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Columbus City Council

Monday, October 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on administrative tasks and rezoning discussions. Notably, they appointed Talia Brown as the new City Treasurer, replacing the retiring Deborah Klie. The council also reviewed several new business liquor permits and initiated first readings on zoning changes.

Key Decisions

  • City Treasurer Appointment Passed
  • Rezoning of Westerville Road property from Residential to Limited Manufacturing First Reading
  • Variance for non-accessory parking lot at 1015 N. High Street First Reading
  • Approval of New Liquor Permits for Multiple Restaurants Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 51 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 27, 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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 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
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. DAY-ACHAUER
  9. GREEN
  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 Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, 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. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. BARROSO DE PADILLA
  18. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  20. 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  21. VARIANCES
  22. 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  23. CONSENT ACTIONS
  24. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  25. DORANS
  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. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  32. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  33. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  35. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  37. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  38. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  39. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. FROM THE FLOOR
  41. 41 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.
    Action: Motion Passed

    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.

  42. 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

  43. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER
  44. ADJOURNED AT 6:09 PM