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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

September 18, 2006

Note:  A complete listing of items 5 and 8 may not appear in this version.

Order of Business for the Atlanta City Council

Monday, September 18, 2006

The Honorable Lisa M. Borders, Presiding

1:00 P.M.

 1.        Call to Order

 2.        Roll Call

 3.        Invocation

 4.        Pledge of Allegiance

                                    Page

 5.        Proclamations, Commendations and other Special Awards                    2

 6.        Remarks by the Public

 7.        Report of the Journal

 8.        Communications                      

 9.        Adoption of Agenda

10.       Consideration of Vetoed Legislation                 

11.       Unfinished Business                  2

12.       Consent Agenda                      

13.       Report of Standing Committees Committee Chairs                     Pages

            Community Development/Human

            Resources Committee   Jim Maddox     18

            Transportation Committee         Clair Muller      28

            Finance/Executive Committee   Howard Shook 31

            City Utilities Committee**        Ceasar C. Mitchell        36

            Zoning Committee        Carla Smith      43

            Committee on Council**          Felicia A. Moore          71

            Public Safety and Legal

            Administration Committee*       Cleta Winslow  77

14.       Personal Papers/Resolutions for immediate consideration

15.       Personal Papers and General Remarks

16.       Adjournment: Roll Call

*          No Report

**        No Report at Time of Agenda Preparation

***      Items that did not appear on any committee’s regular printed agenda.  (Pages 10 & 11)


PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL

AWARDS

Council President Lisa M. Borders – proclamation being presented to:

Commemoration of the 1906 Atlanta Race Riots

Councilmember Anne Fauver – proclamations being presented to:

Honoring National Day of Awareness for Attention Deficit Disorder

Hedgewood Properties - Julia Emmons

Councilmember Felicia A. Moore – proclamation being presented to:

100 Black Men of Atlanta - Project Success

11.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

06O0771( 4)       Z-06-31      An Ordinance by Councilmember Carla Smith as amended          by Zoning Committee to rezone from the R-4 (Single-Family Residential) District to the PD-H (Planned Development-Housing) District, property located at 4175 Bakers Ferry Road, SW, fronting approximately 62.74 feet on the north side of Bakers Ferry Road, beginning approximately 500 feet from the northwest corner of Candlelight Lane.

Depth: Varies

Area:                Approximately 10.62 acres

Land Lots:        24 and 25, 14th FF District, Fulton County , Georgia

Owner: Wayne M. Rollins/Rollins Developers Unlimited c/o James Bailey

Applicant:         James Bailey

NPU-H                                                            Council District 10.

At the regularly scheduled meeting held September 05, 2006, Chairperson Smith sounded the caption to 06O0771and made a motion to table the ordinance for a two-week time certain.  Without objection, the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays.

TABLED AS AMENDED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 10 YEAS; 0 NAYS


C O N S E N T      A G E N D A

There will be no separate discussion of these items.  If discussion on any item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately - excerpt from 11.2, Consent Agenda; Rules for the Conduct of Business for the Council of the City of Atlanta.

SECTION I

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEEJOYCE SHEPERD, VICE-CHAIR

06-O-1865 ( 1)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Atlanta Outdoor Festivals Ordinance of 2003, Section 138-187, by deleting the Definition of “City-Sponsored” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Definition of “City-Sponsored”; and for other purposes.

06O1868( 2)            A Substitute Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the Atlanta Code of Ordinances so as to create a new Chapter 142, entitled the Outdoor Events Ordinance, that addresses all outdoor events that occur within the City of Atlanta; and amending certain sections of the Atlanta Code of Ordinances to make them consistent with the New Outdoor Events Ordinance; and amending certain sections of the Atlanta Code of Ordinances to establish or modify rules that apply to some or all outdoor events; and repealing the Parade Ordinance of the City, Code Sections 138-231 through 138-255; and repealing the Outdoor Festivals Ordinance of 2003, Code Sections 138-186 through 138-209; and for other purposes.

06O2053( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook to authorize the Bureau of Planning to replat 2604 and 2612 Parkside Drive in a manner that will allow preservation of a Historic Greenhouse; and for other purposes.

06O1867( 4)      CDP-06-55      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to incorporate the projects recommended in the Campbellton-Cascade Corridors Redevelopment Plan; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

06O1866( 5)     CDP-06-56           An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Campbellton-Cascade Corridors Redevelopment Plan Area from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs-I, P, R, S and T Council Districts 4, 10, 11 and 12

06O1861( 6)     CDP-06-50       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to incorporate the projects recommended in the Simpson Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs-J, K and L                                             Council District 3

06O1860( 7)      CDP-06-49      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Simpson Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan Area from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs-J, K and L                                             Council District 3

06O1862( 8)      CDP-06-51      An Amended Ordinance by Community     Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to incorporate the projects recommended in the Jonesboro Road Redevelopment Plan Update; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs - Y and Z                                   Council Districts 1 and 12

06O1863( 9)     CDP-06-53        An Amended Ordinance by Community    Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Jonesboro Road Redevelopment Plan Area from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs- Y and Z                                    Council Districts 1 and 12

06O1197(10)           An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee adopting the 2007 Short Term Work Program (STWP) Component of the City of Atlanta’s Comprehensive Development Plan. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06)

06O1940(11)     CDP-06-76      An Ordinance by Councilmember Anne Fauver     as substituted by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 975-983 & 978-990 Myrtle Street, NE, from the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPU-E                                                            Council District 6

06O1944(12)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Felicia A. Moore to amend the Transportation Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan so as to add the Main Street Sidewalk Construction Project; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPU-D                                                            Council District 9

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06O1363(13)           An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to write-off $3,259,762.21 on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, Water and Wastewater accounts receivable, for such accounts rendered uncollectible; and for other purposes.

06O1854(14)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Pension Acts applicable to the City of Atlanta, so as to provide for continued receipt of Monthly Pension Benefits for the class of beneficiaries of employees in the Police Pension Fund, who are unmarried minor children under the age of twenty-three and currently and continuously enrolled in school; and for other purposes.  (Favorable by Fire Fighter Pension Board)

06O1855(15)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Pension Acts applicable to the City of Atlanta, so as to provide for continued receipt of Monthly Pension Benefits for the class of beneficiaries of employees in the Firefighters’ Pension Fund, who are unmarried minor children under the age of twenty-three and currently and continuously enrolled in school; and for other purposes.  (Favorable by General Employee Pension Board 9/6/06) )

06O1856(16)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Pension Acts applicable to the City of Atlanta, so as to provide for continued receipt of Monthly Pension Benefits for the class of beneficiaries of employees in the General Pension Fund, who are unmarried minor children under the age of twenty-three and currently and continuously enrolled in school; and for other purposes.  (Referred to the Pension Board 8/30/06)

06O1858(17)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to correct the Fund, Account, and Center Numbers in Ordinance Number 06O0825adopted by the Atlanta City Council on May 15, 2006 and approved by the Mayor on May 18, 2006; and for other purposes.

06-O-1959 (18)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a temporary construction easement for construction and removal of sidewalk and a Temporary Driveway Easement to the Georgia Department of Transportation in consideration for providing road widening, reconstruction, and realignment improvements for the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway/Bankhead Highway/SR 8/US 278 from Proctor Creek to Etheridge Street, in Fulton County, Georgia; on behalf of the Department of Public Works; and for other purposes.

06O1960(19)           A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a right-of-way deed, three (3) Permanent Construction and Maintenance of Slopes Easements, one (1) Temporary Driveway Easement, one (1) Temporary Construction Easement for the removal of sidewalks, and one (1) Temporary Construction Easement for the construction and removal of railroad detours to the Georgia Department of Transportation in consideration for providing road widening, reconstruction, and realignment improvements for the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway/Bankhead Highway/SR 8/US 278 from Proctor Creek to Etheridge Street, in Fulton County, Georgia; on behalf of the Department of Public Works; and for other purposes.

06O2052(20)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook and Ceasar C. Mitchell to amend Chapter 2, Article X, Division 12, Section 2-1441 entitled “Sunset Provisions” of the Equal Business Opportunity Program and Ordinance 06O0699to extend the expiration date from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006; and for other purposes.

RESOLUTIONS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEEJOYCE SHEPERD, VICE-CHAIR

06-R-1874 ( 1)       CDP-06-48      A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources    Committee adopting the Simpson Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update into the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

06R1872( 2)     CDP-06-52           A Substitute Resolution as amended by Community Development/Human Resources Committee adopting the Jonesboro Road Redevelopment Plan by reference into the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs Y and Z                         Council Districts 1 and 12

06R1871( 3)     CDP-06-54        A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources    Committee adopting the Campbellton-Cascade Corridors Redevelopment Plan by reference into the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPUs P, R, S, T and I  Council Districts 4, 10, 11 and 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06R2033( 4)            An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Space Permit covering 848.09 square feet of space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Frontier Airlines, Inc., provided that any expansion of the leased premises does not exceed 2,000 additional square feet; on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

06R2034( 5)            An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Space Permit covering 1,312.83 square feet of space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Air Canada, provided that any expansion of the leased premises does not exceed 2,000 additional square feet; on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

06R2035( 6)            An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Space Permit covering 553.39 square feet of space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, provided that any expansion of the leased premises does not exceed 2,000 additional square feet; on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

