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 Council Chambers March 8, 2022 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. Joseph E. Baker at Saint James AME Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the February 22, 2022 Council Meeting and Executive Session. UPDATE: 2. An update on COVID-19 CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES 1. 2nd Reading- REZN-08-21-1522: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6500 / 6516 Lynch Road (parcel # 129-001-001 / 129-001-002) from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning recommends conditional approval and PAC recommends approval.)(As amended 2-22-22) (Mayor Pro-Tem) 2. 2nd Reading- REZN-10-21-1929: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 877 Farr Road (parcel # 089-011-004) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Huff) 3. 1st Reading- REZN-01-22-0072: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2947 Mimosa Street (parcel # 067-046-010) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Huff) 4. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code to revise Section 13- 109 to prohibit maintaining a swimming pool in a manner that causes a health hazard or noxious odors; and for other purposes. (Continued on 1st Reading from 2-22-22) (Councilor Barnes) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Ms. Shannon Rowe, representing Turman Realty Company, Inc., Re: The proposed ordinance to amend Code Section 13-172.2. 2. Mr. Brian Ribeiro, Re: The proposed ordinance to amend Code Section 13-172.2. 3. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Crime rate in Columbus and mistreatment of the Police Chief. 4. Mr. Paul S. Olson, Re: 1) Property tax relief 3 mills to legally reduce to 1 mills -indigent care, 2) Non-renewal contract with Columbus Regional / Piedmont, 3) Mayor & Council and 4) $25 million fine imposed on Columbus Regional / false claim/ Stark Act. 5. Ms. Wylee Toms, representing Faith Home for Girls Inc/dba/HANDS Adult Daycare, Re: The Department of Engineering & Inspections and Code Enforcement relating to property at 1228 – 24th Street. Page 2 of 9 6. Mr. Wane Hailes, representing Columbus Branch NAACP, Re: The Fraternal Order of Police’s vote of no confidence for the Chief of Police. 7. Mr. Adrian Chester, representing Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Re: Columbus Police Department. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. 2022 Alumni Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Grant Approval is requested to submit an application and if awarded, accept the 2022 Alumni Georgia SMART Communities Challenge Grant up to the amount of $100,000, or as otherwise awarded, with a 100% local match requirement of which 50% will be fulfilled as in-kind services from local partners and the Columbus Consolidated Government and 50% will be a cash match coming from the Information Technology budget and to amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the award. 2. State Delinquency Prevention Grant Request Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Court up to $41,500.00, or as otherwise awarded, if awarded, allow for payment of service providers, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. 3. State of Georgia Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – Formulytics Software Platform Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $50,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the State of Georgia Homeland Security Program, with no local match required and amend the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. NOTE: The City of Columbus must make the initial purchase at the cost of $50,000 and then be reimbursed by the State. 4. PURCHASES A. Psychological Assessment Services for Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0018 B. Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0016 C. Recreation Management System – RFP No. 21-0025 D. Radar / Speed Lasers Certification for Public Safety Departments (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0023 Page 3 of 9  E. Double Churches Pool Resurfacing – RFB No. 22-0028 F. Training Taser Cartridges for Police Department G. Dishwasher and Gate Replacement for Muscogee County Prison H. Gift Cards for Police Department Gun BuyBack Program 5. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager's FY21 Annual Report - Crystal Farley, Chief of Staff to City Manager B. Uptown Columbus Update/Kadie the Cow - Ed Wolverton, CEO Uptown Columbus C. 8th Street, 13th Street, & 17th Avenue Corridors - Donna Newman, Engineer Director and Mitchell Greenway, Stantec D. Columbus Parks and Recreation Pools Update - Holli Browder, Parks and Recreation Director E. Public Works Solid/Yard Waste Update - Drale Short, Public Works Director F. Mott's Green Update - Rick Jones, Planning Director G. Civic Center Update - Rob Landers, Civic Center Director H. Muscogee County Sheriff Update - Greg Countryman, Sheriff I. Cure Violence Update - Reggie Lewis, Cure Violence Columbus BID ADVERTISEMENT March 9, 2022 1. Removal, Recycling, Reuse or Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs from Pine Grove Landfill (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0032 Scope of Bid Provide services on an “as needed” basis for the removal, recycling, reuse or disposal of mattresses and box springs for the Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works Department. The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor. Page 4 of 9  2. Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS Dept (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0029 Scope of RFB Upon notification by Columbus Fire and EMS, the successful vendor shall provide preventive maintenance service on an annual basis for the department stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, to include future implementation of the Stryker powerload system. Costs for labor for repairs outside of preventive maintenance shall include price listing of replacement parts related to the stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, both manual and powerload. The term of contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. March 16, 2022 1. Side Loader 31-Yard Refuse Trucks – RFB No. 22-0027 Scope of Bid Provide a minimum of thirty (30), but not to exceed forty (40), side loader 31-yard refuse trucks with RFID Tag readers installed on the trucks. March 18, 2022 1. Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0023 Scope of RFP The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking to contract with qualified vendors to perform Lot Clearing and Solid Waste Removal, on an “as needed” basis, for the collection of dumped bulky waste, the removal of solid and/or bulky waste on abandoned property as determined by the Inspections and Code Department, and for the purpose of collecting waste for court ordered evictions within Muscogee County. The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve- month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED 1. Resignation Letter of Amish Das to relinquish his seat on the Convention & Visitors, Board of Commissioners. Page 5 of 9 2. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #05-22 and #06-22 Convention & Visitors, Board of Commissioners, January 19, 2022 River Valley Regional Commission, January 26, 2022 ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the March 8, 2022 Council Meeting. RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson from the March 8, 2022 Council Meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 3. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Jeanella Pendleton (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: April 30, 2022 This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 4. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: A. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Charles Sheffield was nominated to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Russ Carreker. (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2025 Page 6 of 9  B. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Jack Hayes was nominated to succeed Mr. William Bray (Columbus Homebuilders Association representative). (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: January 31, 2025 C. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Dr. Xavier McCaskey was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Barnes’ nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2025 5. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: Barbara Chambers- Nominating Charolette Ingram (District 1- Barnes) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2022 These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December. 6. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Raymond Culpepper Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: April 11, 2022 Sabine Stull Open for Nominations (Animal Rescue Representative) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: April 11, 2022 Courtney Pierce Open for Nominations (PAWS Humane Society) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Page 7 of 9  Term Expires: April 11, 2022 Lindsay Ellis Open for Nominations No longer a resident (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 15, 2023 These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed. Women: 7 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 5 B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Dallis Copeland- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: April 30, 2022 Alfred Blackmar Open for Nominations Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: April 30, 2022 These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 2 C. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Holli Browder- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations (Department Dir./Asst. Dir.) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: April 30, 2022 Page 8 of 9  Nancy Boren- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations (Department Dir./Asst. Dir.) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: April 30, 2022 These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. D. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Cathy Williams Open for Nominations (Historic Columbus Foundation) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expired: January 31, 2022 These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 10 Senatorial District 29: 1 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 9 of 9