Upper Arlington public meetings in 2024

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on the 2025 annual appropriations, the 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services with its fee schedule, and salary amendments for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The council will also give a second reading to the 2024 final appropriations and set the 2025 meeting schedule. A finance director's report for November 2024 will be presented.

• Ordinance No. 68-2024: adopting 2025 annual appropriations
• Ordinance No. 69-2024: adopting 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services and Master Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance No. 70-2024: salary amendments for City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk
• Ordinance No. 71-2024: amending Mayor's Court duties and compensation, declared an emergency
• Ordinance No. 67-2024: adopting 2024 final appropriations, transfers, and advances

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from its October 28 meeting, recognize a new board member, and discuss updates on the community center. The board will also review its bylaws, consider the Capital Improvements Program, and review proposed fee changes for aquatic and tennis facilities in 2025.

• Review of 2025 Aquatic and Tennis Fee Structure
• Board By-Laws Review
• Capital Improvements Program discussion
• Recognition of Board Member Mary Duchi
• Community Center Update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to support changes to the Athletic Field Turf Management Policy, including replacing 'dormant' with 'off-season' and removing the November restriction. The board also voted to support proposed updates to Park Rules, adding a ban on e-cigarettes and clarifying motorized vehicle restrictions. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved minutes from August 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Supported Athletic Field Turf Management Policy changes (5-0)
• Supported Park Rules updates including e-cigarette ban (5-0)
• Excused Sean Caine from October 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services (draft budget), consider a police union contract, and adopt final appropriations for 2024. The agenda also includes a police division update and a liquor permit renewal notice, with no action needed unless there is an objection.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 draft budget book
• Ordinance No. 66-2024: agreement with FOP Capital City Lodge No. 9 (police union)
• Ordinance No. 67-2024: adopting 2024 final appropriations, transfers, and advances
• Police Division update by Chief Hall
• Liquor permit renewal notice for class C and D permits expiring Feb 1, 2025

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council holds its last 2024 Coffee with Council session during the Winter Festival at Mallway Park. Residents can meet council members, ask questions, and share ideas at the information booth from 6:30–7:30 PM.

• Coffee with Council event at Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave, 6:30–7:30 PM

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission will hold its December 4 meeting to approve past minutes, discuss donated artwork appraisal, receive a 2024 work plan update, and draft a 2025 work plan. The meeting also includes division reports and procedural items.

• Approve October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss donated artwork appraisal
• Receive 2024 work plan update
• Draft 2025 work plan

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, recognize awards, and hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 operating budget, equipment budget, and updated fees. The council will also receive a presentation on distracted driving penalties and receive a city manager update.

• 2025-2026 Operating, Equipment, and Master List of Fees public hearing
• 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services (Draft Budget Book) public hearing
• Distracted Driving Penalties presentation by Sharon Montgomery
• 2024 Firefighter of the Year Award
• 2024 Dr. Mary E. Fontana EMS Distinguished Service Award

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive city updates, and review 2024 Innovation Grant reports. They will also discuss the 2025 Black History Month event, workshop next steps, and the 2025 programs and events schedule. The meeting includes public comments at the end.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2024 Innovation Grant reports
• 2025 Black History Month event planning
• 2025 programs and events schedule
• December 9 annual update to City Council

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider a consent agenda with eight variance requests and a separate agenda with three more variances, plus a site plan review for a Fifth Third bank sign. The consent agenda also includes approval of the October meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting calendar. Most items are residential requests for setbacks, heights, or additions.

• 2481 Farleigh Road: variance for 20'-8" garage height (limit 17')
• 2243 Brixton Road: breezeway encroaching 14'-7" into rear setback
• 4471-78 Masters Drive: 8-foot fence in western setback along Riverside Drive
• 1871 Ardwick Road: addition and porch encroaching 9'-8" into rear setback
• Fifth Third, 1669 Fishinger Road: new free-standing sign and canopy sign

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes, contracts for HVAC services and appliances, and a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The most significant action is a third reading and vote on an ordinance to consent to the transfer of 12.47 acres along Henderson Road from Columbus, adjusting the city's boundary.

• Ordinance No. 63-2024: consent to transfer 12.47 +/- acres of Henderson Road from Columbus to Upper Arlington (close)
• Ordinance No. 64-2024: contract with JCORR Mechanical for HVAC services
• Ordinance No. 65-2024: contract with C&T Design and Equipment Co. for appliances for Bob Crane Community Center
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Parks & Recreation update on athletic fields

Records Commission

The Upper Arlington Records Commission will consider approving minutes from its February 13, 2024 meeting, proposed changes to the records retention schedule, and the disposal of obsolete records. The proposed changes include adding marriage files, adding audio recordings from Mayor's Court, and removing certain Planning & Zoning records. The commission will also decide on disposing of printed city publications from the City Manager's Office.

