WEST NILE- POSITIVE TESTS

Positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus were collected from traps near Webster Park, and W. Como Ave.  The tests from Webster Park were confirmed on August 27th by the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory and again on August 31st by our staff.  The test from W. Como Ave. was confirmed August 31st by our staff.  Due to these positive West Nile Virus mosquito pools, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 3:30 am- 7:00am.

The boundaries for the first treatment on September 11th are as follows:

Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the North

  1. Broadway to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

The Olentangy River to the West

The boundaries for the second treatment on September 11th are as follows:

  1. Broadway to the North

Olentangy St. to the South

The railroad tracks to the East

The Olentangy River to the West

A press release and spray map was issued Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 it is attached here and the link to the on-line treatment map is attached to that. At this moment all requests to opt out of mosquito treatment will be honored that have already been filed.

The positive West Nile Virus pools do serve as a reminder for us to continue protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and to eliminate stagnant water from our properties including places such as gutters, rain barrels, and bird baths. One can also protect themselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and by minimizing their time spent outside during the late evening and early morning hours. Please let Ryan Younge, RS, the Vector Control Program Manager, know if you would like to discuss in further detail our mosquito reduction activities planned in Clintonville this week. His e-mail address isrtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.

Regards,

Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA

Environmental Health Division Administrator

City of Columbus Puts In Place Beginnings of Regulations on Shared Mobility Devices

Department of Public Service Working With Other City Agencies

The City of Columbus Department of Public Service is implementing rules and regulations surrounding Shared Mobility Devices, more commonly known as shared scooters and bicycles for short-term rental. These guidelines, which take effect immediately, were developed after collaborative discussions between Public Service, Public Safety, the City Attorney’s Office and Smart Columbus.

“Shared mobility devices present a mobility option that can fill a need in Columbus, if handled appropriately,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “I tasked our Department of Public Service to come up with common-sense guidelines to manage right of way concerns as a first step to a thorough and thoughtful plan that works in our city.”

The regulations include:

·         Companies seeking to offer Shared Mobility Devices for public use must obtain permits from the department to operate in the city. A maximum of eight companies at any one time may offer their products in the city.

·         The devices must be parked in an upright position and cannot be parked in the vehicle portions of the street, including parking spots and loading zones. They also cannot be parked in doorways, and they cannot block pedestrians on sidewalks or curb ramps, fire escapes, inside bus shelters, in driveways or on unauthorized private property or unapproved non-public spaces.

·         The City of Columbus may designate parking/staging spots for the devices in the city to assist with keeping order in the public’s right of way.

·         Each company that receives a permit to offer Shared Mobility Devices in the city is limited to offering up to 500 devices. The Director of Public Service has the authority to increase this number based on demand and usage. The devices offered must not be able to go faster than 15 MPH.

·         Companies offering Shared Mobility Devices are required to educate riders on responsible and legal use of their devices.

·         Companies offering Shared Mobility Devices must deploy at least some of devices in neighborhoods outside of the Central Business District as designated by the Office of the Mayor.

·         Companies offering Shared Mobility Devices must put in place access to the service for those without credit cards.

·         Companies with existing operations will have 30 days to come into compliance. 

At the direction of Mayor Ginther, the Department of Public Service is continuing a multi-agency look at additional policies on a range of other issues connected to the regulation of Shared Mobility Devices.

These rules largely govern the storage of shared mobility devices in the public’s right of way. The Ginther administration will be drafting legislation in the near future that will look at the operation of shared mobility devices.

Positive pools for West Nile=More Spraying

From my “inbox” working on setting a record for West Nile finds and spray alerts…

Dear Clintonville Area Commissioners:

Positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus were collected from traps near Beechwold Church and Colerain Elementary. The tests were confirmed on August 16th by our staff. Due to these positive West Nile Virus mosquito pools, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Wednesday, September 5th from 3:30 am- 7:00 am.

The boundaries for the first treatment on September 5th are as follows:

Chase Road and Broad Meadows Blvd. to the North

Morse Road to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West

The boundaries for this second treatment on September 5th are as follows:

Morse Road to the North

Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West

A press release and spray map was issued Monday, August 27, 2018. At this moment all requests to opt out of mosquito treatment will be honored that have already been filed.

The positive West Nile Virus pools do serve as a reminder for us to continue protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and to eliminate stagnant water from our properties including places such as gutters, rain barrels, and bird baths. One can also protect themselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and by minimizing their time spent outside during the late evening and early morning hours. Please let Ryan Younge, RS, the Vector Control Program Manager, know if you would like to discuss in further detail our mosquito reduction activities planned in Clintonville this week. His e-mail address is rtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.

