Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 11/08/2022 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Seth Hon, Grace Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the October 25, 2022 Council Meeting.

• 20221025.COUNCIL.pdf (0.07 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.PROCLAMATION:         Timothy Holloway Day

  RECEIVING:            Timothy Holloway

• 3.PROCLAMATION:     Down with Diabetes Awareness Day

     RECEIVING:           Nathan Sanderson and The Chattahoochee                                      Valley Diabetes Awareness Committee

PRESENTATION:

• 4.Water and Sewer Rate Study (Presented by Steve Davis, President Columbus Water Works and Joe Crea with Raftelis)

• CWW_2023 Rates_PublicHearing.pdf (2.56 MB)

• 5.An overview of activities for the Mayor's Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity.  (Presented by Mr. Norman Hardman- Chair)

• MCDUP_PROJECTS_ 2022_ UPDATE.pdf (5.48 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 243 / 220 Oakley Drive (parcel # 089-001-001 / 088-053-003) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office)  Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend conditional approval.) (Councilor Huff)

• Ordinance_REZN-08-22-1561 1st Reading 10-25-22.pdf (0.69 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-08-22-1561.pdf (4.88 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code pertaining to alcoholic beverages to insert a new code section creating entertainment district(s) in which open containers of alcoholic beverages are permitted in certain circumstances; and for other purposes. (as amended)(Councilor Woodson) 

• Ordinance creating Entertainment District (as amended) 2nd Reading 11-8-22.pdf (1.05 MB)
• Entertainment Districts and Tour Service Vehicles 11.08.2022.pdf (1.34 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- An Ordinance imposing a moratorium on certain mandatory promotional procedures for the Columbus Police Department  and the Columbus Fire and EMS Department until the earlier of the Implementation Date of Ordinance No. 22-45 or January 31,2023. (continued on 2nd Reading) (Mayor Pro Tem) 

• Promotion Moratorium for CPD and Fire and EMS 1st Reading 10-11-22.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 2-3.02 of the Columbus Code to exempt certain Board and Commission appointees from residency requirements; to amend the necessary Pension Plan provisions to remove the named members of that Board from the requirement that they reside in and be registered voters in Muscogee County;  and for other purposes. (Councilor Woodson)

• Ordinance Amending Pension Board Residency Requirements 1st Reading 10-25-22.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Sections 2-131, 2-134, and 2-137 pertaining to the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission to revise  the membership positions and redefine the appointment process and duties for the Executive Director; and for other purposes. (Councilor Crabb)

• Ordinance Revising Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission Membership 1st Reading 10-25-22.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- REZN-09-22-1673: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7513 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 073-029-002) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District.(Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Davis) 

• Council Staff Report_REZN-09-22-1673.pdf (2.20 MB)
• Ordinance_REZN-09-22-1673 1st Reading 11-8-22.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.1st Reading-REZN-09-22-1674: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district located at 3201 / 3203 / 3205 / 3209 / 3213 / 3215 / 3217 / 3223 6th Avenue (parcel # 014-018-022 / 023 / 024 / 025 / 046 / 026 / 026A / 026B) from RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) / LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend conditional approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance_REZN-09-22-1674 1st Reading 11-8-22.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-09-22-1674.pdf (3.20 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 8.A Resolution authorizing the implementation of the Columbus, Georgia Classification and Compensation Plan for the pay period beginning January 7, 2023 pursuant to Section 16 of Ordinance No. 22-045. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Pay Plan Implementation Resolution 11-8-22.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Timothy Veal, Re:  The excessive trash in the neighborhood.  

• 2.Mrs. Angela White, representing Tuesdays Street Tacos & Burritos, Re:  The enforcement on unlicensed and unpermitted food vendors in Muscogee County.

• 3.Mr. Ulysses Rayford, Re:  The City’s project prioritization and investment strategy to include utilization of protective services and funding earmarked for the southside of Columbus.

• Infrastructure investment Update 11.08.2022- DCM Hodge Presented.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 4.Ms. Drale Short, representing the Department of Public Works, Re: The Columbus Consolidated Governments Pay Compensation Study.

• 5.Ms. Rosa Evans, representing METRA Employees, Re:  Pay Plan Considerations.

• 6.Ms. Annette Adams, Re: A request for yard waste pickup from yard and for neighbors to no longer be allowed to burn waste. 

• 7.Ms. Ophelia Lowe, Re:  Father’s Estate.

• 8.Ms. Alexis Gray, representing Columbus State University Alumni Office, Re: Student to Alumni Committee invitation to serve as mentors to CSU students.

• 9.Mr. Joseph McNeil, representing Columbus Blinded Veterans, Re:  Transportation issues for disabled veterans and citizens of Columbus GA.

• 10.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re:  Reparations and Ending prison slave labor.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.2023 Legislative Agenda Add On – Tax Allocation Law Amendment

  Approval is requested of the add on resolution for the 2023 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.

• 2023 Legislative Agenda Add On Tax Allocation Law Amendment.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.Columbus Civic Center Commercial Marketing Agreement Amendment

  Approval is requested for the Columbus Civic Center to Amend current Commercial Rights Marketing Agreement to reflect company name change Global Spectrum, L.P. to OVG360 (f/k/a Spectra Partnerships and an extension within the current contract.

• Civic Center Resolution and Agenda - Commercial Marketing Agreement.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Columbus Civic Center Ticketmaster Contract Renewal

  Approval is requested for the Columbus Civic Center to renew current Ticketmaster contract to include a 5-year extension. Ticketmaster shall provide Principal with an annual sponsorship allowance (the “Sponsorship Allowance”) to advertise and promote Ticketmaster as the source for advance Tickets to Attractions at the Facility in an amount equal to Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000).  The Sponsorship Allowance shall be paid to Principal within thirty (30) days of the beginning of each Contract Year.

• Ticketmaster Agreement Civic Center Resolution and Agenda.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.Annual HUD Entitlement, Capital Fund Program and Moving To Work Funding Environmental Review Approval

  Approval is requested to execute approvals of environmental review records for the building and site improvements annually performed through HUD Entitlement, Capital Fund Program (CFP) and Moving to Work (MTW) funds.

• Agenda Report - HUD Entitlement CFP and MTW Environmental Review Approval(Final with LTS edit) (1).pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.FY 23 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG)

  Approval is requested to submit an application and accept FY 23 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The FY 23 LMIG allocation for Columbus-Muscogee County from GDOT is $2,225,041.24 with a local 10% match requirement.
  
  

• FY23 LMIG Council Documents 11.8.22.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 6.Foundation Source (Marathon Petroleum Foundation)

  Approval is requested to apply for, and accept, if awarded, a Marathon Petroleum Foundation Grant for Columbus, Georgia Police Department in the amount of $5,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded.

• Agenda Report For Grant Funds From The Marathon Petroleum Foundation CPD 2022.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Printing Postage and Mail Processing Service of Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices for Tax Commissioner

• A. Printing Postage and Mail Processing Service of Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices for Tax Commissioner.pdf (0.04 MB)

• B.Fox Senior Center Wall and Roof Project – RFB No. 23-0008

• B. Fox Senior Center Wall and Roof Project.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Exterior Wall Renovation at 29^th Street Gym – RFB No. 22-0009

• C. Exterior Wall Renovation at 29th Street Gym.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Public Safety Building Deck & Wall Restoration – RFB No. 23-0010

• D. Public Safety Building Deck & Wall Restoration .pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Amendment 4 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002

• E. Amendment 4 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex .pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Amendment 4 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 20-0001

• F. Amendment 4 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project .pdf (0.02 MB)

• G.Annual Maintenance/Support for the Jury Management Software

• G.Annual Maintenance Support for the Jury Management Software.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Axon Officer Safety 7 Program for the Sheriff’s Office

• H.Axon Office Safety 7 Program for the Sheriff Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Annual License/Maintenance/Support Fee for Greykey Forensic Software for Police Department

• I. Annual License Maintenance Support Fee for Greykey Forensic Software for Police Department.pdf (0.02 MB)

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 1.2023 Legislative Agenda – Add Ons

  Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2023 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.

• Legislative Agenda Items 2023 Delayed.pdf (0.03 MB)
• now and comp waiver medicaid fact sheet (002).pdf (0.44 MB)
• Senator Ed Harbison.pdf (21.61 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Art Commission Advisory Board Presentation - Rob Landers, Director of the Columbus Civic Center

• Art Commision Project .2.pdf (15.09 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 November 8, 2022

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  November 9, 2022

  1. 30' Low Floor Trolley Heavy Duty Bus (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0017

  Scope of Bid

  The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking vendors to provide 30' low floor trolley heavy duty buses to METRA on an “as needed” basis.  The City anticipates purchasing approximately 3-4 during Fiscal Year 2023 through Fiscal year 2026.  The contract term will be for three years.

  November 16, 2022

  1. Dumpster/Roll Off Container Rental and Servicing (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0016

  Scope of Bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors to provide dumpsters/roll-off containers on a rental basis, to include servicing the equipment on an “as needed” basis.  Services will be procured both during the week and on weekends.     

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

  2. Minnow Tank for Parks and Recreation – PQ No. 23-0008

  Scope of Bid

                  The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to provide

                  one (1) minnow tank, 8 ft, with 6 compartments with a window in each. Two (2) carbon filter cells 16”, air manifold system to aerate tank and additional tubing and chemicals included for indoor use at the Parks & Recreation Lake Oliver Marina Bait Shop.

  November 30, 2022

  1. PI 0011435 – Metra Park and Ride Facility – RFB No. 23-0019

  Scope of Bid

  Provide a park and ride facility for METRA Transit System. The project consists of grading a vacant lot and installing a parking lot and features for METRA Transit System.  The project location is 1646 9^th Avenue in Columbus, GA.

  2. Protective Driver Door Shields for Mass Transit Buses – RFB No. 23-0022

  Scope of Bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide and install twenty-two (22) protective driver door shields for mass transit buses operated by the METRA Transit System.

  3. Backhoe Loader Rental (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0021

  Scope of Bid

  Provide rental of a backhoe on an “as needed” basis.  The backhoe will be used by the Public Works Department for various projects.  The contract term will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

  November 30, 2022

  4. PI 0011435 – Metra Park and Ride Facility – RFB No. 23-0019

  Scope of Bid

  Provide a park and ride facility for METRA Transit System. The project consists of grading a vacant lot and installing a parking lot and features for METRA Transit System.  The project location is 1646 9^th Avenue in Columbus, GA.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Email Correspondence from Rex Wilkinson advising of the notice to resign on behalf of Mr. Fred Greene from his seat on the Historic & Architectural Review Board. (The Council may receive the resignation.)

• Email Cor. BHAR Resignation. Fred Greene.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 2.Minutes of the following boards:

  Animal Control Advisory Board, September 13, 2022

  Board of Tax Assessors, #30-22, #31-22 and #32-22

  Board of Zoning Appeals, September 7 and October 4, 2022

  Columbus Golf Course Authority, September 27, 2022

  Hospital Authority of Columbus, September 27, 2022

  Tree Board, August 22 and October 24, 2022

• Min. ACAB. 09-13-2022.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 30-22.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 31-22.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 32-22.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. BZA. 09-07-2022.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Min. BZA. 10-04-2022.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Min. Golf Authority. 09-27-2022.pdf (10.22 MB)
• Min. Hospital Authority. 09-27-2022.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Min. Tree Board. 08-22-2022.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Min. Tree Board. 10-24-2022.pdf (0.02 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:  Ms. Jayne Govar was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2028

  COLUMBUS BOARD OF HEALTH:  Ms. Devica Alappan was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2027

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:  Mr. Willie Butler was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2025

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:  Ms. Yolanda Sumbry Sewell was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2025

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:  Mr. Michael Forte was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2025

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:  Mr. Delano Leftwich was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires:  December 31, 2025

  RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:  Ms. Cheryl Tate was nominated to succeed Ms. Esther Radcliff.  (Councilor Houses nominee) New Term expires:  June 30, 2025

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

  PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  Bryon Hickey                                                        (Council District 1- Barnes)

  Not eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: October 31, 2022

  Donald Watkins                                                (Council District 5- Crabb)

  Not eligible to succeed

  Term Expired: October 31, 2022

  Councilor Barnes is nominating Abdel Hernandez to succeed Mr. Byron Hickey.

  Councilor Crabb is nominating Jennifer S. Upshaw to succeed Mr. Donald Watkins.

  These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

  RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:

   

  Carl Brown                                                         (Council District 9- Thomas)

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        

  Term Expires: December 31, 2022       

  Irene Pate- Interested in serving another term                (Council District 10- House) 

  Eligible to succeed                                                

  Term Expires: December 31, 2022       

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

  Does not desire reappointment                                        

  Term Expired: December 31, 2021       

  VACANT                                                         (Council District 3- Huff)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2023       

  VACANT                                                         (Council District 1- Barnes)

  Term Expires: December 31, 2025       

  These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.

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

  BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

  
  

  
  Vincent Allen                                                 Open for Nominations               Resigned                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 24, 2023

  This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.

  Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   2

          Senatorial District 29:   3

  COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:

  Helen Williams                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expires: December 31, 2022

  Margaret Higdon                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

          Term Expired: December 31, 2021

  The term is six years.  Meets quarterly.

  Women:  5

          Senatorial District 15:   2

          Senatorial District 29:   3

  LAND BANK AUTHORITY: 

  
  

  
  Tyler Pritchard                                                Open for Nominations              

  Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: October 31, 2022

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

  Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   2

  PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:

  Dr. Shanita Pettaway                                        Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 5)                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Resigned

          Term Expires: December 31, 2022

  
  

  The terms are three years.  Board meets monthly.

  Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   5

          Senatorial District 29:   3

• Board Appointments. 11-08-2022.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• A.Columbus Aquatics Commission (Council’s Appointments)

• Board Memo. Columbus Aquatics Commission. 11082022.pdf (0.01 MB)

• B.Tree Board (Council’s Appointments)

• Board Memo. Tree Board. 11082022.pdf (0.02 MB)