• Approve February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Add Marriage Files (CCO-115) to retention schedule
• Add Audio Recordings of Hearings and Trials (MC-128) from Mayor's Court
• Remove Board of Planning & Zoning (DEV-400) and Agenda Packets (DEV-401)
• Dispose of printed City Publications (CMO-300) from City Manager's Office

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed boundary adjustment to annex 12.47 acres along Henderson Road from Columbus, a personnel code amendment, and contracts for HVAC services and appliances. The council will also receive updates on the Devon Pool improvements, Fancyburg Park Master Plan, and the 2025-2026 budget. A liquor permit transfer notice is included for potential objection.

• Ordinance 63-2024: consent to transfer 12.47 acres of Henderson Road from Columbus to Upper Arlington
• Ordinance 62-2024: amending Chapter 155 Personnel Code
• Ordinance 64-2024: contract with JCORR Mechanical for HVAC services
• Ordinance 65-2024: contract with C&T Design and Equipment Co. for appliances for Bob Crane Community Center
• Liquor permit transfer notice for Kingsdale GetGo (no action unless objection)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, introduce new staff, and discuss ongoing projects including the Bob Crane Community Center. New business includes the Devon Toddler Pool, Fancyburg Master Plan, Athletic Turf Management Plan, and Park Rules updates.

• Approve August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Devon Toddler Pool discussion
• Fancyburg Master Plan review
• Athletic Turf Management Plan consideration
• Park Rules updates

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive city updates, and discuss the 2025 Innovation Small Grant Program plan and draft application. They will also review the 2025 Welcome Series, workshop next steps, and a draft liaisons plan. Public comments are accepted at the end of the meeting.

• Approve September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Innovation Small Grant Program plan and draft application
• 2025 CRC Welcome Series summary
• CRC Workshop review and next steps
• Draft Liaisons Plan

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a first reading of an ordinance to adjust the city's boundaries by accepting 12.47 acres along Henderson Road from Columbus. The council will also hold first readings on resolutions related to tax advances and levies, and a second reading on a personnel code amendment. Consent agenda items include contracts for public health services and a café lease at the Bob Crane Community Center.

• Ordinance No. 63-2024: consent to transfer 12.47 acres along Henderson Road from Columbus to Upper Arlington
• Ordinance No. 60-2024: contract with Franklin County Public Health for 2025 services
• Ordinance No. 61-2024: lease with Bake Me Happy for café at Bob Crane Community Center
• Resolution No. 10-2024: request advance of funds from Franklin County Treasurer
• Resolution No. 11-2024: accept tax rates and levies as determined by Franklin County Budget Commission

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider a variance for a fireplace encroachment, review a postponed conditional use for a restaurant and private bar, and review a signage plan for a bank. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a department update.

• 1911 Suffolk Road (VAR-56-24): variance to allow fireplace to encroach 8 inches into 10-foot setback, 4'-1" from house where 15-foot setback required
• 4000 Horizons Drive (DEV-03-24): postponed review of conditional use and variance for office renovation, digital media production, and small high-end restaurant and private bar
• Fifth Third, 1669 Fishinger Road (DEV-04-24): review of graphics plan for new free-standing sign, canopy-mounted sign facing Tremont Road, and replacement of building-mounted signage
• Approve September 18 and October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health will review Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) recommendations on topics of focus, based on the Epidemiology & Data report. The board will also hear updates from FCPH on epidemiology, environmental health, health systems, and prevention. This follows a prior discussion about focusing meetings on issues specific to Upper Arlington.

• Review FCPH recommendations on topics of focus from Epidemiology & Data report
• FCPH reports: Epidemiology & Data, Environmental Health, Health Systems & Planning, Prevention and Wellness
• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Data highlights: 10.5% housing cost burden, 19.5% binge drinking, 22.4% depression diagnosis
• Recommendations include increasing preventative screenings and addressing mental health/substance use

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will consider several ordinances, including contracts for boiler replacement and health insurance administration, and an amendment to investment rules. They will also hear reports on the Columbus Marathon and a ballot levy estimator, and discuss easements for the Arlington Gateway Project.

• Ordinance 58-2024: contract with C.D. Whitfield LLC for boiler replacement at Municipal Services Center
• Ordinance 59-2024: contract with United Healthcare for self-funded health insurance administration
• Ordinance 55-2024: amending authorized investment instruments
• Ordinance 57-2024: easement agreements for Arlington Gateway Project street maintenance
• Ordinance 61-2024: lease with Bake Me Happy for café at Bob Crane Community Center

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on the new Rumpke Recycling Facility, the Finance Director's report, and an update on street renaming procedures. The council will also consider ordinances for second and first readings, covering investment instruments, easement agreements for the Arlington Gateway Project, boiler replacement, and a health insurance contract.