06R2036( 7)            A Substitute Resolution as amended by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Space Permit covering 1,018.59 square feet of space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with British Airways, LTD., provided that any expansion of the leased premises does not exceed 2,000 additional square feet; on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06R2044( 8)            A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into a purchasing agreement pursuant to Section 2-1601 et seq. of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, with Remington Elsag Law Enforcement Systems, LLC, pursuant to the National Association of State Procurement Officials Contract Number PC62119 for the purchase of Ten (10) Remington Elsag Mobile License Plate Systems, Ten (10) Internal Mounted Video Cameras, and Vehicle Installation and Wiring, on behalf of the Department of Police, in an amount not to exceed $198,350.00; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 3P02 (Trust Fund) 575001 (Equipment) X11W02Al9998 (Rico-State); and for other purposes.

06R2045( 9)            A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to issue payment to Banks, Finley, White & Company pursuant to the terms of the Agreement for FC-6005007976, Annual Contract for the City of Atlanta Audit of Financial Statements on behalf of the Department of Finance, costs to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) T31001 (Unallocated Fund-Wide Expenses); authorizing the Department of Finance to annually appropriate the required funds under the contract; and for other purposes.

06R2047(10)           A Resolution by Councilmember Felicia A. Moore authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to establish a Trust Fund Account for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2008 Annual Summer Conference and Board of Directors Meeting, so as to allow the City of Atlanta to accept Funds on behalf of the NBC-LEO 2008 Annual Summer Conference and Board of Directors Meeting; to provide for the Administration and expenditure of funds from the Designated Trust Fund Account on behalf of the NBC-LEO; and for other purposes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06R2028(11)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Renewal Lease Agreement with ASI Properties, Inc. for the rental of 5,026 square feet of office space located at 3120 Maple Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, for the Department of Police Zone Two Precinct, from the period of February 1, 2007 until January 31, 2008, at a rental rate of $86,698.50 per year to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  1A01 (General Fund) 525001 (Rental/Leases) X42002 (Non Capital-Zone 2); and for other purposes.

06R2030(12)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Atlanta Municipal Court, to collect State Mandated Surcharges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-21-179 (Drivers Education and Training Fund-Joshua’s Law); O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 (D.U.I. Photo Publication Fee); O.C.G.A. 15-21-140 (Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund); O.C.G.A 17-15-13 (Crime Victims Emergency Fund); O.C.G.A 15-21-2 (Department of Public Safety-Motorcycle Unit); and for other purposes.

06R2059(13)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration

***      Committee authorizing the City Attorney to extend a Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Morris, Mannings and Martin to serve as outside counsel to the City of Atlanta in connection with cases styled; Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC F/K/A U. S. Filter Operating Service, Inc. v. City of Atlanta, Civil Action No. 06-CV-1457; City of Atlanta v. Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC F/K/A U. S. Filter Operating Service, Inc., Civil Action No. 2006-CV-119510; City of Atlanta v. Veolia Environnement, S.A. F/K/A Vivendi Environnement, S. A., Civil Action No. 1:06-CV-1631; Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC F/K/A U. S. Filter Operating Services, Inc. v. City of Atlanta, Civil Action No. Civil Action No. 2006-CV-118577; to authorize expenditures for that purpose in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J01 (Water and Waste Water) 524001 (Professional Consultant Services) Q30001 (Deputy Commissioner, Treatment & Collection).

06R2060(14)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration

***      Committee to amend Resolution 06R1692authorizing payment in the amount of $3,719.62 in settlement of the claim of Louise Thomas against the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

Claims with favorable recommendations:

06-R-1989 ( 1)            Claim of Willie R. Greenway, Jr. and Cedric Greenway, for damages alleged to have been sustained from an automobile accident on June 27, 2006 at  675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE.      $4,623.97

06R1990( 2)            Claim of State Farm Insurance Company, as subrogee of William Falconer, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on May 7, 2006 at 471 West Wesley.     $4,141.55

06R1991( 3)            Claim of James Nye, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on August 16, 2006 at 3330 Piedmont Road, NE.        $5,332.05

06R1992( 4)            Claim of Henry Brocks, Jr., for damages alleged to have been sustained from an automobile accident on August 1, 2006 at North Avenue, NW and Spring Street, NW.      $3,408.12

06R1993( 5)            Claim of Progressive Insurance, as subrogee of Terry J. Greer, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on February 15, 2006 at Beverly Road and Montgomery Ferry Road.            $3,108.27

06R1994( 6)            Claim of James Weis, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking a pothole on February 13, 2006 at 1071 Monroe Drive.       $1,470.97

06R1995( 7)            Claim of Terry Newdow, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over an unsecured construction cut on July 10, 2004 at 1700 North Pelham Road.         $1,083.26

06R1996( 8)            Claim of Helen F. Whaley, for damages alleged to have been sustained when a vehicle drove over a sanitary sewer construction site that was left open and in an unsafe manner on June 6, 2005 at 815 W. Paces Ferry Road, NW.    $931.36

Claims with unfavorable recommendations:

06R1997( 9)            Claim of Sheri K. Guell, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking a pothole on February 16, 2006 at 5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

06R1998(10)           Claim of Patrice Beard, for vehicular damages alleged to have been sustained from an automobile accident on June 4, 2005 at Morris Brown Drive, NW and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, NW.

