Council Agenda - Special Called Meeting 06/16/2020 09:00 AM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Councilor Valerie A. Thompson.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Led by Mayor Henderson.

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the June 9, 2020 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

20200609.COUNCIL.pdf (0.05 MB)

2.TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING: 9:00 a.m. The budget tentatively adopted by the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase.

UPDATES:

3.An update on COVID-19
4.Census 2020

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading - REZN-02-20-1123: An ordinance rezoning 5.00 acres of land located at 7170 / 7176 Beaver Run Road. The current zoning is SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3). The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed use is Office/Restaurant. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The Applicant is Steven Faulkner. (As Amended) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

FINAL Ordinance_REZN-02-20-1123.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-02-20-1123_Combined.pdf (6.05 MB)

2.2nd Reading - REZN-02-20-1222: An ordinance to rezone 0.61 acres of land located at 3276 / 3278 / 3280 / 3288 Victory Drive. The current zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1). The proposed use is Multifamily. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is NeighborWorks Columbus. (Councilor Woodson)

Ordinance_REZN-02-20-1222.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-02-20-1222_Combined.pdf (3.01 MB)

3.2nd Reading - REZN-02-20-1223: An ordinance rezoning 4.20 acres of land located at 1775 /1751 Boxwood Place. The current zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed zoning is RO (Residential Office). The proposed use is Multifamily. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is Lucy Jones. (Councilor Barnes)

Ordinance_REZN-02-20-1223.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-02-20-1223_Combined.pdf (3.38 MB)

4.2nd Reading - REZN-03-20-1465: An ordinance rezoning 0.32 acres of land located at 517 / 519 / 521 15th Street. The current zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial). The proposed zoning is UPT (Uptown). The proposed use is Amusement, Indoor. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is Lori Greeff. (Councilor Woodson)

Ordinance_REZN-03-20-1465.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-03-20-1465_Combined.pdf (5.42 MB)

5.2nd Reading - An Ordinance adopting Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Operating Budget Ordinance.pdf (0.05 MB)
Operating Budget Ordinance Attachment A - Pay Plan.pdf (0.23 MB)

6.2nd Reading - An Ordinance adopting Non-Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year 2021 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Non-Operating Budget Ordinance.pdf (0.02 MB)

7.2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employee's Pension Plan for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 General Government Pension Ordinance.pdf (0.01 MB)
FY21 Agenda Report Pension Ordinances.pdf (0.01 MB)

8.2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees of the Department of Public Safety for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Public Safety Pension Ordinance.pdf (0.01 MB)
FY21 Agenda Report Pension Ordinances.pdf (0.01 MB)

9.2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Major Disability Pension Ordinance.pdf (0.01 MB)

10.2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Death Benefit Pension Ordinance.pdf (0.02 MB)

11.2nd Reading - An ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by updating the guidelines for an offset to the residential rate for low-income households; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Garbage Fee Ordinance.pdf (0.02 MB)

12.2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for the demolition of structures; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

Demolition Ordinance 6.9.20.pdf (18.58 MB)

13.1st Reading - REZN-03-20-1330: An ordinance rezoning 0.38 acres of land located at 4000 Buena Vista Road. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed use is Pawn Shop. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is Dean King. (Councilor Barnes)

Ordinance 4000 Buena Vista Road.pdf (0.02 MB)
Staff Report - Council Staff Report_REZN-03-20-1330_Combined.pdf (2.82 MB)

14.1st Reading - REZN-03-20-1331: An ordinance rezoning 5.44 acres of land located at 4219 Warm Springs Road. The current zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed zoning is RO (Residential Office). The proposed use is Affordable Senior Living Apartments. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is In-Fill Housing, Inc. (Councilor Crabb)

Ordinance 4219 Warm Springs Rd.pdf (0.02 MB)
Staff Report - Council Staff Report_REZN-3-20-1331_Combined.pdf (4.56 MB)