• Presentation on new Rumpke Recycling Facility
• Ordinance 55-2024: amending authorized investment instruments
• Ordinance 57-2024: easement agreements for Arlington Gateway Project
• Ordinance 58-2024: contract with C.D. Whitfield LLC for boiler replacement
• Ordinance 59-2024: contract with United Healthcare for health insurance administration

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider two postponed variance requests and a new conditional use application. The board will also review a draft 2024 calendar and receive an update from the Community Development Department.

• 2549 Tremont Road (VAR-52-24): variance for circular driveway exceeding front yard coverage limit (32.3% vs 25%)
• 1984 Ridgeview Road (VAR-54-24): variance for 5-foot fence projecting 22 feet into front yard setback
• 4000 Horizons Drive (DEV-03-24): secondary conditional use for office renovation, digital media production, restaurant, and private bar
• Draft 2024 BZAP calendar for informal review

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to discuss new business including an art donation proposal and a recommendation for a temporary art installation, as well as unfinished business on electing a chair-elect and reviewing bylaws. They will also receive updates on the Labor Day Arts Festival and division activities.

• Art in Work Spaces Donation Proposal
• Temporary Art Installation - Artist Selection Panel Recommendation
• Election of Chair-Elect
• Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws review
• Labor Day Arts Festival Final Report

General

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, and park updates. Key discussion items include an Arborist Exchange, an update on the Urban Forestry Master Plan, and a new council communication process. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Discussion of Urban Forestry Master Plan update
• Arborist Exchange program discussion
• Council updates – new process
• Education/outreach class planned for May
• Contracts and park updates from staff

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to administer oaths of office to new members, approve minutes, and discuss city updates. They will also review the 2024 CRC Welcome Series and program schedule, and discuss the outcomes and next steps from the August workshop. The meeting includes time for public comment.

• Oaths of office for Brent Theaker, Deborah Carvalho, Monica Lee, and Sumia Mohamed
• Approval of June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2024 CRC Welcome Series & Program Schedule
• Discussion of CRC August Workshop Summary and Next Steps

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will consider six variance requests from property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules, plus approve prior meeting minutes and receive an update from the Community Development Department. The requests involve patios, HVAC units, a garage, a driveway, an addition, and a fence.

• 2745 Camden Road: expanded patio exceeding front yard coverage limit (35.2% vs 25%)
• 2459 Tremont Road: two HVAC units 1 foot from side property line (3-foot minimum)
• 1662 Doone Road: detached garage 19 feet high (17-foot limit) and 10-foot wall plate (9'6" limit)
• 2549 Tremont Road: circular driveway resulting in 32.3% development coverage (25% limit)
• 2463 Coventry Road: addition with multiple setbacks and coverage variances

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including a third reading of an ordinance amending the city's alarm system regulations, a resolution supporting the Five Points Intersection Improvements Project and a grant application, and an ordinance to continue the city's membership in a risk management insurance pool. The council will also hold a first reading on an ordinance updating authorized investment instruments and may enter executive session to prepare for negotiations with public employees.

• Ordinance No. 52-2024: Amends Chapter 783 (Alarm Systems) of the city code
• Resolution No. 8-2024: Supports Five Points Intersection Improvements Project and MORPC STP grant application
• Ordinance No. 56-2024: Authorizes continued membership in CORMA self-insurance pool (emergency adoption possible)
• Ordinance No. 55-2024: Amends §221.06 on authorized investment instruments
• Executive session for negotiations with public employees

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several ordinances, including amending the alarm systems code, adjusting 2024 appropriations, and supplementing the biennial budget. The council will also consider adopting the 2024 Financial Policies Committee recommendations on credit card, debt, and financial policies. A presentation on the city's website redesign is scheduled.

• Ordinance 52-2024: amends Chapter 783 (Alarm Systems)
• Ordinance 53-2024: amends 2024 appropriations and authorizes advance of funds
• Ordinance 54-2024: amends 2023-2024 Municipal Program of Services (budget supplement)
• Motion to adopt 2024 Financial Policies Committee recommendations (Credit Card, Debt, Financial Policies)
• Presentation on city website redesign by Communications Manager Andrés Antequera

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for a property at 1441 Langston Drive. The request seeks to allow a swimming pool house with an outdoor kitchen to encroach into required side and rear yard setbacks. The board will also conduct an informal review of proposed changes to a building at 4000 Horizons Drive. A previously scheduled informal review of Unified Development Ordinance amendments has been cancelled.

• 1441 Langston Drive (VAR-44-24): variance to allow pool house encroachments into side and rear yard setbacks
• 4000 Horizons Drive: informal review of converting office/digital media building to mixed-use/flex space
• Informal review of Unified Development Ordinance amendments (cancelled)

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to approve contracts for fire engine refurbishment and sewer inspection, and to hold first readings on amendments to the alarm system code, 2024 appropriations, and the biennial budget. The consent agenda includes minutes from the previous meeting and two contract authorizations. A finance director's report on June and July 2024 is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 50-2024: contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to refurbish Fire Engine 72
• Ordinance 51-2024: contract with HK Solutions for sanitary sewer inspection and cleaning
• Ordinance 52-2024: amending Chapter 783 (Alarm Systems) of the city code
• Ordinance 53-2024: amending 2024 appropriations and authorizing advance of funds
• Ordinance 54-2024: amending the 2023-2024 Municipal Program of Services (budget supplement)

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee is holding a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Carolon Donnally of Carolon Donnally Consulting. The agenda includes defining the committee's scope, reviewing accomplishments and challenges, and planning for the future. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Strategic planning workshop facilitated by Carolon Donnally
• Defining the scope of the Community Relations Committee
• Review of accomplishments and challenges
• Role definition and planning for the future

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider several variance requests for property setbacks, building heights, and coverage, plus a conditional use for a cemetery at Upper Arlington High School. The consent agenda includes approvals of prior minutes and several minor variances. The main agenda features three larger variance requests, including a pool house and two tall detached structures.

• 1810 Grace Lane: variance for storage structure encroaching 17 ft into planting strip
• Upper Arlington High School: conditional use for one-plot cemetery in Litchford Garden
• 1441 Langston Drive: pool house with outdoor kitchen encroaching into setbacks
• 2670 Edington Road: detached habitable structure height 17'-8" vs 10-ft limit
• 1912 Collingswood Road: detached garage height 21'-6" vs 17-ft limit

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will consider two ordinances authorizing contracts: one with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to refurbish Fire Engine 72, and another with HK Solutions for sanitary sewer inspection and cleaning. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Heritage Trail Extension and a liquor license transfer for economic development.

• Ordinance No. 50-2024: contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to refurbish Fire Engine 72
• Ordinance No. 51-2024: contract with HK Solutions for sanitary sewer inspection and cleaning
• Liquor license transfer to Chefo-Arlington, LLC at 2090 Tremont Center
• Heritage Trail Extension presentation by Tim Moloney of Franklin County Metro Parks
• Resolution of Commendation for Chef-O-Nette

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes, introduce new staff, and receive updates on the Bob Crane Community Center, capital improvement projects, and the city’s comprehensive plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive matters. The board heard updates on the Bob Crane Community Center, including solar panels that will reduce utility costs by $50,000 and a parking deck construction timeline, as well as updates on naturalized areas and athletic field maintenance. The only motions were to excuse a member and approve previous minutes, both passed unanimously.

• Excused Brian Noble from the April 10, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 14, 2024 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to review reserve policies, consider Financial Policies Committee recommendations, and discuss budget memos and project priorities. This appears to be a working session focused on financial planning rather than formal legislative action.

• Review of reserve policies
• Review of Financial Policies Committee recommendations
• Staff presentation and discussion on budget memos
• Discussion on project priorities

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will hold a work session to review a conditional use request for a cemetery at Upper Arlington High School and an informal review of a proposed minor subdivision on Zollinger Road. The meeting also includes an update from the Community Development Department.

• Conditional Use for cemetery at Upper Arlington High School, 1625 Zollinger Road (DEV-02-24)
• Minor subdivision at 2359 and 2367 Zollinger Road to create a third lot on Asbury Drive

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to handle administrative items including administering oaths to new and reappointed members, reviewing its bylaws, and discussing a tour schedule for the Bob Crane Community Center. The commission will also vote on approving the June 5, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the election of a chair-elect.

• New and reappointed Cultural Arts Commission members oaths of office
• Review of Cultural Arts Commission bylaws
• Bob Crane Community Center tour schedule
• Approve June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chair-Elect election discussion

City Council

This is a community outreach event, not a formal business meeting. Council members will be available for informal conversations with residents at the Upper Arlington Farmers Market.

• Coffee with Council at Upper Arlington Farmers Market, 2140 Tremont Center
• Residents can meet elected officials from 4-4:45pm at the community booth

City Council

The Financial Policies Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to the city's investment, debt, and credit card policies, as well as current financial policies. The agenda is procedural, with no specific details on the proposed changes provided.

• Proposed changes to Investment Policy
• Proposed changes to Debt Policy
• Proposed changes to Credit Card Policy
• Review of current Financial Policies

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational business: electing a chair and vice chair, approving June minutes, and swearing in new members. They will also discuss education and outreach programs, staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, and park projects, plus a Friends of UA Parks update.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Tree Commission
• Oaths of office for new and reappointed members
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of education/outreach program proposals for winter and spring activity guides
• Staff updates on forestry, contracts, park updates, CIP, and development

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider several variance requests, including carport and porch setbacks, and review development plans for a historic demolition and a replacement residence. The agenda also includes consent items and updates from the Community Development Department.

