Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: TELECONFERENCE
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Meeting Extra1: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet Meeting Extra2: Post Agenda Post Agenda  
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21-0037 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentAdoption of the Consent Agenda - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Recess Meeting Agenda for separate consideration. (ADOPTED)adoptPass Action details Not available
21-0038 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionProclamations for Spreading on the Minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Proclamation recognizing “Muriel E. West Durley Remembrance Day.” (Hall/Pitts/Arrington/Abdur-Rahman) January 8, 2021 Proclamation recognizing “Hosea Helps 50th Anniversary Appreciation Day.” (Hall) January 18, 2021 Proclamation recognizing “School Choice Week.” (Pitts) January 24-30, 2021    Action details Not available
21-0039 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionRESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 6 years Term below expired 12/3/2018 Bettye Lowe (Hausmann) Commissioner Hausmann nominated Bettye Lowe for a District reappointment to a term ending December 3, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0040 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON-DEKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 4 years Term below expired 12/31/2020 Dr. Annette Mary Bernard (Garner/Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated Pastor Eric Thomas for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0041 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Each member of the board of trustees appointed by a member of the board of commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing member of the Board of Commissioners and for the same term as the Commissioner making such appointment. Term below expired 12/31/2020 Priscilla Borders (Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated Priscilla Borders for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0042 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentFULTON COUNTY HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, CARE, AND POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 3 Years Terms below expired June 7, 2020 Jeff Graham (Chairman Pitts) Dr. Melanie Thompson (Chairman Pitts) Ken Adcox (Hausmann) Malcolm Reid (Hausmann) Chairman Pitts nominated Jeff Graham for a District reappointment and Jordan C. Raymond to replace Dr. Melanie Thompson for a District appointment to terms ending June 7, 2023. Commissioner Hausmann nominated Ken Adcox and Malcolm Reid for District reappointments to terms ending June 7, 2023   Action details Not available
21-0043 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentCOMMISSION ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = Shall end at the end of the term of the appointing District Commissioner Terms below expired 12/31/2020 Harvey Levitt (Ellis) Birdie England (Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated Linda Adams for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024. Commissioner has nominated Beth Cayce for a District appointment to a term ending December 31, 2024.    Action details Not available
21-0044 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionBELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 years, with such term commencing upon approval of the Atlanta City Council. Term below expired: 12/31/2019 Katherine Hausmann (Hausmann) Commissioner Hausmann nominated Katherine Hausmann for a District reappointment for a two-year term, commencing upon approval of the Atlanta City Council.    Action details Not available
21-0045 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionFULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 2 years Terms below expired: 12/31/2020 Joan Compton (Hausmann) Marie Willsey (Hausmann) Commissioner Hausmann nominated Marie Willsey and Joan Compton for District reappointments to terms ending December 31, 2022.    Action details Not available
21-0046 1  Commissioners Action ItemANIMAL WELFARE HEARING BOARD (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA) Term = 3 Years Term below expired: 12/31/2020 Kathy Crawford (Hall) Vice Chair Hall nominated Kathy Crawford for a District reappointment to a term ending December 31, 2023.    Action details Not available
21-0047 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Line Easement Dedication of 500 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, for the purpose of constructing the Milton Avenue Parking Deck Project at 92 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0048 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 500 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from City of Alpharetta, Georgia, for the purpose of constructing the Milton Avenue Parking Deck Project at 92 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0049 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 360 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Halpern Johns Creek, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the TLE Johns Creek Project at 11855 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30005. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0050 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Water Vault Easement Dedication of 143 square feet to Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, from Stonewalk Alpha II, LLC, for the purpose of constructing the Starbucks Alpharetta Project at 243 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0051 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of an Indemnification, Maintenance, and Land Use Agreement for Private Improvement (Indemnification Agreement) between Fulton County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and 7799, LLC, for the purpose of granting conditional approval to allow construction of a retaining wall and stairs within the County’s existing sanitary sewer easement at 7799 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0052 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners authorizing the termination of certain leases utilized by the District Attorney; delegating authority to the County Manager to negotiate the effective termination and or suspension of certain leases when in the best interest of Fulton County; requiring the County Manager to spread such actions on the meeting minutes of a subsequent Board of Commissioners’ Meeting; authorizing the County Manager to execute those documents necessary to terminate those leases approved by the Board of Commissioners; authorizing the County Attorney to approve any required documents as to form and make modifications as necessary prior to execution; and for other purposes. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0053 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of December 2020 Grants Activity Report (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)   Action details Not available
21-0054 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentAdoption of the Recess Meeting Agenda. (ADOPTED AS AMENDED)adopt as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0055 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentRatification of Minutes. (RATIFIED) Regular Meeting Minutes, December 16, 2020 Special Called Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, January 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Post Agenda Minutes, January 6, 2021approvePass Action details Not available
21-0056 1  Commissioners Action ItemPresentation of Proclamations and Certificates (PRESENTED) Proclamation recognizing “Patrise Perkins-Hooker Appreciation Day.” (BOC) Proclamation recognizing “Ethan Zhang Appreciation Day.” (Hausmann)    Action details Not available
21-0057 1  Consent - Open & Responsible GovernmentPublic Comment - Citizens are allowed to voice County-related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the Commission meeting. Speakers will be granted up to two minutes each. Members of the public will not be allowed to yield or donate time to other speakers. The Public Comment portion of the meeting will not exceed 30 minutes at the Regular Meeting, nor will this portion exceed thirty minutes at the Recess Meeting. Those who could not speak during Public Comment will be allowed to speak first at a subsequent Board meeting. For more information or to arrange a speaking date, contact the Clerk’s Office. (CONDUCTED/READ INTO THE RECORD) 5 Speakers: Nduka Vernon (In Support of Item #21-0072); Sheila Louder (COVID-19/Fulton County Jail/Elections); Donna Renfro Lawson (Fulton County Public Library); Nala Bakayoko (In Support of Item #21-0072); and Ben Howard (Aging & Youth/HJC Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility)    Action details Not available
21-0058 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentPresentation of COVID-19 Operational Response Update. (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0059 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest ratification of emergency procurement - County Manager, Countywide Emergency (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0019. 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of the FY2021 Final Adopted Budget and FY2021 Budget Resolution. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)approve  Action details Not available
21-0019. 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of the FY2021 Final Adopted Budget and FY2021 Budget Resolution. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)amendPass Action details Not available
21-0019. 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of the FY2021 Final Adopted Budget and FY2021 Budget Resolution. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)amendPass Action details Not available
21-0019. 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of the FY2021 Final Adopted Budget and FY2021 Budget Resolution. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)amendPass Action details Not available
21-0019. 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentReview and approval of the FY2021 Final Adopted Budget and FY2021 Budget Resolution. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0060 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Finance, 20RFP112320C-MH for Annual Audit Services in the amount of $310,000.00 with PJC Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide Annual Audit services including OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit), the T-Splost annual audit, and defined benefit pension plan audits to be provided upon Board approval through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0023 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of an amendment to HR Policy No. 303-16 - Criminal Background Check. (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0061 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to make routine modifications to the classification section of the Classification and Compensation Plan, by adding the following new titles Senior Office 365 System Engineer (Grade 22), Chief Jailer (Grade 28) and Deputy, Chief Jailer (Grade 27).approvePass Action details Not available
21-0062 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of a Resolution to extend Emergency Purchasing Authority of the Chairman and County Manager for COVID -19 related purchases; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0024 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a Resolution Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-18-19(e)(2) Approving Salary Supplements for State Paid Assistant District Attorneys. (APPROVED ON 1/6/21) (REMOVED)   Action details Not available
21-0063 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval of the Fulton Industrial Community Improvement District (CID) Expansion as certified by the Tax Commissioner. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0064 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, RFP#19RFP052119K-DB, Fulton County Juvenile Justice Center Repairs & Alterations to the Exterior Façade with Brad Construction Company II (Fayetteville, GA) for an additional 90 calendar day’s period to provide continue repairs and alterations to the exterior façade at the Fulton County Juvenile Justice Center located at 395 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312, at no additional cost “Time Only”. Effective dates: January 16, 2021 through May 30, 2021. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0065 1  CM Action Item - Open & Responsible GovernmentRequest approval to extend an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid#20ITB204811K-JAJ, Exterior Hardscape & Landscape Development @ Pryor Street Entry Plaza with JHC Corporation (Peachtree City, GA) for an additional 54 calendar day’s period, to provide continue Exterior Hardscape & Landscape Development @ Pryor Street Entry Plaza located at 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, at no additional cost “Time Only”. Effective dates: January 7, 2021 through February 28, 2021.(APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0066 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITB100720A-CJC, Water Meter Testing and Repairs in the amount of $156,575.00 with Taylor Made Industries, Inc. dba Taylor Meter Technology, to provide water meter testing and repairs. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0067 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 20ITBC111320A-FB, Rip Rap Crushed Stones in the total amount of $150,005.90 with (A) Green Dream International, LLC (Erie, PA) in the amount of $117,415.90 and (B) Luck Stone dba Stephens Industries, LLC. (College Park, GA) in the amount of $32,590.00, to provide rip rap crushed stones. Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0068 1  CM Action Item - Health and Human ServicesRequest approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, the Fulton County District Attorney, the Fulton County Solicitor and Atlanta/Fulton County Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative, Inc. (PAD), to continue the operation, governance and responsibilities of the newly restructured Atlanta/Fulton PAD Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Policy Coordinating Group and Operational Working Group. The term of this 2021 MOU shall run through June 30, 2023. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0069 1  CM Action Item - Justice and SafetyRequest approval of a recommended proposal - Fulton County Justice Partners, 20RFP111320B-EC, Technical Consulting Services with CHEckrein Consulting, LLC (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $499,500.00 to provide technical and consulting services effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
20-0622 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution in support of the continuing transition of the Fulton County Board of Health; and for other purposes. (PITTS) (HELD ON 9/2/20) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 12/16/20) (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
20-0622 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution in support of the continuing transition of the Fulton County Board of Health; and for other purposes. (PITTS) (HELD ON 9/2/20) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 12/16/20) (APPROVED)amendPass Action details Not available
21-0070 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. s 15-16-20(a)(3) and amending Resolution No. 98-0166 to establish a new local salary supplement for the Fulton County Sheriff. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/20/21) (HELD ON 2/3/21 AND 2/17/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTONholdPass Action details Not available
21-0070 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution pursuant to O.C.G.A. s 15-16-20(a)(3) and amending Resolution No. 98-0166 to establish a new local salary supplement for the Fulton County Sheriff. (Arrington) (MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED ON 1/20/21) (HELD ON 2/3/21 AND 2/17/21) (REMOVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ARRINGTONapproveFail Action details Not available
21-0071 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution to rename the Commission on Elderly Affairs to the Commission on Elder Affairs; to change the membership of the Commission on Elderly Affairs to better effectuate its mission; and for other purposes. (HALL) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0072 1  Commissioners Action ItemRequest approval of a Resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to declare racism a Public Health crisis in Fulton County, to establish a Task Force to study and evaluate existing County policies, to promote and support policies that prioritize access for people of color to health care and other resources that promote healthy life style, and for other purpose. (HALL) (APPROVED)approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
21-0073 1  CM Presentation - Open & Responsible GovernmentUpdate of 2021 Legislative Agenda (PRESENTED)   Action details Not available
21-0031 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Resolution amending Article 2, Division 2, Subpart B of the Fulton County Code of Resolutions, to amend Subsection 118-50 regarding membership and qualifications of the Board of Directors of Development Authority of Fulton County; and for other purposes. (ARRINGTON) (HELD 1/6/21) (APPROVED)approvePass Action details Not available
21-0074 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Invest Atlanta Board of Directors Meeting Summary (MORRIS) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0075 1  Commissioners Presentation/DiscussionDiscussion: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. CEO Report (MORRIS) (DISCUSSED)   Action details Not available
21-0076 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker; Deputy County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioner Arrington, Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, and Abdur-Rahman and Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon.approvePass Action details Not available
21-0076 1  Executive SessionExecutive (CLOSED) Sessions regarding litigation (County Attorney), real estate (County Manager), and personnel (Pitts). PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE AND PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, Arrington, and Abdur-Rahman; County Manager Dick Anderson; County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker; Deputy County Attorney Kaye Burwell; and Clerk to the Commission Tonya R. Grier. PRESENT IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL: Chairman Pitts, Vice-Chair Hall Commissioner Arrington, Commissioners: Hausmann, Ellis, Morris, and Abdur-Rahman and Chief Human Resources Officer Kenneth Hermon.approvePass Action details Not available