Gahanna, OH

Parks & Recreation Board

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and committee reports. New business includes a parks board donation request and a senior center transition item. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Parks Board Donation Request
• Senior Center Transition
• Approval of minutes from June 17 meeting
• Committee reports from BTAC, GASAC, NRAC

City Council

This is the final City Council meeting at 200 S. Hamilton Road, with a farewell reception beforehand. The council will consider consent agenda items including an electric supply agreement, grant applications for road projects, and ordinances on the tax incentive review council and surety bonds. Most items are routine approvals or second readings.

• Electric supply agreement for city facilities following Tradition Energy pricing analysis (RES-0037-2026)
• Grant application to Ohio Public Works Commission for State Capital Improvement and Local Transportation Improvement programs (RES-0038-2026)
• Grant application to MORPC for Styger Road, Agler Road, US-62 improvements (RES-0039-2026)
• Ordinance repealing and replacing ORD-0063-2000 to reaffirm Tax Incentive Review Council (ORD-0029-2026)
• Ordinance authorizing mayor to approve surety bonds under Ohio Revised Code 1311.311 (ORD-0030-2026)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several resolutions and ordinances, including contract amendments for the Taylor Road watermain replacement, an intergovernmental agreement for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 improvements, an agreement for Academy Park renovation, a recycling contract with Rumpke, and supplemental appropriations. These items are under consideration and may be forwarded to the full council for action.

• Contract amendment with Fishbeck for engineering services during construction of Taylor Road watermain replacement (ST-1121 / WA-24-01)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County Transportation Improvement District for grant funding for Stygler/Agler/US-62 improvements
• Agreement with Parks & Rec Partners, LLC for construction administration and inspection for Academy Park renovation
• Ordinance authorizing contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. for recycling processing services
• Supplemental appropriations for TIF Fund, Sewer Capital Fund, and Refuse Fund

Finance Committee

The Gahanna Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan, the FY 2026 Q2 Financial Report, and the Capital Improvement Plan. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the committee will likely make recommendations to the full City Council.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Quarter 2 Financial Report (2026-0167)
• Review of the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan
• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission is meeting to consider four variance applications and one development plan. The variances involve properties on James Road, Carpenter Road, and Eastgate Parkway, and the development plan is for the Gahanna Flex Park on Eastgate Parkway. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 8 meeting and standard procedural items.

• Variance for breezeway setback at 258 James Road (Parcel 025-000868), applicant Christina Ramirez
• Variance to reduce frontage at 360 Carpenter Road (Parcel 025-002216), applicant Mohanad Zamara
• Variance for parking, access, circulation, and buffers at Gahanna Flex Park, Eastgate Parkway (Parcel 025-006522), applicant Leland Vogel
• Development plan for Gahanna Flex Park, Eastgate Parkway (Parcel 025-006522), applicant Leland Vogel
• Approval of minutes from 7.8.2026 meeting

Planning Commission Workshop

The Gahanna Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a single item: the Welty Development project (case 2026-0163). This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Welty Development (case 2026-0163)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions for a city facilities electric supply agreement and two transportation grant applications. The body will also review an ordinance regarding surety bonds and research materials for a resolutions policy.

• RES-0037-2026: Electric supply agreement for city facilities via Omnia Partners Procurement
• RES-0038-2026: Grant application for OPWC State Capital Improvement Program and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program
• RES-0039-2026: MORPC MPO funding grant application for Stygler Road, Agler Road, and US-62 improvements
• ORD-0030-2026: Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to approve surety bonds per ORC 1311.311
• Discussion of 2026-0148 Resolutions/Recognitions Policy research materials

The Committee of the Whole recommended three resolutions for the consent agenda: authorizing the Mayor to enter an electric supply agreement for city facilities, applying for OPWC/ODOT funding for the Hamilton Road paving project, and applying for MORPC funding for the Styler Road/Agler Road/US-62 improvements. The committee also discussed a proposed policy on ceremonial recognitions but took no action, deciding to restart the process by documenting current practices.

• Recommended RES-0037-2026 (electric supply agreement) for consent agenda
• Recommended RES-0038-2026 (OPWC/SCIP/LTIP grant application) for consent agenda
• Recommended RES-0039-2026 (MORPC grant application) for consent agenda
• Discussed recognitions policy; no action taken, will return to future meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the priorities for the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan for 2027. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026-0155 Our Gahanna Strategic Plan Priorities for 2027

The Finance Committee discussed the administration's proposed 2027 strategic priorities—Creekside: A Strategy, Not Just a Street; Connected Service: One Call, One Answer; and Quality of Place: Safe, Sustainable and Strong—as a framework for the upcoming budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and feedback. Council members provided input on accessibility, affordability, sustainability, and other areas, with the administration to incorporate feedback into the budget process.

• Discussed 2027 strategic priorities for budget alignment (no vote)
• Council feedback on priorities to be incorporated into budget process
• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings regarding special assessments for the 2025 sidewalk maintenance and lookback programs. The body is also considering a design and engineering contract for the Hamilton Road Urban Paving Project.

• ORD-0024-2026 and ORD-0025-2026: Special assessments for 2025 sidewalk maintenance and lookback programs
• ORD-0026-2026: Contract with GPD Group for Hamilton Road Urban Paving Project (TR-26-02) design and engineering
• ORD-0027-2026: Authorization of fees for law enforcement video records
• ORD-0028-2026: Addition of Section 373.11 regarding bicycle helmet requirements
• ORD-0029-2026: Reaffirmation of the City's Tax Incentive Review Council

City Council adopted two ordinances levying special assessments for the 2025 sidewalk maintenance and lookback programs, with amended cost exhibits, and approved a new ordinance requiring helmets for minors riding bicycles. The council also authorized a design contract for the Hamilton Road paving project and adopted a resolution honoring the high school bowling team. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted sidewalk maintenance assessment ordinance ORD-0024-2026 as amended (7-0)
• Adopted sidewalk maintenance lookback assessment ordinance ORD-0025-2026 as amended (7-0)
• Adopted helmet requirement for minors ordinance ORD-0028-2026 as amended (7-0)
• Authorized design contract with GPD Group for Hamilton Road paving project ORD-0026-2026 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring boys bowling team for national runner-up finish (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and copy fee ordinance (7-0)

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council will hold a special meeting to facilitate a workshop regarding the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan. The session is scheduled for 6:00 PM on July 20, 2026, at City Hall.

• Our Gahanna Strategic Plan Workshop
• Facilitated by planningNEXT
• City Hall, Committee Room
• 6:00 PM start time
• July 20, 2026 meeting date

City Council met for a workshop to discuss the implementation of the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan. The session focused on aligning departmental budgets and priorities with the plan's long-term goals. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for discussion and planning

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes and a series of resolutions to place charter amendments on the ballot. The council will also consider several ordinances, including special assessment levies for sidewalk programs, a copy‑charge fee for law‑enforcement video records, and a new bicycle‑helmet requirement. Additional ordinances will authorize the mayor to contract residential waste collection with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., and to enter a community‑reinvestment agreement with Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC.

• Approve resolutions RES‑0026‑2026 through RES‑0035‑2026 to submit charter amendments on mayoral primary election, official qualifications, ward boundaries, council member abstentions, administrative department organization, city attorney office, planning commission attendance, planning/zoning functions, charter review commission cycle, and non‑discrimination provisions
• ORD‑0024‑2026: levy special assessments for real estate within the 2025 sidewalk maintenance program
• ORD‑0027‑2026: amend copy‑charge fees for production of law‑enforcement video records (Ohio Rev. Code §149.43)
• ORD‑0028‑2026: add Section 373.11 requiring bicycle helmets
• ORD‑0021‑2026: authorize the mayor to award a residential waste collection contract to Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.

City Council approved a residential waste collection contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., despite concerns regarding market competition. Council also approved a tax abatement for a flex office/industrial building project by Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC. Additionally, 10 charter amendments were adopted to be submitted to the electorate.

• Approved residential waste collection contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. (6-1)
• Approved amended CRA agreement and tax abatement for Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC (6-1)
• Adopted 10 resolutions to submit Gahanna City Charter amendments to the electorate (7-0)
• Approved resolution commending Deputy Clerk Sophia McGuire for CMC designation (7-0)
• Approved Council Regular and Committee of the Whole minutes from 2026-07-06 (7-0)
• Amended Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC ordinance to maintain Council authority over incentive transfers (6-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider Ordinance ORD-0029-2026, which repeals and replaces ORD-0063-2000 to reaffirm the city's Tax Incentive Review Council, establish its membership under Ohio Revised Code §5709.85, and declare an emergency. The body will also discuss Resolution 2026-0148 concerning policy research materials.

• ORD-0029-2026: Repeal and replace ORD-0063-2000 to reaffirm the Tax Incentive Review Council, set membership per Ohio Rev. Code §5709.85, and declare an emergency
• Resolution 2026-0148: Policy research materials recognition

The Committee of the Whole recommended three ordinances for future council votes regarding tax incentive membership, law enforcement video fees, and bicycle helmet requirements. Council also discussed the potential for a formal policy regarding ceremonial resolutions but took no action.

