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YOUTH COUNCIL Youth Mayor Laylah Simpson Youth Mayor Pro Tem Youth Council Meeting Agenda January 5, 2026 6:30 PM Mackenzy Edwards Youth City Clerk Ananya Augustine Youth City Manager Gavin Bradley Youth Parliamentarian Keyani Furtch MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Kaleb Acres Houleymatou Diallo Alivia Duck Addison Gaddis Selah Lewis Madison McCray Marcus McCray Reea Patel Aiden Zellars STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL 4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD. STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 Website: www.stockbridgega.org STAFF LIAISON Cassandra Lester, Deputy City Clerk Phone: 770-389-7900 Fax: 770-389-7912 Page | 2 YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 6:30 PM I. II. III. IV. Call to Order 1. Invocation Followed by Pledge 2. Roll Call 3. Approve Agenda 4. Approve December 1st Meeting Minutes Old Business 5. City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting Recap 6. Mayor Williams Swearing in/Reception and Gala Recap New Business 7. Winter Wonderland Skate Night Expectations 8. Discuss Second Quarter Calendar 9. Begin Youth Entrepreneurship Expo Planning Adjourn The Youth Advisory Council Committee is to make recommendations to Council based on the following Terms of Reference; 1. To identify and advise on youth issues in the City of Stockbridge. 2. To advise Council on the development of policies that are responsive to the needs of youth. 3. To consult with local youth and feedback results of consultations to Council. 4. To assist in the ongoing development and delivery of youth-targeted projects and programs. 5. To create opportunities for youth leadership development by acting as a resource for youth activities. Note: This Committee meets monthly on selected dates. Stockbridge Youth Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2025 I. Call to Order A. Quorum was met and the meeting was called to order at 18:40. B. Invocation: Led by Aiden Zellars. C. Pledge of allegiance: Recited in unison. D. Roll Call. Roll Call Member Absent: Guest: Addison Gaddis Ms. Sharika Zellars Houleymatou Diallo Aiden Zellars Mackenzy Edwards Selah Lewis Alivia Duck Ms. Ayesha Gambles Ananya Augustine Madison Mccray Ms. Renee Gourdine Reea Patel Marcus McCray Ms. LA Bonds - Presented a proposal to the SYC about bringing the Youth Farm Entrepreneurship program to Stockbridge. Kaleb Acres Keyani Furtch Gavin Bradley Laylah Simpson E. Approve November 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes 1. Motion to approve the updated agenda Motion: Kaleb Acres Second: Selah Lewis In Favor: Ananya Augustine, Gavin Bradley, Laylah Simpson, Reea Patel, Aiden Zellars, Selah Lewis, Houleymatou Diallo. Oppose: None. Abstain: None. F. Approve December 1, 2025 Meeting Agenda Motion: Kaleb Acres. Second: Mackenzy Edwards. In Favor: Ananya Augustine, Gavin Bradley, Laylah Simpson, Reea Patel, Aiden Zellars, Selah Lewis, Houleymatou Diallo, Madison McCray. Oppose: None. Abstain: None. II. Old Business A. Bylaw Updates - The SYC budget has increased from $21, 500 to $31,500. In accordance with this increase, the expectation for next year is to increase the member count from 15 students to 20 students maximum. The attendance requirement has been reduced from 80% to 70%. B. Attendance Reports/Track It Forward - All students must be in compliance with the attendance requirement. Which is outlined in the bylaws. Track It Forward will be used to track attendance. All students have completed profiles. C. Recap of Thanksgiving Food Drive - Woodland, Eagles Landing & Dutchtown helped in the Thanksgiving food drive. The SYC’s goal of 100 cans was fulfilled. Special thanks to Houleymatou Diallo for an outstanding job in collecting food! The cans were dropped off to the City of Stockbridge's food drive. In the future, the City of Stockbridge wants to be notified earlier if the SYC is doing a canned food drive so they can push/support it more. III. New Business A. Preparation for City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting - The City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting will be held at 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M at the VyStar Amphitheater parking lot. Student Liaison Zellars will be present by 4:30pm. Students must be present by 5pm. B. Expectations and Duties for Tree Lighting. - Attendance is mandatory. Students should be present by 5pm. SYC members will be handing out goodie bags, helping with the event, and promoting our social media. C. Winter Wonderland Skate Event Updates - Budget set for $3500 approved by Advisory Committee. Discussed what could be done within that budget (number of participants). Each SYC member is expected to bring 2-3 friends. Student Liaison Zellars has made contact with Starlite Stockbridge and is awaiting further communication. Will provide an update ASAP. Projected date 1.10.2026 D. Expectations for January Calendar - SYC January beautification has been cancelled and will be replaced by Councilman Elton Alexander's clean-up on 1.17.2026. Winter Wonderland Skate Event 1.10.2026 E. Discuss Second Quarter Calendar Events - February: SYC Leadership Retreat. Attendance is mandatory. March: Youth Entrepreneurship Expo and possibly March Madness. April: Police Dinner. May: Senior Banquet. Brief Ga Cities discussion. Dates and participants will be confirmed by the close of the month. IV. Adjourn Motion: Mackenzy Edwards. Second: Kaleb Acres. In Favor: Ananya Augustine, Gavin Bradley, Laylah Simpson, Reea Patel, Aiden Zellars, Selah Lewis, Houleymatou Diallo, Madison McCray. Oppose: None. Abstain: None. Adjourned at 20:32.

Page |1 Stockbridge Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events. AGENDA ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:00 PM Board Members Administration Camilla Moore, Community Dev. Director Michael Williams, City Attorney Melinda Davies, Planning GIS Specialist Bill Johnston, Zoning Consultant Randi Rainey, ZAB Secretary Dr. Renata Hannah – Chair Louis Goglia – Vice Chair Askia Abdullah Stanley Dumas Shirley Wallace I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Askia Abdullah Stanley Dumas Louis Goglia Dr. Renata Hannah Shirley Wallace V. Adoption of the Agenda April 27, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 2 VI. Approval of Minutes for 3/23/2017 Approval of Minutes for 3/23/2017 NEW BUSINESS Item # 1 ­ PUBLIC HEARING REZONING: RZ­17­07­S Altaf Cheema of Stockbridge, GA requests a rezoning from R3 (Single Family Residence) to C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for property located at 791 Davis Rd. in Land Lots 79 and 90 of the 12th District. The property consist of 1.27 +/­ acres, and the request is for a convenience store. Presented by: Camilla Moore STAFF COMMENTS BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURN April 27, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 P age |1 Stockbridge Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events. SUMMARY MINUTES ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 6:00 p.m. Board Members Administration Dr. Renata Hannah - Chair Louis Goglia – Vice Chair Askia Abdullah Stanley Dumas Shirley Wallace Michael Harris, City Manager Randi Rainey, ZAB Secretary Michael Williams, City Attorney Call to Order by Chairwoman Dr. Hannah at 6:07pm. Invocation was provided by Stanley Dumas. Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. Roll Call Present Absent Askia Abdullah (arrived at 6:25pm) _X______ _______ Stanley Dumas _X_____ _______ Louis Goglia _ ______ ___ X __ Dr. Renata Hannah _X______ _______ Shirley Wallace _X______ _______ Adoption of the Agenda: Wallace/ Dumas- Passed 3-0 Approval of Minutes 2/23/2017: Dr. Hannah/ Wallace- Passed 3-0 March 23, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1. REZONING: RZ-17-01-S – PUBLIC HEARING WetSet Scuba and Water Sports, Inc. of Stockbridge, Ga requests a rezoning from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) for the property located at 5104 N. Henry Blvd in Land Lot 59 in the 12th District. The property consists of .75 +/- acres and the request is for a swim school. Michael Williams, City Attorney noted the applicant is requesting rezoning from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to add a swimming school to the established scuba shop. Mr. Williams also noted the only issue is, the shop cannot operate just as a swimming school per the code. Applicant Bruce Brown added the retail part of the store has diminished, and the swimming school brings in about 80 % of business. Public Hearing Speakers in Favor: Bruce Brown Dean Dorminey Speakers Opposed: None Stanley Dumas motioned to approve staff recommendation to rezone RZ-17-01-SWetSet Scuba and Water Sports Inc.; Shirley Wallace provided the second. The motion passed 4-0. 2. VARIANCE: VR-17-02-S – PUBLIC HEARING Station Two, LP of Atlanta, Ga requests a variance from development standards for signage for the property located at 4475 N. Henry Blvd. The property is located in Land Lot 61 in the 12th District. The property consists of .89 +/-acres and the request is for signage. Mr. Williams, City Attorney explained this has been reviewed by Henry County Planning and Zoning and is a unique case where ODOD (Old Downtown Overlay District) comes into play. Mr. Williams noted the applicant is requesting the following: Variance from signage regulations: 1. Decrease distance ground sign can be from ROW 2. Exemption from sign ordinance on maximum allowable sign-able area on canopy 3. Exemption from sign ordinance on maximum height for lettering on canopy 4. Increase the allowable height of one (1) ground sign 5. Increase the max sq.ft. of ground sign March 23, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 6. Remove 3’ landscape buffer strip on ground sign Variance from Old Downtown District Overlay (ODOD) regulations: 7. Allow the use of primary colors in “ODOD” for station 8. Allow the use of primary colors in “ODOD” for emissions building 9. Exemption for separate businesses on same lot 10. Exemption from rear setback requirement for Emissions building 11. Exemption from “ODOD” requirement for tree lined parking 12. Exemption from prohibition of painted masonry in “ODOD” 13. Exemption from requirement of maximum lot area 14. Exemption from the maximum side yard setback 15. Exemption of “ODOD” on-street and off-street parking requirements Mr. Williams noted staff recommends denial of certain ones and approval of certain ones. Public Hearing Speakers in favor: Steven Barger Speakers Opposed: None Stanley Dumas motioned to approve items 1-8, 11 & 12; Askia Abdullah provided the second. The motion passed 4-0. STAFF COMMENTS No Comments BOARD COMMENTS No Comments ADJOURN Stanley Dumas motioned to adjourn the ZAB Meeting at 7:25pm; Askia Abdullah provided the second. The motion passed 4-0. March 23, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900