City Council

THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2025 ACTION ITEMS Present: Mayor Bianca Motley Broom; Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie, Councilman Joe Carn, Councilwoman Tracie Arnold and Councilman Roderick Gay; City Manager Lindell Miller; City Attorney Winston Demark; City Clerk Kelly Bogner Absent: None WORKSHOP SESSION 1. None REGULAR SESSION 1. Opening Ceremonies. A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag B. Invocation C. Civility Pledge – Police Chief Rogers D. Announcement – Police Chief Rogers E. Safety Preparedness – Fire Chief Jones 2. Additions, Deletions, Amendments, or Changes To The Agenda – Councilman Gay motioned to remove Regular Session items 9l., 9n., 9p., 9q. and amend Regular Session 9m. to include “in the amount of $145,000 from TPD funds,” seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 3. Approval of Agenda Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 4. Presentation of Minutes of City Council A. Workshop Session Minutes dated November 3, 2025 Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve the Workshop Session Minutes dated November 3, 2025, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) B. Regular Session Minutes dated November 3, 2025 Page 1 of 7 Councilman Carn motioned to Regular Session Minutes dated November 3, 2025, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 5. Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, and Announcements A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Proclamation Honoring The Brick Band. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. Councilman Gay motioned to approve a Proclamation Honoring The Brick Band, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Proclamation Honoring Kinder Kollege Christian School. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. Councilman Gay motioned to approve a Proclamation Honoring Kinder Kollege Christian School and to add Councilman Carn as a co-sponsor, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 6. Remarks of Citizens Councilman Carn motioned to return the gavel back to Mayor Motley Broom, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motioned carried. (All Voted in Favor) 7. Public Hearing A. Public hearing and action on a request to approve a resolution for a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street and resolution. This item is requested by Lenise Lyons, City Planner. – Public Hearing Held. Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-38 for a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie and motioned carried. (All Voted in Favor) B. Public Hearing for 2025 College Park Redevelopment Plan. This item is requested by City Attorney Winston Denmark. – Public Hearing Held. 8. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the proposed collaboration with Trees Atlanta to implement a comprehensive tree planting and care plan for Main Street and East Main Street. This partnership will enhance the urban canopy, improve environmental quality, and support long- term beautification and sustainability goals for the City. This is a donation and no cost to the City. Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. Page 2 of 7 B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of College Park, Georgia and Faith Walkers Community Church, Inc. for Emergency Support Services. This item is sponsored by Councilman Tracie Arnold. C. Consideration of and action on a request to approve $100,000 payment to Faith Walkers Community Church for the support of community wrap around services for the city of College Park Ward 3 constituents. This is a budgeted item. Non-Capital Initiatives budget (GL# 100- 1100-52- 7283).This is sponsored by Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. D. Consideration of and action on a request to authorize emergency repairs and replacement of flooring and paint in the Fire Administrative Offices, utilizing Pointer's Painting, LLC (Vendor #14127) in the amount of $23,710.00, in accordance with the City’s Emergency Procurement Policy. This request is due to the flooding event at the Public Safety Complex. These repairs are budgeted in FY2026 from (GL#100-3500-52-5743- R&M BLDG-Fire); this request is being expedited to repair the damages in Fire Administration. This will impact Ward I. E. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the use of the City’s Exception Policy to authorize the emergency procurement and installation of digital cable and fiber optic infrastructure at the Arena. This action will ensure uninterrupted connectivity and support critical operations at the facility. The cost is $141,436.00 to repair. This item is requested by Yanous Barner, Executive Director GICC, Arena & Golf Course. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Other Equipment Replacement G/L #556-4969-54-7640 for F/Y 2026. This will service Ward 2. F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the cooperative purchasing agreement with Lichty Commercial Construction, Inc. in the amount of $60,000.00, utilizing Sourcewell Contract GA-RA-043024-LIY. This agreement will allow the City to engage the vendor for general contracting services at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in accordance with procurement policies and cooperative purchasing guidelines. This is a budgeted item. This item is being requested by Yanous Barner, Director of GICC. Fund: Grounds FY2026-520-6122-52-5780 G. Consideration of and action on a request for approval of the cooperative purchasing agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. in the amount of $92,501.45 under contract #99999-001- SPD0000220-0005. This approval will authorize the City to proceed with the acquisition of critical communications equipment and services through a competitively solicited and pre- negotiated cooperative contract. This item is being requested by Chief of Police, Connie Rogers. This is a budgeted item (G/L Account #100-3200-52-6170; FY 2025-26, Contractual Services). This will service all Wards. H. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-39 for the City of College Park’s revised application for the Fulton County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) three-year funding grant application for park and facility improvements. This item is being requested by Lance Terry, Interim Director of Recreation & Cultural Arts. This will service all wards. I. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Lovely Media Group in the amount of $24,500 for the production of a College Park Train Depot Documentary . The contract will span a six-month term, during which the vendor will develop a comprehensive and professionally produced documentary that captures the historical significance, current revitalization efforts, and future vision for the Train Depot. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Ward 1 Community Enhancement Non - Capital Funds. GL Account #100.1100.52.7281. Page 3 of 7 Councilman Carn motioned to approve the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 9. Regular Session A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve two stop signs at Howard Dr and Hawthorne Ave. This area is in Princeton Village. This request is from Chief of Police Connie Rogers. This will service Ward 3. This is not a budgeted item and there will be no cost for the Police Department. Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve two stop signs at Howard Dr and Hawthorne Ave. This area is in Princeton Village, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Two stop signs at Godby Rd and Godby Pl. This area is near the Discount Mall. This a request is from Chief of Police Connie Rogers. This will service Ward 2.This not a budgeted item and there will be no cost for the Police Department. Councilman Carn motioned to approve two stop signs at Godby Rd and Godby Pl near the Discount Mall, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) C. Consideration of and action on a special event from the Atlanta Track Club to hold the Jerome Scales Southside 5 mile on January 24, 2026 at the College Park MARTA Station from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is request is from Queenie Brown, Deputy City Clerk. This event will be held throughout the City. Councilman Carn motioned to approve the Atlanta Track Club to hold the Jerome Scales Southside 5 mile on January 24, 2026 at the College Park MARTA Station from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve seven invoices from Colliers International South Carolina, Inc from July through October totaling $824,400.00. This is a budgeted item (G/L Account# 57-11-3810-FAA). This is being requested by Ron Wilkerson, Senior Property Manager. Councilman Carn motioned to approve seven invoices from Colliers International South Carolina, Inc from July through October totaling $824,400.00, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) E. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the proposed 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Schedule. This request is from Kelly Bogner, City Clerk. This will have a Citywide impact. Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve the proposed 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Schedule, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a working 2026 City of College Park Citywide Events, Festivals and Programming. This item is being requested from Tanya Laplanche, Athletic Coordinator /Center Supervisor and Queenie Brown, Deputy City Clerk. Page 4 of 7 Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve a working 2026 City of College Park Citywide Events, Festivals and Programming and adding the Senior Concert to the Senior Social on February 14th, a Senior Health Fair on March 21st, and tentative dates for Boyz II Man Summit, How to do Business in College Park, and the Holiday Helping Hands Banquet , seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) G. Consideration of and action on a request to adopt a resolution Allocating $500,000 from the Ward III Capital Initiative Fund for Land Preparation Activities Supporting the Future City Incubator & Accelerator Center and Authorization for SPLOST Advance-Funding and Reimbursement. GL Account #100-11-3300 Advances to Other Funds. This item is sponsored by Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-40 allocating $500,000 from the Ward III Capital Initiative Fund for Land Preparation Activities Supporting the Future City Incubator & Accelerator Center and Authorization for SPLOST Advance-Funding and Reimbursement, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) H. Consideration of and action on a request to adopt a resolution allocating of $350,000 for Dog Park Development and Authorization for SPLOST Advance-Funding and Reimbursement. GL Account #100-11- 3300 Advances to Other Funds. This item is sponsored by Councilwoman Tracie Arnold. Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-41 allocating of $350,000 for Dog Park Development and Authorization for SPLOST Advance-Funding and Reimbursement, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) I. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Resolution Supporting the Establishment of the CP Historical Preservation Conservancy and Authorizing Financial Partnership. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-42 Supporting the Establishment of the CP Historical Preservation Conservancy and Authorizing Financial Partnership, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) J. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of College Park and the CP Historical Preservation Conservancy. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of College Park and the CP Historical Preservation Conservancy, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) K. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a resolution and installment sale agreement for the lease purchase of four Fire Apparatus units ( 1-Ladder Truck, 1 Tiller Truck, 1 Pumper/Engine and 1 Skeeter (Parking deck Truck). This item was approved at the November 3, 2025 City Council Meeting. This item is being requested by Fire Chief Sterling Jones. These purchases will impact All Wards. Page 5 of 7 Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-43 the sale agreement for the lease purchase of four Fire Apparatus units ( 1-Ladder Truck, 1 Tiller Truck, 1 Pumper/Engine and 1 Skeeter (Parking deck Truck), seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) L. Consideration of and action on a request between the City of College Park and TSW Design to provide technical advice and professional services to the City for conceptual drawings and plans for the Roderick Gay Botanical Gardens. This item is sponsored by Councilman Gay. (This item was removed from the agenda) M. Consideration of and action on a request to purchase land located at 2525 Roosevelt Highway, adjacent to the Dog Park in the amount of $145,000 from TPD funds. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. Councilman Gay motioned to approve the purchase of land located at 2525 Roosevelt Highway, adjacent to the Dog Park in the amount of $145,000 from TPD funds, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) N. Consideration of and action on an Agreement between the City of College Park and AMC Commercial Realty, Inc. to provide professional real estate brokerage services to the City for the acquisition of 4122 Herschel Road College Park, Fulton County, Georgia for public use as the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden. This item is sponsored by Councilman Gay. (This item was removed from the agenda) O. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a resolution regarding the City of College Park Public Comment Policy. This item is sponsored by City Attorney Winston Denmark. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve and adopt Resolution 2025-44 regarding the City of College Park Public Comment Policy, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) P. Consideration of and action on a request to approve an ordinance adjusting Councilmember salaries. The proposed ordinance establishes annual salaries of $58,000.00 for Councilmembers. This item was sponsored by previous City Manager. (This item was removed from the agenda) Q. Consideration of and action on a request of a Resolution Establishing Monthly Vehicle and Housing Allowances for Mayor and Council. This item was sponsored by previous City Manager. Councilmembers. (This item was removed from the agenda) 10. City Attorney's Report – No Action Taken 11. City Manager's Report – No Action Taken 12. Report of Mayor and Council Page 6 of 7 Councilman Carn motioned to terminate the City Manager contract with Lindell Manager effective immediately and place Micheal Hicks as Interim City Manager, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold, Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie, Councilman Carn and Councilwoman Arnold voted in favor, Councilman Gay voted in opposition and motioned carried. 13. Executive Session Councilman Carn motioned to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of litigation at 9:36 p.m., seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Councilman Carn motioned to exit Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. , seconded by Councilman Arnold. and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 14. Approval of Executive Session Minutes Councilman Carn motioned to approve the Executive Session minutes dated November 17, 2025, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 15. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Page 7 of 7