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TABLED WITHOUT OBJECTIONCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (2) FELICIA A. MOORE, CHAIR ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING 98-R-2162 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmember Jim Maddox as substituted and amended by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Atlanta/Fulton County Recreation Authority for the purpose of developing a golf course and facilities at John A. White Park; and for other purposes. Committee Chairperson Moore sounded the above item and Councilmember Morris noted that he had requested that it be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Morris provided his reasons for doing so and consequently Made a Motion to Refer 98-R-2162 Back to Committee for further discussion. A brief discussion ensued but concluded with Councilmember Dorsey’s Motion to Call the Question, which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. Subsequently, the Morris Motion to Refer FAILED by a roll call vote of 5 yeas; 8 nays. Therefore, Chairperson Moore, on behalf of the Committee, Made a Motion to Adopt on Substitute as Amended. Councilmember Morris reiterated his reasons for the prior Motion to Refer and before discussion could continue, Councilmember Boazman Moved the Call of the Question. Properly Seconded, the Call CARRIED by voice vote. The Motion to Adopt on Substitute as Amended then CARRIED by a roll call vote of 9 yeas; 4 nays. ADOPTED ON SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 9 YEAS; 4 NAYS Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (3) FELICIA A. MOORE, CHAIR ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (CONT’D) RESOLUTION 98-R-2198 ( 1) A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee authorizing the Mayor to transmit the 1999 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and the 1999 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs for review and comment regarding compliance with the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. Committee Chairperson Moore sounded the above item, and noted that Councilmember Morris requested it removed from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Morris requested clarification regarding the legislation and Ms. Moore responded accordingly. She then, on behalf of the Committee, Made a Motion to Adopt. Subsequently, the Motion CARRIED by a roll call vote of 12 yeas; 1 nay. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 12 YEAS; 1 NAYS Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL (1) JIM MADDOX, CHAIR Attendance at the December 7, 1998 meeting of the Committee on Council was as follows: Present: Councilmembers Maddox (Chair), Dorsey, Woolard, Boazman and Emmons Absent: Councilmembers Bond and Winslow COMMUNICATIONS 98-C-1603 ( 1) A Communication by Mayor Bill Campbell re-appointing Ms. Joyce Shepard, to the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Inc. for a term of two (2) years, scheduled to begin on the date of Council Confirmation. (Favorable by Committee) CONFIRMED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 13 YEAS; 0 NAYS 98-C-0965 ( 2) A Communication by Councilmember “Able” Mable Thomas appointing Mr. A. Reginald Eaves to the People’s TV Board of Directors, to serve a two-year term, pending Council Confirmation. FILED WITHOUT OBJECTION ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING 98-O-0992 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Vern McCarty, Doug Alexander, and Jim Maddox amending Article “V” Classification Plan, Section 114-477, of the Code of Ordinances, so as to create certain positions in the unclassified service of the City Council for the 1998 budget; and for other purposes. (Forwarded by Finance/Executive Committee, 9/30/98 with No Recommendation, Referred back from Council 10/5/98) FILED WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL (2) JIM MADDOX, CHAIR ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (CONT’D) 98-O-2159 ( 2) An Ordinance by Committee on Council transferring appropriations in the amount of $40,000.00 for the purpose of providing service grants to the City of Atlanta’s Office of International Affairs and the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau; and for other purposes. Committee Chairperson Maddox sounded the above item, then on behalf of the Committee, Made a Motion to Adopt. Councilmember Moore however, spoke against the Motion and Made a Substitute Motion to Refer 98-O-2159 Back to the Finance/Executive Committee. Properly Seconded, the Motion FAILED by a roll call vote of 6 yeas; 7 nays. Therefore, Mr. Maddox reiterated the Motion to Adopt but it subsequently FAILED by a roll call vote of 7 yeas; 6 nays. Later in the meeting, Councilmember Morris Made a Motion to Reconsider 98-O-2159, sounded the item, and provided clarification. Properly Seconded, the Motion CARRIED by voice vote. A subsequent Motion to Refer was Made, properly Seconded and CARRIED without objection. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2160 ( 3) An Ordinance by Committee on Council to amend Section 2-1981 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta so as to add a representative from the National Association of Asian American Professionals to the membership of the Advisory Committee on International Relations. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 14 YEAS; 0 NAYS Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL (3) JIM MADDOX, CHAIR ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (CONT’D) 98-O-2163 ( 4) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend Section 6-4043(b) so as to provide a systematic method for the rotation of appointments and the selection of members to the Urban Design Commission; and for other purposes. Committee Chairperson Maddox sounded the above item, and on behalf of the Committee, Moved to Adopt. Councilmember Morris requested clarification regarding the current appointment/selection method and just how 98-O-2163 proposes to change it. Mr. Maddox responded accordingly and the Motion to Adopt subsequently CARRIED by a roll call vote of 12 yeas; 0 nays. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 12 YEAS; 0 NAYS RESOLUTION 98-R-2141 ( 1) A Resolution by Community Development/Human Resources Committee nominating Dr. Catherine Ross to the Atlanta Development Authority Board. (Recommendation from Committee – Favorable) ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 12 YEAS; 0 NAYS Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL (4) JIM MADDOX, CHAIR ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING 98-O-2120 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox as amended to amend the City Charter of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, adopted by the 1996 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.) to amend Section 2-406 of the City Charter so as to delineate the powers of committees of the City Council conducting hearings and 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. (Amended 11/16/98; Substituted and held 12/7/98) Committee Chairperson Maddox sounded the above item, stated that it had been inadvertently Held in Committee. Mr. Maddox subsequently Made a Motion to Enter into the Committee of the Whole in order to Refer the item back to the Committee for a Third Reading. Councilmember Boazman requested clarification on the necessity of going into the Committee of the Whole in order to remove a paper already being held in the committee. A brief discussion ensued but ended with Councilmember Woolard’s Motion to Call the Question. The Call was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. The Motion to Enter into Committee of the Whole subsequently FAILED by a roll call vote of 3 yeas; 10 nays. Councilmember Maddox expressed the opinion that such an action “killed” the paper, but noted that he would re-introduce it at a later time. Mr. Pitts stated that Mr. Maddox’s statement was Out of Order and inaccurate. He consequently Ruled that 98-O-2120 would remain Held in Committee. REMAINED HELD IN COMMITTEE Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (1) JULIA EMMONS, CHAIR Attendance at the December 2, 1998 meeting of the Transportation Committee was as follows: Present: Councilmembers Emmons (Chair), Morris, Muller, Maddox, and Boazman Absent: Councilmembers Dorsey and Woolard RESOLUTION 98-R-2254 ( 1) A Substitute Resolution by Transportation Committee authorizing the City Attorney of the City of Atlanta to retain the services of Hopkins & Sutter and Sales, Goodloe & Golden as outside counsel to provide additional legal assistance to the Department of Law on behalf of the Department of Aviation relative to preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 5th Runway Project and for other issues arising out of or related to legal and contractual issues affecting Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport; authorizing payment to such counsel in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 to be paid from Fund, Account and Center Number 2H21 524001 R21E05079999; and for other purposes. (Favorable As Substituted On Condition) Committee Chairperson Emmons sounded the above item, stated that the Recommendation from the Committee was Favorable as Substituted on Condition, noted that the condition was met, then, on behalf of the Committee Moved to Adopt. Properly Seconded, it CARRIED by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 0 nays. ADOPTED ON SUBSTITUTE BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 10 YEAS; 0 NAYS PERSONAL PAPERS Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS RESOLUTIONS/ADOPTED 98-R-2281 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmembers Debi Starnes, Vern McCarty, Lee Morris, Sherry Dorsey, Cathy Woolard, Clair Muller, Julia Emmons, and Michael Bond to urge the Georgia Department of Environmental Protection to add to their Voluntary Ozone Action Program (VOAP), the closing of drive-through windows on ozone action days. At the conclusion of the City Utilities Committee Report, Councilmember Starnes read the above Resolution in its entirety into the Record. She then Made a Motion to Adopt. However, Councilmember Boazman asked that an amendment be made to move the word “voluntary” and Ms. Starnes accepted the amendment as a Friendly Amendment. Subsequently, the Motion to Adopt now as Amended was properly Seconded and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 9 yeas; 3 nays. Following the vote, Councilmember Morris requested that the Municipal Clerk forward 98-R-2281 to the appropriate parties. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 9 YEAS; 3 NAYS 98-R-2285 ( 2) A Resolution by Councilmember C.T. Martin to urge the Mayor to appropriate funds for the full implementation of a wide area network communications infrastructure for the criminal justice agencies of the City of Atlanta as recommended by the City of Atlanta Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the General Fund Budget for 1999, and for other purposes. Councilmember Martin sounded the above caption and proceeded to read the paper in its entirety into the Record. After providing clarification, Mr. Martin then Made a Motion to Adopt. Properly Seconded; the Motion CARRIED by voice vote. ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS RESOLUTIONS/ADOPTED 98-R-2303 (3 ) A Resolution by Councilmember Jim Maddox authorizing the establishment of a City of Atlanta Gaming Study Commission; to provide membership thereof; and for other purposes. Councilmember Maddox sounded the above item, clarified that it does not require the establishment of any funds for support of the Commission and requested that it be considered at that time. Mr. Maddox then Made a Motion to Adopt which was properly Seconded. However, Councilmember Boazman requested further clarification and Mr. Maddox responded accordingly. Subsequently, the Motion to Adopt CARRIED by voice vote with Councilmembers Boazman and Moore requesting that they be Recorded as voting against the Resolution. ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE; 2 NAYS 98-R-2304 ( 4) A Resolution by Councilmember Michael Bond and C.T. Martin requesting the Department of Finance to research the feasibility of using traffic, and parking fines and other public safety revenue sources allocated for use by the Police Department as a basis for issuing a revenue bond issue for public safety capital equipment acquisitions for the establishment of a public safety equipment improvement fund and for other public safety purposes. Councilmember Bond sounded the above caption, and asking that it be considered at that time, proceeded to read to paper in its entirety into the Record. After providing clarification, Mr. Bond then Made a Motion to Adopt. Properly Seconded, the Motion CARRIED by voice vote with Councilmember Moore asking that her “nay” vote be Recorded. ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE; 1 NAY Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS RESOLUTIONS/ADOPTED 98-R-2305 ( 5) A Resolution by Councilmember Michael Bond, Vern McCarty, and Sherry Dorsey authorizing the City Attorney and the Chief Financial Officer, or their designees to explore the feasibility of levying a fee for public safety on all passenger tickets sold at Hartsfield International Airport to defray the cost of public safety services provided at the airport and in the City of Atlanta. All fees shall be allocated proportionally to the City of Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport. Said study and results shall be presented to the Council in writing by December 16, 1998. Councilmember Bond sounded the above caption, asked that it be considered at that time, then proceeded to read the paper in its entirety for the Record. After having provided clarification, Mr. Bond then Made a Motion to Adopt. Properly Seconded, the Motion CARRIED by voice vote. Councilmember Moore requested that her “nay” vote be Recorded and provided the reasons for her non-support. ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE; 1 NAY 98-R-2306 ( 6) A Resolution by Councilmembers Lee Morris, Doug Alexander, Julia Emmons and Cathy Woolard expressing to the Mayor and the Chief of Police, the City Council’s position that the promotion of pedestrian safety in the City requires an emphasis on aggressive driving more than jaywalking. Councilmember Morris asked that 98-R-2306 be considered at that time and sounded its caption. Mr. Morris then read the paper in its entirety into the Record. After providing clarification, he then Moved to Adopt. Properly Seconded, the Motion CARRIED by voice vote. ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS RESOLUTIONS/REFERRED 98-R-2286 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmember C.T. Martin authorizing the Mayor to include a one percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all City of Atlanta employees as part of the 1999 proposed General Fund Budget; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2287 ( 2) A Resolution by Councilmember Felicia Moore to urge the Atlanta Police Department to make the enforcement of the Curfew Law for minors 16 years of age or younger a priority in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2292 ( 3) A Resolution by Councilmembers Vern McCarty and Michael Bond authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority D/B/A the Grady Health System to govern the maintenance, operation, and care of the Grady Memorial Hospital Detention Center, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2293 ( 4) A Resolution by Councilmember Michael Bond authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Trinity Properties/Grant, Ltd. L.P., for the lease of office space in the Grant Building at 44 Broad Street for the Office of the Public Defender for City Court of Atlanta. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-2302 ( 5) A Resolution by Councilmember Debi Starnes authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Mr. Thomas Valenti, for the rental of 400 square feet of office space located at 426 Seminole Avenue (Little Five Points), Atlanta, Georgia, for a police zone six mini-precinct from January 1, 1999, until December 31, 1999, in the amount not to exceed $1 a year, to be charged and paid from account number: 1A01 525001 X25001. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS ORDINANCES/REFERRED 98-O-2282 ( 6) An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller to amend Chapter 130, Article I, Section 130-11 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta so as to increase penalties for throwing trash and litter upon rights of way or private property; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2283 ( 7) An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller to install a traffic signal at 3434 Roswell Road at the exit driveway for Peachtree Presbyterian Church. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2284 ( 8) An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller authorizing the sale of an abandoned portion of Bankhead Avenue, in Land Lot 81 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia to the abutting owners, Carriage House Associates, L.P., Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta, and Nexus in Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, f/k/a Nexus, Inc., d/b/a Nexus Contemporary Art Center and the sale of an abandoned portion of Bibb Street to the abutting owner, Carriage House Associates, L.P., in exchange for the transfer to the City of a portion of Bibb Street to permit its extension for Public Safety purposes and the payment by Carriage House Associates, L.P. of the cost necessary to improve Bibb Street. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2288 ( 9) An Ordinance by Councilmember Felicia Moore to amend Part II, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-133 so as to define circumstances under which an Ordinance or Resolution shall move to the Full Council from Committee without a recommendation; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS ORDINANCES/REFERRED 98-O-2289 ( 10) An Ordinance by Councilmember “Able” Mable Thomas and C.T. Martin to amend Article XXIII, Section 30-1430 (d) of the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances so as to allow all public property vendor permits expiring on December 31, 1998 to be renewed until December 31, 1999 with mechanisms to facilitate implementation of various pilot projects of the comprehensive vending plan designed to periodically assess, and pilot test various designs of vending equipment on public property throughout 1999; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY/LEGAL ADMINISTRATION WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2290 ( 11) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend Rule X, Operations of Committee of the Rules for the Conduct of Business for the Atlanta City Council, so as to require written notification of an absence by a committee member. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2291 ( 12) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond and Vern McCarty adopting the 1999 Recommended Budget. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2294 ( 13) An Ordinance by Councilmember Michael Bond to amend Article “V” classification plan Section 114-477, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Atlanta, Georgia, so as to adopt and expand the salary plan to include the Executive Salary Schedule, create abolish and reclassify certain positions in line with the 1999 Budget; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2295 ( 14) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond and Vern McCarty to require the identification of revenue source(s) to defray the total cost associated with all proposed programs/expenditures submitted after the adoption of the annual budget and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS ORDINANCES/REFERRED 98-O-2296 ( 15) An Ordinance by Councilmember Michael Bond to amend Section 30-62 of Article III of Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, pertaining to the rates imposed for occupation taxes; to ratify, confirm, and readopt pre-existing ordinances; to repeal and replace conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2297 ( 16) An Ordinance by Councilmember Michael Bond to amend and repeal various provisions of Chapter 30, Article III, Sections 30-51 through 30-85 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, pertaining to the levy, assessment and collection of an occupation tax, in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, so as to make clear the intent of the Atlanta City Council not to regulate the practice of any profession which is regulated by General Georgia State Law; to remove criminal penalties with respect to the violation of said ordinance by practitioners of such professions in the City of Atlanta; to make clear that payment of the city’s occupation tax is not intended to be a precondition for the practice of such professions in the City of Atlanta; to otherwise amend or repeal portions of the occupation tax inserting new language so as to address potential legal problems raised by the decision of the Georgia Supreme Court in Sexton v. City of Jonesboro; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2298 ( 17) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond and Lee Morris to amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta Part 5 Chapter 2 exhibit to Article B, Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Chapter XV, Section 14(5) so as to discontinue paying wage continuation benefits above and beyond the requirements for the State of Georgia to employees while on disability leave due to an injury on the job. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION Council President Robb Pitts Presided PERSONAL PAPERS ORDINANCES/REFERRED 98-O-2299 ( 18) A Correcting Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris to rezone property from the R-3 (Single-Family Residential) District to the RG-3-C (Residential General-Sector 3-Conditional) District, property located at 3529, 3583, and Lot 8A on Roxboro Road, N.E., and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2300 ( 19) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris to impose interim controls for six months, with possible extensions, on PD-H rezoning applications, to allow time for review and revision of regulations, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO ZONING COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-2301 ( 20) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris to impose interim controls for six months, with possible extensions, on certain building permits within the Buckhead Village, to allow for the completion of long-term planning for the Village area, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO ZONING COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION ANNOUNCEMENTSCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided ANNOUNCMENTS Public Hearings/Meetings/Worksessions Finance/Executive Committee Chairperson Morris announced that his staff had distributed a draft of the proposed Budget Hearings that the Finance Department helped put together. He noted that the proposed hearings call for all day sessions to review the different departmental line items, budgets, and plans for 1999. The proposed Budget Hearings are as follows: Thursday, December 17, 1998 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 He also noted that the required Public Hearings would be held on January 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. and further that the Adoption of the Budget at the Finance/Executive Committee meeting was scheduled for January 13, 1998 and the Final Adoption of the Budget at the Full Council meeting was scheduled for the January 18, 1998 meeting. Council President Pitts remarked that the actions regarding the Police Department and the 1999 Budget does not serve anyone any good. Therefore, he announced that he would be conducting a meeting with the Leaders of the Police Union(s) directly after the current Full Council meeting in an effort to resolve the issues raised by the Police. He requested that Finance/Executive Committee Chair Morris and Public Safety & Legal Administration Chair Martin be in attendance at the meeting as well. Council President Pitts announced that the 1999 Committee Appointments would be distributed during the Personal Papers Section of the current meeting. They are as follows: Atlanta City Council Robb Pitts, President 1999 Committee Appointments Community City Utilities Committee on Development/ Committee Council Human Resources Clair Muller, Chair Mable Thomas, Chair Felicia Moore, Chair Michael Bond Derrick Boazman Doug Alexander Julia Emmons C. T. Martin Derrick Boazman Jim Maddox Felicia Moore Sherry Dorsey Vern McCarty Lee Morris Jim Maddox Lee Morris Clair Muller Vern McCarty Debi Starnes Debi Starnes Mable Thomas Meeting: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. Meeting: Monday, 11:00 a.m. Meeting: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Briefing: Monday, 2:00 p.m. Briefing: Monday, 10:00 a.m. Briefing: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Policy Analyst: Alfred Berry, Jr. Policy Analyst: M. Theresa Stewart Policy Analyst: Stephen Tam Sec’y: Fredrieca Cooper Sec’y: Minnie Wheeler Sec’y: Charlotte Luke Finance/Executive Public Safety Transportation Committee Committee Committee Lee Morris, Chair C. T. Martin, Chair Cathy Woolard, Chair Julia Emmons Doug Alexander Derrick Boazman Jim Maddox Michael Bond Sherry Dorsey C. T. Martin Sherry Dorsey C. T. Martin Felicia Moore Julia Emmons Felicia Moore Clair Muller Cleta Winslow Mable Thomas Cathy Woolard Cathy Woolard Cleta Winslow Meeting: Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. Meeting: Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Meeting: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Briefing: Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. Briefing: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Briefing: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Policy Analyst: Loretta Cabey Policy Analyst: M. Theresa Stewart Policy Analyst: Alfred Berry, Jr. Margaret Crenshaw Sec’y: Minnie Wheeler Sec’y: Fredrieca Cooper Sec’y: Minnie Wheeler Zoning Committee Doug Alexander, Chair Michael Bond Vern McCarty Lee Morris Clair Muller Debi Starnes Cleta Winslow Meeting: Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Briefing: Monday, 3:30 p.m. Policy Analyst: Loretta CabeySec’y: Charlotte Luke NOTE: All committees, with the exception of Committee on Council, will meet the week before the 1st and 3rd Monday. GENERAL REMARKSCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided GENERAL REMARKS Councilmember Bond asked Finance/Executive Committee Chairperson Morris if matters surrounding the Basketball Program had been resolved. Mr. Morris responded that a meeting was held by Parks and Recreation but he did not know the outcome. Therefore, Councilmember Martin responded stating that $16,000 was the subject of the debate on the issue and that another meeting was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 1998 to resolve the issue. Councilmember Martin thanked Dr. Kimbrough, Dr. Lowry, Dr. Durley, Dr. Michael Harris and Ms. Johnson-Citizen for their mediating the situation at the Fire Department. (There was no additional information provided.) Councilmember Martin remarked that the police have arrested a suspect who may have taken the life of an employee that worked at the city jail. (There was no additional information provided.) Councilmember Martin remarked that he hoped all members of Council were in receipt of their invitations to the Quality Living Service (QLS) Christmas party. Mr. Martin stated that QLS had requested members of Council to assist with the serving. He added that if some members had not received their invitations, then to please see him on next Monday. The event is scheduled to be held at the AKA Facility on Hogan Road. Councilmember Martin requested that the meeting times for the City Utilities and Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee meetings be changed in 1999 because their current schedules continually conflict. Councilmember Maddox asked what the process was when in certain instances hazardous situations are reported to the appropriate party, but no action is taken, an injury occurs, and then the City is ultimately held liable? No response was given to Mr. Maddox at that time. Council President Robb Pitts Presided GENERAL REMARKS (CONT’D) Councilmember Bond announced that two of his children, Lauren and Schuyler would be celebrating their birthdays soon. Lauren ‘s on Wednesday, December 9, 1998 and Schuyler on Monday, December 14, 1998. He wished them both a very Happy Birthday. Mr. Bond also announced that he and his three children, Lauren, Shuyler and Michael, would be giving away toys on December 16, 1998 at Washington Park in support of the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots campaign. He added that the Bonds would also assist the Atlanta Police Department on December 19, 1998 at the Vine City Mini-Precinct and the Zone 1 Police Precinct on Bankhead Highway with a toy give-a-way. Mr. Bond concluded his remarks by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. ADJOURNMENT Council President Robb Pitts Presided ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, a Motion to Adjourn the December 7, 1998 Regular Meeting of the City Council was Made, properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. Council President Pitts Adjourned the Meeting at 8:14 p.m. ADJOURNMENT ROLL CALL: Council President Pitts; (1) Councilmembers McCarty, Starnes, Bond, Dorsey, Woolard, Morris, Muller, Moore, Martin, Maddox, Boazman, Thomas, Emmons, and Alexander (14). 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 December 7, 1998 Council Meeting, which is maintained on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. 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