Gahanna public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 348 Granville Street from suburban office to community commercial. The agenda also includes votes on 2023 city salaries, benefits, and various infrastructure fund transfers.

• Rezoning of 0.299 acres at 348 Granville Street (ORD-0073-2022)
• Establishing 2023 salaries and benefits for city personnel
• Approval of the City of Gahanna Comprehensive Landscape Plan
• Fund transfers related to Tech Center Drive Extension
• Contract with Franklin County General Health District for public health services

Council adopted the 2023 budget and established personnel salaries and benefits for the coming year. The body also approved a rezoning request for 348 Granville Street and appointed two members to the Fair Housing Board.

• Approved 2023 budget appropriations as amended (7-0)
• Established 2023 personnel salaries and benefits (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of +/- 0.299 acres at 348 Granville Street from Suburban Office to Community Commercial (7-0)
• Appointed Jamille Jones to Fair Housing Board Seat 1 (7-0)
• Appointed Kylie Cooper Cyrus to Fair Housing Board Seat 2 (7-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Landscape Plan (7-0)
• Authorized contract with Franklin County General Health District for 2023 services (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Gahanna Lincoln Football Team (7-0)

City Council - Special

This special meeting of the Gahanna City Council is scheduled to enter executive session. The council will discuss public employee compensation and review confidential information regarding economic development assistance.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with public employees
• Executive session regarding economic development assistance information

The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss employee negotiations and economic development assistance. No substantive actions or decisions were taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review an update to the Master Plan. The meeting also includes reports from the Director and updates from several advisory committees.

• Master Plan Update discussion
• Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee review
• Director's Report including Winter P&R Guide and Senior Spotlight
• Reports from Bicycle & Trail, Senior, and Natural Resources advisory committees

The board appointed six individuals to the Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee (GASAC) with varying term lengths. The board also reviewed a draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan presented by PROS consultants.

• Approved minutes from 11.9.2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Isobel Sherwood and Pat Donato to two-year terms on GASAC (7-0)
• Appointed Alta Ruth Elgin, Jeff Caffee, Bruce Massau, and Ginny Williams to one-year terms on GASAC (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider ordinances establishing 2023 salaries and benefits for city personnel. The agenda also includes items regarding public health contracts, landscape plans, and utility easements.

• Ordinances establishing 2023 salaries and benefits for city personnel
• Approval of the Comprehensive Landscape Plan dated November 9, 2022
• Contract with Franklin County General Health District for 2023 public health services
• Acceptance of a 0.107-acre sidewalk easement on Science Boulevard
• Fund transfers related to Tech Center Drive Extension and water improvements

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several ordinances and resolutions for recommendation to the full Council. Key items include the 2023 personnel salary and benefits ordinances, a public health services contract, and various financial appropriations and transfers.

• Recommended 2023 Salary Ordinance (ORD-0078-2022) for adoption
• Recommended 2023 Benefits Ordinance (ORD-0079-2022) for adoption
• Recommended $343,000 Franklin County Public Health contract (ORD-0084-2022) for adoption
• Recommended Comprehensive Landscape Plan (RES-0035-2022) for adoption
• Recommended sidewalk public access easement at Science Boulevard (ORD-0082-2022) for first reading
• Recommended easement expansion for Claycraft Road waterline (RES-0037-2022) for adoption
• Recommended $1,164,900 reduction in Capital Improvement Fund appropriations (ORD-0081-2022) for adoption
• Recommended resolution honoring Gahanna Lincoln football team (RES-0038-2022) for adoption

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss requested amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations. This includes a proposed reconciliation from the original to the final appropriation request (2022-0343).

• Proposed reconciliation of FY 2023 appropriations (2022-0343)

The committee discussed proposed reconciliations for the FY 2023 appropriations to ensure the final ordinance accurately reflects administration changes. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two design review applications for commercial properties and two variance requests for residential and industrial sites. The commission also discussed a pending appeal by Sheetz regarding a previously denied conditional use application.

• Approved building design color change for Crescent at Central Park - Lot 2 (6-0)
• Approved site plan parking and landscaping revisions at 6579 Taylor Rd (6-0)
• Approved room addition setback variance at 1148 Summer Hill Circle (6-0)
• Approved 10-foot setback variance for property at Claycraft Rd & Science Blvd (6-0)

City Council

Council adopted multiple ordinances via a consent agenda, including updates to water and sewer rates and the dissolution of the Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. The council also appointed Kylie Cooper Cyrus to the Civil Service Commission. Public hearings were held regarding the FY 2023 budget and resident parking concerns on Jahn Drive.

• Approved appointment of Kylie Cooper Cyrus to Civil Service Commission Seat 2 (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-0069-2022 amending sanitary sewer and water connection rates
• Adopted ORD-0071-2022 approving dissolution of Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
• Adopted ORD-0070-2022 ratifying Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for 2021
• Adopted ORD-0068-2022 amending Municipal Mayor's Court Special Projects Fund
• Adopted RES-0034-2022 declaring necessity for Taylor Station/Claycraft right-of-way acquisition
• Adopted ORD-0075-2022 modifying agreements with Science One, LLC for Tech Center Drive extension
• Adopted ORD-0077-2022 accepting deed of easement from Science One, LLC

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed the 2022 third-quarter financial report and discussed the proposed FY 2023 budget, including staffing increases and organizational restructuring. No formal votes were taken on the budget, which is scheduled for a vote on December 19.

• Proposed terminating National League of Cities membership to save approximately $3,613
• Proposed substituting NLC membership with Columbus Business First subscriptions at $125 per seat

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a rezoning request for 0.299 acres at 348 Granville Street. The agenda also includes several items regarding utility easements and agreements for the Tech Center Drive extension. A presentation by the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting is scheduled.

• Rezoning 0.299 acres at 348 Granville Street from Suburban Office to Community Commercial
• Modifying agreements with Science One, LLC regarding Tech Center Drive extension
• Right-of-way acquisition for Taylor Station/Claycraft
• Accepting a 0.020-acre utility easement from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Accepting a 0.655-acre utility easement from Science One, LLC

The Committee recommended a rezoning request for a property on Granville Street to allow commercial use. It also moved to modify agreements with Science One, LLC to streamline payments for the Tech Center Drive extension. Additionally, the Committee reviewed a presentation on banning flavored tobacco products.

• Recommended rezoning 0.299 acres at 348 Granville Street from Suburban Office to Community Commercial
• Recommended modifying agreements with Science One, LLC to use $1.5M security deposit for construction costs instead of an SIB loan
• Recommended Resolution of Necessity for right-of-way acquisition at Taylor Station/Claycraft intersection roundabout
• Recommended accepting a 0.020-acre utility easement from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Recommended accepting a 0.655-acre utility easement from Science One, LLC
• Proposed a future resolution to honor the Gahanna Lincoln High School football team

Finance Committee

The committee discussed proposed 2023 staffing changes, including new senior director roles and a mental health clinician. Administration presented a phased implementation plan for the Street Tree Program. No formal votes were recorded; the committee recommended a budget appropriation ordinance for future readings.

• Recommended ORD-0074-2022 (2023 appropriations) for first reading on 12/5/2022 and adoption on 12/19/2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2023 proposed budget. The agenda also includes ordinances for adoption related to bridge replacement, development agreements, and utility rates.

• Public hearing for the FY 2023 proposed budget
• State funding for Price Road House renovation
• Contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement
• Revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park
• Ordinance regarding sanitary sewer and water rates

City Council adopted a revised development agreement for the Crescent at Central Park project, which includes rent limits for 20% of units to provide affordable housing. The council also approved several supplemental appropriations and a contract for the Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement.

• Approved revised development agreement for Crescent at Central Park (7-0)
• Approved contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for damage to City property (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for water meter fees (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for state capital funding to renovate Price Road House (7-0)
• Approved minutes from five previous meetings (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed FY 2023 City of Gahanna budget. This meeting is scheduled to follow the regular City Council meeting on November 21, 2022.

• Discussion of the FY 2023 proposed budget (item 2022-0311)

The Finance Committee discussed the FY 2023 proposed budget, including staffing structures, public art funding, and sidewalk maintenance. No formal votes were taken; the administration will return the following week with a comprehensive staffing presentation.

• Deferred staffing and HR budget questions to a future formal presentation
• Identified $7,500 in General Fund allocation for public art projects
• Proposed a phased approach for the Street Tree Program including a new forestry supervisor position
• Discussed modeling a $50,000 ARPA nonprofit grant program after Westerville's process
• Confirmed $250,000 budget for 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Program planning and assessment

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council scheduled a special meeting to enter executive session. The purpose of this session is to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Consideration of the appointment of a public employee or official

The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official. No substantive actions or decisions were taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to consider appointment of a public employee or official (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 348 Granville St. to change the zoning from SO to CC. The commission will also review a design application for the Golf Depot expansion at 789 Science Blvd.

• Rezoning ~0.299 acres at 348 Granville St. (Project Kassel)
• Design review for site plan and landscaping at 789 Science Blvd. (Golf Depot Expansion)

The Commission recommended a zoning change for a site on Granville Street to allow for retail and restaurant uses. It also approved a design review for an accessory building at the Golf Depot expansion on Science Blvd.

• Recommended approval to Council for rezoning 0.299 acres at 348 Granville St. from Suburban Office (SO) to Community Commercial (CC) (7-0)
• Approved Design Review for site plan, landscaping, and building design for Golf Depot Expansion at 789 Science Blvd. (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from October 26, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from November 2, 2022 (7-0)

Records Commission

The Gahanna Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. The commission will also consider a proposed records retention schedule. A report from the Records Coordinator is scheduled.

• Approval of 10.18.2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed Records Retention Schedule (DOC-0152-2022)
• Records Coordinator report

The commission reviewed and accepted proposed changes to the city-wide records retention schedule across multiple departments, including Police, Council, Engineering, and Mayor's Court. A final proposed draft will be sent to directors and presented at the January meeting.

• Approved minutes from 10.18.2022 (5-0)
• Accepted proposed retention changes for Police Department records (PD-01 through PD-59)
• Accepted proposed retention changes for Council Office records (CN-04, CN-05, CN-21, CN-22, CN-23)
• Approved moving 9 items from Engineering to Service Administrative schedule
• Accepted proposed retention changes for Mayor's Court records (MC-04, MC-10, MC-11, MC-13)
• Accepted 10-year retention period for Planning Commission applications (PLN-303)
• Accepted removal of roster/term date records (PR-125)
• Accepted various wording updates to remove 'any', 'all', and 'etc.' from schedule descriptions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider ordinances regarding city development and utility rates. Discussion includes a revised agreement for The Crescent at Central Park and updates to water and sewer connection fees. The committee will also review tax incentive recommendations and state funding for Price Road House renovations.

• Revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park (ORD-0062-2022)
• Acceptance of 2021 Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations (ORD-0070-2022)
• Dissolution of the Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (ORD-0071-2022)
• State capital funding for Price Road House renovation (RES-0033-2022)
• Amendments to sanitary sewer and water connection rates (ORD-0069-2022)

The Committee of the Whole discussed several ordinances and resolutions, primarily focusing on a revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park. No final votes were taken; items were moved to the regular Council agenda for future readings and adoption.

• Recommended second reading/adoption of revised Crescent at Central Park development agreement (ORD-0062-2022)
• Recommended introduction of TIRC 2021 recommendations (ORD-0070-2022)
• Recommended introduction of Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation dissolution (ORD-0071-2022)
• Recommended adoption of $98,000 state grant for Price Road House renovation (RES-0033-2022)
• Recommended introduction of Mayor's Court Special Projects Fund amendment (ORD-0068-2022)
• Recommended introduction of 4.5% water and sewer rate increase for 2023 (ORD-0069-2022)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed FY 2023 City of Gahanna budget. This discussion includes item 2022-0311 regarding the city's proposed budget.

• Discussion of the FY 2023 Proposed Budget (item 2022-0311)

The committee held a discussion on the FY 2023 proposed budget, focusing on street rebuilds, park maintenance, and a proposed leadership restructuring. No formal votes were taken; the committee scheduled a follow-up meeting for the following week.

• Scheduled follow-up Finance Committee meeting for the week of November 21

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss a master plan update and review an onboarding manual. The meeting also includes reports from the Bicycle & Trail, Senior, and Natural Resources advisory committees.

• Master plan update
• On Boarding Manual
• Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee
• Bicycle & Trail Advisory Committee report
• Natural Resources Advisory Committee report

The board approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the progress of the parks master plan and the upcoming appointment of members to the Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee.

• Approved 10.12.2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Landscape Board

The Landscape Board will discuss street trees on Buckles Ct. and the Comprehensive Landscape Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 28, 2022.

• Buckles Ct. Street Trees
• Comprehensive Landscape Plan

The board approved a revised Comprehensive Landscape Plan featuring updated invasive species lists and Tree City USA information. The board also recommended a change to the tree species used for the Buckles Court project to prevent future sidewalk damage.

• Approved July 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Buckles Court Street Trees using 'Medium trees' such as Black gum, Hop Horn Bean, or American Horn Beam (4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Landscape Plan with updates to date, formatting, diversification statement, and Tree City USA website link (4-0)

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council held a special meeting on November 7, 2022. The agenda included an executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Executive session regarding the appointment of a public employee or official

The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official. No further action was taken following the session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to consider appointment of a public employee or official (7-0)

City Council

The Gahanna City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to local infrastructure and development. This includes a revised agreement for The Crescent at Central Park and a contract for the Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement. The council will also consider supplemental appropriations for water meter fees and city property damage.

• Revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park
• Contract with American StructurePoint Inc. for Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement
• Supplemental appropriations for water meter fees
• Supplemental appropriations for damage to city property
• Appointment to the Local Board of Tax Review Seat 2

City Council adopted an emergency ordinance to appropriate funds for infrastructure construction and loan agreements for Science One, LLC. The council also appointed a member to the Local Board of Tax Review and approved several sets of meeting minutes.

• Approved ORD-0064-2022 to appropriate funds for Science One, LLC infrastructure (7-0)
• Appointed Tricia Sprankle to Local Board of Tax Review Seat 2 (7-0)
• Approved COTW Minutes from 10.10.2022, 10.24.2022 and CN Minutes from 10.17.2022 (7-0)
• No objection noted for new liquor permit for Traditions at Gahanna DBA Walnut Trace

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget for the City of Gahanna. This discussion is scheduled to follow the regular Council meeting on November 7, 2022.

• FY 2023 Budget Presentation (item 2022-0311)

The Finance Committee received a presentation on the proposed FY 2023 budget, including projections for the General Fund and special revenue funds. No formal votes were taken; the committee established a process for submitting questions prior to the December 19, 2022, goal for approving the Appropriation Ordinance.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development and design applications. This includes a conditional use application and final development plan for a Sheetz at Johnstown and Morse Roads, as well as design reviews for properties on Cherry Way Drive and W. Johnstown Road.

• Conditional Use and Final Development Plan for Sheetz at Johnstown and Morse Roads
• Design Review for building design at 1356 Cherry Way Drive
• Design Review for landscaping and painting at 306 W. Johnstown Road
• Variance request for screening and landscaping requirements at Johnstown and Morse Roads

The Planning Commission denied a conditional use application for a Sheetz gas station at Johnstown and Morse Roads, leading to the cancellation of related development and variance requests. The commission also approved two design review applications for exterior building improvements.

• Denied conditional use for Sheetz gas station at Johnstown and Morse Roads (1-6)
• Approved design review for exterior alterations at 1356 Cherry Way Drive (7-0)
• Approved design review for painting and landscaping at 306 W. Johnstown Road (7-0)
• Cancelled Final Development Plan for Sheetz (no action taken following CU denial)
• Cancelled Design Review for Sheetz (no action taken following CU denial)
• Cancelled Variance Application for Sheetz (no action taken following CU denial)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider development plan applications and design reviews for OGGI Medical Office at Buckles Court North and the GJPS Middle School East Project at 730 Clotts Road. The meeting also includes variance applications for residential properties on DePauw Ct and Heil Dr.

• Development plan and design review for OGGI Medical Office at Buckles Court North
• Development plan and design review for GJPS Middle School East Project at 730 Clotts Road
• Variance application for a pool at 378 DePauw Ct
• Variance application for a room addition at 344 Heil Dr

The Commission approved a 20,446 sq. ft. addition to Middle School East and a 25,000 sq. ft. medical office building. Two residential variances for a pool and a room addition were also granted. All substantive motions passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved variance for above-ground pool at 378 DePauw Ct. (7-0)
• Approved variance for 83 sq. ft. room addition at 344 Heil Dr. (7-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for OGGI Medical Office at Buckles Court North (7-0)
• Approved Design Review for OGGI Medical Office at Buckles Court North (7-0)
• Approved variance for parking and screening at OGGI Medical Office (7-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for GJPS Middle School East addition (7-0)
• Approved Design Review for GJPS Middle School East addition (7-0)
• Approved interior landscaping variance for GJPS Middle School East (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss ordinances regarding local development and infrastructure. This includes a revised agreement for The Crescent at Central Park and funding for Science One, LLC. Additionally, the committee will review appropriations for water meter fees and property damage repairs.

• Revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park
• Funding for Science One, LLC extension of Tech Center Drive
• Contract with American StructurePoint Inc. for Wynne Ridge Court bridge replacement
• Supplemental appropriations for water meter fees
• Supplemental appropriations for damage to City property

The Committee of the Whole discussed a revised development agreement for the Crescent at Central Park project, which would replace two hotels and an event center with a 50,000-square-foot medical office building and increase multi-family units from 264 to 296. The developer, CASTO, is requesting an increase in TIF support from $1.4 million to $4.5 million for public infrastructure. No vote was taken; the item was scheduled for first reading on November 7, 2022, with further discussion on November 14, 2022, and potential adoption on November 21, 2022.

• Scheduled first reading of revised Crescent at Central Park development agreement for November 7, 2022
• Scheduled further Committee discussion for November 14, 2022
• Scheduled second reading and potential adoption for November 21, 2022
• Introduced ordinance to amend appropriations for Science One, LLC infrastructure loan (ORD-0064-2022) with waiver of second reading and emergency adoption
• Introduced supplemental appropriations for damage to city property (ORD-0065-2022) and water meter fees (ORD-0066-2022)
• Introduced contract with American StructurePoint Inc. for Wynne Ridge Court Bridge replacement (ORD-0067-2022)

Finance Committee

The Gahanna Finance Committee will hold a presentation regarding the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting is scheduled to take place immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presentation

The Finance Committee received a presentation on the City's first-ever long-term capital improvement plan (CIP), which is intended to guide infrastructure investments over multiple years. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only. The administration outlined next steps including drafting council policies and templates for project forecasting.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a presentation and discussion only

Records Commission

The Gahanna Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. The commission will also consider a proposed records retention schedule (DOC-0152-2022). A report from the Records Coordinator is scheduled.

• Approval of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Proposed records retention schedule (DOC-0152-2022)
• Records Coordinator report

The Gahanna Records Commission approved a revised city-wide records retention schedule with numerous changes to department-specific record series, including striking, adding, and modifying descriptions and retention periods. Several items were tabled for further discussion, including the Engineering Department's SVC-205 (Bureau of Census Surveys), Mayor's Court records MC-04, MC-10, MC-11, and MC-13, and schedules for the Council Office, Police Department, and Mayor's Court. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved proposed changes to Planning Department - Building Division records series PLN-101 through PLN-118
• Approved proposed changes to Planning Department - Code Enforcement Division records series PLN-201 through PLN-204
• Approved proposed changes to Planning Department - Zoning Division records series PLN-301 through PLN-308
• Approved proposed changes to Parks & Recreation Department records series PR-103, PR-104, PR-121, PR-113, PR-120, PR-127, PR-128
• Approved proposed changes to Service Department - Administrative Division records series SVC-101, SVC-102, SVC-109, SVC-110
• Approved proposed changes to Mayor's Court records MC-01, MC-02, MC-07, MC-14
• Tabled further discussion on Engineering Department SVC-205, Mayor's Court MC-04, MC-10, MC-11, MC-13, and schedules for Council Office, Police Department, and Mayor's Court

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to create a Fair Housing Board and rezone 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road. The council will also consider an agreement for architectural services at 825 Tech Center Drive.

• Rezoning of 5503 Morse Road from ER-1 to multi-family residential
• Creation of a Fair Housing Board and housing nondiscrimination laws
• Agreement with Michael Schuster Associates, Inc. for 825 Tech Center Drive
• Designation of October 28, 2022, as 'Honoring First Responders Day'

Council adopted ORD-0061-2022, creating a Fair Housing Board, prohibiting housing discrimination based on lawful source of income, and codifying a 'Pay to Stay' defense to eviction. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember McGregor opposed. Council also approved the 5503 Morse Road rezoning from Estate Residential to Multi-Family Residential District (MFRD) by a 4-3 vote, and authorized an architectural and engineering services agreement for the 825 Tech Center Drive renovation and expansion as an emergency measure.

• Adopted Fair Housing ordinance (ORD-0061-2022) banning source-of-income discrimination and creating Pay to Stay protections (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road from ER-1 to MFRD for multi-family development (4-3)
• Authorized agreement with Michael Schuster Associates for architectural/engineering services for 825 Tech Center Drive renovation, waiving second reading as an emergency (7-0)
• Designated October 28, 2022 as Honoring First Responders Day via RES-0032-2022 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from October 3 and October 10, 2022 meetings (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review four applications regarding property standards. These include requests for fence and shed variances at residential properties and a design review for a sign on South Hamilton Road.

• Fence variance application for 116 Shepard St
• Shed installation variance for 345 Wittenberg St
• Shed installation variance for 1042 Greythorne Place
• Sign design review for 313 S. Hamilton Road

The commission voted 6-0 to deny a design review application for a vinyl window sign covering 100% of the windows at 313 S. Hamilton Road. Staff and commissioners cited concerns about the sign's size, its impact on the shopping center's aesthetics, and the precedent it would set. The commission also approved three variances for fences and sheds on residential properties.

• Approved a fence height variance (42" to 52") at 116 Shepard St (6-0)
• Approved a shed setback variance at 345 Wittenberg St (6-0)
• Approved a shed setback variance at 1042 Greythorne Place (6-0)
• Denied a design review for a 185-sq-ft window sign at 313 S. Hamilton Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting (5-0-1)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review the draft 2023 budget and a summary of the 2022 aquatics season. The meeting also includes an update on the Master Plan and reports from several advisory committees.

• Draft 2023 Budget (2022-0296)
• 2022 Aquatics Summary (2022-0292)
• Master Plan Update
• Director's Report (2022-0290)

The Parks & Recreation Board meeting on October 12, 2022, was largely informational. The board reviewed the 2022 aquatics season recap and the draft 2023 budget, but took no formal votes on these items. The Board Onboarding Manual was tabled until the next meeting due to a member's absence. The board approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 09.14.2022 meeting (5-0, Simmons absent)
• Tabled Board Onboarding Manual until November 9, 2022
• Removed Board Onboarding from new business agenda due to Simmons' absence

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss community inclusion and economic development training. The agenda includes ordinances for rezoning a parcel at 5503 Morse Road and establishing a Fair Housing Board. Members will also review agreements regarding infrastructure for The Crescent at Central Park and renovations at 825 Tech Center Drive.

• Rezoning 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road to multi-family residential
• Establishing a Fair Housing Board and housing nondiscrimination laws
• Revised development agreement for The Crescent at Central Park
• Architectural services contract for 825 Tech Center Drive renovation
• Designating October 28, 2022, as 'Honoring First Responders Day'

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but took no final votes. A proposed source-of-income nondiscrimination ordinance (ORD-0061-2022) was discussed at length, with Councilmembers debating its necessity and administrative impact; it was recommended for second reading/adoption on October 17. A revised development agreement for the Crescent at Central Park project (ORD-0062-2022) was held in committee for further review after concerns about cost increases and redline discrepancies. A rezoning at 5503 Morse Road (ORD-0056-2022) was recommended for second reading/adoption with a public hearing on October 17. A resolution designating October 28 as 'Honoring First Responders Day' (RES-0032-2022) was recommended for adoption. An ordinance authorizing architectural and engineering services for 825 Tech Center Drive (ORD-0063-2022) was introduced for first reading.

• Held ORD-0062-2022 (Crescent at Central Park development agreement) in committee for further review on October 24
• Recommended ORD-0056-2022 (5503 Morse Road rezoning) for second reading/adoption with public hearing on October 17
• Recommended ORD-0061-2022 (source-of-income nondiscrimination ordinance) for second reading/adoption on October 17
• Recommended RES-0032-2022 (Honoring First Responders Day) for adoption on October 17
• Introduced ORD-0063-2022 (architectural/engineering services for 825 Tech Center Drive) for first reading on October 17

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council will hold a special meeting including an executive session. The council intends to review confidential information related to economic development assistance applications. No specific projects or applicants are identified in the agenda.

• Executive session regarding economic development assistance

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss confidential information related to an economic development assistance applicant. The session lasted from 6:03 p.m. to 7:02 p.m., with no further action taken afterward. Council then adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session under Section 5.40(g) of Council Rules to consider confidential economic development applicant information (vote: 6-0, Angelou absent)
• Held executive session from 6:03 p.m. to 7:02 p.m. with no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. with no further business

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning a 13.96-acre parcel at 5503 Morse Road for multi-family residential use. The agenda also includes the introduction of ordinances to create a Fair Housing Board and establish housing nondiscrimination laws. Additionally, council members will review supplemental appropriations and department structural changes.

• Rezoning 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road to multi-family residential
• Establishing a Fair Housing Board and housing nondiscrimination laws
• Enacting an affirmative defense to eviction called 'pay to stay'
• Separating Public Service and Engineering departments
• Approving supplemental appropriations for TIF and Developers Escrow Funds

Council introduced an ordinance to rezone 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road from single-family estate to multi-family residential for a 251-unit apartment project. A public hearing was scheduled for October 17, 2022. Council also introduced a Fair Housing ordinance creating a Fair Housing Board and nondiscrimination laws. Both items were sent to Committee of the Whole for further discussion on October 10.

• Introduced ORD-0056-2022 to rezone 5503 Morse Road from ER-1 to MFRD for the Morse Road 14 project; public hearing set for Oct 17
• Introduced ORD-0061-2022 to create a Fair Housing Board and establish housing nondiscrimination laws
• Adopted RES-0031-2022 recognizing October 2022 as Arts & Humanities Month (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-0059-2022 amending city salary ordinance for 2022 as an emergency (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-0060-2022 amending pay administration policy as an emergency (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Sept 19 and Sept 26, and ordinances separating Public Service and Engineering departments and authorizing supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 19 and Sept 26 meetings
• Moved to executive session to consider appointment of public employees or officials; no action taken afterward

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two applications regarding the Columbia Gas Training Weld Shop at 1600 Eastgate Parkway. These include a design review for site plans, landscaping, and building design, as well as a final development plan application.

• Design Review Application (DR-0015-2022) for 1600 Eastgate Parkway
• Final Development Plan Application (FDP-0006-2022) for 1600 Eastgate Parkway
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 24, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a Design Review and Final Development Plan for a new weld shop and ten additional parking spaces at the Columbia Gas training facility at 1600 Eastgate Parkway. Both motions passed 6-0. Commissioners also discussed how to handle multiple variances in a single vote, with consensus to consider splitting them out individually on future agendas for clarity.

• Approved Design Review for weld shop at 1600 Eastgate Parkway (6-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for same project (6-0)
• Discussed splitting multiple variances into separate votes on future agendas

Records Commission

The Gahanna Records Commission meeting includes the administration of an oath of office to Jamie McKenna. The commission will also consider a proposed records retention schedule and a records policy and fee schedule.

• Oath of Office for Jamie McKenna
• Proposed Records Retention Schedule (DOC-0152-2022)
• Records Policy & Fee Schedule (2022-0279)
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes

The Gahanna Records Commission approved the proposed changes to the city-wide records retention schedule, including updates to drone footage, meeting recordings, social media archives, and other general and council office records. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for October 2022 to continue the review and discuss the records policy and fee schedule.

• Approved the minutes from January 25, 2022.
• Approved changes to the city-wide records retention schedule, including updates to General Schedule items GN-111 through GN-130 and Council Office items CN-06 through CN-29.
• Scheduled a follow-up meeting in October 2022 to continue review of the retention schedule and discuss the Records Policy & Fee Schedule.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss economic development training and an IT website contract update. The committee will also consider ordinances regarding fair housing laws, eviction defenses, and city personnel salaries.

• Rezoning of 13.96 +/- acres at 5503 Morse Road to multi-family residential
• Creation of a Fair Housing Board and housing nondiscrimination laws
• Establishment of a 'pay to stay' affirmative defense to eviction
• Amendments to city personnel salaries for 2022
• IT Department update on the website contract

The Committee of the Whole held discussions on several items, including a proposed fair housing ordinance (ORD-0061-2022) that would create a Fair Housing Board, add source-of-income nondiscrimination protections, and codify a 'Pay to Stay' affirmative defense to eviction. The committee also reviewed a rezoning request for 5503 Morse Road from Estate Residential to Multi-Family Residential, and received an informational update on a new $49,730 website contract with CivicPlus. No final votes were taken; these items are scheduled for regular Council meetings.

• Discussed proposed fair housing ordinance (ORD-0061-2022) — no vote taken
• Discussed rezoning of 5503 Morse Road from ER-1 to MFRD — no vote taken
• Received update on $49,730 website redesign contract with CivicPlus — informational only
• Discussed unclassified employee compensation Phase II — no vote taken
• Scheduled Arts & Humanities Month resolution (RES-0031-2022) for adoption on 10/3/2022
• Scheduled rezoning ordinance (ORD-0056-2022) for first reading on 10/3/2022
• Scheduled fair housing ordinance (ORD-0061-2022) for first reading on 10/3/2022 and return to committee on 10/10/2022
• Scheduled salary and pay plan amendments (ORD-0059-2022, ORD-0060-2022) for second reading as emergency on 10/3/2022

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to establish separate Public Service and Engineering departments and amend sidewalk construction regulations. The agenda also includes supplemental appropriations for the TIF Fund and Developers Escrow Fund. Additionally, council members will review contracts for road salt and regional planning funds.

• Ordinance to establish separate Public Service and Engineering departments
• Contract with American Rock Salt Co LLC for 2022-2023 winter road salt
• Supplemental appropriations for the TIF Fund and Developers Escrow Fund
• Resolution regarding MORPC funds for Big Walnut Trail - Section 8
• Ordinance amending sidewalk construction, repair, and replacement regulations

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a contract with American Rock Salt Co. for the 2022-2023 winter season, an amendment to sidewalk construction regulations, and acceptance of tax levy rates. A separate resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and honoring GRIN's 50th anniversary was also adopted unanimously. Several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including one to establish separate departments for Public Service and Engineering and two to amend salary ordinances for unclassified employees.

• Approved consent agenda including road salt contract with American Rock Salt Co. (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and honoring GRIN's 50th anniversary (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance to establish separate departments for Public Service and Engineering (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance for supplemental appropriations from TIF Fund (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance for supplemental appropriations from Developers Escrow Fund (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance to amend 2022 salary ordinance for unclassified employees (first reading, scheduled for further discussion)
• Introduced ordinance to amend pay administration policy (first reading, scheduled for further discussion)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board is reviewing an update to the Master Plan and summer camps and youth programming. The meeting also includes several fee waiver requests for park shelter rentals.

• Master Plan Update
• Summer Camps and Youth Programming Update
• Fee Waiver Request: GLHS Band for Friendship Park Shelter
• Fee Waiver Request: GJEF 5k Hannah Shelter Rental
• Fee Waiver Request: Toopes Show your Class 5k

The Parks & Recreation Board approved two fee waivers and denied one. A fee waiver for the Gahanna Lincoln High School band's shelter rental on Oct. 29 was approved 5-0. A fee waiver for the Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation's Monster Dash 5K shelter rental on Oct. 29 was approved 4-1. A fee waiver for the Toopes Show Your Class 5K on Oct. 9 was denied 0-5. The board also received updates on summer camp results, the master plan survey, and the city's purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive.

• Approved fee waiver for GLHS band shelter rental at Friendship Park on Oct. 29 (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for GJEF Monster Dash 5K shelter rental at Hannah Park on Oct. 29 (4-1)
• Denied fee waiver for Toopes Show Your Class 5K at Creekside on Oct. 9 (0-5)
• Approved minutes of July 13 and July 28, 2022 meetings (6-0 each)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the dissolution of the Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation and a new employee handbook for the Council Office. The agenda also includes reviews of supplemental appropriations and department restructuring.

• Ordinance to establish separate departments for Public Service and Engineering
• Resolution to apply for MORPC funds for Big Walnut Trail - Section 8
• Supplemental appropriations for the TIF Fund and Developers Escrow Fund
• Resolution consenting to ODOT bridge inspection services
• Resolution recognizing Hunger Action Month and honoring GRIN

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on affordable housing basics and discussed dissolving the Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CURC), with the administration to draft legislation. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussions or introductions for future action.

• Discussed dissolving CURC; administration to prepare dissolution ordinance
• Introduced employee handbook for Council Office; members to send comments to Council President
• Introduced ordinance to separate Public Service and Engineering into two departments
• Introduced supplemental appropriation of $1,310 for TIF fund fees
• Introduced resolution accepting tax levies as determined by Budget Commission
• Introduced resolution authorizing grant application for Big Walnut Trail Section 8
• Introduced supplemental appropriation for Developers Escrow Fund
• Introduced resolution consenting to ODOT bridge inspection services

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council scheduled a special meeting for September 12, 2022. The council will enter an executive session to consider the employment and compensation of public employees or officials. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding employment and compensation of public employees or officials

Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss employment and compensation of public employees. The session lasted from 6:08 to 6:57 p.m., with the mayor and two staff members present. No action was taken after the closed session, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0) for employment and compensation discussion
• No action taken after executive session

Property Appeals Board

The Property Appeals Board will hold public hearings regarding the Sidewalk Maintenance Program. The agenda includes an appeal for 242 Empire Drive and a continued matter for 338 Highmeadow Court.

• Sidewalk maintenance program appeal for 242 Empire Drive
• Sidewalk maintenance program appeal for 338 Highmeadow Court
• Approval of August 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The Property Appeals Board approved an appeal for Point 7 of the sidewalk maintenance program at 242 Empire Drive, finding the city responsible for the panel at the water meter. The board denied the remaining points, finding in favor of the city. A separate appeal for 338 Highmeadow Court was denied after the city reported all outstanding issues were resolved.

• Approved appeal for Point 7 at 242 Empire Drive (PAB-0001-2022) — board found in favor of appellant Lora Marsch; vote 3-1.
• Denied remaining points at 242 Empire Drive — board found in favor of the city; vote 4-0.
• Denied appeal for 338 Highmeadow Court (PAB-0003-2022) — board found in favor of the city after issues were resolved; vote 4-0.
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting; vote 4-0.

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on public facility improvements and property acquisitions. Members will consider a note issuance of up to $8,500,000 for upgrading municipal and public safety facilities. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the "Facilities for the Future" project.

• Issuance of notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal and public safety facility improvements
• 10-year office and industrial incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
• Purchase agreement for property located at 825 Tech Center Drive
• Contract with The Righter Company for the Cherry Bottom Road stabilization project
• Public hearing regarding the "Facilities for the Future" project

Council voted 7-0 to authorize the purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive for $8.5 million, the first step in a $60.9 million project to relocate City Hall, Police Headquarters, and the Senior Center. The project will be funded through existing Issue 12 revenue without new taxes. A public hearing drew both support and opposition, with concerns about location, communication, and cost.

• Approved $8.5M purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive for new municipal facilities (7-0)
• Authorized up to $8.5M in notes for facility acquisition, construction, and renovation (7-0)
• Adopted incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery for 10 years (7-0)
• Approved contract with American Rock Salt Co for 2022-2023 winter road salt (consent agenda)
• Approved contract with The Righter Company for Cherry Bottom Road stabilization (consent agenda)
• Approved infrastructure loan agreement with Science One LLC for Tech Center Drive extension (7-0, emergency)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (consent agenda)
• Approved application for 2022 Ohio Public Works Commission Round 37 grant/loan (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple land-use applications, including a rezoning request for 13.96+/- acres at 5503 Morse Rd. Other items include conditional use and variance requests for properties on Ridenour Road, Taylor Station Road, and North Street.

• Rezoning of 13.96+/- acres at 5503 Morse Rd to MFRD (Project Morse Road 14)
• Conditional use application for Mercy Adult Daycare Center at 610 Taylor Station Road
• Variance and conditional use applications for 108-110 North Street Lot #2
• Variance application for 861 Ridenour Rd

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval to City Council of a zoning change for 13.96 acres at 5503 Morse Road from Estate Residential (ER-1) to Multi-Family Residential District (MFRD) for a 251-unit apartment project. The commission also approved related conditional use and variance applications for the project, with fees in lieu of park land dedication set at $175,000.01. A separate variance for a shed setback at 861 Ridenour Road was approved 7-0, and a conditional use for an adult day care center at 610 Taylor Station Road was approved 7-0. The commission also approved a conditional use and variances for a duplex at 108-110 North Street, with the variance vote splitting 6-1.

• Recommended to Council the rezoning of 5503 Morse Road from ER-1 to MFRD for a 251-unit apartment complex (6-1 vote).
• Approved conditional use for the Morse Road 14 project to allow multi-family development standards (6-1 vote).
• Approved variances for the Morse Road 14 project, including lot width, parking setback, and two-year permit extension (5-2 vote).
• Approved a variance at 861 Ridenour Road to allow a shed 4 feet from the rear property line (7-0 vote).
• Approved a conditional use for an adult day care center at 610 Taylor Station Road (7-0 vote).
• Approved a conditional use for a duplex at 108-110 North Street (7-0 vote).
• Approved variances for the duplex at 108-110 North Street, including lot coverage, setbacks, and parking (6-1 vote).
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2022, and August 10, 2022, meetings (6-0 votes, with one abstention each).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss salaries and sidewalk maintenance programs. The committee is also reviewing ordinances regarding road salt contracts, property purchases, and infrastructure agreements. Additionally, officials will view demonstrations of new public records and video submission portals.

• Issuance of notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal and public safety facility improvements
• Office and industrial incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
• Infrastructure construction and loan agreement with Science One, LLC
• Contract with American Rock Salt Co LLC for 2022-2023 winter road salt
• Purchase agreement with FJF OH Gahanna, LLC for property at 825 Tech Center Drive

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but took no final votes. Major discussions included a proposed $61 million purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive for a new police headquarters and city hall, funded by existing Issue 12 funds with no new taxes. Council also discussed reducing the compliance term on an economic incentive for Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery from 10 to 5 years, and reviewed the sidewalk maintenance program and a $1.5M security deposit for the Tech Center Drive extension project. No decisions were made; all items are scheduled for future council votes.

• Discussed $61M purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive for police HQ and city hall; no vote taken, second reading set for 9/6/2022
• Discussed reducing compliance term for CAPS incentive from 10 to 5 years; amendment needed before final vote on 9/6/2022
• Discussed $1.5M security deposit for Tech Center Drive extension; emergency adoption set for 9/6/2022
• Discussed $90K supplemental appropriation for Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund; adoption set for 9/6/2022
• Discussed $384,114 contract with The Righter Company for Cherry Bottom Road stabilization; adoption set for 9/6/2022
• Discussed road salt contract with American Rock Salt at $71.84/ton; second reading set for 9/19/2022
• Discussed ordinance clarifying city responsibility for curb and gutter maintenance; second reading set for 9/19/2022
• Postponed Economic Development Training Series #3 to September 12, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Facilities for the Future project. The agenda includes ordinances for property purchases, incentive agreements, and supplemental appropriations. Council will also consider issuing notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal facility improvements.

• Public hearing for the 'Facilities for the Future' project
• Issuance of notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal and public safety facilities
• Purchase agreement with FJF Gahanna, LLC for 825 Tech Center Drive
• 10-year incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
• Supplemental appropriations for water meter fees and city property damage

Council held a public hearing on the proposed facilities project for a new City Hall, Police Headquarters, and Senior Center, but no residents spoke. The ordinance authorizing a 10-year incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion on August 22. Council also adopted three ordinances on the consent agenda and introduced two ordinances related to the purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive and bond issuance for municipal facilities.

• Referred ORD-0046-2022 (incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery) to Committee of the Whole (7-0)
• Adopted ORD-0041-2022 creating OneOhio Fund No. 2440 (consent agenda)
• Adopted ORD-0043-2022 supplemental appropriations for damage to city property (consent agenda)
• Adopted ORD-0044-2022 supplemental appropriations for water meter fees (consent agenda)
• Introduced ORD-0047-2022 purchase agreement with FJF OH Gahanna, LLC for 825 Tech Center Drive
• Introduced ORD-0048-2022 authorizing up to $8.5M in notes for municipal facilities
• Approved minutes from three prior meetings (consent agenda)

Property Appeals Board

The Property Appeals Board denied the appeal of Natalie and Joseph Weitz regarding the Sidewalk Maintenance Program, ruling in favor of the City except for Point 19 (a one-inch gap at a joint), which was remanded to the City Engineer for further review on whether it can be filled or requires panel replacement. The Board also approved refunds of $50 each for two withdrawn appeals and granted a continuance for another appeal to September 8, 2022.

• Denied appeal PAB-0003-2022 (338 Highmeadow Court) except for Point 19, which was remanded to City Engineer for review (5-0)
• Approved $50 refunds for withdrawn appeals PAB-0002-2022 and PAB-0004-2022 (5-0)
• Granted continuance for PAB-0001-2022 (242 Empire Drive) to September 8, 2022
• Set next meeting date for September 8, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a subdivision without plat application for property at 294 and 298 S. Hamilton Road within the Hunter's Ridge Shopping Center. The agenda also includes reviewing correspondence from S. Renner.

• Subdivision Without Plat Application for 294 and 298 S. Hamilton Road
• Correspondence regarding S. Renner

The commission approved a Subdivision Without Plat application to create two lots at 294/298 S. Hamilton Road in the Hunter's Ridge Shopping Center, one for Taco Bell (1.04 acres) and one for McDonald's (1.25 acres). The vote was 6-0. No public comment was received. The commission also heard a presentation on a proposed $60.9 million purchase and renovation of 825 Tech Center Drive for a new police headquarters, city hall, and senior center, but took no action on that item.

• Approved Subdivision Without Plat SWP-0005-2022 for 294/298 S. Hamilton Road to create two lots for Taco Bell and McDonald's (6-0)
• Minutes from July 17, 2022 not available for approval; deferred to next meeting
• No action taken on Facilities for the Future presentation (informational only)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss economic development training materials and salaries. It will also review ordinances for a property purchase at 825 Tech Center Drive and the issuance of notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal facility improvements.

• Ordinance for property purchase at 825 Tech Center Drive from FJF OH GAHANNA, LLC
• Issuance of notes up to $8,500,000 for municipal and public safety facilities
• Economic Development Training Series #2 discussion
• Salaries discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed two ordinances related to the proposed purchase of 825 Tech Center Drive for $8.75 million to house Police Headquarters, City Hall, and the Senior Center. The project is estimated to cost $60.9 million total, with no new taxes required. No formal votes were taken; both ordinances are scheduled for introduction at the August 15 regular meeting and adoption on September 6.

• Discussed ORD-0047-2022 authorizing purchase agreement with FJF OH Gahanna, LLC for 825 Tech Center Drive ($8.75M)
• Discussed ORD-0048-2022 authorizing issuance of notes up to $8.5M for municipal facility improvements
• Scheduled both ordinances for first reading on 8/15/2022 and adoption on 9/6/2022
• Introduced Tom Komlanc as new Director of Engineering
• Discussed potential Council salary adjustment to meet OPERS $1,000/month threshold; tabled for further review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee received a detailed presentation from Finance Director Joann Bury on the Quarter 2 2022 financial report. The report showed General Fund revenues at $15.1 million (56% of planned) and expenditures at $11.4 million (40% of budget), with an unreserved fund balance of about $16 million. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Reviewed Q2 2022 financial report (no action taken)
• Discussed General Fund revenue and expenditure trends (no vote)
• Noted fund balances for General, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Public Service, and Capital Improvement funds (no vote)
• Discussed investment portfolio performance and strategy (no vote)
• Discussed Work From Home income tax refunds and lawsuit status (no vote)
• Discussed potential salary ordinance changes based on compensation study (no vote)

City Council

The council will host a public hearing regarding the "Facilities for the Future" project. The agenda includes several ordinances to amend city codes for sidewalks, driveways, and drainage. Additionally, the council will consider an incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery.

• Public hearing on the "Facilities for the Future" proposed facilities project
• Ordinances to amend city codes regarding sidewalk construction, driveways, and drainage
• 10-year incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
• Contract with Gudenkauf Corporation, Inc. for Big Walnut Creek Fiber Loop ST-1095
• Agreement with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools regarding the new high school project

City Council approved a memorandum of agreement with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools to temporarily suspend city ordinances regarding Planning Commission duties for the new high school project. The council also adopted a consent agenda that included the Safe Driving and Share the Road Awareness Month resolution, several code amendments, and a contract for the Big Walnut Creek fiber loop. A public hearing on the proposed facilities project at 825 Tech Center Drive was held with no public comment.

• Approved MOA with school board to suspend Planning Commission duties for new high school (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0023-2022 designating August 2022 as Safe Driving and Share the Road Awareness Month (consent agenda)
• Adopted ORD-0037-2022 authorizing contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for Big Walnut Creek fiber loop (consent agenda)
• Adopted ORD-0034/35/36-2022 amending sidewalk, driveway, and drainage codes (consent agenda)
• Adopted ORD-0045-2022 authorizing ODOT contract for SIB loan for Tech Center Drive extension (consent agenda)
• Approved emergency replacement of traffic signal cabinet at US-62 and Olde Ridenour Road (consent agenda)
• Appointed Paul Bryson to Board of Zoning & Building Appeals Seat 5 (7-0)
• Introduced ordinances for OneOhio Fund, supplemental appropriations, and Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery incentive agreement

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to address new business. The agenda includes discussions regarding park land dedication or fees in lieu of land for two parcels at 5503 Morse Road.

• Park land dedication/fee in-lieu for 5503 Morse Road 1 (2022-0235)
• Park land dedication/fee in-lieu for 5503 Morse Road 2 (2022-0236)

The Parks & Recreation Board held a special meeting and voted unanimously to accept a fee in lieu of park land dedication for a multi-family development at 5503 Morse Road. The decision was a recommendation to the Planning Commission, as required by city code. The fee replaces the roughly 3.49 acres of park land that would otherwise be dedicated.

• Accepted fee in lieu of park land dedication for 5503 Morse Road (6-0)

Landscape Board

The Gahanna Landscape Board meeting includes the approval of minutes from January 12, 2022. The board will also discuss a street tree drawing for Buckles Court.

• Approval of January 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of Buckles Court street tree drawing

The Landscape Board approved the Buckles Court street tree project as drawn, extending previously approved tree plantings on the north end of the street. The vote was 4-0 with two members absent. Staff suggested red oak trees instead of honey locusts due to sidewalk concerns, but the approval was for the plan as presented.

• Approved Buckles Court street trees as drawn (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 (4-0, 2 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance application for 1048 Greythorne Place. The commission will also review a design review application for a master sign plan at Agler Road Center.

• Variance application for 1048 Greythorne Place
• Master sign plan design review for properties on Agler Rd.

The Planning Commission approved a variance for a shed at 1048 Greythorne Place and a master sign plan for properties on Agler Road. The commission also discussed a resolution and Memorandum of Agreement regarding the new Gahanna High School, which would allow the school to begin site work before final development plan approval, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved variance for shed at 1048 Greythorne Place (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved master sign plan for Agler Road Center properties (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. These include an incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery and a memorandum of agreement regarding the new high school project. The committee will also discuss economic development training and various supplemental appropriations.

• Ordinance to pursue ODOT State Infrastructure Bank loan for Tech Center Drive Extension
• 10-year incentive agreement with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
• Memorandum of Agreement with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools for new high school project
• Emergency replacement of traffic signal cabinet at US-62 and Olde Ridenour Road
• Adoption of the 2022 Parks & Recreation pricing policy

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items for future action, including an ordinance authorizing a State Infrastructure Bank loan for the Tech Center Drive extension (now costing $1.2M) and a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement with the school board to temporarily suspend certain planning requirements for the new high school project. No final votes were taken; all items were recommended for introduction or adoption at upcoming regular meetings.

• Reviewed ORD-0045-2022 for $1.2M Tech Center Drive extension via SIB loan; recommended for consent agenda 8/1
• Reviewed ORD-0046-2022 for 10-year O&I incentive with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery; recommended for regular agenda 8/1
• Reviewed RES-0022-2022 approving MOA with Gahanna-Jefferson Schools to suspend planning requirements for new high school; recommended for adoption 8/1
• Reviewed RES-0024-2022 adopting 2022 Parks & Recreation pricing policy; recommended for consent agenda 8/1
• Reviewed ORD-0041-2022 creating OneOhio opioid settlement fund; recommended for regular agenda 8/1
• Reviewed MT-0017-2022 for emergency traffic signal cabinet replacement at US-62 and Olde Ridenour; recommended for consent agenda 8/1
• Reviewed ORD-0042-2022 supplemental appropriation for traffic signal cabinet; recommended for consent agenda 8/1
• Reviewed ORD-0043/44-2022 quarterly supplemental appropriations; recommended for regular agenda 8/1

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a facilities presentation regarding Mission Critical Partners. The discussion includes budget worksheets for 825 Tech Center Drive and comparison estimates for a new building.

• Facilities presentation on 825 Tech Center Drive budget worksheets and new building comparison estimates

The Finance Committee heard a presentation on financing options for a proposed municipal complex at 825 Tech Center Drive, with a recommended plan to issue short-term notes (up to $8.5M) for property acquisition and long-term bonds for construction. No formal votes were taken; the discussion was informational only. The committee discussed debt limits, credit rating impacts, and potential sale proceeds from the current site.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; presentation only
• Reviewed recommended General Obligation debt financing for municipal complex
• Discussed short-term note issuance up to $8.5M for property purchase
• Discussed long-term bond issuance for construction (estimated $60-61M total project)
• Noted next step: note legislation to be introduced to City Council

City Council - Special

The meeting is for an executive session regarding the purchase of property for public purposes and the sale or disposition of unneeded or obsolete property. No specific properties or dollar amounts are identified in the agenda.

• Executive session to consider property purchases or sales

The City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the purchase, sale, or disposition of property. After the closed session, council returned and adjourned without taking any further action. No substantive decisions were made.

• Motion to enter executive session for property matters approved (6-0, Schnetzer absent)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a police bargaining agreement and a final plat for The Crescent at Central Park Section 2. The agenda also includes the introduction of ordinances regarding sidewalk construction, driveway drainage, and building fees.

• Police bargaining unit agreement with FOP Lodge No. 9 through 2024
• Contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for Big Walnut Creek Fiber Loop
• Amendments to the building and zoning fee schedule
• Final plat adoption for The Crescent at Central Park Section 2
• Resolution adopting the 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area

Council heard detailed testimony from Parks & Recreation staff about escalating behavioral incidents at city pools, leading to new rules implemented July 16. The Council approved the consent agenda, including a police union contract and supplemental appropriations, and amended rules to allow video public comment. No formal action was taken on the pool rules themselves, as they were implemented by the administration.

• Approved consent agenda including police union contract (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for 2022 sidewalk maintenance program (consent)
• Adopted resolution designating July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month (consent)
• Adopted ordinance for supplemental appropriations for police overtime (consent)
• Amended Council rules to allow video public comment (5-1)
• Adopted final plat for Crescent at Central Park Section 2 (6-0)
• Introduced ordinances on sidewalks, driveways, drainage, and fiber loop (first reading)
• Entered executive session for employee appointment, no action taken

Planning Commission

The commission will consider various variance, conditional use, and design review applications. These include requests for properties on Office Center Place, Fawndale Place, Morse Rd, and Camrose Ct.

• Variance application for a vet clinic at 535 Office Center Place
• Variance application for 617 Fawndale Place
• Conditional use application for Labcorp at 5175 Morse Rd
• Variance application for Woodside Green Park parking lot project at 213 Camrose Ct
• Design review application for 213 Camrose Ct

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a variance for a vet clinic at 535 Office Center Place and a conditional use for Labcorp at 5175 Morse Rd. It denied a variance for two accessory structures at 617 Fawndale Place. The commission also approved a variance and design review for parking lot changes at Woodside Green Park.

• Approved variance for vet clinic at 535 Office Center Place (6-0)
• Denied variance for accessory structures at 617 Fawndale Place (0-6)
• Approved conditional use for Labcorp at 5175 Morse Rd (6-0)
• Approved variance for Woodside Green Park parking lot (6-0)
• Approved design review for Woodside Green Park parking lot (5-1)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review an update to the Master Plan and a redline of the 2022 Pricing Policy. The agenda also includes a fee waiver for GRIN and reports from several advisory committees.

• Master Plan update
• 2022 Pricing Policy redline
• Fee waiver for GRIN
• Director's Report (July)

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Board approved a $1,004 donation to the Hops and Vines silent auction, a fee waiver for GRIN's volunteer dinner, and re-approved the 2022 pricing policy with minor changes. The board also discussed the master plan survey and pool behavioral issues.

• Approved donation to Hops and Vines silent auction (7-0)
• Approved fee waiver for GRIN Senior Center rental (7-0)
• Approved 2022 pricing policy with redline changes (7-0)
• Approved June 8, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss animal control codes and a Parks & Recreation update. Council members will consider ordinances regarding sidewalk maintenance, driveway drainage, and building fees. The meeting also includes reviews of a police bargaining agreement and a fiber loop contract.

• Police bargaining agreement for FOP Capital City Lodge No. 9 through 2024
• Contract with Gudenkauf Corporation, Inc for Big Walnut Creek Fiber Loop ST-1095
• Final plat acceptance for The Crescent at Central Park Section 2 on Buckles Court North
• Amendments to city codes for sidewalks and driveways
• Updates to the building and zoning fee schedule

The Committee of the Whole discussed the Parks & Recreation update, animal control code, and several upcoming ordinances. No final votes were taken; all items were recommended for action at the July 18 regular council meeting. Key recommendations include approving the FOP bargaining unit agreement, adopting the 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area, and accepting the final plat for The Crescent at Central Park Section 2.

• Recommended approval of FOP contract (2022-2024) with 3% wage increase for 2022 (consensus)
• Recommended adoption of 2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area covering 619 parcels (consensus)
• Recommended approval of final plat for The Crescent at Central Park Section 2 (consensus)
• Recommended approval of $533,145 contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for Big Walnut Creek Fiber Loop (consensus)
• Recommended approval of motion to amend Council Rules of Procedure for video testimony (consensus)
• Recommended approval of Parks and Recreation Month resolution for July 2022 (consensus)
• Recommended approval of sidewalk, driveway, and zoning fee code amendments (consensus)
• Recommended approval of fund transfer for payroll analyst position (consensus)

City Council

The meeting includes presentations from the Parks & Recreation Department and a rental registration update from the Department of Planning. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding roadway infrastructure improvements on Taylor Station Road.

• Ordinance for Taylor Station Road roadway infrastructure improvements
• Rental Registration Update presentation
• Parks & Recreation Department presentation
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Gahanna City Council approved the consent agenda, which included adopting an ordinance accepting Taylor Station Road roadway infrastructure improvements and approving the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Rental Registration Program, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Adopted ordinance accepting Taylor Station Road roadway infrastructure improvements (7-0)
• Approved June 21, 2022 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider various site plan, design review, and variance applications. These include projects for Woodside Green Park, Eastgate Commercial Park, and Crescent at Central Park.

• Design Review and Variance for Woodside Green Park at 213 Camrose Ct.
• Final Development Plan and Design Review for Eastgate Commercial Park (611-659 Eastgate Parkway)
• Final Plat Application recommendation for Crescent at Central Park - Section 2 on Buckles Court North
• Medical office building development plans for Crescent at Central Park - Lot 2

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plan and Design Review for Eastgate Commercial Park Phase 2, allowing construction of one 18,200 sq. ft. and two 8,500 sq. ft. flex industrial buildings. It also recommended to Council the Final Plat for Crescent at Central Park Section 2 and approved the Design Review, Final Development Plan, and Variance for Lot 2, a 47,000 sq. ft. medical office building. The Woodside Green Park applications were postponed to July 13, 2022.

• Approved Final Development Plan for Eastgate Commercial Park Phase 2 (5-1)
• Approved Design Review for Eastgate Commercial Park Phase 2 (5-1)
• Recommended Final Plat for Crescent at Central Park Section 2 to Council (6-0)
• Approved Design Review for Crescent at Central Park Lot 2 medical building (6-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for Crescent at Central Park Lot 2 (6-0)
• Approved Variance for Crescent at Central Park Lot 2 (6-0)
• Postponed Woodside Green Park applications to July 13, 2022

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will discuss an update on the Academy Mountain Bike Trail and a contract for a School Resource Officer with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The agenda includes a vote to repeal and replace city code regarding fireworks. Additionally, council will consider infrastructure improvements for Taylor Station Road.

• School Resource Officer contract with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
• Repeal and replacement of city code regarding fireworks
• Taylor Station Road roadway infrastructure improvements
• Supplemental appropriation for the 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Update on the Academy Mountain Bike Trail

Council adopted the 2023 tax budget, a school resource officer contract with Gahanna-Jefferson Schools, and a fireworks ban replacing code section 549.10, all on consent or emergency adoption. It also appointed James Mako to the Planning Commission and recognized Jonathan Cooley. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Adopted 2023 tax budget (RES-0015-2022) on consent agenda
• Adopted SRO contract with GJPS for 2022-2023 (ORD-0030-2022) as emergency
• Adopted fireworks ban replacing code 549.10 (ORD-0032-2022) as emergency
• Appointed James Mako to Planning Commission Seat 1 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Jonathan Cooley (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions (6-0)

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council held a special meeting on June 21, 2022. The agenda included an executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Executive Session regarding the appointment of a public employee or official

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official. After the closed session, council returned with no further action and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to consider appointment of public employee or official (7-0)
• Adjourned with no further action

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council scheduled a special meeting for June 13, 2022. The agenda consists of an executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Consideration of a public employee or official appointment

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session twice to consider the appointment of a public employee or official. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned with no further action.

• Entered executive session to consider appointment of public employee or official (7-0)
• Recessed at 7:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. (7-0)
• Re-entered executive session for same purpose (7-0)
• Adjourned at 9:05 p.m. with no further action

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2023 tax budget and sidewalk maintenance areas. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance regarding fireworks regulations and updates to council visitor rules.

• Contract with Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools for a School Resource Officer
• Taylor Station Road roadway infrastructure improvements
• Adoption of the 2023 tax budget
• Ordinance regarding fireworks discharge and ignition in the city
• New in-person and video options for council visitor hearings

The Committee of the Whole discussed but did not vote on several items, including a proposed ordinance to keep Gahanna's fireworks ban by opting out of new state law. Members agreed to amend the proposal to lower the first-offense penalty from a first-degree misdemeanor (M1) to a fourth-degree misdemeanor (M4), with subsequent offenses remaining M1. The ordinance will be introduced for adoption at the June 21 council meeting. No formal votes were taken during this committee session.

• Agreed to amend fireworks ordinance: first offense M4, subsequent M1 (no vote, committee consensus)
• Held RES-0016-2022 (2022 Sidewalk Maintenance Program) for later review
• Held MT-0014-2022 (video public comment rules) for further edits and review on June 27
• Recommended introduction/adoption of tax budget resolution (RES-0015-2022) on consent agenda 6/21
• Recommended introduction/adoption of SRO contract (ORD-0030-2022) on consent agenda 6/21
• Recommended introduction of Taylor Station Road improvements acceptance (ORD-0031-2022) on 6/21, adoption 7/5
• Recommended introduction/adoption of Alzheimer's and Juneteenth resolutions on consent agenda 6/21
• Recommended introduction/adoption of resolution honoring Jonathan Cooley on regular agenda 6/21

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two applications at this meeting. These include a subdivision without plat for 3721 Stygler Road and a design review for 259 Granville St.

• Subdivision Without Plat Application for 3721 Stygler Road
• Design Review Application for 259 Granville St.

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a subdivision without plat for a vacant lot at 3721 Stygler Road, splitting it into two 0.459-acre parcels. They also approved a design review for Mighty Lion Express Wash at 259 Granville St. with a condition that pay and vacuum station colors match the building exterior. Both motions passed 5-0 with one abstention and one absence.

• Approved subdivision without plat for 3721 Stygler Road lot split (5-0, Hicks absent)
• Approved design review for 259 Granville St. with color condition (5-0, Hicks absent)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss a Master Plan Update and the Big Walnut Country Club. The meeting also includes reports from several advisory committees and the Director's Report.

• Master Plan Update
• Big Walnut Country Club
• New Board Member Orientation
• Committee reports from BTAC, GASAC, and NRAC

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Board approved the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, with two absent). The board received updates on the Parks Master Plan survey, Big Walnut Country Club 95th anniversary events, and new staff hires. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Discussed Parks Master Plan survey distribution and marketing
• Noted historical marker and statue plans for Big Walnut Country Club at Friendship Park
• Agreed to compile board member onboarding ideas for future orientation
• Acknowledged new staff hires: Chelsea Heppert, Aurelio Dismuke, Miranda Gessner
• Noted pickleball courts open and 612 pool memberships sold
• Reported $5,000 additional recreation scholarship funding from Foundation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing motions for the 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program and amending rules for in-person and video visitor hearings. The agenda also includes supplemental appropriations for TIF funds and engineering services, as well as updates to personnel salaries.

• Bidding for the 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Amending rules for in-person and video visitor hearings
• Recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month
• Supplemental appropriation for North Triangle and Johnstown Road TIF Funds
• Amendments to 2022 personnel salaries

The Gahanna City Council adopted RES-0014-2022, recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month, with a 6-0 vote (one member absent). The council also approved several consent agenda items, motions, and ordinances related to sidewalk maintenance, appropriations, and salary amendments. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adopted resolution recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 2022 meetings (6-0)
• Approved motion to bid contract for 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (6-0)
• Referred motion to amend Council Rules Section 6.30 to Committee of the Whole (6-0)
• Adopted statutory resolution for sidewalk repair/replacement, waiving second reading and declaring emergency (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending sidewalk code Section 521.06 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance for supplemental appropriation for North Triangle and Johnstown Road TIF funds (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance for supplemental appropriation for General Engineering Services, waiving second reading (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission will consider several applications for property variances and design reviews. These include requests regarding a pool, garage requirements, and a new sign.

• Variance application for a pool at 889 Caroway Bvd.
• Variance application for garage requirements at 343 Flint Ridge Dr.
• Design review application for a sign at 71-97 N. Stygler Road

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a variance for an above-ground pool at 889 Caroway Blvd (3-1), a variance to convert a garage to living space at 343 Flint Ridge Dr (4-0), and a Master Sign Plan for Royal Plaza at 71-97 N. Stygler Road (4-0). The pool variance was approved despite staff opposition, with the applicant still needing to appeal to the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals. The meeting also included approval of the April 27, 2022 minutes.

• Approved variance for above-ground pool at 889 Caroway Blvd (3-1)
• Approved variance to convert garage to living space at 343 Flint Ridge Dr (4-0)
• Approved Master Sign Plan for Royal Plaza at 71-97 N. Stygler Road (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from April 27, 2022 (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The meeting includes discussions regarding sidewalk repairs for the 2021 Maintenance Program area. The agenda also covers supplemental appropriations for engineering services and updates to city personnel salaries.

• Sidewalk repair and replacement in the 2021 maintenance program area
• Authorization to bid contracts for the 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Supplemental appropriations for sidewalk maintenance and engineering services
• Amendments to city personnel salaries for 2022
• Resolution recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but took no final votes, as this was a discussion session. Key topics included a proposed rule change for public comment videos, a sidewalk maintenance program resolution, supplemental appropriations, salary ordinance amendments, and a Pride Month resolution. All items were recommended for action at the regular meeting on June 6, 2022.

• Discussed proposed rule amendment for public comment videos (no vote)
• Discussed sidewalk maintenance program resolution and emergency waiver (no vote)
• Discussed motion to bid 2021 Sidewalk Maintenance Program (no vote)
• Discussed supplemental appropriation for sidewalk program (no vote)
• Discussed supplemental appropriation for engineering services (no vote)
• Discussed salary ordinance amendment for engineering and finance roles (no vote)
• Discussed resolution recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month (no vote)

City Council - Special

The City Council will enter executive sessions to discuss potential property purchases, sales, or dispositions. The council will also meet privately to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Executive session regarding property purchase, sale, or disposition
• Executive session regarding the appointment of a public employee or official

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition/disposition and a public employee appointment. After the closed session, council returned to open session with no action taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Entered executive session to consider property purchase/sale and public employee appointment (7-0)
• No action taken after executive session

City Council

Gahanna City Council will consider motions regarding road salt cooperative bidding and the East Johnstown Road Trail. The council is also reviewing ordinances related to sidewalk construction codes and supplemental appropriations for city property damage and water meter fees.

• Motion to join the SWOP4G road salt cooperative bid
• Permission to bid the East Johnstown Road Trail
• Ordinance amending sidewalk construction and repair codes
• Supplemental appropriation for North Triangle and Johnstown Road TIF Funds
• Resolution recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Gahanna City Council approved the consent agenda, including motions for road salt cooperative bidding and bidding the East Johnstown Road Trail, and adopted ordinances for supplemental appropriations. Council also adopted a resolution recognizing May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and signed a joint proclamation honoring the late Elizabeth 'Bobbie' Burba. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading, and residents spoke about a proposed trail connecting Theori Avenue to Hamilton Road via Clark State Road.

• Approved consent agenda including road salt cooperative bid and East Johnstown Road Trail bidding (7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriation for damage to city property (7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriation for water meter fees (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing AAPI Heritage Month (7-0)
• Signed joint proclamation honoring Elizabeth 'Bobbie' Burba
• Introduced ordinance amending sidewalk construction code (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance for supplemental appropriation for North Triangle and Johnstown Road TIF funds (first reading)

Parks & Recreation Board

The meeting includes discussions regarding a master plan update and various project updates. The board will also receive reports from the Director and several advisory committees.

• Master plan update discussion
• Project updates
• Director's Report for May 2022
• Bicycle & Trail Advisory Committee report
• Natural Resources Advisory Committee report

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the April 13 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported the splash pad will open May 20, 2022, and a mountain bike trail is planned at Academy Park. No other formal decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Special

This special City Council meeting consists of scheduled executive sessions. The council will confer with the City Attorney regarding potential court actions and consider property transactions.

• Executive session regarding legal disputes and pending or imminent court action
• Executive session regarding the purchase, sale, or disposition of property

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously (7-0) to enter executive session to confer with the city attorney on pending litigation and to discuss property purchase or sale matters. The council met privately from 6:02 p.m. to 6:59 p.m. and took no further action upon returning to open session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal and property discussions (7-0)
• No public action taken after executive session

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to council rules regarding public input and communications. The agenda also includes discussions on sidewalk programs and a motion to authorize bidding for the East Johnstown Road Trail.

• Amendments to Gahanna Code Section 521.06 regarding sidewalk construction and repair
• Motion to authorize bidding for the East Johnstown Road Trail
• Supplemental appropriation for North Triangle and Johnstown Road TIF Funds
• Participation in the SWOP4G road salt cooperative bid for 2022-2023

The Committee of the Whole discussed options for remote public comment, with a consensus emerging to pursue a video submission option rather than the eComment system, citing concerns about impersonation and misinformation. No formal decision was made, but staff will return with a technical update and proposed Council rule. The committee also received updates on the Clark State Road multi-use trail and the 2021 Sidewalk Program, with no votes taken.

• Discussed eComment vs. video comment for public input; leaned toward video option (no formal vote)
• Received update on Clark State Road multi-use trail; county to study feasibility (no action)
• Received update on 2021 Sidewalk Program; Resolution of Necessity planned for May 23 (no action)
• Reviewed ORD-0025-2022 to allow sidewalk repair payment in full; recommended introduction 5/16/2022
• Reviewed MT-0012-2022 for East Johnstown Road Trail bid; recommended adoption 5/16/2022
• Reviewed ORD-0026-2022 for supplemental TIF appropriation; recommended introduction 5/16/2022
• Reviewed MT-0011-2022 for SWOP4G road salt cooperative; recommended adoption 5/16/2022

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will review ordinances for supplemental appropriations regarding water meter fees and damage to city property. The agenda also includes accepting a land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC and a contract for municipal landscape maintenance.

• Land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Contract with Brightview Landscapes for municipal landscape maintenance
• Supplemental appropriation for water meter fees
• Supplemental appropriation for damage to city property
• Resolution honoring small businesses in Gahanna

Gahanna City Council approved a consent agenda including supplemental appropriations and land donation, appointed Sylvia Kramarius to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, adopted a resolution honoring small businesses, and approved a municipal landscape maintenance contract with BrightView Landscapes as an emergency. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and ordinances (7-0)
• Appointed Sylvia Kramarius to CRA Housing Council Seat 4 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing small businesses (7-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance for BrightView landscape contract (7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriation for landscape contract services (7-0)

City Council - Special

This special meeting of the Gahanna City Council is limited to an executive session. The council will meet to consider the appointment of a public employee or official.

• Executive Session regarding the appointment of a public employee or official

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official. No further action was taken after the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Motion to enter executive session for public employee appointment approved (6-0, Schnetzer absent)
• No action taken following executive session

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission will consider two applications from Fine Line Autobody regarding property at 4550 North Hamilton Road. These include a variance application and a conditional use application. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance Application V-0010-2022 for 4550 North Hamilton Rd
• Conditional Use Application CU-0003-2022 for 4550 North Hamilton Rd
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 30 and April 13, 2022

The Gahanna Planning Commission denied a conditional use application (CU-0003-2022) for an auto repair facility at 4550 North Hamilton Road, with a vote of 2-4. The applicant subsequently withdrew the related variance application (V-0010-2022). The commission also approved the minutes from the 3.30.2022 workshop and the 4.13.2022 meeting.

• Denied conditional use CU-0003-2022 for auto repair facility at 4550 North Hamilton Rd (2-4)
• Withdrew variance application V-0010-2022 for 4550 North Hamilton Rd
• Approved Planning Commission Workshop Minutes from 3.30.2022 (5-1)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from 4.13.2022 (6-0)
• Failed to approve combined minutes from 3.3.2022 and 4.13.2022 (3-3)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission met to certify the City of Gahanna Official Charter as amended and approved by voters on November 2, 2021. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from June 22, 2021.

• Certification of the City of Gahanna Official Charter (MT-0009-2022)
• Approval of June 22, 2021, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2022 Q1 finance report and updates on Fair Housing Policy. The agenda also includes ordinances for municipal landscape maintenance and supplemental appropriations for city property damage and water meter fees.

• Contract with Brightview Landscapes for municipal landscape maintenance
• Supplemental appropriation for Damage to City Property
• Supplemental appropriation for Water Meter Fees
• Resolution recognizing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Resolution honoring small businesses in Gahanna

The Committee of the Whole discussed the FY2022 Q1 financial report, a fair housing policy update, and several ordinances. It recommended moving forward with awarding a municipal landscape maintenance contract to Brightview Landscapes for $159,136 per year, with a supplemental appropriation of $75,000, and placed related ordinances on the regular agenda for introduction and adoption. No final votes were taken; all items are recommendations for the next Council meeting.

• Recommended awarding landscape contract to Brightview Landscapes ($159,136/yr) for Regular Agenda on 5/2/22
• Recommended supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for landscape contract (ORD-0022-2022) for Regular Agenda on 5/2/22
• Recommended supplemental appropriation for damage to City property (ORD-0023-2022) for introduction on 5/2/22
• Recommended supplemental appropriation for water meter fees (ORD-0024-2022) for introduction on 5/2/22
• Recommended resolution recognizing AAPI Heritage Month for adoption on 5/2/22
• Recommended resolution honoring small businesses for adoption on 5/2/22

City Council

The City Council will vote on a police bargaining agreement and a street paving contract. The agenda also includes introductions for ordinances regarding land donations and supplemental appropriations.

• Contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the 2022 Residential Street Program
• Bargaining unit agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police
• Land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Supplemental appropriation for dispatch wages
• Resolution recognizing Earth Day 2022

The Gahanna City Council adopted a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, covering 911 dispatchers, with 3.25% pay increases each year and a move to a high-deductible health plan in 2023. The council also approved a supplemental appropriation for dispatch wages and adopted a resolution affirming commitment to environmental action for Earth Day. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted FOP-OLC bargaining unit agreement for 2022-2024 (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for dispatch wages (7-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming environmental commitment and Earth Day (7-0)
• Approved contract with Strawser Paving for 2022 Residential Street Program (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for MORPC intern supplemental appropriation
• Introduced ordinance to accept land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Approved consent agenda including April 4, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment of public employee (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several variance applications for sheds, garages, and fences at various residential properties. The commission will also review design applications for a YMCA picnic shelter and a sign for High Bank Distillery Co.

• Variance for shed installation at 641 Gahanna Highlands Dr.
• Variance for garage installation at 1076 Gwyndale Ct.
• Variance for fence installation at 543 Tall Oaks Dr.
• Design review for YMCA Picnic Shelter at 555 YMCA Place
• Design review for a sign at 13079 Johnstown Road

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved all seven applications on the agenda: four variances (shed, garage, shed, fence) and two design reviews (YMCA picnic shelter, High Bank Distillery sign), plus the minutes from the previous meeting. One variance (V-0014-2022) was approved with a stipulation that the shed must be moved at the owner's expense if the city needs access for drainage maintenance. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on V-0014-2022.

• Approved variance for shed at 641 Gahanna Highlands Dr. (6-0)
• Approved variance for garage at 1076 Gwyndale Ct. (6-0)
• Approved variance for shed at 1185 Venetian Way with stipulation for removal if needed (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance for fence at 543 Tall Oaks Dr. (6-0)
• Approved design review for YMCA picnic shelter at 555 YMCA Place (6-0)
• Approved design review for sign at High Bank Distillery, 1379 Johnstown Rd. (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss a redline for the 2022 pricing policy and an update on the Master Plan. The agenda also includes a staffing update and reports from several advisory committees.

• 2022 PR Pricing Policy Redline review
• Master Plan Update
• Staffing Update
• Director's Report for April 2022
• Committee reports from BTAC, GASAC, and NRAC

The Parks & Recreation Board voted 5-0 to adopt the updated 2022 Pricing Policy, which defines peak reservation times as April-October and non-peak as November-February. The board also approved the minutes from the March 9 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Adopted 2022 P&R Pricing Policy (5-0)
• Approved Parks Board Minutes from 3.9.22 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss police traffic enforcement and sustainability initiatives. Members will also consider an ordinance to accept a land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC. Additionally, the agenda includes a supplemental appropriation for a MORPC intern.

