Atlanta city council minutes november 2, 1998
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (CONT’D)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (CONT’D)98-O-1993 ( 2) Chairperson Moore then Made a Motion to Adopt as Amended, (Cont’d) which was properly Seconded. Ms. Thomas again spoke briefly against 98-O-1993. Her remarks were followed by Councilmember Emmons’ Motion to Call the Question which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. The prior Motion to Adopt as Amended then CARRIED by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas; 1 Nay. ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 10 YEAS; 1 NAY PERSONAL PAPERS Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS RESOLUTIONS 98-R-2109 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmembers Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, Vern McCarty and Michael Bond providing for: (1) the call of a public meeting of the Council of the City of Atlanta, at which there will be considered and acted upon certain proposed ordinances which, if adopted and approved, will authorize the City of Atlanta to enter into an installment sale agreement and any other related agreements for the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of certain real property and facilities; (2) the publication of notice to the public of the call and holding of such meeting; and (3) for other purposes. (Lee Morris Abstained) Councilmember Bond requested that 98-R-2109 be considered at that time. Therefore, sounded the caption, read the paper in its entirety and after providing clarification, Made a Motion to Adopt. The Motion was properly Seconded and discussion ensued wherein Councilmember Morris noted his Abstention on 98-R-2109 and stated his reasons for doing so. Also, Council President Pitts requested clarification in order to understand the intent of paper. Mr. Bond attempted to clarify but Mr. Pitts responded that Mr. Bond’s explanation was different from his interpretation of 98-R-2109. The Motion to Adopt subsequently FAILED by a roll call vote of 7 Yeas; 3 Nays; 1 Abstention. Mr. Bond informed the Council that for the sake of providing the general public with two weeks legal notice of a public hearing, it would be in the best interest of the Council to approve 98-R-2109. Therefore, Mr. Bond requested time to solicit a Motion to Reconsider from a member who had voted on the prevailing side. Later in the meeting, Councilmember Woolard agreed to Made a Motion to Reconsider the vote on 98-R-2109, which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. The subsequent Motion to Adopt then CARRIED by a roll call vote of 8 Yeas; 2 Nays; and 1 Abstention, including Councilmember Moore’s Nay vote which was Recorded by the Municipal Clerk at the directive of Council President Pitts. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 YEAS; 2 NAYS; 1 ABSTENTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-2126 ( 2) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond, Mable Thomas, Doug Alexander, Jim Maddox, C. T. Martin, Derrick Boazman, and Julia Emmons authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Purchasing and Real Estate of the City of Atlanta to enter into a second contract amendment with the Vine City Housing Ministry, Inc. (VCHM) for the purpose of extending the amendment date for CD-95-523 Vine City Mini Police Precinct; and for other purposes. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 9 YEAS, 0 NAYS 98-R-2137 ( 3) A Resolution by Councilmembers Derrick Boazman, C. T. Martin, Jim Maddox, Mable Thomas, Cleta Winslow, Michael Bond, Felicia Moore, and Julia Emmons to request the Fulton County Board of Commissioners not to take action regarding the proposed contract to transfer lot blocks of tax executions; to rescind conflicting resolutions; and for other purposes. Councilmember Boazman sounded the above item, requested that it be considered at the present time and Moved to Adopt it. The Motion was properly Seconded and a brief discussion ensued wherein Councilmember Morris requested clarification. Mr. Boazman responded accordingly and the Motion to Adopt CARRIED by a roll call vote of 10 Yeas; 1 Nay. Councilmember Martin requested that his affirmative vote be Recorded. It was so noted by the Municipal Clerk under the directive of Council President Pitts. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 10 YEAS; 1 NAY 98-R-2113 ( 4) A Resolution by Councilmember C. T. Martin to adopt the Southwest Atlanta Comprehensive Plan for Neighborhood Planning Units H and I and Council District 10. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2117 ( 5) A Resolution by Councilmember Jim Maddox to adopt the Southwest Atlanta Comprehensive Plan for Neighborhood Planning Units P and R in Council District 11. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-2118 ( 6) A Resolution by Councilmember Jim Maddox requesting that the Georgia General Assembly designate that property known as Underground Atlanta, as a gambling district. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2123 ( 7) A Resolution by Councilmembers Clair Muller and Lee Morris to include in the City of Atlanta’s Legislative Package to the General Assembly a request to study all areas of Unincorporated Fulton County, in order to expand all cities; to eliminate service delivery duplication; to develop a new “Plan of Improvement”; in an effort to decrease taxes; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2124 ( 8) A Resolution by Councilmember Debi Starnes and Julia Emmons authorizing Aid Atlanta to utilize the Trolley Barn, without fee, as one of the twelve days reserved for exclusive use by the City, or other Government Agencies, pursuant to the agreement between the City and the Atlanta & Edgewood St. Railway Company. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2127 ( 9) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Jim Maddox, Vern McCarty, and Doug Alexander authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contractual agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc.; United Healthcare of Georgia; Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., Kaiser Permanente; The Prudential Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc./Group Insurance Administration, Inc., a joint venture; OHS of Georgia, Inc. for (FC-6318-95) Group Health and Dental Insurance to extend the agreement for plan year 1999; establishing premium rates for Health and Dental Insurance for 1999; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-2133 (10) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow and Derrick Boazman imposing a $1.00 surcharge upon each wireless telecommunication connection subscribed to telephone subscribers whose billing address is within the City of Atlanta pursuant to the authorization granted in Sections 46-5-133(a) and 46-5-134(a)(2)(a) at the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2135 (11) A Resolution by Councilmembers Cleta Winslow and Michael Bond authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accept a Local Assistance Grant from the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $75,000.00 to assist Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Services with program expenses; to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary grant agreements; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2138 (12) A Resolution by Councilmembers Derrick Boazman, Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, Mable Thomas, Julia Emmons, and Felicia Moore to request the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to include certain provisions in the proposed contract to transfer Lot Blocks of Tax executions; to rescind conflicting resolutions; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2139 (13) A Resolution by Councilmembers Derrick Boazman, Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Mable Thomas, Jim Maddox, Felicia Moore, and Julia Emmons in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 48-3-19(d) approving each and every parcel of property identified in Exhibit “A” (attached to this resolution) to be excluded from any transfer of executions by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner based upon the determination of the Atlanta City Council that such exclusions are in the best interest of the public; to rescind conflicting resolutions; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) ORDINANCES 98-O-2112 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller and Felicia Moore authorizing the Mayor, or his designee the Commissioner of Public Works, to allow a thirty (30) day extension to the Atlanta History Center’s Banner Permit; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2114 ( 2) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, on behalf of the Mayor, to waive paragraphs four (4) and seven (7) of Section 138.8, Atlanta City Code of Ordinances, for the issuance of a Banner Permit to the High Museum of Art; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2115 ( 3) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris authorizing the Department of Public Works to install a Sewer Ejector Pump at 971 Carter Drive, at no cost to the property owner. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2116 ( 4) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to reimburse Impact Fees paid under protest to the City of Atlanta for the construction of Enclave at Renaissance Center located at 545 Piedmont Avenue, N.E., which is presently designated within a Housing Enterprise Zone and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2119 ( 5) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox transferring appropriations in the amount of $17,000.00 for the purpose of providing service grants to Georgia Council for International visitors and Sister Cities Commission; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-2120 ( 6) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend the City Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, adopted by the 1966 Georgia General Assembly, 1966 Ga. Laws, P. 4469 et seq. Under and by virtue of the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, P. 298 et seq. O.C.G.A. Section 46-35-1 et seq.) so as to amend Section 2-406 of the City Charter so as to delineate the powers of committees of the City Council conducting hearings and/or investigations; to require that said hearings and investigations be authorized by majority vote of Council; to set procedural guidelines for the issuance of subpoenas; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2121 ( 7) An Ordinance by Councilmember Doug Alexander to amend the Land Use Element of the 1999 Comprehensive Development Plan of the City of Atlanta, Georgia so as to re-designate certain property located at 50-80 Biscayne Drive, N.W. from the Medium Density Residential (0-16 units/acre) Classification to the High Density Residential Classification, and for other purposes. NPU-C Council District 8 Councilmember Alexander sounded the above item, provided reasons for the introduction of the paper and subsequently requested that it be Referred to the committee(s) of purview. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES AND ZONING COMMITTEES 98-O-2122 ( 8) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Doug Alexander and Felicia A. Moore transferring appropriations in the amount of $140,000.00 for the purpose of funding CD-634, Northwest Corridor Study; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-2125 ( 9) An Ordinance by Councilmember Debi Starnes authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, on behalf of the Mayor, to waive Paragraph (4), Section 138-8, Atlanta City Code of Ordinances, for the issuance of a Banner Permit to the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2128 (10) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Derrick Boazman, Lee Morris, and Mable Thomas to increase specific annual Alcohol Beverage License Fees and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2129 (11) An Ordinance by Councilmembers by Michael Bond, Vern McCarty, Cleta Winslow, Lee Morris, and Derrick Boazman to increase specific annual fees and permits and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2130 (12) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Jim Maddox, Cleta Winslow and Vern McCarty authorizing the City to construct a Municipal Courtroom and to refund certain outstanding certificates of participation, and to thereby satisfy and discharge the City’s obligations under two existing installment purchase financing arrangements, and to finance the costs thereof by entering into an installment purchase financing arrangement, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City certain documents relating thereto; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-2131 (13) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, and Vern McCarty providing for: (1) the sale and delivery of City of Atlanta General Obligation Refunding Bonds, dated November 1, 1998; (2) the adoption of a form for such bonds; (3) the execution of the bonds, an official statement and an Escrow Agreement with respect to such bonds; (4) the undertaking of a continuing disclosure commitment with respect to the bonds; (5) the calling for redemption of the prior bonds to be refunded; (6) the naming a paying agent and a bond registrar; (7) the levy of a continuing direct annual tax without limit as to rate or amount on all taxable property within the territorial limits of the city sufficient to pay the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on such bonds; and (8) for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2132 (14) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, and Vern McCarty providing for: (1) the sale of $8,000,000 City of Atlanta various purpose General Obligation Bonds, dated December 1, 1998; (2) the undertaking of a continuing disclosure commitment in compliance with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b) (5); (3) the adoption of a form for the bonds; (4) the execution of the bonds; (5) the naming of a paying agent and a bond registrar; (6) the levy of a continuing direct annual tax without limit as to rate or amount on all taxable property within the territorial limits of the city sufficient to pay the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds; and (7) other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2134 (15) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond and Cleta Winslow amending the 1998 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget, Department of the Mayor, by adding to anticipations and appropriations in the amount of $75,000.00 from the governor’s Office of Community Affairs Local Assistance for Clark Atlanta University School of Library Sciences to assist with program expenses; to authorize the mayor to sign all necessary grant agreements; and for other purposes. RERERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS (CONT’D) 98-O-2136 (16) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Cathy Woolard, Julia Emmons, Derrick Boazman, and Lee Morris amending Article II, Section 138-36 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances to insert provisions requiring maximum consideration of pedestrian access and flow of pedestrian traffic in the permitting of closures of pedestrian rights-of- way due to encroachments, construction and excavations and for other purposes. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Robb Pitts Presided ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Hearings/Meetings/Worksession Council President Pitts announced that a two-hour work session would be held Thursday, November 5, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the 1999 Budget and to allow for follow up discussion on issues and concerns brought forth at the two previous work sessions on the 1999 Budget. He further noted that his staff would provide each member of Council with a formal letter giving details regarding the work session. Community Development/Human Resources Committee Chairperson Moore announced that because the Veteran’s Day Holiday fell on the CD/HR Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting date, it was rescheduled to Monday, November 9, 1998 at 11:30 a.m., in Committee Room #2. Ms. Moore also noted that the Briefing would also be held that same day at 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Maddox announced and/or reminded the citizens in his District (11) that a town hall meeting would be held on November 10, 1998 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Campbellton Road, at 7:00 p.m. to continue the series of meetings regarding critical public safety issues in the area. GENERAL REMARKS Council President Robb Pitts Presided GENERAL REMARKS A Birthday Celebration for Councilmember “Able” Mable Thomas Councilmember Thomas invited the general public and members of Council to her birthday party to be held on Sunday, November 8, 1998 at the historical Georgian Terrace Hotel located at 659 Peachtree Street from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ms. Thomas noted that her actual birthday is on that day. Halloween Celebration at Vine City Mini-Police Precinct A Success Councilmember Bond expressed sincere thanks to everyone that participated and helped to make the Halloween celebration at the newly opened Vine City mini - police precinct a success. Mr. Bond noted that he hopes to make it an annual event. Procedure for Addressing Questions to Items Removed from Consent Agenda Council President Pitts remarked that for the sake of time, when papers are removed from the Consent Agenda, it would be most helpful if the person requesting the item(s) held off were to speak with the Committee Chairperson prior to the committee’s report. This practice would allow the appropriate Chair to anticipate questions and be prepared to provide clarification. Retirement of Mike Roberts from V-103 Councilmember Boazman acknowledged the recent retirement of Mike Roberts from the V-103 radio morning team. He stated that Mr. Roberts had been on the airwaves waking up Atlanta residents with his theme song “Mike Roberts in the Morning” for more than 12 years. Mr. Boazman thanked Mike Roberts for his dedicated service and for giving Councilmembers such as himself the opportunity to speak and address public concerns on his show. Furthermore, Mr. Boazman expressed well wishes to Mr. Roberts and Ms. Carol Blackmon, his former partner who recently resigned from V-103. Council President Robb Pitts Presided GENERAL REMARKS (CONT’D) Retirement of Municipal Clerk Olivia Parks Woods Councilmember Boazman acknowledged the long standing and committed service of former Municipal Clerk Olivia Parks Woods who retired from the City of Atlanta several months ago and who as of Friday, October 30, 1998 completed her extended service contract with the City. Mr. Boazman extended his heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Woods for her many years of dedicated service. Status of Fire Station located on North Avenue Council President Pitts requested clarification regarding the status of the Fire Station located on North Avenue. He noted that after recently passing the location and based on his own recollection that the building was sold to a private firm who anticipated putting a restaurant in the building, was surprised to have seen that the property was still empty. Councilmember McCarty responded stating that he has received inquiries from persons wishing to purchase the building. He further noted that Fire Chief Winston Minor had prepared and would send a bid package for persons wishing to purchase the station. Mr. Pitts insisted however, that legislation had been approved selling the Fire Station to a private firm. Mr. McCarty responded that the sale must have fallen through. Consequently, Mr. Pitts asked Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee Chairperson Martin to find out the status of the fire station. Transportation Issues Councilmember Emmons reported that the appraisal of the Dawson County property has not been done because an appraiser has not yet been hired. Council President Pitts responded that there is no reason for the appraisal to not be done since the money has already been allocated. Ms. Emmons agreed to double check the information and provide Mr. Pitts with an update at a later time. Councilmember Emmons noted that Fulton County had passed a Resolution against a 6th runway at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Subsequently, Ms. Emmons agreed to provide Mr. Pitts and members of Council with a report on the matter as soon as possible. Council President Robb Pitts Presided GENERAL REMARKS (CONT’D) Y2K Issues Council President Pitts requested clarification of Y2K issues and a report of expenditures in that area. Finance/Executive Committee Chairperson Morris responded to the best of his knowledge. Therefore, Mr. Pitts asked staff to provide further clarification at the 1999 Budget worksession scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 1998. Also, Acting Chief Financial Officer Judith Blackwell was asked to provide clarification at the worksession, as well. ADJOURNMENT Council President Robb Pitts Presided ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, a Motion to Adjourn the November 2, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Atlanta City Council was Made, properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. Council President Pitts Adjourned the Meeting at 4:22 p.m. ADJOURNMENT ROLL CALL: Council President Pitts (1); Councilmembers McCarty, Bond, Woolard, Morris, Moore, Martin, Maddox, Boazman, Thomas, Emmons, and Alexander (11). Respectfully Submitted by: Chiquita P. Tate Legislative Secretary Rhonda Dauphin Johnson, CMC Municipal Clerk ROLL CALL VOTES 1 Public comments and remarks made by the President and members of Council can be heard entirely by viewing the videotaped proceedings of the November 2, 1998 Council Meeting, which is maintained on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. -- Directory: citycouncil -> 1998 -> Minutes -> docs docs -> Atlanta city council docs -> Wednesday, October 14, 1998 docs -> Atlanta city council docs -> Atlanta city council minutes november 16, 1998 docs -> Atlanta city council Download 291.48 Kb. Share with your friends:
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