Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

Council Members R. Gary Allen Jerry 'Pops' Barnes John M. House R. Walker Garrett Judy W. Thomas Charmaine Crabb Glenn Davis Bruce Huff Toyia Tucker Evelyn 'Mimi' Woodson Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis Columbus Civic Center September 08, 2020 400 4th Street, Arena Floor 9:00 AM Columbus, Georgia 31901 Regular Meeting M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Adrian Chester of Greater Beallwood Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the August 25, 2020 Council Meeting. UPDATES: 2. An update on COVID-19 3. Census 2020 4. Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) Update CRIME PREVENTION GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL- Director Seth Brown- Office of Crime Prevention. 5. Big Brothers-Big Sisters: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Big Brothers-Big Sisters for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 6. Boy and Girls Club of Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Columbus for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 7. BRIDGE of Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with BRIDGE of Columbus for $10,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 8. Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition of Columbus for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 9. Changing Faces Within: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Changing Faces Within for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 10. Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 11. Columbus Community Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Community Center for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 12. Columbus Museum: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Museum for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 13. Columbus Scholars: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Scholars for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 14. Columbus Symphony Orchestra/Making Music Matter: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Columbus Symphony Orchestra/Making Music Matter for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 15. Easter Seals of West Georgia: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Easter Seals of West Georgia for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 16. Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one- year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Family Center of Columbus – F.A.S.T. for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 17. Flourishing Ladies: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Flourishing Ladies for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 18. Fountain City Slam: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Fountain City Slam for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. Page 2 of 11 19. Girls Inc. of Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Girls Inc. of Columbus for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 20. Hope Harbour: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Hope Harbour for $23,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 21. International Stride Society: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with International Stride Society for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 22. Lets Grow STEAM: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Lets Grow STEAM for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 23. Liberty Theatre: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance rant Agreement with Liberty Theatre for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 24. Literacy Alliance: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Literacy Alliance for $10,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 25. Micah’s Promise: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Micah’s Promise for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 26. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc. for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 27. Office of Dispute Resolution: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Office of Dispute Resolution for $17,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 28. Open Door Community House: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Open Door Community House for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 29. Overflow Outreach: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Overflow Outreach for $25,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 30. The Protégé Project Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with The Protégé Project Inc. for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 31. Right from the Start: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Right from the Start for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 32. Sexual Assault Support Center: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Sexual Assault Support Center for $10,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. Page 3 of 11 33. Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one- year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Southern Anti-Racism Network/SPICE for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 34. Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Springer Opera House/DBA PAIR Program for $30,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 35. St. Thomas Episcopal Church/Boxwood Ministries: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with St. Thomas Episcopal Church/Boxwood Ministries for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 36. Teen Advisors, Inc.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Teen Advisors Inc. for $15,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 37. Turn Around Columbus: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Turn Around Columbus for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 38. Whole Person Ministries: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Whole Person Ministries for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 39. W.O.R.K.S.: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with W.O.R.K.S. for $45,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 40. YMCA of Columbus, Georgia: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with YMCA of Columbus, Georgia for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. 41. Young Life: A resolution authorizing a request to enter into a one-year Local Assistance Grant Agreement with Young Life for $20,000 in Crime Prevention Grant funds. Page 4 of 11 CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES 1. 2nd Reading - An ordinance amending Sec. 20-13.11. of the Columbus Code pertaining to parking management districts to create a new parking enforcement district in the downtown historic district to be administered by the Department of Transportation (METRA); and for other purposes. (Councilors Woodson and Thomas) 2. 1st Reading - REZN-05-20-1775: An ordinance rezoning 0.13 acres located at 2900 11th Avenue (parcel id # 015-010-006). The current zoning is SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4). The proposed zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1). The proposed use is Triplex. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial based on the Staff Report and previous rezonings of the property; and the Planning Department recommends denial based on previous rezonings completed in in 2017 at the request of Waverly Terrace Historic District residents to move towards Single Family Residential Housing. The applicant is Matthew Hagerty. (Councilor Woodson) 3. 1st Reading - An ordinance extending a State of Public Health Emergency in Columbus, Georgia through October 10, 2020; providing for public meetings to be held using telephonic or video participation; providing authorization for the Mayor to respond to ongoing COVID-19 developments by Executive Order; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) 4. 1st Reading - Non-Discrimination Ordinance - DELAYED (Councilor Garrett) RESOLUTIONS 5. Resolution - A Resolution authorizing, approving and ratifying the execution of a Grant Agreement by and among the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, the Columbus Airport Commission and Columbus, Georgia, a Consolidated Government. (Request of the Columbus Airport Commission) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Attorney David Helmick, representing Waldrep Mullin & Callahan, LLC, Re: To permit the (1) direct hiring of police by establishments serving food and alcohol, and (2) expansion of the downtown security detail into the 1200 block of Broadway. Page 5 of 11 CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. Retiree Health Insurance Plan Approval is requested authorizing renewal of the Medicare eligible healthcare plan benefits and the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan. United Healthcare has offered the City a competitive renewal of the Medicare Advantage PPO plan which resulted in 22% reduced premium rates and no plan design changes. 2. Donation of Two (2) File Cabinets to the cemetery – Riverdale-Porterdale Cemetery Foundation, Inc. Approval is requested to accept two (2) heavy-duty, fire resistant file cabinets to be used to store historic cemetery burial records, maps and other documents relevant to Porterdale, Linwood, Riverdale and East Porterdale Cemeteries. This donation is a gift from Riverdale- Porterdale Cemetery Foundation, Inc. with a value of $750 each. 3. FY 21 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Approval is requested to submit an application and accept FY 21 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The proposal is to use FY 21 funds toward the Intersection Improvements along Buena Vista Rd. (Columbus Spiderweb Network) Project. 4. PURCHASES A. Playground Mulch (Annual Contract) B. Electrical Fixtures, Parts & Supplies (Annual Contract) C. Contract Extension for Pest Control Services (Annual Contract) D. Traffic Sign Materials (Annual Contract) 5. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. Quality Control Team Update, Lisa Goodwin - Deputy City Manager B. Georgia Power - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Lisa J. Smith, Georgia Power West Region Vice President C. Riverwalk/Gabion Wall Replacement, Donna Newman, Engineering Director and David Bishop – Barge Design Solutions D. Sales Tax Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director E. CARES Act Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager Page 6 of 11  BID ADVERTISEMENT September 9, 2020 1. COVID-19 Facility Decontamination Services/METRA (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0009 Scope of Bid Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to perform COVID-19 facility decontamination services on an “as needed” basis for the Department of Transportation/METRA. The contract term shall be for three (3) years with no renewal options. September 11, 2020 1. Bus Advertising (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0002 Scope of RFP The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals for exterior and/or interior bus advertising for METRA Transit System. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor. September 23, 2020 1. Pest Control Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0005 Scope of Bid The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking proposals to provide pest control services for one-hundred and one (101) City owned buildings. Contract requirements include the control of pests including mites, ticks, spiders, rodent, roaches, ants, reptiles, bats, fleas, etc. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor. September 30, 2020 1. Additional Transit Enhancements (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0002 Scope of Bod Provide additional transit enhancement items to METRA Transit System on an as-needed basis. The items include 32-gallon trash receptacles and jumbo horizontal message centers. The contract term shall be for three (3) years with no renewal options. Page 7 of 11 CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED 1. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #29-20 and #30-20 Board of Zoning Appeals, May 6, June 3, and July 1, 2020 Building Authority of Columbus, August 21 and September 24, 2019 Columbus Aquatic Commission, January 30, 2020 Columbus Golf Couse Authority, May 26, June 23 and July 21, 2020 Cooperative Extension Advisory Board, September 18, 2019 and January 29, 2020 Downtown Development Authority, August 13, 2019 Housing Authority of Columbus, June 17, 2020 Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, January 27, February 17, April 20 and May 18, 2020 New Horizons Behavioral Health- Mental Health, Addictive Diseases And Developmental Disabilities- Community Service Board, January 14, February 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, August 12, September 9 and December 9, 2019 Public Safety Advisory Commission, January 23, February 20, April 16 and May 21, 2020 Region 6 Regional Advisory Council for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, January 9, March 13, May 8, July 10 and September 11, 2019 Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority, January 17, March 19, May 30 and October 3, 2019 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 2. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Charles Staples (Mayor’s Appointment) Business Community Representative Term Expired: June 30, 2019 Does not desire reappointment Page 8 of 11  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 3. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Dr. Jean Waguespack was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: October 15, 2022. B. BOARD OF HONOR: Judge Bobby Peters was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor House’s nominee) New Term expires: October 31, 2024. C. BOARD OF HONOR: Ms. Barbara Pierce was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor House’s nominee) New Term expires: October 31, 2024. D. BOARD OF HONOR: Mr. Robert Poydasheff was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor House’s nominee) New Term expires: October 31, 2024. E. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Robert Battle was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: October 31, 2023. 4. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Dothel Edwards, Jr. (District 2- Davis) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Not Eligible to succeed Page 9 of 11  Geraldine Buckner (District 4- Tucker) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Not Eligible to succeed Bill Ward (District 6- Allen) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Eligible to succeed Tyson Begly- Nominating Alexander King to succeed (District 10- House) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Eligible to succeed These terms are three years. Board meets monthly. 5. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Dr. Rene LeFranc (Council’s Appointment) Veterinarian Association Term Expires: October 15, 2019 Resigned Carla Anthony Open for Nominations Term Expires: October 15, 2020 (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Carol Bassett Open for Nominations Term Expires: October 15, 2020 (Council’s Appointment) Resigned These terms are two years. Board meets as needed. Women: 7 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 6 Page 10 of 11 The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Page 11 of 11