Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 12/10/2024 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 Rev. Colleen Cook of New Hope Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the November 19, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20241119.COUNCIL.pdf (0.09 MB)

PROCLAMATION:

• 2.Proclamation:     Rosa L. Evans Day  

      Receiving:       Rosa L. Evans - Director of Transportation (Retirement Appreciation) 

PRESENTATION:

• 3.Fountain City Classic 2024 Overview (Presented by Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre)

RESOLUTION:

• 4.Authorizing the acceptance of donations in support of “The Dream Lives,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commemoration Event.

• MLK RESOLUTION FY25.pdf (0.02 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.1st Reading- REZN-10-24-2164: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 988 Farr Road parcel # 089-022-002) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District with Conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Huff) 

• REZN-10-24-2164 Ordinance 1st Reading 12-10-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-10-24-2164 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.10 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2024 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (Final amendment) (Budget Review Committee)

• FY24 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 12-10-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• FY24 Final Budget Amendment attached chart.pdf (0.29 MB)
• FY24 Final Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)
• FY24 Fiscal Conditions Report (PU).pdf (0.46 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- An ordinance to revise and clarify certain provisions of Chapter 19 of the Columbus Code which provide for business activities not covered by this chapter; to update occupation tax due dates and payment provisions; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance Revising Business Activities Occupation Tax Provisions 1st Reading 12-10-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Sec.19-57 19-59. Business Activities and Occupation Tax Due Options (redlined version).pdf (0.13 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 4.A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Daycare Type III, in the existing building located at 2913 Reese Road located in the Single Family Residential – 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (Planning Department and Staff recommend approval.) (Councilor Hickey)

• EXCP-10-24-2223 Council Staff Report.pdf (1.48 MB)
• EXCP-10-24-2223 Resolution 12-10-24.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 5.A resolution appointing Jennifer Elizabeth Dunlap, Shaun Patrick O’Hara, and Stephen Joseph Hodges as Recorder(s) Pro-Tem for the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia (Recorder's Court Committee)

• Resolution Recorders Pro-Tem 12-10-24.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Pat Frey, representing United Way / Home for Good, Re: Annual Point in Time Count - HUD.

• 2.Ms. Veronica Flakes-Jefferson, Re:  Support with Gun Violence Awareness Walkathon.

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

• 4.Ms. Natalie Nicole, Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: Public Works concerns and the Engineering Department Regarding School Zone Safety.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Lease Renewal for the Naval Reserve Center

  Approval is requested to renew a one-year lease agreement  from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025 with the Department of the Navy for the Naval Reserve Center located at 414 4th Street.

• Agenda-Resolution 2025 NOSC Renewal.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 2.Assistance to Firefighters Grant 

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $1,489,341.90 or as otherwise awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund the purchase of 26 LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors for the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. There is a 10% ($135,394.73) matching funds requirement.

• 2024 Assistance to FireFighters Grant Agenda Report and Resolution (Dec '24) (SJS).pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Public Safety Uniforms (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0023

• A. Public Safety Uniforms.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan – RFP No. 24-0036

• B. Safe Streets and Roads for All.pdf (0.03 MB)

• C.Consultant for Grant Application and Construction Project Management Services – RFP No. 24-0026

• C. Consultant for Grant Application and Construction Project Management Services.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.Ford Transit 350 HD Van with EVI Conversion for Fire and EMS – H-GACBuy Cooperative Contract Purchase

• D. Ford Transit 350 HD Van.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.GDOT Project Update – Kenneth Franks, GDOT State TIA Administrator

• CCG 12-10-2024.pdf (2.57 MB)

• B.Columbus Multimodal Center Update – Allen Cline, Senior Project with 2WR + Partners, Scott Allen, Vice President Architecture, Commercial with 2WR + Partners

• 24-1203 CCG MULTIMODAL BUILDING 10 DEC PRESENTATION.pdf (4.16 MB)

• C.Comprehensive Camera Update – Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager, Current Operations

• ComprehensiveCameraUpdate.Dec2024.pdf (0.85 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 December 10, 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.

  December 20, 2024

  1. Stage Curtains for Columbus Civic Center – RFB No. 25-0008

  Scope of Bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is requesting bids for a total of twenty-three (23) stage curtains, consisting of fourteen (14) side curtains and nine (9) middle stage curtains for the Columbus Civic Center arena.  The curtains will be used as backdrops, to keep out sunlight, and to block backstage activity during shows.  The curtains must meet or exceed specifications for DD 9919 Nirvana B.O.B.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution changing the Council Meeting schedule for the month of January 2025.

• RES. Changing Jan 2025 Mtg Schedule.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor R. Walker Garrett from the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting.         

• RES excusing Cnclr Garrett.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. (Add-On)

• RES excusing Cnclr Thomas.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.Email Correspondence from Airport Director Amber Clark submitting the selection of the Airport Commission of Mr. Philip Badcock to succeed Mr. Carl Rhodes, Jr.          

• Airport Com. Nominee for succession.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.Email Correspondence from Mr. Monte Galbraith submitting his resignation from the Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority effective December 20, 2024.
  
  
  

• VPJD. Resignation M. Galbraith.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 6.Minutes of the following boards:

  Audit Committee, September 18, 2024

  Board of Tax Assessors, #38-24 & #39-24

  Board of Water Commissioners, November 12, 2024

  Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Commissioners, October 16, 2024

  Planning Advisory Commission, November 6, 2024

  Tree Board, November 7, 2024

• Min. Audit Com. 09-18-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 38-24.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 39-24.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. Bd of Water Com. 11-12-2024.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Min. CVB. 10-16-2024.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Min. PAC. 11-06-2024.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Min. Tree Board. 11-07-2024.pdf (0.01 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

 

UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:

Libba Dillon                                                                         Open for Nominations              

(Uptown Columbus Inc. Rep)                                     (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: October 31, 2024

Niki Gedroic                                                                          Open for Nominations              

(Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep)              (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: October 31, 2024

Debbie Young                                                                        Open for Nominations              

(Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep)              (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: October 31, 2024

 

*The Uptown Business Improvement District and Uptown Columbus are recommending the reappointment of Libba Dillon and Niki Gedroic.  Also, Frances “Fran” Hall to succeed Debbie Young.

 

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)

   NotEligible 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

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

  UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:

  
  

  Libba Dillon                                                         Open for Nominations              

  (Uptown Columbus Inc. Rep)                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: October 31, 2024

  Niki Gedroic                                                         Open for Nominations              

  (Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep)                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: October 31, 2024

  Debbie Young                                                 Open for Nominations              

  (Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep)                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: October 31, 2024

  *The Uptown Business Improvement District and Uptown Columbus are recommending the reappointment of Libba Dillon and Niki Gedroic.  Also, Frances “Fran” Hall to succeed Debbie Young.

  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. 12-10-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• A.Historic & Architectural Review Board (Organization / Council Confirmation)

• Board Memo. Historic & Architectural Review Board (BHAR). 12102024.pdf (0.02 MB)