Legislation

To authorize an expenditure correction of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of tree plantings; and to authorize the expenditure of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($437,700.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).

To amend Ordinance No. 2395-2025 to authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule as provided for in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Marion Franklin Boiler Replacement 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $143,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($143,300.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Records Commission Meeting Minutes, September 29, 2025 Contact Name: Monique Goins-Ransom Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-0845 Contact Email Address: mlgoins-ransom@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: To amend §251.03 of the Columbus City Health Code Contact Name: Scott Whittaker Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7243 Contact Email Address: srwhittaker@columbus.gov <mailto:srwhittaker@columbus.gov>

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1097-1099 E. 18TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-076).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Winmill Software, Inc. for a term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, for the use of PPM Pro Product and services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund and the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($38,939.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).

To authorize the Board of Health to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of $2,400.00 from Safe Kids Worldwide and State Farm for the Teen Safe Driving Program, to be used for child passenger safety resources and educational activities; to authorize the appropriation of said funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,400.00)

Appointment of Elizabeth Reed, 2541 Dwiton Court, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 20, 2022 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

Appointment of Gavin French, 860 Geneva Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 10, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

To rezone 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), being 9.07± acres located at the northeast corner of Oakland Park Avenue and Atwood Terrace, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, C-1, Commercial District, and R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-022).

To Endorse Passage of a 3.35 Mill Renewal and Increase Levy for the ADAMH Board of Franklin County

Appointment of Patty Spencer, 2246 Blue Rock Lane, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 12, 2023 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Harrell's, LLC for the purchase of Golf Course pesticides for the Recreation and Parks Department; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $274,491.14 for the purchase of golf turf pesticides from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($274,491.14)

To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the North Fourth Street Signals project; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

Appointment of Kristin Hayes, 1784 Rock Creek Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 20, 2022 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).

To authorize an expenditure correction of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to balance the Clean Ohio - Refugee Road, Mason Run Preservation grant and close it out prior to year end; to authorize the transfer of $37,412.14 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($207,318.75)

Appointment of Leah Young, 2353 Hardy Parkway Street, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 10, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).