06R1999(11)           Claim of WCC Landscaping Maintenance Compay, through its attorney, Theodore H. Lackland, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of issues related to a maintenance contract at the airport.

06R2000(12)           Claim of Christopher Perry, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over an unsecured construction cut on November 23, 2004 at 2868 Andrews Drive, NW.

06R2001(13)           Claim of Sherry Morgan, for property damages alleged to have been sustained from flooding on September 15, 2004 at 966 Lawton Street, SW.

06R2002(14)           Claim of Sharon Mims, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving through a construction area on July 28, 2004 on Metropolitan near Deckner Avenue.

06R2003(15)           Claim of Nikia Smith, through her attorney, Paul C. Garrison, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on November 26, 2003 at 2669 James Jackson Parkway and Peyton Road, NW.

06R2004(16)           Claim of Teresa L. Murphy, through her attorney, Clint Rhodes, Esq., for damages alleged to have been sustained when the City failed to pay retirement benefits to a divorced spouse at an unspecified time at 55 Trinity Avenue, SW.

06R2005(17)           Claim of Marcus Frazier, for damages alleged to have been sustained from an unspecified incident at an unspecified time and location.

06R2006(18)           Claim of Juliann Mahony, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on April 8, 2006 at 550 Cresthill Avenue, NE.

06R2007(19)           Claim of Judith B. Hammond, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking a damaged water valve on September 3, 2005 at 1825 Piedmont Avenue.

06R2008(20)           Claim of Annie Mae Smith, through her attorney, Lamonte E. Scott, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on August 3, 2004 at 1550 Glenwood Avenue, SE.

06R2009(21)           Claim of Joel Stockham, for property damages alleged to have been sustained from sanitary sewer and storm water backup on September 18, 2004 at 251 West Lake Drive, NW.

06R2010(22)           Claim of Mohammad Mohiuddin, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a construction cut on January 19, 2006 at East Paces Ferry Road and Piedmont Road.

06R2011(23)           Claim of Godfrey Finch, Sr., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole on March 23, 2006 at 65 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.

06R2012(24)           Claim of John A. Roberts, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a water meter leak on February 28, 2005 at 185 River North Drive, NW.

06R2013(25)           Claim of Marquise Brooks, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole on January 13, 2006 at East Ponce de Leon near Hambrick Road.

06R2014(26)           Claim of Ellen Malow, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of walking on an uncovered water meter box on September 23, 2005 at Monroe and Monroe Circle.

06R2015(27)           Claim of Allen M. Jones, through his attorney, John R. Bevis, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on January 26, 2006 at Cone Street and Carnegie Way.

06R2016(28)           Claim of Sy-Chuong T. Le, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking a pothole on June 11, 2006 at 330 Bedford Place, NE.

06R2017(29)           Claim of Claudette Solomon, for damages alleged to have been sustained during an arrest on June 23, 2006 at 180 Auburn Avenue .

06R2018(30)           Claim of Travelers Insurance, as surbrogee of Quintonia Boles, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a tree falling on her property on May 10, 2006 at 1970 Austin Road, SW.

06O2019( 1)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 150, Article IV, Division III, Section 150-131 (b) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, to delete the phrase “Special Police Officers” and replace it with “Code Enforcement Agents”; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2020( 2)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 106, Article VI, Division III, Section 106-307 (b) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, to delete Special Officers from the list of employees authorized to carry a weapon; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2021( 3)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 98, Article II, Division 1, Section 98-51 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, entitled “Authorization for the Chief of Police to administer oath of office for Sworn Police Officers”; to delete the phrase “Special Police Officer(s)”; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2022( 4)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 98, Article I, Section 98-1 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, entitled “Special Police Officers”; to rename these appointees, provide for their appointment, training and tenure and clarify their roles and authority; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

 

06O2023( 5)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending Chapter 114, Article VI, Division 4, Section 114-572(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia entitled “Drug and/or Alcohol Analysis” as it pertains to Sworn Employees of the Departments of Police, Fire and Rescue and Corrections; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2024( 6)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending Chapter 114, Article VI, Division 4, Section 114-571 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia entitled “Supervisor’s Responsibilities and Guidelines” as it pertains to Sworn Employees of the Departments of Police, Fire and Rescue and Corrections; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2025( 7)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 74, Article IX, Division 2, Section 74-440 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, entitled “Access and Inspection of Properties and Facilities”, so that certain duly authorized agents of the Department of Watershed Management may become Code Enforcement Agents; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2026( 8)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 30, Article III, Division 1, Section 30-59 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, entitled “Compliance Investigators”, so that compliance investigators are eligible to apply for status as Code Enforcement Agents; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2027( 9)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 130, Article I, Section 130-2 (c) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, so that certain duly authorized agents of the Department of Public Works or other City Departments may become Code Enforcement Agents; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE                      JOYCE SHEPERD, VICE-CHAIR

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

06O1882( 1)    CDP-06-59         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 1129 State Street and 1132 Atlantic Drive, NW, from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPU-E                                                            Council District 2

ADVERSE (1 ABSTENTION)

06O1886( 2)     CDP-06-63          An Ordinance by Community Development/Human  Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 3057 North Pharr Court, NW , from the “High Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Very High Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPU-B                                                            Council District 7

FILE

06O1898( 3)      CDP-06-75       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 3103 & 3113 Lenox Road, NE , from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

NPU-B                                                            Council District 7

FILE

06O1923( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis and Ceasar C. Mitchell to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (“CDP”) so as to designate property located in the Sandtown Community, after its annexation into the City of Atlanta, as Open Space, Single-Family Residential, Mixed-Use and Low-Density Commercial; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

RESOLUTION

06R1869( 1)            A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (“City”), with Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc., for FC-3006007939 for the purpose of installing swimming pool safety covers at the City’s various swimming pools, in an amount not to exceed $226,824.39.  All contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1C53 (Opportunity Bond Fund) 573001 (Facility Buildings) N12D03B69999 (Swimming Pool Improvement, City Wide); and for other purposes.

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PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06O0262( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend Chapter 1, Section 101.4(e) of the Building Code Amendments by adding subparagraph (6) to require automatic sprinkler protection systems for all newly constructed single-family dwellings; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 1/31/06 to review the information package from the Fire Marshal)

06O0494( 2)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, H. Lamar Willis, Carla Smith, Cleta Winslow, Clair Muller, Ivory Lee Young, Jr., Joyce Sheperd, Natalyn Archibong, Jim Maddox, Kwanza Hall and C. T. Martin as substituted by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Tree Protection Ordinance to exempt homeowners from recompense and replacement for one tree per year; and for other purposes. (Held 2/14/06 to give the New Arbor Culture Manager an opportunity to review the legislation)

06O0781( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller to amend Part 15, Section 15-08.005 of the City of Atlanta Land Development Code regarding curved streets; and for other purposes. (Held 3/28/06 at request of the department for further review of the legislation)

06O1163( 4)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee adopting the 2007-2012 City of Atlanta Capital Improvements Program; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning)

06O1185( 5)     CDP-06-40          An Ordinance by Community Development/Human  Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property that is located at 1416-1454 and 1449 & 1451 Vaughn Street, 1454 & 1458 Memorial Drive, 1411-1453 Woodbine Avenue and 124 & 134 Montgomery Street, SE, from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning)

NPU-O                                                            Council District 5

06O1186( 6)    CDP-06-42         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property that is located at 1155 Hill Street, SE from the “Industrial” Land Use Designation to the “Very High Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning)

NPU-Y                                                            Council District 1

06O1187( 7)        CDP-06-43         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property that is located at 156-212 Lakewood Way, SE from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning for NPU vote)

NPU-Y                                                            Council District 12

06O1192( 8)       CDP-06-45      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located in the Memorial Drive Corridor Study Plan, from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning, waiting on vote from NPU)

NPUs “V” and “W”                              Council Districts 1 & 5

06O0495( 9)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller to amend Part 15 of the Land Development Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta to allow for the creation of Conservation Subdivisions in the City of Atlanta and to provide standards for their implementation; and for other purposes.  (Held 2/15/06 by Zoning Committee) (Referred to CD/HR by Council 6/5/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning)

06R1873(10)    CDP-06-57           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee adopting the English Avenue Redevelopment Plan Update into the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan; and for other purposes. (Held 8/29/06) (Public Hearing held 9/11/06)

06O1875(11)     CDP-05-37       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in Beltline Tract-1 (Piedmont Road to Park Drive) from the “Open Space” Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06 waiting for Zoning legislation)

NPU-F                                                            Council District 6

06O1876(12)     CDP-05-38         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human  Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Beltline Tract-2 (Park Drive to Monroe Drive) from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06 waiting for Zoning legislation)

NPU-F                                                            Council District 6

06O1877(13)     CDP-05-39      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Beltline Tract-3 (Monroe Drive to Ponce de Leon Avenue) from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06 waiting for Zoning legislation)

NPUs-E & F                                                    Council Districts 2 & 6

06O1878(14)      CDP-05-40     An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Beltline Tract-4 (Ponce de Leon Avenue to Freedom Parkway) from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06 waiting for Zoning legislation)

NPUs-N & M                                      Council District 2

06O1879(15)      CDP-05-41        An Ordinance by Community Development/Human  Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located in the Beltline Tract-5 (Freedom Parkway to Decatur Street) from Various Land Use Designations to Various Land Use Designations; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06 waiting for Zoning legislation)

NPUs-N & M                                      Council District 2

06O1887(16)    CDP-06-64        An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 1687 Monroe Drive, NE , from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-F                                                            Council District 6

06O1888(17)     CDP-06-65       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 3700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW , from the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-H                       

                                    Council District 10

06O1889(18)    CDP-06-66        An Ordinance by Community Development/Human    Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 2650 Proctor Drive, NW , from the “Low Density Residential” and “Open Space” Land Use Designations to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

06O1890(19)     CDP-06-67          An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 1332 Metropolitan Parkway, SW , from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-X                                                            Council District 12

06O1891(20)     CDP-06-68        An Ordinance by Community Development/Human   Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 1059 Grant Street and 1084 & 1090 Hill Street, SE, from the “Low Density Residential” and “Industrial” Land Use Designations to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-W                                                           Council District 1

06O1892(21)      CDP-06-69       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human   Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 1249 Allene Avenue, SW , from the “Industrial” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. ((Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-X                                                            Council District 12

06O1893(22)      CDP-06-70     An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 2459 Barge Road, SW , from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-P                                                            Council District 11

06O1894(23)     CDP-06-71          An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 1057 Constitution Road, SE , from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-Z                                                            Council District 1

06O1895(24)    CDP-06-72         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human   Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 578 Rosalia Street and 575 Boulevard, SE, from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “High Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-W                                                           Council District 5

06O1896(25)    CDP-06-73       An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta ’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate property located at 1580 Flat Shoals Road, SE , from the “Single Family Residential” and “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designations to the “High Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-W                                                           Council District 5

06O1897(26)     CDP-06-74      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human     Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 1634, 1654 & 1700 Hollywood Road, NW, from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

06O1935(27)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Carla Smith authorizing the Mayor or her Designee to rename the South Atlanta Park to Lucius D. Simon Sr. Memorial Park; and for other purposes. (Held 8/29/06 for further review by Parks)

06R1939(28)           A Resolution by Councilmember Jim Maddox to enter into a Conservation Easement between the City of Atlanta and Coventry Station Partners, LLC for the protection of Trees; creation of Open Space; and for other purposes. (Held 8/29/06 for the Ordinance)

06O2050(29)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Jim Maddox and Joyce Sheperd authorizing the Mayor to enter into a conservation easement between the City of Atlanta and Coventry Station Partners, LLC for the protection of trees; creation of open space; and for other purposes.  (Held 9/12/06 at the request of Department for additional information)

06R2056(30)           A Resolution by Councilmember Mary Norwood as amended by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the creation of a task force to evaluate and recommend policy and guidelines for view corridors in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.  (Held 9/12/06 at the request of the Department)

06C1969(31)           A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing LaChandra Butler to serve as a member of the Perry-Bolton Neighborhood Advisory Board in the Atlanta Public School Category for the City of Atlanta.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Held 9/12/06 to allow appointee to come to the next Committee meeting)

06C1972(32)           A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Ola W. Reynolds to serve as a member of the Perry-Bolton Neighborhood Advisory Board in the NPU-G Category for the City of Atlanta.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Held 9/12/06 to allow appointee to come to the next Committee meeting)

06C1975(33)           A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing David Marvin to serve as a member of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Downtown Advisory Board for the City of Atlanta in the Centennial Olympic Park Area (COPA) Category.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Held 9/12/06 to allow appointee to come to the next Committee meeting)

06C1984(34)           A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Tillman Ward to serve as a member of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Neighborhood Advisory Board for the City of Atlanta in the Neighborhood Merchant Category.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Held 9/12/06 to allow appointee to come to the next Committee meeting)

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  SHEPERD, MITCHELL, YOUNG, NORWOOD & HALL


TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE                         CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

RESOLUTIONS

06R1306( 1)            A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Aviation General Manager to issue Work Authorization No. 5 to Atlanta Gateway Designers, a Joint Venture between Gresham, Smith & Partners and Duckett Design Group, for FC-7369-01C, Architectural and Engineering Major Support Services in an amount not to exceed $8,500,000.00 for Program Validation, Concept Development and Schematic Design of the Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. International Terminal Project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H33 (2004 Airport Passenger Facility Charge Bond Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E012693CR (Eastside Terminal – MHJIT (Non-Amt); and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE (2 YEAS) (1 NAY) (1 ABSTENTION)

06R2031( 2)            A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No.1 with Kissberg Construction, Inc. for FC-7382-01, Annual Contract for Citywide Demolition Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation; in an Amount not to exceed $165,801.60; all contracted services will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 571001 (Land) R21E0901AZ51 (Land Acq., Noise Complat. W/In 70-75 DNL); and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON SUBSTITUTE (3 YEAS) (1 ABSTENTION)

PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06O0186( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Natalyn M. Archibong as amended by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to make Harold Avenue, NE a Three-Way Stop where it intersects with Muriel Avenue, NE; and for other purposes.  (Amended and held 1/11/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study and discussion with author.)

06O0189( 2)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Natalyn M. Archibong as amended by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to make the intersection of Indiana Avenue, NE and Connecticut Avenue, NE an All-Way Stop; and for other purposes.  (Amended and held 1/11/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study and discussion with author.)

06O0489( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd authorizing the Mayor or her designee to study vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Metropolitan Parkway to determine the placement of additional traffic calming signage warning of the School Zone for Capitol View Elementary School; and for other purposes.  (Held 2/15/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study.)

06O0490( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd authorizing the Mayor or her designee to install traffic calming measures to reduce speeding on Springdale Road, SW from Perkerson Drive, SW to Cleveland Avenue, SW; and for other purposes.  (Held 2/15/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study.)

06O0491( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd authorizing the Mayor or her designee to install traffic calming measures to reduce speeding on Oak Drive, SE from Empire Boulevard, SE to Brownsmill Road, SE; and for other purposes.  (Held 2/15/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study.)

06O0492( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd authorizing the Mayor or her designee to install traffic calming measures to reduce speeding on Bromack Road, SE from Macon Drive, SE to Brownsmill Road, SE; and for other purposes.  (Held 2/15/06 at request of the Department of Public Works pending additional study).

 06O1328( 7)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Clair Muller as substituted by Transportation Committee to make the southbound intersections of Northside Drive at King Road, Blackland Drive, Valley Road and Tuxedo Road and the westbound intersections of West Paces Ferry Road at Tuxedo Road, Woodhaven, Habersham Road, West Andrews Drive, Chatham Road and Valley Road No-Left Turn; and for other purposes.  (Substituted and held 6/14/06 to provide the authors an opportunity to perfect the legislation).

06R1572( 8)            A Resolution by Councilmember Kwanza Hall requesting that the Mayor or her designee remove those Parking meters on Auburn Avenue from Courtland Street to Jackson Street; and for other purposes.  (Held 7/12/06 for additional discussion and consideration by Committee and presentation on the City Parking Meter Program by Public Works.)

06O1600( 9)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City to grant a temporary Construction Easement to CSX Transportation (“CSX”) through Tanyard Creek Park, and to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with CSX setting forth the consideration to be received by the City in exchange for granting the construction Easement; and waiving the application to CSX of provisions ______ of the Atlanta Code of Ordinances for purposes of the Construction Easement only; and for other purposes.  (Held 8/16/06 at the request of the Department to work out details of the Agreement with CSX.)

06R2032(10)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Dynalectric Company for FC-3006007946, Airline Employee Parking Relocation – Phase I, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $2,448,610.65; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 574001 (Facilities Other Than Buildings) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs); and for other purposes.  (Held 9/13/06 to allow the Administration the opportunity to perfect the legislation.)

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  MULLER, MOORE, HALL & NORWOOD


FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE                     HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06-TR-2062 ( 1)          Report of the Chief Financial Officer of the transfer of appropriations from one line item to another line item to various Funds as approved under Section 6-304(b) of the Charter of the City of Atlanta .

