Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 10/22/2024 05:30 PM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Daniel Potter of First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the October 8, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

20241008.COUNCIL.pdf (0.34 MB)

PRESENTATIONS:

2.Water and Sewer Rate Study (Presented by Jeremy Cummings, President Columbus Water Works)

CWW_2025 Rates_CouncilPresentation_v1.pdf (5.12 MB)

3.Transitional Audit Report for Recorder’s Court (Donna McGinnis Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer)

Transitional Internal Audit of Recorder’s Court.pdf (33.09 MB)
Recorder's Court Transitional Audit 8-9-24.pdf (0.04 MB)
Ranieri Audit Letter.pdf (0.05 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading- REZN-08-24-1826: An ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Unified Development Ordinance of the Columbus Code to allow Tattoo and Body Piercing Shops as a special exception use in the Central Riverfront District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval)(Councilor Cogle)

2.2nd Reading- REZN-9-24-1941: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia to provide definitions and conditions for various uses. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

REZN-9-24-1941_Text Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 10-8-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
REZN-9-24-1941_Text Amendment_CCG Council Staff Report.pdf (0.29 MB)

3.2nd Reading- An ordinance adopting changes to the Evergreen Solutions recommended classification and pay plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

ORDINANCE Final Pay Plan Appeals Second Round 1st Reading 10-8-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
Appendix A PS Pay Scale as amended.pdf (0.58 MB)

4.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Columbus Code so as to revise certain provisions relating to the organizational structure and authorized positions for the Columbus Police Department; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

Ordinance amending CPD Organizational Structure and Authorized Positions 10-08-24 .pdf (0.11 MB)
Article II Proposed Amendments redline.pdf (0.12 MB)
Article IV Proposed Amendments Redline.pdf (0.03 MB)
Article V Proposed Amendments Redline.pdf (0.03 MB)
Postion Allocation.pdf (1.12 MB)

5.1st Reading- An ordinance establishing and implementing a Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Policy to enable and support employees in the bonding and caregiving of a child, following birth or adoption. (Councilor Chambers)

Ordinance Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Policy 1st Reading 10-22-24.pdf (0.03 MB)

6.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 5-3 of the Columbus Code, to amend certain provisions regarding the Animal Control Advisory Board; and for other purposes. (Councilors Cogle, Crabb, Garrett, Hickey, and Tucker)

Ordinance Amending Animal Control Advisory Board 1st Reading1st Reading 10-22-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES Redline.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTION

7.A Resolution concerning the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia’s issuance of bonds to finance a multifamily project at Warren Williams Homes and Rivers Homes located in Columbus, Georgia (Request of Columbus Housing Authority)

Resolution Warren Williams -Rivers Homes - TEFRA Approval 10.22.2024 .pdf (0.02 MB)
Exhibit A TEFRA Resolution.pdf (0.60 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, Re: Management Inappropriate Behavior and Political Incompetence.
2.Mr. Paul Olson, Re: 1. Public Agenda 2. TAD District #8 and 3. Gambling Casino.
3.Ms. Simi Barnes, Re: Characteristics of effective leadership.
4.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Increase fines for parking in Disable Parking / More Funds for Police to receive training on Disabled Citizens.
5.Mr. Melvin Tanner, Jr., representing Columbus Branch NAACP 5187B, Re: Restructure of Police Department.
6.Mrs. Kathy Tanner, Re: Addressing citizens speaking on the same or similar topic every 60 days in the Public Agenda.
7.Mr. Andy Gunnels, representing Animal Advocacy, Re: CACC Scandal.
8.Mrs. Sarah Cochran, representing Animal Advocacy, Re: CACC.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.Buena Vista Road Spiderweb Bridge & Improvements, TIA 1 – Supplemental Agreement #4

Approval is requested to execute an amendment to the contract (Supplemental Agreement No. 4) with the Georgia Department of Transportation for additional funding for the construction phase of the Spiderweb TIA project. The supplemental agreement provides additional funding of $6,774,600.00 to replace the Bull Creek Bridge while the Spiderweb improvements are under construction.

Agenda Report - SA 4.pdf (0.04 MB)

2.Authorization to Fill Ten (10) Unfunded Police Officer Positions

Approval is requested to authorize the Columbus Police Department to fill Ten (10) unfunded Police Officer positions in FY25 utilizing General Fund and OLOST Fund reserves.

Resolution to Fund 10 Police Officer Positions in FY25.pdf (0.03 MB)

3.Change in Closing Times for Certain City Parks

Approval is requested to temporarily change the hours for Carver Park, Cooper Creek Park, Flat Rock Park, Heath Park, Manchester Park, and Ride, and Rigdon Park, for six months on a trial basis and amend the ordinance if the council decides to change the hours permanently.

Agenda Report and Resolution To Change Certain Park Hours updated HB 10.17.24 LTSedits.pdf (0.04 MB)

4.Firehouse Subs Grant

Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $44,099.94 or as otherwise awarded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to fund the purchase of six thermal imaging cameras to replace the current cameras, which have reached the end of their life. There are no matching funds required.

2024 Firehouse Subs Grant Agenda Report and Resolution (Oct '24) (SDH).pdf (0.02 MB)

5.2025 Legislative Agenda

Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2025 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.

Legislative Agenda Items.pdf (1.72 MB)

PURCHASES

A.Change Order 2 for Design Services for Fire Station #4 Renovation – RFQ No. 23-0001

(A) CHANGE ORDER 2 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION #4 RENOVATION - RFQ NO. 23-0001.pdf (0.02 MB)

B.Change Order 3 for Design Services for Fire Station #8 Renovation – RFQ No. 23-0001

(B) CHANGE ORDER 3 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION #8 RENOVATION – RFQ NO. 23-0001.pdf (0.02 MB)

C.Brown Household Garbage Carts for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

(C) BROWN HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE CARTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS – SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

D.Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories for Fire & EMS Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract

(D) CARDIAC MONITOR - DEFIBRILLATOR AND ACCESSORIES FOR FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT - SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT.pdf (0.02 MB)

E.One Ambulance with Accessories for Fire & EMS – HGACBuy Cooperative Contract

(E) ONE AMBULANCE WITH ACCESSORIES FOR FIRE & EMS – HGACBUY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT.pdf (0.02 MB)

F.Steel Trash Receptacles for Metra (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 25-0002

(F) STEEL TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR METRA (ANNUAL CONTRACT) – RFB NO. 25-0002.pdf (0.02 MB)

REFERRALS:

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.Email Correspondence from Drale Short, Public Works Director forwarding the resignation of Lori Turner from her seat on the Animal Control Advisory Board.

Resignation. L. Turner- ACAB.pdf (0.04 MB)

2.Minutes of the following boards:

Board of Tax Assessors, #34-24

Development Authority, September 12, 2024

Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees, April 10, May 8, & June 26, 2024

The Medical Center Hospital Authority, October 25, 2023, January 24 & April 24, 2024

Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 34-24.pdf (0.08 MB)
Min. Development Aut. 09-12-2024.pdf (0.05 MB)
Min. Pension Board. 04-10-2024.pdf (0.17 MB)
Min. Pension Board. 05-08-2024.pdf (0.18 MB)
Min. Pension Board. 06-26-2024.pdf (0.18 MB)
Min. The Medical Cntr HA. 10-25-2023.pdf (0.19 MB)
Min. The Medical Cntr HA. 01-24-2024.pdf (1.44 MB)
Min. The Medical Cntr HA. 04-24-2024.pdf (0.28 MB)

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

3.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the October 22, 2024 Council Meeting.

RES excusing Cnclr Davis.pdf (0.02 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:

Armando Fernendez                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: March 27, 2025

Tamika McKenzie                                            (Mayor’s Appointment)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: March 27, 2025

The terms are three years. Board meets quarterly.

Women: 1

Senatorial District 15:   6

Senatorial District 29:   4

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

TREE BOARD: Ms. Rozalind Hall was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Beautie Moore (At-Large Seat). (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: July 1, 2025

COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:

James “Jay” Wilkoff                                         (Council District 2- Davis)

Does not desire reappointment

Term Expired: December 31, 2021

Carl Brown                                                         (Council District 9- Thomas)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: December 31, 2022

VACANT                                                         (Council District 3- Huff)

Term Expired: December 31, 2023

These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:

Sabine Stull                                                           Open for Recommendation

(Animal Rescue Representative)        by Animal Rescue

Not Eligible to succeed         (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: April 11, 2024

Nancy Anderson                                                 Open for Nominations

(Resigned)                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

        Term Expires: October 15, 2025

Councilor Crabb is nominating Matthew Gilbert for the seat of Nancy Anderson.

Councilor Crabb is nominating Elizabeth Kirven Boyce for the seat of Lori Turner.

These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.

Women: 6

        Senatorial District 15:   3

        Senatorial District 29:   3

COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:

Timothy Crabb                                                 Open for Nominations

Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: June 30, 2024

Richard Leary                                                 Open for Nominations

Cols. Hurricane Rep.                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Does not desire reappointment

Term Expired: June 30, 2024

Janet Bussey                                                         Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: June 30, 2024

Bruce Samuels                                                 Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: June 30, 2022

These are two-year terms. Board meets quarterly.

Women: 1

Senatorial District 15:   2

Senatorial District 29:   1

COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):

John Jackson                                                         Open for Nominations

No longer serving                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

        Term Expires: March 1, 2027

The term is four years. Meets monthly.

Women: 7

        Senatorial District 15:   4

        Senatorial District 29:   5

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:

Lawanna Williams (Vacant)                                Open for Nominations

Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

        Term Expired: December 31, 2023

VACANT                                                        Open for Nominations

Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

        Term Expires: December 31, 2028

The terms are six years. Meets quarterly.

Women: 3

        Senatorial District 15:   1

        Senatorial District 29:   2

TREE BOARD:

Frank Tommey                                                Open for Nominations

(Residential Development Seat)                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not eligible to succeed

Term Expired: December 31, 2020

Robert Hecht                                                        Open for Nominations

(Commercial or Industrial Development Seat)                (Council’s Appointment)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expired: December 31, 2020

Jeremy Cummings                                                   Open for Nominations

(Public Utility Representative)        (Council’s Appointment)

Resigned

Term Expires: July 1, 2025

Farah Dewsbury                                                Open for Nominations

(At-Large Seat)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

These are three-year terms. Meets as needed.

Women: 5

        Senatorial District 15:   3

        Senatorial District 29:   3