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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1996 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK R Held May 6, 1996 ig Mayor Kranstuber called the informal portion of the Dublin City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 1996. Comments from Staff Ms. Clarke reported: 1. ODOT has informed the City that the sandwich board signs that are displayed within the 161 median near Frantz Road do not conform with ODOT regulations, and ODOT has requested that the City remove them from the right-of--way and discontinue issuing permits for them. Following brief discussion about alternatives available to local organizations advertising events, Mayor Kranstuber moved to refer the study of alternatives to the Community Development Committee. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes. Mr. Kindra: 1. Introduced Jody Jackson, a student intern from Dublin Scioto High School who is participating in the pre-professional program and will work in the Engineering and Building divisions for four weeks. 2. Reported that the traffic control "turtle" devices have been reinstalled at 161 and Sawmill. Mayor Kranstuber called the formal session of the Dublin City Council to order at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Boring led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Council members present were: Mayor Kranstuber, Mrs. Boring, Mr. Campbell, Mr. McCash and Mr. Zawaly. Mrs. Stillwell and Ms. Hide Pittaluga were absent (excused). Staff members present included: Mr. Hansley, Mr. Foegler, Mr. Smith, Ms. Grigsby, Mr. Harding, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Kindra, Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Puskarcik, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Geis, and Mr. Isom. Approval of Minutes of Apri122, 1996 Meeting Mr. Campbell moved approval of the minutes of April 22, 1996. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Correspondence The Clerk reported that a notice was forwarded to Council regarding transfer of liquor permits from Randolph & Erendira Gibbs, owners of Margarita's Restaurant at Perimeter Center to Ginza of Tokyo at the same address. The new restaurant will open within a couple of months pending the transfer of the permits. There was no objection from Council members to the transfer of permits. Council Roundtable Mrs. Boring noted that in the recent Police traffic crash summary on page 2, it states that a traffic survey of Village Parkway and Dublin Village Drive intersection should be conducted. She asked if this should be referred to Public Services Committee. Lt. Geis responded that this document is forwarded to the traffic engineer and will be handled internally at this point. Mr. Campbell: 1. Congratulated and thanked Ms. Jordan for her contribution to the Columbus Dispatch article about public art in Dublin. 2. Praised Ms. Puskarcik for her excellent news releases regarding the sewage overflows and thanked the newspaper reporters for their accurate coverage of the situation. 3. Noted that the Dublin Arts Council sponsored a presentation by the vocal group "Throat Culture" on Saturday evening and it was a very enjoyable event. 4. Reported that the Lowell Trace Civic Association has sent a letter to Council regarding speeding problems on Tullymore Drive. He suggested that this matter be referred to a Council committee or to staff for further investigation. Mr. Hansley responded that staff will look into this matter and provide a report at the next meeting. Mr. Campbell moved to refer the matter to staff for review prior to any further action being taken by Council. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 2 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 lg Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Mr. Zawalv asked for an update on the graded running track option being investigated for the Rec Center. Ms. Jordan responded that she is expecting a letter from the designers shortly including cost estimates. Mayor Kranstuber: 1. Noted that former Council Member King asked him to express her appreciation for all who were involved with obtaining a traffic signal at Glick and 745. The residents there are very pleased. 2. Thanked the Dublin Schools for sponsoring the Operation Feed effort, which was extremely successful. Thanks also to Lisa Perks and Anne Clarke for their assistance. 3. Asked what efforts are being taken to recruit planners in view of the recent resignation of Planner Tom Rubey. Mr. Foegler responded that a national recruiting effort took place at the APA conference in Florida with Mr. Harding. He reaffirmed that this is a high priority and he is receiving excellent support from the Personnel division. LEGISLATION Tabled Ordinance Resolution No. 07-96 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Convey aRight-of--Way Easement to the Ohio Bell Telephone Company Which Will Provide Service to the Summitview Road Area. (Previously tabled) Mr. Kindra noted that staff recommends that this be left on the table at this time. The resolution remains tabled. Second Readings 4° Ordinance No. 12-96 (Amended) - An Ordinance Establishing a Transportation Task Force for the City of Dublin. (Second Reading) Mr. Hansley noted that Mr. Zawaly has a report on this ordinance on behalf of the Administrative Committee. Mr. Zawaly stated that the current amended version of Ordinance No. 12-96 is a product of the ad hoc committee comprised of civic association representatives, business representatives, the Administrative Committee of Council and staff. The version before Council tonight contains amended language in Section 2A, stating "to review and/or develop and recommend to Council comprehensive transportation plans, thoroughfare plan amendments, traffic management programs and public transit plans and strategies based upon adopted City goals and policies." The Committee believes the objectives of a Ciry traffic committee will be met with the task force created via this legislation. He thanked everyone involved. Mr. Campbell commented that he discussed the ordinance with Mr. Chaisson today and the Chamber suggests that one of the four business representatives be recommended by the Chamber of Commerce. Their goal is to maintain continuing input in this process which began with the Retention and Expansion program. Mr. Zawaly stated that this was discussed at the Administrative Committee level. Although the point is well taken, it was the consensus of the Committee not to actually specify within the ordinance that the Chamber recommend a member of the task force. The Chamber would certainly be asked for input on the appointment. Discussion followed. Mr. Campbell moved to amend the Ordinance 12-96 as presented to Council tonight. He added that there may be a further amendment proposed at the next reading based on tonight's discussion. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Ordinance No. 41-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Ameritech/New Media, Inc. (Second Reading) Mayor Kranstuber stated that the Public Services Committee chairperson is recommending that this ordinance be tabled until the Committee has reviewed the ordinance for recommendation to Council. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 3 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 19 Mayor Kranstuber then moved to table the second reading until May 20, 1996. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Council members agreed that presentations on this ordinance should be scheduled before the Public Services Committee. The Committee should act as afact-finding body and make a recommendation back to Council at the second reading on May 20, 1996. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. The second reading is tabled until May 20, 1996. Ordinance No. 42-96 - An Ordinance Extending the Time Warner Communications Franchise Agreement. (Second Reading) Mayor Kranstuber moved to table the second reading of this ordinance until May 20, 1996 to allow time for review by the Public Services Committee. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. The second reading is tabled until May 20, 1996. Resolution No. 08-96 - A Resolution Adopting the City of Dublin's Goals for 1997. (Second Reading) Mr. Hansley suggested that Council review the resolution prior to the third reading for any minor modifications to the language drafted by staff. Mr. McCash noted that on goal 97-7 on page two, he suggests changing the language "various facilities" to "city's needs". Mr. Campbell commented that the discussion involved the possibility of a performing arts facility to be located in Old Dublin, and whether such a facility would overwhelm the area. This is the reason for the language "vazious facilities". Brief discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council that any proposed amendments/modifications should be discussed further at the third reading. There will be a third reading at the May 20, 1996 Council meeting. First Readings Ordinance No. 43-96 - An Ordinance Establishing the Location and Amount of Cash on Hand, and Declaring an Emergency. ()Hirst Reading) Mr. Campbell introduced the ordinance. Ms. Grigsby stated that the attached memo explains that staff is requesting additional change funds for the Police Department as well as for Pazks and Recreation. Staff is requesting emergency passage in order to have the authorization for additional change funds prior to the opening of the Rec Center and for the Court Services for the purpose of providing meals to prisoners appeazing in Mayor's Court during their regular meal time. Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Vote on the ordinance - Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ordinance No. 44-96 - An Ordinance Awarding the Lowest and Best Bid for Emerald Parkway (Coffman Road to Dublin Road) Phase Two, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and Declaring an Emergency. ()Hirst Reading) Mr. Campbell introduced the ordinance. Mr. Foegler stated that this project reflects the major portion of the on-site funding commitments made in conjunction with the TIF economic development agreement for Cazdinal Health. A previous contract provided for a small portion of Emerald Parkway to accommodate the Alter facilities. This project completes the rest of Emerald Pazkway from Coffman Road to Dublin Road, and includes the Dublin Road intersection improvements, the bridge over the creek, the widening of Coffman Road from Emerald Pazkway to Post Road, and the utility burial previously authorized by Council. The emergency action is requested to comply with the timeframes committed to in the economic development agreements. Two bids were received for the project, and staff is recommending awazd to Igel Construction Company. Their bid is within 10 percent of the engineer's official estimate for the project. Staff is requesting emergency action in order to comply with timeframes. The landscaping and fencing associated with the school will be bid as a separate contract. Vazious aspects of the mounding aze included with this contract. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 4 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 lg Discussion followed about the fact that the bid tabulations were not provided to Council. Mr. Foegler noted that the other bid received exceeded the 10 percent limit over the engineer's estimate. The Igel bid was approximately 7 percent over the estimate. He added that this project a is TIF funded and the costs are higher than were estimated at the pre-design stage due to the need for rock removal. The project is still within the pazameters of a five-year cost recovery on full development tax revenues. Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. McCash seconded the motion. Mr. Zawaly commented that he will vote for the emergency since his vote will be required tonight in the absence of two Council members. In the future, however, he requests that the bid tabulations be provided to Council. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Mayor Kranstuber supported Mr. Zawaly's comments that if staff is requesting emergency action, adequate information should be provided to Council in the future. Consent Agenda Items Mr. Campbell moved that Ordinance Nos. 45-96, 46-96, 48-96, 49-96 and Resolution No. 09-96 be introduced and treated as consent legislation as set forth on the agenda. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. There will be a second reading of the consent agenda items at the May 20 Council meeting. Ordinance No. 45-96 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 150 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances with Respect to Contractor Registration. (First Reading) Ordinance No. 46-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge ~i9 Regarding Wages, Hours, Terms and Conditions of Employment. (First Reading) Ordinance No. 48-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the New Recreation Center Fitness Equipment and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Procurement of Said Equipment. (First Reading) Ordinance No. 49-96 - An Ordinance to Adopt Sections 35.52 et Seq. with Respect to Contracting Procedures. (First Reading) Resolution No. 09-96 - A Resolution to Repeal the Existing Council Rules of Order and to Adopt New Council Rules of Order. (First Reading) First Readings Ordinance No. 47-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the New Recreation Center Audio Equipment and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Procurement of Said Equipment. (First Reading) Mr. Zawaly introduced the ordinance. Mr. Harding stated that this ordinance authorizes acceptance of the lowest and best bid for audio equipment for the Rec Center. Staff sought bids from the 6 vendors listed in the memorandum and actually received one bid from Sound Ideas. They aze the same firm that did the voice and data cabling on the Rec Center. This project involves materials only and does not include installation. Staff is requesting emergency action tonight due to the need for delivery of the equipment prior to opening of the Center. Discussion followed about the fact that only one bid was submitted for the project. Mr. Harding responded that this was a materials only contract and many vendors indicated that without the installation contract there would not be enough profit to warrant submitting a bid. Mr. Zawaly moved to amend the title to include "and declazing an emergency", to waive the three- time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor I{ranstuber, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 5 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 19 Sidewalk Waiver -Amberleigh Section 2, Lot 77 Mr. Kindra stated that Mr. Stovsky, prospective buyer of the lot had contacted the City regazding waiving of the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Kindra has forwazded copies of correspondence to Council and Mr. Bowman's recommendation. Michael Stovsky. 7039 Dublin Village Drive testified that the overall purpose of a sidewalk is to ~ provide safe passage for pedestrians through the neighborhoods and to provide flow and aesthetic continuity between neighborhoods. None of these purposes will be served by the proposed sidewalk along the west side of Inistork Drive along Lot 77 in Amberleigh, Section 2. The sidewalk on the east side of Inistork provides a path for travel flow and aesthetic continuity because of a connecting sidewalk in the Donegal Cliff subdivision. A sidewalk that ends abruptly as this will do highlights the line of demazcation between older and newer developments within the community and does not therefore enhance aesthetics. He noted that the neighbors in Donegal Cliffs who will be most impacted by this sidewalk and the developers of the property have indicated their support of this sidewalk waiver. Similar waivers have been granted for Amberleigh in Phase 1 in azeas such as Lot 19 on Avondale. He is requesting that Council grant the request for a sidewalk waiver along the west side of Inistork Drive along Lot 77. Mr. McCash noted that on lots 96, 97 and 98 along the west side of Inistork the houses aze constructed already and there is no sidewalk installed. Mr. Bowman's memo indicates that there is an azea designated for a future sidewalk on these lots. Ms. Clazke responded that until 1987 or 1988, sidewalks were not required in PUD azeas. Council passed an amendment to the subdivision Code in the late 1980's to require installation of sidewalks on both sides of every street. This was to encourage children on skates and bikes to use sidewalks and not recreate in the streets. Donegal Cliffs was constructed before the change in the ordinance. Mrs. Boring commented that Mr. Stovsky's request is reasonable. The sidewalk would not enhance aesthetics, as he has described, and safety is not jeopazdized by waiving the sidewalk requirement. Mr. McCash pointed out that if a future sidewalk were to be installed on Lot 98, the front yazd would have to be regraded. Mr. Campbell asked if the City retains the right of access if a waiver is granted for the sidewalk. Mr. Kindra responded that the City retains the access rights. Mr. Hansley commented that if a request was made in the future by the neighborhood for a sidewalk, Council would then have the option of assessing all or part of the costs to the property owner, or paying for it out of the City funds. Mr. Zawaly noted that there has been previous discussion at Council about requiring payment of fees when waivers aze granted to developers. In this case, however, it is not a developer requesting a waiver but a property owner. Mr. McCash added that the policy regazding waivers was referred to the Community Development Committee. Mr. Zawaly noted that if the developer were involved, Council could determine the cost savings accrued from the waiver and deposit it into a fund to provide missing links in the sidewalk system. Mrs. Boring moved to grant the sidewalk waiver. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Finance Committee -Bed Tax Recommendations Mr. Zawaly, Chair of the Finance Committee reported to Council the recommendations from the Finance Committee for the bed tax applications: Arthritis Foundation - 14th Annual Len Immke Classic Auto Show -request for $10.000 The Finance Committee is unanimously recommending that the application be denied. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. 1996 Columbus Feis -request for $10.000 to cover the cost of stages. and maintenance and storage of the stages RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 6 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 lg The Finance Committee unanimously recommends granting funds not to exceed $5,000 for acquisition, maintenance and storage of 6 stages. The stages will remain the property of the City of Dublin, with the Feis having the use of the stages for the Irish Festival event free of charge and free of set-up fees. Joe Reagan, Co-Chair of the Columbus Feis thanked the Finance Committee for their recommendation. Ms. Puskarcik confirmed that storage facilities are available in Dublin and that the group would have access to the stages 2 to 3 times per year for their needs. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding the Columbus Feis. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Baring, yes. Dublin Area Art Lea ug e=operating support in the amount of $1.250.00 The unanimous recommendation of the Finance Committee is to deny this request and recommend that the organization seek funding under the umbrella of the Dublin Arts Council. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee to deny the Dublin Area Art League application. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Dublin Garden Club -split rail fence around the Coffman House - $4.600 requested The unanimous recommendation of the Finance Committee is to grant $2,300 to the Dublin Garden Club contingent upon commitment from other sources for the remaining funds needed for the project. In response to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Boring stated that the funds could be solicited from organizations ~s such as the Dublin Women's Club, the Dublin Fund, and other entities. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding the Dublin Garden Club application. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Dublin Historical Society - 1996 Antique Show -request of $2.000 to cover partial costs Mr. Zawaly noted that the event was cancelled last year and the $2,000 funds awarded to the group were returned to the City. The Finance Committee is recommending award of $2,000 to the group due to the money being returned from last year, with the indication that future similar applications will unlikely receive a recommendation from the Committee. Mr. Dick Termeer, Treasurer of the Dublin Historical Society stated that they will accept the recommendation. He added that the Historical Society operates the Coffman House and the antique show is the main fundraiser to cover the operating expenses of the Coffman House. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee for the Dublin Historical Society. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Dublin Lions Club - St. Patrick's Day Pancake Breakfast -request for $340.00 to cover the cost of the custodian and the cook at Sell's Middle School The unanimous recommendation of the Finance Committee is to award the $340.00 requested. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes. Kiwanis Club of Dublin - 1996 31st Annual Frog Jump -request for $3.000 to cover the cost of city services The recommendation from the Finance Committee in a 2 to 1 vote, Mrs. Boring dissenting, is for the payment of 50% of actual city services, not to exceed $1,500. Mrs. Boring explained that she recommends funding the entire $3,000 requested for city services. This is an important event for Old Dublin and along-standing tradition and is sponsored by a Dublin organization. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 7 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK Held May 6, 1996 19 Mr. Campbell pointed out that his motion to fund the event at 50 percent was a compromise effort. He is not strongly speaking for or against funding at a higher level. Mr. Zawaly commented that this is a unique community event, however he believes that funding 50 ~ percent of the city services costs is consistent with the other recommendations of the Committee for numerous applications. Mr. Allen Bond, President of Kiwanis Club of Dublin stated that they are requesting funding for $3,000 for city services so that they will have more money left over to re-invest in the City. Last year, the costs of city services was $250, and this year the identical services are $1,700. Following discussion, Mrs. Boring moved to grant funding for 100 percent of the city services. Mr. McCash seconded the motion. Mayor Kranstuber stated that he is interested in consistency. He explained the reasons for the increased cost of city services as an outgrowth of the MSI cost study. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly, no; Mr. Campbell, no; Mayor Kranstuber, no. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the Finance Committee's recommendation of 50% of actual cost of city services, not to exceed $1,500. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes. Sharon Mennonite Church - 1996 Mennonite Church Softball Tournament -request for $2,000 to cover the cost of city services and properties The recommendation from the Finance Committee is for 50 percent of city services not to exceed $1,000 with notice that future similar applications will unlikely receive recommendation. Mr. Zawaly moved acceptance of the recommendation of the Finance Committee with regard to the Sharon Mennonite Church application. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes, Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Dublin Counseling Center -request for operating support to cover projected deficit due to the ADAMH budget cuts Mr. Zawaly stated that the Finance Committee recommendation is for aone-time supplement of $40,000 for the fiscal year ending July, 1996 to be granted as either additional appropriations from the operating budget or from the hotel/motel tax funds, as Council deems appropriate. Kathryn Mihelich-Helms, Executive Director of the Dublin Counseling Center addressed Council and described the history of the Center and the services provided to the Dublin community. Their $50,000 deficit results from the tremendous population growth in the Dublin area as well as the ADAMH levy failure in November of 1995. Passage of the 1996 levy is critical to the Center and they will work to support this effort. She briefly described some of the recent cases which have been brought to the Center. She thanked City Council for enabling these clients and others like them to have an improved quality of life. Mr. Zawaly asked Ms. Grigsby to comment on the appropriate fund for this grant. He added that the Committee believes there is legitimate basis for taking the funds from the hotel/motel tax funds .Q because of the quality of life aspect of the application. Ms. Grigsby responded that she would recommend that the funds be allocated out of the City's general funds to be consistent with the funding allocation provided in past years. Mr. Campbell noted that the Committee recognizes the critical need this Center addresses and the issue was not whether to fund it, but which fund would be most appropriate. The City has a precedent of assisting the Counseling Center over the years. This would be aone-time grant to help cover the operating deficit for the reasons described this evening. Mr. Campbell moved to grant $40,000 as recommended by the Finance Committee from the general fund of the budget, as opposed to the bed tax fund. Mr. McCash seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 8 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK R Held May 6, 1996 lg Mr. Hansley stated that staff will bring a supplemental appropriation ordinance to Council for this grant. Council Committee Reports Mr. McCash, Community Development Committee noted that they will meet on Friday, May 10 at 4 p.m. at the 5800 Building. . Mr. Zawaly, Finance Committee reported that several items were previously referred to the Committee. In regard to re-examining the Parks and Recreation cost recovery policy, he suggested that it may be appropriate to look at that as part of the MSI review workshop on May 22. There was no objection from Council. The second item referred to the Committee is revisiting the hotel/motel grant policy prior to September of 1996. The Committee has requested that staff obtain information from other cities about their policies. Another item referred was a review of the legal department structure and this review will be scheduled before the summer budget discussions. Ms. Grigsby is assembling materials for the Finance Committee on this matter and the Committee will keep Council apprised of the status. Mr. Zawaly, ad hoc Committee for the Conference/Trainin fag cility reported that they met with the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau representatives today and reviewed the Danter study. More analysis is still needed in regard to financing, ownership, etc. Mr. Zawaly reported that in regard to the revised Charter legislation, scheduled for discussion at a May 13 workshop, the only matter which needs to be addressed at this time is the contract bidding ordinance. He proposes that the Council Rules of Order be added to the agenda for discussion prior to the second reading of Resolution No. 09-96 on May 20. There was no objection from Council. ~y Mayor Kranstuber reported that he and Mr. Campbell met with Ms. Jordan regarding the Rec Center opening. Plans are moving along in accordance with Council's wishes. Mayor Kranstuber also noted that he has an invitation from the Masons to a dinner meeting at Stouffer's in June and asked Council members to contact him if they would like to represent Council at the dinner. Ms. Clarke commented that after meeting with the Steering Committee and the consultants for the Community Plan this month, the decision was made to cancel the community meeting on May 21. The meeting will be rescheduled when the information is more complete. Mr. Hansley reported that the proposed City mascot character designs were forwarded in the Council packet. Staff plans to move ahead with this project unless there is objection from Council. There was no objection from Council members. Mrs. Boring moved to adjourn. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Mayor Kranstuber adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. F / residing Officer lerk of Council