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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-26 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 3/26/2019 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on March 12, 2019. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes 2. Motion to discuss POND Company Architectural and Engineering team’s Facility Assessment Report for Dyess Park Community Park. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve receiving the assessment report as information, direct the Recreation Director to come back for further discussion of the plan, to provide the 2010 master plan and cost Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes estimates to implement that plan in today's dollars. Motion Passes 4-0. 3. In January 2019, the Planning and Development Department was tasked with reviewing the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified building division staff. This is a follow-up to the request/inquiry. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Delete Motion to delete this item from the agenda. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes 4. The Planning & Development Department requests approval of the attached Regulatory Fee Schedule that will correct previously approved Ordinance # 7652; Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative and Regulatory Fee Structure, Section 2-1-3(c); to provide an effective date, and to waive the second reading. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Mr. Clarke out. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes 5. Motion for the City of Augusta to support the James Brown Birthday Bash on Friday, May 3rd at the Miller Theater. The support of $10,000 will allow citizens in the community to attend free of charge. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom) Item Action: None Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the donation of $10,000, hold the event at the Augusta Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Passes Commons as the primary venue and work with the Coliseum Authority to hold the event at the Bell Auditorium or James Brown Arena as a secondary venue in the case of inclement weather. Ms. Davis votes No. Motion Passes 3-1. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Substitute motion to approve the $10,000 donation and to hold the event at the Amphitheater at Lake Olmstead. Commissioner William Fennoy Dies for lack of Second www.augustaga.gov Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM Attendance 3/26/19 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 3ll2lz0l9 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Adult Entertainment ordinance: request approval of an amendment to the Item Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 1, Adult Entertainment, Section 6-1-3 Action: (g), to provide that an erotic dance establishment business tax certificate Approved holder is eligible to obtain on-premise consumption alcohol licenses subject to the regulations of the Augusta Alcohol Ordinance, and provided that the establishment is in compliance with Section 6-l-9 of the Adult Entertainment Ordinance that provides location requirements. Motion to approve. ^Approve Ms. Davis u&.r No. Yl*lssroner Motion il;;-r-' William Fennoy Commissioner Ben Hasan rasses Motions ryrt:" Motion rext Motions Motion Motion Textr ype Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 4-0. Made By Seconded By Seconded By Commissioner Ben Hasan Motion Result Motion Result Passes 2. New Ownership Application: A.N.l9-09: A request by Jay Patel for a retail Item package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Augusta Mini Action: Mart located at 1503 Gordon Highway. District 2. Super District 9. Approved Made By Commissioner William Fennoy 3. New Ownership Application: A.N.l9-10: A request by Narinder Kaur for Item a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Rosier Action: Road Neighbours Mart located at 2228 Rosier Road. District 6. Super Rescheduled District 10. 4. New Location: A.N.19-11: A request by John D. Engler, Jr. for an on Item premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection Action: with Hyatt House Augusta located at 1268 Broad Street. There will be Approved Sunday Sales. District l. Super District 9. Motion to refer this item to the full Commissioner Approve Commission with no William recommendation. Fennoy Motion Passes 4-0. Motions Motion Type Motion to ^ aDDrOVe. ^PProve vtotion passes 4-0. Made By Seconded By Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan William Fennoy Passes Motions f#:"' Motion rext Motions Motion Motion TextI ype Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve Motion passes 4-0. Made By Made By Commissioner William Fennoy Seconded By f."rlil Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 5. New Location: A.N.19-12: A request by Bennish Brown for an on premise Item consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Action: Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau dba Augusta Co. located at l0l0 Approved Broad Street. District 1. SuperDistrict 9. Seconded By Commissioner Ben Hasan Motion Result Motion Result Passes 6. On-Premise Alcohol Licenses: request approval of amendments to the Item Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 2, Article l, Alcoholic Beverages, to Action: provide that a business tax certificate holder - for an adult dance Approved establishment I erotic dance establishment that can be permitted under the guidelines of the Augusta, Georgia Adult Entertainment Ordinance - is eligible to apply for on-premise alcohol licenses. seconded By Motion Result Motion to approve. Approve Ms. Davis votes No. commissioner commissioner Motion passes 3-1. william Fennoy Ben Hasan Passes 7. Discussion: A request by Tracy Trotter of HOA Restaurartt Holder dba Item Hooters of Augusta located at 2834 Washinglon Rd for an Alcohol Special Action: Event License for the week of April 6-14, 2019 (Masters Week). There will Approved be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Motions [,'J:" Motion rext Motions Motion Motion Textlype Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve uo,io, Passes 4-0. Made By Made By Commissioner Ben Hasan Seconded By Commissioner William Fennoy Motions f#:" Motion rext Made Bv Motion to . aDDrove.APProve vtotion Passes 4_0. seconded By Motion Result Commissioner Commissioner william Fennoy Ben Hasan Passes 8. Discussion: A request by Jan Scholer of Wings of Augusta dba Wild Wing Item Cafd located at 3035 Washington Rd for an Alcohol Special Event License for Action: the week of April 7-13, 2019 (Masters Week). There will be Sunday Sales. Approved District 7. Super District 10. Motion Result Passes 9. Motion to approve the Excess Facilities Charge Agreement in the amount of ltem $140,983.06 with Ga. Power Co. for installation of transformers to serve New Action: Electrical Room for the Airport's General Perry Smith Parkway - SED Area. Approved Motions fr'J:'" Motion Text Made Bv Seconded Bv Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan william Fennoy Passes Motion Result Motion Result 10. Discuss the exterior appearance of the Miller, Imperial Theaters and the Item Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. (Requested by Commissioner Action: Marion Williams) Approved Motions Motion;------ Motion Textr ype Motion to approve ^ receiving this item asADDroveinformation. Motion Passes 4-0. Motions f#:'" Motion rext Made Bv Motion to . aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 4-0. Made By Seconded By Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan iJfti;.k"^-^ Passes 11. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Commiffee held on Item February 26,2019. Action: Approved seconded By Motion Result Commissioner Commissioner John Clarke Ben Hasan Passes 12. Motion to approve the 2019 Thanks Mom and Dad Innovative Program Item Grant for new senior programs at Brigham Senior Center in the amount of Action: $2000.Approved Motions 13. Update/report from Code Enforcement regarding the old Long John Silver's Item abandoned building at 2617 Deans Bridge Road and the old Castleberry Action: Building at 1621 15th Street. (Referred from February 26 Public Services Approved Committee) Motion Motion Text Made By Type Motion to. aoDrove.APProve vtotion Passes 4-0. Motions Motion- ----- Motion Textrype Motion to approve receiving this item as information with the Castleberry's building ^ to be secured by theAPProve owner and the Long John Silver's building to be demolished by its owner. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Commissioner william Fennoy Ben Hasan Passes Seconded By Motion Result seconded By Hiil Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes Made By Commissioner William Fennoy www.auqustaqa.qov Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on March 12, 2019. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM Motion to discuss Dyess Park Facility Assessment Report Department:Recreation and Parks Department Presenter:Glenn Parker Caption:Motion to discuss POND Company Architectural and Engineering team’s Facility Assessment Report for Dyess Park Community Park. Background:Funding for improvements at Dyess Park have been allocated within SPLOST VII in the following categories: 1. Pool/Bathhouse improvements - $400,000 2. Community Center renovations - $500,000 3. New Splash Pad - $125,000 4. New Playground - $200,000 (Completed) In addition there is a balance of $140,000 that can be used to address site improvement. Analysis:After initial site meetings with our consulting group, POND, they realized the community center, in particular, needed more extensive renovations to comply with fire and safety codes and ADA access/compliance issues. The building also required assessment for lead and asbestos, and had an ongoing roof leak. POND along with staff recommended the prudent way to proceed was through a more extensive building assessment to get a fuller picture of the work needed and the costs associated with the center and bathhouse facilities. Project Timeline: • RFP 17-278 closed 11/2017 • Selection of consultant approved by the Commission 02/2018 • Team initial site visit 06/2018 • Building assessment: Fees and scope presented 06/2018, change order approved by Administrator 09/2018 • Assessment site visit 10/2018 • Report and cost estimate provided 12/2018 • Present facility assessment report to Commission for discussion at 03/26/19 Public Services Committee Meeting Financial Impact:To be determined through approved course of action. Alternatives:1. To come back to the Commission in a month with options for Commission review as to proceed with current scope of design and renovations or to look at the bigger option of working collaboratively with our partners with HCD, Land Bank Authority. Augusta Canal Authority, Greater Augusta Arts Council; and others in determining a revised scope and potential more impactful SPLOST VIII Project. Recommendation:1. To be determined through approved course of action Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT: Recreation SPLOST Phase VI and VII REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM Planning & Development Department Building Inspectors Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Staff Department:Planning and Development Presenter:Robert Sherman or Staff Designee Caption:In January 2019, the Planning and Development Department was tasked with reviewing the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified building division staff. This is a follow-up to the request/inquiry. Background:Since the year 2016, the Planning Department had 13 building inspectors to voluntarily separate from Augusta-Richmond County due to salary; moreover, the department is challenged with recruiting experienced new/replacement staff. Analysis:For the purpose of retaining and recruiting experienced staff, the department proposes an increase for the current building division staff and an increase in the starting salary for incoming building division staff totaling $225,000 annually. Financial Impact:The building permit fees for Augusta-Richmond County lag behind our neighbors in Columbia County, GA by up to 400%; therefore, the department along with the Construction Advisory Board recommends a 15% increase in building permit fees annually for the next two(2) years plus an additional 5% increase in the two (2) years following to sustain the increases in salary. It would be a total of four rate increases two 15% increments and two 5% increments. Alternatives: Recommendation:Planning & Development seeks approval to increase the salaries of existing building division staff and incoming building division staff via an HR approved job grade and career ladder review to stave the loss of talent and experience to neighboring jurisdictions. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Fee Increase for Building Permits in fund 217. The following figures are based on a $1,500,000 funding source. Fee Increase Amount Total Revenue First Increase (15%) - $225,000.00 $1,725,000.00 Second increase (15%) - $258,750.00 $1,983,000.75 Third Increase (5%) - $99,187.50 $2,082,188.25 Fourth Increase (5%) - $104,109.41 $2,186,297.66 The revenue for four years without any increases would be $6,000,000.00. If the economy stayed relatively stable and the fees were increased as described it would result in $7,976,486.66 of revenue. There is a $1,976,486.66 increase in revenue over the four year period which would sustain the increases described above. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission tORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE SECTION 2-1-3(c) SO AS TO CORRRECT THE REGULATORY FEE SCHEDULE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Augusta, Georgia Code § 2-1-3(c), is hereby amended by deleting said subsection in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit: Sec. 2-1-3 (c). The regulatory fee schedule for persons in occupations and professions shall be as set below, and may be amended from time to time: Adult Entertainment Establishments $3,830.00 per year Adult Entertainment (live) $155. per day Amusement Parks $770.00 per year Arcades $385.00 per year Craft Show Promoters $460.00 per year Dance Hall License incidental to Alcohol License $155.00 per year Entertainment Venue: $385.00 per year Flea Markets 1 through 10 rental spaces $460.00 per year 11 or more rental spaces $770.00 per year Fortune Tellers $770.00 per year Going Out of Business Sales $155.00 per 90 days (May be renewed for 60 days) $155.00 Hybrid Restaurant $550.00 per year Incidental Alcohol License $250.00 per year Second Hand Goods $155.00 per year Special Entertainment Permit $50.00 Street Vendors $55.00 per day Temporary and Transient Vendors $195.00 per day Wreckers $40.00 per year Taxicabs $40.00 per year Limousines $40.00 per year Vending Machines (per machine) $10.00 per year. Salvage Yards $350.00 Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this _________ day of ______________, 2019. Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2019. _________________________________ Hardie Davis, Jr. As its Mayor Attest:______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal: CERTIFICATION The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2019 and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s). ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Published in the Augusta Chronicle. Date: _________________________ WAIVE SECOND READING Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM REGULATORY FEE SCHEDULE - CORRECTION Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Rob Sherman Caption:The Planning & Development Department requests approval of the attached Regulatory Fee Schedule that will correct previously approved Ordinance # 7652; Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative and Regulatory Fee Structure, Section 2-1-3(c); to provide an effective date, and to waive the second reading. Background:The Regulatory Fee Schedule that became Ordinance #7652 was incorrect. The reflected fees were increased under Ordinance # 7558. The increased fees should have been stated in Ordinance #7652 when the Incidental Alcohol License fee was included. Analysis:A mistake was made when Ordinance #7652 was prepared. The approval of the subject ordinance will correct the Regulatory Fees. Financial Impact:N/A. The correct fees have been charged since they were approved under Ordinance # 7558. Alternatives:Do not approve the regulatory fee. Recommendation:Approval Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/26/2019 1:00 PM support the James Brown Birthday Bash on Friday, May 3rd Department: Presenter:Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom Caption:Motion for the City of Augusta to support the James Brown Birthday Bash on Friday, May 3rd at the Miller Theater. The support of $10,000 will allow citizens in the community to attend free of charge. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: