College Park, GA

Charter Review Commission

The College Park Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from past sessions, review Article 1 of the city charter, and hold an open discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 2025 through July 2026
• Review of Article 1 of the City Charter
• Open discussion of the Charter

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings, consent agenda items, and regular business. Key actions include a $2.23 million roof replacement for the Gateway International Convention Center, a $1.13 million sewer/water infrastructure contract, and a public hearing for a conditional height permit. The meeting also includes proclamations and routine approvals.

• Public hearing for reasonable accommodation at 2041 English Lane (8 unrelated people)
• Set public hearing for height increase from 35 to 65 feet at 3636 College St and 0 College St (TOD zoning)
• Approve $2,233,400 for GICC roof replacement
• Approve $1,128,310.21 contract to P2K Civil Construction for sewer/water improvements at 4300 Spring Drive and Herschel Road to Global Gateway Connector
• Approve $54,985 for Mobile Surveillance Camera Falcon 3100 Trailer

The College Park City Council approved a consent agenda including a $2,233,400 GICC roof replacement, a $1,128,310.21 sewer/water infrastructure contract with P2K Civil Construction, and a $54,985 mobile surveillance trailer. The council also approved a $53,563.50 increase for traffic signal installation and set public hearings for a reasonable accommodation request and a conditional height permit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,233,400 GICC roof replacement (all in favor)
• Approved $1,128,310.21 sewer/water contract with P2K Civil Construction (all in favor)
• Approved $53,563.50 increase for traffic signal installation by RJ Haynie & Associates (all in favor)
• Approved $140,954.50 purchase of 50 fire hydrants from Ferguson Waterworks (all in favor)
• Approved $164,416.30 payment to The Employment Law Solution after $20,000 credit (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21 for no parking restriction on Hawthorne Way (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for Oct 5 on reasonable accommodation at 2041 English Lane (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for Sept 8 on conditional height permit at 3636 College Street (all in favor)

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Draft presented by Inspire Placemaking Collective, covering topics such as housing, water supply, broadband, economic development, land use, transportation, community facilities, and natural/historic resources. The council will also hear a presentation on universal trash containers from vendor Cascade Engineering, presented by Public Works Sanitation Superintendent Cedric Hand. This is a discussion and feedback session, not a final adoption vote.

• Comprehensive Plan Draft presentation by Inspire Placemaking Collective
• Universal trash containers presentation by Cascade Engineering
• Housing data: 537 units lost between 2019 and 2024; median home value rose to $325,800
• Water supply: 83% from East Point, 17% from Clayton County; lead/copper at 90th percentile
• Transportation: 76% of residents' work trips leave the city; transit commuting at 10-year low of 8.7%

Workshop Items

The College Park Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two items: a draft of the city's comprehensive plan presented by Inspire Placemaking Collective, and a presentation on universal trash containers from vendor Cascade Engineering, given by Public Works Sanitation Superintendent Cedric Hand. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Comprehensive Plan Draft Presentation by Inspire Placemaking Collective
• Universal trash containers presentation by Cascade Engineering
• Presented by Public Works Sanitation Superintendent Cedric Hand

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings, consent agenda items, and regular business. Key actions include approving a $2.23 million roof replacement for the GICC, a $1.13 million water/sewer infrastructure contract, and several other purchases and contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations and a public hearing on a reasonable accommodation request.

• Approve $2,233,400 for immediate GICC roof replacement
• Approve $1,128,310.21 contract to P2K Civil Construction for water/sewer improvements at 4300 Spring Drive and Herschel Road to Global Gateway Connector
• Approve $54,985 for Mobile Surveillance Camera Falcon 3100 Trailer
• Approve $157,534 for 2,600 96-gallon trash containers from Cascade Engineering
• Public hearing on reasonable accommodation for 8 unrelated people at 2041 English Lane

City Council

The College Park City Council will hold a regular session on August 3, 2026, to approve multiple contracts totaling over $2.2 million, including public safety, park improvements, and vehicle purchases. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a reasonable accommodation request at 2041 English Lane and a proclamation for National Night Out.

• Public hearing on reasonable accommodation request for 2041 English Lane (hearing date: August 17, 2026)
• Approve $811,848.62 annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise Inc.
• Approve $503,123 playground project at Zupp Park for Kompan, Inc.
• Approve $89,583 air curtains for Arena entry ways to combat humidity
• Approve $70,000 annual contract with City Public Defender, The Firm For Justice & Liberty, LLC

The College Park City Council approved a 14-item consent agenda covering contracts for police body cameras (Axon, $811,848.62), firefighter gear ($70,000), radios ($267,390.06), a new deputy fire chief Tahoe ($74,774.69), and a Zupp Park playground ($503,123.00), among others. In regular business, the council approved paying a $307,215.50 debt to A&S Paving, a Laserfiche software upgrade ($41,355.30), a TSPLOST agreement with Fulton County, a public comment policy amendment, a four-way stop sign ordinance, three on-call water/sewer construction agreements, and several vehicle purchases. A motion to set a public hearing for a reasonable accommodation request at 2041 English Lane died for lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda including Axon contract $811,848.62 (all in favor)
• Approved Zupp Park playground project $503,123.00 to Kompan, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved $307,215.50 payment to A&S Paving (all in favor)
• Approved Laserfiche software upgrade $41,355.30 (all in favor)
• Approved TSPLOST IGA with Fulton County (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2026-20 amending public comment policy (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-18 for four-way stop signs at Rugby Ave & Napoleon St (all in favor)
• Motion to set public hearing for 2041 English Lane died for lack of second

City Council

The City Council will vote on various budgeted purchases for public safety, public works, and parks. The body is also considering a public hearing for a reasonable accommodation request at 2041 English Lane and an ordinance for new stop signs at Rugby Avenue and Napoleon Street.

• Annual public safety services contract with Axon Enterprise Incorporation for $811,848.62
• Zupp Park playground equipment and improvements from Kompan, Inc. for $503,123.00
• Motorola replacement portable radios and consolettes for Fire Operations for $267,390.06
• Payment of outstanding debt to A&S Paving in the amount of $307,215.50
• Purchase of two F-750 dump trucks from Hardy Family Ford at $120,082.00 each

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss two specific items. The meeting includes a review of a Destination Marketing Organization contract and proposed updates to Reasonable Accommodation Procedures legislation.

• Destination Marketing Organization Contract
• Reasonable Accommodation Procedures legislation

Workshop Items

The City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss a services agreement with Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated. The body will also discuss legislation regarding the update of Reasonable Accommodation Procedures.

• Discussion of Destination Marketing Organization Services Agreement with Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated
• Discussion on Update of Reasonable Accommodation Procedures legislation

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss specific portions of the City Charter. The session includes a review of Section 8-17 and Article IX, as well as open discussion on Article I and other requested sections.

• Review and discussion of City Charter Section 8-17
• Review and discussion of City Charter Article IX
• Open discussion on City Charter Article I

The commission met to review and discuss Section 8-17 and Article IX of the City Charter, as well as Article I. No substantive changes or decisions regarding the charter were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0-0)

Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)

The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

Pension Board

The College Park Pension Board will meet to discuss cost-of-living adjustments, medical benefits, and the Early Retirement Incentive Program. The meeting is in-person only.

• Discussion on COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)
• Discussion on medical benefits
• Discussion on ERIP Early Retirement Incentive Program
• Pension-related administrative matters

Charter Review Commission

The College Park Charter Review Commission will meet to review and discuss Article VII and Article VIII of the City Charter. The meeting will be held in-person at the Police Department.

• Review and discuss Article VII of City Charter
• Review and discuss Article VIII of City Charter
• Meeting held at College Park Police Department

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 7-0-0 vote. They discussed Article VII and Article VIII of the city charter but took no action on either. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Reviewed Article VII – no action taken
• Reviewed Article VIII – no action taken

Planning Commission

The College Park Planning Commission will review and approve meeting minutes from March and October 2025. The body will also consider a text amendment to codify 'reasonable accommodation' within the city's zoning and development standards.

• Review/Approval of March 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Review/Approval of October 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Text amendment to codify 'reasonable accommodation' in zoning and development standards
• Review/Approval of Subdivision Approval – Wally Park
• Review/Approval of Re-plat Approval – 1000 Naturally Fresh Boulevard

Planning Commission

The College Park Planning Commission will review and approve minutes from its March 30, 2026 and October 27, 2025 meetings, each with specific line amendments. It will discuss a text amendment to Appendix A (Zoning), Article 6 (Development Standards) and Article 13 (Administration) to further codify “reasonable accommodation,” including a wording change from “any person” to “applicant” and a condition that the amendment not proceed until related ordinance changes are approved. The commission will also consider a request for the comprehensive plan team to present at the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Approve March 30, 2026 meeting minutes with amendments to lines 369, 766, and 1010.
• Approve October 27, 2025 meeting minutes with date change to October 25, 2025 and amendments to lines 59‑62, 699, 731, and 734‑735.
• Consider text amendment to Appendix A (Zoning), Article 6 and Article 13 to codify “reasonable accommodation,” replace “any person” with “applicant,” and defer until related ordinance changes are approved.
• Request for the comprehensive plan team to present at the July 27, 2026 meeting.

Special Called Meeting

The College Park Mayor & City Council will hold a special meeting to consider bids for the Development Management Office. They will also appoint members to the Board of Directors for Ward 1 and Ward 2, including positions on the BIDA and the Board of Zoning Appeals. No other items are listed.

• Consideration of Development Management Office (DMO) bids
• Appointment of Ward 1 board members (BIDA and Board of Zoning Appeals)
• Appointment of Ward 2 board members (BIDA and Board of Zoning Appeals)

The council unanimously approved the City Manager's recommendation to designate Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance, Inc. as the city's Destination Marketing Organization. Councilwoman McKenzie also appointed Tonya Wright to the Board of Zoning Appeals, with all members voting in favor. No action was taken on the Ward 1 BIDA appointment, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Designated Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance as DMO (unanimous)
• Appointed Tonya Wright to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• No action on Ward 1 BIDA appointment
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)

The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled.

Charter Review Commission

The College Park Charter Review Commission will meet on June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Community Room A. The commission will review and discuss Article V of the city charter. It will also review and discuss Article VI of the city charter. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss Article V of the City Charter
• Review and discuss Article VI of the City Charter

Special Called Meeting

The College Park Mayor and City Council will consider a request to approve the most responsive and responsible vendor for Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) services under RFP 26-57. The vendor would provide tourism marketing, convention sales, visitor promotion, and manage hotel/motel tax‑funded tourism activities for the city. This decision will affect all wards.

• Approve vendor for Destination Marketing Organization services (RFP 26-57)

The special called meeting scheduled for June 15, 2026 was never held. No business was conducted and no actions were taken. Consequently, no approvals, denials, or other decisions occurred.

City Council

The College Park City Council will consider a series of approvals, including a $2,984,049 renewal of city property insurance and a $2,008,514 compensation study for employee salaries. It will also vote on multiple contracts and projects such as parking‑lot improvements, landscape work, and a gun buy‑back program. Several new ordinances will be adopted, covering transient lodging regulations, litter control, vacant‑building registration, and destination‑marketing standards. A proclamation for the National Night Out event will be approved as well.

• Approve $2,984,049 property insurance renewal (internal city function)
• Approve $2,008,514 city‑wide compensation study for full‑time and part‑time employee salaries
• Approve $300,000 improvements to the Charles E. Phillips parking lot (Ward 4)
• Approve $465,750 contract for GICC landscape installation (Ward 2)
• Adopt ordinance establishing a Vacant Buildings Registration and Maintenance Program

The City Council approved the consent agenda and a proclamation for the National Night Out event. It authorized a $2,984,049 renewal of city property insurance and a $2,008,514 city‑wide compensation study for employee salaries. Several ordinances were adopted, including regulations for transient lodging, litter control, vacant building registration, and Destination Marketing Organization standards. All motions carried with unanimous or majority support as recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved proclamation for National Night Out (all voted in favor)
• Approved renewal of property insurance $2,984,049 (all voted in favor)
• Approved city‑wide compensation study $2,008,514 (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑14 on Transient Lodging Regulations (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑15 amending litter control and dumpster enclosure rules (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑16 establishing Vacant Buildings Registration and Maintenance Program (all voted in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026‑17 establishing Destination Marketing Organization standards (motion carried; one abstention)

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hear a presentation on electric residential rates from Power Department Director Hugh Richardson, reviewing how the city's rates compare to other Georgia providers and outlining a planned 4.4% rate decrease. The presentation also details the Power Department's contributions to the 2026‑2027 budget, including transfers to the general fund. Additionally, the council will view a consulting proposal from Tarshema Harris for a Community Economic Development, Business Activation & Destination Strategy, sponsored by Councilwoman Dr. Jamelle McKenzie.

• Presentation on electric residential rates by Power Department Director Hugh Richardson, including rate rankings and a 4.4% residential rate decrease
• Power Department budget contributions: $4.8 million transfer to the general fund, $2.6 million franchise fees, and $300 K+ to other departments
• Presentation of a consulting proposal for a Community Economic Development, Business Activation & Destination Strategy Year One by Tarshema Harris
• The consulting proposal is sponsored by Councilwoman Dr. Jamelle McKenzie

City Council

The College Park City Council will consider a range of budgeted items, including a $2,984,049 renewal of city property insurance and a $2,008,514 compensation study for employee salaries. Additional items include contracts for a Motorola Solutions service agreement, a gun buy‑back program, and improvements to the Charles E. Phillips parking lot. The council will also vote on several ordinances covering transient lodging, litter control, vacant building registration, and destination marketing standards.

• Renew property insurance contract for $2,984,049 (requested by Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
• Approve city‑wide compensation study for $2,008,514 (requested by Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
• Approve Motorola Solutions, Inc. service agreement for $96,861.63 (requested by Chief of Police)
• Approve Gun Buy‑Back Program funding of $23,000 (requested by Chief of Police)
• Approve improvements to Charles E. Phillips parking lot for $300,000 (requested by Interim Director of Recreation and Cultural Arts)

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to review a proposal for residential electric rates and a community economic development strategy. The meeting will be held in-person and broadcast live.

• Presentation on Electric Residential Rates by Power Department Director Hugh Richardson
• Community Economic Development, Business Activation & Destination Strategy Year One Engagement Consulting Proposal

City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget resolution. The meeting also includes approval of two professional‑services contracts totaling $152,500 and several ordinance and resolution actions. Additional items cover a special event permit, a no‑parking restriction, and a destination‑marketing ordinance.

• Adopt FY 2026‑2027 Budget (Resolution)
• Approve $102,500 architecture & design services for AXIS INFRASTRUCTURE LLC (Ward 1)
• Approve $50,000 professional services agreement with BELOVED for REACH community center
• Approve Ordinance establishing Destination Marketing Organization requirements
• Approve Resolution establishing No Parking Restriction along Alexandria Way between Lakeshore Drive and Skyline Drive

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss special event permits for two community gatherings and review a citywide employee compensation study. The meeting will also include a presentation on a local leadership program and a request for funding to launch a community center.

• Discussion on special event permit for Pilates on the Green at Barrett Park
• Discussion on special event permit for College Park Annual Coming Home Reunion at Charles E. Phillips Park
• Presentation on Citywide Classification and Compensation Study recommendations
• Discussion on $50,000 funding request for BELOVED services and REACH community center
• Presentation on Leadership Clayton Class, Group 2 project

Workshop Items

The College Park City Council will discuss several items at its June 1, 2026 workshop. Topics include two special event permits—one for a Pilates event at Barrett Park on July 25 and another for the Annual Coming Home Reunion at Charles E. Phillips Park on September 5. Council members will hear a presentation on the citywide classification and compensation study and a Leadership Clayton Class presentation. The council will also consider a $50,000 funding request for the BELOVED REACH community center and a proposal to identify legal services to protect senior homeowners from title fraud.

• Special Event Permit for Pilates on the Green at Barrett Park, July 25, 2026
• Special Event Permit for College Park Annual Coming Home Reunion at Charles E. Phillips Park, September 5, 2026
• $50,000 funding request for BELOVED REACH community center and RESTORE program
• Discussion to identify professional legal and title protection services for senior homeowners
• Presentation on Citywide Classification and Compensation Study recommendations

City Council

The College Park City Council will vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget resolution. The meeting also includes approval of two professional services contracts, several ordinance and resolution proposals, and a public hearing on the recommended budget. Additional items cover special event permits and equipment rentals.

• Adopt FY 2026‑2027 Budget (Resolution)
• Approve $102,500 Architecture & Design services contract with AXIS INFRASTRUCTURE LLC
• Approve $50,000 Professional Services Agreement with BELOVED for REACH community center
• Approve Ordinance establishing Destination Marketing Organization Requirements
• Approve Resolution establishing No Parking Restriction along Alexandria Way between Lakeshore Drive and Skyline Drive

The College Park City Council approved the FY 2026‑2027 budget and adopted a no‑parking restriction on Alexandria Way. It also approved two professional‑service contracts, granted special event permits, and cancelled the July 13 council meeting. The vacation‑rental ordinance was tabled for the June 15 meeting.

• Approved FY 2026‑2027 Budget (Resolution No. 2026‑16) – all voted in favor
• Approved No Parking Restriction on Alexandria Way (Resolution No. 2026‑17) – all voted in favor
• Approved $102,500 contract with AXIS INFRASTRUCTURE LLC for architecture & design – all voted in favor
• Approved $50,000 contract with BELOVED services for REACH community center – all voted in favor
• Approved special event permit for The Peachy Pair Pilates at Barrett Park – all voted in favor
• Approved College Park Annual Coming Home Reunion at Charles E. Phillips Park – all voted in favor
• Cancelled the July 13, 2026 City Council session – all voted in favor
• Tabled Vacation Rental Establishment Regulations ordinance to June 15 meeting – all voted in favor

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review and discuss Article V of the City Charter. It will also review and discuss Article VI of the City Charter. No other business is listed.

• Review and discuss Article V of City Charter
• Review and discuss Article VI of City Charter

The Charter Review Commission approved its meeting agenda with a 7‑0‑1 vote. Afterwards, members voted 6‑0‑1 to cancel the current meeting and reschedule it for a later date. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-1)
• Cancelled meeting and set to reschedule (6-0-1)

Budget Meetings

The College Park Mayor and Council will hold a series of departmental budget workshops in April and May to discuss Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The process includes public hearings in May and June before the budget is adopted on June 1, 2026.

• Departmental Budget Workshops (April 8–May 7)
• 1st Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget (May 18)
• 2nd Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget (June 1)
• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget (June 1)
• Effective date of FY 2026-2027 Budget (July 1)

The College Park City Council met on April 21, 2026 for a budget workshop. Discussion was held on transportation, public safety, and other budget goals, but no actions were taken on those items. The council voted to add Gail McFarland to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved addition of Gail McFarland to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (unanimous)

Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)

The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, has been cancelled.