City Council to Dicuss Code and Zoning Issues

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL ALERT   October 31, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

City Council to Discuss 

Code and Zoning Issues

 

WHO:

Councilmembers Zach M. Klein and A. Troy Miller

 

WHEN:

Thursday, November 8, 2012
5:30 pm

 

WHERE:

Martin Janis Senior Center

600 E. 11^th Ave

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmembers Zach M. Klein and A. Troy Miller, along with the Columbus Departments of Development and Building & Zoning Services, will host community presentations on Code Enforcement and Zoning.

 

The first segment of the presentation will address common code violations in the City of Columbus, as well as code enforcement procedures and how to accurately report code violations via the City’s 311 services.  The second segment will deal with the 19-step zoning process known as “zoning 101” in the City of Columbus, specifically the process through which developers and private citizens go to re-zone and obtain variances for specific properties and parcels.

 

Each segment will have a presentation that will last approximately 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions and answers.  This presentation is open to the public.

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Direct: 614-645-6798

Cell:     614-701-1411

www.columbus.gov

    

 

    

 

Highlights

			COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: October 29, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

CHORES HELP FOR SENIORS:  The Chores Program helps Columbus low income seniors and disabled persons complete minor home repairs free of charge, helping them live in a safe and secure structure.  Ordinance 2294-2012, sponsored by Development Committee Chair Zach M. Klein, authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a $60,000 contract with Lifecare Alliance to support the Chores Program.  The money is coming from the Community Development Block Grant Fund through the Housing Division’s Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund and will pay for services that include the replacement or repair of leaking faucets and commodes, faulty light fixtures and switches, loose or missing sections of porch decking or steps and installation of handrails, smoke detectors and deadbolt locks.   This program will help about 200 households.

 

OUTFITTING FIREFIGHTERS:  The Columbus Division of Fire helps maintain the best trained group of firefighters possible thanks to the equipment and training it provides its members.   One important piece of that equation is make sure firefighters have up to date turnout gear and uniforms.   Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring two pieces of legislation, 2216 and 2217-2012, to purchase boots, gloves, helmets and uniforms for existing personnel and a recruit class expected to start later this year.  The total cost of the purchases is $227,465.

 

SAFETY UPGRADES:  Olentangy River Road north of The Ohio State University Campus is busy roadway that everyday does its best to accommodate thousands of cars, pedestrians and bicyclists.   Ordinance 2186-2012, sponsored by Public Service and Transportation Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley, will allow the City of Columbus two apply for a pair of grants to improve the walkability and pedestrian safety in the area while promoting healthy, active lifestyles.   Both grants are administered through the Central Ohio Transit Authority.  The first grant, for up to $1,120,000 will be used to fund shared use path construction on Olentangy River Road between North Broadway and Ackerman Road.  The second, for up to $639,194 will be used to fund sidewalk construction in this area (e.g. North Broadway between Kenny Road and Olentangy River Road) or other areas determined appropriate.

 

SCHOOL BRIEFINGS:  City Council President Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Columbus Education Advisor Eric D. Fingerhut will hold the third in a series of four community meetings designed to assess the many factors that impact providing a quality education in Columbus.   The focus of the next meeting is Innovations in Teaching and Learning: a discussion about the impact of new technology and other innovations on K-12 education and how innovation is changing the roles of teachers, principals, administrators and public officials.   The briefing will take place at Metro Early College High School, 1929 Kenny Road, Thursday, November 1 at 2 pm.   Previous meetings included an assessment of the current educational status of Columbus’ children and schools and analysis of the skills students will need to acquire in order to succeed in the economic opportunities of the 21st Century.

