Legislation

To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2, also known as 2025 Ambleside Maple Canyon project, to authorize an expenditure of 325,335.00; and to declare an emergency. ($325,335.00)

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Artie Dwyane Taylor, 1975 - 2025

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Truck Parts with Best Equipment Co., Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 02850275-1 held by 4432 Walford Inc, doing business as Buckeye Supermarket, located at 4432 Walford St, Columbus, Ohio 43224 and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

Appointment of Joshua Hively, 368 Fairway Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of Women's History Month. ($10,000.00)

To thank Christina Vera for her impactful service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to commend her tireless advocacy for equitable access, community empowerment, and family engagement.

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: December 16th West Scioto Area Commission Communications Committee Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Rebecca Deeds Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6016 Contact Email Address: redeeds@columbus.gov

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 09073995-82 held by True North Energy LLC, doing business as True North, located at 2441 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43207 and to declare an emergency.($0.00)

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 08418994-106 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway, located at 1165 S High St, Columbus, Ohio 43206 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To thank Ramona R. Reyes for seventeen years of historic and distinguished service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to recognize her lasting impact as a trailblazer and advocate for students, families, and community empowerment

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Civilian Police Review Board Monthly Meetings Contact Name: Stephanie Brock Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9601 Contact Email Address: CivilianReviewBoard@columbus.gov

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 06483944-1 held by R O B Enterprises Inc, doing business as Westland Shell Car Wash, located at 2805 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43204 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To Honor and Recognize James E. Whatley for his contributions to faithful service and retirement after 45 years in Central Ohio.

Appointment of Mark Moritz, 83 Deland Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville 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 City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Serving Our Neighbors Ministries, Inc. dba Festa; to authorize and appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To thank Michael Cole for twelve years of distinguished and visionary service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to commend his steadfast leadership, advocacy, and dedication to student success and public education.

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 08418994-88 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway, located at 2875 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of Wednesdays with Wyche. ($5,000.00)

Appointment of Alexandro Volakis, 248 East 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Notice/Advertisement Title: Far East Area Commission Special Meeting January 13th Contact Name: Lynne LaCour Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-0100 Contact Email Address: ldlacour@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee - Liquor Objections Hearing Contact Name: Pedro Mejia Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: PDMejia@columbus.gov

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising to complete the Kelton Avenue Training Project in an amount up to $20,000; to authorize an appropriation of $5,200 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)