Disposition of Minutes: • Regular Session of City Council held November 16, 2020 • Regular Session of City Council held December 7, 2020 • Special Session of City Council held December 14, 2020
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-144-20 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ATHENS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-145-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPALACHIA REGIONAL COMMISSION/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF APPALACHIA PROGRAMS; AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-147-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S THIRD PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR (TPA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-148-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STOP-LOSS MEDICAL INSURANCE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-149-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 17, MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX, TO ADD SECTION 17.01.96, WORK DEEMED PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE CITY OF ATHENS DURING THE COVID-19 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY; AND HEREBY DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE AN EMERGENCY MEASURE. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-151-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-152-20 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ATHENS CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC., AND THE CITY OF ATHENS PATROL OFFICERS AND LIEUTENANTS, CONCERNING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-153-20 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ATHENS CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, AND THE CITY OF ATHENS COMMUNICATION OFFICERS, CONCERNING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-154-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, SECTION 5.04.08, SEWER RATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Council Members 0-155-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, SECTIONS 5.03.04, WATER RATES, AND 5.04.05, WASTEWATER DISCHARGERS, TO INCREASE RATES. Introduced by All Council Members 0-156-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, TO INCREASE THE CITY’S STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGE, SECTION 5.04.08, SEWER RATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Council Members 0-157-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO REDUCE 2020 YEAR-END APPROPRIATIONS. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-141-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 2021 STAFFING LEVELS AND NON-UNION COMPENSATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-146-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 20-15, ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, PARKING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 7.05.26, REGULATION OF CITY PARKING LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-159-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Announcements & Other Business • Shade Tree Commission (appointment) • Housing Appeals Board (appointment) • Affordable Housing [reappointment(s)]
8. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 9. Adjournment
Disposition of Minutes: • Regular Session of City Council held November 16, 2020 • Regular Session of City Council held December 7, 2020 • Special Session of City Council held December 14, 2020
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-144-20 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ATHENS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-145-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPALACHIA REGIONAL COMMISSION/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF APPALACHIA PROGRAMS; AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-147-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S THIRD PARTY HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR (TPA); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-148-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STOP-LOSS MEDICAL INSURANCE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-149-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 17, MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX, TO ADD SECTION 17.01.96, WORK DEEMED PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE CITY OF ATHENS DURING THE COVID-19 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY; AND HEREBY DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE AN EMERGENCY MEASURE. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-151-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-152-20 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ATHENS CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC., AND THE CITY OF ATHENS PATROL OFFICERS AND LIEUTENANTS, CONCERNING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-153-20 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ATHENS CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, AND THE CITY OF ATHENS COMMUNICATION OFFICERS, CONCERNING WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Introduced by the Finance & Personnel Committee 0-154-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, SECTION 5.04.08, SEWER RATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Council Members 0-155-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, SECTIONS 5.03.04, WATER RATES, AND 5.04.05, WASTEWATER DISCHARGERS, TO INCREASE RATES. Introduced by All Council Members 0-156-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 1.03, CODE FEES ESTABLISHED, TO INCREASE THE CITY’S STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGE, SECTION 5.04.08, SEWER RATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by All Council Members 0-157-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO REDUCE 2020 YEAR-END APPROPRIATIONS. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-141-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 2021 STAFFING LEVELS AND NON-UNION COMPENSATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Crowl 0-146-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 20-15, ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, PARKING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 7.05.26, REGULATION OF CITY PARKING LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Kotses 0-159-20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, OHIO LABOR COUNCIL, INC. Introduced by Council Member Crowl
Announcements & Other Business • Shade Tree Commission (appointment) • Housing Appeals Board (appointment) • Affordable Housing [reappointment(s)]
8. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 9. Adjournment