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Docusign Envelope ID: 7BD397FB-4F5D-452B-8D91-1D4809B0BB99 3667 MAIN STREET COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA 30337 WWW.COLLEGEPARKGA.COM CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 10, 2024 This will be an in-person meeting that will also broadcast via Facebook Live, and YouTube Live. Citizens wishing to give citizen remarks during a Regular Session Council meeting can choose one of two options: Option#1 Sign in to speak by 7:30 pm on October 10, 2024, at the podium in the City Hall Council Chambers. Option #2: Submit an email with your name, address, and comment or remark to pcomment@collegeparkga.com no later than 7:30 pm on October 10, 2024. The City Clerk will read your name, address and comment into the official record. Members of the Public who were unable to sign the Sign-In Sheet before the cutoff time may be granted three (3) minute to provide public comments; provided, however, that such three (3) minute of time shall not be donated to another speaker. No additional public comments will be received after the Citizens Remarks agenda item. RULES FOR REMARKS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than (3) minutes. Speakers must not employ tactics of intimidation, profanity, or threats of violence in their comments. Anyone who demonstrates these behaviors will not have their comments read into the record. (1) Specific topic may NOT be discussed during Citizens Remarks for more than 15 minutes. Members of the public who signed the Sign-In Sheet may donate time to another speaker; however, in no event shall the total duration of time allotted to one speaker (including donated time) exceed nine (9) minutes. Mayor & City Council Page 1 Printed 10/3/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 7BD397FB-4F5D-452B-8D91-1D4809B0BB99 Regular Session Meeting Agenda October 10, 2024 AGENDA 1. Opening Ceremonies. A. Pledge of allegiance to the flag. B. Invocation C. Civility Pledge Police Chief Rogers D. Announcement Police Chief Rogers 2. Additions, Deletions, Amendments, or Changes To The Agenda 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Presentation of Minutes of City Council A. Special Called Meeting Minutes dated August 9, 2024 B. Special Called Meeting Minutes dated September 23, 2024 5. Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, and Announcements A. Introduction of New Employees August and September B. Employee All Star of the Month Theresia Huggins C. Domestic Violence Awareness Month D. Breast Cancer Awareness Month E. Public Power and Green Power Week F. National Fire Prevention Week 6. Remarks Of Citizens 7. Public Hearing A. Public Hearing for the Millage Rate at 11.608 mils, the Special District Tax Rate of 20.00 mils and GICC Special District Tax Rate of 20.00 mils for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.This item is requested Interim Director of Finance & Accounting, by Karen Slaton-Dixon, in collaboration with City Manager, Dr. Emmanuel Adediran. Mayor & City Council Page 2 Printed 10/3/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 7BD397FB-4F5D-452B-8D91-1D4809B0BB99 Regular Session Meeting Agenda October 10, 2024 8. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of and action on a request to purchase a replacement heavy equipment for Water & Sewer Division from Yancey Cat in the amount of $145,824.00. The request is made by Water & Sewer Superintendent Tim Lewis. This is a budgeted item that will serve all wards. B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Sophos end point protection software for the amount of $24,078.75. This request is made by the Chief Information Officer, Michael Hicks. This is a budgeted item. C. Consideration of and action on a request for approval of a Service Agreement between the City of College Park and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for Connectivity, maintenance, support, and other services for the Police Public Safety radio system in the of amount of $89,628.66. This item is being requested by Chief of Police, Connie Rogers. This will service all wards. This is a budgeted item. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve payment to East Point Police Department for services rendered in the amount of $12,000.00 for the months of July and August. This item is being requested by Chief of Police, Connie Rogers. This will service all wards. This is a budgeted item. E. Consideration of and action on approval for members of the College Park Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission to attend the Georgia Planning Association 2024 Fall Conference in an amount of $2,629.00. The conference will be held October 9-11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center. This request is being made by the Inspections Operations Manager, Sabrina Walters. This is a budgeted item. F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve an invoice payment for The Collaborative Firm, LLC in the amount of $19,370.00 for College Park Planning Services. Sponsored by City Manager, Dr. Emmanuel Adediran. G. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the Additional FAR and SAR Clauses for Lease Renewals for the FAA Campus Building. This item is being requested by Ron Wilkerson, Senior Property Manager, Real Estate Management Services. H. Consideration of and action on a request from Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie regarding the Brady Trail which includes 1) the removal of Kudzu and 2) the addition of lighting and cameras along the trail. The estimated cost is $42,014.42. I. Consideration of and action on a request to rename the auditorium to Keith James Auditorium. This item is being sponsored by Councilman Joe Carn. J. Consideration and action to name the City Hall lawn - College Park Memorial Commons with a dedication service on Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie. Mayor & City Council Page 3 Printed 10/3/2024 Docusign Envelope ID: 7BD397FB-4F5D-452B-8D91-1D4809B0BB99 Regular Session Meeting Agenda October 10, 2024 K. Consideration of and action on a proposal from the City of College Park to rename the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge and Trail for U.S. Congressman David Scott. Sponsored by Councilman Joe Carn. 9. Regular Business A. Adoption by Resolution to set the Millage Rate at 11.608 mils, the Special District Tax Rate of 20.00 mils and GICC Special District Tax Rate of 20.00 mils for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.This item is requested Interim Director of Finance & Accounting, by Karen Slaton-Dixon, in collaboration with City Manager, Dr. Emmanuel Adediran. B. Consideration of and action on a special event permit from Iota Phi Theta Foundation, Inc. to hold a Party to the Polls to be held on October 21, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Charles E. Phillips Park. This item is requested by Deputy City Clerk Queenie Brown. This event will be in Ward 4. C. Consideration of and action on a special event permit from Marci Garner/Oxford Walk HOA to hold a Howl N' Meow Pet Costume Party to be held on October 27, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at College Park Auditorium lawn. This item is requested by Deputy City Clerk Queenie Brown. This event will be in Ward 1. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve an ordinance which addresses deficiencies related to apartment, hotel and motel regulations for the City of College Park. Request on behalf of Councilman Joe Carn. 10. 11. 12. Report Of Mayor And Council. 13. Executive Session 14. Approval of Executive Session Minutes. 15. Adjournment. Mayor & City Council Page 4 Printed 10/3/2024