Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 10/26/2021 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 Rabbi Shmuel Polin at Temple Israel of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the October 12, 2021 Council Meeting

• 20211012.COUNCIL.pdf (0.06 MB)

UPDATE:

• 2.An update on COVID-19

RECOGNITION:

• 3.To recognize Boy Scout Troop 555 as partial fulfillment of their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading-  REZN-08-21-1520: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia changing certain boundaries of a district located at 6565 Talokas Lane (parcel # 110-002-068) from PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District.(Planning and PAC recommend approval)(Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Ordinance REZN-08-21-1520 1st Reading 10-12-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-08-21-1520.pdf (1.81 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-08-21-1523: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district located at 1309 Wildwood Avenue (parcel # 185-041-006) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval)(Councilor Garrett)  

• Ordinance REZN-08-21-1523 1st Reading 10-12-21.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report_REZN-08-21-1523.pdf (1.34 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading-  An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1) 4009 Young Avenue (Brion Folarin & Omotayo Folarin, Owner); 2) 3313 7th Avenue (Albert G. & Betty Jean Currington, Owner); 3) 2937 Colorado Street (Yong Kook Pak & Yeon Ho & Family Value Realty, LLC,Owner); 4) 2443 Wise Street (Paz G Pedrozo Trust, Owner); 5) 2215 1st Avenue (Clinton D Hammond II & Joel D Hammond, Owner); 6) 1102 Winston Road (Frank A & Edna E Turman, Owner); 7) 378 Clover Avenue (Henry & Ozella Edwards, Owner); 8) 370 28th Avenue (3 Port Investments, LLC, Owner); and  9) 33 Eddy Drive (Miguel H Villar, Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem) (as amended).

• DemoOrd_2nd Reading 10-26-21_Final (as amended).pdf (0.03 MB)
• DemoOrd_1st Reading 10-12-21_Final.pdf (0.03 MB)
• October2021DemoTabulation_Rev3.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 4.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Articles I and III of Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code to provide that the City Manager in consultation with the Chief of Police may change the hours of any public  park or playground when warranted by public safety or public health concerns; and for other purposes. (Councilor Tucker)

• C.A. Ordinance No. 4.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-08-21-1617: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1400 17th Street (parcel # 027-009-001) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)

• Council Staff Report_REZN-08-21-1617.pdf (1.81 MB)
• Ordinance_REZN-08-21-1617 1st Reading 10-26-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 8 and  Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code by establishing minimum guidelines for fines imposed for various building code, nuisance and solid waste  violations in those chapters; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• Building Code, Nuisance and Solid waste violation fines 1st Reading 10-26-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Mr. Harry C. Underwood, representing Fountain City Fairness Coalition, Re:  The Non-Discrimination Ordinance.

• 2.Ms. Starlet Kissam, Re:  The Non-Discrimination Ordinance.

• 3.Mr. Nathaniel Sanderson, Re:  Yard Waste pickup.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.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 totaling $4,649,124 funded through the Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST), Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Discretionary Funds, State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Z230 funds, and the Paving Fund to include right of way acquisition, permanent and temporary construction easements, utility relocation, environmental mitigation and other necessary agreements to prepare projects for construction.

• FY22 Transportation Projects Agenda Report and Resolution.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 2.Columbus Police Department:  Donation Receipt

  Approval is requested to accept a donation of 215 Medical Pouches from MSN Healthcare Solutions for Patrol Officers. 

• Donation Request for Police Dept.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Donation of Fire Truck

  Approval is requested to donate a 1997 International Fire Truck to Oakland Fire and Rescue, Mauk GA.  The fire truck is over 20 years old and is no longer useful to for Columbus Fire and EMS.

• Donation of Fire Truck.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 4.Acquisition of 230 North Oakley Drive

  Approval is requested to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Midtown Village Partners LLC to purchase the building at 230 North Oakley Drive Road for $78,000. The acquisition will allow the Columbus Fire department to expand its dormitory and operational space.

• 230 North Oakley Drive Acquisition.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 5.Housing Authority of Columbus Georgia License Agreement

  Approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with the Housing Authority of Columbus Georgia to utilize 11 parcels as a “lay down” area for construction of Mill Village.

• HACG Mill Village License Agreement.pdf (0.05 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Change Order 2 for PI 0011436 – Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb 1 - Phase I – RFB No. 20-0035

• A. Change Order 2 for PI 0011436 – Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb 1 - Phase I – RFB No. 20-0035.pdf (0.03 MB)

• B.Two 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Public Works – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase

• B. Two 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs for Public Works - Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase.pdf (0.02 MB)

• C.One Forklift for METRA – RFB No. 22-0008

• C. One Forklift for METRA - RFB No. 22-0008.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Future Payments to Court Reporters Connie Montgomery And Kim Raines For Services Rendered – ADD-ON

  Approval is requested to authorize a special exception to Columbus Code Section 19-36 (b) in order to process future payments to Court Reporters Connie Montgomery and Kim Raines for services rendered relative to Case No. SU 2021 CR 001819, State of Georgia vs Mark Preston Jones pursuant to forthcoming court orders. 

• Court Reporter Payment Resolution.pdf (0.04 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Evictions Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:         October 26, 2021

  TO:        Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:        Finance Department

  SUBJECT:        Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  
  
  

  October 27, 2021

  Roofing Services at Boxwood Recreation Center – RFB No. 22-0016

  Scope of Bid

  Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof system at Boxwood Recreation Center and replace with an asphalt shingle roof system, in full compliance with the project manual.

  Roofing Services at Gallops Senior Center/Linwood Tillis Park – RFB No. 22-0017

  Scope of Bid

  Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to replace designated roofs and repair designated roofs, in full compliance with the project manual, at Gallops Senior Center and other structures in Linwood Tillis Park.

  Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018

  Scope of Bid

  The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide fourteen (14) full-size, four-door sedans.

  Sedans – RFB No. 22-0007

  Scope of Bid

  Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof at the Carver Park Gym and replace with a ketone ethylene ester (KEE) roof system, in full compliance with the project manual.

  October 29, 2021

  Inmate Telephone System/Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0003

  Scope of Proposal

  The Columbus Consolidated Government (The City) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a turnkey, fully operational, secure and reliable inmate telephone system designed to improve the management and control of inmate telephone usage in the Muscogee County Prison.  Telephone system should include the provision of a mobile for isolation units, and a video visitation system for dorm units.

  November 3, 2021

  Fiber Contractor Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0019

  Scope of Bid

  Provide outdoor fiber runs, both overhead and underground, or a combination, to various locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government. 

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

  Basketball Uniforms for Parks & Recreation Leagues (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0013

  Scope of Bid

  Provide basketball uniforms for various Parks & Recreation leagues on an “as needed” basis.

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

  November 5, 2021

  Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0016

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking proposals for the provision of healthcare services for offenders incarcerated at the Muscogee County Jail.  The requested services consist of medical, dental, and mental health, as well as healthcare personnel.   Medical services include but not are limited to x-ray, laboratory, and prescription drug services for an average daily population of approximately 975 inmates.

  The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

  November 12, 2021

  Professional Services for Remediation and Disposal of Environmental Hazardous Chemicals and Waste (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0011

  Scope of RFP

  The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional consulting, construction, equipment, labor and transport services on an “as needed” basis for the remediation and disposal of environmental hazardous chemicals and waste. The contract period shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson from the October 26, 2021 Council Meeting.

• RES excusing Cnclr Woodson.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 2.Copy of Email correspondence from Board Secretary Mr. Kenneth Henson, Jr. advising that the Hospital Authority of Columbus has re-elected Mr. Ernie Smallman, Mr. Mike Welch and Dr. John Kingsbury to serve another term of office.  (The Council may confirm the selection of the three board members.)  

• Hospital Authority. 2021 Nominee Selections.pdf (1.19 MB)

• 3.Resignation Letter of Mr. Jack Kinsman from his seat on the Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees.

• Resignation- J. Kinsman. Pension Bd.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 4.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #34-21 

  Development Authority of Columbus, September 2 and 23, 2021

  Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, September 20, 2021

• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 34-21.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. Development Aut. 09-02-2021.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Development Aut. 09-23-2021.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Min. Mayor's Commission on Reentry. 09-20-2021.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.ADD-ON: Correspondence from Board Secretary Ms. Katherine Kelly, advising of Ms. Lisa Smith’s resignation from the Development Authority. 

• Resignation- L. Smith. Development Authority.pdf (0.15 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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

  1. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:

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  James Wilkoff                                                                                                (Council District 2- Davis)              

  Does not desire reappointment

  Term Expires: December 31, 2021                                                                                                               

                 

  Latisha Stephens-Archibald                                                                                (Council District 3- Huff)              

  Seat declared vacant               

  Term Expires: December 31, 2023

                 

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

  1. AIRPORT COMMISSION:

  Tana McHale                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  The term is five years.  Meets monthly.

  The Columbus Council fills the vacancy from the commission's nominee.

  Women:  1

                  Senatorial District 15:   2

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

  2. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:

  Christy Noullet                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Seat Declared Vacant                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expired: April 11, 2022

  The terms are two years.  Meets as needed.

  Women:  8

                  Senatorial District 15:   2

                  Senatorial District 29:   5

  
  
  

  3. BOARD OF ELECTION & REGISTRATION:

  U. D. Roberts                                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Republican Party Representative

  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  The Republican Party Chair is submitting Mr. U.D. Roberts as the nominee.

  The term is four years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   2

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

  4. BOARD OF HEALTH:

  Dr. Rajinder Chhokar                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  The term is five years.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   1

                  Senatorial District 29:   4

  5. BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:

  Chester Randolph                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  The term is six years.  Meets weekly.

  Women:  2

                  Senatorial District 15:   1

                  Senatorial District 29:   4

  6. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:

  Margaret Higdon                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Eligible to succeed                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  The term is six years.  Meets quarterly.

  Women:  5

                  Senatorial District 15:   3

                  Senatorial District 29:   2

  7. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

  late Jacki Lowe                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Passed away)                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Term Expires: April 30, 2022

  Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Dallis Copeland for this seat.

  Councilor Barnes is nominating Geniece Granville for this seat.

  The is a four-year term.  Meets monthly.

  Women:  1

                  Senatorial District 15:   5

                  Senatorial District 29:   1

  8. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:

  Torrance Goodwin                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Regular Member 3)                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  Dennis Walsh                                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 1)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  Tracy Walker- Interested in serving another term                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 2)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  Darlene Small                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 3)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Not Eligible to succeed

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  John F. Rowe, Jr.                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Regular Member 2)                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Resigned

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2021

  Dr. Shanita Pettaway                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  (Alternate Member 5)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Resigned

                  Term Expires: December 31, 2022

  The terms are three years.  Meets weekly.

  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   5

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

  9. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:

  Alan Udy                                                                                                                Open for Nominations              

  Does not desire reappointment                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                  Uptown Business Improvement District

  Term Expires: October 31, 2021

  
  

  The is a three-year term.  Meets monthly.

  
  

  Women:  3

                  Senatorial District 15:   6

                  Senatorial District 29:   3

• Board Appointments. 10-26-2021.pdf (0.03 MB)