Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 06/08/2021 05:30 PM Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Christopher Poirier at River Valley Church of Columbus, Georgia     

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the May 25, 2021 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20210525.COUNCIL.pdf (0.30 MB)

UPDATE:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

PROCLAMATION:

• 3.PROCLAMATION: Waste and Recycling Workers Week

  RECEIVING:            Matt Dolan (Landfill Manager), Kaitlyn Matteson (Asst. Landfill Manager), Carl Nunley (Recycling Manager), and Rhonda Rice (Waste Collection Manager)

PUBLIC HEARING:

• 4.TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING:   6:00 p.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.

FUNDING REQUEST:

• 5.Development Authority Funding Request

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0697: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 641 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 019-031-003) from GC (General Commercial) Zoning District to SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0697 1st Reading 5-25-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-04-21-0697.pdf (2.00 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading-An Ordinance of the Columbus Council regarding the use of masks or face coverings in public during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and for other purposes.(Mayor Pro-Tem) 

• Columbus-Mask-Ordinance-Lifting requirements 5-25-21(2).pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Columbus code so as to provide a $1,000.00 minimum penalty for littering in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) (as amended)

• Littering penalty (as amended) 5-25-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code pertaining to Alcoholic Beverages to recognize O.C.G.A. § 3-3-11 which allows on-premises licensees to sell sealed mix-drinks for carry out with food orders subject to certain restrictions; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance amending 3-15 of the Alcohol Code 5-25-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading- An Ordinance creating a  moratorium on the use of Shared Electronic Scooters on the public right-of ways within the confines of Columbus, Georgia, through 11:59 pm on September 6, 2021; and for other purposes.  (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Scooter Moratorium (90 day) Extension Ordinance 5-25-20.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.1st Reading - REZN-03-21-0585: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to  change certain boundaries of a district located at 4322 Rosemont Drive (parcel # 187-002-001) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett) (Continued on 1st Reading from 5-25-21)

• Ordinance_REZN-03-21-0585 1st Reading 5-25-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-03-21-0858.pdf (2.91 MB)

• 7.1st Reading- REZN-03-21-0588: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1372 Celia Drive (parcel # 086-066-010) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes)  

• Ordinance_REZN-03-21-0588 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-03-21-0588.pdf (2.26 MB)

• 8.1st Reading- REZN-04-21-0660 : An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1500 12th Street (parcel # 026-012-031A) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0660 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-04-21-0660.pdf (1.36 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- REZN-04-21-0750: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 502 15th Street (parcel # 017-029-002 & 017-029-001) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to UPT (Uptown) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance_REZN-04-21-0750 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-04-21-0750.pdf (1.22 MB)

• 10.1st Reading and Public Hearing- An Ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, 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) 

• FY22 Operating Budget Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.docx revised.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Operating Budget Ordinance Attachment A - Pay Plan.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 11.1st Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Non-Operating Budget Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21 (2).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 12.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employees’ Pension Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 General Government Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)
• FY22 Agenda Report Pension Ordinances.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 13.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the governmental contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for employees of the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee) 

• FY22 Public Safety Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 14.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022,.(Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Major Disability Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 15.1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY22 Death Benefit Pension Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 16.1st 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)

• FY22 Garbage Fee Ordinance 1st Reading 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 17.EXCP-03-21-0589: A Resolution authorizing a special exception to allow a church to locate at  1372 Celia Drive with  greater than 1.0 acre and less than 2.0 Acres in a SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District.(Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes)

• Resolution_EXCP-03-21-0589 6-8-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_EXCP-03-21-0589.pdf (2.28 MB)

• 18.EXCP-04-21-0663: A Resolution authorizing a Special Exception to allow a church with day care,Type III in a RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) Zoning District located at 1342 17th Street.(Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Resolution_EXCP-04-21-0663.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_EXCP-04-21-0663.pdf (2.25 MB)

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Street Acceptance – That Portion of Shagbark Lane located in Section Four, Hickory Grove

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Shagbark Lane located in Section Four, Hickory Grove.  The street has been improved and meets the required specifications for acceptance by the City.

• Hickory Grove Section Four - Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Hickory Grove Section Four - map.pdf (0.40 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Utility Service Barge – PQ No. 21-0007

• A. Utility Service Barge - PQ No. 21-0007.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Mowers for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Contract

• B. Mowers for Parks and Recreation - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Utility Carts for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Contract

• C. Utility Carts for Parks and Recreation - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Utility Tractors for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Contract

• D. Utility Tractors for Parks and Recreation - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Mobile Technology System for Waste Collection Vehicles – RFP No. 21-0015

• E. Mobile Technology System for Waste Collection Vehicles – RFP No. 21-0015.pdf (0.03 MB)

• F.Ford Explorer for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Contract

• F. Ford Explorer for Parks and Recreation - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Ford Explorer for Public Works – Cooperative Contract

• G. Ford Explorer for Public Works - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Loader/Landscaper Series Backhoe for Public Works – Cooperative Contract

• H. Loader Landscaper Series Backhoe for Public Works - Cooperative Contract.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Inmate Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0021

• I. Inmate Supplies RFB No. 21-0021.pdf (0.10 MB)

• J.Network Rewiring Supplies for the Public Safety Building – Cooperative Purchase

• J. Network Rewiring Supplies for the Public Safety Building - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• K.Netapp Drives for Netapp Storage Network – Cooperative Purchase

• K. Netapp Drives for Netapp Storage Network - Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• L.Tasers and Associated Accessories for the Sheriff’s Office

• L. Tasers and Associated Accessories for the Sheriff's Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Emergency Purchases – Information Only

• M. Emergency Purchases – Information Only.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Employment Shortage Update - Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director

• Employment Shortage Update 001.pdf (1.88 MB)

• B.METRA Transit Update - Rosa Evans, METRA Director

• METRA Service Reduction Saturday's Schedule 6-8-2021 (002).pdf (0.74 MB)

• C.Parks and Recreation Update/Cooper Creek Park - Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation Director

• D.Waste Collection Update - Mike Criddle, Public Works Director

• Collection Update 06-08-21 r.2.pdf (0.18 MB)

• E.Government Center Options - Doug Kleppin, Principal ˑ Architect, S/L/A/M Collaborative

• 210608 COLUMBUS COUNCIL FINAL2.pdf (2.42 MB)

• F.Proposed SPLOST Project Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

• 2021 SPLOST 06082021.pdf (0.16 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:         June 8, 2021

  TO:        Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:        Finance Department

  SUBJECT:        Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  June 18, 2021

  Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services/Columbus Civic Center (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0007

  Scope of RFP

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites qualified offerors to submit proposals for anchor tenants for concession and retail services at the Columbus Civic Center.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Elections & Registration, May 6, 2021

  Board of Tax Assessors, #17-21

  Columbus Board of Health, April 28, 2021

  Housing Authority of Columbus, April 21, 2021

  Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, June 3, 2021

  Personnel Review Board, May 19, 2021

  Uptown Facade Board, February 15, 2021

• Min. Bd of Elections. 05-06-2021.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 17-21.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Columbus BOH Minutes 4-28-21.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Housing Authority of Columbus April 21, 2021.pdf (0.61 MB)
• Min. KCBC . 06-03-2021.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Min. PRB. 05-19-2021.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Min. Uptown Facade Bd. 02-15-2021.pdf (0.39 MB)

ADD-ON RESOLUTION:

• Resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the June 8, 2021 Council Meeting. 

• Res excusing Cnclr Barnes.pdf (0.02 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

  CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: 

  Marianne Richter                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Restaurant / Retail Industry

  Not Eligible to succeed                        

  Term Expires: December 31, 2021       

  These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  5

          Senatorial District 15:   3

          Senatorial District 29:   8

  PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 

  Deputy Chief Mike Higgins                                            (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Public Safety Representative

  Does not desire reappointment                                

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Mayor Henderson is nominating Rob Graham to succeed Deputy Chief Mike Higgins.      

  These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  5

          Senatorial District 15:   3

          Senatorial District 29:   8

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS:  Mr. Wes Kelley was nominated to succeed Mr. Reynolds Bickerstaff.  (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) Term expires:  December 31, 2025

  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:  Mr. Shaun Roberts was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Charles Smith. (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires:  March 31, 2022

  COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:  Mr. Chris Kennedy was nominated to succeed Mr. Brian Abeyta. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2023

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:  Ms. Alyssa Williams was nominated to succeed Ms. Cortney Laughlin  (At-Large Member). (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2023

  REGION 6- REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:  Ms. Marianne Young was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2024

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

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

  Laurie Smithson- Interested in serving another term        (Council District 2- Davis)

  Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Sheila Mitchell                                                   (Council District 3- Huff)

  Not eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Patricia Thomas                                                   (Council District 4- Tucker)

  Not eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Warren Wagner                                                   (Council District 5- Crabb)

  Resigned

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Susan Gallagher                                                 (Council District 7- Woodson)

  Does not desire reappointment

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Mark McCollum                                                   (Council District 8- Garrett)

  Not eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.

  PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  Friar Noel Danielewicz                                        (Council District 3- Huff)

  Seat Declared Vacant

  Term Expires: October 31, 2022

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

  BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:

  Dr. Deepali Agarwal                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority (Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers (active or retired); (2) Appropriate school personnel (active or retired); (3) Emergency responders (active or retired); (4) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (5) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (6) Alumni of the child welfare system; (7) Mental health care providers (active or retired);  (8) Former foster parents and (9) Leaders within the faith-based community (active or retired).

  This is a five-year term. Meets monthly.

  Women:  5

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   0

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

  David Goldberg                                                  Open for Nominations              

  Moving out of county                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  At-Large Member        

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Arsburn “Oz” Roberts                                          Open for Nominations              

  At-Large Member                                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Dr. William Kendall                                          Open for Nominations              

  At-Large Member                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Fran Fluker                                                          Open for Nominations              

  At-Large Member                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Orlean Baulkmon                                                  Open for Nominations              

  At-Large Member                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021

  Larry Derby                                                          Open for Nominations              

  At-Large Member                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Did not desire reappointment        

  Term Expired: June 30, 2020

  The terms are two-years. Meets every even month.

          

  REGION 6- REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:

  Beverly Garland                                                  Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2021
  
  

  The terms are three-years. Meets monthly.

  Women:  4

          Senatorial District 15:   1

          Senatorial District 29:   3

  TREE BOARD:

  Frank Tommey                                                  Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Residential Development Member  

  Term Expired: December 31, 2020

  Troy Keller                                                          Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

          Educator Member  

  Term Expired: December 31, 2020

  This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.

  Women:  6

          Senatorial District 15:   4

          Senatorial District 29:   7