Clarkston public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone eight properties on Woodland Avenue from I-Light Industrial to NR-CD Neighborhood Residential Community Development. The board will also discuss its 2023 meeting schedule and approve the September 2022 minutes. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, which aligns with the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on rezoning 572, 582, 586, 590, 596, 600, 606, 616 Woodland Ave from I-Light Industrial to NR-CD
• Rezoning covers 3.64 acres, includes vacant lots and single-family homes
• Staff recommends approval of rezoning (RZ 22-01)
• Discussion of proposed 2023 Planning & Zoning Board meeting schedule
• Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget, and consider an ordinance to increase annual multifamily rental inspections from 20% to 50% of units. The consent agenda includes adopting DeKalb County's 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan, approving 2023 meeting dates and holiday calendar, and reappointing two Planning and Zoning Board members. The council will also approve the 2023 LMIG proposed projects.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget
• Ordinance to increase multifamily rental inspections from 20% to 50% annually
• Resolution to adopt DeKalb County's 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of 2023 LMIG projects ($93,532.50 formula amount, $28,059.75 local match)
• Reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to Planning and Zoning Board

The City Council adopted the FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget and updated the multifamily rental dwelling inspection ordinance. The council also adopted the Dekalb County 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Plan and reappointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Board.

• Approved FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget of $12,079,688 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending multifamily rental dwelling inspections to require 20% of new units be inspected for first two years, then every other year (6-0)
• Approved resolution to adopt Dekalb County’s 2023 Hazardous Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Approved reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to the Planning and Zoning Board (6-0)
• Approved proposed City Council meeting dates and City Holiday Calendar (6-0)
• Deferred 2023 LMIG Proposed Projects to January meetings (6-0)
• Approved 11/01/2022 and 11/29/2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will hold a special called meeting and work session to present and receive public comment on the proposed FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget. The council will also discuss adopting the 2022 DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan, amending multifamily rental inspection fees, and other administrative items. The budget totals $12,079,688, a 9% decrease from FY 2022.

• Proposed FY 2023 budget of $12,079,688, down 9% from FY 2022
• Public hearing on the FY 2023 budget
• Resolution to adopt the 2022 DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion to increase multifamily rental inspection reports from 20% to 50% annually
• Reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to Planning and Zoning Board

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 Operating & Enterprise Fund Budget and requested budget changes by the following Friday. Several items, including the 2022 Dekalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan and board reappointments, were moved to the next meeting's consent agenda. No final votes were taken on budget or policy changes during this session.

• Tabled FY 2023 budget approval pending requested changes
• Moved 2022 Dekalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan to next Consent Agenda
• Moved 2022 City Holiday Calendar and meeting dates to next Consent Agenda
• Moved reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to Planning and Zoning Board to next Consent Agenda
• Tabled 2023 LMIG Proposed Projects for further discussion on January 3, 2023
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will hold a special called meeting and work session to present and receive public comment on the proposed FY 2023 Operating and Enterprise Fund Budget. The total proposed budget is $12,079,688, a 9% decrease from FY 2022, with a General Fund operating budget of $7,328,408. The council will also discuss the 2022 DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan, meeting dates, a multifamily rental inspection fee change, 2023 LMIG projects, and Planning and Zoning Board reappointments.

• Proposed FY 2023 budget of $12,079,688 (9% decrease from FY 2022)
• Public hearing on FY 2023 budget
• Discussion of amending Article V Multifamily Rental Dwellings Section 11-97 to increase annual inspection reports from 20% to 50%
• Discussion of 2023 LMIG proposed projects
• Reappointments of Herbert Clark and Charles McFarland to Planning and Zoning Board

City Council

The Clarkston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss the City of Clarkston Zoning Code Rewrite. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of the City of Clarkston Zoning Code Rewrite

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on allocating $30,000 in ARPA funds to the Clarkston Community Center for expanding adult and senior services, ESL, civics, and digital literacy programs. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, with a 40-minute total period.

• Approval of $30,000 ARPA funds to Clarkston Community Center for adult/senior services, ESL, civics, and digital literacy expansion
• Approval of October 4, 2022 City Council meeting minutes and October 25, 2022 work session minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker, 40-minute total

The City Council approved the allocation of $30,000 in ARPA funds to the Clarkston Community Center. These funds are designated for the expansion of adult and senior services, including ESL, civics, and digital literacy programs.

• Approved 10/04/2022 City Council Meeting and 10/25/2022 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved allocation of $30,000 ARPA funds for Clarkston Community Center adult and senior services (5-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss the 2020 comprehensive audit, a proposed amendment to increase annual multifamily rental inspections from 20% to 50%, allocating $30,000 in ARPA funds to the Clarkston Community Center, and a resolution to eliminate single-use plastics by June 30, 2023. The agenda also includes a resident comment policy for the meeting.

• Discuss 2020 City of Clarkston Comprehensive Audit
• Amend Article V Multifamily Rental Dwellings Section 11-97 to increase annual inspection reports from 20% to 50%
• Allocate $30,000 ARPA funds to Clarkston Community Center for Adult & Senior Services, ESL & Civics, Digital Literacy
• Resolution to eliminate single-use plastic products by June 30, 2023
• Resident comment policy: 3 minutes per attendee on agenda items

The City Council held a work session to discuss rental inspection increases and plastic product restrictions. No final votes were taken on these items, though one funding request was moved to a future consent agenda.

