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Mayor and City Council Regular Session Tuesday, May 05, 2026 06:30 PM City Hall, 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Mayor and Council: Jelani Linder – Mayor | Post 3: Mayor Pro Tem Ryan Smith | Post 1: Council Member Anita Bass | Post 2: Council Member Mark Marianos | Post 4: Council Member Kay Nunez | Post 5: Council Member Hub Jordan | Post 6: Council Member Elaine Vaughn

Staff: Maggie Dimov - City Manager/Economic Development Director/DDA | Shavala Ames - City Clerk/Human Resources | Angela Couch - City Attorney

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I.Call to Order

II.Determination of Quorum

III.30 Second Moment of Silence and Pledge

IV.Citizen Comments – Including comments from public/stakeholders (3 minutes per comment)

Comments from the Public

The public comments are reserved exclusively for comments from the public and not for immediate reply. The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to voice city related requests, concerns or opinions only during the public comment portion of the City Council meeting. I. The Mayor and City Council reserves the right to extend or limit the length of public comments based on: (1) the issue under discussion; (2) the number of items on the agenda; and (3) the extent to which the speaker remains constructive in their comments and questions. II. The public may not directly confront the public speaker but must direct all comments and questions to the Mayor and City Council. III. Public harassment of or confrontation with a public speaker will not be tolerated. Members of the public violating tenets two or three will be asked to sit down or leave the premises.

The City appreciates your input and wants to hear from you. If you have a complaint or concerns about a particular person associated with the City, please contact the City Manager's office. Your public comments during a Council meeting may not be directed at or to any particular City representative, including but not limited to the Mayor, City Council members, or a member of City staff.  If your presentation includes such comments, the City reserves the right to stop your presentation. During your public comment, if you use obscenities or vulgar or abusive language, yell, or point fingers, the City reserves the right to stop your presentation.  During your public comment, if you physically approach any City representative or your presentation rises to the level of disorderly conduct, your public comment will be stopped.

V.Review of the Journal (City Clerk)

  1. 1.Consideration of an action on a request to approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes, requested by City Clerk Shavala Ames. Goal - Governance

  2. 2.Consideration of an action on a request to approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes, requested by City Clerk Shavala Ames. Goal - Governance

VI.Reading of Communications 

  1. 1.Proclamation - National Court Employee Appreciation Week - May 3-9, 2026

  2. 2.Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week - May 3-9, 2026

  3. 3.Proclamation - National Police Week - May 10-16, 2026

  4. 4.Proclamation - National Public Works Week - May 17–23, 2026

VII.Adoption of The Agenda of The Day 

VIII.City Manager’s Report

  1. 1.SPLOST I, SPLOST II, and ARPA Updates - Finance Consultant Michelle Uran - Goal - Governance & Transparency

IX.Council Policy Discussion Topics 

X.Unfinished Business

  1. 1.Consideration of an action on a request on Change Order No. 3 regarding Zachary Court and Ridgemere Court Paving Project, requested by City Manager Maggie Dimov. Goal - Public Works and Infrastructure

  2. 2.Consideration of an action on a request to approve Change Order #2 for City Hall Parking Lot Project, Closeout of Parking Lot Project and Approval of Fence Component Removal and Material Reimbursement, Requested by City Manager Dimov. Goal - Public Works & Infrastructure

XI.New Business

  1. 1.Discussion Item: Review of Presentations from Top Three Finalists - Development Advisory Services for The Lawn on Main Project. Goal - Economic Development, Public Works & Infrastructure

  2. 2.Consideration of an action on a request to approve JBR street improvements, requested by Public Works Director Mike Helton. Goal - Quality of Life and Public Works & Infrastructure

  3. 3.Consideration of an action on a request for an agreement with A & A Wildlife and Home Solutions to perform rodent removal and exclusion services for the Historic Depot., requested by Public Works Director Mike Helton. Goal - Public Works & Infrastructure, Economic Development

  4. 4.Consideration of approval of an agreement with Casey Tree Experts for the removal of potentially hazardous trees from the area of the fitness court at McCurdy Park, requested by Public Works Director Mike Helton. Goal - Public Works & Infrastructure

  5. 5.Consideration of an action on a   request to declare certain city-owned vehicles as surplus and authorize their   sale, requested by Lt. Bob Hillis. Goal - Governance

XII.New Ordinances and Resolutions 

  1. 1.Resolution 2026-07 - Support City of Milton - Requested by City Manager Maggie Dimov - Goal - Governance

  2. 2.Ordinance 2026-03 - New Urban Camping - Police Chief James Westerfield, Jr. - Goal - Public Safety and Governance (SECOND READ)

  3. 3.Ordinance 2026-04 - Loitering Amendment - Police Chief James Westerfield, Jr. - Goal - Public Safety and Governance (SECOND READ)

  4. 4.Ordinance 2026-05 - Curfew Regulations - Police Chief James Westerfield, Jr. - Goal - Public Safety and Governance (SECOND READ)

XIII.Remarks of Privilege 

XIV.Announcements by The Mayor

XV.Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Legal, Cyber Security and/or Real Estate (if needed)

XVI.Adjournment