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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jayden L. Williams At-Large Council Meeting Agenda April 13, 2026 6:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander Council District 5 Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt Council District 1 Councilmember Antwan Cloud Council District 2 Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. Council District 3 Councilmember Yolanda Barber Council District 4 CITY MANAGER STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL Shawn Edmondson 4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD. INTERIM CITY CLERK Cassandra Lester CITY TREASURER Frank Milazi CITY ATTORNEY Quinton G. Washington Megan McCulloch STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 Website: www.stockbridgega.org Phone: 770-389-7900 Fax: 770-389-7912 Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance. AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1 Approval of the Work Session Meeting Minutes March 31, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated while meetings are in session. CEREMONIAL REVIEW: Proclamations for Autism Acceptance and Black Bookstore Month PRESENTATION 2 PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL SMALL AREA STUDIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN. (Citywide) The Community Development Department has examined the possibility of undertaking one or more small area studies within the City. Ten (10) potential small areas have been identified and ranked for consideration, based on several factors. The studies would be coordinated with other City planning endeavors. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson PUBLIC HEARING 3 VARIANCE CASE #VR-2026-01. (Council District 2) Consideration of a variance application for the request of two variances, as are Page | 3 listed below, for Parcel #S20-03003000 on Wilson Avenue to allow for the construction of a new single-family detached dwelling. Property Owners: Laura Bernal Gopar and Luis A. Gopar-Carmona. Applicant: Jerry Robinson. The property is located in Land Lot 36 of District 12, and it contains 0.613 +/- acres. ~ Variance Request #1: Reduce the front yard setback from the required 50 feet to 25 feet within the SR (Suburban Residential) zoning district. ~ Variance Request #2: Reduce the rear yard setback from the required 40 feet to 20 feet within the SR (Suburban Residential) zoning district. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson NEW BUSINESS 4 Council consideration of a purchase agreement for SPD K9 Moos with his current handler, SPD LT. Zimmerman - Presented by: Richard Godfrey 5 QUITCLAIM DISPOSAL OF REMNANT TRACT AT 2125 JODECO ROAD. (Council District 5) Council consideration of the quitclaim disposal of a portion of the remnant tract at 2125 Jodeco Road, which is owned by the City, to allow the tract to be used by Tidal Wave Auto Spa in the development of its property. O.C.G.A. § 36-376(g) allows governments to convey a small strip of land to an abutting property owner without an auction or bidding process. Section 3.30.170(C) of Municode requires City Council to first declare the strip to be “unserviceable.” - Presented by: Ryan Anderson 6 (First Reading) SOUTH BERRY STREET RENAMING. (Council District 2) Council consideration of a resolution to rename South Berry Street to "Alphonso Thomas Street" to honor the longtime public servant's decades of service to the Stockbridge community. This action supports the City's continued efforts to recognize leaders who have made significant historical and civic contributions to the City. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson 7 (First Reading) TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2026-02. (Citywide) Consideration of a text amendment to the Stockbridge Municode to establish a process for requesting, initiating, approving, and implementing the renaming of streets and public facilities within the Stockbridge City Limits. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Jayden L. Williams) EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS Council meetings will be held in the City Council Chamber, while some Board and Committee meetings will take place via Zoom. Meeting dates and times may change, so please check the city's website at www.stockbridgega.org or contact City Hall at 770-389-7900 for updates. The City of Stockbridge April 13, 2026 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page | 4 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate based on disability. Individuals requiring auxiliary services for meeting participation should contact City Hall at 770-389-7900 in advance. ADJOURNMENT April 13, 2026 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900