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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

February 5, 2007

Order of Business for the Atlanta City Council

The Honorable Lisa M. Borders, Presiding

1:00 P.M.

 1.        Call to Order

 2.        Roll Call

 3.        Invocation

 4.        Pledge of Allegiance

5.         Proclamations, Commendations and other Special Awards

 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                 

12.       Consent Agenda                      

13.       Report of Standing Committees        Committee Chairs                  Pages

            City Utilities Committee        Carla Smith     19

            Community Development/Human

            Resources Committee* Jim Maddox      22

            Public Safety and Legal

            Administration Committee*  Cleta Winslow            30

            Transportation Committee         Clair Muller      32

            Zoning Committee        Ivory L. Young, Jr.       36

            Finance/Executive Committee   Howard Shook 57

            Committee on Council**          Felicia A. Moore          62

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 57 & 58)


5.         PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL AWARDS

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

In Honor of National Women’s Heart Day

Councilmember C. T. Martin – Proclamation being presented to:

In Honor of Dr. James Bennett

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

07C0193( 1)            A Communication by Municipal Clerk Rhonda Dauphin Johnson submitting a report of administrative corrections made to previously adopted legislation between the Council’s regular meeting dates of January 16, 2007 and February 05, 2007 to the Atlanta City Council in accordance with Section 2-275 of the Atlanta City Code of Ordinances.

RECOMMENDATION TO FILE

07C0197( 2)            A Communication to Council President Lisa M. Borders from Dr. R. L. White, President of the Atlanta NAACP submitting their appointment of Ms. Judith Withers-Hanson to serve on the Reverend Joseph Boone Commission, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL

07C0198( 3)            A Communication by Council President Lisa M. Borders appointing Mr. Lonnie King to serve on the Reverend Joseph Boone Commission, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL 


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 COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06O2065( 1)            A Substitute Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $258,364.00 to increase the budget amount authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the City of Atlanta’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program (GA269MR0002); and for other purposes.

06O2354( 2)            A Substitute Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $180,420.00 to increase the Budget amount authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the City of Atlanta’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program (GA269SR0006); and for other purposes.

06O2367( 3)            CDP-06-83      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 3415 Fairburn Road, SW, from the “Industrial” Land Use Designation to the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06)

NPU-P                                                 Council District 11

07O0006( 4)            A Substitute Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2006 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (“Department”), by adding to anticipations and appropriations, in the amount of $580,000.00, for grant funds from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for the purpose of making improvements at the Daniel L. Stanton Park; and for other purposes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06O1045( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers H. Lamar Willis and C. T. Martin as amended by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee 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.

07O0026( 6)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $137,965.00, on behalf of the Department of Fire and Rescue, for a donation from the Atlanta Renewal Community (CORA, Inc.), for the purpose of supporting the Atlanta Citizen Emergency Response Team; and for other purposes.

07O0027( 7)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of Police, by adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $41,530.62, from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for the purpose of installing a Live Scan System to allow for the electronic transmission of fingerprints and mug shots; and for other purposes.

07O0028( 8)            An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of Police, by adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $55,000.00, for grant funds from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (“GEMA”), in order to purchase a Helicopter Mounted Radiation Detection Device for Homeland Security Preparedness; and for other purposes.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06O2656( 9)            An Ordinance by Transportation Committee authorizing the sale of approximately 4.03 acres of vacant land to the Atlanta Economic Renaissance Corporation, for the development of a Commercial or Light Industrial Area north of Southside Industrial Parkway, for the appraised value of $261,500.00, located in District 14, Land Lot 64, Tracts 3 and 7 in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia; authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Atlanta one or more Quitclaim Deeds and other necessary instruments required to consummate this transaction; authorizing the City Attorney to take all necessary steps on behalf of the City of Atlanta required to close the sale; and for other purposes.

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

07O0009(10)           An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to anticipate and appropriate Grant Funds in the amount of $10,665,924.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration and transfer to and from appropriations in the amount of $3,555,308.00 for the City’s share in Grant Agreement 3-13-0008-74, to Construct Runway 10/28 (Runway Paving and Lighting-Plan 1), Improve Runway Safety (Runway 9L), Improve Runway Safety Area (Runway 9R), and Improve Runway Safety Area (Runway 8L/26R); and for other purposes.

07O0010(11)           An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to anticipate and appropriate Grant Funds in the amount of $3,934,750.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration and transfer to and from appropriations in the amount of $1,311,583.00 for the City’s Share in Grant Agreement 3-13-0008-75, to Rehabilitate Runway 8R/26L, Phase 1; and for other purposes.

07O0022(12)           An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Atlanta (“City”), to authorize the current Lease until March 31, 2007 and enter into a Lease Extension Agreement with BPS Cores, Inc. (“Tenant”), located at 504-510 Englewood Avenue, SE and 520 Englewood Avenue, SE Atlanta, Georgia, beginning March 31, 2007 through June 30, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 annually, prorated at $7,500.00 monthly; all revenue shall be deposited into Fund, Account and Center Number: 1C53 (2005A Park Improvement Bond Fund) 462201 (Building Rentals) N12D11B69999 (Land Acquisition); and for other purposes.

07O0087(13)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Regency Subdivision to the Corporate Limits of the City of Atlanta; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.

07O0088(14)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to provide for the Annexation of land known as the Huntington 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.

07O0139(15)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Ceasar Mitchell, Jim Maddox and Joyce Sheperd authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $150,000.00 from Fund, Account and Center Number 1A01 (General Fund) 729002 (Service Grants) T41001 (Service Grants) to Fund, Account and Center Number 1A01 (General Fund) 724001 (Consultant/Professional Services) T41001 (Service Grants) to be paid to the United Way on behalf of the Gateway Center to provide Case Management Services to clients at the Gateway Center; and for other purposes.

07O0140(16)           An Ordinance by Councilmember H. Lamar Willis as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee transferring $500.00 from Council Post 3, Councilmember Account to the Atlanta Commission on Women to help with the activities honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month; and for other purposes.

RESOLUTIONS

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CARLA SMITH, CHAIR

06R2684( 1)            A Substitute Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consent Order with Georgia Environmental Protection Division in settlement of the Administrative Action concerning un-permitted discharges of treated effluent and re-use water to the South River; directing the Department of Finance to issue payment in the amount of $1,375.00 to the State of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes. 

07R0106( 2)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Assistance Road Program Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Project LAU 06-S009-00 (186) to provide of the resurfacing of seventeen (17) City Streets; and for other purposes.

07R0107( 3)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Assistance Road Program Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Project LAU 06-S009-00 (187) to provide of the resurfacing of thirty-two (32) City Streets; and for other purposes.

07R0108( 4)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Assistance Road Program Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Project LAU 06-S009-00 (901) to provide of the resurfacing of four (4) City Streets; and for other purposes.

07R0109( 5)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with West Paces Ferry Ridge Association to provide for the non-standard location of City of Atlanta water meters within private property and private rights of way; to require and accept an easement from West Paces Ferry Ridge Association for the purpose of allowing the City access to its water meters; and for other purposes.

07R0110( 6)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with JA Tech & Associates, for FC-3006007973, Construction of Warehouse Building at 360  Englewood Avenue, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $248,850.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J21 (Water & Wastewater Renewal & Extension Fund) 573001 (Facilities Buildings) Q38601 (Yard/Warehouse); and for other purposes.

07R0111( 7)            An Amended Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Agreement No. 4 with Kemi Construction Company, Inc., for FC-6004007803A, Annual Contract for Small Water Meters with Backflow Prevention Devices; on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management; and for other purposes.

07R0112( 8)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Agreement No. 2 with Clark Truck Repair, for FC-6005007949, Annual Contract for Fleet Maintenance, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Serv/Repair/Maint Contract) Q64001 (Plant Maintenance); and for other purposes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06R2067( 9)            A Substitute Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Planning and Community Development, Bureau of Housing, to enter into a Housing Assistance Payments Contract Amendment with Verona Partners, LLP, to implement the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and for other purposes.

06R2355(10)           A Substitute Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Planning and Community Development, Bureau of Housing (“Department”), to enter into a Housing Assistance Payments (“HAP”) Contract Amendment with the Urban Residential Development Corporation, to extend the HAP Contract for a period of one year, in order to pay rental subsidies on thirty-one (31) units for homeless individuals, pursuant to the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and for other purposes.

07R0127(11)           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), with the East Atlanta Kids Club, Inc., in order to provide after school and weekend programs at the City of Atlanta owned Brownwood Park Recreation Center and the adjacent Brownwood Park; and for other purposes.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

07R0097(12)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Smarte Carte Baggage Services, Inc., for FC-6006007894, Baggage Services, on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

07R0100(13)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with XpresSpa-JDee JV, LLC., for FC-6005007968, Personal Services Salon, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes.

07R0101(14)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Agreement No. 15 to the Central Passenger Terminal Complex Lease Agreement with AirTran Airways, Inc., to provide for the installation of 400 Hz Electrical Service and Preconditioned Air at 23 Gates on Concourse C-South; to reimburse AirTran for the cost of the C-South Electrical Project in an amount not to exceed $5,251,500.00; all work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E012993EA; and for other purposes.

07R0103(15)           An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amendment with Jackmont Hospitality, Inc., and Global Concessions, Inc., JV, for FC-6004007847, Concourse “E” Food and Beverage (RFP #2) Restaurant and Bar at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes.

07R0104(16)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement for FC-7312-01, Concourse E Retail, with HOST/NCM Atlanta E, Joint Venture, to add approximately 952 square feet on Concourse E at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes.

07R0122(17)           An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment No. 3 to the Central Passenger Terminal Complex Agreement and Lease with Lufthansa German Airlines (“CPTC Lease”) which shall provide for the permanent surrender of approximately 297.76 square feet of space on the ticketing level of the North Terminal Building at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from the CPTC Lease Premises; and for other purposes.

07R0123(18)           An Amended Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment No. 1 to the Central Passenger Terminal Complex Agreement and Lease with British Airways, LTD. (“CPTC Lease”) which shall provide for the permanent surrender of approximately 370.50 square feet of space on the ticketing level of the North Terminal Building at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from the CPTC Lease Premises; and for other purposes.

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

07R0114(19)           A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer, to issue a refund to Fryer Law Firm in an amount not to exceed $7,268.13 for overpayment of 2005 Solid Waste Fees; all funds shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 1A01 (General Fund) 529010 (Refunds) T31001 (Fund Wide Expenses); and for other purposes.

07R0129(20)           A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to accept the name change for Parsons, Brinkerhoff Quade and Douglas, Inc., to PB Americas, Inc, for FC-7535-02B, Engineering Design Services for Stockade Basin Server Separation and FC-7488-02B, Engineering Design Services for CSO Storage Tunnel Facilities (East Area), on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management; and for other purposes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

Claims with favorable recommendations:

07-R-0154 ( 1)            Claim of Ruby J. Daniels, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on November 2, 2006 at Wieuca Road and North Stratford Road .      $2,262.22

07-R-0155 ( 2)            Claim of Jose R. Barahona, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on September 6, 2006 at 2 Harris Glen.     $995.59

07-R-0156 ( 3)            Claim of Jeannie M. Bailey, for bodily injuries alleged to have been sustained from stepping into a water meter that was open and in an unsafe condition on May 7, 2004 at 2860 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.    $11,000.00

07-R-0157 ( 4)            Claim of Robert Myrick, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on August 31, 2006 at 1150 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 $1,813.72

07-R-0158 ( 5)            Claim of Kenneth Wilder, through his attorney, Darrell L. Burrow, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on May 8, 2006 at the intersection of North Avenue, NE and Boulevard, NE.            $9,500.00

07-R-0159 ( 6)            Claim of St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company, as subrogee of insured, Stanley Beaman & Sears, Inc., for property damages alleged to have been sustained from a sewer backup on July 11, 2005 at 135 Walton Street, NW.     $5,978.27

07-R-0160 ( 7)            Claim of St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company, as subrogee of insured, Stanley Beaman & Sears, Inc., for property damages alleged to have been sustained from a sewer backup on July 15, 2005 at 135 Walton Street, NW.     $2,487.00

07-R-0161 ( 8)            Claim of Progressive Insurance Company, as subrogee of Christopher Stevenson, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on July 31, 2006 at Decatur Street and Howell Street.  $3,568.35

07-R-0162 ( 9)            Claim of Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, as subrogee of Tremelia Donaldson, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on May 3, 2006 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Northside Drive.     $9,283.34

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

Claims with unfavorable recommendations:

07-R-0163 (10)           Claim of Charity Majors, through her attorney, Louise T. Hornsby, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an arrest at 3074 Delmar Lane on October 4, 2004.

07-R-0164 (11)           Claim of Brian Boisvert, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a construction cut, at or near West Peachtree Street and 12th Street on August 1, 2005.

07-R-0165 (12)           Claim of Steve Fleming, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident, at or near 1-65 and County Road 6, Castleberry, Alabama on September 23, 2005.

