City Council

200 South Hamilton Road City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes City Council Brian D. Larick, President Nancy R. McGregor, Vice President Karen J. Angelou Merisa Bowers Jamie Leeseberg Stephen A. Renner Michael Schnetzer April Beggerow, MPA, CMC, Clerk of Council Council may caucus at 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021 7:00 PM Virtual Meeting Meeting Call-in Details: 513-306-4583 Conference ID: 385 926 338# Hearing of visitors - email your request not less than 1 hour before the meeting starts to: april.beggerow@gahanna.gov A. CALL TO ORDER - Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Gahanna City Council met in virtual session on Monday, March 15, 2021, via Microsoft TEAMS. President of Council, Brian Larick, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Vice President of Council, Nancy McGregor, delivered an Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda for this meeting was published on March 12, 2021. Present 6 - Jamie Leeseberg, Stephen A. Renner, Brian D. Larick, Nancy R. McGregor, Karen J. Angelou, and Merisa Bowers Absent 1 - Michael Schnetzer B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA. None C. HEARING OF VISITORS. None City of Gahanna Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2021 D. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Minutes - To Approve: 2021-0049 Meeting Minutes for Approval 2. Motions: a. MT-0011-2021 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTHWEST OHIO PURCHASERS FOR GOVERNMENT (SWOP4G) ROAD SALT COOPERATIVE BID FOR THE 2021-2022 WINTER SEASON. 3. Ordinances for Second Reading: a. ORD-0007-2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTH O R I Z I N G A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION End of/Pass the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Renner, seconded by Angelou, to pass the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Leeseberg, Renner, Larick, McGregor, Angelou and Bowers Absent: 1- Schnetzer E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION / FIRST READING: Mr. Leeseberg introduced the items in Section E. a. ORD-0009-2021 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This item was introduced. b. ORD-0010-2021 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA. This item was introduced. c. ORD-0012-2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MIDSTATES RECREATION FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT WOODSIDE GREEN PARK, AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY. This item was introduced. City of Gahanna Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2021 d. ORD-0013-2021 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MIDSTATES RECREATION FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT HEADLEY PARK, AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY. This item was introduced. F. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION, WAIVER & EMERGENCY ADOPTION: a. ORD-0011-2021 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH iVIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS; WAIVING SECOND READING AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY. A motion was made by Leeseberg, seconded by Renner, that the Ordinance be Introduced, Second Reading Waived, and Adopted as an Emergency.The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Leeseberg, Renner, Schnetzer, Larick, McGregor, Angelou and Bowers G. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS: Clerk None Council None H. REPRESENTATIVES: Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Leeseberg Mr. Leeseberg said there was a meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Angelou Mrs. Angelou presented a report from Mid Ohio Regional Planning. State of the Region March 31 11-1. It will be virtual this year with Keynote speaker Jonathan Rose. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Leeseberg 2021-0027 Convention & Visitor's Bureau Report, March 15, 2021 City of Gahanna Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2021 Mr. Leeseberg read the CVB report into the minutes. Report is attached. School Board (SB) - Schnetzer None I. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Mayor 2021-0050 Mayor's Report, March 15, 2021 Mayor Jadwin presented her Mayor's report which is attached. Included is information on the statewide vaccination clinic information. gettheshot.coronovirus.ohio.gov Also smart 911 has rolled out which is helpful to dispatchers in case of emergency. City Hall will be reopening with limited access on April 5. In regards to crime related incidents in the city recently. These incidents are not limited to Gahanna. We are not immune to what is happening around us. It is rare for this to happen in Gahanna and we are aware residents are going to have concerns. No matter the circumstances, the police are here to serve and protect them. We will always communicate with our residents and our PD will take every measure they need to serve and protect our community. If there are any questions, they are happy to answer- reach out directly to Mr. Winn or Chief Spence. Mrs. Angelou said she watched the video and it was very well done. City Attorney No report. J. COUNCIL COMMENT Mrs. Angelou wished everyone a nice week. She said Bobbie Burba was ill and prayers work, she's doing well. Ms. Bowers said she attached her constituent report for February. She is appreciating the work that the Mayor and Director Jen Syx gave to the Creekside Alliance last week. She encourages Council members to review that or try to get a presentation in the future. She thanked Mr. Larick for his assistance on revising the Resolution on Civility that will be City of Gahanna Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2021 presented at committee next week. Mr. Renner said he was scheduled to get his first shot later this month. He thanked the Mayor and Chief and Director Winn for the statement. People on the west side had some concerns. It was a good thing to know. Mrs. McGregor went to the ODNR Wildlife Diversity conference which was virtual. They had over 1600 people on their call. It was on threats on birds around the world, millipedes in Ohio and snails in Ohio- there are 2 new field guides on these topics are available. Mr. Larick said that last week Ms. Bowers spent some time going through the Resolution and made some progress. School is back in session and safety in the region is important. He is glad he lives in a city where he can walk at any time of day. It is a representation of the people that live here. 2021-0051 Bowers Constituent Report, March 15, 2021 K. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. April Beggerow, MPA, CMC Clerk of Council APPROVED by the City Council, this day of 2021. Brian D. Larick City of Gahanna Page 5