Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 05/11/2021 09:00 AM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rabbi Beth Schwartz at Temple Israel of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the April 27, 2021 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

20210427.COUNCIL.pdf (0.08 MB)

UPDATES:

2.An update on COVID-19
3.A. J. McClung YMCA Mural Update

PROCLAMATION:

4.PROCLAMATION: Motorcycle Safety Month

RECEIVING: Joes Rucker, Matt Jones, Scott Henderson and Steve Hodge

Columbus Association of Motorcyclists

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION:

5.Authorization for an audit of Probate Court Internal Controls under the new Court System and Online Payment System.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1000 18th Street (parcel # 016-051-008) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District with conditions. (Councilor Woodson)

REZN-01-21-0124 Ordinance 1st Reading 4-27-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
REZN-01-21-0124 Council Staff Report.pdf (2.60 MB)

2.1st Reading- REZN-03-21-0483: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district located at 213 Northstar Drive (parcel # 094-026-009) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Tucker)

Ordinance REZN-03-21-0483 1st Reading 5-11-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-03-21-0483_Combined.pdf (1.55 MB)

3.1st Reading- REZN-04-21-0712: An ordinance amending certain sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the Columbus Code so as to add a new use category to Table 3.1.1 and add a new definition to Chapter 13. (Planning Department and PAC recommemd approval) (Mayor Pro-tem)

Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0712 1st Reading 5-11-21.pdf (0.03 MB)
REZN-04-21-0712_Staff Report_Text Amendment.pdf (0.13 MB)

4.1st Reading - An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by adopting a new Article XXII to be known as the Columbus, Georgia Non-discrimination Ordinance; and for other purposes. (Updated since 4-27-21)(Councilors Garrett, Barnes, and Tucker)

Columbus Non-discrimination Ordinance Amended version for 1st Reading 5-11-21.pdf (0.05 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

5.A Resolution declaring the purpose and intent of the Columbus Council to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of discrimination, and to ensure that all persons within Columbus have equal access to employment, housing, and public accommodations. (Councilor Garrett)

Nondicrimination Resolution 5-11-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Katie Hedges, Re: Contract work with NeighorWorks Columbus.
2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: The False Alarm Ordinance.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.Housing Authority of Columbus, GA Riverwalk Encroachment Agreement

Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for the construction of two walkways and necessary retaining walls for the purpose of pedestrian access from the Housing Authority of Columbus, Ga. property to the Riverwalk.

2.Street Acceptance – Midland Commons Boulevard, Ray Wright Way, Thompson Way, and that portion of Talokas Lane located in Midland Commons.

Approval is requested for the acceptance of Midland Commons Boulevard, Ray Wright Way, Thompson Way, and that portion of Talokas Lane located in Midland Commons.

Midland Commons Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)
Midland Commons- Map.pdf (0.30 MB)

3.Columbus Fire and EMS Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover/Community Risk Assessment Update

Approval is requested to approve the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover/Community Risk Assessment documents. These documents are updated annually. The updated Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover will be forwarded to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager’s Office.

Fire and EMS Strategic.pdf (0.04 MB)
2021 Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover Resolution and Agenda Report (1).pdf (0.02 MB)
2021 CFEMS Strategic Plan Updated.pdf (0.98 MB)
2021 SOC Updated.pdf (27.71 MB)

4.Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia, Request For Release of Funding (RROF)

Approval is requested to execute the Request For Release of Funds (RROF) with the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia and The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to gain access to $10,075,000 for the construction of Warm Springs Senior Village located at 4219 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA.

Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia, Request For Release of Funding (RROF).pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

A.Pool Chemicals (Annual Contract)

A. Pool Chemicals (Annual Contract) RFB 21-0025.pdf (0.05 MB)

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

B. Bus Route Signs & Poles - Rebid (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 21-0029.pdf (0.02 MB)

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

C. Steel Trash Receptacles (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0028.pdf (0.02 MB)

D.On-Call Low Voltage Wiring Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0030

D. On-Call Low Voltage Wiring Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0030.pdf (0.02 MB)

E.Service Agreement Amendment for the Automated Victim Notification System (VINE)

F. Service Agreement Amendment for the Automated Victim Notification System (VINE).pdf (0.02 MB)

F.Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Security Camera System (Annual Contract) – Cooperative Purchase

G. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Security Camera System (Annual Contract) - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

G.Ford Expedition for Information Technology – Cooperative Purchase

H. Ford Expedition for Information Technology - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.CARES Act / American Rescue Plan Update- Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

CARES ARP Update 05.11.2021 Small Business Support - Council Meeting (002).pdf (1.19 MB)

B.CDBG-CV Funding – Small Business Economic Relief Grant Program - Rob Scott, Community Reinvestment Director

Economic Recovery Relief Powerpoint Powerpointv.2.pdf (0.28 MB)

C.Bull Creek Golf Course Update - Jim Arendt, Director
D.Yard Waste Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
E.2012 TSPLOST/1999 & 1993 SPLOST Update – Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

TSPLOST.SPLOST Summary 05.11.2021.pdf (0.06 MB)

F.2022 TSPLOST Projects Update – Rick Jones, Planning Director

TIA TSPLOST UPDATE TO COUNCIL - May 11, 2021.pdf (0.96 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

DATE: May 11, 2021
TO:                Mayor and Councilors

FROM:                Finance Department

SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

May 12, 2021
1. Tennis Court Supplies (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0032
Scope of RFB
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 years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
1. Security Locking System Maintenance Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0027
Scope of Bid

Provide preventive maintenance and repair services for the security locking system at the Muscogee County Prison. There are approximately 54 security (swing) doors that require periodic maintenance. The devices include Mogul and paracentric locks and closures, and Southern Folger closures.

The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.

May 14, 2021
1. Brokers for General Insurance Placement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0033
Scope of RFP

It is the intent of Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to enter into an annual contract with qualified offeror(s) to obtain quotes and place general insurance including, but not limited to, Property & Casualty, Crime, and Cyber insurance.

The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
May 21, 2021
1. Recreation Management System – RFP No. 21-0025
Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide software for a Recreation Management System, to include, but not limited to, point-of-sale, inventory management and online registration, for use at multiple facilities within the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.RESOLUTION: A Resolution to change the time for the Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 2021 to 5:30 p.m.; the Council would hold a Special Called Meeting on June 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. and changing the time of the Regular Council Meeting of June 22, 2021 to 9:00 a.m. The June 1, 2021 Proclamation Session and the June 29, 2021 Consent Agenda / Work Session are hereby cancelled.

RES. Changing Meeting Dates. June 2021.pdf (0.01 MB)

2.BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Email Correspondence from Ryan Pruett advising of the board’s vote to request that the seat of Charles Smith be declared vacant due to lack of attendance.

BZA Email. Seat Vacancy Request.pdf (0.03 MB)

3.Minutes of the following boards:

457 Deferred Compensation Board, January 21, 2021

Board of Tax Assessors, #14-21 and #15-21

Board of Health, March 24, 2021

Columbus Airport Commission, March 3 & 24, 2021

Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E), February 16 and March 16, 2021