City Council
Regular MeetingGahanna, OH · August 15, 2016
Minutes
200 South Hamilton Road
City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Stephen A. Renner, President
Brian D. Larick, Vice President
Karen J. Angelou
Jamie Leeseberg
Nancy R. McGregor
Brian Metzbower
Michael Schnetzer
Kimberly Banning, Clerk of Council
Council may caucus at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 15, 2016 7:00 PM City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
Gahanna City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, August 15,
2016, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 200 South Hamilton Road,
Gahanna, Ohio. President of Council, Stephen Renner, called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Vice President of Council, Brian Larick,
delivered an Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda
for this meeting was published on August 12, 2016.
Present 7 - Karen J. Angelou, Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Michael
Schnetzer, Brian D. Larick, Brian Metzbower, and Nancy R. McGregor
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA -
None.
C. HEARING OF VISITORS -
SPEAKERS:
Jeannie Hoffman, 708 Waybaugh Dr. - discussed her view on keeping
backyard hens. She stated while it may not be a formal time for public
comment, she is and excited about the topic. Stated that she has been
asking for such an ability for years because she is illegally keeping
chickens right now. She plans to move them or get a permit to keep
them. She invited Council to come see her chickens and stated that
she would like to see legislation on such farming based on square
footage and not acreage. Additionally, she stated that she had sent
information earlier regarding research that she did on this matter. The
findings from her research indicate that most people are in favor of
this legislation and people who weren't in favor opposed because of
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the smell. She ended by explaining to Council the benefits of
chickens.
Rick Duff, 312 Dunbarton Rd. - Stated that he is in support of
legislation allowing backyard chickens. He then thanked Council for
their service and attention to this matter.
Karen Bailey, 476 Coronation Ave - Stated that she owns chickens
and when they stopped being legal in Franklin County, she called
Gahanna to find out what the City code said. She said she had been
informed there was no legislation on backyard chickens and feels that
nobody knows how to address chickens. She pointed out the benefits
of owning chickens, such as not knowing how old an egg from the
store may be, the owned chickens can be kept clean by cleaning the
coop monthly outside and weekly inside. She went on to say that her
neighbors love her chickens and that she gives her eggs to her
community. She pointed out that back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, it was a
common practice to keep your own chickens in the yard, that's why
people had picket fences. She ended by stating that she believes it's
a good thing in the community.
Megan Rogers, 400 Finstock Ct. - She stated that she is in support of
having chickens in your own yard. She went on to state that she
wanted to come in support of such legislation despite not being a part
in any way with keeping chickens. However, she called the City and
inquired about the topic because she is interested in being able to
keep her own chickens, but was told that you must have 2.5 acres.
Upon hearing this requirement, she felt that others would also have
had the same thought, that backyard chickens should be allowed.
She also stated that she is now excited and the issue and that she
feels chickens are good for the environment by being a great way for
people to support their own food source.
Lauren Doland, 1720 Riverhill Rd., Columbus - discussed Franklin
County Judicial Elections. She is a candidate for judge. She said that
people don't take advantage of opportunities to make themselves
known despite people are actually going out to voting booths and
voting with no party identifier during the judicial elections. She
wanted to introduce herself to put a face with a name. She has been
an attorney for over 10 years, has two children, and has been
representing working people. Currently does civil litigation but wanted
to get back to public service and decided running this year. She stated
that this been an exciting last few months and her goal is to do justice
for Franklin County. She stated that when egos are involved, that’s
not justice. A major issue she feels needs addressing is opiates and
heroine addictions. She said that her babysitter said anyone in that
girl’s high school can get it if wanted and that is a huge problem. She
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asked everyone to take time to vote and remember her during
elections. She ended by thanking Council for their time.
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: None.
E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2016-0262 8-8-2016 Special Meeting & 8-1-2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency:
ORD-0083-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 148, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT, OF PART ONE, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO
IMPLEMENT A DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE; AND TO
DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
This Ordinance was Adopted as an Emergency on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0084-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 101, CODIFIED ORDINANCES, OF PART
ONE, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
This Ordinance was Adopted as an Emergency on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinances on Second Reading (cont'd Consent Agenda):
ORD-0075-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A BARGAINING
UNIT AGREEMENT FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE,
OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC (FOP-OLC) FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 FOR THE
POLICE RADIO DISPATCHERS.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0078-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH POINT PLUS PERSONNEL FOR THE USE OF
79 S. HAMILTON ROAD.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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ORD-0079-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH MUNI-LINK.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0080-2016 TO GRANT A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 1143.04, SF-3
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF GAHANNA; TO ALLOW A NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
WITHIN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SF-3) ZONING
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79 S. HAMILTON ROAD.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
ORD-0081-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
FOR THE STATE'S COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT
AND IF AWARDED, THE CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND GRANT,
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT AND NATUREWORKS
GRANT.
This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
To be postponed to the September 5, 2016, Council meeting; assigned to
Committee of the Whole on August 22, 2016:
ORD-0082-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Counsel-Special and
Counsel-Labor
This Ordinance was Postponed to Date Certain on the Consent Agenda to City
Council due back on 9/6/2016.
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0023-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO FORMALLY SUBMIT
A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 ROUND 31 OPWC
APPLICATION TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS.
This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
RES-0025-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO FORMALLY SUBMIT
A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION (MORPC) SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS.
This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
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Motion Resolutions:
MR-0037-2016 TO RE-APPOINT TOM WEBER TO THE COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL (CRAHC) BOARD FOR
THE REMAINDER OF A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,
2018.
This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
MR-0038-2016 TO APPOINT JOHN HICKS TO THE COMMUNITY URBAN
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CURC) BOARD FOR THE
REMAINDER OF A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,
2018.
This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
MR-0039-2016 MOTION RESOLUTION THAT THIS COUNCIL HAS NO OBJECTION
TO THE NEW D5 LIQUOR PERMIT FOR PACELINE PARTERS LLC
DBA MOD PIZZA, 333 SOUTH HAMILTON ROAD, GAHANNA, OHIO
43230.
This Motion Resolution was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Metzbower, to approve the
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
End of the Consent Agenda
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
G. STANDING COMMITTEES:
2016-0261 Committee Minutes - August 8, 2016
Committee of the Whole - Larick
No report.
Finance - Schnetzer
No report.
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Service & Safety - Leeseberg
No report.
Development & Parks - McGregor
No report.
H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
Clerk
None.
Council
None.
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORD-0068-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 1181, PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE
FACILITIES, OF PART ELEVEN, PLANNING AND ZONING CODE,
OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
A motion was made by Larick, seconded by Schnetzer, that this Ordinance be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
ORD-0074-2016 TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RULES AND
REGULATIONS AS RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL ON JULY
19, 2016.
A motion was made by Metzbower, seconded by Angelou, that this Ordinance
be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
ORD-0076-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - McCutcheon Park Concept
Plan
A motion was made by Schnetzer, seconded by Metzbower, that this Ordinance
be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 4- Renner, Schnetzer, Metzbower and McGregor
No: 3- Angelou, Leeseberg and Larick
ORD-0077-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
OHM FOR A CREEKSIDE RESTORATION AND USE PLANNING
STUDY; AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS.
A motion was made by Angelou, seconded by Leeseberg, that this Ordinance
be Adopted.
Discussion on the Motion: A motion was made by Angelou, seconded by
Leeseberg, that this Ordinance be Postponed Indefinitely. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
Ordinances To Amend by Substitution:
ORD-0065-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH M/I HOMES OF CENTRAL
OHIO, LLC FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A 62.3+/- ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED ON DARLING ROAD SOUTH OF HANNAH
FARMS SUBDIVISION.
A motion was made by Larick, seconded by Schnetzer, that this Ordinance be
Adopted.
