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03-11-2024 Council Meeting MinutesRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Heid March 11, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Amorose Groomes called the Monday, March 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting of Dublin City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Vice Mayor Alutto, Mayor Amorose Groomes, Ms. De Rosa, Ms. Fox, Mr. Keeler, Ms. Kramb and Mr. Reiner. Staff members present were Ms. O'Callaghan, Mr. Hartmann, Chief Paez, Ms. Weisenauer, Mr. Stiffler, Ms. Rauch, Ms. Willis, Ms. Wawszkiewicz, Mr. Dilsaver, Mr. Rayburn, Ms. LeRoy, Mr. Earman, Mr. Hammersmith, Mr. Hounshell, Ms. Goliver, Mr. Althouse and Mr. Ament. Others present: Maria Schaper, Associate Director of Transportation Planning, MORPC ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Amorose Groomes moved to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of: e Considering the Employment of a Public Employee; e Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action; e Considering confidential information related to a request for economic development assistance that involves public infrastructure improvements that are directly related to an economic development project, and which executive session is necessary to protect the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project; and e To consider the purchase of property for public purposes. Vice Mayor Alutto seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Keeler, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amorose Groomes invited Ms. De Rosa to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL PRESENTATION e 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Mayor Amorose Groomes invited Maria Schaper to come forward and share the 2024-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. MORPC serves over 85 local governments and focuses on collaboration in areas of transportation development, planning and sustainability, data and research, and policy and grant development. She shared that MORPC is the metropolitan planning organization for Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties as well as parts of Licking and Fairfield counties. In that role, they serve as the stewards of federal transportation dollars and develop a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) every four years. She stated that projected growth for the region equates to about 726,000 more people and 360,000 jobs by 2050, which will place new demands on the transportation system. The MTP is provided to the Ohio Department of Transportation as well as the United States Department of Transportation every four years. If a project is to be considered for federal funding, it needs to be represented in the MTP. The goal is to illustrate that the MTP represents a regional consensus of transportation priorities. The MTP identifies strategies to advance the following six goals: e Create sustainable neighborhoods; e Attract and retain economic opportunities; e Protect natural resources and mitigate infrastructure vulnerabilities; RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held March 11, 2024 Page 2 of 10 e Employ innovative transportation solutions; e Provide transportation and mobility options; and e Reduce per capita energy consumption and promote alternative fuel resources. Ms. Schaper stated that there will be public input opportunities throughout the process. She reviewed the draft strategies and projects (www.morpc.org/mtp2050). She shared that total draft projects represent an approximate $35 billion investment in our regional transit system through 2050. She shared graphics that illustrate the draft transit projects (also available on the MORPC website). She shared that MORPC is aware that Dublin is currently going through an update to the Thoroughfare Plan and will work with staff to make sure that these projects are consistent. She referenced LinkUS and stated that all the projects identified through that planning process are also incorporated into the MTP. She concluded by stating that MORPC hopes to have this Plan adopted in May. Mayor Amorose Groomes thanked Ms. Schaper for the information. CITIZEN COMMENTS Timon Kaple, 6081 Kenzie Lane, came forward to thank Council and Planning and Zoning Commission for the negative feedback on the proposal regarding the 7 acres on Perimeter Drive at Wall Street. He stated that all the residents he has spoken to are not in favor of the proposed use on the property. He was appreciative of Planning and Zoning Commission’s comments against the proposal. Ms. Weisenauer stated that 139 comments were submitted online that were calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The following citizens were present to comment on the war in Gaza. They all came forward to request a ceasefire resolution and expressed the pain they feel over the loss of life as the conflict continues. e Peggy Kilty, 7568 Ashlord Ct., Sumaya Hamadmad, 6830 Barronsmore Way, Lila Alsibai, 4627 