 

 

 

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Direct: 614-645-6798

Cell:     614-701-1411

www.columbus.gov

    

 

    

 

E-News Bulletin - News and stories from Columbus City Schools

October 26, 2012   2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; and Bryan O. Steward. Click here  for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.   Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES · Oct. 30 – City League Volleyball Championship, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 4 – Daylight Savings Time ends · Nov. 6  – Board of Education  meeting, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 7 – Special Education Transition Fair · Nov. 9 – Board of Education  retreat, 4:30 p.m. · Nov. 10 – Board of Education  retreat, 8:30 a.m. · Nov. 13 – Superintendent's honors and Recognition Program, at Fairmoor ES, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 13 – Blueprint:College for High School Students · Nov. 14 – Professional Development Day for all staff - No School · Nov. 15 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. · Nov. 20 – Board of Education  meeting, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 21 – Parent-Teacher Conference Day  - No School · Nov. 22 - 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School     For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE    We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us   Previous editions of the CCS eNews

Special Needs Transition Fair The transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers, for students with learning disabilities, this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Columbus City Schools Transitions Services  will host a Special Needs Transition Fair on Wednesday, November 7, at the Columbus Downtown High School, 364. S. Fourth St., from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For more details, use the link below or contact Dr. Dan Burke via e-mail at dburke8182@columbus.k12.oh.us. Special Needs Transition Fair - Nov. 7, 2012 Superintendent's Honor's and Recognition Ceremony Please join us November 13 as we recognize the outstanding work of Columbus City Schools' students, staff and community members at the Superintendent's Honors and Recognitions ceremony.  The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., at Fairmoor Elementary School, 3281 Mayfair Park Place. WANTED: High School Students Who Want to Go to College Are you a High School student (or a parent of a high school student) thinking about attending college? Then you should attend the Blueprint:College workshop sponsored by I Know I Can. The first workshop, College Bound, will be held Tuesday, November 13, at the Columbus State Workforce Development Bldg, 315 Cleveland Ave., from 5 - 8 p.m. Dinner will also be provided. Space is  limited so registration is required. For more information, and to register, visit the I Know I Can website or call (614) 233-9510. Northland HS Takes Top Two Spots in Try-Math-Alon Northland High School students recently finished in the top two positions of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Local Try-Math-Alon. After 30 minute individual math tests, the teams then faced a one-hour engineering contest consisting mostly of Physics-related work, and then a Jeopardy-style Quiz Bowl where they were challenged by questions about algebra, geometry, numbers and operations, data analysis and probability. Finishing first was Northland Gold - Angela Holley, Justin Hill, Kumar Dhital, Martine Montero, and Jillian Deas. Northland Nation - Jasmine Winston, Viet Nguyen, Walid Musa, Jesse Umoette, and James Strickland - came in second. Both teams now advance to the regional NSBE competition in Chicago. New VCAP Site Opens Beginning Monday, November 5, CCS students in grades 9 -12 will be able to take credit courses at the new Virtual Credit Advancement Program (VCAP), located in the Downtown High School (DHS), 364 S. Fourth St. The site will be open from 3 - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any student who needs to complete one of the available courses for credit can take their course work at the DHS site or one of the other three convenient locations. For more information, contact the VCAP Office at 365-5485 or click on the link below. New VCAP Location It's Not Too Late to Get a FREE Lunch Students of families who qualify can get a FREE or reduced-price school lunch through the Federal School Lunch Program. Parents or guardians just need to fill out the on-line application at SchoolLunchApp.com to be considered. For more information, contact the CCS Office of Food Services at 365-5671   Are you receiving a pass-along copy of CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Click here     or here to opt out. Are you on Social Media? Be sure to follow us on Twitter (ColsCitySchools) and Like us on Facebook (ColumbusCitySchools)

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E-News Bulletin - News and stories from Columbus City Schools

October 26, 2012   2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; and Bryan O. Steward. Click here  for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.   Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES · Oct. 30 – City League Volleyball Championship, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 4 – Daylight Savings Time ends · Nov. 6  – Board of Education  meeting, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 7 – Special Education Transition Fair · Nov. 9 – Board of Education  retreat, 4:30 p.m. · Nov. 10 – Board of Education  retreat, 8:30 a.m. · Nov. 13 – Superintendent's honors and Recognition Program, at Fairmoor ES, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 13 – Blueprint:College for High School Students · Nov. 14 – Professional Development Day for all staff - No School · Nov. 15 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. · Nov. 20 – Board of Education  meeting, 5:30 p.m. · Nov. 21 – Parent-Teacher Conference Day  - No School · Nov. 22 - 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School     For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE    We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us   Previous editions of the CCS eNews

Special Needs Transition Fair The transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers, for students with learning disabilities, this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Columbus City Schools Transitions Services  will host a Special Needs Transition Fair on Wednesday, November 7, at the Columbus Downtown High School, 364. S. Fourth St., from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For more details, use the link below or contact Dr. Dan Burke via e-mail at dburke8182@columbus.k12.oh.us. Special Needs Transition Fair - Nov. 7, 2012 Superintendent's Honor's and Recognition Ceremony Please join us November 13 as we recognize the outstanding work of Columbus City Schools' students, staff and community members at the Superintendent's Honors and Recognitions ceremony.  The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., at Fairmoor Elementary School, 3281 Mayfair Park Place. WANTED: High School Students Who Want to Go to College Are you a High School student (or a parent of a high school student) thinking about attending college? Then you should attend the Blueprint:College workshop sponsored by I Know I Can. The first workshop, College Bound, will be held Tuesday, November 13, at the Columbus State Workforce Development Bldg, 315 Cleveland Ave., from 5 - 8 p.m. Dinner will also be provided. Space is  limited so registration is required. For more information, and to register, visit the I Know I Can website or call (614) 233-9510. Northland HS Takes Top Two Spots in Try-Math-Alon Northland High School students recently finished in the top two positions of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Local Try-Math-Alon. After 30 minute individual math tests, the teams then faced a one-hour engineering contest consisting mostly of Physics-related work, and then a Jeopardy-style Quiz Bowl where they were challenged by questions about algebra, geometry, numbers and operations, data analysis and probability. Finishing first was Northland Gold - Angela Holley, Justin Hill, Kumar Dhital, Martine Montero, and Jillian Deas. Northland Nation - Jasmine Winston, Viet Nguyen, Walid Musa, Jesse Umoette, and James Strickland - came in second. Both teams now advance to the regional NSBE competition in Chicago. New VCAP Site Opens Beginning Monday, November 5, CCS students in grades 9 -12 will be able to take credit courses at the new Virtual Credit Advancement Program (VCAP), located in the Downtown High School (DHS), 364 S. Fourth St. The site will be open from 3 - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any student who needs to complete one of the available courses for credit can take their course work at the DHS site or one of the other three convenient locations. For more information, contact the VCAP Office at 365-5485 or click on the link below. New VCAP Location It's Not Too Late to Get a FREE Lunch Students of families who qualify can get a FREE or reduced-price school lunch through the Federal School Lunch Program. Parents or guardians just need to fill out the on-line application at SchoolLunchApp.com to be considered. For more information, contact the CCS Office of Food Services at 365-5671   Are you receiving a pass-along copy of CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Click here     or here to opt out. Are you on Social Media? Be sure to follow us on Twitter (ColsCitySchools) and Like us on Facebook (ColumbusCitySchools)

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Columbus City Council Holds Hearing on Adult Gaming Parlors

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   October 25, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Columbus City Council Holds Hearing

on Adult Gaming Parlors

 

WHO:

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills

Councilmember Zach M. Klein

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 30, 2012
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

The Columbus City Council is holding a joint public hearing of the Safety & Judiciary and Development Committees to discuss adult gaming parlors in Columbus.  In October 2011, Councilmembers approved a six month moratorium on the expansion of these businesses.   In April 2012, City Councilmembers approved a 90 day extension of the moratorium as state leaders worked to define their role in creating uniform statewide regulations.   The hearing will bring together community leaders and representatives of the City Attorney’s Office to discuss the impact these businesses have on our neighborhoods and families, possible local regulations that could impact their expansion and operation, as well as potential state action to put in place comprehensive guidelines.   Speaker slips will be accepted on the day of the hearing until 5:30 pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ cable access channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Direct: 614-645-6798

Cell:     614-701-1411

www.columbus.gov

    

 

    

 

Reminder: Mayor Coleman to Receive Analysis of 21st Century Workforce Skills

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   October 24, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Dan Williamson (614) 645-5300 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Mayor Coleman to Receive Analysis of 21^st Century Workforce Skills

Mayor, Council President Ginther, Former Chancellor Fingerhut Schedule Three Additional Education Briefings

 

Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus Education Advisor Eric D. Fingerhut will hear an analysis of the skills students will need to acquire in order to succeed in the economic opportunities of the 21^st Century next week. The second of four education briefings will be held at from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Columbus Downtown High School, 364 S. 4^th St. Kenny McDonald, CEO of Columbus2020; Stacia Edwards, director of global STEM workforce development of Battelle; and David Harrison, president of Columbus State Community College will provide information about workforce in the 21^st Century. Parking will be available.

 

The schedule of future briefings is as follows:

-       Innovations in Teaching and Learning: a discussion about the impact of new technology and other innovations on K-12 education and how innovation is  changing the roles of teachers, principals, administrators and public officials; Thursday, November 1 at 2 pm at Metro Early College High School.

-       Education and the Community: a survey of important education opportunities outside the school district walls that improve student achievement; Friday, November 16 at 2 pm at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Direct: 614-645-6798

Cell:     614-701-1411

www.columbus.gov

    

 

    

 

{SPAM} October 22, 2012 Highlights

			COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: October 22, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

VAP UNIT SUCCESS:  A concentrated citywide effort to rehabilitate or demolish dangerous blighted properties in neighborhoods is beginning to turn eyesores into safe parcels of land.  Development Committee Chair Councilmember Zach M. Klein is sponsoring 10 ordinances this evening that will transfer land bank properties to new owners, thus returning the sites to productive uses.  The properties were targeted by the Vacant and Abandoned Property (VAP) Unit consisting of representatives of the City Attorney’s Office, Code Enforcement and Building and Zoning Services.  Columbus plans to invest more than $11.5-million in Capital Improvement Funds during the next four years to demolish some 900 of the worst properties in the City and set up programs to transfer ownership of vacant and abandoned homes or properties. 

 

 

OVI ENFORCEMENT:  The Columbus Division of Police promotes traffic safety through aggressive enforcement of drunk driving laws.   Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, is sponsoring two ordinances that will allow the Division of Police to accept grant money from the State of Ohio to continue to use check points to take impaired drivers off the roads and raise awareness of the problem in Columbus.   Ordinance 2192-2012 authorizes an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), State of Ohio, for the OVI Checkpoints and Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) truck items project and appropriates funds to cover the costs of the project.  This project will target reducing fatal crashes through strict enforcement on OVI within the interstate highway system in the City of Columbus and major arterial streets during specific periods.  The agreement authorizes reimbursement for the overtime costs of sworn personnel working on the project and for minor equipment for a BAC truck to assist with onsite project activities. Ordinance 2193-2012 authorizes a second agreement with OTSO for the High Visibility Enforcement Overtime 2013 project and to appropriate funds to cover the costs of the project.   This project will target reducing fatal crashes through strict enforcement on speed, aggressive driving behaviors, OVI, seat belt violations and driver inattention within the interstate system in the City of Columbus and major arterial streets during specific holiday and national mobilization periods.

 

MORE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS:  In addition to the OVI enforcement pieces in the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, Health and Human Services Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 2096-2012 that will allow the Columbus Public Health Department to accept a $125,000 grant from the State of Ohio for the Safe Communities Program.  The Franklin County Safe Communities Project promotes traffic safety through a coalition of partners from law enforcement, health, education, engineering, transportation and planning, together with community residents to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Franklin County by focusing on safety belt use, drinking and driving, speed, pedestrian safety, teen driving, and running of red lights.

 

BUILDING A BIKE FRIENDLY COLUMBUS:   For many years the City of Columbus has worked to become the most bicycle friendly community possible.  One way to advance this environmentally friendly activity that also promotes a healthier Columbus is to invest in bike lanes and trails.   Resolution 0123x-2012, sponsored by Public Service and Transportation Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley, formally asserts Columbus’ support for the United States Bike Route 50 initiative, a plan to build approximately 5.2 miles of bike routes, 16.3 miles of shared use path within the City of Columbus and 25.3 miles of the route in Franklin County that are not in the City of Columbus.

 

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JOHN IVANIC

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Direct: 614-645-6798

Cell:     614-701-1411

www.columbus.gov