Discussion on the Motion: A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by
Metzbower, that this Ordinance be Postponed Indefinitely. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
ORD-0066-2016 TO ENACT CODE CHAPTER 914, TREE PRESERVATION,
PLANTING AND REPLACEMENT, OF PART NINE, STREETS AND
PUBLIC SERVICES CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
Mayor said this was a request by Council from last meeting to have
this change in language. Mayor asked Jones to discuss the changes
in the document. Jones stated that the City of Gahanna currently has
four properties that have the zone classification of Planned Industrial
District. Those four properties are completely developed so that there
is no vacant land with that zoning classification within the City. What is
anticipated is that anyone in the City who would wait to have the
Planned Industrial District zoning classification, (which would allow for
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this impervious surface credit to be 5,000 instead of 1,000) would
have to go before Planning Commission, seek a zoning change, and if
approved by Planning Commission would come before Council.
Council would then consider the zoning change at the request of the
applicant. So, from that stand point, it is an opportunity but does
require different mechanisms to secure this credit/getting a rezoning
change approved by Planning Commission and City Council.”
Schnetzer apologized for being out last week and slower to get up to
speed, but asked the Mayor if administration could clarify how this
particular clause differs if materially from the normal variance process.
The Mayor stated that he would have to defer to the City Attorney.
The Mayor then went on to state that variances such as, this one, if
these were not included in the language here the property owner
would have to come to City Council and request a variance to allow for
whatever considerations they were seeking. An applicant would
merely have to seek a zoning change through the Planning
Commission process, then City Council, and Council would be voting
on these zoning change requests rather than any specific ordinance
within that zoning category. Larick said a variance is a pass from
whatever rule or regulation we have in place because you are asking
for it to be waived whereas this provides a legislative means to
accomplish with a defined set of rules. McGregor said as it is now,
there must be 1 tree inch per each 1,000 square feet of impervious
surface which she does not think is too much to be required. She
went on to say that if someone would want more than that, she would
rather that they go through the whole re-zoning process, just come to
Council to present their case since they are making the tree code.
Angelou said it appears the discussion from last week now seems
different due to some now not being for what this was brought forward
to and perhaps we need to postpone again despite collectively not
wanting to have to postpone anymore. She went on to say that the
numbers of those who would come forward for this change would be
miniscule and sees no difference with them coming to Council either
directly or after Planning Commission. Schnetzer said if the
applicant's desire is to reduce the number of trees required to be
planted, a full blown re-zoning is kind of overkill in order to accomplish
that goal; therefore, he concurs with McGregor that we should follow
the normal variance process. Renner said he has been struggling with
this because he thought they were down a path to a good solid tree
code. He went on to say that he likes to be innovative and some
aspects to this proposed process for the PID rezoning he likes, but
feels some are made specifically to go around the City tree code. He
doesn’t see any other utility for this type of process. The tree code is
putting Gahanna on trajectory to be innovative and make a stand
saying these are important to us, so he is not in favor of this
amendment.
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Larick said purpose for the PID adjustment is for providing an
accommodation for an area which is intended and has been built to be
heavy industry, heavy semitraffic, etc. Those lots, even seen by
satellite images, have been developed edge to edge with minimal
landscape or any other greenery because of the developments of that
type of development. That being said, an additional aspect of a heavy
industrial site is that it is a commodity and would cost a commodity
price. It is not a rare form of property that a class A, high quality, very
visible and manicured type development would occur. Such property
would levy significant price per acre impact to the value. If we are
entertaining in this area heavy industry to be developed, which is how
it has been done and was intended to be, this particular case with this
particular request community economic development would be best
served if this accommodation were made. Renner said Larick made
excellent points but that they have been operating in the absence of a
tree code and a process is already established. City Attorney Ewald
was asked what the requirements were to having a variance passed.
Ewald said the requirements are in Chapter 11. Ewald said the only
requirement in the current legislation would have to be suspended and
changed; Larick said the fundamental of that is that we would have a
legislative free pass by going through a variance. There are
circumstances in which it could happen, but with a known
circumstance in a known area with a known limitation, why would we
have a work-around be our standard operating procedure. Schnetzer
echoed some of Renner’s earlier points, such as points within the
legislation appearing to only be present as a means of side-stepping
the tree code. His concern is that all the other provisions pertaining to
PID zoning may carry unintended consequences which are difficult to
project such as demand for a rezoning request. He would prefer
requests be made directly to Council without attempting to create a
whole new zoning for hypothetical future applicants.
Angelou stated she does not see this as side-stepping the tree code
because it has become part of the tree code explaining that the
requirement is having a 1 inch per 1,000 square feet, unless you’re in
a PID which cause it to be per 5,000. She said this is simply going to
a different part of the code, but not an actual side-step, which she
feels clarifies the language. She also said that there seems to be a
lack of understanding based upon responses she has heard of
through email, etc. You may be able to take half the trees out of a
development and still maintain a limited amount of trees on the
property. She wanted to point out that Council is not trying to make
people plant things, which seems to be a cost concern for many, but it
appears that people were misunderstanding the credits which would
be provided to trees already in existence. She went on to say that if
we make people go through a rezoning process, which is lengthy, their
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business will be hurt by having to either add trees to comply or pay
fees to get rezoning. She seems to think of the two options, a
business would rather just comply with the tree requirement.
McGregor said a real estate attorney once said that he works for
people who will be spending a lot of money on properties, investing a
lot of money into a business, big plant/factory, office building, etc., and
they are willing to spend extra money to make it look nice if they know
the adjacent properties are held to the same standard. If you have a
tree code with differing tree requirements for different businesses due
to rezoning, it sends a message which is not what Council wants to
do. Also, if a business has to come to Council, it is currently one
caliber inch per 1,000 sq ft or one per 5,000 sq ft, Council would have
more discretion over the new amount required of the business
whereas a rezoning could be any ratio. Schnetzer said per Angelou's
comments perhaps sidestepping isn't the correct phrase; however, he
still views this as a way to reduce the requirements or burden of
planting trees. He thinks the simpler process would be for people to
come forward requesting variances because also allows for better
middle ground of the requirement and what the business ultimately is
required in terms of tree ratio. Larick asked if there are two motions
on the floor. Renner stated he thought they had two motions, one to
adopt and a second to amend by substitution. Renner stated that this
whole discussion has been for the second motion of amending by
substitution. Leeseberg said he's been asking for a tree code for
many years and he is now happy that there is now such a code. It
was brought up that our industrial area has parcels which would be
ideal for large warehouse type facilities, but would be problematic to
have trees. The idea was to provide a way for that type of a user to
move forward with that type of a project. As far as educing/negotiating
the tree requirements, we can’t be less stringent than the code for a
rezoning hearing, so an adjusted tree ratio would be more restrictive.
This was the cleanest way to address the potential big box users that
don't have use for trees which would damage their land price. He
would like this tree code to pass tonight regardless of whether or not
variances are to be allowed for making changes because we need a
tree code. He pointed out that many other cities around Columbus
have tree code and have not had stunted growth, so won’t stunt
Gahanna. The one per 5,000 had been drafted for a specific instance,
future potential reduction in the tree ratio would never be allowed to be
under what is provided by the code, and the rezoning process was
drafted to allow Council to be a second pair of eyes anyway. Again,
this was the cleanest way to alter the current legislation while keeping
with this intent and only providing an exception for one exceptional
project.
A motion was made by Larick, seconded by Leeseberg, that this Ordinance be
Amended by Substitution (August 15, 2016 version). The motion carried by the
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following vote:
Yes: 4- Angelou, Leeseberg, Larick and Metzbower
No: 3- Renner, Schnetzer and McGregor
A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Larick, that this Ordinance be
Adopted as Amended (August 15, 2016 version). The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS: None.
L. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Renner/Larick
Larick said they meet tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Angelou reported the next meeting is September 8.
Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools - Larick/Renner
Renner attended last week’s meeting on Thursday. It was the new
superintendent's first meeting and he gave a presentation on new
committees being introduced within the school board (student
achievement, finance, and one on policy). The superintendent, Steve
Barrett, is excellent. He gave a long talk on what he wants to do with
students' achievement. The school board also passed a resolution
regarding charter schools, asking for greater accountability.
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg
Leeseberg reported they had their quarterly meeting and will report
final numbers from Creekside Jazz & Blues later when they come in.
M. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
Mayor filled out his opt-out sheet regarding the tax lawsuit and is
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keeping money in Gahanna and stated that he hope everyone else
does too. He said that this is important because such funds will stay
here to be available for such things as road and water/sewer
improvement. The area commission the Mayor has been working with
has completed the framework for being the group to review such
things as rezoning, annexations, and conditional use applications prior
to any applications being submitted. This allows for more discussion
up front within the public realm and to bring such discussions before
Council, etc. to have more information based on public input. More
information will be available on this as we get closer to making this
happen. Currently, we’re working on 26 projects which could allow for
growth of 750 jobs. Capital investments are now at about 66 million
dollars and constantly seeing things grow and seem to be hitting all
industries discussed in the past, such as education, health care, and
the like. So far this year, we have made 89 visits to our local
businesses, but the Mayor wants to breaks the 100 mark before
September which may not be possible because still have about 1,600
more businesses to go. We were notified last Friday that there is a
zoning change request in front of the Franklin County Planning Board
for a 72 unit multi-story building development on 3.9 acres on Taylor
Station Rd. in Jefferson Township. Mayor is recommending that
people keep an eye on this because that could have some potential
impact or issues to our schools from a density perspective. Based on
the documents seen, it appears that this will be another residential
hotel type of arrangement. It went to hearing this past Wednesday,
August 10, and is scheduled for another upcoming hearing. Mayor
stated that he does not know the date of this next hearing, nor does
he know the outcome of the first hearing. Angelou asked the Mayor
about another development on Wagner and the Mayor said yes, there
is another development being discussed out east but he does not
have the details on that development since it is not on our boundaries
like the other development. Renner thanked the Mayor for bringing up
the opt-out on tax and said he too opted out; however, he learned that
there are two places needing this to be sent to rather than just one
which is unclear on the form.
City Attorney
Ewald said the opt-out form has been updated; notified counsel that
list isn't accurate and asked for extension of the form; project that
Mayor is talking about is set to go for zoning in the next week or two;
he will keep an eye on it.
N. COUNCIL COMMENT
Angelou said she loves the Olympics. She thinks that it is wonderful to
see the countries come together and the various gifted people within
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each of their fields.
Metzbower said it was exciting to see groundbreaking for the
Columbia Gas training facility. He said it was his first groundbreaking,
and with being relatively new to Council, it was exciting for him. There
was a great representation from elected officials and the Mayor did a
good job shoveling dirt. He too will complete an opt-out on tax case
and thinks it is important to remember the role of judges in our lives.
This case is a good example of judges affecting our lives in great ways
and appreciates the speaker today who came to a suburban council to
speak and remind all of this.
McGregor last Thursday took her three oldest grandkids to see
Tecumseh and it is still a great show. The show gets loud and runs
late, she only recommends ages eight and up to see it, but they had a
great time.
Leeseberg said he is sorry he missed the groundbreaking Columbia
Gas, but that he had been speaking at Wright Patterson that day. He
also filled out his opt-out form and is waiting for one more signature in
his house before sending it in. He tanked Council for voting to adopt
the tree code.
Renner thanked Ms. Doland for coming to speak to Council. He is
going to be out first two weeks of September, therefore missing two
Council meetings and one committee meeting. He will be busy
backpacking through Yosemite and going into the back-country, with
no cell phone use.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION - to go into Executive Session under authority of
Section 5.40(d) of the Council Rules of Procedure to prepare for, conduct
or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees
concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.
A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Schnetzer, to go into
Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(d) of the Council Rules of
Procedure to prepare for, conduct or review negotiations or bargaining
sessions with public employees concerning compensation or other terms and
conditions of employment. The motion carried by the following vote:
President Renner requested Abby Cochran, Jennifer Teal, Mayor Tom
Kneeland, attend the Executive Session. Executive Session will be held in the
Law Library.
Council rose to Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.
Council rose to report from Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. with no action
taken.
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Yes: 7- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, Metzbower and
McGregor
P. ADJOURNMENT
8:20 p.m. by Renner
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Agenda
200 South Hamilton Road
City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Stephen A. Renner, President
Brian D. Larick, Vice President
Karen J. Angelou
Jamie Leeseberg
Nancy R. McGregor
Brian Metzbower
Michael Schnetzer
Kimberly Banning, Clerk of Council
Council may caucus at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 15, 2016 7:00 PM City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA -
C. HEARING OF VISITORS -
D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: None.
E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes - To Approve:
2016-0262 8-8-2016 Special Meeting & 8-1-2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ordinance: Introduce, Waive Second Reading, Adopt as Emergency:
ORD-0083-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 148, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT, OF PART ONE, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO
IMPLEMENT A DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE; AND TO DECLARE
AN EMERGENCY.
ORD-0084-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 101, CODIFIED ORDINANCES, OF PART
ONE, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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Ordinances on Second Reading (cont'd Consent Agenda):
ORD-0075-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A BARGAINING UNIT
AGREEMENT FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO
LABOR COUNCIL, INC (FOP-OLC) FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY
1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 FOR THE POLICE RADIO
DISPATCHERS.
ORD-0078-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH POINT PLUS PERSONNEL FOR THE USE OF 79 S. HAMILTON
ROAD.
ORD-0079-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH MUNI-LINK.
ORD-0080-2016 TO GRANT A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 1143.04, SF-3
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF GAHANNA; TO ALLOW A NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
WITHIN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SF-3) ZONING DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79 S. HAMILTON ROAD.
ORD-0081-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
FOR THE STATE'S COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT
AND IF AWARDED, THE CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND GRANT,
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT AND NATUREWORKS
GRANT.
To be postponed to the September 5, 2016, Council meeting; assigned to
Committee of the Whole on August 22, 2016:
ORD-0082-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Counsel-Special and
Counsel-Labor
Resolutions to Adopt on First Reading:
RES-0023-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO FORMALLY SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 ROUND 31 OPWC
APPLICATION TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS.
RES-0025-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO FORMALLY SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION (MORPC) SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
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Motion Resolutions:
MR-0037-2016 TO RE-APPOINT TOM WEBER TO THE COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL (CRAHC) BOARD FOR
THE REMAINDER OF A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,
2018.
MR-0038-2016 TO APPOINT JOHN HICKS TO THE COMMUNITY URBAN
REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CURC) BOARD FOR THE
REMAINDER OF A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,
2018.
MR-0039-2016 MOTION RESOLUTION THAT THIS COUNCIL HAS NO OBJECTION
TO THE NEW D5 LIQUOR PERMIT FOR PACELINE PARTERS LLC
DBA MOD PIZZA, 333 SOUTH HAMILTON ROAD, GAHANNA, OHIO
43230.
End of the Consent Agenda
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
G. STANDING COMMITTEES:
2016-0261 Committee Minutes - August 8, 2016
Committee of the Whole - Larick
Finance - Schnetzer
Service & Safety - Leeseberg
Development & Parks - McGregor
H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:
Clerk
Council
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
ORD-0068-2016 TO AMEND CHAPTER 1181, PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE
FACILITIES, OF PART ELEVEN, PLANNING AND ZONING CODE, OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
Council recommends Planning Commission to consider amendments.
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ORD-0074-2016 TO AMEND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RULES AND
REGULATIONS AS RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL ON JULY
19, 2016.
ORD-0076-2016 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - McCutcheon Park Concept
Plan
ORD-0077-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
OHM FOR A CREEKSIDE RESTORATION AND USE PLANNING
STUDY; AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS.
Ordinances To Amend by Substitution:
ORD-0065-2016 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PRE-ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT WITH M/I HOMES OF CENTRAL OHIO, LLC FOR THE
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A 62.3+/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON
DARLING ROAD SOUTH OF HANNAH FARMS SUBDIVISION.
ORD-0066-2016 TO ENACT CODE CHAPTER 914, TREE PRESERVATION,
PLANTING AND REPLACEMENT, OF PART NINE, STREETS AND
PUBLIC SERVICES CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None.
K. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS: None.
L. REPRESENTATIVES:
Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Renner/Larick
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou
Bd. of Education, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools - Larick/Renner
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg
M. OFFICIAL REPORTS:
Mayor
City Attorney
N. COUNCIL COMMENT
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O. EXECUTIVE SESSION - to go into Executive Session under authority of
Section 5.40(d) of the Council Rules of Procedure to prepare for, conduct or
review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees
concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.
P. ADJOURNMENT
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