15.1st Reading - REZN-03-20-1464: An ordinance rezoning 0.31 acres of land located at 4508 Armour Road. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed use is Pawn Shop. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is Steven Daniels. (Councilor Garrett)

Ordinance - 4508 Armour Rd.pdf (0.02 MB)
Staff Report - Council Staff Report_REZN-03-20-1464_Combined.pdf (5.10 MB)

16.1st Reading - REZN-03-20-1329: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance for Columbus, Georgia, codified in Appendix A of the Columbus Code, (the UDO), so as to revise Table 2.3.8. – Property Development Regulations for the SAC Zoning District; to revise Section 2.3.8.D. – Special Activity and Technical Center; to add a new Section 2.3.8.E; and to revise Table 3.1.1. minimum lot size. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

UDO Text Amendment - REZN-03-20-1329 FINAL.pdf (0.04 MB)
Explanation - REZN-03-20-1329_COUNCIL_Text Amendment.pdf (0.17 MB)

17.1st Reading - REZN-04-20-1648: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance for Columbus, Georgia, codified in Appendix A of the Columbus Code, (the UDO), so as to revise Table 3.1.1. for the categories Amusement, Indoor, Farm Equipment Sales and Services, Fuel Station and Massage Therapy; to delete Section 9.2.5.I.3.; and to add a definition for Fuel Station to Chapter 13. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

Text Amendment to UDO - REZN-04-20-1648.pdf (0.03 MB)
Explanation - REZN-004-20-1648_COUNCIL_Text Amendment.pdf (0.17 MB)

18.1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2020 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Millage Ordinance.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

19.Resolution - A resolution supporting and adopting the City Manager's Millennial Roundtable / CMMR of Columbus Consolidated Government and reaffirming Columbus' commitment to fight against racism and promote human and civil rights for all. (Columbus Council)

RESOLUTION supporting CONDEMNING RACISM.pdf (0.02 MB)
Attachment Color.pdf (0.68 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Establish accountability measures for advisory boards and commissions including the Public Safety Advisory Commission, Re-Entry and the Unity and Diversity Commission as priorities.
2.Mr. Nathaniel Sanderson, Re: Muscogee County becoming an autonomous Judicial entity.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.First Amendment to Environmental Services Agreement between Columbus Power Produces, Limited Liability Corporation (CPP) and Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG)

Approval is requested to provide for an extension of specified deadlines in the Environmental Services Agreement with Columbus Power Producers to develop beneficial uses for landfill gas produced at Pine Grove and Schatulga Road Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfills.

CPP LFG Agenda Report Amendement Resolution Final.pdf (0.04 MB)
Liberty Support Letter_signed.pdf (1.65 MB)
EMAIL from CPP _.pdf (0.10 MB)

2.Intergovernmental Agreement between the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Development Authority

Approval is requested for an Intergovernmental Agreement between Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Development Authority.

CVB Intergovernmental Agreement Agenda Resolution 06162020.pdf (0.03 MB)
CVB Intergovernmental Agreement 06162020 Final.pdf (0.02 MB)

3.Street Acceptance – Clearbrook Lane and that portion of Riverbrook Trace located in Section Three, Riverbrook

Approval is requested for the acceptance of Clearbrook Lane and that portion of Riverbrook Trace located in Section Three, Riverbrook. The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends acceptance by same.

Street Acceptance Riverbrook Section Three.pdf (0.04 MB)
Riverbrook - Section Three - Map.pdf (0.06 MB)

PURCHASES

A.Oil & Lubricants for Public Works (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0027

A. OIL & LUBRICANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 20-0027.pdf (0.03 MB)

B.Contract Extension for Inmate Food Service Management at Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 13-0032

B. Contract Extension for Inmate Food Services at Muscogee County Jail.pdf (0.02 MB)

C.Mobility Vans – Georgia Statewide Contract

C. MOBILITY VANS - GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.Annual Transit Assessment Analysis - Rosa Evans, METRA Director and Milbrey Heard, Connectics

C.M. 5-A METRA One-year Service Effectiveness Review and Recommendations Council Briefing- 6-16-20 v3.pdf (0.97 MB)

B.Government Center Life Safety Improvements Update, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager and Donna Newman, Engineering Director

C.M. 5-B 06092020_CouncilUpdate.pdf (0.09 MB)

C.Health & Human Services Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

C.M. 5-C. Health Department 06162020.pdf (9.98 MB)

D.Integrated Waste Commercial Billing - Kyle McGee, Assistant Public Works Director

C.M. 5-D Commercial Garbage Fee Window Decal Process Change LTSedits.pdf (0.69 MB)

E.Golf Course Authority Update - Jim Ardent, Director

C.M. 5-E Golf Authority.pdf (5.20 MB)

F.Civic Center Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
G.Update on Technology - Forrest Toelle, Information Technology Director

C.M. 5-G. Council Update 06-16-2020 JFT.pdf (0.08 MB)

H.J. R. Allen/US 80 Corridor Study Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

C.M. 5-H. J R Allen Corridor Study 06162020.pdf (4.15 MB)

I.2nd Avenue Corridor Study Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

C.M. 5-I. 2nd Avenue Corridor Study 06162020.pdf (1.89 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

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June 17, 2020

1. Ammunition for Public Safety Departments – RFP No. 20-0062

Scope of RFP

Provide ammunition and munitions of various types and quantities on an “as needed” basis to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by the Public Safety Departments. The contract term will be for two (2) years with option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

July 10, 2020
1. On-call Guardrail Installation and Repair Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 20-0027
Scope of RFP

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia invites qualified contractors to submit proposals to provide Guardrail Installation and Repair Services, on an as-needed basis, throughout Columbus-Muscogee County.

The contract term shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
1. Inmate Commissary Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 20-0026
Scope of RFP

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide inmate commissary services for the Muscogee County Prison.

The contract term shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.

Bid Advertisements June 16 2020.pdf (0.04 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.Minutes of the following Boards:

Airport Commission, April 22, 2020, May 20 and May 27, 2020.
Board of Tax Assessors, #18-20.
Board of Water Commissioners, May 11, 2020.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, June 9, 2020.
Planning Advisory Commission, March 18, 2020.

4-22-2020 MINUTES - airport.pdf (0.07 MB)
5-20-2020 MINUTES- Airport.pdf (0.08 MB)
5-27-2020 MINUTES - airport.pdf (0.07 MB)
Bd of Tax Assessors, #18-20.pdf (0.08 MB)
Board of water Minutes 05-11-2020 - Signed.pdf (2.28 MB)
June 9th KCBC Virtual Meeting Minutes .pdf (0.02 MB)
Planning Advisory Commission, March 18, 2020.pdf (0.20 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mamie Pound- Interested in serving another term                                   (Mayor’s Appointment)

Hotel/Motel Industry

Term Expires: December 31, 2020

   Eligible to succeed

Amish Das                                                                                                 (Mayor’s Appointment)

Hotel/Motel Industry

Term Expires: December 31, 2020

   Eligible to succeed

Cameron Bean                                                                                 (Mayor’s Appointment)

Restaurant/Retail Trade

Term Expires: December 31, 2020

   Not Eligible to succeed

These terms are three years. Board meets monthly.

Women: 4

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   2
1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
1. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ms. Renee McAneny was nominated to succeed Mr. Jack Kinsman. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires: June 30, 2023.
1. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Mr. Mike Massey was nominated to succeed Mr. Lester Massey. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires: June 30, 2023.
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. BOARD OF WATER OF COMMISSIONERS:
Rodney Close                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: December 31, 2020

The term is four years; board meets monthly.

Women: 1

                Senatorial District 15:   0

                Senatorial District 29:   4
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Michael Greenblatt                                                                                                Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: August 31, 2020

Wallace Davis                                                                                                Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: August 31, 2020

The terms are three years; board meets twice a month.

Women: 0

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   2

The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding. INVOCATION: Offered by Councilor Valerie A. Thompson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Led by Mayor Henderson.