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Athens-Clarke County, GA · June 12, 2023

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 Committee Members Present: Committee Members Absent: Commissioner Patrick Davenport, Committee Chair Commissioner Dexter Fisher Commissioner Mike Hamby Commissioner Melissa Link Commissioner Tiffany Taylor Staff: Josh Edwards, Assistant Manager Angel Helmly, Operations Analyst Sherrie Hines, Chief Assistant Attorney Beth Smith, Facilities Management Administrator Austin Jackson, Assistant Attorney Cynthia Lambright, Recorder Andrew Saunders, Central Services Director Committee Chair Davenport called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. A. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Link made the motion to approve the Minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. B. Commission Identified Items of Interest: Creation of Public Safety Monitor function within the Office of Operational Analysis or other appropriate ACC units (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on February 7, 2023) Josh Edwards reviewed a brief presentation on the PSCOB Monitor Function. Commissioner Davenport distributed a letter from Gavin Hassemer, Internal Auditor Appointee, regarding Gavin’s recommendations for the Monitor position. Commissioner Taylor made the motion to forward to the Mayor and Commission the recommendation that the Internal Auditor’s office will be responsible for the Public Safety Monitor function and as the Auditor determines staffing needs, he can make a recommendation to the Mayor and Commission regarding these needs. Commissioner Link seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Review Parklet Program to make sure it aligns with our Special Events needs (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on March 21, 2023) Andrew Saunders gave an update on the Parklet Program and shared lessons learned regarding decks and barriers. Andrew reviewed proposed revisions to the Parklet Program Ordinance. At the request of the GOC members, staff will provide the following information at the next GOC meeting: 1. Density by block 2. Options on pricing 3. Availability based on outside dining and size 4. Whether or not to grandfather in current permit holders 5. Clarity on deck height Update Community Benefits Agreement portion of Leasing Policy (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on February 7, 2023) Commissioner Hamby made the motion to hold this topic until later. Commissioner Link seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Hamby made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Taylor seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 2:09 p.m. Government Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 06122023

Agenda

The meeting will be streamed and broadcast live. Interested members of the public can watch live online via YouTube at www.youtube.com/accgov AGENDA Government Operations Committee June 12, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:30p.m. City Hall, Room 301B A. Approval of the Monday, May 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes B. Commission Identified Items of Interest:  Creation of Public Safety Monitor function within the Office of Operational Analysis or other appropriate ACC units (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on February 7, 2023)  Review Parklet Program to make sure it aligns with our Special Events needs (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on March 21, 2023)  Update Community Benefits Agreement portion of Leasing Policy (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on February 7, 2023) Notes: Items Assigned - Future Consideration:  Recommend updates to BAC procedures as recommended by Manager’s Office, Public Information Office and the Clerk of Commission (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on July 19, 2022)  Enhance renter protections and resources (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on April 18, 2023)  Review and enhance ACC employee engagement/survey/support opportunities for our entire workforce (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on April 18, 2023)  Evaluate opportunities for Inclusive Athens-Clarke County Facilities (Mayor Girtz assigned to GOC on May 4, 2021) O F F I CE O F TH E M A N A G E R T H E U NI F I E D G O V E R NM E N T O F A T H E NS -C L A R K E C O UN T Y , G E O R G I A P. O. Box 1868  Athens, Georgia 30603 (706) 613-3020  Fax (706) 613-3029 www. ac cg ov . c om Note: The GOC Meeting is open to the public. However, public comments are not received unless the Committee Chairperson requests that an individual provides information to the Committee. Public comments can be emailed to Committee Chair Patrick Davenport at patrick.davenport@accgov.com

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