Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 02/09/2021 09:00 AM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Neil Richardson at SafeHouse Ministries of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the January 26, 2021 Council Meeting.

20210126.COUNCIL.pdf (0.07 MB)

UPDATES:

2.An update on COVID-19

PROCLAMATION:

3.PROCLAMATION: Jim Arendt Day
RECEIVING: Jim Arendt

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading-REZN 11-20-2912: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district located at 2357 Warm Springs Road and 3705, 3713, 3721, 3803, 3809, 3817, 3823, and 3829 Gurley Drive from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with amended conditions. (Councilor Garrett) (As Amended)

Ordinance_REZN-11-20-2912 2nd Reading 02-09-2021 Final as amended.pdf (0.03 MB)
REZN-11-20-2912 Staff Report.pdf (11.54 MB)

2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending the budgets for the fiscal year 2020 beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in each fund for various activities; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

FY21 Mid Year Budget Amendment Ordinance Final 1-26-21.pdf (0.03 MB)
FY21 Mid Year Budget Amendment Exhibit.pdf (0.21 MB)
FY21 Mid Year Budget Amendment Agenda Report 1-26-2021.pdf (0.02 MB)

3.1st Reading- An ordinance amending Section 14-68.1 of the Columbus Code so as to add a provision limiting bowhunting to properties of at least ten acres in size; and for other purposes. (Councilor Davis)

Bow Hunting Limitation 1st reading 02-09-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

4.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Human Resources Policy Number 220-506, Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

ADD-ON RESOLUTION

Resolution - To amend Resolution No.161-20 authorizing payment of attorney's fees which may be incurred for legal services rendered regarding various city issues during fiscal year 2021. (Request of Tax Commissioner)

FY21 Payment of Attorney Fees Resolution Amendment 02-09-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Ms. Annette Adams, Re: A request to amend Code of Ordinances to no longer require city permits to expire when the rabies vaccination expires.
2.Mr. Jason Gibson, representing the Columbus Lions, Re: An update on the Columbus Lions’ community programs past / present and the plans for the next fifteen years.

City Council Meeting 2021.pdf (15.09 MB)

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.FY22 Holiday Schedule

Approval is requested to approve the Holiday Schedule for the FY22 Budget Year. It is recommended that Friday, December 24, 2021 be designated as the floating holiday.

FY22 Holiday Schedule Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)

2.Road Improvement, Safety and Alternative Transportation Projects

Approval is requested to proceed with executing and funding the pre-construction requirements for Road Improvement, Safety, and Alternative Transportation Projects funded through the Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST), Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), TSPLOST Discretionary Funds, State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Z230 funds, and the Paving Fund to include right of way acquisition and agreements, permanent and temporary construction easements, utility relocation, environmental mitigation and other necessary agreements to prepare projects for construction.

FY21 Transportation Projects Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

3.FEMA - Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $1,170.664.55 or as otherwise awarded from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. If awarded, a 10% local match of $117,066.45 will be required in the FY 2022 budget with amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. Funds will be requested from FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of (166) Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus (SCBA) (includes - harness, face piece, and 2-4500 air cylinders), (199) additional face pieces, (147) ID tags, (2) tag reader, (142) rechargeable batteries, and (26) six-bay battery chargers.

2020 AFG Grant Agenda Report_LTSedits.pdf (0.05 MB)

4.Columbus Police Department - Various Financial Donations

Approval is requested to accept three financial donations totaling $6,510.00 given in support of the Columbus Police Department. Funds have been donated to the Columbus Police Department from three separate donors. Mr. Adalberto S. Bran, DBA Ottos Tires N More, donated $5,000.00 to show their support of the entire Columbus Police Department; Ms. Earlene Jenkins donated $10.00 to show her support for the Department; and the Four G’s Charitable Trust donated $1,500 designated specifically for the Columbus Police Department’s Burglary/Theft Unit to honor the Investigative Services Division.

