Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 11/18/2025 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Karen Connally- Tri City Prayer Initiative

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES:

• 1.Approval of minutes for the November 4, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.Proclamation:    National Family Engagement and Family Literacy Month

        Receiving:    Denise Cambridge

PRESENTATIONS:

• 3.Drone First Responder Program

  Presented by: Columbus Police Department

• 4.Operational Audit Report for Human Resources

   Presented by: Donna McGinnis, Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An Ordinance approving a policy concerning the governance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies as Addendum 6 to the Acceptable and Supportable use of Technology Policy Number 210-1000-004. (Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Tucker)

RESOLUTIONS

• 2.A Resolution appointing Ms. Altovise D. Filmore as an additional Recorder Pro-Tem. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 3.A Resolution amending and restating the Columbus Consolidated Government 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan to be consistent with current provisions of federal law. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Homeless Must Be Heard on Solutions.

• 2.Mr. Nicholas Yancey, Re: RedSpeed Georgia, LLC and Potential Liability

• 3.Mr. Val McGowan, Re: PSA Request, Training of Personnel Dealing with the Public & HR Appraisals

• 4.Mr. Jason Patterson, Re: Easement of Right-of-Way.

• 5.Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: The Charter affirms that professionalism is not discretionary conduct but a constitutional duty.

• 6.Ms. Juanita Talor, representing Oakland Park Neighborhood Association, Re: Appreciation for the Participation of Public Safety. Opposition to the Rezoning of 2361 South Lumpkin Road.

• 7.Ms. Denise Cambridge, representing Columbus Family Connection and Literacy Alliance, Re: Informational Awareness Highlighting National Family Engagement and National Family Literacy Month.

• 8.Mr. Mark Lawrence, representing IMA, Re: Doing What We Do in Good Faith.

• 9.Mr. Danny Arencibia, Re: Clarification of Official Zoning Procedures for Columbus, Georgia.

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.Georgia Trauma Commission – Georgia Trauma Care Network Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $10,662.66 or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Trauma Commission – Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, with no local match required, and to amend the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment that will be used to better equip the Columbus Fire and EMS in the treatment of trauma patients.

PURCHASES

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Finance Update - Angelica Alexander, Director. Finance

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 November 18, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  November 19, 2025

  1. Dragonfly Trail – Midtown Connector Phase I - RFB No. 26-0003

  Scope of Bid

  This project consists of constructing a connection from the existing trail at the intersection of Warren Road and Wynnton Road following Bradley Street and Warren Williams Road to Dinglewood Park.  The trail also travels through Dinglewood Park to the intersection of 18^th Avenue and 13^th Street.  The project is within the City of Columbus property and public right of way.  The project length is approximately 4,956 LF and includes a 10’ wide concrete trail, landscape improvements, stormwater improvements, and trail amenities.  Additional work associated with the project includes minor demolition and clearing, erosion control, grading, and signage.

  2. Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Public Safety Building – RFP No. 26-0016

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to engage for Construction Manager as General Contractor (GC) services to construct renovations to the existing Public Safety Building located at 510 10^th Street. The renovations will consist of mechanical, electrical, plumbing system upgrades, interior alterations, interior finish upgrades, and exterior shell maintenance and replacement.  The estimated construction budget for this project is $4,500,000.

  The selected vendor will be responsible for providing preconstruction services to assist the City and the design team with review and selection of the final scope of work to accommodate the funds available. Following finalization of the scope of work, the vendor will serve as the GC to construct the improvements.

  November 21, 2025

  1. Course Instructors for the HR Department/The Learning Center (Annual Contact) – RFP No. 26-0015

  Scope of RFP

  The Department of HR/The Learning Center is seeking multiple contractors to provide instructors in various training modules to employees interested in growing and developing their skills within the Columbus Consolidated Government.  Training will be conducted on an ‘as needed’ basis.

  December 10, 2025

  1. Bus Shelters  (Annual Contact) – RFP No. 26-0019

  Scope of RFB

  The Columbus Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking qualified vendors to provide bus shelters to METRA on an “as needed” basis.  The contract term will be for three years.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Memo: Status of Minutes and Meeting Compliance for Boards, Commissions & Authorities

• 2.Animal Control Advisory Board: 2025 Meetings Summary

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 3.Resignation – Email correspondence from Toney Johnson, resigning as the Historic District Preservation Society Representative on the Historic & Architectural Review Board (BHAR).

• 4.Resolution – A Resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Toyia Tucker from the November 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.

• 5.Minutes of the following boards:

  457 Deferred Compensation Board 08-07-25

  Board of Tax Assessors #38-25

  Board of Zoning Appeals 08-06-25

  Board of Zoning Appeals 10-01-25

  Columbus Golf Authority 09-23-25

  Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority 10-20-25

  Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority 11-10-25

  Hospital Authority 07-29-25

  Hospital Authority 08-28-25

  Hospital Authority 09-30-25

  Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission 02-05-25

  Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission 04-16-25

  Land Bank Authority 02-12-25

  Land Bank Authority 03-12-25

  Land Bank Authority 05-14-25

  Planning Advisory Commission 10-01-25

ADD-ON ITEMS:

• Resignation – Email correspondence from Niki Gedroic, resigning as one of the Uptown Business Improvement District Representatives.

• Resignation – Letter correspondence from Jack Rosenhammer, resigning as the District 9 Representative on the Civic Center Advisory Board.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED