Atlanta public meetings in 2024

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to establish an intermunicipal bus fee for non-MARTA buses. The body is also considering airport service contracts and property acquisitions for pedestrian and sidewalk projects.

• Agreement with Traveler’s Aid for airport homeless and transient mitigation not to exceed $2,667,165.72
• Resolution for Central Passenger Terminal Complex projects at Hartsfield-Jackson not to exceed $35,500,000.00
• Proposed intermunicipal bus fee for non-MARTA municipal buses entering Atlanta
• Creation of a new residential permit parking program for Vine City
• Property acquisitions for South Downtown pedestrian enhancements and Campbellton Road sidewalk project

The Transportation Committee approved several items, including a $2.67M contract with HOPE Atlanta for homeless mitigation at the airport and a $35.5M agreement for terminal renewal projects. A new Vine City residential permit parking program was held, and an intermunicipal bus fee ordinance was also held for further review. The committee also advanced a resolution for the Westside Thrive project and approved property acquisition for the Campbellton Road sidewalk project.

• Approved $2,667,165.72 HOPE Atlanta homeless mitigation contract at airport (unanimous)
• Approved $35,500,000 Central Passenger Terminal Complex renewal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,586,000 joint task order fund for airport planning services (unanimous)
• Approved Campbellton Road sidewalk property acquisition (unanimous)
• Held Vine City residential permit parking program (unanimous)
• Held intermunicipal bus fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Westside Thrive project management agreement on substitute (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded South Downtown pedestrian enhancements ordinance to full council

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss budget amendments for water and wastewater funds and review several contract extensions for the Department of Watershed Management. The meeting includes quarterly updates from the Office of Sustainability and Resilience and the Department of Watershed Management.

• Ordinance 24-O-1702: $7,500,000 for the Stormwater Annual Contract Project
• Ordinance 24-O-1701: $2,029,694.44 for the Intrenchment Creek WRC Decommissioning Project
• Ordinance 24-O-1700: Up to $400,000 for permeable paver maintenance with Ed Castro Landscape, Inc.
• Resolution 24-R-4608: Up to $1,500,000 for small meter installation with K.M. Davis Contracting Co., Inc.
• Resolution 24-R-4614: Up to $671,846.40 for water/sewer infrastructure adjustments on State Route 139

The City Utilities Committee unanimously approved two emergency procurement amendments for small meter installation, extending contracts with K.M. Davis Contracting Co., Inc. and Titan Unlimited, LLC through January 14, 2026, for $1.5M and $300K respectively. The committee also gave favorable recommendations to four resolutions involving GDOT agreements for water/sewer infrastructure adjustments and an intersection improvement project. Several items were held in committee, including an energy burden fund resolution and a donation to Common Courtesy, Inc., with no final decisions made on those.

• Approved $1.5M extension for K.M. Davis small meter installation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $300K extension for Titan Unlimited small meter installation contract (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $39,472.75 GDOT intersection improvement agreement (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $24,074.39 GDOT water/sewer adjustment agreement (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $671,846.40 GDOT milling/resurfacing water/sewer adjustment (unanimous)
• Held 23-O-1664 (AMI project budget) in committee
• Held 24-C-5009 (Water and Sewer Appeals Board reappointment) in committee
• Held 24-R-3123 (energy burden fund resolution) in committee

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances, including the purchase of a small parcel for Kimpston Park expansion. It will also review a contract renewal with Park Pride, Inc. for park‑related services, amendments to short‑term rental licensing, a new tree‑protection ordinance, and a funding contract for the Memorial Drive Greenway. Additional resolutions address intergovernmental facility use and a donation to the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy.

• Ordinance 24-O-1680: authorize purchase of 0.1722‑acre parcel at 80 Thirkield Ave for $113,139.80 for Kimpston Park expansion.
• Ordinance 24-O-1681: renew two‑year contract with Park Pride, Inc. at $90,000 annually, with possible donation increase up to $10 million annually.
• Ordinance 24-O-1687: amend short‑term rental code to require licenses for multi‑family complexes and raise application fees.
• Ordinance 24-O-1691: adopt a new tree protection ordinance for the City of Atlanta.
• Resolution 24-R-4656: award a $560,037 contract to Pond/GVSA, LLC for the Memorial Drive Greenway project.

The committee voted favorably on several items, including acquiring property for Kimpson Park expansion and renewing a contract with Park Pride. It held a short-term rental ordinance and a tree protection ordinance, and filed several land use and funding items. Appointments to the Reparations Study Commission and Midtown CID board were also approved.

• Approved acquisition of 80 Thirkield Ave for Kimpson Park expansion, up to $113,139.80 (4-0)
• Approved 2-year contract renewal with Park Pride, Inc. for $90,000 annually (4-0)
• Held short-term rental ordinance 24-O-1687 (4-0)
• Held tree protection ordinance 24-O-1691 (4-0)
• Approved as amended quitclaim deed for former A.D. Williams Elementary School to APS (4-0)
• Approved $560,037 task order for Memorial Drive Greenway project (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 donation to Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Larry Riley and Cheryl Venable to boards (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing several funding authorizations, including electrical service contracts and budget transfers for city planning. The body is also discussing donations for legal assistance and a potential universal basic income pilot program.

• Ordinance 24-O-1677: Up to $1,857,500 for citywide electrical services with Brown Electrical Services and MWI Electrical Contractors
• Ordinance 24-O-1678: Transfer of up to $750,000 for Riverland Corridor/Chatthoochee Brick Company design planning
• Resolution 24-R-4605: Donation up to $300,000 to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation for the Housing Help Center
• Resolution 24-R-4606: Proposal for a one-year universal basic income pilot program and study
• Ordinance 24-O-1699: Application for a cybersecurity grant up to $62,550 from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

The Finance/Executive Committee met on December 10, 2024, and approved several items, including a $1.86 million amendment to citywide electrical services contracts and a $750,000 budget transfer for Riverland Corridor design planning. The committee also gave favorable recommendations to a $300,000 donation to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and a $2,800 donation to Grant Park Conservancy, among other actions. Several items were held or filed, including a universal basic income pilot program resolution and water/sewer charge adjustment resolutions.

• Approved $1,857,500 amendment to citywide electrical services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 budget transfer for Riverland Corridor design planning (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 donation to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,800 donation to Grant Park Conservancy (unanimous)
• Approved $89,950 renewal for diversity tracking software services (unanimous)
• Held universal basic income pilot program resolution (unanimous)
• Filed water/sewer charge adjustment and refund resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with South Fulton for inspection services (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee will hold a first reading on multiple rezoning ordinances, including changes to single‑family and industrial parcels across several neighborhoods. It will also consider a citywide amendment to the sign ordinance that would allow security video technology on suspended signs. Additional items include a second‑reading amendment for a planned‑development rezoning and several special‑use permit applications.

• 24-O-1704: Rezone 1151 White Oak Avenue from R‑4A/HC20M to R‑5/HC20M (single‑family to two‑family residential).
• 24-O-1705: Rezone 2428 Baker Road from R‑4 to R‑4A (single‑family residential).
• 24-O-1050: Amend the city’s sign ordinance to permit security video technology on suspended signs.
• 23-O-1033: Amend ordinance to rezone 1640 Flat Shoals Road from R‑4 to PD‑H (planned development housing).
• 24-O-1347: Rezone multiple parcels including 1089 Allene Avenue from I‑1‑C/BL to I‑MIX‑C/BL (industrial mixed‑use).

The Zoning Committee forwarded 11 rezoning and special use permit ordinances to the full council for referral, covering properties across Atlanta. It also held 7 items in committee for further review, including a rezoning at 1640 Flat Shoals Road and several Beltline-related proposals. No public comments were made.

• Forwarded 11 ordinances for first reading to full council (unanimous)
• Held 23-O-1033 (1640 Flat Shoals Rd rezoning) in committee (unanimous)
• Held 24-O-1715 (501 Amsterdam Ave PD-MU) in committee
• Held 24-O-1050 (sign ordinance amendment) in committee
• Held 24-O-1347 (Murphy Triangle rezoning) in committee
• Held 24-O-1493 (425 Chappell Rd site plan) in committee
• Held 22-O-1759 (short-term rentals in Home Park) in committee
• Held 24-O-1542 (parking requirements) in committee

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider an ordinance (24-O-1688) that waives specific code provisions to allow extended alcohol sales on Monday, Jan 20 2025 for the college football playoff national championship. It will also vote on two resolutions: one to re‑employ retired police crime‑prevention inspector Sabrina Thomas, and another to authorize the mayor to exercise the second renewal option for the citywide demolition and asbestos abatement contract (FC‑9974). Additionally, the committee will receive communications appointing new members to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board.

• Ordinance 24-O-1688 to waive code sections and extend alcohol sales hours on Jan 20 2025 for the college football playoff national championship
• Resolution 24-R-4654 authorizing re‑employment of retired police crime‑prevention inspector Sabrina Thomas
• Resolution 24-R-4655 authorizing the mayor to exercise the second renewal option for contract FC‑9974 for demolition and asbestos abatement with Kissberg Construction, Southern Demolition & Environmental, and Mack
• Communication 24-C-5149 appointing Marcus Washington to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board for a three‑year term
• Communication 24-C-5150 appointing Cheyenne Morin Jr. to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board NPU‑G‑L category for a three‑year term

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a $4,897,975 contract renewal for demolition and asbestos abatement services, and recommended favorable action on 39 claims against the city. The committee also accepted two appointments to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board and advanced an ordinance to extend alcohol sales hours for the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

• Approved $4,897,975 contract renewal for demolition and asbestos abatement (unanimous)
• Accepted Marcus Washington to Citizen Review Board (unanimous)
• Accepted Cheyenne Morin Jr. to Citizen Review Board (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable on 39 claims (unanimous)
• Favorable on ordinance to extend alcohol sales hours for championship game (unanimous)
• Favorable on re-employment of retired APD employee Sabrina Thomas (unanimous)
• Favorable on substitute for alcohol beverage ordinance 24-O-1578 (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several communications appointing individuals to city boards, including Dr. Alan Ferguson to the Housing Commission, Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and Judy Walker to the Citizen Review Board. It will also vote on a resolution to reverse a prior council action (24‑R‑4517) and a resolution to accept and implement recommendations from the Inspector General task force (24‑R‑4518). An ordinance establishing two new standing council committees will be held for the record.

• 24‑C‑5141: Communication appointing Dr. Alan Ferguson to the Housing Commission (3‑year term).
• 24‑C‑5127: Communication appointing Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (2‑year term).
• 24‑C‑5138: Communication appointing Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (3‑year term).
• 24‑R‑4517: Resolution to revoke the prior acceptance and filing of resolution 24‑R‑4435.
• 24‑R‑4518: Resolution to accept the Inspector General task force report and request implementation actions.

The Committee on Council approved three mayoral and council appointments to city boards and accepted a report from a temporary task force regarding the Office of the Inspector General and the Ethics Office. The committee also held an ordinance proposing the division of the Community Development and Human Services Committee into two separate standing committees.

• Approved Dr. Alan Ferguson to Housing Commission (6-0)
• Approved Mr. Jim Wright to Atlanta Citizen Review Board (6-0)
• Approved Mr. Antwan Lang to Solid Waste Appeals Board (6-0)
• Accepted and filed task force report on oversight offices (6-0)
• Held ordinance 23-O-1621 regarding committee restructuring

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes numerous ordinances on transportation, finance, and public‑safety matters. Highlights include authorizing the mayor to accept a $16 million USDOT RAISE grant for safely linked underserved communities, allocating $101.4 million for projects at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and approving a $22 million lease financing for laptops and police vehicles. Additional items cover a lease for telecom services at 315 Chester Avenue and several small charitable donations.

• Ordinance 24-O-1620: Authorize acceptance of a USDOT RAISE grant up to $16,000,000 for multimodal improvements.
• Ordinance 24-O-1652: Transfer $101,445,268 to fund projects at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• Ordinance 24-O-1669: Approve lease financing up to $22,000,000 for laptops, police vehicles, and related equipment.
• Ordinance 24-O-1636: Lease agreement with American Towers, LLC for telecom services at 315 Chester Avenue.
• Ordinance 24-O-1654: Authorize a donation of up to $500 to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School’s “King Cares” campaign.

The Atlanta City Council approved a consent agenda with over 50 items, including a $157 million design-build contract for watershed management, $22 million in lease financing for police vehicles and laptops, and a $16 million federal grant for multimodal improvements. The council also adopted several zoning changes, including a rezoning at 583 Garson Drive and a land use change at 1029 McDaniel Street. A resolution to keep emergency warming centers away from schools was adopted with a 10-1 vote.

• Approved $157M design-build services contract for watershed management (12-0)
• Approved $22M lease financing for police vehicles and laptops (12-0)
• Approved $16M RAISE grant for multimodal improvements (12-0)
• Adopted rezoning at 583 Garson Drive to SPI-15 SA4-C/BL (12-0)
• Adopted land use change at 1029 McDaniel Street to mixed-use low-density (12-0)
• Adopted resolution to keep warming centers 1000 ft from schools (10-1)
• Approved $1M donation to Communities in Schools of Atlanta (12-0)
• Adopted AI Commission resolution (11-0, 1 abstention)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances to amend utility budgets and renew service contracts for sewer repair and green infrastructure. The body is also considering a board appointment and a beautification project agreement.

• Proposed $161,438,629.97 amendment to the FY 2025 Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund budget
• Proposed $22 million renewal for annual sanitary sewer repair with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc./Integral Municipal Services Corporation JV
• Proposed $8 million renewal for annual sanitary sewer repair with Ruby Collins/S.E. Consortium Joint Venture
• Proposed $1.5 million addition to the Green Infrastructure and Landscape Services agreement with ECL/RAC Joint Venture
• Proposed $30,000 agreement with Hilton and Keep America Beautiful for a project along Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

The City Utilities Committee unanimously approved a $161,438,629.97 amendment to the FY2025 Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund budget, along with several contract renewals and appointments. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with three members absent. No public speakers addressed the committee.

• Approved $161,438,629.97 budget amendment for Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M addition to Green Infrastructure and Landscape Services agreement with ECL/RAC Joint Venture (unanimous)
• Approved $8M first renewal option for sanitary sewer repair with Ruby Collins/S.E. Consortium JV (unanimous)
• Approved $22M first renewal option for sanitary sewer repair with Rockdale Pipeline/Integral Municipal Services JV (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 beautification grant from Keep America Beautiful for Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (unanimous)
• Approved re-employment of retiree Clifford Ice as Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Officer at $67,440/year (unanimous)
• Approved $30M transfer for sanitary sewer repairs project (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Antwan Lang to Solid Waste Appeals Board (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider a consent agenda that includes an ordinance to acquire a 0.1722‑acre parcel at 80 Thirkield Avenue for up to $113,139.80 to expand Kimpston Park. The committee will also hear a public hearing to rename Westside Reservoir Park as “Shirley Clarke Franklin Park” and will receive appointments to the Reparations Study Commission, Midtown CID Board, and Housing Commission. Additional items include a contract renewal with Park Pride, Inc. for $90,000 annually, several land‑use redesignations in the 2021 Comprehensive Development Plan, and resolutions authorizing donations up to $1.1 million for community programs.

• Ordinance 24-O-1680: purchase of 0.1722‑acre parcel at 80 Thirkield Avenue for up to $113,139.80 for Kimpston Park expansion
• Public hearing 24-O-1622: rename Westside Reservoir Park to “Shirley Clarke Franklin Park”
• Ordinance 24-O-1681: contract renewal with Park Pride, Inc. for $90,000 annually (2025‑2027) for park services
• Ordinance 24-O-1605: redesignate 3520 North Camp Creek Parkway from open space to low‑density residential
• Ordinance 24-O-1659: ground lease for rapid‑delivery housing on Reservoir Drive and 653 Green Street, up to 20‑year term, waiving competitive procurement

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider a series of ordinances authorizing major equipment leases, bond issuances, budget transfers, and charitable donations. The most significant item is a lease agreement for up to $22,000,000 to acquire laptops, accessories, police vehicles, and related equipment. Additional actions include a $4 million general‑obligation bond issuance and several smaller funding allocations for city programs.

• Ordinance 24-O-1669: Lease financing up to $22,000,000 for laptops, accessories, police vehicles, and related equipment.
• Ordinance 24-O-1666: Issuance of $4,000,000 in Series 2025 general‑obligation bonds.
• Ordinance 24-O-1670: Donation up to $8,500 for license‑plate‑reader cameras in Morningside‑Lenox Park.
• Ordinance 24-O-1675: Amendment to risk‑management information system with funding up to $122,553.48.
• Ordinance 24-O-1676: Amendment to jail‑management system contract with funding up to $180,000.

The Finance/Executive Committee approved a $22 million lease-purchase agreement for laptop computers and police vehicles, and forwarded several other items to full council. It also approved a $1.86M amendment for citywide electrical services, a $750K transfer for Riverland Corridor planning, and a $429,928.70 donation to United Way for emergency rental assistance. Two ordinances to change entry-level hiring requirements were held, and a resolution to establish an AI commission was approved 5-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $22M lease for laptops and police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $1.86M amendment for citywide electrical services (unanimous)
• Approved $750K transfer for Riverland Corridor planning (unanimous)
• Approved $429,928.70 donation to United Way for emergency rental assistance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to establish AI commission (5-0, Wan abstained)
• Held ordinance to establish weekly pay for entry-level positions (unanimous)
• Held ordinance to remove high school diploma requirement for entry-level jobs (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 donation for license plate reader cameras in Morningside-Lenox Park (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding property rezoning, special use permits, and amendments to the city's sign ordinance. The body will also discuss extending the Campbellton Road Overlay boundaries and permitting data centers in specific transit areas.

• Proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding freestanding signs and permit procedures
• Extension of Campbellton Road Overlay boundaries from Honeysuckle Lane, SW, to Lee Street, SW
• Rezoning of 1640 Flat Shoals Road, SE from R-4 to PD-H for housing
• Special use permit for pickleball courts at 3804 Roswell Road, NE
• Proposed designation of data centers as a permitted use within half a mile of high-capacity transit stops in SPI-21 Subarea 9

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved amendments to the sign ordinance and forwarded several rezoning requests to the full council. It also approved a controversial data center zoning change in the Historic West End/Adair Park district with a 2-1 vote. Several items were held for further review, including a proposed short-term rental regulation in Home Park.

• Approved sign ordinance amendments (24-O-1447) unanimously
• Approved Campbellton Road overlay extension (24-O-1480) unanimously
• Approved rezoning at 1640 Flat Shoals Rd to PD-H (23-O-1033) unanimously
• Approved rezoning at 583 Garson Dr to SPI-15 (24-O-1466) unanimously
• Approved rezoning at 1529/1539 Carlisle St to MR-2 (24-O-1492) unanimously
• Approved data center use in SPI-21 Subarea 9 (24-O-1481) 2-1
• Filed rezoning at 1352 Finley St (24-O-1078) unanimously
• Held Kroger distance exemption (24-O-1662) for more info

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $33.2 million contract for Fairburn Road Complete Streets with Astra Group, Inc. It will also review airport‑related contracts, grant allocations, and street‑renaming proposals. Items on the agenda range from infrastructure funding to right‑of‑way abandonments.

• Ordinance 24-O-1682: authorize $2,667,165.72 Homeless and Transient Mitigation Program contract with Traveler’s Aid at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport
• Ordinance 24-O-1653: authorize $3,662,790 change order for quarry stabilization and wildlife deterrent at the airport
• Ordinance 24-O-1498: approve payment of $582,332.82 invoice to Precision 2000, Inc. for Glenwood Avenue/US23/SR42 improvement
• Ordinance 24-O-1229: authorize $3,200,000 USDOT Highway Infrastructure grant for Midtown Connector design
• Ordinance 24-O-1054: rename Finley Avenue NW to Brittany Glover Drive NW

The Transportation Committee approved several airport-related items, including a $101.4 million budget transfer for airport projects, a $3.66 million change order for quarry stabilization, and a $1.425 million contract renewal for asset management. It also approved two airport concessions lease agreements (with amendments) and a $16 million RAISE grant for multimodal improvements. The committee held a proposal to rename Central Avenue to Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard for further review by the NPU, and held a proposal to abandon a portion of Wilkes Circle for a public hearing.

• Approved $101,445,268 airport budget transfer (6-0)
• Approved $3,662,790 change order for quarry stabilization (6-0)
• Approved $1,425,000 asset management contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved concessions lease with Paradies Lagardere@ATL 2024-HYB (6-0, Lewis abstained)
• Approved concessions lease with ATL P3R1 Concessions (6-0, Lewis abstained)
• Approved concessions lease with ATL P3R2 Concessions (1-0, others abstained/away)
• Approved $16,000,000 RAISE grant for multimodal improvements (6-0)
• Held Central Avenue renaming to Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will review police department reports and approve a total of $80,481.26 in claims for property damage and injuries. The agenda includes communications regarding appointments to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board.