Gwynedd Ct., Noor Amara, 6756 Ballantrae Place, Salwa Azrak, 4627 Gwynedd Ct., Bushrah Alhyari, 6260 Post Rd., Ayah Azrak, 4627 Gwynedd Ct., Ammar Khawam, 6830 Barronsmore Way, Iyad Azrak, 4627 Gwynedd Ct., Nader Zidan, 6296 Ross Bend, Daoud Al-Akhras, 7809 Holiston Ct., Fatima Chawdry, 5876 Tarton Circle S., Asma Dajani, 6260 Post Rd., Mohammad Saleh, 10700 Honeysuckle Way, Munnal Sohail Idrid, 4411 Limerick Lane, Ajmeri Hoque, 4237 Clayton Court, Sharay and Ali Syed, 3138 Grangehill Place Mayor Amorose Groomes thanked each of the speakers for taking the time to engage with local democracy. Dublin is home to many different communities with diverse perspectives and traditions, and she stated that their willingness to share their thoughts with Council is truly valued and deeply appreciated. She shared that City Manager O'Callaghan met with a group of residents on this matter last week, and she invited Ms. O'Callaghan to report on that conversation. Ms. O'Callaghan reported that she met with a group of residents, including three members of the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee, at City Hall. This meeting was coordinated in response to the residents’ requests for the City to pass a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. She stated that Police Chief Justin Paez, Director of Outreach & Engagement Christine Nardecchia, Director of Communications & Marketing Lindsay Weisenauer, Assistant to the City Manager Kendel Blake and Assistant Law Director Yazan Ashrawi also joined the meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held March 11, 2024 Page 3 of 10 Staff listened to the concerns, perspectives and personal stories shared by our community members and recognized the heartbreaking nature of the situation. There was meaningful discussion and she shared our role and authorities as a local government. She stated that staff emphasized our commitment to the safety, inclusion and well-being of all residents. Staff shared Resolution 37-17, which Council passed to combat intolerance, negative stereotyping and discrimination. They reiterated that those tenets continue to be upheld. They also shared a statement in support of inclusion, safety and cultural understanding that we just released in December as we celebrated the Safe Space program, which provides havens of safety, security and support resources for those experiencing hate, threats or intimidation. The residents indicated they feel very safe living in Dublin and expressed concerns about the mental well-being of residents during this time. We asked what resources the residents need to support their safety and mental well-being, and we indicated that the City is committed to connecting them to those resources. Ms. O'Callaghan also shared that she had spoken with Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen to inquire about any issues or concerns in the schools related to the ongoing conflict. He reported that there had not been any safety, hate or intolerance issues and that the district remains focused on educating students and ensuring their safety. Staff also discussed relationships and ongoing communication with elected officials at the state and federal levels and assured the attendees that we would convey their concerns with our representatives. While the group was fairly unified on their request for a cease-fire resolution and shared a template for consideration, many indicated that a statement from the City would be appreciated. The meeting lasted an hour and a half and was followed by several smaller conversations after the larger meeting adjourned. She committed to the group that staff would report back to City Council. She thanked Council for the opportunity to share the update. Mayor Amorose Groomes thanked Ms. O’Callaghan for the report. She stated that she cannot “reiterate strongly enough how much Council values hearing from residents. We are committed to open and ongoing dialogue with each of you. On behalf of City Council, here tonight, we reaffirm the City of Dublin’s commitment to peace and understanding among all people. This steadfast dedication is exemplified by our actions, services and initiatives. Residents need not look any further than our Peace Pole near the Coffman Park Pavilion, which states, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and includes the word "peace" inscribed in 12 languages spoken by Dublin residents and students. Our commitment to safety, security and support is further demonstrated through our Safe Space Dublin program, which promotes safe havens and resources for anyone in personal crisis and those who have experienced hate crimes, threats or intimidation. Additionally, Dublin has a resolution that combats intolerance, negative stereotyping and discrimination. Resolution 37-17 states that hatred, fear and discrimination against any individual based on race, religion and national origin is unacceptable.” She stated that Christine Nardecchia was present to continue the conversation and make sure that everyone that calls Dublin home feels safe. CONSENT AGENDA ° Minutes of the February 26, 2024 Regular Council Meeting ° Minutes of the March 4, 2024 Special Council Meeting There was no request to remove an item from the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Alutto moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Ms. De Rosa seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 h 11 Fe 4 of 10 Held March 11, 2024 age 40 SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 01-24 Amending Zoning Code Sections 153.042, 153.048, 153.053, 153.066, 153.159, and 153.236 to Address the Administrative Approval Criteria (24-001ADMC). Mr. Hounshell shared that the Economic Development Strategy that was adopted a few years ago addressed the needs of the City’s economic development landscape and identified the elements and ingredients to a successful positioning for Dublin to build upon. One of the strategies identified was to make Dublin’s development process more transparent and predictable. Creating opportunities to streamline projects for a more predictable development process was the premise of this amendment. Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) requested staff address the scope of administrative approvals and identify opportunities to streamline processes. He stated that the proposed changes apply only to the districts that are listed and there is no crossover. Administrative Approvals are determined by the Planning Director and are very minor in scale and usually a like-for-like or similar in character to what is existing. The timeline of an Administrative Appeal is two weeks and there is no fee. Minor Projects are reviewed by the Administrative Review Team (ART) and are typically small projects that do have some limited community effects, and the timeline is usually between 4-6 weeks depending on the meeting schedule. Third is the Final Development Plan, which is reviewed by PZC. These include projects that exceed requirements for minor projects in the Bridge Street District. The timeline could exceed 6-8 weeks. Mr. Hounshell detailed the sections of the proposed amendment. Staff recommended approval. There were no public comments. Ms. Kramb stated that she had an issue only with the minor projects definition. She expressed concern over removing the “25% or less of any one side of a building” portion of the definition. She stated that it would still have to meet the Bridge Street Code as far as transparency and the location of the doors and windows, but the complete look of a building could be changed and it would be considered a minor project under this definition. If it were to go to ART, the public would not be able to comment as ART meetings are held during the day. She reiterated that she is concerned about going from 25% to nothing at all. She suggested keeping the definition as it is and not the proposed language. She stated that all the other amendments still work if this one is the only one not changed. She would rather have these applications go to PZC rather than ART. Ms. Fox asked to hear staff and PZC’s thoughts on these amendments. Mr. Hounshell stated that staff is in favor of having applications with significant impacts or potentially adverse effects be reviewed by PZC and be part of the public process. This amendment is not to change any scenario where there is significant change. These amendments do allow staff or the ART to look at an application and determine that it requires more review. Mayor Amorose Groomes stated that she understands the intent behind the amendment, but there is another side to this. She stated that major changes could come in the exterior of the building or building height that would not go before PZC because it fits the minor project definition. She stated her support for not changing the definition and seeing if it causes a hardship moving forward. In response to Ms. De Rosa’s question regarding these items coming from PZC’s Consent Agenda, Mr. Hounshell responded affirmatively. Ms. De Rosa stated that removing the definition from the changes then would not cause an issue in efficiency. Ms. Kramb noted that all the other items such as paint, building materials, etc. could still be administratively approved. She is concerned with future problems when it could be argued that the modifications would not change the square footage. Vice Mayor Alutto agreed that it is important to remember what problem is being solved. She expressed her support for not changing the definition as Ms. Kramb suggested. Mr. Keeler expressed his agreement with Ms. Kramb’s suggestion. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 f 10 Held March 11, 2024 Page 50 Vice Mayor Alutto moved to approve this Ordinance with the definition not changed as discussed. Mr. Keeler seconded the motion. Vote on the Amended Ordinance: Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes. INTRODUCTION/ FIRST READING/ PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES Ordinance 02-24 Creating a Tax Increment Financing Incentive District for the Towns on the Parkway; Declaring Improvements to the Parcels within the Incentive District to be a Public Purpose and Exempt from Real Property Taxation; Requiring the Owners of those Parcels to make Service Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Establishing a Municipal Public Improvement Tax Increment Equivalent Fund for the Deposit of those Service Payments; Specifying the Public Infrastructure improvements that benefit or serve Parcels in the Incentive District; and Authorizing Compensation Payments to the Dublin City School District and the Tolles Career and Technical Center Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Stiffler stated that this Ordinance would establish the Towns on the Parkway Incentive District. This area is located within the Bridge Street District and is covered by the cooperative agreement between the City of Dublin and Dublin City Schools. The relevant considerations under this agreement are: e Beginning in 2014, the City will have the ability to authorize various tax incentives, including TIFs within the Bridge Street District, e Inyears 1 through 15, the City will receive 100% of the service payment revenue, e In years 16 through 30, Dublin City Schools will receive 10% what it would have received if the tax incentive district had not been in place. In consideration of this financial structure, the City is making a $1.5 million payment to the Dublin City Schools from 2014 through 2045 and a $2 million payment in 2046. In total, the City will make payments of $50 million over this 33-year period. The City has created a number of TIF districts in the area covered by the cooperative agreement. The relevant TIF Districts for this discussion are Tuller 40 and Tuller 41. The cooperative agreement between the City and Schools gives the City the ability to execute TIF agreements under section 5709.40 and 5709.41 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Tuller 41 TIF is a difference in type, but not in product compatibility. It gives the City more flexibility to pay for private improvements as well as public improvements. The City wanted that flexibility, as they were owners of that property at one time. The Tuller 40 TIF was created under ORC Section 5709.40B. Ordinance 02-24 would create a TIF under Section 5709.40C. The relevant difference between the two sections is that Section B allows the capture of incremental value from commercial properties that includes apartment and for-rent townhomes. Under Section C, the ORC allows the capture of incremental value from owner-occupied housing that can include condominiums and other for-sale type products. With regard to creating an incentive district, notices were provided to relevant parties on February 6. The City is required to have a first reading, public hearing followed by the second reading, public hearing after 30 days. The second reading and public hearing of this Ordinance will be on April 22. Mr. Stiffler stated that this project includes the construction of 154 attached single-family units at an estimated sales price in the mid-$500,000s. The estimated annual service payment revenue is estimated to be $1.5 to $1.9 million. These service payments could be used to make public improvements. Staff recommended approval at the second reading/public hearing on April 22. There were no public comments. In response to Ms. Kramb’s question regarding whether or not we have to amend the existing TIFs to create this one, Mr. Stiffler stated that we do not have to amend because RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held March 11, 2024 Page 6 of 10 TIFs are created parcel by parcel and the City never initialized the TIF on these parcels so there is no need to repeal it. Ms. Kramb asked if this TIF had a separate payment to the schools. Mr. Stiffler stated that there is only one payment that goes to the schools and this would be included in that one payment that covers the entirety of the Bridge Street District. Mr. Stiffler clarified that the City is not adding anything to the annual $1.5 million payment to the schools, but we are adding, during years 16 through 30, 10% of the TIF revenues. Ms. Fox asked if the land or property value impacts the 10% that the schools would receive. Mr. Stiffler stated that the schools will receive 10% of the current market value during the 16 through 30 years. Mr. Stiffler stated that property taxes usually stay flat over time. Second reading/public hearing is scheduled for April 22, 2024. INTRODUCTION/ FIRST READING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 03-24 Amending the Annual Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024 (Q1) Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Stiffler stated that this supplemental Ordinance contains re-appropriations of capital projects that were approved in the prior year but not executed or encumbered, as well as a few new appropriations for items that were executed after the Operating Budget had already been adopted. Council was provided an explanation for each appropriation in their packet materials. There were no public comments. Ms. Kramb sought clarification regarding section three that suggested construction will begin for water line extension area 3c in 2024. She questioned whether the word “construction” was appropriate as this is still in the design phase. Staff agreed that it should say “design” and not “construction.” Mr. Stiffler stated that he will correct the memo for second reading. Ms. De Rosa asked for clarification regarding the impacts that this Ordinance will have on the General Fund Balance. Mr. Stiffler stated that there is a significant General Fund impact because advances were moved to change the funding structure of the Bright Road Corridor from General Fund cash to potentially debt financing. This created a need to create an advance in the General Fun and an advance repayment in the 404 fund. Second reading/public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2024. Ordinance 04-24 Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives to Sarnova HC, LLC to Induce it to Purchase an Office Building for the Relocation of the Company’s Existing Office and the Expansion of that Office and its Associated Operations and Workforce within the City; and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Ordinance. Ms. Goehring stated that staff has been in discussions with Sarnova on the expansion of their company within the City of Dublin. Sarnova is a specialty medical sales service and distribution company. It was founded in Dublin in 2009 and is the leading national provider of emergency medical and acute care products. Sarnova continues to grow and the Company is considering the purchase of a 50,000 square foot facility in Dublin to locate their shared service center. The economic development agreement (EDA) proposes Sarnova a 10% performance incentive on withholdings over three years. The project would retain 192 existing jobs and the creation of 15 jobs based in the City by December RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 4, P 7 of 10 Held March 11, 202 age 70 31, 2028. The project is anticipated to bring approximately $2.6 million in net withholdings through 2028. Staff recommended approval at the second reading. There were no public comments. Second reading/public hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2024. INTRODUCTION/PUBLIC HEARING/VOTE — RESOLUTIONS Resolution 08-24 Declaring Certain City-owned Property as Surplus and Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of Said Property in Accordance with Section 37.07 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Resolution. Mr. Ashford stated that new replacement vehicles and equipment are arriving at a faster pace that it has in recent years. Staff has compiled a list of vehicles and equipment that this new equipment is replacing. Most of the equipment that is to be disposed of will be placed on Gov Deals. There were no public comments. Mr. Reiner expressed his support for the disposal of the old equipment. Vote on the Resolution: Ms. De Rosa, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes. Resolution 09-24 Acceptance of a Final Plat for the subdivision of 9.09 acres to establish 27 single -family lots, two public rights-of-way, and 0.31 acres of public open space for Avondale Woods, Section 2 (Case 22-027FP) Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Resolution. Mr. Hounshell stated that this Final Plat is intended to establish property lines, easements, open space and public right-of-way for Avondale Woods Section 2. The Final Development Plan for this section was approved in February of 2023. The site is 9.09 acres in size and is zoned in the Planned Unit Development district of Avondale Woods. This Final Plat is for 27 single-family lots, two extensions of public rights-of-way and three reserves containing 0.31 acres of open space. All lots, easements and open spaces are consistent with the approved Final Development Plan. There were no public comments. Mr. Reiner asked if this project would have a fully funded homeowners’ association (HOA). Mr. Hounshell stated that since it is still under construction, it is with the developer, but when completed it will have an HOA. Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Kramb, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes. Resolution 10-24 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police — Ohio Labor Council regarding Wages, Hours and Terms and Conditions of Employment for Employees within the Communication Technician Bargaining Unit. Vice Mayor Alutto introduced the Resolution. Ms. Miglietti stated that this Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a collective bargaining agreement for the 2024 through 2026 fiscal years with the Fraternal Order of Police —- The Ohio Labor Council. This new agreement was ratified by members of the Communication Technician bargaining unit on March 4. The details of the agreement were provided to Council in their meeting materials. The financial impact of the RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 March 11, 2024 ae 8 of 10 Held arc ; age 80 agreement includes wage increases for each year of the contract and a shift differential rate increase from $1.25 to $1.40 per hour. There were no public comments. Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Fox, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes. OTHER BUSINESS Solar Eclipse Information and DORA Extension Request Ms. LeRoy stated that on April 8 at 3:11 p.m. there will be 90 seconds of a total eclipse in Dublin. She stated that staff has been working with the County EMAs to be prepared for that day. It is anticipated that there will be a lot of traffic traveling through Dublin as Dublin is one of the only cities in Franklin County that will have the path of totality. Schools will be closed on April 8. Businesses in the area have been announcing events and specials happening on that day. She is hopeful that people will come early and stay late. They are working to entice people to stay in Dublin with “Dublin in the Dark” events. One such event is going to be in Coffman Park where there will be a DJ and jugglers. Similarly, there will be jugglers and fire twirlers in Riverside Crossing Park. She stated that staff would like to extend the DORA on April 8 to encourage people to stay and spend some time in Dublin. The DORA on Monday would normally be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff proposed extending the DORA to begin at 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. She stated that staff would be coming to Council in the near future to talk more about the DORA and the confusion surrounding the different hours every day. There were no public comments. Ms. De Rosa stated that when staff comes back with more discussion regarding the DORA hours, it would be nice to have some data on the success of the DORA. Mr. Reiner complimented staff on the marketing with the solar glasses. Ms. Kramb suggested beginning the DORA at noon on April 8 because the restaurants open at 11L00 a.m. for lunch, so by the time lunch is done, maybe visitors would want to be able to walk around a bit. Council consensus was to start the DORA at noon. Mayor Amorose Groomes moved to grant the DORA extension for Monday, April 8 to begin at noon. Vice Mayor Alutto seconded. Vote on the motion: Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Mayor Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms. De Rosa, yes; Ms. Fox, yes; Vice Mayor Alutto, yes. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. O'Callaghan shared the following comments: The City won the Ohio City & County Management Association “Placemaking Award” for Riverside Crossing Park. This award highlights innovative ways that communities create unique public spaces. The Northwest 33 Council of Governments was also recognized by the OCMA with the “Intergovernmental Cooperation Award” for our collaborative efforts in The Beta District. This award recognizes outstanding programs developed out of strategic partnerships. Staff attended the 2024 OCMA Annual Conference two weeks ago where the awards were announced. Congratulations to everyone for the hard work and well-deserved recognition. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held March 11, 2024 Page 9 of 10 e The Community Health Needs Assessment Advisory Committee met on Feb. 9" to review the draft report, which included information and data from the focus groups, stakeholder interviews, the representative survey and the community poll. The committee then participated in a workshop to identify the top four priority community health needs. Working groups will be identified next for each priority health need to determine strategies and timelines to address the needs. Staff anticipates presenting the draft Community Health Needs Assessment report to Council late spring. e Voting is now open at USA Today for the Dublin Irish Festival as one of the top Cultural Festivals in the Country. Last year the Irish Festival placed third. You can vote once a day from each of your devices until March 18. Also on March 18, the lineup for the Dublin Irish Festival will be released along with a new Dublin Irish Festival website. Ticket sales will begin and until April 1, the tickets will be at their lowest price for the year. e Our annual State of the City event is this Thursday, March 14* at The Exchange at Bridge Park. There will be a community reception beginning at 6 p.m., which will include several engagement stations, and the presentation will start at 7:00. This year, we have invited various members of our community to help share highlights from the last year and our upcoming initiatives. Topics will include our Fiber to Every Home initiative, the final stages of our Envision Dublin community plan update, the revitalization of Metro Center, and transformational transportation projects, including the possibility of a passenger rail station and a bus rapid transit corridor here in Dublin. It should be an informative and engaging evening. All are invited to attend. e The DCRC Refresh continues to progress through Phase 3. Staff and MSA Design have distilled and analyzed all the feedback received to produce renderings for review. These renderings will also be shared for feedback at the March 12 CSAC meeting, the March 13 Community Engagement Meeting #3 and will be on display in the exhibition area at the March 14 State of the City address. Residents are welcome to attend or submit feedback via the DCRC Refresh website. e The City of Dublin has contracted with Burgess & Niple to perform preliminary engineering and associated tasks for the Public Water Utility and Sanitary Sewer Utility Extension to Existing Developed Property Policy. Burgess & Niple will be sending survey letters to residents within the unserved areas to obtain more information regarding their private utility systems and interest in connecting to public utilities. Staff will be conducting in-person public meetings on March 27" and 28", and a virtual public meeting on April 10", to further discuss the policy with the residents. e Lastly, as part of the update of the Riverside Crossing Park master plan, a new base map of the area surrounding the park and river must be made. In the coming weeks, residents will see crews around the park property. Surveyors will be on-site placing flags and marking the ground with temporary paint, weather permitting. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Ms. Kramb thanked staff and volunteers for a great St. Patrick’s Day parade. She also reminded everyone that as Election Day approaches, some polling sites have changed, so check and make sure you know where to go to vote! Ms. Fox thanked Ms. LeRoy and all the staff that helped with the parade. She also reported that she and Mr. Keeler had a Board of Education Liaison meeting on March 4. There is a concern for future school funding as the surrounding areas continue to grow. The school district has formed an Administrative Housing Committee to meet with RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 M 202 P 10 of 10 Held arch 11, 2024 age 100 developers and municipal leaders to review potential housing developments and proposals. The student population continues to grow due to new housing developments so it is crucial to ensure that the funding sources address the rising pressures on operating and new building costs. Mr. Keeler added that Dr. Marchhausen reiterated his appreciation for the collaborative partnership with the City. They are especially appreciative of the Dublin Police support. There is a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Elementary School scheduled for April 25. The new school is located on existing land adjacent to Jerome High School’s track and stadium. Mr. Reiner stated that the Veteran’s Dinner is tomorrow (March 12) at 6:30 p.m. at the Scioto Reserve Country Club and everyone is invited. He also added that the Echoes of Memory art show is now on display and recommends everyone see it. He also commented on the new Giant Snails public art display. They are from Milan, Italy and stand eight feet tall. This is a public art display that will be moved around the City to different locations. Finally, Mr. Reiner expressed his appreciation for the billboard marketing in Dublin Ireland that offered a free pint to any Irish citizen who visited Dublin Ohio. Mr. Keeler thanked staff for the parade. He shared a little piece of personal art that was given to his family by a parade goer. Ms. De Rosa also expressed appreciation for all the work that goes into the parade. She shared that it is such a “feel good” event. Vice Mayor Alutto stated her gratitude for a wonderful parade. She wished Mayor Amorose Groomes a happy birthday as she celebrates her birthday on Wednesday (March 13). Mayor Amorose Groomes shared the following: e on February 27, she and Ms. De Rosa attended the Chamber Forecast Breakfast, e an Envision Dublin Steering Committee meeting was also held on February 27", e she was interviewed for the Japanese Times on March 1, e she and Ms. Kramb met with a Perry Township Trustee who wanted to talk about a parcel of property north on Sawmill Road, so they directed him to the City Manager, e a COMMA meeting was held recently and among the topics discussed were: the Peninsula Franklinton Development where the new Performing Arts Center will be located, the real-time crime center that the City of Columbus is working on, and flavored tobacco and pending litigation, e she and Ms. De Rosa attended the LinkUS luncheon on March 6, e she and the City Manager attended the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs meeting on March 6, e she was interviewed by Channel 4 regarding rail on the March 8, e she shared that a letter of support was written for a non-stop direct flight from Columbus to Dublin Ireland that is being considered by Aer Lingus, and e she thanked everyone for all the hard work on the St. Patrick’s Day parade — it was a wonderful day to be a Dubliner! ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. LAD Mayor — Presiding Officer Buren: