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City Council Work Session Monday, May 04, 2026 06:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1859 CITY CENTER WAY, JONESBORO, GA 30236

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I.CALL TO ORDER

II.ROLL CALL

III.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  1. A.Council to consider approval and adoption of the Agenda.

IV.MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS

None

V.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Recognition of Boy Scout, Myrick Kelly, regarding Jonesboro's Community Garden.

  2. B.Acknowledgment of Vickie Collins regarding her 20 years of employment.

  3. C.Proclamation Recognizing 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 3-9, 2026).

  4. D.Proclamation Recognizing Public Service Week (May 3-9, 2026).

  5. E.Hand, Heart + Soul Project Presentation by Wande Okunoren-Meadows.

VI.PUBLIC COMMENTS (PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES)

VII.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider a Resolution Supporting Legislation To Enact A State-Wide Youth Advisory Council To Advise The Governor And Georgia General Assembly On Youth Issues.

  2. B.Council to review and discuss a draft Intergovernmental Agreement to establish a clear and consistent framework for how the City and the Downtown Development Authority will work together moving forward.

VIII.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Council to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VIII Of The Code Of Ordinances To Establish Eligibility And Political Activity Requirements For Members Of City Boards, Commissions, And Authorities; To Prohibit Simultaneous Service While Seeking Elective Office; To Define Candidacy; To Provide For Automatic Vacancy; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

  2. B.Council to consider a Resolution Filling Existing Vacancies On The City of Jonesboro, Georgia Downtown Development Authority; Designating One Such Appointee As A member Of The Governing Body; And For Other Lawful Purposes.

  3. C.Council to discuss and consider appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.

  4. D.Council to consider preliminary plat application submitted by Estoria Family I, LP for properties located 262 and 294 South Main Street (Parcels #06032A B002, 06032A B002Z, & 06032A B006), Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 within the MX (Mixed Use) District and the G (Gateway South District). The properties consist of 29.14 +/- acres.

  5. E.Council to discuss an annexation, map amendment, and conditional use permit request submitted by Hammer (DE) Limited Partner for approximately 32.65 +/- acres for property located at 7600 Jonesboro Road, identified as Parcel No. 12049 A002. The request seeks to annex the subject property into the limits of the City of Jonesboro, amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone the property from Clayton County HI (Heavy Industrial) to City of Jonesboro M-1 (Light Industrial), and consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a warehouse storage and distribution center.

  6. F.Council to consider approval and adoption of a Resolution regarding the City of Jonesboro's re-certification under the GMA City of Ethics Program.

  7. G.Council to discuss and consider approval and adoption of an Ordinance regarding for the City of Jonesboro's re-certification under the GMA City of Ethics Program.

  8. H.Council to discuss Jonesboro’s Ethics Committee.

  9. I.Council to discuss ordinance language regarding Parliamentary Rules of Procedure.

IX.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. A.Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation, real estate, or personnel matter(s).

  2. B.Consider any action(s), if necessary, based on decision(s) made in Executive Session.

X.ADJOURNMENT

Please note that this agenda is subject to change.