Police Various Donations.pdf (0.03 MB)

5.Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $23,000.00 or as otherwise awarded from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant. There are no matching funds required. The Multi-Governmental Fund will be amended by the amount of the award. Funds will be requested from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for the purchase of two (2) jet skis.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

A.Cubicles for Police Department Record Room

A. Cubicles For Police Dept Record Room.pdf (0.04 MB)

B.Transit Bus Wash System – RFB No. 21-0010

B. Transit Bus Wash System.pdf (0.02 MB)

C.Contract Extension for Public Safety Pre-employment Psychological Evaluation Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 15-0016

C. Contract Extension for Public Safety Pre-employment Psychological Evaluation Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 15-0016.pdf (0.02 MB)

D.Ford F150 for Facilities Maintenance – Georgia Statewide Contract

D. Ford F150 for Facilities Maintenance.pdf (0.02 MB)

E.Ford F150 for Solid Waste Collection – Georgia Statewide Contract

E. Ford F150 for Solid Waste Collection.pdf (0.02 MB)

F.Automatic External Monitor/Defibrillators and Accessories for Fire/Ems

F. Automatic External Monitor Defibrillators and Accessories for Fire EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

G.System Upgrade Agreement for the City’s P25 Radio System

G. System Upgrade Agreement for the City's P25 Radio System.pdf (0.02 MB)

H.VESTA 7 System Upgrade for E-911

H. VESTA 7 System Upgrade for E-911.pdf (0.02 MB)

I.Meals for Election Poll Workers

I. Meals for Election Poll Workers.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.Columbus Airport Economic Development Report - Amber Clark, Airport Director

Columbus Airport Economic Impact (002).pdf (1.15 MB)

B.Inspections and Code Department Update - Ryan Pruett, Inspections and Codes Director
C.Clean Up Columbus - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

Columbus Litter League Flyer 2021.pdf (0.89 MB)

D.Uptown Parking Considerations - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

Uptown Parking Considerations.Feb92021Presentation.pdf (0.96 MB)

E.Lessons Learned During Covid - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

CCG.Lessons Learned during the Pandemic.Main.pdf (11.31 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

February 19, 2021
1. Columbus Dragonfly Trails - Riverwalk to Martin Luther King, Jr. Connector – RFB No. 21-0017
Scope of Bid

This project includes a new concrete multi-use trail that will connect the Riverwalk to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Trail. The new trail will run along 10^th Avenue, 11^th Street, 6^th Avenue, and 10^th Street. The work includes reconstruction of existing ramps to the Riverwalk to provide for better pedestrian and cyclist access; curb and gutter; landscaping; signage; and striping.
1. Automotive Body Repair & Paint Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0027
Provide automotive body repair and paint services for all type vehicles utilized by various departments. The services will be utilized on an “as needed” basis. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

February 24, 2021
1. Carpet – RFB No. 21-0023
Scope of Bid

Provide carpet (roll and tile and base) and installation services for various offices at the Government Center and other City Facilities. The products and services will be procured on an “as needed” basis. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
1. Employee Service Award Pins – RFB 21-0020
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide employee service award pins to the Human Resources Department on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.HONORARY DESIGNATION: An Honorary Street Designation Application submitted by Ms. Gail Thompkins to honor Mr. Ed Snell, Jr. to be located at 8th Street between Illges Road and Rigdon Road. (The request is to send to Board of Honor)

Honorary Designation. Ed Snell.pdf (0.35 MB)

2.HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Letter from Mr. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. advising that the Hospital Authority of Columbus has elected; Jennings Chester, Warner Kennon, Jr. and Sarah Banks-Lang to serve another term of office.

Hospital Authority Apptmt Letter.pdf (1.02 MB)

3.Minutes of the following boards:

Board of Tax Assessors, #01-21 and #02-21

Budget Review Committee, January 26, 2021

Columbus Board of Health, December 2, 2020

Columbus Golf Course Authority, November 17, 2020

Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters, October 20, 2020

Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters, November 17, 2020

Development Authority, January 7 and 19, 2021

Hospital Authority of Columbus, October 27, 2020

Personnel Review Board, January 21, 2021

Bd of Tax Assessors. 01-21.pdf (0.09 MB)
Bd of Tax Assessors. 02-21.pdf (0.09 MB)
01262021. Budget Review Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)
Bd of Health Minutes. 12-02-2020.pdf (1.79 MB)
Golf Authority Min. 11-17-2020.pdf (2.82 MB)
C.I.R.C.L.E Minutes October 20.pdf (0.02 MB)
C.I.R.C.L.E Minutes November 17.pdf (0.02 MB)
Development Aut Minutes. 01-07-2021 .pdf (0.03 MB)
Development Aut Minutes. 01-19- 2021.pdf (0.03 MB)
Hospital Authority Min. 10-27-2020.pdf (3.63 MB)
PRB Minutes. 01-21-2021.pdf (0.14 MB)

ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION: A resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Bruce Huff from the February 9, 2021 Council Meeting.

Resolution Excusing Councilor Huff.pdf (0.01 MB)

RESOLUTION: A resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Judy W. Thomas from the February 9, 2021 Council Meeting.

Resolution Excusing Councilor Thomas.pdf (0.01 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Renee Sturkie- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to serve another term

Term Expires: March 25, 2021

Mayor Henderson is nominating Renee Sturkie to serve another term of office.
1. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Orrin Hergott (Mayor’s Appointment)

Columbus Hockey Assoc. Representative

Eligible to serve another term

Term Expires: March 1, 2021

Mayor Henderson is nominating Orrin Hergott to serve another term of office.
1. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Liliana McDaniel                                                                                 (Mayor’s Appointment)

Business Community Representative

Term Expired: June 30, 2020

   Does not desire reappointment

The seat listed above is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.

Women: 5

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   6
1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Robert Anderson was nominated to serve another term of office as recommended by the Liberty Cultural Center, Inc. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: January 31, 2024
1. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Cesar Velez was nominated to succeed Mr. Roger Stinson as recommended by the Uptown Business Association. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: October 31, 2023
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- VOTE TABULATION:
1. BOARD OF HONOR:
late Robert Poydasheff                                                                                Open for Nominations

Term Expires: October 31, 2024                                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

Councilor Woodson nominated Vivian Creighton Bishop
Councilor House nominated Mr. Seth Harp

All of the members must be former elected officials of Muscogee County.
1. COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY:
Mario Davis                                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Seat declared vacant                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: June 30, 2022

Councilor Davis nominated Dr. Alonzo Jones, Sr.

Councilor Thomas nominated Mr. Mike Harrelson

Councilor Crabb nominated Mr. Tommy Nobles
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Tomeika Farley                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Terry “Gene” Fields                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Ty Harrison                                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Women: 1

                Senatorial District 15:   2

                Senatorial District 29:   3

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Leila Carr- Interested in serving another term                                   Open for Nominations

Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 24, 2021

Vincent Allen                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 24, 2021

Women: 3

                Senatorial District 15:   2

                Senatorial District 29:   3

These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed
1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Samantha Wooden- Interested in serving another term                Open for Nominations

Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2021

Rose Spencer                                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2021

Women: 8

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   5

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly
1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Leslie Heard Jones                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

Historic District Resident                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to serving another term
Term Expires: January 31, 2021

Women: 7

                Senatorial District 15:   10

                Senatorial District 29:   1

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
James Dudley- Interested in serving another term                                Open for Nominations

Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Robert Bollinger                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Joseph Brannan                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serving another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2021

Councilor House is nominating Pat Weekley for the seat of Robert Bollinger.
Councilor Crabb is nominating Brad Baker for the seat of Joseph Brannan.

Women: 2

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   2

These are three-year terms. Board meets twice a month.
1. 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

Beverly Kinner                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                At-Large 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

Board Appointments. 02-09-2021.pdf (0.03 MB)

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Neil Richardson at SafeHouse Ministries of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

UPDATES:

PROCLAMATION:

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

ADD-ON RESOLUTION

PUBLIC AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS:

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Neil Richardson at SafeHouse Ministries of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson