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FILED WITHOUT OBJECTIONCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR RESOLUTIONS98-R-1492 ( 1) A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an appropriate Contractual Agreement with Republic/City Wide Parking, a Joint Venture for FC-6762-97, Taxi Starter Services at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, on behalf of the Department of Aviation; for a total amount not to exceed $360,000.00 per year; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 2H01-523001-R12003. (Favorable as amended by Finance/Executive 8/12/98; Referred back by Council 8/17/98; Substituted by Finance/Executive 9/2/98). Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above substitute legislation and stated that it came forth Without Recommendation because certain Conditions had not been met. However, Mr. Morris then provided updated information that the referenced conditions had now been satisfied. Consequently, he Moved to Adopt 98-R-1492. A brief discussion ensued but ended with Councilmember Boazman’s Call of the Question, which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. subsequently, Mr. Morris’ Motion to Adopt on Substitute CARRIED by a roll call vote of 13 Yeas; 0 Nays. ADOPTED SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 13 YEAS; 0 NAYS 98-R-1712 ( 2) A Resolution by Councilmembers Lee Morris, Cathy Woolard, Clair Muller, Sherry Dorsey, Cleta Winslow, Doug Alexander, “Able” Mable Thomas, Jim Maddox, Michael Bond, Vern McCarty, Derrick Boazman, Julia Emmons, Debi Starnes and Felicia Moore to add to the 1999 Legislative Package a legislative override to the policy of the Georgia Department of Transportation not to participate through the Local Assistance to Roads Program (LARP) in the resurfacing of streets containing speed humps; and for other purposes. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 13 YEAS; 0 NAYSCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (3) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDARESOLUTION 98-R-1653 ( 1) A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to quitclaim to the Atlanta Board of Education fourteen (14) school properties located in various land lots and districts of Fulton and Dekalb Counties, Georgia. (Favorable on Substitute by Finance/Executive 9/2/98; Referred back by Council 9/8/98). The above item was removed from the Consent Agenda by request of Councilmember Thomas. 98-R-1653 was sounded by Chairperson Morris who Moved to Adopt as Substituted. However, Ms. Thomas read a letter from the Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board (APAB) into the Record, wherein it was requested that the item be Referred Back to the Committee. Accordingly, she Made Substitute Motion to Refer 98-R-1653 Back to the Finance/Executive Committee. Discussion ensued wherein the Legal Department provided clarification. Based on that information, Ms. Thomas withdrew her Motion. Consequently, Committee Chair Morris restated the Motion to Adopt. It which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 13 Yeas; 1 Nay. ADOPTED SUBSTITUTE BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 13 YEAS; 1 NAY Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORT (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (4) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR ITEM BROUGHT FORTH FROM HELD STATUSRESOLUTION 98-R-1704 ( 1) A Substitute Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Mayor to enter into an appropriate Contractual Agreement with A. G. Edwards/Lehman Brothers/Artimis/Douglas James and JP Morgan/Jackson Securities/Raymond James for FC-6935-97, 1998 Airport Revenue Bond Underwriter Banking Services Airport Facilities in connection with issuance of up to $450,000,000.00 in Airport Revenue Bonds. (Substituted and Held 9/16/98). Regular Session Committee Chairperson Morris Moved to Go Into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing 98-R-1704 only. The Motion was properly Seconded and following a brief discussion, it CARRIED by voice vote. Committee of the Whole Within the Committee of the Whole, Mr. Morris sounded 98-R-1704 and Made a Motion to Approve on Substitute. A brief discussion ensued wherein Mr. Morris and Council President Pitts requested clarification from Chief Financial Officer Judith Blackwell who responded accordingly. Discussion ended with Councilmember Boazman’s Call of the Question which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. The Motion to Approve subsequently CARRIED by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas; 2 Nays. A Motion to Return to Regular Session was then Made, properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. Regular Session Back within the Full Council, the Favorable Recommendation by the Committee of the Whole was brought forth and Chairperson Morris so Moved to Adopt 98-R-1704. Properly Seconded, the Motion CARRIED by a roll call vote of 12 Yeas; 2 Nays. ADOPTED SUBSTITUTE BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 12 YEAS; 2 NAYS PERSONAL PAPERS PERSONAL PAPERS (1) RESOLUTIONS 98-R-1818 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmember Sherry Dorsey, Michael Bond, “Able” Mable Thomas, Vern McCarty, Debi Starnes, Jim Maddox, Cleta Winslow, Cathy Woolard, Julia Emmons, C.T. Martin, Felicia Moore, Derrick Boazman, Lee Morris, and Clair Muller affirming the City’s support of the National Organization for women Defense of Affirmative Action March and Rally held on October 17, 1998. At the end of the Community Development/Human Resources Committee report, Vice-Chair Thomas announced that a couple of people from NOW, the above-referenced organization, was in the audience to hear the council’s vote on the above Resolution. She therefore requested that it be considered at that time. Hearing no objection and noting that it would have appropriately been introduced during the Personal Paper portion of the Agenda, Council President Pitts allowed consideration at that time. Ms. Thomas sounded Resolution 98-R-1818 and Moved to Adopt. The Motion was properly Seconded and APPROVED by a unanimous voice vote. ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 98-R-1837 ( 2) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Debi Starnes, Cleta Winslow and Vern McCarty authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand ($299,000.00) between the City of Atlanta and the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta for the purpose of implementing a resident Self-Sufficiency Program called Atlanta Self-Sufficiency Action Program (A.S.A.P.) to be administered by the Office of Citizens Employment and Training (OCET). Councilmember Winslow sounded the above legislation and asked that it be considered at that time because it was “time-sensitive” legislation. Ms. Winslow then Made a Motion to Adopt which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 13 Yeas, 1 Nay. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 13 YEAS; 1 NAY PERSONAL PAPERS (2) RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-1822 ( 3) A Resolution by Councilmember Sherry Dorsey to request that the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Conservation Coordinate in the production of a Community Development Plan and Community Wide Plan for residential and Commercial rehabilitation for the following areas, Kirkwood, East Atlanta, East Lake and Edgewood by January 25, 1999, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-1830 (4) A Resolution by Councilmembers Derrick Boazman, Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Julia Emmons and Jim Maddox authorizing award and execution of Contract FC-6952-98, Acoustical Treatment Services, at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, with Lee General Contractors, Inc., for a total cost to the City not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($1,435,797,03); to be charged to and paid from Fund Account and Center Number: 2H21 572001 R21E0901AYUO and for other purposes. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-1831 (5) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Vern McCarty, Clair Muller and Derrick Boazman authorizing the Mayor to accept the name change of Price Waterhouse, LLP to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, a Delaware Limited Liability Partnership, to be referred to herein and thereafter for FC-6816-97, Consultant/Technical Assessment, Comprehensive Plan and implementation strategies for operation of Water, Wastewater and Sewer Operations. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION PERSONAL PAPERS (3) RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-1832 (6) A Resolution by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, Sherry Dorsey, “Able” Mable Thomas, and Derrick Boazman authorizing the Mayor or his designee to approve a Notice to Proceed to Ch2M Hill/TOC, Inc., - JV under FC-6710-96a, contract for Architectural and Engineering Services, for the Design/Build of Fire Station No. 4, at Fort and Edgewood Streets, on behalf of the Atlanta Fire Department at a not to exceed amount of $1,779,863.00; all contracted work shall be charged to and paid from various Fund, Account and Center Numbers: 1C36 524001 W11C020492AC; 1C36 573001 W11C020492AC; 1C21 573001 W11C02149999; 1C38 573001 W11C021492AC. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-R-1840 (7) A Resolution by Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow, Vern McCarty, Jim Maddox and Derrick Boazman authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accept a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Natural Protection Division not to exceed $12,000 for a program to conduct two Scrap Tire Recycling events to clean up scrap tires within the communities of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION ORDINANCES 98-O-1819 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmember Clair Muller and Vern McCarty banning horse-drawn carriages in the city limits of Atlanta in the interest of the public’s health, safety and welfare. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1820 ( 2) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works, on behalf of the Mayor, to waive Paragraph Four (4) 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 PERSONAL PAPERS (4) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-1821 ( 3) An Ordinance by Councilmember Jim Maddox to amend Section 2-103 of the Code of Ordinances so as to require that special hearings and investigations be authorized by majority vote of Council; to set guidelines therefor; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1823 ( 4) An Ordinance by Councilmember Sherry Dorsey, Debi Starnes, “Able” Mable Thomas, Vern McCarty, and Cleta Winslow to impose certain restrictions on scrap tire transportation on vehicles such as pickup trucks and other vehicles with less than three axles in the city limits of Atlanta; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1824 ( 5) An Ordinance by Councilmember Sherry Dorsey installing a stop sign at the intersection of Haas Ave. at the corner of 374 Haas Ave. in South East Atlanta at Flat Shoals Road; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1825 ( 6) An Ordinance by Councilmembers C. T. Martin and “Able” Mable Thomas to amend the Pension Acts applicable to the City of Atlanta, so as to provide for a temporary Early Retirement Program based upon a combination of age and years of creditable service; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1826 (7) An Ordinance by Councilmembers “Able” Mable Thomas and Michael Bond to install a four way stop sign at the intersection of Vine and Spencer Streets in Vine City, Northwest Atlanta, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION PERSONAL PAPERS (5) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-1827 (8) An Ordinance by Councilmember Cathy Woolard to exempt business establishments which are members of the Virginia Highland Business Association from the prohibitions contained in Sections 10-212 (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlanta regarding the removal of Alcoholic Beverages beyond a selling establishment’s licensed premises for a special event to be held in Virginia Highland from October 9, 1998 until October 11, 1998 (The Highland Stroll); to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1828 (9) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow and Cathy Woolard to waive construction permit fees for the construction of a playground at 201 Vine St., located at the intersection of Vine and Spencer Streets in Vince City, Northwest Atlanta, and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1829 (10) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Jim Maddox, Michael Bond, Sherry Dorsey, Debi Starnes, “Able” Mable Thomas, Cathy Woolard and Cleta Winslow by the Bond Project Fund Budgets by transferring appropriations from and to various accounts to fund urgently needed renovations at City Hall East and for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1833 (11) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox and Vern McCarty authorizing automobile expense reimbursement for various positions on behalf of the Department of Finance. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION PERSONAL PAPERS (6) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O1834 (12) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond Cleta Winslow, Jim Maddox, Debi Starnes, Sherry Dorsey and Derrick Boazman amending the 1998 (Intergovernmental Grant Fund) Budget by anticipating and appropriation funds in the amount of $299,000.00 for the purpose of implementing the Atlanta Self-Sufficiency Action Program (A.S.A.P.) and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1835 (13) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond Cleta Winslow and Vern McCarty amending Chapter 154, Article V of the Code of Ordinances to provide for regulations, rates and charges, administration, inspection and entry, and enforcement authority for Wastewater Services; and for other purposes. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1836 (14) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winsolw and Jim Maddox approving a new Franchise Agreement between the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Gas Light Company and authorizing the Mayor to execute said Franchise Agreement on behalf of the City. REFERRED TO CITY UTILITIES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1838 (15) An Ordinance by Cleta Winslow and Michael Bond to require Disclosure of city-related travel and for other purposes. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WITHOUT OBJECTION 98-O-1839 (16) An Ordinance by Michael Bond Cleta Winslow, Vern McCarty, Jim Maddox, “Able” Mable Thomas and Derrick Boazman to authorize a change of name for the Office of Citizens Employment and Training and its Board of Directors to the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency and Atlanta Workforce Development Board respectively, for the purpose of complying with (s. 1186) Workforce Development Investment Partnership Act. REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION PERSONAL PAPERS (7) ORDINANCES (CONT’D) 98-O-1841 (17) An Ordinance by Michael Bond, Jim Maddox, Cleta Winslow, Vern McCarty and Derrick Boazman 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 issue $8,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of various purpose General Obligation Bonds pursuant to the provisions of certain Constitutional Amendments; (2) the publication of Notice to the public of the call and holding of such meeting; and (3) for other purposes. REFERRED TO FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Robb Pitts Presided 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 minutes november 2, 1998 Download 253.15 Kb. Share with your friends:
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