agenda - monday, april 1, 2019

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

City Annex

3121 Norman Berry Drive

East Point, GA 30344

April 1, 2019

6:30 PM

City Council Printed 3/28/2019

Mission and Vision Statement for the City of East Point

To provide exceptional city services in the most professional, courteous and effective manner to

enhance the quality of life in the City of East Point. East Point is a City of excellence in

providing housing and business development opportunities, public safety, recreational and

cultural activities.

The Honorable Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham

Ward A The Honorable Sharon Shropshire At Large

The Honorable Alexander Gothard

Ward C The Honorable Nanette Saucier At Large

The Honorable Myron Cook

Ward B The Honorable Karen Rene' At Large

The Honorable Thomas Calloway

Ward D The Honorable Joshua Butler IV At Large

The Honorable Stephanie Gordon

City Manager: Frederick Gardiner

City Attorney: Brad Bowman

Deputy City Clerk: Stephanie Tigner

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. INVOCATION - Reverend Tonjie Clark of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church:

IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

V. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS-Sgt. Al Garrett::

VI. PRESENTATIONS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Public Art Master Plan Presentation Final Draft - the Cultural Planning Group

Presented by: City Manager Planning & Community Development

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

VIII. ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA:

IX. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:

2. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 18, 2019 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting Agenda April 1, 2019

City Council Printed 3/28/2019

3. City Council - Special Called Meeting - Mar 25, 2019 5:00 PM

4. City Council - Special Called Meeting - Mar 25, 2019 6:30 PM

X. PUBLIC HEARING::

XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Chapter 2 – Section 2-2002(bb) – Rule 28 - The public may speak during the Public Comment section of

the agenda. Speakers must complete a comment form prior to the start of the meeting. Subject may

include any subject of choice. There will be a (3) three minute time limit for each speaker. Speakers that

have signed up to speak may give all or part of their time up to (3) three minutes to another speaker for a

total of (6) six minutes of speaking time. Speakers may address the council only once during this time of

the agenda. Speakers must identify themselves and their address prior to speaking. Questions from the

speakers may not be addressed during the public speaking section of the agenda. East Point residents will

have priority over other speakers. There will be a total of not more than 60 minutes for the Public

speaking section of the agenda. Speakers may only address the Presiding Officer. Speakers shall observe

all rules of decorum. No debate, disrespect or obscenities shall be tolerated. The Presiding Officer shall

rule any such individual out of order that fails to comply with the forgoing.

XII. AGENDA ITEMS:

XIII. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL:

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

XV. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING:

WHEN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IS REQUIRED, ONE WILL BE CALLED FOR

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: 1) PERSONNEL, 2) LITIGATION OR 3) REAL

ESTATE

City Council AGENDA ITEM

City Council Action Item Page 1 of 2

City Manager

SUBJECT: Public Art Master Plan Presentation Final Draft - the Cultural Planning Group

TYPE: Other - Presentation

DATE SUBMITTED: DATE WORK SESSION: DATE COUNCIL MEETING: 04/1/2019

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

BUDGET IMPACT: $49,830.00

ANNUAL:N/A

CAPITAL: N/A

FUNDING SOURCE: Other Professional Fees - Account #100-7210-521-12-09

Current Balance: $119,505.04

Remaining Balance (if approved): $69,675.04

City Council ACTION REQUEST ON:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Council has the governing authority to choose one of the options below or make a different decision.

OPTIONS: Presentation and discussion only

PURPOSE: Presentation by The Cultural Planning Group, LLC of the Public Art Master Plan Final Draft document. HISTORY: Since 2009, the Department of Planning & Community Development has been working on ways to create and encourage a public arts program in the City of East Point. The Department’s inaugural effort was the hosting of a public arts informational reception at The Hilliards on Main. In past years, the Department has supported this effort by displaying various artistic structures and paintings in its office. Many of those art pieces were highlighted in the Department’s monthly newsletter/report.

City Council approved The Cultural Planning Group (CPG), LLC as the selected firm to assist the City is preparing a Public Arts Master Plan. Staff has identified stakeholders and sent invitations to each member requesting their participation in this process. CPG conducted its first site visit September 18-20, 2018. During the visit, CPG and Staff conducted a stakeholder meeting and community charrette at OZ Pizza. CPG also conducted a charrette with the City’s Department Directors. Participants in each of the meetings discussed their ideas and vision for public art in the City of East Point. The final phase of the first site visit was a tour of the City to start identifying potential locations for public art installations.

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Action Item (ID # 3656) Meeting of April 1, 2019

Updated: 3/26/2019 3:10 PM by Geneasa Elias Page 2

A community interest survey regarding public art was drafted and posted on the City’s social media sites as well as e-mailed to all municipal employees. The goal is 400 surveys completed. The survey was open through the end of November and was a means for including as many people as possible in the public art master plan process. Approximately 325 surveys were completed. CPG conducted its second site visit November 12-13, 2018 and discussed next steps during their presentation. The stakeholder meeting and community charrette took place Tuesday November 13, 2018 at The Ultimate Car Wash on Camp Creek Parkway in the community room from 3:00pm and 6:30pm respectively. CPG also met with neighborhood association presidents during that visit.

FACTS and ISSUES: The Cultural Planning Group submitted a preliminary draft of the Public Art Master Plan in December 2018 for internal review followed by as second draft submitted February 2019. The February draft was distributed to staff and the stakeholder group for review and comment. The April 2019 final draft document sets the policies, guidelines and funding mechanisms for implementation of the first Public Art Master Plan for the City of East Point. Some key items found in the document are as follows:

1. Draft ordinance establishing program policies, guidelines and procedures for public art in the City 2. Creation of a 9-member Public Arts Commission in accordance with the qualifications, duties and functions

specified in the plan. 3. Abolishes the Cultural Enrichment Commission 4. Proposes two percent (2%) of the City’s Capital Improvement Budget be allocated to the Public Arts

Program 5. Requires two percent (2%) of a private development’s permit valuation in excess of $2-million be expended

on-site for public art. Provides for a one percent (1%) in-lieu fee. 6. Includes methods for community engagement in the public art selection process

A copy of the final draft will be placed on the City’s website and distributed to the stakeholder committee for final review and comment. Staff intends to submit the Public Art Master Plan and Ordinance for adoption at the May 20, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.

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City Council Preliminary Regular Meeting Minutes

City Annex



March 18, 2019

6:30 PM

City Council Page 1 Printed 3/28/2019

















Deputy City Manager: Deron King

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Honorable Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham:

II. ROLL CALL:

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Deana Holiday Ingraham Mayor Present

Sharon Shropshire At Large Present

Alexander Gothard Present

Karen Rene' At Large Present

Thomas Calloway Present

Nanette Saucier At Large Present 6:27 PM

Myron Cook Present

Joshua B. Butler IV At Large Present

Stephanie Gordon Present

Brad Bowman City Attorney Present

Stephanie Tigner Deputy City Clerk Present

Deron King Deputy City Manager Present

III. INVOCATION - Pastor Anthony Carter, East Point Church:

IV. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

The pledge was recited in unison.

V. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS-Capt. Robinson:

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Regular Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019


VI. PRESENTATIONS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Tri Cities High School as the 2019 GSHA State Basketball Champions

Presented by: City Council Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham

Mayor Holiday Ingraham presented the following Proclamation to Mr. Karl Marcellus Washington of

the South Fulton Lions Basketball Club:

PROCLAMATION

Office of the Mayor of the City of East Point, Georgia

IN RECOGNITION

OF

Karl Marcellus Washington

WHEREAS, Karl Washington is a 1987 graduate from Belmont College, and Mike Curb School of Music

Business in Nashville, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, Karl Washington received a Bachelor's Degree in Music, served as an intern for Motown

Records and was subsequently offered a position with the company as an account service representative

and retail service; and

WHEREAS, Karl Washington attended Mississippi College School of Law in 1991 and after graduating

from law school, Attorney Washington worked as a litigation attorney while honing his skills as music

lawyer;

