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Council Minutes of 06-06-2023 Director of Finance Copfer: • Director Copfer stated that along with Director Gareau, the Finance Department also participated in the preparation for labor negotiations, and in the mandatory contracting process presentations to any employee who is involved in the purchasing process at City Hall. • Director Copfer reported the Green Energy notes were sold on lune 6, 2023, at a 3.9% yield, with 4.75% coupon that they get after the year. The all in costs were 4.64%. Director Copfer noted that we were fortunate to sell at a good point in the market. This allowed the Mayor and Director Copfer to sign the contracts for Leopardo, and the projects were set to begin that week. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:58 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Williamson and Hemann and Council Members Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinances 2023-52, 2023-53 and 2023-54 as a whole as they pertain to the same subject matter. Ordinance 2023-52. An Ordinance Amending Section 1118.13 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled, "Offices and Services", in order to establish Subsection (F) to limit the location of specified uses. Ordinance 2023-53. An Ordinance establishing the definition of "Unregulated Psychoactive Substances" in Section 1115.12 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled, "Definitions U -V,", for the purpose of adding definitions for uses associated with the sale and consumption of same on business premises. Ordinance 2023-54. An Ordinance Amending Section 1139.03 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code Entitled 'Schedule of Uses" to conditional permit sale and consumption of unregulated psychoactive substances on premises in B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts. These pieces of legislation were held in committee to address issues of public safety and welfare. Mr. Upton noted that they sought clarity in defining the substances for which this zoning modification pertains and recommended we hold in committee. Mr. Gareau noted that he agreed with holding in committee to align all pieces of legislation to prevent amending the legislations. The motion to hold in committee was approved 3-0. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-66. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to purchase vacant property known as Permanent Parcel Number 237-19-027. Mr. Limpert reported this was a marooned piece of land and the legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed PDC# 23-24148 Found Soul Tattoo. Found Soul Tattoo requested a conditional use permit which was recommended for approval by the planning commission and the motion passed 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:15 p.m. Councilman Limpert moved to recommend PDC# 23-24148 Found Soul Tattoo. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed 5-0. Roll Call: Yes: Limpert, Williamson, Gilchrist, Hemann, Madden No: None Motion carried. PDC# 23-24148 approved 5-0.