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ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

06O1924( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis and Ceasar C. Mitchell to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Sandtown Community to the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

06O1926(2) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis and Ceasar C. Mitchell to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Cascade Glenn to the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

06O1929( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis and Ceasar C. Mitchell to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Horseshoe Community to the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

 

06O1932( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis and Ceasar C. Mitchell to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Midwest Cascade Neighborhoods to the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

06O2054( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the Atlanta Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authority for the purpose of leasing a Public Safety Headquarters Facility and a Parking Deck; authorizing acknowledgement of service and the filing of an answer on behalf of the City of Atlanta in validation proceedings to be brought validating the Atlanta Public Safety and Judicial Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds (Public Safety Facility Project), Series 2006 in the aggregate amount of $50,000,000.00; authorizing the execution delivery and performance of a Bond Purchase Agreement; authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement; authorizing the approval of an Official Statement; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON SUBSTITUTE (3 YEA’S)

(3 ABSTENTIONS)

PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06O0380( 1)            A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia adopted under and by virtue of the Authority of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, O.C.G.A. Section 36-35-1 et seq., as amended, so as to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, 1996 Ga. Laws P. 4469, et seq., by amending Article 3, Chapter 1, Section 3-104 (14) so as to adjust the limitations upon the Mayor’s procurement authority from $100,000.00 to $1,000,000.00; to amend Article 6, Chapter 4, Section 6-402, so as to adjust the limitations on the Mayor’s small purchase authority from $20,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 and to adjust the threshold requirement for approval of competitively procured contracts by the City Council of Atlanta from $100,000.00 to $1,000,000.00; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 2/15/06 to allow additional discussion and review in Committee Work Sessions)

06O0381( 2)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sec. 2-176 and Chapter 2, Article X of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, to provide more efficient, effective standards and procedures to better manage the Procurement Process in the City of Atlanta; to repeal conflicting Ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 2/15/06 to allow additional discussion and review in Committee Work Sessions)

06O0787( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Code of the City of Atlanta, Georgia by adding to Section 2-183; Department heads under supervision and direction of the Mayor; exception responsibilities; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 3/29/06 at the request of the author)

06O1338( 4)            A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend Chapter 2, Article X, Division 4, Section 2-1188 (C) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, to change the means by which public notice of contract opportunities is given, by providing for online solicitations for procurement services which are not governed by state law, and repealing the requirement that solicitations be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation; and for other purposes. (Substitute and held 6/28/06 for further discussion with the overall procurement Code Revisions)

06R1450( 5)            A Resolution by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an appropriate agreement with the State of Georgia Department of Transportation to accept funding in the amount of $86,000.00 for the removal of litter from state highways within the City Limits in furtherance of the City’s partnership with the Department of Transportation; to provide employment opportunities to homeless individuals; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 6/28/06 at the request of the author to allow the DOT to finalize the scope of work.)

06O1451( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee amending the 2006 (Solid Waste Services Revenue Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $86,000.00 from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding litter removal within the City Limits in furtherance of the City’s partnership with the Department of Transportation; to provide employment opportunities for homeless individuals; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 6/28/06 at the request of the author to allow the DOT to finalize the scope of work)

06R1587( 7)            A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee to appoint Robert F. Ashurst, CPA, to the City of Atlanta Audit Committee as one of the three at-large members appointed by the entire City Council, for a term of three (3) years, said term to begin upon the approval of this resolution; and for other purposes. (Held 7/12/06 pending completion of the City’s Annual Financial Statement Audit in September 2006 and to allow appointee the opportunity to update credentials)

06R1667( 8)            An Amended Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Agreement with TDC Systems Integration, Inc., for FC-6006007881, for Citywide On-call Services for Information Technology Staffing; authorizing the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Technology, the Director of Information Technology of the Department of Watershed Management and the Aviation Information Systems Director of the Department of Aviation to execute all statements of work; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Various Fund, Account and Center Numbers; not to exceed $400,000.00 per year for each department, specifically Watershed Management, Aviation and Information Technology, with the total cost not to exceed $1,200,000.00; and for other purposes. (Amended and held 8/16/06 at the request of the Committee to allow time pending additional review)

06O1675( 9)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee amending the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget to include all funds; and for other purposes. (Held 8/30/06 for final closeout of the 2006 Six Month Budget)

MEMBERS PRESENT:  SHOOK, MOORE, MULLER, WILLIS, WINSLOW & HALL


CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE                    CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

NOTE:  DUE TO A LACK OF A QUORUM THE CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 AT 9:00 A.M. IN COMMITTEE ROOM #2.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

06O1934( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Carla Smith to abandon a portion of Fraser Street, SE located between Solomon Street and its dead-end by I-20, consisting of approximately 0.128 acre and being more specifically described in the attached Exhibit “A”, lying and being in Land Lot 53 of the 14th District, Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Advertised for a Public Hearing 09/18/06 at 9:00 a.m.)

06O1957( 2)            An Ordinance by City Utilities Committee to abandon a portion of Lakeside Drive between Wright Avenue and Kingsboro Road, being more specifically described in the legal description attached as Exhibit “A”; said property lying and being in Land Lot 9 of District 17, Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Advertised for a Public Hearing 9/18/06 at 9:00 a.m.)

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING