AKRON, OHIO COUNCIL AGENDA OF APRIL 20, 2009 Regular Meeting – Members all present, except Crawford and Greene, later excused. A nonsectarian prayer was said by Councilman Mike Freeman. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was repeated in unison. Minutes of the previous regular meeting read and approved.

CONSENT AGENDA (1) Ordinance ratifying the actions of the Director of Public Service in entering into a contract with J.W. Didado Electric, Inc. for emergency repairs to the electrical system at the Broadway Parking Deck; authorizing payment therefore; and declaring an emergency. (PUBLIC SERVICE)

RULES (J. CONTI, CHAIRMAN) NO ITEMS BUDGET AND FINANCE (T. MERLITTI, CHAIRPERSON) TIME: (1) Ordinance amending and/or supplementing Ordinance No. 552-2008, the “Omnibus Job Ordinance”, to conform to the 2009 annual operating budget; and declaring an emergency. (03/02/09) (2) Ordinance creating, establishing, and recognizing departments, offices, bureaus, divisions commissions, and positions in the classified service of the City of Akron, and establishing the maximum number of employees within each department or office to be consistent with the 2009 budget; and declaring an emergency. (04/13/09) (SUBSTITUTE OFFERED AS AN AMENDMENT)

PLANNING (J. CONTI, CHAIRMAN) TIME: (1) Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to construct a carport to the side property line at 487 Palisades Drive; and declaring an emergency. (D-239) (03/30/09) (2) D-239. 1. Petition for a Conditional Use to construct a carport at 487 Palisades Drive. (PC2009-06) (03/02/09) (3) D-205. 2009 Capital Investment & Community Development Program. (12/15/08) (4) D-206. 2008-2012 Capital Investment & Community Development Program. (01/05/09) FILED: (5) D-273. Petition for a Conditional Use to construct an oversized garage at 423 Lindenwood Avenue. Petitioner: John and Loree Conley, owners. (PC-2009-19) (04/06/09)

PUBLIC SERVICE (J. HURLEY, CHAIRMAN) REFERRED: (1) D-274-2. One letter objecting to the improvement of East Park Blvd. as per Res. No. 1232009. (04/20/09)

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04/20/09 (2) D-284. Three (3) letters objecting to the 2009 Pavement Recycling Program as per Res. No. 128-2009. (04/20/09) (3) D-275-2. One letter objecting to the 2009 Phase I Arterial Collector Program as per Res. No. 129-2009. (04/20/09) (4) D-276-2. Three (3) letters objecting to the 2009 Phase I Residential Resurfacing Program as per Res. No. 130-2009. (04/20/09) (5) D-277-2. Four (6) letters and two (2) petitions objecting to the 2009 Phase I Unimproved Street Improvement Program as per Res. No. 131-2009. (04/20/09) (6) D-285. One letter objecting to the Manchester Rd. Phase II Program as per Res. No. 1602009. (04/20/09) TIME: (7) D-274. One letter objecting to the improvement of Santee Avenue as per Res. No. 123-2009 (04/06/09) (8) D-274-1. Two (2) letters objecting to the improvement of Dover Avenue et al, as per Res. No. 123-2009. (04/13/09) (9) D-275. One letter objecting to the improvement of Carnegie Avenue as per Res. No. 1292009 (2009 Phase I Arterial Collector Program) (04/06/09) (10) D-275-1. One letter objecting to the 2009 Phase I Arterial Collector Program as per Res. No. 129-2009. (04/13/09) (11) D-276. One letter objecting to the improvement of Robindale Avenue as per Res. No. 1302009 (2009 Phase I Residential Resurfacing Program) (04/06/09) (12) D-276-1. Five (5) letters objecting to the 2009 Phase I Residential Resurfacing Program as per Res. No. 130-2009. (04/13/09) (13) D-277. Three (3) letters objecting to the 2009 Phase I Unimproved Street Improvement Program as per Res. No. 131-2009. (04/06/09) (14) D-277-1. Four (4) letters objecting to the 2009 Phase I Unimproved Street Improvement Program as per Res. No. 131-2009. (04/13/09) (15) D-268. One letter objecting to the Special Assessment Improvement District as per Res. No. 102-09. (03/30/09)

