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Columbus City Council

Monday, September 29, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on administrative tasks and appointments. The council approved several routine liquor license transfers and made two key board appointments.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment to Labor Commission Passed
  • Appointment to Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Passed
  • Multiple Liquor License Transfers Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

  4. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 Transfer Type: C1, C2 To: 1145 Market LLC 1145 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206 From: 1145 Parsons Inc 1145 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10008108-1 New Type: C2, C1, D6 25 E Hudson St, Inc 24 E Hudson St Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 10008335-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: 184 West 5th Ave LLC 184 West 5th Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 From: Victorian Village Inc 184 W 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10008495-1 New Type: D1, D3 To: Prixys African Restaurant LLC 5742 Kathy Run Lane Columbus, OH 43229 Permit#: 07184368-1 Transfer Type: D5 To: Crest Entertainment LLC 1904 Lake Club Dr Columbus, OH 43232 From: Our Hospitality Group LLC 460 S Front St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10007548-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Canal Vibes LLC 5020 Gender Rd Columbus, OH 43110 From: AAZ Bros LLC 5020 Gender Rd Columbus, OH 43110 Permit #: 10004192-1 Advertise Date: 10/4/25 Agenda Date: 9/29/25 Return Date: 10/9/25
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. DORANS
  9. WYCHE
  10. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  11. 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  14. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. CONSENT ACTIONS
  19. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  20. WYCHE
  21. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  22. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  24. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  26. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  29. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. APPOINTMENTS
  32. CA-54 Appointment of Brandon Barcus, 349 S. Richard Ave., to serve on the Labor Commission, replacing Rodney French, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  33. CA-55 Appointment of Nicholas J. Bankston, Columbus City Councilmember, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors (DBA Experience Columbus) replacing Michael S. Brown (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  34. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  35. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  37. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  38. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  39. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  41. 41 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Motion Passed

    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

  42. 42 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  43. REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  44. ADJOURNED AT 6:23 PM