Regards,

Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA

Environmental Health Division Administrator

Press Release from Columbus Public Health

Positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus were collected from traps near Beechwold Church, Colerain Elementary, Webster Park, and W. Como Ave.  The tests from Beechwold Church, Colerain Elementary, and Webster Park were confirmed on Thursday, August 2nd by our staff.  The test from W. Como Ave. was confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory on Thursday, August 2nd. Due to these positive West Nile Virus mosquito pools, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Tuesday, August 14th and Wednesday, August 15th from 3:30 am-6:45 am.

The boundaries for the treatments on August 14th are as follows:

Chase Road and Broad Meadows Blvd. to the North

Morse Road to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West

The boundaries for this second treatment on August 14th are as follows:

Morse Road to the North

Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

SR 315 and the Olentangy River to the West

The boundaries for the first treatment on August 15th are as follows:

Henderson Road and Cooke Road to the North

  1. Broadway to the South

Indianola Ave. to the East

The Olentangy River to the West

The boundaries for the first treatment on August 15th are as follows:

  1. Broadway to the North

Olentangy St. to the South

The railroad tracks to the East

The Olentangy River to the West

A press release and spray map was issued Tuesday, August 7, 2018 it is attached here and the link to the on-line treatment map is attached to that. At this moment all requests to opt out of mosquito treatment will be honored that have already been filed.

The positive West Nile Virus pools do serve as a reminder for us to continue protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and to eliminate stagnant water from our properties including places such as gutters, rain barrels, and bird baths. One can also protect themselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and by minimizing their time spent outside during the late evening and early morning hours. Please let Ryan Younge, RS, the Vector Control Program Manager, know if you would like to discuss in further detail our mosquito reduction activities planned in Clintonville this week. His e-mail address is rtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.

Regards,

Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA

Environmental Health Division Administrator

Notes from 8/2/18 CAC Meeting

 

Notes from CAC 8/2 Meeting:
1. 800 E Cooke rezone to M/M1 et al – Kindred BrewPub
All present voted yes. (8)
2. N High (North lot) of former White Castle/Patrick J’s site. Variance for overlay waiver over sewer easement and north. All present voted yes. (7) (1 abstain, conflict of interest) Building site review vote will be the University Area Commission’s September meeting.
3. Letter of Support for grant application/ “Olentangy Trail the Final Gap Northmoor–Clinton Como”.  All present voted yes. (8)
4. Garage Height Variance- E Weber Rd. All present voted yes. (8)
Other items; 3100 N High St– Introductory presentation from daycare provider (Balanced Family Academy Day Care) to reuse this historic building.
Jenny Smith (Clintonville Area Chamber) shared info on Cruise the Ville- annual vintage car show at Whetstone Park. Saturday,  August 18th,  9-5.  Food Truck, Music, Police Helicopter, Mounted Police and lots of activities on site! http://cruisetheville.com

“Olentangy Trail—The Final Gap– Northmoor to Clinton Como”

The route is a concept at this time, the graphic is the working plan. You will see it’s general. But given what is known, it shows the most direct solution and the one to start with. It takes a lot of public involvement and engineering time to vet alternatives and work through the tough spots. So, IF the project is funded, the Rec’s & Parks Dept will start the hard survey and analysis phase.
If you’d like to write a letter of support as a resident please send to:brwestall@columbus.gov (Brad Westall, City of Columbus Parks & Trails Manager)
The grant applied for is through MORPC- “2018 Transportation Alternatives Program” The project is officially labeled as: North Broadway Concept Context (1)

Blueprint Zone 3 Design Phase Meeting Postponed

The Clintonville Zone 3 Design Phase Meeting has been postponed.  We hear that the postponement of the public meeting does not mean that the internal team is moving past 30% design without the community input.

The Walhalla meeting will still be held on 8/16, but we will discuss ONLY the Walhalla Ravine (anyone is welcome to attend if they are interested in the ravine, not just residents).

Blueprint Columbus has postponed the 30% public meeting for the Clintonville 3 project area, previously scheduled for 8/21 & 8/22, to ensure that the information provided during this meeting is both timely and accurate. This meeting is designed to present the community with fully vetted design proposals that meet the city’s consent order obligations to obtain the most informed and comprehensive feedback. Please note, this does not change the feedback/communication process at all – the design process will still include three touchpoints with the community prior to final plan development. We will notify residents with the updated meeting information via mailed notices.

As always, if you have questions about the design or construction process in general, do not hesitate to call or email our Outreach Team at 614-645-1253 orblueprint@columbus.gov. Thank you for your patience as we ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach to mitigating sanitary sewer overflows!