Meeting Minutes – November 11, 2020

1. OPENING REMARKS/INTRODUCTIONS - Call to Order at 7:05PM

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

   1. Rev. Toussant from West Hunter Baptist Church lost as well as those who have lost loved ones due to COVID, as well as the Nation due to the divisiveness of the elections

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

   1. Motion to Approve by Alan Babilinski, Second by Tacuma Brown

      Favor 24 Oppose 0 Abstention 5

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

   1. Motion to Adopt Minutes Jason Hudgins, Second Naya Randall

      Favor 19 Oppose 0 Abstention 7

5. 2021 Officers Election

   1. Nominations

      • Kimberly Scott – Chair

      • Jason Hudgins – Vice Chair

      • Nicole Jenkins – Recording Secretary

      • Alan Bailinski – Corresponding Secretary

   2. Voting Results

      1. Kimberly Scott, Chair - Favor 21 Oppose 0 Abstention 0

      2. Jason Hudgins, Vice Chair - Favor 17 Oppose 0 Abstention 0

      3. Nicole Jenkins, Recording Secretary - Favor 19 Oppose 0 Abstention 0

      4. Alan Babilinski, Corresponding Secretary - Favor 21 Oppose 0 Abstention 0

6. CHAIR REPORT

   1. Update on Evictions will make sure to get those out, courts are open however there is a backlog

   2. Murphy Crossing Development Updates- RFP update

   3. Electricity Hub- Electricity Preparedness, Niya Randall

   4. Census & Election Updates

7. Reports from City/County Departmental Representatives

   1. Atlanta Police Department Zone 1 – Major Kelly Collier Zone 1 - kcollier@atlantaga.gov, 404-275-9387

   2. Crime Prevention Unit – Jill Ward, jword@atlantaga.gov and my City cell number is 470-462-9035

   3. Atlanta Police Department – Zone 4 – Major Tyus – Not Here

      • Crime Prevention Inspector Jill Word Zone 1-jword@AtlantaGa.gov, 470-462-9035 Please join us for a chat Coffee with a Cop Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10 AM TO 11:30 AM with MLK Merchants Association and APD! The flyer is also on Nextdoor or you may send me your email and I shall send you the flyer to register.

      • It is holiday time please be mindful of car theft, don’t leave packages in the car put in trunk, please don’t leave keys in car while trying to warm up vehicles

      • Citywide Virtual Neighborhood Watch – Nicole Jenkins

        • Pointers on Safety

        • Date for 2021 to be announced

   4. Atlanta Police Department – Zone 4 – Major Tyus – Not Here

   5. Zone 4 Community Prosecutor – Shari Jones County Cell Phone: 404.449.6737. / Email: Shari.Jones@FultonCountyGa.Gov

      • Multiple deaths in Family, Apologize for the continued Absences and much appreciation for the prayers * Calls

      • Supreme Court Judge Melton has continued extension until December 9t​h everyone is working from home

      • Fani Willis new elected DA will begin in January, can expect changes to be forthcoming

   6. Atlanta Fire Department – Not Here

   7. Atlanta 311 – Not Here

   8. Public Works/SWEET Team – Not Here

   9. Code Enforcement – Officer Brayboy, ​kubrayboy@atlantaga.gov​ or 404-205-1238 – Not Here

   10. Department Watershed Management – Denise Stewart 404-546-1410 denstewart@atlantaga.gov

       Please visit our website - ​www.atlantawatershed.org

       • Get emergency notifications on any mobile device and choose the alerts you want to receive. From water utility notifications to public safety to road closures and severe weather, the alerts will be right at your fingertips. Sign up for NotifyATL at ​http://bit.ly/Notify-ATL​ or text NotifyATL to 888777

       • Subscribe to DWM Splash newsletter, which also provides information on the latest department news and initiatives at ​https://conta.cc/3jOKdCc

       • Having difficulty making payments, you may qualify for assistance - www.atlantawatershed.org/care-and-conserve/

       • Billing concerns, request an adjustment, dispute a bill, request an appeal or payment arrangements - 404-546-0311 or visit ​https://www.ATL311.com

         (Please allow representatives of public safety agencies to report first)

8. Planner’s Report

   1. Matters for Vote/Review and Comment (See attachment)

   2. Planner’s Report – Lori Leland 404.330.6143 or ​lleland@atlantaga.gov

      • Send contact info for newly elected NPU and neighborhood association officers to ​mmcneal@atlantaga.gov

      • For more info on the Future Places Project visit ​www.atlfutureplaces.com

      • For public hearings or other departmental information:

        https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning

      • For information about NPU University:

        https://www.npuatlanta.org/npuucatalog

      • To check out our NPU Dashboard: https://www.npuatlanta.org/npu-dashboard

      • For info on the CDP , visit www.atlcitydesign.com/comprehensive-development-plan

      • To stay informed, follow us on social media @npuatlanta

      • Community Impact Grant Class on December 3r​d

9. Comments from Elected Officials

   1. Michael J. Bond, Post At Large – mbond@atlantaga.gov, 404-330-6779 office, 404-274-8111 cell

      • Continuing efforts for COVID19 Outreach, foodboxes, testing partnering with Fulton County Board of Health, Flu Shots for adults and children

      • Personally, lost family members and had others affected by COVID so please continue to stay safe and get tested

      • Continuing legislation on street racing

      • Citizens Review Board is now permanent

      • Tuesday before Thanksgiving will be giving away 1000 turkeys with Omega Psi Phi and Church

10. Committee Reports

    1. Zoning & Land Use – Walter Slaton

    2. Transportation- Alan Babiliński , ​babilinski@gmail.com

       • Marta

         • Launched pilot program with Uber Link Initially assisted voters with getting to the polls from MARTA

         • The continued pilot will include discounted fare during scheduled and unscheduled interruptions to standard MARTA Service

       • Atlanta Beltline

         • Murphy’s Crossing – Nov – 16th @ 6:30 PM Questionnaire Link Meeting Link

         • TADAC Advisory Meeting – Nov – 17th @ 4:30 PM Meeting Link

       • Atlanta Community Outreach

         • Project and input page are at: atltransit.ga.gov/districtdownloads

         • Virtual Open House: districtdownloads.consultation.ai

       • Bus Shelters for at Atlanta City Movement Boulevard for seniors has been submitted by Marta

    3. Public Safety & Public Policy – Jason Hudgins, ​president@westviewatlanta.com

       • GA 5th Runoff still set for December, early voting happening now at CT Rec

         Center

       • All other runoffs including US Senate and Public Safety Commission will be

         January 5th

         • You can register for runoff by December 7t​h

         • Early voting will start December 15t​h

         • Expect major interest groups here due to the important nature of the Senate seat votes

       • Neighborhood Group Watch is encouraged for all communities.

         • Please create a profile at www.smart911.com this will create a profile for 911 if you ever have to call

         • Medical info, pet info, property info, vehicle info and emergency contacts

       • Everyone please get involved with the tree ordinance re-write

       • We have a lot of dead and dying trees in the neighborhood and this could at some point impact you personally

       • Canopy ATL will be sponsoring a forum this Saturday, November 14t​h​ at 2;00pm on the Waterboys if interested please contact Jason

       • Secretary of State has announced a full hand recount of the presidential race

       • APD is still sponsoring the clean car campaign be mindful to keep vehicles cleaned, take your firearms out to avoid break ins and theft

       • COVID-19

         • Virus rates are rising, numbers are worse than July

         • For Georgia, Fulton, Douglas, DeKalb, & cobb are now in the red zone

         • Health Systems Grady, Northside, & {Piedmont are experiencing high numbers of patients

         • Please be mindful and continue to shelter in place, wear masks when you go out

       • 2020 Census

         • Georgia was second to last in the country

         • Georgia response rate was 83.1%. Our NPU was 57,5% so we did fall short of the 60% of target

    4. Education- Sharifa Jackson, ​sharifajj@gmail.com

       • Return&PhaseIITownhall

         https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaPublicSchools/videos/360962 451929468

       • Meal Distribution Options Information:

         ttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/63224

       • Starting NovemberAPS will allow students with IEPs to start in person learning

       • In December APS will launch independent learning days on Wednesdays where students will learn at their own pace

       • Teachers are preparing for return to school January 2021

       • Virtual Learning Center

         • 1070 White Street now in 4t​ h​ week of operation

         • Good reports are coming in with student’s improvement in students engagements and learning

         • We do have high speed internet for them to access online learning

         • Program is target for Brown Middle School but does allow student siblings elementary age to attend

         • Thankful to the partnerships of APS, Aramark Morehouse School Medicine

    5. Finance – Lisa Stines – Leave of Absence

       • Check requests for City of Atlanta funding for NPU-T neighborhoods $8350.00.

         For those neighborhoods that have yet to request and receive disbursements please let us know. Also, for project adjustments due to COVID-19 let us know as well.

       • NPU-T Cares Beatification/Clean-up day that was held on Saturday, November 7t​h​ was very successful.

         • Targeted Westview and Beecher Donnelly neighborhoods with Rogers St and Cascade Ave cleanup

       • Executive Board Retreat

         • Held on Saturday, Oct 24th virtually with Chantel Mullen's as facilitator.

         • Benefits included connecting as a group and establishing 2021 Goals

11. Presentations

12. Announcements - None for Tonight

    1. Check out Water Boys Hustle story and other West End stories and other West End stories at canopyatlanta.org/westend

13. ADJOURNMENT – 8:26PM