• Ordinance to accept land donation from Value Recovery Group II, LLC
• Traffic enforcement and roadway safety briefing
• SWACO regional and community campaign presentation
• Supplemental appropriation for a MORPC intern
• Resolution recognizing April 22, 2022, as Earth Day

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on traffic enforcement and a new food waste drop-off program, but took no formal votes. The council discussed a proposed eComment tool for public comments and reviewed ordinances for future readings. No decisions were made; items were scheduled for later meetings.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussions or scheduled for future readings
• Heard traffic safety briefing from police and highway patrol
• Heard SWACO food waste program update; grant of $7,371 announced
• Discussed eComment tool; no decision, will revisit
• Reviewed ORD-0017-2022 (MORPC intern) for introduction 4/18
• Reviewed ORD-0018-2022 (land donation) for introduction 4/18
• Discussed RES-0011-2022 (Earth Day resolution); agreed to title change
• No action on liquor permit notice

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding residential street paving and rental property registration updates. The agenda also includes a supplemental appropriation for a splash pad. An executive session is scheduled to discuss public employee negotiations.

• Supplemental appropriation for a splash pad (ORD-0013-2022)
• Contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the 2022 Residential Street Program (ORD-0016-2022)
• Amendments to rental property registration and inspection code (ORD-0015-2022)
• Executive session regarding public employee negotiations

The Gahanna City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 780 of the city code, which governs rental property registration and inspection, waiving the second reading and declaring it an emergency. The council also introduced an ordinance authorizing a contract with Strawser Paving Company for the 2022 Residential Street Program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on distracted driving and reports from council members.

• Adopted ORD-0015-2022 amending rental property registration and inspection code (7-0)
• Introduced ORD-0016-2022 for 2022 Residential Street Program contract with Strawser Paving
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and supplemental appropriation for splash pad (7-0)
• Entered executive session for labor negotiations (7-0)

Planning Commission Workshop

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop featuring a presentation regarding Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools. This item is scheduled for discussion under case 2022-0088.

• Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools presentation (2022-0088)

The Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the Gahanna Jefferson Schools' proposed new high school, which will replace the existing building with a 550,000 sq. ft. facility at an estimated cost of $158 million. No formal decisions were made; the session was for informal feedback ahead of the school's application submission on April 8, 2022. The Commission provided comments on design, traffic, parking, and neighbor concerns, and noted the project may come before them in July or August.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• GJPS presentation received for informal feedback
• Project application expected April 8, 2022
• Commission anticipates review in July or August

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an ordinance to update rental property registration and inspection procedures. The agenda also includes a residential street paving contract and upcoming board vacancies.

• Ordinance to amend rental property registration and inspection code (ORD-0015-2022)
• Contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the 2022 Residential Street Program (ORD-0016-2022)
• Resolution affirming commitment to climate action and recognizing Earth Day (RES-0011-2022)
• Vacancies on the Local Board of Tax Review and Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission is considering several development and design applications. These include a site plan for an exterior stage at 785 Science Blvd and various applications for 650 Taylor Station Rd.

• Design review for an exterior stage at 785 Science Blvd (Edison Brewery)
• Variance application for 650 Taylor Station Rd (Sort and Pack)
• Final development plan for 650 Taylor Station Rd (Sort and Pack)
• Landscaping design review for 650 Taylor Station Rd (Sort and Pack)

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a design review for an 843 sq. ft. exterior stage at Edison Brewery (785 Science Blvd.) and approved a variance, final development plan, and design review for a 50,000 sq. ft. addition at Sort and Pack (650 Taylor Station Rd.). All votes were 6-0 with one member absent. No public comments were made on either application.

• Approved design review for Edison Brewery exterior stage (6-0)
• Approved variance for Sort and Pack building addition (6-0)
• Approved final development plan for Sort and Pack (6-0)
• Approved design review for Sort and Pack landscaping (6-0)

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will consider ordinances for supplemental appropriations regarding a splash pad and workers compensation insurance. The agenda also includes motions to authorize bidding for fiber redundancy, streetlight painting, and landscape maintenance.

• Ordinance for a splash pad supplemental appropriation
• Ordinance for Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Program appropriation
• Authorization to bid the Big Walnut Fiber Redundancy Loop Project
• Authorization to bid the 2022 Streetlight Painting Program
• Authorization to bid the Municipal Landscape Maintenance Contract

Gahanna City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and three motions authorizing bids for the Big Walnut Fiber Redundancy Loop, 2022 Streetlight Painting Program, and Municipal Landscape Maintenance Contract. The council also adopted a supplemental appropriation for the Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Program and approved a resolution recognizing Theatre in Our Schools Month. A supplemental appropriation for a splash pad was introduced for first reading.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and three bid authorizations (7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriation for Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Program (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Theatre in Our Schools Month (7-0)
• Introduced supplemental appropriation for splash pad (first reading)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a 2022 sidewalk program proposal and fair housing policy. The agenda also includes motions to authorize bidding for fiber redundancy, streetlight painting, and landscape maintenance.

• 2022 Sidewalk Program Proposal
• Big Walnut Fiber Redundancy Loop Project bidding
• 2022 Streetlight Painting Program bidding
• Municipal Landscape Maintenance Contract bidding
• Supplemental appropriation ordinances ORD-0013-2022 and ORD-0014-2022

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. The main topics were the 2022 Sidewalk Program proposal, proposed amendments to Council Rules of Procedure regarding public comment and agenda items, and the 2021 Year End financial report. No decisions were made; items are scheduled for future regular meetings.

• Discussed 2022 Sidewalk Program proposal; no action taken, administration to return with formal program area
• Discussed proposed amendments to Council Rules of Procedure for public comment; no action taken
• Discussed adding 'other representatives and committees as assigned' to agenda rules; consensus to proceed, details to be emailed
• Received 2021 Year End Report; no action taken
• Discussed supplemental appropriation for Splash Pad; recommended for introduction and consent agenda
• Discussed supplemental appropriation for Workers Compensation; recommended for waiver of second reading
• Discussed motion to bid Big Walnut Fiber Redundancy Loop; recommended for consent agenda
• Discussed motion to bid 2022 Streetlight Painting Program; recommended for consent agenda

Planning Commission

The commission will review several variance applications regarding setbacks and garage sizes for properties on Taylor Rd, Codet Rd, Shull Rd, Ridenour Road, and Braemer Court. The agenda also includes a master sign plan review for Claycraft Road and two subdivision applications for Taylor Road.

• Variance application for 5952 Taylor Rd regarding garage ordinances
• Front yard setback variance at 731 Codet Rd
• Maximum garage area variance at 1279 Shull Rd
• Rear yard setback variance for a shed project at 962 Ridenour Road
• Subdivision applications to split parcels at 5847 and 5875 Taylor Rd

Parks & Recreation Board

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Board will review the 2022 pricing policy and staffing updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the splash pad and the 2021 golf year-end results.

• 2022 Pricing Policy (2022-0069)
• Splash Pad discussion
• 2021 Golf Year-End review
• Staffing updates

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the January 12, 2022 minutes and discussed several items, including the 2022 Pricing Policy (with edits to be presented next month), staffing updates, the 2021 Golf Year-End review, and splash pad access concerns. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items; the only action was the minutes approval.

• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes (6-0, Shepherd absent)
• Discussed 2022 Pricing Policy; edits to be presented next month
• Reviewed 2021 Golf Year-End report; no action taken
• Discussed splash pad public access; no policy change
• Noted staffing updates: Aquatics Supervisor hired, other positions open

Civil Service Commission

This meeting includes an organizational session to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and establish regular meeting times. The regular meeting portion covers the approval of June 8, 2021 minutes and receiving reports from the Human Resources Manager and the Chair.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of June 8, 2021 minutes

The Civil Service Commission held its organizational and regular meetings on March 8, 2022. They elected Ron Davis as Chair and Jamille Jones as Vice Chair, and approved changes to the Rules of Procedure, including updates to meeting schedules and agenda order. The commission also received a Human Resources report on 2021 recruitment and testing processes.

• Elected Ron Davis as Chair (4-0, Stillwell absent)
• Elected Jamille Jones as Vice Chair (4-0, Stillwell absent)
• Established meetings on an as-needed basis on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (4-0, Stillwell absent)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2021 (4-0, Stillwell absent)
• Approved changes to the Rules of Procedure (4-0, Stillwell absent)

City Council

The council will consider ordinances to update administrative codes regarding finance and purchasing procedures. The agenda also includes the appointment of Jeremy Vanmeter as Clerk of Council.

• Appointment of Jeremy Vanmeter as Clerk of Council
• Updates to administrative code for finance and purchasing procedures
• Repeal of vending machine income regulations
• Resolution recognizing Women's History Month

Finance Committee

The Gahanna Finance Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding the Long Term Capital Improvement Plan. No other specific items are listed for discussion on this agenda.

• Discussion of the Long Term Capital Improvement Plan

The Finance Committee heard a presentation on developing a 10-20 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to prioritize capital projects and funding. No formal decisions were made; the plan is expected to be adopted by Council by October 2022, with workshops scheduled for June and July.

• Discussed creation of a 10-20 year Capital Improvement Plan (no vote)
• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss the Fair Housing Policy and Council Rules of Procedure. The agenda includes ordinances to update city finance and purchasing procedures. Additionally, liquor permit requests for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC and RBD Restaurants LLC are scheduled for review.

• Fair Housing Policy discussion (2020-0066)
• Ordinance to update Department of Finance administrative code
• Ordinance to remove vending machine income from the code
• Ordinance to adopt new purchasing procedures
• Liquor permit requests for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC and RBD Restaurants LLC

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission is reviewing applications for conditional use, variances, and design reviews. These include requests regarding properties at 104 N. Stygler Road, 1195 Technology Dr., and Deffenbaugh Ct.

• Conditional Use Application for Affordable Care Health Clinic at 104 N. Stygler Road
• Variance, Final Development Plan, and Design Review for 1195 Technology Dr.
• Conditional Use Application for 1195 Technology Dr.
• Variance, Final Development Plan, and Design Review for Deffenbaugh Ct. and E. Gateway Pkwy.

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a conditional use application allowing a residential unit at the Affordable Care Health Clinic, 104 N. Stygler Rd., to let the operator live on site. The commission also approved a series of applications for Rosen USA (variance, final development plan, design review, conditional use) for a storage structure and equipment yard at 1195 Technology Dr., and for the Scannell Project (variance, final development plan, design review) for a 291,400 sq. ft. flex warehouse at Deffenbaugh Ct. and E. Gate Pkwy. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved conditional use for residential use at 104 N. Stygler Rd. (6-0)
• Approved variance for Rosen USA at 1195 Technology Dr. (6-0)
• Approved final development plan for Rosen USA at 1195 Technology Dr. (6-0)
• Approved design review for Rosen USA at 1195 Technology Dr. (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for Rosen USA at 1195 Technology Dr. (6-0)
• Approved variance for Scannell Project at Deffenbaugh Ct. and E. Gate Pkwy. (6-0)
• Approved final development plan for Scannell Project (6-0)
• Approved design review for Scannell Project (6-0)

Property Appeals Board

The Property Appeals Board will review its revised draft rules of procedure. The meeting also includes a review of appeals procedures and the approval of minutes from 1-5-2022.

• Approval of minutes 1-5-2022
• Review of revised draft rules of procedure (item 2022-0055)
• Review of appeals procedures

The Gahanna Property Appeals Board approved revised Rules of Procedure, updating order of business and clarifying the Clerk of Council's role as secretary. The board also reviewed the appeals process for rental registration, nuisance abatement, and sidewalk violations, with no appeals heard at this meeting.

• Approved revised Rules of Procedure (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 1-5-2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider ordinances regarding the 2022 Street Program bidding and use of city property for polling locations. The agenda also includes emergency amendments to personnel salaries and police contract extensions.

• Authorization to bid the 2022 Street Program
• Use of city property as 2022 polling locations
• Amendments to the General Offenses Code
• Supplemental appropriations for city property damage and water meter fees
• Emergency adoption of amendments to 2022 personnel salaries

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the 2022 street program bidding authorization, agreements for polling locations, and several ordinances. It also adopted two emergency ordinances amending city personnel salaries and extending the FOP collective bargaining agreement. The council introduced three ordinances related to administrative code changes and went into executive session, taking no action.

• Approved consent agenda including 2022 street program bidding authorization
• Adopted ordinance for Franklin County Board of Elections polling locations
• Adopted amendments to General Offenses Code
• Adopted supplemental appropriations for damage to city property and water meter fees
• Adopted emergency ordinance amending 2022 city salaries
• Adopted emergency ordinance extending FOP collective bargaining contract
• Introduced ordinances repealing/replacing administrative code sections on public service, finance, and purchasing
• Went into executive session; no action taken

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council scheduled a special meeting for February 14, 2022. The agenda is limited to procedural items and an executive session regarding public employee or official personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding public employee or official employment or discipline

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules. The session lasted from 6:04 p.m. to 6:58 p.m., and no action was taken afterward. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (7-0)
• No action taken after executive session

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss YMCA facilities and council rules of procedure. It will also consider ordinances regarding city personnel salaries, street program bidding, and administrative code updates for finance and public service.

• Authorization to bid the 2022 Street Program
• Ordinance amending 2022 city personnel salaries
• Supplemental appropriation for damage to city property
• Updates to administrative code regarding purchasing procedures
• Discussion of YMCA of Central Ohio facilities

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation from the YMCA of Central Ohio about potential collaboration on a community recreation center, with no formal action taken. Council also discussed rules for handling public comments submitted outside meetings, directing the clerk to research options. Several ordinances were reviewed and recommended for introduction at the next regular meeting, including a street program bid authorization, supplemental appropriations, a new utility supervisor position, and a police union contract extension.

• Discussed potential partnership with YMCA for a community recreation center; no action taken.
• Directed clerk to fact-find options for handling public comments submitted outside meetings.
• Recommended MT-0004-2022 (2022 Street Program bid authorization) for consent agenda on 2/21/2022.
• Recommended ORD-0005-2022 and ORD-0006-2022 (supplemental appropriations) for introduction on 2/21/2022 and consent agenda on 3/7/2022.
• Recommended ORD-0007-2022 (add Utility Supervisor position) for introduction, waiver of second reading, and adoption as emergency on 2/21/2022.
• Recommended ORD-0011-2022 (FOP contract extension) for introduction, waiver of second reading, and adoption as emergency on 2/21/2022.
• Recommended ORD-0008-2022, ORD-0009-2022, and ORD-0010-2022 (procurement policy changes) for introduction on 2/21/2022 and return to committee on 2/28/2022.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to apply for state funding for the Cherry Bottom Road stabilization project. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding 2022 polling locations and updates to the General Offenses Code. Additionally, the council will review a community reinvestment agreement with Scannell Properties.

• Funding application for Cherry Bottom Road stabilization project
• Appointment of Alvin Jamie McKenna to the Records Commission
• Use of city property as 2022 polling locations
• CRA agreement with Scannell Properties
• Amendments to the General Offenses Code

Council approved a resolution to apply for state funding for the Cherry Bottom Road stabilization project and adopted a resolution honoring Black History Month. A motion to appoint Alvin Jamie McKenna to the Records Commission passed. An ordinance authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Scannell Properties was adopted with a waiver of second reading, but the emergency clause failed, so the ordinance will take effect after the usual waiting period.

• Approved resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for Cherry Bottom Road stabilization (6-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Black History Month (6-0)
• Appointed Alvin Jamie McKenna to Records Commission (6-0)
• Adopted CRA agreement with Scannell Properties with waiver, but emergency failed (4-2)
• Introduced ordinance for polling place agreement with Franklin County Board of Elections
• Introduced ordinance amending General Offenses Code

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council scheduled a special meeting for February 7, 2022. The agenda consists of an executive session to consider various personnel matters including appointments, employment, or compensation. No other business was listed for this meeting.

• Executive session regarding public employee appointment, employment, or compensation

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session twice to discuss personnel matters under Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure. The first session was suspended until after the regular meeting, and the second session concluded with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for personnel matters (6-0)
• Suspended executive session until after regular meeting (6-0)
• Reconvened executive session, no action taken (6-0)

Records Commission

This is an organizational meeting for the Gahanna Records Commission. The agenda includes electing a chair and approving minutes from September 8, 2021. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or approval.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of September 8, 2021, meeting minutes

The Records Commission held an organizational meeting led by Mayor Jadwin, elected Kevin Schultz as chair, and approved the minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission noted a vacancy and set its next meeting for September 2022.

• Elected Kevin Schultz as Chair (5-0, Dachenbach absent)
• Approved Records Commission Minutes from 9-8-2021 (5-0, Dachenbach absent)

City Council - Special

This special meeting of the Gahanna City Council is focused on an executive session. The session involves discussing potential personnel matters such as appointments, employment, or compensation. No other public legislative items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session regarding public employee or official personnel matters

Gahanna City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Section 5.40(a) of Council Rules. The session lasted from 6:04 p.m. to 6:51 p.m., with no action taken afterward. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Councilwoman Bowers was absent but attended via teleconference.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (6-0, Bowers absent)
• No action taken after executive session

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Scannell Properties and amendments to the General Offenses Code. The agenda also includes department updates and a liquor permit request for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC.

• Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Scannell Properties (ORD-0003-2022)
• Amendments to the General Offenses Code (ORD-0002-2022)
• Liquor permit request for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC at 1380 N. Hamilton Road
• Agreement with Franklin County Board of Elections for polling locations
• Resolution honoring Black History Month

The Committee of the Whole recommended introduction and adoption as an emergency of an ordinance authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with Scannell Properties, including a 15-year tax abatement with a payment in lieu of taxes arrangement. The recommendation will go to the regular agenda on February 7, 2022. No final vote was taken at this meeting.

• Recommended introduction/first reading/waive second reading/adopt as emergency for CRA agreement with Scannell Properties (ORD-0003-2022)
• Received Mayor's Court report (2022-0027) for information
• Received Parks & Recreation report (2022-0026) for information; contract for plan update to proceed without Council action
• Received Planning Department update; zoning code rewrite to be brought before Council by end of 2022
• Recommended introduction/first reading for general offenses code amendments (ORD-0002-2022)
• No objections to liquor permit request for Bob Evans Restaurants LLC at 1380 N. Hamilton Road
• Discussed potential changes to Council Rules of Procedure regarding public comments; no decision made
• Recommended regular agenda for Black History Month resolution (RES-0004-2022)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The agenda consists only of procedural items for the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. This includes administering oaths of office, electing a chair and vice chair, and establishing regular meeting days.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Establishment of regular meeting days

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will consider a contract with GPD GROUP for street and waterline design services. The council will also address the resignation of Clerk of Council Krystal Gonchar and the appointment of an interim clerk.

• Contract with GPD GROUP for 2022 street rebuild and waterline replacement design project
• Resignation of Krystal Gonchar as Clerk of Council
• Appointment of Pam Ripley as Interim Clerk of Council
• Resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Gahanna City Council approved a contract with GPD Group for professional services for the 2022 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement Design Project. The council also accepted the resignation of Clerk of Council Krystal Gonchar and appointed Pam Ripley as interim clerk. Several resolutions were adopted, including one recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and one honoring Gonchar. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation, with no action taken.

• Approved contract with GPD Group for 2022 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement Design Project (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Clerk of Council Krystal Gonchar effective January 28, 2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Pam Ripley as Interim Clerk of Council effective January 29, 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National Day of Service (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Krystal Gonchar for her service (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including council meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Special

This is a special meeting of the Gahanna City Council. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Executive Session regarding public employee or official personnel matters

The Gahanna City Council met in special session and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. The session lasted from 6:03 p.m. to 6:53 p.m., after which the council reconvened and took no action. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Took no action following executive session

Planning Commission

The meeting includes an organizational session to elect officers and establish regular meeting times. The commission will also review variance applications for 155 Marrus Drive and 82 Town St., as well as a land subdivision at 5847 Taylor Rd.

• Variance application for front yard setback at 155 Marrus Drive
• Variance application for sign height and setback at 82 Town St.
• Subdivision of 2.782 acres from a larger parcel at 5847 Taylor Rd
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a front yard setback variance for a porch at 155 Marrus Drive, a sign height and setback variance at 82 Town St., and a subdivision without plat to split 2.782 acres from a 12.392-acre parcel at 5847 Taylor Rd. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The commission also elected officers and made appointments during the organizational meeting.

• Approved variance for front yard setback at 155 Marrus Drive (7-0)
• Approved variance for sign height and setback at 82 Town St. (7-0)
• Approved subdivision without plat at 5847 Taylor Rd (7-0)
• Elected Michael Tamarkin as Chair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Thomas Shapaka as Vice Chair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Michael Suriano to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and adopt rules of operation. The regular meeting includes discussions on a new pricing policy, staffing updates, and the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2022 Rules of Operation
• Discussion of 2022 Pricing Policy
• Updates on Staffing and Facilities Workshops
• Comprehensive Parks Master Plan discussion

The Parks & Recreation Board held its organizational meeting, swearing in new members and electing Donna Simmons as Chair, Chrissy Kaminski as Vice Chair, and Kevin McGinn as Secretary. The board approved meeting on the second Wednesday of each month and adopted its 2022 Rules of Operation. In the regular meeting, the board approved the December 2021 minutes and discussed the 2022 Pricing Policy, staffing updates, and the Splash Pad's availability.

• Elected Donna Simmons as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Chrissy Kaminski as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Elected Kevin McGinn as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved monthly meetings on second Wednesday (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 Rules of Operation (7-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Landscape Board

The Landscape Board is conducting an organizational meeting to swear in members and elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. The agenda also includes the adoption of rules of operation and procedure.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of Rules of Operation and Procedure (2022-0016)
• Approval of Landscape Board minutes from July 14, 2021 (2022-0015)

The Gahanna Landscape Board held its organizational meeting, swearing in Matt Winger, electing Jane Allinder as Chair, Kevin Dengel as Vice Chair, and Matt Winger as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. The board also approved meeting as needed at 6pm and adopted the 2022 Rules of Operation and Procedure. In the regular meeting, they discussed the upcoming Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Land Management Plan, with the board to review and provide feedback.

• Elected Jane Allinder as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Kevin Dengel as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Matt Winger as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved meeting as needed at 6pm (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Rules of Operation and Procedure (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

This meeting serves as an organizational session to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and establish regular meeting schedules. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from June 8, 2021.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Establishment of regular meeting day and time
• Approval of June 8, 2021, minutes

The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022, was cancelled the night of the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. No decisions were made, and no business was conducted.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss council legislative processes and rules of procedure. The committee also reviewed a carried-over ordinance regarding professional services for street and waterline projects.

• Ordinance ORD-0093-2021 for street rebuild and waterline replacement design services
• Overview of the Council Legislative Process
• Council Rules of Procedure
• Suggested Council Resolutions for 2022 (2022-0006)

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the 2022 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement Design Project, including a proposal to bury above-ground utilities on North Street at no additional cost. The committee also reviewed the council legislative process, council rules, and suggested ceremonial resolutions for 2022. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items were discussions only.

• Discussed updated design proposal for 2022 street rebuild (ORD-0093-2021), including utility burial evaluation
• Reviewed council legislative process and emergency ordinance requirements
• Discussed potential changes to Council Rules of Procedure, including Parks & Recreation Foundation position
• Reviewed suggested ceremonial resolutions for 2022 and joint proclamation process

Property Appeals Board

The Property Appeals Board is holding an organizational meeting. The agenda includes taking oaths of office, electing a chair and vice chair, and reviewing board procedures.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of appeals procedures

The Property Appeals Board held its organizational meeting, swore in members, and elected William Sweeney as Chair and Sarah Pollyea as Vice Chair. The board discussed proposed changes to its Rules of Procedure but did not vote, instead directing the Clerk to email a redline version for review and a vote at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned early due to technical difficulties with the City Attorney's audio, and a future meeting was scheduled to review appeals procedures.

• Elected William Sweeney as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Sarah Pollyea as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to all five board members
• Tabled vote on Rules of Procedure changes pending redline review

City Council

This meeting includes the administration of oaths for four council members and the election of a President and Vice President. The agenda also covers appointments to various boards and commissions and establishes the 2022 meeting schedule. An ordinance regarding street sweeping services is presented for second reading.

• Oath of office for Council Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Ordinance ORD-0092-2021 for street sweeping and parking garage cleaning services contract with SCA of OH, LLC
• Resolution RES-0001-2022 to honor Mike Faist
• Council appointments to boards including the Property Appeals Board and Planning Commission

The Gahanna City Council held its annual organizational meeting, electing Stephen Renner as President and Merisa Bowers as Vice President, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. Council also approved appointments to various boards and commissions, confirmed mayor's appointments to the Community Improvement Corporation, and adopted a consent agenda including a street sweeping contract. A resolution honoring Mike Faist was postponed to a future meeting.

• Elected Stephen Renner as Council President (7-0)
• Elected Merisa Bowers as Council Vice President (7-0)
• Approved council appointments to boards and commissions (7-0)
• Confirmed mayor's appointments to Community Improvement Corporation (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including street sweeping contract with SCA of OH, LLC (7-0)
• Postponed resolution honoring Mike Faist to future meeting (7-0)
• Established 2022 meeting schedule (1st & 3rd Mondays for regular, 2nd & 4th for committees)
• Held executive session on employee negotiations; no action taken