07-R-0166 (13)           Claim of Georgia M. Daniel c/o Catherine Daniel, for property damages alleged to have been sustained during a vehicle retrieval operation on October 22, 2004 at 3745 Collier Drive, NW .

07-R-0167 (14)           Claim of City of College Park c/o William E. Johnson, III, for damages alleged to have been sustained due to the range of pH levels for the Flint River lift station at an unspecified time and date at 2640 Jonesboro Road, SE.

07-R-0168 (15)           Claim of Chesterfield County, Virginia Department of Risk Management, o/b/o its employee, Diane K. Lankey, for bodily injuries alleged to have been sustained due to a fall on an icy sidewalk on January 30, 2005 at 3393 Peachtree Road, NE.

07-R-0169 (16)           Claim of Marisa Goodwin, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole, at or near West Peachtree Street and 10th Street on February 6, 2006.

07-R-0170 (17)           Claim of Tamsir Jasseh, through his attorney, Joan G. Crumpler, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a shooting incident on May 7, 2005 at the intersection of Hilliard Street and Auburn Avenue.

07-R-0171 (18)           Claim of Della Carswell, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole on September 3, 2006 at Metropolitan Parkway near Shelton Avenue.

07-R-0172 (19)           Claim of Paulette Gilbert, through her attorney, Cornelius Scott, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a trip and fall on June 17, 2005 at Warren Street and Memorial Drive.

07-R-0173 (20)           Claim of Byron Butts, through his attorney, Michael R. Braun, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of personal injuries sustained during employment with a City contractor on October 17, 2005 at the R. M. Clayton Water Reclamation Facility.

07-R-0174 (21)           Claim of Muriel Gold¸ for damages alleged to have been sustained when a fence was damaged and not replaced during a storm sewer improvement project in January 2004 at 3592 Old Ivy Lane, NE.

07-R-0175 (22)           Claim of Phoenix Loss Control, as subrogee of Comcast, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a severed cable line on May 10, 2006 at 5057 Lower Elm Street.

07-R-0176 (23)           Claim of Sharon M. Alphabet, for property damages alleged to have been sustained from a sewer backup on July 16, 2006 at 1861 Tiger Flowers Drive, NW.

07-R-0177 (24)           Claim of State Farm Insurance Company, as subrogee of Dietrich Lee, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole on March 1, 2006 at Spring Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

07-R-0178 (25)           Claim of State Farm Insurance Company, as subrogee of Dondre Robinson, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicular accident on October 3, 2005 at Marietta Street and West Marietta Street.

07-R-0179 (26)           Claim of Darryl R. Harris, M. D., for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of striking an open construction cut on October 24, 2006 at 2013 Cascade Road.

07-R-0180 (27)           Claim of Connie L. Sumpter, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on November 12, 2004 at Broad Street and Marietta Street.

07-R-0181 (28)           Claim of Taryn Tillison, a minor, through her attorney, Irwin M. Ellerin, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an incident on June 2, 2006 at 3339 Hazelwood Drive.

07-R-0182 (29)           Claim of Marian W. Hughes, for property damages alleged to have been sustained when a tree stump rolled and destroyed a portion of a fence and shrubs on June 13, through June 15, 2006 at 12 East Drive, NE.


CONSENT AGENDA SECTION II

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

07O0153( 1)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Atlanta, to enter into an agreement with Trees Atlanta, Inc. for: the planting and maintenance of trees in an amount not to exceed $1,322,325.00; the planting of trees in City Parks in an amount not to exceed $162,500.00; and the performance of work to help maintain a healthy tree canopy in the City in an amount not to exceed $399,900.00; and re-authorizing an annual allocation of not more than $50,000.00 per year to pay for costs arising from the administration of the Tree Protection Ordinance; and whereby all amounts paid to Trees Atlanta shall be paid from the Tree Trust Fund, and all work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 3P02 524001 N12P0613QNAO; (Trust Fund, Consultant/Professional Services, Tree Removal Protection); and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

07O0188( 2)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the City, to enter into Vending Agreements for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Atlanta Jazz Festival and Montreux Atlanta Music Festival, and directing that all Jazz Festival Vending Fees be deposited into the Jazz Festival Trust Fund Account, Fund, Account and Center Number 3P02 464101 N41S0201QNA0, and that all Montreux Festival Vending Fees be deposited into the Montreux Festival Trust Fund Account, Fund, Account and Center No. 3P02 464101 N41S0202QNA0; and for other purposes

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

07O0189( 3)            An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the City, to enter into agreements with Performers, Artists, Sponsors and Vendors for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Atlanta Jazz Festival and Montreux Atlanta Music Festival and to charge admission fees for select events at those festivals, and that all Jazz Festival revenues and expenses be deposited and expensed from 3P02 Revenue (464101) and expensed to (5*****) N41S0201QNA0, and that all Montreux Festival revenues and expenses be deposited into Revenue (464101) and expensed to (5*****) N41S0202QNA0; and that the City Attorney be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $18,500.00 to register trademarks associated with the Atlanta Jazz and Montreux Atlanta Music Festivals, said amount to be paid from the aforementioned Account Numbers; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

07O0095( 4)            An Ordinance by Transportation Committee amending the 2006/2007 (Airport Revenue Fund) Budget in the amount of $1,591,272.00 for the purposes of funding an adjustment in the Agreement with Allied Aviation Services, Inc., for FC-7468-02, Fuel Storage Facility; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

07O0096( 5)            An Ordinance by Transportation Committee authorizing the sale of 2.22 acres of vacant land to the City of Hapeville Development Authority (“HDA”) to incorporate into the HAD Master Land Use/Development Plan north of Loop Road, for the appraised value of $486,400.00, located in the District 14, Land Lots 96, 97 and 98 in Fulton County, Georgia; authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Atlanta one or more Quitclaim Deeds and other necessary instruments required to consummate this transaction; authorizing the City Attorney to take all necessary steps on behalf of the City of Atlanta required to close the sale; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

07O0116( 6)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into Lease Agreements with Russell C. McCall and Atlanta Loft Company, LLC for property located at 236 Forsyth Street and 225 Forsyth Street for the purpose of providing office space for the Inspection Division of the Bureau of Buildings and parking for City vehicles used by the inspectors; waiving Sec. 2-1546 of the Procurement Code as to these two leases; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

07O0125( 7)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to pay all outstanding invoices to Kissberg Construction, Inc., for FC-7382-01, Annual Citywide Contract for Demolition Services provided, on behalf of the Department of Fire and Rescue (“Department”), for the Demolition of existing buildings at replacement Fire Station #13, located at 431 Flat Shoals Avenue, S.E., East Atlanta Village, in an amount not to exceed $23,220.00 and replacement Fire Station #28, located at 1929 Hollywood Road, N.W., Bolton, in an amount not to exceed $19,827.50; all contracted work to be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 1C44 574001 W11C021392AK ($23,220.00); 1C28 571001 W11C022892AC ($19,827.50); and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

07O0126( 8)            An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee creating a position in the unclassified service of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency funded by Grant Funds by the Workforce Investment Act; to authorize above-entry hiring of a position in the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency; and to authorize the reclassification of the salary, grade, and step of an incumbent employee in the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE



CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE
                                        CARLA SMITH, CHAIR

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING

06O2057( 1)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Mary Norwood as substituted by City Utilities Committee amending Chapter 74: Environment, of the City of Atlanta’s Code of Ordinances by creating a new Article XI Litter Control, to provide for uniform prohibition of litter within the City Limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON SUBSTITUTE (1 ABSTENTION)

RESOLUTION

07R0183( 1)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Systems & Software, Inc., for FC-6006007945, Software Maintenance & Support Services for the Customer Information System/Billing System & Off-Site Billing Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $387,988.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Serv/Repair/Maint Contract) Q71201 (Technical Support); and for other purposes.

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PAPERS HELD IN COMMITTEE

06O0306( 1)            An Ordinance by City Utilities Committee amending the 2006 (1994 G. O. Bond Referendum Fund) Budget by transferring from and to appropriations in the amount of $852,361.11 to fund the Paving Management and Improvement Program; and for other purposes. (Held 2/14/06 at the request of Councilmember Muller.)

06R0563( 2)            A Resolution by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Brock Built, LLC providing for the non-standard location of water meters on private property to which the city provides water services; and for other purposes. (Referred back by Council 3/6/06) (Held 3/14/06 at the request of the Department of Watershed Management so that developer can address the private property concerns.)

06O0937( 3)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller to amend Article VII of Chapter 74 entitled “Riparian Buffer Requirements”; to officially change the administrating Department to Watershed Management, to streamline the review process and clarify the Public Notice Requirements; and for other purposes. (Held 4/25/06 for further review by the Department of Watershed Management.)

06O1454( 4)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller as amended by City Utilities Committee to amend Chapter 130 Solid Waste Management, Section 130-84, Rates and Charges, to limit such rate to apply to lots with a residence; and for the other purposes. (Amended and held 6/27/06 at the request of the author.)

06O1573( 5)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Kwanza Hall authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an Agreement between Hilton Atlanta and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the City of Atlanta for the erection of a bridge in accordance with Section 138-25(b) of the City of Atlanta’s Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes.  (Held 7/11/06 for further discussions.)

06O1947( 6)            An Ordinance by City Utilities Committee to amend Sections 138-25 and 138-26 of the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to determine the monthly rental rates for the air space or subsurface space occupied by bridges, tunnels of similar structures across streets or alleys and balconies over sidewalks of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

(Held 9/18/06 at the request of the Law Department.)

06O2048( 7)            An Ordinance by Councilmember Ivory L. Young, Jr. authorizing the Mayor or her designee to amend the City of Atlanta’s Code of Ordinances Section 138-5 Alleys, so as to define the ownership of the Alleys and maintenance thereof of the Alleys in the City of Atlanta, to immediately begin the defined statutory procedure for abandoning the City of Atlanta’s interest in alleys; to request Fulton County to amend the County’s Tax Map and to properly adjust all property within Fulton County to properly access property value and taxes and that millage rate reduction would occur equal to the tax increase; and for other purposes.  (Held 9/18/06 at the request of Councilmember Young) (Work session held 10/4/06)

06R2299( 8)            A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for a project to analyze and map flood prone areas associated with storm water runoff within the Combined Sewer Basins, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $333,000.00;  all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J21 (Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q38I029294DA (CSO Cost Sharing); and for other purposes.  (Held 10/31/06 at the request of the department.)

06O2476( 9)            An Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook and Anne Fauver to amend Sections 138-14(d) and 138-103 of the Code of Ordinances so as to implement a sidewalk inspection, repair and notice process pertaining to damaged sidewalks which abut the public right-of way; and for other purposes.  (Held 11/14/06 pending further review from the Law Department.  A Work session was held Thursday, January 1, 2007 at 10:30 a. m.)

07R0002(10)           A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to convert a section of Bolton Road, Fulton Industrial Boulevard and Harwell Road to temporary State Route for Bridge Improvements; and for other purposes.  (Held 1/9/07 for further review.)

Appraisal of the abandoned portion of Lakeside Drive, NE , consisting of 19.50 acres proposed assemblage tract or $1,300,000.00 per acre, or $29.84 per square foot.  (Held 1/9/07 for further review.)

MEMBERS PRESENT:  SMITH, YOUNG, ARCHIBONG, MULLER & SHOOK


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE                                           JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

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)

06O0781( 2)            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( 3)            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

06O0495( 4)            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)

06O1888( 5)            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

06O1895( 6)            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

06R2056( 7)            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)

06C1984( 8)            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)

06O2366( 9)            CDP-06-82      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 4706-4764 Wieuca Road, NW, from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department)

NPU-B                                                            Council District 8

06O2369(10)           CDP-06-85      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 438-472 McDonough Boulevard and 1395-1459 Gault Street, SE, from the “Single Family Residential” and “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designations to the “High Density Commercial” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes.  (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department)

NPU-Y                                                            Council District 1

06O2370(11)           CDP-06-86      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 959 Constitution Road, SE, from the “Single Family Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department)

NPU-Z                                                 Council District 1

06O2475( 12)          An Ordinance by Councilmembers Anne Fauver and Howard Shook 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 2160-2224 Lenox Road & 1073 Woodland Avenue, NE from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Medium Density Residential” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes.  (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department)

NPU-F                                                 Council District 6

06O2495(13)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Jim Maddox , Joyce M. Sheperd, Ivory Lee Young , Jr, H. Lamar Willis and Mary Norwood to amend the Urban Design Element and the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and to re-designate certain properties so as to support the future implementation of the Atlanta BeltLine; and for other purposes. (4th Quarter CDP Amendments Public Hearing held 11/27/06) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department) (A second Public Hearing has been scheduled for 2/13/07 at 12:30 p.m.)

06O1923(14)           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 by CD/HR 9/12/06) (Referred back by Council 12/4/06) (Held 12/12/06 at the request of the department)

06O1925(15)           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) (Referred back by Council 12/4/06) (Held 12/12/06 at the request of the department)

06O2696(16)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood , Carla Smith , Ceasar C. Mitchell, C. T. Martin, H. Lamar Willis, Natalyn Archibong, Cleta Winslow and Kwanza Hall to require a registration process for vacant property; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 12/12/06 at the request of the department)

06R2648(17)           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Planning and Community Development, Bureau of Housing (“Department”), to enter into a Housing Assistance Payments (“HAP”) Contract Renewal with the Urban Residential Development Corporation to extend the HAP Contract for a period of one year, in order to pay rental subsidies on 69 units for homeless individuals, pursuant to the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and for other purposes. (Held 12/12/06 for HUD Letter)

06O2645(18)           An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $582,000.00 to increase the Budget amount authorized by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Atlanta’s Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program (GA269SR0006); and for other purposes. (Held 1/9/07 for HUD Letter)

07O0085(19)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood , C. T. Martin, Ivory Lee Young , Jr., H. Lamar Willis, Ceasar C. Mitchell and Natalyn Archibong to provide for the establishment of the City of Atlanta Board of Code Enforcement; and for other purposes.  (Held 1/9/07 for pending work session)

07O0091(20)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to designate property in the Regency Subdivision, after its annexation into the City of Atlanta, as Single-Family Residential; and for other purposes. (Held 1/9/07 for CDP Public Hearing on 3/12/07)

07O0092(21)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta 2004 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to designate property in the Huntington Community, after its annexation into the City of Atlanta, as Single-Family Residential; and for other purposes. (Held 1/9/07 for CDP Public Hearing on 3/12/07)

06O0494(22)           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) (Pulled and referred back by Council 1/16/07 for 3 weeks time certain) (Held 1/30/07 for departmental information and recommendation)

07O0021(23)           An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan to incorporate the City of Atlanta’s 2007 Annual Action Plan for the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the 2007 Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), the 2007 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the 2007 American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) and the 2007 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program (HOPWA); and for other purposes.  (Held 1/30/07 for CDP Public Hearing on 3/12/07)

07R0128(24)           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Atlanta, to endorse Ambling Development Partners, LLC., Housing Urban Enterprise Zone Application to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, in order to construct a Senior Housing Project, to be known as the “Browns Mill Senior”, Project Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 14-0028-LL-077-8; 14-0037-LL-35-5, and 14-0028-LL-079-4; and for other purposes. (Held 1/30/07 for review by NPU)

06R1939(25)           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 companion Ordinance)

06O2050(26)           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 from the company)

07C0120(27)           A Communication by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd nominating Ms. Jill Redman to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.  This appointment is for a term of (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council confirmation. (Held 1/30/07 at the request of the sponsor of the Communication)

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


 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 

                        CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

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)

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.)

06R2678( 9)            Claim of Richard McDonald, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of the claimant’s vehicle having been towed on October 15, 2006 at Mitchell Street and Elliot Street.  (Referred back from Full Council on 01/02/07) (Held 1/9/07 for further review.)

07O0078(10)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as amended by Full Council to amend Chapter 30, Article II, Section 30-26 (b), of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, so that meetings of the License Review Board are not held during the month of December; and for other purposes.  (Amended by Full Council and referred back by Council 1/16/07) (Held 1/30/07 so that a copy of the ordinance can be forwarded to the NPU’s for review and comment.)

07O0141(11)           An Ordinance by Councilmembers H. Lamar Willis, C. T. Martin and Ivory L. Young, Jr. amending Chapter 2, Article XVI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, by adding a new Division 11, to provide for the establishment of a Citizen Review Board (“Board”); to consider grievances of citizens who have complaints against any member of the Department of Police; to provide for hearings before the Board for police officers; to provide for recommendations for dispositions of the Board; and for other purposes.  (Held 1/30/07 for a work session.)

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


 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE                                 CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

RESOLUTIONS

07R0102( 1)            A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement and Lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc. covering approximately 34,224 square feet of space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON CONDITION

07R0187( 2)            A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement No. 1 with Bracy Tucker Brown, Inc., for FC-7531-02-B, Washington Representative, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $144,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H01 (Airport Revenue Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R51008 (Marketing & Public Relations); and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON CONDITION (4 YEAS) (2 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.)

06R1572( 7)            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( 8)            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.)

06R2071( 9)            A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Signature Flight Support Corporation for FC-6005007899, Fixed Based Operator Services, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, on behalf of the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.  (Held 9/27/06 at the request of the Department pending review of an appeal protest filed against the award of the contract authorized under this legislation; Substitute and held 1/10/07; Held 1/31/07 so that the City Auditor can submit a full report on the Fixed Base Operator Solicitation Review and to answer several questions from the Committee.)

06O2246(10)           An Ordinance by Councilmember Kwanza Hall authorizing the Mayor or her designee to install Traffic Calming Measures to reduce speed on North Avenue, from Freedom Parkway to Moreland Avenue; and for other purposes.  (Held 10/11/06 at the request of Councilmember Hall so that the Department of Public Works can meet with the neighborhood.)

07R0105(11)           A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement for FC-6033-94, Food & Beverage Concessions Package One, with Concessions/Paschals, JV, to add approximately 902 square feet of space on Concourses B and C to relocate ATR-F22, approximately 1,450 square feet , to ATR-S9 and ATR-S10, approximately 1,400 square feet, at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and for other purposes.  (Held 1/31/07 at the request of the Committee so that the Department of Aviation can provide answers to several questions.)

MEMBERS PRESENT:  MULLER, MARTIN, MOORE, HALL, WILLIS & NORWOOD


 

ZONING COMMITTEE                                          IVORY L. YOUNG, JR., CHAIR

ZRB SUMMARY REPORT (SEE ATTACHED LIST)

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

06O2263( 1)            Z-06-111         An Amended Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from the I-1 (Light Industrial) District and R-4 (Single-Family Residential) District to the I-1-C (Light Industrial-Conditional) District, property located at 84,88, 96 98, 100, 120 and 130 Poole Creek Road and 3715 and 3711 Wilson Drive, SE, fronting approximately 240 feet on the south side of Southside Industrial Boulevard beginning approximately 419.82 feet from the northwest corner of Southside Industrial Boulevard and Wilson Road. (Referred back by Council 1/16/07)

Depth:  Approximately 1,324 Feet

Area:                Approximately 20.392 Acres

Land Lot:         64, 14th District, Fulton County , Georgia

Owners:           Mary Glover c/o Darren E. Williams, Darren E. Williams, Pamela R. Bailey, Southern Region Industrial Realty, Inc., and City of Atlanta c/o Atlanta Development Authority

Applicant:         AMB Property Corporation and Atlanta Economic Renaissance Corporation

NPU-Z                                                 Council District 12

FAVORABLE AS AMENDED

07O0093( 2)            U-73-14           An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to amend Ordinance U-73-14, as adopted by the Board of Alderman on May 21, 1973 and approved by the Mayor on May 25, 1973, for the purposes of approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Special Use Permit for a Day Care Center for property located at 1039 Camilla Street, SW; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING

07O0143( 1)            Z-06-132         An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from the I-1  (Light Industrial) District to the MRC-3-C (Mixed Residential-Commercial-Conditional) District, property located at 640, 660, 680 and 700 Ralph McGill Boulevard, NE and 645 Angier Avenue, NE, fronting approximately 874.5 feet on the north side of Ralph McGill Boulevard beginning approximately 370 feet from the eastern corner of Glen Iris Drive.

Depth:  Varies

Area:                Approximately 7.86 Acres

Land Lot:         18, 14th District, Fulton County , Georgia

Owner: H. Inman Allen

Applicant:         Caleb Racicot/SEC Development c/o Southeast Capital Partners

NPU-M                                                           Council District 2

TO BE REFERRED TO ZRB AND ZONING COMMITTEE

07O0144( 2)            Z-06-133         An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from the C-1-C  (Community Business-Conditional) and I-1 (Light Industrial) District to the MR-5A-C (Multi-Family Residential-Conditional) District, property located at 608 Ralph McGill Boulevard, NE and a parcel formerly designated as the former Fortune Street public Right-of-Way (Parcel Number-14-0018-0007-020-21) fronting approximately 370 feet on the north side of Ralph McGill Boulevard at the eastern corner of the intersection of Ralph McGill Boulevard and Glen Iris Drive.

Depth:  Varies

Area:                Approximately 2.44 Acres

Land Lot:         18, 14th District, Fulton County , Georgia

Owner: H. Inman Allen

Applicant:         Caleb Racicot/SEC Development c/o Southeast Capital Partners

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