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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, October 27, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 51 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 27,  
2025 AT 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
Present:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Dispense  
with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0030-2025  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2025  
Stock Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6  
To: Roosters Sawmill 270 Inc  
7110 Sawmill Rd  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 07511499-1  
Stock Type: D5, D6  
To: Roosters Henderson Road Inc  
1832 W Henderson Rd  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 07511416-1  
LLC Type: D5, D6  
To: FFC Eatery 12-01 LLC  
2931 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43202  
Permit #: 02704945-1  
Advertise Date: 11/1/25  
Agenda Date: 10/27/25  
Return Date: 11/6/25  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0241X-2025  
2
To recognize October 23rd, 2025 as Lights On Day in the City of  
Columbus, and to commend the work of the Columbus Recreation and  
Parks Department Afterschool Rec Club  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Otto Beatty III, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
GREEN  
0239X-2025  
3
To recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Support  
Equity in Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship.  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto  
Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER  
Council President stated, due to the retirement of City Treasurer Deborah  
Klie, we appointed Talia Brown as Interim City Treasurer effective August 30,  
2025. I now move to appoint Talia Brown as the City Treasurer effective  
October 27, 2025.  
A motion was made by President Hardin, seconded Melissa Green, that Talia  
Brown be appointed as the City Treasurer effective October 27, 2025.  
The motion carried by the following votes.  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2731-2025  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Departments of Finance and Management and Public Service, to  
enter into a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare  
company, for maintenance and support of the CentralSquare (Lucity)  
Work and Asset Management Systems in accordance with the  
provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Codes; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $52,391.28 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($52,391.28)  
Read for the First Time  
2771-2025  
FR-2  
To authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done  
by the City of Columbus with T4S Partners Inc., to Kanchi Technologies  
2i LLC; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to  
renew a contract with Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S  
Partners Inc., for support and maintenance of Ivanti Neurons software; to  
authorize the modification of an existing agreement with Kanchi  
Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S Partners, Inc., through the extension  
of a purchase order for an additional year; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0226X-2025  
FR-3  
To repeal Ordinance No. 1515-2011; to certify the estimated population  
of the Hayden Run New Community District; to adopt an alternative  
method of selecting successor members to the board of trustees of the  
Hayden Run Community Development Authority in accordance with R.C.  
Chapter 349; and to appoint four members to the board of trustees of the  
Hayden Run Community Development Authority. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2732-2025  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the  
Broad Street Phase project. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2752-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Eastglen Professional Condominium First  
Amendment Eastglen Professional Condominium Association to allow a  
portion of their sign at 6499 East Broad Street to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2753-2025  
2805-2025  
FR-6  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to GWB Realty LLC to allow a portion of their  
sign to remain on City property within existing right-of-way at 7077 East  
Broad Street. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.068 acre portion of  
right-of-way near Western Avenue to Effler Commercial, LLC or an  
affiliated entity, provided said entity is the owner of all property abutting  
the right-of-way at the time of transfer. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2724-2025  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into contract with Touchstone IQ LLC for software  
licensing, maintenance, and technical services in accordance with the  
provisions of sole source procurement of Columbus City Codes; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $155,740.00 from the Development  
Services Fund. ($155,740.00)  
Read for the First Time  
2811-2025  
2854-2025  
FR-9  
To accept the application (AN25-015) of 3812 Powell Road LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 1.4± acres in Orange Township.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department Development to modify a  
grant agreement with R.H. Brown & Company, LLC to extend the  
agreement term to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
2898-2025  
FR-11  
To amend Chapter 2335 of the Columbus City Codes in order to require  
pay transparency in job postings; to repeal the existing Chapter 2335.  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
2861-2025  
FR-12  
To rezone 3270 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), being 2.23± acres  
located on the east side of Westerville Road, 716± south of Innis Road,  
From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District  
(Rezoning #Z25-025).  
Read for the First Time  
VARIANCES  
2865-2025  
FR-13  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section E.20.100, Uses, of  
the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1015 N. HIGH ST.  
