Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 11/19/2024 04:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Sherryl King- Peters Chapel AME Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the November 12, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20241112.COUNCIL.pdf (0.30 MB)

PRESENTATIONS:

• 2.Finance Audit Report Follow-up-Acuitas (Presented by Alyssa Cavanaugh with Troutman Pepper Law Firm and Pamela Hefner from Acuitas, Inc.) 

• Columbus Update Council Presentation (FINAL).pdf (0.16 MB)
• Revenue Division Update - 11-19-24 (PU).pdf (0.82 MB)

• 3.Mobile Integrated Healthcare (Chief Sal Scarpa- Fire & EMS Chief)

• CFEMS Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program (Council presentation November 19, 2024).pdf (6.30 MB)
• CFEMS Mobile Integrated Healthcare V 2.pdf (0.41 MB)

RECOGNITION:

• 4.The local Columbus Cricket Club has been awarded the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Volunteer of the Year Award for their hard work and dedication to bringing the sport of cricket to the City of Columbus. (Holli Browder - Director of Department of Parks & Recreation)

• 5.The Georgia Association of Tax Officials has presented Muscogee County Tax Commissioner Lula Huff with the Lifetime Achievement Service Award. (Councilor Travis L. Chambers)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd 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.) (As amended on 1st Reading)(Councilor Hickey)

• Ordinance REZN-08-23-0146 (as amended) 2nd Reading 11-19-24 (1) (2).pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-23-0146 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.59 MB)

• 2.2nd 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)

• Ordinance REZN-08-24-1865 1st Reading 11-12-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-08-24-1865 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.11 MB)

• 3.2nd 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)

• Ordinance REZN-09-24-2020 1st Reading 11-12-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-09-24-2020 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.41 MB)

• 4.2nd 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)

• Ordinance REZN-9-24-2015_Text Amendment Section 3.3.22_ 1st Reading 11-12-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-9-24-2015_Text Amendment_CStores Council Staff Report.pdf (0.24 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: CPD Training Needs and Why Good Public Policy Matters.

• 2.Rev. Johnny Flakes, III, Re: The status of the Internal City Auditor.

• 3.Ms. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: (1) Crosswalk and road paint safety concern, (2)  Public Works and Codes and Inspection requests.

• 4.Mr. Todd Gibson, Re: Pet permit fees.

• 5.Mrs. Jennifer Parker, Re:  CACC negotiations.

• 6.Mrs. Sandy Gunnels, Re: Lack of transparency.

• 7.Mrs. Kathy Tanner, Re: Discuss the playard at CACC and other issues at CACC.

• 8.Mrs. Lynn Ezzell, Sears Woods Neighborhood, Re: To express opposition to the request to rezone 5201 Macon Road from SFR2 to SFR3 w/conditions +RMF1.

   

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Memorandum of Agreement: CFEMS & MercyMed of Columbus 

  Approval is requested to execute the Memorandum of Agreement related to Mobile Integrated Healthcare services jointly provided by the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and MercyMed of Columbus.  

• Agenda Report Resolution ~ CFEMS MOA with Mercy Med for MIH.pdf (0.02 MB)
• MIH CFEMS MercyMed final.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 2.Memorandum of Agreement: CFEMS, CPD & Valley Healthcare System
  
  

  Approval is requested to execute the Memorandum of Agreement related to Mobile Integrated Healthcare services jointly provided by the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Columbus Police Department, and Valley Healthcare System.  

• Agenda Report Resolution ~ CFEMS CPD MOA with Valley Healthcare for MIH.pdf (0.03 MB)
• MIH CFEMS CPD Valley HealthCare Final.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Additional Sources for Pursuit Vehicle Buildout Services (Annual Contract) – Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Cooperative Contract and TIPS-USA Cooperative Contract

• A. Additional Sources for Pursuit Vehicle Buildout.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Change Order 4 – Recreation Center Roof Project – RFB No. 24-0001

• B. Change Order 4 Recreation Center Roof Project.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Change Order 5 – Recreation Center Roof Project – RFB No. 24-0001

• C. Change Order 5 Recreation Center Roof Project.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Change Order 6 – Recreation Center Roof Project – RFB No. 24-0001

• D. Change Order 6 Recreation Center Roof Project.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Panasonic Toughbooks (Laptops) with Accessories for Police Department – OMNIA Partners/NCPA Cooperative Purchase

• E. Panasonic Toughbooks with Accessories for Police.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Console Computers with Accessories for E-911 – OMNIA Partners/NCPA Cooperative Purchase

• F. Console Computers with Accessories for E911.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator with Accessories for Fire & EMS Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract

• G. Cardiac Monitor Defibrillator for Fire and EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Power Load System and Power-Pro 2 Ambulance Cot with Accessories for Fire & EMS – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• H. Power Load System and Power-Pro 2 Ambulance Cot for Fire and EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Amendment 19 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002

• I. Amendment 19 for Construction Manager as General Contractor.pdf (0.02 MB)

• J.On-Call General Contractor Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0003

• J. On Call General Contractor Services.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Liberty District Master Plan Update - Neil Clark, Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

• The Liberty District.pdf (96.72 MB)

• B.GDOT Funding - Will Johnson, Planning, Director

• GDOT Funding PJH.pdf (1.54 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 November 19, 2024

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  December 18, 2024

  1. Muscogee County Jail Roof Project – RFB No. 25-0006

  Scope of Bid

  Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof system at the Muscogee County Jail and install a new TPO roof system as specified, in full compliance with the project manual.

  A mandatory Site Visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024.  Vendors shall convene at the Muscogee County Jail, which is located at 700 E 10^th St, Columbus, GA 31901.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

REFERRALS:

• Referrals 11.12.2024

• Referrals 11.12.24.pdf (0.69 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Memorandum from the Historic District Preservation Society Board of Directors, Re: Proposed Parking Deck in the Columbus Historic District.

• Memo from HDPS on Proposed Parking Deck.pdf (0.08 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2.Minutes of the following boards:

  Planning Advisory Commission, October 16, 2024

• Min. PAC. 10-16-2024.pdf (0.41 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): Ms. Mary Kathryn McCray was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Jackson. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: March 1, 2027

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Willie Belfield, Jr. was nominated to succeed Mr. Torrance Goodwin as (Regular Member 3). (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2027

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Donna D. Baker was nominated to succeed Ms. Tracy Walker as (Regular Member 2). (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2027

  
  
  

  COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION- NOMINATIONS RECEIVED FROM AN ORGANIZATION / AGENCY:

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: 

                                                  

  Kristi Ludy                                                           Recommendation from

  (Dept. of Public Health Member)        Dept of Public Health

  Continues in Office                (Council’s Confirmation)

  The Columbus Department of Public Health is recommending the new County Manager- Danielle Saunders to serves as the Public Health member.

  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       

  John Kingsbury                                                   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       

  Councilor Cogle re-nominated Mr. Ernest Smallman, IV and Dr. John Kingbury.

  *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        

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

  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)

          Appointed to Regular Member seat

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  Donna D. Baker                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 3)                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Appointed to Regular Member seat

  Term Expires: December 31, 2024

  The terms are three years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  4

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   5

• Board Appointments. 11-19-2024.pdf (0.03 MB)