Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3349.04(a)(c), Height, area and yard regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), to reduce required development standards in the L-I, Limited Institutional District and I, Institutional District, and to revoke Ordinance #2712-92 (CV92-089), passed January 11, 1993, and Ordinance #0063-2024 (CV23-110) passed January 8, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-007).

Appointment of Olga Diva, 1186 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of David Stickles, 234 Dakota Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of David Henderson, 5940 Breigha Drive, Galloway, OH 43119, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two universal term contracts for the option to purchase Ready Mix Concretes with Anderson Concrete Corporation and Decker Construction Company; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods Boulevard project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

Appointment of Johan Guy, 106 East 13th Avenue, Apartment X, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Tyler Littlejohn, with a new term start date of January 21, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an unplanned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells Foundation, to extend the agreement termination date from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2027 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus March 24, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Contact Name: Phil Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

Appointment of Tamara Brooks, 2303 Linden Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, replacing Daniel Ajayi, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5751 SOVEREIGN ST. (43235), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-079).

Appointment of Ebony Fadis, 943 Roberson Street, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1107 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to allow a daycare center with reduced required parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-080).

THIS HEARING HAS BEEN CANCELED Notice/Advertisement Title: Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Hearing Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

Appointment of Asmara Williams, 1333 Sigsbee Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission, replacing Sean Ruffin, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement with National Association of Minority Contractors, a non-profit organization, in support of diverse contractors; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)

Appointment of Michael Lange, 80 East Rich Street, Suite 120, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Justin Garland, with a new term start date of January 21, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and associated services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power and extend the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program term through March 31, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $635,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($635,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: January Publication of Registered Legislative Agents Contact Email Address: lobbyistregistration@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the professional services contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to extend the contract end date from May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2028. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Citizens Commission on Elected Official Compensation Minutes Contact Name: Kirsten Estose Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2728 Contact Email Address: kmestose@columbus.gov

Appointment of Joseph "Manny" Heilman, 307 East 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Jillian Dyer, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)