Melanie Black

The meeting included the election of the Vice Chairman and Chairman. The commission reviewed and approved several site plans, including requests for single-family dwellings at 360 Lake Drive, 515 Walnut Street, 3436 Harding Avenue, and 3473 Harding Avenue, subject to various conditions such as tree conservation compliance, cross-section documentation, and setback adjustments. Additionally, the commission discussed a proposed text amendment regarding administrative variances and ultimately voted to table the item for further legal and staff review.

The work session involved a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Elkins Street and Rainey Avenue, as well as a first reading on amending food truck regulations in the A-D zone. Consent agenda items included traffic calming measures on Parkview Place and LaVista Drive, and the council approved an extension to the existing sign ordinance moratorium. Key discussions were held on the purchase of additional public safety radios and the development of a short-term rental ordinance. New business included reappointing members to local boards, awarding a construction engineering and management contract for sidewalk improvements, and approving an agreement for a public art project on the downtown pedestrian bridge. The meeting concluded after an executive session held to discuss real estate matters.

The meeting included presentations on the Southern Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Hapeville AeroATL Model Mile. A public hearing was held regarding a special exception for a property, and first readings were conducted for text amendments to the Official Major Street Plan and the Urban Village townhome density regulations. Consent agenda items included school emergency evacuation agreements, equipment financing, a contract with Axon, and a construction and maintenance contract for water and sewer lines. Additionally, the council discussed appointments to the Design Review Committee and Board of Appeals, the potential renaming of sports fields, funding for a splash pad, the permitting of seasonal food truck establishments, venue proposals for theatre performances, a new city ordinance regarding COVID-19 safety measures, and performance issues with the city's waste management contractor.

The meeting included the approval of a construction agreement with Norfolk Southern for the Sylvan Road at Grade Crossing and the approval of a cooperative agreement with Fulton County for the CDBG Grant Funding Program. The Council discussed and approved a lease for 3266 Dogwood Drive. Furthermore, the 2020-2021 budget was reviewed, covering fiscal strategies, potential bond payments, and the impact of economic conditions. The City Manager provided updates on recreation center activities, food distribution, and reopening plans. Council members also discussed inquiries regarding animal control codes and recognized national police and medical service awareness weeks.

The work session included an introduction of Commissioner Elect Khadijah Abdur-Rahman and a public hearing regarding the 2020-2021 budget ordinance. The Council approved a consent agenda covering the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing program, an agreement with the National Main Street Center, a Georgia Department of Transportation project, and a pedestrian bridge stair mural. Additionally, the Council addressed an amended Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System ordinance and reached a consensus on the Art Deco design for the 748 Virginia Avenue façade. The meeting concluded with reports on the city's tax digest, development projects, and public comments regarding voting challenges and food distribution efforts.