PUBLIC NOTICE
The Mayor and City Council invite you to the following City Council Meetings
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
4:00 PM – Work Session
6:00 PM – Alcohol/Zoning Public Hearings
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Crestwood Events and Conference Center 6524 Old National Highway South Fulton, GA 30349
The meeting can be viewed via live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofSouthFulton/featured
The Public Comment Form for the Alcohol/Zoning Public Hearings and Regular Meeting can be found on the City’s website at https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov Click on the Public Comment button on the homepage to access the Public Comment Form and instructions. The form will be available until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, MAY 14, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the City of South Fulton at City.Clerk@cityofsouthfultonga.gov or call 470-809-7272.
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
WORK SESSION Crestwood Events and Conference Center 6524 Old National Highway
South Fulton, GA 30349
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:00 PM
SOUTH FULTON CITY COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide exceptional customer service that sustains a safe, inclusive, innovative, and an economically vibrant city.
The Honorable khalid kamau, Mayor
The Honorable Catherine F. Rowell,District 1 Councilmember
The Honorable Carmalitha Gumbs , District 2 Councilmember The Honorable Helen Z. Willis, District 3 Councilmember
The Honorable Jaceey Sebastian, District 4 Councilmember The Honorable Keosha B. Bell, District 5 Councilmember
The Honorable Natasha WilliamsBrown, District 6 Councilmember The Honorable Linda B. Pritchett, District 7 Councilmember
COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA
I. 4:00 p.m. Call to Order Mayor khalid
II. 4:01 p.m. Roll Call Corey Adams, City Clerk
III. 4:03 p.m. City Manager Items Sharon Subadan, City Manager
1. Introduction of New Employees
2. City Manager Monthly Reports (inclusive of the Finance and Public Works Reports)
IV. 4:15 p.m. Presentations
3. Discussion: Strategic Plan Update Lionel Savage, Lionheart Consulting Group
4. Parks Trail Plan Update and Aquatic Program Update Ternard Turner, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation and Carlos Perez, Perez Planning + Design
5. Discussion: Police Notification of Vehicle Repossession Ordinance Amendment Councilmember Natasha WilliamsBrown and Keith Meadows, Chief, Police Department
V. Executive Session (if needed)
When an Executive Session is Required, one will be called for the following issues: 1) Personnel, 2) Litigation or 3) Real Estate
VI. Adjournment of Meeting
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
Alcohol/Zoning Public Hearing Crestwood Events and Conference Center 6524 Old National
Highway South Fulton, GA 30349
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:00 PM
SOUTH FULTON CITY COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide exceptional customer service that sustains a safe, inclusive, innovative, and an economically vibrant city.
The Honorable khalid kamau, Mayor
The Honorable Catherine F. Rowell,District 1 Councilmember
The Honorable Carmalitha Gumbs , District 2 Councilmember
The Honorable Helen Z. Willis, District 3 Councilmember
The Honorable Jaceey Sebastian, District 4 Councilmember
The Honorable Keosha B. Bell, District 5 Councilmember
The Honorable Natasha WilliamsBrown, District 6 Councilmember
The Honorable Linda B. Pritchett, District 7 Councilmember
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA
1. 6:00 p.m. Meeting Called to Order – Mayor khalid
2. 6:01 p.m. Roll Call Corey Adams, City Clerk
3. 6:02 p.m. Alcohol Licenses, Rezonings, Variance and Modification Cases (For Presentation and Public Hearing Only)
1. ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
PUBLIC HEARING: The applicant for Metro Group LLC. dba Valero Gas Station has applied for an alcohol license for the retail sales of beer at 4455 Fulton Industrial Blvd, South Fulton, Ga 30336. This request is for a new license at this location. All applicable fees and inspections have been paid and passed. (District 1)
Staff recommendation is DENIAL.
