2018-08-28 · City Council · Minutes · August 28, 2018 Work Session Meeting · Minutes

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. ACTION MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018 4:00 P.M. Mayor & City Council Mayor Anthony S. Ford Councilman Elton Alexander Councilman John Blount Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson Councilman Alphonso Thomas Administration Randy Knighton, City Manager Camilla Moore, Asst. City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney I. Call to Order - Mayor Ford II. Invocation – Pastor Cecelia Green III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Councilman Thomas ___X___ _______ Councilman Blount ___X___ _______ Mayor Ford ___X___ _______ Mayor Pro Tem Gantt _______ ___X___ Councilman Alexander ___X___ _______ Councilwoman Robinson ___X___ _______ V. Motion to amend the Agenda to hear Item #13 following Public Comments: Robinson/Alexander – Passed 4-0. Councilman Thomas reiterated the importance of submitting documents timely to the Clerk’s Office to give the Mayor & Council ample time to review Agenda items prior to the meeting. August 28, 2018 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 VI. Review of the Minutes for the following meetings: 1. 7/20//2018 2. 7/24/2018 3. 8/13/2018 4. 8/16/2018 5. 8/17/2018 Request to review and revise Minutes of 8/16/2018; No Action. 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. There were no comments. Item #13 was presented. PUBLIC HEARING 6. PUBLIC HEARING- Council Consideration to amend the Chapter 12 of the City’s Code as it relates to Parking Requirements for Development. Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Public Hearing: No Comments Motion to approve: Alexander/Robinson- Passed 4-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING (continued- Council Consideration to amend the City’s Parking Ordinance as it relates to On-Street Parking. Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Public Hearing: Ms. Cecelia Green spoke in opposition of the Ordinance; Ms. Elva Sherwood spoke in favor of the Ordinance. There was a consensus of the Council to continue with the Online Survey and have the survey remain open and to also continue the Public Hearing item to be heard at the next Planning Commission meeting on September 20, 2018 and at the Council meeting on September 25, 2018 as a Public Hearing item – No Action. Motion to hear Item #10: Alexander/Blount – Passed 4-0. 8. PUBLIC HEARING- Council Consideration to approve the Transmittal for the Short-Term Work Program/Capital Improvement Element (STWP/CIE) Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Public Hearing: No Comments Motion to adopt with the amended Land Use to add the Trail Plan and Parks in the amount of $25,000 each and to clarify Item #10 of the report: Motion to approve: Alexander/Robinson- Passed 4-0. 9. PUBLIC HEARING- Council Consideration to approve the Transmittal for the 2038 Comprehensive Plan Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Public Hearing: No Comments Motion to approve Robinson/Alexander: Passed 4-0. August 28, 2018 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 CONSENT AGENDA: 10.To approve the Consent Agenda Items as follows: 1. To approve Georgia Power Surveillance Cameras for Gardner Park & Memorial Park $41,645.52, Clark Park/Conference Center $9,133.32, Water Reclamation Facility $24,263.04 and Maintenance Facility $12,192.84 – Total Amount $87,234.72 General Fund Account. 2. To approve Site Engineering to install access road to test well site #2 in the amount of $31,950.00 SPLOST Funding 3. To move forward with an RFP for Management Services for the Amphitheater. 4. To move forward with an RFI (Request for Information) for a Contract Part-Time Grant Writer. 5. To approve the approve Public Works Policy. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda: Alexander/Robinson: Passed 4-0. Motion for a 10-minute recess: Robinson/Alexander: Passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS: 11.Council Consideration to amend the City’s Alcohol Ordinance regarding an Open Container District. Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Motion to Table to clarify the boundaries: Alexander/Thomas: Passed 4-0. 12.Council Consideration to approve Budget Amendment No. 2018-006 in the amount of $401,500 for Permitting. Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir Motion to approve: Alexander/Blount: Passed 4-0. Council Consideration to approve Budget Amendment No. 2018-005 in the amount of $50,000 for Professional Fees for TSW. Presented by: John Wiggins, Interim Treasurer Motion to approve: Robinson/Alexander- Passed 4-0. 13.Council Consideration to approve a Resolution for use of the Lower Level of the MMCC on November 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a Housing Forum with the Atlanta Urban League. Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson & Johnette Brown Motion to approve: Robinson/Alexander – Passed 4-0. 14.Council Consideration to amend the fee schedule for Park Pavilion and Gazebo Rentals in City Parks effective January 1, 2019. Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Motion to approve: Blount/Thomas/Ford: Passed 3-2 (Alexander/Robinson opposed). August 28, 2018 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |4 15.Council Consideration to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission Presented by: Camilla Moore, Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Dir. Item to be heard following Executive Session. Motion to appoint Lawrence Wilbon to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission made by: Alexander//Robinson: Passed 4-0. DISCUSSION: 16.Council Discussion of Moratoriums for certain businesses in the city. Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney Consensus of the Council to receive data/research information from the Business Services Department to include: Number of each of the businesses, Number of locations, and Zoning Classifications and report back to the Mayor & Council when available. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Knighton stated: “It is a great day in Stockbridge!” COMMENTS FROM THE CITY CLERK Clerk stated: “I concur! COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Thomas stated: “I concur! Councilman Blount stated: “I concur! Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for attending and tuning in; noted the meeting was productive and a lot was accomplished; looking forward to getting the parking issue resolved. Councilwoman Robinson stated: “I concur to all!” COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Ford wished everyone a Happy Labor Day; stated the City is not going to split, but rather the City will continue to grow; referenced the Capitol One lawsuit and appreciates them for having done their due diligence; referenced the flags being lowered to half-staff in respect for the late Senator John McCain who was a military man and great humanitarian. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Meeting will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information. • Council Meeting, Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber August 28, 2018 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |5 • Education/Information Town Hall – Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vineyards Community Club House. • Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room • Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, September 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Levi Meeting Room. • Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room • Education/Information Town Hall – Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagles Landing Country Club. • Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room • Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber • Council Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room • Stockbridge Association of Businesses Meeting, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at the Ted Strickland Community Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS • Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information. Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate: Robinson/Alexander: Passed 4-0. Motion to adjourn Executive Session: Robinson/Alexander: Passed 4-0. Motion to reconvene meeting: Thomas/Robinson: Passed 4-0. Motion to appoint Lawrence Wilbon to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy: Alexander/Robinson: Passed 4-0. Motion to adjourn: Robinson/Alexander: Passed 4-0. August 28, 2018 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900