Columbus City Council

Agenda

1. REGULAR MEETING NO.3 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 26, 2026 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 Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, 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, JANUARY 21, 2026 TRFO Type: D-5 To: CAMPPC LLC 1501 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207 From: PAASOTC LLC PAASOTC LLC 1501 S High ST Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10010926-1 New Type: D-5I To: OLD DUBE LLC Old Dube 2439 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06529987-3 New Type: C-2 To: Adasa International Market Inc 901 S James Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10009619-1 New Type: D-3 To: Valley Soulz East LLC Valley Soulz East LLC ( The Valley ) 238 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011010-1 New Type: D-1, D-3, D-6 To: Biscuit Belly, LLC Biscuit Belly 1417 W. 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 10010907-1 TRFO Type: D-2, D-1, D-3, D-6 To: 940 Bistro High, LLC 940 Bistro 940 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 From: AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC 940 N HIGH ST Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10011556-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge, LLC Intermission Cocktail Lounge 491 South Fourth Street Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011395-1 TRFO Type: C-1, C-2 To: BG Quick Shop Inc 726 W Broad Street Columbus, OH 43222 From: GALUWALL INC 726 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 10009699-2 TRFO Type: D-5 To: Spruce Street Ltd Market Bar 59 Spruce Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: ROBERT COOK 2123-27 Eakin RD Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10011684-1 New Type: D-2 To: PIAZZA PELINO LLC 772 N High ST STE 104 Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 06898045-1 TRFO Type: C-1,C-2 To: M1 Grocery Inc Pizza Chateau 2602 Eakin Rd Columbus, OH 43204 From: 2602 EAKIN ROAD INC 2602 Eakin RD Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10011804-1 Advertise Date: 1/31/2026 Agenda Date: 1/26/2026 Return Date: 2/5/2026
   Communication
   Action: Read and Filed

   Read and Filed

7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
8. DORANS
9. 2 To Recognize and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Columbus Underground
   Ceremonial Resolution
   Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

   A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 3 To Recognize, Honor and Celebrate Duane Casares on his Retirement from Directions for Youth & Families After 33 Years of Service and Leadership
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. GREEN
12. 4 To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 6, 2026, as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

13. ROSS
14. 5 To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. WYCHE
16. 6 To encourage the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to take measures to protect Ohio residents, including residents of Columbus, from rising electricity bills
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

17. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
18. 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:

19. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
20. FR-1 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $4,598,972.20 within the Debt Retirement Fund for reimbursement to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to expend up to $1,841,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments. ($6,439,972.20)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

21. FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase John Deere OEM Mower Parts with Ag-Pro Ohio, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

22. FR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Parts with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

23. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of the current purchase order through March 26, 2027; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on the purchase order. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

24. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
25. FR-5 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - Gantz Road - Collier Crest to Hardy Parkway project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($250,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

26. FR-6 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the UIRF South Linden Sidewalks 2017 Project and to authorize an expenditure of $3,973.00 from existing ACDI002495-10. ($3,973.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

27. FR-7 To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe prima facie speed on Parsons Avenue from East Whittier Street to East Broad Street; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

28. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
29. FR-8 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with improvements needed to support programming within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $152,383.11 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($50,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

30. FR-9 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with parks improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

31. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
32. FR-10 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for the Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($62,400.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

33. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
34. FR-11 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 from the general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($245,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

35. FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Crosswalk, Inc. for the Crosswalk to Care program. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

36. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
37. FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Joyce Avenue Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus more than $1,359,770.66 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

38. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Fairview Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus more than $ 1,982,895.03 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,982,895.03)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

39. FR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Levelgreen Homes LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $1,300,620.85 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,300,620.85)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

40. FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mapleside Homes, LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $906,711.62 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($906,711.62)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

41. FR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mariemont Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus in excess of $286,668.43 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($286,668.43)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

42. FR-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Kingsford Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus in excess of $1,462,067.13 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,462,067.13)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

43. FR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for South East Columbus Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus being more than $468,000.00 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. ($468,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

44. FR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Southside Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $2,134,432.21 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($2,134,432.21)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

45. FR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio Inc., to increase funding in an amount up to $75,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services. ($75,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

46. FR-22 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000 to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

47. FR-23 To create a Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY) Pilot Program and to authorize the Directors of the Departments of Development, Building and Zoning Services, Public Utilities, and Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer that program. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

48. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
49. FR-24 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement, and Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $8,176,756.60 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($8,178,756.60)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

50. FR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the JPWRP Digester Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,446,186.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($11,446,186.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

51. FR-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Arcadis U.S. Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Variable Frequency Drives & Harmonic Filter Upgrade project; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,415,543.62 from the WPCLF Loan Fund. ($1,415,543.62)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

52. FR-27 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund General Engineering Services contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Electricity Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $99,992.48 from the Electricity Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($99,992.48)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

53. FR-28 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement and Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,222,060.49 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($1,222,060.49)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

54. FR-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Bermex, Inc. to add additional funding to provide Water Meter Reading Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,200,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

55. FR-30 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,467,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,467,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

56. FR-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,989,574.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,989,574.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

57. FR-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Elevator Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,012,050.00 for the project. ($4,012,050.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

58. FR-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Computers, Computer Parts, and Computer Accessories, for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($300,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

59. FR-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 split among the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($220,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

60. FR-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of ADS Flow Monitoring Parts and Services for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($240,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

61. FR-36 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of mainline parts, materials, and water meters; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

62. FR-37 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Process Control Computer Supplies and Maintenance Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $427,100.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($427,100.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

63. FR-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Centrex and Data Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,030,000.00 split among the Water, Electricity, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($1,030,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

64. FR-39 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,596,426.44 within the WPCLF Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,596,426.44)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

65. FR-40 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of lab materials and supplies for the Division Of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

66. FR-41 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in ORV 698, Page 2547, Recorder’s Office, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

67. FR-42 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. DBA tsaADVET for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $44,875.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($44,875.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

68. FR-43 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 200202220048402, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

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69. FR-44 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of $66,651.87 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($66,651.87)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

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70. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
71. HARDIN
72. FR-45 To amend existing sections 362.03, 362.053, 362.091, 362.096, 362.14, and 362.19 of Chapter 362 of the Columbus City Codes to include amendments and enactments required by HB 96, 136th General Assembly, concerning municipal income taxation. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

73. WYCHE
74. FR-46 To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

75. Untitled item
76. CONSENT ACTIONS
77. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
78. DORANS
79. CA-1 To Recognize, Honor, and Celebrate Mike Knisley on his Retirement from the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

80. REMY
81. CA-2 To honor, recognize and celebrate Commissioner Dr. Daniel Ajayi for his distinguished leadership and service on the North Linden Area Commission
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

82. HARDIN
83. THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: FINANCE & GOVERNANCE ORDINANCE NO. 0234-2026
84. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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

85. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, dba Experience Columbus, for destination marketing services to promote and publicize the City of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, trade shows, and similar events; to authorize the expenditure of $14,736,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($14,736,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

86. ADJOURNED AT 7:05 PM
87. 0134-2026 To adopt the Columbus Growth Strategy as an amendment to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies that will continue to guide the next generation of growth and development in Columbus. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: