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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/23/2012 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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C0013-2012 11CommunicationTHE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012: New Type: D2 To: Baltic Holdings LLC 314 N Hague Av Columbus OH 43204 Permit #0420339 New Type: C1, C2 To: Mobarak LLC DBA Beechcroft Newsstand 1935 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus OH 43229 Permit #6072351 Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6 To: Short North Pub LLC DBA Havana 1st Fl & Bsmt 862 N High St Columbus OH 43215 From: Havana LTD DBA Havana 862 N High St 1st Fl & Bsmt Columbus OH 43215 Permit #8093150 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: 165 West Vine LLC DBA Lodge Bar Patio & Deck 165 W Vine St Columbus OH 43215 From: West Vine LLC DBA Lodge Bar 165 W Vine St Patio & Deck Columbus OH 43215 Permit #6548368 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: IMBIBE Inc DBA Renies Lounge & Patio 6735 Karl Rd Columbus OH 43229 From: E J & R Family LLC DBA Renies Lounge 6735 Karl Rd & Patio Columbus OH 43229 Permit #4128545 Transfer Type: D2, D2X, D3, D6 To: George T III Inc DBA Alladins Eatery & Patio 1425 Grandview Av Columbus OH 43212 From: George T IIRead and Filed  Action details
0066X-2012 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo recognize and commend the Africentric Early College Lady Nubians Basketball Team for its Division III Championship.AdoptedPass Action details
0772-2012 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to modify a contract with Nationwide Children's Hospital for WIC clinic services by reducing the maximum obligation by $13,843.05.Read for the First Time  Action details
0792-2012 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize and direct Columbus Public Health to accept a grant from the Homeland Security Department through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for mass casualty responding in the amount of $281,693.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $281,693.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund. ($281,693.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0821-2012 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement of sixty-five percent (65%) for a period of eight (8) years with Quantum Health, Inc. in consideration of the company's investment of $3.4 million in machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures and the creation of 525 new permanent full-time positions.Read for the First Time  Action details
0822-2012 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Quantum Health, Inc. equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of new income tax withheld on employees for a term of five (5) years in consideration of the company's proposed investment of $3.4 million, the creation of 525 full-time permanent positions and the retention of 230 full-time permanent existing jobs.Read for the First Time  Action details
0830-2012 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into an Agreement with other Central Ohio jurisdictions to Use Economic Incentives for New Jobs and Investment.Read for the First Time  Action details
0737-2012 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety recruits, to authorize the expenditure of $79,750.00 from the General Fund ($79,750.00).Read for the First Time  Action details
0825-2012 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents required to transfer a 0.260 acre portion of the Goodale Street right-of-way, adjacent to 582 Goodale Street.Read for the First Time  Action details
0833-2012 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for this pedestrian safety and culvert replacement project on Hague Avenue and Valleyview Drive. ($0.00)   Action details
0631-2012 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Burch Hydro, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoon Sludge Removal & Abandonment Project; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $2,792,820.90 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,792,820.90)Read for the First Time  Action details
0764-2012 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut Restorations - 2012 for the Divisions of Power and Water and Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $836,997.50 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, $20,000.00 from the Electricity Operating fund and $280,000.00 from the Sewer Systems Operating Fund. ($1,136,997.50)Read for the First Time  Action details
0262-2012 1FR-11OrdinanceTo amend Section 2317.50 of the Columbus City Code 1959, pertaining to Loitering in Aid of Drug Offenses.Read for the First Time  Action details
0811-2012 1FR-12OrdinanceTo supplement the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by the enactment of new Sections 4501.155, 4501.211, 4525.15, and 4525.16, in Chapters 4501 and 4525; and to amend existing Section 4703.01 of Title 47, Nuisance Abatement Code, Chapter 4703, of Columbus City Codes, 1959, pertaining to graffiti violations, abatement, and abatement assistance.Read for the First Time  Action details
0746-2012 1FR-13OrdinanceTo grant a variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential district; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City codes, for the property located at 789 DENNISON AVENUE (43215), to permit a 26-unit apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV12-004).Read for the First Time  Action details
0783-2012 1FR-14OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.13(A), Driveway; and 3312.25, Maneuvering, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 35-57 SUNNYSIDE LANE (43214), to permit four (4) two-unit dwellings with reduced development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential, and C-4 Commercial Districts and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV12-002).Read for the First Time  Action details
0079X-2012 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor and recognize the Ohio Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows Inc. at their 62nd Convention in Columbus.AdoptedPass Action details
0076X-2012 1CA-2Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor and recognize Alvis House for its 45th anniversary of service to our community.AdoptedPass Action details
0718-2012 1CA-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one (1) Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM automotive parts with Ricart Properties, Inc. (dba: Ricart Ford, Inc.); and to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0752-2012 1CA-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Capital Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. for preventive maintenance and service of grease traps, grease interceptors, and septic tanks for various City buildings under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; and to authorize the expenditure of $34,000.00 from the General Fund. ($34,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0790-2012 1CA-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Andritz D7LL Centrifuge Parts & Services with Andritz Separation Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0794-2012 1CA-6OrdinanceTo adopt the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.ApprovedPass Action details
