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Columbus City Council

Monday, September 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 42 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ADJOURNED AT 5:59 P.M.
  3. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

  4. 4 President Hardin stated, “Due to the retirement of City Treasurer Deborah Klie, effective August 29, 2025, I move that Talia Brown be appointed as Interim City Treasurer effective August 30, 2025."
    Action: Motion Passed

    A motion was made by Shannon Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to appoint Talia Brown as Interim City Treasurer effective August 30, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY TREASURER
  6. 6 REGULAR MEETING NO. 42 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

    Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

  7. ROLL CALL
  8. 8 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

  9. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  10. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  11. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 New Type: D5J To: Luv Vybz Luv Vybz Lounge 6118 Busch Boulevard Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 100076391 Transfer Type: C2 C1 To: Akram Express Inc 436 North Champion Ave Columbus, OH 43203 From: Wahbi Express Inc 436 N Champion Ave Columbus, OH 43203 Permit: 100077761 New Type: D2 To: K Dawgs Tavern LLC 2490 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit: 045295421 Advertise Date: 9/13/2025 Agenda Date: 9/8/2025 Return Date: 9/18/2025
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  12. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  13. 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 Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  22. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  23. FR-42 To rezone 1815 WOODLAND AVE. (43219), being 2.31± acres located on the west side of Woodland Avenue, 331± north of Argyle Drive, From: R-2, Residential District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-018).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  24. FR-43 To rezone 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), being 9.03± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 1,800± feet east of Winchester Pike, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-056).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  25. VARIANCES
  26. FR-44 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18(B), Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-138).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  27. CONSENT ACTIONS
  28. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  29. BANKSTON
  30. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  32. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  33. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  35. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  37. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  38. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  39. APPOINTMENTS
  40. CA-63 Appointment of Pastor Richard Jones, 6924 Brockland Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  41. CA-64 Appointment of Jennifer Fening, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in her official capacity, with a term expiration of January 31, 2029. (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  42. CA-65 Appointment of Kristin Lowery, Vice President and Chief Security Officer, American Electric Power, 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District Board of Trustees, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2029 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  43. CA-66 Appointment of Gerard Basalla, Chief of Staff, The Columbus Partnership, 150 S. Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-2220, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors, replacing Brian Ellis, with a term expiration date of August 17, 2026. (biography attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  44. CA-67 Appointment of Mark L. Harper, Jr., 6642 Dove Trail Lane S, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110, to serve on the Property Maintenance Appeals Board replacing Joyce Bruce, with a new term expiration date of February 15, 2028. (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  45. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  46. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  47. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  48. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  49. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  50. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  51. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  52. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  54. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  55. DORANS
  56. 56 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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