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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 04, 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, December 4, 2006

The Honorable Lisa M. Borders, Presiding

1:00 P.M.

 1.        Call to Order

 2.        Roll Call

 3.        Invocation

 4.        Pledge of Allegiance

                                    Pages

 5.        Proclamations, Commendations and other Special Awards                      2

 6.        Remarks by the Public

 7.        Report of the Journal

 8.        Communications                       2

 9.        Adoption of Agenda

10.       Consideration of Vetoed Legislation                 

11.       Unfinished Business                  4

12.       Consent Agenda                      

13.       Report of Standing Committees Committee Chairs                     Pages

            Committee on Council**          Felicia A. Moore          32

            Public Safety and Legal

            Administration Committee         Cleta Winslow  36

            Community Development/Human

            Resources Committee   Jim Maddox     38

            Transportation Committee         Clair Muller      45

            Finance/Executive Committee   Howard Shook 48

            City Utilities Committee            Ceasar C. Mitchell        53

            Zoning Committee        Carla Smith      57

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 15, 16, 21 & 45)


PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL

AWARDS

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

Honor Linda K. DiSantis

Councilmember Kwanza Hall – proclamation being presented to:

Honor 30th Anniversary of the Sweet Auburn District

 

6.         Remarks by the Public

Remarks made by persons who have signed up to speak, prior to the convening roll call of today’s Council Meeting.  Each speaker is allowed two minutes, with a 60 minute maximum time for public comment pursuant to Atlanta City Code of Ordinances Section 2-104. Granting of additional time and/or speakers is allowed by decision of the Council.

 

7.         Report of the Journal

Action Minutes of the Atlanta City Council’s Regular Meeting held on November 20, 2006 reported by Municipal Clerk Rhonda Dauphin Johnson.

8.         COMMUNICATION

06C2637( 1)            A Communication to Council President Lisa M. Borders by Clerk Mark Massey to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners submitting the Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ appointments of Mr. Yusuf Muwwakkil (Position 7); Ms. Portia A. Scott (At-Large Position 8); Mr. Al Goodgame (At-Large Position 9); and Mr. Eugene Bowens, Sr. (At-Large Position 10) to serve as the County’s representative on the BeltLine TAD Advisory Committee. This appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.

RECOMMENDATION TO REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL

9. Adoption of Agenda

The Council votes to adopt the Meeting Agenda as printed, or upon motion, votes to re-order the agenda.

11.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

06O1923( 1)            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) At the regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Councilmember Young made a motion for Ordinances 06O1923 06O1924 06-O-1925, 06-O-1926 and 06-O-1927 to remain tabled.  It was properly seconded and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays.

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

06-O-1924 ( 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 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.

At the regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Councilmember Young made a motion for Ordinances 06O1923 06-O-1924, 06-O-1925, 06-O-1926 and 06-O-1927 to remain tabled.  It was properly seconded and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays.

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

06-O-1925 ( 3)            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 Cascade Glen Subdivision, after its annexation into the City of Atlanta, as Single-Family Residential; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Favorable by CD/HR Committee 9/12/06)

 

 

11.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

At the regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Councilmember Young made a motion for Ordinances 06O1923 06-O-1924, 06-O-1925, 06-O-1926 and 06-O-1927 to remain tabled.  It was properly seconded and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays.

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

06-O-1926 ( 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 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.

At the regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Councilmember Young made a motion for Ordinances 06O1923 06-O-1924, 06-O-1925, 06-O-1926 and 06-O-1927 to remain tabled.  It was properly seconded and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays.

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

06-O-1927 ( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, H. Lamar Willis, Jim Maddox and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Zoning Committee to amend the 1982 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Atlanta, As Amended, so as to create a New Chapter to be entitled, 8B, Fulton County Townhouse Residential; to establish design guidelines for said District; to enact, by reference and incorporation, a Map establishing the boundaries of said District for the Cascade Glenn; to amend the City of Atlanta Zoning Maps; to modify the zoning process for annexations; and for other purposes.

At the regularly scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Councilmember Young made a motion for Ordinances 06O1923 06-O-1924, 06-O-1925, 06-O-1926 and 06-O-1927 to remain tabled.  It was properly seconded and the motion carried by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays.

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

11. Unfinished Business (Cont’d)

06-O-2287 ( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Ceasar C. Mitchell, Jim Maddox, H. Lamar Willis, Carla Smith, Clair Muller, Joyce M. Sheperd, Cleta Winslow, Ivory Lee Young, Jr., C. T. Martin, Kwanza Hall and Mary Norwood as substituted as amended by Community Development/Human Resources Committee creating the City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District Number Eight- Hollowell/M. L. King; designating the boundaries of the Hollowell/M. L. King Tax Allocation District; establishing the Tax Allocation Increment Base for the Hollowell/M. L. King Tax Allocation District; adopting a Redevelopment Plan for the Hollowell/M. L. King Tax Allocation District; establishing the intent to issue and sell Tax Allocation Bonds, Notes or other Obligations and/or to otherwise use Tax Allocation Increments to fund redevelopment costs necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the Hollowell/M. L. King Tax Allocation District; authorizing Atlanta Development Authority to act as the Redevelopment Agent to implement the Redevelopment Plan pursuant to the Redevelopment Powers Law and the Urban Redevelopment Law; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearings held 10/30/06 and 11/14/06) (Advertised for a third Public Hearing on 12/4/06 at 1:00 p.m.)