0817-2012 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $19,500.00 from the Miranova TIF Fund - City Riverfront Vision Account to the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects, Inc. for the purposes of undertaking a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of the Municipal Light Plant located at 555 Nationwide Boulevard; to authorize the expenditure of $19,500.00 from the Miranova TIF Fund - City Riverfront Vision Account; and to declare an emergency. ($19,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0824-2012 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of four parcels of real property (1399 E. Maynard Avenue; 1434 Maynard Avenue; 1413 E. Blake Avenue; and 1464 E. Blake Avenue) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0714-2012 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify contract EL012052 with Schorr Architects, Inc. for professional services related to the Willis Athletic Complex Improvements Design; authorize the transfer of $44,620.00 within the Recreation and Parks Fund 702; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $44,620.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($44,620.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0717-2012 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Young’s General Contracting, Inc. for the EAB Tree Removal Spring 2012 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $177,595.00, and a contingency of $18,405.00 for a total of $196,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($196,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0733-2012 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation and transfer of $50,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund for the purchase of Recreation equipment; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purchases listed within this legislation; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0740-2012 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for the purchases listed within this legislation; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0789-2012 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $24,920.00 within the Department of Recreation and Parks from the Voted Bond Fund 702 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 286; to authorize the transfer of $24,920.00 within the Recreation and Parks Fund 702; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency ($24,920.00).ApprovedPass Action details
0572-2012 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology renew an existing contract with Lawson Software for annual maintenance and support services associated with the Central Payroll and Human Resources Information Management System (CHRIS); and to authorize the expenditure of $133,671.86 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal services fund. ($133,671.86)ApprovedPass Action details
0704-2012 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Decade Software Company, LLC, for the EnvisionConnect software license, hosting and support services, on behalf of the Columbus Public Health Department, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $78,300.00 from the Department of Technology Internal Services Fund. ($78,300.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0763-2012 1CA-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Gartner, Inc. from a State Term Contract to acquire subscription-based technology research services; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,557.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund. ($30,557.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0848-2012 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Per Scholas; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0613-2012 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase the contract for the design of the Traffic Signal Installation - Columbus Traffic Signal System Phase A for the Division of Design and Construction; to amend the 2012 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0760-2012 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $113,675.19 and $159,000.00, totaling $272,675.19, within the General Government Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend $113,675.19 and $159,000.00, respectively for Paving the Way program related expenses, from the General Government Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($272,675.19)ApprovedPass Action details
0775-2012 1CA-20OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing contract with IPS Group, Inc. by increasing the authorized expenditure amount, to purchase meter mechanisms and related components for the City's Parking Meter Program, to amend the 2012 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from said Fund for the Division of Mobility Options; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0779-2012 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to cancel a previously established Auditor's Certificate; to amend the 2012 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within and from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund and the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund to the Local Transportation Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $853,463.53 or so much thereof as may be necessary to allow the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests, contract for professional services and pay staff costs needed for the Roadway Improvements - Emerald Parkway/ Tuttle Crossing Blvd - Rings Road project from the Local Transportation Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($853,463.53)ApprovedPass Action details
0819-2012 1CA-22OrdinanceTo accept the plat titled "Chelsea Glen Drive Dedication Plat", from Villages at White Oak Park II, LTD, an Ohio Limited Liability Company, by L. Brent Miller, President, as well as Henrietta L. Pfeifer, owners of the platted land; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0829-2012 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute a Quitclaim Deed of Encroachment Easement necessary to grant 24 North High Company, an Ohio general partnership, the right to keep two air conditioners in the City's right of way, located in the vicinity of Lynn Street and North High Street, commonly known as Lynn Alley (related to the City's 2853 Dr. E plans), and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0832-2012 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service Director to grant consent and propose cooperation with Franklin County for the Stelzer Road-Johnstown Road intersection improvement project for the Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0599-2012 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation Office for the Division of Power and Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to conduct a hydrologic assessment of Griggs Reservoir rain gardens; and to authorize the expenditure of $24,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund and $24,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($48,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0615-2012 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish Blanket Purchase Orders with PVS Chemical Solutions Inc., for the purchase of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals from an established Universal Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $136,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($136,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0616-2012 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish Blanket Purchase Orders with Bonded Chemicals from a Universal Term Contract for the purchase of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($240,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0650-2012 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract to provide the City of Dublin with Water Line Locating Services; and the contract shall provide that Columbus may collect fees for this service.ApprovedPass Action details
