Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-25-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 EAST STATE STREET, HOLZER HEALTH SYSTEM, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-26-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF FORENSIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT OHIO HEALTH O’BLENESS HOSPITAL. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-29-17 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, PROJECT #301, AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION R-08-16; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-30-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-32-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, DURING THE OHIO BREW WEEK EVENT. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-34-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-31-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON JULY 22, 2017, FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-35-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ODOT FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE NW ATHENS BIKEWAY SPUR PHASE III (PROJECT #296); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-36-17 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT #301; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-37-17 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-38-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-39-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9.12, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 9.12.17, STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Introduced by Council Member McGee 0-41-17 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ATHENS SUSTAINABIITY ACTION PLAN. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-42-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) TO BE LOCATED ALONG THE REAR OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-43-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ATHENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR PARTICIPATION OF ATHENS CITY POLICE OFFICERS IN THE ATHENS SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPECIAL RESPONSE AND TACTICS UNIT. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-44-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-45-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.34, SANITARY CONDITION, SECTIONS 29.33.06(C), MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 29.33.07(C), SINGLE DWELLING UNITS, AND 29.33.08, EXCEPTIONS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-46-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 5, PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 5.02, GARBAGE AND RUBBISH, SECTION 5.02.03(D), PREPARATION AND STORAGE; AND TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.12, PREMISES CONDITIONS, SECTION 29.12.02, CITATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-47-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, 150-16, AND ORDINANCE 46-16, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A BIKE PATH FROM ARMITAGE TO COLUMBUS ROAD, PROJECT (#270); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-48-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 89-16; AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST STATE AND LANCASTER STREETS (PROJECT #306); AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-49-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN VEHICLES NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-50-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN UNION AND WASHINGTON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017, FROM NOON TO MIDNIGHT FOR THE “BOUNTY ON THE BRICKS” FUNDRAISER. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-51-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON AUGUST 12, 2017, DURING THE “BOUNTY ON THE BRICKS” FUNDRAISER. Introduced by Council Member Papai
8. Announcements & Other Business 9. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 10.Adjournment
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-25-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 EAST STATE STREET, HOLZER HEALTH SYSTEM, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-26-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF FORENSIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT OHIO HEALTH O’BLENESS HOSPITAL. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-29-17 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, PROJECT #301, AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION R-08-16; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-30-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-32-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, DURING THE OHIO BREW WEEK EVENT. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-34-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-31-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON JULY 22, 2017, FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-35-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ODOT FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE NW ATHENS BIKEWAY SPUR PHASE III (PROJECT #296); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-36-17 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT #301; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-37-17 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-38-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-39-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9.12, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 9.12.17, STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Introduced by Council Member McGee 0-41-17 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ATHENS SUSTAINABIITY ACTION PLAN. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-42-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) TO BE LOCATED ALONG THE REAR OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-43-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ATHENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR PARTICIPATION OF ATHENS CITY POLICE OFFICERS IN THE ATHENS SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPECIAL RESPONSE AND TACTICS UNIT. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-44-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-45-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.34, SANITARY CONDITION, SECTIONS 29.33.06(C), MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 29.33.07(C), SINGLE DWELLING UNITS, AND 29.33.08, EXCEPTIONS. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-46-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 5, PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 5.02, GARBAGE AND RUBBISH, SECTION 5.02.03(D), PREPARATION AND STORAGE; AND TITLE 29, HOUSING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 29.12, PREMISES CONDITIONS, SECTION 29.12.02, CITATION. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-47-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, 150-16, AND ORDINANCE 46-16, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A BIKE PATH FROM ARMITAGE TO COLUMBUS ROAD, PROJECT (#270); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-48-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 89-16; AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST STATE AND LANCASTER STREETS (PROJECT #306); AND AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-49-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN VEHICLES NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-50-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN UNION AND WASHINGTON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017, FROM NOON TO MIDNIGHT FOR THE “BOUNTY ON THE BRICKS” FUNDRAISER. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-51-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON AUGUST 12, 2017, DURING THE “BOUNTY ON THE BRICKS” FUNDRAISER. Introduced by Council Member Papai
8. Announcements & Other Business 9. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 10.Adjournment