At the Regularly Scheduled meeting of November 20, 2006, Chairperson Maddox made a Substitute Motion to Table Ordinance 06O2287  It was Seconded by Councilmember Moore and the Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote of 15 yeas; 0 nays.

TABLED SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY A UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE OF 15 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

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06-O-0204 ( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox as substituted #3 by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Article XXIV, Sections 30-1461, 30-1464, 30-1483, 30-1484 and 30-1485 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia entitled “Vending on Private Property” so as to add the term “Site Plan” to the definitions Section; to add additional vending restrictions and prohibitions; to shorten the period of time during which vendors may operate at a location; to create a new section 30-1488 to be entitled “Aesthetic Standards”; to waive conflicting Ordinances; and for other purposes. 

06O2245( 2)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Jim Maddox and Kwanza Hall as substituted by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta by creating a new Section 150-69 pertaining to mobile telephone usage while operating a motor vehicle; and for other purposes.

06O2472( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook as amended by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to amend Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-1 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances to create the definition of City Food Market and to amend Section 10-88.1 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances so as to create distance requirements for the sale of beer and or/wine from city food markets; and for other purposes.


 

06O2484( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Kwanza Hall and Ceasar C. Mitchell Shook as substituted by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to waive the requirements of Chapter 110, Article III, Division 1, Section 110-60(a) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances related to the closing time of City Parks for the limited purpose of allowing Woodruff Park to remain open after 11:00 p.m. on December 31, 2006, until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 2007; to set forth additional regulations related thereto; and for other purposes. 

06O2578( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook to waive the provisions of Chapter 10, Article II, Division 2, Section 10-69(b) and to waive the provisions of Chapter 10, Article II, Division 2, Section 10-88.1 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances as such provisions apply to an establishment which is already licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the package, to fulfill the intent of the Council when it adopted Ordinance 06O0146 a Zoning Ordinance which approved with conditions, Zoning Case Z-05-135, to allow such establishment to be demolished and replaced with a new structure which will be part of a two building retail and office mixed use project on Peachtree Street; and for other purposes.

06-O-2583 ( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Carla Smith, Kwanza Hall and Anne Fauver to amend Chapter 30, Article XIV, Section 30-952 and Chapter 30, Article XIV, Section 30-954 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Atlanta, Georgia, so as to amend the qualifications of massage technicians to more closely reflect the qualifications contained in the massage therapy act recently enacted by the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

06O2588( 7)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox authorizing the transfer of funds from the Department of Fire and Rescue’s Capital Building Project to the Public Art Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $132,000.00, for the purpose of implementing a 1.5% Public Art Program for the newly constructed Fire Stations #13, #18 and #28; and for other purposes.

06O2597( 8)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as amended by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to re-impose a Moratorium on the acceptance of new Private Property Vending applications and on the issuance of Private Property Vending Permits for new vendors until April 30, 2007, or until anticipated revisions to the “Private Property Vending Code” are adopted and approved, whichever comes sooner; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

06O2598( 9)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow to reauthorize the extension of all permits for vending On Public Property issued in 2003 to June 30, 2007, or until anticipated revisions to the “Public Property Vending Code” are adopted and approved, whichever comes sooner; to re-impose a Moratorium on the issuance of permits to vend on Public Property until June 30, 2007, or until anticipated revisions to the “Public Property Vending Code” are adopted and approved, whichever comes sooner; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06O2592(10)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the 2006-2007 (General Fund) Budget, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, in the amount of $238,484.48 by transferring funds from 1A01 (General Fund) 792055 (Reserve, Self Insurance) T31001 (Unallocated Fund Wide Expense) to 1A01 (General Fund) 775002 (Motor Equipment) N21001 (Office of Director), to reimburse the Department of Parks for the cost of replacing damaged equipment; and for other purposes.

06O2610(11)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend Ordinance 03O1377 establishing the “Bent Creek Redevelopment Housing Enterprise Zone” by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.


06-O-2612 (12)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce Sheperd to amend Ordinance 05O1504 establishing “The Terraces @ 183 Housing Enterprise Zone” by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.

06-O-2613 (13)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce Sheperd to amend Ordinance 04O0649 establishing the “Highbury Court Apartments Housing Enterprise Zone” by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.

06-O-2575 (14)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Felicia A. Moore to amend Ordinance 04O0646 establishing the “Dogwood Apartments Housing Enterprise Zone”, by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.

06-O-2576 (15)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Felicia A. Moore to amend Ordinance 04O0652 establishing the “Provenance at Hollowell Housing Enterprise Zone”, by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.

06-O-2584 (16)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow to amend Ordinance 04O1570 establishing the “Pittsburgh Redevelopment Housing Enterprise Zone”, by establishing a new effective date; and for other purposes.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06-O-2393 (17)           An Ordinance by Transportation Committee amending Atlanta City Code Section 22-87(b) so as to increase the Non-Signatory Landing Fee Rate from $.95 to $1.52 per 1,000 pounds maximum certified gross landing weight of any aircraft operating at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport which is not covered by an Airport Use License Agreement with the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06O2403( 1)            A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Atlanta (“City”), to negotiate for and purchase approximately 14.98 acres of property located at 480 South East Englewood Avenue and at 1179 South East Boulevard (“The Property”), from the Trust for Public Land (“TPL”), in an amount not to exceed $6,215,000.00, for the purpose of creating a new Park.  The City’s purchase price, due diligence and purchase services shall be paid from Fund, Account, and Center Number: 1C53 (2005A Park Improvement Bond), 571001 (Land) N12D11B69999 (City Wide Ground and Site Improvements); and for other purposes.

