NPU-F Report
November 16, 2020
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Atlanta Police Department (APD): (1) reminder to lock vehicles and leave nothing in sight in vehicle especially during holiday season; (2) many firearms stolen from vehicles lately—either do not leave guns in vehicles or secure them; (3) courts plan to open by the end of November.
Department of Watershed Management (DWM): (1) city policy of not terminating water/sewer service extended through end of 2020; (2) billing disputes?, call 311.
APD/Code Enforcement: (1) take pictures of a suspected violation and forward to Code Enforcement when making a complaint through 311-make sure 311 forwards info to Supervisor Bryant of Code Enforcement; (2) court cases resumed on 11/16—must clear backlog going back one year.
Building Permits: lots of non-permitted projects being done during Covid-19; stop work orders will be issued on these activities; report suspected illegal building activities (without permits) to 404/865-8550 or
Council President Moore and Council Member Bond: city legislation addressing street racing will be discussed further during Council’s last 2020 meetings in early December.
Renaming of Grady High School: Board of Education deferred action until soliciting student input. Stadium will also undergo name change—will not be the same as the high school.
Planning: City completed its Future Places project—go to atlfutureplaces.com
This project addresses all the existing elements of the city’s historic preservation program, through extensive research, comparative analysis, and public outreach and education. It also identifies potential new ideas and programs for the city to pursue related to its history, communities, special places and culture. It also includes a history and an analysis of the city’s park system.
Z-20-69: An ordinance to ban Short Term Rentals(STRs) in residential zoning categories. NPU-F voted not to support this proposed ordinance; city council making changes; Council will discuss during its December committee and full council meetings.
Bylaws: Changes to NPU-F’s bylaws were approved—mainly addressed ability to conduct business virtually.
Election of Officers: Reelected current officers: Chair: Debbie Skopczynski
Vice-Chair: Kay Stephenson
Co-Secretaries: Aruna Narasimhan and Carol Shunnarah