Gahanna, OH

City Council

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Records Commission

The Gahanna Records Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Gahanna Civic Center to administer an oath of office, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider four items: records schedules for Economic Development and the Division of Police, a fee schedule update, and updates to the Records Management Manual. The meeting includes an official report from the Records & Archives Coordinator. The agenda does not state the dollar amounts or specific contents of the fee schedule or manual changes.

• Oath of office for Laura Dachenbach, 3-year term expiring December 31, 2028
• Approval of Records Commission Meeting Minutes from 1.20.2026 (item 2026-0193)
• Economic Development RC-2 records schedule (item 2026-0192)
• Division of Police RC-1 records schedule (item 2026-0194)
• Records Commission Fee Schedule Update (item 2026-0195) and Records Management Manual Updates (item 2026-0196)

City Council - Special

Gahanna City Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Gahanna Civic Center. The only substantive item is a motion to enter executive session under Section 5.05(C) of the Council Rules of Procedure to confer with the City Attorney about disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action. The agenda then lists adjournment. No legislation, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to enter executive session with the City Attorney regarding pending or imminent court action
• No ordinances, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings on the agenda
• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM at Gahanna Civic Center, Council Chambers

Committee of the Whole

Gahanna's Committee of the Whole meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to continue discussions on several ordinances and a resolution. Items include a community reinvestment area agreement with Eastgate Flex LLC for commercial office/industrial space, a contract amendment for the Price Road Exploration Center project, adoption of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and salary ordinances for the mayor, city attorney, and council members. Several items return for further discussion after a first reading on September 21, 2026.

• ORD-0037-2026: Community reinvestment area agreement with Eastgate Flex LLC for flex commercial office/industrial space on Parcel No. 025-006522-00, part of Community Reinvestment Area No. 1
• RES-0048-2026: Ratifying Contract Amendment No. 1 and authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 with Accenture dba Anser Advisory Management LLC for the Price Road Exploration Center project
• ORD-0038-2026: Adopting the 2027-2031 City of Gahanna Capital Improvement Plan, superseding all prior plans
• ORD-0033-2026, ORD-0034-2026, ORD-0035-2026: Amending codified ordinances for mayor's salary (effective January 2, 2028), city attorney's salary (effective January 3, 2028), and council salaries (at-large effective January 2, 2028; ward members effective January 2, 2030)

City Council

The Gahanna City Council is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including contract amendments, a purchase, and an annexation, plus second-reading ordinances for supplemental appropriations and a recycling contract. They will also introduce ordinances setting mayor, city attorney, and council salaries for 2028-2030, authorize design services for a street rebuild, and enter a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Eastgate Flex LLC.

• Ratify Contract Amendment No. 2 and authorize No. 3 with POD Design for Academy Park Renovation
• Authorize purchase of Teupen tracked aerial lift from Altec Industries
• Annexation of 0.4 acres at 4710 Johnstown Road (K C Real Property Investments)
• Supplemental appropriations for TIF, Sewer Capital, and Refuse funds
• Contract with Rumpke of Ohio for recycling processing services

Parks & Recreation Board

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a donation request and the 2027 operational budget. The agenda also includes the director's report for August and committee updates. Most items are standard administrative matters rather than major policy decisions.

• 2027 Operational Budget review
• Parks Board Donation Request
• PR Directors Report August
• Committee reports: BTAC, GASAC, NRAC

Committee of the Whole

The Gahanna Committee of the Whole will review several items including contract amendments for the Academy Park renovation, purchase of an aerial lift, design services for a street rebuild, a Community Reinvestment Area agreement, and an annexation request. Councilmembers also propose ordinances to adjust salaries for the mayor, city attorney, and council members. No final votes are expected at this committee meeting.

• RES-0045-2026: Ratify contract amendment No. 2 and authorize No. 3 with POD Design for Academy Park renovation
• RES-0046-2026: Authorize purchase of Teupen tracked aerial lift and vehicle/chassis from Altec Industries
• ORD-0036-2026: Contract with GPD Group for design/engineering of 2027 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement (TR-CM-02)
• ORD-0037-2026: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Eastgate Flex LLC for flex commercial/industrial space on parcel 025-006522-00
• ORD-0033/34/35-2026: Amend ordinances to set mayor, city attorney, and council salaries effective 2028/2030

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items and agreed to place most on the September 21 consent agenda. It advanced three ordinances raising future salaries for the Mayor, City Attorney, and Council to first reading on September 21, with a vote set for October 5. A Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement for a flex commercial project was discussed and scheduled for further committee discussion on September 28. No final votes were taken at this meeting.

