City Council

3667 MAIN STREET COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA 30337 WWW.COLLEGEPARKGA.COM CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 3, 2025 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 February 3, 2025, 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 February 3, 2025. 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.  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. 2024 City Government Year of Progress 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Presentation of Minutes of City Council A. Workshop Meeting minutes dated January 21, 2025. B. Regular Session Meeting minutes dated January 21, 2025. 6. Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, and Announcements A. Introduction of New Employees B. Presentation of City All-Star of the Month - January, 2025 C. 6 and Under College Park Blue Flag Football Team for an undefeated season and NFL Champions. D. Ms. Keysha Porter, former DMO appointed Ward 3 member. E. Proclamation for Streets and Highways F. Proclamation for the Power Department. 7. Remarks Of Citizens 8. Public Hearing 9. Consent Agenda  A. Consideration of and action on a request to renew Docusign software in the amount of $75,675.60. This item is being requested by Micheal Hicks, Chief Information Officer. This is a budgeted item. This item impacts internal Citywide functions. B. Consideration of and action on a request to upgrade current lighting to LED for the GICC Exhibit Halls. The current light is insufficient and is not cost effective. This upgrade will increase efficiency and reduce energy costs by an estimated $400,000 annually. This is in Ward 2. This request is made by Yanous Barner Interim Executive Director. C. Consideration of and action on a request to approve invoice from Gateway Center Arena, for Police Department's 17th Annual Valentine's Seniors’ Social in the amount of $30,000.00. This is a budgeted item. This item is requested by Connie Rogers, Chief of Police. This will serve all Wards. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve OnCall Maintenance with RSW Services, INC. This item is requested by Dr. Emmanuel Adediran, City Manager. This item impacts internal Citywide functions. E. Consideration of and action to develop a community garden to be located at Subrenia Willis Park, 2902 Camp Creek Parkway in the amount of $110,000. This is a budgeted item. This item is in Ward 2. Sponsored by Councilman Joe Carn. F. Consideration of and action on a request to replace the UPS unit in the FAA Small Campus Building. This is a budgeted item. Sponsored by Ron Wilkerson, Senior Property Manager, Colliers. G. Consideration of and action on a request to approve FAA Lease Agreement #55 and #56. This item is requested by Dr. Emmanuel Adediran, City Manager. 10. Regular Business A. Consideration and action on a request to approve funding of the Georgia First Responder PTSD Program as presented by Rose Stewart, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management B. Consideration of and action on a request to amend the Georgia Municipal Association retirement plan adoption agreement to allow retirees to return to work with no suspension of retirement benefits. C. Consideration of and action on a request to amend an Ordinance regarding the Board of Ethics (Ethics Enforcement Policy). This item is requested on behalf of Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a resolution establishing the Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Policy. E. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the speed limit reduction on Rugby Ave from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. This is a request from Chief Connie Rogers. This will service Ward 1. 11. City Attorney’s Report. 12. City Manager’s Report. 13. Report Of Mayor And Council. 14. Executive Session. 15. Approval of Executive Session Minutes. 16. Adjournment.