Atlanta public meetings in 2023

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a $27.3 million budget transfer for Hartsfield-Jackson airport projects, several street and intersection safety resolutions, and multiple contracts and donations. The agenda includes quarterly updates from the airport, transportation department, and regional commission, plus a consent agenda with one ordinance. Most items are routine approvals, but the airport budget transfer and several street safety measures are notable.

• Transfer $27,325,585 in airport renewal fund for various Hartsfield-Jackson projects
• Approve $3,950,000 from Atlantic Station TAD for Howell Mill Complete Streets project
• Donate up to $400,000 to Livable Buckhead for PATH400 public art
• Donate up to $133,333.33 to Sandy Springs for PATH400 trail matching funds
• Authorize $2,396,161 sidewalk repair contract on MLK Drive

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions, including first readings for transportation funding amendments, a temporary easement for GDOT, and a write-off of uncollectible aviation receivables. Second readings include changes to vacation carryover rules and several small donations and transfers. The committee will also review dual-referred items, including a $3.95 million appropriation for the Howell Mill Complete Streets project, and hold over numerous previously deferred items.

• Appropriate $3,950,000 from Atlantic Station TAD to Howell Mill Complete Streets project
• Write off $641,276.12 in uncollectible Department of Aviation receivables
• Amend vacation carryover rules to increase maximum and allow 10% annual payout
• Grant temporary easement to GDOT for Murphy Ave SW right-of-way project
• Refund $5,339.14 to Edge Capital Group for 2021 occupation tax overpayment

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider a series of budget amendments and contract approvals related to water and wastewater infrastructure. The agenda includes multiple ordinances to transfer funds from reserves to projects like advanced metering, large meter testing, water distribution improvements, and sewer cleaning. The committee will also review a quarterly update from the Department of Watershed Management and consider several contract renewals and new agreements.

• 23-O-1664: $2,000,000 transfer for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
• 23-O-1666: $6,000,000 transfer for Water Distribution System Improvements Project
• 23-O-1672: $3,500,000 transfer for Large Diameter Sewer & Tunnel Cleaning Program
• 23-R-4658: $990,900 contract for Utoy Creek WRC Influent Pump Station Upgrade design-build
• 23-R-4659: $46,203.58 agreement with GDOT for water line relocation along State Route 279/Old National Highway

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is reviewing various ordinances and resolutions, including land use redesignations and park service agreements. The meeting includes quarterly updates from the Department of Parks and Recreation and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

• Public hearing for the creation of the Little Five Points City Business Improvement District
• Five-year MOU extension with Chastain Park Conservancy for park maintenance
• Redesignation of 657 Jones Avenue, NW from single-family to medium density residential
• Payment of $65,490.61 to Social Express Catering & Meal Prep, LLC for afterschool meals
• Budget increase of $781,653.00 for the Santa Fe Villas Section 8 rehabilitation program

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear quarterly updates from the Atlanta Police Department, Department of Law, and City Solicitor, then vote on consent agenda claims totaling $38,831.12 in favorable recommendations. The regular agenda includes second-reading ordinances on a mask ban, police training academy lease, and several grant acceptances, plus resolutions on corrections re-employment.

• Ordinance 23-O-1681 to prohibit wearing ski masks or face coverings that conceal identity
• Ordinance 23-O-1677 to renew lease for APD Training Academy at 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, $26,790.30/month
• Ordinance 23-O-1679 to accept $637,411 JAG grant for police
• Ordinance 23-O-1678 to accept $44,458 FEMA fire prevention grant
• Resolution 23-R-4639 to rehire retired corrections officers up to $61,115.60/year

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and consider multiple rezoning requests, special use permits, and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include a public hearing for four single-family homes on Paul Avenue, first readings for rezonings across the city, and second readings for a subdivision waiver and a river protection certificate. The agenda also includes several items held from previous meetings, such as short-term rental regulations.

• Public hearing for MRPA certificate to build 4 homes at 2249-2261 Paul Ave NW
• Rezone 3170 Mt. Gilead Rd SW from R-4 to PD-H (1.81 acres)
• Rezone 2490 Fairburn Rd SW from R-4 to MR-4A (0.59 acres)
• Rezone 1111 Ridge Ave SW from I-1-C/BL to MRC-3/BL (3.716 acres)
• Rezone 3340 Stone Rd SW from R-4/RG-3 to MR-2 (31.5 acres)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, including the Commission on Aging, the Atlanta Citizen Review Board, the Commission on Women, and the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The committee will also discuss ordinances to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members, establish an Atlanta Youth Council, and reschedule January 2024 council meetings. Several items are held over from previous meetings, including a proposal to create two new standing committees.

• Appointment of Linda Adams to the Commission on Aging (4-year term)
• Appointment of Dr. Conchita Floyd to the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (3-year term)
• Ordinance to provide stipends to voting members of the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board (23-O-1531)
• Ordinance to establish the Atlanta Youth Council (23-O-1348)
• Resolution to reschedule January 2024 council meetings to the second and fourth Mondays (23-R-4637)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions, including issuing up to $33 million in tax allocation bonds for the Eastside TAD, approving airport leases and contracts, and several land use rezonings. The agenda also includes proclamations, communications, and routine procedural items.

• Issue up to $33,000,000 in tax allocation bonds for Eastside TAD redevelopment
• Lease agreement with American Airlines for 1220 Toffie Terrace Building B at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
• Waive procurement for A-National Limousine shuttle services, up to $3,227,599
• Rename Beckwith Street SW to Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Way
• Land use redesignations for properties on Hollywood Road, North Grand Avenue, and others

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a range of items including street renaming, airport-related contracts, road resurfacing, and traffic safety measures. Key actions include authorizing contracts for airport shuttle services, street resurfacing, and intersection improvements, as well as resolutions for traffic calming and stop signs. The committee will also receive a quarterly update from MARTA.

• Ordinance to rename Beckwith Street SW to Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Way
• Lease agreement with American Airlines for 1220 Toffie Terrace Building B at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
• Contract with A-National Limousine for terminal-to-terminal shuttle services, up to $3,227,599
• Amendment to street resurfacing contract with Stewart Brothers, Inc. adding $2,177,419.59 for Bolton Road, Blackland Road, Putnam Drive, and Beverly Road
• Resolution urging support services for unhoused individuals at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions on Nov 29, 2023. Key items include issuing $26.3 million in bonds for the Eastside Tax Allocation District, approving several contracts and donations, and amending personnel and leave policies. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• 23-O-1647: Issue $26.3M tax allocation bonds for Eastside TAD redevelopment
• 23-O-1625: Ratify $222,086.72 sole source agreement with Accela Inc. for maintenance and hosting
• 23-O-1652: Approve $955,380 contract with PRM South for benefits consulting
• 23-R-4542: Issue $2,203,202.87 task order for bridge netting on MLK Jr. Drive and Centennial Olympic Drive
• 23-R-4591: Approve three job order contracting agreements up to $25M each annually for citywide construction

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee will consider a consent agenda of ordinances transferring funds from watershed reserves and commercial paper notes to various water and wastewater projects, including advanced metering, large meter testing, water distribution improvements, and vehicle/equipment purchases. The regular agenda includes resolutions to extend a security guard contract, amend agreements with the Georgia DOT for road projects, renew a water monitoring program with the USGS, and increase a refund from MARTA. The committee will also hear an update from the Office of Sustainability and Resilience and hold several items from previous meetings.