• Recommended ORD-0029-2026 to update Tax Incentive Review Council membership for 8/3/2026 first reading
• Recommended ORD-0027-2026 to authorize fees for law enforcement video records for 8/17/2026 vote
• Recommended ORD-0028-2026 regarding bicycle helmet requirements for 8/17/2026 vote
• Tabled action on ceremonial resolutions policy pending further research

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission will review three property variance and conditional use requests. Commissioners will decide whether to approve an accessory dwelling unit on Imperial Drive, a garage addition on Mistletoe Street, and an all-seasons room addition on Arcaro Drive. The meeting also covers routine administrative items and official reports from city staff.

• Variance for an all-seasons room addition at 1105 Arcaro Drive
• Variance for a garage addition at 718 Mistletoe Street
• Conditional use and variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 337 Imperial Drive
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The Gahanna Planning Commission approved all four applications before it: variances for a sunroom at 1105 Arcaro Drive and a garage at 718 Mistletoe Street, plus a conditional use and variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 337 Imperial Drive. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The commission also received updates on several development projects but took no other actions.

• Approved variance for sunroom addition at 1105 Arcaro Drive (7-0)
• Approved variance for garage addition at 718 Mistletoe Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling unit at 337 Imperial Drive (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory dwelling unit at 337 Imperial Drive (7-0)

City Council

The Gahanna City Council will vote on contracts for new playgrounds at Friendship and Ashburnham parks, alongside supplemental appropriations for park projects. Council will also review a first reading of a residential waste collection agreement with Rumpke and a community reinvestment deal for a new industrial building. Additional items include a NatureWorks grant application for the Creekside Reimagined project and routine committee reports.

• Contract with Playcore/Gametime for Friendship Park playground
• Contract with MidStates Recreation for Ashburnham Park playground
• Supplemental appropriations for Academy Park and Friendship Park projects
• First reading of Rumpke of Ohio residential waste collection agreement
• Community reinvestment agreement with Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC for new industrial building

The Gahanna City Council approved the consent agenda, which included honoring wrestler KyLee Tibbs, authorizing new playgrounds at Friendship and Ashburnham Parks, and supplemental appropriations for Academy and Friendship Park projects. The council also adopted a resolution to apply for a NatureWorks grant for temporary flood barriers for the Creekside Reimagined Project. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances for waste collection services and a community reinvestment agreement, and adopted an ordinance for supplemental appropriations for the Friendship Park playground.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a resolution honoring KyLee Tibbs, and resolutions for new playgrounds at Friendship and Ashburnham Parks.
• Adopted RES-0025-2026 authorizing application for a NatureWorks grant for temporary flood barriers for the Creekside Reimagined Project.
• Introduced ORD-0021-2026 authorizing an agreement with Rumpke of Ohio for residential waste collection services.
• Introduced ORD-0023-2026 authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC for a flex office/industrial building.
• Adopted ORD-0022-2026 making supplemental appropriations for the Friendship Park Playground Replacement Project, waiving second reading.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider multiple proposed charter amendments affecting elections, ward boundaries, and municipal departments. Officials will also approve special assessments for the 2025 sidewalk maintenance program and authorize a design contract for the Hamilton Road urban paving project. Additionally, the council will vote on a new bicycle helmet ordinance and updated fees for law enforcement video records.

• Proposed charter amendments covering elections, ward boundaries, and department structures
• Special assessments for the 2025 sidewalk maintenance and lookback programs
• Contract with GPD Group for Hamilton Road urban paving design and engineering
• New ordinance mandating bicycle helmets under the traffic code
• Updated fees for producing law enforcement video records

Council heard the Charter Review Commission's final report on 10 recommended charter amendments and agreed to place all of them on the consent agenda for introduction at the July 20 meeting. The amendments cover topics such as eliminating the mayoral primary when only two candidates file, transferring zoning appeal duties to the Planning Commission, and changing the charter review cycle from every five to every ten years. Council also discussed but did not act on a proposal to change the organizational meeting date, and received updates on the Civic Center move and several ordinances for future readings.

• Agreed to place all 10 Charter Review Commission charter amendments on the July 20 consent agenda for introduction.
• Discussed but took no action on a proposal to change the organizational meeting date from January 2 to the first week of January.
• Received a construction update: City will move to the new Civic Center at 825 Tech Center Drive starting July 27, with operations beginning August 10 and a dedication on August 25.
• Heard first reading scheduled for July 20 for ordinances levying special assessments for the 2025 Sidewalk Maintenance Program and Lookback Program.
• Heard first reading scheduled for July 20 for an ordinance authorizing a contract with GPD Group for Hamilton Road paving design services, with a waiver of second reading.
• Heard first reading scheduled for July 20 for an ordinance requiring helmets for bicyclists under 18, with adoption on the August 3 consent agenda.
• Heard first reading scheduled for July 20 for an ordinance authorizing fees for law enforcement video records requests, with adoption on the August 3 regular agenda.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss unfinished business regarding Friendship Park Playground and new business on Ashburnham Playground. They will also hear a Director's Report and committee updates from Bicycle & Trail, Senior, and Natural Resources advisory committees.

• Unfinished business: Friendship Park Playground
• New business: Ashburnham Playground
• Director's Report
• Bicycle & Trail Advisory Committee report
• Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee report

City Council

Council will vote on adopting the 2027 tax budget and authorizing fund transfers for the Academy Park project. They will also consider an ordinance for supplemental appropriations for Academy Park and Friendship Park. A community grants update will be presented.

• Community Grants Update: 2026 funding requests and awards
• Adoption of 2027 tax budget (RES-0017-2026)
• Transfer of appropriations for Academy Park (RES-0021-2026)
• Supplemental appropriations for Academy Park and Friendship Park (ORD-0020-2026)
• MORPC report from Councilmember Weaver

City Council approved the 2027 tax budget and authorized transfers within the Capital Improvement Fund and to the State Capital Grant Fund for the Academy Park project. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2026 Community Grant Program.

• Adopted 2027 tax budget (6-0)
• Authorized Capital Improvement Fund transfers (6-0)
• Authorized State Capital Grant Fund transfers (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minutes (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several contracts and ordinances, including a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC for a flex office/industrial building, a new playground at Friendship Park ($ amount not stated), a new playground at Ashburnham Park ($ amount not stated), and a residential waste collection services agreement with Rumpke of Ohio. They will also consider supplemental appropriations for the Friendship Park playground project and a proclamation honoring a student wrestler.

• Community Reinvestment Area agreement (ORD-0023-2026) with Deffenbaugh Flex, LLC for a flex office/industrial building on parcel 025-014174-00 in CRA No. 1
• Playground purchase and installation at Friendship Park (RES-0023-2026) with GameTime, plus supplemental appropriation (ORD-0022-2026)
• Playground purchase and installation at Ashburnham Park (RES-0024-2026) with Midstates Recreation
• Residential waste collection services agreement (ORD-0021-2026) with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.
• Proclamation (RES-0022-2026) honoring Kylee Tibbs for back-to-back OHSAA state wrestling championships

The Committee of the Whole placed three playground replacement resolutions and a supplemental appropriation ordinance on the July 6 consent agenda. It also scheduled an ordinance for a Community Reinvestment Area tax‑abatement on the July 6 regular agenda. No votes or final approvals were taken at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Gahanna Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a commercial development plan for a new McDonald's, a master sign plan for Stoneridge Plaza, and a residential deck variance. Commissioners will evaluate compliance with zoning codes, design standards, parking requirements, and setback rules before voting on each request.

• Development plan and zoning variances for a McDonald's at 359 Agler Road (GC zoning)
• Master sign plan review for Stoneridge Plaza at 323 Stoneridge Lane (GC zoning)
• Variance request to build a deck at 345 Invicta Place under R-1 Large Lot Residential zoning

The Planning Commission approved a development plan and seven variances for a new employee-only, drive-through McDonald's at 359 Agler Road, and approved a new Master Sign Plan for Stoneridge Plaza. The Commission denied a variance request for a deck at 345 Invicta Place, which was built without a permit and did not meet setback requirements.

• Approved McDonald's development plan for new 1,978 sq ft restaurant (4-0)
• Approved all 7 variances for McDonald's site (4-0)
• Approved Stoneridge Plaza Master Sign Plan (4-0)
• Denied deck variance at 345 Invicta Place (0-4)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will discuss draft amendment proposals for the city charter. They will also consider approval of previous minutes and receive public comment.

• Review of draft charter amendment proposals (2026-0050)
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026
• Public comment period
• Correspondence received (2026-0061)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will consider and discuss draft charter amendment proposals (Item 2026-0050). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and correspondence review.

• Consideration of draft charter amendment proposals (2026-0050)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from May 14 and May 21, 2026
• Correspondence received by Clerk (2026-0061)

The Charter Review Commission continued refining proposed charter amendment language but took no final votes. Discussion focused on ward composition, legislative procedure, and planning commission rules. The commission plans to take formal action at its next meeting on June 18, 2026. The only formal decision was approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 14 and May 21, 2026 (6-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, has been canceled because the appellant withdrew the appeal on June 1. The only item on the agenda was a public hearing for a variance at 360 Carpenter Road, which is no longer needed.

