Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers January 31, 2023 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 Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and Councilors Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, R. Walker Garrett, John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas, and Toyia Tucker. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis, and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore were present. ABSENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson and Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes were absent. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Craig Bowers, Wynnbrook Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Allen MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the January 24, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session. PROCLAMATION: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Tucker) 2. Proclamation: KHS FBLA-PBL Week Receiving: Kendrick High School Future Business Leaders Phi Beta Lambda CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2066: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1200 / 1226 6th Avenue (parcel # 018-009-005 / 0T18-009-004A) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to UP (Uptown) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval. (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: ADOPTED 2. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2067: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district located at 1947 Wynnton Road (parcel # 184-019-001A) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: ADOPTED 3. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2068: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; to change certain boundaries of a district located at 8215 Cooper Creek Road (parcel # 080-001-004) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: ADOPTED 4. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2069 An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4030 Veterans Court (parcel # 072-010-028) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: AMENDED to add #9 of Section 2, reading “No business signage or lettering shall be permitted, except that the property owner may place a small sign on or adjacent to the front door for identification purposes.” and #10 of Section 2, Page 2 of 11 reading “6’ wood fence shall be required along the side and rear property lines.”; Vote Result: ADOPTED AS AMENDED 5. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2070: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6330 Lynridge Avenue (parcel # 071-009-003) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with proposed amended conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval with conditions.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: ADOPTED 6. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2158: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus, Georgia to add certain definitions and provide standards for various uses. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor ProTem) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: AMENDED Section 4.9.10(A) Changing the limit to the number of short-term vacation rentals in the High Uptown Historic District from 5 to 15; Vote Result: ADOPTED AS AMENDED 7. 2nd Reading- REZN-11-22-2184: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the Columbus Code to revise the text of certain sections of Chapter 4 Article 9 – Short-Term Rentals. (As Amended) (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: ADOPTED 8. 2nd Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1) 2947 Schatulga Road (Linda Brantly Hood & Virginia S Hood, Owner) 2) 931 5th Avenue (Luel LLC, Owner) 3) 615 8th Street (Lula Lunsford Huff et al, Owner) 4) 926 Lawyers Lane (926 Lawyers Lane LLC, Owner) 5) 4110 2nd Avenue (Arguello Victor Manwell Rodriguez, Owner) 6) 2501 Hamilton Road (Joan Dannelly, Owner) 7) 21 Mathews Street (George Kebe Jr, Owner) and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro-Tem) Page 3 of 11 City Attorney’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: ADOPTED 9. 2nd Reading- An ordinance amending the new Classification and Pay Plan for the Consolidated Government (as adopted by Ordinance 22-045) to establish step-based career ladder advancement provisions for Official Superior Court Reporters; authorizing up to $15,000.00 in transcript page charges per fiscal year when authorized by a Superior Court Judge; adopting Policies and Procedures for Court Reporters; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #10: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10. 1st Reading- An ordinance providing a moratorium not to exceed 90 days on the consideration or approval of any application for a short-term rental permit submitted pursuant to Section 4.9.4 of the Unified Development Ordinance; that said moratorium shall expire no later than 11:59 on Saturday, April 15, 2023; and for other purposes. (Request of Council) RESOLUTION City Attorney’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: APPROVED 11. A resolution authorizing the Tax Commissioner of Muscogee County to waive penalties and interest on certain taxes due for the 2022 tax year. (Add-On) CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. CCG Employee Health & Wellness Facility Lease Agreement Approval is requested to continue a 10-month lease agreement for medical office space identified as 2000 10th Avenue, Suite 410 for a CCG Health, and Wellness facility. The monthly rental rate for the property lease is $2,914 including utilities. Page 4 of 11 City Manager’s Agenda #2(A-C): Vote Result: APPROVED 2. PURCHASES A. Side Loader Refuse Truck Bodies (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 22-0042 – Additional Options – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative Purchase B. Annual Membership Dues for Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) C. Comprehensive Camera System/Phases II and III – Federal GSA Cooperative Purchase BID ADVERTISEMENT February 8, 2023 1. Oil & Lubricants for METRA (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0030 Scope of Bid Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit System. The contract term will be for three (3) years. February 15, 2023 1. Alternator & Starters for METRA (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0031 Scope of Bid Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three (3) years. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes from the January 31, 2023 Council Meeting. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: CONFIRMED 2. Email Correspondence from Attorney Jack Schley advising of the selection of Betty Tatum and Cynthia Williams Jordan to serve another term on the Hospital Authority of Columbus. Page 5 of 11 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: RECEIVED 3. Minutes of the following boards: Civic Center Advisory Board, December 1, 2022 Housing Authority of Columbus, December 14, 2022 Personnel Review Board, January 18, 2023 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 4. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4(A): Deferred by Clerk of Council Davis A. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Renee Sturkie- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 24, 2023 This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4(B): Deferred by Clerk of Council Davis B. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): Eric Spears (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Page 6 of 11  Akear Mewborn (Mayor’s Appointment) Does not desire reappointment Term Expired: March 1, 2022 These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 5 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4(C): Deferred by Clerk of Council Davis C. CRIME PREVENTION BOARD: Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick- Interested in serving (Mayor’s Appointment) (Law Enforcement Agency) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 31, 2023 These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 5 5. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION: Ms. Jensen Melton was nominated to fill the unexpired term of the vacant seat. (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2024 6. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): Nomination: Mayor Pro Tem Allen renominated Jennifer Teague to serve another term; Vote Result: CONFIRMED; Nomination: Councilor House Page 7 of 11 renominated Latasha Lee to serve another term; Vote Result: CONFIRMED; Nomination: Councilor Crabb nominated Jacob Greer to succeed Keith Higgins; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Jennifer Teague- Interested in serving another term (District 6- Allen) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Latasha Lee- Interested in serving another term (District 10- House) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Keith Higgins (District 5- Crabb) Not Eligible to serve another term Term Expires: March 1, 2023 John Boyd (District 9- Thomas) Not Eligible to serve another term Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Councilor Crabb is nominating Mr. Jacob Greer to succeed Mr. Keith Higgins. These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month. 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): Nomination: Councilor Davis renominated Alfred Hayes, Jr. to serve another term. A. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Alfred Hayes, Jr. - Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 31, 2023 This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly. Page 8 of 11  Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(B): No Action Taken B. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Leila Carr Open for Nominations Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 24, 2023 Vincent Allen Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 24, 2023 This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(C): Nomination(s): Councilor Huff renominated John Jackson and Mary Quiller to serve another term. C. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): John Jackson- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Mary Quiller- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 1, 2023 Page 9 of 11  These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 5 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(D): Nomination: Mayor Pro Tem Allen renominated Fran Poole Carpenter to serve another term; Nomination: Councilor Crabb nominated Jennifer Lamb to succeed Claire Berry as the Board of Realtors Representative; Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Fran Poole Carpenter- Interested in serving Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: January 31, 2023 Emily Flournoy- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations (Uptown Business Association) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: January 31, 2023 Katie Bishop Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: January 31, 2023 Claire Berry Open for Nominations (Board of Realtors) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: January 31, 2023 Councilor Crabb is nominating Jennifer Lamb for the seat of Claire Berry as the Board of Realtors representative. These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 2 Page 10 of 11 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(E): Nomination: Councilor Huff renominated John P. Steed to serve another term. E. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: John P. Steed- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 31, 2023 The terms are three years. Board meets twice a month. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 6 Senatorial District 29: 3 With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tem Allen entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Tucker to adjourn the January 31, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by the nine members present, with Councilor Barnes being absent for the meeting, and the time being 10:06 a.m. ADJOURN: . Economic Development Bus Tour ˜ Depart City Services Center ˜ Muscogee Technology Park ˜ Midland Commons ˜ Old Town / Greystone Pointe ˜ Comer Gym ˜ Mill District ˜ Uptown / City Hall ˜ Elliott's Walk ˜ Camp David RV Park ˜ Return to City Services Center Page 11 of 11