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THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 2025 ACTION ITEMS Present: Mayor Bianca Motley Broom; Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie, Councilman Joe Carn, Councilwoman Tracie Arnold and Councilman Roderick Gay; Interim City Manager Michael Hicks; 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 Carn motioned to remove Regular Session items 9C and 9H and add Agenda Item 4. Commission Appointments, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold. Mayor Pro Tem abstained and motion carried. 3. Approval of Agenda Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 4. Council Appointments Councilwoman Arnold motioned to approve appointing Attorney Terrell Thomas to the Charter Review Commission for the Ward 3 appointment, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor). (Both previous Ward 3 appointees have resigned) Page 1 of 7 5. Presentation of Minutes of City Council A. Workshop Session Minutes dated November 17, 2025 Councilman Carn motioned to approve the Workshop Session Minutes dated November 17, 2025, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) B. Regular Session Minutes dated November 17, 2025 Councilman Carn motioned to approve the Regular Session Minutes dated November 17, 2025, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 6. Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, and Announcements A. Introduction of New Employees in the Month of November 2025 B. Employee All-Star of the Month Recognition – October 2025 C. A Proclmation Honoring the Brick Band. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay. D. A Proclamation Honoring Kinder College Christian School. This item is sponsored by Councilman Roderick Gay and Councilman Joe Carn. 7. Remarks of Citizens – No Action Taken 8. Public Hearing – No Action Taken 9. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Jay Productions Agency as the Ward 1 Community Events Consultant in the amount of $36,000 This is a budgeted item. FUND: Ward 1 Community Enhancement Non - Capital Funds. GL Account #100.1100.52.7281. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hydroecology as the Main Street Transportation Planner in the amount $30,000. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Ward 1 Community Enhancement (Capital) GL Account # 100.1100.54.7181. This is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. C. Consideration of and action on a request to approve to allow Vision Fitness LLC, to launch College Park Wellness, a city-supported initiative to make College Park a HALO City—one that promotes a Healthy Active Lifestyle Outdoors in Ward 2, in the amount of $35,000.00. This agenda item is being requested by Councilman Joe Carn as a pilot starting in Ward 2, but can eventually cover all wards. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Community Enhancement- Non-Capital (G/L Account #1001100527282) FY2026. This will service Ward 2. D. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the hardware upgrade for TV-23 under the City’s Exception Policy, recognizing the channel’s critical role in broadcasting City Council Page 2 of 7  meetings, public notices, and emergency alerts. This upgrade is necessary to maintain government transparency, ensure uninterrupted public access, and support the City’s commitment to open and responsive communication. This item is being requested by Gerald Walker, Director of Communications. This is a budgeted item from GL Acct 100 1570 52 6130 Miscellaneous Services in the amount of $14,700.00 and GL Acct 100 1570 52 6200 Training $500.00. E. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Kemi Construction Co., Inc. To replace water main located on Jones Circle, In the amount of $821, 000.00. This is a budgeted item (FUND: MOST, G/L Account # 237-5965-54-7700) in F/Y 2026. This item was requested by Timonthy Lewis, Water Superintendent, and this will service Ward 3. F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve Jewel of The South Inc. To relocate 10'' water main under Old National High SR 279. In the amount of $1,127,340.78 Funding from (FUND: MOST, G/L Account # 237-5965-54-7700) in F/Y 2026 This item was requested by Timothy Lewis, Water Superintendent. This work will service Ward 3. G. Consideration for the Mayor and City Council, approve payment to Kemi Construction Co. for the emergency sanitary sewer repair at 2050 South Hampton in the amount of $71,750.00. The work has been completed and was done in Ward 3. This item has been requested by Timothy Lewis, Water Superintendent. This project will be funded by the MOST G/L Account #237-5965-54-7700 in FY 2026. H. Consideration of and action to designate City Streets for resurfacing under the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) 2026 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) resurfacing program. This item is being requested by Raymond Cotton, Highway, Streets & Storm Superintendent. This is a budgeted item. Street Resurfacing GL Account #100-4200-54-7840 This will services all four wards. I. Consideration of and action on a request for approval for Kemi Construction Co; Inc. To remove an existing 72inch pipes and install two 72-inch corrugated metal pipes, headwall and 40 feet of curb and gutter on Karen Road to prevent roadway collapse due to the age of the existing damage corrugated metal pipes. In the amount of $378,883.00 