Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 11/12/2024 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Chaplain Emilio Rosa – Love in Action Outreach of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the October 22, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An ordinance establishing and implementing a Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Policy to enable and support employees in the bonding and caregiving of a child, following birth or adoption. (Councilor Chambers)

• 2.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending Section 5-3 of the Columbus Code, to amend certain provisions regarding the Animal Control Advisory Board; and for other purposes. (as amended on 1st Reading) (Councilors Cogle, Crabb, Garrett, Hickey, and Tucker)

• 3.1st Reading- REZN-08-23-0146: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3160 Primrose Road (parcel # 085-010-008) from Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department recommends denial. PAC recommends approval.) (Councilor Hickey)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-08-24-1865: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4012 Buena Vista Road (parcel # 087-028-003) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Hickey)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-09-24-2020: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 411 21st Street (parcel # 016-013-004) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily - 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• 6.1st Reading-  REZN-9-24-2015: An ordinance amending Section 3.2.22. of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia, to add additional provisions pertaining to convenience stores with gas sales. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Tucker and Mayor Pro-Tem)

RESOLUTIONS

• 7.A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Tattoo and Body Piercing Shop in the existing building located at 1234 Broadway Street located in the Central Riverfront District (CRD) zoning district. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle)

• 8.A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Club or Lodge, Membership in the existing building located at 1300 Big Eddy Road located in the Residential Estates – 1 (RE1) zoning district. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. David Young, Re: Speed Zone Cameras.

• 2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Reducing poverty, animal control and East Wynnton.

• 3.Mr. Carl Latini, Re: An ongoing issue with vehicle accidents to the house and property and discuss possible resolutions.

• 4.Mrs. Erin Bouthillier, representing the Rose Hill Neighborhood, Re: To provide an update on the Rose Hill Neighborhood.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Annual Unused Sick Leave Payment

  Approval is requested to authorize payment to employees for unused sick leave in accordance with 16B-15-6 (2) of the Columbus Code of Ordinances.

• 2. FY 25 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG)

  Approval is requested to submit an application and accept if awarded, FY 25 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The FY 25 LMIG allocation for Columbus-Muscogee County from GDOT is $2,457,256.97 with a local 10% match requirement.

• 3.Bright from the Start Snack Grant – Parks & Recreation

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $67,989.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department of Early Childcare and Learning, Bright from the Start to continue the Child and Adult Care Food Program and amend the Multi-Government Grant Funds by the amount awarded. The grant will cross over 2024 and 2025 Fiscal Years.

• 4.Family Fun Day Donation – Police Department

  Approval is requested to accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 for sponsorship of the Columbus Police Department’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Day and other employee activities.

• 5.Donation Acceptance - Columbus Police Department 

  Approval is requested to accept one financial donation totaling $6,000 to be used in support of the Columbus Police Department.

PURCHASES

• A.Household Trash Carts for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• B.Tasers and Accessories for Police Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract

• C.HVAC System Replacement for Columbus Convention and Trade Center – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• D.HVAC System Replacement at the Liberty Theater – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• E.Annual Maintenance for Energov Licensing and Permitting Software

• F.Two (2) Brush Chippers for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• G.Declaration of Surplus and Donation of One (1) Vehicle to Harris County Sheriff’s Office

• H.PI 001436 – Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb – Phase II (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 24-0029

• I.Investigative Analytics Software For The Sheriff’s Office

• J.Contract Extension For Temporary Staffing For The Civic Center

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Information Only: Exigent “Off the Lot” Vehicle Purchases – Resolution No. 354-24

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.5th Ave. TSPLOST Update - Mitchell Greenway PE, Principal, Stantec

• B.Infrastructure Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Finance, Planning & Infrastructure, Vance Beck, Director, Engineering, Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code, Drale Short, Director, Public Works

REFERRALS:

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution changing the meeting time for the November 19, 2024 Council Meeting.

• 2.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Travis L. Chambers to attend the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Training. 

• 3.Letter from the Muscogee County Democratic Committee Chair, Vivian Creighton Bishop advising of the recommendation to reappoint Ms. Linda Parker for another term of office on the Board of Elections & Registration.  (The Council would vote to confirm the appointment.)

• 4.Honorary Designation Application submitted by NiChaundrea Brooks requesting street signage to be located at the intersection of St. Marys Road and Longwood Lane in honor of Angiela Tanzie.  (The Council may vote to forward to the Board of Honor.)

• 5.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #35-24, #36-24 & #37-24

  Columbus Golf Course Authority, September 24, 2024

  Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, August 21, & September 18, 2024

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, August 27, & September 24, 2024

  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board, November 15, 2023

  Planning Advisory Commission, September 18, 2024

  River Valley Regional Commission, September 25, 2024

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Matthew Gilbert was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Nancy Anderson (Resigned). (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2025

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Elizabeth Kirven Boyce was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Lori Turner (Resigned). (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2025

  COUNCIL NOMINATIONS- THREE NOMINEES ARE SENT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR SELECTION:        
  
  

  HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: 

  Ernest Smallman, IV                                           Open for Nominations

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: November 14, 2024       

  Mike Welch                                                           Open for Nominations

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: November 14, 2024       

  John Kingsbury                                                   Open for Nominations

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: November 14, 2024       

  The authority has advised that in accordance to their bylaws, Mr. Mike Welch is not eligible to serve another term of office and requesting three nominees for this seat. Also, Mrs. Kelsea Garrett has withdrawn from consideration.

  *The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation.

  The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  1

  Senatorial District 15:   5

  Senatorial District 29:   4        

  
  
  

  THE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: 

  Max Brabson                                                   Open for Nominations

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024       

  Mike Burns                                                           Open for Nominations

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024       

  T. Fredrick McKnight (VACANT)                                   Open for Nominations

  Passed away                                                        (Council’s Nomination)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2028       

  Councilor Thomas is making the following nominations:

  For the seat of Max Brabson - Max Brabson, Travis Wade and Tracy L. Sayers

  For the seat of Mike Burns - Mike Burns, Travis Wade and Tracy L. Sayers

  For the vacant seat - Allen McMullen, Travis Wade and Tracy L. Sayers

  *The Council submits three (3) nominees to The Medical Center Hospital Authority for each seat and The Medical Center Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation.

  The terms are five years. Board meets quarterly.

  Women:  3

  Senatorial District 15:   2

  Senatorial District 29:   6        

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

  COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):

  John Jackson                                                         Open for Nominations              

  No longer serving                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: March 1, 2027

  Councilor Tucker is nominating Mary Kathryn McCray to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Jackson.

  The term is four years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  7

          Senatorial District 15:   4

          Senatorial District 29:   5

  
  
  

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:

  Dennis Walsh                                                         Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 1)                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Willie L. Belfield, Jr.                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 2)                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Donna D. Baker                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 3)                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Tracy Walker                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Regular Member 2)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Torrance Goodwin                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Regular Member 3)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Human Resources is recommending that Mr. Willie L. Belfield, Jr. be nominated to succeed Mr. Torrance Goodwin (Regular Member 3 Seat)

  The terms are three years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  4

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   5