06O2404( 2)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to pay all outstanding invoices to Georgia Paving, Inc., for FC-7294-00, Annual Contract for Speed Humps, on behalf of the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00; all contracted work to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G014692BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 1), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015092BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 5), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015192BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 6), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015292BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 7), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015392BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 8), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015492BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 9), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015592BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 10), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015692BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 11), 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65G015792BH (Speed Hump Installations, District 12); and for other purposes.

 

06O2589( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook authorizing the approval of an Interest Rate Management Plan, the form of Qualified Interest Rate Management Agreement, the execution and delivery of one or more Qualified Interest Rate Management Agreements and related documents, the termination of the Cancellation Option in connection with certain bonds; and for other purposes.

06O2594( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the 2006-2007 (Capital Fund) Budget, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, in the amount of $11,725,513.00 by transferring funds from 1C51 791001 T31001 to 1C51 724001 D45C05059999 ($1,042,556.00) and 1C51 724001 D45C050*9999 ($10,682,957.00), for interim financing for the Public Safety Facility and Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project; and for other purposes.

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

06O2409( 1)            An Ordinance by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Fiscal Year 2007 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) Budget, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to transfer funds from the Designated Reserves for Appropriations for the Flow Measurement in Combined Sewers and Separate Sanitary Sewers Project; and for other purposes.

06O2502( 2)            An Ordinance by City Utilities Committee to abandon a portion of Canterbury Road, NE located between Pinetree Road and Dead-End of Canterbury Road consisting of 0.5062 acre, more or less and being more specifically described in the attached Exhibit “A” lying and being in Land Lot 47 of the 17th District, Fulton County, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 11/28/06)

 

06O2568( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller authorizing the Mayor or her designee to transfer the sidewalk requirements of Section 15-09.003 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, for the Residential Subdivision SD-06-66 located at (1745, 1753 & 1775 West Wesley Road, NW) to then construct 1,270 linear feet of 5’ sidewalk and curbing along the south side of West Wesley Road, NW, that section between Margaret Mitchell Drive and Sequoyah Drive, NW; and for other purposes.

06O2569( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller authorizing the Mayor or her designee to waive the sidewalk requirements of Section 15-09.003 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, to provide that a certain Subdivision SD-06-39 (3257 Valley Road, NW) applicant deposit a dollar amount ($7,660.00) equal to the value of the required sidewalk construction into a designed Trust Fund Account for District 8; and for other purposes.

06O2617( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell as amended by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all appropriate documents to acquire approximately 1.52 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Northside Drive and Bishop Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia (Land Lot 151), to negotiate with property owners to acquire necessary rights-of-way, easements and other related property interests, including condemnation proceedings; authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with the Declarations of Taking Method authorized by O.C.G.A. §§22-3-140 and 32-3-4 to acquire title to rights-of-way, easements and other related property interests necessary, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J27 (2001 Water and Wastewater Bond Fund) 571001 (Land) Q67J02049999 (General Improvement, Hemphill Treatment Plant); and for other purposes.

 

06O2618( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Fiscal Year 2007 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) Budget, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management in the amount of $2,192,000.00 to transfer funds from the Reserve for Appropriations for Office and Warehouse Facilities located at 263 Decatur Street; to authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement; and for other purposes.

06O2619( 7)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by City Utilities Committee amending the 2007 (Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund) Budget, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in the amount of $424,716.86 to transfer funds from the Reserve for Appropriations for the Water Utilities Locator Services Project; to authorize the Chief Financial Officer to pay all outstanding invoices to Utiliquest, LLC;  all contracted work to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J21 (Water and Wastewater Renewal & Extension) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q42001 (Engineering Planning & Design); and for other purposes.

06O2620( 8)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell amending the 2007 (2001 Water and Wastewater Bond Fund) Budget in the amount of $7,000,000.00 to transfer funds from the Reserve for Appropriations (2J27 791001 T11001) for the purchase of approximately 1.52 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Northside Drive and Bishop Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia (Land Lot 151), in connection with the Hemphill Treatment Plant Facility, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management; and for other purposes.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06R2107( 1)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the settlement of the claim of Cynthia Mincey in the amount of $735.85 against the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

06R2539( 2)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the Department of Fire and Rescue (“Department”), to accept a donation of a gift card valued at $800.00 from MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC., for the purpose of purchasing furniture and other household items for Fire Station #21; and for other purposes.

06R2541( 3)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to accept the donation of a gift card valued at $1,000.00 from MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC., on behalf of the City of Atlanta Department of Fire and Rescue, for the purpose of purchasing furniture and other household items for Fire Station #8; and for other purposes.

06R2542( 4)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to accept the donation of a gift card valued at $500.00 from MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC., on behalf of the City of Atlanta Department of Fire and Rescue, for the purpose of purchasing furniture and other household items for Fire Station #23; and for other purposes.

06R2543( 5)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to accept the donation of a gift card valued at $500.00 from MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems, LLC., on behalf of the City of Atlanta Department of Fire and Rescue, for the purpose of purchasing furniture and other household items for Fire Station #16; and for other purposes.

06R2544( 6)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Fire and Rescue (“Department”), to accept a $2,000.00 donation from the Wal-Mart Corporation for the purpose of supporting the Department’s Fire Education Program; and for other purposes.

