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date: 2025-11-18
title: Work Session Meeting Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large November 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Council District 4

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

CITY MANAGER Stockbridge City Hall

Shawn Edmondson 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY TREASURER
Frank Milazi Phone: 770-389-7900
CITY ATTORNEY Fax: 770-389-7912
Quinton G. Washington
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with
(7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s Human
Resource Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

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.

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the City Council Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025

PRESENTATION
2 Henry Helps Mobile Wellness Unit - Presented by: Kevin Johnson Deputy
County Manager, Amanda Reeves Director of Community Resources

CONSENT AGENDA
3 A. Council Consideration to approve the 2026 Meeting Schedules for the City
Council, Municipal Court, Main Street, Planning Commission, Community
Zoning & Information Meeting, Downtown Development Authority, Citywide
Development Authority, Ethics Board, Urban Redevelopment Agency, Public
Facilities Authority, Youth Council, Youth Council Advisory Committee, and
Stockbridge Police Advisory Council, 2026 Agenda Timeline and 2026 Holiday
Calendar.

B. Council Consideration to approve an amendment to the Stockbridge Youth
Council Bylaws.
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PUBLIC HEARING
4 SECOND READING - Proposed FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital
Improvements Plan

- Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, Frank Milazi

OLD BUSINESS
5 SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve an amendment to the
Purchasing and Procurement Ordinance Section 3.30.160 - Exceptions.
Presented by: Quinton Washington

NEW BUSINESS
6 Council Consideration to approve the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory
Council Policy as amended with respect to member terms. - Presented by:
Frank Trammer
7 FIRST READING - Council Consideration to approve FY2025 Budget
Amendment Ordinance - Presented by: Frank Milazi
8 FIRST READING - Council Consideration to approve an ordinance to amend
Title 3 of the City of Stockbridge Code of Ordinances regarding "Finance"; to
amend Chapter 3.20 thereof entitled "Credit Card Payments"; to provide for
Convenience Fees for certain transactions citywide effective January 1, 2026.
- Presented by: Frank Milazi
9 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-04 FOR FAÇADE
BUILDING MATERIALS. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to revise Section 4.4.4 of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) to establish updated requirements for building
façade materials for non-residential and multi-family structures. The proposed
ordinance outlines material standards to promote architectural consistency,
durability, and neighborhood compatibility. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
10 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-05 FOR TWO-CAR
GARAGES. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 4.4.2(F)(2) of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) to require two-car garages for all single-
family homes, townhomes, and each unit within duplexes. This amendment
updates the architectural standards to promote adequate off-street parking and
consistent residential design. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
11 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-06 FOR THE
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. (Council Districts 4 and 5)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to adopt Title 9, Chapter 200 of the
Municipal Code of Ordinance for the City of Stockbridge to establish regulations
for Entertainment Districts within the City. The ordinance outlines operational
standards, alcohol permitting, smoking establishment requirements, and
enforcement provisions to support safe and vibrant public spaces. - Presented
by: Ryan Anderson

November 18, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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12 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-07 FOR OUTDOOR
FESTIVALS. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to revise Title 9, Chapter 28, Section
040 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to
establish updated permitting requirements for outdoor festivals and temporary
special events within the City. The proposed ordinance outlines application
procedures, public safety measures, and fee structures to ensure responsible
event management. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
13 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-08 FOR
TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.04, Section 595.1 of the
Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish a
permitting process for temporary alcohol sales at outdoor events and special
events within the City. The ordinance outlines application procedures, fee
structures, and eligibility criteria for both nonprofit and commercial applicants.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson
14 FIRST READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-10 FOR
CONTAINER-BASED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. (District 4)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to amend Sections 2.5.3(E) and 2.5.3(H)
of the Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow container-based
commercial buildings as a type of “Special Use” within the Downtown Village
Overlay District.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson
15 Council Consideration for FY2024 Utility Billing Bad Debt Write Off's in the
amount of $18,827.32 - Presented by:

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held
in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject
to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each
month, at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Nov 20)
• Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of
each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L
King Sr. Heritage Trail (Nov 20)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30
p.m. — City Hall Council Chamber (Nov 20)
• Youth Council Meeting, First Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. — City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 1.)
• Citizens Police Advisory, First Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Stockbridge Police Department Community Meeting Room. 4545 N.
Henry Blvd. (Dec 4)
• City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m.
FY2026 BUDGET ADOPTION — City Hall Council Chamber (Dec 8)

November 18, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 9)
• Community Zoning and Information Meeting (CZIM) Wednesday,
December 10th at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Council Chamber (Nov 12)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, at
9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail (Dec 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of
each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L
King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30
p.m. — City Hall Council Chamber (Dec 18)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each
month, at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 18)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Member of council Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for
the monthly Bingo Bash on Wednesday, November 19th from 10am –
noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center. Lots of fun to be had by
all.
• Join Councilwoman Barber for the District 4 Community Town Hall on
Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference
Center.
• The Economic Development Department hosts a FREE Business Health
Clinic on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 9am – 12pm at the
Stockbridge Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail. Check
the Health of Your Business with the FREE Clinic.
• Sign Up for real-time alerts about severe weather, road closures and
emergencies on the Regroup App. Visit the city’s website or social
media pages for more information on how and where to sign up. Stay
Safe!

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls t for more information on Council Initiatives at
678-833-3348 or via email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

November 18, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
