PROCEEDINGS/MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday April 30, 2008

Council convened in Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., Mayor Mallory Presiding. Present were Councilmembers Berding, Bortz, Cole, Cranley, Crowley, Ghiz, Monzel, Qualls and Thomas (9)

Also in attendance were City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. Acting City Solicitor Pat King and Clerk of Council Melissa Autry

Council observed a moment of silent prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

There being no objection, Minutes of the previous session Council were ordered Filed.

Items on the Council Calendar and items presented by-leave were disposed of as follows:


MS. QUALLS
Item #: 200800546
COMMUNICATION, dated 4/22/2008 submitted by Councilmember Qualls from Dawn Longworth, [dlongworth@fuse.net] regarding the illegal dumping at the Hartwell Armory Baseball Fields.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
CITY MANAGER FOR REPORT;VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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CITY MANAGER
Item #: 200800540
ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 4/30/2008, accepting and confirming a quit claim deed from Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, conveying to the City of Cincinnati certain real property located contiguous to the College Hill Recreation Area for an addition to the College Hill Recreation Area.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Item #: 200800541
ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on 4/30/2008, accepting and confirming a quit claim deed from Western Wildlife Corridor, Inc., conveying to the City of Cincinnati certain real property located contiguous to Woodside Park for an addition to Woodside Park.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Item #: 200800543
ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager on 4/30/2008, to delete a special assessment property at 939 Elberon Avenue (Hamilton County Auditor's parcel 175-18-200), notwithstanding the provisions of Ordinance No. 265-2007.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Item #: 200800231
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 2/23/2008 submitted by Councilmember Bortz, from Marian Ruman [mariantr@fuse.net], 1638 Edna Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 regarding Phase 2 Rockford Place Development.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item #: 200800314
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a motion, dated 03/18/2008 submitted by Councilmember Cole that the City administration work with the Kroger Company and their leaseholder to negotiate to keep the Kroger Grocery Store in the Walnut Hills neighborhood. Also that if necessary the City provide financial assistance to the Walnut Hills Kroger to ensure a grocery store stays in this neighborhood. (Statement Attached)
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item #: 200800322
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on communication, dated 3/14/2008 submitted by Councilmembers Berding and Crowley, from Michael D. Morgan, J.D., Executive Director, Over-the-Rhine Foundation, 1317 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, regarding the property located at the northern side of Washington Park and the property adjacent to the School for Creative and Performing Acts.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item #: 200800374
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 03/02/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Ms. Regina Williams, 3303 Milton Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45229, regarding the closing of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item #: 200800383
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a communication, dated 03/19/2008, submitted by Councilmember Cole, from Julie M. Murray, 147 Parker Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, regarding the CUF Community Priority Project and restaurants on Calhoun and McMillan and the "rumor' and talk of selling Classen Park.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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Item #: 200800542
REPORT, dated 4/30/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding contractor's registration program update.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
Item #: 200800547
REGISTRATION, submitted by the Clerk of Council from Legislative Agent Catherine Ann Smith Mills, Legislative & Policy Analyst, 441 Vine Street - 300 Carew Tower, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
FILE
*** FILED
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS,RECREATION & PUBLIC SERVICES
Item #: 200800030
REPORT, (SUPPLEMENTAL) dated 4/15/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, on a report, dated 1/16/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Standardized Liquor Objection policy. (SEE DOCUMENT #200700550 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
APPROVE & FILE
*** APPROVED & FILED
Item #: 200800457
REPORT, dated 4/15/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding Follow-up Questions: Standardized Liquor Objection Policy / Document # 200800030.
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
APPROVE & FILE
*** APPROVED & FILED
Item #: 200800545
REPORT, dated 4/29/2008, submitted by Milton Dohoney, Jr., City Manager, regarding the Standardized Liquor Objection Policy. (SEE DOCUMENT #200800457 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT)
Item Status/Referral/Recommendations:
APPROVE & FILE
*** APPROVED & FILED