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City Council - Regular Session The Chambers at City Center 8534 Main Street, Woodstock GA (Main) 770.592.6000 (Fax) 770.926.1375 http://www.woodstockga.gov *Hearing Assistance Available Upon Request AGENDA Monday, September 15, 2025 City Council - Regular Session 7:00 PM ITEM 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 7:00 PM Meeting called to order at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, GA. ITEM 2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS 1. Proclamation - Support Our Seniors Day (Michael Caldwell) 2. Recognition of Deputy City Clerk Cassandra Henry - Clerks Masters Education Management Development Program (Michael Caldwell) ITEM 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Announcements (Brian Wolfe) The Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band will perform in the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater on Sunday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing evening out on the lawn. Admission is free. The Oktoberfest Pub Crawl is Saturday, October 4th from 2 to 6 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. See the route and the specials at visitwoodstockga.com. The September 22 Meeting of Mayor and Council is cancelled due to CCSD Fall Break. The registration deadline for the November 4th Municipal General Election is October 6th. Check your registration status and register to vote at cherokeegavotes.com. The City expects construction on Phase I of the Dobbs Road Sidewalk Project to start by the end of the month. This will connect the sidewalk from Chattahoochee Technical College to the intersection of Dobbs and Melanie Lane. Upon completion, the City will begin the next phase which will connect Melanie Lane to the existing sidewalk at the Ruisseau development at the corner of Dobbs and Arnold Mill Road. ITEM 4. MEETING DECORUM City Council 1  ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM 6. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-029 - City of Ethics Re-certification 2025 (Robyn Adams) Request for approval to adopt Resolution No. 2025-029 re-certifying the City of Woodstock as a Certified City of Ethics under the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Program. 2. Approve Urban SDK Three Year Renewal Agreement (Jeremy Parker) Request for approval of Urban SDK Annual Subscription renewal (3-year). 3. Approve Slope Easement Agreement with SSP Woodstock, LLC (Chris Luly) Request for approval of slope easement agreement. The agreement has the City provide SSP Woodstock, LLC an easement to allow for grading and drainage improvements within a 4,365 square foot portion of public right-of-way along Little John Lane. The easement facilitates elevation adjustments and proper drainage between the right-of-way and the adjacent SSP Parcel, where a commercial development is proposed. All construction, maintenance, and repair responsibilities will be borne by the grantee. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-034 - Abandoning a Portion of Robinhood Drive (Chris Luly) Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-034 abandoning a portion of Robinhood Drive public right-of-way. This is related to the quitclaim deed of abandonment for Robinhood Drive also found on this meeting's agenda. Abandoning Robinhood Drive was contemplated in the Development Agreement approved by City Council in February 2025 and represents one component of a broader series of land exchanges between the City and the developer. As part of this coordinated effort, the developer will complete the Lyndee Lane extension project, supporting the City's long-term transportation and connectivity goals. 5. Approve Quitclaim Deed of Abandonment for a Portion of Robinhood Drive (Chris Luly) Request for approval of a Quitclaim Deed of Abandonment conveying the City’s interest in a portion of Robinhood Drive public right-of-way to SSP Woodstock, LLC. This abandonment was contemplated in the Development Agreement approved by City Council in February 2025 and represents one component of a broader series of land exchanges between the City and the developer. As part of this coordinated effort, the developer will complete the Lyndee Lane roadway extension project, supporting the City’s long-term transportation and connectivity goals. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-033 - 2025 Maintenance and Operations Property Tax Millage Rate (Ron Shelby) Request for approval to adopt Resolution No. 2025-033 for the already approved 2025 M&O Millage Rate of 5.065 Mils adopted by Council on September 8, 2025. 7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-032 - 2025 Parks Bond Debt Service Millage Rate (Ron Shelby) Request for approval to adopt Resolution No. 2025-032 for the already approved 2025 Parks Bond Debt Service Millage Rate of 0.50 Mils adopted by Council on September 8, 2025. 8. Approve New Fee Schedule for Arcadis Professional Services (Coty Thigpen) Request for approval of Work Authorization No. 55 replacing Work Authorization 53A which expired on June 30, 2025. This authorizes Arcadis to perform on call professional City Council 2  services for transportation engineering per the professional services fee schedule. 9. Approve RFB 2026-01 - CDBG - Walkable Woodstock - Dupree Road Sidewalk Connection (Award and Contract) (Jeremy Parker) Request for approval of the award and contract to Lagniappe Development Company for RFB 2026-01. The project consists of improving pedestrian access and safety by constructing new sidewalk infrastructure along Dupree Road. If approved, this will also authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. 10. Ratify Donation of Lots 2, 4, and 49 - Park Place Estates (Jeff Moon) Request to approve ratification of donation of lots 2, 48, and 49 in Park Place Estates. 11. Approve Award of Contract to Summit Construction & Development LLC (Streetscapes VI Phase 1) (Jeremy Parker) Request for approval of award of contract to (Lowest Responsible Bidder) Summit Construction & Development LLC for Streetscapes VI Phase 1. Quotes were solicited from 5 vendors of which only 2 responded with price quotations. 12. Amend Purchase/Swap Agreement (Development Agreement) with SSP Woodstock, LLC and the Downtown Development Authority (Chris Luly) Request for approval of the proposed amendment to the Purchase/Swap Agreement (Development Agreement) between the City, SSP Woodstock, LLC and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The original agreement was signed by all parties in February 2025. The purpose of this proposed amendment is to remove reversionary language that may prevent SSP Woodstock, LLC and their lender from having insurable title to the development. The amended agreement also provides additional time for the City and developer to complete necessary actions. ITEM 7. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Consideration of Item A#128-25: 268 and 270 Arnold Mill Road - Rezoning (Public Hearing & Vote) (Cameron Dunn) Request for consideration of A#128-25: 268 and 270 Arnold Mill Road. Staff recommends Council approval of the annexation and rezoning of two Cherokee County parcels generally south of Arnold Mill Road (15N17A 180, 15N17A 184) from Cherokee County LI and R-40 to City R3-C. Staff further recommends the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and concurrent Variance requests, and designation as Neighborhood Living Character Area to accommodate a proposed 84-unit townhome subdivision. 2. Consideration of A#128-25: 268 and 270 Arnold Mill Road - Annexation (Public Hearing & Vote) (Cameron Dunn) Request for consideration of A#128-25: 268 and 270 Arnold Mill Road. Staff recommends Council approval of the annexation and rezoning of two Cherokee County parcels generally south of Arnold Mill Road (15N17A 180, 15N17A 184) from Cherokee County LI and R-40 to City R3-C. Staff further recommends the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and concurrent Variance requests, and designation as Neighborhood Living Character Area to accommodate a proposed 84-unit townhome subdivision. All supporting documentation is included in the agenda packet under the rezoning item. 3. Consideration of CUP#089-25 11956 Highway 92 (Public Hearing & Vote) (Hannah Menard) Request for consideration of CUP#089-25: 11956 Highway 92. Staff recommends Council approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a "Retail - Outdoor" use and a concurrent Variance to parking standards at 11956 Hwy 92, subject to the staff and Planning Commission-recommended conditions of approval. 4. Consideration of Z#166-25 Dupree Road Parcels (Public Hearing & City Council 3  Vote) (Niwana Ray) Request for consideration of Z#166-25. Staff recommends that Council approve the rezoning of ± 25.50 acres north of Dupree Road (Z#166-25). The application seeks to rezone the five city-owned parcels from DT-MRA and DT-LR to DT-OS (Open Space). ITEM 8. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Noise Ordinance Modifications (1st Reading) (Hannah Menard) Request for consideration of modifications to the noise ordinance. Staff recommends that Council approve an Ordinance modifying Chapter 30, Article II (Noise) of the Code of Ordinances. 2. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-023 - Chapter 42, Article III, Section 42.62 - Enforcement, Fine, Impoundment of Vehicle & 42.62.1 - Parking Decks and Other Covered Parking Structures of City Code (1st Reading) (Jeff Moon) Request for approval to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-023 repealing and replacing Chapter 42, Article III, Section 42.62 - Enforcement, Fine, Impoundment of Vehicle and adding Section 42.62.1 - Parking Decks and Other Covered Parking Structures in the City Code of Ordinances. This will be the 1st reading with the 2nd reading and vote scheduled for the October 13, 2025 Council Meeting. 3. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-024 - Chapter 42, Article III, Section 42.61.1 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (1st Reading) (Jeff Moon) Request for approval to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-024 adding Section 42.61.1 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Chapter 42, Article III in the City Code of Ordinances. This will be the 1st reading with the 2nd reading and vote scheduled for the October 13, 2025 Council Meeting. ITEM 9. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Consideration of Approval to Adopt Council Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2025 (Robyn Adams) ITEM 10. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. Community Development Hot Sheet (September 2025) (Hannah Menard) 2. Communications Report (August 2025) (Stacy Brown) 3. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report (August 2025) (Brian Borden) ITEM 11. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM 12. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF COMMENTS ITEM 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate ITEM 14. FINAL ADJOURNMENT City Council 4