Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

Council Members R. Gary Allen Travis L. Chambers Byron Hickey R. Walker Garrett Judy W. Thomas Charmaine Crabb Glenn Davis Bruce Huff Toyia Tucker Joanne Cogle Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis Council Chambers December 10, 2024 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. Colleen Cook of New Hope Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the November 19, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session. PROCLAMATION: 2. Proclamation: Rosa L. Evans Day Receiving: Rosa L. Evans - Director of Transportation (Retirement Appreciation) PRESENTATION: 3. Fountain City Classic 2024 Overview (Presented by Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre) RESOLUTION: 4. Authorizing the acceptance of donations in support of “The Dream Lives,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commemoration Event. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES 1. 1st Reading- REZN-10-24-2164: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 988 Farr Road parcel # 089-022-002) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District with Conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff) 2. 1st Reading- An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2024 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities. (Final amendment) (Budget Review Committee) 3. 1st Reading- An ordinance to revise and clarify certain provisions of Chapter 19 of the Columbus Code which provide for business activities not covered by this chapter; to update occupation tax due dates and payment provisions; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) RESOLUTIONS 4. A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Daycare Type III, in the existing building located at 2913 Reese Road located in the Single Family Residential – 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (Planning Department and Staff recommend approval.) (Councilor Hickey) 5. A resolution appointing Jennifer Elizabeth Dunlap, Shaun Patrick O’Hara, and Stephen Joseph Hodges as Recorder(s) Pro-Tem for the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia (Recorder's Court Committee) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Ms. Pat Frey, representing United Way / Home for Good, Re: Annual Point in Time Count - HUD. 2. Ms. Veronica Flakes-Jefferson, Re: Support with Gun Violence Awareness Walkathon. 3. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: CPD Training Needs and Why Good Public Policy Matters. 4. Ms. Natalie Nicole, Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: Public Works concerns and the Engineering Department Regarding School Zone Safety. Page 2 of 6 CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA 1. Lease Renewal for the Naval Reserve Center Approval is requested to renew a one-year lease agreement from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025 with the Department of the Navy for the Naval Reserve Center located at 414 4th Street. 2. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $1,489,341.90 or as otherwise awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funds will be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund the purchase of 26 LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors for the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. There is a 10% ($135,394.73) matching funds requirement. 3. PURCHASES A. Public Safety Uniforms (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0023 B. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan – RFP No. 24-0036 C. Consultant for Grant Application and Construction Project Management Services – RFP No. 24-0026 D. Ford Transit 350 HD Van with EVI Conversion for Fire and EMS – H-GACBuy Cooperative Contract Purchase 4. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. GDOT Project Update – Kenneth Franks, GDOT State TIA Administrator B. Columbus Multimodal Center Update – Allen Cline, Senior Project with 2WR + Partners, Scott Allen, Vice President Architecture, Commercial with 2WR + Partners C. Comprehensive Camera Update – Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager, Current Operations BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: December 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs Page 3 of 6 December 18, 2024 1. Muscogee County Jail Roof Project – RFB No. 25-0006 Scope of Bid Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof system at the Muscogee County Jail and install a new TPO roof system as specified, in full compliance with the project manual. A mandatory Site Visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024. Vendors shall convene at the Muscogee County Jail, which is located at 700 E 10th St, Columbus, GA 31901. December 20, 2024 1. Stage Curtains for Columbus Civic Center – RFB No. 25-0008 Scope of Bid The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is requesting bids for a total of twenty-three (23) stage curtains, consisting of fourteen (14) side curtains and nine (9) middle stage curtains for the Columbus Civic Center arena. The curtains will be used as backdrops, to keep out sunlight, and to block backstage activity during shows. The curtains must meet or exceed specifications for DD 9919 Nirvana B.O.B. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED 1. RESOLUTION - A resolution changing the Council Meeting schedule for the month of January 2025. 2. RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor R. Walker Garrett from the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. 3. RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Judy Thomas from the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. (Add-On) 4. Email Correspondence from Airport Director Amber Clark submitting the selection of the Airport Commission of Mr. Philip Badcock to succeed Mr. Carl Rhodes, Jr. Page 4 of 6 5. Email Correspondence from Mr. Monte Galbraith submitting his resignation from the Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority effective December 20, 2024. 6. Minutes of the following boards: Audit Committee, September 18, 2024 Board of Tax Assessors, #38-24 & #39-24 Board of Water Commissioners, November 12, 2024 Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Commissioners, October 16, 2024 Planning Advisory Commission, November 6, 2024 Tree Board, November 7, 2024 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 7. COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION- NOMINATIONS RECEIVED FROM AN ORGANIZATION / AGENCY: A. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Libba Dillon Open for Nominations (Uptown Columbus Inc. Rep) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: October 31, 2024 Niki Gedroic Open for Nominations (Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: October 31, 2024 Debbie Young Open for Nominations (Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: October 31, 2024 Page 5 of 6  *The Uptown Business Improvement District and Uptown Columbus are recommending the reappointment of Libba Dillon and Niki Gedroic. Also, Frances “Fran” Hall to succeed Debbie Young. 8. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: A. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Dennis Walsh Open for Nominations (Alternate Member 1) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Willie L. Belfield, Jr. Open for Nominations (Alternate Member 2) (Council’s Appointment) Appointed to Regular Member seat Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Donna D. Baker Open for Nominations (Alternate Member 3) (Council’s Appointment) Appointed to Regular Member seat Term Expires: December 31, 2024 The terms are three years. Meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 5 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Historic & Architectural Review Board (Organization / Council Confirmation) 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 6 of 6