Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 03/23/2021 05:30 PM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Jimmy Elder at First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the March 9, 2021 Council Meeting.

UPDATE:

2.An update on COVID-19

PRESENTATION:

3.Transition Audit of the Marshal’s Office. (Presented by John Redmond, Internal Auditor & Compliance Officer)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.1st Reading- REZN-07-20-2104 : An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; to rezone certain properties located at the following addresses from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) and NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with conditions: 4947,4951, 4955, 4959,4963, 4967, 4950, 4946, and 4942 Dekalb Drive; 4333,4339,4343,4347,4353,4357, and 4361 Hancock Road; and 8740, 8732, 8724, 8716, and 8708 Veterans Parkway. (Mayor Pro Tem) (continued on 1st Reading from January 26,2021 with proposed amendments)
2.1st Reading: REZN-01-21-0125- An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2925 Manchester Expressway (parcel # 069-008-004 / 022 / 023) from GC (General Commercial) Zoning District to LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District. (Councilor Crabb)
3.1st Reading: REZN-01-21-3244- An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia so as to revise Table 3.1.1 and amend Chapter 13 – Definitions.

RESOLUTIONS

4.A resolution authorizing the Columbus Water Works to accept a $13,300,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents to facilitate the transaction. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
5.A resolution authorizing the Columbus Water Works to accept a $24,705,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents to facilitate the transaction. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
6.A resolution authorizing the Columbus Water Works to accept a $22,439,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents to facilitate the transaction. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
7.A resolution commending Eleanor White on 65 years of service to Columbus and 30 years of service on the Board of Elections and Registration. (Mayor Pro Tem)

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

Resolution establishing the qualifying fee for the special election to be held on June 15, 2021, and for other purposes.

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Pat Frey, representing United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley/Home For Good, Re: 2021 Point in Time Count results.
2.Ms. Jennifer Le Denney, Re: Public Safety compression pay, Missing Persons with disabilities and GCAL (Georgia Crisis & Access Line).
3.Mr. Timothy Carter, Re: The various activities occurring in Carver Park.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.Hawks Foundation Grants

Approval is requested to allow Parks and Recreation to apply for grants available through the Hawks Foundation and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. Each agency can apply for up to $1,750 (4 agencies per district will be awarded) for needs-based scholarship registration.
2.Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Grant Funding

Approval is requested to apply for and if granted accept funds for a New Initiative Grant Program through the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. The grant is in the amount of $1000.00 and no match or City funds will be required.

PURCHASES

A.Columbus Dragonfly Trails - Riverwalk to MLK Connector – RFB No. 21-0017
B.Consolidated Plan, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan, Annual Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice – RFP No. 21-0019
C.Laboratory Services for Engineering
D.Zero-Turn Mowers for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Contract
E.Employee Service Award Pins
F.Speed Limit Feedback Radar Signs (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0003
G.Maintenance, Repair & Operation (MRO), Industrial Supplies and Tools - Cooperative Contract
H.Furniture for the Columbus Fire & Ems Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security – Cooperative Purchase
I.Recycling Containers for Public Works – Cooperative Purchase
J.Repair of a CAT D7R Dozer for Public Works
K.Maintenance Extension for Netapp Network Storage – Cooperative Purchase

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program Update - Robert Scott, Community Reinvestment Director
B.Monthly Finance Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director
C.Video Update on Distressed/Dilapidated Properties

BID ADVERTISEMENT

March 31, 2021
1. Tennis Court Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0026
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide tennis court supplies on an “as needed” basis to be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department.

The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

2.                Steel Trash Receptacles (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0028

Scope of Bid

Provide steel, 32-gallon trash receptacles to METRA Transit System on an as-needed basis.

The contract term shall be three (3) years.

3.                Landfill Scales Maintenance Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0024

Scope of Bid

Provide maintenance services and quarterly calibration on stationary motor truck scales in Columbus, Georgia on an “as required” basis. The locations of the scales are Pine Grove MSW Landfill, The Recycling Center MRF, and Granite Bluff Landfill.

The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

April 2, 2021

1.   Paratransit Mobility Passenger Boarding Systems – RFP No. 21-0032

Scope of Proposal

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the provision and installation of Mobility Passenger Boarding Systems. These system(s) will be used daily by the City’s public transit agency, METRA Transit System, for the benefit of Passengers in wheelchairs using METRA Transit System’s paratransit service.

April 7, 2021

1.   Bus Route Signs & Poles – Rebid (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0029

Scope of Bid

Provide bus route signs and poles to METRA Transit System on an as-needed basis.

The contract term shall be three (3) years.

2.   Pool Chemicals (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0025

Scope of Bid

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide water treatment chemicals to be used in the City’s swimming pools on an “as needed” basis to be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department.

The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.RESOLUTION: A Resolution excusing Councilor Charmaine Crabb from the March 23, 2021 Council Meeting.
2.RESOLUTION: A Resolution cancelling the April 6 and May 2, 2021 Proclamation Sessions.
3.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Memorandum from the Human Resources Director submitting the result of a survey for the Public Safety Representative where Mr. Lance Deaton was selected to serve another term.
4.Minutes of the following boards:

Airport Commission, January 27, 2021

Animal Control Advisory Board, February 8, 2021

Board of Tax Assessors, #07-21 and #08-21

Board of Water Commissioners, January 11, 2021

Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, February 17, 2021

Development Authority of Columbus, February 4, 2021

Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, February 15, 2021

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

Resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn "Mimi" Woodson from the March 23, 2021 Council Meeting.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
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Larry Cardin                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to serving another term

Term Expires: April 30, 2021

Women: 2

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   3

These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
David Cripe (Council District 6- Allen)

(Does not desire reappointment)

Term Expired: March 1, 2020

These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
L. K. Pendleton- Does not desire reappointment (Council District 7- Woodson)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: March 27, 2020

Michael Porter (Council District 9- Thomas)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: March 27, 2020

Council appointments serve two-year terms. Board meets four-times annually.
1. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb)

Resigned

Term Expires: June 30, 2021

This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
1. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
John Lawson – District 6 Appointment (Council District 6- Allen)

Resigned

Term Expired: December 31, 2019

This is a five-year term. Board meets every other month.
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION:
Eleanor White                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Resigned                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: December 31, 2023

Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Dr. Edwin Roldan

Women: 4

                Senatorial District 15:   2

                Senatorial District 29:   3

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Rose Spencer                                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: March 1, 2021

Women: 8

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   5

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Bill Rawn                                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Sworn Officer                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Withdrew from consideration

Term Expires: April 30, 2021

The Human Resources Department is recommending Jonathan Kevin Lott (Fire & EMS Department) to succeed Bill Rawn.

Women: 2

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   3

The Public Safety members serve two-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. TREE BOARD:
Frank Tommey                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                Residential Development Member

Term Expired: December 31, 2020

Troy Keller                                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                Educator Member

Term Expired: December 31, 2020

Beverly Kinner                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                At-Large Member

Term Expired: December 31, 2020

Councilor Tucker is nominating Farah Dewsbury to succeed Beverly Kinner.

This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.

Women: 6

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   7

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Jimmy Elder at First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

UPDATE:

PRESENTATION:

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

PUBLIC AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Jimmy Elder at First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson