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Columbus City Council

Monday, November 3, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on administrative appointments and alcohol permit transfers. The council quickly moved through routine business, approving several appointments to city boards and processing various liquor license requests.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment to Board of Tax Review Passed
  • Reappointment to Board of Tax Review Passed
  • Reappointment to Next Generation Corporation Board Passed
  • Multiple Alcohol Permit Transfers Approved
  • Consent Agenda Approval Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.53 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 3, 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 Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 29, 2025 New Type: D1, D3, D5 To: Ruba LLC Senor Antonio Street Tacos 525 Lazelle Rd Westerville, OH 43081 Permit #: 10007281-1 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: Taqueria Mi Casita LLC Taqueria Mi Casita 164 N Wilson Rd & Bsmt Columbus, OH 43204 From: Kon Ko Lon LLC 164 N Wilson Rd Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10007085-1 New Type: D5, D3 To: Island Bar Cuisine 1399 S Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10005151-2 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: AWADH Restaurants LLC Taste of Awadh by Chef Anand 3011 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 From: Anand India Inc 3011 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 10006658-1 Transfer Type: C1, C2 To: DHOW LLC 1925 Lockbourne Road Columbus, OH 43207 From: Express Drive Thru 1925 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10006868-1 New Type: D1, D3 To: Dionne Supreme Studio Dionne Supreme Studio LLC 1239 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10008199-1 Transfer Type: D1, D3, D2 To: Echo Bar & Lounge LLP 797 St Clair Avenue Columbus, OH 43203 From: Boozy Bubbles LLC 1881 N Pearl St 1st FL Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10006810-1 New Type: C1, C2, D6 To: Parsons Drive Thru and Smoke LLC 2505 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10001965-1 Transfer Type: C1, C2 To: 1327 Livingston Market LLC 1327 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43205 From: Rayan Market Inc 1327 Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10006697-1 Advertise Date: 11/8/25 Agenda Date: 11/3/25 Return Date: 11/13/25
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. DAY-ACHAUER
  9. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  10. 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:

  11. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  13. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  14. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. REMY
  21. CONSENT ACTIONS
  22. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  23. REMY
  24. HARDIN
  25. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  26. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  29. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, 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. APPOINTMENTS
  35. CA-42 To appoint Pari Sabety, 3192 Morningside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43202 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term expiration date of November 15, 2026 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  36. CA-43 To reappoint Ashley S. Ingram, 98 Hamilton Park, Columbus, Ohio 43203 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term expiration date of November 15, 2026 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  37. CA-44 Reappointment of Scott North, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, 41 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Next Generation Corporation Board with a new term expiration date of April 30th, 2027 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  38. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  39. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  41. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  42. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  43. ADJOURNED AT 6:15 PM
  44. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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