• 2244 Cranford Road (VAR-38-24): carport 50'-5" from front property line, 60-foot setback required
• 1287 Norwell Drive (VAR-39-24): covered porch encroaching 10 feet into rear yard setback
• 3427 Leighton Road (VAR-40-24): addition attaching garage, encroaching 2 feet into rear yard setback
• 1687 Doone Road (VAR-41-24): addition encroaching 9'-5" into front yard setback, 32.5% building cover vs 29% limit
• 2430 Kensington Drive (DEV-03-24): Certificate of Economic Hardship to demolish contributing structure before 180-day waiting period

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will administer oaths of office, elect officers, and decide on two zoning variances at this meeting. Two informal reviews and department updates are also listed.

• VAR-34-24: Allow outdoor fireplace 5 feet from side/rear property lines (10-foot minimum)
• VAR-37-24: Construct 31-foot-tall modern home (22-foot height limit)
• Informal review of 8-foot, 135-foot wood privacy fence with acoustic insulation at 4471-78 Masters Court

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider seven variance requests, including a modern home height exception, a pool house, and several setback encroachments. They will also review an amended major site plan for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a request to subdivide a parcel on Redding Road. The consent agenda includes minutes and three minor variances.

• 2831 Canterbury Lane: variance for 30% front yard driveway coverage (25% limit)
• 2437 Lane Road: variance for 18'-6" pool house (10' limit)
• 3134 Asbury Drive: variance for 31' modern home (22' limit)
• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd: amended site plan for columbarium and signage
• 3519 Redding Road: subdivision into two parcels for two homes

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several ordinances, including amending the city's housing discrimination definitions, authorizing contracts for the Bob Crane Community Center, Fancyburg Park master planning, and sewer repairs. The council will also receive updates on the library's master facilities plan and the community center operations.

• Ordinance 38-2024: Amends definitions and unlawful discriminatory practices in city code
• Ordinance 40-2024: Authorizes contract amendment with Pizzuti Solutions for Bob Crane Community Center owner's representative services
• Ordinance 44-2024: Authorizes contract with Edge Group for Fancyburg Park master planning
• Ordinance 46-2024: Authorizes contract with Performance Pipelining for 2023 & 2024 sanitary sewer repairs
• Resolution 6-2024: Adopts tax budget for Upper Arlington Public Library for FY 2025

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will hold an informal review of a potential Historic Demolition application for 2430 Kensington Drive, which would alter the elevations of a contributing structure in the Historic District. The board will also receive updates on the Envision Henderson workshop with BZAP.

• Informal review of potential Historic Demolition application at 2430 Kensington Drive
• Update on Envision Henderson workshop with BZAP

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve its May 1 minutes, recognize members, elect officers, and review its bylaws. The agenda also includes a report from the Cultural Arts Division. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve 5/1/24 meeting minutes
• Member recognition
• Election of officers
• Review of commission bylaws
• Cultural Arts Division report

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including contracts for the Bob Crane Community Center (e-sports package, furnishings, fitness equipment, construction manager, and owner's representative), a sanitary sewer repair project, and a master plan for Fancyburg Park. They will also hold public hearings on amendments to the city code regarding miscellaneous benefits and unlawful discriminatory practices. A presentation on sanitary sewer basics is scheduled.

• Ordinance 41-2024: Contract with Esports Foundry for e-sports package at Bob Crane Community Center
• Ordinance 42-2024: Contract with King Business Interiors for furnishings at Bob Crane Community Center
• Ordinance 43-2024: Contract with Design 2 Wellness for fitness equipment at Bob Crane Community Center
• Ordinance 44-2024: Contract with Edge Group for master planning at Fancyburg Park
• Ordinance 46-2024: Contract with Performance Pipelining for 2023 & 2024 Sanitary Sewer Repairs

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will review multiple zoning variances at this meeting, including requests to exceed height limits for detached garages, expand building cover, and encroach into side and rear yards. The board will also discuss updates from the Community Development Department. No new development plans will be decided as the major site plan review for the columbarium at 2001 Northwest Boulevard has been postponed.

• 2571 Clarion Court: Detached garage height variance to 21'-6" (limit 17')
• 2227 Tremont Road: New covered porch and garage increasing building cover to 30.5% (limit 29%)
• 2661 Wickliffe Road: Six-foot fence projecting 10 feet into front yard setback (limit 15 feet for 42-inch fence)
• 2359 Canterbury Road: Eight-foot privacy fence along rear property line (limit six feet)
• 1984 Ridgeview Road: New home encroaching 5'-2" into side yard longwall setback

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the prior session, hear presentations from the Fire Chief and City Manager, and take legislative action. Two ordinances are slated for first reading, public hearing, and council action, including a new bargaining unit agreement with Teamsters Local No. 284 and a contract for equipment purchases.