 

06R2545( 7)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Corrections (“Department”), to execute an agreement for FC-6006007878, Inmate Food Services, with Trinity Services Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,465,977.00, for the purpose of providing food, labor, supplies and materials necessary for food preparation for inmates detained in the Atlanta Detention Center; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) I21003 (Food Services); and for other purposes.

06R2546( 8)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the settlement of all claims in the case of Lester Parker v. Guy Stroup, et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Civil Action File No. 1:05-CV-02795-TCB, in the amount of $1,000.00; authorizing said payment to be charged to and paid from Fund 1A01 (General Fund), Account 529017 (Property Liquidation) and Center Number T31001 (Non-Departmental); authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to distribute the settlement amount; and for other purposes.

06R2547( 9)            A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a Settlement Agreement with 5R Constructors, LLC, related to claims resulting from Contract No. FC-7242-00, Fifth Runway Site Preparation; Phase I and Phase II and the Lawsuit filed by 5R Constructors in Fulton Superior Court, Civil Action No:  2005-CV-95955 and the Counterclaim filed by the City of Atlanta in that action, pursuant to which the City will pay 5R Constructors $450,000.00 and the parties will dismiss the Lawsuit; and for other purposes.

06R2631(10)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration

***      Committee authorizing payment in the amount of $2,000.00 from Fund Number 1A01 (General Fund), Account Number 529017 (Property Liquidation) and Center Number T31001 (Non-Departmental), to the M&J Solvents Potentially Responsible Party Group, through their Attorneys, King and Spalding, LLP, in settlement of their claims against the City of Atlanta.

 

06R2632(11)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration

***      Committee authorizing the settlement of all claims in the case of Warren Brownlee v. City of Atlanta, Magistrate Court of Fulton County, Civil Action File No. 06MS063937, in the amount of $7,200.00; authorizing said payment to be charged to and paid from Fund Number 1A01 (General Fund), Account Number 529017 (Property Liquidation) and Center Number T31001 (Non-Departmental); authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to distribute the settlement amount; and for other purposes.

06R2633(12)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration

***      Committee to authorize the use of all State-approved speed detection devices on the State Routes and Off-System Routes within the City of Atlanta as approved by the Georgia Department of Transportation; to establish the use of speed detection devices and to specify speed limits on State Routes and Off-System Routes within the City of Atlanta, on behalf of the Department of Public Works; and for other purposes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06R2571(13)           A Resolution by Councilmember Felicia A. Moore to amend Resolution 02R2094relating to the Northwest Atlanta Redevelopment Area and Tax Allocation District Number Three-Perry/Bolton so as to (i) delete the requirement for the creation of a Community Development Corporation and the requirement restricting the use of positive Tax Allocation Increment to designated areas within the Tax Allocation District and (ii) redefine the Affordability Goal for housing units within the Tax Allocation District.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06-R-2606 (14)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee establishing the Compensation Limit for year three of Renewal No. 1 with International Aviation Consultants, LLC, for FC-7068-99, Program Management Services, for the Hartsfield-Jackson Development Program, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $16,561,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E10409999 (Capital Design & Management/PGM Management); and for other purposes.

06R2607(15)           A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee establishing the Compensation Limit for year one of Renewal No. 1 with, Hartsfield-Jackson Construction Management, a Joint Venture of DMJM Aviation, Bovis Lend Lease, Luster CM, Inc., Construction Control Services of Georgia, Inc., and Louis Berger, for FC-7217-00B, Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $4,477,642.00; all contracted services will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E10309999 (Capital Design & Management/Const. Management); and for other purposes.

06R2608(16)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Archer Western Contractors, LTD./Capital Contracting Company, JV, for FC-3006007963, Apron Pavement Replacement Ramps 2, 3, and 5, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $16,015,991.15; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H26 (Airport Passenger Facility) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E052696AA (Apron Capital Improvements Charge Fund); and for other purposes.

06R2559(17)           An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Aviation General Manager  to Issue Work Authorization No. 4 with Stanley Love-Stanley, PC for FC-7370-01D, Architectural and Engineering Design Support Services, for Central Passenger Terminal Complex Expansion at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E10209999 (Capital Design & Management/Design) ($1,000,000.00) and 2H32 (2004 Airport Revenue Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E102093CQ ($1,300,000.00); and for other purposes.

 

 

06R2560(18)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice To Proceed with United Consulting, for FC-7449-02B, Citywide Annual Contract for Geotechnical and Engineering Testing and Investigation Services, to conduct Airfield Pavement Management Testing Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 ((Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs); and for other purposes.

06R2561(19)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Renewal No. 2 with Lea + Elliott, Inc., for FC-7515-02, Automated People Mover Technical Consultant, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $365,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2H27 (2000 Airport Revenue Bond Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E010993CG (Automatic Train Control Repl.) ($118,624.00) and 2H30 (2004 Airport Revenue Bond Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E010993CL (APM Replace of ATC Equipment) ($246,375.00); and for other purposes.

06R2622(20)           A Resolution by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as substituted by Transportation Committee establishing the Compensation Limit for year one of Renewal No. 1 with, Hartsfield Atlanta Construction Managers, LLC,  comprising Jacobs, MHR /International, and Smith Real Estate Services for FC-7217-00A, Construction Management Services, to facilitate expansion and improvements at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $8,461,984.00; all contracted services will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E10309999 (Capital Design & Management/Const. Management); and for other purposes.

06R2396(21)           A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Airport Use License Agreement with Freedom Airlines, Inc., for Operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes. 

COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06R2397(22)           A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Airport Use License Agreement with Republic Airlines, Inc., for Operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes. 

06R2398(23)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Evaluation Systems for Personnel for FC-6006007884, Concessions Employee Incentive Program Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation in an amount not to exceed $241,388.90; all contracted work for the first year will not exceed $83,740.00; all contracted work will be charge to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H01 (Airport Revenue Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R51003 (Concessions); and for other purposes.  

06R2402(24)           A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Aviation General Manager to Issue Work Authorization No. 4 with SP Group, Joint Venture, a Joint Venture between PRAD Group and Scott & Associates Architects, for FC-7370-01C, Architectural and Engineering Design Support Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, for Design of Concourse D Midpoint Expansion, Fire Station Expansion and Renovation and Miscellaneous Engineering Support Services in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H32 (2004 Airport Revenue Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultants/Professional Services) R21E102093CQ (Capital Design & Management/Design) ($2,300,00.00) and 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E10209999 (Capital Design & Management/Design) ($500,000.00); and for other purposes. 

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06R2562( 1)            A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to obtain Federal Tax Identification Numbers, Employer Identification Numbers or Social Security Numbers from customers engaged in business with the City of Atlanta, to facilitate implementation of the City Enterprise Resource Planning System; and for other purposes.

 

06R2563( 2)            A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an appropriate contractual agreement with Turner Construction Company/H.J. Russell & Company/OLH International, a joint venture, for FC-6006007919, Design/Build of a Public Safety Headquarters for the City of Atlanta, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, in an amount not to exceed $47,000,000.00; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 1C57 (Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant Prof. Services) D45C05039999 (Public Safety and Judicial Agencies Facilities Project-Headquarters); and for other purposes.

06R2564( 3)            A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to pay all outstanding invoices to Delon Hampton & Associates/HDR/W.L. Jorden and Company, Inc., a Joint Venture, for FC-6710-96C, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services, for the final closeout and design services of ten (10) unpaved street projects, on behalf of the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $157,257.32; all contracted work to be charged to and paid from Various Fund, Account and Center Numbers; and for other purposes.

06R2602( 4)            A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for FC-6004007844, Citywide Annual Surveying and Mapping Services, to amend the Agreement to include the Department of Aviation as an additional user; on behalf of the Departments of Watershed Management, Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs; all contracted work will be based on labor rates in the amount not to exceed $2,030,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Serv/Repair/Maint Contract) Q38001 (Office of Director, Collections) ($930,000.00) (DWM); 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension) 524001 (Consultant/Prof. Services) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs) ($1,000,000.00) (DOA); 1C22 (Park Improvement Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Prof. Services) N12201 (Parks Design) ($100,000.00) (DPRCA): and for other purposes.

 

06R2611( 5)            A Resolution by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or designee to issue a Notice to Proceed with Shaw Environmental Inc.,/AIM Partners, PLC, Joint Venture, for FC-7619-03F, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services, for Construction Management and Move-In Coordination for the New Public Safety Headquarters, Annex and 911 Center, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, in an amount not to exceed $6,366,987.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers 1C57 (Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant Prof. Services) D45C05039999 (Public Safety and Judicial Agencies Facilities Project-Headquarters) ($2,767,125.00); 1C51 (Capital Finance Fund) 524001 (Consultant Prof. Services) D45C05029999 (Public Safety  and Judicial Agencies Facilities Project-Annex) ($3,599,862.00); and for other purposes.

06R2623( 6)            A Resolution by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as Substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or designee to issue a Notice to Proceed with Shaw Environmental Inc./AIM Partners, PLC, Joint Venture, for FC-7619-03F, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services, for Program Management and other Consulting Services for the Atlanta Citywide Radio System Upgrade Project, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, in an amount not to exceed $1,042,556.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1C51 (Capital Finance Fund) 524001 (Consultant Prof. Services) D45C05059999 (Public Safety & Judicial Agencies Facilities Project – Radio Upgrade); and for other purposes.

06R2636( 7)            A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee to change the

***      terms of the Contractual Agreement contained in Resolution Number 06R2220 adopted by the Atlanta City Council on October 16, 2006 and approved by the Mayor on October 24, 2006; and for other purposes.

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

06-R-2297 ( 1)            An Amended Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 1 with ADS Environmental Services for FC-7710-04, Flow Measurement in Combined Sewers and Separate Sanitary Sewers Project, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $1,581,550.00;  all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J26 (1999 Water and Wastewater Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Prof. Services) Q38I02239999 (General Sewer Improvements); and for other purposes.

06R2486( 2)            A Resolution by Councilmember Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by City Utilities Committee authorizing payment of stipulated penalties imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia (EPD) in the amount of $17,000.00 as stipulated penalties for the violation of Total Residual Chlorine Operational Standards at the Clear Creek CSO on October 27, 2006 and Custer Avenue CSO on October 17, 2006 pursuant to the CSO Consent Decree, Civil Action File No. 1:95-CV-2550-TWT; to identify the source of funding; and for other purposes.

06R2548( 3)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 2 with Nile, Inc., for FC-7573-03B, Annual Contract for Sidewalks, Driveways and Curbs, on behalf of the Department of Public Works with no additional funding requirements; and for other purposes.

06R2549( 4)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 2 with Kissberg Construction, Inc., for FC-7573-03A, Annual Contract for Sidewalks, Driveways and Curbs, on behalf of the Department of Public Works with no additional funding requirements; and for other purposes.

