Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 04/12/2022 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. John Burnett at Hilton Terrace Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the March 29, 2022 Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• 20220329.COUNCIL.pdf (0.04 MB)

UPDATE:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

PRESENTATION:

• 3.Update on the criteria being used and progress made on the renaming of Fort Benning.  (Presented by Major General Patrick Donahoe)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-11-21-2154: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 0 Old Guard Road (parcel # 079-001-001) from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) Zoning District to SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4) Zoning District. (Planning Department recommends denial, and PAC recommends approval subject to school and traffic study.) (As amended on 1st Reading) (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance_REZN-11-21-2154 (as amended) 2nd Reading 4-12-22.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Exhibits to REZN-11-21-2154 (as amended).pdf (0.68 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-11-21-2154.pdf (2.96 MB)
• 1st Reading - PPT Revised(3283487.1).pdf (4.47 MB)
• Letter to Mayor and Council Old Guard Road Rezoning.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1000 Peachtree Drive (Working With Houses LLC, Owner); 2816 Baldwin Street  (Joe & Lucinda Collier, C/O Charlie Collier, Owner);                600 8th Street (Phillip & Thomas Real Estate Holding LLC, Owner); 27 Munson Drive (Alpeshkumar Patel,Owner);  3822 3rd Avenue (Lange Realty LLC, Owner); 1502 Virginia Street (Ed M Wohlwender Jr, Owner); 2600 14th Avenue (Dennis R Deal, Owner); 167 Munson Drive (Geraldine Toler Owens, Owner); 3232 Urban Avenue (Isabelle Spence, Owner); 2315 Hamilton Avenue (Doug Mann, Owner); 909 Charleston Avenue (Josephine W Banks Life Estate, Owner)(Mayor Pro-Tem) 

• DemoOrd_1st Reading 3-22-22.pdf (0.03 MB)
• March 2022 Demolition Bid Tabulation-Exhibit A.pdf (0.68 MB)
• 1st Reading - PPT(3283487.1).pdf (59.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Dr. Asante Hilts and Ms. Amy Spradlin, representing the Columbus Health Department, West Central Health District, Re:  Information on the upcoming prevention programs offered by the Health Department.

• PIT Count 2022 Presentation.pdf (7.55 MB)
• Annual Comparison Reports.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Regional Command Center Reports.pdf (2.10 MB)

• 2.Mr. Paul S. Olson, Re:  1) OLOST Sales tax, 2) TSPLOST Sales Tax - 2012 Phase I, II, and III and 3) 9% Sales Tax.

• 3.Ms. Patricia Frey, United Way / Home For Good, Re: Update on results from the recent Point in Time Count for Muscogee / Russell County.

• 4.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re:  A request to change the Crime Prevention requirements for out-of-town trips.

• 5.Mr. Javier Garcia, Re: Interagency partnership and Police Department morale.

• 6.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention and Affordable Housing.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Relocation of Kadie the Cow – Uptown Columbus, Inc. 

  Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Uptown Columbus, Inc. to allow the organization to spearhead the relocation of the Kadie the Cow statue.

• Agendareport.KadietheCow.April2022.pdf (0.11 MB)

• 2.Use of Whitewater Reserve Funds

  Approval is requested to authorize an amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with Uptown Whitewater Management, LLC for the release of Whitewater Reserve Funds for additional Whitewater repair and maintenance up to $80,000.

• Draw on City River Maintenance Funds - April 2022 signed.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Whitewater MOU Amendment 04.12.2022.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Agenda Report - Use of Whitewater Reserve Amendment 04.12.2022 Final.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 3.Police FY22 Other Local Option Sales Tax Reallocation

  Approval is requested to reallocate $111,428.04 of the FY22 Other Local Option Sales Tax Fund budget of the Police Department from Capital Outlay (Vehicles) to fund the purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises. 

• Police OLOST Reallocation Resolution-FY2022.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 4.Fire & EMS – FY22 Other Local Option Sales Tax Reallocation

  Approval is requested to reallocate $141,000 of the FY22 Other Local Option Sales Tax Fund budget of the Fire & EMS Department from the Extractor and Dryer Installation project to purchase a Rescue Boat ($49,500) and Panasonic Toughbook Mobile Data Terminals ($91,500).

• Fire OLOST Reallocation Resolution-FY22.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.GDOT/CCG Application for Signalization

  Approval is requested to submit applications to GDOT for operation and maintenance of signals to be installed at the intersections of Veterans Parkway (SR 1/US 27) and Dekalb Drive and Veterans Parkway (SR 1/US 27) and Masse Lane.

• Signalization GDOT App Council Documents.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Signal Application Veterans Pkwy Dekalb Drive.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Signal Application Veterans Pkwy Masse Lane.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 6.Bingo Cards Donation

  Approval is requested to accept a private donation of 330 bingo cards valued at $330.00 to be distributed amongst the department’s four senior centers which provides bingo as a major recreational activity.

• Bingo Cards Donations.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 7.Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Request

  Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds up to $750,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Court and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

• Unsigned JJIG Agenda Template Municode.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 8.Encroachment Agreement with Jerry Lee Scott for the construction of a 5 ft retaining wall in front of  the residence at 4626 Buckner Street.

  Approval is requested authorizing the execution of  an Encroachment Agreement for the construction of a 5 ft retaining wall measured approximately 30 ft from centerline of Buckner Street in front of the residence at 4626 Buckner Street.  The wall is approximately 41ft 6in in length.

• Retaining Wall-4626 Buckner St Dwg.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Buckner St Retaining Wall Encr Request.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Agenda Retaining Wall Encroachment Buckner St 041222.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 9.South Columbus River District Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – NeighborWorks as Developer

  Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NeighborWorks Columbus to provide South Columbus River Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds for infrastructure improvements and financing to develop single/multi-family residential units in a blighted area located at 1104 Leslie Drive.

• Agenda Report - NeighborWorks Columbus Development Agreement - FINAL.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Elliott's Walk Development Agreement Resolution FINAL.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Development Agreement - Updated Elliott's Walk 04.07.2022.pdf (0.10 MB)

• 10.Street Acceptance – Whirlaway Drive, Omaha Court, That portion of Barton Drive, and That portion of Omaha Drive located in Section Four, Midland Downs

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of Whirlaway Drive, Omaha Court, That portion of Barton Drive, and That portion of Omaha Drive located in Section Four, Midland Downs.  The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends the acceptance.

• Section Four, Midland Downs - Map.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Midland Downs Section Four - Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Print/Copy/Scan Solution (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0021

• A. Print Copy Scan Solution (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0021.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Contract Extension for Pursuit Build Out (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 13-0017

• B. Contract Extension for Pursuit Build Out (Annual Contract).pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Inmate Telephone System for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0003

• C. Inmate Telephone System for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract).pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.Professional Services for Remediation and Disposal of Environmental Hazardous Chemicals & Waste (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0011

• D. Professional Services for Remediation and Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals & Waste (Annual Contract).pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0029

• E. Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Cameras and Accessories for Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office

• F. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Cameras and Accessories for Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Taser 7 Custom Basic Five-Year Agreement for the Columbus Police Department

• G. Taser 7 Custom Basic Five-Year Agreement for the Columbus Police Department.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Rescue Boat for the Columbus Fire and EMS Department

• H. Rescue Boat for the Columbus Fire and EMS Department.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Mobile Data Terminals for Fire & EMS (Annual Contract)

• I. Mobile Data Terminals for Fire & EMS (Annual Contract).pdf (0.02 MB)

• J.Gift Cards for Police Department Gun Buyback Program

• J. Gift Cards for Police Department Gun Buyback Program.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Relocation of Kadie the Cow – Ed Wolverton Uptown Columbus, Inc. President & CEO

• B.Elections and Registration Update - Nancy Boren, Director

• Muscogee Elections and Registration.update.2022.pdf (0.20 MB)

• C.METRA'S Critical Vacancies Update - Rosa Evans, Metra Director

• Critical Vacancies 4-12-2022.pdf (6.26 MB)

• D.Solid Waste/Yard Waste Update - Drale Short, Public Works Director

• WST. COLL. UPDATE SOLID WASTE FINAL 04082022 Final 2.pdf (41.79 MB)

• E.Columbus City Hall  Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

• City Hall Update 04.12.2022.pdf (5.78 MB)

• F.TSPLOST Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

• TSPLOST 04.12.2022.pdf (10.91 MB)

• G. Rehabilitation of Bull Creek Watershed Dam No. 12 and Repairs to Bull Creek Watershed Dam No. 14 Update - Tyler Coats, Schnabel Engineering. 

• Bull Creek Dams.pdf (78.78 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• April 13, 2022

  1. Slide Gate Operators – PQ No. 22-0002

  Scope of PQ

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes form qualified vendors to provide three (3) slide gate operators, LiftMaster SL585103UL (or equivalent), for use at the Department of Transportation/METRA transfer center.  Vendor will be responsible for removal/disposal of current gate operators.

  April 20, 2022

  1. 15-Passenger Van – RFB No. 22-0035

  Scope of Bid

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide three (3) 15-passenger vans.

  2.                Replacement Inground Lift – RFB No. 22-0026

                  Scope of Bid

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to remove an existing set of in-ground post lifts.  A new system of fully functional in-ground post lifts, capable of lifting the expected weight of a 35-foot transit bus, will then be installed by the vendor as a replacement.  Work shall be done at the Department of Transportation/METRA campus.

  April 22, 2022

  1. Pavement Management Services & Software – RFP No. 22-0027

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to successfully capture pavement condition assessment data and to provide independent pavement management software for processing, analyzing, visualizing, and managing the recorded data in a GIS-based application.

  April 27, 2022

  1. Ready-Mix Cement (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0033

  Scope of Bid

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids to provide ready-mix cement to the Public Works Department on an as-needed basis. The products will be used for spot repairs on City roads.  This bid will be awarded to a primary and a secondary vendor.

  The contract period shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.  Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.

  2. Pipe Lining System with Trailer, Mix, Pump and Spray System – RFB No. 22-0034

  Scope of Bid

  Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide one (1) pipe lining system with trailer, mix, pump and spray system.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.Certificate of Need Application submitted by St. Francis Health, LLC d/b/a St. Francis Hospital for a cost overrun of its previously approved CON application to relocate its geriatric impatient psychiatric service from the Bradley Center to the main hospital campus.

• CON- St. Francis Hospital.pdf (0.55 MB)

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 2.RESOLUTION – A Resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the March 29, 2022 Consent Agenda / Work Session.

• Res excusing Cnclr Barnes.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.RESOLUTION – A Resolution cancelling the May 3, 2022 and June 7, 2022 Proclamation Sessions.

• RES. Cancelling Proclamation Sessions. May & June 2022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 4.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Elections & Registration, January 6, 2022

  Board of Tax Assessors, #09-22, #10-22 and #11-22

  Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority, January 27, 2022 and February 24, 2022

  Community Development Advisory Council, December 9, 2021

  Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, February 16, 2022

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, March 1, 2022

  Housing Authority of Columbus, February 16, 2022

  Planning Advisory Commission, February 2, 2022 and March 2, 2022

• Min. Bd of Elections. 01-06-2022.pdf (1.36 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 09-22.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 10-22.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 11-22.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Min. Trade Center Aut. 01-27-2022.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Min. Trade Center Aut. 02-24-2022.pdf (0.27 MB)
• Min. CDAC. 12-09-2021.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Min. CVB 2-16-2022.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Min. Hospital Aut. 03-01-2022.pdf (16.90 MB)
• Min. Housing Aut. 02-16-2022.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Min. PAC 02-02-2022.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Min. PAC 03-02-2022.pdf (0.15 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• 5. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Patricia Montgomery was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Lindsay Ellis. (Councilor Garrett’s nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2023

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

  1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: 

  .

  Cathy Williams                                                                                                Open for Nominations                                  

  (Historic Columbus Foundation)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: January 31, 2022       

  The Historic Columbus Foundation is recommending Mr. Tyler Pritchard to succeed Ms. Cathy Williams.               
   

  These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  6

                  Senatorial District 15:   10

                  Senatorial District 29:   1

• Board Appointments. 04-12-2022.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• A.457 Deferred Compensation Board

• Board Memo. 457 Deferred Compensation Board. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• B.Board of Family & Children Services

• Board Memo. Board of Family and Children Services. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• C.Columbus Aquatics Commission

• Board Memo. Columbus Aquatics Commission. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• D.Columbus Golf Course Authority

• Board Memo. Columbus Golf Course Authority. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• E.New Horizons Behavioral Health- Mental Health, Addictive Diseases and Developmental Disabilities Community Service Board

• Board Memo. New Horizons. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• F.Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees          

• Board Memo. Pension Fund Employees Board of Trustees. 04122022.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Retirees’ Health Benefits Committee

• Board Memo. Retirees' Health Benefits Committee. 04122022.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority

• Board Memo. Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority. 04122022.pdf (0.01 MB)