Clintonville Area Commission

Filed revised agenda for next week’s meeting of the CAC’s Zoning & Variance Committee in CAC agenda

1. Corrects the name of the applicant and homeowner for the Fallis Road application.
2. Includes the final version of the Fallis Road application.
3. Notes that the demolition permit for a building on the SW corner of NB and High is no longer on the agenda because the applicant does not seek a waiver of the 60-day waiting period.
4. Adds additional documentation for the Crest’s application.

This is a public meeting all are welcome to attend!

“Mayor Ginther understands that it has been a tough, emotional and painful time for our City. He is committed that in the days and weeks to come, residents can expect clear and tangible actions regarding policing. This includes taking action on the recommendations in the Matrix Report and the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission.  Already, nearly two thirds of the recommendations made by the Community Safety Advisory Commission have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented.  These include:

• Independent investigations of  internal and external discrimination complaints
• Creation of community affairs/relations bureau and youth services unit
• Expanded access to language services

• Cultural competency training
• Juvenile justice training and de-escalation with youth

Mayor Ginther has stated that a civilian review board of some type will be the top priority in negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police. He announced the formation of a work group by July 1 to develop a model for the civilian review board, with the goal of having the review board established by end of 2020.  The Mayor has also said he will request a third-party investigation into all incidents of fatal use of force and other use of force complaints and violations of Division policy that demand independent review. This recommendation will require engaging the state and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. In addition, as a follow-up to the Matrix Report, the City is evaluating the use-of-force continuum, especially as it relates to the use of spray agents to disperse crowds.

For residents who have evidence of the Columbus Division of Police using excessive force during recent protests, please send as much detail as possible to reportCPD@columbus.gov. This includes any photos, videos, or accounts. Information will be investigated by a civilian (outside the chain of command) from the Department of Public Safety’s Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Office.  This Office was created last year to address discrimination complaints.

In February, the Mayor announced his Equity Agenda which calls out racism and discrimination where it exists and his plans to address it. He is committed to working with the community to implement the agenda so that every resident in every neighborhood shares in the success of Columbus.”

Sharing the link (https://covid-19-response-columbus.hub.arcgis.com/) with community partners and residents.  Starting JUNE 9, 2020.  Our COVID-19 hotline can provide additional questions community members have and testing information. Social Work Helpline is also another resource clients can utilize if they need linkage and referrals. NSS team is working on updating June’s COVID19 resource list and I will send it out once it is available. And it will also be on the website (link above).

Some of the things included in our COVID-19 Resource list —

NEW TESTING SITES—Please see attached document.  This is very helpful because now we have additional testing sites where the need is high in our community. No one will be turned away for inability to pay and it is on the bus routes. (filed in documents)

IMPACT HOPE FUND Rental/Mortgage Assistance is available to residents of Columbus and Franklin Co. for emergency financial assistance. Please visit https://www.impactca.org/getinvolved/connect/impactconnect.html

SNAP Benefits: Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/        

** If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure. Please read https://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm/pdf/PEBT-flyer.pdf for additional information.

**NEW PRC Plus Rental Assistance Program effect June 1 through Sept. 30, 2020 or until funding is exhausted.

Franklin County’s Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance program provides one-time rental assistance payments for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.