Atlanta public meetings in 2022

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items, including a $2.2 million contract for traffic calming measures, a $250,000 grant for Bill Kennedy Way reconfiguration, and multiple resolutions for traffic studies, speed limit changes, and stop sign installations. The agenda also includes presentations on aviation, regional updates, and the Cascade Road project, as well as appointments to the MARTA board and other committees.

• Resolution 22-R-4830: Authorizes $2,226,920 work order with Georgia Paving, Inc. for traffic calming measures.
• Resolution 22-R-4786: Authorizes application for $250,000 GDOT grant for Bill Kennedy Way reconfiguration between BeltLine trails.
• Resolution 22-R-4792: Authorizes agreements for I-75/I-85 'The Stitch' capping study.
• Ordinance 22-O-1897: First reading to abandon 0.125 acres of Stewart Avenue to Kandi Koated Entertainment, Inc.
• Resolution 22-R-4801: Creates study group for e-bicycle rebate program.

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 Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to extend paid family leave for primary caregivers from 6 to 10 weeks, a $459,040 pest control contract with Orkin, and a budget amendment for an additional cost-of-living adjustment for city employees. The agenda also includes several held items and dual-referred resolutions on topics like fare-free transit and rap lyrics as evidence.

• Ordinance 22-O-1886: Extends paid family leave for primary caregivers from 6 to 10 weeks
• Ordinance 22-O-1884: Ratifies $459,040 pest control contract with Orkin, Inc. and extends it through Dec 2023
• Ordinance 22-O-1894: Adds a cost-of-living adjustment for all permanent full-time city employees in FY2023 budget
• Resolution 22-R-4800: Authorizes refunds for water and sewer overpayments (amount blank)
• Ordinance 22-O-1888: Donates $13,500 to Atlanta Police Foundation for license plate readers in District 4

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 is meeting to consider several budget amendments and resolutions related to the Department of Watershed Management. Key items include transferring funds from watershed reserves for capital projects, renewing a water distribution contract, and addressing a sewage overflow claim. The agenda also includes a quarterly update from the department and several held items.

• $2.5M transfer for CIP Facility Structural and Site Improvements
• $7.5M transfer for Stormwater Annual Contract Project
• $2M transfer for Lakewood Park Partnership Project
• $2M transfer for Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Project
• $3M renewal option for water distribution contract with Rockdale Pipeline/Integral Municipal Services

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 Community Development/Human Services Committee will hear quarterly reports from Parks and Recreation, City Planning, and Goodwill of North Georgia, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include applying for a $2.5 million USDA grant to support local farmers, adopting the Atlanta BeltLine Subarea 4 Master Plan update, and approving a ground lease with the Historic Oakland Foundation. The committee will also vote on budget transfers and service agreements for community development programs.

• Ordinance to apply for $2,500,000 USDA grant for local farmer market access, with Groundwork Atlanta as co-applicant
• Adoption of Atlanta BeltLine Subarea 4 Master Plan update (NPUs N, O, W)
• Ground lease with Historic Oakland Foundation for 374 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 30-year term
• Transfer of $4,500,000 from committed fund balance for supplemental staffing services contract with Nova Collaborative JV
• Resolution to establish commission to honor William Finley 'Coach Wink' Fulton Jr.

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 Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2022, to consider several zoning matters, including special use permits, rezonings, and a certificate under the Metropolitan River Protection Act. The agenda includes first readings for three ordinances and multiple items held from previous meetings. Public comments are limited to items not going before the Zoning Review Board.

• Special use permit to transfer development rights (45,000–150,000 sq ft residential) from 990 Peachtree St NE and 979 Crescent Ave to 250 14th St NE (22-O-1898)
• Special use permit for a place of worship at 2490 Hosea L. Williams Dr NE (22-O-1899)
• Certificate under Metropolitan River Protection Act for addition to dwelling at 2022 West Paces Ferry Rd NW (22-O-1900)
• Rezoning from I-2 to MRC-3 at 990 and 1008 Brady Ave NW (22-O-1583)
• Rezoning from C-2/BL and O-I-C/BL to MRC-2-C/BL at 1192 and 1202 West Marietta St NW (22-O-1642)

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 Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is meeting to consider claims, ordinances, and resolutions, including a $1.375 million settlement in a lawsuit against an Atlanta police officer, a $130,000 settlement in another case, and a $17,079.48 settlement. They will also hear updates from the police, public defender, corrections, and law departments, and review several held items.

• Settlement of $1,375,000 in Ju'Zema Goldring v. Atlanta Police Officer Vladimir Henry, et al.
• Settlement of $130,000 in Shanterea Martin v. City of Atlanta
• Settlement of $17,079.48 in Korterra, Inc. v. City of Atlanta
• Ordinance to ban minors under 16 from loitering in the 'Tourist Triangle'
• Resolution to provide free firearm safety lock boxes to qualifying citizens

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 is meeting to consider several items, including a charter amendment to restore the independence of the Ethics Officer and Ethics Office by removing them from the Office of the Inspector General. The committee will also review appointments to city boards and previously held legislation on council term limits and appointment restrictions.

• Ordinance 22-O-1823 to amend the city charter to establish a separate Ethics Office, removing the Ethics Officer and Ethics Division from the Inspector General's office.
• Resolution 22-R-3717 requesting the Inspector General present quarterly compliance reports to the Finance/Executive Committee.
• Ordinance 22-O-1184 to prohibit council members from appointing themselves to positions.
• Ordinance 22-O-1712 to establish a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials.
• Appointments: Sergio Mendez to the Commission on Veterans Affairs (2-year term) and Clifford Ice to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (3-year term).

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 Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple ordinances, including a $4.5 million intergovernmental agreement with Invest Atlanta to support faith-based organizations developing affordable housing. Other items include annexation, budget amendments, and various contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations, communications, and unfinished business, such as a resolution on dockless mobility devices that was tabled.

• Ordinance 22-O-1871: $4.5M agreement with Invest Atlanta for faith-based affordable housing grants
• Ordinance 22-O-1864: $1,574,989 sole source contract with Motorola for E911 CAD maintenance
• Ordinance 22-O-1862: $472,416 payment to ESRI for software licenses
• Ordinance 22-O-1664: Annexation of 923 Springdale Road NE
• Ordinance 22-O-1802: Naming Bellwood Quarry Pumping Station after Shirley Clarke Franklin

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 Transportation Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions related to transportation and airport projects. Key items include accepting a $26.85 million FAA grant for taxiway reconstruction at Hartsfield-Jackson, a $4.56 million GDOT grant for street resurfacing, and several resolutions requesting traffic calming devices on specific streets. The committee will also hear updates from MARTA and on the Cascade Road Complete Street project.

• 22-O-1838: Accept $26,853,067 FAA grant for taxiway shoulder pavement reconstruction (Taxiways B, E, F, M & N)
• 22-O-1840: Accept $4,563,076.09 GDOT grant for resurfacing city streets
• 22-O-1881: Accept $900,000 USDOT RAISE grant for The Stitch planning study
• 22-R-4724: Renew rental car center operations contract with Meridian Urban JV for up to $11,130,529.34
• 22-R-4718: Accept $185,460 in-kind donation from Georgia Power for 32 EV charging stations at airport

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 Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial actions, including budget amendments, contract ratifications, and new agreements. Key items include funding for ADA improvements and park construction, a new sustainability office, and several software and service contracts. The committee will also hear a quarterly financial update from the Department of Finance.

• Supplement $11,950,000 for ADA and other improvements under three contracts (22-R-4778)
• Supplement $17,500,000 for managing general contractor services at parks (22-R-4780)
• Establish Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Resilience (22-O-1872)
• Ratify $459,040 pest control agreement with Orkin, Inc. (22-O-1884)
• Approve $1,574,989 for Motorola E911 CAD maintenance (22-O-1864)

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 is meeting to consider several budget amendments, agreements, and resolutions related to water, wastewater, and solid waste services. Key items include transferring $8 million from watershed reserves for program management services, approving a $4.2 million transfer for plant maintenance, and authorizing agreements with the state for water infrastructure adjustments and a low-income water assistance program. The committee will also review several items previously held, including a claim payment for sewage overflow damage and a resolution on clean energy updates.

• Ordinance 22-O-1882: Transfer $8,000,000 from watershed reserves to fund Program Management Services Team project.
• Ordinance 22-O-1845: Transfer $4,200,000 from watershed reserves for Annual Plant Maintenance Projects.
• Ordinance 22-O-1874: Authorize agreement with Georgia DHS to accept federal funds for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
• Resolution 22-R-4728: Authorize MOU with GDOT for water/sewer adjustments along SR 236/Lindbergh Drive, up to $174,441.60.
• Ordinance 22-O-1394: Authorize payment of $73,651 to Chester Bennett for sewage overflow damage at 2565 Cascade Road SW.

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 Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider ordinances and resolutions on homeless assistance funding, land use rezonings, and housing initiatives. Key items include accepting $1,750,161.20 in federal ESG-CV funds for homeless services, approving a $4.5M agreement with Invest Atlanta for faith-based affordable housing, and several land use redesignations across the city. The committee will also hear quarterly updates from Invest Atlanta and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

• Accept $1,750,161.20 in ESG-CV funds for homeless assistance and prevention
• Approve $4.5M intergovernmental agreement with Invest Atlanta for faith-based affordable housing
• Land use redesignations at 1202 W Marietta St, 1060-1080 Rice St NW, 2535 Glenwood Ave SE, 2866 Memorial Dr SE, 930 Mauldin St SE, 597 Auburn Ave NE, 337 Georgia Ave SE, 581 Edgewood (rear) SE, and Campbellton Rd corridor
• Resolution to apply for HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant for Bowen Homes with $10M city commitment
• Resolution to donate $600,000 to Community Foundation for Forest Cove resident relocation

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 Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider 18 items, mostly rezoning applications and land-use changes across the city. These include multifamily residential conversions, mixed-use developments, and special use permits. The committee will also vote on extending a subdivision moratorium in District 8 and waiving supportive housing distance requirements for a development on Auburn Avenue.

• Rezone 2285 Alvin Drive NW from R-4A to MR-3 for multifamily residential (1.16 acres)
• Rezone properties along Campbellton Road SW to support the Campbellton-Cascade Corridor Redevelopment Plan
• Rezone 597 Auburn Avenue NE to a different landmark district subarea (MLK Jr. Landmark District)
• Rezone 337 Georgia Avenue SE to allow limited commercial use in Grant Park Historic District
• Extend moratorium on subdivisions of 3+ lots in District 8 for 90 days

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 Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider approving $24,192.71 in favorable claims, several ordinances adding grant funds for fire and police programs, and a contract for fire sergeant testing. They will also review settlements and items held from previous meetings.

• Approve $24,192.71 in favorable claims for incidents like water meter, pothole, and auto accidents
• Add $187,161.91 for Atlanta Fire Rescue car seat fitting station program
• Add $451,512.00 for police Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Authorize $254,880.00 contract with Morris & McDaniel for fire sergeant promotion testing
• Settle Marvin Thornberg v. City of Atlanta for $18,000 and Jared Watkins v. City for $66,500

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 on Council will consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, including a new police chief, and discuss charter amendments on ethics office independence and term limits. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment, alongside substantive policy discussions.

• Appointment of Darin Schierbaum as Chief of the Atlanta Police Department
• Appointment of Stacey Key to the Procurement Reform Task Force
• Appointment of Miracle Fletcher to the Housing Commission
• Ordinance to restore independence of the Ethics Officer and Ethics Office from the Inspector General
• Resolution requesting quarterly compliance reports from the Office of the Inspector General

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 Atlanta City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes major budget amendments, procurement contracts, and land acquisitions. Key items include approving $406 million in general obligation bonds, a $10.4 million helicopter purchase for the police, and acquiring 178 acres of forest land. The agenda also includes several smaller donations and traffic safety resolutions.

• $406M bond proceeds for public improvement and various purpose bonds
• $10.4M for two MD530FF helicopters and conversion of one MD500E for police
• $1.94M to acquire 178 acres at 0 Fairburn Rd SW for forest preservation
• $942,800 grant for West Lake Avenue Bridge replacement
• Rename Frankie Allen Park to Historic Bagley Park

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 Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items, including airport contracts, street improvements, and vehicle-for-hire regulations. Key actions include authorizing a $166 million reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for concourse D work, accepting grants for street resurfacing and bridge replacement, and considering an ordinance to extend the allowable age of taxis and rideshare vehicles from 7 to 10 years. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions for stop signs, traffic calming, and parking restrictions on specific streets.

• Authorize $166,000,000 reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for Concourse D airline club and widening (22-O-1808)
• Accept $26,853,067 FAA grant for taxiway shoulder reconstruction at Hartsfield-Jackson (22-O-1838)
• Accept $4,563,076.09 GDOT grant for street resurfacing (22-O-1840)
• Extend taxi/rideshare vehicle age limit from 7 to 10 years (22-O-1828)
• Request traffic calming on Garibaldi St SW and Mount Zion Rd SW (22-R-4599, 22-R-4600)

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 is meeting to consider a range of financial actions, including contract approvals, budget amendments, and donations. Key items include a $9.4 million lease for police helicopters, a $5 million donation to early childhood education, and several sole-source contract ratifications. The agenda also includes a charter amendment to restore the independence of the Ethics Office.

• 22-O-1818: $9,379,307 master lease with J.P. Morgan Chase for two MD530FF helicopters and conversion of one MD500E for Atlanta Police
• 22-R-4592: $5,000,000 donation to Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students
• 22-O-1823: Charter amendment to remove Ethics Officer from Inspector General's office
• 22-O-1830: $5,923,000 sole-source IT services contract with Covendis Technologies
• 22-O-1834: $500,000 agreement with Live Nation for 2022-2023 Peach Drop Festival

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 is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments for solid waste and water/wastewater funds, and contracts for sanitary sewer repairs. They will also review appointments to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board and the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission, and hear a quarterly update from the Department of Public Works.

• Ordinance to transfer $8,064,538 in the FY2023 Solid Waste Services Revenue Fund budget
• Ordinance to transfer $4,200,000 for water and wastewater plant maintenance projects
• Resolution to add $14,295,964.17 to a sanitary sewer repair contract with Ruby Collins/S.E. Consortium JV
• Resolution to add $15,786,536.50 to a sanitary sewer repair contract with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc./Integral Municipal Services Corporation JV
• Resolution to authorize a $775,000 ecosystem restoration feasibility study for Utoy Creek with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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 Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items including accepting $1.75 million in federal homeless assistance funds, multiple land use rezonings, and resolutions on affordable housing and food access. The agenda also includes updates from Atlanta Housing and the Continuum of Care, as well as appointments to city commissions.

• Accept $1,750,161.20 in ESG-CV funds for homeless assistance and prevention
• Land use redesignations for properties on West Marietta, Rice, Glenwood, Memorial, Mauldin, Auburn, Georgia, Edgewood, and Campbellton Road
• Resolutions to donate $60,000 to Community Farmers Markets and $85,000 to West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for food access
• Resolutions to fund affordable housing projects at 557 Lindsay St NW ($421,848) and 111 Moreland Ave SE ($1,000,000)
• Resolution to waive $86,187.05 lien on 3724 Forrest Park Road for public park dedication

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)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear updates from the Atlanta Police Department, Citizens Review Board, and Policing Alternatives Diversion program, and consider the mayor's appointment of Darin Schierbaum as police chief. The consent agenda includes $190,352.49 in favorable claims and several unfavorable claim recommendations. The regular agenda features ordinances and resolutions on grant funds, alcohol hours during the World Cup, disability parking penalties, animal control, police contracts, and settlements.

• Appointment of Darin Schierbaum as Atlanta Police Chief (22-C-5180)
• Favorable claims totaling $190,352.49, including $165,000 for a water main break at 4400 Skyland Drive NE
• Ordinance to add $187,161.91 for Atlanta Fire Rescue car seat fitting station (22-O-1842)
• Ordinance to add $451,512.00 for 2022 JAG grant for police (22-O-1843)
• Resolution to increase Safeware Inc. contract by $1,705,200 for police tactical gear (22-R-4596)

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)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several rezoning and special use permit applications. Key items include a request to rezone 64.8 acres on Yates Drive NW to Planned Development Mixed Use, a rezoning for multifamily residential on Moreland Drive, and a special use permit for a surface parking lot on Howell Mill Road. The committee will also hold second readings on several items, including a rezoning in Grove Park and a special use permit for a day care center.

• Rezone 64.8 acres at 2804 Yates Drive NW from RG-3 to PD-MU (mixed use) by Housing Authority of Atlanta
• Rezone 3.59 acres at 1051 Moreland Drive SE and 1721 Woodland Avenue SE from R-4 to MR-2 (multifamily)
• Special use permit for park-for-hire surface parking lot at 1085 Howell Mill Road NW
• Special use permit for eating/drinking establishment (max 5,000 sq ft) at 1084-1094 Piedmont Avenue NW
• Rezone 0.13 acres at 604 Cooledge Avenue NE from C-1 to R-4 (single family)

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

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider the mayor's appointment of Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of the Department of City Planning, which received a favorable recommendation from the Community Development/Human Services Committee. The committee will also vote on a resolution appointing Natalie Lewis to the Inspector General Governing Board, and will discuss two charter amendments held from previous meetings: one to prohibit council members from contending for appointments they vote on, and another to establish a five-term consecutive limit for elected officials.

• Mayor's appointment of Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of City Planning (22-C-5165)
• Resolution appointing Natalie Lewis to the Inspector General Governing Board for 3 years (22-R-4588)
• Charter amendment to prohibit council member appointments where they could contend for the same position (22-O-1184)
• Charter amendment to establish a 5-term consecutive limit for elected city officials (22-O-1712)

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 Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions covering budget transfers, property acquisitions, and program funding. Key items include creating a $60 million TSPLOST 2 capital project fund, transferring $1.9 million in airport capital funds, and authorizing a $500,000 donation to Wholesome Wave Georgia for food insecurity. The council will also vote on several traffic calming device requests and various appointments.

• 22-O-1799: Creates TSPLOST 2 Capital Project Fund 3352 with $60,000,000 encumbrance authority
• 22-O-1782: Transfers $1,928,856.86 in airport capital funds for FY2023 budget
• 22-R-4190: Donates up to $500,000 to Wholesome Wave Georgia for food insecurity program
• 22-O-1801: Adds $1,700,000 in federal funds to Deloitte contract for fraud detection
• 22-R-4524 to 22-R-4528: Requests traffic calming devices on Glenbrook Dr, Delmar Ln, Grand Ave, Third Ave

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)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of financial items, including a major budget amendment for bond proceeds, several property acquisitions for infrastructure projects, and various contracts and task orders. The agenda also includes quarterly updates from Invest Atlanta and the Department of Procurement, as well as audit reports and several held items from previous meetings.

• Budget amendment adding $406,000,000 in Series 2022A bond proceeds and up to $4,000,000 in Series 2022B bond proceeds
• Ordinance to acquire property for Proctor Creek Watershed project and West Lake Avenue Bridge replacement, including condemnation authority
• Resolution to issue task order for ADA path at Cascade Springs Nature Reserve ($261,941.45)
• Resolution to add AT&T Mobility as authorized user for cellular and wire-line router services, adding $462,839.76
• Ordinance to create TSPLOST 2 capital fund with $60,000,000 encumbrance authority

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)

Atlanta City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two ordinances authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds. One ordinance supplements a prior bond authorization for up to $4 million for various municipal building projects, while the other authorizes the issuance of public improvement bonds. Both items have received favorable recommendations from the Finance/Executive Committee.

• Ordinance 22-O-1766: Sale of up to $4,000,000 in Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B
• Ordinance 22-O-1767: Sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A (including Social Bonds)
• Both ordinances include provisions for a continuing ad valorem tax levy to repay the bonds
• Bond purchase agreements with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and other underwriters
• Designation of U.S. Bank Trust Company as bond registrar and paying agent

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 Transportation Committee is considering ordinances and resolutions, including a $166 million reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for concourse D widening and an airline club, a $942,800 grant for the West Lake Avenue bridge replacement, and several traffic calming requests. It will also review a performance audit of the BeltLine Special Service District and other airport-related budget amendments.

