Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 01/31/2023 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Craig Bowers, Wynnbrook Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Allen

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the January 24, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

PROCLAMATION:

• 2.Proclamation:      KHS FBLA-PBL Week

        Receiving:      Kendrick High School Future Business Leaders Phi Beta Lambda

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2066: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1200 / 1226 6th Avenue (parcel # 018-009-005 / 0T18-009-004A) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to UP (Uptown) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Cogle)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2067: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district located at 1947 Wynnton Road (parcel # 184-019-001A) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff)

• 3.2nd Reading-  REZN-11-22-2068: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8215 Cooper Creek Road (parcel # 080-001-004) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 4.2nd Reading-  REZN-11-22-2069 An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4030 Veterans Court (parcel # 072-010-028) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

• 5.2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2070: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6330 Lynridge Avenue (parcel # 071-009-003) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with proposed amended conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval with conditions.) (Councilor Davis)

• 6.2nd Reading-  REZN-11-22-2158: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia to add certain definitions and provide standards for various uses. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Mayor ProTem)

• 7.2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2184: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the Columbus  Code  to revise the text of certain sections of Chapter 4 Article 9 – Short-Term Rentals. (As Amended) (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 8.2nd Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at:

  1) 2947 Schatulga Road (Linda Brantly Hood & Virginia S Hood, Owner)                                     
  2) 931 5th Avenue (Luel LLC, Owner)               
  3) 615 8th Street (Lula Lunsford Huff et al, Owner)             
  4) 926 Lawyers Lane (926 Lawyers Lane LLC, Owner)       
  5) 4110 2nd Avenue (Arguello Victor Manwell Rodriguez,    Owner)                                             
  6) 2501 Hamilton Road (Joan Dannelly, Owner)                 
  7) 21 Mathews Street (George Kebe Jr, Owner)                 

  and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 9.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending  the new Classification and Pay Plan for the Consolidated Government (as adopted by Ordinance 22-045) to establish step-based career ladder advancement provisions for Official Superior Court Reporters; authorizing up to $15,000.00 in transcript page charges per fiscal year when authorized by a Superior Court Judge; adopting Policies and Procedures for Court Reporters; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro Tem)

• 10.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing a moratorium not to exceed 90 days on the consideration or approval of any application for a short-term rental permit submitted pursuant to Section 4.9.4 of the Unified Development Ordinance; that said moratorium shall expire no later than 11:59 on Saturday, April 15, 2023; and for other purposes. (Request of Council)

RESOLUTION

• 11.A resolution authorizing the Tax Commissioner of Muscogee County to waive penalties and interest on certain taxes due for the 2022 tax year. (Add-On)

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.CCG Employee Health & Wellness Facility Lease Agreement

  Approval is requested to continue a 10-month lease agreement for medical office space identified as 2000 10^th Avenue, Suite 410 for a CCG Health, and Wellness facility. The monthly rental rate for the property lease is $2,914 including utilities.

PURCHASES

• A.Side Loader Refuse Truck Bodies (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 22-0042 – Additional Options – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative Purchase

• B.Annual Membership Dues for Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)

• C.Comprehensive Camera System/Phases II and III – Federal GSA Cooperative Purchase

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 January 31, 2023

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  February 8, 2023

  1. Oil & Lubricants for METRA (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0030

  Scope of Bid

  Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit System.  The contract term will be for three (3) years. 

  February 15, 2023

  1. Alternator & Starters for METRA (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0031

  Scope of Bid

  Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System on an “as needed” basis.  The contract term will be for three (3) years. 

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the January 31, 2023 Council Meeting.

• 2.Email Correspondence from Attorney Jack Schley advising of the selection of Betty Tatum and Cynthia Williams Jordan to serve another term on the Hospital Authority of Columbus.

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Civic Center Advisory Board, December 1, 2022

  Housing Authority of Columbus, December 14, 2022

  Personnel Review Board, January 18, 2023

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

  BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

          Renee Sturkie- Interested in serving another term                (Mayor’s Appointment)         Eligible to succeed

          Term Expires: March 24, 2023

          This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.

          Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   2

          Senatorial District 29:   3

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

  Eric Spears                                                            (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023      

   

  Akear Mewborn                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Does not desire reappointment

  Term Expired: March 1, 2022       

  
  

          These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

          Women:  6

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   5

  CRIME PREVENTION BOARD: 

  Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick- Interested in serving                (Mayor’s Appointment)

  (Law Enforcement Agency)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: March 31, 2023       

  These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

                  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   2

                  Senatorial District 29:   5

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:  Ms. Jensen Melton was nominated to fill the unexpired term of the vacant seat.  (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2024

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

  CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: 

  Jennifer Teague- Interested in serving another term        (District 6- Allen)

  Eligible to succeed                           

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023 

  Latasha Lee- Interested in serving another term                (District 10- House)

  Eligible to succeed                                                                            

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023       

                                          

  Keith Higgins                                                   (District 5- Crabb)

  Not Eligible to serve another term                                

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023            

  John Boyd                                                           (District 9- Thomas)

  Not Eligible to serve another term                                                                            

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023       

  Councilor Crabb is nominating Mr. Jacob Greer to succeed Mr. Keith Higgins.

  These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month.

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

  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:

  
  

  
  Alfred Hayes, Jr. - Interested in serving another term        Open for Nominations               Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: March 31, 2023

          This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly.

          Women:  2

          Senatorial District 15:   1

          Senatorial District 29:   4

  BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

  
  

  Leila Carr                                                         Open for Nominations               Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: March 24, 2023

  
  

  Vincent Allen                                                 Open for Nominations               Resigned                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: March 24, 2023

          This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.

          Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   2

          Senatorial District 29:   3

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

  
  
  

  John Jackson- Interested in serving another term                   Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023      

  Mary Quiller- Interested in serving another term                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 1, 2023       

  These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  6

  Senatorial District 15:   5

  Senatorial District 29:   5

  HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: 

  Fran Poole Carpenter- Interested in serving                    Open for Nominations

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: January 31, 2023       

  Emily Flournoy- Interested in serving another term           Open for Nominations

  (Uptown Business Association)                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: January 31, 2023       

  Katie Bishop                                                        Open for Nominations          

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: January 31, 2023       

  Claire Berry                                                        Open for Nominations          

  (Board of Realtors)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: January 31, 2023       

  Councilor Crabb is nominating Jennifer Lamb for the seat of Claire Berry as the Board of Realtors representative.

  
  

  These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  
  

  Women:  6

  Senatorial District 15:   9

  Senatorial District 29:   2

  PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  John P. Steed- Interested in serving another term                Open for Nominations               Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 31, 2023

  The terms are three years.  Board meets twice a month.

  Women:  3

  Senatorial District 15:   6

  Senatorial District 29:   3

ADJOURN:

• .Economic Development Bus Tour

  ~ Depart City Services Center

  ~ Muscogee Technology Park

  ~ Midland Commons

  ~ Old Town / Greystone Pointe

  ~ Comer Gym

  ~ Mill District

  ~ Uptown / City Hall

  ~ Elliott's Walk

  ~ Camp David RV Park

  ~ Return to City Services Center