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Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Columbus, GA · October 27, 2020

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~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Columbus Civic Center October 27, 2020 400 4th Street, Arena Floor 5:30 PM Columbus, Georgia 31901 Regular Meeting M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A PRESENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III and Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and Councilors Jerry “Pops” Barnes (arrived at 6:01 p.m.), Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, R. Walker Garrett (arrived at 5:36 p.m.), John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas, Toyia Tucker and Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore were present. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda Item #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting and Executive Session. UPDATE: Mayor’s Agenda Item #2: No Action Taken 2. An update on COVID-19 PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda Item #3(A): Read by Councilor Thomas, declaring Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Deputy Chief James Greg Lang Day. 3. PROCLAMATION: Deputy Chief James Greg Lang Day RECEIVING: Deputy Chief James Greg Lang Mayor’s Agenda Item #3(B): Read by Councilor Tucker, declaring Tuesday, October 27, 2020 as Deputy Director Riley Land Day. PROCLAMATION: Deputy Director Riley Land Day RECEIVING: Deputy Director Riley Land Mayor’s Agenda Item #3(C): Read by Mayor Pro Tem Allen, declaring Tuesday, October 27, 2020 as Major John “J.D.” Hawk Day. PROCLAMATION: Major John “J.D.” Hawk Day RECEIVING: Major John “J.D.” Hawk AUTHORIZATION REQUEST: Mayor’s Agenda Item #4: APPROVED 4. Authorization of a Vendor Audit of the Columbus Trade and Convention Center. (Requested by John Redmond, Internal Auditor) Page 2 of 20 PRESENTATION: Mayor’s Agenda Item #5: No Action Taken 5. Water and Sewer Rate Study. (Presented by Alex Hinton, Secretary to the Board) CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for the demolition of structures; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD: Vote Result: Delay First Reading. 2. 1st Reading - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-018, the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 to reclassify positions in the Superior Court Accountability Court Program and the Solicitor General’s Office Victim Witness Program, and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: HEARING HELD: Vote Result: APPROVED request for property tax refund in the amount of $4,269.08 3. HEARING: Request for property tax refund. (Mr. Charles Wiggin) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Ms. Sharon Bunn, Re: The Columbus Water Works and the water rates. No Action Taken 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern-Anti-Racism Network, Re: Criminal Justice Reform. Not Present Page 3 of 20 3. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., representing the Silent Majority, Re: Public Safety Advisory Commission Ordinance Committee and non-Partisan vs. Partisan Local Ballot. No Action Taken 4. Ms. Vickie Williams-Wiley, representing Sisters United, Re: Public art. No Action Taken CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED Concept Resolution and Policy on Public Art Resolution 1. Public Art MOU – Advocacy thru Art Approval is requested for the approval of an agreement between Columbus Consolidated Government and Columbus State University for an Advocacy thru Arts Mural Project at 18th Street and 5th Avenue. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Midland Commons Tax Allocation District Fund Grant - Midland Commons Approval is requested for a Midland Commons Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to JMC Flatrock Partners LLC, to enhance the traffic circulation and on-site infrastructure improvements for the development of the Midland Commons site. City Manager’s Agenda #3: DELAYED by City Manager 3. Grants Management Policy Update Approval is requested by resolution to update the City’s Grants Management Policy. Revisions to the current policy are needed in order to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to grants administration and oversight. Minor policy revisions include requiring pay plan classifications for all grant funded positions, prohibition of pay supplements using grant funds, and allowing adopted pay increases as approved by Council if grant funding is available. Page 4 of 20 City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Contract Extension with Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Approval is requested to extend the intergovernmental agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) for an additional five-year period. City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Camp David RV Resort Lessor Agreement and Georgia Power Easement Approval is requested of a Lessor Agreement, Georgia Power Easement, and any other documents pertaining to Historic Westville, Inc sublessor, Camp David RV Resort. City Manager’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Request- Weracoba Creek Basin Flood Study Approval is requested to adopt and submit a LOMR to FEMA to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) associated with the Weracoba Creek Basin City Manager’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. FY2022 5303 Grant Application for Planning Assistance Approval is requested to authorize the Department of Transportation/METRA to apply to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for capital, planning and operating grants in the amount of $130,159.00 or otherwise awarded. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds if approved and execute contracts with GDOT. A ten percent match from the City is required. City Manager’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED 8. U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Approval is requested to submit an application and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods reimbursement grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 for $40,000, or as otherwise awarded, with Page 5 of 20 no local match requirement, to be used for eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant program is used to assist in the investigations, training, and education projects concerning criminal street gangs. 9. 2020 Legislative Agenda – Add-Ons Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2021 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate. City Manager’s Agenda #9 (1): Vote Result: APPROVED (1) CASINO GAMING REFERENDUM: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the legislative delegation introduce or support legislation to authorize a statewide referendum for a constitutional amendment to allow Georgia citizens to vote as to whether casino gaming should be allowed in Georgia for the purpose of Hope Scholarship funding. Further, if any such constitutional amendment is adopted, this Council requests a local referendum be established for approval or rejection of any such casino gaming in Muscogee County. (Request of Councilor Evelyn Mimi Woodson/Carry Over from Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (2): Vote Result: DEFEATED (2) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERMENTS WHERE CASSINOS ARE APROVED: The Columbus Consolidated Government respectfully requests that the local legislative delegation advocate for any legislation authorizing a referendum on the approval of cassino gaming operations in Georgia also require a funding mechanism from the proceeds from such operation to be used to fund county infrastructure serving casino gaming operations, including but not limited to, roads and streets, sewage disposal, trash collection, law enforcement and fire and ems response. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (3): Vote Result: APPROVED (3) SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF: Page 6 of 20 The Columbus Council is requesting that the legislative delegation introduce legislation to study and implement ways that programs of temporary loan deferment and forbearance can be implemented in Georgia to provide temporary relief to small businesses facing disruption, closure, foreclosure or bankruptcy as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. City Manager’s Agenda #9 (4): Vote Result: APPROVED (4) OPPOSE PREEMPTION OF REGULATION OF PET SALES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: The Columbus Council is requesting that the local delegation oppose any legislation in the General Assembly which would preempt local governments from regulating the sales of animals to be kept as pets. (Request of Councilor Davis) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (5): Vote Result: APPROVED (5) RESIDENTIAL DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS (Prompt Notification of Local Authorities Upon Licensing): The Columbus Consolidated Government respectfully requests that the local legislative delegation introduce state-wide legislation that will require prompt notification of county and city police and fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments upon licensing or licensing changes of residential care centers as defined and used below. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (6): Vote Result: APPROVED (6) PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM RESERVOIRS: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the following actions of the legislative delegation so as to better protect public water system reservoirs such as Lake Oliver in Columbus, Georgia: (1) consider amendments to or removal of exemptions to the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 for certain public utilities and public water system reservoirs; (2) request that the General Assembly and U.S. Corps of Engineers perform additional environmental studies at appropriate intervals to evaluate water flows, water quality Page 7 of 20 siltation and sedimentation buildup on riverbanks in the Chattahoochee River above Columbus, Georgia; and (3) explore options whereby the State can provide funding necessary for dredging of such local public waterways to mitigate and restore siltation and sedimentation damage. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (7): Vote Result: APPROVED (7) PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Prompt Notification of Local Authorities Upon Licensing): The Columbus Consolidated Government respectfully requests that the local legislative delegation introduce state-wide legislation that will require prompt notification of county and city police and fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments upon licensing or licensing changes of child-caring institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes as defined and used above. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #9 (8): Vote Result: APPROVED (8) PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Minimum Staffing Requirement): The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce state-wide legislation that will require minimum staffing of two trained supervisors or managers between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am at child-caring institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes. We also request that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly require that all such child-caring institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes be accredited by a national accrediting body such as COA or CARF. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years) 10. PURCHASES City Manager’s Agenda #10(A): Vote Result: APPROVED A. Dual Axle Utility Trailers with Tool Carrying Cage – RFB No. 20-0022 City Manager’s Agenda #10(B): Vote Result: APPROVED B. Zero-Turn Mowers – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Page 8 of 20 City Manager’s Agenda #10(C): Vote Result: APPROVED C. Panasonic Toughbook Laptops for Sheriff’s Department City Manager’s Agenda Add-On Resolution: Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON RESOLUTION – A resolution authorizing each full-time regular employee to receive a one-time COVID-19 bonus of $650 for those employees on payroll as of 10/30/2020. EMERGENCY PURCHASES Emergency Purchase (Information Only) SECURITY CAMERAS AND NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE FOR CCG SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM During the week of October 12th, two incidents occurred at the Government Center which required notification to City employees and visitors of possible safety threats. Although the incidents were handled professionally by Public Safety, the incidents revealed improvements were needed regarding notification to employees and visitors. This has led the City Manager to act immediately to improve the notification system for the Government Center Complex and other City facilities. On October 17, 2020, the City Manager approved the purchase of an emergency notification system that will be delivered through the CISCO Desk Phone System of every employee when threats occur. The Sheriff’s Office Security Division will make these calls when needed. Additionally, the City Manager also approved the purchase of several additional cameras and/or the replacement of existing cameras throughout the Government Center and East/West Wings to provide additional coverage in areas that are lacking proper coverage. The notification software system will be purchased from SingleWire in the amount of $61,920.50. The Cameras will be purchased from the City’s annual contracted vendor for Security Surveillance Equipment, Adapttosolve, in the amount of $38,300.00. Funds are available in the FY21 Budget: General Fund – Miscellaneous – Contingency. 11. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. CARES Act Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. Delayed B. Traffic Study Update, Donna Newman, Engineering Director. Delayed C. COVID-19 Bonus Pay – Reather Hollowell, Human Resource Director. No Action Taken Page 9 of 20 BID ADVERTISEMENT October 28, 2020 1. Emergency Medical Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0013 Scope of Bid Provide various emergency medical supplies on an “as needed” basis to include: Airway Supplies, Intravenous Supplies, Oxygen Delivery Supplies, Bandages, Exposure Control Supplies, OB Supplies, First Aid Supplies, Cardiac Supplies, Exam Gloves and Warehouse Stock including PPE Supplies. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. October 30, 2020 1. Redevelopment Opportunity for Farmers Market – RFP No. 21-0005 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from experienced, creative architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive reuse of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market. The redevelopment plan shall be consistent with applicable deed restrictions. November 6, 2020 1. Supplemental Yard Waste Collection Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0018 Scope of RFP The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals for supplemental yard waste collection services. The successful contractor(s) shall provide all equipment and personnel to perform yard waste collection services on five (5) of the City’s fourteen (14) routes. The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods. 2. Mobile Technology System for Waste Collection Vehicles – RFP No. 21-0015 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Mobile Technology System for use by the Department of Public Works/Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Division. November 13, 2020 1. Paper & Plastic Products (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0016 Scope of RFB Page 10 of 20 Provide paper and plastic products, of various types and quantities, to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City). The products will be purchased by the Public Works department on an "as needed" basis. This contract may also be utilized by any other City agency requiring the goods. The term of 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. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Albright, Fortenberry & Nina, LLP submitted one (1) copy of the Audited Financial Statements and one (1) copy of the Compliance Reports for the Columbus Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2020. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. RESOLUTION: A resolution cancelling the November 3, 2020 and December 1, 2020 Proclamation Sessions. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. RESOLUTION: A resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson from the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: RECEIVED Page 11 of 20 4. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION: A resolution receiving the report of the Director of Finance concerning certain alcoholic beverage licenses processed during the month of September 2020 and approving the same. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: RECEIVED 5. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #35-20 Board of Water Commissioners, August 10, 2020 Community Development Advisory Council, May 11, 2020 Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, October 8 and 13, 2020 Public Safety Advisory Commission Ordinance Committee, October 6, 2020 Uptown Facade Board, May 18 and July 20, 2020 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): No Action Taken A. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) Page 12 of 20 ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(B): NOMINATION: Mayor Henderson nominated Tiffani Stacy to succeed herself; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Tiffani Stacy- Interested in Serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Resident Member) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: November 16, 2020 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR VOTE TABULATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): Vote Result: DELAYED A. AIRPORT COMMISSION: Thomas Forsberg (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: December 31, 2020 *The Columbus Airport Commission has submitted three nominees for the seat of Mr. Thomas Forsberg: Mr. Art Guin, Dr. Kamesha Harbison and Mr. John P. Steed. These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Page 13 of 20 8. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): NOMINATION: Councilor Barnes nominated Chris Wightman for District 1; Vote Result: CONFIRMED; NOMINATION: Councilor Thomas nominated John Shinkle for District 9; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: ____________________ (District 1 Appointment- Barnes) ____________________ (District 2 Appointment- Davis) ____________________ (District 3 Appointment- Huff) ____________________ (District 7 Appointment- Woodson) John Shinkle (District 9 Appointment- Thomas) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(B): NOMINATION: Councilor Tucker nominated Belvin Millner for District 4; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Geraldine Buckner- Nomination of Belvin Millner (District 4- Tucker) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Not Eligible to succeed These terms are three years. Board meets monthly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(C): NOMINATION: Councilor Barnes nominated Lonnie Boyd for District 1; Vote Result: CONFIRMATION; NOMINATION: Councilor Woodson nominated Brantley Pittman for District 7; Vote Result: CONFIRMED; NOMINATION: Councilor Garrett nominated Ryan Stanford for District 8; Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: John Lawson (District 6- Allen) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2019 Page 14 of 20 Willie Dickerson (District 4- Tucker) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Lonnie Boyd (District 1- Barnes) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Brantley Pittman- Interested in Serving another term (District 7- Woodson) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Hayden Barnes- Interested in Serving another term (District 8- Garrett) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 The terms are five years. Board meets every other month. 9. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(A): No Action Taken A. BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION: Linda Parker (Democratic Party Nomination) Eligible to succeed Council’s Confirmation Term Expires: December 31, 2019 Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 2 The term is four years. Board meets monthly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(B): NOMINATION: Councilor Huff nominated Yasmin Cathright to succeed herself. Page 15 of 20 B. BOARD OF HEALTH: Yasmin Cathright- Interested in Serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(C): NOMINATION: Councilor Barnes nominated Patricia Hunter to succeed herself; NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Lanitra Sandifer to succeed Patricia Hunter. C. BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS: Patricia Hunter- Interested in Serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Councilor Barnes is re-nominating Patricia Hunter to serve another term. Councilor Crabb is nominating Lanitra Sandifer for the seat of Patricia Hunter. (Members must meet special qualifications as required by Georgia Law.) Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 This is a four-year term. Board meets weekly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(D): No Action Taken Page 16 of 20 D. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD: Brenda Foreman Open for Nominations Not Interested in Serving another term (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Women: 5 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 This is a six-year term. Board meets quarterly. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(E): No Action Taken E. CRIME PREVENTION BOARD: Timothy K. Weeks Open for Nominations (Resigned) (Council’s Appointment) SD-29 Representative Term Expires: March 31, 2019 This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 4 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(F): Vote Result: Forward the names of Jennings Chester, Warner Kennon, Jr. and Sarah Banks-Lang for the seat of Jennings Chester to the Hospital Authority for selection; Vote Result: Forward the names of Jennings Chester, Warner Kennon, Jr. and Sarah Banks-Lang for the seat of Warner Kennon, Jr. to the Hospital Authority for selection; Forward the names of Jennings Chester, Warner Kennon, Jr. and Sarah Banks-Lang for the seat of Sarah Banks-Lang to the Hospital Authority for selection. Page 17 of 20 F. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Jennings Chester Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 Warner Kennon, Jr. Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 Sarah Banks-Lang Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 *The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation. The terms are three years. Board meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 2 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(G): NOMINATION: Councilor Thomas nominated Robert Hecht to succeed himself. G. TREE BOARD: Robert Hecht Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Commercial and Industrial Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Frank Tommey Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Residential Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Page 18 of 20 Troy Keller Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Educator Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Beverly Kinner Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Residential Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 This is a four-year term. Meets as needed. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 7 RESOLUTION 297-20: At the direction of City Attorney Fay, Councilor Garrett made a motion to allow Councilor Woodson’s vote to be in the affirmative for Resolution 297-20 where she was absent for the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and carried unanimously by the ten members present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At the request of Mayor Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to go into executive session to discuss matters of real estate, seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by the ten members present, with the time being 11:45 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:59 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss real estate matters; however, there were no votes taken. Page 19 of 20 CHANGE TO MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2020: Councilor Tucker made a motion to cancel the 5:30 p.m. meeting on November 24, 2020 and add a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2020, seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by the ten members present. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adjourn the October 27, 2020 Regular Meeting, seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by the ten members present, with the time being 12:00 a.m. Page 20 of 20

Agenda

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 October 27, 2020 400 4th Street, Arena Floor 5:30 PM 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 Colley Williams of New Covenant Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting and Executive Session. UPDATE: 2. An update on COVID-19 PROCLAMATIONS: 3. PROCLAMATION: Deputy Chief James Greg Lang Day RECEIVING: Deputy Chief James Greg Lang PROCLAMATION: Deputy Director Riley Land Day RECEIVING: Deputy Director Riley Land PROCLAMATION: Major John “J.D.” Hawk Day RECEIVING: Major John “J.D.” Hawk AUTHORIZATION REQUEST: 4. Authorization of a Vendor Audit of the Columbus Trade and Convention Center. (Requested by John Redmond, Internal Auditor) PRESENTATION: 5. Water and Sewer Rate Study. (Presented by Alex Hinton, Secretary to the Board) Page 2 of 14 CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES 1. 2nd Reading - An ordinance providing for the demolition of structures; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) 2. 1st Reading - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-018, the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 to reclassify positions in the Superior Court Accountability Court Program and the Solicitor General’s Office Victim Witness Program; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro- Tem) 3. HEARING: Request for tax property tax refund (Mr. Charles Wiggin) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Ms. Sharon Bunn, Re: The Columbus Water Works and the water rates. 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern-Anti-Racism Network, Re: Criminal Justice Reform. 3. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., representing the Silent Majority, Re: Public Safety Advisory Commission Ordinance Committee and non-Partisan vs. Partisan Local Ballot. 4. Ms. Vickie Williams-Wiley, representing Sisters United, Re: Public art. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. Public Art MOU – Advocacy thru Art Approval is requested for the approval of an agreement between Columbus Consolidated Government and Columbus State University for an Advocacy thru Arts Mural Project at 18th Street and 5th Avenue. Page 3 of 14 2. Midland Commons Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Midland Commons Approval is requested for a Midland Commons Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to JMC Flatrock Partners LLC, to enhance the traffic circulation and on-site infrastructure improvements for the development of the Midland Commons site. 3. Grants Management Policy Update Approval is requested by resolution to update the City’s Grants Management Policy. Revisions to the current policy are needed in order to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to grants administration and oversight. Minor policy revisions include requiring pay plan classifications for all grant funded positions, prohibition of pay supplements using grant funds, and allowing adopted pay increases as approved by Council if grant funding is available. 4. Contract Extension with Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Approval is requested to extend the intergovernmental agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) for an additional five-year period. 