• Appeal withdrawn: variance request at 360 Carpenter Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan Update and the FY 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report. These items provide an overview of the city's financial health and progress on long-term goals.

• Discussion of the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan Update
• Review of FY 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report (Agenda Item 2026-0121)

The Finance Committee received a first-quarter update on the Strategic Plan implementation and a quarterly financial report. No votes or formal actions were taken on either item. The meeting was solely informational and procedural.

City Council

The council will consider a pre-annexation agreement with K C Real Property Investments and Trivium Development. The meeting also includes presentations on property value updates and several ceremonial resolutions.

• Pre-annexation agreement for parcel 170-000488-00 at 4710 East Johnstown Road
• Franklin County Auditor's Office 2026 property value update
• Resolution honoring Kael Clous, OHSAA State Bowling Champion
• Resolution recognizing Juneteenth and the second annual celebration
• Resolution recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month

Council approved the consent agenda (prior meeting minutes) and adopted three resolutions: honoring student-athlete Kael Clous for his state bowling championship, recognizing Juneteenth and Gahanna's second annual celebration, and recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month. No other substantive decisions were made; a pre-annexation ordinance was presented but no vote was recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Kael Clous (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Juneteenth (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Pride Month (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two items related to Academy Park and Friendship Park: a supplemental appropriation and a transfer of funds within capital funds. They will also adopt the city's tax budget for fiscal year 2027, which outlines revenue and spending plans.

• ORD-0020-2026: Supplemental appropriations for Academy Park and Friendship Park projects from State Capital Grant and Capital Improvement funds
• RES-0021-2026: Transfer of appropriations within Capital Improvement Fund and to State Capital Grant Fund for Academy Park
• RES-0017-2026: Adoption of the 2027 tax budget for the City of Gahanna

The Committee of the Whole reviewed three pieces of legislation: supplemental appropriations for Academy Park and Friendship Park playground projects, a resolution transferring funds for the Academy Park local match, and the 2027 Tax Budget. No votes were taken; all items were recommended for future council action on consent or regular agendas.

Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will discuss and deliberate on draft proposals for amending the city charter. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and deliberation of draft Charter Amendment Proposals (2026-0050)
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for residents

The Commission approved the May 7, 2026 minutes. They discussed proposed charter amendments regarding the mayoral primary, strategic planning, and ward boundary metrics, but took no votes to advance any proposals. Public comments addressed potential issues with changing ward boundaries from registered voters to census data.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Landscape Board

The Landscape Board will consider a landscape-related item (2026-0097) with attachments. Old business includes discussion of the Eucommia ulmoides tree. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and visitor hearings.

• Consideration of landscape item 2026-0097 with attachments
• Old business: Eucommia ulmoides (hardy rubber tree)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss a pricing policy for parks services, consider a waiver request for the NCH Diabetes Fun Fair, and review a swimming pool site assessment. The board will also hear reports from advisory committees and the director.

• Gahanna Swimming Pool Site Assessment
• NCH Diabetes Fun Fair waiver request
• Parks and Recreation pricing policy discussion
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from Bicycle & Trail, Active Senior, and Natural Resources advisory committees

City Council

This meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to enter a pre-annexation agreement with K C Real Property Investments and Trivium Development for a parcel at 4710 East Johnstown Road. Second readings include a zoning code update (ORD-0018-2026) and a supplemental appropriation for cultural and artistic programming. Also, appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board and Gahanna New Community Authority are to be filled.

• First reading: pre-annexation agreement for 4710 E Johnstown Road
• Second reading: zoning code amendment to update provisions and reinstate standards
• Second reading: supplemental appropriation for cultural/artistic programming
• Motion to appoint to Parks and Recreation Board (seat 7) and Gahanna New Community Authority (seat 1)
• Presentation: Gahanna Civic Center update at 825 Tech Center Drive

This meeting included presentations on perinatal mental health awareness and an update on the Gahanna Civic Center project, along with a citizen comment about political signage. No ordinances, resolutions, or motions were voted on; the proceedings were procedural only.

City Council - Special

The Gahanna City Council is holding a special meeting solely to enter executive session. The closed session will discuss confidential economic development assistance information and confer with the city attorney on pending or imminent court action. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session: economic development assistance (confidential marketing plans, business strategy, etc.)
• Executive session: legal consultation on pending/imminent court action

The special meeting was solely to enter executive session for confidential economic development assistance and potential litigation discussions. Council adjourned with no votes on ordinances, resolutions, or contracts.

• Entered executive session for economic development and legal matters (6-0, 1 absent)