• Ordinance No. 35-2024: 2024-2026 Bargaining Unit Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 284
• Ordinance No. 36-2024: Contract with Century Equipment, A Jerry Pate Company for equipment purchase
• Ordinance No. 37-2024: Amendments to §155.13 - Miscellaneous Benefits of the Upper Arlington Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 38-2024: Amendments to §525.01 and §525.02 regarding unlawful discriminatory practices
• Presentation by Fire Chief Chris Zimmer on Fire Operations and Emergency Operations

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, a resolution supporting the Zollinger Road Mobility and Safety Improvements Project for regional funding, and a contract with Strawser Paving Company for the 2024 Street Maintenance Project and School Crosswalks Improvement Project. The council will also receive reports on a Lung Cancer Action Week commendation, cultural arts programming, and GIS operations, followed by a City Manager update.

• Resolution No. 5-2024: Support for Zollinger Road Mobility and Safety Improvements Project for MORPC Surface Transportation Program Funds
• Ordinance No. 34-2024: Contract with Strawser Paving Company for 2024 Street Maintenance Project and School Crosswalks Improvement Project
• Lung Cancer Action Week Resolution of Commendation
• Cultural Arts Programming Update
• GIS Operations Overview

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider two variance requests. One seeks to allow a two-story addition to project into the rear yard setback at 2395 Andover Road, and the other would permit a detached garage taller than the limit at 2571 Clarion Court. Both items are listed as unfinished business from prior meetings.

• 2395 Andover Road (VAR-16-24): two-story addition projecting up to 16'-10" into rear yard
• 2571 Clarion Court (VAR-19-24): detached garage height of 21'-6" vs. 17-foot limit

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from February 7, 2024, and discuss new business, including the Community Center Gallery. They will also receive updates on the Cultural Arts Division, RecTrac registration, board applications, and a presentation to City Council on May 6.

• Approve February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Community Center Gallery discussion
• Cultural Arts Division report
• RecTrac registration update
• Cultural Arts presentation to City Council on May 6

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes from January, receive city updates, and discuss several community engagement items including a committee logo, an Iftar dinner, the 2024 Welcome Series programming schedule, and a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a facilitated process. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CRC Logo
• Discussion of Iftar Dinner
• 2024 CRC UA Welcome Series programming schedule
• Draft RFP for facilitated process

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear finance and noise-regulation updates, and act on several ordinances including sidewalk assessments on Suffolk Road, street reconstruction contracts, and an economic development services extension. A resolution supporting a mobility project on Zollinger Road will also be discussed.

• Sidewalk assessments on Suffolk Road from Andover Road to Northwest Boulevard
• Contract with Strawser Paving Company for 2024 Street Reconstruction Project
• Contract extension with Montrose Group, LLC for Economic Development Services (Walter)
• Resolution supporting Zollinger Road Mobility and Safety Improvements Project
• Ordinance amending Chapter 138 - Procurement Code of the Upper Arlington Code of Ordinances

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will certify its membership, re-elect officers, and review minutes from prior meetings. It will also consider multiple variance requests to modify setback rules and building heights for residential properties. A postponed development plan for a columbarium and updates on the Henderson Road study are also on the agenda.

• Re-elect Chair Tolliver and Vice Chair Osterhout
• Review minutes from April 3 work session and March 20 meeting
• VAR-20-22: Extend variance at 1733 Essex Road to June 22, 2026
• VAR-20-24: Allow two-story addition at 2071 Westover Road to encroach 1'-2" into side yard setback
• VAR-24-24: Allow second-story addition at 2381 Edgevale Road to encroach 1'-6" into side yard setback

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to approve the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and receive reports from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) on environmental health, health systems and planning, and prevention and wellness. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed.

• Approval of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• FCPH Environmental Health report (rabies, pools, body art, food safety)
• FCPH Health Systems & Planning report (behavioral health, harm reduction)
• FCPH Prevention & Wellness report (vaccines, maternal health, COVID, flu)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold its April 10 meeting to approve past minutes, receive updates on the Bob Crane Community Center and naturalized areas, and discuss the 2024 Athletic Field Maintenance Program. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

This is a casual outreach event, not a formal business meeting. Council members will host a booth at the Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Festival to discuss upcoming board and commission appointments and how residents can get involved. If the festival is canceled due to weather, the event moves to the Municipal Services Center concourse.

• Coffee with Council at Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave.
• Focus on upcoming board and commission appointments
• Rain location: Municipal Services Center concourse

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will review an updated Certificate of Zoning Compliance for OhioHealth regarding access to/from North Star Road, following a previous appeal. They will also informally review an amended major site plan and conditional use with variances for exterior improvements and signage at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

• OhioHealth access review at 2355 North Star Road/1480 W. Lane Avenue
• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church site plan at 2001 Northwest Boulevard
• Variances for exterior improvements and signage

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from February 7, 2024, and discuss new business, including the Community Center Gallery. The agenda also includes updates on the Cultural Arts Division, RecTrac registration, board processes, and a presentation to City Council on April 22.

• Approve 2/7/24 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
• Community Center Gallery Discussion
• Cultural Arts Division Report
• RecTrac Registration Update
• Presentation to City Council - April 22

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider several variance requests, including a taller detached garage, a porch encroaching into the front setback, and converting an accessory structure into habitable space. A development site plan review for OhioHealth has been postponed. The board will also receive an update from the Community Development Department.

• 1754 Guilford Road (VAR-13-24): porch encroachment up to 9'4" into 30-foot front setback (max 6 feet)
• 4966 Riverside Drive (VAR-15-24): accessory structure finished as habitable space, 58-foot rear setback encroachment, 19'10" tall (max 10 feet)
• 2425 Kensington Drive (VAR-14-24): detached garage height 21'10" (max 17 feet)
• 2395 Andover Road (VAR-16-24): two-story addition projecting 17 feet into rear yard profile
• 2355 North Star Road/1480 W. Lane Avenue (#23-3185): OhioHealth site plan review postponed

General

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting and receive an update from the Cultural Arts Division. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve February 7, 2024 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
• Cultural Arts Division Report

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, authorize contracts for tree planting, pool chemicals, software licenses, and construction services, and hear first readings of ordinances including facility maintenance design and the dissolution of a community improvement corporation.

• Approve $2024 tree planting contract with DLL Landscaping and Tree Service
• Approve $2024 pool chemical contract with Bonded Chemicals, Inc.
• Increase spending authority for Microsoft software licenses and data storage
• Approve $2024 Waterline and Hydrant Replacement Project contract with John Eramo & Sons
• Dissolve the Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for utility stations, contracts for mosquito management, tree planting, pool chemicals, and waterline replacement, and an increased expenditure for Microsoft software. The agenda also includes reports on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the January finance report, and an executive session to discuss employment.

• Ordinance 16-2024: contract with Franklin County Board of Health and Vector Disease Control International for mosquito management
• Ordinance 11-2024: amending Unified Development Ordinance sections regarding utility stations
• Ordinance 15-2024: expenditure to Franklin County EMA and Homeland Security
• Ordinance 17-2024: increased expenditure authority for Microsoft software licenses via Dell
• Ordinance 20-2024: contract with John Eramo & Sons for 2024 Waterline and Hydrant Replacement Project

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive city updates, and discuss several items including a council presentation, the 2024 UA Welcome Series with a Black History Month flyer, an educational presentation series, and a facilitated process. Public comments are accepted at the end of the meeting.

• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 UA Welcome Series, including Black History Month flyer
• Review/discussion of council presentation
• Discussion of educational presentation series
• Discussion of facilitated process

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider six variance requests for property additions and one variance for a new home, plus hear an update from the Community Development Department. The consent agenda includes five variance items and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 2560 Westmont Boulevard (VAR-07-24): garage and addition encroachments into side yard setbacks
• 2040 Tremont Road (VAR-08-24): addition encroachments into side and rear setbacks, third-story expansion
• 2181 Arlington Avenue (VAR-09-24): addition encroachments into rear and side setbacks
• 2015 Arlington Avenue (VAR-10-24): two-story addition projecting into rear yard profile
• 2179 S. Parkway Drive (VAR-11-24): open porch encroaching 8 feet into front yard setback

City Council

This is a City Council retreat, not a regular business meeting. The agenda includes reviewing 2023 accomplishments, discussing values and norms, the maximum reserve process, boards and commissions process, and managing 2024. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Review of 2023 accomplishments
• Discussion of values and norms
• Maximum reserve process discussion
• Boards and commissions process discussion
• Managing 2024 planning

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive an update on the Bob Crane Community Center, elect officers, and discuss the Capital Improvements Program and 2024 Cultural Arts Events. The agenda includes a director's report and board member comments.

• Approve December 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Bob Crane Community Center update
• Election of officers
• Capital Improvements Program discussion
• 2024 Cultural Arts Events discussion

Records Commission

The Upper Arlington Records Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider changes to the records retention schedule, including adding a new category for police traffic management camera video and modifying Mayor's Court traffic case files. The commission will also review unfinished business on legislation establishing the commission and an appointment recommendation for electronic records expertise.

• Approve October 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Add Police Department Traffic Management Camera Video (GEN-124) to retention schedule
• Modify Mayor's Court Case Files-Traffic (MC-105)
• Review legislation establishing City Records Commission
• Appointment recommendation for electronic records expertise

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to elect a chairman and vice chairman, and to discuss upcoming events including the Sustainability Fair and Arbor Day. The agenda also includes updates on forestry operations, contracts, parks, and development, as well as a report from Friends of UA Parks.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Tree Commission
• Discussion of Sustainability Fair and Arbor Day
• Update on social media and document sharing tools (Microsoft Teams)
• General/Operational Forestry updates and contracts
• Park updates and CIP (Capital Improvement Program)

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, vote on two new contracts (a leaf collection machine and sewer root control services), and hear updates on economic development, community relations, and parking leases. Several ordinances will also be discussed for first, second, and third readings, including amendments to personnel code and utility station regulations.

• Ordinance No. 12-2024: $X purchase of leaf collection machine from Dinkmar
• Ordinance No. 13-2024: contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sanitary sewer root control services
• Ordinance No. 10-2024: amendment to Personnel Code §155.16 on miscellaneous compensation
• Ordinance No. 11-2024: amendments to Unified Development Ordinance regarding Utility Stations
• Ordinance No. 16-2024: contract with Franklin County Board of Health for mosquito management services

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 2023, review the 2023 year in review, discuss the Arts Academy and art in community education, and update its 2024 work plan. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting
• 2023 Year in Review presentation
• Discussion on Arts Academy and Art in Community Education
• 2024 Work Plan update
• Cultural Arts Division report

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a resolution supporting SWACO's 2024-2038 Solid Waste Management Plan, an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance regarding utility stations, and contracts for a leaf collection machine and sewer root control. The consent agenda includes purchases for computers, network equipment, a Traqnology system, and mowing contracts. A second reading will address amendments to personnel compensation provisions.

• Resolution No. 3-2024: Support for SWACO 2024-2038 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Ordinance No. 11-2024: Amend Unified Development Ordinance sections on Utility Stations
• Ordinance No. 12-2024: Contract with Dinkmar for leaf collection machine
• Ordinance No. 13-2024: Contract with Duke's Root Control for sewer root control
• Ordinance No. 9-2024: Mowing contracts with Cornwell Lawn and Landscaping and The Clover Landscape

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a five-year contract with Flock Safety for safety cameras and a construction contract for the Kingsdale Parking Garage. They will also hear a report from the Affordable Housing Alliance and the Finance Director's quarterly report. Consent agenda includes approving minutes and an e-sports package for the Bob Crane Community Center.

• Ordinance 2-2024: five-year contract with Flock Safety Group for safety cameras
• Ordinance 5-2024: contract with Elford Inc. for Kingsdale Parking Garage construction
• Ordinance 4-2024: purchase of infield equipment vehicle from Baker Vehicle Systems
• Ordinance 9-2024: mowing contracts with Cornwell Lawn and Landscaping and The Clover Landscape
• Ordinance 10-2024: amending Personnel Code §155.16 on miscellaneous compensation

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee meets to discuss its 2024 priorities, including a facilitated session to revisit its mission and goals, and to review grant awards for local initiatives. The meeting also includes updates on city programs and community events.

• 2024 CRC Small Innovation Grant Program awards totaling $9,000 to four local projects
• Resignation of member JP Dorval effective January 25, 2024
• Facilitated session planned for February 12, 2024, to revisit CRC mission and goals
• Black History Month event scheduled for February 24
• Informal DEI feedback/resource group proposed by UA Library

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda: approving prior minutes, introducing a new member, and receiving reports from Franklin County Public Health. The main substantive item is a vector presentation by the Vector Program Coordinator. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Introduction of new member Dr. Gil Liu
• Vector presentation by Zach Holbert-Watson, Vector Program Coordinator
• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will review and make recommendations on proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments, consider several variance requests for residential properties, and review a graphics plan for the Bob Crane Community Center and adjacent buildings at Kingsdale. The board will also hear an appeal of a zoning compliance certificate for OhioHealth parking lot improvements.

• Variance for 1912 Collingswood Road to allow a 20'-6" tall detached garage (limit 17 feet)
• Variance for 4462 Summit Ridge Drive for new home encroachments into side and front setbacks
• Variance for 4300 Riverside Drive for a 6-foot fence projecting 32 feet into front yard
• Appeal of Certificate of Zoning Compliance #23-3185 for OhioHealth parking lot improvements at 1480 W. Lane Ave and 2455 North Star Rd
• Review of graphics plan for Bob Crane Community Center, The Coventry, and The Kingston at Kingsdale

Civil Service Commission

The Upper Arlington Civil Service Commission is meeting to designate its president and vice president for the year, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss proposed revisions to Rules 1, 6, and 8. They will also review annual timelines for firefighter/EMT-P and police officer hiring processes. No old business is listed.

• Designation of officers (president and vice president) for 2024
• Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Rule revision request for Rules 1, 6, and 8
• Annual timelines for Firefighter/EMT-P and Police Officer hiring

City Council

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Upper Arlington City Council. The council will administer oaths to new members, elect a president and vice president, and make appointments to various boards and committees. The only legislative item is a resolution to appoint a designee for Sunshine Law training.

• Oaths of office for Heidi Munc, John J. Kulewicz, and Todd Walter
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Appointments to Board of Health, Financial Policies Subcommittee, and other bodies
• Resolution No. 1-2024: appointing designee for Sunshine Law training