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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1993 Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO 10148 February 1, 1993 Helrl 19 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Jan Rozanski at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 1993. !W' Members of Council present for roll call were: Mr. Strip, Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Kranstuber, Mayor Rozanski, and Mrs. King. Mr. Sutphen was absent (excused). ~ ...- Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present. Mr. Strip moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr.Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose was temporary out of the room. Mayor Rozanski reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m., and Mr. Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present for roll call were: Mr. Strip, Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Kranstuber, Mayor Rozanski, and Mrs. King. Mr. Sutphen was absent (excused). Approval of Minutes of January 18. 1993 Meetine Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the January 18, 1993 Council meeting. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Correspondence ~ The clerk reported that there was no correspondence. Comments from Visitors There were no comments from visitors. Proclamation Mayor Rozanski read a proclamation regarding Engineers' Week - February 14 through 20, 1993, and presented it to City Engineer Balbir Kindra. Lee:islation Ordinance No. 5-93 (Amended) - An Ordinance Adopting a Pension "Pick-Up" (Salary Reduction Method) for Employees of the City of Dublin for the Purpose of Deferring Federal and State Income Taxes on a Portion of Their Wages/Salaries. (Second Reading) Mr. Harding asked that the ordinance be amended in Section 1 to substitute March 17 for February 21 to coincide with the effective date of the ordinance. There was no objection from Council members. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the February 15 Council meeting. ~- Ordinance No. 8-93 (Amended) - An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 11-92 (Establishment of Fees and Categories for the Dublin Municipal Pool) and All Amendments Thereto (Ordinance No. 84-92) and Adopting in Lieu Thereof a New Schedule of Fees and Categories for the Dublin Municipal Pool. (Second Reading) ~ Mr. Hansley noted that there have been a couple of minor modifications to the language, clarifying the definition of senior citizen for fee purposes. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the February 15 Council meeting. Resolution No. 1-93 - A Resolution Adopting the Franklin County Solid Waste Management Plan. (Second Reading) There was no comment. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the February 15 Council meeting. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 2 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FUHM NU lU14ti February 1, 1993 Helrl 19 Ordinance No. 9-93 (Amended) - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager, on Behalf of the City, to Enter into a Lease and Operations Agreement and Grant a Mortgage in Connection with the Central Ohio Ice Rinks, Inc. Project, and Authorizing the City's Participation in the Project, and Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading) 'R" Mr. Hansley briefly explained that this is the final step in the process for the joint project with Central Ohio Ice Rinks. He emphasized that there is a strong economic development factor in this project since it will create approximately 20 new jobs, including the operating team at the facility and the staffing of the Chill franchise office. The facility will also be a factor in attracting businesses to the City of Dublin. As authorized in this legislation, the City will purchase the land and the Chill will build the facility. At the end of 25 years, the facility will be owned by the City. In the meanwhile, there will be a mortgage on the land which is permitted for economic development purposes. He added that Craig Stewart of Carlile, Patchen & Murphy is present this evening to answer any questions. He noted that this agreement commits to a two ice rink facility, whereas the inducement agreement had previously agreed to one or two. The facility will be 40,000 square feet and will cost approximately $3,000,000 excluding the land value. He added that the agreements which will be executed under the authority of this legislation are essentially the same as were contained in a recent packet, with some additional clarification on the bank issue as previously discussed with Council. The discount fee for City rink use will be the normal market rate minus 11 percent for up to 20 percent of rink time. Mr. Strip noted that these changes have been drafted by the attorneys and are of a minor nature. In reliance upon the recommendations of legal counsel, he believes it is appropriate to move for passage. This represents a major accomplishment for the City. "~"""."~ Mr. Hansley acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Banchefsky, Mr. Stewart, bond counsel Greg Stype, and the attorneys representing the Chill who have assembled all of the documents since the last Council meeting. .-".'"," Mrs. King asked for confirmation that the documents as proposed call for the City to purchase the land, for the Chill group to build the facility on the City-owned property, and that the property will remain as City property. Mr. Hansley confirmed that this is the case. The Chill will have a 25-year lease with the City for the property. He also confirmed that the City is buying 7.4+/- acres of land at $50,000 per acre. There is a companion ordinance later on the agenda appropriating the monies to purchase the land. Mr. Kranstuber moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Mr. Hansley noted that there are new elevations and floor plans available for viewing this evening. Ordinance No. 11-93 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of a Merchandising Fund. (First Reading) p:v Mrs. King introduced the ordinance. .....;.". Ms. Grigsby stated that this ordinance establishes a fund that will be used for the purchase of merchandise for resale. It is part of the economic development strategy and the marketing campaign portion of the program. It is being set up as a separate fund because the intention is that it will be self-supporting. In response to Mayor Rozanski's question about a starting balance, Ms. Grigsby stated that in the 1993 budget, there was a $20,000 amount appropriated as a transfer to this fund, in the event that this fund would be established. There will be a second reading at the February 15 Council meeting. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 3 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. lU14ti February 1, 1993 Helrl 19 Ordinance No. 12-93 - An Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1993. (First Reading) Mr. Amorose introduced the ordinance. !pO ... Ms. Grigsby stated that Sections 1 through 5 appropriate unencumbered balances for capital improvement projects already underway. Sections 6 and 7 relate to the Community Center construction. Mr. Hansley clarified that appropriations are effective upon passage, and staff is requesting that Council waive the three readings. Mr. Smith added that appropriation legislation brought to Council in the future will have different language referencing effective dates of appropriation legislation per the Charter. Mr. Strip moved to waive the three-time reading rule. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes. Ordinance No. 13-93 - An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 78-88 (Consenting to the Improvement of U.S. 33 from the Union County Line to Franklin Street) and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) ... ' .',.,.,,_J;' Mr. Hansley stated that this is a companion ordinance to Ordinance 1-93 passed in January. Ordinance No. 1-93 superseded Ordinance 78-88, and Ordinance 78-88 is being repealed as a housekeeping measure. Less local funding is required under Ordinance 1-93 than was called for in Ordinance 78-88. Mrs. King moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 14-93 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 1305.01 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances - CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. (First Reading) Mr. Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. WI' ;~ Mr. Lenz explained that staff is recommending adoption of the updated Code, which is revised every three years, prior to the commencement of the building season. He added that he will request passage by emergency on March 1. This Code is used region-wide; however, the local building community is attempting to come up with modifications which mayor may not be consistent with the Code. The building community has been notified of this proposed adoption, and the City's Building division plans to sponsor instructional seminars on the changes within the next three weeks. He added that this update contains only minor changes. .' Mr. Foegler commented, and Mr. Lenz concurred that this adoption will clear up some of the interpretation problems in the current Code, Le., hand railings, etc. There will be a second reading of the ordinance at the February 15 Council meeting. Ordinance No. 15-93 - An Ordinance Appointing Members to the Various Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City of Dublin, Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) Mrs. King introduced the ordinance. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 4 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO lUl4ti February 1, 1993 Helrl 19 Mayor Rozanski read the proposed legislation, containing the following recommendations for appointments: Thomas M. McCash ~, David A. Pagnard Architectural Review Board (unexpired term of Gerald DeGrazia, said term expiring on 12/31/93) Solid Waste Advisory Committee (unexpired term of George Peplow, said term expiring on 12/31/94) Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission - 3-year term Dominic Papania, Jr. Mr. Kranstuber moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mrs. King,yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes. Ordinance No. 16-93 - An Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1993 for the Purpose of Acquiring Real Property. (First Reading) Mrs. King introduced the ordinance. ... Mr. Hansley commented that this is the companion ordinance to the Central Ohio Ice Rinks legislation. He noted that there is a typographical error in the first "Whereas" section. The reference should be made to Ordinance 9-93, not to 116-92. This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of approximately $400,000 to purchase the land. He also noted that these funds must come from non-tax revenues, as mandated by the Ohio Constitution in regard to public-private partnership ventures. The City has sufficient non-tax revenues to accomplish this. Staff recommends waiving the three readings for this legislation. Mr. Strip moved to waive the three-time reading rule. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the ordinance - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes. At this point, Mr. Amorose left the meeting. Reports from Council Committees Mr. Kranstuber, Land Use Committee, noted that a report regarding the Southwest Area Plan update from the Committee has been distributed to Council this evening. He noted that Mrs. King's name should be included on the Committee as well. The report was prepared prior to 1993 Committee assignments. He added that there will be a joint meeting of Council and Planning and Zoning members on Wednesday, February 17. He thanked Ms. Fierce for her assistance with this report. .. Mr. Campbell, Public Service Committee, stated that a meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 18 at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. Mr. Strip, Finance Committee, stated that a meeting will be held on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. to complete the review of bed tax applications. The letters to the applicants with Committee recommendations will be sent within the next few days. Comments from Staff Mr. Harding noted that he had provided a memorandum to Council regarding the Communications Specialist position. He asked if Council would like to discuss this issue. Mayor Rozanski recommended that, if Council members concur, this discussion should be deferred. Mrs. King suggested that Mr. Amorose be notified that this topic is being discussed, and asked to return to the meeting. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 5 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 February 1, 1993 Helrl Mr. Strip noted that the memorandum provided was responsive to Council's concerns. 19_ Mr. Campbell commented that the issue here is not the position, but rather the compensation level. He believes that the whole issue should be addressed with the Compensation Plan. ".... , (At this point, Mr. Amorose returned to the meeting.) w-.-.>! Mr. Amorose noted that he has reviewed the memorandum and is in total agreement with it. He has made some phone calls and believes the proposal is in line with his findings. Mayor Rozanski clarified that this item would be included on an upcoming agenda. Mr. Harding noted that since Council has removed this position from the budget, an ordinance will be required to authorize the position. Staff is seeking direction on the preparation of this legislation. Discussion followed about the next course of action. Council members concurred that an ordinance should be drafted for presentation at the next Council meeting. Mr. Lenz noted that he has distributed to Council a publication featuring the architects chosen for the Community Center. Council Roundtable Mayor Rozanski asked about the new street lights in downtown Dublin on Bridge Street, and whether the cobra lights will be turned off as they distract from the beauty of the new lights. Mr. Hansley responded that they will be turned off. p' Mrs. King moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal issues. Mr. Kranstuber seconded the motion. ~...",.t Mr. Hansley noted that Bob Weisman will update Council on FOP negotiations during the session. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes. Mayor Rozanski announced that the meeting will not be reconvening. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m. ~ @... ~ Clerk of Council .'" "".,;{.