Atlanta public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved a work order for traffic calming measures and several resolutions for street safety improvements. It also recommended the appointment of three individuals to city oversight and transit boards.
- Approved $2,226,920.00 work order for traffic calming measures with Georgia Paving, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $250,000.00 grant application for Bill Kennedy Way reconfiguration (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Claude Winstead to Stakeholder Oversight Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer N. Ide to MARTA Board of Directors (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jacob Tzegaegebe to MARTA Board of Directors (Unanimous)
- Approved abandonment of 0.125 acres of Stewart Avenue to Kandi Koated Entertainment, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved speed limit reduction on Oakland Drive, SW from 35 to 30 mph (Unanimous)
- Held sidewalk waiver payment for 130 Hilltop Drive in committee (Unanimous)
Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee issued favorable recommendations for a cost-of-living adjustment for permanent full-time employees and several donations to Morehouse College and the Atlanta Police Foundation. It also approved the transfer of real properties to the Atlanta Independent School System and a refund for water and sewer overpayments.
- Approved additional Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for permanent full-time employees (Unanimous)
- Approved $13,500 donation to Atlanta Police Foundation for license plate readers and cameras (Unanimous)
- Approved $19,000 donation to Morehouse College for Larry Dingle Memorial Scholarship (Unanimous)
- Approved $9,000 donation to Morehouse College for Dwayne E. Heard Memorial Scholarship (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of real properties to Atlanta Independent School System via quitclaim deed (Unanimous)
- Approved $68,001.79 refund to customers for water and sewer overpayments (Unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 donation to Chastain Horse Park, Ltd (Unanimous)
- Approved $459,040 contract amendment for citywide pest control with Orkin, Inc. (6-0)
City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The City Utilities Committee accepted several ordinances to amend the FY 2023 water and wastewater budgets for various infrastructure and equipment projects. The committee also moved forward with a contract renewal for water distribution system rehabilitation.
- Accepted $2.5M budget amendment for CIP Facility Structural and Site Improvements (Unanimous)
- Accepted $7.5M budget amendment for Stormwater Annual Contract project (Unanimous)
- Accepted $2M budget amendment for Lakewood Park Partnership project (Unanimous)
- Accepted $2M budget amendment for Vehicle and Heavy Equipment project (Unanimous)
- Reported favorable on substitute for $8M budget amendment for Program Management Services Team (Unanimous)
- Reported favorable on $3M contract renewal with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc/Integral Municipal Services Corporation (Unanimous)
- Held in committee claim for $73,651.00 regarding sewage overflow at 2565 Cascade Road, SW
- Held in committee resolution for $1,300,614.63 Outdoor Activity Center Green Infrastructure project
Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved several funding measures, including a $13.7M allocation for CDBG, ESG-CV, and HOPWA programs. It also authorized a $4.5M annual contract for supplemental staffing services for City Planning. Several ordinances regarding land use and grants were forwarded to the Full Council.
- Approved $13,711,806.22 for CDBG, ESG-CV, and HOPWA program projects (Unanimous)
- Approved $4.5M annual contract for supplemental staffing services with Nova Collaborative JV (5-0)
- Approved resolution to sunset the Short-Term Rental Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to establish a commission to honor William Finley 'Coach Wink' Fulton, Jr. (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement for youth after school and summer camp services at $35 per child per week (Unanimous)
- Forwarded USDA grant application up to $2.5M for neighborhood farm business sites to Full Council
- Forwarded Atlanta BeltLine Subarea 4 Master Plan Update to Full Council
- Forwarded 30-year ground lease for 374 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE to Full Council
Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee forwarded three ordinances regarding special use permits and a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate to the Full Council for referral. Eleven other zoning items were held in committee until January 3, 2023.
- Forwarded to Full Council: Special use permit for excess development density at 250 14th Street NE (U-22-29)
- Forwarded to Full Council: Special use permit for a place of worship at 2490 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE (U-22-30)
- Forwarded to Full Council: Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for an addition at 2022 West Paces Ferry Road, NW (MRPA-22-05)
- Held in Committee: Amendment to 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance regarding commercial food preparation (Z-22-25)
- Held in Committee: Rezoning from I-2 to MRC-3 at 990 and 1008 Brady Avenue NW (Z-22-46)
- Held in Committee: Rezoning from C-1 to R-4 at 604 Cooledge Avenue NE (Z-22-49)
- Held in Committee: Special use permit for a day care center at 604 Cooledge Avenue NE and others (U-22-19)
- Held in Committee: Rezoning at 1192 and 1202 West Marietta Street NW (Z-22-56)
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee gave favorable recommendations for several legal settlements and a performance audit of the Municipal Court of Atlanta. It also approved a contract renewal for the APD background and recruitment system and advanced a resolution for free firearm safety lock boxes.
