, 2014, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 200 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio. President of Council Brian D. Larick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Vice President of Council Kneeland delivered an Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Leeseberg. Agenda for this meeting was published on January 30, 2014. Present 6 - Karen J. Angelou, Ryan P. Jolley, Thomas R. Kneeland, Brian D. Larick, Jamie Leeseberg, and Stephen A. Renner Absent 1 - Michael Schnetzer B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - None. None C. HEARING OF VISITORS: None. - MAYOR STINCHCOMB SWORE-IN NEW POLICE OFFICERS: Terrance J. Lohr and Steven Werner. D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Ordinances - Introduced and Assigned to Committee by Vice President of Council Kneeland: ORD-0017-2014 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - SAFETY SUPPLIES This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0018-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY EQUIPMENT INC., FOR THE RENTAL OF FIVE ADDITIONAL GOLF CARTS FOR THE GAHANNA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0019-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CENTURY EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEARLY MAINTENANCE OF GOLF CARTS UTILIZED BY THE GAHANNA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR 2014. City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0020-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SPEEDWAY LLC, SUPERFLEET FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0024-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH RAYMOND J. MULARSKI FOR PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CASES RESULTING FROM GAHANNA MAYOR'S COURT AND MAYOR'S DOWNTOWN CASES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was introduced. ORD-0025-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THOMAS L. WEBER FOR COVERAGE OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND OTHER SERVICES THAT MAY BE NEEDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2014-0003 Approve the following minutes: 1) Special Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2014 2) Regular Council Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2014 3) Special Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2014 This Minutes were approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency: ORD-0016-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MOUNT CARMEL WORKPLACE HEALTH FOR CORPORATE HEALTH & WELLNESS TO PROVIDE INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND COACHING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND SPOUSES ELIGIBLE FOR THE GAHANNA GATEWAY TO HEALTH PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as emergency on the Consent Agenda. City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 ORD-0021-2014 TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS DATED JANUARY 8, 2014; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as emergency on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0022-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AS POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2014; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as emergency on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0023-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0002-2014 WHICH PROVIDES RATES OF PAY AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014; IN ORDER TO UPGRADE THE PAY RANGE FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as emergency on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0006-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITH REGARD TO EPA STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS OF OUR NPDES PERMIT. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0007-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION, A MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE FOR OUR MS4 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0008-2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH FACEMYER, FOR SYCAMORE RUN STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 981; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $64,898; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance was Adopted as emergency on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0013-2014 TO ACCEPT DEED OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE RESIDENCES AT CENTRAL PARK, LLC. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 ORD-0015-2014 TO AMEND ORD-0001-2014 TO DE-FUND THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR POSITION. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Motion Resolution: MR-0005-2014 Motion Resolution to confirm the Director of Public Safety's appointment of the Municipal Fire Inspectors as the Fire Chief of Mifflin Township, Tim Taylor and, for those areas of Gahanna served by the Jefferson Township Fire Department, Fire Chief of Jefferson Township, Crystal Dickerson, for the period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. This Motion Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Kneeland, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Jolley, Kneeland, Larick, Leeseberg and Renner Absent: 1- Schnetzer End of the Consent Agenda F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. G. STANDING COMMITTEES: DOC-0029-2014 Committee Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2014: 1) Committee of the Whole 2) Finance Committee 3) Service & Safety 4) Development & Parks Committee of the Whole - Kneeland No report. Finance - Schnetzer Not present. Service & Safety - Angelou City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 No report. Development & Parks - Renner No report. H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk Clerk McWilliams reminded staff that Finance Committee Chair Schnetzer requested their input by Wednesday on mitigating factors regarding the Reserve Policy Development. Council No report. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: Ordinances Reported Out of Committee: ORD-0009-2014 TO REZONE 3.55+/- ACRES AS CX-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE DISTRICT; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 291-361 SOUTH HAMILTON ROAD AND 390 ROCKY FORK DRIVE SOUTH; RANGER DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, JASON ZADEH APPLICANT. A motion was made by Kneeland, seconded by Angelou, that the Ordinance be Postponed to Date Certain to February 18, 2014 Council Meeting. The motion passed by the following vote: ORD-0010-2014 TO REZONE 1.84+/- ACRES AS MR-1, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 559 NORTH HAMILTON; CREATIVE HOUSING, INC.; CONNIE KLEMA APPLICANT Council Member Angelou said because she wanted to be transparent , she worked for Creative Housing for thirteen years and pointed out that she is no longer employed (or receives money) for that organization and wanted to make it clear that there is no conflict of interest. A motion was made by Angelou, seconded by Kneeland, that the Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Jolley, Kneeland, Larick, Leeseberg and Renner Absent: 1- Schnetzer City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 - TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION: ORD-0014-2014 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP AND THE CITY OF GAHANNA A motion was made by Kneeland, seconded by Renner, that the Ordinance be Amended by Substitution and Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Jolley, Kneeland, Larick, Leeseberg and Renner Absent: 1- Schnetzer J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS: None. L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Larick/Kneeland Kneeland said the next meeting is Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou said the next meeting is a week from Thursday. Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Larick noted he has had several discussions with the President of the School Board to identify a better way to identify challenges and communicate more effectively; he will keep Council updated as things progress. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Jolley Jolley said for the first time in CVB's history they attended the American Bus Association; the event draws more than 1,800 tour operators; the tour buses are a big revenue stream for the restaurants, hotels and other attractions in Gahanna; attracted three tour groups and fifteen more interests for groups to come; Friday, March 14 the CVB is hosting a Certified Tourism Ambassador Class to educate City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 people on the power of tourism in their communities; if interested contact CVB; annual year-end review will be held on Thursday, April 3, 7:30 to 9:15 at the Creekside Conference Center. M. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor Stinchcomb said hosting the International Students from China next two Wednesdays; Renner will be assisting her to teach the students on local government; giving State of the City Business Address at the Chamber Luncheon Meeting on February 13 geared toward local businesses; Charter required State of the City Address (to the City) will be on March 13; more details to follow. City Attorney No report. N. COUNCIL COMMENT Angelou commended the Development Department and the CIC on the success of the Groundhog Day Breakfast. Renner thanked all staff and the CIC for their efforts and hard work on the Groundhog Day Breakfast. Kneeland echoed Renner and Angelou on the Groundhog Day Breakfast; wonderful event. Jolley said it was unfortunate that he missed this great event; he usually attends every year; was not able to make it this year. Larick said not able to attend breakfast; disappointed he could not go this year; congratulated CIC for their hard work. O. ADJOURNMENT - motion by Larick at 7:17 p.m. City of Gahanna Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2014 APPROVED by the City Council, this day of 2014. Brian D. Larick City of Gahanna Page 8