5. Camp David RV Resort Lessor Agreement and Georgia Power Easement Approval is requested of a Lessor Agreement, Georgia Power Easement, and any other documents pertaining to Historic Westville, Inc sublessor, Camp David RV Resort. 6. Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Request- Weracoba Creek Basin Flood Study Approval is requested to adopt and submit a LOMR to FEMA to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) associated with the Weracoba Creek Basin 7. FY2022 5303 Grant Application for Planning Assistance Approval is requested to authorize the Department of Transportation/METRA to apply to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for capital, planning and operating grants in the amount of $130,159.00 or otherwise awarded. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds if approved and execute contracts with GDOT. A ten percent match from the City is required. Page 4 of 14 8. U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Approval is requested to submit an application and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods reimbursement grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 for $40,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant program is used to assist in the investigations, training, and education projects concerning criminal street gangs. 9. 2020 Legislative Agenda – Add-Ons Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2021 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate. 10. PURCHASES A. Dual Axle Utility Trailers with Tool Carrying Cage – RFB No. 20-0022 B. Zero-Turn Mowers – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract C. Panasonic Toughbook Laptops for Sheriff’s Department ADD-ON RESOLUTION – A resolution authorizing each full time regular employee to receive a one-time COVID-19 bonus of $650 for those employees on payroll as of 10/30/2020. EMERGENCY PURCHASES 1. Emergency Purchase (Information Only) IMPROVEMENTS AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM During the week of October 12th, two incidents occurred at the Government Center which required notification to City employees and visitors of possible safety threats. Although the incidents were handled professionally by Public Safety, the incidents revealed improvements were needed regarding notification to employees and visitors. This has led the City Manager to act immediately to improve the notification system for the Government Center Complex and other City facilities. On October 17, 2020, the City Manager approved the purchase of an emergency notification system that will be delivered through the CISCO Desk Phone System of every employee when threats occur. The Sheriff’s Office Security Division will make these calls when needed. Page 5 of 14 Additionally, the City Manager also approved the purchase of several additional cameras and/or the replacement of existing cameras throughout the Government Center and East/West Wings to provide additional coverage in areas that are lacking proper coverage. The notification software system will be purchased from SingleWire in the amount of $61,920.50. The Cameras will be purchased from the City’s annual contracted vendor for Security Surveillance Equipment, Adapttosolve, in the amount of $38,300.00. Funds are available in the FY21 Budget: General Fund – Miscellaneous – Contingency. 11. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. CARES Act Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager B. Traffic Study Update, Donna Newman, Engineering Director C. COVID-19 Bonus Pay – Reather Hollowell, Human Resource Director BID ADVERTISEMENT October 28, 2020 1. Emergency Medical Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0013 Scope of Bid Provide various emergency medical supplies on an “as needed” basis to include: Airway Supplies, Intravenous Supplies, Oxygen Delivery Supplies, Bandages, Exposure Control Supplies, OB Supplies, First Aid Supplies, Cardiac Supplies, Exam Gloves and Warehouse Stock including PPE Supplies. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. October 30, 2020 1. Redevelopment Opportunity for Farmers Market – RFP No. 21-0005 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from experienced, creative architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive reuse of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market. The redevelopment plan shall be consistent with applicable deed restrictions. Page 6 of 14 November 6, 2020 1. Supplemental Yard Waste Collection Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0018 Scope of RFP The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is soliciting proposals for supplemental yard waste collection services. The successful contractor(s) shall provide all equipment and personnel to perform yard waste collection services on five (5) of the City’s fourteen (14) routes. The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods. 2. Mobile Technology System for Waste Collection Vehicles – RFP No. 21-0015 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Mobile Technology System for use by the Department of Public Works/Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Division. November 13, 2020 1. Paper & Plastic Products (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0016 Scope of RFB Provide paper and plastic products, of various types and quantities, to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City). The products will be purchased by the Public Works department on an "as needed" basis. This contract may also be utilized by any other City agency requiring the goods. The term of 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. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY 1. Albright, Fortenberry & Nina, LLP submitted one (1) copy of the Audited Financial Statements and one (1) copy of the Compliance Reports for the Columbus Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2020. Page 7 of 14 ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED 2. RESOLUTION: A resolution cancelling the November 3, 2020 and December 1, 2020 Proclamation Sessions. 3. RESOLUTION: A resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson from the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting. 4. FINANCE REPORT RESOLUTION: A resolution receiving the report of the Director of Finance concerning certain alcoholic beverage licenses processed during the month of September 2020 and approving the same. 5. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #35-20 Board of Water Commissioners, August 10, 2020 Community Development Advisory Council, May 11, 2020 Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, October 8 and 13, 2020 Public Safety Advisory Commission Ordinance Committee, October 6, 2020 Uptown Facade Board, May 18 and July 20, 2020 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) Page 8 of 14 ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) ____________________ (Mayor’s Appointment) B. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Tiffani Stacy- Interested in Serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) (Resident Member) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: November 16, 2020 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR VOTE TABULATION: A. AIRPORT COMMISSION: Thomas Forsberg (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: December 31, 2020 *The Columbus Airport Commission has submitted three nominees for the seat of Mr. Thomas Forsberg: Mr. Art Guin, Dr. Kamesha Harbison and Mr. John P. Steed. These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Page 9 of 14 8. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION: ____________________ (District 1 Appointment- Barnes) ____________________ (District 2 Appointment- Davis) ____________________ (District 3 Appointment- Huff) ____________________ (District 7 Appointment- Woodson) John Shinkle (District 9 Appointment- Thomas) B. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Geraldine Buckner- Nomination of Belvin Millner (District 4- Tucker) Term Expires: October 31, 2020 Not Eligible to succeed These terms are three years. Board meets monthly. C. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: John Lawson (District 6- Allen) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2019 Willie Dickerson (District 4- Tucker) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Lonnie Boyd (District 1- Barnes) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Page 10 of 14 Brantley Pittman- Interested in Serving another term (District 7- Woodson) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Hayden Barnes- Interested in Serving another term (District 8- Garrett) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2020 The terms are five years. Board meets every other month. 9. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: A. BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION: Linda Parker (Democratic Party Nomination) Eligible to succeed Council’s Confirmation Term Expires: December 31, 2019 Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 2 The term is four years. Board meets monthly. B. BOARD OF HEALTH: Yasmin Cathright- Interested in Serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly. Page 11 of 14 C. BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS: Patricia Hunter- Interested in Serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Councilor Barnes is re-nominating Patricia Hunter to serve another term. Councilor Crabb is nominating Lanitra Sandifer for the seat of Patricia Hunter. (Members must meet special qualifications as required by Georgia Law.) Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 This is a four-year term. Board meets weekly. D. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD: Brenda Foreman Open for Nominations Not Interested in Serving another term (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Women: 5 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 This is a six-year term. Board meets quarterly. E. CRIME PREVENTION BOARD: Timothy K. Weeks Open for Nominations (Resigned) (Council’s Appointment) SD-29 Representative Term Expires: March 31, 2019 Page 12 of 14 This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 4 F. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Jennings Chester Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 Warner Kennon, Jr. Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 Sarah Banks-Lang Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: November 14, 2020 *The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation. The terms are three years. Board meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 2 G. TREE BOARD: Robert Hecht Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Commercial and Industrial Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Page 13 of 14 Frank Tommey Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Residential Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Troy Keller Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Educator Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Beverly Kinner Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Residential Development Member Term Expires: December 31, 2020 This is a four-year term. Meets as needed. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 7 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 14 of 14

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