• Agreed to place Academy Park contract amendment resolution (RES-0045-2026) on 9/21 consent agenda
• Agreed to place forestry lift purchase resolution (RES-0046-2026) on 9/21 consent agenda
• Set 2027 Street Rebuild design contract ordinance (ORD-0036-2026) for first reading 9/21 and emergency adoption 10/5
• Agreed to place annexation services resolution (RES-0047-2026) on 9/21 consent agenda
• Scheduled CRA tax abatement ordinance (ORD-0037-2026) for first reading 9/21, further discussion 9/28, and vote 10/5
• Advanced Mayor salary ordinance (ORD-0033-2026) to first reading 9/21 and vote 10/5
• Advanced City Attorney salary ordinance (ORD-0034-2026) to first reading 9/21 and vote 10/5
• Advanced Council salary ordinance (ORD-0035-2026) to first reading 9/21 and vote 10/5

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a development plan and parking/buffer variances for Gahanna Flex Park on Eastgate Parkway. The commission will also review variance applications for Sort and Pack, Inc. at 650 Taylor Station Road.

• Development Plan DP-0005-2026 for Gahanna Flex Park on Eastgate Parkway
• Variance Application V-0016-2026 regarding parking, access, and buffers for Gahanna Flex Park
• Variance Application V-0017-2026 for Sort and Pack, Inc. at 650 Taylor Station Road

City Council

The Gahanna City Council is meeting for the first time at the new Civic Center, with a resolution commemorating its opening. The council will also consider consent agenda items including contract amendments for the Taylor Road watermain replacement, an intergovernmental agreement for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 improvements, and construction services for Academy Park renovation. Additionally, ordinances will be introduced for supplemental appropriations and a recycling services contract with Rumpke.

• Resolution commemorating opening of Gahanna Civic Center at 825 Tech Center Drive
• Contract amendment with Fishbeck for engineering services on Taylor Road watermain replacement (ST-1121 / WA-24-01)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County Transportation Improvement District for Stygler/Agler/US-62 improvements grant
• Agreement with Parks & Rec Partners, LLC for Academy Park renovation construction administration
• Ordinance authorizing contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. for recycling processing services

Council held its first regular meeting in the new Gahanna Civic Center at 825 Tech Center Drive. On the consent agenda, Council approved the August 17, 2026 regular, Committee of the Whole, and Finance Committee minutes, and adopted three resolutions: a contract amendment with Fishbeck for engineering services during construction of the Taylor Road Watermain Replacement Project (ST-1121 / WA-24-01), an intergovernmental agreement with the Franklin County Transportation Improvement District for grant funding for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 Improvements Project, and an agreement with Parks & Rec Partners, LLC for construction administration and inspection services for the Academy Park Renovation Project. Council also adopted a resolution commemorating the opening of the Civic Center. Two ordinances — supplemental appropriations for the TIF, Sewer Capital, and Refuse funds, and a contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. for recycling processing services — received first reading only, with no vote recorded.

• Approved consent agenda including Aug 17, 2026 minutes and three resolutions (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0041-2026: Fishbeck contract amendment for Taylor Road Watermain Replacement Project (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0042-2026: intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County TID for Stygler/Agler/US-62 grant funding (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0043-2026: Parks & Rec Partners, LLC agreement for Academy Park Renovation construction administration/inspection (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0044-2026: resolution commemorating opening of Gahanna Civic Center (7-0)
• ORD-0031-2026 supplemental appropriations (TIF, Sewer Capital, Refuse funds) introduced, first reading only
• ORD-0032-2026 Rumpke of Ohio recycling processing contract introduced, first reading only
• No objections raised to three Ohio Division of Liquor Control permit notices; clerk to return notices without requesting a hearing

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)