PUBLIC HEARING: Z24006: 0 Chattahoochee Drive, 0 Chattahoochee Drive, 0 Chattahoochee Drive, & 2336 Chattahoochee Drive
The applicant is requesting to rezone from the SUBA (Suburban A SingleFamily Dwelling District/ Sandtown Overlay) zoning district to M1 (Light Industrial/ Fulton Industrial Overlay) zoning district to construct a 499,060 square feet warehouse/distribution facility on 40.7 acres of land. The applicant also seeks to amend the Future Land Use Designation from Suburban Neighborhood I to Industrial Zone. (District 1)
Staff Recommendation: No Recommendation Planning Commission Recommendation: Defer until next Planning Commission meeting, June 26, 2024
3. REZONING CASES
PUBLIC HEARING: Case Z23 020: Application by Brad Hughes (Rockhaven Homes, LLC) requesting to rezone from the R 5 (Single FamilyDwelling District/Sandtown Overlay District) zoning district to the TR (Townhouse Residential District/Sandtown Overlay District) zoning district for property located at 6573 Campbellton Road (Parcel number: 14F0139 LL0067) (District 1) for the purpose of constructing 46 townhomes on 5.77 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional Planning Commission Recommendation: No Recommendation
4. PUBLIC HEARING: M24003/CV24001 for 0 & 7490 Butner Road, South Fulton, GA 30213
Century Communities requests a modification for 0 & 7490 Butner Road to modify zoning conditions numbers 2a, 3c, 4, and 5 approved under Petition No. Z060037 to develop the Subject Property to current City of South Fulton standards, pursuant to amended site plan that contains 94 singlefamily dwelling units. The applicant is also pursuing a concurrent variance to reduce the minimum 50foot wide natural, undisturbed zoning buffer to 15 feet on certain property lines according to the amended site plan. The need for this variance is due to the gas transmission line that bisects the property, along the streams and floodplains located on the property. (District 4)
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Case Z23017: Application by DRB Group Homes c/o Battle Law, PC requesting to rezone from the AG1 (Agricultural District/Cliftondale Overley District) zoning district to the CUP (Community Unit Plan District/Cliftondale Overlay District) zoning district to develop a subdivision with 80 frontentry townhomes and 133 singlefamily detached homes (213 total homes) on 71.127 acres of land located at 4390 and 4420 Demooney Road. (Parcel Numbers 09F420001650949 & 09F420001660930) (District 4).
Staff Recommendation: Approval Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Z24002: 7565 Bishop Road, 7635 Bishop Road, 7460 Herndon Road, 7490 Herndon Road, & 7500 Herndon Road The applicant is requesting to rezone from the AG1 (Agricultural) zoning district and R2 (Single Family Dwelling District) to M2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district to develop the properties for Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) or Industrial Service Facilities (ISF) on 78.3 acres of land. (District 4)
Staff Recommendation: Denial
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Case M24002: An application by Liberty Communities for property located at 0 Jones Road, parcel number, Atlanta Ga 30331, requesting a modification in a R5A (Single Family Dwelling District) Subdivision, Creekbend Overlook, to modify zoning conditions approved under Petition No. 2018Z006 to reduce the side setback from 7’ feet to 5’ feet with 10’ feet between structures. (District 4)
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Z23018: 6705 Camp Valley Road
The applicant is requesting to rezone from the SH (Senior Housing/Old National Highway Overlay District) zoning district to CUP (Community Unit Plan/Old National Highway Overlay District) zoning district to develop 155 forsale residential units (86 singlefamily detached homes and 69 singlefamily attached homes) at 6705 Camp Valley Road (Parcel ID: 130133LL0418). (District 6).
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial
Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial
9. PUBLIC HEARING: U24009: 2195 Jonesboro Road
The applicant is requesting a special use permit to operate a church in an existing church complex at 2195 Jonesboro Road at 2195 Jonesboro Road in the R3 (SingleFamily Dwelling District/ Old National Highway Overlay District). (District 7).
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
4. Executive Session, if necessary
When an Executive Session is Required, one will be called for the following issues: 1) Personnel, 2) Litigation or 3) Real Estate
5. Adjournment of Meeting
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING Crestwood Events and Conference Center 6524 Old National Highway
South Fulton, GA 30349
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
SOUTH FULTON CITY COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide exceptional customer service that sustains a safe, inclusive, innovative, and an economically vibrant city.
The Honorable khalid kamau, Mayor
The Honorable Catherine F. Rowell,District 1 Councilmember
The Honorable Carmalitha Gumbs , District 2 Councilmember
The Honorable Helen Z. Willis, District 3 Councilmember
The Honorable Jaceey Sebastian, District 4 Councilmember
The Honorable Keosha B. Bell, District 5 Councilmember
The Honorable Natasha WilliamsBrown, District 6 Councilmember
The Honorable Linda B. Pritchett, District 7 Councilmember
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
I. 7:00 p.m. Invocation
II. 7:02 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
III. 7:03 p.m. Roll Call Corey Adams, City Clerk
IV. 7:04 p.m. Meeting Called to Order – Mayor khalid
V. 7:05 p.m. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
1. Request Council Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2024 (City Clerk)
2. Request Council Approval of City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2024 (City Clerk)
3. Request Council Approval of City Council Zoning Public Hearing Minutes from April 23, 2024 (City Clerk)
VI. 7:07 p.m. Adoption of Council Agenda
VII. 7:10 p.m. Proclamation Presentations
4. Proclamation Presentation Recognizing Sheltering Arms (Councilmember Pritchett)
VIII.7:15 p.m. Public Comments
Speakers will be granted a total of two (2) minutes each and public comments will not exceed thirty (30) minutes. Speakers will not be allowed to yield or donate their time to other speakers. Speakers must identify themselves and their addresses prior to speaking. Speakers may only address the Presiding Officer, 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 foregoing.
IX. 7:45 p.m. Council Comments
X. 8:02 p.m. Consent Agenda Items
5. Consent Agenda: PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor/Council Proclamations for Spreading on the Minutes:
A Day of Honor to Ella Louise Graham (Councilmember Willis) State Representative Roger Bruce Appreciation Day (Mayor and Full Council) Rich Wilkins Appreciation Day (Mayor and Full Council) Raven Johnson Appreciation Day (Mayor and Full Council) Leon Mincey Appreciation Day (Councilmember Sebastian) Tab Virgil Jr./Hot Boy Turk Appreciation Day (Mayor khalid) Zelma Murphy Calhoun Appreciation Day (Councilmember Willis) Emiko and Bento Appreciation Day (Mayor khalid)
6. Consent Agenda: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Request Council Approval of a Resolution Recommending the Appointment of Darris Rollins To The Downtown Development Authority Post 1 Unexpired Term (Sponsored by Councilmember Helen Willis)
7. Request Council confirmation of the following recorded development plats as approved by the City Engineer pursuant to Section 4.2.2.E of the Subdivision Regulations, Appendix D:
a. 4105 Danforth Road Minor Plat (District 1)
b. 4720 Frederick Drive Minor Plat (District 1)
8. Request Council Approval to accept a grant in the amount of $28,876.00 from the Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant Program with no city match required. Funds will be used for special gangrelated software tracking. (Police Department)
9. Request Council Approval of the following District 5 Events as presented by Councilmember Bell:
D5 Let's Talk Townhall Meeting May 29, 2024
D5 Business After Business Networking MixerJune 5, 2024
XI. 8:05 p.m. Alcohol License, Rezonings, Variance and Modification Cases (All Cases
10. Rezoning Cases
Second Read of An Ordinance for Case Z24003: Application by Edwina Dixon requesting a rezone from CUP (Community Plan Unit) to R2 (Single Family Dwelling District) to develop three singlefamily dwellings at 3260 Enon Road (Parcel ID: 14F0122 LL0181) on 4.235 acres. (District 2)
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
11. Second Read of An Ordinance for Case Z24005: Application by Teresa Oparah requesting a rezoning from R3 (SingleFamily Dwelling District/Old National Highway Overlay) zoning district to OI (Office and Institutional/Old National Highway Overlay) zoning district at 6775 Old National Highway (Parcel ID: 13 015700010276) to develop an Adult Day Center (Council District 6).
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
12. Second Read of An Ordinance for Case Z23016: Application by Jonathan Wei c/o Battle Law, PC is requesting to rezone property from the C1 (Limited Commercial/Old National Highway Overlay District) zoning district to TR (Townhouse Residential/Old National Highway Overlay District) zoning district to develop 120 townhome units on 11.23 acres located at 0 Old National Highway. (Parcel ID: 130188LL0560) (District 7)
Staff Recommendation: No Recommendation Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial
13. Second Read of An Ordinance for Case Z24004: Application by Stephen Lytle requesting a rezoning from AG1 to C1 to operate a day care and/or other commercial uses at 2350 Bethsaida Road (Parcel ID: 130165 LL0211) (District 7)
Staff Recommendation: Approval Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial
14. Second Read of An Ordinance for Case Z24007: Application by Angela Rosser requesting a rezoning from AG1 (Agricultural) zoning district to OI (Office and Institutional) zoning district at 7955 and 7965 Spence Road and 5385 Harris Road (Parcel IDs: 09F060000250273 / 09F060000250398 / 09F060000250406) to develop and operate a children’s daycare center on 3.71 acres (District 7).
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
15. Special Use Permits/Short Tern Rentals
Case U24006: Application by April Albright requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a ShortTerm Rental at 3390 Stonewall Tell Road (Parcel ID: 14F0126LL0187) in the AG1 (Agricultural/Cliftondale Overlay) zoning district (District 2).
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
16. Case U24002: Application by Albert Montgomery requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a ShortTerm Rental at 3454 Hamlin Square (Parcel ID: 14F0098 LL2765) (District 3) in the CUP (Community Unit Plan/Cliftondale Overlay District) zoning district.
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
17. Case U23022: Application by Ronald Travis requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a ShortTerm Rental at 4893 Brookwood Place (Parcel ID: 09F340001502140) (District 3) in the SUBC zoning district.
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
18. Case U24007: 3873 Demooney Road
The applicant is requesting a special use permit to operate a daycare facility at 3873 Demooney Road in conjunction with Cityinitiated rezoning ordinance Z24008 requesting to rezoning the property from the from the AG1 (Agricultural/Cliftondale Overlay District) zoning district to the R6 (TwoFamily Dwelling District/Cliftondale Overlay District) zoning district. (District 4).
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
19. Case U24005: Application by Shanaye Johnson requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a ShortTerm Rental at 4961 Elm Brook Drive (Parcel ID: 09F32000137296) (District 4) in the AG1 (Mixed Use/Clifton Overlay) zoning district.
Staff Recommendation: Denial Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
20. Case U24004: Application by Mary Ann Bosworth requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a ShortTerm Rental at 4615 Jones Road (Parcel ID: 09F310201440300) (District 4) in the AG1 (Agricultural District/Clifton Overlay) zoning district.
Staff Recommendation: Approval Conditional Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval
XII. 8:10 p.m. Agenda Items
21. Administration
Request Council Approval of A Resolution To Adopt The Financial Policies Promulgated By The Finance Department (City Manager)
22. Procurement and Contracts
The Economic Development Department is requesting the Council to approve the contract for Urban Planning/Design and Architectural Support Services to Sizemore Group, Contract Number 2406, for a total amount not to exceed $249,600.00 annually with the option to renew for (4) successive one (1) year terms upon written notice by the City under the same terms and conditions. The contract is effective upon execution and expires May 14, 2025.The awarded vendor will provide services to include land use analysis, preparation of master plans and redevelopment strategies, assessment and preparation of design guidelines and development regulations focusing on Smart Growth Principles.
23. The Cultural Affairs Department is requesting the Council to approve the contract and renewals for Event Promotional Company Juneteenth to Roseland Concessions, Contract Number 2403 and renewals, for a total amount not to exceed the amount of $150,000 and the option to renew for (4) successive one (1) year terms upon written notice by the City under the same terms and conditions.
The 2024 Juneteenth Celebration presented by the City of South Fulton invites our community to rejoice in progress, reflect on the journey, and remember the resilience of those before us. We aim to honor this pivotal historical moment with music, festivities, and joy. The vendor will provide Event Promotional Services to partner with the City of South Fulton to provide a 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. Upon Council approval, City staff will establish a contract with the awarded vendor. The contract will be effective upon execution and expires and expires May 2025.
24. The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the Council to approve a contract award to Perez Planning + Design, LLC (PP+D) to provide the City with a Scope of Work to update the South Fulton County Greenways and Trails NET Plan in an amount not to exceed $157,800.
Trails NET Plan in an amount not to exceed $157,800.
25. The Public Works Department is requesting Council to award Atlanta Paving and Concrete Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, the Stacks Road Full Depth Reclamation Project in the amount, not to exceed, of Six Hundred Eightyeight Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars and Ninety Cents ($688,506.90) with a 10% contingency in the amount of Sixtyeight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixtynine Cents ($68,850.69) for a total Purchase Order of Seven Hundred Fiftyseven Thousand Three Hundred Fiftyseven Dollars and Fiftynine Cents ($757,357.59).
26. The Public Works Department is requesting Council approval to modify the contract amount for Request For Proposal (RFP) Number 2382, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services, for Contract Administration, Inspection, materials sampling, and testing for maintenance, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and TSplost construction projects from and overall Annual amount of six hundred thousand dollars $600,000.00 to and annual amount of $800,000.00 for each contract, Jacobs, Inc $800,000 and Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for $800,000 00, for CEI Task Orders.
On December 12, 2023, the City Council approved (RFP) Number 2382, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services, for an overall annual contract amount of $600,000.
The Public Works Department has determined, based on their review of the annual CEI task orders for this fiscal year, that additional funding is required to fulfill the City's need for further Construction Engineering and Inspection services for upcoming TSPLOST, Capital, Resurfacing, fulldepth reclamations projects. The Department of Public Works requests the following funding allocation increases:
Jacobs $600,000 increase request to $800,000
Atlas $600,000 increase request to $800,000
Atlas $600,000 increase request to $800,000
27. The Public Works Department is requesting Council approval to modify the contract amount for Request For Proposal (RFP) Number 2301, Standby Engineering Services, for programmed and nonprogrammed projects, from an overall Annual amount of $1,000,000 to an annual amount of $1,500,000 for each contract, American Engineers, Inc. (AEI), $1,500,000, RSH, Inc $1,500,000 and Khafra, Inc for $1,500,000.
On December 12, 2023, the City Council approved (RFP) Number 2301, Standby Engineering Services, for an overall annual contract amount of $1,000,000.
The Public Works Department has determined, based on their review of the annual programmed and nonprogrammed projects task orders for this fiscal year, each contract should be increased to accommodate engineering services for various projects but not limited to; design of gravel roads, fulldepth reclamation design, guardrails, bridges/culverts, roundabouts, traditional intersections, and drainage repair projects. Some projects are programmed on Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) II, and others would be Capital or Operational type projects that need engineering services:
AEI $1,000,000 increase request to $1,500,000 RSH $1,000,000 increase request to $1,500,000 Khafra $1,000,000, increase request to $1,500,000
Upon Council review, the purchase order for each contract will be modified.
28. First Read Ordinances
First Read of An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 5 (Business and Occupation Taxes) Of Title 2 (Taxation) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of South Fulton, Georgia; To Modify Provisions Affecting Mandatory Reporting Of Coin Operated Amusement Machine Violations To The Georgia Lottery Corporation For Enforcement And Simultaneously Reporting Of Violations To The Community Development And Regulatory Affairs (Sponsors Councilmember Natasha WilliamsBrown)
29. First Read of An Ordinance To Amend Title 1, Administration, Chapter 9 Purchasing, Contracting And Disposition Of Property Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of South Fulton, GA To Modify The Purchasing Thresholds For User Departments And Purchasing Department's Purchasing Authority
For User Departments And Purchasing Department's Purchasing Authority
30. First Read Of An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 1 (Local Business Preference) Of Title 10 (Procurement) And Chapter 9 (Purchasing, Contracting, And The Disposition Of Property) Of Title 1 (Administration) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of South Fulton, GA; To Modify Provisions Providing Bidding Preferences To Local Vendors; To Add, Delete, And Modify Definitions Related To Same (Sponsored by Councilmember Linda B. Pritchett)
31. First Read Of An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 1 General Of Title 8 Traffic And Vehicles, To Add Section 81020 Notification Of Repossession (Sponsored by Councilmember Natasha WilliamsBrown)
XIII.Executive Session, if necessary
When an Executive Session is Required, one will be called for the following issues: 1) Personnel, 2) Litigation or 3) Real Estate
XIV.Adjournment of Meeting