Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 01/11/2022 09:00 AM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the December 14, 2021 Council Meeting.

20211214.COUNCIL.pdf (0.05 MB)

UPDATE:

2.An update on COVID-19

PROCLAMATION:

3.PROCLAMATION: Micah’s Promise Day

RECEIVING: Micah's Promise & Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill of America

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd 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 (1).pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-09-21-1841.pdf (2.06 MB)

2.2nd Reading- REZN-09-21-1842: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6301 & 6313 Macon Road (parcel # 111-008-003 / 111-008-003A) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with conditions.(Planning Department recommends conditional approval, and PAC recommends approval.) (Councilor Crabb)

Ordinance_REZN-09-21-1842 1st Reading 12-14-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-09-21-1842.pdf (8.88 MB)

3.2nd Reading- REZN-10-21-1930: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3202 Edgewood Road (parcel # 068-066-014) from RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions.(Planning Department recommends approval with conditions, and PAC recommends approval.) (Councilor Crabb)

Ordinance_REZN-10-21-1930 1st Reading 12-14-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-10-21-1930.pdf (4.08 MB)

4.2nd Reading- An ordinance amending Section 4-63 of the Columbus Code to provide that the Columbus Aquatics Commission will meet quarterly instead of bimonthly; and for other purposes.(Councilor Huff)

Aquatics Commission Ordinance 1st reading 12-14-21.pdf (0.01 MB)

5.1st Reading- REZN-10-21-2007:An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6100 Whitesville Road (parcel # 189-026-003) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department recommends conditional approval, PAC recommends approval )(Councilor Garrett)

Ordinance_REZN-10-21-2007 1st Reading 1-1-22.pdf (0.40 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-10-21-2007.pdf (9.69 MB)

6.1st Reading- REZN-11-21-2094: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1163 Henry Avenue (parcel # 184-024-013) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff)

Ordinance_REZN-11-21-2094 1st Reading 1-11-22.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-11-21-2094.pdf (2.54 MB)

7.1st Reading- REZN-11-21-2097: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 323 16th Street (parcel # 017-012-004) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) and GC (General Commercial) Zoning District to UPT (Uptown) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Woodson)

Ordinance_REZN-11-21-2097 1st Reading 1-11-22.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_REZN-11-21-2097.pdf (2.19 MB)

8.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code to add a new Section 13-172.2 to establish requirements for disposing of solid waste removed pursuant to an eviction; and for other purposes. (Councilor Crabb)

Solid Waste Eviction Clean-up 1st Reading 1-11-22.pdf (0.03 MB)

9.1st 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) (Continued on 1st Reading from 12-07-21)

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

RESOLUTIONS

10.A Resolution establishing qualifying fees for county offices of the Consolidated Government to be filled in the 2022 elections.

Qualifying Fees Resolution 1.11.22.pdf (0.02 MB)

11.EXCP-10-21-1931: A Special Exception Use request to allow for a 150-foot telecommunications facility located at 3202 Edgewood Road, Columbus, Georgia. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (This item will only be voted on if Item 3 above is approved.) (Councilor Crabb)

Council Staff Report - SE_EXCP-10-21-1931.pdf (5.29 MB)

12.EXCP-11-21-2096: A Resolution authorizing a special exception to operate a restaurant located at 405 Broadway. BROADWAY. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Woodson)

Resolution_EXCP-11-21-2096 1-11-22.pdf (0.02 MB)
Council Staff Report_EXCP-11-21-2096.pdf (6.66 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Patricia Frey, representing United Way/Home For Good, Re: Update on upcoming 2022 Point in Time Count for community's homeless population.
2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Housing Authority and Law Enforcement Concerns.
3.Ms. Yulonda Kent, Re: Abolishment and/or liability of gun violence affecting our city at apartments located on Lamore Street.
4.Ms. Mary Sibiski, Re: Off-Premises Liquor Store market saturation in close proximity to a church and daycare.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.2022 Legislative Agenda – Coin Operated Amusement Machines (Add-On)

Approval is requested requesting that the Local Legislative Delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation at the 2022 Session to amend O.C.G.A Section 50-27-86 to broaden the powers of local governments to limit such machines, including fines of up to $5000 for violations concerning such machines.

Legislative Agenda Add On Coin Operated.pdf (0.03 MB)

2.Memorandum of Agreement between the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council and the Columbus Consolidated Government in Reference to the Compensation of the Acting District Attorney

Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council to compensate the Acting District Attorney, Sheneka J. Terry, at the same rate as is authorized by state law for the District Attorney.

Acting District Attorney Compensation.pdf (0.02 MB)
MOA for Acting DA Sheneka J Terry - Revised Final (002).pdf (0.03 MB)

3.South Columbus River District Tax Allocation District Fund Grant - Elliott's Walk

Approval is requested to grant up to $10,170,366 from the South Columbus River District TAD Fund to provide for infrastructure improvements and financing to provide single/multi-family residential units to a blighted area located 1104 Leslie Drive.

Elliot's Walk.pdf (0.03 MB)
Elliott's Walk TAD Recommendation Report.pdf (0.94 MB)

4.Encroachment Agreement with Piedmont Columbus Regional

Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Piedmont Columbus Regional for refacing the wall and other improvements to the retaining wall located on the south side of Talbotton Road between 8^th Avenue and North Avenue.

Piedmont Refacing Retaining Wall Talbotton Road Encroachment Agreement.pdf (0.04 MB)
Retaining Wall Talbotton Road Exhibits.pdf (0.22 MB)
Talbotton Road Retaining Wall Site Plan.pdf (0.32 MB)
retaining wall talbotton road01-04-2022-101835.pdf (0.46 MB)

5.FEMA - Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Approval is requested to apply for a grant in the amount of $307,671.00; with $279,700.91funded through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and a 10% match of $27,970.09 paid by Columbus Fire and EMS. The Multi-Governmental Fund will be amended by the amount of the award. Funds will be requested from FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of new fitness equipment for the departments 14 stations and training division.

2021 AFG Grant Agenda Report.pdf (0.05 MB)

6.FY22 - FY23 – Solicitor General Crime Victim Assistance Grant

Approval is requested to accept a Federal VOCA (Victims of Crimes Act) Grant in the amount of $203,419 or as otherwise awarded from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and approved matching funding and $5,287 from the five percent crime victim surcharge fund for the Solicitor General’s Victim Assistance Program.

FY22 - FY23 – Solicitor General Crime Victim Assistance Grant.pdf (0.04 MB)

7.2021-22 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Compensation Grant

Approval is requested to authorize the District Attorney’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program to submit and if approved, accept a grant for $50,049 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia, along with $12,512 from the 5% Crime Victim Surcharge Fund allocated in the FY22 Budget to provide funding for Crime Victim Assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. It is requested that the multi-governmental fund be amended by the amount awarded plus the local match.

2021-22 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Compensation Grant.pdf (0.02 MB)

8.2021-22 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Base Grant

Approval is requested to authorize the District Attorney’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program to submit and if approved, accept a grant for $417,247 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia along with $104,312 from the 5% Crime Victim Surcharge Fund allocated in the FY22 Budget to provide funding for Crime Victim Assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The grant no longer requires the use of volunteers; however, the entire 20% match could be provided with the use of volunteers. Volunteer hours are paid at $15.00 per hour and, after proper submission, will reduce the amount of required cash match from the 5% Crime Victim Surcharge Fund. It is requested that the multi-governmental fund be amended by the amount awarded plus the local match.

2021-22 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Base Grant.pdf (0.02 MB)

9.Memorandum of Understanding with StartUp Columbus, Inc for Small Business, Non-Profit, and Economic/Tourism Grant Program Administration Services

Approval is requested to authorize a MOU with StartUp Columbus, Inc. to administer CCG’s small business, non-profit, and economic/tourism grant programs funded by American Rescue Plan Act.

StartUp Columbus MOU.pdf (0.06 MB)
Draft Contract StartUp Columbus-ARP Administration.pdf (0.06 MB)

PURCHASES

A.Uniform Dress Shoes and Boots (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 22-0003

A. Uniform Dress Shoes and Boots.pdf (0.03 MB)

B.Frames, Grates, Covers & Inlets (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0020

B. Frames, Grates, Covers & Inlets (Annual Contract) RFB No. 22-0020.pdf (0.02 MB)

C.Roofing Services at Gallops Senior Center/Linwood Tillis Park – RFB No. 22-0017

C. Roofing Services at Gallops Senior Center_Linwood Tillis Park – RFB No. 22-0017.pdf (0.02 MB)

D.Firefighter Cancer Insurance Policy Renewal

D. Firefighter Cancer Insurance Policy Renewal.pdf (0.02 MB)

E.Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013

E. Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013.pdf (0.03 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

1.F-150 Police Responders for Sheriff’s Office

F. Emergency Purchase - Ford F-150s for MCSO.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.Classification and Compensation Study Update - Reather Hollowell, Human Resource Director
B.Waste Collection Update - Drale Short, Public Works Director
C.Alcohol Licensing Process Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director
D.Evictions Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
E.Railroad Crossings Update - Donna Newman, Engineering Director

Railroad Crossing Update.pdf (0.05 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

DATE: January 11, 2022
TO:                Mayor and Councilors

FROM:                Finance Department

SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

January 19, 2022
1. Bus Vacuum System – RFB No. 22-0012
Scope of Bid

Seeking vendor to furnish a bus vacuum system for use by the Department of Transportation/METRA in the Lower Shop. The successful vendor will be required to remove the existing bus vacuum system before installing the new unit.

January 26, 2022
1. Radar Certification for Public Safety Departments (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0023
Scope of Bid

Provide radar re-certification services for the 430 radars and 25 speed lasers currently installed in the Columbus Consolidated Government Public Safety Department Fleet.

The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

January 28, 2022
1. Psychological Assessment Services for Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0018
Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, requests proposal submissions from qualified consultants or firms with professional experience and expertise in developing and administering test procedures and interviews for conducting professional psychological assessment program services.

The contract term 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.
1. Emergency Clean-Up and Debris Removal (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0015
Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government (The City) is requesting qualified firms to submit proposals to provide services for emergency clean-up and removal of debris that may result from natural (storms, fallen trees, etc.) or man-made disasters (terrorism, remnants of destroyed buildings, etc.) on an “as needed” basis.

The contract term 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.

February 11, 2022
1. Real Estate Appraisal Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0018
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.

The contract term shall be for one year with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2022 NACo Legislative Conference.

Travel Authorization Form. T. Tucker.pdf (0.07 MB)

2.Letter of Resignation from Mr. Michael Gorum from his seat on the Medical Center Hospital Authority of Columbus.

Resignation. Michael Gorum- MCHA.pdf (0.02 MB)

3.Minutes of the following boards:

Board of Tax Assessors, #42-21 and #43-21

Housing Authority of Columbus, October 20, 2021

Planning Advisory Commission, November 3 and 17, 2021 and December 1, 2021

Public Safety Advisory Commission, November 18, 2021