Doraville Diversity. Vitality. Commanity  City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 18, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Meeting Minutes  Shanta J. Bingham City Clerk  6:00 p.m.  I.  CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order  II. ROLL CALL Council Members Gerald Evans, Christopher Henshaw, Maria  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  IV.  APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA  Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve the meeting agenda,  Council Member Henshaw seconded the motion. AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  V.  PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS  VI. PUBLIC COMMENT-none VII. CONSENT AGENDA  Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Council Member Koontz seconded the motion. AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0 A. Vehicle Purchase  Presented by Chief Atkinson    B. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 Presented by City Clerk Shanta J. Bingham  C. Halpern Park Mini Pitch Resolution  Presented by Parks and Recreation Director Crystal Dawson  VIII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  A. Human Trafficking Presentation-  Presented by Sergeant Sandra Pawar, with the Salvation Army  IX.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  A. Consideration of a Ordinance Amending Section 23-615 to Create Certain Requirements Short-Term Vacation Rentals in the City of  Doraville. (First Read)  City Attorney Cecil McLendon gave an overview of the changes to the Ordinance. The council discussed the proposed changes and provided feedback. Council addressed concerns by asking for Identification for rentals, 24-hour contact for the property in case of emergency, clause for renting out individual units, mentioned Swimly and renting out swimming pools for parties, requested leaving the app out and requiring homeowners to rent the entire house.  B. Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Chris Eldridge, City Manager gave an overview of the item. Council discussed the item and discussed concerns with accounting for tracking revenue, revenue sharing, questions about adding new signage, press releases, notifying the public, language included that if the monies garner from the safety cameras be used in those school districts, that the funds go to safety improvements and will Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Doraville and Dekalb County School District and for the placement of the speed cameras in school zones, Council Member Gerald Evans  Doraville and Dekalb County School District  the company placement of cameras.  seconded the motion.    AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  B.  A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City Of Doraville, Georgia, regarding the Use of Funds Derived From School Zone Traffic Cameras Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve the Resolution regarding the Use of Funds Derived From School Zone Traffic Cameras to add the language that public safety infrastructure includes signage, and that the funds from these cameras be used for public safety improvements in the school zones where the cameras are installed, Council Member Koontz AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  Presented by Cecil McLendon  seconded the motion. NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  C. Ordinance Amending Exhibit "A" To Ordinance No. 2023-29, Adopting A  Special Service District(First Read).  Cecil McLendon gave an overview. Council thanked Staff for updating the list.  Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve the First Read of the Ordinance amending Exhibit "A", Council Member Evans seconded the motion. AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve the Ordinance amending Exhibit A to the original Ordinance No. 2023-29 adopting a Special Service District updating the list of parcels and map, Council Member Koontz AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  seconded the motion. NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0    X.  NEW BUSINESS A. URA Appointments  China Agu Finance Director gave an overview. Council Member Henshaw asked that staff  Council had a discussion and expressed being in favor of the appointments. Council Member Alexander to reappoint Sergio Monzalvo and Doug Edwards to the URA, Council Member Henshaw seconded the motion. AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  B. Consideration to approve a text amendment to amend Sec. 5-7 (f)  (1)  regarding permit expiration.  Austin Shelton, Director of Community Development and Chris Eldridge, City Council Members discussed concerns with, the issuance of permits, time frames, and what permits will require the City Manager's approval. Staff will make the requested changes and bring them back for Council approval.  Manager gave an overview of the item.  Council decided not to waive first read.  C. Assembly Atlanta/Community Improvement District Funding Cecil McLendon, Assembly Atlanta gave an overview of the item.  Council addressed concerns with stormwater, landscaping, and replacement of trees, requested pet waste containers be added to the trail, and the location of Council Member Koontz motioned to approve the Rail Trail Agreement, First Amendment to the Master Storm Water Agreement and the Second Amendment to the Master Maintenance Agreement, Council Member Evans seconded the AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  the turtle.  motion.  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0  D. North Carver Circle Underpass Lighting    Chris LaFleur, Public Works Director gave an overview of the item. Council Member Evans made a motion to Approve the North Carver Circle Underpass Lighting, Seconded by Council Member Alexander. AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0 OTHER BUSINESS XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS  XI.  Council Member Yeoman- no comments  Council Member Simmons reported that comments were received about tree limits and lighting near Doral, Chickpea Park, and the trail. Asked the Public Works Director, Chris LaFleur to provide the leaf collection schedule, update on bilingual signage update,  Hightower Traffic Plan update, and reminded everyone to vote.  Council Member Alexander reminded everyone of the Trunk or Treat event and to watch Council Member Henshaw reminded everyone to vote and wished everyone a Happy  out for kids walking around the neighborhood.  Halloween.  Council Member Evans thanked the Staff, excited for the Mural and Mini Pitch Park and Council Member Koontz mentioned that she voted quick at the Senior Center in Chamblee, the Art Festival from DArt, Mural Painting, and the Expansion of the Metro City  excited for the new Police vehicles.  Bank with a grand opening on Friday. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION XIV. ADJOURNMENT seconded the motion.  Council Member made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Council Member Koontz  AYES/YES: Henshaw, Evans, Koontz, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none Abstain: none Motion carries 6-0    Approved:  Mayor  k  Attest:  B Shanta J. Bingham