(43201), to allow a non-accessory parking lot in the UCR, Urban Core  
District (Council Variance #CV25-077).  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
DORANS  
0240X-2025  
CA-1  
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Jamie Freise and to  
extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto  
Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0214X-2025  
CA-2  
CA-3  
To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for all taxes  
from the Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware County Auditors during 2026.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2582-2025  
To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of various city  
departments, to enter into a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.  
for the annual maintenance and support of the City’s Learning  
Management System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of  
the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$259,572.62 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($259,572.62)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2611-2025  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the  
professional architectural / engineering services agreement with  
Karpinski Engineering, Inc.; for the Department of Technology’s City Hall  
Structured Cabling Assessment & Design project; to authorize a transfer  
of $225,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside  
Subfund and the Information Services Capital Projects Fund; to authorize  
an appropriation of $225,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund  
and the Information Services Capital Projects Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $225,000.00 from the Information Services Capital  
Projects Fund. ($225,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2645-2025  
CA-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for labor,  
material, supplies, and equipment related to computer upgrade of  
elevators at the Muni Court Building located at 375 S. High Street; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to  
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec  
America, Inc.; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $57,909.43  
from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget. ($57,909.43)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2662-2025  
CA-6  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer and increase, if necessary,  
appropriations within any of the various funds of the City to provide for  
payrolls, internal services, tax adjustments, and other obligations in  
December 2025 necessary to close the books for the year; and to  
authorize the payment of payrolls and other obligations in 2026 occurring  
prior to the passage of the 2026 appropriation ordinances. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2674-2025  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a sole  
source contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the ongoing maintenance  
and support of the PremierOne Records system in accordance with sole  
source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $363,557.00 from the Department of Technology, direct  
charge agency, Information Services Operating Fund. ($363,557.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2686-2025  
2740-2025  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Concourse Tech, Inc. for the purchase of Proofpoint  
software maintenance and support services and to authorize the  
expenditure of $431,243.12 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating fund. ($431,243.12)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Hydro  
Mechanical of Ohio, LLC. for the Jerry Hammond lift station project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $140,600.00 within the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($140,600.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2772-2025  
CA-10  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with ABM  
Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the  
Columbus Police Academy, to authorize the expenditure of  
$429,754.00.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($429,754.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2802-2025  
CA-11  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with ABM  
Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the  
Columbus Public Health Department; to authorize the expenditure of  
$812,144.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($812,144.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2667-2025  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Rickenbacker Community Reinvestment Area  
Agreement for the first time for Assignment and Assumption with 1489  
Rohr Holding LLC to assign all benefits of the agreement to TCG OCP  
TIG Owner I, LLC and to revise the project site address from 1489 Rohr  
Rd. to 1345 Rohr Rd. Columbus, OH 43137. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2668-2025  
CA-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment &  
Assumption with Ball Metal Food Container, LLC to remove Ball Metal  
Food Container, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be  
replaced with Sonoco Metal Packaging, LLC as enterprise and party to  
the agreement, whereby Sonoco Metal Packaging, LLC will assume the  
terms and commitments of the agreement. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2733-2025  
2813-2025  
CA-14  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a grant agreement with Always With Us Charities in support of  
entrepreneurship programs, to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a capital contribution agreement with The Gladden Community House for  
facility renovations; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to  
match cash and transfer funds between projects in the amount of  
$35,406.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $35,406.00 within the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $119,594.00 from the Neighborhood Economic  
Development Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase  
order execution, beginning October 1, 2025; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the  
terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2550-2025  
2566-2025  
2728-2025  
CA-16  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.448 acre portion of the  
right-of-way near Refugee Road to Columbus Metropolitan Housing  
Authority. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the city to release a portion of the north  
side of West North Broadway easement to allow for the property to clear  
title so the site can be redeveloped. ($500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the  
Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice  
removal services during the 2025-2026 winter season; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $700,000.00 from the Street Construction  
Maintenance and Repair Fund for those services; and to declare an  
emergency. ($700,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2739-2025  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of (1) F350 4x4 Supercab Gasoline Truck, (1) Ford Explorer  
AWD and (3) F550 4x4 Gasoline Trucks from Ricart Properties, Inc.; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $274,440.00 from the Municipal Motor  
Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($274,440.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2744-2025  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Bronzeville Holdings LLC to allow a portion  
of their building at 993-995 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2746-2025  
2747-2025  
2748-2025  
2749-2025  
2750-2025  
CA-21  
CA-22  
CA-23  
CA-24  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Dwayne Jackson to allow a portion of their  
building at 997-997 ½ Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Efrin Quezada to allow a portion of their  
building at 881 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within  
existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Green Cougar to allow a portion of their  
building at 999 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within  
existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Mainspring Collective LLC to allow a portion  
of their building at 973-975 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Morning Enterprise, LLC to allow their steel  
roll-up door and a portion of their and a portion of their building at  
969-971 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing  
right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2751-2025  
CA-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to SSDA Properties, LLC to allow a portion of  
their building at 977-981 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2755-2025  
2756-2025  
2757-2025  
2758-2025  
2759-2025  
2760-2025  
2761-2025  
CA-27  
CA-28  
CA-29  
CA-30  
CA-31  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Carolyn M. Griggs to allow a portion of their  
building at 1103-1105 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Deloris C. Harrington to allow their retaining  
wall at 1157-1159 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within  
existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Hathaway & Ferguson Inc. to allow a portion  
of their building at 873 Mt. Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Kristine Salser to allow a portion of their  
building at 1081-1087 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to L.L.I.J.M.A.S., LLC to allow a portion of their  
building at 1023-1025 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Lorelei Theve to allow their retaining wall at  
1161 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing  
right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Main-Miller Company, LLC to allow a portion  
of their building at 1097 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property  
within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2763-2025  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Phillips Pharmacy to allow their steel roll-up  
door and a portion of their building at 1017-1021 Mt Vernon Avenue to  
remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2764-2025  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Tarik L. White Trustee, to allow a portion of  
their building to remain on City property within existing right-of-way at  
1001-1003 Mt Vernon Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2718-2025  
CA-36  
CA-37  
To amend Ordinance No. 2395-2025 to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Grant Agreement  
with the Columbus Museum of Art; to authorize the advancement of funds  
on a pre-determined schedule as provided for in the terms of the  
agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2723-2025  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to  
support the Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project and  
accept a grant in the amount of $98,000.00; to authorize the  
appropriation of $98,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($98,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2730-2025  
CA-38  
To amend Ordinance No. 2394-2025 to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Grant Agreement  
with the Franklin Park Conservatory; to authorize the advancement of  
funds on a pre-determined schedule as provided for in the terms of the  
agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2613-2025  
CA-39  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on  
behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to exercise an option to renew  
and to increase funding under the contract with ForPsych Corporation  
dba ForPsych: A Forensic Psychology Practice, for Psychological  
Screening Services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from  
the General Fund. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2791-2025  
2792-2025  
2793-2025  
CA-40  
CA-41  
CA-42  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(E) and section 16(D);  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2714-2013, as amended, by amending Section 9(D); and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 8(D); and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2707-2025  
CA-43  
To authorize the Board of Health to accept and appropriate a grant in the  
amount of $2,400.00 from Safe Kids Worldwide and State Farm for the  
Teen Safe Driving Program, to be used for child passenger safety  
resources and educational activities; to authorize the appropriation of  
said funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department  
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2625-2025  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with  
the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the  
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY26; to authorize an  
appropriation of $77,412.18 from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the  
costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency.  
($77,412.18)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2628-2025  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with  
the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired  
Driving Enforcement Program - FFY26; to authorize an appropriation of  
$75,038.89 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government  
Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with  
this project; and to declare an emergency. ($75,038.89)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2420-2025  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with Suburban Propane, L.P. for Offsite Biosolids Anaerobic  
Digestion; and to authorize the expenditure if $935,000.00 from the  
Sewer Operating Fund. ($935,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2476-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service contract with LOTO Lighthouse, LLC for HECA and energy  
control procedure development services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the 2025 Division of Water Operating  
Fund. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2483-2025  
CA-48  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification to add funding for the Residuals Management Plan Update  
Project - Part 2 with Hazen and Sawyer; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash  
and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Water Bond  
Fund for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2523-2025  
CA-49  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing  
agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC for services related to the  
Climate Action Plan and associated Comprehensive Energy  
Management Plan; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 split  
between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2600-2025  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a  
Nutrient Analyzer System for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $63,806.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($63,806.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2615-2025  
CA-51  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and extend the contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing Services &  
Maintenance, LLC for roofing maintenance services at the Division of  
Sewerage & Drainage and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $288,650.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.  
($288,650.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2657-2025  
2727-2025  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing  
non-profit contract with Solar United Neighbors for implementing the Low  
to Moderate Income (LMI) Solar Co-Op Program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Deed Book 3218, Page 190, Recorder’s  
Office, Franklin County, Ohio, at the request of Wilson Twin Creek  
Partners LLC. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2784-2025  
CA-54  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of Walhalla Road between East Longview Ave and Clinton  
Heights, and contract for associated professional services needed for  
the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize an expenditure of up to $12,000.00 within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2554-2025  
CA-55  
CA-56  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
two parcels of real property 0000 E 5th Ave. (010-081775) and 0000 5th  
Ave. (010-081776) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land  
Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2638-2025  
To accept the application (AN24-013) of Columbus MHP, LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 1.891± acres in Franklin  
Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2639-2025  
2640-2025  
2666-2025  
CA-57  
CA-58  
CA-59  
To accept the application (AN25-007) of Mabinty Bangura and Abdul  
Sankoh for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.0± acres in  
Truro Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
professional service contract with Paul Werth Associates, Inc to extend  
the end date to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (187 Columbian Ave) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2814-2025  
CA-60  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Black Bronco Construction LLC to modify the scope of  
service to include performing lead safe renovations at shelters,  
transitional housing, and dormitory style living facilities; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2664-2025  
SR-1  
To authorize the advance of funds to grants and projects of up to  
$5,000,000.00 per grant or project; and to authorize the reimbursement  
of such advances on the receipt of such monies from the originating  
grantor or lender; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2762-2025  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Maroon Arts Group to allow a portion of their  
building at 867 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within  
existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2578-2025  
SR-3  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Catholic  
Social Services, Inc. in support of Mercadito Raices; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.  
($10,000.00) ($20,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
2881-2025  
SR-4  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with National  
Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Cooperation in support of  
the National Veterans Memorial and Museum's Veterans Day National  
Ceremony; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00  
from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
FROM THE FLOOR  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
2955-2025  
LA  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Mid-Ohio Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective in support of its food  
distribution operations; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 within  
the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of  
funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to  
declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
2721-2025  
SR-5  
To authorize the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a contract  
with Bonterra Tech LLC to Purchase a new case management system,  
along with Professional Software Services; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the  
expenditure of $87,273.20 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($87,273.20)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2436-2025  
SR-6  
SR-7  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Lower Olentangy  
Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
submit the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 contract modification for  
loan funding and to execute any paperwork necessary to accept loan  
funding for this project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up  
to $1,888,917.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for  
the project. ($1,888,917.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
2567-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System  
(CIS) and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project to add additional funding;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $3,141,040.60 split between the  
Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.  
($3,141,040.60)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DORANS  
2221-2025  
To repeal and replace Chapters 168 and 169 of the Columbus City  
Codes; and to create the Division of the Columbus Occupational Safety  
and Health Administration (COSHA) within the Department of Human  
Resources. ($0.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 6:09 PM