Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 12/07/2021 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. Neil Richardson at SafeHouse Ministries of Columbus, Georgia 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the November 30, 2021 Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• 20211130.COUNCIL.pdf (0.04 MB)

UPDATE:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.1st Reading-  REZN-08-21-1522:  An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6500 / 6516 Lynch Road (parcel # 129-001-001 / 129-001-002) from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with conditions.(Planning recommends conditional approval and PAC recommends approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance_REZN-08-21-1522 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-08-21-1522.pdf (8.52 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- REZN-09-21-1841: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4020 Jay Street (parcel # 086-003-012) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Barnes)

• Ordinance_REZN-09-21-1841 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-09-21-1841.pdf (2.06 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- REZN-10-21-1929: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to  change certain boundaries of a district located at 877 Farr Road (parcel # 089-011-004) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Huff)

• Ordinance_REZN-10-21-1929 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-10-21-1929.pdf (3.99 MB)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-10-21-1932: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6672 Billings Road (parcel # 101-031-002) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial Zoning District) with conditions. Planning Department recommends conditional approval, PAC recommends approval. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance_REZN-10-21-1932 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.89 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-10-21-1932.pdf (2.52 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia so as to revise Section  6.4.4.C – Other Minimum Lot Requirements.(Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance_REZN-10-21-2031 Text Amendment 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-06-21-1200_COUNCIL LETTER_Text Amendment_Section 6.4.4.C.pdf (0.22 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- An Ordinance enacting the districting plan submitted by the Columbus Consolidated Government Districting Commission according to Section 6-102 of the Charter of Columbus, Georgia reapportioning Council District boundaries; and other purposes. (Columbus Consolidated Government Districting Commission) Will include presentation of the report and plan adopted by the Commission at its meeting held in the Council Chambers at 10:00 am on Saturday December 4th, 2021.

• Ordinance adopting 2021 Districting Plan 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Districting Commission Report.pdf (1.88 MB)

• 7.1st Reading- An Ordinance imposing a moratorium on the issuance of business licenses or Certificates of Occupancy for any new convenience store with or without gas sales for a period of ninety (90) days; and for other purposes. (Councilors Barnes, Tucker,  and Woodson) 

• MORATORIUM 90-day c store with gas sales or no gas sales 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 8.1st Reading- Adoption of an ordinance listing the roadways approved for use of speed detection devices (radar) on all GDOT Routes and non-GDOT Routes in Columbus-Muscogee County. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance approving radar list 1st Reading 12-07- 2021.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Exhibit A Radar List 2021.pdf (2.07 MB)
• Agenda Report_Radar List 2021.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- An Ordinance regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia, establishing a “No Parking” along the north and south sides of Double Churches Road beginning at the northwesterly corner of the intersection of Northfield Drive with Double Churches Road and running thence westerly along the line of Double Churches Road to a point located on the northerly extension of the westerly line of Peppercorn Drive with the northerly margin of Double Churches Road; authorizing the erection of appropriate “No Parking” signs along said area where parking is prohibited by this ordinance; providing penalties for violations thereof; repealing conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Double Churches Road No Parking Restriction Ordinance 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 10.1st Reading- An ordinance regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia; regulating the time within which vehicles may be ranked or parked on the south side of Wynnton Road running east from the east line of Britt Avenue for 196 feet; on the south side of Linwood Boulevard running west from the west line of 12th Avenue for 50 feet; on the south side of Linwood Boulevard. running west from the west line of Dudley Avenue for 145.3 feet; on the south side of Wynnton Road beginning at a point 300 feet east of the east line of Henry Avenue and running east 58 feet; providing penalties for violations hereof; and for other purposes.(Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Wynnton Road No Parking Ordinance 1st Reading 12-07-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 11.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending the budgets for the fiscal year 2020 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, for certain funds of the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in each fund for various activities; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• FY21 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Exhibit A FY21 Final Budget Amendment.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.01 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re:  Organizational Structure of Tax Assessors Office / Military Liaison Officer (All Disabled Veterans Related)

• 2.Ms. Jennifer Le Denney, Re:  The action taken against three officers for assisting a parent disciplining her child.

• 3.Mr. Ronzell Buckner, representing Turn Around Columbus, Re: (1) Littering in his community, (2) Request change in Code Enforcement Regulations with regards to the issuance of citations.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Director of Public Works 

  Approval is requested for the appointment of Aundrahlia Short as the Director of Public Works.  A resolution is attached. 

• Public Works Director Drale Short.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.2022 Legislative Agenda – Georgia Music Investment Act (Add-On)

  Approval is requested for a resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly to support legislation to update and improve the Georgia Music Investment Act to make Georgia and our communities across the state more competitive globally.

• Georgia Music Investment Act.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Georgia Exceptional Main Streets Memorandum of Understanding

  Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Downtown Development, the Local Main Street Program Board of Directors, and the Downtown Manager (Uptown Columbus) for the Community. DCA will enter into this agreement with the above parties to provide services in return for active and meaningful participation in the Georgia Exceptional Main Streets Program.

• Main Street MOU.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 2021-2022 GEMS Main Street MOU- Blank.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 4.Acquisition of 463 Brennan Road

  Approval is requested to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the Estate of Floyd P. Redding and Richard D. Redding to purchase the property at 463 Brennan Road for $226,000 minus the demolition costs of $88,700.20 for a total of $152,899.80. The acquisition will allow the City of Columbus to expand development opportunities in this area.

• 463 Brennan Road Acquisition.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 202111101616.pdf (1.23 MB)

• 5.Columbus Police Department:  Donation

  Approval is requested to accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $6,000 given in support of the Columbus Police Department.   

• CPD Donation Dec. 7 2021.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 6.Bright from the Start – Snack Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $67,989.60, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department of Early Childcare and Learning, Bright from the Start to continue the Child and Adult Care Food Program and amend the Multi-Government Grant Funds by the amount awarded. The grant will cross over 2022 and 2023 Fiscal Years.

• Snack Grant Proposal to Council 21-22 (2).pdf (0.03 MB)

• 7.Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for a grant and, if awarded, accept a reimbursement amount valued up to approximately $238,000.00. The grant provides an opportunity to provided expanded and improved learning and support for all students in the After School Program.

• BOOST Grant Agenda Report and Resolution 21-22 (1).pdf (0.03 MB)

• 8.2021 Homeland Security Grant Program

  Approval is requested to accept a grant of $21,030.00 or as otherwise awarded, from the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the like amount with no matching funds required. The state is providing the funds for new equipment and the maintenance of equipment already received from the state.

• 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 9.Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Amendment to the High Market Side Mixed-Use Development Initial Request 211 13th, LLC as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer

  Approval is requested for an amendment to the agreement with 211 13th, LLC and as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer to provide Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds to provide for infrastructure improvements to develop a mixed-use redevelopment of a blighted area located in the block between 13th and 14th Street and 2nd and 3rd Avenue to be known as High Side Market.

• Agenda Report - 211 13th LLC Development Agreement LTS FINAL 12-1-21& 39.pdf (0.06 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.A-1 One D7 Tractor for Pine Grove Landfill - Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase / A-2 GMA Lease for One D7 Tractor for Pine Grove Landfill

• A-1. ONE D7 TRACTOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• A-2. GMA LEASE FOR ONE D7 TRACTOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.B-1 One 330 Hydraulic Excavator for Pine Grove Landfill - Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase /  B-2 GMA Lease for One 330 Hydraulic Excavator for Pine Grove Landfill

• B-1. ONE 330 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• B-2. GMA LEASE FOR ONE 330 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL (1).pdf (0.03 MB)

• C.C-1 One Loader 950M for Pine Grove Landfill - Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase / C-2 GMA Lease for One Loader 950M for Pine Grove Landfill

• C-1. ONE LOADER 950M FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• C-2. GMA LEASE FOR ONE LOADER 950M FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.D-1 One Aljon Series 525N Landfill Compactor for Pine Grove Landfill - HGACBUY Cooperative Purchase / D-2 GMA Lease for One Aljon Series 525N Landfill Compactor for Pine Grove Landfill

• D-1. ONE ALJON SERIES 525N LANDFILL COMPACTOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - HGACBUY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• D-2. GMA LEASE FOR ONE ALJON SERIES 525N LANDFILL COMPACTOR FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL.pdf (0.03 MB)

• E.E-1 Four Z920M ZTrak Mowers for Pine Grove Landfill - Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase / E-2 GMA Lease for Four Z920M ZTrak Mowers for Pine Grove Landfill

• E-1. FOUR Z920M ZTRAK MOWERS FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• E-2. GMA LEASE FOR FOUR Z920M ZTRAK MOWERS FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL.pdf (0.03 MB)

• F.F-1 One John Deere Gator XUV855M for Pine Grove Landfill - Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase / F-2 GMA Lease for One John Deere Gator XUV855M for Pine Grove Landfill

• F-1. ONE JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV855M FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL - SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• F-2. GMA LEASE FOR ONE JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV855M FOR PINE GROVE LANDFILL.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.One 2022 Ford Expedition for Information Technology – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• G. ONE 2022 FORD EXPEDITION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.One 2022 Ford Expedition for the Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• H. ONE 2022 FORD EXPEDITION FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Roofing Services at Boxwood Recreation Center – RFB No. 22-0016

• I. Roofing Services at Boxwood Recreation Center – RFB No. 22-0016.pdf (0.02 MB)

• J.Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018

• J. Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018.pdf (0.02 MB)

• K.Property Damage Recovery Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0008

• K. Property Damage Recovery Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0008.pdf (0.02 MB)

• L.Provision and Installation of Wedge Locks at the Muscogee County Jail

• L. Provision and Installation of Wedge Locks at the Muscogee County Jail.pdf (0.02 MB)

• M.Replacement of the South Tower and Central Control Security Control System at the Muscogee County Jail

• M. Replacement of the South Tower and Central Control Security Control System at the Muscogee County Jail .pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Georgia Municipal Association EMBRACE Program - Freddie Broome, Director of Equity and Inclusion

• B.J. R. Allen Safety Improvements Update - Donna Newman, Engineering Director

• C.FY21 Fiscal Conditions Report - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director

• D.Comprehensive Camera Plan Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

• E.Liberty Theatre 2022-2024 Strategic Plan - Kaseem Ladipo, KAL Firm 

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• December 10, 2021
  
  

  Vending Machine Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0007

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide vending machine services for various City Departments.  The contract term shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 

  December 17, 2021

  Real Estate Appraisal Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0017

  Scope of RFP

  Provide real estate appraisal services on an “as needed” basis for various projects involving land acquisition and disposition services for Columbus Consolidated Government.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the November 30, 2021 Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• RES excusing Cnclr Huff.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the November 30, 2021 Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• RES excusing Cnclr Thomas.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson from the December 7, 2021 Council Meeting.

• RES excusing Cnclr Woodson.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.RESOLUTION - A Resolution approving Ms. Kathy Jones to serve on the Board of Tax Assessors for a term beginning January 1, 2022 and expiring on December 31, 2027.

• Resolution Tax Assessors, Kathy Jones.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #38-21, #39-21 and #40-21

  Columbus Board of Health, October 27, 2021

  Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners, October 20, 2021

  Housing Authority of Columbus, September 15, 2021

  Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, October 18, 2021

  Personnel Review Board, November 17, 2021

  River Valley Regional Commission, October 27, 2021

• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 38-21.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 39-21.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 40-21.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Columbus Board of Health. 10-27-2021.pdf (1.66 MB)
• Min. CVB Board. 10-20-2021.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Min. Housing Authority. 09-15-2021.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Min. Mayor's Commission on Reentry. 10-18-2021.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Min. PRB 11-17-2021.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Min. RVRC. 10-27-2021.pdf (0.20 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

  1. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 

  Jack Kinsman                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Retired City Employee Representative

  Resigned                                               

  Term Expires: June 30, 2022       

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

  Women:  5

                  Senatorial District 15:   3

                  Senatorial District 29:   5

  
  
  

  7. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Raymond “Robbie” Culpepper was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Christy Noullet. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  April 11, 2022

  8. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR     THE NEXT MEETING:

  1. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:

  Tracy Walker                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 2)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Nominated to serve as a regular member                               

  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  
  

  Darlene Small                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 3)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  Dr. Shanita Pettaway                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 5)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Resigned

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2022

  The terms are three years.  Meets weekly.

  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   5

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

• Board Appointments. 12-07-2021.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA (Events):

• 1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer Branch Human Rights Conference via Zoom on December 11th, 1pm-5pm.