• Review of Atlanta Police Department crime and quarterly updates
• Approval of $80,481.26 in favorable claims for vehicle accidents and road defects
• Appointment of Andrea Bilbijja to Atlanta Citizen Review Board
• Consideration of 41 claims with unfavorable recommendations
• Public comment period scheduled for 3 minutes

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved several items, including a $1.5 million renewal of a security contract for parks and recreation sites, a $790,781 amendment to the police body camera contract, and a $699,539 grant for gun crime response. The committee also recommended 54 claims totaling $80,481.26 for payment and approved four lawsuit settlements. One appointment to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board was held, and another was recommended favorably.

• Approved $1.5M renewal of Cloverhurst-Aaron JV security contract for parks (3-0, Bond abstained)
• Approved $790,781.33 amendment to Axon body camera contract adding Parks as user
• Approved $699,539 BJA grant for gun crime intelligence integration
• Approved $47,334.24 HEAT 2025 traffic enforcement grant
• Approved $1.4M extension of Asque's Construction clean and close services contract
• Recommended 54 claims totaling $80,481.26 for payment
• Approved four lawsuit settlements totaling $56,500
• Held appointment of Andrea Bilbija to Citizen Review Board; recommended Jim Wright favorably

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several communications appointing individuals to city boards, including Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board, and Garry W. Bridgeman as chair of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Investment Board. It will also consider two resolutions: one to reverse a prior council action on resolution 24‑R‑4435, and another to accept and act on the recommendations of the Inspector General and Ethics Office task force. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appointment of Kevin Bacon as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment (2‑year term) – 24-C-5127
• Appointment of Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (3‑year term) – 24-C-5138
• Appointment of Garry W. Bridgeman as chair of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Investment Board (5‑year term) – 24-R-4449
• Resolution 24‑R‑4517 to revoke the previous acceptance and filing of resolution 24‑R‑4435
• Resolution 24‑R‑4518 to accept the Inspector General and Ethics Office task‑force report and request draft legislation

The Committee on Council issued favorable recommendations for three board appointments and one corrective resolution. A resolution regarding the Inspector General and Ethics Office task force was filed, and two other items were held in committee.

• Favorable recommendation for Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Garry W. Bridgeman as Chair of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Investment Board (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Resolution 24-R-4517 to correct action on Resolution 24-R-4435 (Unanimous)
• Filed Resolution 24-R-4518 regarding Inspector General and Ethics Office task force recommendations (Unanimous)
• Held Ordinance 23-O-1621 to establish new standing committees in committee
• Held Communication 24-C-5148 regarding Inspector General and Ethics Office task force (Unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $19 million land purchase for the Beltline Northeast Trail and $9.7 million in budget transfers for airport projects. The body will also vote on proclamations and appointments to various city boards.

• Beltline Northeast Trail land acquisition for $19,000,000
• Airport budget transfers of $5,618,000 and $4,105,000
• Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park land purchase for $197,722.60
• Anti-displacement grant award of $250,000
• USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program grant of $634,500

The Atlanta City Council approved a consent agenda with numerous items, including accepting a $157.6 million federal grant for the Stitch project, which caps I-75/85 in downtown Atlanta. The council also approved a $19 million budget for eminent domain acquisitions for the Beltline Northeast Trail, a $44.98 million security guard services contract, and a $5 million contract for mobile community referrals and diversion services. A resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain for the Beltline Northeast Trail was also approved.

• Adopted $157.6M USDOT grant for Stitch I-75/85 cap project (12-0)
• Adopted $19M eminent domain authorization for Beltline Northeast Trail (12-0)
• Adopted $44.98M security guard services contract (12-0)
• Adopted $5M mobile community referrals and diversion services contract (11-2)
• Adopted $3.49M unpaved roads construction contract (12-0)
• Adopted $2.4M herbicide vegetation management contract at airport (12-0)
• Adopted $1.9M Bankhead Avenue bridge demolition amendment (12-0)
• Adopted $100M airport short-term note program (12-0)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing several ordinances related to city funding, airport financing, and contract extensions. The body will discuss airport revenue notes and various departmental budget adjustments.

• Issuance of Third Lien Airport General Revenue Commercial Paper Notes up to $450,000,000
• Issuance of Third Lien Airport General Revenue Short-Term Notes up to $100,000,000
• Security guard services contract amendment with Thorpe Building Services, Inc./All-N-1 Security Services, Inc. for $5,175,767.30
• Payment of $650,254.33 to the U.S. Treasury for unallowed Emergency Rental Assistance Program expenses
• Funding of $572,095.00 for a business license and cashier management system with Tyler Technologies, Inc.

The committee approved several high-value funding measures for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and city infrastructure. It also advanced contracts for security services, HVAC maintenance, and the 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival.

• Approved $450M Airport General Revenue Commercial Paper Notes (unanimous)
• Approved $100M Airport General Revenue Short-Term Notes (unanimous)
• Approved $44.98M security guard services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5.17M security guard services extension (unanimous)
• Approved $3.09M citywide HVAC preventative maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2M Municipal Support for the Arts program donations (unanimous)
• Approved $550K budget transfer for 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival (unanimous)
• Appointed Garry W. Bridgeman as Pension Plan Investment Board Chair (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold first‑reading votes on ten ordinances that propose rezoning of residential parcels and grant special‑use permits for various commercial and recreational uses. Items include rezoning of 3520 North Camp Creek Parkway from R‑4 to MR‑2, 631 Flat Shoals Avenue from R‑LC‑C to R‑LC, and 582 Hope Street from R‑4B to R‑5. The committee will also review special‑use permits for a barber & beauty shop at 607 Magnolia Street, an outdoor sales area at 3190 Roswell Road, and a private club at 155 West Paces Ferry Road. All items are presented for first reading; staff, NPU, and ZRB recommendations are noted in the agenda.

• Rezoning 3520 North Camp Creek Parkway, SW from R‑4 (single‑family) to MR‑2 (multifamily) – 3.864 acres (Z‑24‑65)
• Rezoning 631 Flat Shoals Avenue, SE from R‑LC‑C to R‑LC – 0.14 acres (Z‑24‑71)
• Rezoning 582 Hope Street, SW from R‑4B to R‑5 – 0.21 acres (Z‑24‑73)
• Special‑use permit for a barber & beauty shop at 607 Magnolia Street, NW (U‑24‑30)
• Special‑use permit for a private club at 155 West Paces Ferry Road, NW (U‑24‑32)

The committee forwarded 13 ordinances regarding rezoning and special use permits to the Full Council for referral. Additionally, the committee gave a favorable recommendation for the appointment of Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

• Forwarded 7 rezoning ordinances to Full Council (24-O-1638, 24-O-1639, 24-O-1640, 24-O-1641, 24-O-1642, 24-O-1643, 24-O-1644)
• Forwarded 6 special use permit ordinances to Full Council (24-O-1645, 24-O-1646, 24-O-1647, 24-O-1648, 24-O-1649, 24-O-1650)
• Favorable recommendation for appointment of Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Held 6 items in committee for further review (23-O-1635, 24-O-1050, 24-O-1347, 22-O-1759, 24-O-1542, 24-O-1493)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will consider amending airport budgets and funding various infrastructure projects, including the Central Avenue Bridge replacement and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the Stitch project.

• Amends airport budgets totaling $111 million
• Authorizes $3.66 million for Quarry Stabilization at Hartsfield-Jackson
• Authorizes $157.6 million for Reconnecting Communities grant
• Authorizes $20.5 million for traffic signal and intersection improvements
• Authorizes $1.9 million for Bankhead Avenue overhead bridge demolition

The Transportation Committee approved several items, including a $157.6 million federal grant for the Stitch project to cap I-75/85 in downtown Atlanta, and a $101.4 million budget transfer for airport projects. It also advanced contracts for airport and road work, and held several items for further review, including a street renaming and a $16 million grant for multimodal improvements.

• Approved $157.6M USDOT grant for Stitch I-75/85 capping project (unanimous)
• Approved $101.4M airport budget transfer for various projects (unanimous)
• Approved $5.6M airport revenue fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $3.66M change order for quarry stabilization at airport (unanimous)
• Approved $1.9M amendment for Bankhead Avenue bridge demolition (unanimous)
• Held Central Avenue renaming to Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard (unanimous)
• Held $16M RAISE grant for multimodal improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $20.5M transfer for traffic signal and intersection improvements (3-0)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its November 12 meeting. The most significant is Ordinance 24-O-1630, which would increase the FY2025 Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund budget by $161,438,629.97. Other items include waivers and funding additions for green infrastructure, sewer repairs, and a security guard services contract. The committee will also discuss grant acceptance and other project authorizations.

• Ordinance 24-O-1630: amend FY2025 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund by $161,438,629.97
• Ordinance 24-O-1631: waive procurement rules and add up to $1,500,000 to the Green Infrastructure and Landscape Services agreement
• Ordinance 24-O-1595: transfer $30,000,000 from Watershed Reserves for sanitary sewer repairs
• Ordinance 24-O-1597: waive competitive selection and approve $125,000 for United Rentals contract extension
• Resolution 24-R-4451: authorize $44,981,822.67 for three‑year security guard services contract

The City Utilities Committee issued favorable recommendations for several grants and contracts, including a large security services agreement. Multiple budget amendments and a design-build services resolution were held in committee for further review.

• Favorable recommendation for $44.9M security guard services agreement (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $528,330 U.S. Dept of Energy grant (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $125,000 United Rentals contract extension (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation to add Sugar Creek Basin project to existing scope (Unanimous)
• Held $30M sanitary sewer repairs budget amendment in committee (Unanimous)
• Held Custer Avenue capacity relief project budget amendment in committee (Unanimous)
• Held Ruby-Collins/Benchmark design-build services resolution in committee (Unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will vote on several ordinances, including a $19 million eminent‑domain plan for the Beltline Northeast Trail segment. Other items include land‑use redesignations, park funding for pickleball courts and a new park parcel, and authorizations for grant and service reimbursements. The meeting also features updates from the Grants, City Planning, and Intown Cares departments.

• 24-O-1628: authorize up to $19,000,000 for eminent‑domain acquisition of land for Beltline Northeast Trail segment 3 and connectors.
• 24-O-1608: approve purchase of two parcels (≈0.093 acres) for Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park for $197,722.60.
• 24-O-1591: transfer up to $125,000 from the District 2 Discretionary Fund to the Department of Parks for pickleball courts in Central Park.
• 24-O-1601: authorize a USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program grant of up to $634,500 and create a dedicated grant account.
• 24-O-1651: amend the memorandum of understanding with Piedmont Park Conservancy to increase sanitation, lawn, and security service reimbursements.

The Community Development/Human Services Committee met on November 12, 2024, and advanced several items to the full council. It gave favorable recommendations to ordinances authorizing the acquisition of land for Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park, a $19 million eminent domain action for the BeltLine Northeast Trail, and a $250,000 anti-displacement grant for homeowner tax assistance. The committee also held several items, including a $125,000 transfer for pickleball courts and a resolution to rename Westside Reservoir Park.

• Favorable recommendation for $19M BeltLine Northeast Trail eminent domain (4-0)
• Favorable recommendation for $197,722.60 Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park land purchase (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $250,000 anti-displacement grant for homeowner tax assistance (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $634,500 USDA afterschool meal grant (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for $150,000 LGBTQ community center feasibility study (4-0)
• Held $125,000 pickleball court transfer in committee (unanimous)
• Held Westside Reservoir Park renaming to Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (unanimous)
• Held BeltLine TAD advisory committee appointment of David Hamilton (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will review updates from the Atlanta Police Department, Municipal Court, and City Solicitor. A communication appoints Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board for a three‑year term. The committee will vote on resolutions recommending approval of several city liability claims, with total favorable claims amounting to $52,994.60 and a list of unfavorable recommendations. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda and approval of minutes will also be addressed.

• Appointment of Judy Walker to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (3‑year term)
• Resolution 24‑R‑4452 recommending approval of a $33,500 bodily‑injury claim from an accident at Fairburn Rd & Heritage Valley Rd
• Resolution 24‑R‑4453 recommending approval of an $11,073.53 property‑damage claim at 2615 North Decatur Rd
• Resolution 24‑R‑4454 recommending approval of a $3,324.78 property‑damage claim from a pothole at 1757 Piedmont Ave
• Total amount of favorable claims recommended for approval: $52,994.60

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee met on November 12, 2024, and took several actions. It approved a $790,781.33 amendment to the Axon body camera/police equipment contract, adding the Department of Parks and Recreation as authorized users. The committee also approved a $1.5 million renewal for park security officers, a $272,727.27 federal grant for fire rescue equipment, and a $82,000 settlement in a lawsuit. Several other items were held in committee, including a proposed public entertainment district for the College Football Playoff events.

• Approved $790,781.33 Axon body camera contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M renewal for park security officers (unanimous)
• Approved $272,727.27 federal grant for fire rescue equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $82,000 settlement in Shontay Stalls lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 donation to Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (unanimous)
• Held public entertainment district ordinance for Peach Bowl (unanimous)
• Approved $30,980 EWI system maintenance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $64,050 Priority Dispatch software renewal (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several communications appointing individuals to city boards, including a mayoral appointment to the License Review Board. A resolution will appoint Sarah McColley to the Atlanta Beltline Design Review Committee. The committee will also hold a paper proposing two new standing city council committees.

• 24-C-5121 – Appointment of Sean C. Norman to the License Review Board (2‑year term)
• 24-C-5128 – Appointment of Delvin Davis to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (3‑year term)
• 24-C-5129 – Reappointment of Earl Young to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (2‑year term retroactive to Oct. 1, 2024)
• 24-C-5134 – Appointment of Vernetta Nuriddin to the Atlanta Commission on Women (2‑year term)
• 24-R-4194 – Appointment of Sarah McColley to the Atlanta Beltline Design Review Committee (2‑year term)

The Committee on Council accepted recommendations regarding salaries for the 2026 incoming Mayor, City Council, and Board of Education. The committee also issued favorable recommendations for several board and commission appointments.

• Accepted 2026-2029 Elected Officials Compensation Commission report (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation for Sean Norman to License Review Board (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Delvin Davis to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Earl Young to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Vernetta Nuriddin to Atlanta Commission on Women (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Sarah McColley to Atlanta BeltLine Design Review Committee (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Jason Allen to Atlanta Commission on Fatherhood, Men and Boys (Unanimous)
• Held ordinance 23-O-1621 regarding new standing committees in committee

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider a consent agenda containing dozens of ordinances. Items include large budget transfers for water and wastewater services, new funding for airport projects, and several land use and park initiatives. All items will be voted on together unless a member requests separate discussion.

• 24-O-1555 – Transfer up to $149,721,015.52 from the Water & Wastewater Debt Service Reserve to the Water & Wastewater Renewal Extension Fund for capital costs.
• 24-O-1565 – Provide up to $19,812,303.97 of alternative funding for contracts supporting Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• 24-O-1553 – Transfer up to $495,000 to the Department of City Planning budget for the 2026 Comprehensive Development Plan.
• 24-O-1577 – Waive procurement code to allow a memorandum of understanding with Buckhead Baseball, Inc. for operation and maintenance of baseball fields at Bagley Park.
• 24-O-1459 – Annex properties fronting Flat Shoals Road, SE, from unincorporated Dekalb County into the City of Atlanta.

The Atlanta City Council approved a $17.9 million secured equipment financing agreement for 11 new fire trucks, and adopted a large consent agenda including a $149.7M water/wastewater budget transfer, a $19.8M airport funding measure, and a $26.5M parks construction fund. The council also adopted a resolution establishing an Infrastructure-Sustainability Task Force for District 8 sewer improvements, and approved a 2 AM-4 AM no ride zone for dockless mobility devices. Several items were referred back to committees or tabled, including a pickleball court transfer and an intergovernmental agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.

• Approved $17.9M equipment financing for 11 fire trucks (13-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $149.7M water/wastewater budget transfer (11-0)
• Adopted $19.8M airport funding source replacement (11-0)
• Adopted $26.5M parks construction task order fund (11-0)
• Adopted Infrastructure-Sustainability Task Force for District 8 sewers (12-0)
• Adopted 2 AM-4 AM no ride zone for dockless mobility devices (12-1)
• Tabled APS intergovernmental agreement for joint facility use (13-0)
• Referred $125K pickleball court transfer back to committee (13-0)

Atlanta City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance supplementing the Series 2024 Bond Ordinance. The body will discuss the terms, interest rates, and maturity dates for Water and Wastewater Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds.

• Ordinance 24-O-1549 to authorize bond proceeds not to exceed $450,000,000
• Creation of bond fund number 5086
• Ratification of a Bond Purchase Agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to add bond proceeds

The Atlanta City Council unanimously adopted a substitute ordinance (24-O-1549) setting terms for the City of Atlanta Water and Wastewater Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Sustainability Bonds), including an original aggregate principal amount of $438,101,573.50. The ordinance also ratifies prior actions, authorizes the CFO to create bond fund 5086, and amends the FY2025 budget. The council voted 11-0 to adopt the substitute and sent it to the mayor post haste.

• Adopted substitute ordinance 24-O-1549 for $438,101,573.50 in water/wastewater sustainability bonds (11-0)
• Approved motion to substitute the ordinance (11-0)
• Sent ordinance 24-O-1549 to Mayor post haste (11-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on several ordinances, including budget transfers for airport funds, a $157.6 million USDOT grant for the Stitch‑Capping I‑75/85 downtown project, and authority to acquire property for the Central Avenue Bridge replacement. It will also consider waivers and funding adjustments for airport contracts and a renewal of a customer‑experience contract worth up to $25 million. Additional resolutions address traffic‑calming devices, grant applications, and infrastructure improvements.

• Ordinance 24-O-1602: Transfer $5,618,000 to the Airport Revenue Fund and $4,105,000 to the Airport Renewal Fund.
• Ordinance 24-O-1603: Approve up to $157,645,161 USDOT Reconnecting Communities grant for the Stitch‑Capping I‑75/85 project.
• Ordinance 24-O-1604: Authorize acquisition and possible condemnation for Central Avenue Bridge replacement.
• Ordinance 24-O-1566: Waive procurement rules to renew ATL Customer Experience contract with ABM‑ALL N ONE Security Services for up to $25,000,000.
• Resolution 24-R-4433: Apply for and, if awarded, accept a $15,000,000 low‑carbon transportation materials grant.

The Atlanta Transportation Committee met on October 30, 2024, and approved several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for airport projects, contract amendments, and traffic calming measures. All items were forwarded to the full council for final approval on November 4, 2024. The committee also held several items for further review.

• Approved $5.618M airport revenue fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $157.6M grant acceptance for I-75/85 'Stitch' project (unanimous)
• Approved $128,584.28 amendment for DeKalb Avenue safety improvements (6-0)
• Approved $10.25M fuel storage facility contract extension (5-1)
• Approved $19.8M alternative airport funding (unanimous)
• Approved $25M customer experience program renewal (unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Annie Street, NW (unanimous)
• Approved $1.167M PATH 400 trail project amendment (6-0)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $149,721,015.52 transfer from the Water and Wastewater Debt Service Reserve to the Water and Wastewater Renewal Extension Fund. Other items include a $495,000 transfer for the City‑Planning General Fund, a $572,095 contract extension with Tyler Technologies, a $650,254.33 payment to the U.S. Treasury for emergency rental assistance, and a temporary easement at 1154 Jackson Parkway for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance 24‑O‑1555: Transfer $149,721,015.52 to fund Water and Wastewater capital costs
• Ordinance 24‑O‑1553: Transfer $495,000 to the FY2025 City‑Planning General Fund
• Ordinance 24‑O‑1593: Extend Tyler Technologies contract by up to $572,095 for payment processing services
• Ordinance 24‑O‑1592: Remit up to $650,254.33 to the U.S. Treasury for unallowed emergency rental assistance expenses
• Ordinance 24‑O‑1554: Grant temporary easement for ~2,888 sq ft at 1154 Jackson Parkway for Georgia DOT road work

The Finance/Executive Committee approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $149.7M transfer from the water/wastewater debt service reserve to fund capital costs, and a $17.9M equipment financing agreement for 11 fire trucks. Multiple items were held, including a performance audit report and a sick leave amendment. The committee also forwarded several first-reading ordinances to full council.

• Approved $149,721,015.52 transfer from water/wastewater debt service reserve to renewal extension fund (unanimous)
• Approved $17.9M secured equipment financing for 11 fire trucks (unanimous, as amended)
• Approved $495,000 transfer for comprehensive planning services (5-0)
• Approved $1,239,069.20 refund to AT&T for franchise fee overpayment (unanimous)
• Approved $20.4M renewal for managing general contractor services for parks (unanimous)
• Held performance audit report on Office of Contract Compliance (unanimous)
• Held sick leave ordinance for pregnancy/abortion-related care (unanimous)
• Held $5M JOC consulting services agreement for Gordian Group (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a first‑reading ordinance to seek a USDA child and adult care food program grant of up to $634,500, and second‑reading items that waive code requirements for a Living Cities grant of up to $100,000, create a playground reservation policy, and approve a $125,000 transfer for pickleball courts in Central Park. The committee will also vote on a $26,500,000 joint task order to fund managing‑general‑contractor services for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding for baseball fields at Bagley Park and several resolutions related to park improvements and community honors.

• Ordinance 24-O-1601: Authorize application for USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program grant up to $634,500.
• Ordinance 24-O-1561: Waive code section to allow Living Cities “Breaking Barriers to Business” grant up to $100,000.
• Ordinance 24-O-1577: Approve MOU with Buckhead Baseball, Inc. for operation and maintenance of baseball fields at Bagley Park (5‑year term with one renewal option).
• Ordinance 24-O-1591: Transfer $125,000 from District 2 Discretionary Fund to Parks for installing pickleball courts in Central Park.
• Resolution 24-R-4320: Establish a joint task order fund for managing‑general‑contractor services up to $26,500,000.

The Community Development/Human Services Committee approved a $26.5 million joint task order fund for managing general contractor services for parks, along with several other park-related resolutions and ordinances. All items were forwarded to the full council for consideration on November 4, 2024. The committee also held several items, including a $20,000 donation to the Atlanta Children's Shelter and a short-term rental ordinance amendment.

• Approved $26.5M joint task order fund for parks construction (unanimous)
• Approved $634,500 USDA afterschool meal services grant application (first reading, forwarded)
• Approved $100,000 Breaking Barriers to Business grant acceptance (5-0)
• Approved playground reservation ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved Buckhead Baseball MOU for Bagley Park fields (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 transfer for pickleball courts in Central Park, as amended (5-0)
• Approved resolution to honor Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore (5-0)
• Approved feasibility study for Rambo Park Recreation Center (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will consider a first‑reading ordinance that would let the chief financial officer move $30,000,000 from the Watershed Reserves into the FY 2025 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund for sanitary sewer repairs. Additional items include a $125,000 waiver to extend a United Rentals contract, a $7,084,227.48 amendment for the Peachtree Creek Westside sewer capacity relief project, and a resolution creating an infrastructure‑sustainability task force for District 8. The agenda also contains communications appointing Delvin Davis to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board and other routine matters.

• Ordinance 24-O-1595: $30,000,000 budget amendment for sanitary sewer repairs
• Ordinance 24-O-1597: $125,000 waiver to extend United Rentals contract
• Ordinance 24-O-1556: $7,084,227.48 amendment for Peachtree Creek Westside sewer project
• Resolution 24-R-4311: establishes an Infrastructure‑Sustainability Task Force for District 8
• Communication 24-C-5128: appoints Delvin Davis to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board (3‑year term)

The City Utilities Committee unanimously approved a $30 million budget transfer for sanitary sewer repairs, a $7.08 million transfer for the Peachtree Creek Westside project, and a $125,000 contract extension with United Rentals. It also favorably recommended two appointments to the Water and Sewer Appeals Board and held a resolution establishing an infrastructure task force. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $30M transfer to sanitary sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $7,084,227.48 transfer to Sewer Group 5 Peachtree Creek Westside Project 2A (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 contract extension with United Rentals (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Delvin Davis to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Earl Young reappointment to Water and Sewer Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Held resolution 24-R-4311 establishing infrastructure-sustainability task force (unanimous)
• Filed resolution 24-R-3849 for landscaping services contract (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on item 24-O-1531 to grant a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for a new single‑family dwelling with accessory structures at 1501 Whitewater Creek Road NW, Fulton County. The committee will also consider three ordinances for second reading, including Z-22-77 to create short‑term rental regulations in the Home Park neighborhood, Z-24-77 to clarify off‑street parking requirements to one space per bedroom, and a rezoning amendment for 1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. A communication will appoint Kevin Bacon as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a two‑year term. Additional rezoning and amendment proposals are listed for further review.

• Public hearing (24-O-1531): certificate for new single‑family home at 1501 Whitewater Creek Rd NW
• Ordinance Z-22-77: creates short‑term rental regulations in Home Park neighborhood
• Ordinance Z-24-77: sets minimum off‑street parking to one space per bedroom for residential dwellings
• Rezoning amendment (24-O-1560) for 1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW to correct overlay caption
• Appointment of Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (2‑year term)

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved a certificate under the Metropolitan River Protection Act for a new single-family dwelling at 1501 Whitewater Creek Road, NW. The committee also gave favorable recommendations to several zoning amendments, including corrections to prior rezonings at 1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and 665/693 Marietta Street, and an appointment to the BeltLine Design Review Committee. Several items were held, including the short-term rental ordinance for Home Park and the parking requirement change.

• Approved MRPA certificate for new dwelling at 1501 Whitewater Creek Road (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for amended ordinance correcting 24-O-1242 at 1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for amended ordinance correcting 24-O-1019 at 665/693 Marietta St (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for appointment of Sarah McColley to BeltLine Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for zoning at Flat Shoals Road (24-O-1458) (unanimous)
• Held appointment of Kevin Bacon to Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Held short-term rental regulations for Home Park (22-O-1759)
• Held parking requirement change to one space per bedroom (24-O-1542)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes, hear brief public comment, and receive crime and code‑enforcement updates from the Atlanta Police Department. The main action is a resolution reviewing 45 claims, with a total of $26,677.01 in favorable recommendations and several unfavorable recommendations. The committee will vote on the recommended approvals or denials of each claim.

• Total favorable claims amount: $26,677.01
• Claim 24‑R‑4322: $9,500.00 damage from an I‑20 accident near Evans Mill Road
• Claim 24‑R‑4325: elevator injury at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport (unfavorable)
• Claim 24‑R‑4326: property damage from a pothole at 851 Constitution Road SE (unfavorable)
• Claim 24‑R‑4345: property damage from a rock thrown into a windshield at 3711 Benjamin E. Mays Drive (unfavorable)

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a secured equipment financing agreement for eleven fire trucks, not to exceed $17.9 million, with a substitute amendment. The committee also held several ordinances, including noise control and alcohol beverage amendments, for further review. Additionally, the committee approved four favorable claims totaling $26,677.01 and recommended 96 claims be denied, along with several resolutions for contracts and settlements.

• Approved $17.9M fire truck financing agreement (unanimous)
• Held noise control ordinance for outdoor mechanical sound devices (5-1)
• Held three alcohol beverage ordinances (5-1 each)
• Approved $26,677.01 in favorable claims (5-0)
• Adversed 96 claims (5-0)
• Approved $120K inmate pharmacy services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5K EEOC settlement (unanimous)
• Approved $2.1K and $19K lawsuit settlements (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several communications and resolutions, including the mayor’s appointment of LaChandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer, which requires City Council confirmation. It will also review an appointment to the Atlanta Commission on Fatherhood, a designation of an architect to the Beltline Design Review Committee, and a dual‑referred ordinance to fund stipends for Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members. A paper held concerns creating two new standing committees for Community Development and Human Services.

• 24-C-5122 – Communication appointing LaChandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta (pending Council confirmation).
• 24-C-5123 – Communication appointing Jason Allen as a member of the Atlanta Commission on Fatherhood, Men and Boys for a two‑year term.
• 24-R-4193 – Resolution appointing Ai‑Lien D. Vuong as the Atlanta City Council appointee to the Atlanta Beltline Design Review Committee (architect, two‑year term).
• 23-O-1531 – Dual‑referred ordinance amending the Land Development Code to provide stipends to voting members of the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board.
• 23-O-1621 – Ordinance establishing two new standing committees of the Atlanta City Council: the Community Development Committee and the Human Services Committee.

The Committee on Council forwarded Mayor Andre Dickens' appointment of LaChandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer to the full council with no recommendation, and held a separate appointment for Jason Allen to the Atlanta Commission on Fatherhood, Men and Boys pending the appointee's appearance. The committee also gave a favorable recommendation to a resolution appointing Ai-Lien D. Vuong to the Atlanta BeltLine Design Review Committee. Two ordinances were held in committee: one to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members and another to establish two new standing council committees.

• Forwarded COO appointment of LaChandra Butler Burks with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Held appointment of Jason Allen to Commission on Fatherhood, Men and Boys (unanimous)
• Gave favorable recommendation to appointment of Ai-Lien D. Vuong to BeltLine Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Held ordinance on APAB stipends (23-O-1531)
• Held ordinance to establish Community Development and Human Services committees (23-O-1621)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will adopt its agenda and consider several communications and vetoed legislation before moving to a consent agenda and a second‑reading of multiple ordinances. Key items include a request to issue up to $120,000,000 in revenue bonds for surface transportation and infrastructure improvements in the Atlanta Urban Redevelopment Area No. 1, adoption of the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvements Element, and a $934,800 budget addition for rental subsidies at Santa Fe Villas housing complex. The council will also ratify a contract renewal for traveling screens services and confirm several board appointments.

• Ordinance 24-O-1483: request issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed $120,000,000 for surface transportation and infrastructure projects in the Atlanta Urban Redevelopment Area No. 1.
• Ordinance 24-O-1497: adopt the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvements Element, funded in part by development impact fees.
• Ordinance 24-O-1532: add $934,800 to FY2025 budget for rental subsidies for 100 units at Santa Fe Villas housing complex.
• Ordinance 24-O-1528: ratify renewal of the traveling screens service and repair contract (Agreement FC‑1190453) with Atlas‑SSI, Inc. for one year starting August 9, 2024.
• Communication 24-C-5127: appoint Kevin Bacon to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a two‑year term.

The Atlanta City Council approved a $120 million bond issuance for surface transportation and infrastructure projects, and adopted an ordinance clarifying rules for amplified sound and live entertainment at alcohol-serving establishments. The council also confirmed the mayor's appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and approved a major billboard reduction and relocation plan.

• Approved $120M AURA surface transportation and infrastructure bond (14-0)
• Adopted ordinance on amplified sound and live entertainment at alcohol establishments (11-3)
• Confirmed LaChandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer (13-0)
• Approved billboard reduction/relocation plan: remove 102 faces, allow 25 digital and 6 static (11-2)
• Adopted 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Element (13-0)
• Approved $934,800 housing assistance contract for Santa Fe Villas (13-0)
• Approved $22.1M airport restroom enhancement contract with Swinerton Builders (13-0)
• Tabled water and wastewater bond ordinance for special called meeting (12-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions covering airport funding, procurement waivers, and local street projects. Key items include a $25 million renewal of the ATL Customer Experience contract, alternative airport funding of nearly $20 million, and extensions of fuel‑storage agreements at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport. The committee will also address property acquisition for the Howell Mill Road project and approve several street‑lighting and traffic‑calming measures.

• Ordinance 24-O-1566: waive procurement rules to renew ATL Customer Experience contract with ABM‑ALL N ONE Security Services for up to $25,000,000 (2024‑2026)
• Ordinance 24-O-1565: authorize alternative funding for airport contracts up to $19,812,303.97 from airport revenue bonds
• Ordinance 24-O-1564: extend month‑to‑month term of fuel‑storage facility agreement at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport up to $10,250,000
• Resolution 24-R-4292: issue task order for Spring Street Viaduct Phase II design services up to $537,651.97
• Resolution 24-R-4201: request agreement with Georgia Power to install three street lights on Treadwell Circle SW

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee met on October 16, 2024, and recommended approval of a series of airport-related ordinances and resolutions, including a $30,183,260 FAA grant for runway shoulder rehabilitation and a $25,000,000 contract renewal for the airport customer experience program. The committee also advanced a $4,879,603.49 state grant for street resurfacing and several traffic calming and streetlight measures. Most items passed unanimously with four votes; two members were absent. A resolution to allow dockless mobility devices between midnight and 2:00 AM was held for further review, and a resolution for Spring Street Viaduct design services was filed by committee.

• Recommended $30,183,260 FAA grant for runway shoulder rehabilitation (4-0)
• Recommended $25,000,000 contract renewal for airport customer experience program (4-0)
• Recommended $4,879,603.49 GDOT grant for street resurfacing (4-0)
• Recommended $22,116,901 restroom enhancements at airport (4-0)
• Recommended $20,493,083 power distribution equipment replacement at airport (4-0)
• Recommended traffic calming devices on Angier Avenue, NE and Pine Street, NE (4-0 each)
• Recommended streetlights on Treadwell Circle, SW (4-0)
• Held resolution to allow dockless mobility devices between midnight and 2:00 AM (3-1)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider amending the 2025 water and wastewater budget to transfer $149.7 million to fund capital costs. The body is also set to authorize a $100 million annual contract for citywide construction services and a $2.447 million roof repair agreement.

• Amends 2025 water and wastewater budget by transferring $149,721,015.52
• Authorizes $100M annual construction contract for citywide services
• Authorizes $2.447M roof repair contract for 3-year term
• Approves $750,000 annual Park Pride funding increase
• Authorizes $350,000 contract for pre-employment physicals and drug testing

The Finance/Executive Committee voted on October 16, 2024 to forward a series of ordinances and resolutions to the full City Council, including a resolution authorizing citywide construction and renovation contracts worth up to $100,000,000 annually per contract and a $26,500,000 parks managing-general-contractor agreement. Most items passed unanimously; a $3,500,000 parks services contract advanced 3-2, and a $200,000 donation to Emory University for a digital affordable housing platform was held in committee. The committee also approved a favorable recommendation for Mayor Dickens' appointment of Ms. Lachandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer. Several items were held in committee, including a $5,000,000 mobile community referrals and diversion services agreement and a $20,000 donation to the Atlanta Children's Shelter.

• Forwarded 24-R-4200: citywide construction/renovation contracts up to $100,000,000 annually per contract (unanimous)
• Forwarded 24-R-4214: parks managing general contractor construction agreements up to $26,500,000 (unanimous)
• Forwarded 24-R-4213: parks managing general contractor services with Lichty-Soco JV up to $3,500,000 (3-2; Shook and Wan opposed)
• Held 24-R-4210: $200,000 donation to Emory University for digital affordable housing platform (4-0, Wan abstained)
• Forwarded 24-O-1548: Park Pride agreement amendment adding up to $750,000 annually, total up to $1,710,000 (unanimous)
• Forwarded 24-O-1553: $495,000 budget transfer for 2026 Comprehensive Development Plan planning services (unanimous)
• Forwarded 24-O-1555: up to $149,721,015.52 transfer from water/sewer debt service reserve to renewal fund (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for Mayor Dickens' appointment of Lachandra Butler Burks as Chief Operating Officer (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee will consider a first‑reading ordinance to amend the FY 2025 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund by $7,084,227.48, directing the money to the Sewer Group Five (SG5) Capacity Relief – Peachtree Creek Westside Project 2A. It will also take up a second‑reading ordinance to ratify the second renewal option of the traveling‑screens service contract with Atlas‑SSI, Inc. Additional resolutions include funding for software support, a beautification project on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and a donation to Common Courtesy, Inc. Several items are held for further review or have been previously held.

• Ordinance 24-O-1556: Transfer $7,084,227.48 to fund SG5 Peachtree Creek Westside Project 2A
• Ordinance 24-O-1528: Ratify second renewal option for Atlas‑SSI traveling‑screens contract (1‑year term, retroactive Aug 9 2024‑Aug 8 2025)
• Resolution 24-R-4207: Authorize up to $75,000 for E‑Builder software support and training
• Resolution 24-R-4288: Authorize up to $30,000 for a beautification project along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive adjacent to Mozley Park
• Ordinance 24-O-1094: Authorize up to $80,000 donation to Common Courtesy, Inc. for fuel‑efficient rides for released inmates

The City Utilities Committee approved a $7,084,227.48 budget transfer for the Peachtree Creek Westside Project 2A and gave favorable recommendations on several contracts and resolutions. Items held in committee, including the energy burden fund resolution and a $2M metering infrastructure budget amendment, were not advanced. The meeting included a quarterly update from the Department of Watershed Management and one public comment.

• Approved $7,084,227.48 budget transfer for Sewer Group 5 Capacity Relief – Peachtree Creek Westside Project 2A (first reading)
• Favorable recommendation for ratifying Atlas-SSI traveling screens service contract (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation for amending Greenlink Analytics donation amount (5-0)
• Favorable as amended for $75,000 E-Builder software support contract (5-0)
• Favorable on condition for $30,000 Keep America Beautiful beautification project (5-0)
• Held in committee: $2M Advanced Metering Infrastructure budget amendment
• Held in committee: Energy burden fund resolution
• Held in committee: $80,000 Common Courtesy donation for inmate rides

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second‑reading ordinance to add $934,800 to the FY2025 budget for rental subsidies at the Santa Fe Villas housing complex. It will also hear a first‑reading ordinance to accept a $100,000 Breaking Barriers to Business grant and a public hearing item to amend the 2021 Comprehensive Development Plan for property on Flat Shoals Road. Additional items include funding for park lighting at Windsor Street Park and a request for a $500,000 EPA brownfields assessment grant.

• 24-O-1532: Add $934,800 to FY2025 budget for Santa Fe Villas rental subsidies for 100 low‑income formerly homeless units.
• 24-O-1561: Waive code requirements to accept a $100,000 Breaking Barriers to Business grant for the Department of City Planning.
• 24-O-1457: Amend the 2021 CDP land‑use element to designate Flat Shoals Road frontage for low‑density residential, single‑family residential, and low‑density commercial uses.
• 24-R-4203: Approve up to $201,000 for park lighting and ADA improvements at Windsor Street Park.
• 24-R-4289: Authorize application for up to $500,000 EPA FY2025 Brownfields Community‑Wide Assessment grant.

The committee unanimously approved a $934,800 housing assistance payments contract with G&S Santa Fe Villas, LLC for rental subsidies for 100 units for low-income, formerly homeless individuals, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. It also favorably recommended several other items, including a $201,000 contribution for Windsor Street Park improvements, a $500,000 EPA brownfields grant application, and a resolution to nominate the Chastain Arts Center as a landmark. The committee held numerous items, including a short-term rental ordinance and a CDP land use change for Flat Shoals Road, and filed two items.

• Approved $934,800 Santa Fe Villas housing subsidy contract (unanimous)
• Approved $201,000 for Windsor Street Park lighting and ADA improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 EPA brownfields grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Atlanta Hawks Foundation donation for C.T. Martin Natatorium (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to nominate Chastain Arts Center as landmark (unanimous)
• Held short-term rental ordinance (24-O-1487) in committee
• Held Flat Shoals Road CDP land use change (24-O-1457) in committee
• Filed 570 Flat Shoals Avenue CDP redesignation (22-O-1045) by committee

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning requests and special use permits for residential, commercial, and institutional properties. The body is also considering a proposal to remove 102 privately owned billboard faces in exchange for upgrading or relocating 30 others.

• Proposal to remove 102 privately owned billboard faces in exchange for upgrading/relocating 25 digital and 6 static faces
• Special use permit for a personal care home at 1183 6th Street, NW
• Special use permit for a place of worship at 3612 Paces Ferry Road, NW
• Special use permit for a private school at 650 Montgomery Ferry Road, NE
• Rezoning of 345 Mt. Zion Road, SW from R-4 to R-4A

The committee approved a plan to remove 102 privately owned billboards in exchange for upgrading or relocating 31 others. Several special use permits for a place of worship, a private school, and a non-residential alcohol establishment were approved as amended. A special use permit for a personal care home was denied.

• Approved removal of 102 billboards for the right to upgrade/relocate 31 faces (3-0)
• Approved special use permit for place of worship at 3612 Paces Ferry Road, NW (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for private school at 650 Montgomery Ferry Road, NE (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for alcohol sales at 889 Howell Mill Road, NW (Unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for personal care home at 1183 6th Street, NW (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ai-Lien D. Vuong to BeltLine Design Review Committee (Unanimous)
• Held appointment of Sarah McColley in committee (Unanimous)
• Filed rezoning for 705 Constitution Road, SE (Unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear updates from the Atlanta Police Department, the Department of Law, and the Department of Corrections. It will consider a mayoral appointment of Sean Norman to the License Review Board. The committee will vote on a resolution recommending approval of several liability claims totaling $29,949.19, while noting some claims with unfavorable recommendations.

• Appointment of Sean Norman to the License Review Board (24-C-5121)
• Resolution recommending approval of claim 24-R-4222 for $11,000 bodily injury at 34 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
• Resolution recommending approval of claim 24-R-4223 for $7,488.50 property damage at 968 Jett St NW
• Resolution recommending approval of claim 24-R-4224 for $6,508.41 property damage at 90 Northside Drive
• Total amount of favorable claims listed as $29,949.19

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee unanimously approved a resolution to apply for and accept a $2,426,185 federal grant for the Atlanta Police Department, along with a $200,802 crime gun intelligence grant. The committee also authorized three lawsuit settlements totaling $295,000, including a $167,500 payment in the Jasmine Hardy case. Additionally, it approved three ordinances, including one to correct a lease amendment and another to ratify $3,351.58 in services for the acting fire chief. A mayoral appointment to the License Review Board was held in committee.

• Approved $2,426,185 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $200,802 crime gun intelligence grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $167,500 settlement in Jasmine Hardy v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 settlement in Reginald Colbert v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 settlement in Cheryl Miller v. City of Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance correcting Greenbriar Mall lease amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ratifying $3,351.58 for acting fire chief services (unanimous)
• Held mayoral appointment of Sean Norman to License Review Board (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider several ordinances, including two that amend the FY 2025 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund budget to transfer funds and allocate $15 million for architectural, engineering, design and construction‑management services under six joint‑venture agreements. Additional items include a $5.5 million water‑fund amendment, a $755,000 contract for landfill and airport‑slope mowing, and a land‑use amendment changing classifications in the West Highlands and Rockdale communities. The council will also vote on a donation of police vehicles valued at $42,274 and $8,000.

• 24-O-1442 – amend FY 2025 water & wastewater fund to transfer $5,500,000 for small‑meter installation project
• 24-O-1462 – amend FY 2025 water & wastewater fund to transfer $15,000,000 for CIP A&E projects
• 24-O-1503 – authorize $755,000 contract with Genesis Testing Services for landfill and airport‑slope mowing and clearing
• 24-O-1504 – authorize up to $15,000,000 for six architectural/engineering design‑build agreements (RFP‑S 1200311 series)
• 24-O-1127 – amend comprehensive development plan to reclassify properties in West Highlands and Rockdale from open‑space/medium‑density to mixed‑use medium‑ and high‑density

The Atlanta City Council adopted a large consent agenda, including a $300 million water and wastewater budget amendment for a commercial paper program, multiple water fund transfers, and several zoning changes. The council also approved a $120 million bond request for transportation projects, but tabled it. Several items were removed from the consent agenda for individual votes, including two alcohol license exemptions and a pre-arrest diversion program contract.

• Adopted $300M water & wastewater commercial paper program budget (13-0)
• Adopted $15M transfer for CIP A&E projects (13-0)
• Adopted $5.5M transfer for small meter installation (13-0)
• Adopted $10.8M FEMA shelter grant (13-0)
• Adopted $1.44M to Metro Atlanta Land Bank for affordable housing (13-0)
• Adopted $120M AURA bond request for transportation projects, then tabled (13-1)
• Adopted alcohol license exemption for 825 McDaniel St (12-1)
• Tabled alcohol ordinance amendment for amplified sound (9-5)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider two resolutions appointing Ai‑Lien D. Vuong, an architect, and Sarah McColley, an urban planner, to the Atlanta Beltline Design Review Committee for two‑year terms. A communication will be reviewed confirming Bridgette Walton's two‑year appointment to the Beltline Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes a dual‑referred ordinance to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board voting members and a paper to create separate Community Development and Human Services standing committees.

• Resolution 24-R-4193 appointing Ai‑Lien D. Vuong (architect) to the Beltline Design Review Committee (2‑year term)
• Resolution 24-R-4194 appointing Sarah McColley (urban planner) to the Beltline Design Review Committee (2‑year term)
• Communication 24-C-5118 confirming Bridgette Walton's appointment to the Beltline Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee (2‑year term)
• Dual‑referred ordinance 23-O-1531 to amend the Land Development Code to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board voting members
• Paper 23-O-1621 to establish the Community Development Committee and the Human Services Committee by dividing the existing committee

The Committee on Council met and unanimously approved the appointment of Bridgette Walton to the Beltline Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee. Two resolutions appointing members to the Atlanta Beltline Design Review Committee were referred to committee. Two ordinances were held in committee, and the meeting adjourned without further substantive action.

• Approved appointment of Bridgette Walton to Beltline TAD Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Referred appointment of Ai-Lien D. Vuong to Beltline Design Review Committee to committee (unanimous)
• Referred appointment of Sarah McColley to Beltline Design Review Committee to committee (unanimous)
• Held ordinance on APAB stipends in committee
• Held ordinance to establish two new standing committees in committee

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee will consider a first‑reading consent agenda of several ordinances that amend the FY2025 Airport Renewal and Extension Fund, including a $41,935,790 transfer and multiple FAA grant allocations. It will also take up second‑reading ordinances authorizing a $582,332.82 payment for the Glenwood Avenue/US‑23/SR‑42 improvement and a $18,360,698 contract with Georgia Power for airport power and ductline work. Additional resolutions will seek a $4,000,000 DOT grant for street projects and a $1,300,000 airport services contract with Conquer + Vivo 360.

• Ordinance 24-O-1533: Transfer $41,935,790 within the Airport Renewal and Extension Fund (FY2025)
• Ordinance 24-O-1534: Add $30,183,260 FAA grant for runway shoulder rehabilitation
• Ordinance 24-O-1500: Authorize up to $18,360,698 power and ductline agreements with Georgia Power for Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport
• Resolution 24-R-4187: Apply for up to $4,000,000 DOT Reconnecting Communities grant for Lee Street and Centennial Yards complete streets projects
• Resolution 24-R-4189: Approve a contract up to $1,300,000 with Conquer + Vivo 360 for airport services

The Transportation Committee met Sept. 25, 2024 and forwarded seven FAA grant ordinances totaling about $115.9 million to full Council for referral, covering runway, taxiway, restroom and terminal work at Hartsfield-Jackson. It also voted favorably on several airport and city transportation items, including a $13.05M airport budget transfer and a Georgia Power easement worth up to $18.36M. One item, a $582,332.82 payment to Precision 2000 for the Glenwood/Moreland intersection project, was held in committee for more information. The ATLDOT quarterly update was postponed to the Oct. 16 meeting.

• Forwarded to full Council for referral: seven FAA grant ordinances totaling $115,921,618 for airport projects (runways, taxiways, restrooms, fire stations, terminal power)
• Favorable (6-0): $13,049,513 airport budget transfer for various Hartsfield-Jackson projects
• Favorable (6-0): Georgia Power power/ductline agreements and permanent easements up to $18,360,698
• Favorable (6-0): $162,220 added to airports council conference agreement
• Favorable (6-0): four Google Fiber encroachment agreements (Hollywood Rd, Childress Dr, Lynhurst Dr, Adams Dr)
• Favorable (6-0): $329,859 Georgia Power utility relocation for traffic signal projects
• Favorable (6-0): $150,000 StreetLight Insight software renewal (Oct. 2024-Oct. 2025)
• Held in committee (6-0): $582,332.82 payment to Precision 2000 for Glenwood/Moreland intersection project

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $300 million budget amendment for the FY2025 water and wastewater commercial paper program. Other items include waivers of procurement rules for contracts up to $350,000 and $1.03 million, a $4.5 million fund transfer for staffing services, and several task orders and donations. The meeting also features updates on COVID‑19, procurement, and a MARTA program audit.

• Ordinance 24-O-1489: authorize up to $300,000,000 addition to FY2025 water and wastewater budget for commercial paper series 2024A‑1 and 2024A‑2
• Ordinance 24-O-1527: waive procurement rules to allow a contract with Caduceus USA Medical Services for pre‑employment physicals up to $350,000
• Ordinance 24-O-1490: transfer up to $4,500,000 from the committed fund balance to the Capital Finance Fund for supplemental staffing services with Nova Collaborative JV
• Resolution 24-R-4118: issue task order $311,900 for architectural planning, design, engineering & construction at Two Peachtree Street
• Resolution 24-R-4119: fund up to $737,000 for elevator upgrades at J.C. Birdine, Dunbar Neighborhood Centers and 818 Pollard Avenue

The Finance/Executive Committee approved several ordinances, including a $300 million water and wastewater commercial paper program and a $4.5 million transfer for supplemental staffing services. The committee also authorized various donations, contract amendments for janitorial and broadcasting services, and the creation of the Gulch Housing Trust Fund. Several other items, including resolutions regarding water account adjustments, were held for future review.

• Approved $300M water/wastewater commercial paper program (5-0)
• Approved $4.5M transfer for supplemental staffing services (5-0)
• Approved $1.027M amendment for citywide janitorial services (5-0)
• Approved $643,860 for ATL Channel 26 broadcasting upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $650,000 for 2024-2025 Peach Drop festival (5-0)
• Approved creation of the Gulch Housing Trust Fund (5-0)
• Approved $130,000 for West Cascade Park sculpture installation (5-0)
• Approved $850,000 agreement for pre-arrest diversion services (5-0)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will consider several ordinances, including a second‑reading ordinance authorizing up to $10 million for each of six architectural, engineering and construction‑management agreements and a $10 million joint task‑order fund. It will also review a second‑reading ordinance for a $755,000 landfill and airport slope mowing contract, and a first‑reading ordinance ratifying services under the Atlas‑SSI traveling‑screens contract. Additional items include budget amendments for water funds, a donation of up to $80,000, and other routine matters.

• 24-O-1504 – Authorize up to $10,000,000 for each of six design/engineering contracts and a $10,000,000 joint task‑order fund.
• 24-O-1503 – Waive procurement code to ratify a landfill and airport slope mowing contract not to exceed $755,000.00.
• 24-O-1528 – Ratify services and invoices for the Atlas‑SSI traveling‑screens contract (max $430,000.00, plus prior amendment of $925,000.00).
• 23-O-1664 – Amend FY 2024 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund by $2,000,000.00 for advanced metering infrastructure.
• 24-O-1094 – Authorize a donation of up to $80,000.00 to Common Courtesy, Inc. for fuel‑efficient rides for released detainees.

The committee unanimously approved a substitute ordinance authorizing up to $10 million per agreement for six architectural, engineering, and construction management contracts for water capital projects, and also approved a $755,000 landfill mowing contract renewal. Several items were held, including a $2M water meter budget transfer and a resolution for an energy burden fund.

• Approved $755,000 landfill and airport slope mowing contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved substitute for $10M per-agreement water design services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $5.5M budget transfer for small meter installation project (unanimous)
• Approved substitute for $10M budget transfer for CIP A&E projects (unanimous)
• Held $2M budget transfer for advanced metering infrastructure
• Held reappointment of Michael Hopkins to Water and Sewer Appeals Board
• Held resolution urging establishment of energy burden fund
• Held $80,000 donation to Common Courtesy for inmate rides

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $10,819,662 grant funding amendment for shelter and services programs. Other items include a $934,800 housing assistance contract for Santa Fe Villas, a $1,442,000 allocation from the Gulch Housing Trust Fund for foreclosed property redevelopment, a $486,000 Pathways to Career grant for justice‑involved individuals, and the adoption of the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvements Element. The meeting also features quarterly updates from the Department of Labor and Employment Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation, plus various donation resolutions and contract approvals.

• Ordinance 24-O-1506: authorize up to $10,819,662 shelter and services grant funding and amend FY2024 intergovernmental grant fund budget.
• Ordinance 24-O-1532: add $934,800 to FY2025 intergovernmental grant fund for rental subsidies at Santa Fe Villas housing complex.
• Ordinance 24-O-1507: allocate up to $1,442,000 from the Gulch Housing Trust Fund for preparing foreclosed properties for affordable housing redevelopment.
• Ordinance 24-O-1510: approve $486,000 Pathways to Career grant for employment services for up to 75 justice‑involved individuals.
• Ordinance 24-O-1497: adopt the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvements Element funded in part by development impact fees.

The Community Development/Human Services Committee approved several funding measures, including a $10.8M FEMA grant for shelter and services, a $1.44M allocation to the Metro Atlanta Land Bank for affordable housing, and a $934,800 housing assistance contract for Santa Fe Villas. The committee also held the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Element and a Pittsburg community rezoning for further review. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved $10,819,662 FEMA shelter and services grant (4-0)
• Approved $1,442,000 to Metro Atlanta Land Bank for affordable housing (4-0)
• Approved $934,800 Santa Fe Villas housing assistance contract (4-0)
• Approved $486,000 Arthur M. Blank Foundation donation for job training (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 donation to Grove Park Foundation (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 donation to Rainbow Railroad for LGBTQI+ refugee support (5-0)
• Held 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Element for more info (4-0)
• Held Pittsburg community rezoning for CDP public hearing (5-0)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances for first and second readings. The agenda primarily consists of requests to rezone residential and industrial properties and applications for special use permits.

• Request for a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for a new single family dwelling at 1501 Whitewater Creek Road, NW
• Rezoning of 423 Sunset Avenue, NW from SPI-3 SA1 to SPI-3 SA-3
• Special use permit for a day care and school at 1196 Arkwright Place, SE, 1189 Merlin Avenue, SE, and 1193 Merlin Avenue, SE
• Special use permit for a personal care home at 122 Cleveland Avenue, SW
• Rezoning of properties at 1089 Allene Avenue, SW and others to Industrial Mixed Use Conditional/Beltline Overlay

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved several rezoning requests, including changes in the English Avenue and West Highlands areas, and granted special use permits for a day care and school and a density transfer. It also held or filed several other items, including a short-term rental ordinance and a rezoning for the Murphy Triangle area.

• Approved rezoning at 423 Sunset Ave NW from SPI-3 SA1 to SPI-3 SA3 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 392 & 396 James P. Brawley Dr NW from SPI-3 SA2/WIZ to SPI-3 SA3/WIZ (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 831 Hargis St SE from R-4 to R-4A (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2905 Waters Rd SW from R-4 to R-4A (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning in West Highlands/Rockdale communities to PD-MU/WPAHO and MRC-3-C/WPAHO (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit to transfer 215,858 sq ft of density from 875 West Peachtree St to 155 7th St (unanimous)
• Held rezoning for Murphy Triangle area (unanimous)
• Filed rezoning at 2910 Tejas Trail SW and 1388 Northwest Dr NW (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes, and hear brief public comment. It will receive presentations on Atlanta Police Department crime statistics, the Public Safety Training Facility update, the Public Defender's Office quarterly update, and the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department quarterly update. The committee will vote on a resolution covering 46 city claims, with total favorable recommendations amounting to $119,129.12 and several unfavorable recommendations.

• Review of Atlanta Police Department crime statistics
• Update on the Public Safety Training Facility
• Quarterly update from the Public Defender's Office
• Quarterly update from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
• Resolution vote on 46 claims totaling $119,129.12 in favorable recommendations

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee approved a retroactive month-to-month agreement with Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) for pre-arrest diversion services, not to exceed $850,000, with a direct payment of up to $550,000 for services since July 1, 2024. The committee also recommended favorable action on several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting police vehicle donations, settling lawsuits, and approving alcohol license exemptions. Numerous claims for damages were recommended favorably or adversely, and several items were held in committee.

• Approved $850K pre-arrest diversion agreement with PAD (4-0)
• Approved $42,274 Ford Explorer and $8,000 Dodge Charger donations to APD (4-0)
• Approved alcohol exemption for convention center at 1881 Howell Mill Rd (5-0)
• Approved re-employment of corrections technician Cheryl Dowdy (5-0)
• Approved $23K and $17K settlements in Arroyo v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Approved $39K settlement in Richburg v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Approved $18.5K settlement in Jordan v. City of Atlanta (5-0)
• Approved 4 favorable claims totaling $119,129.12; 52 claims adversed (4-0 each)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, and review two communications appointing new members to city bodies. One communication names Judith Taylor to a commission honoring former Mayor Shirley Franklin. The other names Willetta Phipps to serve on the Civil Service Board for a three‑year term, which requires council confirmation.

• 24-C-5115: Communication appointing Judith Taylor to a commission to honor former Mayor Shirley Franklin
• 24-C-5116: Communication appointing Willetta Phipps to the Civil Service Board (3‑year term)
• 23-O-1531: Dual‑referred ordinance to provide stipends for Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members (held)
• 23-O-1621: Ordinance to create two new standing committees – Community Development and Human Services (held)
• 24-O-1399: Ordinance amending the city charter to allow sunset of boards after two years of inactivity (2nd reading)

The Committee on Council held a regular meeting on September 16, 2024, to review appointments and legislative proposals. The committee approved two communications regarding board appointments and gave a favorable recommendation to a charter amendment regarding the sunsetting of inactive city boards. Other items, including a proposal for stipends for the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board, were held in committee.

• Approved appointment of Judith Taylor to honor Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Willetta Phipps to Civil Service Board (5-0)
• Advanced charter amendment to sunset inactive boards (5-0)
• Held ordinance regarding APAB member stipends in committee
• Held ordinance to split Community Development and Human Services committee

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider a slate of ordinances on second reading, including a $1.5 million settlement payment, a zoning exemption for malt beverage sales, a $50 million funding extension for a sewer rehabilitation contract, the creation of a Neighborhood Impact Recovery Fund, and a $75 million bond issuance to finance rapid‑delivery and permanent supportive housing. These actions are presented for council approval at the September 16 regular meeting.

• $1.5 million settlement payment authorized for the Keith A. Sylvester case (24-O-1464).
• Exemption from distance requirements for a malt beverage and wine store at 1535 Chattahoochee Ave NW (24-O-1477).
• $50 million added to the Sewer Group Four small‑diameter rehabilitation contract and term extension (24-O-1456).
• Creation of the Neighborhood Impact Recovery Fund with up to $500,000 transferred from the Rapid Response Loan Fund (24-O-1473).
• $75 million revenue bonds authorized to fund rapid‑delivery housing, permanent supportive housing, and related projects (24-O-1486).

The Atlanta City Council approved a large consent agenda including $450 million in water and wastewater bonds, $75 million in bonds for rapid and permanent supportive housing, and a $10 million commitment to the rapid housing initiative. It also approved a $1.5 million settlement in a lawsuit, a $50 million contract amendment for sewer rehabilitation, and several zoning changes. The council referred a resolution for a $130,000 sculpture at West Cascade Park back to committee.

• Approved $450M water & wastewater subordinate lien revenue bonds (11-0)
• Approved $75M revenue bonds for homeless opportunity project (11-0)
• Approved $10M commitment to rapid housing initiative (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M settlement in Sylvester vs. Barnett (11-0)
• Approved $50M amendment for sewer group four rehabilitation (11-0)
• Referred West Cascade Park sculpture resolution back to committee (9-0)
• Adopted rezoning at 126 Hilliard St to MRC-3 (10-0)
• Adversed rezoning at 3218 Hogan Road (8-0)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including large funding allocations for airport projects and city infrastructure. Items on the agenda include a $582,332.82 payment for the Glenwood Avenue/US‑23/SR‑42 intersection improvement, a $13,049,513 transfer to the Airport Passenger Facility Charge Fund, and an $18,360,698 power and ductline agreement with Georgia Power for Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport. The committee will also vote on a $127,765,503 contract to reconstruct the domestic terminal parking deck at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport.

• Ordinance 24-O-1498 – approve $582,332.82 payment to Precision 2000 for Glenwood Ave/US‑23/SR‑42 intersection improvement.
• Ordinance 24-O-1499 – transfer $13,049,513 to FY2025 Airport Passenger Facility Charge Fund.
• Ordinance 24-O-1500 – authorize Georgia Power agreements up to $18,360,698 (including $5,000,000 contingency) for airport power and ductline work.
• Ordinance 24-O-1501 – allocate up to $162,220 for the 2024 Airports Council International summit at Hartsfield‑Jackson.
• Resolution 24-R-3993 – approve $127,765,503 contract for domestic terminal parking deck Phase 1 reconstruction.

The Transportation Committee approved several resolutions, including a $127.8 million contract for the Domestic Terminal South Deck Phase 1 construction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Also approved were resolutions for a $66.9 million SkyTrain operations contract, a $5.7 million identity management system, and a $3 million concessions marketing agreement. Four ordinances were forwarded to full council for referral, and several items were held in committee for further review.

• Approved $127,765,503 for Domestic Terminal South Deck Phase 1 construction (unanimous)
• Approved $66,939,901 sole source SkyTrain operations & maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5,687,016 identity management system contract with Dean-An1, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000,000 concessions marketing agreement with Airport Marketing Group (unanimous)
• Approved $2,350,000 general on-call marketing contract with Jacob's Eye, LLC (5-0, Wan abstained)
• Forwarded 4 ordinances to full council for referral (unanimous)
• Held Fairburn Road Complete Streets contract for further review (unanimous)
• Held 12 items in committee, including all-way stop resolutions and street renaming