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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1988 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Millutcs of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~b M cet illg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ r 1I eld May 2, 1988 19 The Dublin City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael L. Close on Monday, May 2, 1988. Mr. Jankowski led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mayor Close, Mr. Jankowski, Ms. Maurer, Mr. Rozanski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Sutphen. Mr. Smith, Law Director, and Mr. Hansley, City Manager, were also present as were Mr. Bowman, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Darragh, Mr. Harding, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Jordan, Lt. Vance, and Mr. Willis of the City Staff. Prior to beginning the meeting Mayor Close introduced two visitors to those present - Mr. Peter Cullin of Dublin, Ireland and Mr. J. J. Armvet from Denmark. Mr. Cullin brought greetings from the Lord Mayor, Carmencita Hederman, of Dublin, Ireland. He also presented the Mayor with a book entitled Dublin Today and a bronze statuette of Cuchulainn who was a famous Irish "king", a fierce warrior, as well as two posters commemorating Dublin, Ireland's 1000th birthday. Minutes Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of April 18, 1988. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. Correspondence There was no correspondence to be read at the meeting. Tabled Ordinance and Resolution - Ordinance No. 21-88; Resolution No. 09-88. I I I I I I I I I , I Mrs. Becky Saylor said that she wanted to make certain that Council ! members were aware that at the annual meeting of the Muirfield Associationi that there was a great deal of concern expressed about this particular I issue and that the residents would like to see something done so that fire and emergency services from Washington Township would be available to them. Mayor Close said that as a result of conversations with the Law Director and Mr. Wilt that there was a request from staff that the Ordinance and Resolution be tabled for an additional two weeks to investigate the possibility of the entire package going on as one package in a position issue at either a special election or the next general election. Mr. Sutphen moved to table Ordinance No. 21-88 and Resolution No. 09-88 until the May 16th meeting of Dublin City Council. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of tabling. Ordinance No. 27-88 - Reclassification of Zoning - 93.947 Acres - South- east Corner of Shier-Rings Road and Wilcox Road. Public Hearing. Mayor Close repeated the Council Rules of Order as they apply to public hearings. Mr. Lou Weil registered as a proponent. There were no registered opponents. Mr. Bowman showed a number of slides of the site and had the following comments: 1. The subject site contains approximately 94 acres, just at the south- east of the Wilcox Road and Shier-Rings Road intersection. 2. There are a pair of houses on Wilcox Road that are not a part of the application. I ~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~b Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~'" 1.-- 1I eld May 2, 1988 19 Page Two 3. The property was recently zoned as farmland; Rl-B from the township. 4. It is contained on either side of the Cosgray Ditch which runs from the southeast through the property. S. The site is bound on the west, north and east by property which is zoned RI, which is Restricted Industrial, and to the southeast is one parcel of the property that abuts 1-270 that is zoned LI, Limited Industrial. 6. Much of the land is undeveloped. 7. The property lies in the tributary area of the Cosgray Sewer, which sewer will be extended westward through the property and well on beyond the site to eventually service the proposed Dublin School District/Maintenance Building/Bus Facility. 8. Staff generally believes that the road system as it is shown on the plan works well for access to the site. 9. Although this is not a P.U.D., staff strongly urges the developer to develop the roadway and subdivide the property as shown on the plan. 10. The Planning Commission unanimously agreed with staff's recommenda- tion and voted to recommend approval on the application. Mr. Weil was present to speak on behalf of the owners of the property. He noted that on the recommendation of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission, they changed the application to bring the entire application to Restricted Industrial (RI). The applicant, he noted, intends to develop the property as a high quality industrial park. Mr. Weil told Mr. Sutphen that they will definitely comply with the building requirements for appropriate drainage. Mr. Sutphen expressed a concern about the ditches that are in the area that there has been gravel put over the ditches with PVC pipe of a small diameter underneath. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance on May 16, 1988. Mayor Close said that the Public Hearing on the Goals, Policies and Objectives Section of the Community Plan would be heard under the Other section of the agenda later in the meeting. Ordinance No. 22-888 - Change of Zoning on 11.927 Acres on West Side of 1-270, South of Shier-Rings Road. Third Reading. The vote on the Ordinance was as follows: Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. / / Ordinance No. 35-88 - Ordinance to Accept an Annexation of 53.0 Acres from Washington Township to the City of Dublin (Brand Road Area). Third Reading. The vote was as follows: Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 36-88 - Ordinance to Accept an Annexation of 109.27 Acres from Washington Township to the City of Dublin (Tuttle Road Area). Third Reading. The vote was: Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes. Ordinance No. 37-88 - Ordinance to Accept an Annexation of 2.1 Acres from Washington Township to the City of Dublin (Bellaire Avenue). Third Reading. The vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. I il II II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS LH il!utes of Dublin City Cmlnci 1 MpPt.in.e K:S M cet il!g National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ fl eld May 2, 1988 19 Page Three Ordinance No. 43-88 - Request for Storm Water Exemption - Donegal Cliffs, Section 7. Second Reading. There will be a Third Reading of the Ordinance on May 16, 1988. Ordinance No. 44-88 - Change of Zoning on 36 Acres Located on South- western Corner of Glick Road and Manley Road. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Sutphen moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the motion. Ordinance No. 45-88 - Ordinance Authorizing City Manager to Sign Modified Sewer Agreement (Industrial Pre-Treatment Program). First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hansley said that this legislation would allow a contract between the City of Dublin and the City of Columbus - a modification to the existing contract for the purpose of complying with the federally mandated pre-treatment program. He said that it is really a "housekeeping" measure on Columbus's part; that all the other suburban cities were asked to enter into the same type of contract. Mayor Close explained that the Ordinance essentially incorporates into Dublin the same standards that Columbus has as far as making certain that there are no toxic discharges put into the sanitary sewer system; that Columbus will be able to do what inspections are necessary in Dublin to ensure that the sanitary sewers are in a safe condition. Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Mr. Strip wondered about enforcement in Dublin. Mayor Close said that they could issue a "cease and desist" and stop the use of the facility, getting a temporary restraining order. There was additional discussion on how such an Ordinance could be enforced here in Dublin by Columbus. Mr. Smith, Law Director, said that he would discuss the situation with Mr. O'Brien, the Columbus City Attorney, and bring a recommendation back to Council at the Second Reading of the Ordinance on May 16, 1988. / Ordinance No. 46-88 - Ordinance Authorizing Manager to Enter Into New Agreement with Law Director. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Ms. Maurer moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. The vote on the Ordinance was: Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes. I I I i ofl Ordinance No. 47-88 - Change of Zoning on 15.947 Acres on the West Side Avery Road at Terminus of Tara Hill Drive. First Reading. Ms. Maurer introduced the Ordinance. I II II II I' II Ms. Maurer moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was 7-0 in favor. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M inutcs of Dublin City COllnril MpPtine . I K:S M cetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ II cld May 2, 1988 1fJ Page Four Ordinance No. 48-88 - Authorizing Payment to Dublin Kiwanis - Dublin Spring Park. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mayor Close asked Ms. Jordan what exactly was covered by the Ordinance. Ms. Jordan explained that the $30,000.00 would cover the first stage of development of the park - design, paving, reinforcing the ponds, lumber for a gazebo, foundations for the old pump house, and some planting. Mayor Close suggested that no action be taken until the next meeting of Council so that a description of the specific use(s) of the funds could be attached to the Ordinance. Mr. Clayton Rose, III, the treasurer of the Dublin Kiwanis, said that their need at the present time is for funds for materials purchased, specifically the lumber for the gazebo. Mr. Strip suggested encumbering the funds and authorizing the Finance Director to issue payment as invoices are presented. of the Ordinance to read "the up to $30,000.00 to Dublin Kiwanis Mr. Sutphen moved to amend Section 1. Finance Director is authorized to pay as billed for project materials". Mr. Strip seconded the motion. The vote on the amendment was as Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. follows: Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes;1 yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, abstention (a member of the Dublin Kiwanis); Ms. Maurer, yes. The vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Other Accept Deed of Easement from Kinder-Care Properties, Inc. Mr. Amorose moved to accept the Deed of Easement from Kinder-Care Properties, Inc. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Accept Deed of Easement from Brand Road Investment Company Ltd. Mr. Sutphen moved to accept the Deed of Easement from Brand Road Invest- ment Company, Ltd. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Request for Approval of Final Plat - Marhill at Muirfield, Muirfield 37 Muirfield 37 is a very small subdivision; eight lots located on five acres with a density of 1.6 u/a. It is between The Woods of Muirfield and The Fairways development south of Carnoustie off of Greenstone Point. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. .. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M iI/utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~-K:S Mcetil/g National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ r 1l eld May 2, 1988 19 Page Five Mr. Amorose moved to approve with the conditions as stipulated by the Cit~ Engineer and approved by Staff. I Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. I The vote was as follows: Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Request for Hotel/Motel Tax - Old Dublin Historic District Association Mr. Dennis Murphy was present at the meeting, representing the Old Dublin' Historic District Association, noting that the group previously was called the Old Dublin Merchants Association. Mr. Murphy had the following comments: 1. Have been reorganizing in the last three months. 2. Have started charging dues. 3. Thirty five people were present at the last meeting. 4. The request for bed tax monies is for $35,000.00, for the purpose of doing some short term improvements such as trash containers, flowers, painting the curbs, and erecting some signs. S. The association consists of merchants, landowners, residents and other interested persons. 6. Understand that when Dublin developed its master plan that a detailed plan for the Old Dublin Historic District was not done. 7. Would like to go forward with the hiring of a planner by the City to begin a detailed planning of the area. Responding to a question from Mayor Close, Mr. Murphy said that the asso- ciation would request that the money would stay with the City, the City to make the purchases, etc. Mr. Hansley said that he felt for the most part that the short term projects could be done by City staff. With regard to the planning segment, Mr. Bowman said that this is a project that the planning staff would like to "take on". He suggested using an outside consultant, probably from an architectural firm and said that he would be agreeable to contacting architectural firms acquainted with this type of project. Mr. Strip expressed a concern about the use of funds to do an analysis of marketing requirements to determine retail mix and how to implement. he thought that is something, perhaps, in which the merchants and land- owners should participate, suggesting matching funds, for example. Mr. Bowman responded by saying that a market survey is important to tell the City what the potential of an area is, to help either guide a preservation strategy, a revitalization strategy or a rezoning strategy. Mr. Bowman referred to a memorandum in which he had described four potential components of an Old Dublin Planning Study - business and consumer surveys; identification of economic development potential; development of public improvements; a building appearance survey. He did note that he did not feel that all of the components could be addressed for $15,000.00 to $20,000.00. Mr. Bowman said that he would be back before Council with a "scope of services", probably with an architect. Mr. Rozanski recalled a discussion by Council members at a recent Council meeting regarding a master plan for Bridge Street/State Route 161. He said that planning has always been a capital improvement project in Dublin and that he felt that it should remain as such. Mr. Rozanski suggested combining the Bridge Street/S.R. 161 plan with the Old Dublin Historic District project. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M illlltes of Dublin City Council Meeting I K:S II cld .May 2, 1988 Mceting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 "'~'" "I 19 Page Six Mr. Bowman noted that $50,000.00 had been allocated for planning on S.R. 161 (Bridge Street), suggesting that perhaps monies might be better used by combining same and looking at a larger package, having a larger contract rather than having two smaller ones. Mayor Close suggested approving the expenditure of $15,000.00 for the items delineated in 2.A. of the attached to the application. Ms. Maurer mentioned her recent brief conversation with Ms. Prushing and noted from Ms. Prushing's analysis that there is an unencumbered balance of $71,025.00 in the bed tax fund; that $250,000.00 was budgeted; that legally only the $250,000.00 can be allocated until additional monies are received; that if monies continue to come in as they have been that $250,000.00 should be received by the end of July of this year. Ms. Maurer also suggested allocating $20,000.00 from the bed tax, using the $50,000.00 for the Bridge Street improvement, combining the monies, and authorizing Mr. Bowman to go forward and contract with an archi- tectural firm for planning of the district. Mayor Close said that he would entertain a motion that the City would spend $15,000.00 to themselves to accomplish the purposes as set forth in paragraph 2.A. of the application from the Old Dublin Historic District Association. Mr. Amorose expressed a $1,000.00 for signage. should be some planning uniformity. Mr. Halloran, a business owner and resident, recalled that something similar had been tried before and noted that the deeds to the properties go to the middle of the street; that there is an easement; that the City has no obligation to clean or maintain the sidewalks or the curbs. He asked, how can the City go in and improve personal property, noting that everything is personal property except the streets and the alleys. concern r~garding He indicated that - the design of a the proposed he felt that graphic or a allocation of first there logo to create The question of maintenance of planted flowers and trash pickup was raised. Mayor Close noted that the City does not need an easement; that the City would need an agreement with the owner(s)/merchant(s); that the responsibility of maintenance would rest with them. Ms. Maurer said that she thought that the association was requesting additional street maintenance and cleaning to accomplish the above. Mr. Rozanski recalled that several years ago, when the merchants were interested in street lighting in the district, that there were problems with obtaining easements to put the wiring underground - mentioning a problem with the possibility of hurting the trees. Mrs. Jacoby said that at the time of those discussions that the group was a merchants association, landowners were not involved. She also pointed out that the park benches in the area were bought and installed by the Dublin Women's Club without the knowledge of the City or the merchants. Mrs. Jacoby further stated that the Old Dublin merchants and landowners feel that they are Dublin's best asset. Mr. Strip said that when Council allocated bed tax funds to the Dublin/ Irish Committee, the Daybreaker Kiwanis, the Dublin Arts Council, etc. that those funds were allocated with the understanding that those groups would assume the responsibility and accountability for the proper use of the funds. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M inutcs of Meet ing National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~~ I Hcld May 2, 1988 19 Page Seven Mr. Hansley said that in his opinion the association was not requesting the money for themselves; that they were requesting that the City set this particular project as a priority; that the City, in a sense, give itself the money from the bed tax fund to be used by City departments to achieve their goals. With regard to philosophy, Mr. Hansley said that he thought that the philosophy is is that what is good for Old Dublin is very likely to be good for the entire City; an asset of which the City as a whole can be proud. Mr. Jankowski moved that the City expend $15,000.00 through City staff and City projects that are consistent with the request that has been made by the Old Dublin Historic District Association under 2.A.; those funds to be earmarked from the bed tax. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes. There was additional discussion with regard to building the parking lot on the recently acquired City property in that district. It was suggested that staff would return to Council for the authority to build the parking lot when staff felt that they were ready to go forward with the project. Discussion on Goals, Policies and Objectives Section of the Dublin Community Plan. Mayor Close suggested examining first the major issues raised as a result of the Land Use Committee meetings. Following brief discussions on one or two topics - lower or higher density, impact analysis (who should pay), it was decided by members of Council that it probably would be more prudent to schedule a special meeting of Council to address the issues in the Community Master Plan. Mr. Bowman said that he would like to develop a document which would be more presentable, more straightforward for the general public, by being able to determine Council's thinking as to the physical development of the community. He noted that the distributed plan would be a plan that would state Council's policy as to the direction they want the community to grow. Ms. Maurer said that she felt that Council needed to discuss, as well, in more specific terms, the sections of the plan dealing with future land use, public facilities and circulation. A special meeting of Council was scheduled for Monday, May 9, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers for further discussion on the Community Master Plan. Comments from Staff Mr. Hansley 1. Announced that there will be a meeting on Wednesday evening, May 4, 1988 at the Wyandotte Inn with regard to the O'Shaughnessy Bridge project. Mr. Hansley also said that he thought that the project would be a two land rehabilitation by the City of Columbus, thus not involving Dublin or other jurisdictions in a four lane concept. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Mppt j ng natio I 'gri~K:S ,\1 eet ill!!, National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 <,,);S'0' II clc/ Ma y 2, 1988 T-- 19 L- I I Page Eight With regard to possible intervention by MORPC, it was reported that the consulting engineer hired by MORPC had recommended that Columbus work with other jurisdictions toward a four lane solution. It was also noted that Columbus will spend almost as much money, out of pocket, to build the two lanes rather than cooperating with other municipalities to build the four lanes. Ms. Maurer suggested entering into discussions about the project with Columbus City Council members. 2. Met with several residents in the Tara Hill Drive area regarding excessive speed on the street. He noted that there had been some success with a radar program and that additional speed limit and children at play signage had been proposed. Said that the Adventure Drive area is also being studied for similar reasons. 3. Referred to the memorandum from Mr. Willis about the recent increase in enforcement on the width of driveways noting that the memorandum explains staff's position on an ordinance that had not, previously, been enforced. 4. Regarding brush in the River Forest Subdivision the City has been working with the residents in the subdivision to try to find a solution regarding the appropriate disposition of said brush, which as a result of storms, etc., ends up in the public right-of-way 5. Continuing to work with Franklin County and Washington Township on disaster sirens. 6. At least one citizen is working on a petition to bring waterlines to Hanna Hills Drive and perhaps to the Macduff, Macbeth areas on the east side of the river. Comments from Citizens Mr. Robert Zedeker, a resident of the Brandon subdivision, was present to discuss the recent enforcement on permitted width of driveways. Mr. Zedeker reported that when they purchased their home they were told by the developer that if they had a three car garage they could have a three car driveway. It was noted that Dublin is now enforcing codified ordinance 1317.06(g)(1) which reads as follows: "(1) No driveway in a residential zoning district, except P.U.D. zoned areas shall exceed twenty-six feet in width at the curb line or twenty feet in width at the street right-of-way." Mr. Zedeker said that he felt that the 20' approach at the sidewalk would create a potential safety hazard as well as not being pleasing aes- thetically. He said that if the City approves three car garages, then a wide approach to the driveway should also be allowed. Mr. Zedeker also said that there were homes in Muirfield and Donegal Cliffs, for example, with three car garages which have the wide approaches. He noted that apparently the ordinance has not been uniformly enforced. Mr. Willis commented that the reason for controlling the width is done for safety reasons. There was discussion regarding the specific safety reason(s) for con- trolling the width of driveways. ~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M inutcs of Dublin City Council Meet~~ 9 K:S Mceting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~~" r Held May 2, 1988 19 Page Nine Mr. Strip said that he felt that it was unfortunate that a decision had been made to suddently enforce an ordinance that had not been enforced for a number of years. He suggested that if the City decided to begin enforcing the ordinance that builders/developers/owners should have been informed that the ordinance would be enforced beginning on a particular date - that a procedure would need to be established for informing the public. Mr. Smith said that he and his staff would review and study the issue further and would make a recommendation to Council in two weeks. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Amorose 1. Asked Mr. Willis to contact the City of Columbus about completing the "zoo sewerline" on Riverside Drive. Mr. Jankowski 1. Thanked Mr. Hansley for his followup on the speed situation on Tara Hill and Adventure Drives, as well as the brush issue in the River Forest subdivision. Mr. Sutphen 1. Announced a retirement party for Chief Robert Mayer on Saturday, June 11, 1988 at 6:00 P.M. at the Dublin Stouffer's Hotel. R.S.V.P.s are to be in to Lt. R. Geis by May 18, 1988. 2. Noted that the fire hydrants in the City will be flushed. The notice in the paper gives a City of Columbus number to call as it always has. Mr. Hansley has devised an alternative plan. The notices would give the City of Dublin number, giving the residents who note discoloration in their clothes as a result of the hydrant flushing the opportunity of getting a product called Rustout to get the rust out of their clothes. Mr. Hansley 1. Regarding the future Chief of Police. The oral interview process is scheduled for May 7; there will be 12 candidates interviewed on that date. The final interviews with five or six candidates by staff will occur the following week with the selection of a new Chief of Police being made shortly thereafter. Mr. Rozanski 1. Thanked Mr. Chambers for his assistance in the restoration of the Dublin flag. 2. Said that he thought it was a shame that the merchants/citizens of Dublin felt a need to come to Council to ask Council to "clean up the town". The ~ed Mayor - Presiding Officer by Mayor Close at 9:50 P.M. /J 1-/t/hu/41q, b(.~ Clerk of Council