Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 02/27/2024 05:30 PM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Sherryl Sneed, Peters Chapel AME Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the February 13, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20240213.COUNCIL.pdf (0.08 MB)

PROCLAMATION:

• 2.Proclamation:     National School Breakfast Week       

     Receiving:        Jada Bone, Nutrition Specialist, School Nutrition Department, Muscogee Country School District

PRESENTATION:

• 3.River Valley Regional Commission Update (Presented by Jim Livingston, River Valley Regional Commission)

• RVRC Columbus City Council Feb. 2024.pdf (4.44 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-11-23-2304: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1323 Munro Avenue (parcel # 185-029-006) from Single Family Residential -2 (SFR2) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily - 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-11-23-2304_ 1st reading 2-13-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-11-23-2304.pdf (2.62 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-12-23-2400: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7505 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 073-029-001) from Light Manufacturing/Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval)(Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance REZN-12-23-2400_ 1st reading 2-13-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-12-23-2400.pdf (2.63 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading-  REZN-01-24-0063: An Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the Columbus Code to revise the text of Section 9.3.4 to provide for representation of the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board on the Board of Historical and Architectural  Review. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance REZN-01-24-0063_Text Amendment_BHAR_1st Reading 2-13-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report _REZN-1-24-0063.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An ordinance to revise and clarify certain provisions of Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code which provide for meeting dates and procedures for the Columbus  Council  and for other purposes. (Councilor Thomas)

• Ordinance revising Code Sec. 2-2. and 2-3. 1st Reading 2-13-24 .pdf (0.02 MB)
• Redline revisions Cols. Code Sec. 2-2 and 2-3.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 5.2nd Reading- FY23 FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT: An Ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2023 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (Budget Review Committee)

• FY23 Final Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading 1-13-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• FY23 Final Budget Amendment Attached Chart.pdf (0.25 MB)
• FY23 Final Budget Amendment Agenda Report.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- An ordinance to revise and clarify certain provisions of the Columbus Code which provide for the foreclosure of liens on property for which funds are due and owing to the consolidated government; and for other purposes. (continued on 1st Reading from 2-13-24)(Councilor Begly)

• Ordinance Lien Foreclosure Amendments 1st Reading 2-13-24.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Lien provisions Redline from existing code sections.pdf (0.17 MB)

• 7.1st Reading- An ordinance to provide for a levy of increase on ad valorem taxes for blighted property; to provide for identification of blighted property; to provide for remediation; to provide for a decrease on ad valorem taxes on property; and for other purposes. (continued of 1st Reading from 1-13-24)(Councilor Begly)

• Blight Tax 1st Reading 2-13-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Columbus - Abandoned Homes 2024 February.pdf (2.60 MB)

RESOLUTION

• 8.A Resolution concerning the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia’s issuance of bonds to finance a residential housing project to be located at 1200 Warren Williams Road in Columbus, Georgia (Request of Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia)

• HA Columbus RAD 2024 - TEFRA Approval 2-27-24.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Exhibit A HA Columbus RAD 2024 - TEFRA.pdf (0.40 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Mick Etchison, representing Revolution Project, Re: The Muscogee County Jail.

• 2.Mr. Jackson Turner, Re:  Permit to Picket.

• 3.Mrs. Claire Thomas, representing Animal Advocacy, Re:  Columbus Animal Control and Care Center rabies vaccination protocols.

• 4.Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: A request for City Council to attend more diversified Cultural Events.

• 5.Mr. Paul Olson, Re: (1) Baseball Stadium, (2) Property Tax Mill Rollback to finance Stadium, (3) Property Tax Relief and (4) Referendum.

• 6.Ms. Allie Johnson, representing Columbus Animal Allies, Re:  Animal welfare, veterinary care and animal shelter operations.

• 7.Mrs. Mimi Steger, representing Columbus Animal Allies, Re:  Columbus Animal Control and Care Center with rescues, adoptions and reunions.

• 8.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re:  The 2028 Bicentennial and Municipal Court staffing.

• 9.Mrs. Kathy Tanner, Re:  Columbus Animal Control and Care Center.

• 10.Rev. Johnny Flakes, III, representing Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA), Re: Baseball Park Initiative.

• 11.Rev. Ralph Huling, representing St. James Baptist Church, Re:  Support of the baseball team and the economic impact that it will bring to South Columbus. 

• 12.Mr. Melvin Tanner, representing the NAACP Columbus Branch, Re:  Support of the expansion baseball team and the economic impact that it will bring to South Columbus. 

• 13.Mr. Jerome Williams, representing A Call to Talk-A Community to Take Action, Re:  Economic development on the Southside of Columbus with the expansion of the baseball team and improvement of A. J. McClung Stadium.

• 14.Mrs. Sandy Gunnels, Re:  The dangers of not deworming puppies appropriately.

• 15.Ms. Anna-Claire Daniels, representing Animal SOS, Re:  Columbus Animal Care and Control.

• 16.Mrs. Sherry Jones, Re:  Medical Care at Columbus Animal Control. 

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Dragonfly Connection

  Approval is requested to authorize the next Columbus Dragonfly Trails connector within Midtown that will connect Lakebottom Park from 13^th Street to Garrard Street along Cherokee Avenue.

• Agenda Resolution Lakebottom Connection 02.27.2024.pdf (0.35 MB)

• 2.Riverwalk Public Art Addition – (11^th Street to 12^th Street)

  Approval is requested to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Dragonfly Trails, Inc. for an addition to the public art mural located on the Riverwalk between 11^th Street and 12^th Street.

• Agenda Report - Resolution Public Art Addition Riverwalk 2.27.2024.pdf (5.23 MB)
• Additional Public Art MOU Dragonfly Riverwalk.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Integrated Waste One-Time Cart Fee  

  Approval is requested to charge a one-time cart fee of $55.00 or current purchase price plus applicable local sale taxes per additional cart for customers who request an additional cart for household garbage and yard waste.

• Cart Fee $55.00 Resolution2_ 02142024.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 4.FY2025 Family Connection Grant

  Approval is requested to continue to serve as fiscal agent and to submit an application and, if approved, accept a grant for $52,500, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department of Human Services with no local match required.  Approval is also requested to amend the Family Connection Partnership Fund (Fund 0985) by the amount of the award.

• FY25Council Agenda Report & Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 5.Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $3,259.50, or as otherwise awarded, from the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation to promote a community-based “Risk and Safety Day” by the amount awarded with no match from the city.

• ACCG Intern Grant Agenda Report and Resolution 2024.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 6.Family Drug Court State Grant Request

  Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Family Drug Court up to $100,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

• Updated FDC Agenda Template Municode.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 7.Juvenile Drug Court State Grant Request

  Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court up to $170,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

• Updated JDC Agenda Template Municode.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Bulk Mailing Services for Various Departments (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0012

• A. Bulk Mailing Services for Various Departments (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0012.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Commercial Electric Food Cutter and Commercial Convection Oven for Muscogee County Jail – BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase

• B. Commercial Electric Food Cutter and Commercial Convection Oven for Muscogee County Jail – BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.Five-Year Service Agreement for Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Security Camera System

• C. Five-Year Service Agreement for Automatic License Plate Recognition Security Camera System.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Design and Construction Services for Golden Park Improvements – RFP No. 24-0019

• D. Design and Construction Services for Golden Park Improvements – RFP No. 24-0019.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Golden Park South Commons Redevelopment 02.27.2024.pdf (3.81 MB)

• E.Columbus Targeted Housing Market Needs Assessment

• E. Columbus Targeted Housing Market Needs Assessment.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Four Crown Victoria Vehicles for the Police Department

• F. Declaration of Surplus and Donation of Four Crown Victoria Vehicles for the Police Department.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.Amendment 16 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002

• G. Amendment 16 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Best Ranger Competition – COL Christopher C. Hammonds and MAJ Phillip B. Clark

• City Council Brief (002).pdf (2.69 MB)

• B. State of Tourism Update - Peter Bowden, President-CEO, VisitColumbus

• Council Presentation FF 2023.pdf (19.95 MB)

• C. Fiscal Conditions Update – Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance

• FY23 Fiscal Conditions Report (PU).pdf (0.33 MB)

• D.Comprehensive Camera Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager, Current Operations

• Comprehensive Camera.Update.February 2024.pdf (4.28 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 February 27, 2024

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  March 1, 2024

  1. Temporary Staffing for the Columbus Consolidated Government (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 24-0006

  Scope of RFP

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites proposal submissions from qualified vendors to provide temporary staffing for various positions within the Columbus Consolidated Government 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.

  March 6, 2024

  1. Stage Curtains – RFB No. 24-0026

  Scope of Bid

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is requesting bids for a total of twenty-three (23) stage curtains, consisting of fourteen (14) side curtains and nine (9) middle stage curtains for the Columbus Civic Center arena.  The curtains will be used as backdrops, to keep out sunlight, and to block backstage activity during shows.  The curtains must meet or exceed specifications for DD 9919 Nirvana B.O.B.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

REFERRALS:

• Referrals 2.27.24

• Referrals 2.27.24.pdf (0.39 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting.

• RES excusing Cnclr Barnes.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Joanne Cogle from the February 27, 2024 Council Meeting.  (Add-On)

• RES excusing Cnclr Cogle.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 3.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Elections & Registration, December 7, 2023

  Board of Tax Assessors, #04-23

  Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounter (CIRCLE) February 20, 2024

  Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority, October 19, 2023

  Housing Authority of Columbus, December 13, 2023

  Land Bank Authority, January 10, 2024

  Retirees’ Health Benefits Committee, August 16, 2023

• Min. Board of Elections. 12-07-2023.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Min. Bd of T ax Assessors. 4-24.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. CIRCLE. 02-20-2024.pdf (0.29 MB)
• Min. Conv and Trade Center Aut. 10-19-2023.pdf (0.96 MB)
• Min. Housing Aut. 12-13-2023.pdf (0.27 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 01-10-2024.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Min. Retirees Health Benefits Com. 08-16-2023.pdf (0.22 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Michael Moore was nominated as the Historic District Resident to succeed Ms. Libby Smith. (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term expires:  January 31, 2027

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

  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:

  
  

  Mary B. Garcia                                                 (Council District 7- Cogle)

  Ineligible (city employee)                                        

  Term Expires: March 27, 2024

  VACANT                                                         (Council District 2- Davis)

  Term Expires: March 27, 2024

  Virginia Dickerson                                                 (Council District 3- Huff)

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        

  Term Expires: March 27, 2024

  Members appointed by Council shall serve for two-year terms and members appointed by Mayor shall serve for three-year terms.  Board Meets quarterly.

  
  
  

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

  COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):

  
  
  

  Alia Teetshorn                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: March 1, 2024

  The terms are four years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  2

          Senatorial District 15:   1

          Senatorial District 29:   4

• Board Appointments. 02-27-2024.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENT:

• A.Animal Control Advisory Board (Council Appointments & 2 Representative Seats)

• Board Memo. Animal Control Advisory Board. 20240227.pdf (0.02 MB)