Council Agenda - Special Called Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Columbus Convention & Trade Center June 15, 2021 801 Front Avenue, South Hall 9:00 AM Columbus, Georgia 31901 Special Called 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 Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, R. Walker Garrett, John M. House, Bruce Huff (arrived at 9:10 a.m.), 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. ABSENT: Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes was absent. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr. at Friendship Baptist 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 June 8, 2021 Council Meeting. UPDATE: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken 2. An update on COVID-19 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3. TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING: 9:00 a.m. The budget tentatively adopted by the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: DENIED 1. 2nd Reading - REZN-03-21-0585: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4322 Rosemont Drive (parcel # 187-002-001) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett) (as amended 6-8- 21) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: ADOPTED 2. 2nd Reading- REZN-03-21-0588: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1372 Celia Drive (parcel # 086-066-010) from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning District to SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Barnes) Page 2 of 8 City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: ADOPTED 3. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0660: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1500 12th Street (parcel # 026-012-031A) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: ADOPTED 4. 2nd Reading- REZN-04-21-0750: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 502 15th Street (parcel # 017-029-002 & 017-029-001) from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District to UPT (Uptown) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: ADOPTED 5. 2nd Reading - An Ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) (as amended) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: ADOPTED 6. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2022 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: ADOPTED 7. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employees’ Pension Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee) Page 3 of 8 City Attorney’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: ADOPTED 8. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for the governmental contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for employees of the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: ADOPTED 9. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022,.(Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #10: Vote Result: ADOPTED 10. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: ADOPTED 11. 2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by updating the guidelines for an offset to the residential rate for low-income households; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #12: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 12. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2021 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) Page 4 of 8 City Attorney’s Agenda #13: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 13. 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for the public school system of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Request of the Muscogee County School District) City Attorney’s Agenda #12: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 14. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Columbus Code pertaining to Animal Control and Enforcement to add a requirement to Section 5-7.1 pertaining to outdoor facilities; and for other purposes. (Councilor House) CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. FY22 Inmate Capacity Agreement Approval is requested to enter into an Inmate Capacity Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections for up to and including five-hundred and twenty-eight (528) State inmates to be housed at the Muscogee County Prison. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – 211 13th, LLC as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer Approval is requested to enter into an agreement with 211 13th, LLC and as Owner and Cotton Development, LLC as Developer to provide Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funds to provide for infrastructure improvements to develop a mixed-use redevelopment of a blighted area located in the block between 13th and 14th Street and 2nd and 3rd Avenue to be known as Highside Market. City Manager’s Agenda #3 (A-F): Vote Result: APPROVED 3. PURCHASES A. State Mandated Solid Waste Disposal Fees Page 5 of 8  B. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Cameras and Accessories for Muscogee County Sheriff's Office C. Mold Removal Services D. Scoreboards with Accessories for Parks and Recreation – Cooperative Purchase E. Uninterrupted Power Sources (UPS) Replacement at Mckee Road Radio Tower F. Body Cameras and Services for the Police Department – Cooperative Purchase 4. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. Animal Control Care and Control Services RFP Update – Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken B. Highside Market TAD - Rick Jones, Planning Director. No Action Taken C. Proposed SPLOST Project Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT June 18, 2021 1. Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services/Columbus Civic Center (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0007 Scope of RFP The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites qualified offerors to submit proposals for anchor tenants for concession and retail services at the Columbus Civic Center. June 30, 2021 1. Protective Fire Clothing and Accessories (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0035 Scope of Bid Provide firefighters with body protection against extreme temperature, sharp objects, steam water penetration, hot particles, and other hazards encountered during structural firefighting. These items will be procured on an “as needed” basis and are to be utilized by the Columbus Fire & EMS Department. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. July 9, 2021 1. Treatment Providers for Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0031 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Mental Health Court and Veterans Page 6 of 8  Treatment Court, is soliciting proposals to provide treatment to participants in PTSD Counseling and Psychological Assessment. Offerors may submit proposals to provide either or both areas of treatment. The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. July 14, 2021 1. Mott’s Green Plaza P. I. #0015287 (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 21-0037 Scope of Bid The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the Owner) invites bids for construction of the proposed trail and landscape improvements along the Columbus Riverwalk. The work primarily involves installation of concrete paving and decorative planters and structures with landscaping, as depicted on the drawings. The DBE goal for this project is 8%. Bidders are advised that the governing specifications for this project, including such items as bidding requirements, general conditions, technical specifications and related items, shall be in accordance with the State of Georgia, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2013 Edition, and applicable Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The Owner assumes the Bidder is a pre-qualified bidder with GDOT and therefore is familiar with the stated reference documents or has access to same. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: RECEIVED 1. Minutes of the following boards: Animal Control Advisory Board, March 9 and May 10, 2021 Board of Tax Assessors, #18-21 Budget Review Committee, May 11 and May 25, 2021 Development Authority, May 6, 2021 Hospital Authority of Columbus, April 27, 2021 Housing Authority Special Called Meeting, April 29, 2021 Planning Advisory Commission, May 5 and 19, 2021 Page 7 of 8 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 2. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2(A): NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Allen nominated Christopher Posey to succeed Beverly Garland. A. REGION 6- REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Beverly Garland Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2021 The terms are three-years. Meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Christopher Posey for the seat of Beverly Garland. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adjourn the June 15, 2021 Special Called Meeting, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by the seven members present, with Councilors Davis and Tucker being absent for the vote, and Councilor Barnes being absent for the meeting, and the time being 10:48 a.m. Page 8 of 8