Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 09/22/2020 05:30 PM Columbus Civic Center

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Sharon at New Covenant Church of Columbus, Georgia 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the September 8, 2020 Council Meeting and Executive Session..

UPDATES:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

• 3.Census 2020

REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZATION:

• 4.Request Authorization for Departmental Audit of the District Attorney’s Office- John Redmond, Internal Auditor & Compliance Officer

• 5.Request Authorization for Departmental Audit of the Columbus Golf Authority- John Redmond, Internal Auditor & Compliance Officer

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading - REZN-05-20-1775:  An ordinance rezoning 0.13 acres located at 2900 11th Avenue (parcel id # 015-010-006).  The current zoning is SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4).  The proposed zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1).  The proposed use is Triplex.  The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial based on the Staff Report and previous rezonings of the property; and the Planning Department recommends denial based on previous rezonings completed in in 2017 at the request of Waverly Terrace Historic District residents to move towards Single Family Residential Housing.  The applicant is Matthew Hagerty.  (Councilor Woodson)

• 2.1st Reading - REZN-07-20-2197:  An ordinance rezoning 0.66 acres located at 7290D Blackmon Road (parcel id # 101-030-007).  The current zoning is GC (General Commercial).  The proposed zoning is RE1 (Residential Estate 1).  The proposed use is Detention Pond.  The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval.  The applicant is Ben Billings.  (Councilor Allen)

RESOLUTIONS

• 3.Resolution - A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Domestic Violence Roundtable participants and applauding their efforts to combat the cycle of domestic violence in Columbus, Georgia and around the globe.  (Councilor Huff)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Teresa L. Jones, Re:  The reckless discharge of firearms.

   

• 2.Mr. Chris Breault, Re:  Comment and discussion for furthering community agenda and improvement.

• 3.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re:  Adding women to boards and commissions.

• 4.Ms. Shawna N. Love, representing Boyz 2 Men Development, Inc., Re:  A program to benefit the youth. 

• 5.Mr. Lever Baker, Re:  The enforcement of the noise ordinance.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Interpretation Panels for Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Learning Trail

  Approval is requested for the verbiage, appearance, and location of the proposed eleven panels depicting the history of African Americans to be installed along the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Learning Trail as submitted by the Omega Lambda Iota Social Action and Scholarship Foundation (OLISASF).

• 2.Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with GDOT for the Acquisition of Certain Property for Right of Way Purposes

  The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has requested that the city enter into an agreement to handle the negotiations with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church for the necessary right of way needed for the I-185/Cusseta/Old Cusseta Road project.  This project is funded entirely under the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) of 2012.

• 3.Retired Volunteer Service Program

  Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved, accept funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service to run the RSVP program in our area and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The grant amount will be determined by the (CNCS) with a match amount from the City of Columbus up to $10,000.00, of which the funds are in-kind services in the form of salary and wages. The grant amount requested is approximately $47,500 or otherwise awarded, to be used to implement the program.

• 4.Public Art MOU – Advocacy thru Art

  Approval is requested for the approval of an agreement between Columbus Consolidated Government and Columbus State University for an Advocacy thru Arts Mural Project at 18^th Street and 5^th Avenue.

• 5.Golden Park Lease Agreement

  Approval is requested to accept a lease agreement between the City and Golden Park Restoration Inc. (GPR) for the use of Golden Park Baseball Complex.  The Lessee shall commit to upgrade/repair and invest in Golden Park at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).

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• A.Switched Ethernet Service

• B.Bus Route Signs & Poles (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0001

• C.Electronic Validating Fareboxes for METRA

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Payroll Tax Deferral Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director

• B.CARES Act Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director

BID ADVERTISEMENT

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  September 23, 2020

  1.   Pest Control Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0005

  Scope of Bid

  Provide pest control services for one-hundred and one (101) City owned buildings.  Contract requirements include the control of pests including mites, ticks, spiders, rodent, roaches, ants, reptiles, bats, fleas, etc. 

  The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.

  September 30, 2020

  1. Additional Transit Enhancements (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0002

  Scope of Bid

  Provide additional transit enhancement items to METRA Transit System on an as-needed basis.  The items include 32-gallon trash receptacles and jumbo horizontal message centers.

  The contract term shall be for three (3) years.

  October 30, 2020

  1. Redevelopment Opportunity for Farmers Market – RFP No. 21-0005

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from experienced, creative architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive reuse of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market. The redevelopment plan shall be consistent with applicable deed restrictions.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION:  A resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the September 8, 2020 Council Meeting.

• 2.RESOLUTION:  A resolution excusing Councilor Charmaine Crabb from the September 22, 2020 Council Meeting.

• 3.RESOLUTION:  A resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the September 22, 2020 Council Meeting.

• 4.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Family & Children Services, April 26, May 10 & August 16, 2018

  Board of Family & Children Services, January 17, March 21 and April 17, 2019

  Board of Tax Assessors, #31-20

  Board of Zoning Appeals, August 5, 2020

  Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters, August 18, 2020

  Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority, June 25 and July 23, 2020

  Development Authority, August 6, 2020

  Personnel Review Board, September 16, 2020

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• 5. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  1. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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  Liliana McDaniel                                                                                 (Mayor’s Appointment)               

  Business Community Representative                                                                 

  Term Expired: June 30, 2020

     Does not desire reappointment

  The seat listed above is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.

  6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Julee Fryer was nominated to succeed Ms. Carol Bassett. (Councilor House’s nominee) New Term expires: October 15, 2022.

  7. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  1. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  Dothel Edwards, Jr.                                                                                                 (District 2- Davis)               

  Term Expires: October 31, 2020

     Not Eligible to succeed

  Geraldine Buckner                                                                                                 (District 4- Tucker)               

  Term Expires: October 31, 2020

     Not Eligible to succeed

  Bill Ward                                                                                                                (District 6- Allen)               

  Term Expires: October 31, 2020

     Eligible to succeed

  These terms are three years. Board meets monthly.

  8. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR     THE NEXT MEETING:

  1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:

  Carla Anthony                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

  Term Expires: October 15, 2020                                                                (Council’s Appointment)               

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Councilor House is nominating Channon Emery to succeed Ms. Carla Anthony

  These terms are two years. Board meets as needed.

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS

• A.Charter Review Commission