This item is being requested by Highway Streets and Storm Water Superintendent, Raymond Cotton. This is a budgeted item. Storm Water Improvement (G/L Account # 560-4250-54-7770) This will service Ward 4. J. Consideration of and action on a request for the Mayor and City Council to approve payment to Jewel of The South, Inc. in the amount of $18,060.00. for the investigation into the retention pond water leak located at the GICC 2000 Gateway. This work has been completed in Ward 2. This item is being requested by Timothy Lewis, Water Superintendent. This project will be funded by the FUND: MOST G/L # 237-5965-54-7700 in FY 2026. K. Consideration of and action on a request to replace the decking at the Historic College Park Golf Course' Event Center. Based on normal wear and tear there is extensive rotting of the deck boards, railings and side coverage presenting possible liability if an injury occurred. The cost is $16,558. The item is requested by Yanous Barner, Executive Director GICC, Arena and Golf Course. FUND: R/M Building G/L #520-6122-52-5746 in fiscal year 2026. This will service Ward 2. L. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the renewal of Smartsheet project management and collaboration software through SHI, in the amount of $18,881.80 This item is being requested by Michael Hicks, Chief Information Officer. This is a budgeted item FY 2025-2026 R&M-100- 1535-52-5730. This software serves all staff. M. Consideration of and action on a request to approve funding in the amount of $40,000 for the purchase of a Cargo Van 150 to support operations at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). This vehicle will enhance the facility’s logistical capabilities and improve service delivery Page 3 of 7  for events and daily operations. This is a budgeted item requested by Yanous Barner, Director GICC. FUND: FY2026 G/L 555 4970 54 7640. Thus will service Ward 2. N. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the use of OMNIA Cooperative Agreement R- TC-17006 to establish a purchasing relationship with Amazon Business. This agreement will allow the City of College Park to streamline procurement processes, access competitive pricing, and improve operational efficiency across departments. This item is being requested by Michael Hicks, Interim City Manager. O. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a cooperative purchasing agreement with Williams Scotsman, Inc. under OMNIA Contract R210503 in the amount of $42,828.25 for the provision of a mobile office trailer to support the Botanical Garden Project. This item is requested by Councilman Gay. This is a budgeted item. Fund FY26: 275-4975-54-7655. P. Consideration of and action on a request to approve RFP 26-18 – Salary and Compensation Study to Management Advisory Group International, Inc. for the completion of a comprehensive Salary and Compensation Study in the amount of $45,000. This firm was selected through a competitive procurement process and demonstrated the expertise and methodology necessary to deliver a thorough and actionable analysis. This item is requested by Christa Gilbert, Human Resources. This is a budgeted item. FY26-Consulting 100-1540-52-5510. Q. Consideration of and action on a request to amend the existing piggyback agreement with Pinnacle Maintenance, LLC, increasing the contract amount by $100,000. This amendment will allow for the continued provision of essential maintenance services across City facilities without interruption. This item is being requested by Jamelle McKenzie, Mayor Pro-Tem. This is a budgeted item. FY26- Ward 1 Community Enhancement (Capital) GL Account 100-1100-54-7181. R. Consideration of and action on a request to approve RFP 2025-060325 – Compliance and Financial Audit Services to Mauldin & Jenkins, CPA and Advisors. This item is a budgeted item, GL Account #100-1512-52-5460, Audit Fees. This item is being requested by Michael Hicks, Interim City Manager. Councilman Carn motioned to approve the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 10. Regular Session A. Consideration of and action on a request to approve the award of RFP 26-10 – Botanical Garden Project to one of the two shortlisted firms: Precision 2000, Inc. or Langiappe Development Company, Inc. Funding for this project was previously approved by Council. The vendor selection was conducted through a competitive two-step procurement process, which included a qualifications-based evaluation followed by a detailed review of proposals and presentations. Based on the evaluation committee’s scoring and consensus, Precision 2000, Inc. was ranked as the top firm, demonstrating the strongest qualifications, project approach, and alignment with the City’s vision for the Botanical Garden. Langiappe Development Company, Inc. was ranked second, also presenting a strong proposal and relevant experience. Council is now asked to approve the award of the project to one of these two highly qualified firms. Councilman Gay motioned to approve awarding RFP 26-10 – Botanical Garden Project to Precision 2000, Inc., seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Page 4 of 7  B. Consideration of and action on a request to approve RFP 26-11 for Comprehensive Plan services, awarding the contract to Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $145,230.00. This plan will serve as a strategic framework for guiding land use, economic development, transportation, housing, and community engagement across the City of College Park. The vendor was selected through a competitive procurement process. This is proposal is requested by Lenise Lyons, City Planner. This is a budgeted item. Fund FY26 Municipal Planning 100-7520-52-5530. – No Action Taken C. Consideration of and action taken for an emergency replacement on the GICC's roof. We recommend repairing half the roof in this 2026 fiscal year and address the other half in the next fiscal year. Total repairs will cost $6 Million for the entire roof. We recommend doing half in F/Y 2026 in the amount of $3 Million and the other half in F/Y 2027 in the amount of $3 Million. Item requested by Yanous Barner Exec. Director, GICC, Arena & Golf Course. This is a budgeted item. FUND: Other Equipment Replacement. GL#555-4970-54-7640 for F/Y 2026. This will service Ward 2. (This item was removed from the agenda) D. Consideration of and action on a request from the Ludacris Foundation and the Ashley Clay Experience for the City of College Park to sponsor the Gateway to Greatness talent extravaganza in April 2026 bringing it to the Southside. The proposed sponsorship is $50,000 per Ward and Mayor's office. The item is requested by Yanous Barner, Executive Director for GICC, Arena and Golf Course: FUND: This is a sponsored item. – No Action Taken E. Consideration of and action on a request for an Ordinance to Establish the College Park Commercial Leasing Relations Commission. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2025-26 to Establish the College Park Commercial Leasing Relations Commission, seconded by Councilman Carn and motioned carried. (All Voted in Favor) F. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Resolution to Adopt the 2025 College Park Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-45 to Adopt the 2025 College Park Redevelopment Plan, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) G. Consideration of and action on a request of a Resolution to Temporarily Suspend Certain City Administration Fees for 60 Days. This item is sponsored by Councilman Joe Carn. Councilman Carn motioned to approve a Resolution to Temporarily Suspend Certain City Administration Fees for 60 Days, seconded by Councilman Gay. Councilman Carn amended his motion to extend the time frame to suspend certain city administration fees until March 31, 2026, Councilman Gay accepted the amendment. Page 5 of 7 Vote on the Motion: Councilman Carn and Councilman Gay voted in favor, Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie voted in opposition and Councilwoman Arnold abstained. The motion carried. Councilman Gay motioned to reconsider the previous agenda item and vote, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to table Agenda Item 10G and bring it back at the next Council meeting to include the financial implications, seconded by Councilman Carn and motioned carried. (All Voted in Favor) Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to cancel the December 29, 2025, City Council meeting, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) H. Consideration and an action to approve an Ordinance to Adopt Article XVIII (Short-Term Rentals) Within Chapter 5 of the City Code. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. (This item was removed from the agenda) I. Consideration of and action on a request to approve a Resolution Recognizing Locally Historic City Properties. This item is sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve Resolution No. 2025-46, Recognizing Locally Historic City Properties, seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 11. City Attorney's Report – No Action Taken 12. City Manager's Report – No Action Taken 13. Report of Mayor and Council – No Action Taken 14. Executive Session Councilman Carn motioned to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of real estate, litigation and personnel at 10:04 p.m., seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Councilwoman Arnold motioned to exit Executive Session at 10:47 p.m. , seconded by Councilman Carn and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 15. Approval of Executive Session Minutes Councilman Carn motioned to approve the Executive Session minutes dated December 1, 2025, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Page 6 of 7 Councilman Carn motioned for the City to contribute up to $500,000 to relocate the AT&T Tower at Bill Evans Field contemporaneous with the Creed closing, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Councilman Carn motioned to approve a secondary emergency access point from Victoria Street in relation to the Bill Evans Development, seconded by Councilman Gay and motion carried (All Voted in Favor) Councilman Gay motioned to approve the separation and release agreement for Lindell Miller in the amount of $100,000, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold. Councilman Carn voted in opposition and motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to approve the Interim City Manager contract at an annualized rate of $190,000 retroactive to the date of appointment, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) Mayor Pro Tem McKenzie motioned to deny the reasonable zoning accommodation request application at 2041 English Lane, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and motion carried. (All Voted in Favor) 16. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. Page 7 of 7