• Ordinance 22-O-1808: Authorizes $166,000,000 reimbursement to Delta Air Lines for concourse D widening and airline club at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• Ordinance 22-O-1807: Accepts $942,800 grant from Georgia DOT for West Lake Avenue bridge replacement
• Ordinance 22-O-1783: Adds $569,216,307 to FY2023 aviation encumbrance program budget
• Resolution 22-R-4521: Requests allowing dockless mobility device operation between midnight and 4 a.m.
• Multiple resolutions request traffic calming devices on Glenbrook Drive, Delmar Lane, Grand Avenue, Third Avenue, Conley Road, Johnson Road, and others

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)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments for water and wastewater projects, a contract for fleet management technologies, and agreements for water infrastructure work. The agenda also includes items held from previous meetings, such as a claim payment for sewage overflow damage and a request for quarterly updates on the Clean Energy Plan.

• $8,000,000 transfer for GDOT utility relocation and municipal projects
• $775,000 for Utoy Creek Ecosystem Restoration Study
• $274,950 contract with Rubicon Global for solid waste route management
• $1,448,000 for standby generators at remote pumping stations
• $73,651 claim payment for sewage overflow damage at 2565 Cascade Road

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 Community Development/Human Services Committee will hear quarterly updates from the Departments of Grants and Community Development and City Planning, and consider the mayor's appointment of Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of City Planning. The committee will also vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $2 million EPA brownfields cleanup grant for the Chattahoochee Brick Company site, a $425,000 contract amendment for pools and splash pad maintenance, and a study of development fees. Many items on the agenda are held from previous meetings, including several land use redesignations and a proposed donation to Wholesome Wave Georgia.

• Resolution 22-R-4581: Authorizes application for up to $2,000,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Chattahoochee Brick Company site
• Resolution 22-R-4580: Amendment No. 5 to contract FC-10383 with American King Joint Venture for pools and splash pad maintenance, adding $425,000
• Ordinance 22-O-1800: Waives code requirements to apply for up to $75,000 National Park Service grant for African American Civil Rights context statement
• Resolution 22-R-4531: Requests study of development fees to ensure they are equitable and adequate, report due by Dec 31, 2023
• Communication 22-C-5165: Mayor appoints Jahnee Prince as Commissioner of Department of City Planning

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)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear quarterly updates from the Atlanta Police Department, Municipal Court, and Solicitor's Office, and consider a communication on the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department financial review. The consent agenda includes 6 favorable claims totaling $11,995.04 and 29 unfavorable claims. The committee will also vote on ordinances and resolutions, including a $134,528.16 HEAT grant for police traffic enforcement, two police retiree re-employments, and two lawsuit settlements ($6,800 and $65,000).

• Favorable claims totaling $11,995.04 for property damage incidents
• Ordinance 22-O-1804: Add $134,528.16 for 2023 HEAT traffic grant
• Resolution 22-R-4570: Re-employ retired officer Nathan Porte at $72,259.20/year
• Resolution 22-R-4571: Re-employ retired sergeant Curtis Davenport at $90,230.40/year
• Settlements: Trinity Smith ($6,800) and Pamela Hill ($65,000)

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)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold first readings for a special use permit for an 83-room hotel at 2331 Bolton Road NW and a rezoning of 64.8 acres at 2804 Yates Drive NW from residential to mixed-use. They will also conduct second readings for a rezoning and hotel permit at 1875 Peachtree Road NE, and review several held items, including a citywide text amendment on commercial kitchens and rezoning proposals in the Howell Mill and Brady Avenue areas.

• Special use permit for hotel (83 rooms) at 2331 Bolton Road NW (U-22-21)
• Rezone 64.8 acres at 2804 Yates Drive NW from RG-3 to PD-MU (Z-22-81)
• Rezone 1875 Peachtree Road NE from C-3-C/BL to C-3/BL (Z-22-55)
• Special use permit for hotel at 1875 Peachtree Road NE (U-22-20)
• Text amendment on commercial food preparation and delivery-based commercial kitchens (Z-22-25)

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

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, including the Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Urban Design Commission, and to advance a charter amendment adopting a new council district map based on the 2020 Census. The committee will also review resolutions and ordinances held from previous meetings, including proposals on council appointment limits and term limits for elected officials.

• Appointment of Natallie Keiser to the Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board (2-year term)
• Appointment of Kristin Halloran to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission (3-year term)
• Appointment of Tarlesha Smith as Commissioner of Human Resources
• Ordinance to adopt new council district map with population summary report (22-O-1700)
• Resolution appointing Cecily Welch to the Inspector General Governing Board (22-R-4518)

The committee gave favorable recommendations for a new official council districts map and several board and commission appointments. Two ordinances regarding charter amendments were held in committee.

• Recommended approval of new official council districts map (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Natallie Keiser to Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Kristin Halloran to Atlanta Urban Design Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Carden Wyckoff to Human Relations Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Tarlesha Smith as Commissioner of Human Resources (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Cecily Welch to the Office of the Inspector General governing board (unanimous)
• Held ordinance 22-O-1184 regarding appointment prohibitions in committee
• Held ordinance 22-O-1712 regarding term limits for elected city officials in committee

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council voted 13-0 to adopt a new official council district map based on the 2020 U.S. Census, replacing the previous boundaries. The council also approved a six-month moratorium on certain permits in the Home Park neighborhood's R-5 zoning district (10-1) and ratified a citywide development moratorium (10-0). Several other items were adopted, including a $16.46 million federal RAISE grant for infrastructure and a $2.988 million grant for a diversion center.

• Adopted new council district map based on 2020 Census (13-0)
• Approved 6-month moratorium on permits in Home Park R-5 district (10-1)
• Ratified citywide development moratorium (10-0)
• Adopted $16.46M RAISE grant for infrastructure (13-0)
• Approved $2.988M grant for Center for Diversion and Services (13-0)
• Adopted $8.6M design contract for airport parking deck reconstruction (13-0)
• Approved $10M preconstruction services for airport parking deck (13-0)
• Failed to remove condition on jail population report for intergovernmental agreement (5-9)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council's Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of transportation-related items, including airport capital budget amendments, a federal grant for infrastructure, and several street and intersection changes. The agenda includes first and second readings of ordinances, resolutions for contracts and grants, and updates from the Department of Aviation and MARTA. Several items are held over from previous meetings, indicating ongoing discussions.

• Ordinance 22-O-1783: $569,216,307 to re-establish aviation encumbrance program capacity at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• Ordinance 22-O-1751: Accept $16,460,000 USDOT RAISE grant for infrastructure.
• Resolution 22-R-4502: Up to $10,000,000 for preconstruction services for domestic terminal parking deck reconstruction.
• Ordinance 22-O-1785: Accept $60,000 donation from 3M Company for Equity School Zone project.
• Resolution 22-R-4422 and others: Request all-way stop controlled intersections at several locations.

The Transportation Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $16.46 million RAISE grant for infrastructure, a $569.2 million airport encumbrance program, and a $6.2 million downtown street resurfacing contract. Several all-way stop resolutions were approved, while a Vine City parking ordinance and a Garnett Street abandonment were held or filed. The committee also accepted five consent agenda ordinances and heard a quarterly aviation update.

• Approved $16.46M RAISE grant acceptance (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved $569.2M airport encumbrance program budget (unanimous)
• Approved $6.2M downtown street resurfacing task order (unanimous)
• Approved $8.6M design contract for airport parking deck reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $10M preconstruction services for airport south deck (unanimous)
• Approved $500K right-of-way maintenance contract (4-1, Lewis opposed)
• Approved all-way stop signs at four intersections (unanimous)
• Filed Garnett Street abandonment ordinance (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and administrative items, including ordinances for first and second reading, resolutions, and a mayoral appointment. Key items include a $406 million budget amendment for bond proceeds, property acquisitions for the Proctor Creek watershed and West Lake Avenue bridge projects, and various contracts and donations. The agenda also includes quarterly updates from city departments and several resolutions on topics like the Atlanta Race Massacre and corporate home ownership.

• 22-O-1795: $406M budget amendment for GO Public Improvement Bonds Series 2022A and $4M for Various Purpose GO Bonds Series 2022B
• 22-O-1793: Property acquisition for Proctor Creek watershed green stormwater infrastructure, funded by 2018D bond
• 22-O-1794: Property acquisition for West Lake Avenue bridge replacement project
• 22-O-1768: $80,000 contract with Fuse Corps for sustainability and executive fellows
• 22-R-4515: $1,010,000 amendment for HVAC services with Trane U.S. Inc.

The Finance/Executive Committee voted unanimously to forward a $406 million bond budget amendment to full council and approved a $1.01 million HVAC services contract amendment. The committee also gave favorable recommendations to ordinances authorizing property acquisition for the Proctor Creek watershed project and West Lake Avenue bridge replacement, and approved several donations and resolutions. One ordinance creating council district discretionary fund accounts was filed, and two items were held for further review.

• Approved budget amendment adding $406M in bond proceeds for public improvement bonds (22-O-1795) – forwarded to full council
• Approved $1.01M amendment for HVAC services at multiple city facilities (22-R-4515) – favorable 5-0
• Approved property acquisition for Proctor Creek watershed project (22-O-1793) – forwarded to full council
• Approved property acquisition for West Lake Avenue bridge replacement (22-O-1794) – forwarded to full council
• Approved $9,700 donation to Atlanta Public Schools for 150th anniversary (22-O-1699) – favorable with substitute and condition
• Approved $80,000 agreement with Fuse Corps for sustainability and executive fellows (22-O-1768) – favorable on substitute
• Filed ordinance to create council district discretionary fund accounts (22-O-1769) – filed by committee
• Held resolution for Atlanta Kidney Walk support (22-R-4429) – held to correct language

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee unanimously accepted three first-reading ordinances, including a $8.48M transfer for water distribution projects and a $1.06M transfer for the Greensferry restoration project. It held a $30.08M sanitary sewer repairs budget ordinance for further review. The committee also gave favorable recommendations to four resolutions, including contract renewals and amendments for watershed management services.

• Accepted ordinance 22-O-1779 to adjust watershed accounts for balance disputes (unanimous)
• Accepted ordinance 22-O-1780 to transfer $8,480,677 for water distribution projects (unanimous)
• Accepted ordinance 22-O-1781 to transfer $1,060,036.20 for Greensferry restoration land acquisition (unanimous)
• Held ordinance 22-O-1754 for $30,082,500.67 in sanitary sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for resolution 22-R-4434 to renew LabWorks LLC contract up to $41,988 (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for resolution 22-R-4435 to add $4,400,000 to Waste Management disposal contract (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for resolution 22-R-4436 to add $2,640,490.13 to ECL/RAC green infrastructure contract (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for resolution 22-R-4437 for Atlanta Regional Commission river/lake info services up to $110,450 (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include establishing a Justice40 Oversight Commission to identify disadvantaged communities for federal benefits, creating a Wellstar Hospital Study Group, and accepting donations for park improvements. The agenda also includes updates from Parks and Recreation and Invest Atlanta, and several held items from previous meetings.

• Resolution 22-R-4433 to establish a Justice40 Oversight Commission for identifying environmentally disadvantaged communities
• Resolution 22-R-4428 to create a Wellstar Hospital Study Group for recommendations on using the location as a center for equity
• Resolution 22-R-4507 to accept $55,000 donation for Maddox Park improvements at 1115 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW
• Resolution 22-R-4508 to accept $150,000 donation for Watkins Street Park improvements
• Ordinance 22-O-1770 to update tree survey requirements for subdivision plats

The committee unanimously approved a substitute resolution establishing a Justice40 Oversight Commission to identify disadvantaged communities for federal benefits, and advanced several park-related items including donations for Maddox Park and Watkins Street Park. It also held a resolution on a Wellstar Hospital study group for further review, and tabled multiple land-use and other items to a future meeting.

• Approved substitute establishing Justice40 Oversight Commission (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to rename Brookline Park to Muscogee Park at Brookline Triangle (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance updating tree survey requirements for plats (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $55,000 donation for Maddox Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $150,000 donation for Watkins Street Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Cosby Spears property preservation (unanimous)
• Held resolution on Wellstar Hospital study group (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Natallie Keiser to Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several rezoning applications and special use permits, including a rezoning to allow a coffeehouse in Grant Park, a change of conditions for a multifamily property, and mixed-use rezonings along the BeltLine. The committee will also take up ordinances for second reading, including a moratorium on permits in Home Park and a ratification of the mayor's moratorium on development applications. Several items are held from previous meetings, including a text amendment for commercial kitchens and rezonings in the Howell Mill area.

• Rezone 337 Georgia Avenue SE from R-5 to R-LC for a coffeehouse (22-O-1787)
• Rezone 950 West Marietta Street NW from I-2 to MRC-3 for mixed-use (22-O-1789)
• Rezone 581 Edgewood Avenue SE and adjacent to MRC-3 (22-O-1790)
• Special use permit for outdoor dining at 375 14th Street NW (22-O-1791)
• Moratorium on permits in Home Park (22-O-1760) and ratification of mayor's moratorium (22-O-1777)

The Zoning Committee forwarded four rezoning ordinances to the full city council for referral, covering properties at 337 Georgia Ave SE, 930 Mauldin St SE, 950 West Marietta St NW, and 581 Edgewood Ave SE. The committee also approved a moratorium on permits in the Home Park neighborhood's R-5 district and ratified the mayor's executive order imposing a broader development moratorium. Three items were held in committee for further review.

• Forwarded rezoning at 337 Georgia Ave SE (R-5/HC20KSA1 to R-LC/HC20KSA1) to full council for referral
• Forwarded change of conditions at 930 Mauldin St SE (MR-4A-C/BL) to full council for referral
• Forwarded rezoning at 950 West Marietta St NW (I-2/BL to MRC-3/BL) to full council for referral
• Forwarded rezoning at 581 Edgewood Ave SE (C-2-C/BL, C-2/BL, R-5/BL to MRC-3/BL) to full council for referral
• Forwarded special use permit for outdoor dining at 375 14th St NW to full council for referral
• Approved moratorium on permits in Home Park neighborhood R-5 district (unanimous)
• Ratified mayor's executive order imposing development moratorium (unanimous)
• Held three items (Z-22-25, Z-22-46, Z-22-47/U-22-17) in committee for further review

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear police and fire reports, then vote on a consent agenda of 60+ claims totaling $25,654.40 in favorable recommendations, plus several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $2.99M federal grant for the Center for Diversion and Services, and a resolution to remove a condition on the Fulton County jail agreement.

• Ordinance 22-O-1765: Ratify $2,988,000 BJA grant for Center for Diversion and Services
• Ordinance 22-O-1774: Remove condition requiring jail population report for Fulton County IGA
• Resolution 22-R-4420: Request parking signs and enforcement for Vine City Stadium area
• Resolution 22-R-4498: Exercise first renewal option for E-911 network services with Mission Critical Partners
• Consent agenda: Approve $25,654.40 in favorable claims; deny 56 unfavorable claims

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $2,988,000 federal grant for the Center for Diversion and Services, and approved four settlements totaling $295,000. They also recommended removing a condition from the Fulton County jail agreement (5-1), and advanced several other ordinances and resolutions to the full council.

• Approved $2,988,000 BJA grant for Center for Diversion and Services (unanimous)
• Approved removal of jail population report condition from Fulton County IGA (5-1)
• Approved $275,000 settlement in Kennemore v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 settlement in Slaton v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $204,960 renewal for E-911 network services (unanimous)
• Approved 4 favorable claims totaling $25,654.40 (5-0 each)
• Adversed 56 claims totaling $0 (unanimous)
• Held 11 items in committee including EV parking ordinance and in-rem demolition moratorium

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several items, including a new council district map based on the 2020 Census, a proposal to limit elected officials to five consecutive terms, and a charter amendment to prevent council members from appointing themselves to positions. The committee will also vote on appointments to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and the Water and Sewer Appeals Board.

• 22-O-1700: Adopt new council district boundaries map following 2020 Census
• 22-O-1712: Establish five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials
• 22-O-1184: Prohibit council members from appointing themselves to positions
• 22-C-5144: Appoint Michael Golden to Atlanta Urban Design Commission (3-year term)
• 22-C-5151: Reappoint Earl Young to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (3-year term)

The Committee on Council unanimously approved the new official council districts map based on the 2020 Census, along with two appointments to city boards. An ordinance to limit council members to five consecutive terms was held in committee, and a charter amendment prohibiting council members from contending for the same appointment was also held. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 11:11 AM.

• Approved new council districts map (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Michael Golden to Atlanta Urban Design Commission (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Earl Young to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Held ordinance on five-term limit for elected officials
• Held charter amendment on council appointment conflicts

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments, land use changes, and donations. Key items include funding for police vehicles, water infrastructure projects, and a composting grant application. The agenda also includes proclamations and communications, with most items up for a single vote unless pulled for discussion.

• Authorize $3,163,083.35 lease for 59 Dodge Chargers with police packages for APD
• Authorize $319,017.90 intergovernmental agreement with Buckhead CID for 6 Dodge Chargers
• Amend FY2023 water/wastewater budget: $4,212,440 for North Fork Storage Tank, $2,500,000 for Program Management Services, $8,000,000 for Capital Improvement A&E
• Donate $200,000 to Live Thrive Atlanta for hard-to-recycle materials facility at 1110 Hill Street
• Adopt 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Element with development impact fees

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-2 to adopt a new council district map based on the 2020 Census, with a second adoption vote required. The council also approved over $145 million in water infrastructure contracts and dozens of other consent agenda items. A resolution condemning Iran's actions against women and protesters passed unanimously.

• Adopted new council district map (11-2), second reading required
• Approved $145.2M North Fork Peachtree Creek storage tank and pump station contract (12-0)
• Approved $8.8M PATH 400 trail grant from Georgia DOT (12-0)
• Approved $3.16M lease for 59 Dodge Charger police vehicles (12-0)
• Approved $1.4M renewal for citywide clean and close services (12-0)
• Approved $280K settlement in Akilah Wooten v. City of Atlanta (12-0)
• Approved $575K settlement in Lashunda Curry et al. v. City of Atlanta (12-0)
• Adopted resolution condemning Iran's actions against women and protesters (13-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $16.46 million federal RAISE grant for infrastructure, a $3.23 million extension of the airport shuttle contract, and multiple traffic safety measures. They will also review held items such as fare-free transit feasibility and dockless scooter age restrictions.

• Accept $16,460,000 USDOT RAISE grant (22-O-1751)
• Extend airport shuttle contract with A-National Limousine up to $3,227,599 (22-O-1755)
• Approve $8,835,686 GDOT grant for PATH 400 trail (22-O-1723)
• Authorize $15,506,065.24 airport ramp pavement replacement (22-R-4409)
• Prohibit parking on Glenn St SW and Windsor St SW (22-R-4343, 22-R-4344)

The Transportation Committee approved a $15.5 million contract for Ramp 2 pavement replacement at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and forwarded a $6.2 million downtown street resurfacing task order without recommendation. Several resolutions for traffic calming devices and parking restrictions were also approved, while a resolution to clarify the Moores Mill Road intersection project scope was held in committee by a 5-2 vote.

• Approved $15.5M airport ramp pavement replacement contract with C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. (unanimous)
• Forwarded $6.2M downtown street resurfacing task order with no recommendation (6-0)
• Held resolution to clarify Moores Mill Road intersection as three-lane (5-2)
• Approved $8.8M grant acceptance for PATH 400 trail extension (unanimous)
• Approved $16.5M RAISE grant acceptance for infrastructure (unanimous on condition)
• Approved parking prohibition on Glenn Street SW and Windsor Street SW (unanimous as amended)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Mortimer Street SE, Victory Drive SW, Lisbon Drive SW, and Katherwood Drive SW (unanimous)
• Approved all-way stop controls at Oakland Drive/Lane and Newton Street/Flat Shoals Avenue (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including ordinances for first and second reading, resolutions, and dual-referred items. Key actions include authorizing a lease for 60 Dodge Chargers for the police department, approving a $1.13 million amendment for HVAC repairs, and transferring bond funds. The agenda also includes several donations and transfers of funds for community programs.

• Lease of 60 Dodge Chargers for police, up to $2,736,970.65 (22-O-1743)
• HVAC repair contract amendment with ARS Mechanical, $1,130,000 (22-R-4412)
• Transfer of $772,972.95 from bond funds to Series 2019A G.O. Bond Fund (22-O-1757)
• Donation of $33,000 to Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for LGBTQ outreach and youth scholarships (22-O-1746)
• Donation of $15,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank (22-O-1749)

The Finance/Executive Committee voted unanimously to approve a master lease agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for 59 Dodge Chargers for the Atlanta Police Department, not to exceed $3,163,083.35. The committee also approved several other items, including a $2.51M contract amendment for cost recovery consulting, a $1.13M HVAC repair contract, and multiple donations and fund transfers. Two ordinances were held for additional information, and several items were forwarded to full council.

• Approved $3,163,083.35 lease for 59 Dodge Chargers for police (unanimous)
• Approved $2,510,000 amendment for cost recovery consulting with Landmark Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,130,000 for HVAC repairs at various facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $238,636.46 for Kronos workforce management system renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $34,000 donation to Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for LGBTQ outreach and youth scholarships (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 donation to B.E.S.T. Academy Climbing Club (unanimous)
• Held personnel ordinance (22-O-1736) and FY2023 budget carry-forward ordinance (22-O-1740) for additional information

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several budget amendments and contract approvals for water, wastewater, and public works projects. Key items include a $30.08 million transfer for sanitary sewer repairs, a $145.2 million contract for the North Fork Peachtree Creek storage tank and pump station, and a $200,000 donation to Live Thrive Atlanta for hazardous waste collection. The committee will also hear a quarterly update from the Department of Watershed Management.

• Budget amendment of $30,082,500.67 for sanitary sewer repairs (22-O-1754)
• Contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. for $145,212,444 for North Fork Peachtree Creek storage tank and pump station (22-R-4268)
• Donation of $200,000 to Live Thrive Atlanta for household hazardous waste collection at 1110 Hill Street (22-O-1750)
• Third amendment to Russell Landscape, LLC for $1,500,000 for right-of-way maintenance (22-R-4336)
• Fourth amendment to Stantec/SG Joint Venture for $2,500,000 for program management services (22-R-4354)

The City Utilities Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $145.2M contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. for the North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank and Pump Station, sending it to the full council. The committee also approved several budget transfers and contract amendments, including $30M for sanitary sewer repairs and $1.5M for right-of-way maintenance. A $200,000 donation to Live Thrive Atlanta for hazardous waste collection was approved 6-0 with an amendment.

• Approved $145.2M North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $30.1M budget transfer for sanitary sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M third amendment for emergency right-of-way maintenance with Russell Landscape, LLC (5-2)
• Approved $200,000 donation to Live Thrive Atlanta for household hazardous waste collection (6-0, amended)
• Approved $2.5M fourth amendment for program management services with Stantec/SG Joint Venture (6-0)
• Approved $8M budget transfer for capital improvement architectural and engineering projects (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Earl Young to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved substitute resolution requesting update of city arterial street list (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Element, which outlines projects funded by development impact fees. They will also discuss a resolution to halt proposed changes to Neighborhood Planning Unit boundaries in southwest Atlanta, and consider accepting a $300,000 grant for parks and recreation. Several items are held from previous meetings, including land use changes and a proposal for a stakeholder committee on an intake center for the unhoused.

• Adopt 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) for impact fee projects
• Resolution to halt NPU boundary reconfiguration in southwest Atlanta
• Accept $300,000 grant from Georgia Recreation and Parks Association
• Apply for $300,000 USDA composting and food waste reduction grant
• Donate $50,000 to Chastain Horse Park

The Community Development/Human Services Committee voted favorably on several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Element for development impact fees, authorizing a $300,000 USDA composting and food waste reduction grant application, and requiring City Council approval for any changes to Neighborhood Planning Unit boundaries. The committee also held an appointment to the Urban Design Commission and advanced a $50,000 donation to Chastain Horse Park. All items will go to the full City Council.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Element for development impact fees (unanimous)
• Authorized $300,000 USDA composting and food waste reduction grant application (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance requiring City Council approval for NPU boundary changes (unanimous)
• Advanced $50,000 donation to Chastain Horse Park (5-0)
• Held appointment of Kristin Halloran to Urban Design Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Favored resolution to halt proposed NPU boundary reconfiguration in southwest Atlanta (unanimous)
• Favored resolution to establish stakeholder committee for unhoused intake center at Selena S. Butler Recreation Center (no action required, held in other committee)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider a public hearing item, 13 ordinances for second reading, and one paper held in committee. The agenda includes rezoning requests, special use permits for a hotel and an outdoor amusement enterprise, and a certificate under the Metropolitan River Protection Act. One item, a text amendment regarding commercial food preparation and delivery-based commercial kitchens, is held from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing: MRPA certificate for single-family dwelling with two accessory structures at 2421 Paul Avenue NW (22-O-1730)
• Rezoning of Philadelphia School at 1158 Philadelphia St. SW to Landmark Building/Site overlay (22-O-1383)
• Rezoning from R-4B to C-1 at 1185 Ira Street SW (22-O-1636)
• Special use permit for hotel at 1005 Howell Mill Road NW and adjacent properties (22-O-1688)
• Rezoning from I-1/BL to MRC-3-C/BL at 220 Pearl Street (22-O-1380)

The Atlanta Zoning Committee voted unanimously on 10 of 14 agenda items, including rezoning for a landmark school, a community business district, and several mixed-use developments. Three items were held in committee: a hotel special-use permit, a heavy-industrial-to-mixed-use rezoning, and a mixed-use rezoning tied to the same Howell Mill Road properties. One item was held from a prior meeting. No items were denied.

• Approved MRPA certificate for single-family dwelling at 2421 Paul Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved landmark designation for Philadelphia School at 1158 Philadelphia St SW (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1185 Ira St SW from R-4B to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved change of conditions for PD-H at 1321 Audubon Ct SW (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1950 Sylvan Rd SW from RG-2 to RG-3 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 220 Pearl St from I-1/BL to MRC-3-C/BL as amended (unanimous)
• Approved parking-structure amendments for NC-4 and NC-5 districts as amended (unanimous)
• Held hotel special-use permit at 1005 Howell Mill Rd NW in committee (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider several police-related contracts and ordinances, including a $2.7 million lease for 60 Dodge Chargers, a $1.4 million renewal for clean and close services, and a $451,512 federal grant. They will also vote on settlements totaling $351,000 for three lawsuits and review 41 claims against the city, approving $10,706.54 in favorable claims.

• Ordinance 22-O-1743: $2,736,970.65 lease for 60 Dodge Chargers for APD
• Resolution 22-R-4400: $1,400,000 renewal for citywide clean and close services
• Resolution 22-R-4402: Accept $451,512 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Resolution 22-R-4403: $11,000 settlement in Calvin Andra Hunter v. City of Atlanta
• Resolution 22-R-4404: $280,000 settlement in Akilah Wooten v. City of Atlanta

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a $2.74 million master lease agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase for 60 Dodge Chargers with police packages for the Atlanta Police Department, and also approved a resolution to rehire retired police officers for up to four years. The committee recommended favorable action on several other items, including a $1.4 million renewal for citywide clean and close services and a $451,512 federal grant for law enforcement. A proposal to amend the Citizens Review Board compensation was held, and an ordinance to include people impacted by the criminal legal system in the human relations code was held on a 4-2 vote.

• Approved $2,736,970.65 master lease for 60 Dodge Chargers for APD (unanimous)
• Approved rehiring retired APD officers up to rank of lieutenant for up to 4 years (5-0)
• Approved $1.4M renewal for citywide clean and close services with Asque's Construction (5-0)
• Approved $451,512 federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 settlement in Calvin Hunter v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Approved $280,000 settlement in Akilah Wooten v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Approved $575,000 settlement in Lashunda Curry v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Held ordinance to amend Citizens Review Board compensation (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, and to advance two ordinances: one adopting new council district boundaries based on the 2020 Census, and another establishing a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials. The committee will also review resolutions and items held from previous meetings.

• Ordinance 22-O-1700: Adopts new council district map and boundary descriptions for districts 1-12 following 2020 Census
• Ordinance 22-O-1712: Amends city charter to establish a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials
• Resolution 22-R-4339: Appoints Lisa Liang to the Office of the Inspector General governing board for a three-year term
• Appointments to ATAG III, Urban Design Commission, Commission on Aging, Veterans Affairs, Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Invest Atlanta, and Beltline TAD Advisory Committee
• Held items: ordinance on council president appointment restrictions, ATAG III appointment, and precinct boundary changes

The Committee on Council held two ordinances for second reading: one adopting new council district boundaries based on the 2020 Census and another establishing a five-term consecutive limit for elected officials. Both were held in committee unanimously. The committee also favorably recommended several appointments to city boards and commissions, including the Alcohol Technical Advisory Group, Atlanta Urban Design Commission, Commission on Aging, Veterans Affairs, Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Invest Atlanta, and the Beltline TAD Advisory Committee.

• Held ordinance adopting new council district map (unanimous)
• Held ordinance establishing five-term consecutive limit for elected officials (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of Jenna Lee to Alcohol Technical Advisory Group (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of Eric Teusink to Atlanta Urban Design Commission (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of Lynie Williams to Commission on Aging (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of C. Dylan Nurse to Atlanta Commission on Veterans Affairs (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of Stephanie Flowers to Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Favorably recommended appointment of Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon to Invest Atlanta Board (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances for second reading, including a $21.3 million transfer for the Butler Street Trunk Relief System, several land use redesignations, and various grants and donations. The agenda also includes proclamations, public remarks, and reports from standing committees.

• Transfer $21,310,000 for Butler Street Trunk Relief System improvements
• Redesignate 576-582 Lindsay Street NW to Mixed Use Medium Density
• Redesignate 1314 Murphy Avenue SW from Industrial to Mixed Use
• Accept $950,000 DHS grant for Securing the Cities program
• Approve $122,000 for park land purchase at 3724 Forrest Park Road

The Atlanta City Council approved a $145.2 million contract for the North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank and Pump Station project, and adopted a new nuisance animal ordinance reducing the noise complaint time from 20 to 10 minutes. The council also approved numerous land use rezonings, grant acceptances, and settlement agreements, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved $145.2M contract for North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank and Pump Station (10-0)
• Adopted nuisance animal ordinance reducing noise complaint time from 20 to 10 minutes (9-1)
• Approved $10.9M task order for Fire Station 22 construction (10-0)
• Approved $2.95M task order for Center for Diversion Services construction (10-0)
• Approved $2.75M settlement in Lisa Germain et al. v. City of Atlanta (10-0)
• Approved $3M grant agreement with Nehemiah Project for plumbing repair program (10-0)
• Approved $10.5M grant application for The Stitch preliminary engineering (10-0)
• Approved rezoning of 576 Lindsay Street NW from SPI-3 SA2 to SPI-3 SA5 (10-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions on transportation projects, including a $10.5 million grant application for preliminary engineering of 'The Stitch' project, which would cap a section of the Downtown Connector. The agenda includes first readings for property conveyances to College Park, a budget transfer for pedestrian improvements, and acceptance of an $8.8 million grant for the PATH 400 trail. Second readings cover an airport lease with Southern Airways Express, a sidewalk fee waiver, and converting Chapel Street to two-way traffic. Several resolutions address intersection safety, traffic calming, and airport contracts.

• Resolution 22-R-4262: Apply for $10.5M federal grant for The Stitch preliminary engineering
• Ordinance 22-O-1723: Accept $8,835,686 GDOT grant for PATH 400 trail from Wieuca Road to Loridans Drive
• Ordinance 22-O-1722: Transfer $22,668.09 from Georgia 400 trail to Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd pedestrian project
• Ordinance 22-O-1686: Five-year airport lease with Southern Airways Express at Hartsfield-Jackson
• Resolution 22-R-4326: $5M cooperative purchasing agreement for traffic signal parts

The Transportation Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a five-year airport use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, retroactive to June 1, 2022, with renewal options through 2036. The committee also approved several other items, including a $8.8M grant for the PATH 400 trail, a $2.1M contract supplement for airside electrical work, and a $5M cooperative agreement for traffic signal parts. Several items were held or filed, including a resolution to convert Chapel Street to two-way traffic and a request for an all-way stop at Margaret Mitchell Drive and Moores Mill Road.

• Approved airport lease with Southern Airways Express (6-0)
• Accepted $8.8M grant for PATH 400 trail (unanimous)
• Approved $2.1M supplement for airside electrical contract (6-0)
• Approved $5M cooperative agreement for traffic signal parts (6-0)
• Approved $1.03M for airport slope mowing and clearing (6-0)
• Held conversion of Chapel Street to two-way (6-0)
• Filed request for all-way stop at Margaret Mitchell/Moores Mill (6-0)
• Approved $115K amendment for West Lake Avenue bridge design (6-0)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with three ordinances and a regular agenda with numerous ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing a $10.9 million task order for Fire Station 22 construction, approving multiple district donations for parks and community groups, and several held items for further review. The committee will also discuss dual-referred items such as a fare-free transit feasibility study and a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Afghan Adjustment Act.

• Task order for Fire Station 22 construction and art installation, $10,932,934
• Task order for Center for Diversion Services construction, $2,950,000
• Donations from District 8 carry forward to Park Pride for Beaverbrook, Springlake, and Tanyard Creek parks, $5,000 each
• Donation to Chastain Horse Park, $50,000
• Sole source agreement with HireRight for background screening, $338,200 annually

The Finance/Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend several major spending items to full council, including a $10.9M task order for Fire Station 22 construction and a $2.95M task order for a Center for Diversion Services. The committee also approved over $100,000 in donations to parks, nonprofits, and the Atlanta Police Foundation, and held three items for further review. All decisions were unanimous among the four voting members present.

• Approved $10.9M task order for Fire Station 22 construction and art installation (unanimous)
• Approved $2.95M task order for Center for Diversion Services construction (unanimous)
• Approved $438,284.92 in water/sewer overpayment refunds (unanimous)
• Approved $338,200 annual contract for pre-employment background screening with HireRight (unanimous)
• Approved $138,743.15 in-kind donation from Georgia Power for EV charging at two fire stations (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 donation to Chastain Horse Park (held for additional info, unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 donation to Atlanta Police Foundation for license plate readers (unanimous)
• Held $10,000 donation to Atlanta Public Schools for 150th anniversary (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including land use redesignations, grant acceptances, and a park land purchase. It will also hear an update from the Fulton County Board of Health and review appointments to city boards.

• Land use redesignations for properties on Lindsay St NW, Murphy Ave SW, McDonough Blvd SE, University Ave SW, Amsterdam Ave NE, Alvin Dr NW, Cascade Rd SW, Boulevard NE/Howell St NE/Highland Ave NE, Ira St SW
• Accept $300,000 grant from Georgia Recreation and Parks Association for parks
• Apply for $300,000 USDA composting and food waste reduction grant
• Purchase 3.65 acres at 3724 Forrest Park Road for park development for up to $122,000
• Accept $115,450 donation from Savannah College of Art and Design for park improvements at Adair, Howell, and Mozley Parks

The Community Development/Human Services Committee voted on multiple land use rezonings, grant acceptances, and appointments. Several land use ordinance items were held to travel with companion zoning legislation. The committee also approved a $937,159 youth program grant and a resolution urging Congress to adopt Medicare for All.

• Approved land use redesignation for 576-582 Lindsay St NW to Mixed Use Medium Density (unanimous)
• Approved $937,159 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $283,891 Dislocated Worker Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $130,265 Adult Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3.65 acres at 3724 Forrest Park Rd for park development, up to $122,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging Congress to adopt Medicare for All Act of 2021, as amended (5-0)
• Held appointment of Michael Golden to Urban Design Commission for further review (5-0)
• Held multiple land use redesignation items to travel with companion zoning legislation

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several water and wastewater budget amendments, contracts, and resolutions. Key items include a $145.2 million contract for the North Fork Peachtree Creek storage tank and pump station, a $21.3 million budget transfer for the Butler Street Trunk Relief System, and a $3 million grant for plumbing assistance. The committee will also discuss a resolution to update the city's arterial and connector street lists.

• Contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. for North Fork Peachtree Creek storage tank and pump station, up to $145,212,440
• Budget transfer of $21,310,000 for Butler Street Trunk Relief System improvements
• Budget transfer of $4,212,440 for North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station project
• Grant agreement with Nehemiah Project Community Development Corp. for $3,000,000 for plumbing repairs
• Resolution to update city arterial, connector, and state route street lists by December 31, 2022

The City Utilities Committee approved a $3 million grant agreement with the Nehemiah Project Community Development Corp. to provide plumbing assistance to low- and moderate-income water and wastewater customers. Several other items were held or advanced, including a $145.2M contract for the North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank and Pump Station, which was held. The committee also favorably recommended a $1.5M emergency right-of-way maintenance contract (4-1) and two yard trimmings collection service amendments.

• Approved $3M grant to Nehemiah Project for plumbing repair program (unanimous)
• Favorable on condition for $1.5M emergency right-of-way maintenance contract with Russell Landscape (4-1)
• Favorable for $640K yard trimmings collection amendment with Ed Castro Landscape (4-0)
• Favorable for $640K yard trimmings collection amendment with Russell Landscape (4-0)
• Held $145.2M North Fork Peachtree Creek Storage Tank contract (unanimous)
• Held reappointment of Earl Young to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (4-0)
• Accepted $2.5M and $8M budget transfers for watershed projects (unanimous)
• Favorable on condition for $180K AT&T cellular services contract (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning matters, including first readings of five ordinances: four rezonings and one Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate. It will also hold second readings on an outdoor dining amendment for Inman Park, a mixed-use rezone on Cascade Road, and a special use permit for retail on Hosea L. Williams Drive. Several items held from previous meetings are on the agenda, including a citywide text amendment on commercial food preparation and delivery-based commercial kitchens.

• Rezone 2535 Glenwood Ave SE from R-4 to RG-3 (multi-family, 12 units)
• Rezone 2866 Memorial Dr SE from R-4 to MR-4B (multi-family)
• Rezone 597 Auburn Ave NE within MLK Jr Landmark District subareas
• Rezone 2695 Browns Mill Rd SE from RL-C-C to C-1 (community business)
• MRPA certificate for single-family dwelling at 2421 Paul Ave NW

The Zoning Committee forwarded five ordinances for first reading to the full council for referral, covering rezoning and a river protection certificate. The committee also gave favorable recommendations on several second-reading items, including amendments to outdoor dining restrictions in Inman Park and rezoning at Cascade Road and other properties. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded 22-O-1726 (rezoning 2535 Glenwood Ave SE from R-4 to RG-3) to full council for referral
• Forwarded 22-O-1727 (rezoning 2866 Memorial Dr SE from R-4 to MR-4B) to full council for referral
• Forwarded 22-O-1728 (rezoning 597 Auburn Ave NE from HC20C SA2/BL to HC20C SA4/BL) to full council for referral
• Forwarded 22-O-1729 (rezoning 2695 Browns Mill Rd SE from RL-C-C to C-1) to full council for referral
• Forwarded 22-O-1730 (MRPA certificate for single-family dwelling at 2421 Paul Ave NW) to full council for referral
• Recommended favorable on substitute for 22-O-1016 (amending outdoor dining restrictions in NC-13 Inman Park) (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable as amended for 22-O-1527 (rezoning 3460 & 3470 Cascade Rd SW to MRC-2-C and O-I-C) (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable as amended for 22-O-1588 (special use permit for retail at 1998 Hosea L. Williams Dr NE) (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider approving $18,067.99 in favorable claims and rejecting numerous others, plus ordinances on nuisance animal noise, a $950,000 homeland security grant, and housing code liens. Resolutions include repurposing the Atlanta City Detention Center into a diversion and crisis support center, and requesting no city funds for investigating entheogenic plants.

• Approve $18,067.99 in favorable claims; reject 47 other claims
• Ordinance to reduce nuisance animal noise from 20 to 10 minutes (22-O-1696)
• Ratify $950,000 DHS grant for Securing the Cities program (22-O-1705)
• Resolution to repurpose detention center into John Robert Lewis Center for Equity (22-R-4044)
• Resolution to not fund investigations of entheogenic plants (22-R-4257)

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a $2.75 million settlement in the Lisa Germain case and advanced a resolution to appraise the Atlanta City Detention Center. The committee also recommended reducing the nuisance animal noise threshold from 20 to 10 minutes and held several items, including a resolution to repurpose the detention center into a diversion center.

• Approved $2.75M settlement in Lisa Germain case (unanimous)
• Approved $147,500 settlement in Terry Owens case (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 partial settlement in Felicia Harvey case (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 settlement in Carl Jones case (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for independent appraisal of Atlanta City Detention Center (5-1)
• Approved reducing nuisance animal noise threshold from 20 to 10 minutes (6-0)
• Approved $950,000 grant for Securing the Cities Program (unanimous)
• Held resolution to repurpose detention center into John Robert Lewis Center for Equity (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, an ordinance amending Fulton County precinct boundaries and polling places, and a charter amendment regarding council appointments. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment, along with updates on boards and commissions.

• Reappointment of David Marvin to Downtown Atlanta CID (4-year term)
• Reappointment of Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (2-year term)
• Appointment of Van Hardimon and Rita Gibson to Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board
• Ordinance 22-O-1652 amending precinct boundaries for Fulton County precincts 01T, 07A1, 07D1, 07M due to renovations
• Charter amendment 22-O-1184 to prohibit council members from contending for appointments they could hold

The Committee on Council unanimously approved four appointments to city boards and commissions, including David Marvin to the Downtown Atlanta CID and Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful. An ordinance to amend precinct boundaries and polling places due to facility renovations was held in committee. Three other items were also held, including a charter amendment on council appointments.

• Approved reappointment of David Marvin to Downtown Atlanta CID (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Van Hardimon to Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rita Gibson to Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Held ordinance amending precinct boundaries and polling places (unanimous)
• Held charter amendment prohibiting council members from contending for same appointment
• Held communication appointing Dewayne Martin to Alcohol Technical Advisory Group III

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances for second reading, including contracts, budget transfers, and property transactions. Key items include a $5.99 million extension for Deloitte cloud services, a $2 million land acquisition near 143 Alabama Street SW, and a $1.35 million transfer for building inspections. The agenda also includes proclamations, appointments to city boards, and a resolution to accept food donations for an India independence ceremony.

• 22-O-1649: $5,986,500 contract extension with Deloitte for ATL Cloud support
• 22-O-1674: $2,000,000 to acquire land adjacent to 143 Alabama Street SW
• 22-O-1648: $1,352,000 amendment for citywide plumbing services with Quick Action Plumbing
• 22-O-1662: Waive alcohol sales hours for Atlanta Pride weekend (Oct 7-10, 2022)
• 22-O-1669: $400,000 to Land Bank for affordable housing

The Atlanta City Council approved a $75.6 million contract for 20 new Plane Train vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The council also adopted a consent agenda including funding for affordable housing, a tuition reimbursement program for city employees, and several traffic safety measures. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $75.6 million for 20 new Plane Train vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• Adopted ordinance waiving alcohol sale hours for Atlanta Pride Weekend (Oct 7-10, 2022).
• Approved $400,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority for affordable housing.
• Approved $1.35 million transfer from Capital Finance Fund to Office of Buildings for building inspection and permitting services.
• Approved $5.99 million contract extension with Deloitte Consulting for ATL Cloud implementation support.
• Approved $1.35 million contract extension with Quick Action Plumbing for citywide plumbing maintenance.
• Approved $2 million to acquire parcels adjacent to 143 Alabama Street SW for redevelopment.
• Approved $50,000 donation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to Atlanta Technical College for youth training.

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a range of transportation-related items, including a new airport lease with Southern Airways Express, a $32 million federal grant application for bridge improvements, and several resolutions for traffic calming and pedestrian safety. The agenda also includes updates from the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Aviation, plus a number of items held from previous meetings, such as a proposal for fare-free transit and a minimum age for dockless scooters.

• Airport use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC for 5 years (retroactive to June 1, 2022) with renewal options through 2036
• Resolution to apply for $32,000,000 USDOT Bridge Improvement Program grant for Marietta Road and Marietta Boulevard bridges
• Ordinance to transfer $802,000 in transportation impact fees for Habersham Road and Valley Road intersection improvements
• Resolution to install pedestrian crosswalk on North Highland Ave between Family Dog and Nowak's
• Multiple resolutions for all-way stop intersections and traffic calming devices on various streets

The Transportation Committee voted unanimously to fund the next phase of the Plane Train Tunnel West Extension at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, authorizing up to $75.6 million for the design and purchase of 20 new vehicles from Bombardier Transportation Holdings USA, Inc. The committee also approved a five-year airport use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC, and forwarded several other items to the full City Council, including a donation of pro-bono services from Georgia Power and a property exchange with MARTA. Several resolutions for traffic safety improvements, such as all-way stops and crosswalks, were also recommended favorably.

• Approved $75.6 million for 20 new Plane Train vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (22-R-4235).
• Accepted a five-year airport use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC (22-O-1686).
• Recommended favorably a donation of pro-bono services from Georgia Power to assist the Atlanta Department of Transportation (22-O-1670).
• Recommended favorably a property exchange with MARTA for land in Land Lot 77 of the 14th District (22-O-1677).
• Held in committee a $802,000 budget transfer for Habersham Road and Valley Road intersection improvements (22-O-1671).
• Recommended favorably a resolution to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Morningside Village (22-R-4172).
• Recommended favorably resolutions to make several intersections all-way stops, including Ormond Street and Fraser Street (22-R-4174).
• Recommended favorably a resolution to apply for a $32 million federal bridge improvement grant for Marietta Road and Marietta Boulevard (22-R-4179).

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial actions, including contract renewals, lease agreements, budget amendments, and donations. Key items include a $1.35 million transfer for building inspection services, a $5.99 million extension for ATL Cloud support, and a $1.35 million plumbing services contract. The committee will also review a COVID-19 funds report and its 2022 goals.

• 22-O-1647: Lease agreements for office space at John C. Birdine, Dunbar, and Georgia Hill Neighborhood Centers at $11/sq ft, with $25 late fee.
• 22-O-1648: Ratify and extend plumbing services contract with Quick Action Plumbing, increasing rates and adding emergency rate, up to $1,352,000.
• 22-O-1649: Extend ATL Cloud support with Deloitte for one year, up to $5,986,500.
• 22-O-1651: Transfer $1,350,000 from Capital Finance Fund to Office of Buildings for inspection and permitting.
• 22-O-1664: Annex property at 923 Springdale Road NE into city limits.

The Finance/Executive Committee voted on 38 items, approving contracts, budget transfers, and resolutions. Key approvals included a $5.99M extension for Deloitte's ATL Cloud support, a $1.35M plumbing services contract, and a $1.35M transfer for building inspection services. The committee also held several items, including annexation proposals and a resolution on fare-free transit.

• Approved $5,986,500 Deloitte cloud contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved $1,352,000 plumbing services contract with The Plumbing Shop (5-0)
• Approved $1,350,000 transfer for building inspection services (unanimous)
• Approved $229,007.81 construction software contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $2M property acquisition near 143 Alabama St SW (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA donation to Atlanta Technical College (unanimous)
• Approved $260,000 police/fire compensation study with Mercer (unanimous)
• Held annexation at 923 Springdale Rd NE to travel with companion legislation (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $21.3 million budget transfer for the Butler Street Trunk Relief System Improvements project, a $4.2 million transfer for the North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station project, and various contract amendments. The committee will also hear a quarterly update from the Department of Public Works and hold items from previous meetings.

• 22-O-1684: $21,310,000 budget transfer for Butler Street Trunk Relief System Improvements
• 22-O-1685: $4,212,440 budget transfer for North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station project
• 22-O-1683: Ratify AT&T router services contract, extend through 2024, add $196,497.40
• 22-R-4191: $75,000 addition to yard debris processing contract with Tag Grinding Services
• 22-R-4192: $730,945.26 addition to water distribution system rehabilitation contract

The City Utilities Committee unanimously accepted three ordinances and four resolutions, including a $21.3 million transfer for the Butler Street Trunk Relief System Improvements project and a $4.2 million transfer for the North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station project. The committee also held two items and approved the reappointment of Pierre Gaither to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (5-0).

• Accepted $21.3M budget amendment for Butler Street Trunk Relief System Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $4.2M budget amendment for North Fork Storage Tank and Pump Station project (unanimous)
• Approved $75K amendment to yard debris contract with TAG Grinding Services for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved $730,945 amendment for water distribution system rehabilitation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $31,048 intergovernmental agreement with City of South Fulton for sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved $270,759 renewal of e-Builder software support contract (unanimous)
• Held claim ordinance for Chester Bennett sewage overflow damage (no vote)
• Approved reappointment of Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (5-0)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 11 land-use rezonings and a $650,000 state grant for the afterschool meal program, plus a regular agenda with second readings on affordable housing funding and property sales. The committee will also hear presentations on recreation center hours, Atlanta Housing, and a building enforcement audit, and will discuss several held items.

• 11 land-use rezonings, including 576-582 Lindsay St NW, 1314 Murphy Ave SW, 706-708 McDonough Blvd SE, 554 University Ave SW, 569 Amsterdam Ave NE, 2285 Alvin Dr NW, 3460-3470 Cascade Rd SW, 241-253 Boulevard NE, 1185 Ira St SW
• $650,000 state grant for afterschool meal program (Bright from the Start)
• $400,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority
• Option to purchase city property at 143 Alabama St SW and 184 Forsyth Ave SW by Invest Atlanta
• $500,000 donation to Wholesome Wave Georgia for food insecurity

The Community Development/Human Services Committee voted to recommend $400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority for returning property to effective use and creating affordable housing. The committee also approved several land use redesignations for properties across the city, including rezoning for mixed-use and higher-density residential development. Additionally, the committee recommended a resolution to study expanding the Summer Youth Employment Program into a year-round program.

• Approved $400,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Land Bank Authority for affordable housing (6-0)
• Approved land use redesignation for 576 Lindsay St NW and adjacent parcels from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Medium Density (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved land use redesignation for 1314 Murphy Ave SW from Industrial to Mixed Use (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved land use redesignation for 706 and 708 McDonough Blvd SE from Single Family Residential to High Density Residential (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved land use redesignation for 554 University Ave SW from Industrial to Mixed Use Medium Density (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved land use redesignation for 569 Amsterdam Ave NE from Single Family Residential to Low Density Residential (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved land use redesignation for 2285 Alvin Dr NW from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential (sounded and forwarded)
• Approved resolution to study expanding Summer Youth Employment Program to year-round (6-0)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee forwarded two items to full council for referral: a rezoning of 10 parcels near Howell Mill Road to MRC-3 and a special use permit for a hotel on the same properties. The committee also voted favorably on several second-reading items, including a rezoning at 1070 Dill Avenue SW (6-0), a data center special use permit at 10 Forsyth Street NW (6-0), a rezoning at 889 McWilliams Road SE (5-0 with one abstention), and a correction to a prior ordinance for 1355 Funston Street SW (6-0). One item, a rezoning at 1195 University Drive NE, was held in committee (6-0) at the department's request.

• Forwarded rezoning at 1005-1025 Howell Mill Road NW and adjacent parcels to MRC-3 to full council for referral
• Forwarded special use permit for a hotel at same Howell Mill Road properties to full council for referral
• Held rezoning at 1195 University Drive NE in committee (6-0) at department's request
• Approved rezoning at 1070 Dill Avenue SW from R-4/BL to MRC-1/BL (6-0)
• Approved amended special use permit for data center at 10 Forsyth Street NW (6-0)
• Approved substitute rezoning at 889 McWilliams Road SE from R-4 to PD-H (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved correction of ordinance for 1355 Funston Street SW to attach conditional site plan (6-0)
• Adopted agenda and approved minutes unanimously

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is meeting to consider police department reports, claims, and several ordinances and resolutions, including alcohol hour changes for Atlanta Pride, police vehicle donations, and multiple lawsuit settlements.

• Ordinance to waive alcohol sale hour limits during Atlanta Pride weekend (Oct 7-10, 2022)
• Accept $183,750 donation of 5 Ford Interceptor Explorers for APD from Atlanta Police Foundation
• Settlements: $123,000 (Sanyang), $92,500 (McInnis), $70,000 (Akbashev), $50,000 (Bradley), $20,000 (Dollar)
• Ratify contracts: $350,000 for inmate pharmacy (Correct Rx) and $138,381.96 for dental (Quality Plan Administrators)
• Re-employ two retired police investigators at ~$66,700 each annually

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved several items, including a waiver of alcohol sale hours for Atlanta Pride weekend, acceptance of a police vehicle donation, and multiple legal settlements. It also held several items, including a resolution on rap lyrics in trials and a communication on an ATAG appointment. The committee forwarded favorable recommendations for ordinances related to inmate services and a police lease.

• Approved waiver of alcohol hours for Atlanta Pride weekend (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of 5 Ford Interceptor Explorers donation from Atlanta Police Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $123,000 settlement in Sanyang v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 settlement in Bradley v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 settlement in Akbashev v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $92,500 settlement in McInnis v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Held resolution urging limits on rap lyrics as evidence (6-1)
• Held communication on ATAG appointment (6-0)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, including the Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board, the Urban Design Commission, and the Atlanta Development Authority. They will also review a resolution authorizing a $120,000 public awareness campaign contract with Jacobseye, LLC for the Office of the Inspector General, and an ordinance to amend precinct boundaries and polling places in Fulton County. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items having received favorable committee recommendations.

• Appointment of Zachary Adriaenssens to the Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Advisory Board (2-year term)
• Reappointment of Desmond Johnson to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission (3-year term, retroactive to Nov 19, 2021)
• Appointment of Justin Cutler as Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Resolution authorizing a $120,000 special procurement agreement with Jacobseye, LLC for a public awareness campaign
• Ordinance to amend precinct boundaries and polling places in Fulton County precincts 01T, 07A1, 07D1, and 07M

The Committee on Council unanimously approved 12 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Atlanta Urban Design Commission, and Invest Atlanta, as well as a $120,000 public awareness campaign contract with Jacobseye, LLC. Two items were held in committee: a charter amendment regarding council appointments and an appointment to the Alcohol Technical Advisory Group. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved 12 appointments to boards/commissions (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 contract with Jacobseye, LLC for public awareness campaign (unanimous)
• Held charter amendment on council appointments (22-O-1184)
• Held appointment to Alcohol Technical Advisory Group (22-C-5045)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes setting the property tax rate, approving a $13.9 million lease for police and fire radios, and several other contracts and budget amendments. The agenda also includes proclamations, appointments to boards, and a public comment period.

• Ordinance to set ad valorem tax rates for general, debt, parks, school, and Beltline levies
• Master lease with JPMorgan Chase for 2,866 portable radios for police, corrections, and fire, up to $13,959,034.29
• Master lease for 3 Spartan fire pumpers, up to $2,154,915
• Transfer of $3,000,000 for demolition of dilapidated structures
• Budget amendment of $12,300,000 to acquire 75 acres of land from The Conservation Fund for parks and greenspace

The Atlanta City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to temporarily house up to 700 adult county detainees at the Atlanta City Detention Center for up to four years. The vote was 10-4 after several amendments and a failed motion to reconsider. The council also approved a $13.96M lease for new police and fire radios, a $12.3M land purchase for parks, and a $500,000 donation to support the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

• Approved IGA with Fulton County to house up to 700 detainees at Atlanta City Detention Center (10-4)
• Approved $13,959,034.29 master lease for 2,866 portable radios for police, corrections, and fire (14-0)
• Approved $12,300,000 transfer to acquire 75 acres of land from The Conservation Fund for parks (14-0)
• Approved $500,000 donation to Choose Atlanta 2024 to support hosting the Democratic National Convention (14-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 transfer for in-rem demolition of dilapidated structures (14-0)
• Approved $2,154,915 master lease for three fire pumpers (14-0)
• Approved $1,975,000 settlement in City of Atlanta v. Tanya M. Washington, et al. (14-0)
• Adopted tax rate ordinance for the general levy, debt levy, and other levies (14-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee is meeting to consider 25 ordinances and 12 resolutions, primarily focused on traffic safety improvements such as all-way stop signs, traffic calming devices, and pedestrian crosswalks. The agenda also includes a quarterly update from the Atlanta Department of Transportation and several large contracts for airport projects at Hartsfield-Jackson. The committee will also review items held from previous meetings, including a fare-free transit feasibility study and regulations for taxicabs and rideshare vehicles.

• Sidewalk waiver payment of $4,883.10 for 673 Hamilton Avenue (22-O-1595)
• All-way stop signs at multiple intersections across the city (22-O-1598 to 22-O-1631)
• Traffic calming devices on streets like Trotti St, Wildwood Rd, and Howell Terrace (22-O-1600, 22-O-1608, 22-O-1622)
• Pedestrian crosswalk connecting Morningside Village shopping mall at 1402 and 1397 North Highland Ave (22-O-1602)
• Airport contracts: $28.6M for CPTC renewal, $165M for Concourse D widening, $139.1M for on-call CMAR services (22-R-4158, 22-R-4159, 22-R-4162)

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved or advanced numerous ordinances and resolutions, including sidewalk waivers, all-way stop intersections, traffic calming devices, and several airport contracts. Notable actions included filing a pedestrian crosswalk ordinance, holding several items, and approving a $30M grant application for the Pryor and Central Safe Street project.

• Approved sidewalk waiver payment of $4,883.10 for 673 Hamilton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved all-way stop intersections at Gibson St & Northern Ave, Holtzclaw St & Northern Ave (unanimous, on condition)
• Approved all-way stop at Hosea L. Williams Dr & Willow Wood Cir (unanimous, on condition)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Trotti St (unanimous, on condition)
• Filed pedestrian crosswalk connecting Morningside Village Shopping Mall (unanimous)
• Approved $30M grant application for Pryor and Central Safe Street and Protected Bike Lanes project (unanimous)
• Approved $28.6M agreement with Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company for airport projects (unanimous)
• Held ordinance on minimum age for dockless mobility devices (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda of ordinances and resolutions, including several large contracts and budget transfers. Key items include a $14 million master lease for portable radios for police and fire, a $12 million transfer to buy 75 acres of park land, and a $500,000 donation to support Atlanta's bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The committee will also hear quarterly updates from the Departments of Human Resources and Customer Service.

• 22-O-1610: $14,000,000 master lease for 2,866 APX 6000/6500 portable radios for police and fire
• 22-O-1621: $12,000,000 transfer from uncommitted fund balance to acquire 75 acres of land from The Conservation Fund for parks/greenspace
• 22-R-4037: $500,000 donation to 'Choose Atlanta 2024' to support hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention
• 22-O-1648: Ratify and extend plumbing maintenance contract with Quick Action Plumbing, up to $1,352,000, with rate increases
• 22-O-1649: Extend ATL Cloud support contract with Deloitte for one year, up to $5,986,500

The Finance/Executive Committee approved a master lease with JPMorgan Chase for up to 2,866 portable radios for police, corrections, and fire departments, costing up to $13,959,034.29. The committee also approved a $12.3M budget transfer for 75 acres of parkland, a $2M APS reimbursement agreement, and a $500,000 donation to support Atlanta hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Several items were held, including a water/sewer overpayment refund resolution and a resolution to add the Indian flag to City Hall.

• Approved $13.96M master lease for 2,866 portable radios (unanimous)
• Approved $12.3M transfer for 75 acres of parkland (unanimous)
• Approved $2M APS reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 donation to Choose Atlanta 2024 for DNC (unanimous)
• Approved $1.35M transfer for building inspection services (unanimous)
• Approved $1.35M plumbing services contract ratification (unanimous)
• Held water/sewer overpayment refund resolution (unanimous)
• Held resolution to add Indian flag to City Hall atrium (4-1)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several held items, including a $73,651 payment for a sewage overflow claim and a resolution requiring quarterly clean energy updates. The agenda also includes reappointments to city boards and requests for information on DPW pay and police pursuit policy.

• Ordinance 22-O-1394: $73,651 payment to Chester Bennett for sewage overflow damage at 2565 Cascade Road, SW
• Resolution 22-R-3710: Requires Clean Energy Advisory Board to provide quarterly updates on Clean Energy Plan
• Reappointment of Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (22-C-5134)
• Reappointment of Michael Hopkins to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (22-C-5115)
• Request for data on DPW technician pay and APD no-pursuit policy accident data

The committee held a communication to reappoint Pierre Gaither to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (4-0) and held several other items, including a $73,651 sewage overflow claim and a resolution on clean energy updates. One reappointment to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board was recommended favorably (4-0). No final decisions were made on substantive legislation.

• Held reappointment of Pierre Gaither to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (4-0)
• Held $73,651 sewage overflow claim for Chester Bennett
• Held resolution requiring quarterly clean energy plan updates from Clean Energy Advisory Board
• Recommended favorable reappointment of Michael Hopkins to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (4-0)