- Approved $1.375M settlement for Ju’zema Goldring vs. Officer Vladimir Henry (Unanimous)
- Approved $130,000 settlement for Shanterea Martin v. City of Atlanta (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,079.48 settlement for Korterra, Inc. vs. City of Atlanta (Unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 contract renewal for APD background & recruitment system (Unanimous)
- Approved performance and financial audit of Municipal Court of Atlanta (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for free firearm safety storage lock boxes (Unanimous)
- Approved $48,634.89 in favorable claims for property and bodily injury (Unanimous)
- Denied 13 claims for bodily injury and property damage (Unanimous)
Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting
The Committee on Council unanimously gave favorable recommendations for three appointments to city commissions and boards. Several ordinances regarding the City Charter and the Office of the Inspector General remained held in committee.
- Favorable recommendation for Sergio Mendez to the Atlanta Commission on Veterans Affairs (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for Clifford Ice to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for Dr. Tony Burks to the Human Relations Commission (Unanimous)
- Held in committee: Ordinance to establish a separate Ethics Office (22-O-1823)
- Held in committee: Resolution for quarterly Inspector General compliance reports (22-R-3717)
- Held in committee: Ordinance to prohibit certain Council member appointments (22-O-1184)
- Held in committee: Ordinance to establish a five-term limit for elected officials (22-O-1712)
Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council created the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Resilience and approved multiple zoning changes and infrastructure grants. They also voted to temporarily suspend administrative penalties for unlicensed short-term rental operators through March 5, 2023.
- Established the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Resilience (13-0)
- Suspended administrative penalties for unlicensed short-term rental operators through March 5, 2023 (10-2)
- Approved $4.5M for Invest Atlanta grant programs for faith-based affordable housing (13-0)
- Approved $26.8M FAA grant for taxiway shoulder pavement reconstruction (13-0)
- Approved $1.57M contract with Motorola Solutions for E911 services (13-0)
- Approved $11.95M for ADA and other improvements in Parks and Recreation (13-0)
- Approved $17.5M for managing general contractor services for various parks (13-0)
- Approved rezoning of 2285 Alvin Drive NW to multifamily residential (13-0)
Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee issued favorable recommendations for several airport maintenance and funding ordinances, including a $26.8M FAA grant for taxiway reconstruction. Members also approved numerous resolutions to install traffic calming devices across various city streets.
- Approved $26,853,067.00 FAA grant for taxiway shoulder pavement reconstruction (Unanimous)
- Approved $4,563,076.09 GDOT grant for street resurfacing (4-0)
- Approved $900,000.00 USDOT RAISE grant for 'The Stitch' planning study (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,150,000.00 for CONRAC Automated People Mover maintenance (Unanimous)
- Approved $11,130,529.34 for Rental Car Center operation and maintenance (Unanimous)
- Approved resolutions for traffic calming on Dill Ave, Langston Ave, Valley Rd, Putnam Rd, Arizona Ave, Atlanta Student Movement Blvd, White St, and Bass St (Unanimous)
- Held sidewalk waiver for 772 Piedmont Way NE in committee (Unanimous)
- Held request for all-way stop at Peachtree Battle Ave and Peachtree Battle Place in committee (Unanimous)
Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved several funding requests for city infrastructure and software, including $17.5M for park projects and the establishment of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience. Several ordinances were forwarded to the full council, and a lease termination for office space at 226 Peachtree Street was held for further review.
- Approved $17.5M for managing general contractor services at various parks (6-0)
- Approved $11.95M for ADA and other park improvements (6-0)
- Approved establishment of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience (6-0)
- Approved $1.57M for E911 PremierOne CAD and Mobile services (6-0)
- Approved $4.5M for Invest Atlanta grant programs for affordable housing (5-0)
- Approved $894,623 for Office of the City Solicitor case management system (5-0)
- Approved $1.56M for E-911 caller information system with Carbyne, Inc. (5-0)
- Held lease termination for 226 Peachtree Street in committee (6-0)
City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The City Utilities Committee approved multiple budget transfers for water and solid waste services and authorized several infrastructure agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The committee also approved the naming of the Shirley Clarke Franklin Pumping Station and Reservoir.
- Accepted $8M budget amendment for Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund (Unanimous)
- Favorable vote for $8,064,538 Solid Waste Services Revenue Fund budget transfer (4-0)
- Favorable vote for $4.2M Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund budget transfer (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement to apply federal funds to low-income household water assistance (Unanimous)
- Approved five infrastructure agreements with GA DOT totaling $240,248.22 (Unanimous)
- Approved naming the Bellwood Quarry Pumping Station as the Shirley Clarke Franklin Pumping Station and Reservoir (Unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Clifford Ice to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (Unanimous)
- Held in committee: $73,651 payment claim for sewage overflow property damage
Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee recommended favorable action on several land use redesignations and a $4.5 million agreement to support faith-based affordable housing. It also approved a $1.75 million grant for homeless assistance and a temporary suspension of penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals.
- Approved $1.75M in ESG-CV funding for homeless assistance and prevention (5-0)
- Recommended favorable action for $4.5M Invest Atlanta grant for faith-based affordable housing (5-0)
- Approved temporary suspension of administrative penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals through March 5, 2023 (4-1)
- Recommended favorable action for $600,000 donation to Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta for Forest Cove resident relocation (unanimous)
- Recommended favorable action for $10M investment in public infrastructure for Bowen Choice Neighborhood area (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 donation from Fulton County Board of Health for Adams Park Recreation Center (unanimous)
- Recommended favorable action for land use redesignations at 930 Mauldin St SE, 597 Auburn Ave NE, 337 Georgia Ave SE, and 581 Edgewood SE (all 5-0)
- Recommended favorable action for land use redesignations along Campbellton Road (5-0)
Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee issued favorable recommendations for 11 rezoning and ordinance items, including updates to off-street parking regulations in Downtown and Midtown. One ordinance to extend a subdivision moratorium in District 8 was approved. Several items were held in committee for further review or to travel with companion legislation.
- Approved rezoning 2285 Alvin Drive NW to multifamily residential (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning along Campbellton Road for corridor redevelopment (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning 597 Auburn Avenue NE to HC20C SA4/BL (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning 337 Georgia Avenue SE to residential limited commercial (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning 581 Edgewood Avenue SE and others to mixed residential commercial (Unanimous)
- Approved amended rezoning for 0 Collier Drive SW and 0 Kildare Avenue SW (Unanimous)
- Approved amended rezoning for 3537-3565 Roxboro Road NE to multifamily residential conditional (Unanimous)
- Approved amended ordinance updating off-street parking in SPI-1 and SPI-16 (Unanimous)
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee issued favorable recommendations for several legal settlements and budget additions for fire and police services. It also approved seven individual claims for damages while denying 24 others. Multiple ordinances regarding electric vehicle parking and security plans remain held in committee.
- Approved $187,161.91 for Atlanta Fire Rescue car seat fitting station program (Unanimous)
- Approved $451,512.00 for 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Unanimous)
- Approved $254,880.00 contract with Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for fire sergeant testing (Unanimous)
- Approved $240,000.00 settlement for Christine Spence and Michael J. Hammersmith (5-0)
- Approved $66,500.00 settlement for Jared and Stephanie Watkins (Unanimous)
- Approved $18,000.00 settlement for Marvin Thornberg (Unanimous)
- Approved $93,695.00 for citywide radio system maintenance with Vertiv Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved 7 claims for damages totaling $24,192.71 and denied 24 other claims (Unanimous)
Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee voted unanimously to move forward with the appointment of Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Several other commission appointments and an ordinance regarding committee meeting schedules were also given favorable reviews. Three items, including a proposal to establish a separate Ethics Office, were held in committee.
- Approved appointment of Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Stacey Key to Procurement Reform Task Force (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Miracle Fletcher to Housing Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Sgt. Isaac Thomas to Atlanta Commission on Veterans Affairs (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Leyla Compani to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved ordinance to amend committee meeting schedules (Unanimous)
- Held appointment of Dr. Tony Burks to Human Relations Commission in committee (Unanimous)
- Held ordinance to establish a separate Ethics Office in committee
Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting
The Council confirmed Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department and approved a $1 million settlement in the Tomika Miller case. Multiple ordinances were passed to fund infrastructure, including a $166 million reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for airport construction. The Council also approved several zoning changes and public safety contracts.
- Confirmed Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department (13-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 settlement for Tomika Miller, et al. vs. City of Atlanta (15-0)
- Approved $166,000,000 reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for Concourse D work (12-0)
- Approved $10,445,227 for acquisition and conversion of helicopters for APD (13-0)
- Approved $1,942,380.57 to acquire 178 acres of forested land at 0 Fairburn Rd SW (13-0)
- Approved rezoning of Grove Park properties from R-4A to R-5-C (13-0)
- Approved special use permit for garden club at 902 Pinehurst Terrace SW (13-0)
- Approved $5,000,000 donation to Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (13-0)
Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee accepted several ordinances for airport maintenance and grant funding, including a $26.8M FAA grant for taxiway reconstruction. Multiple resolutions for traffic calming, all-way stops, and parking prohibitions were marked favorable. The committee also moved to extend the permissible age of taxi and rideshare vehicles to 10 years.
- Accepted $26,853,067.00 FAA grant for taxiway shoulder pavement reconstruction (Unanimous)
- Accepted $4,563,076.09 GDOT grant for street resurfacing (Unanimous)
- Favorable for extending taxi/rideshare vehicle age limit from 7 to 10 years (4-0)
- Favorable for $166M reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for Concourse D work (4-0)
- Favorable for $2,543,331.93 funding for Cheshire Bridge Road replacement (Unanimous)
- Favorable for $3M planning support services at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Unanimous)
- Favorable for $40,000 payment to resolve airport environmental violations (Unanimous)
- Favorable for installing all-way stops at Richmond St/Martin St and McDonald St/Berean Ave (Unanimous)
Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The Finance/Executive Committee approved several high-value contracts, including helicopter acquisitions for the police department and a donation for early childhood education. The committee also authorized various smaller non-profit donations and IT service agreements.
- Approved $10,445,227.00 for acquisition and conversion of helicopters for APD (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,000,000.00 donation to Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (5-0)
- Approved $3,923,000.00 for Covendis on-call IT services (4-0)
- Approved $1,574,989.00 for Motorola Solutions E911 maintenance (Sounded and forwarded)
- Approved $50,000.00 donation to HouseProud Atlanta Inc. for senior home repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved $500,000.00 for Live Nation Entertainment for Peach Drop Festival (5-0)
- Held ordinance to establish a separate Ethics Office in committee (5-0)
- Approved $820,000.00 for Capital City Electrical Service renewal (5-0)
City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The City Utilities Committee approved several funding transfers for water and wastewater projects and authorized multiple sanitary sewer repair contracts. The committee also gave a favorable recommendation for the appointment of Leyla Compani to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission.
- Approved $14,295,964.17 for sanitary sewer repairs with Ruby Collins/S.E. Consortium JV (5-0)
- Approved $15,786,536.50 for sanitary sewer repairs with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc./Integral Municipal Services Corp JV (5-0)
- Approved $8,064,538.00 budget transfer for Solid Waste Services Revenue Fund (Unanimous)
- Approved $4,200,000.00 budget transfer for Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund (Unanimous)
- Approved $8,000,000.00 budget transfer for GDOT/Intergovernmental Agreements utility relocation (5-0)
- Approved $775,000.00 for Utoy Creek Ecosystem Restoration Study (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Leyla Compani to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (4-0)
- Held appointment of Clifford Ice to Water and Sewer Appeals Board in committee (5-0)
Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved the acquisition of 178 acres of forest land at 0 Fairburn Rd SW and authorized multiple HUD grants for affordable housing construction. It also forwarded several land-use redesignations to the full council and approved the renaming of Frankie Allen Park to Historic Bagley Park.
- Approved acquisition of 178 acres of forest land at 0 Fairburn Rd SW for up to $1,942,380.57 (5-0)
- Approved annual funding up to $1,080,511.02 for forest land management at 0 Fairburn Rd (5-0)
- Approved $1M HUD HOME grant for affordable housing at 111 Moreland Avenue SE (5-0)
- Approved $421,848 HUD HOME grant for affordable housing at 557 Lindsay Street NW (5-0)
- Approved renaming Frankie Allen Park to Historic Bagley Park (5-0)
- Approved $60,000 ARPA donation to Community Farmers Markets, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $85,000 ARPA donation to West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Inc. (5-0)
- Appointed Miracle Fletcher to Housing Commission (Unanimous)
Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee issued favorable reports for a rezoning in the Grove Park community and a special use permit for a garden club. Several other rezoning and special use requests were forwarded to the full council, while two items regarding Cooldge Avenue were held in committee.
- Favorable as amended for rezoning Grove Park properties from R-4A to R-5-C (Unanimous)
- Favorable as amended for special use permit for garden club at 902 Pinehurst Terrace SW (Unanimous)
- Forwarded to full council for referral: rezoning at 1063 Ormewood Avenue SE
- Forwarded to full council for referral: rezoning at 1051 Moreland Drive SE and 1721 Woodland Avenue SE
- Forwarded to full council for referral: rezoning at 2804 Yates Drive NW
- Forwarded to full council for referral: special use permit for parking lot at 1085 Howell Mill Road NW
- Forwarded to full council for referral: special use permit for eating and drinking establishment at 1084 and 1094 Piedmont Avenue NW
- Forwarded to full council for referral: special use permit for retail establishment at 1998 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee gave a favorable recommendation for the appointment of Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Members approved several grant budget additions for fire and police services and processed numerous liability claims, most of which were denied.
- Favorable recommendation for Darin Schierbaum as Chief of APD (Unanimous)
- Approved $187,161.91 for Atlanta Fire Rescue car seat fitting program (Unanimous)
- Approved $451,512.00 for DOJ Justice Assistance Grant (Unanimous)
- Approved $134,528.16 for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant (5-0)
- Favorable recommendation to modify alcohol sales hours for World Cup (6-0)
- Approved $1.7M contract increase for Safeware Inc. tactical gear (5-0)
- Approved $510,000 settlement for Cassandra M. Pruitt (6-0)
- Denied 21 separate property and bodily injury claims (5-0)
Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting
The Committee on Council voted unanimously to move forward with the appointments of Jahnee Prince and Natalie Lewis. Two ordinances regarding the City Charter were held in committee.
- Recommended appointment of Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of the Department of City Planning (Unanimous)
- Recommended appointment of Natalie Lewis to the governing board of the Office of the Inspector General (Unanimous)
- Held in committee Ordinance 22-O-1184 regarding Council member appointments to the City Charter
- Held in committee Ordinance 22-O-1712 regarding a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials
Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting
The Council approved a $569.2M budget increase for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport projects and several zoning changes for properties on Howell Mill Road and Peachtree Road. Other actions included approving a $500,000 donation to Wholesome Wave Georgia and confirming Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of the Department of City Planning.
- Approved $569,216,307 for Aviation Encumbrance Program (14-0)
- Approved rezoning of 3.274 acres at Howell Mill Rd and Edgehill Ave to MRC-3 (15-0)
- Approved special use permit for hotel at 1005-1025 Howell Mill Rd (15-0)
- Confirmed Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of the Department of City Planning (14-0)
- Approved $500,000 donation to Wholesome Wave Georgia (13-0)
- Approved $1.48M transfer for E-911 critical equipment upgrades (13-0)
- Approved $65,000 settlement for Pamela Hill v. City of Atlanta (13-0)
- Approved $8.48M transfer for water distribution system improvements (13-0)
Atlanta City Council - Special Called Meeting
The City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances to authorize the sale of general obligation bonds for various purposes and public improvements. These actions include the creation of construction and project funds and the levying of taxes to pay the principal and interest on the bonds.
- Approved sale of $3.7M Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B (10-0)
- Approved issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A (10-0)
Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved several ordinances for airport budget adjustments and a $942,800 grant for the West Lake Avenue Bridge replacement. Multiple resolutions requesting traffic calming devices on various city streets were found favorable. Several items, including a request for midnight-to-4 a.m. dockless mobility device operation, were held in committee.
- Accepted $942,800 GDOT grant for West Lake Avenue Bridge replacement (Unanimous)
- Accepted amendment for Delta Air Lines Concourse D work with reimbursement up to $166M (Unanimous)
- Favorable vote to transfer $1,928,856.86 in airport capital funds (5-0)
- Favorable vote to add $569,216,307.00 to Aviation Encumbrance Program Fund (4-0)
- Favorable vote for $60,000 3M Company donation for Equity School Zone project (5-0)
- Favorable vote for traffic calming on Glenbrook Dr, Delmar Ln, Grand Ave, Third Ave, and Johnson Rd (5-0)
- Favorable vote to support abandonment of Garnett St SW for affordable housing development (5-0)
- Held resolution for dockless mobility device operation between midnight and 4:00 a.m. (5-0)
Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The Finance/Executive Committee approved several ordinances for property acquisitions related to stormwater and bridge projects. The committee also authorized various task orders for facility renovations and equipment upgrades, while holding a $406 million bond appropriation for further review.
- Approved property acquisition for Proctor Creek Watershed project (5-0)
- Approved property interests acquisition for West Lake Avenue Bridge replacement (5-0)
- Approved $1.48M transfer for E-911 critical equipment upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved $261,941.45 for ADA path at Cascade Springs Nature Reserve (Unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 for multiple facility HVAC upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved $114,885.42 for 651 14th Street billing department renovations (Unanimous)
- Approved $462,839.76 for AT&T cellular and wire-line router services (Unanimous)
- Held $406M General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds appropriation (5-0)
City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee accepted several budget amendments for water and wastewater projects and gave favorable recommendations for various utility contracts and infrastructure agreements. One ordinance to rename a pumping station was amended and held in committee.
- Accepted $775,000 budget amendment for Utoy Creek Ecosystem Restoration Study (Unanimous)
- Accepted $8M budget amendment for GDOT utility relocation and municipal projects (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for ordinance to resolve balance disputes via Flexible Levels, Options, & Affordable Terms Initiative (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for $8,480,677 budget amendment for water distribution system improvements (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for $1,060,036.20 budget amendment for Greensferry Restoration land acquisition (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for $274,950 fleet management contract with Rubicon Global, LLC (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for $1,448,000 agreement with Lakeshore Engineering, LLC for standby generators (Unanimous)
- Favorable recommendation for $5,480,677 contract amendment with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc. / Integral Municipal Services Corporation (Unanimous)
Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee approved several funding requests, including a $2 million EPA grant for brownfield remediation and $425,000 for pool maintenance. It also gave favorable recommendations for a city planning commissioner appointment and a grant for civil rights research. Multiple zoning and land use ordinances remain held in committee.
- Approved appointment of Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of the Department of City Planning (6-0)
- Approved application for NPS grant up to $75,000 for African American Civil Rights research (6-0)
- Forwarded study on regulatory activity costs for development fees to Finance/Executive Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved $425,000 for pool and splash pad management contract amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved application for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant up to $2 million for Chattahoochee Brick Company site (Unanimous)
- Forwarded option to purchase city property at 184 Forsyth Avenue SW to Finance/Executive Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved donation up to $500,000 to Wholesome Wave Georgia to combat food insecurity (6-0)
Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning and a special use permit for a hotel at 1005-1025 Howell Mill Road NW and adjacent parcels, sending both to full council. Two other items—a rezoning and a special use permit for 1875 Peachtree Road NE—were held in committee pending a Zoning Review Board hearing. Two first-reading ordinances were forwarded to full council for referral, and several previously held items remained held.
- Forwarded 22-O-1792 (special use permit for hotel at 2331 Bolton Road NW) to full council for referral
- Forwarded 22-O-1809 (rezoning 64.8 acres at 2804 Yates Drive NW to PD-MU) to full council for referral
- Held 22-O-1641 (rezoning at 1875 Peachtree Road NE) in committee unanimously, pending ZRB hearing 10/27/22
- Held 22-O-1646 (special use permit for hotel at 1875 Peachtree Road NE) in committee unanimously, pending ZRB hearing 10/27/22
- Held 22-O-1209 (text amendment for commercial food preparation definitions) in committee
- Held 22-O-1583 (rezoning at 990-1008 Brady Avenue NW) in committee
- Recommended approval of 22-O-1687 (rezoning at 1005-1025 Howell Mill Road NW and adjacent parcels) unanimously
- Recommended approval of 22-O-1688 (special use permit for hotel at same Howell Mill properties) unanimously
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting
The committee accepted a $134,528 state grant for the Atlanta Police Department's Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) program, and approved rehiring two retired police officers. It also recommended favorable action on several resolutions, including settlements totaling $71,800 and charter amendments for the Citizens Review Board. Most of the meeting was spent on routine claims and held items.
- Accepted $134,528 HEAT grant for APD traffic enforcement (unanimous)
- Approved rehiring retired Senior Police Officer Nathan Porte at $72,259.20/year (5-0)
- Approved rehiring retired Police Sergeant Curtis Davenport at $90,230.40/year (5-0)
- Recommended favorable settlement of $6,800 in Trinity Smith claim (unanimous)
- Recommended favorable settlement of $65,000 in Pamela Hill lawsuit (unanimous)
- Recommended favorable amendment to Citizens Review Board compensation (5-0)
- Held resolution for Center for Diversion Services operator contract (5-0)
- Approved 6 favorable claims totaling $11,995.04 and adversed 30 other claims (5-0 each)