06R2552( 5)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 1 with Metals and Materials Engineers, LLC, for FC-6004007832A, Annual Contract for Repairs and Replacement of Large Water Meters, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, with no additional funding required; and for other purposes.

06R2553( 6)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed to Arcadis/Bindley, Pieters & Associates, JV, for FC-7619-03A, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $227,195.14; all work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J21 (Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I027394DA (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

06R2554( 7)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed with Shaw Environmental, Inc./AIM Partner, PLC, JV, for FC-7619-03F, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $886,161.34; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J21 (Water & Wastewater Renewal & Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I027394DA (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

06R2555( 8)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed with Metcalf Eddy/Cardozo, JV, for FC-7619-03E, Annual Contract for the purpose of providing Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $660,930.14; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J28 (2004 Water & Wastewater Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I02739999 (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

06R2556( 9)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed with Jacobs/PRAD/PBS & J, Joint Venture, for FC-7619-03D, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services, for the purpose of providing Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $1,399,136.02; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J27 (2004 Water & Wastewater Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I02739999 (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

06R2557(10)           A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed to CH2M Hill/Williams, Russell & Johnson, JV, for FC-7619-03C, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Management Services, on behalf of Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $660,930.14; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J21 (Water & Wastewater Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I027394DA (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

06R2558(11)           A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed to Atlanta Services Group, for FC-7619-03B, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction Management Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $94,243.97; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J28 (2004 Water & Wastewater Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I02739999 (Sewer Group 1 – Rehabilitation); and for other purposes.

 

 

 

06R2603(12)           A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor or designee to issue a Notice to Proceed with Shaw Environmental, Inc./AIM Partner, PLC, JV, for FC-7619-03F, Annual Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for, Sidewalk Improvements for the Metropolitan Parkway Streetscape Project Phase 2, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, in an amount not to exceed $28,646.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1C50 (2004 Quality of Life Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) M65F059692BH (Metropolitan Streetscapes, CD 12); and for other purposes.

06R2604(13)           A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to issue a Notice to Proceed with Metcalf Eddy/Cardozo, JV, for FC-7619-03E, Annual Contract for, Architectural and Engineering Services, for a Location Inventory Study of the structures in the City of Atlanta Separate Storm Sewer System, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $438,291.22; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q86001 (NPDES (MS4) Compliance/Pollution Discharges); and for other purposes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

Claims with favorable recommendations:

06R2513( 1)            Claim of Marvin Reed, through his attorney, Sheryl Burke, Esq., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on May 3, 2006 at 2 Northside Drive.         $6,200.00

06R2514( 2)            Claim of Presentech Digital Printing c/o David Midler, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on September 26, 2006 at 2555 Metropolitan Parkway.        $728.01

06R2515( 3)            Claim of Tishua Thompson, through her attorney, Shani Curry, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on September 14, 2005 at 1244 Moreland Avenue. $5,500.00

06R2516( 4)            Claim of Marc Newman and Silvia Nina Gomez, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on July 20, 2006 at North Avenue, NE and Glen Iris Drive, NE.           $2,900.00

06R2517( 5)            Claim of Tamala  Johnson, through her attorney, Sheryl L. Burke,, Esq., for bodily injuries alleged to have been sustained from stepping into a meter that was left open and in an unsafe condition on August 6, 2005.            $8,500.00

06R2518( 6)            Claim of Myrtle Webb, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on August 14, 2006 on Sidney Marcus Boulevard.      $1,142.47

06R2519( 7)            Claim of Lendale Smith and Shemeka Stephens, through their attorney, Daniele C. Johnson, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on July 27, 2006 at 1095 Hightower Road, NW.    $910.00

06R2520( 8)            Claim of David Scott and Sherry Scott, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on September 28, 2005 at 327 Augusta Avenue.       $2,942.49

06R2521( 9)            Claim of Eugene Battle, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a sewer backup on August 13, 2005 at 3585 Dale Lane.            $1,015.00

06R2522(10)           Claim of Eddie L. Howard, for property damages allegedly sustained from several sewer backups on July 6, 2005 and July 11, 2005 at 1527 Sylvan Road, SW.  $2,681.66

06R2523(11)           Claim of Averette Windell Woodson, Jr., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over an unsecured construction cut on August 15, 2006 at 1222 West Marietta Street.   $1,326.20

06R2524(12)           Claim of Jimmy Williams, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over an unsecured construction cut on August 25, 2006 at 1222 West Marietta Street.  $977.92

Claims with unfavorable recommendations:

06R2525(13)           Claim of Travelers Insurance Company, as subrogee of Helen Prather, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a City drain on July 6, 2005 at an undisclosed location.

06R2526(14)           Claim of Shara Bouie, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an arrest on January 24, 2005 at 3637 Peachtree Road.

06R2527(15)           Claim of Linda Horton-Binn, for damages alleged to have been sustained during the execution of a narcotic search warrant on April 21, 2006 at 559 Elbridge Drive.

06R2528(16)           Claim of Debbie Ann McCoy, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident due to a hole on the sidewalk on April 10, 2006 at 1809 Perry Boulevard.

06R2529(17)           Claim of Sharita Dowdell, for property damages alleged to have been sustained from a broken meter on June 23, 2006 at 2722 Mango Circle, NW.

06R2530(18)           Claim of Denise Flanders, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a sewer backup on April 21-23, 2006 at 700 Piedmont Avenue #6.

06R2531(19)           Claim of Sharon Battle, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of walking into a pothole on April 28, 2006 at 25 Andrew Young Boulevard.

06R2532(20)           Claim of Frank Seigel, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on December 21, 2004 at 97 Peachtree Way.

06R2533(21)           Claim of Vicki Haberman, through her attorney, Teddy Ray Price, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on April 10, 2006 at 1664 Memorial Drive, SE.

06R2534(22)           Claim of Sanders Wilborn, Jr., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on October 17, 2006 at 1717 Centra Villa Drive, SW.

06R2535(23)           Claim of Bonita Lee, through her attorney, Monroe Feldman, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of stepping on a water meter box on March 24, 2005 at 635 Spring Street.

06R2536(24)           Claim of Cynthia B. Francisco, through her attorney, Laurence H. Margolis, for damages alleged to have been sustained during an emergency response incident on June 3, 2005 at 1215 Piedmont Avenue, NE.

06R2537(25)           Claim of Wyndham Atlanta Hotel, through its attorney, Richard H. Sinkfield, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a water leak at 160 Spring Street.

06O2538( 1)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2006 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget for the Department of Fire and Rescue (“Department”) by adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $169,800.00, for the purpose of funding the Department’s Car Safety Seat Program; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06O2565( 2)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2006 (Job Training Fund) Budget, Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (“AWDA”), by adding to anticipations and appropriations, in the amount of $1,100,000.00, from the Atlantic Station, L.L.C., for the purpose of providing occupational training to those seeking employment in the Atlantic Station Development; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2566( 3)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2006 (Job Training Fund) Budget, Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (“AWDA”), by adding to anticipations and appropriations, in the amount of $700,000.00, from the Atlanta Housing Authority (“AHA”), for the purpose of providing job training and placement for AHA’s residents; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2572( 4)     CDP-06-88       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 1817 Hollywood Road, NW, from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Advertised for a Public Hearing 12/12/06 at 12:30 p.m.)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2573( 5)    CDP-06-89            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 1822 Hollywood Road, NW, from the “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Advertised for a Public Hearing 12/12/06 at 12:30 p.m.)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2574( 6)      CDP-06-90           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 2489 Perry Boulevard, NW, from the “Low Density Commercial”  and “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes.  (Advertised for a Public Hearing on 12/12/06 at 12:30 p.m.)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

 

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06O2600( 7)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to assess Credit Card and On-Line Payment users a convenience fee in the amount of $4.50 for payment of associated user fees and a convenience fee in an amount 2.5% for taxes to recover the cost the City pays to third-party vendors to process such payments; collected funds will be deposited into the following Fund, Account, Center Numbers: 1A01 (General Fund) 641307 (Credit Card) B00001 (Convenience Fee), 2J01 (Water and Wastewater) 641307 (Credit Card) B00001 (Convenience Fee), and 1B05 (Traffic Court) 641307 (Credit Card) B00001 (Convenience Fee); and for other purposes.

            TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

06O2601( 8)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to increase the compensation amount for Allen Benson from $86,000.00 to $149,000.00 for an increase in the scope of Consulting Services provided to be paid from Fund, Account, and Center Number: 1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant Services) J82001 (Director of Accounting Services Center); and for other purposes.

                                    TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL                                               FELICIA A. MOORE, CHAIR

COMMUNICATION(S)

06C2391( 1)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin appointing Mr. J. C. Love, III to serve as a Procurement Appeals Hearing Officer for the City of Atlanta . This appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Favorable by Finance/Executive 11/29/06.)

06C2503( 2)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin appointing Ms. Elizabeth B. Chandler as City Attorney for the City of Atlanta, effective upon Council Confirmation.  (Favorable by Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee 11/28/06.)

06C2504( 3)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin appointing Mr. Sam Bacote, III as a member of the Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority to fill the unexpired term of Joel Alvarado.  This term expires 12/05/09, effective upon Council Confirmation.  (Favorable by Finance/Executive 11/29/06.)

06C2505( 4)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Ms. Eva Davis to serve as a member of the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on behalf of the City of Atlanta.  This re-appointment is for a term of one (1) year, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded with no recommendation by CD/HR 11/28/06.)


 

06C2506( 5)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Mr. Elder J. Brown to serve as a member of the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on behalf of the City of Atlanta.  This re-appointment is for a term of one (1) year, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Favorable by CD/HR 11/28/06.)

06C2508( 6)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin appointing Ms. Frankie Brown to serve as a Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire Hearing Officer for the City of Atlanta.  This appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded with no recommendation by Public Safety & Legal Administration 11/28/06.)

06C2509( 7)            A Communication to Council President Lisa M. Borders by Clerk Mark Massey to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, submitting the Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ appointment of Ms. L. Dianne Olansky (Position 6) to serve as the County’s representative on the BeltLine TAD Advisory Committee.  This appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Favorable by CD/HR 11/28/06.)

06C2596( 8)            A Communication by Terri Y. Montague, President and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., to Council President Lisa M. Borders: submitting the attached documents of appointees from the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board (APAB) and the BeltLine Network to the BeltLine Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee.  (Favorable by CD/HR 11/28/06.)

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING

06O2512( 1)            An Ordinance by Committee on Council to amend the 2001 City of Atlanta Precincts and Polling Places Ordinance in Precinct 12B as a result of a Temporary Relocation of said Precinct Polling Place; and for other purposes.


 

PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06O1333( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Anne Fauver and Cleta Winslow to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta adopted under and by virtue of the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. Laws l965, P.298, et seq.) as amended, to amend Part I, Subpart A, Article VII, Chapter 3, Section 2-301(c) of the Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (Ga. Laws 1996, p. 4469, et seq.), approved April 15, 1996 as amended, so as to allow elected officials to view a video taped copy of the Elected Officials Mandatory Training Modules; to make the mandatory training apply to newly elected officials only; and for other purposes.  (Held 6/19/06.)

06O1597( 2)            An Ordinance by Committee on Council to amend Chapter 2, Article XVI, Division 1, Section 2-1852 (entitled, “Procedures for appointments of Councilmember to a Board, Commission or Authority.”) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, so as to establish a procedure for appointments of persons, by individual members of Council, to Boards, Commissions or Authorities; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.  (Held 8/21/06.)

06C1978( 3)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Mr. James Wright to serve as a member of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Downtown Advisory Board for the City of Atlanta in the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association Category.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded without Recommendation by CD/HR 9/12/06; Held 9/18/06.)

06C1979( 4)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Mr. Michael Tompkins to serve as a member of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Downtown Advisory Board for the City of Atlanta in the Chamber of Commerce Category.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded without Recommendation by CD/HR 9/12/06; Held 9/18/06.)


 

06C1986( 5)            A Communication by Mayor Shirley Franklin re-appointing Mr. Michael Jeter to serve as a member of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Neighborhood Advisory Board for the City of Atlanta in the Neighborhood/Non-profit Category.  This re-appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded without Recommendation by CD/HR 9/12/06; Held 9/18/06.)

06O2137( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook to abolish the term limit for persons serving on any City Board or Commission; and for other purposes.  (Held for further review and discussion 10/02/06.)

06C2268( 7)            A Communication by Councilmembers Felicia A. Moore, District 9; C. T. Martin, District 10; Jim Maddox, District 11; Joyce M. Sheperd, District 12 and H. Lamar Willis, Post 3 At-Large appointing Ms. Cindy Dennis to serve as a member of the Beltline Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee for the City of Atlanta.  This appointment is for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.  (Forwarded with no recommendation by CD/HR Committee 10/31/06; Held 11/6/06 so that the appointee can appear before the Committee.)

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

 


PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE                          CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

RESOLUTION

06R2344( 1)            Claim of Warren Brownlee, for property damages alleged to have been sustained from broken utility boxes caused during a sidewalk installation project in October 2005 at 30 Cleveland Avenue, SE.

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PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06R0433( 1)            Claim of Robert Colgin, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of flooding on July 9, 2005 at 3340 Chatham Road, NW. (Referred back by Council 2/20/06) (Held 2/28/06 for further investigation at the request of Councilmember Muller)

06R0633( 2)            Claim of Gregory V. Burson, Jr., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking an open construction cut on January 18, 2006 at 832 Pryor Street, SW.  (Held 3/14/06 for further investigation at the request of Councilmember Smith)

06O1044( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers H. Lamar Willis and C. T. Martin to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, Chapter 162, Article 2, Section 162-61(a) and Chapter 162, Article 2, Section 162-34(f) to allow short breaks in service for Taxicabs; to allow the Chief of Police or his designee, discretion to grant further extension for correction slip matters; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 5/9/06 at the request of Councilmember Martin)

06O1045( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers H. Lamar Willis and C. T. Martin to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, Chapter 162, Article 2, Section 162-57(a)(3) so as to delete residency requirements for securing or maintaining Vehicle for Hire CPNC’s; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 5/9/06 at the request of Councilmember Martin)

06O1142( 5)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee to waive Section 2-1854 of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances to allow for the re-appointment of Barney Simms to the License Review Board; and for other purposes.  (Held 6/13/06 for further review)

06O1601( 6)            An Ordinance by Councilman C. T. Martin to amend Article XXIII (Entitled “Vending on Public Property”), Division 1, Section 30-1401, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, so as to exempt Disabled Veterans from most of the provisions of the Public Property Vending Code; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 8/15/06 for further review.)

06R1719( 7)            Claim of Kay E. Stephensen and Mark T. Gilliland, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of storm water overflow on May 16, 2003 at 1125 Rosedale Drive, NE. (Held 8/15/06 at request of Councilmember Fauver.)

06O1908( 8)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending Chapter 162, Article II, Division 1, Section 162-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“City”), on behalf of the Department of Police, Bureau of Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire (“Department”), for the purpose of increasing the fees the City assesses Taxicab Drivers and Taxicab Companies in order to offset the funding that’s provided by the City to subsidize the Department’s Operating Budget; to create a Taxicab Re-Inspection Fee; and for other purposes.

(Held 9/12/06 for a work session.)

 

 

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  WINSLOW, MARTIN, SHEPERD, YOUNG, SMITH & WILLIS


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE                                              JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

RESOLUTIONS

06R2478( 1)            A Resolution by Councilmembers Cleta Winslow, Mary Norwood , Ceasar C. Mitchell and H. Lamar Willis authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission for a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant to the Atlanta Regional Commission in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the West End BeltLine Connection and Streetcar Alignment Study; and for other purposes. 

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06R2488( 2)            A Resolution by Councilmember Clair Muller authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Atlanta Regional Commission for a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant to the Atlanta Regional Commission in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the Peachtree/Collier BeltLine Connection Study; 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)

 

06O1185( 4)            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.