City Council

CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2017 @ 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. An audible copy of the meeting is available from the City Clerk’s office. The following were in attendance: Mayor Mike Mason Council Member Phil Sadd – Post 1 Council Member Eric Christ – 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 Manager Brian Johnson City Clerk Kym Chereck City Attorney Bill Riley City Attorney Joe Leonard Com. Dev. Director Diana Wheeler Finance Director Brandon Branham Public Works Director Greg Ramsey Plan. & Zoning Admin. Jeff Conkle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Mason led the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR’S OPENING REMARKS: Mayor Mason expressed Season’s Greetings to all. MINUTES: MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 20, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING. 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7  By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (6-0-1) (Sadd, Gratwick, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) (Christ abstained) MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2017 WORK SESSION. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (6-0-1) (Sadd, Gratwick, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) (Christ abstained) CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA: MOTION TO ADD TWO RESOLUTIONS TO THE AGENDA (R2017-12- 95, R2017-12-96), ADD ONE ACTION ITEM TO THE AGENDA, AND CHANGE THE SEQUENCE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS, FOR O2017-11-106 TO BE HEARD FIRST. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Wright Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Wright, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Aulbach, Gratwick) PUBLIC COMMENT: There were two public comments. One comment was to wish everyone a Happy Chanukah, and the other was to inquire as to the definition of Smart Cities. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: Pedestrian Task Force Brian Miesieski, Calvin Grimes, Amanda Higgins, Mim Harris, Julie Morgan and Kristin Adams gave a brief presentation on the findings of the Pedestrian Task Force. The Task Force identified problem areas and were solution oriented. A copy of the presentation may be obtained from Greg Ramsey, Public Works Director. Carl Vinson Institute of Government Ted Baggett of the Carl Vinson Institute gave a brief overview of the City of Peachtree Corners Charter Review, which they prepared. A copy of this review is available on the City’s website. 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: R2017-12-95 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, calling for an amended Charter for the City, approving a draft of the same, and authorizing the City Manager and other City personnel to submit the same to the General Assembly and seek its passage at the 2018 Legislative Session, and for other purposes. MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-95. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Sadd, Mason, Christ, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) ACTION ITEM Consideration for approval to purchase the Cheeley Property for $6.9 million and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE CHEELEY PROPERTY FOR $6.9 MILLION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Aulbach Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Aulbach, Mason, Christ, Wright, Christopher, Gratwick) PUBLIC HEARING: O2017-11-106 Second Read and Consideration of RZ2017-004 & CIC2017-004, Roberts Properties, request to rezone two parcels consisting of 4.4 acres from C-2 to MUD along with associated change-in-conditions to accommodate a new mixed-use development at 4936 Peachtree Corners Circle and 5246 Peachtree Parkway, Dist. 6, Land Lot 301, Peachtree Corners, GA. MOTION TO TABLE UNTIL JANUARY 16, 2018. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (6-1) (Christ, Sadd, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) (Gratwick opposed) 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7  O2017-11-105 Second Read and Consideration of RZ2017-003 & V2017-008, Holcomb Bridge Road Townhomes, request to rezone a 2.16-acre parcel from C-1 to R-TH along with associated variances to accommodate a new 17-unit townhome development at 3926 Holcomb Bridge Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 313, Peachtree Corners, GA. MOTION TO APPROVE O2017-11-105 WITH STAFF CONDITIONS. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Aulbach Vote: (7-0) (Christ, Aulbach, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Christopher, Gratwick) O2017-11-107 Second Read and Consideration of “PTC Stormwater Utility Ordinance”. MOTION TO APPROVE O2017-11-107 By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) O2017-12-109 Second Read and Consideration of an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia to amend Article I of Chapter 14 (businesses) of the Code of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia; to amend subsection 4 regarding the structure of a levied occupation tax; to provide for an effective date and for other purposes. MOTION TO APPROVE O2017-12-109. By: Council Member Gratwick Seconded by: Council Member Christ Vote: (7-0) (Gratwick, Christ, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: R2017-12-89 A Resolution reappointing members to the Planning Commission. 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7  MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-89. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) R2017-12-90 A Resolution reappointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. MOTION TO TABLE R2017-12-90. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (7-0) (Christ, Sadd, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher, Gratwick) ACTION ITEM Consideration of acceptance of the Final State Route 141 Corridor Recommendations Report submitted by Wolverton & Associates. MOTION TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINAL STATE ROUTE 141 CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT SUBMITTED BY WOLVERTON AND ASSOCIATES. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) R2017-12-91 A Resolution approving an amendment to the Financial Management Policy to establish a franchise fee and overhead fee chargeable to the stormwater enterprise fund in the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia. MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-91. By: Council Member Gratwick Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Gratwick, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) R2017-12-92 A Resolution approving “The City of Peachtree Corners Fee Schedule” for the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia. 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7  MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-92. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Sadd Vote: (7-0) (Christ, Sadd, Mason, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher, Gratwick) R2017-12-93 A Resolution approving the allowance of alcohol consumption at City Hall, located at 310 Technology Parkway for approved special events. MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-93. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Christ Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Christ, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) ACTION ITEM Contract amendment for the CH2M Services Contract. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE CH2M SERVICES CONTRACT. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) O2017-12-108 First Read and Consideration of PH2017-014, Structures Excluded from Height Limitations, in order to consider an amendment to Zoning Code Sec. 701 to allow for additional architectural features of religious buildings to be exempted from standard height limitations. (Second Read and Public Hearing January 16, 2018). R2017-12-94 A Resolution approving additional funding from the Department of Natural Resources for a Trail Grant. MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-94. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Christopher 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7  Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Christopher, Mason, Christ, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) R2017-12-96 A Resolution to approve a lease agreement for 310 Technology Parkway, Suite 200; to establish financial limits for tenant improvements; to authorize a signatory for the City and other purposes. MOTION TO APPROVE R2017-12-96. By: Council Member Gratwick Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Gratwick, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) CITY MANAGER UPDATE: Brian Johnson, City Manager, informed the Mayor and Council that he will be holding a Q & A Session on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the new City Hall (310 Technology Parkway). EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT: 11:12 PM MOTION TO ADJOURN. By: Council Member Aulbach Seconded by: Council Member Wright Vote: (7-0) (Aulbach, Wright, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Christopher, Gratwick) Approved, Attest: ___________________________________ __________________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Kymberly Chereck, City Clerk (Seal) 2017-12-19 Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7