WHEREAS, through his entertainment law practice he earned the reputation of working hard to find hit

records and has worked with well-known artists and producers, including Usher, 112, David Banner, Da

Brat, Mario Winans, Lil Jon, Bonecrusher, and Dj Smurf; and

WHEREAS, Attorney Washington maximizes his personal contribution to the community by

wholeheartedly giving of his time, talent and resources to the founding and continuation of the South

Fulton Lions Basketball Club; and

WHEREAS, through the South Fulton Lions Basketball Club, Karl Washington and all of the coaches, are

committed to providing an opportunity for players to expand their skill, knowledge and love for the game

of basketball, in an environment of positive reinforcement that teaches respect, discipline, teamwork,

sportsmanship, commitment, hard work and stresses the need for strong academics to achieve the true

standing of a successful student-athlete; and

WHEREAS, because of Attorney Washington's demonstrable commitment to lift as he climbs, Ronnie

Faison, DeMarcus Johnson, Demetrius Rives, Titus Hunter, and Alex Dean were supported, nurtured and

groomed through South Fulton Lions Club to be history makers and champions on the 2019 Tri-Cities

High School Boys Basketball GHSA 6A Championship Team.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Deana Holiday Ingraham, Mayor of the City of East Point,

along with the City Council, join with the family, friends, and colleagues of Karl Marcellus Washington

to honor and celebrate his devotion to our youth and for going the "extra mile" and providing the

atmosphere, opportunity and resources that empower aspiring basketball players to become champions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this 18th day of March 2019, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal

of the City of East Point to be affixed.

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Mayor Holiday Ingraham commended Coach Forts as well as the young men of the Tri-Cities High

School Basketball team. Each team member received a Champions t-shirt as well as a copy of the

following proclamation:

ROCLAMATION

Office of the Mayor of the City of East Point, Georgia

IN RECOGNITION

OF

Tri-Cities High School Boys Basketball Team

2019 GHSA 6A State Champions

WHEREAS, the 2018-2019 Tri- Cities High School Boys Basketball Team is comprised of dynamic,

electrifying and amazing scholar athletes; and

WHEREAS, the strength and diverse athletic talents of the following scholar athletes enabled them to blaze

trails and make history as the first ever State 6A GHSA Championship Team in the school's history:

Titus Hunter, DeMarcus "Big Shot" Johnson, Alex Bean, Demetrius "Chewy" Rives, Ronnie Faison,

Peyton "Pey Dey" Daniels, Jackson Watson, Davon Cottle, Eli'sha King, Mario McIntosh, Davorion

Rudolph, Simeon Cottle, Lidon Pate, Montaque Seay; and

WHEREAS, the leadership and guidance provided every step of the way by Head Coach Omari Forts and

supported by Assistant Coaches Tony Dorsey, Garrett Henry, Ray Golsby and Jonathan Burke, Athletic

Director Kenneth Miller and Principal Termerion McCrary Lakes enveloped the historic team players and

created a climate, culture, expectation and belief that the team had all they needed to bring home the

Championship: and

WHEREAS, the Tri-Cities community, students, parents, family and friends showed up in record numbers

to cheer our champions to victory; and

WHEREAS, the grit, tenacity, athleticism and sportsmanship of each team member empowered them to

garner a record breaking 2018-2019 season which includes the following highlights: GHSA Class 6A State

Champions; GHSA Class 6A Region 5 Champions; best overall season record in school history (26-6); 16-2

Region Record; started and finished the season ranked #1 in the state; Undefeated at home against all

Georgia teams; Four (4) players received All-Region honors (DeMarcus "Big Shot" Johnson, Titus

Hunter, Demetrius "Chewy" Rives and Peyton "PeyDey" Daniels); Two (2) players received All-State

honors (DeMarcus "Big Shot" Johnson and Titus Hunter); and Titus Hunter is the All-State Player of the

Year/Region Player of the Year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Deana Holiday Ingraham, Mayor of the City of East Point,

along with the City Council, congratulate the Tri-Cities High School Boys Basketball Championship Team

for bringing home the historic win, extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents, coaches, and community

for their unwavering support and hereby proclaim March 18 - 24, 2019, as Bulldog Championship Week

in the City of East Point.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this 18th day of March 2019, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the

seal of the City of East Point to be affixed.

RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN

2. East Point Youth Basketball GRPA State Champions

Presented by: Parks & Recreation

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Jonathan Penn, Parks & Recreation Director, announced that the East Point 10U & 12U Youth Basketball

Team won the Georgia Parks & Recreation State Championship. The 10U Team is coached by Deron

Stokes. The members of the 10U Team are Delancy Alexander, Zabrian Boler, Zyree Brown, Jaylen

Humphrey, Alexander Jones, Jayden Lambert, Xavier Patmon, and Jah'Siah Payne.

RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Gothard motioned to appoint Kimberly Hawkins to the Cultural Enrichment Committee.

Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Gothard motioned to appoint Beverlyn Grant to the Alcohol Appeal Board.


Councilmember Rene' motioned to appoint Willie Jackson to the Alcohol Appeal Board. Councilmember

Calloway provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Cook motioned to appoint Joan Champtal to the Alcohol Appeal Board. Councilmember

Saucier provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Shropshire made a motion to appoint Dione Duckett to the Alcohol Appeal Board.

Councilmember Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Saucier made a motion to appoint Councilmembers Saucier, Shropshire and Gordon to

the Human Resources Committee. Councilmember Cook provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Shropshire made a motion to appoint Councilmembers Calloway, Cook and Gothard to

the Budget/Finance Committee. Councilmember Calloway provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Gothard made a motion to appoint Councilmembers: Rene', Butler, and Saucier to the

Blighted Property Task Force. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion carried.

VIII. ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA:

Adopt the Council Agenda

Councilmember Saucier motioned to adopt the Council Agenda. Councilmember Calloway offered a

friendly amendment to add the Aero ATL Greenway Concept Development Support & Approval to the

Agenda as Item No. 16. Councilmember Saucier accepted his friendly amendment. Councilmember

Calloway provided the second. The motion carried.

RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0]

MOVER: Nanette Saucier, At Large

SECONDER: Thomas Calloway

AYES: Shropshire, Gothard, Rene', Calloway, Saucier, Cook, Butler IV, Gordon

ABSTAIN: Deana Holiday Ingraham

IX. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:

3. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 4, 2019 6:30 PM

Councilmember Saucier motioned to accept the Council minutes from the March 4, 2019 Council

meeting. Councilmember Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.

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X. PUBLIC HEARING::

4. Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit For an Habitable Accessory Structure Located at 1311

Jefferson Avenue in the R-1A (Urban Residential) Zoning District PUBLIC HEARING

REQUIRED

Presented by: City Council

Councilmember Saucier moved to open public hearing for the ordinance granting a special use permit for

a habitable accessory structure located at 1311 Jefferson Ave in the R1-A Urban Residential Zoning

District. Councilmember Calloway provided the second. The motion carried.

Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for a

Habitable Accessory Structure in the R-1A (Urban Residential) zoning district located at 1311 Jefferson

Avenue with the following condition: 1. Structure must meet minimum requirements of a habitable

accessory structure per 2012 IRC with current state amendments.

Further, Staff and the Commission recommended approval of the concurrent variance to reduce the three-

foot (3’) and fifteen-foot (15’) distance requirements for structures from all property lines and an

adjoining property, respectively, as required in Section 10-2130(11), to 0’.

Speakers in Favor:

1. Sean Atkins (Applicant): Asked Council to consider the variance for the garage as well which was

also built in 1920 per the Fulton County Tax Records.

Speakers in Opposition: None.

Councilmember Rene' moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Calloway provided the second.

The motion carried.

RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0]

MOVER: Thomas Calloway

SECONDER: Myron Cook



Waive the First Reading :

Councilmember Calloway motioned to waive the first reading on the ordinance granting a special use

permit for a habitable accessory structure located at 1311 Jefferson Ave in the R1-A Urban Residential

Zoning District. Councilmember Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.

Adoption of Ordinance :

Councilmember Cook moved to open the floor for discussion. Councilmember Calloway provided the

second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Calloway motioned to approve the ordinance granting a special use permit for a habitable

accessory structure located at 1311 Jefferson Ave in the R1-A Urban Residential Zoning District along

with the concurrent variance moving the setback to 0' feet with the condition as enumerated by Staff.

Councilmember Cook provided the second. The motion carried.

5. Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map of East Point, Georgia for Properties Located at

1257 Ponders Way and 1261 Ponders Way Rezoning from R-1A (Urban Residential) to R-3

(Multi Family Residential) with Conditions PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED

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Councilmember Saucier moved to open the public hearing on the ordinance to amend the Official Zoning

Map of East Point, Georgia for properties located at 1257 Ponders Way and 1261 Ponders Way Rezoning

from R-1A (Urban Residential) to R-3 (Multi Family Residential) with Conditions. Councilmember Cook

provided the second. The motion carried.

Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning from R-1A (Urban

Residential) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential).

Speakers in Favor:

1. Larry Lucas - (Represented Zelda Gills, owner of the properties): Sought Council's approval to

approve the ordinance amendment.


Councilmember Rene' moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Calloway provided the second.

The motion carried.

Councilmember Saucier moved to open the floor for discussion and possible action on this item.


Councilmembers discussed clarification on the owner of the property as well as their concerns regarding

discrepancy in documents, community notification in the correct neighborhood and square footage.

Councilmember Calloway motioned to table the item. Councilmember Rene' provided the second. The

motion carried.

Councilmember Calloway moved to remove this item from the table. Councilmember Rene' provided the


Councilmember Calloway moved to open the floor for discussion and possible action. Councilmember

Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.

Kimberly Smith, Planning and Community Development Director, recommended to defer this item for 30

days to review the documents in closer detail as well as to review the specific floor areas that appears to

have a discrepancy in the report versus what she has on the site plan.

Councilmember Calloway moved to defer this item to a date uncertain until brought forth by Staff.

Councilmember Saucier provided the second. The motion carried.



SECONDER: Nanette Saucier, At Large




Adoption of Ordinance :

6. Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map of East Point, Georgia for Property Located at

1851 Warren Way Rezoning from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Two Family

Residential) with Conditions PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED

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Councilmember Saucier motioned to open the public hearing for an ordinance to amend the Official

Zoning Map of East Point, Georgia for property located at 1851 Warren Way Rezoning from R-1 (Single

Family Residential) to R-2 (Two Family Residential) with Conditions. Councilmember Cook provided

the second. The motion carried.

Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning from R-1 (Single

Family Residential) to R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) with following conditions: Shall comply with City

Ordinance for permanent emergency escape ladders if required.

Speakers in Favor:

1. Chelsea Frazier: Stated that they would like to continue using the property as an R-2.

Speakers in Opposition: none

Councilmember Gothard moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Rene' provided the second.

The motion carried.


MOVER: Myron Cook

SECONDER: Alexander Gothard




Councilmember Cook moved to waive the first reading. Councilmember Gothard provided the second.

The motion carried.

Adoption of Ordinance:

Councilmember Cook motioned to adopt the ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map of East Point,

Georgia for property located at 1851 Warren Way Rezoning from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2

(Two Family Residential) with the stated conditions in the ordinance. Councilmember Gothard provided

the second. The motion carried.

7. Ordinance to Amend Part 10, Chapter 2, Article A, Section 10-2003 Definitions and Chapter 4,

Article J, Section 10-4091(5)(G) Square Footage Requirements of the Code of Ordinances for

the City of East Point, Georgia PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED


Councilmember Rene' made a motion to open the public hearing on the ordinance to amend Part 10,

Chapter 2, Article A, Section 10-2003 Definitions and Chapter 4, Article J, Section 10-4091(5)(G) Square

Footage Requirements of the Code of Ordinances for the City of East Point, Georgia. Councilmember


Speakers in Favor: None.


Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval to amend Part 10, Chapter 2,

Article A, Section 10-2003 Definitions and Chapter 4, Article J, Section 10-4091(5)(G) Square Footage

Requirements of the East Point Code of Ordinances.

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Councilmember Rene' made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Saucier provided the








Councilmember Saucier made a motion to waive the first reading on the ordinance to amend Part 10,

Chapter 2, Article A, Section 10-2003 Definitions and Chapter 4, Article J, Section 10-4091(5)(G) Square

Footage Requirements of the Code of Ordinances for the City of East Point, Georgia. Councilmember

Cook provided the second. The motion carried.

Adoption of Ordinance:

Councilmember Saucier made a motion to adopt the ordinance to amend Part 10, Chapter 2, Article A,

Section 10-2003 Definitions and Chapter 4, Article J, Section 10-4091(5)(G) Square Footage

Requirements of the Code of Ordinances for the City of East Point, Georgia. Councilmember Cook


XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Chapter 2 – Section 2-2002(bb) – Rule 28 - The public may speak during the Public Comment section of

the agenda. Speakers must complete a comment form prior to the start of the meeting. Subject may

include any subject of choice. There will be a (3) three minute time limit for each speaker. Speakers that

have signed up to speak may give all or part of their time up to (3) three minutes to another speaker for a

total of (6) six minutes of speaking time. Speakers may address the council only once during this time of

the agenda. Speakers must identify themselves and their address prior to speaking. Questions from the

speakers may not be addressed during the public speaking section of the agenda. East Point residents will

have priority over other speakers. There will be a total of not more than 60 minutes for the Public

speaking section of the agenda. Speakers may only address the Presiding Officer. Speakers shall observe

all rules of decorum. No debate, disrespect or obscenities shall be tolerated. The Presiding Officer shall

rule any such individual out of order that fails to comply with the forgoing.

1. Jean Wilson: Discussed the increase in AirBNB housing and how it poses a threat to the children in

the neighborhood. She also noticed that alot of houses are turning into duplexes.

2. Shirley McClinton: Gave her time to Jean Wilson.

XII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

XIII. AGENDA ITEMS:

8. Council Approval of the Selected Vendor CORNERSTONE DETENTION PRODUCTS to

Complete the CIP, Replacement of the “Integrated Security System" at the LEC. L Cost of the

CIP Project is $201,548.00.


Councilmember Cook moved to approve the vendor Cornerstone Detention Products to complete the CIP

replacement of the integrated security system at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC). The cost of the

Capital Improvement project is $201,548. Councilmember Saucier provided the second. The motion

carried.

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MOVER: Myron Cook




9. LWCF Grant Compliance Documents

Presented by: City Council Finance

Councilmember Saucier moved to adopt the resolution for financial assistance and approve the affidavit

of notice of use and the Affidavit of Georgia Power encroachment. Councilmember Cook provided the







10. Council Review and Approval of a Resolution Opposing House Bill 302, Preemption of Local

Building Design Standards


Councilmember Calloway made a motion to approve the Resolution opposing HB 302 with the following

language added at the end: or the addition of substantially similar language to any other proposed

legislation before the General Assembly. Councilmember Cook provided the second. The motion

carried.






11. Council Review and Approval of Amendment to the Pole Attachment Service Agreement

Presented by: East Point Power

Councilmember Saucier moved to approve the amendment to the pole attachment service agreement.




SECONDER: Sharon Shropshire, At Large



12. Council Review and Approval of a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee


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Councilmember Saucier moved to open the floor for discussion and possible action on the approval of the

2020 Census Complete Count Committee. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion

carried.

Councilmember Shropshire motioned to have the Complete Count 2020 Census Kick-Off coincide with

the Sickle Cell Walk/Run on April 13, 2019 and with other activities in April 2019. Councilmember

Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.


MOVER: Sharon Shropshire, At Large

SECONDER: Karen Rene', At Large



13. The Amazing Stories Foundation Partnership


Councilmember Calloway motioned to approve the partnership with the Amazing Stories Foundation and

the Urban League of Greater Atlanta - Workforce Development, as well as to instruct staff to write a

Memorandum of Understanding including the use of the building and delineating the City's partnership

role. Councilmember Rene' provided the second. The motion carried.



SECONDER: Karen Rene', At Large



14. Appointments to the Boards and Commissions of the City of East Point

Presented by: City Clerk At Large Shropshire, Mr. Gothard

Councilmember Gordon moved to appoint Kevin Albright to the Alcohol Appeal Board.

After much discussion, for the record, Councilmember Butler stated that "Councilwoman Gordon did give

me a call today twice. I was unable to speak with her. I did not or have not received a text or reviewed a

text from her, but I am not saying that she did not send that. The only other thing is when I asked

Councilwoman Gordon in regards to when she made this appointment or approached the person [to be

appointed], she said [that] she just found out about it today. After I asked her [about] the gentleman who

she is considering, she asked him last week. I say that just to correct the record." Councilmember Butler

stated that if they had this discussion before, he was sure they could have come to some kind of

agreement."

For the record, Councilmember Gordon stated that "the comment Councilmember Butler just made is not

true, once again. The appointment to the Blighted Property Task Force was a joint appointment as well,

and Councilmember Butler made that appointment without any consultation with me. I did not have any

problem nor did I raise any objection - certainly not to the level that is going on tonight. With that in

consideration, I did tell him and remind him of that, and that's getting no consideration. We are a team or

at least we should be. Just as I yielded to him for that appointment, which was our last joint appointment,

I'm not understanding why we are at this place tonight."

Councilmember Gothard made a substitute motion to defer this item until the two parties can agree.


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MOVER: Alexander Gothard




15. East Point Jazz Festival

Presented by: City Council Mr. Gothard, At Large Shropshire

Councilmember Gothard moved to open the floor for discussion and possible action on the East Point

Jazz Festival. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Gothard motioned to use Hotel/Motel Tax funding in an amount not to exceed

$20,000 for the East Point Jazz Festival. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The

motion carried.


MOVER: Alexander Gothard




16. AeroATL Greenway Concept Development Support & Approval


Councilmember Rene' motioned to submit a letter of support for the AeroATL Greenway Concept

Development with the financial commitment of $20,000. Councilmember Calloway provided the second.

The motion carried.


MOVER: Karen Rene', At Large




17. East Point Volunteer Award

Presented by: City Council At Large Saucier, Ms. Gordon

Councilmember Rene' moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: East Point Volunteer

Awards, Litter Enforcement Workshop and the Tri-Cities High School Event. Councilmember


Councilmember Saucier made a motion to approve staff participation, if needed, for the East Point

Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Councilmember Gordon provided the second. The motion carried.

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SECONDER: Stephanie Gordon



18. Litter Enforcement Workshop

Presented by: City Council Stephanie Gordon

Councilmember Gordon moved to approve the Liter Enforcement Workshop to be a City event with Staff

participation as necessary. Councilmember Saucier provided the second. The motion carried. The event

will be held on May 13, 2019 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the City Annex.


MOVER: Stephanie Gordon




19. Tri-Cities High School Event

Presented by: City Council Stephanie Gordon

Councilmember Rene' motioned to partner with the Tri-Cities High School regarding the Championship

celebration on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Councilmember Shropshire



MOVER: Karen Rene', At Large




XIV. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL:

Councilmember Cook: Reminded home owners in he City of East Point over 65 years of age to update

Fulton County of their age status by April 1, 2019 to qualify for a tax exemption. This does not have any

impact on Fulton County School Taxes. The exemption will go from $30,000 to $50,000 only if the

county has the resident listed as being 65 years of age or older.

Councilmember Rene': Announced that the 2019 Youth and Law Summit will be held on Sunday, April

13, 2019 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at Impact Church on Sylvan Road. She also announced that the Fulton

County Department of Community Development received (3) federal grants from the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development which covers East Point residents for home and infrastructure

improvements. This will be for residents from low income to mid-range income.

Councilmember Butler: Thanked each colleague that participated in the NLC. He also informed the

citizens that they were well represented. Additionally, he sent a special thanks to the Eta Omega Chapter

of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for planting trees in the Mayor's subdivision.

Councilmember Calloway: Announced that as elected leaders, they want to hear from everyone and do

the best they can to foster community engagement. Their goal is make sure that everyone has a voice.

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Councilmember Gordon: Congratulated that boys Tri-Cities High School Basketball Team. She thanked

those residents who attended the transportation related community meeting on Saturday. She thanked the

GDOT Representative as well as Mr. Jeff Reeves, Public Works Director. She stated that they definitely

would like to have another GDOT meeting. Next, she announced that on March 30, 2019 from 1:00 pm to

4:00 pm, the Georgia Spartans have a game scheduled at the Jefferson Park Recreation Center which

would also incorporate a Health and Wellness Expo.

Mayor Holiday Ingraham: Commended the Tri-Cities High School Boys Basketball Team as well as

TCHS Staff, Coaches and everyone that supports them. She announced on March 23, 2019 there will be

Mayor's Play Date from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Sumner Park. She also announced that the 90-Day Health

Initiative will kick-off on March 30, 2019 at 9:00 am at John D. Milner Park. On the first Friday in April,

she will be launching Minutes with the Mayor. She also announced the Golden Age Resource Fair on

May 8, 2019 at the Bowden Center. This event will be held in conjunction with the Bowden Center's

Mother's Day Brunch.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Councilmember Saucier made a motion to recess into executive session for (1) Personnel and (2)

Litigation Matters. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion carried.

Councilmember Saucier made a motion to reconvene at 11:00 pm. Councilmember Shropshire


Councilmember Saucier motioned to have a Special Called Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019 at

5:00 pm for an Executive Session-Personnel Matter. Councilmember Shropshire provided the


Councilmember Saucier made a motion to approve the executive session meeting minutes.


XVI. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING:

Councilmember Saucier motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 pm. Councilmember Shropshire




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City Council Preliminary Special Called Meeting Minutes

City Annex



March 25, 2019

5:00 PM



















I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Honorable Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham:

II. ROLL CALL:





Karen Rene' At Large Absent


Nanette Saucier At Large Present

Myron Cook Present






III. ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA:

Adopt the Council Agenda

Councilmember Shropshire motioned to adopt the Agenda. Councilmember Saucier provided the second.

The motion passed.

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AYES: Shropshire, Gothard, Calloway, Saucier, Cook, Butler IV, Gordon


ABSENT: Karen Rene'

IV. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Executive Session-Personnel Matter


Councilmember Cook motioned to recess into Executive Session for (1) Personnel Matter at 5:13 pm.

Councilmember Saucier provided the second. The motion passed.


MOVER: Myron Cook




ABSENT: Karen Rene'

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Councilmember Shropshire motioned to reconvene the meeting at 6:54 pm. Councilmember Saucier

provided the second. The motion passed.

Councilmember Shropshire motioned to proceed with the discussion in Executive Session involving the

City Clerk position. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The motion passed.

Councilmember Saucier motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes. Councilmember Shropshire


VI. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING:

Councilmember Saucier moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 pm. Councilmember Cook provided the

second. The motion passed.






ABSENT: Karen Rene'



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March 25, 2019

6:30 PM



















I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:





Karen Rene' At Large Absent


Nanette Saucier At Large Present

Myron Cook Present






III. ADOPTION OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA:

Councilmember Calloway motioned to adopt the Special Called Meeting Agenda moving Executive

Session before Adjourning Council Meeting. Councilmember Shropshire provided the second. The

motion passed.

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ABSENT: Karen Rene'

IV. AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Council Visioning Session-Commons Redevelopment Project

Presented by: City Council Cook, Saucier, Rene'

Councilmember Saucier motioned to open the floor for discussion on the Commons Redevelopment

Project. Councilmember Cook provided the second. The motion passed.






ABSENT: Karen Rene'

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None.

VI. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING:

Councilmember Shropshire motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 pm. Councilmember Calloway







ABSENT: Karen Rene'



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