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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

January 2, 2007

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

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.        State of the City Address – The Honorable Mayor Shirley C. Franklin

 7.        Remarks by the Public

 8.        Report of the Journal

 9.        Communications                   2

 10.      Adoption of Agenda

11.       Consideration of Vetoed Legislation                     

12.       Unfinished Business                        

13.       Consent Agenda                  

14.       Report of Standing Committees        Committee Chairs                  Pages

            Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee*  Cleta Winslow            17

            Community Development/Human  Resources Committee*        Jim Maddox    19

            Transportation Committee   Clair Muller     27

            Finance/Executive Committee        Howard Shook          30

            City Utilities Committee        Ceasar C. Mitchell    36

            Zoning Committee    Carla Smith     40

            Committee on Council**      Felicia A. Moore       65

15.       Personal Papers/Resolutions for immediate consideration

16.       Personal Papers and General Remarks

17.       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 11 & 36)


8.         COMMUNICATIONS

07C0014( 1)          A Communication by City Auditor Leslie Ward submitting a final audit report on Management and Use of the City’s Credit Card Account.

RECOMMENDATION TO FILE

07C0015( 2)          A Communication by Councilmember Joyce M. Sheperd nominating Dr. Samantha P. Williams to the Fulton County Board of Health.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL

07C0016( 3)          A Communication by Chief Procurement Officer Adam L. Smith submitting the November 2006 Monthly Contracts Report to the Atlanta City Council and Clerk of Council pursuant to Section 2-1142 of the Atlanta City Code of Ordinances.

RECOMMENDATION TO FILE

07C0017( 4)          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 December 04, 2006 and January 02, 2007 to the Atlanta City Council in accordance with Section 2-275 of the Atlanta City Code of Ordinances.  (06O2144& 06-C-2147)

RECOMMENDATION TO FILE

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

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.

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.

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.

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

06O2595( 4)          An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow as amended by City Utilities Committee to abandon the portion of Garnett Street between Pryor Street and Peachtree Street, as described in Exhibit “A”; to consolidate the properties located at 231 Pryor Street, SW, 237 Pryor Street, SW, 193 Garnett Street, SW, 208 Peachtree Street, SW, 202 Peachtree Street, SW, and 204 Peachtree Street, SW and the former site of the Municipal Court at 170 Garnett Street, SW; and for other purposes.  (Public Hearing held 12/12/06)

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGALADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06R2653( 1)           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 donation of Painting Services from the owner of the Fire House Grill Restaurant, for the purpose of painting the interior of Fire Station #23, located at 2349 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

06R2654( 2)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Police (“Department”), to accept a donation of a Motorcycle, from the Atlanta Police Foundation (“Foundation”), valued at $15,000.00, to be used by the Zone Two Precinct, in order to enhance police operations; and for other purposes.

06R2655( 3)           A Resolution by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Police (“Department”), to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Fulton County Children’s Advocacy Center (“Center”), in order to provide the Department with specialized professional support in the investigation of crimes committed against children, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and for other purposes.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06R2649( 4)           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (“Department”), to enter into a Contractual Agreement with Artist Maria Artemis, for the purpose of creating a memorial to the late civil rights attorney Donald Lee Hollowell, in an amount not to exceed $794,974.00.  All contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 3P02 (Trust) 521105 (Non Consumable Supplies) N11S0609QNA0 (Donation for DPRCA) $400,000.00; 1C50 (Quality of Life 2nd Bond) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) Y63F063092BH (Chattahoochee River WY Corp/Park Dist 9) $394,974; and for other purposes.

06R2407( 5)           A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (“Department”), to enter into a contract with CDB Construction, Inc., for FC-3006007959, Adair I and II Ball Fields and for Adair II Basketball Shelter Renovations, in an amount not to exceed $492,414.00, for the purpose of making improvements to the Adair I and Adair II Ball Fields and renovating the Adair II Basketball Court Shelter.  All contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers listed herein; and for other purposes.

06R2699( 6)           A Resolution by Councilmembers Jim Maddox and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to establish the BeltLine Tax Allocation District Affordable Housing Advisory Board, to appoint initial members, to set forth terms for structure and governance; and for other purposes.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06R2657( 7)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (”FAA”) for reimbursement by the City of Atlanta for the costs incurred by the FAA to assist in the Installation and Commissioning of Precision Approach Path Indicators for Runway 10-28 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $118,711.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H26 (Airport Passenger Facility Charge Fund) 574001 (Fac. other than Buildings) R21E052096AA (Commuter Runway); and for other purposes.

06R2658( 8)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement No. 1 with, Parking Company of America, Inc., for FC-6760-97, Parking Management Services for the Department of Aviation; and for other purposes.

06R2659( 9)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (”FAA”) for reimbursement by the City of Atlanta for the costs incurred by the FAA to relocate the Runway 9L Localizer in support of Runway 27R Runway Safety Areas Improvements at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $176,737.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2H26 (Airport Passenger Facility Charge) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E050796AA (Airfield – General Improvements); and for other purposes.

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06R2662(10)         A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to utilize the State of Georgia Contract GTA000119 with Xerox Corporation for the purchase of two (2) Xerox 4590CP Copier/Printers, one (1) WC732 Copier/Printer, one (1) Workcenter Pro C2128, one (1) Xerox 4110 Copier/Printer and one (1) Year Maintenance Agreement, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $149,126.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund), 575001 (Equipment), R12006 (Office of Information Systems) ($97,090.00) and 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 575001 (Equipment) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs) ($43,300.00) and 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance Contact) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs) ($8,736.00); and for other purposes.

06R2663(11)         A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 with ACB Airport Solutions, a Joint Venture comprised of ACS State and Local Solutions, Inc.; Carter Brothers, LLC; and D&D Electric Company, Inc., for FC-7520-02, Parking Revenue Control System, for Final Installation, Test ing and Commissioning of the System, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 (Airport Renewal & Extension Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) R21E07019999 (Parking Decks); and for other purposes.

06R2664(12)         A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Appropriate Contractual Agreement with Northrop Gruman Information Technology, Inc., for FC-6006007915, Critical Safety Systems Support, on behalf of the Department of Information Technology, in an amount not to exceed $3,872,273.00; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 1A01 (General Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) T51013 (Citywide Communications Systems) ($2,981,650.21); 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) R21E01219999 (M.I.S.) ($309,781.84); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) Q64001 (Plant Maintenance) ($309,781.84); 1B03 (Emergency Telephone Systems) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) T31T07019992 (Emergency Telephone System Fund) ($116,168.19) 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) Q31001 (Office of Director, Treatment) ($77,445.46); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) Q38001 (Office of Director, Collections) ($77,445.46); and for other purposes.

06R2665(13)         A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Cleveland Electric Company, for FC-3006007966, Concourse E – Unit Substation #10 and South Airfield Lighting Vault Generator, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $2,725,066.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2H21 (Airport Renewal and Extension Fund) 573001 (Facilities Buildings) R21001 (Hartsfield Capital Programs); and for other purposes.

06R2666(14)         A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Agreement No. 1 with A-Action Janitorial and Vending, Inc., for FC-7665-04, Citywide Janitorial Services, on behalf of the Office of General Services, in an amount not to exceed $854,331.60; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service, Repair and Maintenance) Q32001 (R. M. Clayton W.P.C.) ($50,000.00); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service, Repair and Maintenance) Q33001 (Utoy Creek W.P.C.) ($120,000.00); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service, Repair and Maintenance) Q36001 (Intrenchment Creek W.P.C.) ($5,000.00); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service, Repair and Maintenance) Q37301 (Pumping Stations) ($10,000.00); 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service, Repair and Maintenance) Q64001 (Plant Maintenance) ($669,331.60); and for other purposes.

06R2667(15)         A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchasing Agreement pursuant to Section 2-1601 et seq. of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, with Advanced Public Safety, Inc., pursuant to the Dallas County Texas Contract 2005-065-1642, for the purchase of an Automated Traffic Citation Management System, on behalf of Court Operations, in an amount not to exceed $455,419.35; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 1A01 (General Fund) 521105 (Supplies Non-Consumable) S11001 (Court Operations) ($2,844.00); 1A01 (General Fund) 521106 (Publications, Electronic Media) S11001 (Court Operations) ($332,125.00) 1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant Professional Services) S11001 (Court Operations) ($14,217.20); 1A01 (General Fund) 575001 (Equipment) S11001 (Court Operations) ($106,233.15); and for other purposes.

06R2668(16)         A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Agreement No. 1 with Orkin Pest Control, Inc., for FC-6005007906, Citywide Pest Control Services, on behalf of the Office of General Services, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2J01 (Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance) Q64001 (Plant Maintenance); and for other purposes.

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

06R2638(17)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Agreement No.3 with A & D Painting, Incorporated, for FC-6005007917, Annual Contract for Painting and Pressure Washing Services, for additional funding, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 523001 (Service/Repair/Maintenance Contract) Q64001 (Plant Maintenance); and for other purposes.

06R2639(18)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Agreement No.4 to the River/Lake Management Services Agreement FC-6005008018, for additional compensation for coordination of water demand and storage, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management in an amount not to exceed $172,824.96; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Various Fund, Account and Center Numbers; and for other purposes.

06R2641(19)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Agreement No.1 with Docucorp International, Inc., for FC-6005007966, for Bill Payment Print Services, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J01 (Water & Wastewater Revenue Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) Q71101 (Customer Service/Administrative Support); and for other purposes.

06R2642(20)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Renewal Agreement No.2 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 in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000.00; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2J21 (Water & Wastewater Renewal & Extension Fund) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) Q65J081394DA (Small Meter Installation); and for other purposes.

06R2643(21)         A Substitute Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to pay all outstanding invoices to Deep South Industrial Services, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, for Emergency Sludge Hauling, Removal Services & Belt Presses for Chattahoochee & Hemphill Water Treatment Plants, in an amount not to exceed $527,292.55; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Various Fund, Account and Center Numbers; and for other purposes.

06R2669(22)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to convert a portion of Marietta Boulevard to a temporary State Route for Bridge Improvements; and for other purposes.

06R2685(23)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No.2 with Water Management Services, Inc., for FC-6004007697, Annual Contract for Test ing and Analysis of Large Water Meters, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, with no additional funding required; and for other purposes.

06R2706(24)         ***  Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cobb County, Georgia, for the Atlanta Road Bridge Improvements, on behalf of the Department of Public Works; and for other purposes.

06R2707(25)         A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 2 with Republic Services of Georgia, LP for FC-7650-04B, Annual Contract for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000.00;  all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Prof. Services) M38101 (Disposal-Administration); and for other purposes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

Claims with favorable recommendations:

06-R-2670 ( 1)           Claim of PHH Vehicle Management Services, LLC d/b/a PHH ARVAL, Raven Funding, LLC and DL Peterson Trust, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on April 18, 2006 at Northside Drive and 10th Street .   $7,344.47

06-R-2671 ( 2)           Claim of Gundi Hearn and Jeffery Lemons, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on September 21, 2006 on Interstate 20 Eastbound.  $2,250.95

06-R-2672 ( 3)           Claim of Clarence David Stanley, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on October 20, 2006 at 1350 Howell Mill Road, NW.           $1,083.75

06-R-2673 ( 4)           Claim of Lendale Smith, through his 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.            $3,000.00

Claims with unfavorable recommendations:

06-R-2674 ( 5)           Claim of Jendi Chen, through her attorney, Quincy Shang, Esq., for bodily injuries alleged to have been sustained from tripping over the base of a light pole on March 4, 2006 at 225 Baker Street.

06-R-2675 ( 6)           Claim of Level 3 Communications, for property damages alleged to have been sustained when fiber and conduit was severed during a sewer excavation project on November 23, 2004 at an undisclosed location on Spring Street.

06-R-2676 ( 7)           Claim of State Farm Insurance Companies, as subrogee of Brian Silva, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of an automobile accident on December 13, 2005 at 467 Moreland Avenue.

06-R-2677 ( 8)           Claim of SAFECO, as subrogee of Sandra V. Miller, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a tree falling on her property on September 24, 2006 at 2440 Edgewater Drive, SW.

06-R-2678 ( 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.

06-R-2679 (10)         Claim of Michelle Harper, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of walking on an uncovered water meter box on May 3, 2004 at 6277 Roswell Road.

06-R-2680 (11)         Claim of Marcia Daniels, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a slip and fall incident on August 23, 2003 at 30 Alabama Street.

06-R-2681 (12)         Claim of Tremelia Donaldson, through her attorney, Robert Falanga, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a vehicle accident on May 3, 2006 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Northside Drive.

06-R-2682 (13)         Claim of Reginald Boston, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of driving over a pothole on July 17, 2006 at Lake Forrest Drive and Forrest Lake Drive.

06-R-2683 (14)         Claim of Schneider National, for damages alleged to have been sustained as a result of a tree falling on October 14, 2005 at Interstate 285 at exit 51.

CONSENT AGENDA SECTION II

ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - CLETA WINSLOW, CHAIR

06O2650( 1)          An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2006 (Trust Fund) Budget for the City of Atlanta Municipal Court, Community Court Division (“Community Court”), by adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $10,000.00, from the Board of Directors of the Community Court/Restorative Justice Center, Inc., for the purpose of supporting the operating costs of the nonprofit organization within Community Court; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2651( 2)          An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2006-2007 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of Police, by transferring funds in the amount of $150,000.00 from 1B02 775001 X11T0762B5J0 ($41,000.00) and 1B02 775002 X11T0762B5J0 ($109,000.00 to 1B02 7***** 21R1202B5Q0 for the Department of Corrections’ Women for Women Program; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

06O2652( 3)          An Ordinance by Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee amending the 2006 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of Police (“Department”), by adding to anticipations and appropriations, the amount of $284,100.00, from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (“Governor’s Office”), for the purpose of continuing the operation of a multi-jurisdictional D.U.I Enforcement Unit (“Heat”) and a Pedestrian Safety Initiative to suppress D.U.I. Offenses and Enhance Pedestrian Safety; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06O2644( 4)          An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-39 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, by adding a new Subsection (4), entitled “Application to City Property”, for the purpose of clarifying any existing ambiguity in the Code Section; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2645( 5)          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.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

06O2646( 6)          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 $1,235,112.00 in the Workforce Investment Act (“WIA”) Adult Fund, for grant funds from the Georgia Department of Labor (“GDOL”), in order to fund the Adult Job Training Program; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE - JIM MADDOX, CHAIR

06O2647( 7)          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 $563,829.00 in the Workforce Investment Act (“WIA”), for grant funds from the Georgia Department of Labor (“GDOL”), in order to fund the Dislocated Worker Program; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

06O2656( 8)          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.

TO BE REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

06O2661( 9)          An Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations, in the amount of $20,000.00, from Fund, Account and Center Number: 2R21 (Civic Center Renewal and Extension Fund) 791001 (Reserve for Appropriation) T11001 (Reservation for Funds Appropriations) to Fund, Account and Center Number: 2R01 (Civic Center Revenue Fund) 729010 (Refunds) N42101, in order to allow the Atlanta Civic Center to refund the deposit paid by the “Bodies Exhibition”; and for other purposes.

TO BE REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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)

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 & FAUVER

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)

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.  (Public Hearing held 6/12/06) (Held 6/13/06 at the request of Bureau of Planning)

NPU-O                                                            Council District 5

06O0495( 5)          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( 6)          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

06O1891( 7)          CDP-06-68      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 1059 Grant Street and 1084 & 1090 Hill Street, SE, from the “Low Density Residential” and “Industrial” Land Use Designations to the “Mixed-Use” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Held 9/12/06)

NPU-W                                                           Council District 1

06O1895( 8)          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( 9)           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(10)         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)

06O1882(11)         CDP-06-59      An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee to amend the Land Use Element of the City of Atlanta’s 2004-2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) so as to re-designate properties located at 1129 State Street and 1132 Atlantic Drive, NW, from the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation to the “Low Density Commercial” Land Use Designation; and for other purposes. (Public Hearing held 9/11/06) (Adverse by CD/HR Committee 9/12/06) (Referred back by Council 9/18/06) (Held 9/26/06 to allow the property owner to continue the dialogue with the NPU)

NPU-E                                                            Council District 2

06R2067(12)         A 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. (Held 9/26/06 for HUD Approval Letter)

06O2065(13)         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2006 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $273,600.00 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. (Held 10/10/06 for HUD Approval Letter)

06R2355(14)         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 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. (Held 10/31/06) (Waiting for approval letter from HUD)

06O2354(15)         An Ordinance by Community Development/Human Resources Committee amending the 2006 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $182,425.00 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 11/14/06 for Budget Paper from HUD)

06O2366(16)         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

06O2367(17)         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) (Held 11/28/06 at the request of the Department)

NPU-P                                                 Council District 11

06O2368(18)         CDP-06-84      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 3057, 3080, 3090 and 3099 Jones 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-I                                                             Council District 9

06O2369(19)         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(20)         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( 21)        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(22)         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)

06O1923(23)         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(24)         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)

06O2572(25)         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. (Public Hearing held 12/12/06)  (Held 12/12/06, pending zoning legislation)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

06O2573(26)         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. (Public Hearing held 12/12/06)  (Held 12/12/06, pending zoning legislation)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

06O2574(27)         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.  (Public Hearing held 12/12/06) (Held 12/12/06, pending zoning legislation)

NPU-G                                                            Council District 9

06O2696(28)         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(29)         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)

06R1939(30)         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(31)         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)

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

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE                                 CLAIR MULLER, CHAIR

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING

06O1328( 1)          An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Clair Muller as substituted by Transportation Committee to make the southbound intersections of Northside Drive at King Road, Blackland Drive, Valley Road and Tuxedo Road and the westbound intersections of West Paces Ferry Road at Tuxedo Road, Woodhaven, Habersham Road, West Andrews Drive, Chatham Road and Valley Road No-Left Turn; and for other purposes. 

FILE

RESOLUTION

06R2660( 1)           A Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Aviation General Manager to issue Work Authorization No. 4 with Aviation Consulting Team comprised of Pond & Company, IMDC, and the LPA Group for FC-7370-01B, Architectural and Engineering Design Support Services, for the design of the Fuel Main Upgrades and Co-Mingling, Airline Parking Facilities Phase 2 and Miscellaneous Engineering Support Services 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) ($1,300,000.00) and 2H32 (2004 Airport Revenue Bond Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Professional Services) R21E102093CQ (Capital Design & Management/Design) ($1,000,000.00); and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE ON CONDITION

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 Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Signature Flight Support Services, Inc. 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.)

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.)

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

FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE                 HOWARD SHOOK, CHAIR

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING

06O0380( 1)          A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia adopted under and by virtue of the Authority of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965, O.C.G.A. Section 36-35-1 et seq., as amended, so as to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, 1996 GA. Laws P. 4469, et seq., by amending Article 3, Chapter 1, Section 3-104 (14) so as to adjust the limitations upon the Mayor’s procurement authority from $100,000.00 to $300,000.00; to amend Article 6, Chapter 4, Section 6-402, so as to adjust the limitations on the Mayor’s small purchase authority from $20,000.00 to $50,000.00 and to adjust the threshold requirement for approval of competitively procured contracts by the City Council of Atlanta from $100,000.00 to $300,000.00; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE – 4TH READING , FINAL ADOPTION (1 NAY)

06O2601( 2)          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.

FAVORABLE ON CONDITION

06O2702( 3)          An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Lease Agreement FC-6039-94, Retail Concession Package Seven, with Hartsfield Air Ventures, JV, on behalf of the Department of Aviation, for the purpose of extending the Lease on a month to month basis not to exceed August 31, 2007; authorizing the City of Atlanta to waive the Competitive Source Selection Requirements contained in Sections 2-1187, 2-1188 and 2-1189 of Article X Procurement and Real Estate Code of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE – (3 ABSTENTIONS)

06O2703( 4)          An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Lease Agreement FC-6215-95, Business Services Concessions, with Business Traveler Services, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Aviation, for the purpose of extending the Lease on a month to month basis not to exceed August 31, 2007; authorizing the City of Atlanta to waive the Competitive Source Selection Requirements contained in Sections 2-1187, 2-1188 and 2-1189 of Article X Procurement and Real Estate Code of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE – (3 ABSTENTIONS)

06O2704( 5)          An Ordinance by Councilmember Cleta Winslow authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Lease Agreement FC-6040-94, Airport Retail Concessions Package Eight, with Host/National Concessions Management, LLC., on behalf of the Department of Aviation, for the purpose of extending the Lease on a month to month basis not to exceed August 31, 2007; authorizing the City of Atlanta to waive the Competitive Source Selection Requirements contained in Sections 2-1187, 2-1188 and 2-1189 of Article X Procurement and Real Estate Code of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE – (3 ABSTENTIONS)

RESOLUTIONS

06R2629( 1)           A Resolution by Councilmember Anne Fauver to add to the City’s 2007 Legislative Package to require that sales taxes be charged on internet sales of items shipped to Georgia addresses; and for other purposes.

FILE

06R2630( 2)           A Resolution by Councilmember Anne Fauver to add to the City’s 2007 Legislative Package to require that utilities must adhere to Land Use Designations for new construction; and for other purposes.

FILE

06O0381( 1)          A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sec. 2-176 Article V, Section 2-252 and Chapter 2, Article X, Divisions 1 through 8 and Divisions 14 through 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, to provide more efficient, effective standards and procedures to better manage the Procurement Process in the City of Atlanta; to repeal conflicting Ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 2/15/06 to allow additional discussion and review in Committee Work Sessions)

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

06O1338( 3)          A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee to amend Chapter 2, Article X, Division 4, Section 2-1188 (C) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, to change the means by which public notice of contract opportunities is given, by providing for online solicitations for procurement services which are not governed by state law, and repealing the requirement that solicitations be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 6/28/06 for further discussion with the overall procurement Code Revisions)

06R1450( 4)           A Resolution by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor or her designee to enter into an appropriate agreement with the State of Georgia Department of Transportation to accept funding in the amount of $86,000.00 for the removal of litter from state highways within the City Limits in furtherance of the City’s partnership with the Department of Transportation; to provide employment opportunities to homeless individuals; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 6/28/06 at the request of the authors to allow the DOT to finalize the scope of work.)

06O1451( 5)          An Ordinance by Councilmembers Mary Norwood and Ceasar C. Mitchell as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee amending the 2006 (Solid Waste Services Revenue Fund) Budget by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $86,000.00 from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation for the purpose of funding litter removal within the City Limits in furtherance of the City’s partnership with the Department of Transportation; to provide employment opportunities for homeless individuals; and for other purposes. (Substituted and held 6/28/06 at the request of the authors to allow the DOT to finalize the scope of work)

06R1667( 6)           An Amended Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Agreement with TDC Systems Integration, Inc., for FC-6006007881, for Citywide On-call Services for Information Technology Staffing; authorizing the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Technology, the Director of Information Technology of the Department of Watershed Management and the Aviation Information Systems Director of the Department of Aviation, to execute all statements of work; all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Various Fund, Account and Center Numbers; not to exceed $400,000.00 per year for each department, specifically Watershed Management, Aviation and Information Technology, with the total cost not to exceed $1,200,000.00; and for other purposes. (Amended and held 8/16/06 at the request of the Committee to allow time pending additional review)

06O1924( 7)          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. (Referred back by Council 12/04/06) (Held 12/13/06 until such time that the community sponsor requests that the annexation application be withdrawn, it expires or the annexation process is restarted.)

06O1926( 8)          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. (Referred back by Council 12/04/06) (Held 12/13/06 until such time that the community sponsor requests that the annexation application be withdrawn, it expires or the annexation process is restarted.)

06O2250( 9)          An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to provide for the annexation of land to the Corporate Limits of the City of Atlanta, Georgia; to provide for the notification of the Department of Community Affairs of the State of Georgia of such annexation; and for other purposes. (Held 10/11/06 at the request of the Law Department)

06R2473(10)         A Resolution by Councilmembers Anne Fauver and Howard Shook requesting that the Mayor and the Atlanta City Council discontinue the Annual request for and use of the $8,000,000.00 Annual Bond General Obligation Funds; and for other purposes.  (Held 11/15/06 for discussion with School Board on continuation of G. O. Bonds)

06O2600(11)         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. (Held 12/13/06 pending review by APAB and NPU’s) (A Public Hearing is scheduled for 1/31/07)

06R2640(12)         A Resolution by Finance/Executive committee authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Agreement No. 1 with Johnson Controls, Inc., for FC-6005007980, Security Cameras-Repair and Replacement Services, adding labor rates and additional funding, on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management, in an amount not to exceed $367,000.00;  all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2J21 (Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension) 574001 (Facilities other than Buildings) Q12T07419999 (Water Security Surcharge); and for other purposes.  (Held 12/13/06 at the request of the department to research rationale for non-inclusion of labor rates and adequate funding in original contract)

06O2700(13)         An Ordinance by Councilmember Howard Shook to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Atlanta, Georgia, creating a new Chapter 114, Personnel; and for other purposes. (Held 12/13/06 for work sessions on 1/11/07 and 1/25/07)

06O2701(14)         An Ordinance by Councilmembers C. T. Martin and Natalyn Archibong to amend Section 2-183 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia by adding a Subsection “(b)” which shall provide that all open records requests which are forwarded to any Department, Bureau, Division, Office or unit of City Government, shall, within forty-eight (48) hours of the receipt thereof, be forwarded to the President and all Members of Council via the Municipal Clerk, and any and all responses to any such open records requests, shall also be provided to the President and all Members of Council via the Municipal Clerk, within forty-eight (48) hours after the response is made; to waive conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Held 12/13/06 at the request of the Municipal Clerk to discuss with the authors for clarification and possible substitution)

MEMBERS PRESENT:  SHOOK, HALL, MULLER & MOORE

CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE                     CEASAR C. MITCHELL, CHAIR

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING

06O0472( 1)          An Ordinance by Councilmembers C. T. Martin and Ivory L. Young, Jr. to re-name Simpson Road from H. E. Holmes Drive to West Peachtree Street, to Coretta Scott King Drive; to waive various subsections of Section 138-8 of the Code of Ordinances; and for other purposes.

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RESOLUTION

06R2708( 1)           *** A Resolution by City Utilities Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into Renewal Agreement No. 2 with Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., for FC-7650-04A, Annual Contract for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00;  all contracted work will be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Number:  1A01 (General Fund) 524001 (Consultant/Prof. Services) M38101 (Disposal-Administration); and for other purposes.

FAVORABLE (1 NAY)

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.)