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Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Columbus, GA · October 12, 2021

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~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers October 12, 2021 C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 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, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis (arrived at 9:04 a.m.), R. Walker Garrett (attended virtually), John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas, Toyia Tucker, and Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson (arrived at 9:03 a.m.). 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 Rev. Danny Dieth at First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the September 28, 2021 Council Meeting. UPDATE: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken 2. An update on COVID-19 PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Woodson) 3. PROCLAMATION: Community Planning Month RECEIVING: Planning Department Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem Allen) 4. PROCLAMATION: Georgia Cities Week RECEIVING: Aron Torbert, Human Resources Department CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading- REZN:07-21-1337: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district located at 1305 Hilton Avenue (parcel # 185-048-007) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. Planning Department and PAC recommend conditional approval. (Councilor Huff) Page 2 of 17 City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 2. 1st 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) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3. 1st 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) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 4. 1st 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) 3001 4th Avenue (Timothy Jabari Mackey, Owner); 4) 2937 Colorado Street (Yong Kook Pak & Yeon Ho & Family Value Realty, LLC,Owner); 5) 2443 Wise Street (Paz G Pedrozo Trust, Owner); 6) 2215 1st Avenue (Clinton D Hammond II & Joel D Hammond, Owner); 7) 1102 Winston Road (Frank A & Edna E Turman, Owner); 8) 378 Clover Avenue (Henry & Ozella Edwards, Owner); 9) 370 28th Avenue (3 Port Investments, LLC, Owner); and 10) 33 Eddy Drive (Miguel H Villar, Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 5. 1st 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 any public park or playground when warranted by public safety or public health concerns; and for other purposes. (Councilor Tucker) Page 3 of 17 PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Mr. Alex Balkcum, representing American Red Cross, Re: A safer smoke detector installation program in conjunction with the Columbus Fire Department. No Action Taken 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Cure Violence. Not Present 3. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: The purchase and renovation of Synovus Building (2) Georgia Municipal Association Guidelines. Cancelled 4. Dr. Jonathan Liss, representing Columbus Memory Center, Re: The new Alzheimer's Medication- Aduhelm. No Action Taken 5. Dr. Shain Shapiro, representing Sound Diplomacy, Re: The Music and Entertainment Council. No Action Taken CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. 2022 Legislative Agenda Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2022 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate. City Manager’s Agenda #1 (1): Vote Result: APPROVED 1. COUNTY SPECIAL LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX MAINTENANCE RESERVE: The Columbus Council is requesting that the legislative delegation consider amendments to the County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax imposed by Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the official Code of Georgia Annotation to allow consolidated governments to expend up to 5% of the tax levied to be spent for future maintenance of the capital outlay projects approved by the referendum levying the tax. (Request of Councilors John House and Judy Thomas/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (2): Vote Result: APPROVED 2. RECIPROCAL SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation encourage all possible legislative actions which would encourage negotiations with Alabama and other neighboring states to provide that the laws of each State would be amended to provide for reciprocal sovereign immunity Page 4 of 17 so that local governmental officials carrying out duties and operating vehicles in neighboring States would have the same or similar sovereign immunity protections that they have under Georgia Law. (Request of Councilor John House and Fire Chief Scarpa/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (3): Vote Result: APPROVED 3. REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE A LOCAL ACT THAT WILL UPDATE AND REDEFINE HEALTHCARE PURPOSES FOR THE HEALTH CARE LEVY OF UP TO THREE MILLS OF AD VALOREM TAX: The Consolidated Government is requesting that the local delegation support a local act which will amend Ga. L. 1949, p. 801 and Section 7- 102 of its Charter in order to update the healthcare purposes for which three mills of property tax may be levied. (Request of Councilor Judy Thomas) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (4): Vote Result: APPROVED 4. RESCHEDULING OF PRIMARY AND NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS: The Muscogee County, Georgia Board of Elections has asked the Council to express its support of Resolution No. 2021-01 of the Georgia Association of Voter Registrars and Election Officials (GAVREO) which asks the General Assembly to extend the 2022 primary and nonpartisan election date from May 24, 2022 to June 28, 2022. (Request of Muscogee County Board of Elections) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (5): Vote Result: APPROVED 5. FUNDING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the legislative delegation advocate for support of a robust system of care for behavioral health, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities, and additional funding for crisis intervention teams throughout the state. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (6): Vote Result: APPROVED 6. MAKE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11TH PUBLIC SAFETY WEEK: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the legislative delegation introduce Page 5 of 17 or support legislation that would make the week of September 11th Public Safety Week in Georgia each year. (Request of Councilor Charmaine Crabb) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (7): Vote Result: APPROVED 7. CALL FOR STATE-WIDE NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION: The Columbus Council requests that the General Assembly consider and adopt a statewide non- discrimination ordinance. (Request of Councilor Charmaine Crabb) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (8): Vote Result: APPROVED 8. SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ASSISTING FOR SENIORS: The Columbus Consolidated Government supports medical assistance for senior through three legislative actions: 1) Make funding for Home and Community Based Services a budget priority; 2) Support legislative priorities which make Medicaid funding more available in assisted living communities; and 3) Study the Certificate of Need and licensing procedures for skilled nursing facilities to provide more nursing home options in the State. (Request of Councilor Jerry ”Pops” Barnes) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (9): Vote Result: APPROVED 9. SUPPORTING GEORGIA’S ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN: The Columbus Consolidated government is requesting that the local legislative delegation introduce legislation to increase to increase per diem funding for residential care and treatment of Georgia’s abused and neglected children. (Request of Councilor Judy Thomas) Add-On Items from 2021 Legislative Agenda: City Manager’s Agenda #1 (10): Vote Result: APPROVED 10. SALES TAX ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY USER SAFEGUARD (POINT OF SALES DATA): The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the legislative delegation introduce legislation amending O.C.G.A. § 48- 2-15 to allow Georgia cities access to tax information as needed when local governing authorities finance or tax officials have need of said tax information in the discharge of their official duties. (Request of Mayor Pro Tem Gary Allen/Carry Over From Previous Years) Page 6 of 17 City Manager’s Agenda #1 (11): Vote Result: APPROVED 11. 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 #1 (12): Vote Result: APPROVED 12. 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 COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT 2021 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 6 of residential care centers as defined and used below. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (13): Vote Result: APPROVED 13. 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 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 #1 (14): Vote Result: APPROVED 14. 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 Page 7 of 17 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 #1 (15): Vote Result: APPROVED 15. PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Minimum Staffing Requirement): The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce statewide 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) City Manager’s Agenda #1 (16): Vote Result: APPROVED 16. 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 Evelyn Mimi Woodson/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Waiver of Demolition Lien at 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Approval is requested to waive the demolition lien plus penalty and interest for 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The balance due on the lien is $13,290.15. Page 8 of 17 City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. Encroachment Agreement - Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for the construction of a private sanitary sewer within the right of way of Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive. City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. The Recycling Partnership Grant Application Approval is requested to submit the grant application to The Recycling Partnership for reimbursement of up to $6.00 per recycling cart, totaling $18,000 for the 3,000 carts purchased to expand the CCG recycling program. City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant, Recreational Trails Program Approval is requested to submit an application for a Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant and if approved, accept funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for the Dragonfly Trails and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The grant amount requested is $200,000. The City is not required to provide matching funds to participate in this grant. The Friends of the Dragonfly Trail Network will provide the match. The purpose of the grant program is to support recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. ADD-ON RESOLUTION: City Manager’s Agenda Add-On: Vote Result: APPROVED Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Modification to the Riverfront Place Mixed- Use Development Initial Request (Add-On) Approval is requested for a modification to the Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to W.C. Bradley Real Estate, to support the construction of a shared underground parking facility and other certain public infrastructure improvements for the Riverfront Place development. Page 9 of 17 City Manager’s Agenda #6 (A-J): Vote Result: APPROVED 6. PURCHASES A. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative Purchase B. 2022 Ford Escape S Compact SUVs FWD For METRA Transit Department – State Contract Cooperative Purchase C. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Columbus Police Department Cadet Program – State Contract Cooperative Purchase D. Architectural Services for Feeding the Valley Facility Expansion – RFP No. 22-0014 E. Jury Management Software/Subscription Service (Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase) F. Amendment 2 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 22-0001 G. Servers and Storage Devices for Information Technology (Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase) H. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Inspections and Codes – State Contract Cooperative Purchase I. Surplus Equipment J. 16FT Box Truck For Parks and Recreation Department – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative Purchase EMERGENCY PURCHASES 1. FORD MAVERICK PICKUP TRUCKS FOR INSPECTIONS AND CODES: On October 4, 2021, the City Manager approved the emergency purchase of four (4) Ford Maverick Pick-up Trucks in lieu of obtaining four (4) Mid-Size SUV’s originally allocated in the FY22 budget for the Inspections and Codes Department. The department’s fleet has experienced multiple vehicle breakdowns which has resulted in a critical shortage of vehicles needed for inspectors and officers to perform their daily duties. Due to a lack in available inventory of SUV’s, the department deemed the pick-up trucks as suitable Page 10 of 17 replacements. The pick-up trucks are available for purchase but are not currently available on any Cooperative Contract. Due to exigent circumstances, the department cannot wait for a solicitation process to be administered to facilitate the purchase of the pick-up trucks. The vehicles and will be purchased from Allan Vigil Ford at the unit price of $23,736.00, and a total price of $94,944.00. These are replacement vehicles. Funding is available in the FY22 Budget as follows: General Fund – Community Development – Special Enforcement – Automobiles; 0101 – 240 – 2400 – SENF - 7721. 7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager's Millennial Roundtable - Monique Jackson, Governor & CMMR Members. No Action Taken B. Tax Commissioner Kiosk Update - Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner. No Action Taken C. Evictions (Cleaning & Clearing) Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken D. Council Agenda Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken E. Animal Care & Control Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken F. 2nd Annual Spooktacular Update - Robert Landers, Civic Center Director. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT October 13, 2021 1. Sedans – RFB No. 22-0007 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide fourteen full-size, four-door sedans. 2. Traffic Safety Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0014 Scope of Bid Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide traffic safety equipment to include barricades, safety flags, traffic cones, drums, various signs, stands, etc., to the Public Works Department. These items will be procured on an “as needed” basis. Page 11 of 17 The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve- month periods. October 20, 2021 1. Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013 Scope of RFP The City of Columbus is seeking proposals from qualified Consultant/Firms to conduct a classification and compensation study. The Consultant/Firm will work with Human Resources and City leadership to review our classification and compensation structure and recommend comparable public/private survey markets. Consultant/Firms shall consider the compensation and benefits package received by employees with the City as it relates to both the external and internal markets. October 27, 2021 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018 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. November 3, 2021 1. 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 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. 2. Basketball Uniforms for Parks & Recreation Leagues (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0013 Scope of Bid Page 12 of 17 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. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Copy of the audited financial statements and the Compliance Reports for the Columbus Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2021. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month of November 2021. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month of December 2021. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Bruce Huff to attend 2021 ACCG’s County Reconnect Conference. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2021 ACCG’s County Reconnect Conference. Page 13 of 17 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED TO FORWARD TO BOARD OF HONOR. 6. Honorary Designation Application submitted by Mr. James Johnson to be located at Marilon Drive in honor of Mr. Otis Sistrunk. (The Council may vote to forward to the Board of Honor for a recommendation.) *Included with the application is a petition of support for the honorary designation signage. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. Two email resignation correspondences for the seats of Dr. Shanita Pettaway (Alternate Member) and Mr. John Rowe (Regular Member) on the Personnel Review Board. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: RECEIVED 8. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #32-21 and #33-21 Golf Authority, August 17, 2021 Planning Advisory Commission, September 1 & 15, 2021 Public Safety Advisory Commission, September 16, 2021 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. James “Jay” Lewis was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Hannah Israel was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 Page 14 of 17 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Debbie Young was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (D): Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Jud Richardson was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 10. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10 (A): Nomination: Clerk of Council Davis stated Councilor Crabb is nominating Gloria Strode for the District 5 Representative on the Districting Commission; Vote Result: CONFIRMED appointment of Gloria Strode to fill the seat of Thomas Bush. A. DISTRICTING COMMISSION: Thomas Bush (Council District 5- Crabb) Resigned Councilor Crabb is nominating Gloria Strode for this seat. 11. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (A): No Action Taken A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment) Veterinary Association Term Expired: October 15, 2019 Page 15 of 17 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 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (B): No Action Taken B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: late Jacki Lowe Open for Nominations (Passed away) (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: April 30, 2022 The is a four-year term. Meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 1 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (C): No Action Taken C. 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 Page 16 of 17 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Airport Commission B. Board of Elections & Registration C. Board of Health D. Board of Tax Assessors E. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board F. Personnel Review Board G. Recreation Advisory Board PUBLIC AGENDA (Event): 1. Ms. Katie Evans, representing Columbus State University, Re: Information on upcoming Homecoming Festivities and how the community can be involved. No Action Taken 2. Mr. Kelvin Brewton, representing Salvation Thru Enlightenment, Re: A request for sponsorship for Salvation Thru Enlightenment first weekly networking event November 13, 2021 at Carver Park. Not Present With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Woodson to adjourn the October 14, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and carried unanimously by the nine members present with Councilor Garrett casting his yea vote virtually, Councilor Crabb being absent for the vote, and the time being 1:57 p.m. Page 17 of 17

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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 Council Chambers October 12, 2021 C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 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 Rev. Danny Dieth at First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the September 28, 2021 Council Meeting. UPDATE: 2. An update on COVID-19 PROCLAMATIONS: 3. PROCLAMATION: Community Planning Month RECEIVING: Planning Department 4. PROCLAMATION: Georgia Cities Week RECEIVING: Aron Torbert, Human Resources Department CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES 1. 2nd Reading- REZN:07-21-1337: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district located at 1305 Hilton Avenue (parcel # 185-048-007) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. Planning Department and PAC recommend conditional approval. (Councilor Huff) 2. 1st 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) 3. 1st 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) 4. 1st 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) 3001 4th Avenue (Timothy Jabari Mackey, Owner); 4) 2937 Colorado Street (Yong Kook Pak & Yeon Ho & Family Value Realty, LLC,Owner); 5) 2443 Wise Street (Paz G Pedrozo Trust, Owner); 6) 2215 1st Avenue (Clinton D Hammond II & Joel D Hammond, Owner); 7) 1102 Winston Road (Frank A & Edna E Turman, Owner); 8) 378 Clover Avenue (Henry & Ozella Edwards, Owner); 9) 370 28th Avenue (3 Port Investments, LLC, Owner); and 10) 33 Eddy Drive (Miguel H Villar, Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem) 5. 1st 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 any public park or playground when warranted by public safety or public health concerns; and for other purposes. (Councilor Tucker) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Mr. Alex Balkcum, representing American Red Cross, Re: A safer smoke detector installation program in conjunction with the Columbus Fire Department. 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Cure Violence. Page 2 of 10 3. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: The purchase and renovation of Synovus Building (2) Georgia Municipal Association Guidelines. 4. Dr. Jonathan Liss, representing Columbus Memory Center, Re: The new Alzheimer's Medication- Aduhelm. 5. Dr. Shain Shapiro, representing Sound Diplomacy, Re: The Music and Entertainment Council. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. 2022 Legislative Agenda Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2022 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate. 2. Waiver of Demolition Lien at 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Approval is requested to waive the demolition lien plus penalty and interest for 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The balance due on the lien is $13,290.15. 3. Encroachment Agreement - Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for the construction of a private sanitary sewer within the right of way of Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive. 4. The Recycling Partnership Grant Application Approval is requested to submit the grant application to The Recycling Partnership for reimbursement of up to $6.00 per recycling cart, totaling $18,000 for the 3,000 carts purchased to expand the CCG recycling program. 5. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant, Recreational Trails Program Approval is requested to submit an application for a Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant and if approved, accept funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for the Dragonfly Trails and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The grant amount requested is $200,000. The City is not required to provide matching funds to participate in this grant. The Friends of the Dragonfly Trail Network will provide the match. The purpose of the grant program is to support recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Page 3 of 10 ADD-ON RESOLUTION: Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Modification to the Riverfront Place Mixed-Use Development Initial Request (Add-On) Approval is requested for a modification to the Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to W.C. Bradley Real Estate, to support the construction of a shared underground parking facility and other certain public infrastructure improvements for the Riverfront Place development. 6. PURCHASES A. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative Purchase B. 2022 Ford Escape S Compact SUVs FWD For METRA Transit Department – State Contract Cooperative Purchase C. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Columbus Police Department Cadet Program – State Contract Cooperative Purchase D. Architectural Services for Feeding the Valley Facility Expansion – RFP No. 22-0014 E. Jury Management Software/Subscription Service (Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase) F. Amendment 2 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 22-0001 G. Servers and Storage Devices for Information Technology (Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase) H. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Inspections and Codes – State Contract Cooperative Purchase I. Surplus Equipment J. 16FT Box Truck For Parks and Recreation Department – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative Purchase EMERGENCY PURCHASES 1. FORD MAVERICK PICKUP TRUCKS FOR INSPECTIONS AND CODES: On October 4, 2021, the City Manager approved the emergency purchase of four (4) Ford Maverick Pick-up Trucks in lieu of obtaining four (4) Mid-Size SUV’s originally allocated in the FY22 budget for the Inspections and Codes Department. Page 4 of 10 The department’s fleet has experienced multiple vehicle breakdowns which has resulted in a critical shortage of vehicles needed for inspectors and officers to perform their daily duties. Due to a lack in available inventory of SUV’s, the department deemed the pick-up trucks as suitable replacements. The pick-up trucks are available for purchase but are not currently available on any Cooperative Contract. Due to exigent circumstances, the department cannot wait for a solicitation process to be administered to facilitate the purchase of the pick-up trucks. The vehicles and will be purchased from Allan Vigil Ford at the unit price of $23,736.00, and a total price of $94,944.00. These are replacement vehicles. Funding is available in the FY22 Budget as follows: General Fund – Community Development – Special Enforcement – Automobiles; 0101 – 240 – 2400 – SENF - 7721. 7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager's Millennial Roundtable - Monique Jackson, Governor & CMMR Members B. Tax Commissioner Kiosk Update - Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner C. Evictions (Cleaning & Clearing) Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager D. Council Agenda Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager E. Animal Care & Control Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager F. 2nd Annual Spooktacular Update - Robert Landers, Civic Center Director BID ADVERTISEMENT October 13, 2021 1. Sedans – RFB No. 22-0007 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide fourteen full-size, four-door sedans. 2. Traffic Safety Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0014 Scope of Bid Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide traffic safety equipment to include barricades, safety flags, traffic cones, drums, various signs, stands, etc., to the Public Works Department. These items will be procured on an “as needed” basis. Page 5 of 10 The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve- month periods. October 20, 2021 1. Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013 Scope of RFP The City of Columbus is seeking proposals from qualified Consultant/Firms to conduct a classification and compensation study. The Consultant/Firm will work with Human Resources and City leadership to review our classification and compensation structure and recommend comparable public/private survey markets. Consultant/Firms shall consider the compensation and benefits package received by employees with the City as it relates to both the external and internal markets. October 27, 2021 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018 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. November 3, 2021 1. 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 on an “as needed” basis. Page 6 of 10 The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 2. 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. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY 1. Copy of the audited financial statements and the Compliance Reports for the Columbus Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2021. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED 2. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month of November 2021. 3. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month of December 2021. 4. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Bruce Huff to attend 2021 ACCG’s County Reconnect Conference. 5. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2021 ACCG’s County Reconnect Conference. 6. Honorary Designation Application submitted by Mr. James Johnson to be located at Marilon Drive in honor of Mr. Otis Sistrunk. (The Council may vote to forward to the Board of Honor for a recommendation.) *Included with the application is a petition of support for the honorary designation signage. 7. Two email resignation correspondences for the seats of Dr. Shanita Pettaway (Alternate Member) and Mr. John Rowe (Regular Member) on the Personnel Review Board. 8. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #32-21 and #33-21 Golf Authority, August 17, 2021 Page 7 of 10 Planning Advisory Commission, September 1 & 15, 2021 Public Safety Advisory Commission, September 16, 2021 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: A. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. James “Jay” Lewis was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 B. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Hannah Israel was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Debbie Young was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 D. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Jud Richardson was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024 10. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. DISTRICTING COMMISSION: Thomas Bush (Council District 5- Crabb) Resigned Councilor Crabb is nominating Gloria Strode for this seat. 11. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment) Veterinary Association Term Expired: October 15, 2019 Page 8 of 10 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 B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: late Jacki Lowe Open for Nominations (Passed away) (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: April 30, 2022 The is a four-year term. Meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 1 C. 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 Page 9 of 10 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Airport Commission B. Board of Elections & Registration C. Board of Health D. Board of Tax Assessors E. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board F. Personnel Review Board G. Recreation Advisory Board PUBLIC AGENDA (Event): 1. Ms. Katie Evans, representing Columbus State University, Re: Information on upcoming Homecoming Festivities and how the community can be involved. 2. Mr. Kelvin Brewton, representing Salvation Thru Enlightenment, Re: A request for sponsorship for Salvation Thru Enlightenment first weekly networking event November 13, 2021 at Carver Park. 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 10 of 10

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