Mayor Alan Hallman
Alderman Mike Rast
Councilman at Large Travis Horsley
Councilman Ward I Mark Adams
Councilman Ward II Chloe Alexander

Background:

Consideration of a text amendment to Chapter 93 (Zoning), Article 1 (Title, definitions, and application of regulations), Section 93-1-2 (Definitions) to change the definition of setback. The Planning Commission considered this item on August 13, 2019 and recommended the Mayor and Council approve the text amendment as presented.

Staff Comment
Applicant Comment
Public Comment

Background:

Consideration of a text amendment to Chapter 93 (Zoning), Article 25 (Amendments), Section 93-25-9 (Reconsideration of Defeated Actions) to require a six-month waiting period for reconsideration of defeated rezoning proposals. The Planning Commission considered this item on August 13, 2019 and recommended the Mayor and Council approve the text amendment as presented.

Staff Comment
Applicant Comment
Public Comment

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Consideration of a text amendment to Chapter 93 (Zoning), Article 1 (Title, Definitions, and application of regulations), Section 93-1-3 to change the definition of home occupation. The Planning Commission considered this item on August 13, 2019 and recommended the Mayor and Council approve the text amendment as presented.

Staff Comment
Applicant Comment
Public Comment

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Consideration of a text amendment to Chapter 93 (Zoning), Article 28. A-D Zone (Arts District Overlay), Section 93-28-8 (Prohibited uses) to the change the prohibited uses. The Planning Commission considered this item on August 13, 2019 and recommended the Mayor and Council approve the text amendment with a recommendation to add credit unions to the language. Staff supported their recommendation.

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Applicant Comment
Public Comment

Background:

Mayor and Council adopted the City Budget on final reading, June 18, 2019. The adopted Budget for FY 2019-20 is based on a recommended rate of 16.11 mills, unchanged from 2018. This rate has been advertised as required and is ready for adoption by Council. This is the first of three (3) hearings for that purpose. Three hearings are required by the state, due to the increase in Hapeville property tax assessments. 

As has been well documented, the Fulton County Tax Commissioner has gained approvals for 2017 and 2018 property digests.  At this point in time staff projects that the General Fund millage of 16.11 Mills will generate approximately $4.86M in billable Real Property Taxes. The City Budgeted $4.30M in Real Property taxes.


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The public is encouraged to communicate their questions, concerns, and suggestions during Public Comments.  The Council does listen to your concerns and will have Staff follow-up on any questions you raise.  Any and all comments should be addressed to the Governing Body, not to the general public and delivered in a civil manner in keeping with common courtesy and decorum.

Background:

Dia de los Muertos will include live music, authentic Mexican food and crafts, and local art. There are several maker workshops leading up to the main event in downtown Hapeville on November 2^nd. The parade is an extension of the celebration. Attached for consideration and action are two proposed maps, with the difference being one shows a cross walk to the Depot Museum and activity at the Depot Museum.   

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Alexia Ryan of Beer Girl, LLC is requesting Mayor and Council's approval on the Open Container District map for the upcoming Dia de los Muertos Celebration & Parade event scheduled Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 4PM to 11PM. A map of the proposed open container area is attached for review.

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Alexia Ryan of Beer Girl, LLC is requesting Mayor and Council's approval on the Open Container District map for the upcoming Atlanta Celebrates Photography event scheduled Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 4PM to 10PM. A map of the proposed open container area is attached for review.

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Alexia Ryan of Beer Girl, LLC is requesting Mayor and Council's approval on the Open Container District map for the upcoming LocalMotion Arts Festival event scheduled Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 8AM to midnight. A map of the proposed open container area is attached for review.

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Attached is an amendment to the previously approved Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Fulton County regarding Hapeville's elections later this year. The amendment has been developed as a result of a resolution passed by the Board of Commissioners on August 7^th that changes the way municipal election costs are charged to cities. Each city will be charged $2.96 per active registered voter for the General Election, and each city with a runoff will be charged $2.46 per voter for the runoff.

A new Exhibit B is attached as well. The exhibit simply shows the number of active registered voters multiplied by $2.96/$2.46 since the cost is now based strictly on the number of registered voters.

The difference between the prior amount charged and the new amount is $920.48 and will be refunded within 30 days of the complete execution of this amendment.

Background
With the current exclusive agreement expiring on October 1, 2019, this one year extension would provide the necessary time to revise the solid waste ordinance, conduct hauler interviews, process applications and provide businesses with adequate notice about the transition to the non exclusive agreement. This one year agreement has a $ 1.50 increase for state and local fees and there is no franchise fee included. Once the transition is complete, businesses will have the opportunity to shop for the waste hauler that best meets their budget and waste hauling needs.   

Background
The City received LMIG grant funds in the amount of $ 72,158.56 for the paving of Doug Davis Drive. In order to take advantage of the wide width of Doug Davis Drive, the City is looking to do a Separated Multi-Use Bike Path that is consistent with AeroATL Greenway Plan and the Hapeville LCI Plan.The Multi-Use Path will run from Atlanta Avenue to Virginia Avenue. In addition to the LMiG grant, funding will come from the TSPLOST fund. The next lowest bid was Construction 57 Inc.in the amount of $ 445,688.75.        

Background:

Proposals were requested for selection of design/build firms for the Hapeville Skatepark Project. There were fourteen planholders, with only one firm submitting a proposal. Grindline Skateparks was the lone proposal. Grindline Skateparks was the contractor for the Atlanta 4th Ward Skatepark and the Arthur Langford Skatepark. If Grindline is selected, they would create a design for the skatepark and bring back a final construction amount for approval. This project would be located at the old recycling center and it would be funded with TPD funds.              

Background:

On March 5, Todd Rhoad of Peachtree Recovery gave a presentation on Property Damage Recovery Service during the Council Session. As requested by Mayor and Council, Mr. Rhoad forwarded a model service agreement, references, and  service guidelines to staff. Legal has reviewed and revised the service agreement for consideration and action. 

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Hapeville First Baptist Church has inquired about a school zone designation on College Street to ensure safe drop offs and pick up of children for their new school, Gateway Christian Academy. Attached for Mayor and Council's consideration and action is a resolution designating College Street as a school zone.

Background:

Consideration of a text amendment to amend Chapter 81 (Architectural Design Standards), Section 81-1-4 (Design Review Committee) for the purpose of updating the procedures for the Design Review Committee.

Attached for consideration and action is the revised text amendment.

Background:

Consideration of a text amendment to amend Chapter 87 (Planning), Article 2 (Planning Commission) and Article 3 (Board of Zoning Appeals) for the purpose of updating the procedures for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Attached for consideration and action is the revised text amendment.

Background: 

On July 17, 2018, Mayor and Council had a discussion on the I-85 sound barrier. The consensus was to have the 2001 resolution updated and to have neighborhoods sign petitions. Attached for consideration and action is the updated resolution including the recent noise decibel study results. Staff is currently working to gather signatures for the petition.

Background: 

As the City continues to grow and progress, occasionally its ordinances need to be reviewed to align with the City's evolving trajectory and mission. The City's sign ordinance is currently based on the area of a design, not on aesthetics or other elements and don't necessarily counter the ordinance's original intent. A moratorium  will give time for the language of the ordinance to be amended to reflect the current vision of the City.

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Councilman Horsley will initiate a discussion for the need for making the Arts Alleyway Pedestrian-Only from 5pm-5am on weekdays, and Pedestrian-Only on weekends from 5pm Friday to 5am Monday.

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Councilman Horsley will initiate a discussion on the needed signage as a response to complaints and concerns for residents as it relates to speeders, and requests for calming measures. Refer to the attached document for signage request.

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Councilman Horsley will initiate a discussion for the need for a reoccurring food truck and transient vendor event.

Members of the public wishing to speak shall sign in with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Time limitations for Registered Comments are three (3) minutes per person. The total Registered Comment session shall not last more than fifteen (15) minutes unless extended by Council. Each member of the public, who fails to sign up with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting, wishing to address Mayor and Council shall have a total of two (2) minutes. The entire general comment session for Unregistered Comments shall not last more than ten (10) minutes unless extended by Council.