Council Member· 2024-01-08 - 2028-01-10
John J. Kulewicz
Upper Arlington
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 6:13
- Avg per meeting
- 0:53
- Segments
- 80
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Top issues during term (20)
Residential setback and height variances
None identified.
E-Mobility Device Registration and Safety Program
Registration program administration costs remain unclear while the ordinance is reworked.
Police and Fire Pension Levy on November Ballot
The levy renewal plus an increase will appear on November ballots, affecting property tax amounts if approved.
August 12 Storm Response and Debris Cleanup
About $75,000 in new appropriations, plus reallocated General Fund money for cleanup.
Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance and Ordinance 38-2026
The Flock contract runs through 2028 at about $50,000 a year with no termination for convenience — turning it off now would cost roughly $110,000 in payments for nothing.
Unpermitted above-ground pool at 3272 Mountview Road
An in-ground pool alternative could cost the family tens of thousands of dollars plus a two-to-three-year wait.
Bob Crane Community Center Public Art
The installation budget is $100,000, all-inclusive.
public safety alert
You could lose hard-earned cash if you accidentally pay one of these bogus bills.
Unpermitted structures and uses
Redesign or denial could cost the owners money and delay their return to the home mid-construction.
Detached garage height precedents
2225 Yorkshire Road garage and driveway coverage
Master Plan development process
Fontenay Plat Amendment and Setback Enforcement
City tax dollars and municipal resources will likely be spent defending this zoning decision in court.
Lane Avenue Corridor Parking Study
You could end up paying for a surprise parking ticket if you don't keep an eye on the new signs.
New TIF Threshold Policy for Large Redevelopment
Affects future use of tax-increment financing on large projects; no immediate fiscal impact.
Perry Township fire and EMS agreement amendment
Minimal cost and response impact per staff.
Historic demolition and replacement house at 2505 Coventry Rd
This massive new build could shake up local property values and generate fresh tax revenue, but it might also mean higher infrastructure costs for the city.
EMS protocol changes including non-invasive ventilation
CARES community outreach program
UAFD Lieutenant Examination Protest
Taxpayer money is funding this administrative campaign, though the exact cost isn't specified.
Decisions during term (146)
Recorded while Kulewicz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda (minutes and five variances)
2240 McCoy Road (VAR-61-26) — shed height variance
2031 North Devon Road (VAR-62-26) — detached garage variances
2434 Dorset Road (VAR-68-26) — covered patio variances
Consent Agenda
2445 Kensington Drive (VAR-69-26) - To allow an increase in the height of a detached garage from 17 feet to 20'-11" and the retention of an existing wall that encroaches 10 inches into the three-foot minimum side yard setback, thus…
Consent Agenda (Minutes; Ordinances 35, 36, 37)
Ordinance No. 38-2026 — ALPR/Flock Regulations (Second Reading)
Resolution No. 19-2026 — Tax Levies and Rates
Ordinance No. 39-2026 — Vacate Lane Avenue Pump Station Easement
Appointment of Lisa Ottum to Community Relations Committee
Approve October 5, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
3272 Mountview Road (VAR-57-26) swimming pool variance
Adjournment
Consent Agenda — September 14, 2026 minutes
Ordinance No. 27-2026 — E-mobility registration program
Ordinance No. 34-2026 — CORMA self-insurance pool membership
Approve September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
Consent agenda approval (items 2.a–2.f)
1501 Bridgeton Drive (VAR-60-26) rear yard setback variance
Voting record (91)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve the Consent Agenda
adopt Ordinance No. 27-2026
adopt Ordinance No. 34-2026
to approve the Consent Agenda.
to adopt Resolution No. 16-2026.
to adopt Resolution No. 17-2026.
to adopt Resolution No. 18-2026.
to adopt Ordinance No. 33-2026.
to adopt Resolution No. 15-2026.
to enter into Executive Session under Council Rules (Article II, Sec.13)(A)(3) - Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of
Consent Agenda (Aug. 24 minutes; Ordinance No. 32-2026)
Resolution No. 15-2026 — Zollinger Road project support
Resolution No. 16-2026 — Henderson Road grant application support
Resolution No. 17-2026 — TIRC recommendations
Resolution No. 18-2026 — Financial Policies Review Committee recommendations
Ordinance No. 33-2026 — 2026 appropriations amendment
Executive session motion
amend Section 135.01 to permit a cost-recovery fee for marriage services
amend Section 105.03 to add an effective date following the 2029 City Council election
amend Section 105.04 regarding political activity
approve the Consent Agenda
amend Section 105.03 to increase the maximum campaign contribution from $250 to $400
retain rather than strike the examination standards language in Section 149.07
Ordinance No. 21-2026, Amendment 1 - Campaign Contribution Limit Raised from $250 to $400
the lower limit preserves public confidence in the fairness of elections
Ordinance No. 21-2026, Amendment 3 - Councilmember Political Activity Rules (Failed)
taxpayers do not expect to finance political activity by city employees
pass Resolution No. 13-2026
appoint board and commission members as described in Exhibit A of the June 15, 2026, City Council Agenda Packet (attached as Exhibit B)
pass Resolution No. 11-2026
adopt Ordinance No. 29-2026
approve the Consent Agenda
pass Resolution No. 12-2026
pass Resolution No. 14-2026
adopt Ordinance No. 20-2026
Consent Agenda (June 8 minutes and Ordinance No. 28-2026 hydrant replacement contract)
Resolution No. 12-2026 — Suffolk Road sidewalks by special assessment
Resolution No. 13-2026 — Baldridge Road sidewalks by special assessment
Resolution No. 14-2026 — technical amendment to pension levy certification
Ordinance No. 20-2026 — Frazier Financial Advisors incentive agreement
Recused himself from discussion and vote on the incentive agreement
Resolution No. 11-2026 — police and fire pension levy to the ballot
Ordinance No. 29-2026 — SWACO Roberts Road composting lease
Recused himself from discussion and vote on the SWACO lease
Board and commission appointments (Exhibit A)
adopt Ordinance No. 23-2026
Ordinance No. 23-2026 — Fontenay Subdivision Plat Amendment
approve the emergency measure
pass Resolution No. 8-2026
for a Second Reading/Public Hearing/Council Action on June 8, 2026
suspend Article IV(4)(B) of the Council Rules to allow for the second and third reading to be waived
pass Resolution No. 9-2026
Ordinance No. 23-2026 — Fontenay Plat Amendment Continued to Second Reading
Ordinance No. 20-2026 — Frazier Financial Advisors Incentive Agreement Tabled
Recused himself due to a conflict regarding Frazier Financial Advisors.