• Deferred amendment to increase annual multifamily rental inspections from 20% to 50% for one month
• Placed $30,000 ARPA funding request for Clarkston Community Center adult and senior services on the next meeting's Consent Agenda
• Tabled resolution to eliminate single-use plastic products pending Transportation & Environment Committee discussion
• Presented 2020 City of Clarkston Comprehensive Audit (no action taken)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Boardwalk Development Group to eliminate parking requirements and reduce the landscape buffer from 50 to 10 feet at 795, 801, and 803 Glendale Road to build a storage facility. The council will also consider approving a resolution to establish a Small Business Matching Grant Program, along with several consent agenda items including a cleaning contract, proclamations, and reopening the Rental Assistance Program with $150,000.

• Public hearing on variance for storage facility at 795, 801, 803 Glendale Road
• Resolution to establish Small Business Matching Grant Program
• Maintenance agreement with Jani-King of Atlanta for city facilities
• Reopening Rental Assistance Program with $150,000 for three months
• Allocating $17,275 plus up to $6,000 for calisthenic equipment at Milam Park

The council voted 5-1-1 to deny a variance request from Boardwalk Development Group to reduce parking requirements at 795, 801, and 803 Glendale Road. The applicant had already withdrawn a request to reduce the landscape buffer. The council also approved a Small Business Matching Grant Program (5-0-1) and allocated up to $17,275 for calisthenic equipment at Milam Park (5-1).

• Denied parking variance for 795, 801, 803 Glendale Road (5-1-1)
• Approved Small Business Matching Grant Program (5-0-1)
• Approved $17,275 for calisthenic equipment at Milam Park, no canopy (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Jani-King maintenance agreement, proclamations, and $150,000 rental assistance program (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 09/06/2022 and 09/27/2022 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss several items, including a cleaning contract for city facilities, additional ARPA funds for park upgrades, a variance request for a storage facility on Glendale Road, reopening the Rental Assistance Program with $250,000, and adding social workers to the police department. The meeting is a discussion session; no final votes are scheduled.

• Cleaning contract for city facilities: Jani King $19,308 annually, staff recommends $20,000 from ARPA
• Additional $25,000 from ARPA for calisthenic equipment park upgrades (poured stone base, rubber surface, shade structure)
• Variance request by Doug Steverson/Rajen Sheth for 795, 801, 803 Glendale Road to reduce parking and landscape buffer for storage facility
• Reopening Rental Assistance Program with $250,000 for three months
• Discussion of adding social workers to Clarkston Police Department

The Clarkston City Council held a work session discussing several items to be placed on future meeting agendas. No final votes were taken; all items were discussed and will be considered at the next regular meeting.

• Discussed cleaning contract for city facilities; staff recommends Jani King with $20,000 from ARPA funds
• Discussed allocating up to $25,000 for calisthenics equipment at Milam Park with poured stone base and rubber surface
• Discussed $125,000 Small Business Facade Matching Grant Program using ARPA funds
• Discussed variance request for storage facility at 795, 801, 803 Glendale Road to reduce parking and landscape buffer
• Discussed reopening Rental Assistance Program with $150,000 for three months
• Discussed adding social workers to the Clarkston Police Department

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Doug Steverson/Rajen Sheth of Boardwalk Development Group to eliminate parking requirements and reduce the landscape buffer from 50 to 10 feet for a proposed 125,000-square-foot, five-story climate-controlled self-storage facility at 795, 801, and 803 Glendale Road. Staff recommends denying the request, citing that the variance may cause substantial detriment to the public good and impair the zoning ordinance's intent. The board will also approve the June 2022 meeting minutes.

• Variance request to eliminate parking requirements and reduce landscape buffer from 50' to 10' for a 125,000 SF self-storage facility at 795/801/803 Glendale Road
• Proposed 5-story, 40-unit climate-controlled self-storage facility on 1.85 acres zoned I-Light Industrial
• Staff recommends denying the variance, noting an existing storage facility within 0.5 mile
• Public hearing for variance request; 3-minute limit per speaker
• Approval of June 2022 meeting minutes

The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board voted 4-0-1 to deny a variance request from Boardwalk Development Group to reduce parking from 62.5 to 20 spaces and shrink the landscape buffer from 50 to 10 feet for a proposed storage facility at 795, 801, and 803 Glendale Road. The board cited self-created hardship and concerns about the city's moratorium on storage facilities.

• Denied variance to reduce parking from 62.5 to 20 spaces for 600-unit storage facility (4-0-1)
• Denied variance to reduce landscape buffer from 50 to 10 feet (4-0-1)
• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on several resolutions at its September 6, 2022 meeting, including amending the 2022 operating and enterprise fund budget, authorizing a municipal court amnesty program, imposing a temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities, and creating an Equity and Community Empowerment Department. The council will also approve proclamations for Healthy Aging Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month, and hear public comments. Prior meeting minutes from August 4 and August 30 are also on the agenda for approval.

• Resolution to amend the 2022 Operating and Enterprise Fund Budget
• Resolution to authorize a Municipal Court Amnesty Program (Sept 12–Oct 12, 2022)
• Resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on development of new car wash facilities
• Resolution to create an Equity and Community Empowerment Department
• Proclamations for Healthy Aging Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month

The Clarkston City Council approved several items unanimously or with one abstention each: a resolution amending the FY2022 operating and enterprise fund budget (including a $56,000 increase in MARTA advertising revenue), a Municipal Court Amnesty Program running from September 19 to November 30, 2022, a temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities (5-0-1, Vice Mayor Eyasu abstained), and a resolution to create an Equity and Community Empowerment Department (5-0-1, Councilmember Hopkins abstained). The council also approved the previous meeting minutes and two proclamations (Healthy Seniors Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month) as part of the consent agenda. No old business was discussed.

• Approved resolution amending FY2022 Operating and Enterprise Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Municipal Court Amnesty Program (6-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Approved resolution to create Equity and Community Empowerment Department (5-0-1, Hopkins abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including proclamations for Healthy Seniors Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 08/04/2022 City Council meeting and 08/30/2022 work session (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss several resolutions, including amending the FY2022 operating budget, authorizing a municipal court amnesty program, imposing a temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities, and creating an Equity and Community Empowerment Department. The council will also hear presentations on a new ramp at City Hall Annex and a cricket pitch at Milam Park, and consider proclamations for Healthy Aging Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month.

• FY2022 budget amendment: total amended budget $13,167,475 (from $12,973,624)
• New ramp at City Hall Annex, estimated $5,000-$10,000 for ADA accessibility
• Cricket pitch at Milam Park (3867 Norman Road) honoring Alicia Philipp, $30,000 grant from Community Foundation
• Resolution to authorize Municipal Court Amnesty Program
• Resolution to impose temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities

The Clarkston City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a resolution to amend the FY2022 budget for GDAA compliance, a municipal court amnesty program for outstanding citations, a temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities, and creating an Equity and Community Empowerment Department. All items were placed on the next meeting agenda. Proclamations for Healthy Aging Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month were also discussed for the consent agenda.

• Discussed FY2022 budget amendment for GDAA compliance; placed on next agenda
• Discussed Municipal Court Amnesty Program (Sept 12-Oct 12, 2022); placed on next agenda
• Discussed temporary moratorium on new car wash facilities; placed on next agenda
• Discussed creating Equity and Community Empowerment Department; placed on next agenda
• Discussed proclamations for Healthy Aging Month and African Immigrant Heritage Month; placed on consent agenda

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on resolutions to enact moratoriums on storage companies, gas stations, and small box variety stores, and will consider allocating ARPA funds for a Small Business Facade Program and a MOU for Project GROW. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, declaring a sanitation truck surplus, and public comments.

• Resolution for moratorium on storage companies
• Resolution for moratorium on gas stations
• Resolution for moratorium on small box variety stores
• Allocate $150,000-$300,000 in ARPA funds for Small Business Facade Program
• MOU with AboutFace-USA for $22,100 in ARPA funds for Project GROW

The Clarkston City Council approved three moratorium resolutions: one on storage companies (5-0-1), one on automobile service centers and filling stations (5-1), and one on small box variety stores (3-2). The council also denied an ARPA-funded MOU for AboutFace-USA's Project GROW program (6-0) and moved a proposed Small Business Facade Program to the September Work Session.

• Approved moratorium on storage companies (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Approved moratorium on automobile service centers and filling stations (5-1, Eyasu no)
• Approved moratorium on small box variety stores (3-2, Eyasu and Hopkins no)
• Denied $22,100 ARPA MOU for AboutFace-USA Project GROW (6-0)
• Moved Small Business Facade Program to September Work Session (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda declaring 2000 Ford Sanitation Truck surplus (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 07/05/2022 and 07/26/2022 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss comments received on the preliminary review of the zoning code rewrite. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of comments on the Preliminary Review of the Zoning Code Rewrite

The City Council held a special called meeting to review and discuss public comments on the preliminary Zoning Code Rewrite. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, allowing citizens to review proposed changes and ask questions.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; meeting was for discussion only

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including allocating $22,100 in ARPA funds for the Project GROW program, a $150,000-$300,000 ARPA-funded Small Business Facade program, a resolution supporting reproductive rights, and a moratorium on storage companies, gas stations, and small box variety stores. They will also consider declaring a 2000 Ford Sanitation Truck as surplus and hear a presentation on the Gainesville Police Department Mental Health Clinician Program.

• Declare 2000 Ford Sanitation Truck (VIN# 3FDXF75R4YMA30880) as surplus for auction
• Allocate $22,100 in ARPA funds for AboutFace-USA's Project GROW program
• Adopt resolution supporting reproductive rights and abortion-related care
• Enact 6- or 12-month moratorium on storage companies, gas stations, and small box variety stores
• Allocate $150,000-$300,000 in ARPA funds for Small Business Facade program

The Clarkston City Council held a work session where no final decisions were made. They deferred a resolution on reproductive rights to committee, and discussed several items for future action, including declaring a surplus truck, an ARPA-funded horticulture program, a moratorium on certain businesses, and a small business facade grant program.

• Deferred reproductive rights resolution to Public Safety and Legal Committee (5-0)
• Discussed declaring 2000 Ford Sanitation Truck surplus for auction
• Discussed $22,100 ARPA allocation for Project GROW program
• Discussed 6-12 month moratorium on storage, gas stations, small box stores
• Discussed $150,000-$300,000 ARPA funds for Small Business Facade program

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will consider rescinding a December 2021 Fresh Harvest agreement and approving a new memorandum of understanding, issue a $500,000 tax anticipation note, amend the FY2021 budget, hold a public hearing on a variance for 3747 Market Street, and approve a change order for Market Street resurfacing. The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and reports.

• Rescind Fresh Harvest Memorandum of Agreement vote from December 2021
• Memorandum of Understanding with Fresh Harvest
• Resolution for $500,000 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
• Budget amendment from $12,648,463 to $12,720,463
• Public hearing: variance for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 ft to 2 ft for accessory dwelling unit

The council voted 4-2 to rescind the December 2021 approval of $40,000 in ARPA funds for a Fresh Harvest MOU, then approved a new MOU with $20,000 in funding and revised terms (5-0-1, with one abstention). They also approved a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 3747 Market Street, a $500,000 tax anticipation note, a budget amendment, and a change order for Market Street resurfacing.

• Rescinded Dec 7, 2021 approval of $40,000 ARPA funds for Fresh Harvest MOU (4-2)
• Approved new Fresh Harvest MOU with $20,000 funding and revised terms (5-0-1)
• Approved variance at 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback to 2 feet for accessory dwelling unit (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 Tax Anticipation Note resolution (6-0)
• Approved FY 2021 budget amendment from $12,648,463 to $12,720,463 (6-0)
• Approved SPLOST 08 Market Street resurfacing change order #4 with porous concrete option for $11,700 (5-1)
• Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting by teleconference and adopted the 2022 millage rate of 14.89. The rate was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Eyasu voting no. A public hearing was held before the vote, with one citizen comment.

• Adopted 2022 millage rate of 14.89 (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several financial resolutions, including a budget increase and a tax anticipation note. The body will also review a zoning variance request and a project for horticulture therapy.

• Proposed resolution for a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) of $500,000
• Proposed amendment to FY 2021 Operating Budget from $12,648,463 to $12,720,463
• MOU from AboutFace-USA, Inc. to allocate $22,100 in ARPA funds for 'Project GROW'
• Variance request for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet for an accessory dwelling unit
• Change Order #4 for Market Street Resurfacing and Sidewalks regarding permeable sidewalks

The Clarkston City Council held a work session with no substantive decisions. They amended the agenda to remove Item 6A and defer it to the July 5 work session, approved 5-0. The council also discussed the Fresh Harvest Memorandum of Agreement, but no action was taken.

• Approved motion to remove Item 6A and defer to July 5 work session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the 2022 millage rate. Staff recommends maintaining the rate at 14.89 mills, which is higher than the calculated rollback rate of 14.331.

• Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
• Public hearing on the proposed 2022 millage rate
• Ordinance to adopt the 2022 millage rate
• Proposed $20,000 assessment reduction for resident homeowner taxpayers 65 years of age or older

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 3747 Market Street. The request seeks to reduce the side setback requirement for an accessory structure to allow for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Variance request for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a variance request for 3747 Market Street to reduce the required side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet for an accessory structure, allowing its use as an accessory dwelling unit. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The board also approved the April 2022 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved variance for 3747 Market Street to reduce side setback from 10 ft to 2 ft for accessory dwelling unit (5-0)
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is discussing and taking public comment on a proposed 2022 advertised millage rate of 14.89 mills. This rate is higher than the calculated rollback rate of 14.331, requiring three public hearings before a final vote on June 28, 2022.

• Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
• Calculated 2022 millage rollback rate of 14.331
• FY 2022 General Fund budget of $7,153,493
• 2022 Net Tax Digest value of $263,541,629

The Clarkston City Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89, with a public hearing that drew no comments. Council members expressed differing preferences, including keeping the rate, reducing it by 0.5 mil, or using ARPA funds to offset a deficit, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No vote taken on proposed 2022 millage rate
• Public hearing on millage rate opened and closed with no public comments
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is discussing and taking public comment on a proposed advertised millage rate of 14.89 mills for 2022. This is the first of three required public hearings because the proposed rate exceeds the rollback rate of 14.331. A final vote to adopt the rate is scheduled for June 28, 2022.

• Proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 mills
• Millage rollback rate calculated at 14.331
• 2022 Net Tax Digest value of $263,541,629
• FY 2022 General Fund budget of $7,153,493
• Public hearings scheduled for June 16 (10:00 AM and 6:30 PM) and June 28 (6:30 PM)

The City Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation on the proposed 2022 millage rate of 14.89 and opened a public hearing, but no comments were made and no vote was taken on the rate. The only formal action was adjourning the meeting (5-0).

• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of the City Manager and the allocation of ARPA funds. The body is also deciding on a youth soccer agreement and the installation of speed tables on Rogers Street.

• Allocation of $125,000 in ARPA Funds to Empower Clarkston for one year
• Agreement with Atlanta United Football Club, LLC for youth soccer at Milam Park for $2,700
• Installation of three speed tables on Rogers Street
• Resolution adopting the 2022 Service Delivery Strategy Renewal with Dekalb County
• Resolution appointing the City Manager

The Clarkston City Council approved allocating $125,000 of ARPA funds to Empower Clarkston for a one-year training program, and approved the consent agenda including the 2022 Service Delivery Strategy Renewal with DeKalb County and other items. The council deferred a resolution for a Fresh Harvest funding MOU to a future meeting, with Vice Mayor Eyasu abstaining. All other votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $125,000 ARPA allocation to Empower Clarkston for one-year training program (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-I, including 2022 Service Delivery Strategy Renewal with DeKalb County, Youth Soccer Program at Milam Park for $2,700, three speed tables on Rogers Street, and proclamations (6-0)
• Deferred Fresh Harvest MOU funding resolution to next work session and meeting (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Approved minutes from 05/03/2022 City Council Meeting and 05/31/2022 Work Session (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss updating the city's Service Delivery Strategy as part of DeKalb County's 2050 Unified Plan. This update is required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to maintain eligibility for state financial assistance and grants.

• Discussion of the appointment of the City Manager
• Proposed creation of an Equity and Community Empowerment Department using ARPA Funds
• Discussion of speed tables on Rogers Street
• Proposed signage and street scape on Market Street at E. Ponce de Leon Ave. and N. Indian Creek
• Discussion of funding request and MOU with Fresh Harvest

The Clarkston City Council held a work session with no final votes on substantive items. They discussed several topics, including the Service Delivery Strategy update, removal of rocks from Friendship Forest, a free youth soccer program at Milam Park, and an amended MOU with Fresh Harvest for $40,000 in food delivery using ARPA funds. All items were placed on the next regular meeting's consent agenda or referred to committees for further discussion.

• Moved Item 4A (Empower Clarkston) to New Business (5-0)
• Placed Service Delivery Strategy update on consent agenda
• Referred Friendship Forest rock removal to Transportation and Environment Committee
• Placed Atlanta United youth soccer program on consent agenda
• Placed proclamations (LGBT Pride, World Refugee Day, Juneteenth) on consent agenda
• Discussed Fresh Harvest MOU, amended to $40,000 for food delivery (no vehicle)
• Placed speed tables on Rogers Street on consent agenda
• Referred Market Street signage to Transportation and Environment Committee

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will consider several spending items and approvals, including a $100,000 home repair/weatherization program for residents, ARPA funding allocations for veteran assistance and other programs, and multiple change orders for the Rowland Street road diet project. A public hearing will be held for a conditional use permit for a mission society at 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Approval of $100,000 allocation for a city resident Home Repair/Weatherization Program
• Approval of ARPA funding for veteran assistance programs via MOU with Veterans and Community Outreach Foundation
• Approval of Change Order #42 for SPLOST 04 B&C Rowland Street Road Diet Project
• Approval of Change Order #38 for SPLOST 04 B&C Pedestrian Enhancement Trailhead and Rowland St./Roger St. Chicane Removal and Speed Table Installation
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for All Nations Society of Atlanta at 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave

The council approved Change Order #38 for SPLOST 04 B&C, which includes removing chicanes on Rogers Street and installing three speed tables, with a 5-0-1 vote (Hood abstaining). They also approved a $42,000 ARPA funding request for the Amani Women Center and a conditional use permit for All Nations Society of Atlanta at 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave. All items were approved as presented.

• Approved Change Order #38 for SPLOST 04 B&C (5-0-1, Hood abstained)
• Approved $42,000 ARPA funding for Amani Women Center (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for All Nations Society at 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will feature presentations on the DeKalb County Regional Land Bank and homelessness in DeKalb County, followed by discussions on amending the Zoom meeting resolution, road projects, and allocating ARPA funds for home repair and veteran assistance. New business includes a conditional use permit request for a place of assembly and an ARPA funding request from the Amani Women Center.

• Discussion of Change Order #42 SPLOST 04 B&C Rowland Street Road Diet Project
• Discussion of $100,000 allocation for Home Repair/Weatherization Program
• Discussion of MOU with Veterans and Community Outreach Foundation for ARPA veteran assistance
• Conditional Use Permit request for 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave (All Nations Society of Atlanta)
• ARPA funding request from Amani Women Center for $42,000

The Clarkston City Council held a work session on April 26, 2022, discussing multiple items but taking no final votes. Key discussions included a $143,916 change order for paving Vaughan Street and Clarkston Industrial Boulevard, a proposed $100,000 ARPA-funded home repair/weatherization program, and a $55,023 ARPA request for veteran assistance. All items were placed on future meeting agendas for action.

• Discussed Change Order #42 for SPLOST road paving, placed on next agenda
• Discussed LMIG grant paving projects, placed on next agenda
• Discussed $100,000 ARPA home repair/weatherization program, placed on next agenda
• Discussed $55,023 ARPA MOU with Veterans and Community Outreach Foundation, placed on next agenda
• Discussed SPLOST Rowland Street Road Diet project, placed on next agenda
• Discussed Change Order #38 for pedestrian enhancements and chicanes, placed on next agenda
• Discussed conditional use permit for 4320 East Ponce De Leon Ave, placed on next agenda
• Discussed $42,000 ARPA request from Amani Women Center, placed on consent agenda

Planning & Zoning Board

The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request from Robert Allen Chambers D/B/A All Nations Society of Atlanta for a mission society at 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue. This item was deferred from the March 15, 2022 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Conditional use permit for mission society at 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue (deferred from March 15, 2022)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per attendee
• Approval of March 2022 meeting minutes

The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board denied a conditional use permit for a mission society at 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, with a 4-1 vote. The applicant proposed a Lutheran church offering tutoring, ESL classes, garden plots, and worship services. The board cited concerns about traffic and the building's capacity.

• Approved March 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue (4-1)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and policy items, including approving a cost estimate from Volkert, Inc. for the Mell Avenue Crossing intersection safety project, a pool management contract, and participation in a statewide opioid settlement. The agenda also includes alcohol license approvals and multiple change orders for road and sidewalk projects.

• Approval of Volkert, Inc. cost estimate for SPLOST 09 Mell Avenue Crossing Multi-Leg Intersection Safety and Operational Improvements
• Resolution awarding Sears Pool Management Consulting, Inc. pool management contract at Milam Park
• Resolution to participate in Georgia's Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement
• Alcohol license for goPuff D/B/A GB License, LLC at 808 Park North Boulevard
• Change Order #3 for SPLOST 08 Market Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk expansion

The Clarkston City Council approved a $43,970 contract for milling and resurfacing Hill Street, excluding striping, after an amended motion. They also approved the consent agenda, including a pool management contract and opioid settlement participation, and an alcohol license for goPuff. A change order for the Rowland Street Road Diet project was deferred to a future work session.

• Approved $43,970 for Hill Street milling and resurfacing, excluding striping (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including pool management contract, opioid settlement MOU, and living urn tree planting (6-0)
• Approved alcohol license for goPuff at 808 Park North Boulevard (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Deferred Change Order #42 for SPLOST 04 B&C Rowland Street Road Diet to April 26 work session
• Approved VOLKERT engineering cost estimate for Mell Avenue Crossing project (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 02/01/2022 and 03/29/2022 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss several administrative items, including a COVID-19 needs assessment, a pool management contract, an opioid settlement participation form, and multiple SPLOST project change orders. The council will also consider a code amendment to allow service stations and convenience stores to operate 24 hours a day with video surveillance, and an alcohol license for goPuff. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of opioid settlement participation with State of Georgia and local governments MOU
• Pool management contract: staff recommends Sears Pool Management ($53,750) over Dynamo ($58,200)
• Alcohol license for goPuff D/B/A GB License, LLC at 808 Park North Boulevard
• Code amendment to allow 24-hour operation of service stations/convenience stores with video surveillance
• Multiple SPLOST change orders: Mell Avenue Crossing, Rowland Street, Hill Street, Market Street

The Clarkston City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed the state opioid settlement MOU, an alcohol license application for goPuff, and several SPLOST road project change orders. Items were placed on future agendas or tabled for further discussion.

• Opioid settlement MOU reviewed; placed on next Consent Agenda
• Living urn tree planting at Friendship Forest placed on next Consent Agenda
• SPLOST 09 Mell Avenue engineering cost estimate placed on agenda for discussion
• Alcohol license for goPuff at 808 Park North Blvd discussed; no action
• SPLOST 04 chicane removal/speed table change order placed on next Consent Agenda
• 24-hour convenience store ordinance tabled to April work session
• SPLOST 04 Rowland Street change orders #42 and #44 discussed; #42 on next agenda
• SPLOST 08 Market Street change order #3 placed on next Consent Agenda

Planning & Zoning Board

The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a mission society at 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from June 2021, discuss the 2022 calendar, and welcome new member Herbert Clark. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per attendee.

• Public hearing: conditional use permit for All Nations Society of Atlanta at 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue (zoned RC)
• Approval of June 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2022 Planning and Zoning Board calendar
• Introduction of new board member Herbert Clark

The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board deferred a conditional use permit request from Robert Allen Chambers D/B/A All Nations Society of Atlanta for 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue until the next meeting. The applicants were not in attendance, and board members discussed capacity, parking, and traffic concerns. The board also approved the June 2021 meeting minutes and discussed the 2022 calendar and new member Herbert Clark.

• Deferred conditional use permit for 4320 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. (5-0)
• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on several items, including approving a $100,000 ARPA-funded supplemental financial aid program for residents who test positive for COVID-19, and directing staff to negotiate with Volkert, Inc. after POND & Co.'s $900,000 fee for the Mell Avenue intersection project was deemed too high. The council will also consider change orders for two SPLOST projects, a resolution urging DeKalb County to expand voting translations, and adoption of the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approve $100,000 ARPA funds for COVID-19 supplemental financial aid
• Direct staff to request fee proposal from Volkert, Inc. for Mell Ave project after POND's $900,000 fee rejected
• Approve Change Order #2 for SPLOST 08 Market Street project up to $64,805
• Approve Change Order #41 for SPLOST 04 Trailhead and Rowland Street project ($20,488)
• Adopt Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update

The Clarkston City Council approved a resolution to use $100,000 of ARPA funds for supplemental financial aid to residents who test positive for COVID-19 and face lost wages not covered by an employer. The council also approved a consent agenda including a comprehensive plan update, a housing initiative referral, and a resolution urging DeKalb County to provide additional voting translations. A motion to approve POND & Co. for engineering services was denied, and the project was instead directed to the second firm, Volkert, Inc.

• Approved $100K ARPA COVID-19 financial aid resolution (6-0)
• Denied POND & Co. engineering agreement; directed to Volkert, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: SPLOST 08 change order, Housing First referral, comprehensive plan update, voting translations resolution (6-0)
• Approved SPLOST 04 pedestrian enhancements change order #41 (6-0)
• Approved agenda with executive session for personnel matter (6-0)
• Approved Feb 22, 2022 work session minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss several items, including adopting the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, amending rules for adding items to meeting agendas, and using $100,000 of ARPA funds for COVID-19 financial aid. They will also discuss resolutions for SPLOST pedestrian and sidewalk projects, a Housing First Initiative, speed tables on Waggoner Street, and a request for DeKalb County to provide translated voting materials. The meeting is a discussion session; no final votes are scheduled.

• Resolution to adopt Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Ordinance to amend rules for adding items to City Council meeting agendas
• Resolution for SPLOST 04 B&C Pedestrian Enhancements Trailhead and Rowland Street change order #41
• Resolution for SPLOST 08 Market Street Resurfacing and Sidewalks Project change order #2
• Discussion to use $100,000 of ARPA Funds for COVID-19 supplemental financial aid

The City Council held a work session with no final votes. It agreed to move discussion of capping councilmember agenda items and ARPA supplemental COVID-19 aid to the Council Retreat. It also decided to place the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption and two SPLOST change orders on the next meeting's consent agenda. A speed table petition for Waggoner Street was not placed on the next agenda pending more information.

• Moved discussion of amending rules to cap councilmember agenda items to the Council Retreat.
• Placed the Clarkston 2040 Comprehensive Plan adoption resolution on the next meeting's consent agenda.
• Placed SPLOST 04 B&C change order #41 ($20,488) on the next meeting's consent agenda.
• Placed SPLOST 08 Market Street change order #2 ($64,805) on the next meeting's consent agenda.
• Referred the Housing First Initiative to the Community Development Committee for discussion.
• Did not place the Waggoner Street speed table petition on the next agenda, pending further discussion.
• Agreed to revise the voting translation resolution language and discuss with Attorney Quinn.
• Moved discussion of ARPA supplemental COVID-19 financial aid to the Council Retreat.

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including appointments and alcohol licenses, and new business items, notably allocating $30,000 in ARPA funds to the Healthy Community Clarkston Outreach Initiative and offering homeowners up to $5,000 for repairs or weatherization. The meeting also includes approving a change order for a pedestrian enhancement project and an RFP for engineering services on Mell Avenue.

• Approve $30,000 ARPA allocation to Veteran's and Community Outreach Foundation for Healthy Community Clarkston Outreach Initiative
• Approve ARPA funds for homeowner repair/weatherization assistance up to $5,000 per household
• Approve alcohol licenses for Olympic Café (Abyssinia Café) at 926 Montreal Rd and Chevron Food Mart at 3635 Church St
• Approve change order for SPLOST 04 B&C Pedestrian Enhancement Trailhead and Rowland Street mailbox replacement
• Approve SPLOST 09 RFP for Mell Avenue Crossing Multi-Leg Intersection Safety Improvements

The Clarkston City Council approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, alcohol licenses for two businesses, a change order, and committee assignments. They also approved an alcohol license for Thulungbros LLC D/B/A Chevron Food Mart, deferred an ARPA fund allocation to a work session, referred a home repair assistance proposal to committee, and selected POND & Co. as the highest-ranked engineering firm for the Mell Avenue project.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments, alcohol licenses, and change order (6-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Thulungbros LLC D/B/A Chevron Food Mart (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Deferred $30,000 ARPA allocation to Healthy Community Clarkston Outreach Initiative to Feb 22 work session (6-0)
• Referred ARPA home repair/weatherization assistance proposal to Housing and Infrastructure Committee (6-0)
• Approved POND & Co. as highest-ranked technical firm for Mell Avenue project per Brooks Act (6-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council work session will discuss several administrative items, including appointing a new City Clerk and Planning and Zoning Board member, and re-appointing Dean Moore to the Historic Preservation Commission. They will also discuss alcohol licenses for three businesses, allocating $30,000 in ARPA funds to a community outreach initiative, and offering homeowners up to $5,000 in ARPA-funded home repair assistance. Additional items include engineering services for a road intersection project and a change order for a pedestrian trail project. The meeting is a discussion-only work session, with no final votes expected.

• Alcohol license discussion for Olympic Café D/B/A Abyssinia Café and Restaurant at 926 Montreal Road, Ste. 3E
• Alcohol license discussion for Thulungbros LLC D/B/A Chevron Food Mart at 1109 Montreal Road
• Alcohol license discussion for Samaira Investment, Incorporated D/B/A Chevron Food Mart at 3635 Church Street
• Discussion to allocate $30,000 in ARPA funds to Healthy Community Clarkston Outreach Initiative
• Discussion to allocate ARPA funds for homeowner repairs/weatherization up to $5,000 per household

The Clarkston City Council held a work session and made recommendations to place several items on the February 1, 2022 consent agenda, including appointing Tomika Lewis as City Clerk, filling a Planning and Zoning Board vacancy, reappointing Dean Moore to the Historic Preservation Commission, and approving alcohol licenses for three businesses. The Council also recommended voting on ARPA fund allocations for a veterans outreach initiative and homeowner repair assistance, and discussed selecting POND for engineering services. No final votes were taken; all decisions are pending the next regular meeting.

• Recommended appointing Tomika Lewis as permanent City Clerk for Feb. 1 consent agenda
• Recommended filling Planning and Zoning Board vacancy for Feb. 1 consent agenda
• Recommended reappointing Dean Moore to Historic Preservation Commission for Feb. 1 consent agenda
• Recommended alcohol license for Abyssinia Café (926 Montreal Rd) for Feb. 1 consent agenda
• Recommended alcohol license for Chevron Food Mart (1109 Montreal Rd) for Feb. 1 vote
• Recommended alcohol license for Chevron Food Mart (3635 Church St) for Feb. 1 consent agenda
• Recommended $30,000 ARPA allocation to Veteran's and Community Outreach Foundation for Feb. 1 vote
• Recommended ARPA homeowner repair/weatherization assistance up to $5,000 per household for Feb. 1 vote

City Council

The Clarkston City Council will consider several appointments and reappointments, including selecting a Vice-Mayor and continuing the City Attorney's services with a 7% rate increase. They will also vote on allocating $10,000 of ARPA funds to purchase and distribute COVID rapid tests to residents. The agenda includes routine reports and public comments.

• Approve selection for Vice-Mayor
• Approve 7% increase for City Attorney services
• Reappoint Municipal Court Judge, Solicitor, and Auditor
• Renew City Services Agreement with Clarkston Community Center
• Allocate $10,000 ARPA funds for COVID rapid tests

The Clarkston City Council approved allocating $100,000 from ARPA funds to purchase COVID rapid tests for distribution to residents and employees, despite an initial proposal for $10,000. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including continuing the City Attorney's services with a 7% rate increase, reappointing the Municipal Court Judge, Solicitor, and Auditor, and renewing the City Services Agreement with the Clarkston Community Center. Councilmember Awet Eyasu was selected as Vice-Mayor.

• Approved $100,000 allocation for COVID rapid tests (5-0-1, Eyasu abstained)
• Approved Councilmember Eyasu as Vice-Mayor (5-0)
• Approved continued City Attorney services with 7% rate increase (consent agenda)
• Approved reappointment of Municipal Court Judge (consent agenda)
• Approved reappointment of Solicitor (consent agenda)
• Approved reappointment of Auditor (consent agenda)
• Approved renewal of City Services Agreement with Clarkston Community Center (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 1/4/2022 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Clarkston City Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative items, including selecting a Vice-Mayor, continuing the City Attorney's services with a 7% rate increase, reappointing the Municipal Court Judge, Solicitor, and Auditor, renewing the City Services Agreement with the Clarkston Community Center, allocating $10,000 of ARPA funds for COVID rapid tests, and declaring a teleconference meeting resolution. The agenda also includes administering the oath of office to the Mayor and two new councilmembers, and an executive session for a legal matter.

• Discussion to select a Vice-Mayor for 2022
• Continuing City Attorney services with 7% increase from 2020 rates
• Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge David Will ($2,000/month)
• Reappointment of Solicitor Christopher Diwan ($1,000/month)
• Allocate $10,000 of ARPA funds for COVID rapid tests

The Clarkston City Council held a work session on January 4, 2022, where they amended the agenda to remove Item H, which concerned a resolution on holding meetings by teleconference due to COVID-19, as it was already discussed in a prior special meeting. The council also discussed several administrative items, including the selection of a Vice-Mayor, continuing services with the City Attorney, and reappointments of the Municipal Court Judge, Solicitor, and Auditor, but no formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Amended agenda to remove Item H (COVID teleconference resolution) (6-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor and two new councilmembers
• Discussed Vice-Mayor selection; nomination made for Eyasu
• Discussed City Attorney contract with 7% rate increase
• Discussed reappointment of Municipal Court Judge David Will
• Discussed reappointment of Solicitor
• Discussed reappointment of Auditor Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
• Discussed $10,000 ARPA funds for COVID rapid tests

City Council

The Clarkston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially pass a resolution declaring that COVID-19 emergency conditions necessitate holding council meetings by teleconference. The resolution cites the omicron variant spike and aims to reduce transmission risk. Public participation is available via Zoom.

• Resolution to declare COVID-19 emergency conditions for teleconference meetings
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns
• Public participation via Zoom and phone

The Clarkston City Council held a special called meeting via Zoom and approved a resolution declaring COVID-19 emergency conditions necessitate holding council meetings by teleconference. The resolution has no end date, allowing the council to return to in-person meetings by removing it later. The vote was 6-0.

• Approved resolution to hold council meetings by Zoom teleconference due to COVID-19 (6-0)