• Transfer $2M to Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project (23-O-1664)
• Transfer $6M to Water Distribution System Improvements Project (23-O-1666)
• Extend security guard services contract with Thorpe/All-N-1 for $2,049,000 (23-R-4573)
• Add $477,856.81 for Buffington Road intersection improvements with GDOT (23-R-4574)
• Increase MARTA refund for Summerhill BRT project by $669,636 (23-R-4577)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is reviewing several land use redesignations and budget amendments. The agenda includes appointments to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board and various park-related contracts and grants.

• Redesignation of multiple properties on Gun Club Road, Hollywood Drive, and Cato Street
• $781,653.00 budget amendment for Santa Fe Villas Section 8 rehabilitation
• $2,000,000.00 annual resolution for golf course maintenance equipment
• $2,000,000.00 donation to Operation Hope, Inc. for youth financial literacy
• Re-appointment and appointment of two resident commissioners to the Atlanta Housing Authority

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider a series of zoning ordinances, including several rezoning requests in the Westside Park area to allow multifamily residential development, a special use permit for a hotel, and a waiver for a shelter. The committee will also review items held from previous meetings, such as short-term rental regulations. Public comments are limited to items not going before the Zoning Review Board.

• Rezoning 7.55 acres at 1030-1060 Hollywood Rd NW and 990 North Grand Ave NW to MR-4A/WPAHO (multifamily) - 23-O-1425
• Rezoning 10.05 acres at 1006-1018 Hollywood Rd NW, 995-1028 North Grand Ave NW, and 60 Mildred Pl NW to MR-4A/WPAHO - 23-O-1426
• Rezoning 10.05 acres at 960-996 Cato St NW, 985-1005 Gun Club Rd NW, and 2082-2094 Hollywood Dr NW to MR-4B/WPAHO - 23-O-1427
• Special use permit for a hotel at 933 Watkins St NW (23-O-1566) and at 990-1008 Brady Ave NW (23-O-1568)
• Waiver of distance requirements for a shelter at 540-553 Mobile Ave SW (23-O-1492)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include renewing a lease for the APD Training Academy, accepting fire prevention grants, and approving multiple legal claim settlements.

• Lease renewal for APD Training Academy at 1630 Metropolitan Parkway, SW ($26,790.30 monthly)
• FEMA grant of $44,458.00 for Atlanta Fire Rescue Department prevention programs
• Department of Justice JAG award of $637,411.00 for the Department of Police
• Renewal of $1,400,000.00 contract with Asque’s Construction & Home Inspection, LLC
• Legal settlements totaling $245,000.00 for various civil cases

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several appointments, a proposal to create two new standing committees, and a resolution to sunset certain boards and commissions. The committee will also review ordinances related to stipends for the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board and the establishment of an Atlanta Youth Council.

• Appointment of Delmarie Griffin as Procurement Appeals Hearing Officer (2-year term)
• Appointment of N. John Bey to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (2-year term)
• Ordinance to create Community Development and Human Services Committees
• Resolution to sunset certain boards, authorities, and commissions
• Ordinance to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with ordinances for second reading, including budget amendments for airport and water infrastructure, street renamings, and various donations. The agenda also includes proclamations, communications, and committee reports. Most items are routine approvals, but several involve significant funding amounts.

• 23-O-1590: $144,469,114 budget amendment for water and wastewater renewal fund
• 23-O-1594/1595/1596/1597: FAA grants totaling $94.5M for airport taxiway, concourse, ramp, and noise mitigation projects
• 23-O-1582/1583: Renaming streets to Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Way and Dr. Toussaint King Hill, Jr. Place
• 23-O-1601: $10,000 donation to Atlanta Police Foundation for reward in Brittany Glover hit-and-run case
• 23-O-1603: Minimum $500 fine for littering on 100+ sq ft areas

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of transportation items, including several airport-related contracts and budget amendments, street renamings, traffic studies, and PATH 400 trail funding. The agenda includes public hearings on renaming Beckwith Street and Foster Place, and a consent agenda with a lease agreement for American Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson. Several items are held from previous meetings for further review.

• Public hearings on renaming Beckwith Street to Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Street and Foster Place to Dr. Toussaint King Hill, Jr. Place
• FAA grants totaling over $94 million for airport taxiway reconstruction, power distribution, and noise mitigation
• $25 million RAISE grant for infrastructure improvements
• PATH 400 trail extension funding and agreements totaling over $9 million
• Airport contracts: $27.2 million for Plane Train tunnel west extension, $250 million for Concourse D-North construction

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial and administrative items, including contracts, budget amendments, and personnel changes. Key actions include approving a $3.37 million customer relationship management system contract, a $1.75 million HVAC repair amendment, and a $6.5 million budget adjustment for water damage insurance reimbursement. The committee will also discuss a resolution to refund water and sewer overpayments, with the amount to be determined.

• 23-R-4461: $3,371,431 CRM system contract with Accenture, LLP, funded partly by ARPA
• 23-R-4458: $1,750,000 HVAC repair amendment with ARS Mechanical for Watershed Management
• 23-O-1613: $6,500,000 budget amendment for insurance reimbursement from December 2022 water damage
• 23-O-1602: $1,222,232 FEMA grant acceptance for shelter and services for immigrants
• 23-O-1619: Annexation of 1230 and 1234 Beechview Drive, SE into city limits

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a major $144.5 million budget amendment for the water and wastewater renewal fund. The committee will also review contract amendments for hauling, customer information system maintenance, and water distribution repairs, along with property transfers for parks and greenspace. A performance audit on landscaping contracts and a quarterly update from Public Works are also on the agenda.

• 23-O-1590: $144,469,114 budget amendment for Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund
• 23-O-1608: Transfer of surplus property at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City to Parks and Recreation
• 23-R-4444: $3,000,000 amendment to emergency hauling contract with Lewis Contracting Services
• 23-R-4467: $1,642,114 amendment for EnQuesta customer information system maintenance with Systems and Software, Inc.
• 23-R-4470: $1,981,752.55 amendment for water distribution system repairs with Rockdale Pipeline/Integral Municipal Services

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will hear updates from City Planning and the Continuum of Care, and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include land use redesignations for properties across the city, a ground lease for rapid housing, and multiple donations to community organizations. The agenda also includes several items held from previous meetings.

• Land use redesignations for properties on Gun Club Rd, Hollywood Dr, Cato St, Beecher St, Hosea L Williams Dr, Jones Ave, Thurmond St, and others
• Ground lease with Partners for Home for 184 Forsyth St SW to develop quick-delivery housing
• $431,449 grant from Technical College System of Georgia for workforce development
• $250,000 donation to Livable Buckhead for workforce housing pilot
• $350,000 donation to Intown Cares for homeless services

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will hear quarterly reports from the Atlanta Citizen Review Board and the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative, and will vote on a consent agenda approving $37,620.85 in favorable claims. They will also consider several ordinances, including extending alcohol sales hours, increasing litter fines, and a package store exemption, plus a resolution urging state action on speeding.

• Approval of $37,620.85 in favorable claims for property damage and bodily injury
• Ordinance to adopt the latest International Fire Code
• Ordinance to extend hours for on-premises alcohol sales
• Ordinance to set $500 minimum fine for large-scale littering
• Resolution 'Erica's Law' urging enhanced super speeding laws

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several zoning matters, including rezoning requests, special use permits for businesses and parks, and certificates under the Metropolitan River Protection Act. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a river protection certificate for a new home, a communication about a Zoning Review Board appointment, and several ordinances for first and second reading. The committee will also consider a moratorium on new development applications in certain areas and hold items previously deferred.

• Public hearing on MRPA certificate for a two-story home at 2167 Main Street NW (23-O-1589)
• First reading: MRPA certificate for four homes at 2249-2261 Paul Avenue NW (23-O-1633)
• First reading: Rezoning from R-4 to R-4A at 177 Huntington Road NE (23-O-1634)
• First reading: Special use permit for alcohol sales at 1310 Seaboard Industrial Boulevard NW (23-O-1637)
• Second reading: Ratify moratorium on new rezoning and permit applications (23-O-1614)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is reviewing several appointments to city advisory boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to correct precinct and polling place information.

• Appointment of Steve Tellis to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission (3-year term)
• Appointment of Bobbie Spiller to the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (2-year term)
• Appointment of Richard Taylor to the Atlanta BeltLine Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee (2-year term)
• Appointment of James Schroder to the Westside Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission (3-year term)
• Ordinance 23-O-1573 to correct precinct/polling place 3M

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including ordinances for second reading, resolutions, and various communications. Key actions include authorizing a $250 million grant application for the EPA's Solar for All program, amending the FY2024 budget, and approving several donations and contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations and routine reports.

• Ordinance 23-O-1575: Authorizes application for EPA Solar for All grant up to $250,000,000 for low-income solar deployment.
• Ordinance 23-O-1549: Amends FY2024 General Fund budget transferring $1,163,673.31 for carry forward true-up.
• Ordinance 23-O-1558: Amends housing code to allow interest and penalties on liens for demolition costs.
• Resolution 23-R-4357: Renews painting and pressure washing contract with A&D Painting, Inc. up to $1,800,000.
• Ordinance 23-O-1572: Donation of $10,000 to Atlanta Pride Committee for 2023 festival.

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda with five FAA grant ordinances totaling over $94 million for airport projects, plus a $5.2 million state grant for the PATH 400 trail extension. The regular agenda includes second readings for street renamings, a $1 million donation for e-bike initiatives, and several resolutions for airport contracts and traffic studies. The committee will also review items held from previous meetings, including traffic calming requests and a sidewalk infill transfer.

• FAA grants: $8.34M for taxiway shoulder reconstruction, $41.57M for Concourse E power distribution, $42.83M for apron ramps 20/21, $1.79M for noise mitigation
• $5.24M GDOT grant for PATH 400 trail extension from Loridans Drive to Sandy Springs limit
• $1M donation to Atlanta Regional Commission and Propel ATL for electric bike initiatives
• Street renamings: Beckwith St SW to Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr. St; Foster Place SW to Dr. Toussaint King Hill Jr. Place
• Airport contracts: $48M for terminal screening services, $25.8M for perimeter gates, $6.7M for escalator/elevator monitoring system

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of financial items, including major contracts, donations, and ordinances. Key actions include approving a $594.7 million employee benefits package, several smaller donations, and property acquisitions for the South Downtown Pedestrian Enhancements project. The agenda also includes updates on open records compliance and Invest Atlanta's financial status.

• Resolution 23-R-4251: Approve $594,752,287.12 for employee benefits contracts with Anthem, Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and others.
• Ordinance 23-O-1592: Authorize property acquisition for South Downtown Pedestrian Enhancements, including potential condemnation.
• Ordinance 23-O-1558: Add interest and penalties on liens for unfit property demolition costs.
• Resolution 23-R-4359: Add $41,500 for retention incentives for 83 airport employees.
• Ordinance 23-O-1572: Donate $8,000 to Atlanta Pride Committee for 2023 festival.

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is reviewing several items including a budget amendment for the water and wastewater renewal fund and a $250 million solar grant application. The agenda also includes various intergovernmental agreements and service contracts for watershed and public works departments.

• Budget amendment of $144,469,114.00 for the FY 2024 Water and Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund
• Application for up to $250,000,000.00 in EPA Solar for All grant funding
• Annual $200,000.00 payment to Live-Thrive Atlanta, Inc.
• Renewal of $1,800,000.00 painting and pressure washing contract with A&D Painting, Inc.
• Intergovernmental agreement with South Fulton for $56,025.00 regarding Cedar Grove Road and $146,700.00 regarding New Hope Road

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is reviewing a $10 million HUD grant application for housing obstacles. The agenda also includes several ordinances for budget amendments, community donations, and park maintenance.

• Public hearing for a $10,000,000.00 HUD 'Pro Housing' grant application
• Ordinance to accept a $2,032,301.70 state reimbursement grant for Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance to create a Department of Labor and Employment Services Support Trust Fund
• Resolution to donate up to $1,000,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
• Resolution to establish a City of Atlanta Reparations Study Commission

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning matters, including rezoning requests, special use permits for a place of worship and a private school, and certificates under the Metropolitan River Protection Act. The agenda includes items for first and second reading, as well as papers held in committee. Public comment is limited to issues not going before the Zoning Review Board.

• Rezone 740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE and 801 Rankin St NE from I-2/BL and MRC-3-C/BL to MRC-3/BL (1.922 acres)
• Designate Fulton County World War I Memorial at 0 Peachtree St NE as Landmark Building/Site
• Rezone 1692 Springer St NW and 0 Defoor Ave from R-4/UPWO and I-1/UPWO to C-1/UPWO (0.49 acres)
• Special use permit for place of worship at 1970 Velma St SE and 1901-1923 Turner Rd SE
• Special use permit for private school at 704 Charlotte Pl NW

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is reviewing quarterly updates from the Atlanta Fire Rescue and Atlanta Police Departments. The committee is also considering several resolutions to settle legal claims and property damage requests.