0681-2012 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with GS&P/OH, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Cooke Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $221,450.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($221,450.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0726-2012 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend the contract with Stantec Consulting Services for NPDES Stormwater Permit Wet Weather Monitoring for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0565-2012 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for landscape maintenance for various City facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,395.66 from the General Fund. ($81,395.66)ApprovedPass Action details
0786-2012 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $77,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $77,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($77,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0803-2012 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a $13,000.00 supplemental grant award from Nationwide Children's Hospital to continue and expand the Healthy Children Healthy Weight Program; to authorize the appropriation of $13,000.00 to the Health Department in the City's Private Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0756-2012 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize and direct City Council to enter into contract with Columbus City Schools for The Angel in You program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $7,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0705-2012 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $105,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with United Way of Columbus United Way of Central Ohio for the implementation of the Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn initiative; to authorize the expenditure of $105,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund and $145,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund for a total of $250,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)Amended as submitted to the ClerkPass Action details
0705-2012 1 OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of $105,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with United Way of Columbus United Way of Central Ohio for the implementation of the Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn initiative; to authorize the expenditure of $105,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund and $145,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund for a total of $250,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
0742-2012 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Company for the Roof Renovations Spring 2012 Project; to authorize the transfer of $900,986.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond fund; to authorize the expenditure of $900,986.00 and a contingency of $190,014.00 for a total of $1,091,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,091,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0856-2012 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Building and Zoning Services Service to extend by 90 days a moratorium on the processing or approval of any application for a certificate of zoning clearance, building occupancy permit, or any other permit or approval required under the Zoning Code or the Building Code, for any premises upon which, or building in which, any Adult Gaming Parlor and sweepstakes terminal device is, or is proposed to be, located; to establish City Council's intent to consider regulation or banning of said activities during this moratorium; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0723-2012 1SR-8OrdinanceTo amend the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $171,519.83 between projects within the Department of Public Safety's Bond Funds; to authorize the Public Safety Director to modify a contract with SimplexGrinnell for the installation of four neighborhood safety cameras; to authorize the expenditure of $171,519.83 from the Department of Public Safety's Voted Bond Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($171,519.83)ApprovedPass Action details
0778-2012 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with Alvis House to provide a work release program as an alternative for incarceration consistent with public safety; authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $54,123.18 from the Court's governmental grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($54,123.18)ApprovedPass Action details
0663-2012 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction, and to provide for the payment of construction administration and inspection services, in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Emerald Parkway - Tuttle Crossing to Rings Road Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,521,487.80 between the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund and the Local Transportation Improvement Fund; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $5,321,587.23 within the Local Transportation Improvement Fund for the Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency. ($5,321,587.23)ApprovedPass Action details
0720-2012 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing contract with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for the Roadway Improvements - Downtown Action Plan contract and to enter into a contribution agreement with COTA to accept and utilize funding for this project; to amend the 2012 C.I.B; to appropriate the COTA funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $515,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund and the Street and Highway Improvement Fund for the Division of Mobility Options; and to declare an emergency. ($515,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0644-2012 1SR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue Blanket Purchase Orders for the purchase of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals from an established Universal Term Contract with Polydyne, Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,070,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($1,070,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details