AUGUSTA COMMISSION 6/2/2015 WATCH THE SESSION HERE
INVOCATION:
Rev. Frederick L. Patterson, Pastor, True Vine Missionary Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-29)
PLANNING
1.
ZA-R-237 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 28-F (Personal Care Home); amending Section 4-2 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) regarding parking requirements outside the Central Business District and; amending Section 26-1(h) – Special Exceptions – Family Personal Care Homes. (No action taken in Commission meeting May 19, 2015 - Planning & Development requests waiver of the second reading if approved)
PUBLIC SERVICES
2.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-24: request by Deshdeep Mahindru for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with The Curry Hut located at 2810 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
3.
Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 15-25 request by Aaron M. Sylvain for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Zoe's Kitchen located at 2907 Washington Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
4.
Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 15-26 request by James Klugo for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with Sole Augusta. Inc. located at 1033 Broad Street. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
5.
Motion to approve the naming of the Conference Room at the Augusta Municipal Golf Course the "Legends Room at The Patch". (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
6.
Motion to approve the selection of Remac, Inc. for the crack seal and ramp area maintenance at Daniel Field Airport. Bid 15-155 (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
7.
Motion to approve giving the Transit Director thirty days to evaluate the Fort Gordon route, to determine any areas that can be adjusted for cost and increased ridership and to provide any other recommendations for improvements of the transit system. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
8.
Motion to approve referring back to committee an update on all financial transactions associated with the Highway 56 Transit Facility Project and receiving a report back from staff in 30 to 45 days. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
9.
Motion to approve RFP Item 15-157, Design and Delivery of Outdoor Fitness/Wellness System for Senior Adults, to Southern Playgrounds for $39,353.00. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
10. SEE ITEM 30.
Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
11.
Motion to approve addressing through the attorney, Planning and Development, the Administrator and any other relelvant department a path forward regarding what can be done to encourage the Regency Mall property owners to develop the property and bring back a recommendation in 45 days to a legal meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
12.
Motion to approve award of RFP 15-164 Life/LTD Insurance Services to The Standard subject to final contract negotiations and to authorize the Administrator to execute such finally negotiated contract. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 26, 2015)
PUBLIC SAFETY
13.
Motion to approve a request from Augusta Technical College Police Department for the use of the FCC Radio Station License in connection with the issuance of Augusta Tech's Speed Detection Device Permit. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 26, 2015)
FINANCE
14.
Motion to approve the replacement of two older vehicles for the Augusta Regional Airport Marshal’s Department, approved by the Aviation Commission using the GMA Lease Program. (Approved by Finance Committee May 26, 2015)
15.
Motion to approve request from Engineering Department-Maintenance Division to replace a current expiring 60-month lease of 2 older motor graders with a new 60-month lease from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia for $2,012.55 each per month (Bid 15-143). (Approved by Finance Committee May 26, 2015)
16.
Motion to approve the replacement of 10 automobiles for Criminal Investigation Division and 1 new Ford F-150 for Special Operations of the Sheriff’s Office using Phase VI of the Sales Tax. (Approved by Finance Committee May 26, 2015)
17.
Motion to approve authorizing the creation of a Director of Compliance position in accordance with Section 14 (c) of the Consolidation Act. (Approved by Finance Committee May 26, 2015)
ENGINEERING SERVICES
18.
Motion to approve funding for final Design Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement to URS Corporation (now merged with AECOM) in the amount of $438,140.18 for the 15th Street Pedestrian Improvement Project as requested by the AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
19.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way (Parcel 135-0-003-01-0) 1530 Marvin Griffin Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
20.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent easement, and temporary construction easement (Parcel 041-0-018-04-0) 3449 Wrightsboro Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
21.
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22.
Motion to approve entering into an agreement with Georgia Power (GP), stating that the City of Augusta will pay for the GP Facility Relocation Costs on the Berckmans Road Widening & Realignment Phase 1 Project in accordance with the estimate totaling $372,650.00. Also, approve the Utility Relocation Agreement to be executed by the City of Augusta Legal Counsel and the Mayor, and approve payment as requested by Augusta Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
23.
Motion to approve funding for Design Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement Three and Change Number Three to Pond and Company in the amount of $43,930.00 for the Berckmans Road Widening, Realignment and Bridge Replacement Project as requested by the AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
24.
Motion to approve authorizing the establishment of an abandoned building demolition program. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
25.
Motion to approve the Avrett Plumbing Company, Inc. in the amount of $250,000.00 for the option year renewal of existing contract for Cleaning of Sanitary Sewer Systems to be performed under Account Number 506043410-5223220. (Referred from May 19 Commission meeting) (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
26.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on May 19, 2015 and the Special Called Meeting held on May 26, 2015.
APPOINTMENT(S)
27.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. John Kelly to the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority to replace Mr. Harry Moore. (Requested by Commissioner Smith)
28.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Brandon Dial to a term on the Historic Preservation Commission representing District 3. (Requested by Commissioner Davis)
29.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. David Hutchinson to the Downtown Development Authority Board to fill the seat vacated by Mr. Dennis Welch. (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy on behalf of the Downtown Development Authority)
****END CONSENT AGENDA****
REGULAR AGENDA
(Items 30-38)
PUBLIC SERVICES
30.
Motion to approve retaining the Synagogue Building, demolishing the Court of Ordinary Building and giving Mr. Steinburg and Historic Augusta the opportunity to work out the agreement for the Synagogue's preservation as proposed by the Administrator. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee May 26, 2015)
{A Last Minute Compromise to Contradict Previous Vote?
The Augusta Richmond County Commission approved an Ordinance to be exempt from the Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance, that means the city in order to remove city owned projects must be reviewed by Historic Augusta, adamantly opposed to it.
The Historic Augusta not only opposed to the exempt from the Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance but to the demolition of the 1869 Jewish Synagogue/Temple and the 1860s Courthouse Annex, both on Telfair Street.
Historic Augusta wanted the city to adhere to the agreement from 2013 that will save the buildings, and only remove the additions to the courthouse annex.
Mr. Jack Steinberg is organizing a group to establish a Jewish museum in the temple, and possibly can use the courthouse annex as well. Historic Augusta is pushing for an overall master plan for the Municipal Building block, which was agreed upon in 2013, but no action was taken since then.
Item 10 was approved by consensus. With that action the Commission was free to demolish both building.
Since Historic Augusta opposed Item 10 and Item 30, probably was some last minute compromise and in order to keep happy Historic Augusta 6 Commissioners voted to keep the buildings.
The whole idea behind Item 10 was for the city to have the legal tool to ignore its own ordinance , regarding demolishing historic buildings, to be able to remodel the city building. After having the tool on the table 6 Commissioners decided to ignore their previous vote.
The contradicting vote such as Item 10 against Item 30 is a norm in almost every session of the Commission.
Will Historic Augusta challenge the approval of Item 10?
Statement From the Group:
"We are delighted to announce that at today's Augusta Commission meeting, commissioners voted to save BOTH the 1869 Synagogue and the 1861 Court of Ordinary for use as a new Jewish Museum! The vote of 8-2 was met with a round of applause from those in attendance.
The Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance was amended, bringing it in line with the Georgia Historic Preservation Act, which specifies that although cities are exempt from their own ordinance, they do have to give the Historic Preservation Commission 45 days to comment on city-owned properties that would otherwise have to come before the Preservation Commission.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended commission meetings, signed this petition, made phone calls to commissioners, and talked about historic preservation around town."
Why wasting the legal department and other city employees time writing an ordinance that ultimately will be defeated the next minute?
Meanwhile, the people responsible of the debacle, such as former city Administrator Fred Russell, are no longer to respond why nobody saw both buildings, during planning the renovation of the Municipal Palace, and others still in office are not being questioned.}
{A Last Minute Compromise to Contradict Previous Vote?
The Augusta Richmond County Commission approved an Ordinance to be exempt from the Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance, that means the city in order to remove city owned projects must be reviewed by Historic Augusta, adamantly opposed to it.
The Historic Augusta not only opposed to the exempt from the Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance but to the demolition of the 1869 Jewish Synagogue/Temple and the 1860s Courthouse Annex, both on Telfair Street.
Historic Augusta wanted the city to adhere to the agreement from 2013 that will save the buildings, and only remove the additions to the courthouse annex.
Mr. Jack Steinberg is organizing a group to establish a Jewish museum in the temple, and possibly can use the courthouse annex as well. Historic Augusta is pushing for an overall master plan for the Municipal Building block, which was agreed upon in 2013, but no action was taken since then.
Item 10 was approved by consensus. With that action the Commission was free to demolish both building.
Since Historic Augusta opposed Item 10 and Item 30, probably was some last minute compromise and in order to keep happy Historic Augusta 6 Commissioners voted to keep the buildings.
The whole idea behind Item 10 was for the city to have the legal tool to ignore its own ordinance , regarding demolishing historic buildings, to be able to remodel the city building. After having the tool on the table 6 Commissioners decided to ignore their previous vote.
The contradicting vote such as Item 10 against Item 30 is a norm in almost every session of the Commission.
Will Historic Augusta challenge the approval of Item 10?
Statement From the Group:
"We are delighted to announce that at today's Augusta Commission meeting, commissioners voted to save BOTH the 1869 Synagogue and the 1861 Court of Ordinary for use as a new Jewish Museum! The vote of 8-2 was met with a round of applause from those in attendance.
The Augusta Historic Preservation Ordinance was amended, bringing it in line with the Georgia Historic Preservation Act, which specifies that although cities are exempt from their own ordinance, they do have to give the Historic Preservation Commission 45 days to comment on city-owned properties that would otherwise have to come before the Preservation Commission.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended commission meetings, signed this petition, made phone calls to commissioners, and talked about historic preservation around town."
Why wasting the legal department and other city employees time writing an ordinance that ultimately will be defeated the next minute?
Meanwhile, the people responsible of the debacle, such as former city Administrator Fred Russell, are no longer to respond why nobody saw both buildings, during planning the renovation of the Municipal Palace, and others still in office are not being questioned.}
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
31.
Discuss the authorization for compensation to the commissioner who serves as a member on the Planning Commission Board. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
32.
Discuss the hiring/rehiring of an EEO Director. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
33.
Update on the Disparity Study. (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy)
PUBLIC SAFETY
34.
Discuss safety in the Municipal Building as it relates to screening anyone entering the building through the security checkpoint. (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy)
ENGINEERING SERVICES
35.
Approve proposed Amendment to Stormwater Ordinance. (Referred by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2015 to the full Commission)
OTHER BUSINESS
36.
Discuss the big screen monitors outside the Commission Chambers. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
37.
Discuss boards and appointments of the Commission. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
38.
Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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