City Council

3667 MAIN STREET COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA 30337 WWW.COLLEGEPARKGA.COM CITY OF COLLEGE PARK Mayor & City Council Regular Session Meeting October 20, 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 October 20, 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 October 20, 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) minutes to provide public comments; provided, however, that such three (3) minutes 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. 1. Opening Ceremonies A. Pledge Of Allegiance B. Invocation C. Civility Pledge - Police Chief Rogers D. Announcements - Police Chief Rogers E. Safety Preparedness - Fire Chief Jones 2. Additions, Deletions, Amendments, or Changes to the Agenda 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Presentation of Minutes of City Council A. Workshop Session Minutes dated October 6, 2025 B. Regular Session Minutes dated October 6, 2025 5. Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, and Announcements A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a proclamation recognizing Dr. Jasiel “Yung Joc” Robinson. This is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a proclamation honoring the following Ward 4 seniors for their meritorious contributions and 50+ years of residency in the community: • Shirley Robinson (age 82) – 2741 Lakeshore Drive • Geraldine Lewis (age 92) – 4250 Fredericksburg Drive • Eleanor D. Cornelius – 2625 Lakeshore Drive • Richard B. Lankford – 2808 Lakeshore Drive • Ramona “Co Co” Bright – 2623 Bradon Road • Ballethnic Dance Company – longstanding cultural impact and service to the region. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. C. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a proclamation recognizing Veterans Day. This item is sponsored by Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a proclamation recognizing Partners Against Domestic Violence (PADV). This item is sponsored by Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. 6. Remarks of Citizens 7. Public Hearings 8. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of and action on a request to recommends approval to allow A&S Paving, Inc. to perform milling and street resurfacing work on Windsor Forest Court (two streets) as an additional street under the scope of RFP 25-053025 – Street Resurfacing. This request constitutes Amendment #3 to the original contract. The proposed cost for this additional work is $53,542.80. Funding for this amendment will be provided by Ward 2 Councilman Joe Carn, who has committed to allocate funds from his Ward 2 - Community Enhancement (Non- Capital (GL# 100-1100-52-7282). This amendment directly supports infrastructure improvements in Ward 2 and aligns with the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance roadway conditions and neighborhood accessibility. B. Consideration of and action on a request for a professional services contract for artwork for the Main Street Train Depot Visitor Tourism Center in Ward 1, in the amount of $41,900. This is a budgeted item. Ward 1 - Community Enhancement Capital Funds GL Account # 100-1100-54- 7181. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. C. Consideration of an Action to approve a resolution appointing Frank Madrigal, residing on Herschel Road, College Park, GA 30337, as the City Resident Liaison between Fulton County Government and the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden pursuant to the 2025 Land Lease. Fund: Special Projects (Capital Outlay) G/L Account #275-4975-54-7655. D. Consideration of and action on a request to authorize A&S Paving to Mill and Repave Janice Drive and Monticello Way. Janice Drive in the amount of $307,215.50 and Monticello Way in the amount of $95,750. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Ward 4 Community Enhancement (Capital) 100-1100-54-7184. This is sponsored by Councilman Gay. E. Consideration of and action on a request to authorize Kanoom Construction to Retrofit and Remodel the Public Restroom at Charles Phillips Park in the amount of $119,925.77. Yes, this is a budgeted item. FUND: Recreation Capital Projects 100-6122-54-7920. This is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. F. Consideration of and action on a request to Approval of S.H. Creel Contracting – RFP 26-16 Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation in the amount of $67,816.00. This project will help the rehabilitation and replastering of (2) two outdoor City swimming pools. This will service Conley and Tracey Wyatt pools. This agenda item is being requested by Recreation/Cultural Arts Interim-Director, Lance Terry. This is a budgeted item. FUND: G/L/ Swimming Pool Supplies and Services 100-6122-52-6070 G. Consideration of a resolution to authorize the engagement of TSW Architecture and Planners for the design and construction of Phase III of the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden Project through a design-build contract, subject to legal review. Phase III includes the adaptive reuse of three existing cabins and related site improvements. The project is to be funded from previously appropriated Tourism Product Development Fund and General Fund allocations. This is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. H. Consideration of an action to approve Jewel of The South, Inc., emergency replacement of a 3-inch galvanized water pipe that is leaking and replacing the meter vault, located on Phoenix Parkway in the amount of $81,688.43. This item is requested by Tim Lewis Water Superintendent. This is a budgeted item, FUND: MOST Fund (G/L Account # 505-4400-52- 5790). The work will be done in Ward 3. I. Consideration of and action on a request to approve an amendment to the existing agreement with AD Kringle Design (ADKD) to include the addition of one (1) Christmas tree, as well as a two-year extension of the current agreement. This amendment will support both the Light Up the City on Main Street and Second Annual Light Up the City on Godby Road. This is a budgeted item in the amount of $37,094.00, to be funded as follows: $28,094.00 from the Power Department’s R&M Distribution, G/L Account #510-4600-52-5790 and $9,000.00 from the Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s City-Wide Events G/L Account #100-6100-52- 6193. While Light Up the City on Main Street and Second Annual Light Up the City on Godby Road are located in Wards I and III, respectively, both events are intended to benefit residents citywide during the 2025 Holiday Season. J. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Request For Quote 26-20, awarding the Fence Installation Project to Amigo Fence & Stain in the amount of $22,000.00 The vendor was selected based on competitive pricing, relevant experience, and their ability to meet the City’s timeline and specifications. This installation will enhance security, define property boundaries, and support ongoing site improvements at 3100 Godby Road. This agenda item is being requested by Councilman Joe Carn. This is a budgeted item. Fund: G/L 100-1100-52-7282 Community Enhancement Non-Capital FY26. This will service Ward 2. K. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Integrated Solutions Technology $10,233.61 amount to add access control and 2  cameras to new location on Princeton Ave. This request is from Chief Information Officer Michael Hicks. This is not a budgeted item. FUND: R&M Equipment GL Account #100-1535-52-5730.This will serve Customer Service. 9. Regular Business A. Consideration of and action on a request to permanently change the regular session for council meetings to conclude its Regular Session business no later than 9:30 p.m. If all items have not been addressed by that time, the remaining items shall be carried forward to the next scheduled Regular Session agenda under the category of “Old Business”. This item is sponsored by Councilwoman Arnold and has no budget impact. B. Consideration of and action on a request to Purchase of a Replacement Sanitation Rear Loader Vehicle. This requests approval to purchase a replacement for Sanitation Rear Loader #465 from Environmental Products Group Inc in the amount of $278,356.40. The purchase will be made through a cooperative agreement utilizing Sourcewell Contract RFP #110223, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with procurement standards. The new vehicle will enhance sanitation operations and provide service coverage across all City wards. This procurement is initiated by Sanitation Superintendent Cedric Hand and is a budgeted item under the Vehicles–Replace Fund (G/L Account #540-4300-54-7590). C. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Resolution Supporting Partnership and Funding of the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden Conservancy. This is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of College Park and the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden Conservancy. This is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. E. Consideration of and action on a request to approve BIDA's August invoice from Starkey Law Group, LLC for Professional Legal Services. The August 2025 invoice is in the amount of $20,396.77 from G/L - Other Legal Services GL Account # 558-4985-52-5450. This is a fiscal year 2025 budgeted item. This item is requested by Clearly College Park Program Assistant Hannah Adeogun. F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Four stop signs along Lakeshore Dr. Turning in the intersection on Lakeshore Dr and Fredericksburg Dr into a 3-way stop and Turning the intersection of Lakeshore Dr. and Glenda Dr. into a 3-way stop. Lakeshore Dr is an extremely busy street with Main Street Academy, located at 2861  Lakeshore Dr. This a request is from Chief of Police Connie Rogers. This will service Ward 4. There is no fiscal impact to the Police Department. G. Consideration of and action on a request approval to proceed with payment of the corresponding invoice from the Hills Collision center to complete the repair work for Sanitation Truck Unit #476. The City has received payment from the insurance claim related to the recent incident. GL #540 4300 52 6110 - Other Insurance. This is sponsored by Christa Gilbert, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management. 10. City Attorney's Report 11. City Manager's Report 12. Report of Mayor and Council 13. Executive Session 14. Approval of Executive Session Minutes 15. Adjournment