The Gahanna City Council held its final meeting at 200 S. Hamilton Road, commemorating the building's history before moving to the new Gahanna Civic Center. The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, resolutions authorizing an electric supply agreement, grant applications for road projects, and ordinances reaffirming the tax incentive review council and authorizing surety bonds. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 2026-08-03 meetings (7-0)
• Adopted RES-0037-2026 authorizing electric supply agreement for city facilities
• Adopted RES-0038-2026 authorizing OPWC grant application for capital improvements
• Adopted RES-0039-2026 authorizing MORPC grant application for Styger Road, Agler Road, US-62 improvements
• Adopted ORD-0029-2026 reaffirming Tax Incentive Review Council and declaring emergency
• Adopted ORD-0030-2026 authorizing mayor to approve surety bonds

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

The Finance Committee received three informational updates and made no formal decisions or votes. Finance Director Joann Bury reported the General Fund balance rose about $3 million in the quarter to roughly $48 million, with about $26.9 million unassigned, or nine months of operating expenses. Senior Director Vollmer described the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan's second-quarter progress, including 116 projects in progress and a prototype public dashboard. Senior Director Schultz outlined the Capital Improvement Plan schedule, with formal introduction expected September 28 and adoption October 19, and said large capital projects total roughly $85 million to $106 million.

• No votes or formal actions recorded; meeting was discussion-only
• Heard FY 2026 Q2 financial report: General Fund balance about $48M, up about $3M for the quarter
• Heard Our Gahanna Strategic Plan Q2 update: 116 projects in progress; public dashboard prototype presented
• Heard Capital Improvement Plan update: formal introduction expected September 28, adoption October 19
• Creekside Garage and Plaza construction manager at risk contract expected before Council in September; preconstruction portion about $80,000
• Big Walnut Trail shifted from 2028 to 2029 after about $2.5M in additional funding
• Adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

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

The Committee of the Whole reviewed five items and agreed to place each on the consent agenda for formal votes in September. These include a $64,032.09 contract amendment for engineering services on the Taylor Road watermain project, an intergovernmental agreement for $200,000 in grant funding for the Stygler/Agler/US-62 improvements, a contract with Parks & Rec Partners LLC for Academy Park renovation oversight, a recycling processing contract with Rumpke of Ohio, and supplemental appropriations for TIF, sewer, and refuse funds. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for introduction or vote on September 8 or September 21, 2026.

• Agreed to place RES-0041-2026 (Fishbeck contract amendment, $64,032.09) on consent agenda for 9/8/2026
• Agreed to place RES-0042-2026 (Franklin County TID intergovernmental agreement for $200,000 grant) on consent agenda for 9/8/2026
• Agreed to place RES-0043-2026 (Parks & Rec Partners LLC contract for Academy Park) on consent agenda for 9/8/2026
• Agreed to place ORD-0032-2026 (Rumpke recycling processing contract) on consent agenda for 9/21/2026
• Agreed to place ORD-0031-2026 (supplemental appropriations) on consent agenda for 9/21/2026

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

The Planning Commission approved a breezeway setback variance at 258 James Road 7-0 and denied a variance at 360 Carpenter Road that would have allowed a lot split creating a parcel with no frontage on a public right-of-way, voting 6-1. The Gahanna Flex Park development plan and its four variances were postponed to a date certain of September 9, 2026, after staff found one variance was omitted from the application's front page and may not have been properly advertised. The meeting was the Commission's last in the existing building before the move to 825 Tech Center Drive.

• Approved variance V-0014-2026 for a 195-sq-ft breezeway within the side-yard setback at 258 James Road (7-0)
• Denied variance V-0015-2026 to reduce frontage for a lot split at 360 Carpenter Road (6-1; Tamarkin yes)
• Postponed variance V-0016-2026 for Gahanna Flex Park on Eastgate Parkway to a date certain of 9/9/2026 (7-0)
• Postponed development plan DP-0005-2026 for Gahanna Flex Park to a date certain of 9/9/2026 (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of 7.8.2026 (7-0)

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)

The Gahanna Planning Commission held an informational workshop to discuss a preliminary proposal by Welty Development and Nutex Health to construct a 23,000-square-foot, 24-hour micro-hospital on a 2.5-acre parcel zoned Neighborhood Commercial on Tech Center Drive. No formal applications were submitted, and no binding votes or decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned workshop at 6:28 p.m.

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)

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

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)

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

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