PUBLIC UTILITIES (K. JONES, CHAIRMAN) NO ITEMS PUBLIC SAFETY (J. SHEALEY, CHAIRMAN) NO ITEMS

PARKS AND RECREATION (K. CRAWFORD, CHAIRPERSON) NO ITEMS

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04/20/09 HOUSING (M. FREEMAN, CHAIRMAN) NO ITEMS

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE (R. GREENE, CHAIRPERSON) NO ITEMS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB CREATION (T. ALBANESE, CHAIRPERSON) UP FOR PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 27, 2009: (1) Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use to place a freestanding sign with electronic changeable copy at 2324 Manchester Road; and declaring an emergency. (D-279) (04/13/09) TIME: (2) D-279. Petition for a Conditional Use to place a freestanding sign with electronic changeable copy at 2324 Manchester Road. Petitioner: Akron Baptist Temple. (PC-2009-11) (04/06/09) (3) Ordinance approving and authorizing execution of a Development Agreement among the City, County of Summit, Summit County Port Authority and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC; and declaring an emergency. (11/17/08) (4) D-228. Petition for a Conditional Use to vary the development requirements to construct a retail building at 959 Copley Road. (PC-2008-111) (02/02/09) (5) D-229. Petition for a Conditional Use to establish a law office at 2367 East Market Street. (PC-2008-121) (02/02/09) (6) D-278. Petition for a Conditional Use to construct the Schumacher Community Learning Center at 1020 Hartford Avenue. Petitioner: Akron Public Schools. (PC-2009-14) (04/06/09)

READ IN BUT NOT PASSED ON OCTOBER 27, 2008: (1) Resolution honoring and recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Akron Veterans and honoring their service by designating Waterloo Road between Kelly Avenue and Wingate Avenue as the “Akron Veterans Corridor.” (10/27/08)

MISCELLANEOUS FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-32-12. Income Tax Receipts for period ending February 28, 2009. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-286. Notice of New of C1, C2 liquor permits to Kenmore Sun Rise, 1303 Kenmore Blvd. (Ward 9) FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-287. Notice of Transfer of C1, C2 liquor permits to BP Oil Inc., #2, 1609 Copley Road. (WARD 4)

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04/20/09 FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-288. Notice of Transfer of D5 liquor permit to Johnny J’s, 1282 Weathervane Lane. (WARD 1) FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-289. Notice of Transfer of C2, C2X liquor permits to Saltis Food and Deli, 1216 S. Arlington St., 1st floor. (WARD 7) FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-290. 2008 Year End Progress Report Capital Investment & Community Development Program. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-291. Return Showing Service for the Dover Avenue et al Program as per Res. No. 123-2009. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-292. Return Showing Service 2009 Pavement Recycling Program as per Res. No. 128-2009. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-293. Return Showing Service for the 2009 Arterial Collector Resurfacing Program as per Res. No. 129-2009. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-294. Return Showing Service for the 2009 Residential Resurfacing Program as per Res. No. 130-2009. FILED: VIVA VOCE. D-295. Return Showing Service for the 2009 Unimproved Street Resurfacing Program as per Res. No. 131-2009. CARRIED: VIVA VOCE. MOTION TO EXCUSE CRAWFORD, GREENE. REPRESENTATION FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS: Mayor Plusquellic; Dave Lieberth, Deputy Mayor – Administration; Cheri Cunningham, Assistant Law Director; Elaine Davidson, Assistant Law Director; John Valle, Deputy Service Director; Cathy Watson, Deputy Director of Finance; Laraine Duncan, Deputy Mayor – Intergovernmental Relations; Pat Fitzgibbons, Zoning Manager; Tom Quade, Director of Health.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

2:00 P.M.

PUBLIC SERVICE

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

2:15 P.M.

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICE

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

2:45 P.M.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:00 P.M.

BUDGET AND FINANCE

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:15 P.M.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:30 P.M.

PUBLIC SAFETY

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:45 P.M.

PLANNING

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:45 P.M.

PARKS & RECREATION

MONDAY,

APRIL 27, 2009

3:45 P.M.

HOUSING

ON MOTION, Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Robert E. Keith Clerk of Council

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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED APRIL 27, 2009 ORD. NO. 169-2009 authorizing the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract, after publicly advertising for bids, for the replacement of the air conditioner condenser unit at Firestone Park Community Center; approving specifications therefore; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 170-2009 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with D & D Emulsions, Inc. for the purchase of asphalt emulsion for use in the pavement recycling resurfacing program; authorizing payment therefore; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 171-2009 authorizing a Conditional Use to construct an oversized garage at 423 Lindenwood Avenue; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 172-2009 determining to proceed with the improvement of Sylvan Avenue and certain other streets between certain termini in accordance with Resolution No. 243-2008 passed May 12, 2008 (2008 Phase II Unimproved Street Resurfacing Program); and declaring and emergency. ORD. NO. 173-2009 determining to proceed with the improvement of Palmetto Avenue and certain other streets between certain termini in accordance with Resolution No. 242-2008 passed May 12, 2008 (2008 Phase II Residential Resurfacing Program); and declaring and emergency. ORD. NO. 174-2009 authorizing the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract, after publicly advertising for bids, for the processing of curb service and recyclable materials; approving specifications therefore; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 175-2009 authorizing the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract, after publicly advertising for bids, for the collection of residential trash and recyclables; approving specifications therefore; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 176-2009 authorizing the Mayor to file an application and enter into an agreement for funding of airport improvements through the State of Ohio’s FY2010 Ohio Airport Grant Program; committing City funds for the local share of these improvements; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 177-2009 authorizing the Mayor to file an application and enter into an agreement for airport improvements through the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY2009 Airport Improvement Grant program; committing City funds for the local share of these improvements; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 178-2009 authorizing the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract, after publicly advertising for bids, for rehabilitation of the main taxiway at Akron-Fulton Airport; approving specifications therefore; and declaring an emergency. RES. NO. 179-2009 declaring it necessary to improve Raymond Street between the termini of Vernon Odom Boulevard and Euclid Avenue by paving; grading; constructing and reconstructing curbs, concrete sidewalks, driveway approaches, water mains and storm sewers; and installing roof drain pipes; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 180-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of Bowery Street and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase I Arterial/Collector Resurfacing Program) by resurfacing such streets with asphaltic concrete 402/404; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 181-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of Cromwell Drive and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase I Partial Depth Pavement Replacement Program) by repaving such streets with asphaltic concrete 402/404; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 182-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of 7th Street SW and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase I Unimproved Street Resurfacing Program) by treating the surface thereof with substances designed to preserve the surface; and declaring an emergency. ORD. NO. 183-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of 18th Street SW and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase I Residential Resurfacing Program) by resurfacing such streets with asphaltic concrete 402/404; and declaring and emergency. 5

04/20/09 ORD. NO. 184-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of Palmetto Avenue and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase II Residential Resurfacing Program) by resurfacing such streets with asphaltic concrete 402/404; and declaring and emergency. ORD. NO. 185-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of South Main Street and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase II Arterial/Collector Resurfacing Program) by resurfacing such streets with asphaltic concrete 402/404; and declaring and emergency. ORD. NO. 186-2009 levying special assessments for the improvement of Sylvan Avenue and certain other streets between certain termini (2008 Phase II Unimproved Street Resurfacing Program) by treating the surface thereof with substances designed to preserve the surface; and declaring and emergency. ORD. NO. 187-2009 authorizing the Mayor to apply for and enter into an agreement for a grant with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forestry Recovery Project; and declaring and emergency.

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