• Settlement of $56,398.25 for the Estate of Henry H. Hines, Jr.
• Settlement of $13,750.00 in Audrey Mitchell v. City of Atlanta
• Settlement of $10,750.00 in Khalilah Mitchell v. City of Atlanta
• Settlement of $5,500.00 in Barbara Redding v. City of Atlanta
• Review of $28,446.20 in favorable property damage and injury claims

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance to provide stipends to voting members of the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board, an ordinance to establish the Atlanta Youth Council, and a correction to a polling place location. The committee will also review appointments to city boards and a proposal to change when proclamations are given at council meetings.

• Ordinance 23-O-1531: Would provide stipends to voting members of the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board (APAB).
• Ordinance 23-O-1348: Would establish the Atlanta Youth Council to advise on youth development.
• Ordinance 23-O-1573: Corrects precinct/polling place 3M, moving it from M28 Church, 1150 Niles Avenue NW to Fowling Warehouse, 1356 English Street NW.
• Communication 23-C-5105: Appointment of Cora Dunston to the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board for a two-year term.
• Resolution 23-R-4243: Would appoint a Municipal Clerk (name and effective date left blank).

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including various appointments to advisory boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a consent agenda containing numerous ordinances related to grants, contract amendments, and community donations.

• Acceptance of a $2,000,000 DHS grant for the Securing the Cities program
• Approval of a $1,518,247.45 contract amendment for small water meter services
• Forgiveness of HUD loans for Kings Manor Apartments totaling over $1.4 million
• Creation of a Morningside Lenox Park residential permit parking area
• Authorization of a $250,000 budget amendment for Bill Kennedy Way reconfiguration

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items, including ordinances for first and second reading, resolutions, and held papers. Key actions include authorizing a $2.4 million contract for unpaved road work, a $10,000 donation for a bikeway project, and several requests for new stop signs and traffic calming measures. The committee will also review a $250,000 budget amendment for a BeltLine connection and a resolution supporting a noise barrier along I-20.

• Contract for IFB/DOT/2210-1230130 Unpaved Roads – Phase 1 with Precision 2000, Inc. for $2,398,838.76
• Donation of $10,000 to Little Five Points Community Improvement District for Davis Plaza Bikeway Project
• Budget amendment of $250,000 for reconfiguration of Bill Kennedy Way between Atlanta BeltLine Eastside and Southside Trails
• Resolution requesting all-way stop at Jones Avenue NW and Sunset Avenue NW, and other intersections
• Resolution supporting a Type II noise barrier wall along five miles of I-20 from Hill Street SE to Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA Station

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions, including a significant $16.4 million transfer for new fire apparatus, several smaller contracts and donations, and amendments to city codes. The agenda includes first and second readings of ordinances, resolutions, and items held from previous meetings. The committee will also receive a quarterly update from the City Auditor.

• Transfer $16,400,000 from citywide reserve to purchase 18 new fire apparatus for Atlanta Fire Rescue
• Authorize $8,700,000 in TAD funding for fire fleet replacement across Perry Bolton, Westside, and Beltline TADs
• Amend housing code to allow interest and penalties on liens for vacating/demolishing unfit properties
• Pay $25,000 outstanding invoice to Precision 2000 for Glenwood Avenue/Moreland Avenue intersection project
• Donate $75,000 to Atlanta Pride Committee for 2023 festival

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions related to the Department of Watershed Management, including contract extensions and funding additions for stormwater, water meter, and mechanical repair services. The agenda also includes a quarterly update from the department and several items held from previous meetings.

• Ordinance 23-O-1533: Ratify services and extend stormwater repair contract with Southeastern Site Development/Lewis Contracting through May 7, 2024, at no additional cost.
• Ordinance 23-O-1534: Add $1,518,247.45 to water meter installation contract with K.M. Davis Contracting to pay final invoice.
• Resolution 23-R-4269: Add $6,000,000 to mechanical repair contract with Ruby-Collins/S.E. Consortium for critical maintenance.
• Resolution 23-R-4270: Authorize MOU with Georgia DOT for water/sewer adjustments along Memorial Drive, up to $920,840.40.
• Resolution 23-R-4273: Add $4,000,000 to mechanical repair contract with Lakeshore Engineering/Contessa Construction.

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $2 million donation to STAR-C for an eviction diversion program, a resolution requesting housing fee disclosure and tenant protections, and multiple ordinances related to housing loans and park improvements. The agenda also includes updates from Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Intown Cares, as well as appointments to city boards.

• Donation of up to $2,000,000 to STAR-C Corporation for eviction diversion program (23-R-4250)
• Resolution requesting housing fee disclosure, mediation before eviction, and acceptance of tenant-based subsidies in city-funded housing (23-R-4267)
• Ordinance to accept $2,032,301.70 state grant for parks in disproportionately impacted communities (23-O-1571)
• Ordinances to forgive HUD HOME and CDBG loans totaling over $1.4 million for Kings Manor Apartments (23-O-1554, 23-O-1555, 23-O-1556)
• Ordinance to rename Anderson Park to Coach Charles Rambo, Sr. Park (23-O-1537)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on a certificate for a residential addition and pool at 3990 Paces Ferry Road NW, and will consider first readings for several rezoning and special use permit ordinances. The agenda also includes held items on short-term rental regulations and a large mixed-use rezoning on Yates Drive.

• Public hearing on MRPA certificate for 3990 Paces Ferry Road NW (addition, pool, garage, driveway)
• First reading: rezoning 769 & 775 East Avenue NE from R-5/BL to R-4B/BL
• First reading: rezoning 1407 Beecher Street SW from R-4/BL to RG-3/BL
• First reading: special use permit for hotel at 933 Watkins Street NW
• Held item: rezoning 2804 Yates Drive NW (64.8 acres) to PD-MU

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider approving $17,411.60 in favorable claims and rejecting numerous others, receive a Municipal Court update, and vote on two ordinances: one accepting a $5,330 grant for an EMT course and another exempting a package store at 825 McDaniel Street SW from distance requirements.

• Approve $17,411.60 in claims for pothole, accident, and property damage
• Reject 53 claims including airport incidents and pothole damages
• Accept $5,330 Georgia Trauma Commission grant for EMT course
• Exempt 825 McDaniel Street SW from package store distance rules
• Receive Municipal Court quarterly update

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to appoint a municipal clerk, an ordinance to establish the Atlanta Youth Council, and a proposal to pay stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members. The committee will also review held items such as a five-term limit for elected officials and appointments to city commissions. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Resolution 23-R-4243 to appoint a Municipal Clerk
• Ordinance 23-O-1348 to establish the Atlanta Youth Council
• Ordinance 23-O-1531 to provide stipends to Atlanta Planning Advisory Board members
• Ordinance 22-O-1712 to establish a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials
• Reappointment of Karli Swift to Atlanta Commission on Women and appointment of Dominique Morgan to Human Relations Commission

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions covering airport bond refunding, a housing code amendment to include visible mold as a hazardous violation, land use redesignations, and several legal settlements. The agenda also includes proclamations, public remarks, and committee reports.

• 23-O-1495: $147,660,000 airport general revenue refunding bonds (Series 2023F/G)
• 23-O-1514: Amends housing code to include visible mold as hazardous violation
• 23-O-1422: Redesignates 1915 James Jackson Pkwy NW and 2646 Peyton Rd NW to high density residential
• 23-R-4236 to 4240: Settlements totaling $143,500 in lawsuits against the city
• 23-O-1516: Quitclaim deed for Shirley Pl NW to land bank for affordable housing

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions including major airport bond refunding, budget amendments, and various contracts and donations. Key items include creating new bond funds for airport revenue refunding, increasing the CFO's encumbrance authority, and approving multiple service contracts and community donations.

• Authorizes $147,660,000 in airport general revenue refunding bonds (Series 2023F/G)
• Authorizes $400,000,000 and $116,830,000 in airport passenger facility charge refunding bonds
• Increases CFO encumbrance authority from $60M to $75M
• Approves $1,644,932.24 for janitorial services extension with American Facility Services
• Approves $2,264,000 for City Hall 2nd and 3rd floor renovations

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Council's Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a range of transportation-related ordinances and resolutions, including major airport construction contracts, street improvements, and parking changes. Key items include a $200 million contract for the domestic terminal parking deck reconstruction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a $4.1 million agreement for terminal renewal projects, and several resolutions to install all-way stop signs at various intersections. The committee will also review ordinances to create a new Office of Engineering within the Department of Transportation and to accept a $4.56 million state grant for road maintenance.

• 23-R-4187: $200,000,000 contract with Holder-Austin-Moody-Bryson for Domestic Terminal South Deck construction at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
• 23-R-4186: $4,100,000 agreement with Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company for Central Passenger Terminal Complex renewal projects
• 23-O-1501: Ordinance to create an Office of Engineering within the Department of Transportation
• 23-O-1519: $4,563,076.09 LMIG grant for the Atlanta Department of Transportation
• 23-R-4152: Resolution supporting abandonment of Shirley Place NW right-of-way for affordable housing development

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, primarily involving contract amendments and renewals for the Department of Watershed Management and Public Works. Key actions include ratifying stormwater repair services, adding $1.5M for water meter work, and increasing six architectural/engineering contracts by $15M each. The committee will also review held items, including a stormwater tree planting study and a solid waste fine update.

• Ratify stormwater upgrade services with Southeastern Site Development/Lewis Contracting, extending contract to May 2024
• Add $1,518,247.45 to K.M. Davis water meter installation contract for final invoice
• Renew Canada geese removal services with Atlanta Animal Evictions for $157,550
• Increase six A/E design contracts by $15,000,000 each for capital improvement projects
• Renew solid waste parcel survey software support for $300,286.64

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions including a major $11.6 million allocation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for housing production and programs, a $150,000 donation to Georgia State University for a resident resource platform, and several land use changes. The agenda also includes updates from Parks and Recreation and Invest Atlanta, plus a consent item for a storage lease. Many items are held from previous meetings for further review.

• Resolution 23-R-4167: $11,591,666 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for housing production, programs, public land development, supportive housing, and contingency reserves
• Resolution 23-R-4159: $150,000 donation to Georgia State University Research Foundation for resident resource platform
• Ordinance 23-O-1513: Adopt 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Element with development impact fees
• Ordinance 23-O-1531: Establish stipends for Atlanta Planning Advisory Board and NPU members
• Resolution 23-R-4183: Urge state to allow rent regulation for private residential properties

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to consider several zoning matters, including a rezoning request for a 5.457-acre property at 1915 James Jackson Parkway and 2646 Peyton Road NW from light industrial and single-family residential to multifamily residential conditional. The committee will also review several held items, including short-term rental regulations and a large mixed-use development on Yates Drive. Public comments are limited to items not going before the Zoning Review Board.

• Rezone 1915 James Jackson Pkwy & 2646 Peyton Rd NW from I-1-C/R-4 to MR-4B-C (5.457 acres, Z-23-44)
• Short-term rental regulations for Home Park neighborhood (22-O-1759, held since 1/23/23)
• Amend short-term rental code sections 20-1003 to 20-1008 (23-O-1084, held since 2/20/23)
• Rezone 1508-1526 Hardee St NE from R-5 to MR-3 (1.296 acres, Z-23-04, NPU recommends denial)
• Rezone 2804 Yates Dr NW from RG-3 to PD-MU (64.8 acres, Z-22-81, held for further review)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider approving over $4 million in claims against the city, including a $3.75 million settlement for a police incident. They will also review ordinances on package store distance exemptions and mold as a hazardous condition, plus resolutions on healthcare staffing contracts and police pay incentives.

• Claims totaling $4,051,495.76, including $3.75M for estate of Ricardo Dorado Jr. (police incident)
• Ordinance to exempt package store at 2455 Piedmont Rd. from distance requirements
• Ordinance to add visible mold as hazardous violation in housing code
• Resolution to renew healthcare staffing contracts up to $300,000 for Department of Corrections
• Resolution requesting pay incentive plan for APD Specialized Motors Unit officers

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council is meeting to consider several items, including appointments to city boards, a proposed ordinance to use gender-neutral language in council rules, a resolution to sunset the Buckhead Public Safety Task Force, and an ordinance to establish an Atlanta Youth Council. The committee will also review held items such as a proposed five-term limit for elected officials and changes to precinct boundaries and polling places.

• Appointment of Dr. Michelle Schreiner to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a 2-year term
• Appointment of Ms. Daphne Jackson to the In Rem Review Board for a 3-year term
• Ordinance 23-O-1494 to amend council rules to use inclusive, gender-neutral language
• Resolution 23-R-4036 to sunset the Buckhead Public Safety Task Force
• Ordinance 23-O-1348 to establish the Atlanta Youth Council

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with ordinances and resolutions covering zoning, grants, and contracts. Key items include adopting the Thomasville Heights Neighborhood Plan, accepting ARPA grants for community centers, and establishing a $500 million Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. The council will also vote on a five-year lease with LATAM Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson and a $49.7 million airport budget transfer.

• Adopt Thomasville Heights Neighborhood Plan (23-O-1272)
• Accept $2.2M ARPA grants for Dunbar, Atlanta WorkSource, and J.C. Birdine centers (23-O-1464/65/66)
• Establish $500M C-PACE program for commercial energy improvements (23-O-1481)
• Approve 5-year LATAM Airlines lease at Hartsfield-Jackson (23-O-1470)
• Transfer $49,739,396 in airport funds for renewal and extension (23-O-1469)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of transportation items, including ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a $250 million federal grant application for The Stitch, a project to cap I-75/I-85, and approving several airport-related contracts and leases. The committee will also consider multiple requests for new stop signs and traffic calming measures at various intersections.

• Resolution 23-R-4047: Apply for $250,000,000 USDOT Reconnecting Communities grant for The Stitch Phase 1
• Ordinance 23-O-1469: Transfer $49,739,396.00 in airport funds for renewal and extension
• Ordinance 23-O-1470: Five-year lease with LATAM Airlines Peru at Hartsfield-Jackson
• Resolution 23-R-4138: Change order up to $6,500,000 for cargo expansion site prep
• Resolution 23-R-4142: Modify PFC funding to $61,870,808.11 for airfield shoulder replacement

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including first readings for airport bond refunding ordinances totaling over $664 million, a second reading to establish a C-PACE program, and various contracts and donations. The agenda includes a facilities condition report presentation and multiple items for first and second reading, as well as resolutions for water bill adjustments and contract approvals.

• Ordinance 23-O-1495: Authorizes $147,660,000 in airport general revenue refunding bonds (Series 2023F/G)
• Ordinance 23-O-1496: Authorizes $516,830,000 in airport passenger facility charge and subordinate lien refunding bonds
• Ordinance 23-O-1481: Establishes a C-PACE program with up to $500,000,000 in bonds for commercial clean energy improvements
• Ordinance 23-O-1493: Mandates all retail businesses accept cash payments
• Resolution 23-R-4044: Adjusts water/sewer charges for burst lines, $102,404.89

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider a $15 million budget amendment for water and wastewater capital projects, approve several contracts and agreements, and review items held from previous meetings. The agenda includes ordinances, resolutions, and reports on topics like drinking water systems, apprenticeships, and stormwater surveys.

• 23-O-1460: $15,000,000 transfer from watershed reserves to CIP A&E projects
• 23-R-4040: Approve Georgia Tech's Kendeda Living Building public drinking water system
• 23-R-4136: $35,000/year MOU with Wellspring Living for apprenticeships
• 23-R-4137: $76,560/year training agreement with Atlanta Technical College
• 23-R-3984: $7,273,919 contract for Custer Avenue capacity relief project

The City Utilities Committee granted favorable recommendations for a design-build services contract for the Custer Avenue project and a public drinking water system at Georgia Tech. It also approved an apprenticeship agreement with Wellspring Living, Inc. Several other budget and training items were held in committee.

• Approved favorable recommendation for Custer Avenue Multi-Benefit Capacity Relief Project design-build services with Ruby-Collins/Benchmark Joint Venture, LLC, not to exceed $7,273,919.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved favorable recommendation for Georgia Institute of Technology’s Kendeda Living Building public drinking water system (Unanimous)
• Approved favorable recommendation for apprenticeship MOU with Wellspring Living, Inc. not to exceed $35,000.00 per year (Unanimous)
• Held in committee ordinance to amend FY 2024 Water & Wastewater Commercial Paper Notes budget by $15,000,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Held in committee MOU with Atlanta Technical College for employee training not to exceed $76,560.00 per year (Unanimous)
• Held in committee resolution for stormwater runoff survey and tree planting feasibility
• Held in committee agreement for program management services not to exceed $24,000,000.00
• Held in committee ordinance to update fine provisions for solid waste management

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting $2.2 million in ARPA grants for the Dunbar, Atlanta WorkSource, and J.C. Birdine community centers, and a $10 million HUD grant application for housing. They will also discuss a presentation on eviction reduction recommendations and hold public comment.

• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for Dunbar Neighborhood Center
• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for Atlanta WorkSource Community Center
• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center
• Apply for up to $10M HUD PRO Housing grant
• Donate $500K to United Way for Atlanta Youth Fund

The Community Development/Human Services Committee approved several ordinances to accept grant funds for neighborhood centers and housing programs. The committee also authorized a grant application for up to $10 million for the PRO HOUSING program and filed one ordinance regarding the HOME program.

• Approved $2.2M grant for Dunbar Neighborhood Center (5-0)
• Approved $2.2M grant for Atlanta Worksource Community Center (5-0)
• Approved $2.2M grant for J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center (5-0)
• Approved transfer of up to $20,052 for HOPWA contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 in-kind donation from Greenlight Fund Atlanta (Unanimous)
• Filed ordinance to reprogram up to $1,421,848 for HOME program (Unanimous)
• Approved application for PRO HOUSING grant up to $10M (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of up to $461,681.48 for 2020 HOPWA grant closeout (Unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and consider multiple zoning items, including rezoning requests, special use permits for places of worship and personal care homes, and certificates under the Metropolitan River Protection Act. The committee will also review held items, including short-term rental regulations and a large mixed-use rezoning on the Westside.

• Public hearing on MRPA certificate for swimming pool at 4491 Sentinel Post Road NW
• Rezoning to PD-H/WPA for workforce housing at 960 North Eugenia Place NW
• Rezoning to MRC-3/BL for mixed-use at 740 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE and 801 Rankin Street NE
• Special use permits for places of worship at 1970 Velma Street SE and 1901 Turner Road SE
• Held item: rezoning 64.8 acres at 2804 Yates Drive NW to PD-MU

The committee granted a certificate under the Metropolitan River Protection Act for a swimming pool at 4491 Sentinel Post Road, NW. Additionally, 11 rezoning and special use permit applications were forwarded to the full council for referral.

• Approved certificate for swimming pool at 4491 Sentinel Post Road, NW (Unanimous)
• Forwarded rezoning of 960 North Eugenia Place, NW to full council
• Forwarded rezoning of 740 Ralph McGill Blvd, NE and 801 Rankin St, NE to full council
• Forwarded rezoning of 667 and 673 Thurmond Street, NW to full council
• Forwarded landmark designation for Fulton County World War I Memorial to full council
• Forwarded special use permit for place of worship at 1970 Velma Street, SE to full council
• Forwarded special use permit for place of worship at 1901 Turner Road, SE to full council
• Forwarded special use permits for personal care homes at 1695 Delowe Drive, SW, 869 Center Hill Avenue, NW, and 1165 Arlington Avenue, SW to full council

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider a consent agenda of 67 claims against the city, recommending $13,482.30 in payouts for five property damage claims and denying the rest. They will also hear a quarterly update from the Solicitor's Office. The meeting includes routine procedural items like agenda adoption and public comment.

• Approve $7,500 for sewer backup at 1035 Austin Ave NE
• Approve $3,899.91 for auto accident at 5225 Campbellton Rd SW
• Approve $855.13 for vehicular accident at 2595 Piedmont Rd NE
• Deny 62 claims including pothole, slip-and-fall, and airport incidents
• Solicitor's Office quarterly update presentation

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee reviewed a series of claims for property damage and bodily injury. Five claims were granted favorable recommendations, while 17 claims were unanimously adversed.

• Approved $7,500.00 claim for sewer backup at 1035 Austin Avenue NE (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,899.91 claim for automobile accident at 5225 Campbellton Road, SW (Unanimous)
• Approved $855.13 claim for vehicular accident at 2595 Piedmont Road NE (Unanimous)
• Approved $669.94 claim for driving over metal plate at 851 Sidney Marcus Blvd, NE (Unanimous)
• Approved $557.32 claim for driving over manhole at 130 Northside Drive (Unanimous)
• Denied claim for elevator accident at 141 Pryor Street (Unanimous)
• Denied claim for slip and fall at 6000 N. Terminal Parkway (Unanimous)
• Denied claim for pothole damage on I-285 North (Unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider an ordinance to amend Atlanta's precinct and polling place boundaries, relocating numerous Fulton County precincts due to facility name changes and mergers. The committee will also review appointments to city commissions and several other ordinances, including one to establish a youth council and another to extend the procurement reform task force deadline.

• Ordinance 23-O-1438: Relocates over 30 Fulton County precincts, including moving Precinct 01P from Bible Way Ministries to Dodd Elementary School and Precinct 02D from Butler Street Baptist Church to Central Park Recreation Center.
• Ordinance 23-O-1459: Retroactively extends the due date for the Procurement Reform Task Force recommendations to June 30, 2024.
• Ordinance 23-O-1348: Establishes the Atlanta Youth Council to advise on youth development opportunities.
• Communication 23-C-5102: Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Reginal Roby to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission for a two-year term.
• Ordinance 22-O-1712: Would establish a five-term consecutive limit for elected city officials (held in committee).

The committee approved the appointment of Mr. Regal Roby to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and a due date extension for the Procurement Reform Task Force. Several other ordinances and appointments were held in committee.

• Approved appointment of Mr. Regal Roby to Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved retroactive extension of Procurement Reform Task Force recommendations due date to June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Held in committee ordinance to amend precinct boundary lines and polling places (Unanimous)
• Held in committee ordinance to establish the Atlanta Youth Council
• Held in committee ordinance to establish a five-term limit for elected city officials
• Held in committee reappointment of Ms. Karli S. Swift to the Atlanta Commission on Women
• Held in committee appointment of Ms. Dominique Morgan to the Human Relations Commission
• Held in committee ordinance to move proclamations and awards from the order of business

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple ordinances, including budget amendments, contract approvals, and land acquisitions. Key items include funding for building inspections, airport revenue bonds, and a food access grant program.

• Authorize $1,150,000 transfer for building inspections and permitting services
• Approve $559,195,000 in airport general revenue bonds (Series 2023B-1/B-2/C/D/E)
• Create $1,525,000 Economic Opportunity Fund for food access grants
• Acquire 27.56 acres at 0 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW for forest land protection
• Settle lawsuit for $130,000 in Henry Ronald Stanley v. Christopher Patterson et al.

The City Council adopted several ordinances via consent vote, including a major funding measure for airport revenue bonds. Other approved actions included budget transfers for city planning, contract extensions for software, and payments for infrastructure projects.

• Approved $559,195,000.00 for Airport General Revenue Bonds (13-0)
• Approved transfer of up to $1,150,000.00 to Department of City Planning for building inspections and permitting (13-0)
• Approved $229,692.70 contract extension with e-Builder, Inc. for construction project management software (13-0)
• Approved art easement agreement with Ackerman & Company for a fountain sculpture (13-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive source selection for 2023 Elevate Public Art Festival (13-0)
• Approved payment of up to $251,150.00 to Stewart Brothers, Inc. for transportation infrastructure work (13-0)
• Approved payment of up to $103,059.41 to C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. for Cheshire Bridge Road replacement bridge (13-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 donation to Piedmont Heights Civic Association, Inc. for Beltline Subarea 6 Master Plan (13-0)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions involving budget amendments, contract approvals, and fund appropriations. Key items include accepting TAD funds for fire stations, creating airport bond funds, and approving various contracts and donations.

• Approve $4,095,191.85 from Princeton Lakes TAD for Fire Station 36 construction
• Create airport bond funds totaling $559,195,000 for Series 2023B-1/B-2/C/D/E
• Approve $46,487,970 amendment to solar energy contract with Cherry Street Capital
• Approve $2,465,000 annual citywide electrical services contracts
• Approve $1,699,232 task order for landfill maintenance with Dream ATL JV

The Finance/Executive Committee reviewed several ordinances, including a proposal for $559.1 million in airport general revenue bonds. The committee also gave favorable recommendations for funding building inspections, software extensions, and various infrastructure payments.

• Favorable (6-0) for $559,195,000.00 in Airport General Revenue Bonds
• Favorable (Unanimous) for $1.15M transfer to Department of City Planning for building inspections
• Favorable (Unanimous) for $229,692.70 e-Builder software contract extension
• Favorable (Unanimous) for art easement agreement with Ackerman & Company
• Approved (Unanimous) waiver of competitive bidding for 2023 Elevate Public Art Festival
• Favorable (6-0) for $251,150.00 payment to Stewart Brothers, Inc.
• Favorable (6-0) for $103,059.41 payment to C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc.
• Favorable (6-0) for $2,500.00 donation to Piedmont Heights Civic Association, Inc.

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on transportation-related items, including a public hearing on renaming a portion of Northyards Boulevard to Yancey Street, several ordinances and resolutions on airport contracts, road projects, and traffic calming measures, and a quarterly update from MARTA. The agenda includes both consent and regular agenda items, with some items held from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on renaming Northyards Boulevard NW to Yancey Street NW (23-O-1406)
• Airport fund transfer of $49,739,396 for reimbursements (23-O-1469)
• Five-year lease agreement with LATAM Airlines Peru at Hartsfield-Jackson (23-O-1470)
• Piedmont Road widening project contract ratification with GDOT (23-O-1437)
• Traffic calming devices on Ira, Smith, and Epworth Streets SW (23-R-3971, 23-R-3972, 23-R-3974)

The committee approved renaming a portion of Northyards Boulevard, NW to Yancey Street, NW. It also authorized a $910,000 agreement for the Westside II Trail project and several traffic calming requests. Three airport-related ordinances were forwarded to the full council.

• Approved renaming North/South portion of Northyards Boulevard, NW to Yancey Street, NW (Unanimous)
• Approved $910,000 project management agreement with PATH Foundation for Westside II Trail project (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of 'No Parking' signs on northside of Peyton Woods Trail, SW (Unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Ira Street, SW (Unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Smith Street, SW (Unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Epworth Street, SW (Unanimous)
• Approved encroachment agreement for pedestrian plaza at 305-327 Mitchell Street, SW (5-0)
• Held ordinance regarding Piedmont Road Widening project in committee (Unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $15 million budget amendment for water and wastewater capital projects, a $200,000 grant for the Moores Mill Road green infrastructure project, and multiple contracts for sewer repairs and hauling services. The committee will also discuss a resolution to accept the city's first neighborhood heat vulnerability assessment and a proposal to update fines for property maintenance violations.

• $15,000,000 transfer from watershed reserves to CIP A&E projects (23-O-1460)
• $200,000 Section 319(h) grant for Moores Mill Road green infrastructure (23-O-1418)
• $34,080,000 contract with Synagro South for hauling and disposal (23-R-3980)
• $10,000,000 each for two sanitary sewer repair contracts (23-R-3981, 23-R-3982)
• Resolution to accept neighborhood heat vulnerability assessment (23-R-3968)

The City Utilities Committee approved several high-value contracts for watershed management and sewer repairs. It also recommended a neighborhood heat vulnerability assessment and a grant for green infrastructure. An ordinance to update solid waste fine provisions was held in committee.

• Approved $34.08M hauling and disposal contract with Synagro South, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $10M for sanitary sewer repairs with Ruby Collins/S.E. Consortium JV (Unanimous)
• Approved $10M for sanitary sewer repairs with Rockdale Pipeline, Inc./Integral Municipal Services Corp JV (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.3M for Butler Trunk/Relief and Ponce Piedmont sewer design-build Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $200K for Moores Mill Road Green Infrastructure Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $250K for yard debris processing with Tag Grinding Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for City's first Neighborhood Heat Vulnerability Assessment (Unanimous)
• Held ordinance to update solid waste management fine provisions in committee (Unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will hear quarterly updates from Atlanta Continuum of Care and Atlanta Housing, then vote on ordinances and resolutions. Key items include accepting $2.2M each in ARPA grants for the Dunbar, Atlanta WorkSource, and J.C. Birdine neighborhood centers, plus several land use rezonings and funding approvals.

• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for Dunbar Neighborhood Center (23-O-1464)
• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for Atlanta WorkSource Community Center (23-O-1465)
• Accept $2.2M ARPA grant for J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center (23-O-1466)
• Rezone Hollywood Road and North Grand Avenue properties to High Density Residential (23-O-1420, 23-O-1421)
• Approve $685,636.28 for acquisition of 27.56 acres at 0 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW for forest land (23-O-1434)

The committee forwarded three ordinances to the Full Council to accept $2.2M each for the Dunbar Neighborhood Center, Atlanta Worksource Community Center, and J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center. Several land use redesignation requests were held in committee. The committee gave a favorable recommendation for the use of Tree Trust funds for forest land management.

• Forwarded $2.2M grant for Dunbar Neighborhood Center to Full Council
• Forwarded $2.2M grant for Atlanta Worksource Community Center to Full Council
• Forwarded $2.2M grant for J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center to Full Council
• Forwarded transfer of up to $20,052 for HOPWA contracts to Full Council
• Held redesignation of 1030, 1036, 1060 Hollywood Rd and 990 N Grand Ave in committee (Unanimous)
• Held redesignation of 995 and 1028 N Grand Ave NW and others in committee (Unanimous)
• Held redesignation of 1915 James Jackson Pkwy NW and 2646 Peyton Rd NW in committee (Unanimous)
• Held redesignation of 1990 Defoor Ave NW in committee (Unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several zoning matters, including rezoning requests, special use permits, and appointments. Key items include a rezoning for a mixed-use development on Watkins Street and a special use permit for a hotel on the same property, as well as a rezoning for a light industrial use on Browns Mill Road. The committee will also consider a certificate for a river protection act for a property on Paces Ferry Road.

• Rezoning 952-966 Watkins St, 949-951 3rd St, 678-688 10th St, 955-961 Image Ave from I-1/C-2/PD-OC to MRC-3 (mixed residential commercial) with Upper Westside Overlay
• Special use permit for a hotel at 952-966 Watkins St, 949-951 3rd St, 678-688 10th St, 955-961 Image Ave
• Rezoning 3424 Browns Mill Rd SE from R-4 to I-1 (light industrial)
• Rezoning 1213 Hill St SE and 228 Milton Ave SE from R-4A/BL to PD-H/BL (planned development housing with Beltline overlay)
• Appointment of Dr. Michelle Schreiner to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a two-year term

The committee provided unanimous favorable recommendations for several rezoning and special use permit requests, including a hotel and a place of worship. Two other items were held in committee, and one Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate was forwarded to the full council.

• Favorable recommendation for rezoning to Mixed Residential Commercial at Watkins St, 3rd St, 10th St, and Image Ave (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for rezoning from Single Family Residential to Light Industrial at 3424 Browns Mill Road, SE (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for rezoning from R-4A to R-4B at 2176 Main Street, NW (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation for a place of worship special use permit at 54 Pharr Road, NE (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation as amended for rezoning to Planned Development Housing at 1213 Hill Street SE and 228 Milton Avenue SE (Unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation as amended for a hotel special use permit at Watkins St, 3rd St, 10th St, and Image Ave (Unanimous)
• Held appointment of Dr. Michelle Schreiner to the Board of Zoning Adjustment in committee (Unanimous)
• Held MRPA certificate for swimming pool at 4491 Sentinel Post Road NW in committee (Unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee is meeting to review police and citizen oversight updates, approve or deny numerous claims against the city, and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $130,000 settlement in a lawsuit against former municipal court officials. The agenda also includes items held from previous meetings, such as repurposing the city detention center and alcohol-related ordinances.

• Settlement of $130,000 in Henry Ronald Stanley v. Christopher Patterson et al. (23-O-1417)
• Re-employment of Fire Rescue Chief Roderick M. Smith at $230,000 annual salary (23-R-3976)
• Approval of $42,194.29 in favorable claims, including $17,500 for water/sewer damage at 1715 Loch Lomond Trail SW
• Ordinance to allow alcohol consumption in city parks (23-O-1229)
• Resolution to repurpose Atlanta City Detention Center into diversion and crisis support center (22-R-4044)

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee issued favorable recommendations for seven property damage and personal injury claims. The committee issued adverse recommendations for eleven other claims. An appointment to the In Rem Review Board was held in committee.

• Approved $17,500 water/sewer property damage claim for Corliss E. Cook (4-0)
• Approved $14,000 personal injury claim for Inger Bryant (4-0)
• Approved $2,782.33 pothole property damage claim for Bernice White (4-0)
• Approved $2,191.65 pothole property damage claim for Rochelle Thibodeaux (4-0)
• Approved $677.70 construction cut property damage claim for Kelsey Shelton (4-0)
• Approved $542.61 metal plate property damage claim for Tina L. Ross and Maurice Dupre Ross (4-0)
• Approved $4,500 personal injury claim for Brandon Allen (4-0)
• Denied 11 claims including bodily injury and property damage (4-0)