Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 06/18/2024 09:00 AM Muscogee County School Board Chambers- Public Education Center, located at 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906.

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

INVOCATION:  Offered by Dr. Lynn Meadows-White with the Methodist Children’s Home of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the June 11, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20240611.COUNCIL.pdf (0.08 MB)

PROCLAMATION:

• 2.Proclamation:    Juneteenth Celebration      

     Receiving:       Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin

PRESENTATION:

• 3.Development Authority Update (Presented by Jerald Mitchell, President & CEO of the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce.) 

RESOLUTION:

• 4.A resolution expressing deep appreciation to Tyson Begly for his dedicated service to the Columbus Council and the citizens of Columbus, Georgia as the District 10 representative. 

• Resolution. Begly 06.18.24.pdf (0.02 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- An ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2024 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY25 Millage Ordinance 1st Reading 6-11-24.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.1st Reading- REZN-06-23-0113: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1720, 1728, 1730, 1744 Warm Springs Road and 1818 Spring Circle (parcel # 036-013-002/036-013-003/036-013-004/036-013-005/036-013-007/036-013-008) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-06-23-0113_ 1st reading 6-18-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• REZN-06-23-0113 Warm Springs Road Council Staff Report.pdf (1.69 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- REZN-03-24-0630: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3711 Hamilton Road (parcel # 030-019-011) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily - 2 (RMF 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-03-24-0630 1st Reading 6-18-24 .pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-03-24-0630_3711 Hamilton Council Staff Report.pdf (2.24 MB)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-03-24-5716: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 5617 Eastside Drive (parcel # 083-014-019) from Single Family Residential -1 (SFR1) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Crabb)

• Ordinance REZN-03-24-5716_ 1st reading 6-18-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-03-24-0628_5716 Eastside Council Staff Report.pdf (1.64 MB)

• 5.1st Reading-  REZN-04-24-0767: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 5470 Schatulga Road (parcel # 111-015-027) from Light Manufacturing/Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Mayor Pro-Tem) 

• Ordinance REZN-04-24-0767_1st Reading 6-18-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• REZN-04-24-0767_ 5470 Schatulga Road Council Staff Report.pdf (5.14 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- Public Hearing: An ordinance renewing Business Improvement Districts in Columbus, Georgia through December 31, 2034; and for other purposes. (continued from 6-4-24) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• BID Renewal 2024 1st Reading 6-04-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Exhibit A BID MGMT PLAN 2025-2034 FINAL FINAL.pdf (0.81 MB)

• 7.1st Reading- An ordinance providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for the public school system of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• PROPOSED FY25 School Millage Ordinance 1st Reading 6-18-24 .pdf (0.03 MB)

• 8.1st Reading- An ordinance to amend Article VIII of Chapter 14 of the Columbus to revise certain requirements on businesses that offer Class B Coin Operated Amusement Machines on their premises; and for other purposes. (Councilors Huff, Cogle and Tucker)

• Ordinance Coin Operated Amusement Machines Amended. 1st Reading 6-18-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• ARTICLE_VIII.___COIN_OPERATED_AMUSEMENT_MACHINES Draft Redline.pdf (0.16 MB)

• 9.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for General Government Employees, and the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees of the Department of Public Safety (collectively, the “Plans”) to address the treatment of retirees in pay status who are thereafter appointed or elected to the Columbus Council. (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance Adopting Plan Amendments re Columbus Council Members 1st Reading 6-18-24.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Redline Pension Plan Amendments 6-18-24.pdf (0.46 MB)

RESOLUTION

• 10.A Resolution authorizing payment of attorney fees which may be incurred for legal services rendered regarding various city issues during fiscal year 2025. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Resolution FY '25 payment of attorneys 6-18-24.pdf (0.01 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Ruiz Jose, Re:  Information on the elimination of parking minimums and elimination of zoning codes for rent and housing affordability.

• 2.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re:  The Columbus Charter.

• 3.Mr. Nathan Smith, Re:  Free speech, Charter and Council District 1 appointment.

• 4.Mrs. Kathy Tanner, Re:  Concerns at CACC.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Risk Management Legal Services 

  Approval is requested for payment of fees for the legal services rendered regarding Risk Management issues for Fiscal Year 2025.  

• FY25 Atty Fees.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.GEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant

  Approval is requested for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $50,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a $50,000 in-kind local match required from GEMA/HS to the Columbus Consolidated Government. The match will be met by the budgeted personnel costs in department budget 450 - Homeland Security.  No additional matching funds will be needed. The grant funds will be used to reimburse the general fund.

• Resolution and Agenda EMPG Award - FY25.pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Swim Gear And Lifeguard Accessories (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) RFB NO. 24-0035

• A. Swim Gear and Lifeguard Accessories.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Motorcycle with Accessories for Columbus Police Department

• B. Motorcycle with Accessories.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Audio-Visual System for Homeland Security and Emergency Management

• c. AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.pdf (0.03 MB)

• D.Mold Removal and Remediation Services

• D. Mold Removal and Remediation Services.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Milo Range Compact Theater Firearms Training Simulator for the Sheriff’s Office – Federal GSA Cooperative Purchase

• E. Milo Range Compact Theater Firearms.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Consulting  Services to Assess the Cybersecurity Posture – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• F. Consulting Services to Assess the Cybersecurity Posture.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.Forensic Software for the Sheriff’s Office

• G. Forensic Software for the Sheriffs Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Bucket Truck for Engineering Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• H. Bucket Truck.pdf (0.02 MB)

• I.Fitness Equipment for the Sheriff’s Office New Administrative Facility - Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

• I. FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY - SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Information Only: Exigent “Off the Lot” Vehicle Purchases – Resolution No. 106-24

• Information Only - Exigent Off The Lot Vehicle Purchases.pdf (0.02 MB)

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

• 1.Information Only: Emergency Purchase

• Information Only - Emergency Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Parks & Recreation Update, Holli Browder, Director, Parks & Recreation

• Council Presentation 6.18.24 Summer Updates.pdf (29.53 MB)

• B.Jail Update -  Drale Short, Director, Public Works,  Doug Kleppin/Shane Clark, SLAM Collaborative, Henry Painter, Gilbane Building Company,Doug Shaw, Jericho Design Group, LLC, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Finance, Planning, and Development

• Muscogee County Jail Update 06142024.pdf (0.44 MB)
• 240618 Muscogee Co Jail - Council Presentation FINAL.pdf (6.64 MB)
• Jail Debt Impact Analysis - Columbus - 30 Years - Final 06.18.2024.pdf (1.15 MB)

• C.Revenue Update - Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance 

• Revenue Division Update - 06-18-24 (PU).pdf (0.83 MB)

REFERRALS:

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION – A resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the June 18, 2024 Council Meeting.

• RES excusing Cnclr Thomas.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.Honorary Designation Application submitted by Mr. Jason Crowson and Ms. Stephanie Callahan to place a stone with bronze plaque and a marble bench at Godwin Creek Golf Course in honor of Mr. Richard Callahan, Sr.  (The Council may vote to forward the application to the Board of Honor.)

• Honorary Designation App. Callahan.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #18-24

  Columbus Golf Course Authority, June 4, 2024

  Land Bank Authority, May 8, 2024

  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board, March 14, & May 9, 2024

• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 18-24.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. Cols. Golf Authority. 06-04-2024.pdf (6.25 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 05-08-2024.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Min. Liberty Theatre Adv. Bd. 03-14-2024.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Min. Liberty Theatre Adv. Bd. 05-09-2024.pdf (0.16 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

  YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:

          

  District 2 Nominee:  _____________                District 5 Nominee:                              

  District 4 Nominee:  _____________               

                  
  
  

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Pamela Green Thomas was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Eddie Florence as the SD-15 Representative. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2026

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Lisa Hastings was nominated to the At-Large seat that was formerly held by Ms. Pamela Green Thomas.  (Ms. Pamela Green Thomas was moved to the vacant SD-15 seat). (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires:  June 30, 2027

  
  
  

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

  COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:

  
  
  

  Timothy Crabb                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2024

  Richard Leary                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Cols. Hurricane Rep.                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Does not desire reappointment

  Term Expires: June 30, 2024

  Janet Bussey                                                         Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: 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:   5

  Senatorial District 29:   2

  HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:

  
  
  

  Libby Smith                                                         Open for Nominations              

  (Historic District Resident Seat)                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not eligible to succeed                                                

  Term Expires: January 31, 2025

  Councilor Cogle is nominating Mr. Mike Johnson to fill the expired term of Ms. Libby Smith as the Historic District Resident.

  The term is three years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  5

          Senatorial District 15:   9

          Senatorial District 29:   2

  KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

  
  
  

  David Houser- Interested in serving                                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  (SD-15 Representative)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2024

  The term is three years.  Board meets February, April, June, August, October and December of each year.         
  
  

  Women:  7

  Senatorial District 15:   6

  Senatorial District 29:   3

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

  Christopher Posey                                                 Open for Nominations               Does not desire reappointment                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2024

  Councilor Cogle is nominating Ms. Jennifer LeDenney to succeed Mr. Christopher Posey.

  The term is three years.  Meets every other month beginning in January.

  Women:  3

  Senatorial District 15:   2

  Senatorial District 29:   2

• Board Appointments. 06-18-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)

COUNCIL HEARINGS:

• 5.Request for Waiver of Penalty and Interest on property tax as submitted by Mr. Murray R. Jones for property located in Columbus, Georgia.

• Council Waiver Request - Murray Jones.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 6.Request for Waiver of Penalty and Interest on property tax as submitted by Mr. Kenneth Harris for property located in Columbus, Georgia.

• Council Waiver Request - Kenneth Harris.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 7.Request for Waiver of Penalty and Interest on property tax as submitted by Ms. Ebonee Bryant for property located in Columbus, Georgia.

• Council Waiver Request - Ebonee Bryant.pdf (0.13 MB)