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Columbus City Council

Monday, May 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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Agenda

  1. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK
  2. 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

  3. 3 President Hardin stated "Due to the upcoming retirement of City Clerk, Andrea Blevins effective May 30, 2025, he moved that Toya Johnson be appointed as City Clerk effective June 1, 2025."
    Action: Motion Passed

    A motion was made by President Hardin, seconded Nicholas Bankston, that President Hardin moved for Toya Johnson be appointed as City Clerk effective June 1, 2025. The motion carried by the following votes.

  4. 4 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 5 RECESS
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. RECONVENED AT 6:52 PM
  7. RECESSED AT 6:52 PM
  8. ADJOURNED AT 6:24 PM
  9. 9 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. RECONVENED AT 7:06 PM
  11. PRESIDENT HARDIN STATED "EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(3) CONFERENCES WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR THE PUBLIC BODY CONCERNING DISPUTES INVOLVING THE PUBLIC BODY THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PENDING OR IMMINENT COURT ACTION".
  12. 12 RECESS
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. RECESSED AT 7:06 PM
  14. 14 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. RECONVENED AT 9:03 PM
  16. 16 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. ADJOURNED AT 9:03 PM
  18. REGULAR MEETING NO. 24 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 12, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  19. ROLL CALL
  20. 20 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  22. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  23. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 2025 TREX Type: D1 D2 To: Saikou Columbus Inc 5414 Westpointe Plaza Dr Columbus, OH 43228 From: Hasty Pies LLC DBA Grapevine Pizza & Bsmt & Patio 8581-8583 Refugee Rd Violet TWP Pickerington, OH 43147 Permit #: 7638592 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: 17th Quick Mart LLC 445 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: A&A Mini Mart LLC 445 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 8000445 New Type: D2 To: Shapeshifter LLC 129 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 8059754 New Type: D5A To: Witness Columbus Airport LLC DBA Columbus Courtyard Airport 2901 Airport Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 9692305 New Type: D3 D3A To: Music Progress LLC 2210 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 62015120005 Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Schmidts Expo Inc Exposition Center S of 17th Av 717 E 17th Av - 21 Bldgs Columbus, OH 43211 Permit #: 78471040005 Stock Type: D5 D6 To: Schmidts Expo Inc 3 Bldgs Exposition Center N of 17th Av 717 E 17th Av Columbus, OH 43211 Permit #: 7847104 Temp Type: F9 To: Columbus Downtown Development Corporation 229 Civic Center Dr Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 16531270016 Advertise Date: 5/17/2025 Agenda Date: 5/12/2025 Return Date: 5/22/2025
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  24. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  25. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
    Action: To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  29. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  32. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  33. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. WYCHE
  35. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  37. FR-20 To rezone 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), being 22.3± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road 130± feet south of Greenhaven Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-036).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  38. FR-21 To rezone 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 0.77± acres located on the north side of Johnstown Road, 225± feet Southwest of the intersection at Johnstown Road and Lamb Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: M-2, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z23-066).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  39. VARIANCES
  40. FR-22 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.41(H) Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119) to allow lots to front upon private streets for a townhouse development in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-135).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  41. FR-23 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2585 BILLINGSLEY RD. (43235), to allow exterior storage of automobile parts in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-019).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  42. FR-24 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3361.03, Development plan, for the property located at 2062 CROWN PLAZA DR. (43235), to allow a drive-in business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV24-120).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  43. FR-25 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.13(B)(D), Driveway; 3312.21(A)(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; and 3367.15(A)(C)(D), M-2 Manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-071).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  44. CONSENT ACTIONS
  45. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  46. BEATTY
  47. DORANS
  48. GREEN
  49. REMY
  50. WYCHE
  51. HARDIN
  52. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  54. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  55. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  58. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  59. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  60. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  61. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  62. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  63. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  64. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  65. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  66. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  67. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  68. Untitled item
  69. 69 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: