City Council

CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COUNCIL MEETING April 16, 2013, @ 7:00PM The Mayor and Council of the City of Peachtree Corners held a Council Meeting at City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092. The following were in attendance: Mayor Mike Mason Council Member Phil Sadd ­ Post 1 Council Member James Lowe - Post 2 Council Member Alex Wright ­ Post 3 Council Member Jeanne Aulbach ­ Post 4 Council Member Lorri Christopher ­ Post 5 Council Member Weare Gratwick- Post 6 City Attorney Leonid Felgin City Attorney Scott Robichaux City Manager Julian Jackson City Clerk Kym Chereck Director, Com. Dev. Diana Wheeler PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Mason led the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR'S OPENING COMMENTS: The Mayor reminded everyone about the Great American Cleanup, which will be held on April 20, 2013. MINUTES: MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 2, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING. By: Council Member Aulbach Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Aulbach, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Lowe, Wright, Gratwick) CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO DISCUSS A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION. 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6  By: Council Member Lowe Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (7-0) (Lowe, Sadd, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher, Gratwick) PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Al Karnitz of 4930 Buford Highway, President of Ace Truck Body and Trailer Repair, informed the Council that his business is located in the City of Norcross, but that he received a letter from Republic Garbage Collection which stated he is located in the City of Peachtree Corners and, that his garbage removal rate had increased. Mr. Karnitz requested that the City notify the adjacent business to him to let them know that they are not located in the City of Peachtree Corners, and that they do not need to pay the increased rate. Mayor Mason requested that Mr. Karnitz notify the City Manager, Mr. Julian Jackson, and that he would take care of the situation. REPORTS and PRESENTATIONS: P2013-04-01 A Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the Peachtree Corners Festival Committee and thanking them for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the Community. Mayor Mason presented a Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the Peachtree Corners Festival Committee and thanking them for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the Community. P2013-04-02 A Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the contributions of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) to the City of Peachtree Corners and its residents. Mayor Mason presented a Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the contributions of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) to the City of Peachtree Corners and its residents. P2103-04-03 A Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the city's Logo Committee and thanking them for their work in developing a nationally acclaimed logo for the City. Mayor Mason presented a Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the city's Logo Committee and thanking them for their work in developing a nationally acclaimed logo for the City. 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of6  P2013-04-05 A Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the efforts of Clean up Peachtree Comers and declaring April as the Great American Cleanup Month Mayor Mason presented a Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia recognizing the effort of Clean up Peachtree Corners and declaring April as the Great American Cleanup Month. P2013-04-06 A Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia supporting Earth Day, April 22, 2013, and encouraging all Citizens to celebrate and protect the environment and contribute to a sustainable Community. Mayor Mason presented a Proclamation of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia supporting Earth Day, April 22, 2013, and encouraging all Citizens to celebrate and protect the environment and contribute to a sustainable Community. Lisa Anders, Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau Ms. Lisa Anders of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau gave a presentation on the Mission of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau. Ms. Anders stated, that among other things, without tourism, each resident of Gwinnett County would have to pay an additional $209 in taxes to make up for lost tax revenue. Michele Alexander of Pond & Company Community Development Director, Diana Wheeler introduced Ms. Michele Alexander of Pond & Company. Ms. Alexander gave a brief update concerning the 2033 Comprehensive Plan and presented the Mayor and Council with a Preliminary Draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Alexander stated that the next community meeting will be held on April 24, 2013 (7pm) at Norcross High School. OLD BUSINESS: There were no items. NEW BUSINESS: ACTION ITEM Consideration to approve the agreement with Gwinnett County for Ad Valorem Tax Billing and Collection. MOTION TO APPROVE ACTION ITEM ONE. 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of6  By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Aulbach Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Aulbach, Mason, Sadd, Lowe, Wright, Gratwick) R2013-04-10 A Resolution of the City of Peachtree Corners recognizing Georgia Cities Week, April 20-27, 2013, and encouraging all Citizens to support the celebration and corresponding activities. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE GEORGIA CITIES WEEK. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Gratwick, Mason, Lowe, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) 02013-04-11 FIRST READ and consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit to allow the addition of a crematory at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, located at 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; 6th District; Land Lot 270; Parcel 31 (case #SUP2013-00004 - Public hearing at 2nct READ on 5/7/13) 02013-04-12 FIRST READ and consideration of a request to remove the requirement for 24 ft. wide drive-thru lanes for a Chase Bank to be located in the 5200 Block of Peachtree Parkway (Corner of Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners Circle); 6th District; Land Lot 301; Parcel 31 (case# CIC 2013-00003 - Public hearing at 2nd READ on 5/7/13). 02013-04-13 FIRST READ and consideration of an Ordinance of the city of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, adopting by reference, and amending certain portions of, the City of Peachtree Corners Code of Ordinances in order to establish a document entitled 'The City of Peachtree Corners Chapter 42, Article V, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control.' 02103-04-14 FIRST READ and consideration of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 ("alcoholic beverages") of the Code of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, to amend and provide certain definitions; to authorize certain types of establishments to sell beer and/ or wine; to authorize wine tastings and malt beverage tastings; to authorize use of growlers for certain package malt beverage licensees; and for other purposes. 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of6 EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE DISCUSSION OF ONE (1) REAL ESTATE M~TTER. By: Council Member Lowe Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Lowe, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Sadd, Mason, Lowe, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) NEW BUSINESS: R2013-04-09 A Resolution of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia to declare the need for a Downtown Development Authority to function in the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, pursuant to the provision of the Downtown Development Authorities Law O.C.G.A. 36-42-1, et seq.; to appoint a Board of Directors for the Downtown Development Authority; to designate a Downtown Development Area; to provide for a filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia a copy of this Resolution; to repeal conflicting resolutions' to provide for an effective date and of date and for other purposes. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS DISCUSSED. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Wright Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Wright, Mason, Sadd, Lowe, Aulbach, Gratwick) ACTION ITEM Consideration to pay Lennar Inc. in fulfillment of City contract to take first position to purchase property located across from the Forum. MOTION TO PAY LENNAR $190,000 BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS TOMORROW IN FULFILLMENT OF OUR CONTRACT WITH THEM TO TAKE FIRST POSITION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY ACROSS FROM THE FORUM. 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of6  By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Christopher, Mason, Lowe, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 9:07 PM. By: Council Member Wright Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Wright, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Lowe, Aulbach, Christopher) Mike ~on, Mayor (Seal) 2013-04-16 Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of6