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200 South Hamilton Road City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes City Council Brian D. Larick, President Jamie Leeseberg, Vice President Karen J. Angelou Nancy R. McGregor Brian Metzbower Stephen A. Renner Michael Schnetzer Kimberly Banning, Clerk of Council Council may caucus at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 7:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Gahanna City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, July 16, 2018, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 200 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio. Acting President of Council, Jamie Leeseberg, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Karen Angelou delivered an Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda for this meeting was published on July 15, 2018. * Brian Metzbower arrived at 7:05 p.m. Present 6 - Karen J. Angelou, Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Michael Schnetzer, Brian Metzbower, and Nancy R. McGregor Absent 1 - Brian D. Larick B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA. None. C. HEARING OF VISITORS - RES-0013-2018 TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE GAHANNA LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION I GIRLS STATE CHAMPION TRACK & FIELD TEAM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. McGregor presented the Resolution to the GHS Girls Track Team. - MAYORAL PROCLAMATION - GAHANNA LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION I GIRLS STATE CHAMPION TRACK & FIELD TEAM City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 D. INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT TO COMMITTEE: Michael Schnetzer introduced the items under Section D. Ordinances - To Be Introduced and Assigned to Committee: ORD-0055-2018 TO REZONE 0.49+/- ACRES OF PROPERTY TO LIMITED OVERLAY-NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (L-NC); SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 870 E. JOHNSTOWN ROAD; (A PORTION OF) PID# 025-001877; CURRENT ZONING SF-3; PINNACLE POINTE; DOUG MADDY, APPLICANT. (Advertised in the RFE on 7/12/2018) This Ordinance was Introduced. ORD-0063-2018 DETERMINATION TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE FOR SANITARY SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON PRICE ROAD This Ordinance was Introduced. ORD-0064-2018 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CARGILL FOR ROAD SALT FOR THE 2018-2019 WINTER SEASON. This Ordinance was Introduced. E. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes - To Approve: 2018-0150 July 2, 2018 Regular and Special Council Meeting Minutes & July 9, 2018 Committee of the Whole These Minutes were Approved and Filed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinances on Second Reading: ORD-0057-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - ATTORNEY GENERAL POLICE OFFICER TRAINING ACCOUNT. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 ORD-0058-2018 TO ACCEPT GRANT MONIES OF $20,000 FROM THE OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION TO PAY FOR THE SLATE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE OHIO HERB EDUCATION CENTER; AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SAID GRANT MONEY. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0059-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INSURANCE CLAIM AND RESTITUTION PROCEEDS. This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. ORD-0060-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - PARKS & RECREATION DONATION PROCEEDS This Ordinance was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. Postponed to Date Certain to August 6, 2018: ORD-0044-2018 TO AMEND SECTION 161.081 (CREDIT FOR TAX PAID TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. RESOLUTIONS - RES-0013-2018 TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE GAHANNA LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION I GIRLS STATE CHAMPION TRACK & FIELD TEAM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. This Resolution was Adopted on the Consent Agenda. End of the Consent Agenda F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORD-0055-2018 TO REZONE 0.49+/- ACRES OF PROPERTY TO LIMITED OVERLAY-NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (L-NC); SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 870 E. JOHNSTOWN ROAD; (A PORTION OF) PID# 025-001877; CURRENT ZONING SF-3; PINNACLE POINTE; DOUG MADDY, APPLICANT. (Advertised in the RFE on 7/12/2018) Leeseberg stated that the applicant sent correspondence indicating that they would not be present tonight but would address any concerns at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 Director of Development, Anthony Jones, provided a summary of the rezoning application; said the rezoning to Neighborhood Commercial was previously approved by Planning Commission in December, 2017; the request was withdrawn at Council's request due to concern that some uses were not appropriate for the area; rezoning from SF-3 to NC with an overlay text to limit allowable uses; prohibited uses included liquor stores, coin operated laundries & dry cleaning, nursing & personal care facilities; automotive services, gas stations, drive-in facilities, health & allied services, not elsewhere classified. Jones provided details of fiscal impact; stated that TIF will capture increased value in property post construction; Economic Development Strategy estimates approximately $500,000 in construction costs; approximately $7,000 in annual TIF revenue. Jones provided project timeline; was discussed at the May 3rd and July 6th Area Commission Meetings; went to Planning Commission on June 13th, where it was recommended for approval. Jones reviewed land use criteria for rezoning. Leeseberg read the rules of the public hearing and opened the hearing at 7:11 p.m. There were no proponents or opponents. Leeseberg closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. G. COMMITTEE UPDATES No updates. H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk None. Council None. I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: Ordinance - To Amend by Substitution and Adopt: City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 ORD-0054-2018 TO ENACT CODE CHAPTER 732, MOBILE FOOD VENDING (MFV), AND TO REPEAL CODE CHAPTER 733, STREET FOOD VENDORS, OF PART SEVEN, BUSINESS REGULATION CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA. A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Metzbower, that the Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES: None. K. RESOLUTIONS/MOTION RESOLUTIONS: MR-0027-2018 TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE AND ESTABLISH THE SCHEDULE FOR LEGISLATIVE STEPS REQUIRED FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 161.081, CREDIT FOR TAX PAID TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY, OF CHAPTER 161, as follows: JULY 23, 2018 (7 pm) - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DISCUSSION OF CREDIT ORDINANCE AUGUST 6, 2018 (7 pm) - INTRODUCE DRAFT; FIRST PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 13, 2018 (6 pm) - SPECIAL MEETING; SECOND PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 13, 2018 (7 pm) - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE; DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE AUGUST 20, 2018 (7 pm) - REGULAR MEETING; THIRD PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 27, 2018 (7 pm) - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE; DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE - DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE AS NEEDED OCTOBER 22, 2018 (6 pm) - SPECIAL MEETING; SECOND READING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE A motion was made by Metzbower, seconded by Schnetzer, that the Motion Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Metzbower and McGregor Absent: 1- Larick Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Angelou, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Angelou, Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Metzbower and McGregor City of Gahanna Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 Absent: 1- Larick L. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg Leeseberg said that the next meeting will be held tomorrow at 7:30 am here at City Hall, in the Committee Room. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Angelou said that MORPC met last Thursday; was a busy week for MORPC; on Monday MORPC hosted a reception for the Governor candidates, the following day was the Governor Forum; it was well received; stated that was why she was not in attendance at the last Committee of the Whole meeting; major issue was infrastructure; both candidates answered questions concerning that and provided ideas of their platform; DeWine was 1st and Cordray was 2nd; had keynote speaker in between from Norfolk Southern; said she had a wonderful time; there was a leadership spotlight, Experience Columbus; majority of Council Members are Certified Tourism Ambassadors; Mayor is as well; stated that it was amazing what tourism can do; $6.4 billion brought into the state every year; $47 million in bed tax; 41 million visitors; 4,000 CTAs; cannot forget about our own Visit Gahanna, which brings in millions of dollars in tourism; said she wanted to thank Gahanna CVB and all they do; have been a part of the annual salary and fringe benefits survey; spoke with HR and would be sure to include Gahanna as part of that; if anyone has nominations for Green Region Awards, send those in; asked Mayor Kneeland, Chair if the Regional Data Advisory Committee, to speak about some goals he has. Mayor said action items come with that, and will touch on that when it's his turn to speak. Angelou said big data is everything now; Regional Round Table was updated; Terri Flora was not present due to surgery; she's also a Gahanna resident; Sustainable Advisory Council was provided a presentation on results of first Franklin County Energy Study; hoping to have someone from MORPC to tell us more about energy study; Gahanna was part of benchmarking for this; 100 % of electricity, heating and transportation energy usage in the County comes from outside the County; 70% of energy brought into county is wasted due to inefficiencies; the most needy of areas pay the most for energy; would like to have a representative speak at a Committee Meeting; also spoke about conference on freight in Cincinnati this year; every 3 years comes to Columbus; insight 2050 hosting another workshop in September and will City of Gahanna Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 go through October, to include rural counties and rural county seats; Columbus Metropolitan Club will be hosting a panel on Hyperloop next Wednesday; 26 interns in program this year; happy to say Gahanna hosts 6; August 14th at 3:30 will host intern presentation and a baseball game will follow at Huntington Park to see the Clippers; Rory McGuiness will be throwing the first pitch; also discussed HB 95, distracted driving penalties; large transportation bills from federal government are changing; need ability to have matching funds; a lot of money being put into it; passed 2018 build applications; adopted Greenways map; would like someone to come out to discuss trails and alternatives; copies of these items are in the Council office. Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education - Metzbower Metzbower said he was unable to attend the last meeting; stated that Jessica Slocum is the new principle of the high school. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Renner Renner stated that the Herbal Cocktail Trail is promoted in the Summer 2018 issue of Food Traveler Magazine, in conjunction with an article entitled “Wine Beer and Spirits,” featuring the top tours of the summer; The Herbal Cocktail Trail also was recently selected as one of 30 “trails” featured by Tourism Ohio in their new marketing campaign that promotes “Ohio Adventure Trails” across the state; the Trail is highlighted on the state’s website, trails.ohio.org, which includes a link to visitgahanna.com and a link to the Herbal Cocktail Trail participants - thus sharing information on the individual Gahanna businesses that are participating in this year’s Trail to the 400,000+ viewers to the state’s website; the Visit Gahanna team is currently working with 20 brides who have weddings booked in Gahanna from now until the end of 2018 (as well as 2 more already booked for 2019); Visit Gahanna will host its 2nd CTA class of the year on Friday, July 27, from 12-4pm at Wyandotte Winery. 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OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor Gubernatorial candidate meeting hosted by MORPC was interesting; both stated that cities need revenue for capital and infrastructure; hoping both have a good plan in the fall because it will be a hot topic; asked to City of Gahanna Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 participate at MORPC leadership strategy group meetings; will discuss how MORPC can advertise to legislature; Grove City presence, Delaware was there; 30 people in attendance at meeting from different areas around region; regarding the Data Committee Angelou was referring to earlier, want a good solid message to take to legislature and new governor this fall; came up with 5 goals for the committee; will collaborate with private and public sectors for data research; an example of data is the report produced by the Chief on opiate use and drug use here in the City in collaboration with Mifflin Fire; report being provided to county; county wants other cities in the region to develop similar reports. City Attorney No report. N. COUNCIL COMMENT Metzbower said congratulations to track team, amazing; also congratulations to the high school thespian organization for going to Fringe Festival in Scotland for the 3rd time; said he was part of first group to ever attend this; exciting experience; a big deal to be selected for this; helps put Gahanna on the map. Angelou said wanted to apologize for having to read prayer so strangely; said she forgot it at home and had to read from a photo her husband sent; wanted to let everyone know that she felt it from the heart as she wrote it, and hopes everyone understood where she was coming from. Leeseberg said less than 8 hours ago, he passed back through the Canadian border; said he went up to compete with his son, who is in attendance, to complete internationally for the central Ohio hockey team here in Easton; the team won silver medal after beating Chinese team; was a great experience; had the opportunity to visit Niagara Falls during the trip; would like to recognize his son. O. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. City of Gahanna Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes July 16, 2018 P. ADJOURNMENT 7:35 p.m. by Renner. APPROVED by the City Council, this day of 2018. Brian D. Larick City of Gahanna Page 9