1 00:02:53,902 --> 00:02:57,101 All right. Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the September 15th meeting of the Community 2 00:02:57,401 --> 00:02:59,267 Human Services Committee. My name is Matt Westmoreland. 3 00:02:59,267 --> 00:03:02,267 I'm joined by council members Dozier, Winston and Bond. 4 00:03:02,267 --> 00:03:05,266 I'll make a motion to approve the agenda. 5 00:03:05,967 --> 00:03:08,967 Second by Dozier. 6 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:14,900 The vote is open. 7 00:03:17,001 --> 00:03:19,001 The vote is closed for 8 00:03:19,001 --> 00:03:19,934 June is adopted. 9 00:03:19,934 --> 00:03:21,334 Joined by Councilmember Kelsey Bond. 10 00:03:21,334 --> 00:03:23,201 I'm. Make a motion to approve the minutes. 11 00:03:23,201 --> 00:03:26,200 Second by Dozier. 12 00:03:36,234 --> 00:03:38,001 The road is closed for your next. 13 00:03:38,001 --> 00:03:39,267 The minutes are approved. Thank you. 14 00:03:39,267 --> 00:03:40,801 Next up on the agenda is public comment. 15 00:03:40,801 --> 00:03:44,066 Folks will have three minutes to share whatever they'd like to. 16 00:03:44,867 --> 00:03:47,768 First person to speak is on Ray Jordan, 17 00:03:47,768 --> 00:03:56,968 followed by David Serrano and Matthew Nursey. 18 00:03:57,402 --> 00:04:00,967 Given unto us be to God everyone that's here in a unit straight gate. 19 00:04:01,067 --> 00:04:03,002 But why is the gate involved with the way 20 00:04:03,002 --> 00:04:05,301 that leading to destruction and many of that beat 21 00:04:05,301 --> 00:04:08,767 which go in there at Matthew seven, chapter 13 verse, 22 00:04:09,034 --> 00:04:11,534 any in at the gate 23 00:04:11,534 --> 00:04:15,334 now means that one must come through the narrow gate 24 00:04:15,334 --> 00:04:19,134 in order to reach the path that leads to eternal life, 25 00:04:20,102 --> 00:04:24,267 because ready to get an error is the way which leads to life, 26 00:04:24,534 --> 00:04:27,500 and few that be that find it. 27 00:04:27,967 --> 00:04:30,701 Saint Matthew seven, chapter 14 verse. 28 00:04:30,701 --> 00:04:33,634 Though many are on the broad way, 29 00:04:34,168 --> 00:04:37,834 they laid it to destruction, eternal separation from God. 30 00:04:38,034 --> 00:04:41,368 The gate that leads to life is so narrow 31 00:04:41,634 --> 00:04:44,734 that few that be that find it. 32 00:04:45,501 --> 00:04:47,735 If my people, which are called by my name, 33 00:04:47,735 --> 00:04:52,101 shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, 34 00:04:52,334 --> 00:04:55,501 and turn from their wicked ways, then will 35 00:04:55,501 --> 00:04:58,667 I hear from heaven, and will heal their land. 36 00:04:58,934 --> 00:05:01,568 Second Chronicle seven, chapter 14 verse. 37 00:05:01,568 --> 00:05:04,935 While this promise was originally given to Solomon 38 00:05:04,935 --> 00:05:09,035 regarding the people of Israel, it is certainly applicable 39 00:05:09,168 --> 00:05:13,800 to all who will call on the Lord and repentance and faith. 40 00:05:16,867 --> 00:05:18,700 Deliver me, oh my God! 41 00:05:18,700 --> 00:05:21,267 Out of the hand of the wicked. 42 00:05:21,267 --> 00:05:24,500 Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 43 00:05:24,767 --> 00:05:27,601 Psalm seven, chapter four verse. 44 00:05:27,601 --> 00:05:31,134 This psalm is clearly the prayer of an elderly man 45 00:05:31,267 --> 00:05:33,767 threatened by his enemies. 46 00:05:34,067 --> 00:05:36,401 James. Griff, you have proven to be my enemy. 47 00:05:36,401 --> 00:05:41,201 The word told me to work with him is to ask for death, 48 00:05:41,868 --> 00:05:45,835 and I will bless them that bless thee and curse him 49 00:05:45,835 --> 00:05:49,234 that cursed thee, and indeed shall all families of the earth 50 00:05:50,535 --> 00:05:54,201 be blessed. Genesis 12th chapter three verse God promised to make Israel 51 00:05:54,267 --> 00:05:58,067 a great nation, to bless those who bless him, and curse 52 00:05:58,067 --> 00:06:01,934 those who curse him, to give him the promised Land, 53 00:06:02,334 --> 00:06:05,368 and through his descendants, to bless 54 00:06:05,368 --> 00:06:08,967 all the families of the earth with a redeemer. 55 00:06:09,835 --> 00:06:13,201 When you seek to curse me, you ask to be cursed. 56 00:06:13,901 --> 00:06:16,967 So we want to seek blessings and not curses 57 00:06:17,234 --> 00:06:19,001 because we don't want curses on our lives. 58 00:06:19,001 --> 00:06:20,134 I know I don't. 59 00:06:20,134 --> 00:06:22,001 So I have to fight to speak the Word of God 60 00:06:22,001 --> 00:06:24,001 because the deliverance and the Word of God 61 00:06:24,001 --> 00:06:25,768 and I need God deliverance. 62 00:06:25,768 --> 00:06:28,234 I don't know about you, but I need it. 63 00:06:28,234 --> 00:06:29,868 I need to be what he says to me. 64 00:06:29,868 --> 00:06:33,133 I have to fight to live wholly, to obey Jesus. 65 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:36,468 So I have you to have 66 00:06:36,468 --> 00:06:39,434 that same desire to be what Christ says to be, 67 00:06:39,434 --> 00:06:42,401 because he got more for us than we have for ourselves. 68 00:06:42,701 --> 00:06:44,300 I know I don't want to go to hell. 69 00:06:47,334 --> 00:06:48,835 Thank me either. 70 00:06:48,835 --> 00:06:51,368 Next up is David Serrano, followed by Matthew 71 00:06:51,368 --> 00:06:54,367 and Kay Stevenson. 72 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:58,468 Okay. 73 00:06:59,235 --> 00:07:01,134 Hello. Community development and human services committee. 74 00:07:01,134 --> 00:07:02,901 My name is David Serrano and I am a 75 00:07:02,901 --> 00:07:05,868 sheltered homeless person currently staying in Grant Park. 76 00:07:05,935 --> 00:07:08,167 I work two low wage jobs here in Atlanta. 77 00:07:08,167 --> 00:07:10,768 I can't afford health care. I can't afford child care. 78 00:07:10,768 --> 00:07:12,334 I can't afford my own place to live. 79 00:07:12,334 --> 00:07:16,568 And on my days and on many days, I can't afford transportation 80 00:07:16,568 --> 00:07:19,234 to work here in Atlanta without skipping the turnstiles. 81 00:07:19,234 --> 00:07:21,601 Where I recently, recently received a citation, 82 00:07:21,601 --> 00:07:24,601 a warning from police for entering the emergency exit 83 00:07:24,668 --> 00:07:27,633 on my way to a job interview since I came to Atlanta 84 00:07:27,633 --> 00:07:29,267 looking for opportunity. 85 00:07:29,768 --> 00:07:31,668 One year ago, I learned that under the current mayor's administration 86 00:07:31,668 --> 00:07:35,800 and some council members here are misaligned tax dollars 87 00:07:36,167 --> 00:07:37,534 that were approved by voters 88 00:07:37,534 --> 00:07:40,067 a decade ago to expand public transit. 89 00:07:40,067 --> 00:07:41,901 Instead, they're spending the power 90 00:07:41,901 --> 00:07:45,302 of the city's purse to appease and preserve their billionaire 91 00:07:45,602 --> 00:07:49,101 corporate overlords. And donors like Cox Enterprises, owners of Cox Automotive, 92 00:07:49,201 --> 00:07:52,035 the largest automotive reseller in the country. 93 00:07:52,035 --> 00:07:55,634 All oppose any alternatives to motorized vehicles along 94 00:07:55,634 --> 00:07:57,634 the Beltline. Surprise, surprise. 95 00:07:57,634 --> 00:08:00,868 In 2016, Elena voters overwhelmingly approved 96 00:08:00,868 --> 00:08:04,434 the more moderate, more moderate and more Marta referendum 97 00:08:04,501 --> 00:08:08,835 to fund public transit projects using a half penny sales tax. 98 00:08:09,168 --> 00:08:11,401 To this day, almost none of those projects have been built 99 00:08:11,401 --> 00:08:13,234 and the people have been taxed for it. 100 00:08:13,234 --> 00:08:14,501 What's the holdup? 101 00:08:14,501 --> 00:08:15,934 It's time to build a rail 102 00:08:15,934 --> 00:08:18,234 that Alannah is voting for and paid for. 103 00:08:18,234 --> 00:08:20,234 We need tracks on the ground now 104 00:08:20,234 --> 00:08:22,234 and the willpower to make it happen. 105 00:08:22,234 --> 00:08:23,967 Let's get back on track and build. 106 00:08:23,967 --> 00:08:25,067 Beltline Rail 107 00:08:25,067 --> 00:08:26,368 Atlanta continues to rank 108 00:08:26,368 --> 00:08:28,167 as one of the most expensive cities 109 00:08:28,167 --> 00:08:29,868 in the United States for car commuting, 110 00:08:29,868 --> 00:08:32,434 while the rising cost of housing and transportation 111 00:08:32,434 --> 00:08:35,434 placed an increasing burden on Atlanta families. 112 00:08:35,801 --> 00:08:37,634 Our city desperately needs better public transit 113 00:08:37,634 --> 00:08:39,968 and to move away from car dependency. 114 00:08:39,968 --> 00:08:42,934 Beltline rail is a huge step towards achieving that. 115 00:08:43,101 --> 00:08:43,967 What's the holdup? 116 00:08:43,967 --> 00:08:46,267 For those not signed on to the council 117 00:08:46,267 --> 00:08:48,067 member Kelsey Bond's resolution? 118 00:08:48,067 --> 00:08:51,368 Is it fear for low income individuals more easily 119 00:08:51,368 --> 00:08:54,768 visiting high income areas like Buckhead and Tuxedo Park? 120 00:08:55,168 --> 00:08:58,601 Is it the love for economically debilitating car traffic, 121 00:08:58,735 --> 00:09:01,201 or do you want to continue the class war? 122 00:09:01,201 --> 00:09:04,800 Your billionaire overlord started 100 250 years ago, 123 00:09:05,034 --> 00:09:06,267 passed this resolution. 124 00:09:06,267 --> 00:09:08,900 Not only do the people need it, they demand it. 125 00:09:08,900 --> 00:09:11,101 They voted for it. They paid for it. 126 00:09:11,101 --> 00:09:12,034 Get the rails. 127 00:09:12,034 --> 00:09:13,967 Get the tracks moving now! 128 00:09:13,967 --> 00:09:15,735 Thank you, thank you. 129 00:09:15,735 --> 00:09:18,266 Matthew followed by K Stephenson and Paul. 130 00:09:26,533 --> 00:09:27,001 Hello. 131 00:09:27,001 --> 00:09:27,734 Good afternoon. 132 00:09:27,734 --> 00:09:28,468 Thank you. Committee. 133 00:09:28,468 --> 00:09:31,433 My name is Matthew Nursey. 134 00:09:31,734 --> 00:09:33,634 I am a member of Atlanta DSA 135 00:09:33,634 --> 00:09:37,267 and I live in district five, pretty close to the Beltline. 136 00:09:37,267 --> 00:09:39,002 I'm walking distance. 137 00:09:39,002 --> 00:09:42,001 I, you know, I walk over to the Beltline quite often. 138 00:09:42,700 --> 00:09:44,735 I also I don't have a car 139 00:09:44,735 --> 00:09:47,835 I haven't had a car for, for years now actually. 140 00:09:48,035 --> 00:09:51,001 And I personally, actually, I really don't want to get one 141 00:09:51,167 --> 00:09:52,101 if I'm being honest. 142 00:09:52,101 --> 00:09:53,501 I'm not one of those people that thinks 143 00:09:53,501 --> 00:09:55,368 every single person should own a car. 144 00:09:55,368 --> 00:09:58,067 Everybody should live in a house and not an apartment. 145 00:09:58,067 --> 00:09:59,834 Like that's not really sustainable, right? 146 00:09:59,834 --> 00:10:01,568 I think we should. 147 00:10:01,568 --> 00:10:03,768 We've all noticed it's getting very hot. Right? 148 00:10:03,768 --> 00:10:06,834 And this is actually probably one of the cooler summers 149 00:10:06,834 --> 00:10:08,334 we're going to have going forward. 150 00:10:08,334 --> 00:10:11,567 So Elana is also notoriously 151 00:10:12,368 --> 00:10:14,900 one of the most highly congested cities. 152 00:10:14,900 --> 00:10:17,667 You know, the traffic is is is bad here. 153 00:10:17,667 --> 00:10:19,301 Everybody knows that. 154 00:10:19,301 --> 00:10:24,101 And so I'm here to support Beltline rail being built. 155 00:10:24,434 --> 00:10:26,568 And it's not just about the climate. Right? 156 00:10:26,568 --> 00:10:30,834 I worked many, many years in food service and hospitality. 157 00:10:31,134 --> 00:10:34,834 And the Beltline has brought lots of restaurants, 158 00:10:35,501 --> 00:10:37,967 lots of different businesses with it. 159 00:10:37,967 --> 00:10:40,934 And people need a way to get to work, right. 160 00:10:41,167 --> 00:10:43,167 You know, working class people like me 161 00:10:43,167 --> 00:10:44,234 who take the Marta, 162 00:10:44,234 --> 00:10:47,201 rely on Marta, rely on the bus to get around. 163 00:10:47,267 --> 00:10:50,768 It'd be really convenient to be able to have 164 00:10:50,935 --> 00:10:53,634 a way to get around. Maybe we'd see a decrease in the amount of those, 165 00:10:53,634 --> 00:10:56,834 really dangerous bird scooters that are always zipping 166 00:10:56,834 --> 00:10:58,568 and flying around. 167 00:10:59,135 --> 00:11:01,634 If, you know, people were able to get to work by taking a streetcar, 168 00:11:01,701 --> 00:11:04,267 I think that would be, you know, really convenient. 169 00:11:04,267 --> 00:11:07,234 And I have a hunch that part of the reason 170 00:11:07,234 --> 00:11:10,201 why the project has been stalled. 171 00:11:10,401 --> 00:11:15,167 You know, I've seen lots of Waymo's around in Atlanta and, 172 00:11:15,835 --> 00:11:18,801 down in like the West End, I see beep. 173 00:11:19,202 --> 00:11:22,867 Right. And not every city has like, the proliferation of Waymo's 174 00:11:23,001 --> 00:11:23,867 like, this is a 175 00:11:24,967 --> 00:11:26,667 it's not in every city. 176 00:11:26,667 --> 00:11:29,667 It's, you know, particularly 177 00:11:31,134 --> 00:11:33,034 overboard here, I'd say. 178 00:11:33,034 --> 00:11:35,834 And it's, it's dangerous. 179 00:11:35,834 --> 00:11:37,900 We didn't ask for these things. 180 00:11:38,568 --> 00:11:40,667 Right. It takes jobs away from Uber and Lyft drivers. 181 00:11:40,667 --> 00:11:42,801 Gig workers. 182 00:11:42,801 --> 00:11:46,301 They cause issues with traffic when there's emergencies. 183 00:11:46,301 --> 00:11:48,401 And so I just my thing is 184 00:11:48,401 --> 00:11:51,368 we need to be funding projects like Beltline Rail 185 00:11:52,002 --> 00:11:57,234 and not getting into, like, deals with AI companies. 186 00:11:57,234 --> 00:12:01,868 And you know, these tech feudal overlords. 187 00:12:02,369 --> 00:12:05,867 Right? So thank you for everyone who has signed on to support. 188 00:12:07,002 --> 00:12:08,701 Really appreciate it. This is not just, you know, an East Side thing. 189 00:12:08,701 --> 00:12:12,668 This is, you know, whole city of Atlanta thing that can really 190 00:12:12,735 --> 00:12:16,735 like transform our city the way like working people get around 191 00:12:16,801 --> 00:12:20,368 in the way that, you know, our city just is in in operates. 192 00:12:20,368 --> 00:12:22,267 So the Beltline is a great attraction. 193 00:12:22,267 --> 00:12:24,401 People love it. But let's make it even better. 194 00:12:24,401 --> 00:12:27,067 This was always the plan from the start. 195 00:12:27,067 --> 00:12:29,767 Thank you thank you. Okay Stephenson 196 00:12:31,434 --> 00:12:34,433 by Paul and Chance smiley. 197 00:12:36,267 --> 00:12:37,868 Good afternoon. 198 00:12:37,868 --> 00:12:40,468 I'm Kate Stephenson I've lived in the Virginia 199 00:12:40,468 --> 00:12:43,434 Highland neighborhood of Atlanta for about 30 years. 200 00:12:43,735 --> 00:12:46,134 And in 2002 I was on the advisory 201 00:12:46,134 --> 00:12:49,267 committee working on the master plan for Piedmont Park. 202 00:12:49,534 --> 00:12:50,801 One of the people on our committee 203 00:12:50,801 --> 00:12:52,534 started telling us about the Beltline 204 00:12:52,534 --> 00:12:53,967 and what it was going to happen, 205 00:12:53,967 --> 00:12:56,167 and we asked, how long is that going to take? 206 00:12:56,167 --> 00:12:57,835 And they said, 20 years. 207 00:12:57,835 --> 00:13:00,735 And I jokingly said, it'll never happen. 208 00:13:00,735 --> 00:13:02,801 Well, here we are more than 20 years later, 209 00:13:02,801 --> 00:13:05,801 and we have not laid one mile of track. 210 00:13:05,801 --> 00:13:08,867 When Kathy Woolard and Ryan Gravel started socializing. 211 00:13:09,634 --> 00:13:13,267 This idea, I knew as a resident of Virginia 212 00:13:13,334 --> 00:13:16,668 Highland that it wasn't really being built for me, 213 00:13:16,668 --> 00:13:18,900 that I wasn't really the one that needed it. 214 00:13:20,533 --> 00:13:22,568 But I knew that 215 00:13:22,568 --> 00:13:26,334 it was going to make life better for the people in communities 216 00:13:26,601 --> 00:13:30,400 that have seen disinvestment for decades. 217 00:13:31,368 --> 00:13:34,601 Both because of 218 00:13:34,701 --> 00:13:37,600 white flight and because of splitting up the city 219 00:13:37,900 --> 00:13:39,668 and separating all these neighborhoods. 220 00:13:39,668 --> 00:13:41,067 This was going to bring these neighborhoods 221 00:13:41,067 --> 00:13:44,034 back together, and I was going to bring opportunity. 222 00:13:45,035 --> 00:13:48,500 I have to admit, my husband and I like to go out to dinner. 223 00:13:48,667 --> 00:13:50,034 And so if it meant 224 00:13:50,034 --> 00:13:51,968 we could go over to the west side and 225 00:13:51,968 --> 00:13:54,267 order a bottle of wine and drink the whole bottle of wine 226 00:13:54,267 --> 00:13:57,266 and not drive ourselves home, that was probably a good thing. 227 00:13:58,167 --> 00:14:00,334 So yeah, we would use it. 228 00:14:00,334 --> 00:14:03,668 And that's why I worked with Beltline Rail now to advocate 229 00:14:03,668 --> 00:14:06,967 for inclusion of light rail transit on the Beltline. 230 00:14:08,535 --> 00:14:12,201 That's why I went to almost every NPU in the city and gained support for light 231 00:14:12,267 --> 00:14:15,633 rail transit on the Beltline, and got them to sign petitions. 232 00:14:16,434 --> 00:14:19,401 And that's why I support it now, 233 00:14:19,568 --> 00:14:23,701 because I want to live in a city that offers opportunities 234 00:14:23,701 --> 00:14:27,533 and offers access to all of our community members. 235 00:14:28,134 --> 00:14:30,002 When we started this project, 236 00:14:30,002 --> 00:14:32,801 we were the thought leaders that every other city was looking 237 00:14:32,801 --> 00:14:36,167 to, and most of them have now leapfrogged us. 238 00:14:36,334 --> 00:14:37,967 Look at Charlotte. Look at Seattle. 239 00:14:37,967 --> 00:14:39,233 Look at these other cities. 240 00:14:40,401 --> 00:14:42,501 That is an embarrassment. 241 00:14:42,501 --> 00:14:47,001 And we really need to get on it and build it and build it now. 242 00:14:47,868 --> 00:14:50,835 Let's urge this administration to get off the dime. 243 00:14:50,935 --> 00:14:53,767 Build light rail, starting with the east side, 244 00:14:53,767 --> 00:14:56,734 which is shovel ready now. 245 00:14:56,967 --> 00:14:58,700 Just one more anecdote. 246 00:14:58,700 --> 00:15:00,267 About eight years ago, 247 00:15:00,267 --> 00:15:03,768 when the current mayor was head of transportation committee. 248 00:15:04,002 --> 00:15:07,034 I used to stand at this podium, and I would look at him 249 00:15:07,034 --> 00:15:10,033 and I would say, Andre, in my lifetime, 250 00:15:10,700 --> 00:15:12,368 I'm 70. 251 00:15:12,368 --> 00:15:15,300 I'm starting to have my doubts, but I'm still hopeful. 252 00:15:15,700 --> 00:15:16,935 Please urge 253 00:15:16,935 --> 00:15:20,500 the administration to build Beltline rail in my lifetime. 254 00:15:20,767 --> 00:15:22,134 Thank you. 255 00:15:22,134 --> 00:15:25,133 Thank you. 256 00:15:26,434 --> 00:15:27,667 Paul C followed by 257 00:15:27,667 --> 00:15:30,667 Chance and John Fisher. 258 00:15:31,667 --> 00:15:32,734 Good afternoon. 259 00:15:32,734 --> 00:15:35,167 My name is Paul 260 00:15:35,167 --> 00:15:38,166 and I've lived in Midtown for 12 years. 261 00:15:39,301 --> 00:15:41,134 I would like to make just several points. 262 00:15:41,134 --> 00:15:44,101 I'm here to speak in favor of a resolution 263 00:15:44,234 --> 00:15:48,167 for urging the male mayor to move forward with Beltline rail. 264 00:15:48,434 --> 00:15:50,234 I'm a supporter of that. 265 00:15:50,234 --> 00:15:52,101 A couple of points I'd like to make. 266 00:15:52,101 --> 00:15:53,634 We can all agree 267 00:15:53,634 --> 00:15:57,600 Atlanta would be a better city if we had fewer cars. 268 00:15:58,234 --> 00:16:01,267 I don't think anyone would dispute that. 269 00:16:01,568 --> 00:16:04,368 When I first moved here 14 years ago, 270 00:16:04,368 --> 00:16:07,001 the existing Beltline was under discussion 271 00:16:07,001 --> 00:16:09,134 and a lot of people were opposed to it 272 00:16:09,134 --> 00:16:12,101 and there was a lot of foot dragging. 273 00:16:12,201 --> 00:16:13,601 It was initially proposed in 274 00:16:13,601 --> 00:16:17,000 1999, and we're about to finish it. 275 00:16:17,667 --> 00:16:19,401 Not yet, but we're about to. 276 00:16:19,401 --> 00:16:21,701 And I think everyone would now agree 277 00:16:21,701 --> 00:16:27,068 that it's been a huge benefit to the city, to the neighborhoods 278 00:16:27,168 --> 00:16:31,101 economic development. It's brought in new residents and new companies to the city. 279 00:16:31,701 --> 00:16:34,534 And so in hindsight, we all love it. 280 00:16:34,534 --> 00:16:37,767 I believe once we do build some Beltline rail, 281 00:16:38,134 --> 00:16:39,468 everyone is going to see it 282 00:16:39,468 --> 00:16:41,301 and they're going to like it also, 283 00:16:41,301 --> 00:16:43,568 and it's going to bring similar benefits. 284 00:16:43,568 --> 00:16:46,102 So I think it would be a wise investment 285 00:16:46,102 --> 00:16:49,834 to move forward with Beltline rail sooner rather than later. 286 00:16:50,533 --> 00:16:51,867 Thank you. Thank you. 287 00:16:52,867 --> 00:16:55,867 Chance Miss Molly, 288 00:16:57,001 --> 00:16:58,167 followed by John Fisher 289 00:16:58,167 --> 00:17:01,200 and Chet Tisdale. 290 00:17:02,101 --> 00:17:04,468 Good afternoon, chairman and the members 291 00:17:04,468 --> 00:17:07,801 of the Community Development in Human Service Committee. 292 00:17:07,968 --> 00:17:11,234 My name is Chante Smalley, and I am the president and founder 293 00:17:11,234 --> 00:17:14,834 of Jewel Foundation, a 501 C three nonprofit 294 00:17:14,834 --> 00:17:18,034 that was established in 2011 2011. 295 00:17:18,434 --> 00:17:21,768 Although our organization is new to Atlanta's community, 296 00:17:21,835 --> 00:17:25,735 we are not new to serving children and families. 297 00:17:25,968 --> 00:17:29,267 For approximately 15 years, Jewel Foundation has developed and administered 298 00:17:29,434 --> 00:17:33,401 youth enrichment after school and summer programs, child 299 00:17:33,401 --> 00:17:35,701 nutrition services, and community 300 00:17:35,701 --> 00:17:37,735 outreach and partnerships designed 301 00:17:37,735 --> 00:17:40,701 to remove barriers for children and families. 302 00:17:40,868 --> 00:17:43,834 We are now bringing that experience to Atlanta. 303 00:17:44,101 --> 00:17:47,134 Our local vision includes youth development 304 00:17:47,134 --> 00:17:51,767 and environmental education, Stem and agriculture. 305 00:17:52,301 --> 00:17:54,401 Oh, sorry. 306 00:17:54,401 --> 00:17:57,368 I'm a little nervous because I'm new to Atlanta, but 307 00:17:57,568 --> 00:18:00,768 I do have capability statements if you guys would like them. 308 00:18:00,835 --> 00:18:04,067 I look forward to just introducing our foundation 309 00:18:04,167 --> 00:18:07,167 to Atlanta and hearing from you guys soon. 310 00:18:07,167 --> 00:18:08,668 Thank you. You do? 311 00:18:08,668 --> 00:18:11,266 Welcome to Atlanta. Yeah. Other where? 312 00:18:13,967 --> 00:18:15,934 Next up is John Fisher, 313 00:18:15,934 --> 00:18:18,934 followed by Dale and Matthew Rao. 314 00:18:24,167 --> 00:18:27,001 I my name is John Fisher. 315 00:18:27,001 --> 00:18:28,900 I'm the current president of the Atlanta 316 00:18:28,900 --> 00:18:31,601 Downtown Neighborhood Association. 317 00:18:31,601 --> 00:18:34,734 Here to speak in support of 26. 318 00:18:34,734 --> 00:18:37,267 015 ten. 319 00:18:37,267 --> 00:18:38,901 For the past year A.D. 320 00:18:38,901 --> 00:18:43,300 and A has been working closely with the Mayor's 321 00:18:43,633 --> 00:18:46,600 housing Office policy team 322 00:18:46,867 --> 00:18:49,834 and a goal to sustain, 323 00:18:50,301 --> 00:18:52,468 affordable homeownership downtown 324 00:18:52,468 --> 00:18:55,401 and protect our legacy residents. 325 00:18:55,568 --> 00:18:59,401 By definition of the city, we have over 400 326 00:18:59,601 --> 00:19:02,667 affordable homeownership units downtown. 327 00:19:03,934 --> 00:19:07,267 And due to rising land 328 00:19:07,267 --> 00:19:10,368 costs, construction costs, we're not building anymore. 329 00:19:10,368 --> 00:19:14,467 So it's an ultimate to protect those that we have. 330 00:19:15,934 --> 00:19:17,468 We've actually lost 331 00:19:17,468 --> 00:19:20,734 quite a few of the homes downtown 332 00:19:21,401 --> 00:19:26,001 in the past five years by count, probably over 150 units. 333 00:19:26,301 --> 00:19:29,201 And that loss has been to rentals 334 00:19:29,201 --> 00:19:32,167 and particularly short term rentals. 335 00:19:32,468 --> 00:19:36,568 There's a particular building that was 65% 336 00:19:36,801 --> 00:19:40,033 owner occupied as recently as five years ago. 337 00:19:40,867 --> 00:19:43,835 And has since been taken over by, 338 00:19:43,835 --> 00:19:46,667 private investors who turned it into an Airbnb. 339 00:19:47,667 --> 00:19:49,501 It's, 340 00:19:49,501 --> 00:19:52,102 threatened residents who live there 341 00:19:52,102 --> 00:19:56,301 and quite frankly, the legacy residents and the elderly, 342 00:19:56,301 --> 00:20:00,300 the only ones that are left and unable to speak for themselves. 343 00:20:01,734 --> 00:20:03,301 I had the opportunity 344 00:20:03,301 --> 00:20:07,900 to accompany a council member, Winston, to this property, 345 00:20:08,067 --> 00:20:11,034 and we saw firsthand what, 346 00:20:11,534 --> 00:20:14,368 unchecked short term rentals 347 00:20:14,368 --> 00:20:17,367 and the damage you can do to the community. So, 348 00:20:18,401 --> 00:20:20,234 Council member Westmoreland, 349 00:20:20,234 --> 00:20:22,834 we appreciate the, 350 00:20:22,834 --> 00:20:25,234 tweaking to the current legislation, 351 00:20:25,234 --> 00:20:26,501 and hopefully this will allow 352 00:20:26,501 --> 00:20:30,334 the city to move forward and help us enforce 353 00:20:30,334 --> 00:20:33,134 what we need to enforce and protect our community. 354 00:20:33,134 --> 00:20:35,500 So thank you. Hope springs eternal. 355 00:20:35,500 --> 00:20:37,434 Thank you. Next up. 356 00:20:37,668 --> 00:20:40,467 Teasdale. Matthew Rao and Lucas Sanchez. 357 00:20:42,401 --> 00:20:45,368 Atlanta has an affordable housing crisis. 358 00:20:45,568 --> 00:20:48,568 You know that it also has a tree loss crisis. 359 00:20:48,568 --> 00:20:52,233 And you know that I speak today only to the affordable housing 360 00:20:53,201 --> 00:20:54,901 crisis. 361 00:20:54,901 --> 00:20:57,301 Council member Dustin Hills has introduced a bill 362 00:20:57,301 --> 00:21:00,101 to reduce some of the recompense requirements 363 00:21:00,101 --> 00:21:01,867 for affordable housing. 364 00:21:01,867 --> 00:21:03,368 I think that's good. 365 00:21:03,368 --> 00:21:04,868 I think we've got to do everything 366 00:21:04,868 --> 00:21:09,167 we can to encourage affordable housing and recompense. 367 00:21:09,167 --> 00:21:12,600 Reduction is an important tool to do that. 368 00:21:13,034 --> 00:21:14,568 But there's one provision that I want 369 00:21:14,568 --> 00:21:17,567 to bring your attention to because it is of concern to me. 370 00:21:18,868 --> 00:21:21,934 Normally when you build affordable housing, 371 00:21:22,401 --> 00:21:25,368 you have to record on the deed 372 00:21:25,368 --> 00:21:28,334 that it will be affordable for 20 years, 373 00:21:28,334 --> 00:21:31,633 and that gives the city the ability to enforce it. 374 00:21:32,401 --> 00:21:35,234 Unfortunately, this proposed legislation 375 00:21:35,234 --> 00:21:37,735 from Council Member Hillis eliminates 376 00:21:37,735 --> 00:21:41,668 that requirement of 20 year maintenance of affordability 377 00:21:41,768 --> 00:21:45,301 and eliminates the requirement to put a deed restriction 378 00:21:45,368 --> 00:21:46,967 on the property. 379 00:21:46,967 --> 00:21:49,968 There's no reason that I can see 380 00:21:49,968 --> 00:21:53,200 that's given for that, and I see no reason why 381 00:21:54,201 --> 00:21:57,167 that should be in there, because it's an invitation 382 00:21:57,234 --> 00:21:58,801 to market rate developers 383 00:21:58,801 --> 00:22:01,835 to masquerade as an affordable housing developer, 384 00:22:01,901 --> 00:22:05,401 get a recompense reduction, tear down the trees, build housing, 385 00:22:05,501 --> 00:22:07,768 and charge market rates. 386 00:22:07,768 --> 00:22:10,867 That's not how we solve the affordability crisis. 387 00:22:11,534 --> 00:22:15,334 It's an essential element, I believe, of affordable 388 00:22:15,334 --> 00:22:18,034 housing, that when someone builds it, 389 00:22:18,034 --> 00:22:21,167 they have to be obligated for 20 years 390 00:22:21,568 --> 00:22:24,401 to maintain it as affordable housing. 391 00:22:24,401 --> 00:22:27,368 And they have to do that through a deed restriction. 392 00:22:27,601 --> 00:22:30,767 To fail to do that is to invite 393 00:22:31,101 --> 00:22:34,167 market rate developers to misuse the system. 394 00:22:34,167 --> 00:22:36,267 And I know you don't want that to happen. 395 00:22:36,267 --> 00:22:37,868 So it's a simple fix. 396 00:22:37,868 --> 00:22:41,368 I think if you bring it to Council Member Hillis attention, 397 00:22:41,668 --> 00:22:43,468 I think he will agree with you. 398 00:22:43,468 --> 00:22:48,134 I appreciate your attention and to this crisis of affordable 399 00:22:48,134 --> 00:22:49,768 housing, and I hope we can do everything 400 00:22:49,768 --> 00:22:52,735 we can to build more affordable housing. 401 00:22:52,801 --> 00:22:56,101 I salute you and the mayor for what you're doing. 402 00:22:56,267 --> 00:22:58,934 Thank you. Thank you. Next up, Matthew Lucas Sanchez. 403 00:22:58,934 --> 00:23:01,800 And our final speaker is Stephen ML, 404 00:23:03,301 --> 00:23:05,267 whose name I always mispronounce. 405 00:23:05,601 --> 00:23:08,533 Good afternoon, chair. Miss Westmoreland and the other members of c, h s. 406 00:23:08,633 --> 00:23:09,434 I'm Matthew Rao. 407 00:23:09,434 --> 00:23:10,468 I chair Beltline rail. 408 00:23:10,468 --> 00:23:13,634 Now I'm primarily here in gratitude. 409 00:23:13,868 --> 00:23:16,101 Gratitude for you all as having signed 410 00:23:16,101 --> 00:23:19,900 on as co-sponsors and gratified, gratifying. 411 00:23:20,301 --> 00:23:21,301 Grateful for you. 412 00:23:21,301 --> 00:23:23,434 Council Member bond for having 413 00:23:23,434 --> 00:23:26,768 written the resolution 26 R 3999. 414 00:23:27,102 --> 00:23:32,101 In support of Beltline rail and in demand of accountability 415 00:23:32,334 --> 00:23:34,935 from the parties charge to deliver it, 416 00:23:34,935 --> 00:23:38,267 the city government, the Mayor's Office, Atlanta Beltline Inc. 417 00:23:38,368 --> 00:23:43,034 and Marta to come forward with status reports and plans 418 00:23:43,501 --> 00:23:44,934 where the project stands 419 00:23:44,934 --> 00:23:47,900 and a clear path forward to pay for it. 420 00:23:47,900 --> 00:23:50,267 This is an amazing 421 00:23:50,267 --> 00:23:54,700 part of the council taking back its rightful role 422 00:23:55,301 --> 00:23:58,967 as the creator of the Atlanta Beltline, with Transit Center 423 00:23:59,301 --> 00:24:01,735 to demand answers and hold the parties 424 00:24:01,735 --> 00:24:03,368 charged with delivery accountable. 425 00:24:03,368 --> 00:24:04,668 As others have pointed out, 426 00:24:04,668 --> 00:24:06,867 we've been paying a tax for ten years 427 00:24:06,867 --> 00:24:08,734 and we have little to show for it. 428 00:24:08,734 --> 00:24:10,234 And as others have pointed out, 429 00:24:10,234 --> 00:24:13,835 Beltline rail was always a part of the Atlanta Beltline 430 00:24:14,035 --> 00:24:18,434 that the City Council created almost 25 years ago. 431 00:24:18,935 --> 00:24:21,900 I want to thank you for exercising that leadership. 432 00:24:22,167 --> 00:24:23,601 I want to point out 433 00:24:23,601 --> 00:24:25,301 a couple of things that I think are 434 00:24:25,301 --> 00:24:27,533 important in the resolution, 435 00:24:28,834 --> 00:24:31,800 and that is that the role of council 436 00:24:32,034 --> 00:24:34,601 as demanding accountability 437 00:24:34,601 --> 00:24:38,567 and asking for plans and updates is preserved. 438 00:24:40,068 --> 00:24:43,002 I would not like to see the council agree to any restriction of that role 439 00:24:43,068 --> 00:24:46,468 moving forward, and it would not like the council to agree 440 00:24:46,968 --> 00:24:49,900 on limits to roles that it does not possess. 441 00:24:50,034 --> 00:24:51,868 The implementation of the project 442 00:24:51,868 --> 00:24:54,835 is in the hands of Marta Atlanta Beltline Inc. 443 00:24:54,901 --> 00:24:59,334 and the mayor, and that is where it should be. 444 00:24:59,868 --> 00:25:03,368 And it is your job, rightfully, to demand 445 00:25:03,368 --> 00:25:07,167 answers about a project that is not moving forward right now. 446 00:25:07,234 --> 00:25:10,266 But that could be to the benefit of every Atlanta. 447 00:25:10,700 --> 00:25:11,800 The Beltline is 448 00:25:11,800 --> 00:25:13,201 perhaps the greatest thing 449 00:25:13,201 --> 00:25:16,434 our city has ever created as a public project, 450 00:25:16,701 --> 00:25:20,633 and it is not delivering those results to everyone equally. 451 00:25:21,001 --> 00:25:23,334 And that is what the transit is about. 452 00:25:23,334 --> 00:25:24,901 Before it gets too late 453 00:25:24,901 --> 00:25:27,867 to build the transit at a price we can afford. 454 00:25:29,168 --> 00:25:32,468 We urge you to continue to hold the mayor, Atlanta Beltline Inc. 455 00:25:32,568 --> 00:25:35,368 and Marta accountable to deliver this project. 456 00:25:35,368 --> 00:25:36,568 And again, I want to thank you. 457 00:25:36,568 --> 00:25:38,301 Council Member Collins, you were not here 458 00:25:38,301 --> 00:25:39,701 when I started my remarks. 459 00:25:39,701 --> 00:25:43,133 Thank you all for being co-sponsors on this resolution. 460 00:25:44,201 --> 00:25:45,735 Thank you. 461 00:25:45,735 --> 00:25:48,167 Not no direct comment to the person who just spoke, 462 00:25:48,167 --> 00:25:49,234 but if you 463 00:25:49,534 --> 00:25:50,768 when you come up, if you won't touch the microphone, 464 00:25:50,768 --> 00:25:53,934 it interferes with people's ability to hear on the. 465 00:25:54,234 --> 00:25:56,234 It's okay. 466 00:25:56,234 --> 00:25:57,333 Just want the public people to hear. 467 00:25:57,333 --> 00:25:58,600 Lucas. 468 00:25:58,600 --> 00:26:01,667 Followed by Stephen Imel. 469 00:26:06,167 --> 00:26:07,034 Good afternoon everyone. 470 00:26:07,034 --> 00:26:08,301 My name is Lucas Sanchez. 471 00:26:08,301 --> 00:26:11,433 I am a shop steward for, the Roswell Hub. 472 00:26:12,201 --> 00:26:15,067 For UPS Teamsters local 728. 473 00:26:15,067 --> 00:26:18,167 But today I'm speaking as an Atlanta resident. 474 00:26:18,868 --> 00:26:21,167 I just want to thank everyone here for supporting this resolution. 475 00:26:21,568 --> 00:26:23,534 I'm originally from the suburbs of Atlanta. 476 00:26:23,534 --> 00:26:27,133 I moved to the city of Atlanta back in around January. 477 00:26:28,234 --> 00:26:30,267 And in that time, 478 00:26:30,267 --> 00:26:33,234 I shortly ditched my car a little bit after. 479 00:26:33,634 --> 00:26:36,567 And since moving here, it has just been 480 00:26:37,001 --> 00:26:38,601 the experience of a lifetime. 481 00:26:38,601 --> 00:26:42,134 I have expanded social circles, I've made new friends 482 00:26:42,134 --> 00:26:45,935 and just created new family members, I would say. 483 00:26:46,035 --> 00:26:48,967 And I would like to think that that is because of the proximity 484 00:26:48,967 --> 00:26:50,601 of everything being so nearby. 485 00:26:50,601 --> 00:26:52,667 The chance encounters I've had on transit. 486 00:26:53,934 --> 00:26:55,801 Just having everything 487 00:26:55,801 --> 00:26:59,434 nearby and somewhat convenient compared to the suburbs. 488 00:26:59,634 --> 00:27:03,434 And I want and hopefully the city 489 00:27:03,501 --> 00:27:07,166 wants to expand that privilege along the Beltline. 490 00:27:08,201 --> 00:27:11,201 It is something that we all need. 491 00:27:11,201 --> 00:27:14,135 We should not need to have a car to get around. 492 00:27:14,135 --> 00:27:16,868 I don't think this is just simply a transportation project. 493 00:27:16,868 --> 00:27:20,034 I think this is a project to connect the city of Atlanta 494 00:27:20,034 --> 00:27:24,134 to finally undo the wrongdoings of the past, 495 00:27:24,267 --> 00:27:28,900 to truly build something that we can all be proud of. 496 00:27:31,035 --> 00:27:33,267 You know, I am incredibly proud to live in Atlanta. 497 00:27:33,267 --> 00:27:35,067 I think this is a really good city. 498 00:27:35,067 --> 00:27:36,334 And I think if we build 499 00:27:36,334 --> 00:27:38,067 Beltline rail, this can be a great city. 500 00:27:38,067 --> 00:27:39,167 Thank you. 501 00:27:39,167 --> 00:27:40,867 Welcome to Atlanta. 502 00:27:40,867 --> 00:27:41,834 Final speaker, Mr. 503 00:27:41,834 --> 00:27:44,800 Imel. 504 00:27:46,401 --> 00:27:47,134 How's it going, y'all? 505 00:27:47,134 --> 00:27:48,067 My name is Stephen. 506 00:27:48,067 --> 00:27:49,735 It wasn't my intention to wrap this up today, 507 00:27:49,735 --> 00:27:51,301 but I will keep it very short for y'all. 508 00:27:51,301 --> 00:27:53,501 I want to say thank you to everyone on this committee 509 00:27:53,501 --> 00:27:55,002 for signing on to support Councilmember 510 00:27:55,002 --> 00:27:58,800 Bonds resolution to demand that we get started on this project. 511 00:27:58,934 --> 00:28:01,968 And I want to say 512 00:28:02,068 --> 00:28:05,301 that while Beltline rail is incredibly important, we're paying for more, Marta. 513 00:28:05,368 --> 00:28:07,035 We're paying for a lot of it. 514 00:28:07,035 --> 00:28:09,801 And we want much, much more than just this project. 515 00:28:09,801 --> 00:28:12,167 So I hope that this is just the beginning of this process. 516 00:28:12,167 --> 00:28:12,934 Thank you. 517 00:28:12,934 --> 00:28:13,967 Thank you. 518 00:28:13,967 --> 00:28:15,434 That concludes 519 00:28:15,835 --> 00:28:18,568 public comment, which takes us to the next section of our agenda. 520 00:28:18,768 --> 00:28:22,267 Without objection, colleagues, we have a couple, 521 00:28:23,135 --> 00:28:26,166 communications that we can take before our two presentations. 522 00:28:27,401 --> 00:28:30,368 A couple checks of Kalief Davis. 523 00:28:30,434 --> 00:28:34,468 Not here, nor is Timothy Sweet. 524 00:28:34,601 --> 00:28:37,500 All right. How about Kevin James? 525 00:28:38,334 --> 00:28:41,333 All right, Bob Johnson. 526 00:28:42,467 --> 00:28:44,067 William Clark. 527 00:28:44,067 --> 00:28:47,100 All right, let's sound number five, 26, 528 00:28:48,500 --> 00:28:50,301 26 hour 4026. 529 00:28:50,301 --> 00:28:52,134 A resolution by Community Development 530 00:28:52,134 --> 00:28:54,735 Human Services Committee appointed Mr. 531 00:28:55,268 --> 00:28:58,401 William Clark to the City of Atlanta Special Event Technical Advisory Group 532 00:28:58,568 --> 00:29:01,601 as the city council appointee representing Piedmont Park 533 00:29:01,601 --> 00:29:03,468 event security coordination experience. 534 00:29:03,468 --> 00:29:05,835 And for the purposes. 535 00:29:06,102 --> 00:29:07,601 Thank you for being here. If you would take a moment to introduce yourself 536 00:29:07,601 --> 00:29:10,267 and tell us why you'd like to serve in this group. 537 00:29:10,267 --> 00:29:11,735 I'm William Clark. 538 00:29:11,735 --> 00:29:16,267 I'm a retired PD within 38 years, retired back in May. 539 00:29:16,801 --> 00:29:20,167 Been involved in the event industry since 1992. 540 00:29:20,468 --> 00:29:24,100 Have coordinated events through Atlanta and the metro area. 541 00:29:24,800 --> 00:29:26,002 All during that time 542 00:29:26,002 --> 00:29:29,501 frame from a thousand people all the way to 100,000 people. 543 00:29:29,801 --> 00:29:34,401 So I have a diverse experience within the event industry, 544 00:29:34,401 --> 00:29:37,102 and look forward to working with this committee 545 00:29:37,102 --> 00:29:40,067 to define some things and work on both sides of the aisle 546 00:29:40,167 --> 00:29:43,266 to make the events better in Atlanta all the way around. 547 00:29:44,101 --> 00:29:45,534 Thank you for your service. And I will. 548 00:29:45,534 --> 00:29:47,600 Second, Councilmember Dozier, motion to approve. 549 00:29:52,767 --> 00:29:55,767 The vote is open. 550 00:30:00,601 --> 00:30:05,201 Well, everyone please vote. 551 00:30:05,368 --> 00:30:07,167 The vote is closed. Six J0 nays is item is favorable. 552 00:30:07,167 --> 00:30:09,568 Thank you. 553 00:30:09,901 --> 00:30:12,267 Thank you. That takes us back to presentations. 554 00:30:12,267 --> 00:30:14,400 I do not see Catherine. 555 00:30:14,400 --> 00:30:15,633 Oh, yes, I do. 556 00:30:15,633 --> 00:30:17,568 She's here. My bad. 557 00:30:17,568 --> 00:30:20,567 Catherine vassal from the Atlanta Continuum of Care. 558 00:30:22,266 --> 00:30:25,266 Motion. 559 00:30:33,301 --> 00:30:33,767 All right. 560 00:30:33,767 --> 00:30:35,067 Good afternoon. 561 00:30:35,067 --> 00:30:37,101 Chairman and members of the committee. 562 00:30:37,101 --> 00:30:38,134 My name is Catherine Vassell. 563 00:30:38,134 --> 00:30:39,967 I'm the CEO at partners for home. 564 00:30:39,967 --> 00:30:42,267 Partners for home serves as the lead agency 565 00:30:42,267 --> 00:30:45,233 for the Atlanta Homeless Continuum of Care. 566 00:30:46,034 --> 00:30:49,033 You're good, I have it. 567 00:30:49,333 --> 00:30:51,267 Yeah. 568 00:30:51,267 --> 00:30:53,768 In July, we shared what the data was telling us 569 00:30:53,768 --> 00:30:56,434 about homelessness in Atlanta and the three pathways 570 00:30:56,434 --> 00:30:59,001 Atlanta Rising is building in response. 571 00:30:59,001 --> 00:31:01,234 Today I'll share progress to date 572 00:31:01,234 --> 00:31:03,101 and where we're headed in this next year 573 00:31:03,101 --> 00:31:04,800 of the Atlanta Rising campaign. 574 00:31:07,334 --> 00:31:08,368 This is a quick 575 00:31:08,368 --> 00:31:09,468 a quick snapshot 576 00:31:09,468 --> 00:31:11,234 of how we're leveraging Atlanta Rising 577 00:31:11,234 --> 00:31:13,234 to build a homelessness response system 578 00:31:13,234 --> 00:31:16,334 that moves people off the street and into housing faster. 579 00:31:16,668 --> 00:31:19,868 So I've presented to you many times over the years, 580 00:31:19,868 --> 00:31:22,835 and you've heard me talk a lot about street to housing. 581 00:31:23,102 --> 00:31:25,901 And this is something that we have been refining over time, 582 00:31:25,901 --> 00:31:28,867 and building the muscle of getting really good at 583 00:31:29,067 --> 00:31:30,835 when we have the resources, 584 00:31:30,835 --> 00:31:33,601 rehousing people directly from the street into housing. 585 00:31:33,601 --> 00:31:36,067 And we're continuing to build that muscle. 586 00:31:36,067 --> 00:31:38,768 But in addition, as a part of Atlanta Rising, 587 00:31:38,768 --> 00:31:42,534 we're couching that work with two new sets of activities 588 00:31:42,534 --> 00:31:45,501 that are really helping to transform the way in which 589 00:31:45,568 --> 00:31:48,568 our system moves people quickly out of homelessness, 590 00:31:48,568 --> 00:31:51,900 and even prevents them from comi 591 00:31:53,301 --> 00:31:55,735 Reaching every person will require the same level 592 00:31:55,735 --> 00:31:59,034 of coordination across outreach, shelter, health care, housing 593 00:31:59,267 --> 00:32:01,867 with support services, and prevention 594 00:32:01,867 --> 00:32:04,301 with enough capacity to meet the need. 595 00:32:04,301 --> 00:32:07,267 And that is in fact the ultimate goal. 596 00:32:07,267 --> 00:32:10,233 So starting first with prevention. 597 00:32:10,934 --> 00:32:13,901 As a reminder, Atlanta is one of ten cities 598 00:32:14,068 --> 00:32:17,701 that was invited to be a part of a pilot initiative 599 00:32:18,035 --> 00:32:21,101 with the goal of ultimately making the federal case 600 00:32:21,368 --> 00:32:24,934 to fund prevention initiatives all around the country. 601 00:32:25,568 --> 00:32:27,735 The good news is, is this has been proven 602 00:32:27,735 --> 00:32:29,934 to be effective in Santa Clara County. 603 00:32:29,934 --> 00:32:32,601 It was studied at nauseam by Leo 604 00:32:32,601 --> 00:32:34,301 the lab for Economic Opportunities 605 00:32:34,301 --> 00:32:36,434 out of the University of Notre Dame, 606 00:32:36,434 --> 00:32:38,468 and they took that show on the road 607 00:32:38,468 --> 00:32:41,467 to demonstrate its efficacy across the country. 608 00:32:41,934 --> 00:32:44,834 So one of being as one of ten cities 609 00:32:45,801 --> 00:32:47,867 that was selected to join in this pilot, Atlanta was the first city to 610 00:32:48,735 --> 00:32:50,701 launch. They wanted us to wait until January. 611 00:32:50,701 --> 00:32:53,468 January of 27. We said, absolutely not. 612 00:32:53,468 --> 00:32:56,433 We need to go as fast as humanly possible. 613 00:32:56,567 --> 00:33:00,268 So we launched in July 614 00:33:00,402 --> 00:33:04,001 as a pilot. This is not a traditional standard prevention program 615 00:33:04,401 --> 00:33:08,034 in that anybody that calls gets assistance. 616 00:33:08,034 --> 00:33:10,468 If we have a money, if we have money, 617 00:33:10,468 --> 00:33:11,868 and you have to meet lots 618 00:33:11,868 --> 00:33:14,101 of different parameters to get that money. 619 00:33:14,101 --> 00:33:15,967 In other words, you can only get 620 00:33:15,967 --> 00:33:17,968 half of your rent if that's what's owed. 621 00:33:17,968 --> 00:33:22,266 Or you can get your your water bill, but not your power bill. 622 00:33:23,201 --> 00:33:25,568 The unique part of this pilot is that it 623 00:33:25,568 --> 00:33:28,701 will pay anything that is required. 624 00:33:28,701 --> 00:33:31,634 If you meet the eligibility for the program 625 00:33:31,634 --> 00:33:34,934 to keep you in your housing, or to ensure that you stay in 626 00:33:34,934 --> 00:33:37,301 housing, or get to a safe place to stay. 627 00:33:37,301 --> 00:33:39,568 Rather than come into homelessness. 628 00:33:39,568 --> 00:33:41,800 So there is no maximum in terms 629 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:44,801 of the amount of systems provided. 630 00:33:44,801 --> 00:33:47,634 To date, the average amount of assistance provided 631 00:33:47,634 --> 00:33:50,601 has been just under $4,000 per household. 632 00:33:50,735 --> 00:33:54,334 We've enrolled almost 200 households since July 1st, 633 00:33:54,501 --> 00:33:58,234 and we've deployed already $340,000. 634 00:33:58,568 --> 00:34:01,634 Our partner agencies who are providing the work on 635 00:34:01,634 --> 00:34:05,035 the ground are Power Atlanta, Atlanta, Volunteer Lawyers 636 00:34:05,035 --> 00:34:09,367 Foundation, Zabern, and Project Community Connections, Inc.. 637 00:34:10,334 --> 00:34:13,101 Just a couple of success stories from that work. 638 00:34:13,101 --> 00:34:14,600 I wanted to share with you 639 00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:16,135 the beauty of having AVF 640 00:34:16,135 --> 00:34:19,201 as a partner in this work is that they've been able to deploy 641 00:34:19,434 --> 00:34:22,434 much needed legal assistance in addition 642 00:34:22,434 --> 00:34:26,234 to the financial assistance, so that 643 00:34:26,768 --> 00:34:30,001 when possible, we can actually thwart 644 00:34:30,001 --> 00:34:31,768 an eviction from happening altogether. 645 00:34:31,768 --> 00:34:33,601 And you see that in the second box 646 00:34:33,601 --> 00:34:36,835 where we approved $10,000 of emergency assistance. 647 00:34:36,835 --> 00:34:39,800 Request for a family of five facing imminent eviction 648 00:34:40,034 --> 00:34:42,001 after the provider successfully negotiated 649 00:34:42,001 --> 00:34:44,301 with the landlord to halt enforcement 650 00:34:44,301 --> 00:34:47,201 of a notice to vacate funding was used to resolve 651 00:34:47,201 --> 00:34:50,167 rental arrears and prevent the family's displacement. 652 00:34:50,434 --> 00:34:52,501 Another positive story. 653 00:34:52,501 --> 00:34:55,634 We stabilized a family of six by providing $5,000 654 00:34:55,634 --> 00:34:57,434 in rental assistance after an unexpected 655 00:34:57,434 --> 00:34:59,301 medical crisis left the household 656 00:34:59,301 --> 00:35:02,333 with significant medical expenses and rental arrears. 657 00:35:03,001 --> 00:35:05,968 So we're already seeing the impact of this. 658 00:35:05,968 --> 00:35:09,101 The work is being studied by the Leo Initiative 659 00:35:09,167 --> 00:35:10,834 out of University of Notre Dame, 660 00:35:10,834 --> 00:35:12,801 and we will have ongoing data 661 00:35:12,801 --> 00:35:16,534 to provide as the work gets moving over the months 662 00:35:16,701 --> 00:35:19,801 to provide back from Leo in terms of the efficacy 663 00:35:19,801 --> 00:35:22,768 of this program and how we are doing as a system 664 00:35:22,835 --> 00:35:26,700 at actually preventing people from becoming homeless now, 665 00:35:27,334 --> 00:35:30,301 but into the future over the next two years, 666 00:35:30,735 --> 00:35:34,134 as well as what kind of impact we're making on reducing long 667 00:35:34,201 --> 00:35:38,668 term inflow into the homeless system. 668 00:35:39,235 --> 00:35:41,701 As far as street to housing, as I said, that work continues 669 00:35:41,701 --> 00:35:44,800 and we're continuing to refine and build that muscle. 670 00:35:46,168 --> 00:35:48,534 This is a strategy we've already seen working downtown at scale. 671 00:35:48,534 --> 00:35:50,267 We know what we need to do. 672 00:35:50,267 --> 00:35:52,035 The question increasingly becomes 673 00:35:52,035 --> 00:35:56,167 whether the system has enough capacity to do it for everyone. 674 00:35:56,234 --> 00:35:59,034 So you've heard me talk about the proper pace 675 00:35:59,034 --> 00:36:01,768 and scale with which we need to move. 676 00:36:01,768 --> 00:36:04,434 We're getting more sophisticated in this space, 677 00:36:04,434 --> 00:36:07,401 so we are organizing 678 00:36:07,501 --> 00:36:11,701 at a much more coordinated, coordinated and organized way. 679 00:36:11,968 --> 00:36:15,234 All of our outreach providers across the continuum. 680 00:36:15,534 --> 00:36:18,501 This doesn't include just the funded agencies. 681 00:36:18,568 --> 00:36:20,867 This includes mom and pop organizations. 682 00:36:20,867 --> 00:36:23,234 It includes faith based organizations 683 00:36:23,234 --> 00:36:26,801 that might be providing outreach support on the on the weekends 684 00:36:26,801 --> 00:36:29,967 or at night, folks that are not touching the cock. 685 00:36:30,401 --> 00:36:32,834 We have a survey that we've launched, 686 00:36:32,834 --> 00:36:34,167 and we encourage you to share 687 00:36:34,167 --> 00:36:37,102 with your networks and your communities. 688 00:36:37,102 --> 00:36:40,134 If you know of providers that are on the ground in your districts doing this work. 689 00:36:40,368 --> 00:36:43,301 We're looking to provide that comprehensive overview 690 00:36:43,301 --> 00:36:46,567 of every person out there who is doing street outreach. 691 00:36:46,800 --> 00:36:49,534 Understanding the geography 692 00:36:49,968 --> 00:36:52,368 with which in which they are working, so that we can ensure 693 00:36:52,368 --> 00:36:54,533 we have coverage where it's needed most. 694 00:36:56,368 --> 00:36:58,835 Today, we have rehoused 640 695 00:36:58,835 --> 00:37:02,734 households who were unsheltered in the downtown area. 696 00:37:02,967 --> 00:37:04,967 We are now building on that work 697 00:37:04,967 --> 00:37:06,935 and moving outside of downtown. 698 00:37:06,935 --> 00:37:10,002 And our goal with the Atlanta Rising campaign is to house 699 00:37:10,002 --> 00:37:13,567 just under 2000 households by the end of next summer. 700 00:37:20,867 --> 00:37:22,334 So another component of 701 00:37:22,334 --> 00:37:25,467 this work is facilitating stronger coordination 702 00:37:25,600 --> 00:37:27,901 for more complex cases. 703 00:37:27,901 --> 00:37:30,701 I know you have all met an individual on the street. 704 00:37:30,701 --> 00:37:33,434 You've probably gotten calls about more than one individual 705 00:37:33,434 --> 00:37:35,101 on the street in your districts 706 00:37:35,101 --> 00:37:37,534 who has a multitude of challenges, 707 00:37:37,534 --> 00:37:40,601 whether it's complex mental health and or addiction issues. 708 00:37:40,835 --> 00:37:44,700 Maybe there's medical and accessibility issues, etc.. 709 00:37:45,368 --> 00:37:47,968 So what we did at last 710 00:37:47,968 --> 00:37:50,935 summer was we launched a complex needs workgroup. 711 00:37:51,002 --> 00:37:55,734 We piloted it in downtown and it provided the results for you. 712 00:37:56,234 --> 00:38:00,700 You know, line by line in terms of the results of that work. 713 00:38:01,034 --> 00:38:04,001 Of the 37 people that were identified 714 00:38:04,368 --> 00:38:07,500 and supported during that pilot. 715 00:38:07,767 --> 00:38:08,968 We have created 716 00:38:08,968 --> 00:38:13,101 25 solutions, housing solutions for those individuals. 717 00:38:13,101 --> 00:38:15,967 19 of them have already moved into a pathway. 718 00:38:15,967 --> 00:38:18,101 And you can see in the list there 719 00:38:18,101 --> 00:38:20,368 that the pathways are diverse. 720 00:38:20,368 --> 00:38:23,234 And as we learned with this group of individuals, 721 00:38:23,234 --> 00:38:24,867 that is very high needs. 722 00:38:24,867 --> 00:38:27,434 We had to often leverage 723 00:38:27,434 --> 00:38:29,267 a number of partners and providers. 724 00:38:29,267 --> 00:38:31,301 We had to escalate situations 725 00:38:31,301 --> 00:38:34,234 to leadership in different departments 726 00:38:34,668 --> 00:38:37,768 in order to come up with the solution that worked for that individual. 727 00:38:38,202 --> 00:38:41,701 And there's a couple examples of that here on this slide. 728 00:38:41,935 --> 00:38:45,468 So the first example is after years of homelessness, 729 00:38:45,568 --> 00:38:49,668 a client joined the complex needs list in October 2025. 730 00:38:50,102 --> 00:38:54,501 This person had seen a number of providers across the time 731 00:38:54,501 --> 00:38:56,868 that they had been experiencing homelessness. 732 00:38:56,868 --> 00:39:00,234 And ultimately, it turned out that they had significant memory 733 00:39:00,234 --> 00:39:03,301 loss, more than likely severe dementia. 734 00:39:03,301 --> 00:39:05,433 All times are something of that nature 735 00:39:06,701 --> 00:39:09,101 because of the memory loss and confusion. 736 00:39:09,101 --> 00:39:10,735 As you can imagine, it made it really, 737 00:39:10,735 --> 00:39:13,568 really challenging to work with that client. 738 00:39:13,568 --> 00:39:17,234 But over the next nine months, we had Grady, Atlanta, 739 00:39:17,234 --> 00:39:21,067 mission safe House, Mercy Care, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Gateway. 740 00:39:21,134 --> 00:39:24,301 So we had six different providers engaging 741 00:39:24,301 --> 00:39:28,901 and supporting the exit pathway for this individual. 742 00:39:29,102 --> 00:39:32,368 And ultimately they were able to get the right medical 743 00:39:32,668 --> 00:39:35,935 diagnosis, which then enabled us to get them to the proper 744 00:39:36,002 --> 00:39:39,001 level of care, which wound up being a nursing home care. 745 00:39:40,301 --> 00:39:43,434 So six organizations in this case accomplished 746 00:39:43,434 --> 00:39:48,002 together what no single provider could have achieved. 747 00:39:48,302 --> 00:39:51,534 And I think this in and of itself demonstrates the sheer complexity 748 00:39:51,768 --> 00:39:56,467 of what one individual in our system can present to our system 749 00:39:56,533 --> 00:40:00,035 on any given day. 750 00:40:00,202 --> 00:40:03,768 The second thing that we're doing to address complex needs is we launched Project Heal. 751 00:40:03,768 --> 00:40:06,434 So you've heard me talk about this before, 752 00:40:06,434 --> 00:40:09,834 and we're very excited to share that we have begun 753 00:40:09,834 --> 00:40:12,801 filling those beds through Project Heal. 754 00:40:13,002 --> 00:40:16,101 We have 30 units dedicated at the waterworks site. 755 00:40:16,167 --> 00:40:19,133 27 of 30 of them are now filled. 756 00:40:19,834 --> 00:40:21,967 This is the first ever pilot of this 757 00:40:21,967 --> 00:40:25,035 kind that I am aware of in no community. 758 00:40:25,102 --> 00:40:29,634 Am I where of five distinct and competing health systems 759 00:40:30,002 --> 00:40:34,534 coming to the table together to invest in a unified solution 760 00:40:34,701 --> 00:40:37,801 to serve individuals that are otherwise tying 761 00:40:37,868 --> 00:40:41,667 up their hospital beds, jeopardizing their bottom line, 762 00:40:41,867 --> 00:40:44,800 and really costing everybody 763 00:40:44,900 --> 00:40:47,434 more money than is necessary? 764 00:40:47,434 --> 00:40:50,401 So we pitched this to those health systems, 765 00:40:50,401 --> 00:40:53,067 and we are really excited to now share that 766 00:40:53,067 --> 00:40:55,834 every single one of them is investing in this work. 767 00:40:56,934 --> 00:40:58,401 We've got some incredible 768 00:40:58,401 --> 00:41:01,434 stories and I just selected a couple of them. 769 00:41:01,501 --> 00:41:05,567 So one is ten days after hospitals began 770 00:41:06,334 --> 00:41:08,668 being able to refer to Project Heal, 771 00:41:08,668 --> 00:41:11,633 we had three patients housed within the first ten days, 772 00:41:12,501 --> 00:41:14,934 the first unhoused uninsured. 773 00:41:14,934 --> 00:41:16,601 Well, Starr patient moved in, 774 00:41:16,601 --> 00:41:21,368 had spent 91 days inpatient at one of their hospital systems. 775 00:41:21,368 --> 00:41:24,067 So over three months 776 00:41:24,067 --> 00:41:27,034 and would have been extended there for, 777 00:41:27,434 --> 00:41:29,001 you know, indeterminate amount of time. 778 00:41:29,001 --> 00:41:31,967 But for this type of housing solution, 779 00:41:32,434 --> 00:41:34,401 another individual, a Grady patient 780 00:41:34,401 --> 00:41:38,267 who is dependent on oxygen, was homeless since 2018. 781 00:41:38,668 --> 00:41:41,867 He reports being hospitalized at Grady over 20 times. 782 00:41:42,735 --> 00:41:45,801 It was probably far more than that, and he is now housed 783 00:41:45,801 --> 00:41:48,768 in receiving on site medical and behavioral health care. 784 00:41:48,868 --> 00:41:52,434 So our onsite providers at waterworks are providing 785 00:41:52,434 --> 00:41:54,801 the on site behavioral health care and visiting nurse, 786 00:41:54,801 --> 00:41:56,533 providing the on site medical care. 787 00:41:57,967 --> 00:42:00,334 And we are working now on 788 00:42:00,334 --> 00:42:03,800 expansion of those teams so that we can deploy 789 00:42:04,201 --> 00:42:07,166 another 30 units at the Cooper Street site. 790 00:42:09,701 --> 00:42:12,201 The the next piece I really want to talk about 791 00:42:12,201 --> 00:42:17,067 is pathways to housing pathways from shelter to housing. 792 00:42:17,201 --> 00:42:20,101 So again, you've heard us talk a lot about street to housing. 793 00:42:20,101 --> 00:42:22,301 And we will continue to do that. 794 00:42:22,301 --> 00:42:23,533 But in parallel, 795 00:42:23,533 --> 00:42:24,735 we've recognized that 796 00:42:24,735 --> 00:42:28,567 we really need to bring support to our shelter system, 797 00:42:28,567 --> 00:42:29,801 to equip them 798 00:42:29,801 --> 00:42:32,601 to be able to move people out of those beds faster 799 00:42:32,601 --> 00:42:35,668 so that we can turn those beds faster, ensuring 800 00:42:35,668 --> 00:42:39,067 we always have a bed available for somebody who needs it. 801 00:42:39,301 --> 00:42:42,600 And that is essentially what this very complex, busy slide 802 00:42:42,700 --> 00:42:45,667 is depicting for you. 803 00:42:45,734 --> 00:42:48,701 So the goal here is that people, 804 00:42:48,835 --> 00:42:50,867 the ultimate outcome that we're tracking is 805 00:42:50,867 --> 00:42:52,301 that people would enter shelter 806 00:42:52,301 --> 00:42:55,567 and quickly exit to stable housing within 30 days. 807 00:42:56,468 --> 00:42:59,401 So that is an ambitious metric we know. 808 00:42:59,701 --> 00:43:03,034 But we always are striving to be as ambitious 809 00:43:03,034 --> 00:43:05,901 and aggressive as possible. 810 00:43:06,035 --> 00:43:09,067 The vision here is that we are creating a system that quickly connects 811 00:43:09,067 --> 00:43:11,601 people experiencing homelessness to shelter, 812 00:43:11,601 --> 00:43:13,935 and moves them into housing within 30 days, 813 00:43:13,935 --> 00:43:17,867 so a bed is always available for the next person in need. 814 00:43:18,735 --> 00:43:22,368 So we're testing this right now at Gateway and Zabern, 815 00:43:22,601 --> 00:43:24,067 and we're using some of the dollars 816 00:43:24,067 --> 00:43:26,201 from the Atlanta Rising campaign to be able to 817 00:43:26,201 --> 00:43:28,134 assist us in doing this. 818 00:43:28,134 --> 00:43:30,934 So we have teams on the ground 819 00:43:30,934 --> 00:43:33,800 every single day at Gateway and Zabern. 820 00:43:33,800 --> 00:43:35,201 We have a certain number of beds 821 00:43:35,201 --> 00:43:38,368 that are dedicated for rapid resolution clients, 822 00:43:38,768 --> 00:43:41,234 and we're identifying people as soon as they come in 823 00:43:41,234 --> 00:43:43,034 and fill a bed within 24 hours. 824 00:43:43,034 --> 00:43:44,834 We're doing an immediate assessment 825 00:43:44,834 --> 00:43:46,901 with them to determine 826 00:43:46,901 --> 00:43:49,735 can they exit homelessness with a little bit of support? 827 00:43:49,735 --> 00:43:52,700 Can they be rapidly resolved out of our system quickly? 828 00:43:53,067 --> 00:43:56,267 And if so, then we are positioning the shelter 829 00:43:56,267 --> 00:44:00,101 staff to move as fast as humanly possible to that end. 830 00:44:00,534 --> 00:44:04,234 And one of the things that is resulting from 831 00:44:04,234 --> 00:44:07,734 this work is really shifting the culture at shelter. 832 00:44:07,867 --> 00:44:09,201 And we've heard this directly 833 00:44:09,201 --> 00:44:12,333 from leadership at gateway and at Zabern. 834 00:44:13,267 --> 00:44:15,267 We're in our team at partners for home, 835 00:44:15,267 --> 00:44:16,834 and our consultants are on the ground 836 00:44:16,834 --> 00:44:18,533 in shelter working with the staff. 837 00:44:18,533 --> 00:44:19,900 They're coaching them. 838 00:44:19,900 --> 00:44:22,868 They've got whiteboards up in shelter 839 00:44:22,935 --> 00:44:26,267 with initials of every single person in those beds. 840 00:44:26,267 --> 00:44:30,301 What they need to be working on that day, what their timeline 841 00:44:30,301 --> 00:44:35,035 to exit is, and pushing aggressively on this work. 842 00:44:35,035 --> 00:44:38,867 So we have heard from shelter directly to say our staff 843 00:44:38,867 --> 00:44:40,600 are thinking about this differently. 844 00:44:40,600 --> 00:44:41,834 They're moving differently 845 00:44:41,834 --> 00:44:43,768 when they show up to work every day 846 00:44:43,768 --> 00:44:45,801 and they're approaching the work differently. 847 00:44:45,801 --> 00:44:48,201 And that is really the goal that we're striving for, 848 00:44:48,201 --> 00:44:49,501 to be able to build this 849 00:44:49,501 --> 00:44:53,067 and then grow it system wide across all of our shelters. 850 00:44:53,468 --> 00:44:55,234 So just in the short period of time 851 00:44:55,234 --> 00:44:58,234 that we've been working in these two shelters, 852 00:44:58,234 --> 00:45:01,500 we've reduced the length of stay by 16 days. 853 00:45:01,834 --> 00:45:05,668 So starting this work in early July. 854 00:45:05,735 --> 00:45:09,567 In June, we were at a 96 day length of time from entry to 855 00:45:09,633 --> 00:45:11,768 exit. 856 00:45:11,901 --> 00:45:15,134 We've shrunk that down to 80 days, so we've reduced the length of stay by two weeks. 857 00:45:15,568 --> 00:45:18,201 We've created a 40% increase 858 00:45:18,201 --> 00:45:21,633 in positive exits out of shelter and into housing. 859 00:45:21,934 --> 00:45:23,001 And you can see 860 00:45:23,001 --> 00:45:26,233 in July and August that we've been able to really 861 00:45:27,067 --> 00:45:30,201 double more than double our exits to housing 862 00:45:30,267 --> 00:45:31,767 in just the two months that we've 863 00:45:31,767 --> 00:45:33,568 been deploying the strategy. 864 00:45:33,568 --> 00:45:36,001 So we're very excited about the momentum 865 00:45:36,001 --> 00:45:37,935 that this is creating. 866 00:45:37,935 --> 00:45:40,900 We believe we have evidence that the pathways work. 867 00:45:41,534 --> 00:45:44,734 Now, the question is whether Atlanta has enough capacity 868 00:45:44,900 --> 00:45:46,734 to deliver them at the scale, 869 00:45:47,967 --> 00:45:50,668 at the scale of the need. 870 00:45:50,668 --> 00:45:53,301 So with that, I will close and I'm happy to 871 00:45:53,301 --> 00:45:56,202 take any questions that you may have. 872 00:45:56,435 --> 00:45:59,001 Thank you very much. We are going to start with Councilmember Dozier. 873 00:45:59,001 --> 00:46:00,401 Thank you so much, Mr. 874 00:46:00,835 --> 00:46:03,834 Chair. And Miss Vassell, just for the record. 875 00:46:04,101 --> 00:46:05,900 The chair pressed my speaker button. 876 00:46:05,900 --> 00:46:07,768 So, I wasn't going to ask 877 00:46:07,768 --> 00:46:09,468 any questions, but now I feel that's okay. 878 00:46:09,468 --> 00:46:12,434 You don't have to ask any questions. 879 00:46:12,434 --> 00:46:14,334 I was furiously taking notes. 880 00:46:14,334 --> 00:46:17,300 I will ask a few questions. One 881 00:46:17,800 --> 00:46:19,068 just something I'm hearing 882 00:46:19,068 --> 00:46:22,034 and seeing in a lot of my communities across the district. 883 00:46:22,901 --> 00:46:24,868 I recognize we do our annual pit counts, 884 00:46:24,868 --> 00:46:27,834 but there seems to be a perception that 885 00:46:28,134 --> 00:46:30,234 the homelessness challenge in our city 886 00:46:30,234 --> 00:46:31,601 is continuing to increase, 887 00:46:31,601 --> 00:46:33,868 especially now that we're past World Cup. 888 00:46:33,868 --> 00:46:35,735 And so a lot of resources that were available 889 00:46:35,735 --> 00:46:40,067 in the summer months to Downtown Rising aren't necessarily 890 00:46:40,134 --> 00:46:43,101 as robust as they might have been a couple months ago. 891 00:46:43,267 --> 00:46:47,202 There's a perception for non down, non downtown communities 892 00:46:47,202 --> 00:46:49,835 that folks that were downtown are being pushed out to the West 893 00:46:49,835 --> 00:46:52,800 End and People's Town and other parts of the city. 894 00:46:52,800 --> 00:46:54,067 And then for my downtown community, 895 00:46:54,067 --> 00:46:56,867 there's a perception that, folks that 896 00:46:58,467 --> 00:47:00,267 are not 897 00:47:00,601 --> 00:47:02,834 native to Atlanta or native to downtown are being dropped off 898 00:47:02,834 --> 00:47:04,468 or released in the city 899 00:47:04,701 --> 00:47:07,467 because we have such a large concentration of resources downtown. 900 00:47:07,533 --> 00:47:09,568 One, I guess. 901 00:47:09,568 --> 00:47:12,534 Are y'all seeing anything either in the enrollment data 902 00:47:12,534 --> 00:47:15,534 or in the outreach data that suggests that we're 903 00:47:15,534 --> 00:47:18,533 seeing an increase in our unsheltered population? 904 00:47:19,101 --> 00:47:21,967 And then two, 905 00:47:21,967 --> 00:47:24,334 I'm curious if you have any thoughts about 906 00:47:24,334 --> 00:47:27,266 how the city should be responding to, 907 00:47:28,101 --> 00:47:31,100 House Bill 237 I got past earlier this year. 908 00:47:32,201 --> 00:47:34,201 Some of the downtown leaders 909 00:47:34,201 --> 00:47:37,500 and hope that I was spoken with are very interested in 910 00:47:38,501 --> 00:47:41,434 leveraging that as a way to 911 00:47:41,434 --> 00:47:43,234 to address some of the challenges 912 00:47:43,234 --> 00:47:46,735 that they're experiencing at their doorstep. 913 00:47:46,868 --> 00:47:50,467 I know there's a lot of work that you and your team in town cares and others are doing to 914 00:47:51,501 --> 00:47:53,368 address this issue, but they may not always be aware of the work 915 00:47:53,368 --> 00:47:56,201 that's going in day after day to get folks off the streets. 916 00:47:56,201 --> 00:47:58,234 And so I guess the second part of that question 917 00:47:58,234 --> 00:48:01,768 is, are in what ways are y'all communicating 918 00:48:02,135 --> 00:48:04,834 to disaffected residents that, hey, we're doing this what? 919 00:48:04,834 --> 00:48:05,867 We're doing our best? 920 00:48:06,834 --> 00:48:08,501 And the 921 00:48:08,501 --> 00:48:10,368 threat of being sued under this new state 922 00:48:10,368 --> 00:48:12,668 law is not something that we should be. 923 00:48:12,668 --> 00:48:15,167 That's counter to the work that we need to be doing 924 00:48:15,167 --> 00:48:16,368 and get people to help that they need. 925 00:48:16,368 --> 00:48:18,768 So there's a lot to unpack there. 926 00:48:18,768 --> 00:48:21,501 And I happy to restate anything that that you might have 927 00:48:21,501 --> 00:48:24,500 missed, but just wanted to get your response to that. 928 00:48:25,500 --> 00:48:27,468 Yeah, definitely. 929 00:48:27,468 --> 00:48:28,834 Several questions in there. 930 00:48:28,834 --> 00:48:31,334 I would say the first question, 931 00:48:31,334 --> 00:48:34,234 around whether we're observing increases 932 00:48:34,234 --> 00:48:37,233 in the total number of people who are becoming homeless. 933 00:48:38,067 --> 00:48:40,668 Broadly speaking, no. 934 00:48:40,668 --> 00:48:43,634 We're staying relatively stagnant. 935 00:48:43,935 --> 00:48:47,033 If you look at the number of people who came into our system 936 00:48:48,835 --> 00:48:52,134 in total last year, it was actually less 937 00:48:52,134 --> 00:48:53,400 than the number before. 938 00:48:53,400 --> 00:48:56,368 Still high. 939 00:48:56,568 --> 00:49:00,134 You know, the summer months tend to cause 940 00:49:00,835 --> 00:49:04,467 an upswing in general to the number of people who are 941 00:49:05,468 --> 00:49:07,134 either technically homeless 942 00:49:07,134 --> 00:49:11,067 or just outside and perceived to be homeless. 943 00:49:11,434 --> 00:49:16,468 So we do see a lot of that in the summer where, perception 944 00:49:16,468 --> 00:49:20,100 changes and is fluctuates by the weather. 945 00:49:20,900 --> 00:49:22,267 And that's that is real. 946 00:49:22,267 --> 00:49:25,767 I mean, you know, we parks become more 947 00:49:27,001 --> 00:49:28,935 populated with all kinds of people 948 00:49:28,935 --> 00:49:31,534 and then with groups of people that might be perceived 949 00:49:31,534 --> 00:49:34,501 as being homeless, whether they are or not. 950 00:49:34,568 --> 00:49:36,534 We have had that happen time and again, 951 00:49:36,534 --> 00:49:39,401 where we have an outreach team go and respond to 952 00:49:39,401 --> 00:49:43,333 a group of people hanging out, and they come back and say, 953 00:49:44,034 --> 00:49:46,534 none of those folks are homeless. 954 00:49:46,534 --> 00:49:48,501 So there's a little bit of that happening. 955 00:49:48,501 --> 00:49:52,267 I think we have also heard some of what you've heard, 956 00:49:52,267 --> 00:49:53,935 which is, oh, 957 00:49:53,935 --> 00:49:55,935 they just pushed all the people out of downtown, 958 00:49:55,935 --> 00:49:57,633 and now they're in midtown, and now they're here 959 00:49:57,633 --> 00:49:59,066 because I've seen an uptick. 960 00:50:00,267 --> 00:50:01,301 You know, I think there's 961 00:50:01,301 --> 00:50:04,267 some natural mobility of our population. 962 00:50:04,534 --> 00:50:09,100 We also housed 600 people directly from downtown. 963 00:50:10,134 --> 00:50:13,801 So, you know, it's hard to explain 964 00:50:13,801 --> 00:50:17,934 every distinction in terms of movement and perception 965 00:50:17,934 --> 00:50:20,900 that people are feeling and hearing. 966 00:50:22,034 --> 00:50:25,001 As far as the non-native piece. 967 00:50:25,634 --> 00:50:28,668 Our data continues to reflect the fact that majority 968 00:50:28,668 --> 00:50:32,667 of the people who are homeless in Atlanta are from Atlanta. 969 00:50:33,267 --> 00:50:36,233 Their last permanent zip code was from 970 00:50:36,767 --> 00:50:38,434 the city of Atlanta proper. 971 00:50:38,434 --> 00:50:41,167 You know, roughly 60, 70%. 972 00:50:41,167 --> 00:50:43,067 That's from our pit count. 973 00:50:43,067 --> 00:50:43,767 And then 974 00:50:43,767 --> 00:50:45,101 the next big chunk 975 00:50:45,101 --> 00:50:46,101 is from the metro, 976 00:50:46,101 --> 00:50:49,167 and then a much smaller percentage, roughly 10% 977 00:50:49,234 --> 00:50:52,201 report their last known zip code was from out of state. 978 00:50:52,835 --> 00:50:55,368 Gateway collects last known ZIP code, 979 00:50:55,368 --> 00:50:58,334 and for every person they served, I. 980 00:50:58,434 --> 00:51:00,267 I can pull it up for you, but I want to say 981 00:51:00,267 --> 00:51:03,301 it was at least 80% of everybody they served 982 00:51:03,368 --> 00:51:06,400 in the last 12 months was from the city of Atlanta. 983 00:51:06,867 --> 00:51:08,867 So I think sometimes, 984 00:51:09,867 --> 00:51:11,668 people do experience somebody 985 00:51:11,668 --> 00:51:13,368 getting dropped off and that is real. 986 00:51:13,368 --> 00:51:14,601 And that does happen. 987 00:51:14,601 --> 00:51:16,601 But the reality is the majority of people 988 00:51:16,601 --> 00:51:18,834 who are homeless in Atlanta are from Atlanta. 989 00:51:18,834 --> 00:51:21,468 As far as HB 237. 990 00:51:21,468 --> 00:51:26,034 I mean, I think it's a it's a cautionary tale for all of us. 991 00:51:26,534 --> 00:51:29,568 I think I've heard from one business owner 992 00:51:30,102 --> 00:51:34,033 who was saying, I think I should take advantage of this. 993 00:51:35,067 --> 00:51:39,768 And so I think it speaks to the larger investment 994 00:51:40,002 --> 00:51:43,935 that's needed in this issue as a community to be able 995 00:51:43,935 --> 00:51:48,066 to fully and comprehensively address the issue. 996 00:51:48,734 --> 00:51:50,134 So thank you for sharing that. 997 00:51:50,134 --> 00:51:53,334 And, as I continue to have conversations 998 00:51:53,334 --> 00:51:55,433 with my constituents, property owners, businesses 999 00:51:55,433 --> 00:51:56,134 and the like, 1000 00:51:56,134 --> 00:51:57,601 I want to continue to 1001 00:51:57,601 --> 00:52:00,334 keep that line of communication with you and your team open. 1002 00:52:00,334 --> 00:52:01,668 I've been very thankful 1003 00:52:01,668 --> 00:52:03,334 and very appreciative of the work that you. 1004 00:52:03,334 --> 00:52:04,901 I mean, you've been out there walking 1005 00:52:04,901 --> 00:52:07,301 many of these encampments with me, you know, personally, 1006 00:52:07,301 --> 00:52:08,934 and I've been very appreciative of that. 1007 00:52:08,934 --> 00:52:10,701 And, my hope 1008 00:52:10,701 --> 00:52:13,334 is that my constituency, that work is happening as well. 1009 00:52:13,334 --> 00:52:16,067 And so anyways, in which our office 1010 00:52:16,067 --> 00:52:18,568 or all of our offices can help amplify the work 1011 00:52:18,568 --> 00:52:21,001 that y'all are doing each and every day. 1012 00:52:21,001 --> 00:52:22,801 Please let us know how we can best assist, 1013 00:52:22,801 --> 00:52:24,934 because I think part of it, like I said, 1014 00:52:24,934 --> 00:52:27,534 I feel there's a big perception challenge. 1015 00:52:27,534 --> 00:52:30,601 And the best way to combat perception challenges 1016 00:52:30,601 --> 00:52:34,134 is to present people with information or make empower 1017 00:52:34,301 --> 00:52:37,400 people, empower residents so they don't feel like their, 1018 00:52:38,834 --> 00:52:39,901 their voices aren't being heard 1019 00:52:39,901 --> 00:52:41,834 or their concerns aren't being heard or address 1020 00:52:41,834 --> 00:52:43,934 when the reality is it takes time. 1021 00:52:43,934 --> 00:52:46,134 And people, even people on the streets, 1022 00:52:46,134 --> 00:52:48,034 have due process and have rights. 1023 00:52:48,034 --> 00:52:49,901 And we have to respect that as we try 1024 00:52:49,901 --> 00:52:52,900 to get them into sustainable and dignified housing. 1025 00:52:53,067 --> 00:52:54,601 And so I appreciate that. 1026 00:52:54,601 --> 00:52:59,468 One thing that has come up a lot is that what you kind of 1027 00:52:59,468 --> 00:53:01,167 alluded to this in your presentation, 1028 00:53:01,167 --> 00:53:04,166 but there's an apparent effort to 1029 00:53:05,267 --> 00:53:08,367 make shelter operations more efficient and to 1030 00:53:09,034 --> 00:53:10,601 ensure that we can get people 1031 00:53:10,601 --> 00:53:13,567 into permanent housing as quickly as possible. 1032 00:53:14,134 --> 00:53:16,967 But I am concerned about our overall shelter 1033 00:53:16,967 --> 00:53:19,101 capacity in the city. 1034 00:53:19,101 --> 00:53:21,301 If there and I wonder if partners for home 1035 00:53:21,301 --> 00:53:23,800 is thinking about opportunities to expand that capacity, 1036 00:53:24,767 --> 00:53:26,001 beyond the 1037 00:53:26,001 --> 00:53:29,166 gateway, beyond saving parties and weather. 1038 00:53:30,134 --> 00:53:33,834 And I recognize those entities have their own roles 1039 00:53:33,967 --> 00:53:36,868 as far as when people can stay there. 1040 00:53:36,868 --> 00:53:39,934 I've heard concerns, especially for my downtown residents, 1041 00:53:41,502 --> 00:53:44,035 you know, wanting to see there's an opportunity to open up a day shelter so that 1042 00:53:44,035 --> 00:53:47,067 folks aren't in the parks or aren't on the streets 1043 00:53:47,067 --> 00:53:48,601 or aren't in the bike lanes, 1044 00:53:48,601 --> 00:53:50,434 but they have a safe place in which they can go. 1045 00:53:50,434 --> 00:53:54,500 I know Councilmember Bond led the way with efforts to try to, 1046 00:53:56,101 --> 00:53:59,100 re do how we approach, 1047 00:54:00,801 --> 00:54:03,434 the need for cooling cooling centers across the city 1048 00:54:03,434 --> 00:54:04,868 in the summertime. 1049 00:54:04,868 --> 00:54:07,135 I know that same conversation comes up in the winter time 1050 00:54:07,135 --> 00:54:10,267 for when it's when it's too cold and when the warming shelters. 1051 00:54:10,401 --> 00:54:14,400 And imagine expanding that shelter infrastructure 1052 00:54:14,467 --> 00:54:15,234 can help 1053 00:54:15,234 --> 00:54:16,501 kind of alleviate that issue, 1054 00:54:16,501 --> 00:54:19,334 while also making sure people have a safe place to go. 1055 00:54:19,334 --> 00:54:21,501 But I know it can be a very politically charged, 1056 00:54:21,501 --> 00:54:22,501 you know, topic, right? 1057 00:54:22,501 --> 00:54:24,301 We want to build a shelter here. 1058 00:54:24,301 --> 00:54:27,167 You got neighbors, businesses who raise alarms, 1059 00:54:27,167 --> 00:54:30,167 but I don't know if that's something that partners for home 1060 00:54:30,167 --> 00:54:32,401 or the administration has been thinking about 1061 00:54:32,401 --> 00:54:34,301 in terms of making sure that, yes, we're going 1062 00:54:34,301 --> 00:54:36,234 to make our shelter operations more efficient, 1063 00:54:36,234 --> 00:54:39,533 but let's expand the the pie a bit so that we can 1064 00:54:40,167 --> 00:54:42,034 ensure that people have a safe place to go, 1065 00:54:42,034 --> 00:54:43,801 not just to bed down at night, 1066 00:54:43,801 --> 00:54:45,534 but also during the daytime as well. 1067 00:54:45,534 --> 00:54:47,034 Yeah, thank you for bringing that up. 1068 00:54:47,034 --> 00:54:50,001 Actually, I was remiss and not providing an update. 1069 00:54:50,001 --> 00:54:54,002 Navigation center is also a component 1070 00:54:54,002 --> 00:54:57,900 of our current campaign, so we are actively raising dollars 1071 00:54:58,468 --> 00:55:05,867 for an additional 155 beds of zero barrier shelter 1072 00:55:06,334 --> 00:55:09,534 that would operate 24 over seven accessible any time 1073 00:55:09,668 --> 00:55:13,533 nights, weekends, whenever someone needs it. 1074 00:55:14,201 --> 00:55:18,668 As a component of that, we will have 50 safe haven beds 1075 00:55:19,168 --> 00:55:22,934 that are going to be operated by a skilled mental health 1076 00:55:22,934 --> 00:55:26,868 provider who can bill Medicaid, to support 1077 00:55:26,868 --> 00:55:29,834 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. 1078 00:55:30,634 --> 00:55:33,134 The navigation component is the 24 over 1079 00:55:33,134 --> 00:55:37,968 seven piece that will be accessible for 1080 00:55:38,102 --> 00:55:40,768 the airport. Marta, in particular are two priority areas. 1081 00:55:40,768 --> 00:55:45,200 In addition to giving a relief valve for our outreach teams. 1082 00:55:46,034 --> 00:55:48,634 Again, to be able to receive somebody, 1083 00:55:49,235 --> 00:55:52,568 get them access to immediate needs, get them a bed for the night, 1084 00:55:52,634 --> 00:55:55,601 and then get them triaged and referred to 1085 00:55:55,668 --> 00:55:58,768 a shelter in our system and building 1086 00:55:59,102 --> 00:56:03,168 in addition to that, building on that shelter to housing 1087 00:56:03,168 --> 00:56:06,735 component that I said we're already building, with the idea 1088 00:56:06,801 --> 00:56:09,867 being we're turning beds sufficiently quickly enough 1089 00:56:10,101 --> 00:56:13,002 that that facility doesn't become logged. 1090 00:56:13,002 --> 00:56:16,767 And we're we're constantly able to refer people out. 1091 00:56:17,034 --> 00:56:18,768 There would be another additional 1092 00:56:18,768 --> 00:56:22,468 50 beds of just low barrier shelter on the site as well. 1093 00:56:22,668 --> 00:56:24,368 So we're working through that now. 1094 00:56:24,368 --> 00:56:26,568 We have raised a capital dollars, 1095 00:56:26,568 --> 00:56:28,433 and we hope to be able to share more 1096 00:56:29,434 --> 00:56:31,834 in terms of details on that imminently. 1097 00:56:31,834 --> 00:56:34,700 No. Thank you so much for that. 1098 00:56:34,700 --> 00:56:36,301 That's really exciting to here. 1099 00:56:36,301 --> 00:56:38,101 And then just on a similar note, with regards 1100 00:56:38,101 --> 00:56:40,334 to the mental health challenges that we're trying to, 1101 00:56:41,068 --> 00:56:42,301 you know, what you share with Project Hill is amazing 1102 00:56:42,301 --> 00:56:44,267 to see all those partners at the table. 1103 00:56:44,267 --> 00:56:47,501 I am curious if Fulton County is also a partner in network. 1104 00:56:47,501 --> 00:56:50,467 I know there was some back and forth earlier this winter. 1105 00:56:51,201 --> 00:56:53,701 Or maybe it was last time, but I don't remember when we had 1106 00:56:53,701 --> 00:56:56,667 this big press conference outside of 405 Cooper. 1107 00:56:57,368 --> 00:56:59,401 But I recognized that 1108 00:56:59,401 --> 00:57:02,267 the county is the one with the public health mandate. 1109 00:57:02,267 --> 00:57:05,067 And a lot of these challenges stemmed from both mental 1110 00:57:05,067 --> 00:57:08,634 public health, that that sort of umbrella of 1111 00:57:08,701 --> 00:57:11,700 of services that the county is best equipped to provide. 1112 00:57:11,967 --> 00:57:15,867 And I recognize, too, that homeless services 1113 00:57:16,501 --> 00:57:19,301 more broadly, whether it's in Georgia 1114 00:57:19,301 --> 00:57:22,068 or in other municipalities across the country, counties 1115 00:57:22,068 --> 00:57:25,201 are typically the ones that are coordinating those efforts. 1116 00:57:25,201 --> 00:57:26,601 Whereas here in the city of Atlanta, 1117 00:57:26,601 --> 00:57:28,301 city of Atlanta is leading that charge 1118 00:57:28,301 --> 00:57:31,267 in a much more robust way than maybe, 1119 00:57:31,701 --> 00:57:33,301 you know, might have been done historically. 1120 00:57:33,301 --> 00:57:37,035 And so I wonder if there's opportunities with 1121 00:57:37,235 --> 00:57:40,034 we're going to have a brand new county commission in January. 1122 00:57:41,068 --> 00:57:43,334 I don't know if we've already started socializing, 1123 00:57:43,334 --> 00:57:46,333 the need for the county to get more involved in this work. 1124 00:57:47,234 --> 00:57:49,201 I recognize there might be 1125 00:57:49,201 --> 00:57:52,300 some aspect of this tied into the, in our discussion. 1126 00:57:53,301 --> 00:57:56,401 But I just, you know, I would love to see 1127 00:57:56,534 --> 00:57:58,234 the county be a more collaborative partner 1128 00:57:58,234 --> 00:58:01,601 and more robust partner in this work. 1129 00:58:02,068 --> 00:58:04,600 I know both Council Member Westmoreland and I are both serve on the 1130 00:58:05,034 --> 00:58:06,534 the Continuum Care Governing Council. 1131 00:58:06,534 --> 00:58:07,834 I know we have one representative 1132 00:58:07,834 --> 00:58:09,468 from Fulton County on that body. 1133 00:58:09,468 --> 00:58:10,868 I don't know, there's an opportunity for a second 1134 00:58:10,868 --> 00:58:13,301 representative County just to make sure that that 1135 00:58:13,301 --> 00:58:16,533 that connective tissue is more intentional. 1136 00:58:17,601 --> 00:58:20,368 But we'd love to see more county 1137 00:58:20,368 --> 00:58:22,534 resources at the table, this to support this work. 1138 00:58:22,534 --> 00:58:24,433 And we're a city of half a million people 1139 00:58:25,567 --> 00:58:28,533 supporting a, 1140 00:58:28,834 --> 00:58:31,601 29 county metro area 1141 00:58:31,601 --> 00:58:35,433 with almost 50 or 60 municipal jurisdictions. 1142 00:58:37,267 --> 00:58:39,568 In a state that, you know, we're only 8% 1143 00:58:39,568 --> 00:58:40,568 of the state's population. 1144 00:58:40,568 --> 00:58:42,868 But I feel like a lot of the 1145 00:58:42,868 --> 00:58:46,101 challenges related to this topic falls on the city shoulders. 1146 00:58:46,101 --> 00:58:47,601 And it will love to see more partners, 1147 00:58:47,601 --> 00:58:49,301 more government partners at the table 1148 00:58:49,301 --> 00:58:52,934 to ensure that we can get to the goal of 40 million 1149 00:58:53,034 --> 00:58:54,735 dedicated a year. 1150 00:58:54,735 --> 00:58:56,401 All the sorts of things we need to do to make 1151 00:58:56,401 --> 00:58:59,400 homelessness rare and infrequent. 1152 00:58:59,400 --> 00:59:01,201 And so, 1153 00:59:01,201 --> 00:59:03,034 that was a, I guess, a loaded question. 1154 00:59:03,034 --> 00:59:04,434 Have you all been talking to the county at all 1155 00:59:04,434 --> 00:59:07,201 as far as future partnership opportunities? Yeah. 1156 00:59:07,634 --> 00:59:11,101 I mean, I agree 100, 100 times over with everything you just said. 1157 00:59:11,401 --> 00:59:13,001 We absolutely need the county 1158 00:59:13,001 --> 00:59:16,367 and the state Department of Beha 1159 00:59:17,768 --> 00:59:20,568 in a more meaningful way, financially at least. 1160 00:59:20,568 --> 00:59:25,567 But yes, Mo Ivory, the I presume will be the incoming 1161 00:59:26,267 --> 00:59:27,568 chair of the commission 1162 00:59:27,568 --> 00:59:31,534 was was our governing board rep from the county. 1163 00:59:31,601 --> 00:59:35,368 She stepped down since, running for that position. 1164 00:59:35,468 --> 00:59:36,967 So we'll be replacing that. 1165 00:59:36,967 --> 00:59:39,201 We can also look at having 1166 00:59:39,201 --> 00:59:41,201 an additional commission representative. 1167 00:59:41,201 --> 00:59:43,801 I think they would be interested in that. 1168 00:59:43,801 --> 00:59:48,035 I have met with with her a couple times already to talk 1169 00:59:48,035 --> 00:59:51,700 about what more intentional partnership can look like 1170 00:59:52,301 --> 00:59:55,234 well beyond just the, you know, the 1171 00:59:55,234 --> 00:59:56,668 the resources they provide right now 1172 00:59:56,668 --> 00:59:58,700 for the supportive housing pipeline. 1173 00:59:58,700 --> 01:00:00,634 So we welcome that. 1174 01:00:00,634 --> 01:00:04,368 And, you know, the mayor has been very vocal and adamant 1175 01:00:04,368 --> 01:00:07,334 to me about also wanting the county at the table. 1176 01:00:07,901 --> 01:00:11,468 More so we'll be focused squarely on that 1177 01:00:12,402 --> 01:00:14,533 in the, in the coming year with with the new commission for sure. 1178 01:00:15,034 --> 01:00:16,468 Thank you. Thank you so much. 1179 01:00:16,468 --> 01:00:20,367 It is my last question and I'll set up I promise to share. 1180 01:00:22,800 --> 01:00:23,768 I know 1181 01:00:23,768 --> 01:00:26,101 the Department of Parks and Recreation 1182 01:00:26,101 --> 01:00:27,901 has done an amazing job expanding 1183 01:00:27,901 --> 01:00:32,034 our public bathroom footprint over the last few months. 1184 01:00:32,401 --> 01:00:35,334 Our partnership with with Throne Labs. 1185 01:00:35,935 --> 01:00:39,634 I know the folks at Central Perez have been very excited 1186 01:00:39,768 --> 01:00:43,368 to see that footprint footprint expand. 1187 01:00:43,801 --> 01:00:45,334 However, I know they had some thoughts 1188 01:00:45,334 --> 01:00:47,534 and some notes on how we can make that even better. 1189 01:00:47,534 --> 01:00:49,768 And I don't know if partner for home had some thoughts 1190 01:00:49,768 --> 01:00:53,634 about opportunities to expand the current pilot to ensure 1191 01:00:53,634 --> 01:00:56,600 that more of our unsheltered population has access to, 1192 01:00:57,735 --> 01:01:01,300 bathrooms and latrines and ways to be clean and hygienic. 1193 01:01:02,567 --> 01:01:04,868 So, you know, another 1194 01:01:04,868 --> 01:01:07,334 public health feather that maybe we should tap on county 1195 01:01:07,334 --> 01:01:10,134 for to support to expand that pilot as well. 1196 01:01:10,134 --> 01:01:12,468 But I don't know if y'all have had those thoughts 1197 01:01:12,468 --> 01:01:14,534 or conversations yet with DPR, 1198 01:01:14,534 --> 01:01:16,968 but we'd love to encourage that conversation to happen 1199 01:01:16,968 --> 01:01:19,534 so we can expand the the network of public bathrooms 1200 01:01:19,534 --> 01:01:21,401 that we started expanding on this year. 1201 01:01:21,401 --> 01:01:23,668 Yeah, I love that we would welcome that conversation. 1202 01:01:23,668 --> 01:01:25,067 I'm sure they would be open to it. 1203 01:01:25,067 --> 01:01:26,867 We haven't discussed the expansion 1204 01:01:26,867 --> 01:01:30,767 possibility yet, but anywhere we can add 1205 01:01:31,267 --> 01:01:34,401 dignity to the street for people who are currently experiencing 1206 01:01:34,401 --> 01:01:35,934 homelessness, is is welcome. 1207 01:01:35,934 --> 01:01:38,568 So bathrooms would be fantastic. 1208 01:01:39,369 --> 01:01:42,501 Absolutely. And I know Commissioner of also be presenting right after you. 1209 01:01:42,501 --> 01:01:44,367 So that's more of a wink wink nudge nudge 1210 01:01:45,534 --> 01:01:46,868 for the next presentation. 1211 01:01:46,868 --> 01:01:49,600 But, Catherine, I appreciate you as always. 1212 01:01:49,600 --> 01:01:51,568 And, Mr. 1213 01:01:51,568 --> 01:01:53,367 Chair, I'll shut up and yield. 1214 01:01:53,367 --> 01:01:54,735 Thank you. 1215 01:01:54,735 --> 01:01:57,734 I don't have any questions or comments, he said. 1216 01:01:59,334 --> 01:02:02,400 Next up, Councilmember Collins. 1217 01:02:05,001 --> 01:02:06,034 Yes. Thank you so much. 1218 01:02:06,034 --> 01:02:08,401 I think, 1219 01:02:08,401 --> 01:02:11,401 you shared a lot with Jason's question. 1220 01:02:11,968 --> 01:02:15,001 I just have a really quick question about the Atlanta and prevention pilot. 1221 01:02:15,301 --> 01:02:18,634 And, just so I don't I know that this 1222 01:02:18,701 --> 01:02:21,967 the pilot was from July is am I correct in 1223 01:02:22,534 --> 01:02:26,767 looking at the the data in terms of the pilot from July 1224 01:02:27,501 --> 01:02:31,134 to September of this year and then just understanding 1225 01:02:31,134 --> 01:02:34,534 the timeline of continuing two two part question, 1226 01:02:34,634 --> 01:02:37,633 the timeline of continuing this initiative, 1227 01:02:38,401 --> 01:02:41,234 and what is the average? 1228 01:02:41,234 --> 01:02:44,568 I guess with the assistance that you provide after 1229 01:02:44,835 --> 01:02:47,267 what is the the next level of service 1230 01:02:47,267 --> 01:02:51,167 or next level of support, particularly for those that take 1231 01:02:51,167 --> 01:02:54,901 advantage of this program, are able to receive 1232 01:02:54,968 --> 01:02:58,601 so that they don't, you know, fall back into, eviction. 1233 01:02:58,601 --> 01:02:59,601 I know you share a little bit 1234 01:02:59,601 --> 01:03:02,134 about what Avella is doing, but just kind of 1235 01:03:02,134 --> 01:03:03,601 some additional conversation. 1236 01:03:03,601 --> 01:03:05,401 I think it's a great program, just wanting 1237 01:03:05,401 --> 01:03:07,800 to get more details. Yeah. 1238 01:03:07,800 --> 01:03:10,668 So it will be a three year pilot. 1239 01:03:10,668 --> 01:03:13,267 The goal is to serve 500 households a year 1240 01:03:13,267 --> 01:03:16,234 and to then track and monitor 1241 01:03:16,334 --> 01:03:19,301 the success or not, of 1242 01:03:19,301 --> 01:03:22,333 how we do at keeping those families out of homelessness. 1243 01:03:23,301 --> 01:03:25,501 It is a randomized, controlled trial. 1244 01:03:25,501 --> 01:03:29,134 So it's a little bitter sweet in that for every household 1245 01:03:29,134 --> 01:03:32,735 we support, the next one has to be referred 1246 01:03:32,735 --> 01:03:35,934 back to the system, the control group. 1247 01:03:37,067 --> 01:03:40,767 And so I just want to caveat that with, with that, 1248 01:03:42,001 --> 01:03:45,267 in terms of so three years, ideally 1249 01:03:45,368 --> 01:03:48,468 we, we served 1500 households over those three years. 1250 01:03:48,468 --> 01:03:51,668 And over that time, we're also working to make the case 1251 01:03:51,901 --> 01:03:56,700 for public dedicated support, to be able to continuously fund 1252 01:03:57,101 --> 01:03:59,735 that type of intervention on an ongoing basis. 1253 01:03:59,735 --> 01:04:02,768 So we actually met with the right at home people yesterday. 1254 01:04:02,768 --> 01:04:06,001 And, they're already wanting to talk about, 1255 01:04:06,167 --> 01:04:08,601 you know, what is the local, state 1256 01:04:08,601 --> 01:04:12,500 and federal landscape for making the case for funding? 1257 01:04:13,368 --> 01:04:14,867 So I was like, we just got started. 1258 01:04:14,867 --> 01:04:18,001 You know, but that is the end goal. 1259 01:04:18,668 --> 01:04:21,301 In terms of the types of services that folks are getting. 1260 01:04:21,301 --> 01:04:26,067 So each one of those providers staffs a case manager 1261 01:04:26,868 --> 01:04:31,434 or more to support individualized services 1262 01:04:31,768 --> 01:04:34,734 and connections for the family being served. 1263 01:04:35,668 --> 01:04:40,101 So if legal support is needed, then they will loop in AVL. 1264 01:04:40,534 --> 01:04:43,533 If not, they will provide the 1265 01:04:44,468 --> 01:04:47,534 the financial assistance and beyond that, 1266 01:04:47,534 --> 01:04:49,668 they will work around the individual needs 1267 01:04:49,668 --> 01:04:52,267 of that household to make connections. 1268 01:04:52,267 --> 01:04:54,034 It's not a cure. 1269 01:04:54,034 --> 01:04:56,234 All right? 1270 01:04:56,234 --> 01:04:57,234 They're not going in 1271 01:04:57,234 --> 01:05:00,700 and solving all the problems of that family, 1272 01:05:01,334 --> 01:05:04,301 but they are doing whatever they can to stabilize them 1273 01:05:04,301 --> 01:05:07,468 and then make sure they can maintain moving on. 1274 01:05:07,534 --> 01:05:09,101 But it's really individualized 1275 01:05:09,101 --> 01:05:10,967 based on the needs of the household. 1276 01:05:12,167 --> 01:05:14,735 And if, if the pilot is successful 1277 01:05:14,735 --> 01:05:18,767 is this is so it sounds like it'll be a separate 1278 01:05:19,067 --> 01:05:22,633 funding piece, but not tied to the overall 1279 01:05:23,468 --> 01:05:24,900 funding initiative, 1280 01:05:24,900 --> 01:05:25,700 the overall 1281 01:05:25,700 --> 01:05:27,101 homeless funding initiative 1282 01:05:27,101 --> 01:05:29,001 that you guys are currently pursuing. 1283 01:05:29,001 --> 01:05:30,067 It is. 1284 01:05:30,067 --> 01:05:33,034 So the prevention pillar is 1285 01:05:33,034 --> 01:05:35,967 one of the four pillars of our current campaign. 1286 01:05:36,334 --> 01:05:38,800 It's a $10 million effort. 1287 01:05:38,800 --> 01:05:41,301 And we've raised, 1288 01:05:41,301 --> 01:05:43,601 six of the 10 million. 1289 01:05:43,601 --> 01:05:46,501 We are in conversation with the Hilton Foundation 1290 01:05:46,501 --> 01:05:49,600 right now and expect them to be contributing as well. 1291 01:05:50,668 --> 01:05:54,401 So the pilot itself is a $10 million pilot. 1292 01:05:54,601 --> 01:05:58,400 And then beyond that, we'd be looking to strategize around 1293 01:05:58,400 --> 01:05:59,601 how we secure 1294 01:05:59,601 --> 01:06:02,767 revenue and an ongoing basis to sustain that work. 1295 01:06:03,534 --> 01:06:05,267 Great. And then my last. Thank you for that. 1296 01:06:05,267 --> 01:06:07,468 My last question, I know you mentioned 1297 01:06:07,468 --> 01:06:12,934 in terms of the plans to build a 150 bed, no barrier homeless. 1298 01:06:15,334 --> 01:06:18,067 Show, navigation center, navigation center. 1299 01:06:18,067 --> 01:06:19,935 What is the timeline for that? 1300 01:06:19,935 --> 01:06:22,868 Or what do you what do you all thinking about in regards 1301 01:06:22,868 --> 01:06:25,867 to being able to get that off the ground? 1302 01:06:27,434 --> 01:06:29,167 We are looking to move 1303 01:06:29,167 --> 01:06:32,134 as quickly as humanly possible. 1304 01:06:32,134 --> 01:06:35,700 There's some things we need to finalize, 1305 01:06:37,234 --> 01:06:39,701 in terms of next steps, but ideally 1306 01:06:39,701 --> 01:06:42,700 we would be able to deliver that by, 1307 01:06:43,767 --> 01:06:45,735 the second quarter of 27. 1308 01:06:45,735 --> 01:06:47,967 Oh, okay. All right. Great. Thank you. 1309 01:06:47,967 --> 01:06:50,001 Thank you so much, Mister Chair. 1310 01:06:50,001 --> 01:06:52,334 That's all my questions. 1311 01:06:52,334 --> 01:06:53,101 Thank you much. 1312 01:06:53,101 --> 01:06:56,066 Councilmember bond. 1313 01:06:56,367 --> 01:06:57,267 Thank you. 1314 01:06:57,267 --> 01:06:58,835 Thank you. Catherine. 1315 01:06:58,835 --> 01:07:01,867 And thank you, Council Member Dozier, for 1316 01:07:02,001 --> 01:07:04,334 lifting up the heat safety resolution 1317 01:07:04,334 --> 01:07:06,368 that I passed earlier this summer. 1318 01:07:06,368 --> 01:07:09,534 As everybody knows, it's been extremely high 1319 01:07:09,701 --> 01:07:12,568 for multiple days in a row. I think it was 90 degrees today in September. 1320 01:07:12,568 --> 01:07:16,734 So I know that this has a disproportionate impact on folks 1321 01:07:16,734 --> 01:07:17,800 who don't have central AC, 1322 01:07:17,800 --> 01:07:19,035 but in particular folks 1323 01:07:19,035 --> 01:07:21,835 who don't have homes at all or houseless community. 1324 01:07:21,835 --> 01:07:24,835 So I'm curious how you all and folks on the ground 1325 01:07:24,835 --> 01:07:27,934 have seen this show up this summer, in particular, 1326 01:07:27,934 --> 01:07:29,600 impacting our houseless community. 1327 01:07:30,768 --> 01:07:32,968 Is there anything that y'all think 1328 01:07:32,968 --> 01:07:35,934 we should be concerned about that you've noticed? 1329 01:07:36,167 --> 01:07:38,267 And what do you think are some of the barriers 1330 01:07:38,267 --> 01:07:42,201 to getting people connected to services or cooling centers 1331 01:07:42,201 --> 01:07:45,134 as weather becomes more extreme? 1332 01:07:45,935 --> 01:07:48,668 Yeah, I mean, I think in general, the barrier 1333 01:07:48,668 --> 01:07:53,034 to getting folks who are unsheltered into shelter 1334 01:07:53,134 --> 01:07:56,200 is, you know, there's a sort of 1335 01:07:57,401 --> 01:08:00,102 short list of items that 1336 01:08:00,102 --> 01:08:03,334 we typically here in response from people that not only 1337 01:08:03,334 --> 01:08:06,334 we speak to directly, but we survey and ask this 1338 01:08:06,334 --> 01:08:09,301 question annually. Now, 1339 01:08:09,468 --> 01:08:12,368 the question being, if shelter were available, would you go? 1340 01:08:12,368 --> 01:08:14,767 And if no, why not? 1341 01:08:14,767 --> 01:08:16,368 So one of the big ticket 1342 01:08:16,368 --> 01:08:19,367 items is shelter rules and requirements. 1343 01:08:20,001 --> 01:08:22,301 So maybe the, 1344 01:08:22,301 --> 01:08:24,101 you know, the time with which I have to be 1345 01:08:24,101 --> 01:08:25,834 there is, is too challenging. 1346 01:08:25,834 --> 01:08:27,134 Maybe I can't work. 1347 01:08:27,134 --> 01:08:29,034 Maybe I can't work at night. 1348 01:08:29,034 --> 01:08:30,868 Those kinds of things. 1349 01:08:30,868 --> 01:08:34,201 Then I think there's another category of things related 1350 01:08:34,201 --> 01:08:38,001 to fear and concern about what I might encounter in shelter. 1351 01:08:38,234 --> 01:08:42,368 Whether it's safety issues, my things not being safe, 1352 01:08:42,434 --> 01:08:43,867 my body not being safe. 1353 01:08:44,834 --> 01:08:47,601 Issues related to cleanliness 1354 01:08:47,601 --> 01:08:50,533 and bedbugs and things of that nature. 1355 01:08:51,334 --> 01:08:55,167 And then I think three is maybe individuals 1356 01:08:55,167 --> 01:08:58,200 have already had about experience with the system. 1357 01:08:58,967 --> 01:09:00,735 And they don't feel like 1358 01:09:00,735 --> 01:09:03,767 that's a road they want to go down again. 1359 01:09:03,900 --> 01:09:05,468 Also, they may have been in shelter 1360 01:09:05,468 --> 01:09:07,434 and been exited back to homelessness. 1361 01:09:07,434 --> 01:09:11,301 So that is one area where directly 1362 01:09:11,401 --> 01:09:15,035 trying to focus on with rapid resolution and really 1363 01:09:15,135 --> 01:09:19,133 trying to shift the orientation and culture in shelter, too. 1364 01:09:20,368 --> 01:09:23,101 You know, I didn't say this earlier, but 1365 01:09:23,101 --> 01:09:26,066 not every shelter has said yes to that. 1366 01:09:26,567 --> 01:09:29,301 And so we're working on 1367 01:09:29,301 --> 01:09:33,201 continuing those conversations and engagements to say, 1368 01:09:33,601 --> 01:09:36,167 look, we're going to bring you the resources. 1369 01:09:36,167 --> 01:09:37,601 We're going to train your staff. 1370 01:09:37,601 --> 01:09:40,568 We're going to support you in doing this. 1371 01:09:40,835 --> 01:09:44,068 But I think it's a lot about change management 1372 01:09:44,068 --> 01:09:47,368 and getting folks to think about doing things a little bit 1373 01:09:47,368 --> 01:09:51,100 differently or changing models, and that can be challenging. 1374 01:09:52,534 --> 01:09:55,401 So those tend to be the main reasons. 1375 01:09:55,401 --> 01:09:58,333 What we're also looking to see is, 1376 01:09:59,167 --> 01:10:02,133 you know, the the communication chain among 1377 01:10:02,633 --> 01:10:04,267 the homeless is real. 1378 01:10:04,968 --> 01:10:09,468 Right. And, what we're curious about is as we get better 1379 01:10:09,868 --> 01:10:12,800 at exiting people to housing from shelter, 1380 01:10:13,234 --> 01:10:15,901 if word will start to spread that, 1381 01:10:15,901 --> 01:10:18,633 hey, you got to go to shelter to get into housing. 1382 01:10:18,633 --> 01:10:20,401 And we're sort of hoping 1383 01:10:20,401 --> 01:10:24,600 that a little bit of that culture shift will translate to 1384 01:10:25,401 --> 01:10:27,967 folks who are otherwise sleeping outside today. 1385 01:10:27,967 --> 01:10:29,968 That. Oh, yeah, okay, I can go to shelter. 1386 01:10:29,968 --> 01:10:32,267 I'm not going to be there that long. 80 days. 1387 01:10:32,267 --> 01:10:35,101 And then from there I'm getting an exit 1388 01:10:35,101 --> 01:10:37,868 to actual housing pathway. 1389 01:10:37,868 --> 01:10:40,835 And then lastly, as it relates to cooling, 1390 01:10:40,835 --> 01:10:44,133 and warming, frankly, you know, I mean, I think, 1391 01:10:45,301 --> 01:10:47,401 this comes back to the same thing 1392 01:10:47,401 --> 01:10:50,368 we've been talking about, which is 1393 01:10:50,601 --> 01:10:53,767 the amount of resources we are able to deploy, 1394 01:10:54,967 --> 01:10:57,934 to address these issues. 1395 01:10:58,167 --> 01:10:59,934 And I think 1396 01:10:59,934 --> 01:11:02,834 as a community, as a city, 1397 01:11:02,834 --> 01:11:04,035 along with the county 1398 01:11:04,035 --> 01:11:07,534 and whoever else, we we need to seriously contemplate 1399 01:11:08,135 --> 01:11:12,301 a revenue stream to be able to fund all of these things 1400 01:11:12,301 --> 01:11:16,934 and to fund them such that they can be stood up quickly. 1401 01:11:17,167 --> 01:11:20,166 They can be stood up when the weather quickly changes. 1402 01:11:21,334 --> 01:11:23,368 And to be able to provide the necessary 1403 01:11:23,368 --> 01:11:26,367 support for, for people that are vulnerable. 1404 01:11:27,167 --> 01:11:28,967 Completely agree. 1405 01:11:28,967 --> 01:11:31,934 And and the reason I ask this is, 1406 01:11:32,167 --> 01:11:34,401 I, I've been speaking to different, 1407 01:11:34,401 --> 01:11:35,701 you know, folks who work in, like, 1408 01:11:35,701 --> 01:11:38,700 homeless advocacy, different organizations and, 1409 01:11:40,068 --> 01:11:43,667 some of them have raised that when the cooling centers open, 1410 01:11:43,734 --> 01:11:45,634 they really don't receive 1411 01:11:46,035 --> 01:11:48,835 any kind of email or notification or it's been like spotty over the years. 1412 01:11:48,901 --> 01:11:52,568 And so I'm wondering if, if you've noticed how, how 1413 01:11:52,735 --> 01:11:55,334 have you seen that communication to play out in practice? 1414 01:11:55,334 --> 01:11:57,434 Are there ways that we can improve 1415 01:11:57,434 --> 01:12:00,134 the way that we get that information out there? 1416 01:12:00,134 --> 01:12:02,968 Yeah, that's a great question. 1417 01:12:03,135 --> 01:12:06,500 We we have it sort of down to a science with in terms of how it operates in warming. 1418 01:12:06,934 --> 01:12:09,901 We have a specific communication protocol. 1419 01:12:09,901 --> 01:12:12,867 As soon as the city decides it's going to activate. 1420 01:12:13,234 --> 01:12:15,101 I know my admin does something. 1421 01:12:15,101 --> 01:12:16,667 I don't know if it's automated or what, 1422 01:12:16,667 --> 01:12:18,401 but morning, noon or night. 1423 01:12:18,401 --> 01:12:19,568 And on the weekends 1424 01:12:19,568 --> 01:12:22,867 an email goes out to everybody on our listserv. 1425 01:12:24,501 --> 01:12:27,167 And then there's other mechanisms that the city 1426 01:12:27,167 --> 01:12:30,134 uses through emergency preparedness as well. 1427 01:12:31,035 --> 01:12:34,934 On particular like weather, extreme weather events. 1428 01:12:35,600 --> 01:12:36,734 So all that to say, 1429 01:12:36,734 --> 01:12:38,501 I believe that is also the case 1430 01:12:38,501 --> 01:12:40,868 for cooling, but I will need to double check. 1431 01:12:40,868 --> 01:12:44,467 And if it's not, we can easily implement that. 1432 01:12:45,267 --> 01:12:47,935 And should. Yeah I agree. 1433 01:12:47,935 --> 01:12:50,835 And I'm just thinking out loud here, but I also spoke 1434 01:12:50,835 --> 01:12:53,868 with some Fulton County library workers who told me, like, 1435 01:12:53,935 --> 01:12:57,034 they take on a lot of that load of, you know, people 1436 01:12:57,034 --> 01:12:59,800 coming out of Grady, coming into the library, 1437 01:12:59,800 --> 01:13:01,334 needing help with services. 1438 01:13:01,334 --> 01:13:05,267 And they also told me they tend to have to search 1439 01:13:05,267 --> 01:13:08,568 very hard for when and where the cooling centers are open. 1440 01:13:08,634 --> 01:13:10,600 So something to keep in mind. 1441 01:13:11,867 --> 01:13:14,967 And another another 1442 01:13:16,135 --> 01:13:19,601 anecdote I heard was that on one of the 96 degree days this summer, 1443 01:13:20,068 --> 01:13:23,034 somebody went by the Celina Butler Cooling Center 1444 01:13:23,134 --> 01:13:25,601 and noticed a bunch of people hanging out outside, 1445 01:13:25,601 --> 01:13:28,567 and they'd, like, grab water and then go back outside. 1446 01:13:29,334 --> 01:13:32,334 And I was wondering if maybe that had to do with 1447 01:13:32,334 --> 01:13:35,101 the things you spoke to, like lack of welcoming environment 1448 01:13:35,101 --> 01:13:38,233 or maybe lack of things to do or too many restrictions? 1449 01:13:39,368 --> 01:13:41,534 I don't know if you 1450 01:13:42,369 --> 01:13:44,668 I mean, I haven't had as much experience with the cooling centers, 1451 01:13:45,102 --> 01:13:47,035 but what I can say about the warming shelters, in my experience, 1452 01:13:47,035 --> 01:13:49,868 and having staff them over the years and, you know, 1453 01:13:49,868 --> 01:13:52,734 being in and out, people love the warming centers 1454 01:13:52,734 --> 01:13:53,867 and they're very welcoming. 1455 01:13:53,867 --> 01:13:56,101 They're very, very low barrier. 1456 01:13:56,101 --> 01:13:59,501 They're very easy to access in my experience overall 1457 01:13:59,501 --> 01:14:02,534 and generally speaking. 1458 01:14:02,901 --> 01:14:05,568 So it could just be it's summer and, you know, 1459 01:14:05,568 --> 01:14:08,401 people want to be outside instead of being cooped up. 1460 01:14:08,401 --> 01:14:11,767 I don't know, I can't speak to the individual's situation, but, 1461 01:14:13,401 --> 01:14:17,267 but we we do tend to see that corollary of summertime. 1462 01:14:17,668 --> 01:14:20,468 There's more people outside, there's more people hanging out. 1463 01:14:20,468 --> 01:14:23,401 There's more, you know, behaviors going on 1464 01:14:23,401 --> 01:14:26,334 of all of all sorts and flavors. 1465 01:14:26,668 --> 01:14:30,234 Some good, some bad, but warming, 1466 01:14:30,768 --> 01:14:34,601 you know, I can say is, is particularly welcoming. 1467 01:14:34,601 --> 01:14:38,967 And usually most people accept access to warming. 1468 01:14:39,034 --> 01:14:42,301 Selena Butler is one of the smaller sites, 1469 01:14:42,701 --> 01:14:45,667 so that might have something to do with it. 1470 01:14:46,967 --> 01:14:47,834 Yeah. 1471 01:14:47,834 --> 01:14:49,835 We'll try to get to the bottom of it. 1472 01:14:49,835 --> 01:14:54,934 And last comment is if you and Councilmember 1473 01:14:55,001 --> 01:14:56,768 Dozier do end up 1474 01:14:57,002 --> 01:14:58,801 speaking about expanding public restrooms, I would love to be part of 1475 01:14:58,801 --> 01:15:02,368 that conversation and would like to put 1476 01:15:02,368 --> 01:15:05,400 Pontes out there as a potential location. 1477 01:15:05,633 --> 01:15:06,901 That's a great idea. 1478 01:15:06,901 --> 01:15:09,234 All right, that's it. Thank you. Thank you. 1479 01:15:09,234 --> 01:15:11,668 Thank you. Appreciate it. 1480 01:15:11,668 --> 01:15:14,601 Next up, Department of Parks and Recreation, 1481 01:15:14,601 --> 01:15:16,066 interim commissioner Douglas. 1482 01:15:19,134 --> 01:15:20,500 Okay. 1483 01:15:20,500 --> 01:15:21,434 Good afternoon, Mr. 1484 01:15:21,434 --> 01:15:23,534 Chair. And members of council. 1485 01:15:23,735 --> 01:15:26,768 Appreciate you inviting us today to present our quarterly report. 1486 01:15:26,835 --> 01:15:29,334 We have not presented, I think, for about six months. 1487 01:15:29,334 --> 01:15:31,867 We did not present in June. 1488 01:15:31,867 --> 01:15:34,234 So I'm going to try to keep this 1489 01:15:34,234 --> 01:15:37,633 115 slide presentation short. But, 1490 01:15:38,700 --> 01:15:40,401 but we do have some material. 1491 01:15:40,401 --> 01:15:43,368 We appreciate your good. 1492 01:15:43,901 --> 01:15:47,001 I did want to just thank publicly our team. 1493 01:15:47,001 --> 01:15:48,101 We have some team members here. 1494 01:15:48,101 --> 01:15:51,101 DC Galen Williams, DC 1495 01:15:51,101 --> 01:15:54,734 LaShawn Dudley, DC Rachel Maher, program manager 1496 01:15:55,334 --> 01:15:57,735 Kimberly Esteban I think our budget director, 1497 01:15:57,735 --> 01:15:59,201 Henry Thompson is right here as well. 1498 01:15:59,201 --> 01:16:01,668 So, they are an amazing team. 1499 01:16:01,668 --> 01:16:03,734 I've loved working with them ever since I've been here. 1500 01:16:03,734 --> 01:16:05,401 I've been about 15 years, 1501 01:16:05,401 --> 01:16:07,900 but I've really relied on them heavily in the last few months 1502 01:16:07,900 --> 01:16:09,900 and just really appreciate you publicly 1503 01:16:09,900 --> 01:16:12,401 for supporting me in the department 1504 01:16:12,401 --> 01:16:13,967 as we continue to grow. 1505 01:16:13,967 --> 01:16:15,568 Did want to start, 1506 01:16:15,568 --> 01:16:19,101 because it has been a minute just to kind of start level set. 1507 01:16:19,401 --> 01:16:21,034 We have a departmental mission 1508 01:16:21,034 --> 01:16:23,035 which is to provide equitable access 1509 01:16:23,035 --> 01:16:26,134 to outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences 1510 01:16:26,234 --> 01:16:28,267 that enhance the happiness, health, and well-being 1511 01:16:28,267 --> 01:16:29,634 of all Atlantans. 1512 01:16:29,634 --> 01:16:31,834 My understanding of the mission statement is that 1513 01:16:31,834 --> 01:16:33,035 this is what we should be doing 1514 01:16:33,035 --> 01:16:36,002 currently, and this is what we are aiming for every day. 1515 01:16:36,135 --> 01:16:38,368 Our vision statement is what we are trying to shoot for 1516 01:16:38,368 --> 01:16:40,101 in the future, which is to make recreation 1517 01:16:40,101 --> 01:16:42,767 and parks the heart and soul of Atlanta 1518 01:16:42,767 --> 01:16:43,767 through a diverse yet 1519 01:16:43,767 --> 01:16:45,334 seamless and interconnected system 1520 01:16:45,334 --> 01:16:47,668 of parks, recreation and natural areas. 1521 01:16:47,668 --> 01:16:49,467 I think that is a great vision statement. 1522 01:16:49,467 --> 01:16:50,601 I often say 1523 01:16:50,601 --> 01:16:52,835 Department of Parks is the heart and soul of Atlanta, 1524 01:16:52,835 --> 01:16:56,501 but I actually love the sentence that the mayor uses often, 1525 01:16:56,601 --> 01:16:59,368 which is by creating healthy, thriving neighborhoods. 1526 01:16:59,368 --> 01:17:01,101 We're building the best city 1527 01:17:01,101 --> 01:17:02,801 in the country to raise a child, 1528 01:17:02,801 --> 01:17:04,633 the best city in the country to raise a child. 1529 01:17:04,633 --> 01:17:06,368 That makes a lot of sense. 1530 01:17:06,368 --> 01:17:09,167 It's easy to remember, and I think it fits very well 1531 01:17:09,167 --> 01:17:10,967 into what DPR is all about. 1532 01:17:10,967 --> 01:17:12,934 And we do that by investing in people 1533 01:17:12,934 --> 01:17:15,735 and places, one community at a time. 1534 01:17:15,735 --> 01:17:20,734 About five years ago in 2022, we embarked on a master plan. 1535 01:17:20,734 --> 01:17:22,401 It's called activate ATL. 1536 01:17:22,401 --> 01:17:24,568 I love this plan to. It's very thick. 1537 01:17:24,568 --> 01:17:26,401 It has many technical guides to it, 1538 01:17:26,401 --> 01:17:29,634 but it really equates to three bottom line areas 1539 01:17:29,634 --> 01:17:30,801 that we're going to focus on. 1540 01:17:30,801 --> 01:17:34,201 Invest in Atlanta's assets, connect with our resources 1541 01:17:34,201 --> 01:17:35,401 and grow the system. 1542 01:17:35,401 --> 01:17:36,634 And I feel like we're doing that. 1543 01:17:36,634 --> 01:17:39,034 We're on a trajectory to continue to do that. 1544 01:17:39,034 --> 01:17:41,001 So as we start this presentation, 1545 01:17:41,001 --> 01:17:42,834 I just wanted to kind of start with that. 1546 01:17:42,834 --> 01:17:44,967 So the big Tada mentioned it before. 1547 01:17:44,967 --> 01:17:47,100 We are now number 18th in the country. 1548 01:17:48,234 --> 01:17:50,633 From the national 1549 01:17:50,633 --> 01:17:52,401 dresser Public Lands score. 1550 01:17:52,401 --> 01:17:55,102 We were 49th when the Mayor Dickens took offense. 1551 01:17:55,102 --> 01:17:58,801 So we have I think we are number one in terms of the quickest 1552 01:17:58,801 --> 01:18:01,834 and the largest amount of places risen in the score. 1553 01:18:02,501 --> 01:18:04,633 That is only one reflection of who we are. 1554 01:18:04,633 --> 01:18:06,035 But that's a good one. 1555 01:18:06,035 --> 01:18:09,634 We do intend to be a top ten Parks and Rec system soon, 1556 01:18:10,035 --> 01:18:12,701 and we have a couple of ways I can explain how we'll plan 1557 01:18:12,701 --> 01:18:14,301 to get there through this presentation. 1558 01:18:14,301 --> 01:18:18,101 We have been featured in news articles over 40 times 1559 01:18:18,167 --> 01:18:19,368 since April. 1560 01:18:19,368 --> 01:18:21,301 Almost all of them are good. 1561 01:18:21,301 --> 01:18:24,101 But we have a lot to to be proud of, 1562 01:18:24,101 --> 01:18:25,768 including our bathrooms that have been mentioned 1563 01:18:25,768 --> 01:18:28,633 many times today, our 45th year of camp. 1564 01:18:28,633 --> 01:18:29,600 Best friends. 1565 01:18:29,600 --> 01:18:31,401 We have a $9.4 million 1566 01:18:31,401 --> 01:18:34,368 grant from the Jeff Bezos through our partner, Park Pride. 1567 01:18:34,935 --> 01:18:38,234 We have partnered to have Make Atlanta your own gym campaign 1568 01:18:38,234 --> 01:18:39,767 with Fulton County. 1569 01:18:39,767 --> 01:18:41,034 Emory and Morehouse. 1570 01:18:41,034 --> 01:18:44,434 And we have reduced and increased 1571 01:18:44,634 --> 01:18:46,867 sliding scale program to get more kids, 1572 01:18:46,867 --> 01:18:48,735 more participants in our programs, 1573 01:18:48,735 --> 01:18:51,700 which we thank both the mayor and council for that 1574 01:18:52,267 --> 01:18:55,068 want to try to just kind of go through several of our pods. 1575 01:18:55,068 --> 01:18:58,901 And we have many, several groupings of, initiatives 1576 01:18:58,901 --> 01:19:00,834 that we do. I'm going to start with youth and seniors. 1577 01:19:00,834 --> 01:19:02,768 As I mentioned, this was the 45th 1578 01:19:02,768 --> 01:19:05,167 anniversary of Camp Best Friends year over year. 1579 01:19:05,167 --> 01:19:06,501 Our numbers have increased. 1580 01:19:06,501 --> 01:19:09,201 We had a 13% increase with youth. 1581 01:19:09,201 --> 01:19:11,568 We had a 52% increase in teens. 1582 01:19:11,568 --> 01:19:13,434 That's significant and astounding. 1583 01:19:13,434 --> 01:19:15,934 And we had a 28% increase with seniors. 1584 01:19:15,934 --> 01:19:19,267 We offer summer camps at 17 locations 1585 01:19:19,267 --> 01:19:22,967 for youth and teens, and we have five locations for seniors. 1586 01:19:23,034 --> 01:19:25,701 So we had a fantastic summer. 1587 01:19:26,335 --> 01:19:29,701 But as soon as that ended in one week off, we started after school program. 1588 01:19:29,701 --> 01:19:32,935 We have about 1000 people that children that participate 1589 01:19:32,935 --> 01:19:36,401 in our after school program that is offered at 18 sites. 1590 01:19:36,501 --> 01:19:38,401 And we also start our prime time 1591 01:19:38,401 --> 01:19:40,735 senior program, which is offered at 20 sites. 1592 01:19:40,735 --> 01:19:42,835 All of these programs have support. 1593 01:19:42,835 --> 01:19:46,768 Thanks to council, the millage that we have been provided 1594 01:19:46,768 --> 01:19:49,800 and our own resources through the General Fund to provide 1595 01:19:49,867 --> 01:19:53,101 Stem, academic enrichment, 1596 01:19:53,835 --> 01:19:57,800 cultural experiences, tutorial programs 1597 01:19:58,701 --> 01:20:01,101 and creative learning for all of our programs. 1598 01:20:01,101 --> 01:20:03,368 Our seniors get the same type of 1599 01:20:03,368 --> 01:20:06,134 services provided, whether it be aerobics, 1600 01:20:06,134 --> 01:20:09,667 water aerobics, opportunities for crafts, cooking. 1601 01:20:09,767 --> 01:20:11,067 So we are very excited that 1602 01:20:11,067 --> 01:20:13,167 those programs are all in place right now. 1603 01:20:13,167 --> 01:20:15,701 They are all open for enrollment right now. 1604 01:20:15,701 --> 01:20:19,768 As of the last check, we had 1500 prime time seniors. 1605 01:20:19,768 --> 01:20:21,568 That has a record for us at this time, 1606 01:20:21,568 --> 01:20:24,835 and we hope to see that it is all free for prime time seniors. 1607 01:20:24,835 --> 01:20:26,967 So if you have seniors in your district, please tell 1608 01:20:26,967 --> 01:20:28,501 encourage them to register. 1609 01:20:28,501 --> 01:20:31,900 We do have a fall program that we're offering this year at four 1610 01:20:32,701 --> 01:20:35,935 use sites and one senior site, as well as two teen sites. 1611 01:20:35,935 --> 01:20:39,468 So that is for apps the week of October 12th to the 16th. 1612 01:20:39,668 --> 01:20:41,301 And if you have anybody who would like to register 1613 01:20:41,301 --> 01:20:44,102 for those programs, they are open now. 1614 01:20:44,102 --> 01:20:47,967 I did want to talk briefly about two very important programs 1615 01:20:47,967 --> 01:20:49,067 that are over now 1616 01:20:49,067 --> 01:20:50,368 in some sense for the summer, 1617 01:20:50,368 --> 01:20:52,601 but these have been really wildly successful 1618 01:20:52,601 --> 01:20:54,500 for us this year. Number one is camp 1619 01:20:55,534 --> 01:20:57,102 camp Best Friends, Lake Altoona. 1620 01:20:57,102 --> 01:21:00,034 If you did not know, we have 200 acres up on Lake Altoona. 1621 01:21:00,034 --> 01:21:01,468 It is absolutely beautiful. 1622 01:21:01,468 --> 01:21:04,267 We had over 144 participants this year. 1623 01:21:05,068 --> 01:21:07,834 That is a major increase over last year when we resurrected the camp. 1624 01:21:08,134 --> 01:21:09,101 It had not been used 1625 01:21:09,101 --> 01:21:10,700 as an overnight camp for a number of years. 1626 01:21:10,700 --> 01:21:12,167 Covid was part of that, 1627 01:21:12,167 --> 01:21:14,701 but for other reasons to the camp needed to be updated, 1628 01:21:14,701 --> 01:21:18,234 and we have seen the number of children increased week to week, 1629 01:21:18,301 --> 01:21:20,001 and it looked to that for next year. 1630 01:21:20,001 --> 01:21:22,368 We offer an obstacle course, we have ski boats, 1631 01:21:22,368 --> 01:21:24,568 we have a pontoon boat, we have archery, 1632 01:21:24,568 --> 01:21:26,201 we have paddle boards, we have kayaks. 1633 01:21:26,201 --> 01:21:27,735 We actually liked it so much. 1634 01:21:27,735 --> 01:21:30,667 We brought 350 of our own staff up there for a day at the lake 1635 01:21:30,667 --> 01:21:31,767 at the end of the season. 1636 01:21:31,767 --> 01:21:32,800 Had a wonderful time. 1637 01:21:32,800 --> 01:21:34,868 It is available for rentals. 1638 01:21:34,868 --> 01:21:38,234 I talked to lingerie and Clay, who runs that operation for us, 1639 01:21:38,234 --> 01:21:40,134 and they had a rental as early as last week. 1640 01:21:40,134 --> 01:21:42,634 They come up on a Friday or Saturday, leave on Sunday 1641 01:21:42,634 --> 01:21:44,301 and all that's available to the public. 1642 01:21:44,301 --> 01:21:46,834 It's a wonderful spot. Lake Altoona is beautiful. 1643 01:21:46,834 --> 01:21:48,834 The other one is aquatics. 1644 01:21:48,834 --> 01:21:51,834 We had over 76,000 visits to our. 1645 01:21:51,900 --> 01:21:53,568 We had 11 pools open this summer. 1646 01:21:53,568 --> 01:21:55,900 We have one that is down for reconstruction. 1647 01:21:55,900 --> 01:21:57,201 That was Pittman. 1648 01:21:57,201 --> 01:22:00,167 But over the 98 day season, we had 76,000. 1649 01:22:00,301 --> 01:22:01,767 I should have left this as a quiz. 1650 01:22:01,767 --> 01:22:02,868 But our top three pools 1651 01:22:02,868 --> 01:22:05,868 this year was were Grant, Johnny White and Adams. 1652 01:22:05,868 --> 01:22:08,334 The interesting thing is that has always fluctuated. 1653 01:22:08,334 --> 01:22:12,002 It is not always the same three pools. 1654 01:22:12,002 --> 01:22:14,700 And I find it really interesting that Adams was one of our pools that has not been on the top 1655 01:22:14,700 --> 01:22:15,868 three for a number of years, 1656 01:22:15,868 --> 01:22:17,900 so I'm really excited to see that it's balanced 1657 01:22:17,900 --> 01:22:20,001 and people are going to different pools. 1658 01:22:20,001 --> 01:22:22,267 So we'll see how that goes next year. 1659 01:22:22,267 --> 01:22:23,735 We did host our first swim meet. 1660 01:22:23,735 --> 01:22:25,334 There's a little picture down on the bottom. 1661 01:22:25,334 --> 01:22:26,834 We have our own developmental swim league. 1662 01:22:26,834 --> 01:22:28,835 That's what DSL stands for. 1663 01:22:28,835 --> 01:22:30,534 And we did our a swimming at Grant Park. 1664 01:22:30,534 --> 01:22:33,201 And that was wonderful. And we hired 92 lifeguards. 1665 01:22:33,201 --> 01:22:34,934 We're going to need a lot more next year. 1666 01:22:34,934 --> 01:22:36,134 I have a picture of this new pool 1667 01:22:36,134 --> 01:22:37,534 we're building at Pittman 1668 01:22:37,534 --> 01:22:39,834 Park, Pittsburgh community, and I'm super excited about it. 1669 01:22:39,834 --> 01:22:41,167 But you'll see why. 1670 01:22:41,167 --> 01:22:43,901 We also had all of our pools staff with both Ranger 1671 01:22:43,901 --> 01:22:46,668 and an AP. D had very few incidents this summer. 1672 01:22:46,668 --> 01:22:49,001 Thank God everybody was safe and that's always the 1673 01:22:49,001 --> 01:22:50,500 our standard bearer. 1674 01:22:50,500 --> 01:22:51,868 Year over year, 1675 01:22:51,868 --> 01:22:54,134 I talked a little bit about the teen program, 1676 01:22:54,134 --> 01:22:56,134 the Atlanta teen program, 1677 01:22:56,134 --> 01:22:58,068 what we call the Atlanta Teen Leader Program, 1678 01:22:58,068 --> 01:23:01,534 or the Atlanta Teen Academy has grown by leaps and bounds. 1679 01:23:01,534 --> 01:23:03,735 We are currently at 16 sites. 1680 01:23:03,735 --> 01:23:05,401 That includes two at Promise centers. 1681 01:23:05,401 --> 01:23:07,434 One is it metropolitan? 1682 01:23:07,434 --> 01:23:11,135 One is. It's called southwest, but it's on MLK. 1683 01:23:11,235 --> 01:23:14,101 We are planning on moving to our third at promise site, which is at the, 1684 01:23:14,234 --> 01:23:17,034 the Walter and Andrew Young YMCA on Campbellton. 1685 01:23:17,034 --> 01:23:18,801 We hope to be there by January. 1686 01:23:18,801 --> 01:23:23,034 This program this summer, had over 650 children, 1687 01:23:23,301 --> 01:23:27,101 teens enrolled, and 175 of them were hired for us. 1688 01:23:27,101 --> 01:23:31,434 They work at our summer camps. They work at our 1689 01:23:31,968 --> 01:23:34,434 senior sites, and they work at our, at our youth sites. 1690 01:23:34,434 --> 01:23:38,934 So in addition to all the opportunities 1691 01:23:38,934 --> 01:23:40,267 they have through the, 1692 01:23:40,267 --> 01:23:43,167 the camp, the program, they also get a job. 1693 01:23:43,167 --> 01:23:45,267 One important factor you have to be enrolled 1694 01:23:45,267 --> 01:23:47,601 in the team leader program by December 1695 01:23:47,601 --> 01:23:49,267 to get a job for the following year. 1696 01:23:49,267 --> 01:23:51,267 So if you have teens that are interested, 1697 01:23:51,267 --> 01:23:53,601 please have them enroll now 1698 01:23:53,601 --> 01:23:56,002 before the end of the year, before December 31st 1699 01:23:56,002 --> 01:23:58,967 so we can offer them into the program for employment 1700 01:24:00,268 --> 01:24:04,067 next summer. We do have a number of programs that are set for the fall. 1701 01:24:04,234 --> 01:24:07,267 One is we're opening up two new teen renovated teen rooms. 1702 01:24:07,267 --> 01:24:10,102 One is at Roselle Fan, one is at Grove. 1703 01:24:10,535 --> 01:24:13,068 And we have a whole litany of opportunities for teens that are coming up. 1704 01:24:13,068 --> 01:24:15,301 We are working with the Atlanta Hawks on the Million Meal 1705 01:24:15,301 --> 01:24:18,267 Packing program, providing food and meals. 1706 01:24:18,434 --> 01:24:19,834 That's in a couple of weeks. 1707 01:24:19,834 --> 01:24:21,001 We're doing something kind of unique. 1708 01:24:21,001 --> 01:24:22,668 We're doing a parent appreciation. 1709 01:24:22,668 --> 01:24:26,401 So if you have a team that's involved in our program, 1710 01:24:26,501 --> 01:24:29,501 we're going to do a parent appreciation on October 3rd. 1711 01:24:29,501 --> 01:24:32,134 We want to see the parents. We know that's a success rate. 1712 01:24:32,134 --> 01:24:34,368 You can't beat if the if the parents 1713 01:24:34,368 --> 01:24:37,201 of the children are program or behind that program. 1714 01:24:37,201 --> 01:24:39,633 We'll get you more information on that on October 3rd. 1715 01:24:39,633 --> 01:24:41,201 We also have 1716 01:24:41,201 --> 01:24:42,834 a couple of programs listed on the bottom, 1717 01:24:42,834 --> 01:24:44,002 which is our annual 1718 01:24:44,002 --> 01:24:46,667 haunted house at Pittman Park that is usually drawn, 1719 01:24:47,801 --> 01:24:51,067 they decorate the entire facility as a haunted house. 1720 01:24:51,067 --> 01:24:53,301 We've drawn thousands to that event in the past. 1721 01:24:53,301 --> 01:24:55,568 We have teens giving on November 19th. 1722 01:24:55,568 --> 01:24:57,401 We do a sneaker and coat drive. 1723 01:24:57,401 --> 01:25:00,301 You can offer coats and sneakers here at City Hall. 1724 01:25:00,301 --> 01:25:02,601 The airport has been a huge help 1725 01:25:02,601 --> 01:25:05,102 providing coats and sneakers for us on this program. 1726 01:25:05,102 --> 01:25:08,735 Usually the the sneakers and coats are given out at Martin. 1727 01:25:08,835 --> 01:25:10,701 That's going to be held on November 21st, 1728 01:25:10,701 --> 01:25:13,633 and then we'll have a Winter Wonderland program for our 1729 01:25:13,834 --> 01:25:15,134 teens on December 18th. 1730 01:25:15,134 --> 01:25:17,534 So we're looking forward to that as well. 1731 01:25:17,534 --> 01:25:20,201 Want to jump to athletics and meals? 1732 01:25:20,201 --> 01:25:22,634 We have made a concerted effort in the last few years 1733 01:25:22,634 --> 01:25:26,001 to increase the number of sports outside of football, 1734 01:25:26,267 --> 01:25:29,967 basketball and baseball, and that is really paid off. 1735 01:25:30,034 --> 01:25:31,534 These programs are still small. 1736 01:25:31,534 --> 01:25:36,134 There are things like flag football, girls softball 1737 01:25:36,568 --> 01:25:39,167 and soccer, and we've seen a tremendous increase in those programs. 1738 01:25:39,167 --> 01:25:40,301 They're still small. 1739 01:25:40,301 --> 01:25:42,701 We had over 1200 children right now 1740 01:25:42,701 --> 01:25:44,934 participating in our football tackle football program. 1741 01:25:44,934 --> 01:25:45,700 We have 400 1742 01:25:45,700 --> 01:25:47,234 in our cheer program, 1743 01:25:47,234 --> 01:25:49,401 and we have over 100 in our girls volleyball program. 1744 01:25:49,401 --> 01:25:51,168 So we still have quite large programs, 1745 01:25:51,168 --> 01:25:54,401 but we are trying to expand into these other opportunities. 1746 01:25:54,701 --> 01:25:56,267 Another one of those areas is Tots, 1747 01:25:56,267 --> 01:25:58,134 and I know a lot of y'all are participated. 1748 01:25:58,134 --> 01:26:00,434 I know Councilmember Dozier, Councilmember Winston's 1749 01:26:00,434 --> 01:26:02,101 children have participated in those programs. 1750 01:26:02,101 --> 01:26:04,267 We offer both. 1751 01:26:04,468 --> 01:26:05,901 Todd Olympics. We're doing Tot football right now. 1752 01:26:05,901 --> 01:26:08,768 Goes to Tot soccer, basketball, baseball. 1753 01:26:08,768 --> 01:26:11,900 It is all a riot and it is all chaos all the time. 1754 01:26:12,001 --> 01:26:14,167 But we do offer those programs. 1755 01:26:14,167 --> 01:26:16,501 And then one area that we're really focusing on, 1756 01:26:16,501 --> 01:26:18,734 I'll speak on this a little bit later is adult sports. 1757 01:26:18,734 --> 01:26:19,801 We don't do enough of them. 1758 01:26:19,801 --> 01:26:21,935 We have started to do this the second year. 1759 01:26:21,935 --> 01:26:24,867 We offer an intra departmental softball league. 1760 01:26:24,867 --> 01:26:25,600 It is nuts. 1761 01:26:25,600 --> 01:26:26,668 It's every Wednesday 1762 01:26:26,668 --> 01:26:29,634 we fill the entire parking lot at Southside Park. 1763 01:26:29,901 --> 01:26:33,034 We have many injuries to many city employees at these events, 1764 01:26:33,534 --> 01:26:34,634 but they're having a great time. 1765 01:26:34,634 --> 01:26:37,034 And I literally mean the parking lot is full. 1766 01:26:37,034 --> 01:26:38,101 So on tomorrow 1767 01:26:38,101 --> 01:26:39,601 night, Wednesday night, if you want to go down 1768 01:26:39,601 --> 01:26:41,900 and just see a bunch of city employees, 1769 01:26:41,900 --> 01:26:43,900 have a good time, it is it is fantastic. 1770 01:26:43,900 --> 01:26:45,134 So we're really appreciative 1771 01:26:45,134 --> 01:26:47,067 of our athletics team for doing that. 1772 01:26:47,067 --> 01:26:50,034 Our meal program, we offer meals year round. 1773 01:26:51,335 --> 01:26:54,534 Most of them we are well above, I think, 95% reimbursement rate. 1774 01:26:54,534 --> 01:26:55,900 All these programs are offered 1775 01:26:55,900 --> 01:26:57,501 through the Department of Agriculture, 1776 01:26:57,501 --> 01:27:01,102 but we offered 56 sites where we offered meals this summer. 1777 01:27:01,202 --> 01:27:05,401 27 of those are literally sites that we own, like a rec center. 1778 01:27:06,035 --> 01:27:10,234 For a total of 147,000 meals were distributed this summer. 1779 01:27:10,768 --> 01:27:13,601 Over 2000 of the participants were met through a bus 1780 01:27:13,601 --> 01:27:16,501 that we have. It's a rolling bus that provides the meals. 1781 01:27:16,501 --> 01:27:19,334 And then we had another 21 sites that we actually have 1782 01:27:19,334 --> 01:27:22,533 the vendor deliver the meals directly to the site, 1783 01:27:23,368 --> 01:27:26,368 for them to get fed, and then we get reimbursed for that. 1784 01:27:26,368 --> 01:27:29,368 We offered a new program called plates in the Park, where 1785 01:27:29,368 --> 01:27:33,601 our our nutrition team literally takes, 1786 01:27:33,935 --> 01:27:36,434 hot plate, hot plates and burners and goes to each of our rec centers 1787 01:27:36,434 --> 01:27:38,034 and senior centers and cooks 1788 01:27:38,034 --> 01:27:39,868 with the participants of the meals 1789 01:27:39,868 --> 01:27:42,401 that will kick off this year on those fall camps. 1790 01:27:42,401 --> 01:27:43,801 I was mentioned to you. 1791 01:27:43,801 --> 01:27:47,434 And then it continues to every single site, in the system. 1792 01:27:47,434 --> 01:27:50,101 And we're using Dunbar this year as our hub 1793 01:27:50,101 --> 01:27:51,234 for the nutrition program. 1794 01:27:51,234 --> 01:27:52,735 So we'll be bringing other sites 1795 01:27:52,735 --> 01:27:56,534 to Dunbar to learn to cook and do demonstrations. 1796 01:27:56,534 --> 01:27:58,468 And we have a hydroponic garden, as well as 1797 01:27:58,468 --> 01:28:00,867 probably one of the best outdoor gardens in the city, 1798 01:28:00,867 --> 01:28:03,201 just outside, Dunbar's Walls. 1799 01:28:03,201 --> 01:28:04,467 So looking forward to that. 1800 01:28:05,434 --> 01:28:07,067 Didn't want to kind of leave. 1801 01:28:07,067 --> 01:28:08,267 It seems like it was a while ago, 1802 01:28:08,267 --> 01:28:10,301 but we had a huge summer with FIFA. 1803 01:28:10,301 --> 01:28:12,735 Just wanted to mention all the things we did. 1804 01:28:12,735 --> 01:28:15,501 We offered a several community watch parties. 1805 01:28:15,501 --> 01:28:16,735 We gave a soccer ball 1806 01:28:16,735 --> 01:28:19,735 to every single child that was enrolled in camp. 1807 01:28:19,735 --> 01:28:22,368 Best friends. Our theme was one world, one goal. 1808 01:28:22,368 --> 01:28:25,934 We offered the Teens on Point, which is a group that helps 1809 01:28:27,167 --> 01:28:30,034 build construction and carpentry skills with teens. 1810 01:28:30,034 --> 01:28:31,934 They built over 40 goals that we put out 1811 01:28:31,934 --> 01:28:33,567 at all of our parks for the summer. 1812 01:28:33,567 --> 01:28:35,002 We introduced Foot Golf, 1813 01:28:35,002 --> 01:28:38,868 which is a foot version soccer version of golf at Candler Park, 1814 01:28:38,868 --> 01:28:40,601 which actually turns out, if I'm not mistaken, 1815 01:28:40,601 --> 01:28:42,900 to actually be drawing more people during the hours 1816 01:28:42,900 --> 01:28:45,001 that it's offered for that than for golf. 1817 01:28:45,001 --> 01:28:46,301 So that was kind of interesting. 1818 01:28:46,301 --> 01:28:48,134 We offered, as you mentioned before, 1819 01:28:48,134 --> 01:28:49,901 the Throne labs were brought, 1820 01:28:49,901 --> 01:28:52,134 not just for FIFA, but it was brought to make sure 1821 01:28:52,134 --> 01:28:53,867 we had them in place for FIFA. 1822 01:28:53,867 --> 01:28:55,101 That's been super successful. 1823 01:28:55,101 --> 01:28:56,735 I have some more information about that later. 1824 01:28:56,735 --> 01:28:58,334 We did watch parties for our staff, 1825 01:28:58,334 --> 01:29:01,601 and we also developed an enhanced maintenance plan, 1826 01:29:01,868 --> 01:29:03,734 which we worked very closely with other departments, 1827 01:29:03,734 --> 01:29:05,334 Department of Public Works, 1828 01:29:05,334 --> 01:29:07,301 a Dot and others to try to really focus. 1829 01:29:07,301 --> 01:29:09,301 When we have these large events and towns, what can we do 1830 01:29:09,301 --> 01:29:11,601 in the downtown areas or where people are located? 1831 01:29:11,601 --> 01:29:14,601 Try to make sure the bathrooms and service litters picked up 1832 01:29:14,701 --> 01:29:16,935 grass mode on an accelerated schedule, 1833 01:29:16,935 --> 01:29:20,067 and we're able to use that and try to use those 1834 01:29:20,401 --> 01:29:22,166 for future events. So I'm glad we we went through that exercise. 1835 01:29:23,334 --> 01:29:25,034 The next sector I want to talk about 1836 01:29:25,034 --> 01:29:27,735 is just the fact that this doesn't really end. 1837 01:29:27,901 --> 01:29:30,867 We continue. We have a Playmobil, which we bring out. 1838 01:29:30,867 --> 01:29:31,934 It's available for use. 1839 01:29:31,934 --> 01:29:32,934 If you have any of your events 1840 01:29:32,934 --> 01:29:34,501 you like the Playmobil to attend. 1841 01:29:34,501 --> 01:29:37,102 I think our last schedule event this year is October 3rd. 1842 01:29:37,102 --> 01:29:40,501 We did a 19 camp best friends events, 20 special events, 1843 01:29:40,601 --> 01:29:41,935 and we've been to about 50 parks. 1844 01:29:41,935 --> 01:29:44,735 We'll just go to a park, bring the vans, set it up, 1845 01:29:44,735 --> 01:29:47,800 play Jenga, play bowling, play whatever we have in the van 1846 01:29:48,267 --> 01:29:49,201 and it's available. 1847 01:29:49,201 --> 01:29:51,034 We also do popsicles in the park. 1848 01:29:51,034 --> 01:29:53,800 We did one last week at Grove Park on Thursday 1849 01:29:53,800 --> 01:29:55,068 will be at Roselle Fan 1850 01:29:55,068 --> 01:29:57,468 and then Brownwood after that for the following week. 1851 01:29:57,468 --> 01:30:00,434 And we've been doing movies, unfortunately. 1852 01:30:00,534 --> 01:30:02,868 Councilmember Bond, we keep seeming to get rained 1853 01:30:02,868 --> 01:30:05,468 out for your events, but we will make them up. 1854 01:30:05,468 --> 01:30:06,501 We were actually doing a makeup 1855 01:30:06,501 --> 01:30:08,267 for Councilmember Amos this weekend. 1856 01:30:08,267 --> 01:30:10,534 So this weekend on Friday will be at Grove Park 1857 01:30:10,534 --> 01:30:12,002 and then night park on Saturday, 1858 01:30:12,002 --> 01:30:13,801 and then Shirley, Clark, Franklin and Adams Park. 1859 01:30:13,801 --> 01:30:16,434 And we are going to make up for the ones we missed. 1860 01:30:16,434 --> 01:30:17,767 It turns out the sun showed up too, 1861 01:30:17,767 --> 01:30:19,101 so we almost could have had it. 1862 01:30:19,101 --> 01:30:20,868 But anyways, that's, 1863 01:30:20,868 --> 01:30:23,468 Yeah, I know the next item we're going to talk about 1864 01:30:23,468 --> 01:30:25,767 is just in that same vein. We have a great 1865 01:30:26,867 --> 01:30:29,668 group of community, 1866 01:30:29,668 --> 01:30:32,468 coordinators that work for DC, LaShawn Dudley. 1867 01:30:32,468 --> 01:30:37,234 We've done 22 citywide events, reaching over 3500 neighbors 1868 01:30:37,334 --> 01:30:38,835 since June. Some of those are listed on the screen. 1869 01:30:38,835 --> 01:30:41,768 We do National Night Out partnering with APD. Obviously, 1870 01:30:41,768 --> 01:30:44,835 we do a fresh cut series where you can get haircut. 1871 01:30:44,901 --> 01:30:48,601 There also have other beauty, instruction that's offered. 1872 01:30:48,601 --> 01:30:50,001 We've offered that at multiple sites. 1873 01:30:50,001 --> 01:30:52,201 We have a Disability Pride month, 1874 01:30:52,201 --> 01:30:54,134 Community Connections with the Urban Indigo 1875 01:30:54,134 --> 01:30:56,501 Foundation, back to school bashes, 1876 01:30:56,501 --> 01:30:58,001 and we've done a touch truck experience 1877 01:30:58,001 --> 01:30:58,967 with our friends 1878 01:30:58,967 --> 01:31:00,101 at DPW, 1879 01:31:00,101 --> 01:31:01,468 upcoming events, as we mentioned, 1880 01:31:01,468 --> 01:31:03,401 or popsicles in the park and movies in the park. 1881 01:31:03,401 --> 01:31:04,867 We have a number of ribbon cutting. 1882 01:31:04,867 --> 01:31:06,468 We expect that Lang Carson Park, 1883 01:31:06,468 --> 01:31:08,968 the interior improvements have officially been completed. 1884 01:31:08,968 --> 01:31:11,534 We are building a new playground at Deerwood Park, 1885 01:31:11,534 --> 01:31:14,501 and all of the improvements that Lillian Cooper 1886 01:31:14,901 --> 01:31:16,900 Shepherd Park, including a new playground, 1887 01:31:16,900 --> 01:31:18,301 accessible parking lot 1888 01:31:18,301 --> 01:31:20,568 and driveway have been completed as well. 1889 01:31:20,568 --> 01:31:22,735 I will mention I was kind of surprised by that. 1890 01:31:22,735 --> 01:31:25,600 We sometimes we try to branch out into wellness. 1891 01:31:25,600 --> 01:31:27,102 We had over 30 1892 01:31:27,102 --> 01:31:30,534 men show up for prostate awareness just two days ago, and 1893 01:31:30,534 --> 01:31:32,601 I was really impressed by that. That was that was great. 1894 01:31:32,601 --> 01:31:35,001 Thank you, LaShawn and Phillip for putting that on. 1895 01:31:35,001 --> 01:31:36,768 That's something we're going to continue to do. 1896 01:31:36,768 --> 01:31:38,900 30 people for something like approximate awareness. 1897 01:31:38,900 --> 01:31:40,034 That's that's good, that's good. 1898 01:31:40,034 --> 01:31:41,400 We need to keep pushing that as well. 1899 01:31:43,501 --> 01:31:46,034 Wanted to talk about just staying on that same van. 1900 01:31:46,034 --> 01:31:47,900 And I mentioned earlier we do have a program 1901 01:31:47,900 --> 01:31:49,501 called Make It Lana, your Own gym. 1902 01:31:49,501 --> 01:31:52,468 The prostrate awareness was one of those opportunities. 1903 01:31:52,468 --> 01:31:54,601 What we're trying to do is partner with our 1904 01:31:54,601 --> 01:31:57,868 partners at Emory, at Fulton County Board of Health, 1905 01:31:57,968 --> 01:32:01,201 to try to let people know that parks are a great opportunity 1906 01:32:01,301 --> 01:32:04,067 for just overall wellness, whether it be hiking, 1907 01:32:04,067 --> 01:32:06,434 biking, swimming, whatever we have. 1908 01:32:06,434 --> 01:32:09,633 It's a free, great alternative to trying to be a gym or 1909 01:32:10,500 --> 01:32:11,801 join a gym. 1910 01:32:11,801 --> 01:32:14,701 We offer everything from the prostate exam 1911 01:32:15,435 --> 01:32:16,835 I mentioned, but sometimes we just do the pop singles in the park 1912 01:32:16,835 --> 01:32:18,533 or we offer a blood pressure screening. 1913 01:32:18,533 --> 01:32:19,867 So if you see these 1914 01:32:20,668 --> 01:32:22,134 and you're in your neighborhood, please encourage people in general 1915 01:32:22,134 --> 01:32:23,768 just trying to make sure that people understand 1916 01:32:23,768 --> 01:32:26,002 that we have a lot of outdoor fitness activity 1917 01:32:26,002 --> 01:32:29,368 and equipment that we can use, and we're a great opportunity 1918 01:32:29,368 --> 01:32:33,067 if you just want to stay healthy and well in our city. 1919 01:32:33,901 --> 01:32:36,900 Next topic is going to be on golf and racket sports. 1920 01:32:37,001 --> 01:32:40,534 We had a record breaking year in FY 26. 1921 01:32:40,801 --> 01:32:44,800 We had 4.9 million brought in in revenue and over 192,000 rounds. 1922 01:32:46,435 --> 01:32:48,735 This year alone, we mentioned the foot golf that we started at Candler. 1923 01:32:48,735 --> 01:32:50,401 We've done a number of open houses. 1924 01:32:50,401 --> 01:32:53,368 I think this Saturday as it Browns Mill, 1925 01:32:53,668 --> 01:32:55,835 we offer opportunities for all ages 1926 01:32:55,835 --> 01:32:57,368 just to get acquainted with the golf staff 1927 01:32:57,368 --> 01:32:59,067 and see what our programs are. 1928 01:32:59,067 --> 01:33:01,968 I'm disappointed that Councilmember 1929 01:33:02,135 --> 01:33:05,001 Lewis isn't here today. He asked for a ball dispenser at Brown's Mill one time, 1930 01:33:05,001 --> 01:33:06,935 and we got it installed yesterday. 1931 01:33:06,935 --> 01:33:09,834 So it is fully completed and I'm glad that's happened. 1932 01:33:09,834 --> 01:33:11,034 It was a great, great suggestion. 1933 01:33:11,034 --> 01:33:12,667 I appreciate him for doing that. 1934 01:33:12,667 --> 01:33:14,200 We did also re 1935 01:33:15,400 --> 01:33:16,868 do five 1936 01:33:16,868 --> 01:33:20,801 greens at Chastain and four T boxes at Top Homes. 1937 01:33:20,801 --> 01:33:23,101 We had some issues that needed to be 1938 01:33:23,101 --> 01:33:24,434 what the course 1939 01:33:24,434 --> 01:33:26,701 superintendent explained to me is many of our courses are on 1940 01:33:26,701 --> 01:33:29,001 what they call life support, meaning that the Greens, 1941 01:33:29,001 --> 01:33:31,267 they can be made well, they can look good, 1942 01:33:31,267 --> 01:33:33,002 but over time they're not sustainable. 1943 01:33:33,002 --> 01:33:35,568 So it's better just to resolve them, get them refreshed. 1944 01:33:35,568 --> 01:33:37,835 We're looking at a program to have all of them done 1945 01:33:37,835 --> 01:33:40,167 at Chastain within the next growing season, 1946 01:33:40,167 --> 01:33:41,334 so we're looking forward to that. 1947 01:33:41,334 --> 01:33:42,334 It's really made a difference. 1948 01:33:42,334 --> 01:33:43,668 I got to go out and two of them, 1949 01:33:43,668 --> 01:33:46,634 they'll have the Mayor's Cup out there next week at Chastain, 1950 01:33:46,634 --> 01:33:50,067 and we're super excited to host that event for Racket Sports. 1951 01:33:50,067 --> 01:33:53,034 We've had over 7000 adult and junior players 1952 01:33:53,034 --> 01:33:55,701 with our partner with Agape Tennis. 1953 01:33:55,701 --> 01:33:59,067 One thing we have noticed is we still have room to grow 1954 01:33:59,134 --> 01:34:02,468 the tennis program at Washington and Joseph McGee, 1955 01:34:02,534 --> 01:34:04,434 and we have offered you can see some of these, 1956 01:34:04,434 --> 01:34:06,201 and I'm happy to send them to you as well. 1957 01:34:06,201 --> 01:34:09,201 360 free tennis lessons and pickleball classes 1958 01:34:09,201 --> 01:34:11,334 were hosted at Magee and Washington. 1959 01:34:11,334 --> 01:34:14,967 We offer a $5, class kickoff in September, 1960 01:34:15,568 --> 01:34:17,301 through November at Magee and Washington. 1961 01:34:17,301 --> 01:34:19,901 So for $5, you can get training in either 1962 01:34:19,901 --> 01:34:22,267 tennis or pickleball at either of those two sites. 1963 01:34:22,267 --> 01:34:24,501 And we offer a free cardio program 1964 01:34:24,501 --> 01:34:26,234 that sponsor with their partners at Beltline. 1965 01:34:26,234 --> 01:34:27,935 So if you have people 1966 01:34:27,935 --> 01:34:30,234 if you can't get a court at one of our other sites, 1967 01:34:30,234 --> 01:34:32,901 please look at Washington and Magee. Those are. 1968 01:34:32,901 --> 01:34:35,334 I know Councilmember Bond has been there many times. 1969 01:34:35,334 --> 01:34:36,534 They're wonderful courses 1970 01:34:36,534 --> 01:34:37,967 there, right on the Beltline, Washington's 1971 01:34:37,967 --> 01:34:41,469 right on the Beltline, and as a great facility. 1972 01:34:41,836 --> 01:34:44,600 And we're just looking to try to continue to see momentum with people using those facilities 1973 01:34:46,500 --> 01:34:48,434 for park operations. 1974 01:34:48,434 --> 01:34:50,434 Just a couple of highlights. 1975 01:34:50,434 --> 01:34:52,801 We did move into a new skilled services warehouse. 1976 01:34:52,801 --> 01:34:55,368 We were in Little Five Points and what was known as the Base 1977 01:34:55,368 --> 01:34:56,401 Recreation Center. 1978 01:34:56,401 --> 01:34:58,568 It was not a good center for 1979 01:34:58,568 --> 01:35:01,501 for a skilled services team that needs to build things. 1980 01:35:01,501 --> 01:35:02,934 But we'd been there for years. 1981 01:35:02,934 --> 01:35:04,101 That property was turned over. 1982 01:35:04,101 --> 01:35:06,967 It was part of the the title work we did with apps. 1983 01:35:06,967 --> 01:35:10,267 So we are now in a lease facility off Marietta. 1984 01:35:10,401 --> 01:35:11,601 It is wonderful. That's a picture of the warehouse 1985 01:35:11,601 --> 01:35:14,234 we've actually never had and now we do. 1986 01:35:14,234 --> 01:35:15,867 So we're looking very much forward 1987 01:35:15,867 --> 01:35:17,801 to seeing that team continue 1988 01:35:17,801 --> 01:35:20,334 to develop in their metrics and be able to get things done 1989 01:35:20,334 --> 01:35:23,568 across all our parks and rec center. 1990 01:35:23,668 --> 01:35:26,201 We did also send many of our staff or are sending many of our staff 1991 01:35:26,201 --> 01:35:29,002 to a maintenance management school. 1992 01:35:29,002 --> 01:35:31,735 There's something we used to do. We kind of over Covid, they stopped offering them. 1993 01:35:31,735 --> 01:35:34,867 So our opportunity is to try to create succession planning, 1994 01:35:34,967 --> 01:35:37,767 to try to develop in-house talent. 1995 01:35:37,767 --> 01:35:38,568 Cannot be overlooked. 1996 01:35:38,568 --> 01:35:39,668 And we're looking really forward 1997 01:35:39,668 --> 01:35:41,601 to think that program starts in February. 1998 01:35:41,601 --> 01:35:45,700 And then we did permit 22 gaited park events this weekend. 1999 01:35:45,767 --> 01:35:46,768 Is Shaky Knees, probably 2000 01:35:46,768 --> 01:35:48,734 one of our largest events in Piedmont Park. 2001 01:35:48,734 --> 01:35:50,002 We've had a good season so far 2002 01:35:50,002 --> 01:35:53,367 and hope that discontinues, Park Ranger program. 2003 01:35:54,101 --> 01:35:56,134 They're an amazing bunch of people there. 2004 01:35:56,134 --> 01:35:58,534 Pictured here, at Woodruff Park. 2005 01:35:58,534 --> 01:36:00,134 We work very closely with Kathryn 2006 01:36:00,134 --> 01:36:02,266 and her team at Woodruff, but at all of our parks, 2007 01:36:03,633 --> 01:36:06,134 the the park ranger team 2008 01:36:06,134 --> 01:36:09,101 is not a they're not they're not post certified. 2009 01:36:09,167 --> 01:36:12,900 They do not have citation ability, but they are amazing. 2010 01:36:13,301 --> 01:36:14,801 They are often the people that make 2011 01:36:14,801 --> 01:36:17,368 first contact with people when there are issues. 2012 01:36:17,368 --> 01:36:19,767 We have them at many of our special events. 2013 01:36:19,767 --> 01:36:21,568 They ride the Beltline on the bottom. 2014 01:36:21,568 --> 01:36:24,900 They're actually trained by a PD through a bicycle course, 2015 01:36:25,167 --> 01:36:27,267 and overall, they're part of our larger 2016 01:36:27,267 --> 01:36:28,668 safety and security team. 2017 01:36:28,668 --> 01:36:30,835 That team actually won top honors 2018 01:36:30,835 --> 01:36:33,800 this year, is being recognized as the Department of the year 2019 01:36:34,301 --> 01:36:35,601 for Safety and Security. 2020 01:36:35,601 --> 01:36:38,101 We also had the safety professional of the year, 2021 01:36:38,101 --> 01:36:39,534 Kevin Burke, and our employee of the year, 2022 01:36:39,534 --> 01:36:41,835 which is Carl McKinney, who built that warehouse 2023 01:36:41,835 --> 01:36:43,767 and worked very hard with the skilled services team. 2024 01:36:43,767 --> 01:36:46,034 So I'm very proud of that group. 2025 01:36:46,468 --> 01:36:48,701 Look forward. We have also, if you've been to Woodruff Park, 2026 01:36:48,701 --> 01:36:51,668 there used to be a reading room down there and we, 2027 01:36:51,668 --> 01:36:53,267 have turned that into a ranger station. 2028 01:36:53,267 --> 01:36:56,201 And during FIFA, we worked with the a C of VB 2029 01:36:56,401 --> 01:36:58,633 to get brochures, maps of downtown. 2030 01:36:58,633 --> 01:36:59,568 And it's been wonderful. 2031 01:36:59,568 --> 01:37:01,633 So we've kept that open ever since. 2032 01:37:01,633 --> 01:37:02,501 We're painting it over. 2033 01:37:02,501 --> 01:37:04,434 So it says Ranger Station. 2034 01:37:04,434 --> 01:37:05,801 The team likes working there, and we're 2035 01:37:05,801 --> 01:37:08,034 getting a lot of good contacts just for people 2036 01:37:08,034 --> 01:37:09,867 that are trying to find their way around downtown. 2037 01:37:11,134 --> 01:37:12,334 These are some of our metrics. 2038 01:37:12,334 --> 01:37:14,701 I know it's a lot to take in, but I will highlight 2039 01:37:14,701 --> 01:37:16,534 what's going on here is we have a target 2040 01:37:16,534 --> 01:37:19,568 for almost everything we do in the operations side. 2041 01:37:19,701 --> 01:37:23,700 The next column is 2026, the current year from April to July. 2042 01:37:23,767 --> 01:37:25,900 The next column is 2025. 2043 01:37:25,900 --> 01:37:27,735 Most of our numbers on that screen 2044 01:37:27,735 --> 01:37:29,667 are showing improvement year over year. 2045 01:37:29,667 --> 01:37:31,934 There are a couple that are not, 2046 01:37:31,934 --> 01:37:33,067 the one that we are looking 2047 01:37:33,067 --> 01:37:35,634 most closely on is garbage cans collected. 2048 01:37:35,634 --> 01:37:38,601 That is a we're still at a high rate at 90%. 2049 01:37:38,968 --> 01:37:41,801 Some of our parks are just getting very heavily used, 2050 01:37:41,801 --> 01:37:46,001 and some of them require multiple visits to keep garbage 2051 01:37:46,001 --> 01:37:47,067 cans clean. We see that. 2052 01:37:47,067 --> 01:37:49,035 We recognize that we will take this 2053 01:37:49,035 --> 01:37:52,201 this season, in the off season where it does die down to relook 2054 01:37:52,935 --> 01:37:53,900 at that. We're also working with DPW 2055 01:37:53,900 --> 01:37:55,801 that has some metrics that they can use 2056 01:37:55,801 --> 01:37:59,034 as well as some technology, so we're looking forward to that. 2057 01:37:59,201 --> 01:38:01,634 On the flip side, the arborist numbers have come 2058 01:38:01,634 --> 01:38:05,834 way up from 57% a year ago to almost to 100%. 2059 01:38:06,101 --> 01:38:07,967 The last three weeks have been horrible 2060 01:38:07,967 --> 01:38:11,235 and we've had plenty of trees in the street, 2061 01:38:11,335 --> 01:38:13,468 so I'm not sure it's going to stay that way forever, but super proud of that. 2062 01:38:13,468 --> 01:38:15,701 The other one I'll mention is just our carpentry division. 2063 01:38:15,701 --> 01:38:17,634 I mentioned with our skilled services team, 2064 01:38:17,634 --> 01:38:20,735 so much of what we do in parks ends up being called carpentry. 2065 01:38:20,735 --> 01:38:22,301 That could be welding, could be fencing, 2066 01:38:22,301 --> 01:38:25,134 could be doors, could be locks, windows, everything. 2067 01:38:25,134 --> 01:38:26,134 And it's just a lot. 2068 01:38:26,134 --> 01:38:28,267 So that's an area we're working on, dividing 2069 01:38:28,267 --> 01:38:31,368 that between two supervisors with dedicated crews 2070 01:38:31,735 --> 01:38:34,700 working on certain areas to try to see if that might help 2071 01:38:35,167 --> 01:38:36,167 raise that metric. 2072 01:38:36,167 --> 01:38:37,201 We are getting the work done, 2073 01:38:37,201 --> 01:38:39,201 but it's taking us longer than we'd like to see. 2074 01:38:39,201 --> 01:38:42,034 Still keeping a pretty fairly high metric at 75%. 2075 01:38:42,034 --> 01:38:43,468 And our total work orders 2076 01:38:43,468 --> 01:38:45,867 for this period went up by almost 500. 2077 01:38:45,867 --> 01:38:48,267 So there's obviously work to be done, 2078 01:38:48,267 --> 01:38:51,034 but I feel pretty confident we've got a good plan. 2079 01:38:51,034 --> 01:38:52,835 Natural resources this is a group 2080 01:38:52,835 --> 01:38:55,701 that was also funded through the millage. 2081 01:38:55,701 --> 01:38:57,334 I just wanted to make sure people were aware 2082 01:38:57,334 --> 01:38:58,633 of some of the good work they're doing. 2083 01:38:58,633 --> 01:39:00,901 We also received an IRA grant, 2084 01:39:00,901 --> 01:39:04,334 for about I think it's $5 million that hired three people. 2085 01:39:04,334 --> 01:39:05,835 They are out, actually, 2086 01:39:05,835 --> 01:39:07,868 in all of our natural areas, determining 2087 01:39:07,868 --> 01:39:10,267 what kind of ecological systems are present, 2088 01:39:10,267 --> 01:39:12,801 whether they're covered in kudzu or whether they're pristine 2089 01:39:12,801 --> 01:39:14,568 and they're keeping a record of all of that. 2090 01:39:14,568 --> 01:39:17,500 So we think we'll have all of that completed by this fall. 2091 01:39:17,900 --> 01:39:19,267 Invasive removal. 2092 01:39:19,267 --> 01:39:21,067 This is something we probably don't speak enough of. 2093 01:39:21,067 --> 01:39:22,934 But over the last two fiscal years, 2094 01:39:22,934 --> 01:39:24,167 we spent over $1 million 2095 01:39:24,167 --> 01:39:27,301 in reducing invasive removal across the city. 2096 01:39:28,168 --> 01:39:30,500 We have some big projects at South Bend, but many smaller projects as well. 2097 01:39:31,201 --> 01:39:32,368 The smart tree inventory. 2098 01:39:32,368 --> 01:39:34,101 You might have heard of this from Planning and Design. 2099 01:39:34,101 --> 01:39:36,301 It's a co project. Every single street 2100 01:39:36,301 --> 01:39:40,668 tree in the city of Atlanta has been radar, 2101 01:39:41,102 --> 01:39:43,167 viewed through what they call leader, which is light detection system. 2102 01:39:43,167 --> 01:39:45,401 It's actually assessing the health of that tree 2103 01:39:45,401 --> 01:39:47,267 and will also give us an opportunity 2104 01:39:47,267 --> 01:39:49,401 to then send an arborist out to try to see 2105 01:39:49,401 --> 01:39:51,900 if that tree needs to come down, prune or what have you. 2106 01:39:51,900 --> 01:39:54,368 Very few cities have even undertaken that. 2107 01:39:54,368 --> 01:39:58,234 We've found 167,000 trees in city, 2108 01:39:58,234 --> 01:40:00,468 right of ways that have been detected through leader. 2109 01:40:00,468 --> 01:40:01,668 That program is done. 2110 01:40:01,668 --> 01:40:04,301 We're expecting the data dump on that this fall. 2111 01:40:04,301 --> 01:40:06,468 We also hired an environmental coordinator. 2112 01:40:06,468 --> 01:40:08,868 Name is Elena Edwards. 2113 01:40:09,035 --> 01:40:10,800 She's fantastic. It's our first environmental coordinator right now. 2114 01:40:10,800 --> 01:40:12,568 She's working with all the different 2115 01:40:12,568 --> 01:40:14,167 partner groups to learn what they do 2116 01:40:14,167 --> 01:40:16,234 and try to find out where the voids might be. 2117 01:40:16,234 --> 01:40:17,434 And she's going to be working closely 2118 01:40:17,434 --> 01:40:21,534 with our campus friends and senior program and teens. 2119 01:40:21,735 --> 01:40:25,401 And then we did get our first wayfinding package 2120 01:40:25,401 --> 01:40:27,534 installed at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. 2121 01:40:27,534 --> 01:40:30,368 Work closely with Council President Marcy Overstreet, 2122 01:40:30,368 --> 01:40:32,002 to get that project done. 2123 01:40:32,002 --> 01:40:34,967 The importance of that project is that we are actually 2124 01:40:34,967 --> 01:40:36,200 mapped and, 2125 01:40:37,434 --> 01:40:41,435 with disc codes and GIS map, the entire trails. 2126 01:40:41,569 --> 01:40:44,134 We've had plenty of people that have gotten lost in Cascade Spring Nature Preserve 2127 01:40:44,134 --> 01:40:45,934 and don't know how to get to them. 2128 01:40:45,934 --> 01:40:47,301 So they actually now 2129 01:40:47,301 --> 01:40:51,468 have GIS pinpoints that we can send back to 911. 2130 01:40:51,468 --> 01:40:52,501 And there are many, 2131 01:40:52,501 --> 01:40:54,968 many, many trails, whether it be Morningside, 2132 01:40:54,968 --> 01:40:57,801 whether it be Blue Heron, whether it be like Charlotte. 2133 01:40:57,801 --> 01:40:59,767 And we're just trying to replicate this program. 2134 01:40:59,767 --> 01:41:00,601 So we're super excited 2135 01:41:00,601 --> 01:41:02,801 to have the first one off the page, 2136 01:41:02,801 --> 01:41:04,533 and we'll be moving forward with that. 2137 01:41:04,533 --> 01:41:05,601 Moving Atlanta forward. 2138 01:41:05,601 --> 01:41:07,634 This is our parks design office. 2139 01:41:07,634 --> 01:41:11,867 We have 71 projects to a tune of $146 million. 2140 01:41:12,267 --> 01:41:15,067 Every single one of the projects have been initiated. 2141 01:41:15,067 --> 01:41:16,967 We have one which is in planning and 2142 01:41:16,967 --> 01:41:19,001 scoping, which is kind of the first step, 2143 01:41:19,001 --> 01:41:20,568 which is our south side 2144 01:41:20,568 --> 01:41:24,369 ball field renovations, the cloverleaf and south side. 2145 01:41:24,502 --> 01:41:28,101 But all other projects are, as you see, we have 35 in close out, 22 in construction, 2146 01:41:28,201 --> 01:41:31,134 nine in procurement for an engineering and the one 2147 01:41:31,134 --> 01:41:32,534 with scoping and planning. 2148 01:41:32,534 --> 01:41:34,801 We do have some very large projects 2149 01:41:34,801 --> 01:41:37,634 like the William Walker Natatorium, the renovation, 2150 01:41:37,634 --> 01:41:40,734 complete renovation, teardown of Grove Park, 2151 01:41:41,468 --> 01:41:43,234 and Reverend James Orange are just three 2152 01:41:43,234 --> 01:41:45,267 that are going to be large projects, no doubt, 2153 01:41:45,267 --> 01:41:47,668 but those are all in progress as well. 2154 01:41:47,668 --> 01:41:50,501 Since March of 2026, probably the last time we spoke 2155 01:41:50,501 --> 01:41:53,501 to we've actually completed Brownwood Rec Center. 2156 01:41:53,501 --> 01:41:55,867 The Southwest Maintenance District is being redone. 2157 01:41:55,867 --> 01:41:57,401 That project is still ongoing. 2158 01:41:57,401 --> 01:41:59,368 Alexander Park has just started. 2159 01:41:59,368 --> 01:42:02,401 We've done about 30 citywide Ada projects. 2160 01:42:02,601 --> 01:42:05,368 Many pools have been renovated, including Moseley, 2161 01:42:05,368 --> 01:42:08,334 which actually got a new splash pad, and Candler. 2162 01:42:08,401 --> 01:42:11,434 And then we are just about to start the South Bend Rec Center. 2163 01:42:11,501 --> 01:42:13,101 In addition to that, we're doing master 2164 01:42:13,101 --> 01:42:14,468 planning in a number of projects. 2165 01:42:14,468 --> 01:42:16,334 The Chattahoochee Brick Company, 2166 01:42:16,334 --> 01:42:19,533 that site is actually being coordinated with DCP as well 2167 01:42:20,234 --> 01:42:23,200 as well as Riverlands Corridor, Memorial Drive, Greenway. 2168 01:42:24,001 --> 01:42:25,134 We'll see a little bit slide. 2169 01:42:25,134 --> 01:42:26,534 We continue to buy property 2170 01:42:26,534 --> 01:42:28,201 along that greenway to make that happen. 2171 01:42:28,201 --> 01:42:29,900 And that is moving forward. 2172 01:42:29,900 --> 01:42:32,368 Red's Farm Visioning and Frankie Allen, 2173 01:42:32,368 --> 01:42:34,002 which is now known as Bagley Park, 2174 01:42:34,002 --> 01:42:36,968 also has a visioning plan that was just completed. 2175 01:42:37,068 --> 01:42:39,568 These are just some pictures of some of the good work 2176 01:42:39,568 --> 01:42:42,034 parks design has done. That's the Pittman pool. 2177 01:42:42,034 --> 01:42:43,001 I know Councilmember Bond. 2178 01:42:43,001 --> 01:42:43,834 You know that pool. 2179 01:42:43,834 --> 01:42:46,002 Well, it's gone. It's coming back. 2180 01:42:46,002 --> 01:42:48,801 And it's going to look something like that in the middle. 2181 01:42:48,801 --> 01:42:52,469 This is going to be our first, facility. 2182 01:42:52,569 --> 01:42:55,467 We met with the community. Doctor Williams met with the community last weekend. 2183 01:42:55,900 --> 01:42:57,501 They were super excited about it. 2184 01:42:57,501 --> 01:42:58,633 I'm super excited about it. 2185 01:42:58,633 --> 01:43:00,568 This will open next May. 2186 01:43:00,568 --> 01:43:04,301 It has a 19ft slide and a slightly smaller slide. 2187 01:43:04,368 --> 01:43:05,568 It's got a lazy river. 2188 01:43:05,568 --> 01:43:08,401 It continues to have lap lanes, which is important. 2189 01:43:08,401 --> 01:43:10,266 We've had Olympians that have come out of, 2190 01:43:11,633 --> 01:43:13,068 Pittman Park, 2191 01:43:13,068 --> 01:43:15,834 Muhammad, Steve Lundquist, these are names that we want 2192 01:43:15,834 --> 01:43:17,201 to keep that competition 2193 01:43:17,201 --> 01:43:19,001 and the ability to swim laps at that pool. 2194 01:43:19,001 --> 01:43:20,401 It also has a splash pad. 2195 01:43:20,401 --> 01:43:21,901 We don't have anything like this. 2196 01:43:21,901 --> 01:43:24,501 Nothing like this in the city of Atlanta right now. 2197 01:43:25,068 --> 01:43:26,534 The closest I think we're talking about if, you know, in DeKalb County, 2198 01:43:26,534 --> 01:43:29,234 they have a splash place called Browns Mill 2199 01:43:29,234 --> 01:43:31,001 and this will be kind of our Browns Mill, 2200 01:43:31,001 --> 01:43:32,668 which I mentioned next year, 2201 01:43:32,668 --> 01:43:34,668 we're going to need a few more lifeguards. 2202 01:43:34,668 --> 01:43:38,567 On the top is a project working on closely with Abi. 2203 01:43:38,734 --> 01:43:40,101 It's the new pump track 2204 01:43:40,101 --> 01:43:42,534 that is being built at Shirley Clark Franklin Park. 2205 01:43:42,534 --> 01:43:44,935 People have already gotten into this park 2206 01:43:44,935 --> 01:43:47,735 because they're so excited to get on this, this track. 2207 01:43:47,735 --> 01:43:50,368 We expect that'll be officially open in November. 2208 01:43:50,368 --> 01:43:51,901 On the bottom is Adams Park Pool, 2209 01:43:51,901 --> 01:43:55,001 the one I told you it was third, this year for attendance. 2210 01:43:55,067 --> 01:43:57,034 It had an old metal shell that is being 2211 01:43:57,034 --> 01:43:58,601 totally replaced and rebuilt. 2212 01:43:58,601 --> 01:44:01,634 And then the large picture is the conceptual drawing, 2213 01:44:01,735 --> 01:44:04,102 for the Reverend James Orange redesign, 2214 01:44:04,102 --> 01:44:07,201 which we did many, many meetings with the community about. 2215 01:44:07,201 --> 01:44:08,701 And we're super excited where we ended up. 2216 01:44:08,701 --> 01:44:12,768 And I appreciate everyone's help in getting us there. 2217 01:44:13,002 --> 01:44:15,201 As we mentioned, public restrooms, you know, we get 2218 01:44:15,201 --> 01:44:16,668 I don't know if this has been 2219 01:44:16,668 --> 01:44:18,867 mentioned to you before, but we actually get a report 2220 01:44:18,867 --> 01:44:20,768 every month that says last month, 2221 01:44:20,768 --> 01:44:24,468 in August, we had 10,290 people use our Throne labs. 2222 01:44:24,801 --> 01:44:27,201 We added two new ones just in the last month. 2223 01:44:27,201 --> 01:44:28,900 One is right outside City Hall here. 2224 01:44:28,900 --> 01:44:30,568 One is at John Calhoun Park. 2225 01:44:30,568 --> 01:44:32,568 We know exactly how many people are using them 2226 01:44:32,568 --> 01:44:34,834 and sometimes they leave comments like, this was great. 2227 01:44:34,834 --> 01:44:36,534 I felt like I was in my own home. 2228 01:44:36,534 --> 01:44:38,900 So I mean, it is it is really fantastic. 2229 01:44:38,900 --> 01:44:41,067 They're all maintained through the program. 2230 01:44:41,067 --> 01:44:43,534 If there's an issue, you can use your phone to either 2231 01:44:43,534 --> 01:44:45,634 get access or report a problem. 2232 01:44:45,634 --> 01:44:47,735 It is a it is not a permanent solution. 2233 01:44:47,735 --> 01:44:50,434 Possibly, but it's a good solution and it's working well. 2234 01:44:50,434 --> 01:44:52,167 We can move them if we find out that 2235 01:44:52,167 --> 01:44:53,968 we maybe didn't pick the right location, 2236 01:44:53,968 --> 01:44:56,834 if there's a better location and we can expand the program. 2237 01:44:56,834 --> 01:44:59,201 So looking forward to that. 2238 01:44:59,201 --> 01:45:01,667 Just the last couple of slides administratively, 2239 01:45:01,667 --> 01:45:02,701 just so you know, 2240 01:45:02,701 --> 01:45:05,700 we have about 500 employees that are full time 2241 01:45:05,700 --> 01:45:07,568 in the summer. We double that. 2242 01:45:08,302 --> 01:45:11,568 It goes to about 583 additional employees every year to manage that. 2243 01:45:11,568 --> 01:45:14,133 Appreciate our HR team for helping us do that. 2244 01:45:15,101 --> 01:45:16,500 A large part of of 2245 01:45:16,500 --> 01:45:17,368 of all of 2246 01:45:18,235 --> 01:45:20,935 what we do is, is training and making sure our people are properly trained 2247 01:45:21,102 --> 01:45:24,368 before they get out in the field. So we spend a lot of time trying to go through that process. 2248 01:45:24,634 --> 01:45:26,468 And one way to do that is to make sure our department stays accredited. 2249 01:45:26,468 --> 01:45:29,035 This isn't accreditation year for us, 2250 01:45:29,235 --> 01:45:32,034 so we have a whole team that is working on trying to meet 140 standards. 2251 01:45:32,301 --> 01:45:34,668 There are only several hundred 2252 01:45:34,968 --> 01:45:36,768 out of the thousands of parks departments in the city or in the country 2253 01:45:36,768 --> 01:45:38,634 that are accredited, and we're one of them. 2254 01:45:38,634 --> 01:45:40,901 So we're looking forward to that process. 2255 01:45:40,901 --> 01:45:43,668 Will be submitting our application for that in January. 2256 01:45:43,668 --> 01:45:48,534 On a staffing note, we do have a relatively stable 2257 01:45:48,601 --> 01:45:52,501 vacancy rate now, overall, about 17%. 2258 01:45:52,634 --> 01:45:55,500 I did want to note our goal would be closer to ten if we if we could. 2259 01:45:56,334 --> 01:45:59,434 But I did want to note recreation as a 5% vacancy rate. 2260 01:45:59,434 --> 01:46:01,501 That's astounding. That is excellent work. 2261 01:46:01,501 --> 01:46:04,167 I appreciate the work they've done to try to retain staff. 2262 01:46:04,167 --> 01:46:05,534 And if we do leave staff 2263 01:46:05,534 --> 01:46:07,301 that they're backfilling those quickly. 2264 01:46:07,301 --> 01:46:09,900 And I think that needs to be be commended. 2265 01:46:11,201 --> 01:46:12,534 These are our millage numbers. 2266 01:46:12,534 --> 01:46:13,767 Just want to give you a sense. 2267 01:46:13,767 --> 01:46:15,401 One of the reasons why 2268 01:46:15,401 --> 01:46:18,867 we have grown up in the rankings is because we are well funded. 2269 01:46:18,934 --> 01:46:20,334 We appreciate being well funded. 2270 01:46:20,334 --> 01:46:21,834 Millage was a big part of that. 2271 01:46:21,834 --> 01:46:23,634 The way this works in the millage, 2272 01:46:23,634 --> 01:46:26,002 if you remember, 50% of all millage dollars, 2273 01:46:26,002 --> 01:46:30,201 go to Doctor Williams with his park planning and design, 40% 2274 01:46:30,267 --> 01:46:33,267 go to park operations and maintenance, 3% 2275 01:46:33,267 --> 01:46:34,501 go to safety and security, 2276 01:46:34,501 --> 01:46:37,633 two go to wreck, and then 2% go to administration. 2277 01:46:38,301 --> 01:46:41,134 Last year our expenditures were about 51 million. 2278 01:46:41,134 --> 01:46:42,668 We expect this year 2279 01:46:42,668 --> 01:46:44,735 our revenues are going to be about 42 million. 2280 01:46:44,735 --> 01:46:46,468 The difference being that we have some funds 2281 01:46:46,468 --> 01:46:47,434 that are carried over. 2282 01:46:47,434 --> 01:46:48,735 And so that's how why 2283 01:46:48,735 --> 01:46:51,167 there's a difference between what an expenditure 2284 01:46:51,167 --> 01:46:53,534 might be versus versus a revenue. 2285 01:46:53,534 --> 01:46:56,800 But we are very appreciative of that and use it every day. 2286 01:46:57,900 --> 01:47:00,934 Last three slides and I'll shut up. 2287 01:47:01,101 --> 01:47:03,102 I want to just bring us back to what we started 2288 01:47:03,102 --> 01:47:05,801 with, with our main three goals invest, connect and grow. 2289 01:47:05,801 --> 01:47:08,568 So there are many items I could speak to you about, 2290 01:47:08,568 --> 01:47:10,768 but this is one of the things that KDS Committee 2291 01:47:10,768 --> 01:47:13,167 brought up that they wanted to make sure this year 2292 01:47:13,167 --> 01:47:17,768 that our plan matched, our activate ATL plan. 2293 01:47:17,768 --> 01:47:19,967 And so I just wanted to give you some examples 2294 01:47:19,967 --> 01:47:21,267 of how we're trying to do that. 2295 01:47:21,267 --> 01:47:22,668 So investing 2296 01:47:22,968 --> 01:47:24,368 of course would be things like improving the condition 2297 01:47:24,368 --> 01:47:27,001 of existing facilities, investing in human capital 2298 01:47:27,001 --> 01:47:28,201 training and resources, 2299 01:47:28,201 --> 01:47:30,434 investing in programmatic opportunities, 2300 01:47:30,434 --> 01:47:32,634 reimagining golf courses and the like. 2301 01:47:32,634 --> 01:47:35,801 So one way of we have done that is we've invested in trying 2302 01:47:35,801 --> 01:47:39,801 to increase our adult, as I mentioned, adult offerings. 2303 01:47:39,801 --> 01:47:43,567 So we've actually dedicated one person who will have a team. 2304 01:47:43,700 --> 01:47:45,001 That person has already started. 2305 01:47:45,001 --> 01:47:46,834 They're putting out surveys as we speak 2306 01:47:46,834 --> 01:47:48,102 to try to figure out what we are 2307 01:47:48,102 --> 01:47:51,067 missing as a department in terms of offering adult programing, 2308 01:47:51,134 --> 01:47:52,901 and that is how we're investing 2309 01:47:52,901 --> 01:47:55,035 both back into the city and into our program 2310 01:47:55,035 --> 01:47:57,935 to make sure we're offering, what we need to be offering. 2311 01:47:57,935 --> 01:48:00,468 We've also included many inclusive playgrounds. 2312 01:48:00,468 --> 01:48:02,434 Bessie Branham was just open right now. 2313 01:48:02,434 --> 01:48:04,234 We're currently constructing Peachtree 2314 01:48:04,234 --> 01:48:07,267 Hills and Perkinson Park three, to name a few. 2315 01:48:07,368 --> 01:48:09,401 And then our math project, of course, we're investing 2316 01:48:09,401 --> 01:48:12,467 across the entire city for connecting. 2317 01:48:13,201 --> 01:48:14,634 This would be things like expanding 2318 01:48:14,634 --> 01:48:16,834 trail network, improving wayfinding. 2319 01:48:16,834 --> 01:48:18,768 I mentioned that prioritizing youth 2320 01:48:18,768 --> 01:48:22,135 and seniors, developing environmental education 2321 01:48:22,402 --> 01:48:24,601 mentioned that, and provided volunteer opportunities with park pride 2322 01:48:24,601 --> 01:48:26,201 and developing a robust communications 2323 01:48:26,201 --> 01:48:29,101 and marketing plan for Ada access. 2324 01:48:29,101 --> 01:48:30,735 As I mentioned, we've done at least 30 2325 01:48:30,735 --> 01:48:33,167 Ada projects so far with the math project, 2326 01:48:33,167 --> 01:48:35,668 and we've created, thanks to council and the mayor. 2327 01:48:36,235 --> 01:48:38,734 We've adopted the trails ATL master plan to make sure we are connected 2328 01:48:38,834 --> 01:48:40,167 for small business connection. 2329 01:48:40,167 --> 01:48:41,735 I thought this one was kind of unique 2330 01:48:41,735 --> 01:48:44,801 something assets to look at and we absolutely do this. 2331 01:48:44,801 --> 01:48:46,700 I know there was a person that was just here before. 2332 01:48:46,700 --> 01:48:47,867 She's still here. 2333 01:48:47,867 --> 01:48:52,968 But we hire about 18, 2334 01:48:53,068 --> 01:48:56,002 small businesses to help us provide services to our after school program. 2335 01:48:56,002 --> 01:48:58,867 Just what you do. And that's why I got your card. 2336 01:48:58,867 --> 01:49:00,534 But we offer 18 of those. 2337 01:49:00,534 --> 01:49:02,934 We offer hire everything from DJ's 2338 01:49:02,934 --> 01:49:04,034 to ice cream 2339 01:49:04,034 --> 01:49:05,768 to small food vendors when we do things 2340 01:49:05,768 --> 01:49:08,001 like midnight basketball popsicles in the park. 2341 01:49:08,001 --> 01:49:10,035 So I do see a connection there. 2342 01:49:10,035 --> 01:49:12,167 And we work very closely with Abi on their marketplace program, 2343 01:49:12,167 --> 01:49:13,267 which is allowing 2344 01:49:13,267 --> 01:49:15,668 entrepreneurship on the Beltline. 2345 01:49:15,668 --> 01:49:18,900 We are doing a review of our parks system to connect. 2346 01:49:19,401 --> 01:49:20,601 We're going to make our eye 2347 01:49:20,601 --> 01:49:23,568 parks, which is our online reservation program and app. 2348 01:49:23,801 --> 01:49:27,035 Currently, we do not have that ability for it to be an app. 2349 01:49:27,202 --> 01:49:28,434 It's web based. That's something we're looking forward to. 2350 01:49:28,434 --> 01:49:29,634 We've already done the homework on it. 2351 01:49:29,634 --> 01:49:31,900 We just need to implement it soon. 2352 01:49:31,900 --> 01:49:33,368 And then, as I mentioned before, 2353 01:49:33,368 --> 01:49:35,267 connecting with our residents, we 2354 01:49:35,267 --> 01:49:38,401 initiated a new sliding scale, which makes it increase 2355 01:49:38,901 --> 01:49:42,567 a higher income level can actually qualify to pay less. 2356 01:49:42,700 --> 01:49:43,967 And that's super important. 2357 01:49:43,967 --> 01:49:45,767 And it paid off big time this summer. 2358 01:49:45,767 --> 01:49:47,002 And we've already 2359 01:49:47,002 --> 01:49:49,835 continued to use that at their after school program. 2360 01:49:49,835 --> 01:49:52,801 And then in terms of growth, last one, I promise 2361 01:49:52,968 --> 01:49:55,102 we are acquiring parkland through the acquisition 2362 01:49:55,102 --> 01:49:58,468 of joint use, increased parkland acreage through partnerships 2363 01:49:58,534 --> 01:50:01,501 and ensuring communities have access to the offering. 2364 01:50:01,501 --> 01:50:03,533 We have added 96 acres. 2365 01:50:03,533 --> 01:50:04,735 Last year, 2366 01:50:04,735 --> 01:50:06,634 Tatum Lake was one of the largest ones, 2367 01:50:06,634 --> 01:50:09,634 but we've already added at least 30 acres this year. 2368 01:50:10,002 --> 01:50:11,801 As you know, Bunin property was just purchased 2369 01:50:11,801 --> 01:50:13,501 in the very last day of the fiscal year. 2370 01:50:13,501 --> 01:50:15,368 We have three pending acquisitions 2371 01:50:15,368 --> 01:50:17,601 that are already held by our partner, 2372 01:50:17,601 --> 01:50:20,034 at the Conservation Fund that'll be coming forward. 2373 01:50:20,034 --> 01:50:22,334 One is 404 Hamilton E homes. 2374 01:50:22,334 --> 01:50:23,768 The other one is Boeing Forest, 2375 01:50:23,768 --> 01:50:25,434 and the third one is a memorial greenway, 2376 01:50:25,434 --> 01:50:28,934 which is a the old daddy D site that has now been 2377 01:50:29,768 --> 01:50:32,035 been acquired by the the Conservation Fund 2378 01:50:32,035 --> 01:50:35,967 and will be making resolutions to purchase that from them soon. 2379 01:50:36,201 --> 01:50:39,834 Overall, we are at 4636 is our acreage. 2380 01:50:39,900 --> 01:50:41,134 We are still small 2381 01:50:41,134 --> 01:50:43,267 in terms of our acreage compared to a lot of our peer 2382 01:50:43,267 --> 01:50:45,267 cities, but we are super connected. 2383 01:50:45,267 --> 01:50:49,034 We have an 80 to 85% connected, which is basically known 2384 01:50:49,034 --> 01:50:50,968 as a ten minute walk to a park. 2385 01:50:50,968 --> 01:50:54,634 It also includes trails, so Beltline is a big part of that. 2386 01:50:54,735 --> 01:50:57,201 But that's huge. Where one of the smallest, maybe by peer cities 2387 01:50:57,201 --> 01:50:59,501 with actual acreage, but one of the most connected. 2388 01:50:59,501 --> 01:51:01,601 And so that's where I think we just need to continue 2389 01:51:01,601 --> 01:51:04,800 to buy acres where we can, but try to focus on that, 2390 01:51:04,934 --> 01:51:07,301 on that connectivity. Last picture. 2391 01:51:07,301 --> 01:51:09,668 These are just our staff, I love them. 2392 01:51:09,668 --> 01:51:12,001 I just want to mention a lot of our staff, 2393 01:51:12,835 --> 01:51:14,368 you know, they work for a paycheck just like we all do. 2394 01:51:14,368 --> 01:51:16,801 These staff members, 2395 01:51:17,135 --> 01:51:19,701 I will see them almost every Saturday and Sunday, every event. 2396 01:51:19,701 --> 01:51:21,134 They're not there on their paycheck. 2397 01:51:21,134 --> 01:51:24,101 They're there to see oftentimes 2398 01:51:24,101 --> 01:51:25,701 either the product of their work, 2399 01:51:25,701 --> 01:51:28,534 the kids that are in their programs compete. 2400 01:51:28,534 --> 01:51:30,201 They are an amazing staff 2401 01:51:30,201 --> 01:51:32,267 and know most of them are probably working right now. 2402 01:51:32,267 --> 01:51:35,168 But if you do see them, please let them know I appreciate them. 2403 01:51:35,168 --> 01:51:38,134 They make my job and I think all of our jobs so much easier. 2404 01:51:38,434 --> 01:51:40,234 Parks and rec staff are amongst the best, 2405 01:51:40,234 --> 01:51:42,167 and I really appreciate working with them 2406 01:51:42,167 --> 01:51:43,634 and value them as colleagues. 2407 01:51:43,634 --> 01:51:46,467 With that, I'll turn it over. Any questions? 2408 01:51:51,700 --> 01:51:53,201 And the bus came. 2409 01:51:53,501 --> 01:51:54,868 Applause. And in a move that will surprise no one, 2410 01:51:54,868 --> 01:51:57,834 the first question is from Council Member Dozier. 2411 01:51:58,101 --> 01:51:59,101 Thank you, Mr. Chair. 2412 01:51:59,101 --> 01:52:00,468 I love you too. 2413 01:52:00,468 --> 01:52:03,001 Good to see Commissioner Voss. 2414 01:52:03,001 --> 01:52:04,834 Firstly, before I start my questions, 2415 01:52:04,834 --> 01:52:06,501 I just want to say kudos to you 2416 01:52:06,501 --> 01:52:08,267 and the department on number 18. 2417 01:52:08,267 --> 01:52:10,968 That's a huge jump. 2418 01:52:10,968 --> 01:52:14,768 And I've been so appreciative as a council rep to be able 2419 01:52:15,168 --> 01:52:16,501 to see the work that you all have been doing in real time, 2420 01:52:16,501 --> 01:52:19,368 that progress being made day in, day out. 2421 01:52:19,368 --> 01:52:22,468 I know that these aren't necessarily DPR projects right 2422 01:52:22,468 --> 01:52:25,433 now, but I know district four is going to be adding to that. 2423 01:52:25,734 --> 01:52:27,101 And the belt lines here 2424 01:52:27,101 --> 01:52:28,934 with another park that they're working on over 2425 01:52:28,934 --> 01:52:30,901 in the northwest corner of my district. 2426 01:52:30,901 --> 01:52:33,868 And know Park Pride just got a $9.4 million grant 2427 01:52:34,035 --> 01:52:38,267 to expand operations at or expand the landscaping. 2428 01:52:38,267 --> 01:52:40,501 And the just 2429 01:52:40,735 --> 01:52:44,401 the community work over at Four Corners Park in the southeastern corner 2430 01:52:44,835 --> 01:52:47,501 of my district. And so I'm really excited about both those projects, and I'm 2431 01:52:47,501 --> 01:52:50,533 looking forward to that, both helping expand that score. 2432 01:52:51,501 --> 01:52:53,501 Just on the latter of those two projects before Corners 2433 01:52:53,501 --> 01:52:56,301 Park, I know there's been some conversations with the community 2434 01:52:56,301 --> 01:53:00,401 about the need to ensure that the recreation center 2435 01:53:00,468 --> 01:53:04,234 there meets the same quality that we were expecting with this 2436 01:53:04,301 --> 01:53:05,801 $9.4 million grant. 2437 01:53:05,801 --> 01:53:08,767 This, this, I mean, this is a point of ignorance on my in. 2438 01:53:09,201 --> 01:53:13,167 But typically when we are evaluating opportunities for a 2439 01:53:13,568 --> 01:53:17,134 like a James Orange Recreation Center improvement, 2440 01:53:17,368 --> 01:53:19,501 what is that process typically look like for the department? 2441 01:53:19,501 --> 01:53:21,234 I recognize for like moving forward. 2442 01:53:21,234 --> 01:53:22,533 I understand like the comprehensive 2443 01:53:22,533 --> 01:53:23,601 transportation plan 2444 01:53:23,601 --> 01:53:27,434 fees into this project sort of ideation process, 2445 01:53:27,501 --> 01:53:28,768 but I'm not sure what that looks like 2446 01:53:28,768 --> 01:53:31,534 for vertical construction, for parks improvements, 2447 01:53:31,534 --> 01:53:34,633 those sort of things that would receive potentially received 2448 01:53:35,101 --> 01:53:38,634 capital dollars to expand facilities operations. 2449 01:53:38,634 --> 01:53:41,534 So, you know, what are y'all thinking? 2450 01:53:41,668 --> 01:53:44,334 How does that look? How do we provide impact and put to you all 2451 01:53:44,334 --> 01:53:45,534 so that those sorts of projects 2452 01:53:45,534 --> 01:53:48,067 get prioritized now and we see that one? True. 2453 01:53:48,067 --> 01:53:50,267 I mean, to have $9.4 million 2454 01:53:50,267 --> 01:53:52,434 going to the park, but not include the rec center, 2455 01:53:52,434 --> 01:53:54,001 something we absolutely need to look at. 2456 01:53:54,001 --> 01:53:55,167 Rick McDevitt has been a long 2457 01:53:55,167 --> 01:53:56,501 standing fixture in that community. 2458 01:53:56,501 --> 01:53:58,201 Columbus Ward and the team out there, 2459 01:53:58,201 --> 01:53:59,668 we start just the way you mentioned. 2460 01:53:59,668 --> 01:54:01,001 I don't think it'd be much different. 2461 01:54:01,001 --> 01:54:02,101 The only difference with that one 2462 01:54:02,101 --> 01:54:04,634 is because it has been a partner site. 2463 01:54:04,835 --> 01:54:06,634 We would obviously sit down with them first and try to figure out 2464 01:54:06,634 --> 01:54:08,568 what that looks like, what their immediate needs are. 2465 01:54:08,568 --> 01:54:10,634 It's a it's a rather small center. 2466 01:54:10,634 --> 01:54:13,468 So we have to kind of look and see what opportunities. 2467 01:54:13,468 --> 01:54:15,334 We've we've already spoken with Park Pride 2468 01:54:15,334 --> 01:54:17,968 who's managing that grant to try to help 2469 01:54:17,968 --> 01:54:20,767 see if they can help at least get us to that point and you'll 2470 01:54:20,767 --> 01:54:22,034 be part of that process. 2471 01:54:22,634 --> 01:54:24,601 Okay. And I would love to do whatever I can 2472 01:54:24,601 --> 01:54:27,334 to make sure that we can advance that going forward. 2473 01:54:27,334 --> 01:54:29,935 Similarly, I'm no longer representing 2474 01:54:29,935 --> 01:54:31,701 the Oakland City community. I'm sad about that. 2475 01:54:31,701 --> 01:54:33,834 However, a lot of those meetings that you talked about that 2476 01:54:33,834 --> 01:54:36,135 you, in the department had participated 2477 01:54:36,135 --> 01:54:38,735 in with the community over the last four and a half years. 2478 01:54:38,735 --> 01:54:41,701 I was in a lot of those meetings taking my lumps to. 2479 01:54:41,901 --> 01:54:44,968 And so I just whenever y'all have a timeline 2480 01:54:44,968 --> 01:54:46,900 for the groundbreaking, I would love to be there, 2481 01:54:46,900 --> 01:54:49,034 even though it's no longer in my district. 2482 01:54:49,034 --> 01:54:51,002 I deeply care about that project, 2483 01:54:51,002 --> 01:54:53,267 and I know the community has worked hard to make sure 2484 01:54:53,267 --> 01:54:55,134 that they get a product that they can be proud of, 2485 01:54:55,134 --> 01:54:57,867 and I just want to be there when we break the ground. 2486 01:54:57,867 --> 01:54:59,834 Fair enough. I wanted to add that, 2487 01:55:01,867 --> 01:55:03,534 a question about the 2488 01:55:03,534 --> 01:55:05,134 all the amazing work that's happening around 2489 01:55:05,134 --> 01:55:07,267 campus, friends, and just the general programing 2490 01:55:07,267 --> 01:55:09,700 that's happening at recreation centers, 2491 01:55:09,700 --> 01:55:11,735 especially in my district. 2492 01:55:11,935 --> 01:55:15,100 I have two active recreation centers, Dunbar Neighborhood Center and K Scott. 2493 01:55:15,633 --> 01:55:16,734 Sometimes I'm there 2494 01:55:16,734 --> 01:55:17,735 with my kiddos, 2495 01:55:17,735 --> 01:55:19,068 sometimes I'm there for community meeting, 2496 01:55:19,068 --> 01:55:21,800 and I'll run with running to the staff and talk with them 2497 01:55:21,800 --> 01:55:23,601 and they'll let me know. 2498 01:55:23,601 --> 01:55:25,634 Hey, Councilmember Dojo, we had this amazing event, you know, last week. 2499 01:55:25,634 --> 01:55:27,469 Wish you could have been there. 2500 01:55:27,469 --> 01:55:29,700 I wish we saw you there. And it's like, you know, I get a little FOMO. 2501 01:55:29,700 --> 01:55:31,101 And so, 2502 01:55:31,101 --> 01:55:34,201 if there's any way that that your team can help 2503 01:55:34,267 --> 01:55:36,634 and I'm sure my colleagues would appreciate this as well, 2504 01:55:36,634 --> 01:55:39,634 there's events like that or any sort of programing 2505 01:55:39,634 --> 01:55:42,634 or opportunities for our offices to be plugged in to the events 2506 01:55:42,634 --> 01:55:44,701 that are happening at our recreation centers. 2507 01:55:44,701 --> 01:55:46,701 That would be greatly appreciated. 2508 01:55:47,202 --> 01:55:50,868 I know oftentimes, especially for the events that are that center my seniors, 2509 01:55:51,168 --> 01:55:54,401 there's often asked for like, hey, can you sponsor a lunch? 2510 01:55:54,401 --> 01:55:56,166 Or can you help provide, 2511 01:55:57,201 --> 01:56:00,167 gifts or things for this event that we're doing? 2512 01:56:00,234 --> 01:56:03,434 And we'd love to make sure that our office is where 2513 01:56:03,534 --> 01:56:05,701 that there's that need and can have an ample 2514 01:56:05,701 --> 01:56:07,735 opportunity to provide support for them. 2515 01:56:08,135 --> 01:56:09,468 That's fair enough. And Aquia Pippins, who runs to Scott 2516 01:56:09,468 --> 01:56:10,634 as a force to be reckoned with. 2517 01:56:10,634 --> 01:56:12,801 She does amazing things. She has an amazing fish 2518 01:56:12,801 --> 01:56:14,534 fry often, and I'm not invited either. 2519 01:56:14,534 --> 01:56:16,534 We need to get on that list. But no, I am invited. 2520 01:56:16,534 --> 01:56:18,267 But we need to make sure we do. 2521 01:56:18,267 --> 01:56:21,534 That is amazing and has a very strong senior base there. 2522 01:56:21,534 --> 01:56:22,734 And absolutely we'll do that. 2523 01:56:23,368 --> 01:56:24,568 Yeah. And I just I also want your staff 2524 01:56:24,568 --> 01:56:26,867 to feel empowered to reach out to me and my team. 2525 01:56:26,867 --> 01:56:28,868 And there's a 2526 01:56:28,868 --> 01:56:30,601 there's sometimes people can be a little shy, 2527 01:56:30,601 --> 01:56:31,901 reach out to a member of council. 2528 01:56:31,901 --> 01:56:34,867 But I want to have that open line of communication that's 2529 01:56:34,867 --> 01:56:36,233 fair to be supportive. 2530 01:56:37,967 --> 01:56:40,934 The cool season stats that you shared earlier. 2531 01:56:41,700 --> 01:56:43,935 I, you know, love 2532 01:56:43,935 --> 01:56:47,234 how far we've come along with the expansion and the 2533 01:56:47,301 --> 01:56:48,701 support of our pool operations. 2534 01:56:48,701 --> 01:56:51,201 I know when I was chair of this committee, 2535 01:56:51,401 --> 01:56:52,368 when Councilmember Winston was chair of this committee, 2536 01:56:52,368 --> 01:56:53,935 there was a lot of conversation 2537 01:56:53,935 --> 01:56:57,067 about the vendors who were doing the maintenance 2538 01:56:57,067 --> 01:56:59,835 and challenges with recruiting lifeguards. 2539 01:56:59,835 --> 01:57:02,368 And there's, you know, the disposition of our pools 2540 01:57:02,368 --> 01:57:05,333 today is much better than it was just a few years ago. 2541 01:57:06,334 --> 01:57:09,501 My only question is overall poll season. 2542 01:57:09,868 --> 01:57:13,534 I know a lot of our the ability for us to have open 2543 01:57:13,534 --> 01:57:16,734 pools is tied to the fact that many of our lifeguards are 2544 01:57:17,334 --> 01:57:20,035 students, are APS students. 2545 01:57:20,402 --> 01:57:23,668 And when school's back in session and we then have to close pools. 2546 01:57:23,868 --> 01:57:25,968 It's been an unusually hot year this year. 2547 01:57:25,968 --> 01:57:29,600 And even beyond Labor Day, we we're continuing to see. 2548 01:57:29,767 --> 01:57:31,001 I mean, it's 90 degrees today 2549 01:57:31,001 --> 01:57:32,333 and we're in the middle of September. 2550 01:57:33,834 --> 01:57:35,934 I wonder 2551 01:57:36,768 --> 01:57:39,334 as far as like y'all's recruitment efforts in terms of lifeguards 2552 01:57:39,701 --> 01:57:44,867 are all looking at ways to recruit populations 2553 01:57:45,001 --> 01:57:46,501 outside of our typical 2554 01:57:46,501 --> 01:57:47,901 high school student population, 2555 01:57:47,901 --> 01:57:50,601 whether it's college students, whether it's seniors, 2556 01:57:50,601 --> 01:57:52,334 just as a way, so we can expand pool 2557 01:57:52,334 --> 01:57:57,102 operations beyond mid-August and beyond when school starts. 2558 01:57:57,435 --> 01:58:00,002 Just, I mean, was hot, September still hot, and we'd love to see 2559 01:58:00,002 --> 01:58:03,101 our pools, our outdoor pools, be able to stay open for longer. 2560 01:58:04,235 --> 01:58:05,901 No. Absolutely. Absolutely correct. And I cringe this this year. 2561 01:58:05,901 --> 01:58:08,301 I mean, we've had we've had washout August 2nd 2562 01:58:08,301 --> 01:58:10,201 where it's rained every day and we looked like geniuses 2563 01:58:10,201 --> 01:58:12,401 for for not being open, but I mean, not 2564 01:58:12,401 --> 01:58:13,067 you know what I'm saying? 2565 01:58:13,067 --> 01:58:14,034 It just it doesn't seem. 2566 01:58:14,034 --> 01:58:17,001 But this year, obviously they were needed. 2567 01:58:17,134 --> 01:58:19,634 We have already because of the Pittman Park pool. 2568 01:58:19,634 --> 01:58:22,067 Honestly, that's going to change everything for us. 2569 01:58:22,067 --> 01:58:23,934 We don't anticipate there's no way 2570 01:58:23,934 --> 01:58:26,067 that pool is going to be built and not 2571 01:58:26,067 --> 01:58:27,800 we don't want it to be closed. 2572 01:58:27,800 --> 01:58:29,301 There are some days of the week 2573 01:58:29,301 --> 01:58:31,101 we might not be open every single day. 2574 01:58:31,101 --> 01:58:33,501 Weekends for sure, that type of thing. 2575 01:58:33,501 --> 01:58:34,767 You know, Councilmember Bond and I have 2576 01:58:34,767 --> 01:58:36,334 talked about this before. 2577 01:58:37,535 --> 01:58:40,368 You know, we we do need to expand into wide variety of people who are applying. 2578 01:58:40,434 --> 01:58:42,201 Not everybody needs to be an Apps student 2579 01:58:42,201 --> 01:58:44,001 if we're trying to keep our pools open. 2580 01:58:44,001 --> 01:58:45,967 We love APS students to be our lifeguards, 2581 01:58:45,967 --> 01:58:47,201 but we need a mix. 2582 01:58:47,201 --> 01:58:48,600 We've only been running our pools now 2583 01:58:48,600 --> 01:58:49,700 for a few short years. 2584 01:58:49,700 --> 01:58:51,701 Recently we went back to that. 2585 01:58:51,701 --> 01:58:54,501 We had a contractor and it's taken a little bit of, 2586 01:58:55,235 --> 01:58:56,868 you know, I think we have gotten better every year, 2587 01:58:57,068 --> 01:58:59,868 but we're going to have to really make a big jump next year. Yeah. 2588 01:58:59,968 --> 01:59:02,334 No, that would be great. And I mean, he'll send me to train training. 2589 01:59:02,334 --> 01:59:04,334 I'll put in a couple of shifts in if I want 2590 01:59:04,334 --> 01:59:05,301 to get my certification. 2591 01:59:05,301 --> 01:59:07,734 So I just want to make sure we wrote you down. 2592 01:59:07,734 --> 01:59:08,533 Yeah. Gotcha. 2593 01:59:09,834 --> 01:59:11,935 Another question that I had 2594 01:59:12,302 --> 01:59:14,934 is with regards to the nutrition club at Dunbar that you alluded to, 2595 01:59:15,034 --> 01:59:16,800 want to make sure that you all talking to 2596 01:59:16,800 --> 01:59:18,568 the folks at the community garden. 2597 01:59:18,568 --> 01:59:21,867 I know it's no longer stewarding that rise. 2598 01:59:21,867 --> 01:59:23,267 I believe it's a new organization 2599 01:59:23,267 --> 01:59:26,234 that is now has taken over. 2600 01:59:26,234 --> 01:59:27,501 Just want to make sure that it's healthy. 2601 01:59:27,501 --> 01:59:28,968 There's some already some collaboration 2602 01:59:28,968 --> 01:59:31,368 that's ongoing there or the one they're doing this 2603 01:59:31,368 --> 01:59:33,167 fall will be all hydroponic. I'll be inside. 2604 01:59:33,167 --> 01:59:35,501 But that that would be the anticipated would be. 2605 01:59:35,501 --> 01:59:38,501 Yes. To meet work with rise for next spring. 2606 01:59:38,568 --> 01:59:40,601 And if y'all need a point of contact, I'm happy to help 2607 01:59:40,601 --> 01:59:43,534 make that connection happen soon. Georgia is great. 2608 01:59:43,534 --> 01:59:46,401 Was proud to be at their, changing 2609 01:59:46,401 --> 01:59:49,368 of the guard ceremony a couple, a couple of weeks ago. 2610 01:59:49,768 --> 01:59:52,834 But they and they have interest in making sure that 2611 01:59:52,834 --> 01:59:56,735 that guard is not just like, 2612 01:59:57,202 --> 01:59:59,334 like, you know, we're growing things, but they want to cultivate youth and young people 2613 01:59:59,334 --> 02:00:01,901 and give them opportunities to learn how to Stewart the land. 2614 02:00:01,901 --> 02:00:05,835 And with the recreation center being right there with another. 2615 02:00:05,901 --> 02:00:07,568 This is the last year Dunbar Elementary School. 2616 02:00:07,568 --> 02:00:08,735 But there's so many opportunities 2617 02:00:08,735 --> 02:00:10,634 for cross-pollination and collaboration. 2618 02:00:10,634 --> 02:00:11,701 I don't want to lose sight of that. 2619 02:00:11,701 --> 02:00:14,734 And so I'll follow up from this meeting 2620 02:00:14,734 --> 02:00:17,835 with that connection separately. 2621 02:00:17,901 --> 02:00:21,334 I know there is a food pantry that operates out of Dunbar 2622 02:00:21,401 --> 02:00:22,701 Neighborhood Center that's operated 2623 02:00:22,701 --> 02:00:25,768 by Blessed Divas, which they do community cleanups, 2624 02:00:25,768 --> 02:00:28,034 but they also have this Saturday food pantry. 2625 02:00:28,034 --> 02:00:30,234 And I wonder if that there's an opportunity 2626 02:00:30,434 --> 02:00:31,768 to connect with them, since they're already at Dunbar, 2627 02:00:31,768 --> 02:00:34,434 to plug them into that nutrition program as well. 2628 02:00:34,434 --> 02:00:37,168 So if you haven't connected with hadn't thought. 2629 02:00:37,502 --> 02:00:39,901 But I do know about that's a very popular pantry for sure every Saturday. 2630 02:00:39,901 --> 02:00:42,734 Yeah. So I'll follow up on that as well. And then 2631 02:00:43,701 --> 02:00:46,701 lastly, the connection of small businesses. 2632 02:00:46,701 --> 02:00:49,668 I'm excited to see that y'all are growing that that program. 2633 02:00:49,668 --> 02:00:51,334 One thought I have, like in terms 2634 02:00:51,334 --> 02:00:52,434 of the types of businesses 2635 02:00:52,434 --> 02:00:55,167 that I get a lot of feedback from my constituents 2636 02:00:55,167 --> 02:00:56,735 that they love to see 2637 02:00:56,735 --> 02:00:58,967 if there's more opportunities for concessions type 2638 02:00:58,967 --> 02:01:00,935 opportunities, whether it's like, 2639 02:01:00,935 --> 02:01:03,301 you know, I would love to buy a cup of coffee at a rec center, 2640 02:01:03,301 --> 02:01:06,201 sort of, sort of thing. I know they're working. 2641 02:01:06,201 --> 02:01:08,601 We're figuring things out over at Grant Park. 2642 02:01:08,601 --> 02:01:11,434 But those the more those opportunities that we can find, 2643 02:01:11,434 --> 02:01:12,701 it doesn't have to be at that scale. 2644 02:01:12,701 --> 02:01:16,501 But sometimes a parent like me might be at their kids 2645 02:01:16,501 --> 02:01:19,701 basketball practice and would love a cup of coffee. 2646 02:01:20,135 --> 02:01:22,167 I'm sorry. And that is one of the items in the day. No it wasn't. 2647 02:01:22,167 --> 02:01:25,369 That is part of our activate ATL plan. 2648 02:01:25,502 --> 02:01:27,501 It is. It is not one. I would say we've moved the needle too far in the first. 2649 02:01:27,501 --> 02:01:28,601 That has not been one of the ones 2650 02:01:28,601 --> 02:01:30,002 we've we've done that we had 2651 02:01:30,002 --> 02:01:34,067 we have we had one concession at the state tennis just open. 2652 02:01:34,067 --> 02:01:36,368 We're using that kind of as a bellwether. 2653 02:01:36,368 --> 02:01:39,001 Obviously, Grant Park is another one. 2654 02:01:39,001 --> 02:01:40,368 We've got some work to do on that one. 2655 02:01:40,368 --> 02:01:43,368 Yeah, and that was my last point of feedback. 2656 02:01:43,368 --> 02:01:46,001 But once again, congratulations. 2657 02:01:46,001 --> 02:01:49,435 Definitely want to continue to figure out ways 2658 02:01:49,535 --> 02:01:53,101 to expand the Throne Labs partnership so that we move it beyond pilot and move it into a 2659 02:01:53,301 --> 02:01:56,267 like a more sustained part of our city operations. 2660 02:01:56,701 --> 02:01:58,867 But just appreciate all that all been doing for us. 2661 02:01:58,867 --> 02:02:00,001 Thanks for the support. 2662 02:02:00,001 --> 02:02:02,468 Mister chair, I yield. Thank you. 2663 02:02:02,468 --> 02:02:04,467 Next up, Council member Michael Julian Bond. 2664 02:02:08,400 --> 02:02:09,101 Thank you, Mr. 2665 02:02:09,101 --> 02:02:11,301 Chair. Thank you, 2666 02:02:11,301 --> 02:02:15,067 Commissioner Doug, for was the outstanding presentation. 2667 02:02:15,067 --> 02:02:19,033 And I'm sure that the members of the public who, 2668 02:02:20,934 --> 02:02:23,634 missed you guys presenting 2669 02:02:23,634 --> 02:02:27,034 were probably astounded by how much the width and breadth 2670 02:02:27,101 --> 02:02:30,868 of how much you all actually do and have accomplished. 2671 02:02:30,868 --> 02:02:33,867 And I would encourage you and, well, my hat's off to you 2672 02:02:35,135 --> 02:02:38,967 and your staff, and I would encourage you to take this link and share it. 2673 02:02:40,001 --> 02:02:43,400 You know, to people who follow you. 2674 02:02:43,567 --> 02:02:45,234 I don't know, 2675 02:02:45,234 --> 02:02:48,233 but used to be able to sign up for notifications 2676 02:02:49,001 --> 02:02:50,201 for different departments. 2677 02:02:50,201 --> 02:02:53,167 But if that's possible, I would encourage you to share it. 2678 02:02:53,801 --> 02:02:58,334 To whoever follows you with social media or email direct. 2679 02:02:58,334 --> 02:03:01,801 I think it's very informative and people would benefit 2680 02:03:01,801 --> 02:03:05,667 to know how well their tax money is being spent. 2681 02:03:05,967 --> 02:03:08,735 And and I also want to compliment you. 2682 02:03:08,735 --> 02:03:11,533 I mean, I've had the occasion we run into each other 2683 02:03:11,533 --> 02:03:12,800 over a Washington park 2684 02:03:13,867 --> 02:03:15,668 when I'm 2685 02:03:15,668 --> 02:03:19,001 using my benefits, you know, over there. 2686 02:03:19,067 --> 02:03:20,835 As matter of fact, 2687 02:03:20,835 --> 02:03:24,900 this is my full time now, but I'm forced to be here instead. 2688 02:03:25,701 --> 02:03:29,901 But I just want to compliment you all on how great things are, 2689 02:03:29,968 --> 02:03:35,301 and I'm so happy that we do have we have taken that sunshine 2690 02:03:35,301 --> 02:03:38,534 and to have our own lifeguards, to have our own staff 2691 02:03:38,735 --> 02:03:42,067 of these facilities, to just work out beautifully. 2692 02:03:42,368 --> 02:03:44,334 I mean, it's just amazing 2693 02:03:44,334 --> 02:03:47,301 what you all have been able to do internally. 2694 02:03:47,568 --> 02:03:49,534 And I really appreciate it 2695 02:03:49,534 --> 02:03:51,868 and just wanted to be on the record for that. 2696 02:03:51,868 --> 02:03:55,101 But I wanted to follow up really on the situation 2697 02:03:55,101 --> 02:03:58,100 with the restrooms because, every, 2698 02:03:59,368 --> 02:04:03,134 every time I'm out that I swim between 60 2699 02:04:03,201 --> 02:04:07,301 Martin Washington and I go to, the Y sometimes, 2700 02:04:07,301 --> 02:04:11,334 but everybody always stops him about the restrooms in 2701 02:04:11,701 --> 02:04:14,368 some of our public parks and facilities. 2702 02:04:14,368 --> 02:04:16,201 I'm glad the one outside of here 2703 02:04:16,201 --> 02:04:18,234 is working well and functioning well. 2704 02:04:18,234 --> 02:04:22,433 Are there any plans to expand them in other parks? 2705 02:04:22,500 --> 02:04:23,667 Not necessarily. 2706 02:04:25,801 --> 02:04:28,767 Well, along the trails and parks, actually, because, 2707 02:04:30,135 --> 02:04:32,900 you know, folks who who are diabetics, who may have special needs, 2708 02:04:33,334 --> 02:04:36,533 probably needs more access to a restroom than most. 2709 02:04:36,767 --> 02:04:38,934 And this is working so. 2710 02:04:38,934 --> 02:04:41,667 Well, what are the long term plans? 2711 02:04:41,667 --> 02:04:43,867 Are probably expanding that use. 2712 02:04:43,867 --> 02:04:45,067 No, that's an excellent question. 2713 02:04:45,067 --> 02:04:47,167 We we're not opposed to the the permanent one. 2714 02:04:47,167 --> 02:04:50,134 The one that lasted out here lasted for over 20 years. 2715 02:04:50,201 --> 02:04:52,634 And this one, they take a long time to build 2716 02:04:52,634 --> 02:04:54,201 when they're permanent and there's other functions. 2717 02:04:54,201 --> 02:04:57,134 And we were interested in seeing what this program can do. 2718 02:04:57,134 --> 02:04:58,867 Having said that, we are at the same time 2719 02:04:58,867 --> 02:05:00,201 putting in permanent restrooms. 2720 02:05:00,201 --> 02:05:01,967 We're putting on one right now. 2721 02:05:01,967 --> 02:05:04,934 Two, actually, for Councilmember Winston, 2722 02:05:05,234 --> 02:05:08,168 we've been using a product called the Portland Loop. 2723 02:05:08,168 --> 02:05:10,801 We added one at Cohen Park, and this will be our second one. 2724 02:05:10,801 --> 02:05:13,001 If that goes well, that's an opportunity. 2725 02:05:13,001 --> 02:05:15,001 They kind of come pre-fab. They're very nice. 2726 02:05:15,001 --> 02:05:16,768 We did the same thing at William Walker. 2727 02:05:16,768 --> 02:05:18,701 We brought one and that's worked out well. 2728 02:05:18,701 --> 02:05:21,468 So I think trying not to go always brick and mortar 2729 02:05:21,468 --> 02:05:22,734 and trying to see what's on the market. 2730 02:05:22,734 --> 02:05:24,167 The market's gotten much better. 2731 02:05:24,167 --> 02:05:25,167 I think the opportunity 2732 02:05:25,167 --> 02:05:26,601 we're going to have to balance out 2733 02:05:26,901 --> 02:05:27,667 is it probably doesn't make sense to 2734 02:05:27,667 --> 02:05:28,568 continue to, 2735 02:05:28,568 --> 02:05:30,368 you know, rent to own type of thing 2736 02:05:30,368 --> 02:05:32,001 when we can just build at some point. 2737 02:05:32,001 --> 02:05:33,867 But I think the benefit of the, the, 2738 02:05:33,867 --> 02:05:36,101 the throne lab is we can identify 2739 02:05:36,101 --> 02:05:37,534 if it's a good location. 2740 02:05:37,534 --> 02:05:38,900 You know, you wouldn't want to put something, 2741 02:05:38,900 --> 02:05:41,134 invest all the hard in the concrete mortar 2742 02:05:41,134 --> 02:05:43,568 and then find out that maybe it should have gone here. 2743 02:05:43,568 --> 02:05:45,068 So that's kind of the benefit I think. 2744 02:05:45,068 --> 02:05:47,501 I think that's I think Galen would agree with me on that. 2745 02:05:47,501 --> 02:05:50,534 But no, we're absolutely want to do permanent restrooms. 2746 02:05:50,534 --> 02:05:53,633 We have almost every one of our restrooms, 2747 02:05:54,534 --> 02:05:56,534 currently open that are currently there. 2748 02:05:56,534 --> 02:05:58,101 For a long time, a lot of our restrooms 2749 02:05:58,101 --> 02:06:00,101 were there, but they just weren't open. 2750 02:06:00,101 --> 02:06:02,001 One of those examples would be like, call your park. 2751 02:06:02,001 --> 02:06:03,634 We have a beautiful restaurant above, 2752 02:06:03,634 --> 02:06:05,901 and that's that's all fully functioning now. 2753 02:06:05,901 --> 02:06:08,734 So we've made all of the ones that we currently have available 2754 02:06:08,734 --> 02:06:10,468 and are open to use. 2755 02:06:10,468 --> 02:06:12,801 We just got to look at those new sites. 2756 02:06:12,935 --> 02:06:15,768 Okay. And I'm always security minded. 2757 02:06:16,002 --> 02:06:20,266 And so I wanted to shift to, I guess, cameras or, 2758 02:06:21,034 --> 02:06:24,001 and I don't necessarily mean flock cameras, but, 2759 02:06:24,167 --> 02:06:27,767 you know, the type of cameras everybody likes, right? 2760 02:06:27,834 --> 02:06:29,467 Those cameras. Yeah. Yeah. 2761 02:06:31,234 --> 02:06:33,568 To expanding them amongst our trails, 2762 02:06:33,568 --> 02:06:36,701 you know, in our trail network as as more people 2763 02:06:36,701 --> 02:06:40,567 find out how interconnected our parks are, obviously 2764 02:06:40,834 --> 02:06:42,234 more people are going to be biking. 2765 02:06:42,234 --> 02:06:43,834 They're going to be walking. 2766 02:06:43,834 --> 02:06:45,900 What are some of the long term plans? 2767 02:06:45,900 --> 02:06:49,734 And making sure that our trail network is, 2768 02:06:50,468 --> 02:06:53,102 is, has as many cameras as possible, 2769 02:06:53,102 --> 02:06:56,900 and all of them plugged into the video integration system 2770 02:06:56,900 --> 02:06:58,735 and monitored. Yes. Good. Good question. 2771 02:06:58,735 --> 02:07:01,267 We have over 2500 cameras that are in the 2772 02:07:01,267 --> 02:07:03,167 the venue integration system right now. 2773 02:07:03,167 --> 02:07:06,434 We've taken most of our parks and trails. 2774 02:07:06,434 --> 02:07:08,468 That's just it's part of the system now. 2775 02:07:08,468 --> 02:07:10,634 We put in the trail we put in the park. 2776 02:07:10,634 --> 02:07:12,167 A nota is a good example of that. 2777 02:07:12,167 --> 02:07:13,334 Working with Abi 2778 02:07:13,334 --> 02:07:14,434 that cameras will be at a node 2779 02:07:14,434 --> 02:07:16,868 when that park opens in a few months. 2780 02:07:16,868 --> 02:07:19,834 Cameras will be a part of the new bike park I mentioned up at, 2781 02:07:20,301 --> 02:07:22,468 Shirley Clark Franklin. Same with the new pools. 2782 02:07:22,468 --> 02:07:24,601 So it's actually just become integrated into what 2783 02:07:24,601 --> 02:07:26,668 the cameras you're speaking of are just part of our part 2784 02:07:26,668 --> 02:07:29,368 and parcel of the of the design and scoping. 2785 02:07:29,968 --> 02:07:33,001 Okay. So it's it's no longer any special plan is just 2786 02:07:33,401 --> 02:07:35,134 what's required from now on. 2787 02:07:35,134 --> 02:07:36,634 It is it's 2788 02:07:36,935 --> 02:07:39,134 actually we found it's just so much easier because of the conduit, the electrical, 2789 02:07:39,134 --> 02:07:40,368 all the connections that need to be made. 2790 02:07:40,368 --> 02:07:43,434 It's just you're almost better off doing it that way. 2791 02:07:43,634 --> 02:07:46,267 Okay. All right, well, that takes care of my question. 2792 02:07:46,267 --> 02:07:50,568 Thank you again. Thank you. Presentation. 2793 02:07:50,901 --> 02:07:53,600 Oh, yeah. Got to because I love the heated pool, 2794 02:07:54,633 --> 02:07:56,501 at Washington Park. 2795 02:07:56,501 --> 02:07:58,967 You know, when I go to the private sector 2796 02:07:58,967 --> 02:08:02,001 pool, it's like swimming and ice water. 2797 02:08:02,234 --> 02:08:04,434 But watching Park is. 2798 02:08:04,434 --> 02:08:06,533 It's refreshing. We should market it that way. 2799 02:08:06,533 --> 02:08:07,633 Thank you. 2800 02:08:07,633 --> 02:08:08,601 Yeah. 2801 02:08:08,601 --> 02:08:11,567 We got hot water. It's good. 2802 02:08:11,700 --> 02:08:14,534 Councilmember Collins, 2803 02:08:14,534 --> 02:08:16,401 I'll. I'll make a quick. 2804 02:08:16,534 --> 02:08:18,601 But thank you so much. This is this is a great presentation. 2805 02:08:18,601 --> 02:08:20,735 I just want to give a shout out. 2806 02:08:20,735 --> 02:08:22,634 Just for me having an opportunity 2807 02:08:22,634 --> 02:08:26,301 to get to fully get engaged just with our Parks and Rec. 2808 02:08:26,301 --> 02:08:29,167 So just want to give a shout out to the cutest golf tournament 2809 02:08:29,167 --> 02:08:33,333 that I went to the Tub Cup, at Hamilton Homes. 2810 02:08:33,734 --> 02:08:35,601 Golf course. 2811 02:08:35,601 --> 02:08:37,434 The whole daddy caddy. It was just. 2812 02:08:37,434 --> 02:08:38,700 It was super cute. 2813 02:08:38,700 --> 02:08:41,434 But what it showed us is also 2814 02:08:41,434 --> 02:08:45,167 our children are engaged in the the sport of golf as well. 2815 02:08:46,602 --> 02:08:50,334 And so just having an opportunity to learn more how we are able to support, our, 2816 02:08:50,568 --> 02:08:53,735 you know, as we get to budget season or whatnot. 2817 02:08:54,202 --> 02:08:57,434 What are some of those opportunities that we can expand investment in some of the, 2818 02:08:57,501 --> 02:08:59,401 you know, additional programing as well? 2819 02:08:59,401 --> 02:09:03,700 And also just the understanding that our four golf courses 2820 02:09:03,967 --> 02:09:06,534 throughout the city are public golf, 2821 02:09:07,335 --> 02:09:11,401 you know, our our public golf courses as well, and what additional support 2822 02:09:11,768 --> 02:09:13,834 is needed there. We just want to give a shout out to your team 2823 02:09:13,834 --> 02:09:15,468 for that and everything else 2824 02:09:15,468 --> 02:09:18,835 that you all are are doing in Parks and Rec. 2825 02:09:19,002 --> 02:09:22,735 Truly a great experience for our families and citizens in the in Atlanta. 2826 02:09:22,735 --> 02:09:24,034 So I just want to put that out there. 2827 02:09:24,034 --> 02:09:25,568 No. And thank you so much. 2828 02:09:26,002 --> 02:09:27,434 I've seen you several, several times in many events recently, 2829 02:09:27,434 --> 02:09:29,533 and thank you for checking us out and seeing what's going on. 2830 02:09:29,533 --> 02:09:30,434 It's been great. Yeah. 2831 02:09:30,434 --> 02:09:32,834 Thank you, Councilmember Kelsey Bond. 2832 02:09:34,501 --> 02:09:37,134 Thank you for the presentation, Commissioner. 2833 02:09:37,134 --> 02:09:40,301 I just wanted to echo Council Member Dozier question 2834 02:09:40,301 --> 02:09:43,134 about keeping the public pools open longer. 2835 02:09:43,134 --> 02:09:44,633 Definitely got 2836 02:09:44,633 --> 02:09:45,835 emails from parents 2837 02:09:45,835 --> 02:09:48,234 asking about that. I think they may have closed 2838 02:09:48,234 --> 02:09:50,667 like a week before school started. 2839 02:09:50,667 --> 02:09:52,201 So my question is, 2840 02:09:52,201 --> 02:09:54,634 is the biggest barrier to keeping them open longer? 2841 02:09:54,634 --> 02:09:57,267 Is it staffing or is it general funding? 2842 02:09:57,267 --> 02:10:00,266 Well, to be honest with you, that was just an error 2843 02:10:00,400 --> 02:10:01,301 this year. 2844 02:10:01,301 --> 02:10:03,835 The the there's normally the calendar. 2845 02:10:03,835 --> 02:10:05,668 The last two years the apps calendar has been 2846 02:10:05,668 --> 02:10:07,534 a little different than in other years. 2847 02:10:07,534 --> 02:10:10,035 And I just don't think we scheduled that right this year. 2848 02:10:10,035 --> 02:10:12,368 And I talked to our aquatics department. We all agreed. 2849 02:10:12,368 --> 02:10:14,768 We tried to keep a few pools open on the weekends after that. 2850 02:10:14,768 --> 02:10:16,534 I don't expect that to happen again. 2851 02:10:16,534 --> 02:10:20,267 There was normally our our our our rule is 2852 02:10:20,468 --> 02:10:23,934 they closed the Sunday before apps goes back. 2853 02:10:23,934 --> 02:10:25,034 Well, the way the calendar work 2854 02:10:25,034 --> 02:10:28,234 this year, that provided a whole week of kids 2855 02:10:28,234 --> 02:10:30,001 being out of school and the pools being open. 2856 02:10:30,001 --> 02:10:31,735 And I think it was like a thousand degrees. 2857 02:10:31,735 --> 02:10:34,134 So I mean, that was just not good. 2858 02:10:34,134 --> 02:10:36,101 And by the time we had let the staff, 2859 02:10:36,101 --> 02:10:38,234 you couldn't really recapture that. 2860 02:10:38,234 --> 02:10:39,967 That was an error. It won't happen again. 2861 02:10:39,967 --> 02:10:41,301 It was a count, that calendar. 2862 02:10:41,301 --> 02:10:42,900 We didn't really do anything different. 2863 02:10:42,900 --> 02:10:44,534 But the way the calendar fell this year, 2864 02:10:44,534 --> 02:10:46,301 it gave you the whole week off. 2865 02:10:46,301 --> 02:10:47,601 That won't happen again. 2866 02:10:47,601 --> 02:10:49,468 That's that's great to know. 2867 02:10:49,468 --> 02:10:52,735 And, but if we were it, you know, 2868 02:10:52,901 --> 02:10:56,067 hopefully this isn't true, but we're likely to see Septembers 2869 02:10:56,067 --> 02:10:58,266 continue to be this hot going forward. So, 2870 02:10:59,267 --> 02:11:00,534 what is the possibility of 2871 02:11:00,534 --> 02:11:03,600 looking of keeping pools open into September 2872 02:11:03,667 --> 02:11:05,768 look like for the future? 2873 02:11:05,935 --> 02:11:08,034 I think in the Labor Day, what we probably will not do is keep every pool open. 2874 02:11:08,034 --> 02:11:09,034 It'll be like this one. 2875 02:11:09,034 --> 02:11:10,101 I'm talking about the new one, 2876 02:11:10,101 --> 02:11:11,267 and we'll try to do it 2877 02:11:11,267 --> 02:11:13,468 geographically based on where people are swimming 2878 02:11:13,468 --> 02:11:15,334 and making sure we have someone easy access. 2879 02:11:15,334 --> 02:11:16,967 But yeah, that's that's the plan. Cool. 2880 02:11:16,967 --> 02:11:19,301 I will mention and 2881 02:11:19,301 --> 02:11:21,868 Clyde Higgs is here to we are open 2882 02:11:22,002 --> 02:11:23,934 and this is not swimming. And I Councilmember bond I have this conversation. 2883 02:11:23,934 --> 02:11:25,167 Splash pads are not pools. 2884 02:11:25,167 --> 02:11:27,135 Kids need to learn how to swim and and all that. 2885 02:11:27,135 --> 02:11:29,234 But we do have a number of splash pads. We're up to about. 2886 02:11:29,234 --> 02:11:32,034 We're opening a new one at a no to park, which will open up 2887 02:11:32,034 --> 02:11:33,034 next year. 2888 02:11:33,034 --> 02:11:34,034 The one at Pittsburgh. 2889 02:11:34,034 --> 02:11:35,668 Pittman will have a new splash pad. 2890 02:11:35,668 --> 02:11:37,568 And so we have opportunities to stay cool. 2891 02:11:37,568 --> 02:11:39,935 And we've tried we worked with you with that too. 2892 02:11:39,935 --> 02:11:41,701 But I know that's not swimming, swimming and swimming. 2893 02:11:41,701 --> 02:11:42,967 And you need to have an opportunity to learn 2894 02:11:42,967 --> 02:11:43,834 how to swim. 2895 02:11:44,768 --> 02:11:46,301 Yeah. No I was going to ask about the splash pads because I 2896 02:11:46,301 --> 02:11:47,568 seen kids at the Old Fourth Ward. 2897 02:11:47,568 --> 02:11:50,567 One is so cute and I'm not sure when they close. 2898 02:11:51,101 --> 02:11:52,468 1st October. Okay, great. 2899 02:11:52,468 --> 02:11:55,034 Okay. All splash pads are May 1st to October 1st. 2900 02:11:55,034 --> 02:11:57,401 Awesome. 2901 02:11:58,168 --> 02:11:59,900 All right. Those are all my questions. Thank you. Thank you. 2902 02:11:59,900 --> 02:12:02,202 Council Councilmember Winston. 2903 02:12:02,302 --> 02:12:05,600 Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I also reiterate comments from my colleagues. 2904 02:12:05,934 --> 02:12:07,267 Great presentation. 2905 02:12:07,267 --> 02:12:08,401 You know, love getting an overview 2906 02:12:08,401 --> 02:12:10,967 of everything and appreciate all the hard work from 2907 02:12:10,967 --> 02:12:12,701 from your team out in the field. 2908 02:12:12,701 --> 02:12:15,668 I see folks at different events around my district. 2909 02:12:15,835 --> 02:12:18,601 The southeast maintenance team is doing an incredible job 2910 02:12:18,601 --> 02:12:21,434 at all the parks in my district, so just please let them know 2911 02:12:21,434 --> 02:12:24,401 that we thank them from all their hard work and dedication. 2912 02:12:24,768 --> 02:12:28,035 You did mention improvements to the I Park website. 2913 02:12:28,102 --> 02:12:30,800 Just want to know if you can expound on that a little bit. 2914 02:12:30,800 --> 02:12:31,934 Coming. No. That's great. 2915 02:12:31,934 --> 02:12:33,668 And, you know, 2916 02:12:33,801 --> 02:12:36,001 and it's interesting because that's actually considered like the the basis 2917 02:12:36,001 --> 02:12:37,735 like that's what everybody uses in parks. 2918 02:12:37,735 --> 02:12:39,568 But it's just not always that friendly. 2919 02:12:39,568 --> 02:12:41,234 So the first step is going to be to have an app. 2920 02:12:41,234 --> 02:12:42,934 So you don't have to actually be on your computer, 2921 02:12:42,934 --> 02:12:44,468 and you can actually do it from an app. 2922 02:12:44,468 --> 02:12:46,968 But there are some other structural behind. 2923 02:12:47,202 --> 02:12:49,967 There's a hub. They just kind of makes it more easy to manage through. 2924 02:12:50,368 --> 02:12:51,601 And then you and I have talked about 2925 02:12:51,601 --> 02:12:53,701 we also just have to talk about some of our classes 2926 02:12:53,701 --> 02:12:56,134 are filling up before we even get them on I parks. 2927 02:12:56,134 --> 02:12:59,167 And so just that managing all of that 2928 02:12:59,434 --> 02:13:00,634 is kind of what we're looking for. 2929 02:13:00,634 --> 02:13:02,634 We have no issue with starting the app. 2930 02:13:02,634 --> 02:13:03,835 I think by the end of the, you know, 2931 02:13:03,835 --> 02:13:06,401 within this calendar year, but just trying to make sure 2932 02:13:06,401 --> 02:13:07,801 we're posting things, 2933 02:13:07,801 --> 02:13:09,967 class sizes, all of that, that just needs 2934 02:13:09,967 --> 02:13:11,001 to be taken into account. 2935 02:13:11,001 --> 02:13:13,835 And we see that and feel that on our side. 2936 02:13:14,168 --> 02:13:15,401 Yeah. Really encouraging to see the popularity 2937 02:13:15,401 --> 02:13:17,568 in a lot of the programs that we have, 2938 02:13:17,568 --> 02:13:19,101 especially less swim lessons. 2939 02:13:19,101 --> 02:13:20,334 But, you know, 2940 02:13:21,235 --> 02:13:23,301 when we're opening them up at midnight and they're full at 1201, 2941 02:13:23,401 --> 02:13:26,501 you know, Am is making it tough and not equitable for everybody 2942 02:13:26,601 --> 02:13:28,301 to be able to use part of it. 2943 02:13:28,301 --> 02:13:29,901 So definitely would like to change that. 2944 02:13:29,901 --> 02:13:32,167 And I was joking around with Council Member Dozier. 2945 02:13:32,167 --> 02:13:33,201 I said, 2946 02:13:34,535 --> 02:13:36,468 you know, if we don't get these improvements to I parks done quickly, 2947 02:13:36,468 --> 02:13:38,134 our wives are going to be down here 2948 02:13:38,768 --> 02:13:41,334 public comment at your next quarterly report, yelling at all of us. 2949 02:13:41,401 --> 02:13:43,367 Well, and I think I think the app is important, 2950 02:13:43,367 --> 02:13:44,267 I think 2951 02:13:44,634 --> 02:13:45,634 most people do have access on, on their phone, 2952 02:13:45,634 --> 02:13:47,368 which they might not have if since we don't 2953 02:13:47,368 --> 02:13:49,002 have the app right now as part of our program. 2954 02:13:49,002 --> 02:13:51,834 So I do hope that makes it more equitable in sense. 2955 02:13:51,834 --> 02:13:52,433 But we just 2956 02:13:52,433 --> 02:13:53,468 I mean, I'm 2957 02:13:53,468 --> 02:13:55,001 glad to see I mean, our swimming, 2958 02:13:55,001 --> 02:13:57,434 just to be clear, like we were zero. 2959 02:13:57,434 --> 02:13:59,901 I mean, we we came back from nowhere to being. 2960 02:13:59,901 --> 02:14:03,634 All of our classes are full, so we have to catch up with that 2961 02:14:03,901 --> 02:14:06,568 demand for sure. I mean, we were during Covid, we're not offering anything. 2962 02:14:06,568 --> 02:14:08,768 And now we're, you know, full strength. 2963 02:14:09,402 --> 02:14:10,701 And we need to even look at the next level of what we can offer. 2964 02:14:10,701 --> 02:14:12,034 And I'm your biggest cheerleader in that. 2965 02:14:12,034 --> 02:14:14,034 My four and five five now six year 2966 02:14:14,034 --> 02:14:15,667 old can both swim thanks to Yolanda 2967 02:14:15,667 --> 02:14:17,868 at the Recreation Natatorium. 2968 02:14:17,868 --> 02:14:20,934 So, big thank you to her and her team over there. 2969 02:14:21,634 --> 02:14:23,601 You know, excellent swimmers because of the program. 2970 02:14:23,601 --> 02:14:25,567 So we appreciate it. Thank you. Yeah. 2971 02:14:26,534 --> 02:14:29,201 Swing back to Councilmember Bond. 2972 02:14:30,068 --> 02:14:32,900 Thank you. I forgot my other question, which was in the spirit of heat 2973 02:14:33,001 --> 02:14:35,701 safety as it continues to be hot. 2974 02:14:35,701 --> 02:14:39,266 Is there an inventory of water fountains at our public park? 2975 02:14:39,433 --> 02:14:40,700 We do, we do. 2976 02:14:40,700 --> 02:14:42,368 We have some? Yep. I surely do. 2977 02:14:42,368 --> 02:14:45,700 And is there an inventory of which are functioning currently? 2978 02:14:45,800 --> 02:14:47,735 We do, we do we? 2979 02:14:47,735 --> 02:14:50,500 We could almost have a team, especially between April 2980 02:14:50,500 --> 02:14:51,167 and May. 2981 02:14:51,167 --> 02:14:52,868 Almost. Or. I'm sorry. 2982 02:14:53,002 --> 02:14:55,334 April and October have like a team that just did water fountains. 2983 02:14:55,334 --> 02:14:57,134 We borrowed the right water fountains. 2984 02:14:57,134 --> 02:14:58,267 They're commercial, 2985 02:14:58,267 --> 02:15:00,234 they get heavily used and we are always 2986 02:15:00,234 --> 02:15:01,601 chasing our tail on that one. 2987 02:15:01,601 --> 02:15:03,534 But yes, we have a list of all of them. 2988 02:15:03,534 --> 02:15:04,667 We know where all of them are. 2989 02:15:04,667 --> 02:15:06,568 Call 311. We do have a plumber. 2990 02:15:06,568 --> 02:15:09,667 They go out there, happy to get them all fixed. 2991 02:15:10,601 --> 02:15:13,167 Awesome. I think we might have an open ticket for one at Central Park, 2992 02:15:13,401 --> 02:15:15,334 so that was just on my mind. 2993 02:15:15,334 --> 02:15:16,368 That one makes me sad 2994 02:15:16,368 --> 02:15:17,835 because that was supposed to be a new one. 2995 02:15:17,835 --> 02:15:19,701 Okay, that's that's not good. But anyways. 2996 02:15:19,701 --> 02:15:21,166 Thank you. We'll look into that. Thank you. 2997 02:15:22,934 --> 02:15:23,633 Thank you sir. 2998 02:15:23,633 --> 02:15:26,234 Thank you. Appreciate it. 2999 02:15:26,234 --> 02:15:26,967 More applause. 3000 02:15:26,967 --> 02:15:27,467 There we go. 3001 02:15:27,467 --> 02:15:30,467 Let's see. 3002 02:15:31,767 --> 02:15:34,735 That takes us to communications. 3003 02:15:34,801 --> 02:15:38,735 Item number 126C5078A communication 3004 02:15:38,735 --> 02:15:41,434 by Mayor Andre Dickens appointing Mr. 3005 02:15:41,868 --> 02:15:42,967 Davis to serve as a member of the Atlanta 3006 02:15:42,967 --> 02:15:45,167 Development Authority board of directors, 3007 02:15:45,167 --> 02:15:48,067 as the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board representative. 3008 02:15:48,067 --> 02:15:51,301 This appointment is for a term of four years. 3009 02:15:51,634 --> 02:15:54,333 Without objection, let's go ahead and read in two, three and four as well. 3010 02:15:55,568 --> 02:15:59,368 26R4023A resolution by Community 3011 02:15:59,368 --> 02:16:01,634 Development Human Services Committee appointed Mr. 3012 02:16:01,634 --> 02:16:04,501 Tim Sweet Wood to the City of Atlanta 3013 02:16:05,102 --> 02:16:07,768 Special Event Technical Advisory Group as the City Council appointee 3014 02:16:07,835 --> 02:16:10,534 representing a class A gated and secured 3015 02:16:10,534 --> 02:16:12,901 event production hosted within Piedmont Park 3016 02:16:12,901 --> 02:16:17,267 within the last three years and for the purposes 26 R 4024, 3017 02:16:17,501 --> 02:16:19,301 a resolution by Community Development 3018 02:16:19,301 --> 02:16:21,301 Human Services Committee appointing Mr. 3019 02:16:21,301 --> 02:16:22,601 Kevin James to 3020 02:16:22,601 --> 02:16:25,601 to the City of Atlanta Special Event Technical Advisory Group 3021 02:16:25,701 --> 02:16:28,967 as the City Council appointee representing class B or C 3022 02:16:29,034 --> 02:16:31,401 event production hosted within Piedmont Park 3023 02:16:31,401 --> 02:16:33,567 within the last three years and for the purposes 3024 02:16:35,034 --> 02:16:37,167 26 R 4025, 3025 02:16:37,167 --> 02:16:39,601 a resolution by Community Development Human Services 3026 02:16:39,601 --> 02:16:42,601 Committee appointed Minister Bob Johnson to the City of Atlanta 3027 02:16:42,601 --> 02:16:44,534 Special Event Technical Advisory Group 3028 02:16:44,534 --> 02:16:45,934 as the City Council appointee 3029 02:16:45,934 --> 02:16:48,035 representing class D, R, E event production 3030 02:16:48,035 --> 02:16:50,301 hosted within Piedmont Park within the last three years 3031 02:16:50,301 --> 02:16:51,700 and for other purposes. 3032 02:16:52,434 --> 02:16:54,734 Thank you. I'll make a motion to hold second by Winston. 3033 02:16:56,767 --> 02:17:06,368 The vote is open. 3034 02:17:06,868 --> 02:17:08,634 The vote is closed. Six days to go next. These items are held in committee. 3035 02:17:08,634 --> 02:17:10,901 Takes us to section number letter I. 3036 02:17:10,901 --> 02:17:16,534 If we can read captions six, 789 and 1026 01516 3037 02:17:16,735 --> 02:17:20,068 an ordinance to waive chapter two, article nine, Division one, 3038 02:17:20,068 --> 02:17:23,967 section 2-9 ten and to ratify the City of Atlantis. 3039 02:17:23,967 --> 02:17:25,201 Submission of an application 3040 02:17:25,201 --> 02:17:28,201 on behalf of the Department of City Planning to apply for 3041 02:17:28,201 --> 02:17:31,534 and to accept a fiscal year 2026 led Hazard Reduction 3042 02:17:31,534 --> 02:17:33,334 Demonstration Grant from the US 3043 02:17:33,334 --> 02:17:36,301 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Lead, 3044 02:17:36,534 --> 02:17:39,134 Hazard Control and Healthy Homes for the purpose 3045 02:17:39,134 --> 02:17:43,267 of administering the D program in an amount not to exceed 3046 02:17:43,267 --> 02:17:48,600 $7,750,000.00, payable over the next four years. 3047 02:17:48,767 --> 02:17:50,134 To authorize the execution 3048 02:17:50,134 --> 02:17:52,534 of any necessary agreements, to accept the award, 3049 02:17:52,534 --> 02:17:56,002 and to implement the grant to amend the FY 2026, 3050 02:17:56,068 --> 02:17:59,934 the Intergovernmental Grant fund budget in the Fi 2026 3051 02:17:59,934 --> 02:18:02,434 Community Development Grant fund budget 3052 02:18:02,434 --> 02:18:05,434 by adding to anticipations and appropriations in an amount 3053 02:18:05,434 --> 02:18:09,967 not to exceed seven $7,750,000.00. 3054 02:18:10,101 --> 02:18:12,601 To authorize and fund positions within DCP. 3055 02:18:12,601 --> 02:18:14,035 For the purpose of administering 3056 02:18:14,035 --> 02:18:17,001 and overseeing the grant award, and for other purposes. 3057 02:18:17,234 --> 02:18:20,201 Item number 72601517. 3058 02:18:20,434 --> 02:18:22,201 An ordinance by Community Development 3059 02:18:22,201 --> 02:18:23,434 Human Services Committee 3060 02:18:23,434 --> 02:18:26,501 to waive the procurement source selection provisions 3061 02:18:26,501 --> 02:18:29,034 containing Division four of chapter two, 3062 02:18:29,634 --> 02:18:31,401 article ten of the City of Atlanta Dakota Ordinances, 3063 02:18:31,401 --> 02:18:34,067 as well as any other conflicting code provisions 3064 02:18:34,067 --> 02:18:36,334 to authorize the mayor or his designee to enter 3065 02:18:36,334 --> 02:18:39,468 into the First Amendment to the agreement number listed. 3066 02:18:39,634 --> 02:18:41,434 Right of way maintenance with Maroney Enterprise 3067 02:18:41,434 --> 02:18:43,868 doing business and Castro Landscape 3068 02:18:43,868 --> 02:18:46,001 to include the Department of Parks and Recreation 3069 02:18:46,001 --> 02:18:48,434 as an authorized user and its associated 3070 02:18:48,434 --> 02:18:53,967 funding in an amount not to exceed two $2,650,000.00, 3071 02:18:54,067 --> 02:18:55,935 and to add funding on behalf of the Department 3072 02:18:55,935 --> 02:19:00,634 of Transportation, and amount not to exceed $400,000.00. 3073 02:19:00,801 --> 02:19:02,701 All contracted work will be charged to 3074 02:19:02,701 --> 02:19:05,367 and paid from the Council listed hearing and for the purposes. 3075 02:19:08,234 --> 02:19:11,067 Item number 82601518. 3076 02:19:11,067 --> 02:19:12,701 An ordinance by Community Development 3077 02:19:12,701 --> 02:19:14,734 Human Services Committee to waive chapter two, 3078 02:19:14,734 --> 02:19:16,134 article nine, Division one, 3079 02:19:16,134 --> 02:19:19,501 section two, nine, ten two retroactively authorized 3080 02:19:19,501 --> 02:19:21,102 and ratified the City of Atlanta. 3081 02:19:21,102 --> 02:19:24,368 Submission of the Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration 3082 02:19:24,368 --> 02:19:27,234 Notice of Funding Opportunity Application 3083 02:19:27,234 --> 02:19:30,267 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban 3084 02:19:30,701 --> 02:19:33,333 Development on behalf of the Atlanta Department of City Planning, 3085 02:19:34,034 --> 02:19:37,767 for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 3086 02:19:37,967 --> 02:19:39,468 to be utilized for the deployment 3087 02:19:39,468 --> 02:19:41,867 of an automated Building Code permitting systems 3088 02:19:41,867 --> 02:19:44,234 demonstration, and for the purposes. 3089 02:19:44,234 --> 02:19:47,201 Item number 92601519, 3090 02:19:48,068 --> 02:19:50,401 an ordinance by Community Development Human Services 3091 02:19:50,401 --> 02:19:53,568 Committee admitting the FY 2027 Intergovernmental Grant 3092 02:19:53,568 --> 02:19:55,568 fund budget by adding to anticipation 3093 02:19:55,568 --> 02:20:02,501 and appropriation in the amount of $1,165,808.00 3094 02:20:02,668 --> 02:20:04,700 to include the budget amount for the Santa 3095 02:20:04,700 --> 02:20:06,301 Fe Build a House and complex, 3096 02:20:06,301 --> 02:20:08,201 and authorizing the mayor, his designee, 3097 02:20:08,201 --> 02:20:10,201 on behalf of the City of Atlanta, to enter 3098 02:20:10,201 --> 02:20:11,634 into a housing assistance payments 3099 02:20:11,634 --> 02:20:15,501 contract with G and S Santa Fe Villa effective January 1st, 3100 02:20:15,601 --> 02:20:19,401 2027 through December 31st, 2027 and amount. 3101 02:20:19,468 --> 02:20:23,600 Not to exceed $1,165,008.00. 3102 02:20:24,868 --> 02:20:27,633 For the purpose of paying rental subsidies for 100 units for low income, 3103 02:20:28,234 --> 02:20:30,701 formerly homeless individuals at Santa Fe Villa 3104 02:20:30,701 --> 02:20:33,668 Housing Complex pursuant to the section eight Moderate 3105 02:20:33,768 --> 02:20:36,900 Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the US Department 3106 02:20:36,900 --> 02:20:38,568 of Housing and Urban Development. 3107 02:20:38,568 --> 02:20:40,334 All contracted work to be charged to 3108 02:20:40,334 --> 02:20:42,168 and paid from the fund department 3109 02:20:42,168 --> 02:20:45,100 organization and members listed hearing and for the purposes 3110 02:20:46,700 --> 02:20:49,568 item number ten 260 1520. 3111 02:20:49,568 --> 02:20:51,835 An ordinance by Community Development Human Services 3112 02:20:51,835 --> 02:20:54,067 Committee authorizing the mayor has designee, 3113 02:20:54,067 --> 02:20:56,735 on behalf of the Department of Grants and Community 3114 02:20:56,735 --> 02:20:59,835 Development, to amend the 2026 Community Development 3115 02:20:59,835 --> 02:21:03,801 Fund budget for the purpose of Reprograming 2025 Community 3116 02:21:03,868 --> 02:21:06,801 Development Block Grant program funds in an amount 3117 02:21:06,801 --> 02:21:10,500 not to exceed $1 million in special to facilitate timely 3118 02:21:10,900 --> 02:21:13,867 and efficient exponential 3119 02:21:13,967 --> 02:21:16,967 of FY 25 c, d, b, g funding. 3120 02:21:17,234 --> 02:21:18,634 To reprogram and allocate 3121 02:21:18,634 --> 02:21:20,035 funding to the Department of Parks 3122 02:21:20,035 --> 02:21:24,368 and Recreation and amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00. 3123 02:21:24,534 --> 02:21:26,468 And to authorize the Chief Financial Officer, 3124 02:21:26,468 --> 02:21:28,701 on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, 3125 02:21:28,701 --> 02:21:31,801 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development 3126 02:21:31,801 --> 02:21:35,102 Fund budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation to add 3127 02:21:35,102 --> 02:21:38,967 to appropriation in amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00. 3128 02:21:39,134 --> 02:21:40,167 All contracted works 3129 02:21:40,167 --> 02:21:42,301 shall be charged to and pay from the accounts 3130 02:21:42,301 --> 02:21:44,401 listed here in and for the purposes. 3131 02:21:44,935 --> 02:21:46,134 Thank you. Takes us to our regular agenda ordinances 3132 02:21:46,134 --> 02:21:50,034 for second reading item number 112601493. 3133 02:21:50,134 --> 02:21:52,568 In ordinance by Community Development Human Services 3134 02:21:52,568 --> 02:21:54,568 Committee, authorizing the mayor of his designee 3135 02:21:54,568 --> 02:21:56,967 on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, 3136 02:21:56,967 --> 02:21:58,601 to enter into a memorandum of 3137 02:21:58,601 --> 02:22:00,468 understanding with Atlanta Beltline 3138 02:22:00,468 --> 02:22:02,534 as part of its Smart Cities initiative 3139 02:22:02,534 --> 02:22:06,835 to install, operate and maintain two publicly accessible 3140 02:22:06,835 --> 02:22:08,568 electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces 3141 02:22:08,568 --> 02:22:11,068 at the historic fourth Ward Skate Park, 3142 02:22:11,068 --> 02:22:13,534 providing for the exclusive use of the charging stations 3143 02:22:13,534 --> 02:22:16,267 by City of Atlanta fleet vehicles during designated hours 3144 02:22:16,267 --> 02:22:18,367 at no cost to the city and for the purposes. 3145 02:22:19,334 --> 02:22:21,867 Any questions or comments? 3146 02:22:22,735 --> 02:22:24,368 All right. So you know, and I'll make a motion to approve second. 3147 02:22:24,368 --> 02:22:27,367 Second by Collins. 3148 02:22:28,034 --> 02:22:31,033 The vote is open. 3149 02:22:32,001 --> 02:22:32,767 Is closed six days. 3150 02:22:32,767 --> 02:22:34,267 Your item is favorable. 3151 02:22:34,267 --> 02:22:38,035 Item number 122601503 3152 02:22:38,235 --> 02:22:41,234 an ordinance by council members Dustin Hillis, Antonio Lewis, 3153 02:22:41,234 --> 02:22:45,034 Andrea Elbow, Wayne Martin, Isha Collins and Byron de Amos 3154 02:22:45,201 --> 02:22:48,900 to mend chapter 158, article two, Division 3155 02:22:48,900 --> 02:22:52,034 20, section 15889. 3156 02:22:52,768 --> 02:22:55,668 Reduction of the City of Atlanta. 3157 02:22:55,668 --> 02:22:57,735 Code of Ordinances to remove certain 3158 02:22:57,735 --> 02:23:00,601 of the conditions required to secure a reduction or waiver 3159 02:23:00,601 --> 02:23:04,700 of required tree recompense for affordable for sale units 3160 02:23:04,700 --> 02:23:06,101 in furtherance of the 3161 02:23:06,101 --> 02:23:08,868 need to balance its goal of tree canopy preservation. 3162 02:23:08,868 --> 02:23:12,001 With its goal to incentivize the development 3163 02:23:12,001 --> 02:23:15,134 of affordable housing, and for the purposes. 3164 02:23:15,835 --> 02:23:17,568 Thank you. Colleagues, I talk to the lead sponsor of this paper, 3165 02:23:17,568 --> 02:23:21,067 and we're going to hold this for a cycle to tweak some of the 3166 02:23:21,468 --> 02:23:23,401 loose ends. And so I will make that motion. 3167 02:23:23,401 --> 02:23:24,400 Second by Dozier. 3168 02:23:26,834 --> 02:23:29,834 The vote is open. 3169 02:23:34,867 --> 02:23:35,734 Is closed six years. 3170 02:23:35,734 --> 02:23:37,334 Your next item is held. 3171 02:23:37,334 --> 02:23:40,300 Thank you. Our number 30. 3172 02:23:40,900 --> 02:23:42,568 260 1510 3173 02:23:42,568 --> 02:23:44,634 an ordinance by Councilmember Matt Westmoreland 3174 02:23:44,634 --> 02:23:47,301 to amend the Atlantic City Code, part two. 3175 02:23:47,301 --> 02:23:51,501 Part 20, section 20, Dash 1004 3176 02:23:51,901 --> 02:23:54,667 to update the City of Atlanta short term rental policy. 3177 02:23:54,667 --> 02:23:55,934 And for the purposes. 3178 02:23:55,934 --> 02:23:58,768 I want to make a motion to amend to 3179 02:23:58,768 --> 02:24:01,767 have the effective date become January 1st, 2027. 3180 02:24:01,767 --> 02:24:03,201 Second by Dozier. 3181 02:24:03,201 --> 02:24:05,034 A couple of questions. 3182 02:24:05,034 --> 02:24:08,033 The vote is open. 3183 02:24:09,301 --> 02:24:12,300 Make a motion to the men, the first 3184 02:24:13,001 --> 02:24:13,700 to amend it. 3185 02:24:13,700 --> 02:24:16,700 There is a vote to amend. 3186 02:24:24,134 --> 02:24:26,167 The vote is close five days. 3187 02:24:26,167 --> 02:24:27,501 Your next item is amended. 3188 02:24:27,501 --> 02:24:29,934 Thank you. Councilmember. Council. 3189 02:24:29,934 --> 02:24:31,267 Yes. Just wanted to. 3190 02:24:31,267 --> 02:24:32,401 I didn't get a chance. 3191 02:24:32,401 --> 02:24:35,400 I know, council member Westmoreland. 3192 02:24:35,400 --> 02:24:36,301 Mr. chair, 3193 02:24:36,301 --> 02:24:37,401 we were just talking 3194 02:24:37,401 --> 02:24:38,234 in terms of this, 3195 02:24:38,234 --> 02:24:39,835 and I know the change 3196 02:24:39,835 --> 02:24:44,167 will remove the primary residence and one additional 3197 02:24:44,167 --> 02:24:45,668 residence requirement. 3198 02:24:45,668 --> 02:24:49,567 And just curious in terms of any of the implications on 3199 02:24:49,567 --> 02:24:50,433 what that means. 3200 02:24:54,667 --> 02:24:57,667 I guess in terms of. 3201 02:24:59,034 --> 02:25:02,501 What it will allow, is a person that owned 3202 02:25:02,501 --> 02:25:06,500 multiple properties in the city to now be able to 3203 02:25:08,134 --> 02:25:10,834 will now be able to 3204 02:25:10,834 --> 02:25:13,267 get a permit for short term rentals. 3205 02:25:13,267 --> 02:25:15,101 And so what I just do a deeper dive 3206 02:25:15,101 --> 02:25:18,166 in terms of understanding how this will play out. 3207 02:25:19,167 --> 02:25:22,101 Is that is there a cap on the 3208 02:25:22,234 --> 02:25:25,201 is there a conversation on the cap on that? 3209 02:25:25,334 --> 02:25:30,901 We've seen where you have an owner that has a has multiple 3210 02:25:30,968 --> 02:25:37,167 LLC. Will each LLC allow them to add multiple properties? 3211 02:25:37,167 --> 02:25:40,768 And so I think while I'm a supporter 3212 02:25:40,768 --> 02:25:43,968 of allowing the autonomy of short term rentals, 3213 02:25:43,968 --> 02:25:47,367 I also want to make sure that we're not putting our 3214 02:25:49,001 --> 02:25:51,167 we're not putting ourselves in a place 3215 02:25:51,167 --> 02:25:54,233 where we are creating an additional level of, 3216 02:25:57,401 --> 02:26:00,068 temper, you know, in terms of short term, you know, 3217 02:26:00,068 --> 02:26:03,667 temporary housing or short term capacity in that regard. So 3218 02:26:05,101 --> 02:26:08,067 as the author of this paper 3219 02:26:08,201 --> 02:26:10,434 and the person who wrote these nine words 3220 02:26:10,434 --> 02:26:13,401 five years ago, I completely agree with you. 3221 02:26:13,501 --> 02:26:16,134 Council passed this ordinance in March of 2021. 3222 02:26:16,134 --> 02:26:18,568 It was supposed to take effect in September of 2021, 3223 02:26:18,568 --> 02:26:21,267 and then we delayed until March of 2022. 3224 02:26:21,267 --> 02:26:23,267 It has never been enforced. 3225 02:26:23,267 --> 02:26:26,034 And the reasons for that stemmed from these nine words 3226 02:26:26,034 --> 02:26:30,201 and the belief that it may lead to litigation. 3227 02:26:30,267 --> 02:26:31,867 And so for the last five years, 3228 02:26:31,867 --> 02:26:34,067 we have enforced none of this ordinance. 3229 02:26:34,067 --> 02:26:37,301 I would like to enforce everything, the rest of it. 3230 02:26:37,835 --> 02:26:39,901 And if that means that we can delete these nine words 3231 02:26:39,901 --> 02:26:41,601 to enforce the rest of it for the first time 3232 02:26:41,601 --> 02:26:43,868 ever, and all of the guardrails 3233 02:26:43,868 --> 02:26:46,667 and protections that come with it for our residents, 3234 02:26:46,667 --> 02:26:47,800 I think that is a win. 3235 02:26:49,767 --> 02:26:52,501 Are there any guardrails 3236 02:26:52,501 --> 02:26:54,267 being new to this before 3237 02:26:54,267 --> 02:26:57,234 the, you know, after this created, 3238 02:26:57,468 --> 02:27:00,434 are there any guardrails that we have not. 3239 02:27:00,568 --> 02:27:03,600 Are there any guardrails in place like, 3240 02:27:04,167 --> 02:27:07,167 we, you know, like a reasonable portfolio cap 3241 02:27:07,167 --> 02:27:10,134 that we've seen in some areas, 3242 02:27:10,301 --> 02:27:13,267 permitting additional property that are actually 3243 02:27:13,368 --> 02:27:15,134 truly considered commercial multi 3244 02:27:15,134 --> 02:27:17,734 property, short term rental operators. 3245 02:27:17,734 --> 02:27:20,734 Have we looked at 3246 02:27:21,334 --> 02:27:22,401 you know, you know, 3247 02:27:22,401 --> 02:27:25,800 the guardrails in terms of truly local ownership. 3248 02:27:26,067 --> 02:27:27,368 Just some of those things 3249 02:27:27,368 --> 02:27:30,334 I just you know, just curious in terms of where the guardrails 3250 02:27:30,501 --> 02:27:31,800 where are we with enforcement. 3251 02:27:31,800 --> 02:27:33,201 Because while I do agree 3252 02:27:33,201 --> 02:27:36,200 with you 100% in terms of the enforcement piece, 3253 02:27:37,267 --> 02:27:40,234 you know, just wanting to see what they'll guard guard rails 3254 02:27:40,234 --> 02:27:43,867 were I know there was a case that was shared in terms of 3255 02:27:44,167 --> 02:27:45,167 of challenging what 3256 02:27:45,167 --> 02:27:48,467 this looked like coming out of another circuit. 3257 02:27:49,201 --> 02:27:51,266 And while it's not, 3258 02:27:53,468 --> 02:27:55,301 while it's not leading authority, 3259 02:27:55,301 --> 02:27:58,267 it does have persuasive authority for sure. 3260 02:27:58,735 --> 02:28:02,001 So I don't know if Madam Attorney or anyone help me. 3261 02:28:02,001 --> 02:28:04,002 Help. Help me help. 3262 02:28:04,102 --> 02:28:07,266 Y'all give me some understanding in terms of moving this through. 3263 02:28:08,134 --> 02:28:10,101 Is this, you know, will this truly achieve 3264 02:28:10,101 --> 02:28:12,102 what we're trying to do without 3265 02:28:12,102 --> 02:28:15,068 the unintended consequences of creating another system 3266 02:28:15,068 --> 02:28:19,400 that we may have to draft policy to regulate at another level? 3267 02:28:20,601 --> 02:28:22,534 My my quick thought on that. 3268 02:28:22,835 --> 02:28:25,401 And then I'll turn it over to the city attorney is at the moment, 3269 02:28:25,401 --> 02:28:28,035 anything can become a short term rental in Atlanta 3270 02:28:28,035 --> 02:28:30,967 because we're not enforcing any of the ordinance. 3271 02:28:30,967 --> 02:28:33,934 And I would like for us to start doing that. 3272 02:28:34,634 --> 02:28:37,468 And there are a great number of protections 3273 02:28:37,468 --> 02:28:40,601 that sit in the ordinance that we passed five years ago. 3274 02:28:40,601 --> 02:28:43,167 And I will send you a copy of it. 3275 02:28:43,568 --> 02:28:50,501 Okay. Great. I'll defer to the to the Madam Attorney. 3276 02:28:50,868 --> 02:28:53,500 Good afternoon. Amber Robinson, City of Atlanta, Department of Law 3277 02:28:54,034 --> 02:28:58,067 from from a legal standpoint, I don't really 3278 02:28:58,301 --> 02:29:00,368 they're not concerned 3279 02:29:00,368 --> 02:29:04,301 with the removal of the residency requirement, 3280 02:29:04,301 --> 02:29:05,901 which is a effectively 3281 02:29:05,901 --> 02:29:10,234 what the language that's being deleted has acted as that 3282 02:29:10,234 --> 02:29:14,734 you must be a city of Atlanta resident in order to secure 3283 02:29:15,368 --> 02:29:19,266 a short term rental license. 3284 02:29:20,167 --> 02:29:22,600 And so the removal of that 3285 02:29:22,600 --> 02:29:25,567 residency requirement, 3286 02:29:25,934 --> 02:29:29,900 actually lifts some of the concern 3287 02:29:30,501 --> 02:29:35,001 that has been raised by citizens within the city of Atlanta, 3288 02:29:35,334 --> 02:29:38,301 as well as citizens outside of the city 3289 02:29:38,434 --> 02:29:41,467 of potential constitutional issues. 3290 02:29:42,400 --> 02:29:43,067 It is correct. 3291 02:29:43,067 --> 02:29:46,067 We have not received any 3292 02:29:46,067 --> 02:29:49,035 any challenges to this ordinance. 3293 02:29:49,102 --> 02:29:53,300 But as stated by Council Member Collins, there has been a 3294 02:29:54,301 --> 02:29:59,735 that's come down from circuit courts of appeal. 3295 02:30:00,135 --> 02:30:03,700 In other circuits that would indicate that there might be some issue. 3296 02:30:04,800 --> 02:30:06,867 So from a legal standpoint, 3297 02:30:06,867 --> 02:30:09,834 there are no concerns 3298 02:30:09,834 --> 02:30:12,834 with this proposed amendment. 3299 02:30:20,967 --> 02:30:23,868 And just really quickly, Mister Chair. 3300 02:30:23,868 --> 02:30:27,201 Do you the other the corresponding legislation 3301 02:30:27,201 --> 02:30:30,167 that you were referring to with the guard rails? 3302 02:30:30,267 --> 02:30:33,600 The original ordinance we passed was 2016 56. 3303 02:30:33,800 --> 02:30:35,301 Okay. 3304 02:30:35,301 --> 02:30:37,501 And that has the I didn't get a chance to look at it. 3305 02:30:37,501 --> 02:30:39,101 That has a guardrails in there. 3306 02:30:39,101 --> 02:30:42,767 It has the framework to to regulate short term 3307 02:30:42,767 --> 02:30:44,068 rentals in Atlanta. Okay. 3308 02:30:44,068 --> 02:30:46,334 All right. Well, let me I'll look at it really quick. 3309 02:30:46,334 --> 02:30:49,434 I mean, I don't like I said, my biggest issue is the fact 3310 02:30:49,434 --> 02:30:50,735 of what we're with the, the, 3311 02:30:50,735 --> 02:30:53,701 the unintended beast that we may create by just 3312 02:30:53,701 --> 02:30:56,633 allowing any short term rental owner and, 3313 02:30:57,468 --> 02:31:00,768 long term tenant to be able just to have 3314 02:31:00,768 --> 02:31:04,267 an unlimited access to register short term rentals in the city. 3315 02:31:04,434 --> 02:31:06,067 There are I look at the. 3316 02:31:06,067 --> 02:31:08,301 I look at that legislation right now. 3317 02:31:08,301 --> 02:31:09,601 But I do think if it 3318 02:31:09,601 --> 02:31:11,701 if it truly does create something, 3319 02:31:11,701 --> 02:31:14,735 we may have to explore additional guardrails 3320 02:31:14,735 --> 02:31:18,401 such as like, you know, portfolio caps or measures 3321 02:31:18,401 --> 02:31:20,900 or some of the other lessons learned that we've seen through 3322 02:31:20,900 --> 02:31:22,734 other major cities. So 3323 02:31:24,468 --> 02:31:26,734 I share that concern, which is why I'd rather us 3324 02:31:26,734 --> 02:31:27,735 have an ordinance 3325 02:31:27,735 --> 02:31:29,068 that we're enforcing, rather than one 3326 02:31:29,068 --> 02:31:31,067 that we're not enforcing at all, which is where we currently 3327 02:31:31,067 --> 02:31:38,067 find ourselves. 3328 02:31:38,267 --> 02:31:41,067 With your brother. But, you know, I think, you know, 3329 02:31:41,468 --> 02:31:44,167 still what will be the enforcement in this regard? 3330 02:31:44,167 --> 02:31:44,900 Sorry. 3331 02:31:46,202 --> 02:31:48,801 You all I think that, you know, because that this has been an ongoing conversation, 3332 02:31:48,801 --> 02:31:50,700 this being an ongoing conversation. 3333 02:31:50,700 --> 02:31:52,401 Council member by Councilmember 3334 02:31:52,401 --> 02:31:54,334 Amos has introduced legislation 3335 02:31:54,334 --> 02:31:56,201 to create an office for enforcement. 3336 02:31:56,201 --> 02:31:59,601 So will this policy change truly, 3337 02:31:59,901 --> 02:32:03,201 truly move the needle in actual enforcement? 3338 02:32:03,334 --> 02:32:05,634 Like, do we have a measure in here 3339 02:32:05,634 --> 02:32:08,601 that requires an annual reporting to understand the 3340 02:32:08,768 --> 02:32:10,468 the numbers of short term rentals? 3341 02:32:10,468 --> 02:32:12,434 Who are the owners thinks of that nature? 3342 02:32:12,434 --> 02:32:14,735 Do we have any of that in place? 3343 02:32:14,735 --> 02:32:17,700 It is in the ordinance that isn't being enforced, 3344 02:32:18,301 --> 02:32:21,935 which is why I'm trying to get us to start doing that. 3345 02:32:22,302 --> 02:32:25,134 And these are the words that have been holding us back for far too long for who? 3346 02:32:25,134 --> 02:32:26,734 But okay. Go ahead. 3347 02:32:29,134 --> 02:32:30,001 Go on. 3348 02:32:30,001 --> 02:32:31,568 I'm. I'm telling. Okay. 3349 02:32:31,568 --> 02:32:34,568 Councilmember bond followed by Councilmember Winston. 3350 02:32:35,068 --> 02:32:38,401 Yeah, I have I have similar concerns to Council Member Collins 3351 02:32:38,468 --> 02:32:41,467 and maybe I'm not understanding correctly, but, 3352 02:32:42,034 --> 02:32:45,001 Amber, could you maybe explain, 3353 02:32:45,301 --> 02:32:48,534 how these specific lines are keeping? 3354 02:32:48,668 --> 02:32:50,468 Explain again how these specific lines 3355 02:32:50,468 --> 02:32:53,467 are keeping us from enforcing the other ordinance? 3356 02:32:55,867 --> 02:32:58,601 Yes. And I want to be clear 3357 02:32:58,601 --> 02:33:03,067 about the quote unquote, like keeping phrase. 3358 02:33:03,301 --> 02:33:05,633 Right. We have not been challenged. 3359 02:33:05,633 --> 02:33:07,034 There's not a court order 3360 02:33:07,034 --> 02:33:10,167 or anything saying that this is a this 3361 02:33:10,501 --> 02:33:14,567 we are not allowed to enforce our short term rental ordinance. 3362 02:33:15,234 --> 02:33:18,467 There have been concerns raised due to post 3363 02:33:18,900 --> 02:33:21,867 adoption of this, 3364 02:33:22,067 --> 02:33:24,168 set of ordinances, 3365 02:33:24,168 --> 02:33:27,700 litigation that occurred across throughout the United States 3366 02:33:28,301 --> 02:33:33,533 that has said some doubt concerning the enforceability, 3367 02:33:34,700 --> 02:33:37,634 of the residency requirement. 3368 02:33:37,801 --> 02:33:42,233 Due to that doubt, policy decisions have been made. 3369 02:33:43,067 --> 02:33:45,801 In order to 3370 02:33:45,801 --> 02:33:50,468 mitigate against the potential for liability. 3371 02:33:50,468 --> 02:33:53,633 As a result, that while the Department 3372 02:33:53,700 --> 02:33:57,067 of City Planning will process 3373 02:33:57,701 --> 02:34:00,935 and issue a short term rental license in accordance 3374 02:34:00,935 --> 02:34:03,967 with this ordinance, and I believe has been doing so the 3375 02:34:04,768 --> 02:34:08,934 throughout since the effective date of the ordinance. 3376 02:34:09,401 --> 02:34:13,234 If a person or entity operates 3377 02:34:13,234 --> 02:34:16,900 a short term rental without the license. 3378 02:34:18,001 --> 02:34:20,900 There have not there have been various official 3379 02:34:20,900 --> 02:34:22,901 and then unofficial moratoria, 3380 02:34:22,901 --> 02:34:26,734 which is stated that there would not be any citation 3381 02:34:27,101 --> 02:34:30,267 or enforcement for the operating without a permit, 3382 02:34:30,501 --> 02:34:33,634 because that's where you get into 3383 02:34:33,701 --> 02:34:38,368 whether or not they would be permitted to secure a license 3384 02:34:38,368 --> 02:34:41,568 if they wanted to comply due 3385 02:34:41,568 --> 02:34:48,468 to the residency restriction in the in the ordinance. 3386 02:34:48,468 --> 02:34:52,201 So the removal of the residency restriction 3387 02:34:52,434 --> 02:34:55,468 will remove any argument that they were unable 3388 02:34:55,534 --> 02:34:58,234 to come into compliance with the remainder 3389 02:34:58,234 --> 02:35:02,768 of the ordinance due to the residency restriction. 3390 02:35:02,835 --> 02:35:06,968 So then any such persons would not have that 3391 02:35:06,968 --> 02:35:13,266 as an argument, and we believe the city could more reliably 3392 02:35:14,867 --> 02:35:16,767 such persons 3393 02:35:16,767 --> 02:35:19,834 without the current potential 3394 02:35:20,167 --> 02:35:24,267 for liability under said. So. 3395 02:35:24,668 --> 02:35:27,501 We currently are not citing people 3396 02:35:27,501 --> 02:35:30,767 who don't apply for a permit. 3397 02:35:31,567 --> 02:35:34,334 Okay. 3398 02:35:34,334 --> 02:35:36,900 That kind of makes sense, I think, 3399 02:35:36,900 --> 02:35:39,867 because at face value, 3400 02:35:39,934 --> 02:35:43,034 this amendment looks like it's just 3401 02:35:43,034 --> 02:35:46,767 striking regulations of short term rentals. 3402 02:35:47,368 --> 02:35:49,867 I don't feel comfortable voting yes on this. 3403 02:35:49,867 --> 02:35:52,834 So I will either vote no or abstain. 3404 02:35:52,934 --> 02:35:55,167 Just anecdotally, 3405 02:35:55,167 --> 02:35:58,101 I have a close friend who lives in my district 3406 02:35:58,101 --> 02:35:59,901 across the street from Piedmont Park. 3407 02:35:59,901 --> 02:36:02,967 Amazingly, somehow she pays very cheap rent in, 3408 02:36:02,967 --> 02:36:05,368 like a 20 unit apartment building. 3409 02:36:05,368 --> 02:36:08,668 But half the units in her building are Airbnbs. 3410 02:36:09,035 --> 02:36:12,601 And so we're continuing to see the proliferation of short term 3411 02:36:12,601 --> 02:36:14,900 rentals, eating up the little supply 3412 02:36:14,900 --> 02:36:16,434 we do have of affordable housing. 3413 02:36:16,434 --> 02:36:20,501 And without additional guardrails in place. 3414 02:36:20,568 --> 02:36:24,667 Simply striking this line makes me feel very queasy. So. 3415 02:36:25,234 --> 02:36:25,767 Yeah. 3416 02:36:27,434 --> 02:36:28,867 Councilmember Winston. 3417 02:36:28,867 --> 02:36:31,434 Thank you, Mr. Chair. 3418 02:36:31,434 --> 02:36:33,633 One on this piece of legislation right here 3419 02:36:33,633 --> 02:36:36,134 that I am supportive of. 3420 02:36:36,601 --> 02:36:38,867 To me, it removes this area of this great area 3421 02:36:38,867 --> 02:36:40,867 that we're operating in right now 3422 02:36:40,867 --> 02:36:43,201 where people aren't being compliant. 3423 02:36:43,201 --> 02:36:44,768 And because they aren't being compliant, 3424 02:36:44,768 --> 02:36:46,568 we aren't able to enforce all the rules 3425 02:36:46,568 --> 02:36:48,201 that are in place at the moment. 3426 02:36:48,201 --> 02:36:50,334 So by removing this, 3427 02:36:50,334 --> 02:36:52,800 like sort of gray area that we're operating in now, 3428 02:36:52,800 --> 02:36:54,634 it will encourage more 3429 02:36:54,634 --> 02:36:57,201 participation, legal participation in the program by 3430 02:36:57,201 --> 02:37:00,167 registering as an STR operator. 3431 02:37:00,835 --> 02:37:03,434 That being said, I'm glad to hear that 3432 02:37:03,434 --> 02:37:05,068 you are Councilmember Bond. 3433 02:37:05,068 --> 02:37:08,367 Kind of queasy about this because I have been working with 3434 02:37:09,034 --> 02:37:10,468 our Chief Housing officer, Mr. 3435 02:37:10,468 --> 02:37:12,667 Amanda Ryan, who's sitting in the back. 3436 02:37:12,667 --> 02:37:13,967 We are working to 3437 02:37:13,967 --> 02:37:15,601 hopefully introduce legislation 3438 02:37:15,601 --> 02:37:17,768 soon that will create more guardrails, 3439 02:37:17,768 --> 02:37:20,900 especially as it pertains to multifamily, short term, 3440 02:37:21,101 --> 02:37:22,467 short term rental housing. 3441 02:37:24,067 --> 02:37:26,701 Restrictions in the city. 3442 02:37:27,068 --> 02:37:29,667 So I'm hoping to get colleagues on board as we flesh that out a little bit more. 3443 02:37:30,201 --> 02:37:31,634 I'm sure all of you now are familiar 3444 02:37:31,634 --> 02:37:34,601 with the landmark, which is now in district one. 3445 02:37:34,668 --> 02:37:37,668 I know John mentioned earlier about some of the issues 3446 02:37:38,335 --> 02:37:39,667 we've had. I know Councilmember Bond is Michael Julian Bond 3447 02:37:39,667 --> 02:37:41,102 and spoke on that as well. 3448 02:37:41,102 --> 02:37:44,468 And so I am looking forward to getting your support in 3449 02:37:44,534 --> 02:37:46,267 that as kind of a step two 3450 02:37:46,267 --> 02:37:49,800 after hopefully this legislation is passed by my colleagues. 3451 02:37:49,800 --> 02:37:51,567 So with that, I will yield, Mr. 3452 02:37:51,567 --> 02:37:54,534 Chair. 3453 02:37:54,768 --> 02:37:57,767 Thank you, Councilmember Collins. 3454 02:37:58,767 --> 02:38:00,400 Yeah. 3455 02:38:00,400 --> 02:38:02,867 I yeah. 3456 02:38:02,867 --> 02:38:04,601 So while I'm thank you for correcting 3457 02:38:04,601 --> 02:38:07,134 because that was my question is 20 dash. 3458 02:38:07,134 --> 02:38:10,134 01556. Yep. 3459 02:38:10,234 --> 02:38:12,968 In the guardrails I think for me, I think what 3460 02:38:12,968 --> 02:38:17,500 we're just the hesitancy is whether you remove this or not. 3461 02:38:17,567 --> 02:38:19,567 Does it still 3462 02:38:21,267 --> 02:38:24,201 the ability of it and what are those barriers. 3463 02:38:24,201 --> 02:38:27,334 And so it says a short term rental license may be obtained 3464 02:38:27,334 --> 02:38:31,234 by short term rental owner or a long term tenant of a short 3465 02:38:31,334 --> 02:38:33,067 term rental for their primary residence 3466 02:38:33,067 --> 02:38:34,534 and one additional unit 3467 02:38:34,534 --> 02:38:36,501 without any additional requirements fees. 3468 02:38:36,501 --> 02:38:40,001 We're removing that all together so you can be a short term 3469 02:38:40,001 --> 02:38:41,568 rental owner with multiple properties 3470 02:38:41,568 --> 02:38:45,234 in Atlanta and get permits to operate all of those, 3471 02:38:45,468 --> 02:38:47,734 and it can be ten homes, it could be five. 3472 02:38:47,734 --> 02:38:49,234 It could be what. 3473 02:38:49,234 --> 02:38:50,568 You know what. Whatever. 3474 02:38:50,568 --> 02:38:54,735 So I think hearing that you guys are working on the guardrails, 3475 02:38:54,735 --> 02:38:57,700 I would love to be a part of that conversation. 3476 02:38:57,967 --> 02:39:01,034 And be a part of the additional parameters 3477 02:39:01,034 --> 02:39:04,001 just to ensure that we're not creating. 3478 02:39:04,001 --> 02:39:05,067 We're not, again, like, 3479 02:39:05,067 --> 02:39:07,101 we're not creating a larger monster 3480 02:39:07,101 --> 02:39:10,501 in our particularly in our housing market in Atlanta, 3481 02:39:10,634 --> 02:39:13,867 nor the attractiveness of this city, period. 3482 02:39:14,734 --> 02:39:17,801 Where even hotel revenue 3483 02:39:17,868 --> 02:39:21,401 was down 10% from by 10% from World Cup, 3484 02:39:21,468 --> 02:39:23,001 because most people did in fact 3485 02:39:23,001 --> 02:39:24,967 use short term rentals for their stay. 3486 02:39:24,967 --> 02:39:27,700 So I just wanted to put that out there. 3487 02:39:27,700 --> 02:39:28,768 I yield, Mister Chair. 3488 02:39:28,768 --> 02:39:31,201 I'm going to look at this 2020 to get caught up. 3489 02:39:31,201 --> 02:39:32,100 And my 3490 02:39:33,101 --> 02:39:36,034 we're not creating a monster to the extent 3491 02:39:36,034 --> 02:39:38,201 there is a monster, it already exists. 3492 02:39:38,201 --> 02:39:42,001 And we're not doing anything to to regulate the monster. 3493 02:39:42,768 --> 02:39:45,600 I feel like we're back in the Star Wars. 3494 02:39:45,600 --> 02:39:47,633 Comments from yesterday. 3495 02:39:47,633 --> 02:39:48,101 Batman. 3496 02:39:48,101 --> 02:39:50,834 Sorry, Batman. 3497 02:39:50,834 --> 02:39:52,801 And so it. 3498 02:39:52,801 --> 02:39:56,001 I hear Councilmember Bonds comment that it appears that 3499 02:39:56,001 --> 02:39:57,534 we're 3500 02:39:57,534 --> 02:39:59,701 removing an enforcement, but what we're actually doing 3501 02:39:59,701 --> 02:40:02,301 is enforcing something for the first time ever. 3502 02:40:02,301 --> 02:40:04,668 Councilmember Dozier. 3503 02:40:05,135 --> 02:40:07,201 Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to just kind of add my $0.02 on the matter. 3504 02:40:07,201 --> 02:40:08,701 That last statement that you just made 3505 02:40:08,701 --> 02:40:11,701 is exactly why I'm supporting this legislation. 3506 02:40:11,701 --> 02:40:13,967 I've been on the record and very clear on the record 3507 02:40:13,967 --> 02:40:16,934 and even gotten some lunch from some of my 3508 02:40:17,201 --> 02:40:18,868 constituents. 3509 02:40:18,868 --> 02:40:21,568 Because I voted against every single piece of short 3510 02:40:21,568 --> 02:40:24,533 term rental legislation that's come before this body. 3511 02:40:25,801 --> 02:40:28,601 Since I've been on the city council, because I've been adamant that 3512 02:40:29,202 --> 02:40:32,501 I think we adopted a great piece of legislation back in 2021, 3513 02:40:32,501 --> 02:40:34,334 and we have never enforced it. 3514 02:40:34,334 --> 02:40:36,501 It was a point of consternation of mind 3515 02:40:36,501 --> 02:40:37,768 when I was a chair of this committee. 3516 02:40:37,768 --> 02:40:41,501 Every time Department of City Planning and Mr. 3517 02:40:41,501 --> 02:40:43,767 Greg Pace was before us. 3518 02:40:43,767 --> 02:40:45,201 I would always ask, 3519 02:40:45,201 --> 02:40:47,167 when are we going to be enforcing short term rentals? 3520 02:40:47,167 --> 02:40:49,102 When are we going to be forcing short term rentals? 3521 02:40:49,102 --> 02:40:52,600 And the fact that we still haven't after all these years 3522 02:40:53,968 --> 02:40:57,634 has been a point of frustration, but because this allows us to move forward with an opportunity 3523 02:40:57,835 --> 02:40:59,634 to enforce this for the very first time 3524 02:40:59,634 --> 02:41:01,768 as a city in this city at a time. 3525 02:41:01,768 --> 02:41:07,101 As Councilmember, Kelsey had alluded to, 3526 02:41:07,334 --> 02:41:10,300 where housing, the housing market has been shrinking. 3527 02:41:11,267 --> 02:41:14,468 And many of us are representing communities 3528 02:41:14,868 --> 02:41:16,601 that have been dealing with party houses and other nuisance issues, 3529 02:41:16,601 --> 02:41:18,935 that not having a mechanism in place at all 3530 02:41:18,935 --> 02:41:22,101 to where we can actually take these owners to task, these, 3531 02:41:22,167 --> 02:41:25,201 these property owners to task through 3532 02:41:25,334 --> 02:41:27,534 this process has been very frustrating. 3533 02:41:27,534 --> 02:41:32,101 And so I am lifting the veil of my reluctance 3534 02:41:32,101 --> 02:41:33,067 to support any short 3535 02:41:33,067 --> 02:41:34,201 term rental legislation, 3536 02:41:34,201 --> 02:41:35,601 because this takes us back to where 3537 02:41:35,601 --> 02:41:37,201 I think we should have been in the first place, 3538 02:41:37,201 --> 02:41:39,334 and enforcing something that this body 3539 02:41:39,334 --> 02:41:42,967 did a due diligence on to, to adopt back in 2021. 3540 02:41:43,034 --> 02:41:46,934 So with that, I will move to approve as amended. 3541 02:41:47,134 --> 02:41:50,834 And I'll look forward to having further conversation. 3542 02:41:50,900 --> 02:41:53,867 Second Council member Collins. Yep. 3543 02:41:53,934 --> 02:41:55,168 One last question. 3544 02:41:55,168 --> 02:42:00,200 And I mean walk me through how this will ensure enforceability. 3545 02:42:01,800 --> 02:42:03,835 It will more than 3546 02:42:03,835 --> 02:42:06,867 how we have been able to ensure it over the last four years. 3547 02:42:07,101 --> 02:42:10,067 Now we know that this is the the 3548 02:42:10,067 --> 02:42:12,301 sentence that keeps coming back in conversations 3549 02:42:12,301 --> 02:42:14,267 with planning and law, primarily 3550 02:42:14,267 --> 02:42:16,934 planning about why we're not enforcing what we have. 3551 02:42:16,934 --> 02:42:18,501 And so if that's what we've been told 3552 02:42:18,501 --> 02:42:20,800 is legislators, then we are removing 3553 02:42:20,800 --> 02:42:22,468 what we have been told is the reason 3554 02:42:22,468 --> 02:42:24,900 we're not enforcing something so that we will. 3555 02:42:24,900 --> 02:42:26,168 So I'll clarify. 3556 02:42:26,168 --> 02:42:30,767 Walk me through how this is precluding you from enforcing 3557 02:42:30,834 --> 02:42:33,800 or planning from enforcing 3558 02:42:33,867 --> 02:42:34,600 currently. 3559 02:42:34,600 --> 02:42:37,301 Now what we what we have. 3560 02:42:37,301 --> 02:42:40,067 So I want to be clear. 3561 02:42:40,067 --> 02:42:43,401 We're not saying it is precluding, right? 3562 02:42:43,835 --> 02:42:47,468 There is a there is an indication through case law 3563 02:42:47,534 --> 02:42:52,066 that has come down from other circuits that this provision 3564 02:42:53,468 --> 02:42:56,468 is constitutionally dubious. 3565 02:42:56,468 --> 02:42:59,433 And if it were to be enforced 3566 02:42:59,800 --> 02:43:02,835 there, such that a person 3567 02:43:02,935 --> 02:43:08,434 who is a nonresident attempts to secure a permit 3568 02:43:08,668 --> 02:43:10,267 from the Department of City Planning 3569 02:43:10,267 --> 02:43:13,434 is there denied, because they do not 3570 02:43:13,701 --> 02:43:16,534 they're not a resident of the city of Atlanta, 3571 02:43:16,534 --> 02:43:19,800 that they would then have a potential cause of action 3572 02:43:20,034 --> 02:43:23,134 against the city for violation 3573 02:43:23,234 --> 02:43:26,166 of their constitutional rights. 3574 02:43:26,867 --> 02:43:31,500 And so because of that baseline 3575 02:43:32,101 --> 02:43:35,067 where we find ourselves, 3576 02:43:35,801 --> 02:43:39,433 what stems from that is you can't then cite people. 3577 02:43:40,534 --> 02:43:43,768 If we've decided that we don't want to go around 3578 02:43:43,768 --> 02:43:47,801 denying people for licenses because of this residency 3579 02:43:47,801 --> 02:43:52,468 requirement, that then when people operate 3580 02:43:52,468 --> 02:43:56,934 and they don't have a permit because we're not enforcing 3581 02:43:57,368 --> 02:44:01,600 that baseline residency requirement, then 3582 02:44:03,500 --> 02:44:05,067 we can't cite them 3583 02:44:05,067 --> 02:44:08,033 for operating without a permit. 3584 02:44:08,834 --> 02:44:11,301 So at the very least, before we even 3585 02:44:11,301 --> 02:44:14,267 get to any of the other more detailed, 3586 02:44:14,634 --> 02:44:17,067 regulations that are in this short term 3587 02:44:17,067 --> 02:44:21,668 rental ordinance, the the initial regulation 3588 02:44:21,835 --> 02:44:26,401 of operating without a license is not something 3589 02:44:26,501 --> 02:44:29,867 that the Department of City Planning has decided 3590 02:44:30,900 --> 02:44:33,900 to enforce. 3591 02:44:38,101 --> 02:44:40,167 Okay. 3592 02:44:40,167 --> 02:44:41,768 I mean, okay, 3593 02:44:41,768 --> 02:44:44,735 there's a lot of, you know, I'm going to leave it here. 3594 02:44:44,835 --> 02:44:48,900 The there is no current case in our jurisdiction 3595 02:44:49,234 --> 02:44:52,234 that has challenged any of this, right? 3596 02:44:52,234 --> 02:44:56,434 The case has been referred to us is come out of Fifth circuit, 3597 02:44:56,768 --> 02:44:59,101 which is Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana 3598 02:44:59,101 --> 02:45:02,134 won one most conservative circuits in the country. 3599 02:45:02,468 --> 02:45:07,201 So as as a potential part 3600 02:45:07,301 --> 02:45:10,300 of what could be challenged, 3601 02:45:11,134 --> 02:45:13,267 it's not a Leavenworth circuit, which is 3602 02:45:13,267 --> 02:45:16,900 and I hate to get into the legal pieces of this, 3603 02:45:17,067 --> 02:45:20,034 but what I'm hearing you saying is that this is 3604 02:45:20,167 --> 02:45:23,334 we are being asked to let change 3605 02:45:23,868 --> 02:45:27,201 based on what we possibly could think, could be 3606 02:45:27,267 --> 02:45:30,266 brought to us to be challenged. 3607 02:45:31,735 --> 02:45:33,868 I struggle with that because there's an ordinance 3608 02:45:33,868 --> 02:45:35,334 that you said that said, we've been at this 3609 02:45:35,334 --> 02:45:38,867 for the last six years and it hasn't been challenged. 3610 02:45:40,467 --> 02:45:41,601 Well, we haven't 3611 02:45:41,601 --> 02:45:45,501 been enforcing the problematic provisions. 3612 02:45:45,901 --> 02:45:48,800 So there hasn't been a potential plaintiff withstanding to challenge it. 3613 02:45:49,301 --> 02:45:51,835 So. Okay. I just okay. 3614 02:45:51,835 --> 02:45:55,034 I think there's a I'm going to leave it here. 3615 02:45:56,035 --> 02:46:00,768 And we can as I'm struggling with the I'll just I'll abstain 3616 02:46:00,768 --> 02:46:04,835 because while I do support short term rentals in a space, 3617 02:46:04,901 --> 02:46:08,968 I am also understanding our role as legislators that 3618 02:46:09,102 --> 02:46:14,001 we legislate the move policy that that is enforceable, 3619 02:46:14,334 --> 02:46:17,300 not based on the choice to enforce or not. 3620 02:46:17,934 --> 02:46:20,434 And so for me, it's like, 3621 02:46:20,434 --> 02:46:21,568 I don't know if it's the fearless part 3622 02:46:21,568 --> 02:46:24,533 to say, well, if it's something that you don't like, 3623 02:46:25,368 --> 02:46:28,568 but we're but it's legal, which is what we're being told, 3624 02:46:28,568 --> 02:46:31,501 then there is a system to challenge it. 3625 02:46:31,668 --> 02:46:34,201 So I'll, I'll just I'll leave it there. 3626 02:46:34,201 --> 02:46:36,301 I'll leave it there and I'll get some more information. 3627 02:46:36,301 --> 02:46:39,267 Mister chair, over time. 3628 02:46:39,267 --> 02:46:40,234 Go from there. 3629 02:46:40,234 --> 02:46:41,867 So thank you, I yield. 3630 02:46:41,867 --> 02:46:44,434 Councilmember bond. Yep. 3631 02:46:44,568 --> 02:46:46,267 Yeah. Sorry, y'all. 3632 02:46:46,267 --> 02:46:48,768 Is there a 3633 02:46:48,768 --> 02:46:52,201 if this were to pass the next full council meeting? 3634 02:46:52,334 --> 02:46:55,501 Is there a commitment from the Department of City 3635 02:46:55,501 --> 02:46:59,001 Planning to begin enforcing this after the passage? 3636 02:47:19,301 --> 02:47:22,300 Department of city planning? Yes. 3637 02:47:23,167 --> 02:47:24,034 Great. 3638 02:47:24,034 --> 02:47:25,934 Awesome. 3639 02:47:25,934 --> 02:47:27,968 Follow up question. 3640 02:47:27,968 --> 02:47:31,868 If this is removed, is there any upper limit on 3641 02:47:31,868 --> 02:47:38,034 how many short term rentals one person can own or operate? 3642 02:47:38,601 --> 02:47:41,066 Short term rentals are not permitted in the Home Park neighborhood. 3643 02:47:41,633 --> 02:47:43,934 So that's it. 3644 02:47:43,934 --> 02:47:46,067 Is there any appetite at all? 3645 02:47:46,067 --> 02:47:47,900 Oh, okay. 3646 02:47:47,900 --> 02:47:50,334 From council members to hold this 3647 02:47:50,334 --> 02:47:53,201 until we can put in place an upper limit, 3648 02:47:53,201 --> 02:47:55,800 because that's not the same as residency requirement. 3649 02:47:55,800 --> 02:47:58,767 Correct. 3650 02:47:59,634 --> 02:48:01,501 I'll answer your question, which is? 3651 02:48:01,501 --> 02:48:03,801 This is slated to take effect 3652 02:48:03,801 --> 02:48:06,734 per the amendment we just did on July January 1st, 2027. 3653 02:48:06,734 --> 02:48:08,134 If you'd like to work on 3654 02:48:08,134 --> 02:48:10,301 legislation that addresses that by January 1st, 3655 02:48:10,301 --> 02:48:12,700 I'd be more than happy to be a part of that conversation. 3656 02:48:12,700 --> 02:48:15,400 Miss Robinson, I do want to, 3657 02:48:16,434 --> 02:48:19,735 it's not in the legislation, but it is understood 3658 02:48:19,735 --> 02:48:23,868 from a Georgia law contractual standpoint 3659 02:48:23,935 --> 02:48:28,900 that if a person is a member of like a condo 3660 02:48:28,967 --> 02:48:33,266 homeowner's association or other such, 3661 02:48:34,668 --> 02:48:38,534 contractual organization that restricts 3662 02:48:38,768 --> 02:48:42,667 how a person is able to utilize their residence, 3663 02:48:43,501 --> 02:48:46,501 this would not in any way supersede it. 3664 02:48:46,501 --> 02:48:50,301 So, for instance, if you live in a condo 3665 02:48:50,301 --> 02:48:53,300 association where you are not permitted to, 3666 02:48:54,234 --> 02:48:57,201 short term rental your condo, 3667 02:48:57,735 --> 02:49:01,334 you still would not be able to short term rental your condo 3668 02:49:01,634 --> 02:49:05,735 regardless of any action that we take here 3669 02:49:05,801 --> 02:49:09,067 or don't take here like it cannot have an effect 3670 02:49:09,067 --> 02:49:12,767 on those private right to contract. 3671 02:49:12,834 --> 02:49:17,001 So there are privately enforceable 3672 02:49:18,234 --> 02:49:20,868 restrictions on the number of short 3673 02:49:20,868 --> 02:49:24,701 term rentals throughout the city in those in that manner. 3674 02:49:24,701 --> 02:49:28,467 And as the Commissioner states, there is at least one 3675 02:49:29,468 --> 02:49:32,400 neighborhood in the city where through zoning, 3676 02:49:32,967 --> 02:49:36,500 short term rentals are currently prohibited. 3677 02:49:37,501 --> 02:49:42,568 Zoning can be utilized by this body to limit short 3678 02:49:42,634 --> 02:49:46,668 term rentals in a similar manner or in other manners, 3679 02:49:46,768 --> 02:49:50,100 like through through various land use amendments. 3680 02:49:50,800 --> 02:49:53,634 Okay. 3681 02:49:53,634 --> 02:49:56,201 Council Member Winston, does the paper you're working on 3682 02:49:56,201 --> 02:49:59,166 touch on upper limits. 3683 02:50:01,302 --> 02:50:03,701 We're still fleshing it out. Okay. We'd love to be part of those conversations. 3684 02:50:03,701 --> 02:50:05,367 Yeah. We'll talk. We'll talk. All right. 3685 02:50:05,367 --> 02:50:06,934 Thank you. 3686 02:50:06,934 --> 02:50:07,867 Motion by Dozier. 3687 02:50:07,867 --> 02:50:10,001 Second by Westmoreland. 3688 02:50:10,001 --> 02:50:13,001 The vote is open. 3689 02:50:16,368 --> 02:50:17,233 The vote is closed. 3690 02:50:17,233 --> 02:50:20,234 Three. 3691 02:50:20,634 --> 02:50:22,167 Three, eight. Three. Abstention. That motion is not carried. 3692 02:50:22,167 --> 02:50:23,734 Yes it does. 3693 02:50:23,734 --> 02:50:24,368 Three motion. 3694 02:50:24,368 --> 02:50:25,800 Yeah. Three zero nays. 3695 02:50:25,800 --> 02:50:27,568 Three abstentions. 3696 02:50:27,568 --> 02:50:29,267 Takes us on to resolutions. 3697 02:50:29,267 --> 02:50:31,601 Item number 1426. 3698 02:50:31,601 --> 02:50:34,434 Hour 3988. A resolution by Council. 3699 02:50:34,434 --> 02:50:37,135 Byron de Amos, Michael Julian Bond, Wayne Martin, 3700 02:50:37,135 --> 02:50:40,267 Aysha Collins, Jason Dozier, Dustin Hillis, Antonio Lewis, 3701 02:50:40,334 --> 02:50:42,034 Matt Westmoreland, Jason H. 3702 02:50:42,034 --> 02:50:43,768 Winston, and Liliana Bakhtiari, 3703 02:50:43,768 --> 02:50:46,101 authorizing the installation of a historic marker 3704 02:50:46,101 --> 02:50:47,868 to honor the late Reverend Joseph 3705 02:50:47,868 --> 02:50:50,401 Boone for his lifelong service to the city of Atlanta 3706 02:50:50,401 --> 02:50:52,600 and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement. 3707 02:50:52,600 --> 02:50:54,368 And for the purposes. 3708 02:50:54,368 --> 02:50:55,434 I understand there's been a request 3709 02:50:55,434 --> 02:50:57,234 to hold this item, so I will make that motion. 3710 02:50:57,234 --> 02:50:58,567 Yes. Second by Dozier. 3711 02:51:01,401 --> 02:51:04,400 The vote is open. 3712 02:51:07,368 --> 02:51:08,667 The vote is closed. 3713 02:51:08,667 --> 02:51:09,967 Jonas, this item is held. 3714 02:51:09,967 --> 02:51:13,067 Adam 1526 hours 3997. 3715 02:51:13,134 --> 02:51:15,334 A resolution by Council Member Mary Norwood 3716 02:51:15,334 --> 02:51:18,001 requesting the Chief operating officer to coordinate 3717 02:51:18,001 --> 02:51:19,735 with the Department of City Planning 3718 02:51:19,735 --> 02:51:22,634 and the Atlanta Beltline, Atlanta Housing 3719 02:51:22,634 --> 02:51:24,134 and the Metro Atlanta Land Bank, 3720 02:51:24,134 --> 02:51:26,334 to create a comprehensive inventory of vacant 3721 02:51:26,334 --> 02:51:28,667 and underutilized privately owned properties 3722 02:51:28,667 --> 02:51:30,002 within the City of Atlanta, 3723 02:51:30,002 --> 02:51:33,001 which may be developed for housing and other uses, 3724 02:51:33,001 --> 02:51:34,968 and which shall identify properties 3725 02:51:34,968 --> 02:51:38,600 which are not residential, not publicly owned or vacant. 3726 02:51:38,667 --> 02:51:39,934 Abandoned or neglected 3727 02:51:39,934 --> 02:51:41,835 may qualify as nuisance properties 3728 02:51:41,835 --> 02:51:45,134 and are under 30% forested and for the purposes. 3729 02:51:45,334 --> 02:51:49,868 Councilmember Collins has a question for law. 3730 02:51:50,068 --> 02:51:52,867 Yeah. Just curious on this, on this resolution. 3731 02:51:53,134 --> 02:51:57,066 In terms of I know this being, like 3732 02:51:58,701 --> 02:52:01,800 Norwood, it don't isn't there already 3733 02:52:02,468 --> 02:52:05,634 inventories and spaces where you can identify like 3734 02:52:05,701 --> 02:52:09,266 you can identify nonresidential, privately owned 3735 02:52:10,301 --> 02:52:12,134 property. 3736 02:52:12,134 --> 02:52:15,667 Vacant land abandoned, as stated in in here. 3737 02:52:18,667 --> 02:52:20,935 I apologize. 3738 02:52:21,168 --> 02:52:24,700 They're very well. Might be, though I am not familiar with what 3739 02:52:25,134 --> 02:52:28,034 property databases 3740 02:52:28,034 --> 02:52:31,033 or other resources exist. 3741 02:52:32,667 --> 02:52:36,101 So I, I'm I'm unable to advise 3742 02:52:36,234 --> 02:52:39,233 like the county records or 3743 02:52:39,800 --> 02:52:41,568 I CD. 3744 02:52:41,735 --> 02:52:45,035 Yeah. That I believe would be an operational question 3745 02:52:45,268 --> 02:52:47,867 which I and I'm I'm not able to answer that from the legal standpoint. 3746 02:52:48,501 --> 02:52:50,900 Okay. Commissioner we have an operator I know. 3747 02:52:51,967 --> 02:52:54,967 Yes. APD 3748 02:52:55,500 --> 02:52:56,900 or to this. 3749 02:52:56,900 --> 02:52:58,167 So with just a little 3750 02:52:58,167 --> 02:53:01,067 bit of tweaking, we could have this exact list. 3751 02:53:01,067 --> 02:53:03,734 So just want to let you know, 3752 02:53:03,734 --> 02:53:06,734 Council member Michael Bond. 3753 02:53:07,600 --> 02:53:09,468 Thank you, Mr. Chair. 3754 02:53:09,568 --> 02:53:12,468 This is similar to a piece of legislation I did several years ago. 3755 02:53:12,668 --> 02:53:16,301 The city's Office of Real Estate has a list of all city 3756 02:53:16,301 --> 02:53:18,935 owned property. 3757 02:53:18,935 --> 02:53:21,700 Everything. You know, it's mostly curb cuts and, you know, 3758 02:53:21,700 --> 02:53:22,835 some right of way stuff. 3759 02:53:22,835 --> 02:53:26,734 But it was on average, it was about 1300, 3760 02:53:26,800 --> 02:53:30,968 maybe 1400 pieces of property 3761 02:53:31,068 --> 02:53:34,101 at that time. And that was like maybe 6 or 8 years ago. 3762 02:53:34,735 --> 02:53:36,734 So I'm sure the list has changed. 3763 02:53:36,734 --> 02:53:39,334 But the Office of Real Estate, 3764 02:53:39,334 --> 02:53:42,300 they know everything that the city has. 3765 02:53:43,701 --> 02:53:46,768 So I think that this is an attempt to I don't want to speak for 3766 02:53:47,068 --> 02:53:52,134 Miss Norwood, but that's what it reads as an attempt to create a list. 3767 02:53:52,134 --> 02:53:54,534 Again, 3768 02:53:54,534 --> 02:53:56,700 if if I may respond that. 3769 02:53:56,700 --> 02:53:57,867 Councilmember. 3770 02:53:57,867 --> 02:54:00,534 Yes. Councilman runs actually. 3771 02:54:00,735 --> 02:54:03,600 Absolutely correct. This legislation was based off of his legislation 3772 02:54:03,734 --> 02:54:05,468 that he just referenced. 3773 02:54:05,468 --> 02:54:08,567 But this is not being me. 3774 02:54:09,434 --> 02:54:12,501 This legislation relates to private 3775 02:54:12,501 --> 02:54:15,767 property as opposed to city owned real estate. 3776 02:54:15,867 --> 02:54:18,101 Oh, okay. 3777 02:54:18,101 --> 02:54:19,834 And I think that's where just my question 3778 02:54:19,834 --> 02:54:22,800 is in terms of, 3779 02:54:22,900 --> 02:54:24,735 I mean, there's a resolution 3780 02:54:24,735 --> 02:54:27,735 we it could be in terms of just understanding 3781 02:54:27,868 --> 02:54:31,468 the nature of tracking, you know, nature of inventory to 3782 02:54:31,534 --> 02:54:36,134 track private, privately owned property when we have other, 3783 02:54:37,068 --> 02:54:39,534 you know, we have other spaces to gather that I know it says here 3784 02:54:39,735 --> 02:54:44,100 to potentially be developed for housing and other uses, usages 3785 02:54:44,767 --> 02:54:46,368 for other uses. 3786 02:54:46,368 --> 02:54:48,468 So I think I just I mean, there's more questions 3787 02:54:48,468 --> 02:54:53,534 that we can have in terms of who what who will hold this list. 3788 02:54:53,868 --> 02:54:56,568 What for? I just don't want to create a space where people are being 3789 02:54:56,634 --> 02:55:01,467 targeted in terms of their, their actual private property. 3790 02:55:02,201 --> 02:55:04,267 I think that's different from you, Councilmember Bob, 3791 02:55:04,267 --> 02:55:07,501 where it was our city, you know, publicly owned property, 3792 02:55:07,568 --> 02:55:08,900 which is which is different. 3793 02:55:08,900 --> 02:55:11,100 So those are some questions that I have. 3794 02:55:13,368 --> 02:55:16,534 Any other questions or comments? 3795 02:55:17,202 --> 02:55:20,433 All right. I motion by dozer which I will second motion to approve a hold. 3796 02:55:20,834 --> 02:55:22,867 Approve. 3797 02:55:22,867 --> 02:55:25,867 The vote is open. 3798 02:55:31,134 --> 02:55:32,468 That was four years. 3799 02:55:32,468 --> 02:55:34,501 One day one abstention. This item is favorable. 3800 02:55:34,501 --> 02:55:38,701 Item number 1626 R 3998. 3801 02:55:38,835 --> 02:55:40,934 A resolution by Councilmember Mary Norwood 3802 02:55:40,934 --> 02:55:42,801 requesting the mayor of his designee 3803 02:55:42,801 --> 02:55:45,735 to establish a process whereby persons and entities 3804 02:55:45,735 --> 02:55:48,735 who apply for permits related to the installation or repair 3805 02:55:48,735 --> 02:55:51,002 of any pervious surface necessary 3806 02:55:51,002 --> 02:55:55,034 to transverse lot size, one third of an acre and larger, 3807 02:55:55,134 --> 02:55:56,601 and the District Council member 3808 02:55:56,601 --> 02:55:58,134 representing the location wherein 3809 02:55:58,134 --> 02:56:01,901 the proposed installation or repair is to occur, 3810 02:56:02,035 --> 02:56:04,568 may have an opportunity to attend a joint conference 3811 02:56:04,568 --> 02:56:07,534 with the representatives from the city departments 3812 02:56:07,534 --> 02:56:09,301 and offices charged with reviewing 3813 02:56:09,301 --> 02:56:13,201 such applications and enforcing the City of Atlanta stormwater 3814 02:56:13,201 --> 02:56:16,401 and other ordinances, state law, and state regulatory standards 3815 02:56:16,501 --> 02:56:17,967 applicable to the installation 3816 02:56:17,967 --> 02:56:19,668 and repair of the impervious surface 3817 02:56:19,668 --> 02:56:22,034 necessary to transverse these larger lots 3818 02:56:22,034 --> 02:56:24,601 prior to the city's issuance of any final decisions 3819 02:56:24,601 --> 02:56:27,468 related to such applications, and for the purposes. 3820 02:56:28,202 --> 02:56:30,568 Thank you. Based on conversations between the relevant departments 3821 02:56:30,568 --> 02:56:33,333 and the sponsor, I'm going to make a motion to file second by. 3822 02:56:37,034 --> 02:56:43,801 The vote is open. 3823 02:56:43,901 --> 02:56:46,434 The vote is closed. Six days. You'll notice item is filed. 3824 02:56:46,768 --> 02:56:51,867 Thank you. 1726R3999A resolution by Council members Kelsey Bond, 3825 02:56:51,867 --> 02:56:53,002 Liliana Bakhtiari, 3826 02:56:53,002 --> 02:56:56,001 Michael Julian Bond, Antonio Lewis, Jason Dozier, 3827 02:56:56,001 --> 02:56:57,301 Wayne Martin, Jason H. 3828 02:56:57,301 --> 02:56:59,668 Winston, Byron D Amos, and Westmoreland 3829 02:56:59,668 --> 02:57:02,934 affirming the City of Atlantis support for light rail transit 3830 02:57:02,934 --> 02:57:05,901 along the full 22 mile Bell Line corridor. 3831 02:57:06,035 --> 02:57:08,634 Recognizing light rail transit as a central component 3832 02:57:08,634 --> 02:57:11,067 of the adopted Atlanta Beltline vision, 3833 02:57:11,067 --> 02:57:13,334 or affirming the use of the existing 3834 02:57:13,334 --> 02:57:14,868 Beltline transit right away. 3835 02:57:14,868 --> 02:57:17,867 Supporting roles on grass design where feasible. 3836 02:57:17,967 --> 02:57:19,935 Requesting coordinated implementation 3837 02:57:19,935 --> 02:57:23,368 and funding updates from Mayor Dickens administration, Marta 3838 02:57:23,434 --> 02:57:26,633 Elena, Beltline and other relevant city departments. 3839 02:57:26,633 --> 02:57:28,234 And for the purposes. 3840 02:57:28,234 --> 02:57:30,534 We're gonna have a motion to amend in a moment to add 3841 02:57:30,534 --> 02:57:31,834 two sponsors, I believe. 3842 02:57:32,434 --> 02:57:33,267 But first, I will make a motion to bring forward 3843 02:57:33,267 --> 02:57:36,066 the substitute in our packet. Second. 3844 02:57:41,034 --> 02:57:44,033 The vote is open. 3845 02:57:51,567 --> 02:57:52,367 Yes, Councilmember. 3846 02:57:52,367 --> 02:57:54,201 Well, 3847 02:57:54,201 --> 02:57:58,200 well, everyone please vote. Yes. 3848 02:57:59,433 --> 02:58:00,834 Okay okay okay. 3849 02:58:00,834 --> 02:58:02,968 Councilmember. Bond. Okay. 3850 02:58:03,268 --> 02:58:06,734 And this is the combined substitute from legal and the administration. 3851 02:58:07,134 --> 02:58:09,034 Correct? Okay. 3852 02:58:09,034 --> 02:58:12,001 Could I ask a question of the administration 3853 02:58:12,001 --> 02:58:15,201 substitute? 3854 02:58:16,502 --> 02:58:19,033 Yeah. I was wondering if y'all could explain the rationale between the two 3855 02:58:19,800 --> 02:58:22,334 about the two resolved clauses. 3856 02:58:22,334 --> 02:58:24,101 Yes. Sorry. 3857 02:58:24,101 --> 02:58:26,101 I was giving a second for Chief of staff to walk 3858 02:58:26,101 --> 02:58:28,001 in, but I will speak in the meantime. 3859 02:58:28,001 --> 02:58:29,534 Katie Molla, deputy chief of staff. 3860 02:58:29,534 --> 02:58:31,101 Thank you all for having us. 3861 02:58:31,101 --> 02:58:34,434 Yeah, the two pieces of recommended substitute language 3862 02:58:34,434 --> 02:58:35,734 that we've had before you. 3863 02:58:35,734 --> 02:58:37,334 The first one, I believe in 3864 02:58:37,334 --> 02:58:40,267 the order, is a piece around affordable housing. 3865 02:58:40,835 --> 02:58:43,868 And we believe very strongly that affordable 3866 02:58:43,868 --> 02:58:46,835 housing and density must be intricately linked. 3867 02:58:46,901 --> 02:58:48,900 I might defer actually, to our chief of staff 3868 02:58:48,900 --> 02:58:50,267 and let him take it from here. 3869 02:58:50,267 --> 02:58:53,900 They asked about the why the two pieces of the substitute. Oh. 3870 02:58:54,101 --> 02:58:55,967 Thank you. Who you could have kept. You keep going. 3871 02:58:57,134 --> 02:58:58,234 She was doing fine. 3872 02:58:58,234 --> 02:58:59,668 Keep finishing. 3873 02:58:59,668 --> 02:59:02,468 So the first piece was around affordable housing and density. 3874 02:59:02,468 --> 02:59:05,767 And while we are enthusiastic about transit, and particularly 3875 02:59:05,767 --> 02:59:07,368 along the corridor, 3876 02:59:07,534 --> 02:59:08,835 we want to make sure that that conversation 3877 02:59:08,835 --> 02:59:11,768 is inextricably linked to affordable housing. 3878 02:59:11,768 --> 02:59:15,668 As transit around the world begets density, 3879 02:59:15,801 --> 02:59:18,768 that density has to be coupled with affordable housing. 3880 02:59:18,835 --> 02:59:23,101 Otherwise, we risk a fairly substantial displacement risk. 3881 02:59:23,267 --> 02:59:25,901 And so we know many of you care about that risk. 3882 02:59:25,901 --> 02:59:28,301 And we just want to make sure that any plan we bring forth to 3883 02:59:28,301 --> 02:59:31,101 you is inclusive of that affordable 3884 02:59:31,101 --> 02:59:33,768 housing need that must be coupled. 3885 02:59:33,768 --> 02:59:36,167 So the the analysis and reporting that we'll bring back to 3886 02:59:36,167 --> 02:59:37,735 you will be inclusive of the transit, 3887 02:59:37,735 --> 02:59:39,835 but it will also be inclusive of the financial need 3888 02:59:39,835 --> 02:59:43,267 and the pathways to to fund a permanent mechanism to support 3889 02:59:43,267 --> 02:59:46,234 affordable housing along any future transit corridors. 3890 02:59:46,368 --> 02:59:49,334 The second piece is around 3891 02:59:49,401 --> 02:59:52,868 the need to make sure that any again, 3892 02:59:52,968 --> 02:59:54,900 report and analysis that we bring back to you 3893 02:59:54,900 --> 02:59:56,701 on how to deliver this is inclusive 3894 02:59:56,701 --> 02:59:58,667 of the entirety of a transit vision. 3895 02:59:58,667 --> 02:59:59,468 And so while it 3896 02:59:59,468 --> 03:00:00,867 includes the Beltline corridor, 3897 03:00:00,867 --> 03:00:02,334 it also includes things like our 3898 03:00:02,334 --> 03:00:04,835 infill stations that the mayor's previously announced. 3899 03:00:04,835 --> 03:00:08,234 It includes things like last mile connectivity, 3900 03:00:08,735 --> 03:00:11,601 prioritizing our transit dependent writers, 3901 03:00:11,601 --> 03:00:14,534 and that we have a funding pathway to fund that entirety. 3902 03:00:14,534 --> 03:00:16,834 That does not mean that we are going to say 3903 03:00:16,834 --> 03:00:18,167 that we need a proposal 3904 03:00:18,167 --> 03:00:20,601 that is all or nothing right away, 3905 03:00:20,601 --> 03:00:22,368 but that there is a line of sight 3906 03:00:22,368 --> 03:00:24,334 to funding, to funding that entire vision. 3907 03:00:24,334 --> 03:00:25,601 And that's what we'll bring back to you. 3908 03:00:25,601 --> 03:00:27,835 And we would just ask that this council affirms 3909 03:00:27,835 --> 03:00:29,700 its commitment to fund a complete vision 3910 03:00:29,700 --> 03:00:31,368 and not a piecemeal vision. 3911 03:00:31,368 --> 03:00:33,434 So those are the rationale. 3912 03:00:33,434 --> 03:00:34,301 Thank you for that. 3913 03:00:34,301 --> 03:00:35,634 Yeah, that was my 3914 03:00:35,634 --> 03:00:38,867 kind of follow up question about the second resolved clause 3915 03:00:39,101 --> 03:00:41,568 is whether the intention was, 3916 03:00:41,568 --> 03:00:45,501 are we trying to have a funding vision 3917 03:00:45,501 --> 03:00:48,534 and like something that's really we feel as possible 3918 03:00:48,534 --> 03:00:51,301 and something we're able to move on versus 3919 03:00:51,301 --> 03:00:53,135 I see the word available. 3920 03:00:53,135 --> 03:00:56,334 And I just wanted to make sure that doesn't mean, you know, 3921 03:00:56,701 --> 03:01:01,233 we feel like we have to have in front of us the full funding, 3922 03:01:02,301 --> 03:01:05,468 source before moving forward and committing. 3923 03:01:06,168 --> 03:01:07,234 Yeah. I think the spirit of it is not that that 3924 03:01:07,234 --> 03:01:09,701 money is in the bank today and we have it, 3925 03:01:09,701 --> 03:01:11,768 but that we believe they are viable 3926 03:01:11,768 --> 03:01:14,300 funding sources for the duration of the project. 3927 03:01:14,300 --> 03:01:16,067 And so, 3928 03:01:17,802 --> 03:01:20,767 you know, with the federal climate being what it is, we will likely prioritize local funding sources for now. 3929 03:01:21,334 --> 03:01:24,501 And so we will present to you a proposal that will be able 3930 03:01:24,501 --> 03:01:27,700 to fund the entirety of that that we believe is viable today. 3931 03:01:28,234 --> 03:01:29,601 So that's the vision. 3932 03:01:29,601 --> 03:01:31,434 Yeah, that makes a lot of sense to me 3933 03:01:31,434 --> 03:01:33,568 because we want to be responsible. 3934 03:01:33,568 --> 03:01:34,701 And just thinking about how, 3935 03:01:34,701 --> 03:01:37,368 you know, future presidential administrations or, 3936 03:01:37,368 --> 03:01:39,101 you know, gubernatorial administrations 3937 03:01:39,101 --> 03:01:40,067 may be more favorable. 3938 03:01:40,067 --> 03:01:42,201 And so just keeping that in mind 3939 03:01:42,201 --> 03:01:45,034 that in the future there might be more funding. 3940 03:01:45,034 --> 03:01:47,433 Absolutely. Yeah. Thank you. 3941 03:01:47,433 --> 03:01:48,267 Thank you. 3942 03:01:48,267 --> 03:01:49,633 Will you please vote on the motion 3943 03:01:49,633 --> 03:01:50,700 to bring forth the substitute? 3944 03:01:54,567 --> 03:01:57,533 Councilmember Brown? 3945 03:01:58,334 --> 03:02:01,167 It's closed six years to substitute before you. 3946 03:02:01,167 --> 03:02:04,166 Any other questions or comments? 3947 03:02:05,700 --> 03:02:08,401 Councilmember Collins yes. 3948 03:02:08,701 --> 03:02:11,400 Go ahead. Jason, you probably going to say, 3949 03:02:11,400 --> 03:02:12,867 oh, wow. Okay. 3950 03:02:12,867 --> 03:02:15,202 I think just in terms of 3951 03:02:15,535 --> 03:02:19,134 because this has been an ongoing conversation, we know that, Martin, there's new ship 3952 03:02:19,134 --> 03:02:22,934 that Marta leadership that is now firmly in place. 3953 03:02:22,934 --> 03:02:25,533 We see some 3954 03:02:25,533 --> 03:02:26,701 that is happening 3955 03:02:26,701 --> 03:02:30,900 and some structural pieces that are necessary for this. 3956 03:02:31,034 --> 03:02:32,900 What is the next? 3957 03:02:32,900 --> 03:02:35,834 Where are we in that conversation 3958 03:02:35,934 --> 03:02:38,967 and where are we in terms of picking 3959 03:02:39,334 --> 03:02:40,634 the conversation 3960 03:02:40,768 --> 03:02:42,701 back up in terms of Beltline rail 3961 03:02:42,701 --> 03:02:44,667 and what the overall comprehensive plan 3962 03:02:44,667 --> 03:02:45,967 planning should be? 3963 03:02:45,967 --> 03:02:48,967 Yeah, you. 3964 03:02:49,934 --> 03:02:51,034 Hello, Mr. 3965 03:02:51,034 --> 03:02:52,401 chair, members of the committee. 3966 03:02:52,401 --> 03:02:55,067 Council member Collins, the. 3967 03:02:55,067 --> 03:02:58,034 Oh, hello. Oh, I got right now. 3968 03:02:58,568 --> 03:02:59,735 Yeah. The short answer to that question 3969 03:02:59,735 --> 03:03:01,767 is that we've never stopped planning. 3970 03:03:01,767 --> 03:03:04,800 The the byproduct of, 3971 03:03:07,468 --> 03:03:10,368 the overall mayor's transit vision 3972 03:03:10,368 --> 03:03:14,401 was in part with the Beltline presented last week. 3973 03:03:14,835 --> 03:03:17,001 And so we have been diligently working on 3974 03:03:17,001 --> 03:03:20,500 not just a rail vision or a transit vision 3975 03:03:21,434 --> 03:03:24,134 for the Beltline or rail vision for the Beltline. 3976 03:03:24,134 --> 03:03:26,501 But we've also been diligently working on a comprehensive 3977 03:03:26,501 --> 03:03:27,901 transit vision for their entire city. 3978 03:03:27,901 --> 03:03:30,134 And so what you will ultimately come back with? 3979 03:03:30,134 --> 03:03:31,967 Yes, you'll have a plan 3980 03:03:31,967 --> 03:03:34,301 that can be funded, that can be implemented 3981 03:03:34,301 --> 03:03:38,368 for all 22 miles around rail, but you'll also have 3982 03:03:38,368 --> 03:03:42,267 additional items to consider to bring additional transit 3983 03:03:42,267 --> 03:03:44,800 to underserved communities like Thomasville Heights, 3984 03:03:44,800 --> 03:03:47,267 for example, or like down the entire 3985 03:03:47,267 --> 03:03:48,767 Hallowell or Bankhead corridor. 3986 03:03:48,767 --> 03:03:51,201 And so we are working diligently 3987 03:03:51,201 --> 03:03:54,167 with our partners at the Beltline and with Marta. 3988 03:03:54,334 --> 03:03:56,434 GM hunt would have actually been here today 3989 03:03:56,434 --> 03:04:00,201 had it not been for a meeting that he had in D.C. 3990 03:04:00,201 --> 03:04:01,835 with the Secretary of Transportation, actually. 3991 03:04:01,835 --> 03:04:04,768 And so we are in coordination, and we're prepared 3992 03:04:04,768 --> 03:04:07,234 to move forward with the planning process. 3993 03:04:07,234 --> 03:04:10,368 And just to get shovels in the ground and in, in, 3994 03:04:10,768 --> 03:04:14,334 in this in, in this piece of legislation, 3995 03:04:14,401 --> 03:04:17,768 we're it we're asking for we'll be asking 3996 03:04:17,768 --> 03:04:21,533 for the next steps of that court of that plan, 3997 03:04:22,668 --> 03:04:24,401 response, interagency responsibility, 3998 03:04:24,401 --> 03:04:28,001 like that full plan by the end of January 2027. 3999 03:04:28,134 --> 03:04:30,900 Are we on track in that regard? 4000 03:04:31,835 --> 03:04:34,334 Yeah. So I can I'll let Clyde speak for for the Beltline. 4001 03:04:34,334 --> 03:04:37,934 But we believe that three month window is more than enough time 4002 03:04:38,334 --> 03:04:39,334 to bring back a plan 4003 03:04:39,334 --> 03:04:42,301 that can be implemented around Beltline rail. 4004 03:04:42,568 --> 03:04:45,134 Yeah. Thank you. Thank you chief. 4005 03:04:45,134 --> 03:04:46,368 Oh, I see you Mr.. Here. 4006 03:04:46,368 --> 03:04:47,934 That's why I need my glasses y'all. 4007 03:04:47,934 --> 03:04:50,301 I know I'm squinting left and right. 4008 03:04:50,301 --> 03:04:51,401 Yeah, right. 4009 03:04:51,401 --> 03:04:53,867 Yeah I think my glasses my through you off as well 4010 03:04:53,867 --> 03:04:55,301 where glass is on occasion. 4011 03:04:55,301 --> 03:04:57,501 But, but thanks for that question. 4012 03:04:57,501 --> 03:05:00,533 Mr. Chair, chief of staff, 4013 03:05:00,734 --> 03:05:02,002 I appreciate the opportunity 4014 03:05:02,002 --> 03:05:05,667 to be here, but yes, we think that is is plenty of time. 4015 03:05:06,201 --> 03:05:09,401 We do want to make sure that we're being very responsive 4016 03:05:09,401 --> 03:05:12,967 to that community comment period as well. 4017 03:05:13,034 --> 03:05:16,001 And not to be presumptuous after, 4018 03:05:16,234 --> 03:05:18,401 you know, we hear from community. 4019 03:05:18,835 --> 03:05:22,167 We want to make sure that there is a real, real responsiveness to to what we get 4020 03:05:22,234 --> 03:05:24,267 from the community survey as well. 4021 03:05:24,267 --> 03:05:27,067 But we do believe that's a that's enough time. 4022 03:05:27,067 --> 03:05:30,601 I will say with regards to the resolution, 4023 03:05:30,601 --> 03:05:33,401 this is an exciting time for for sure. 4024 03:05:33,401 --> 03:05:36,834 But I do want to make sure that we definitely pivot to 4025 03:05:36,900 --> 03:05:39,901 to a conversation about about funding. 4026 03:05:39,901 --> 03:05:43,668 I mean, that that is probably the biggest piece out there 4027 03:05:44,035 --> 03:05:45,934 right now. You probably heard from our team. 4028 03:05:45,934 --> 03:05:48,801 There's about a $3.5 billion 4029 03:05:48,801 --> 03:05:52,368 nut to crack with regards to to Beltline transit. 4030 03:05:52,701 --> 03:05:56,167 And and that's 2025 numbers just to be clear. 4031 03:05:56,234 --> 03:05:59,368 And then it also does not include the operating cost 4032 03:05:59,568 --> 03:06:02,601 for for transit on the Beltline. 4033 03:06:02,868 --> 03:06:05,035 It also doesn't include infill stations. 4034 03:06:05,035 --> 03:06:08,767 So we really have to think and get aggressive about what 4035 03:06:08,867 --> 03:06:10,700 our funding strategy will look like. 4036 03:06:10,700 --> 03:06:12,601 So, hate to be 4037 03:06:12,601 --> 03:06:15,734 the sobering person here, but I just want us to go big. 4038 03:06:15,800 --> 03:06:17,834 Let's go strong. Let's go hard. 4039 03:06:17,834 --> 03:06:19,967 But we can figure this out. 4040 03:06:19,967 --> 03:06:21,867 No, no, thank, thank you for that. 4041 03:06:21,867 --> 03:06:25,201 I think the transparency, 4042 03:06:25,368 --> 03:06:26,668 I mean, yeah, the transparency is necessary, 4043 03:06:26,668 --> 03:06:28,501 particularly this, but I think it's all tied to 4044 03:06:28,501 --> 03:06:29,868 that resolved clause. 4045 03:06:29,868 --> 03:06:32,967 So, Mister Chair, I defer is hasn't been a second. 4046 03:06:33,167 --> 03:06:34,434 There is not been a motion. 4047 03:06:34,434 --> 03:06:36,400 Okay. Motion to approve. 4048 03:06:36,400 --> 03:06:37,701 Second motion 4049 03:06:37,701 --> 03:06:41,034 to approve on substitute as amended by Councilmember. 4050 03:06:41,501 --> 03:06:44,434 We didn't amend the paper yet. I thought we did. 4051 03:06:44,568 --> 03:06:47,468 I thought we did. No, no, you are you are right. 4052 03:06:47,468 --> 03:06:50,735 Would someone like to make a motion to amend to add names 4053 03:06:51,268 --> 03:06:54,801 of sponsors? I'll make a motion to amend additional sponsors. 4054 03:06:54,801 --> 03:06:58,201 That will be Ish Collins, representing the Great Post 4055 03:06:58,201 --> 03:07:01,368 three at ATL, also known at large. 4056 03:07:01,634 --> 03:07:06,601 And, who else wanted to ask 4057 03:07:07,035 --> 03:07:09,700 Mister chair? Oh, Dustin Hill is our great district nine 4058 03:07:10,334 --> 03:07:12,668 representative to this paper. 4059 03:07:12,668 --> 03:07:15,633 Got a motion to amend by Colin, second by Dozier. 4060 03:07:15,867 --> 03:07:17,500 The vote is met through is. 4061 03:07:21,501 --> 03:07:24,467 Closed six Z on this item has been amended. 4062 03:07:24,600 --> 03:07:25,568 Thank you. 4063 03:07:25,568 --> 03:07:28,267 Thank you. Motion to approve. 4064 03:07:28,267 --> 03:07:30,568 Got a motion to approve on substitute, as amended 4065 03:07:30,568 --> 03:07:33,401 by Collins. Second by Dozier. Council member. 4066 03:07:33,401 --> 03:07:36,767 Bond of the Michael Julian variety of the. 4067 03:07:37,067 --> 03:07:38,867 You, Mr. Chair. 4068 03:07:38,867 --> 03:07:40,167 Thank you, Mr. Chair. 4069 03:07:40,167 --> 03:07:43,101 Thank you, Mister Higgs, for being here. 4070 03:07:43,101 --> 03:07:46,100 And this is a very exciting moment. 4071 03:07:47,034 --> 03:07:50,034 Since I remember when the young man 4072 03:07:50,034 --> 03:07:53,001 was bringing his paper from Georgia Tech 4073 03:07:53,735 --> 03:07:57,568 and talking about the Beltline as a concept 4074 03:07:57,568 --> 03:08:00,767 when it was still just railroad tracks. 4075 03:08:01,401 --> 03:08:04,301 And so to be here today to see that we're poised on 4076 03:08:04,301 --> 03:08:07,267 the precipice of actually having the rail 4077 03:08:07,401 --> 03:08:09,934 come to a realization 4078 03:08:09,934 --> 03:08:14,035 is a wonderful dawn here in the city to go 4079 03:08:14,035 --> 03:08:17,101 with so many other great efforts from this administration. 4080 03:08:17,434 --> 03:08:20,167 I wanted to put this in the atmosphere, 4081 03:08:20,167 --> 03:08:23,901 even though we are not finished with the Beltline, 4082 03:08:24,102 --> 03:08:27,233 but I've always thought the beltline should have spokes. 4083 03:08:28,201 --> 03:08:31,166 There ought to be other trails of the past. 4084 03:08:31,367 --> 03:08:34,368 Other. 4085 03:08:34,368 --> 03:08:37,934 I mean, I've got this bus rapid transit thing that runs 4086 03:08:37,934 --> 03:08:41,066 right outside of where I live and I can take 4087 03:08:42,301 --> 03:08:44,301 I've counted 4088 03:08:44,301 --> 03:08:48,167 very rarely abuts on it, 4089 03:08:48,634 --> 03:08:51,767 but if something's going to circle 4090 03:08:52,234 --> 03:08:55,401 Atlanta, other things need to be linked to it. 4091 03:08:55,668 --> 03:09:01,101 And whether it's an overlaying of our more modern projects 4092 03:09:01,234 --> 03:09:04,201 that still remain to be finished, 4093 03:09:04,668 --> 03:09:08,267 or other opportunities to light rail or other bus rapid 4094 03:09:08,267 --> 03:09:11,234 transit linked into the planning, 4095 03:09:11,501 --> 03:09:12,901 I think we ought to 4096 03:09:12,901 --> 03:09:16,101 lay that groundwork so we don't take another 20 years 4097 03:09:16,601 --> 03:09:18,801 to kind of be at this point. 4098 03:09:18,801 --> 03:09:22,868 You know, one of the things growing up here in Atlanta, 4099 03:09:22,868 --> 03:09:26,134 and I started writing Marta, when I was in the third grade, 4100 03:09:26,568 --> 03:09:31,134 was a cello to go from Oglethorpe School over to E.R. 4101 03:09:31,267 --> 03:09:33,934 Carter to be in the symphony. 4102 03:09:33,934 --> 03:09:34,567 Right. 4103 03:09:35,600 --> 03:09:38,134 The cost cost $0.15 4104 03:09:38,134 --> 03:09:41,133 to know Marty at that time, 4105 03:09:42,668 --> 03:09:46,034 I really thought when they were building the 4106 03:09:46,735 --> 03:09:50,868 they started building the east west line through March Brown. 4107 03:09:50,868 --> 03:09:54,201 When I was in the fourth grade, we used to play in that tunnel. 4108 03:09:54,668 --> 03:09:57,834 You know how dangerous it used to be for kids. 4109 03:09:58,201 --> 03:10:01,400 We'd go in that tunnel and could not see the other end. 4110 03:10:01,834 --> 03:10:03,767 Could have collapsed on us. 4111 03:10:03,767 --> 03:10:04,901 And it'd be the memorial, 4112 03:10:04,901 --> 03:10:07,867 be the overlooked elementary memorial tunnel 4113 03:10:09,235 --> 03:10:12,868 for the children. But the point being is that that put us in the mindset. 4114 03:10:12,868 --> 03:10:17,066 Then in the mid 70s, that we'd have monorails, trains 4115 03:10:17,700 --> 03:10:20,334 running all through the city, 4116 03:10:20,334 --> 03:10:23,067 you know, much like a Disneyland, you know, or 4117 03:10:23,067 --> 03:10:26,600 some type of space age I speed rail 4118 03:10:28,267 --> 03:10:30,234 project, you know, around the city. 4119 03:10:30,234 --> 03:10:32,468 And that still can happen, you know, 4120 03:10:32,468 --> 03:10:37,101 that still can happen where we have, 4121 03:10:37,334 --> 03:10:40,101 clean transportation, affordable transportation. 4122 03:10:40,334 --> 03:10:43,501 And I'm going to reintroduce the paper that I sent over 4123 03:10:43,501 --> 03:10:48,066 the Marta a couple of years ago, asking them to do an analysis 4124 03:10:48,667 --> 03:10:51,167 of what would it take for 4125 03:10:51,167 --> 03:10:54,533 Lanta residents to ride Marta for free? 4126 03:10:55,201 --> 03:10:58,001 How much money would we have to contribute, 4127 03:10:58,001 --> 03:11:01,400 whether it's property tax or sales tax or, 4128 03:11:02,234 --> 03:11:05,234 you know, just for everybody who's got a land address or land 4129 03:11:05,301 --> 03:11:07,601 identification to get on the train 4130 03:11:07,601 --> 03:11:09,934 for free, for everybody to get out of their cars. 4131 03:11:09,934 --> 03:11:11,700 Now they send back to the analysis, 4132 03:11:11,700 --> 03:11:13,701 but the wrong analysis. 4133 03:11:13,701 --> 03:11:16,134 They looked at different routes for free 4134 03:11:16,134 --> 03:11:19,101 and I was like, no, what we want is for for 4135 03:11:19,301 --> 03:11:23,201 I got a Georgia driver's license, a resident of Atlanta. 4136 03:11:23,434 --> 03:11:26,267 I can show it to a modern bus driver and Marta terminal 4137 03:11:26,267 --> 03:11:29,534 get on the train and I when Marta had. 4138 03:11:29,601 --> 03:11:31,668 And I'm going to wrap up and I'm going on. 4139 03:11:31,668 --> 03:11:35,501 So when Marta used to have their free train riding 4140 03:11:35,501 --> 03:11:38,467 days, you couldn't get on there. 4141 03:11:38,633 --> 03:11:40,067 It was packed. 4142 03:11:40,634 --> 03:11:43,767 It would do it like Labor Day weekend or over a three day period. 4143 03:11:43,900 --> 03:11:45,835 People would ride Marta everywhere 4144 03:11:45,835 --> 03:11:48,800 they went because they could get on for free. 4145 03:11:48,900 --> 03:11:50,568 So people will ride the train. 4146 03:11:50,568 --> 03:11:53,534 They just gotta have the right incentive to do so. 4147 03:11:53,534 --> 03:11:57,968 So Council Member Bond, you know, from what 4148 03:11:58,302 --> 03:12:01,301 I'm told, there's always high expectations from council members named bond. 4149 03:12:01,801 --> 03:12:05,134 And you've done a great job in introducing this. 4150 03:12:05,368 --> 03:12:09,834 I'm proud to be a co-sponsor on it and want to compliment 4151 03:12:09,834 --> 03:12:11,401 you publicly 4152 03:12:11,401 --> 03:12:14,767 for your vision and and for pushing this here today. 4153 03:12:15,034 --> 03:12:16,101 Thank you. 4154 03:12:16,634 --> 03:12:18,501 All right. But having said that, you know, this is just a 4155 03:12:18,501 --> 03:12:23,166 this a good thing and it's good to witness it and I withdraw. 4156 03:12:25,667 --> 03:12:26,867 Believe we have a motion 4157 03:12:26,867 --> 03:12:29,800 from Collins and a second by Dozier. 4158 03:12:29,934 --> 03:12:30,500 Correct. 4159 03:12:30,500 --> 03:12:33,500 The vote is open. 4160 03:12:34,734 --> 03:12:36,302 The vote is closed. 4161 03:12:36,502 --> 03:12:39,601 Six days of your days. This item is favorable on substitute, as amended. 4162 03:12:39,768 --> 03:12:42,001 Thank you. Mercifully brings us to the end of our agenda. 4163 03:12:42,001 --> 03:12:42,867 That's correct. 4164 03:12:42,867 --> 03:12:44,835 Are there any of there are general 4165 03:12:44,835 --> 03:12:46,800 remarks, Councilmember Collins. No, no no, no. 4166 03:12:46,800 --> 03:12:49,001 Oh, okay. 4167 03:12:49,768 --> 03:12:52,667 Yeah. I just wanted to say, thank you to everybody. 4168 03:12:53,634 --> 03:12:56,867 And I know a lot of the public commenters left, but thank you 4169 03:12:56,867 --> 03:12:58,868 to those of you who showed up, you know, 4170 03:12:58,868 --> 03:13:02,001 thank you to all the folks who've been rallying 4171 03:13:02,001 --> 03:13:04,967 behind public transit for a really long time. 4172 03:13:05,134 --> 03:13:07,035 Atlanta deserves this, right? 4173 03:13:07,035 --> 03:13:10,101 Like we deserve a city where everybody can get around, 4174 03:13:10,101 --> 03:13:11,768 whether you own a car or not. 4175 03:13:11,768 --> 03:13:15,067 We deserve to have a city where, you know, we prioritize 4176 03:13:16,402 --> 03:13:20,468 getting cars off the road and taking care of our climate, reducing our carbon footprint. 4177 03:13:20,468 --> 03:13:22,934 And, you know, this is really going 4178 03:13:22,934 --> 03:13:25,167 to determine the future of our city. 4179 03:13:25,167 --> 03:13:29,334 Is it a city that is planning with intention as we grow? 4180 03:13:29,334 --> 03:13:32,301 Are we planning for density along transit routes? 4181 03:13:32,468 --> 03:13:34,668 So just really excited 4182 03:13:34,668 --> 03:13:38,468 to work with everybody in the coming months and, to see 4183 03:13:38,601 --> 03:13:43,768 the final product and report back to City council. And, 4184 03:13:44,268 --> 03:13:46,800 Mr. Higgs, use the word aggressive and I'm ready to get aggressive. 4185 03:13:47,600 --> 03:13:49,767 All right. Thank you. 4186 03:13:49,767 --> 03:13:51,501 Anything else? 4187 03:13:51,501 --> 03:13:52,734 All right. We are adjourned.