Forest Park, Georgia

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Development Authority

La Junta de la Autoridad de Desarrollo aprobará las actas de reuniones anteriores y recibirá actualizaciones financieras. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen una evaluación de HVAC para 850 Main Street, una propuesta de señalización para la misma dirección y una propuesta de arquitectura e ingeniería de redesarrollo para 842 Main Street. Las actualizaciones adicionales cubren el paisajismo de la propiedad, un contrato de arrendamiento para 670 Main Street y una escritura de cierre para la Georgia Utility Contractors Association en 794 Main Street.

• Revisión de la propuesta de arquitectura e ingeniería del redesarrollo de 842 Main Street
• Revisión de la propuesta de señalización de 850 Main Street
• Evaluación de HVAC de 850 Main Street
• Actualización: Arrendamiento de 670 Main Street
• Actualización del proyecto: Georgia Utility Contractors Association (794 Main Street) – Cierre y escritura para garantizar la deuda

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park considerará una solicitud para establecer Órdenes de Compra Generales que superen los $50,000 para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027 con proveedores de equipos de bomberos y EMS. El concejo también revisará la renovación anual de software para los sistemas de despacho CAD y RMS del Departamento de Policía. Los artículos adicionales incluyen una resolución para adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook, varios cambios en ordenanzas y programas de tarifas relacionados con vendedores, permisos y amplificación de sonido, y la autorización para ejecutar una escritura de renuncia de redención (redemption quitclaim deed) para 5116 West Street.

• Aprobar Órdenes de Compra Generales >$50,000 para proveedores de Fire/EMS (Bennett Fire Products $87,500; MES Services $120,000; Bound Tree Medical $75,000; Reads Uniforms $70,000)
• Aprobar la renovación anual de software CAD y RMS para el Departamento de Policía (presupuestado para FY 2026-2027)
• Adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook para guiar la revitalización del corredor comercial
• Enmendar el Título 9, Capítulo 6 del Código de la Ciudad que cubre vendedores, solicitadores, solicitudes caritativas y vendedores de comida móvil
• Autorizar al Alcalde a ejecutar la Redemption Quitclaim Deed para 5116 West Street

City Council

El Concejo de la Ciudad de Forest Park considerará un punto de la agenda de consentimiento para autorizar órdenes de compra generales que superan los $50,000 para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026/2027, cubriendo contratos con Bennett Fire Products, MES Services, Bound Tree Medical y Reads Uniforms por un total de $352,500. La reunión también incluye la discusión de una resolución para adoptar el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook y varios cambios en ordenanzas y programas de tarifas relacionados con vendedores, permisos y dispositivos de amplificación de sonido. Además, el Concejo votará para autorizar al Alcalde a ejecutar una escritura de renuncia de redención (redemption quitclaim deed) para 5116 West Street.

• Órdenes de compra generales para proveedores de Fire/EMS: Bennett Fire Products $87,500, MES Services $120,000, Bound Tree Medical $75,000, Reads Uniforms $70,000
• Resolución que adopta el Plaza Rehabilitation Framework Playbook
• Enmienda de ordenanza al Título 9, Capítulo 6 (vendedores y solicitantes)
• Ordenanza para permitir que las tarifas municipales sean establecidas por resolución
• Resolución que modifica el Programa de Permisos y Tarifas para diversos permisos

Urban Design Review Board

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño Urbano considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 22 de mayo de 2026. También revisará dos solicitudes para residencias de un piso: una en 562 Kay Street (Parcel #13078D A010, Ward 4) y otra en 849 Bridge Avenue (Parcel #13050D G010, Ward 2). La junta decidirá si otorga las aprobaciones solicitadas.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 22 de mayo de 2026
• Revisar la solicitud de construcción para una residencia de un piso en 562 Kay Street, Ward 4
• Revisar la solicitud de construcción para una residencia de un piso en 849 Bridge Avenue, Ward 2

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará solicitudes de rezonificación, una variación y un permiso de uso condicional. El organismo también considerará una enmienda de texto al programa de tarifas de la ciudad para subdivisiones.

• Caso# RZ-2026-02: Solicitud de rezonificación para 0 Conrad Avenue para permitir un edificio de uso múltiple de cuatro plantas
• Caso# VAR-2026-04: Solicitud de variación para 357 Cynthia Lane para permitir que una terraza invada un retiro lateral
• Caso# CUP-2026-03: Solicitud de Permiso de Uso Condicional para una instalación de guardería en 957 Astor Avenue
• Caso# TA-2026-02: Enmienda de Texto para el Programa de Tarifas del Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario

General

El oficial de audiencias de ética de la ciudad llevará a cabo una audiencia sobre la Queja de Ética No. 05222026-02 presentada por la alcaldesa Gwendolyn Ellison contra la concejal Kimberly James. La reunión se limita a esta única queja y se clausurará después.

• Audiencia de ética sobre la Queja No. 05222026-02: concejal Kimberly James, demandante alcaldesa Gwendolyn Ellison

Urban Redevelopment Authority

La Urban Redevelopment Authority revisará varias actualizaciones de proyectos, incluyendo el Gun Range, el Park at Fort Gillem, Grapevine, el mural NASA Lifeline y el Community Development Block Grant. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una propuesta de análisis para el IGA Community Development Forest Park Marketplace y una solicitud de Georgia Power para un derecho de entrada a la subestación de 230 kV de Fort Gillem (Proyecto #2025080046). La reunión también contará con actualizaciones financieras y legales antes de concluir.

• Derecho de entrada de Georgia Power Proyecto Fort Gillem #2025080046 (Subestación de 230 kV de Flankers Road) – Desarrollo Económico
• Propuesta de análisis de IGA Community Development Forest Park Marketplace – Desarrollo Económico
• Actualización del Plan Maestro de Redesarrollo del Park at Fort Gillem – Desarrollo Económico
• Actualización del Gun Range – Obras Públicas
• Actualización del Community Development Block Grant – Desarrollo Económico

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park votará sobre un contrato con NCB Incorporated para proporcionar servicios de administración y gestión de subvenciones, limitado a $80,000 de los fondos SPLOST 2021. El concejo también considerará un contrato de servicios de producción de audio de $91,000 para eventos al aire libre en Starr Park, aprobará artículos excedentes de la flota de obras públicas y autorizará la compra de una actualización de hardware para el departamento de TI. Estos puntos se encuentran en la agenda de la sesión de trabajo del 6 de julio de 2026.

• Aprobar artículos excedentes del Departamento de Flota de Obras Públicas (vehículos y equipo).
• Aprobar la compra para la actualización anual de hardware del departamento de TI bajo el contrato de CDW‑G #99999-001-SPD0000220-0004.
• Celebrar un contrato con NCB Incorporated, 4017 Moonlight Drive, Little Elm, TX, hasta $80,000 por servicios de administración de subvenciones (fondos SPLOST 2021).
• Celebrar un contrato con Onyx Media Services, Inc., 300 Long Creek Drive, Covington, GA, estimado en $91,000 por servicios de producción de audio para eventos en Starr Park (Fondo General).

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará el nombramiento de Carl Geffken como City Manager a partir del 13 de julio de 2026. También votarán sobre contratos para servicios de administración de subvenciones ($80,000) y producción de audio para eventos ($91,000). La agenda de consentimiento incluye vehículos excedentes y la compra de actualización de hardware informático.

• Nombramiento de Carl Geffken como City Manager a partir del 13 de julio de 2026
• Contrato con NCB Incorporated para la administración y gestión de subvenciones, que no excederá los $80,000 de los fondos SPLOST 2021
• Contrato con Onyx Media Services para la producción de audio en Starr Park, estimado en $91,000 del General Fund
• Aprobación de artículos excedentes de la flota de Public Works, incluyendo vehículos no operativos
• Compra de actualización de hardware de CDW-G para el ciclo anual de IT

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una reunión especial convocada para considerar la adopción de una ordenanza que apruebe el Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 2026-2027, con un total propuesto de $46,439,729. La agenda también incluye asuntos procesales rutinarios y una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Adopción de la ordenanza para el Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital del año fiscal 2026-2027 por un total de $46,439,729

The City Council adopted the proposed $46,439,729.00 budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved FY26/27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ($46,439,729.00) (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

La Downtown Development Authority revisará varios contratos y actualizaciones de proyectos, incluyendo servicios de publicidad, jardinería y limpieza. También considerará una propuesta de exención de impuestos presentada por Ed Wall de Piper Sandler y discutirá una asignación de bonos para el proyecto Gillem 1100. Los elementos adicionales incluyen una descripción general del evento 2026 Blues on Main y los planes para un retiro estratégico.

• Revisión y Aprobación del Contrato de Publicidad de Multiview Digital
• Actualización de Jardinería de Ernest Drive
• Revisión y Aprobación del Contrato de Limpiadores de 954 Main Street
• Presentación de Exención de Impuestos
• Gillem 1100- Asignación de Bonos

General

La Forest Park Development Authority se reúne para un retiro estratégico de la junta con el fin de discutir su estructura, poderes, responsabilidades de la junta, proyectos y propiedades actuales, capacidades financieras y dirección futura. No se esperan decisiones vinculantes; la sesión es un taller facilitado.

• Discusión facilitada sobre la Estructura y los Poderes de la Autoridad de Desarrollo
• Revisión de la función y responsabilidades de la junta
• Actualización sobre los proyectos y propiedades de la Autoridad de Desarrollo por parte de la Directora de Desarrollo Económico Rochelle Dennis
• Taller sobre capacidades financieras e incentivos
• Discusión sobre la dirección futura de la Autoridad de Desarrollo

Beautification Committee

El Comité de Embellecimiento de Forest Park llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para aprobar las actas del 27 de abril, discutir la Iniciativa Neighbor Helping Neighbors y abordar varios asuntos nuevos. Estos incluyen la nominación y confirmación de un nuevo presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea, la confirmación de las ubicaciones de los basureros, el lanzamiento de una iniciativa de regreso a clases y la programación del próximo día de limpieza de Embellecimiento (Beautification Day). Todos los puntos son asuntos rutinarios del comité.

• Nominación y confirmación del nuevo presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea
• Confirmación de las ubicaciones de los basureros
• Discusión de la Iniciativa Back-to-School
• Planificación del próximo día de limpieza de Embellecimiento (Beautification Day)
• Actualización de la Iniciativa Neighbor Helping Neighbors

Urban Design Review Board

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará dos solicitudes de variación durante esta reunión. Estas incluyen una solicitud de cambio de retranqueo del patio delantero en 794 Main Street y una variación de los estándares de uso accesorio para 4214 Boling Dr.

• Solicitud de Variación para 794 Main Street: disminuir el retranqueo mínimo del patio delantero de 10 pies a 0 pies
• Solicitud de Variación para 4214 Boling Dr.: solicitud relativa a los estándares de uso accesorio

City Council

Esta sesión ordinaria incluye una audiencia pública y la segunda lectura del presupuesto operativo y plan de mejoras de capital de $46,439,729 para el año fiscal 26-27, seguida de una votación para adoptar la ordenanza del presupuesto. El Concejo también considerará aprobar una propuesta de expansión del Área de Redesarrollo Urbano de 122 a 512 acres a lo largo de Forest Parkway y Jonesboro Road para abordar el deterioro urbano y promover el redesarrollo. Otros puntos incluyen una extensión de contrato de seis meses para un estudio de tarifas de impacto (sin aumento de costo), un contrato de bacheo de asfalto de $121,090 con DAF Concrete y una enmienda presupuestaria de $1,427,294.93. Adicionalmente, se realizarán presentaciones sobre recursos de vivienda, servicios de higiene para personas sin hogar y el Club de Lectura del Alcalde.

• Audiencia pública y segunda lectura del presupuesto operativo del año fiscal 26-27 ($46,439,729)
• Votación para adoptar la ordenanza que aprueba el presupuesto del año fiscal 26-27
• Aprobación de la expansión del Área de Redesarrollo Urbano (de 122 a 512 acres)
• Contrato de $121,090 con DAF Concrete para bacheo de asfalto en aproximadamente 20 carreteras
• Enmienda Presupuestaria #5 que aumenta las apropiaciones del Fondo General en $1,427,294.93

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a six-month contract extension for the impact fee study with no additional cost. They voted 3-1 to direct staff to bring back cost comparisons for in-house vs. contracted cemetery maintenance at the July 2026 meeting. A public hearing was opened on the proposed Urban Redevelopment Area boundary expansion, but no vote was taken. Presentations on housing and mobile shower initiatives were received with no action.

• Approved consent agenda including extension of impact fee study contract through Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Motion passed to task staff with bringing cost comparison for cemetery maintenance (3-1: James/Gunn/Mears in favor; Akins-Wells opposed)
• Opened public hearing for Urban Redevelopment Plan boundary expansion (4-0)
• No action taken on HomeANCHOR housing resource initiative presentation
• No action taken on Fresh Hope mobile shower and laundry initiative presentation

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y votar sobre varios puntos, incluyendo la segunda lectura y adopción del Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 26-27 por un total de $46,439,729, una enmienda al presupuesto del Fondo General de $1.4 millones, la expansión del límite de un plan de redesarrollo urbano y un contrato para servicios de bacheo de asfalto. También se realizarán presentaciones sobre iniciativas de vivienda y personas sin hogar.

• Segunda lectura del Presupuesto Operativo y Plan de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal 26-27 ($46,439,729)
• Ordenanza para adoptar el presupuesto y plan de capital para el año fiscal 26-27
• Enmienda al Presupuesto del Fondo General #5 (incremento de $1,427,294.93, nuevo total de $44,238,651)
• Aprobación de la propuesta de expansión del límite del Área de Redesarrollo Urbano a 512 acres
• Adjudicación de contrato a DAF Concrete Inc. para bacheo de asfalto ($121,090)

The City Council held a work session that included presentations on housing and homeless services, discussion of cemetery maintenance options, and reviews of the proposed urban redevelopment plan and FY26-27 budget. The only formal actions were adoption of the agenda and placement of a six-month contract extension for an impact fee study on the regular session consent agenda. No final votes were taken on policies, spending, or contracts.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Placed six-month contract extension with Hatley Plans, LLC for Impact Fee Study on Regular Session Consent Agenda (4-0)

Urban Redevelopment Authority

La Agencia de Redesarrollo Urbano (URA) de Forest Park se reunirá para discutir una propuesta de expansión de los límites de la URA, actualizaciones sobre Fort Gillem (derecho de entrada de Georgia Power, Park at Fort Gillem, retención de Grapevine y orden de cambio), y nuevos asuntos que incluyen una propuesta de patio de almacenamiento de Atlanta Gas Light, un libro de estrategias para la revitalización de Forest Park Plaza y una presentación sobre un puente peatonal. La junta también recibirá un informe financiero, considerará la introducción de un muralista de la NASA y revisará una solicitud de subvención de evaluación de la EPA.

• 2. Actualización de la expansión de los límites de la URA
• 4. Página de firma actualizada del derecho de entrada de Georgia Power para el proyecto de Fort Gillem #2025080046
• 6. Grapevine: ejecución de documentos de retención y enmienda al contrato de construcción (Orden de Cambio #1)
• 9. Presentación del libro de estrategias de revitalización de Forest Park Plaza
• 10. Presentación del puente peatonal

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved a proposal for EPA Assessment Grant application support and released funds for critical repairs at The Park at Fort Gillem. The board also approved a construction contract amendment and change order for the Grapevine project. A motion to allocate $1.4 million for a pedestrian bridge local match was defeated.

• Approved $275,908.50 for critical repairs at The Park at Fort Gillem (Unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to the Grapevine Construction Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for the Grapevine project (Unanimous)
• Denied $1.4 million allocation for pedestrian bridge local match (3-4)
• Approved Proposal for EPA Assessment Grant Application Support with United Consulting (Unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

General

Esta es una reunión especial convocada únicamente con artículos procedimentales: llamada al orden, pase de lista, adopción de la agenda y una sesión ejecutiva para personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad. No se enumeran decisiones sustantivas ni audiencias públicas.

• Sesión ejecutiva bajo OCGA § 50-14-1 para personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad

The Forest Park City Council convened for a special called meeting on June 5, 2026, to discuss personnel, litigation, real estate, and cyber security in executive session. The meeting concluded with no formal actions taken.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (3-0)
• Executive session convened unanimously (3-0)
• Executive session recessed unanimously (3-0)
• Meeting reconvened unanimously (3-0)
• Executive session reconvened unanimously (3-0)
• Executive session adjourned with no action taken (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para considerar una Política de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental sin costo, un Plan de Redesarrollo Urbano propuesto (Expansión del Límite de la URA), y recibir la primera lectura del Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital del AF26-27. Estos puntos se encuentran bajo nuevos negocios y pueden ser discutidos, pero no votados formalmente durante esta sesión de trabajo.

• Consideración de una Política de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental sin costo adicional para la ciudad
• Plan de Redesarrollo Urbano propuesto (Expansión del Límite de la URA) bajo O.C.G.A. § 36-62.1
• Primera lectura del Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital del FY2026-2027
• Los comentarios de la audiencia pública serán escuchados durante la sesión regular, no en esta sesión de trabajo
• Sesión ejecutiva programada para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It then approved a motion to convene an executive session, also by a unanimous 5-0 vote. Finally, the council approved a motion to adjourn the executive session, again unanimously 5-0. No other substantive actions were decided during the work session.

• Adopt agenda (5-0 unanimous)
• Convene executive session (5-0 unanimous)
• Adjourn executive session (5-0 unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará dos vetos del alcalde: uno sobre una política de detalles de seguridad policial para funcionarios electos, y otro sobre la terminación del Jefe de Policía Brandon Criss. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una Política de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental sin costo. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de expansión de los límites del Plan de Redesarrollo Urbano. También se presentará la primera lectura del Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital para el año fiscal FY26-27.

• Veto sobre la política que rige los detalles de seguridad policial para funcionarios electos
• Veto sobre la terminación del Jefe de Policía Brandon Criss
• Política de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental sin costo adicional
• Expansión de los límites del Plan de Redesarrollo Urbano (URA)
• Primera lectura del Presupuesto Operativo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital FY26-27

The City Council approved a Mental Health Awareness Policy and opened a public hearing for an Urban Redevelopment Plan expansion. The Council failed to override the Mayor's veto regarding the termination of Police Chief Brandon Criss.

• Approved Mental Health Awareness Policy (3-0-1)
• Opened public hearing for Urban Redevelopment Plan expansion (5-0)
• Veto on police security detail policy stands (no override motion)
• Veto on Police Chief Criss termination stands (motion failed 0-5)
• Approved agenda and minutes unanimously (5-0)
• Budget First Reading scheduled for June 15 (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

La Downtown Development Authority discutirá y potencialmente tomará medidas sobre el borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 26-27, varios acuerdos de exención de impuestos (Scannell Properties, Gillem 600-650, Digital Realty) y un Acuerdo de Beneficio Comunitario de Digital Realty. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de marzo de 2026, actualizaciones sobre divisiones de propiedades y reparaciones de iluminación, presentaciones de nuevos negocios, aprobaciones de paisajismo y una propuesta de letrero para Carter's Cleaners. Se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para temas de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Aprobación del borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 26-27
• Exención de impuestos y Acuerdo de Beneficio Comunitario de Digital Realty
• Exención de impuestos de Scannell Properties
• Exención de impuestos de Gillem 600-650
• Propuesta de letrero de Carter's Cleaners en 954 Main Street

Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo considerará la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores y recibirá actualizaciones sobre el borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 26-27, un pago PILOT y el arrendamiento de 848 Main Street. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen el Desarrollo de Prestwick en 760-770 Main Street, el proyecto de la Georgia Utility Contractors Association en 794 Main Street y 850 Main Street. Los nuevos asuntos presentan una actualización de la Corte de Artes y Entretenimiento y una propuesta de paisajismo. La reunión puede entrar en sesión ejecutiva por asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 6 de mayo y 22 de abril de 2026
• Actualización del pago PILOT y actualización del arrendamiento de 848 Main Street
• Revisión del informe financiero de abril de 2026 y el borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 26-27
• Actualización del Desarrollo de Prestwick en 760-770 Main Street
• Actualización de la Corte de Artes y Entretenimiento y propuesta de paisajismo

Beautification Committee

El Comité de Embellecimiento de Forest Park llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para considerar varios puntos. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la nominación y confirmación de un nuevo presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea, la confirmación de las ubicaciones de los botes de basura y la planificación de la Iniciativa de Regreso a Clases y la próxima jornada de limpieza del Día del Embellecimiento. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen la Iniciativa de Vecinos Ayudando a Vecinos.

• Nominación/confirmación del Presidente para reemplazar a Kwan Rhea
• Confirmación de las ubicaciones de los botes de basura
• Iniciativa de Regreso a Clases
• Próxima limpieza del Día del Embellecimiento
• Iniciativa de Vecinos Ayudando a Vecinos (asunto pendiente)

General

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño Urbano considerará dos solicitudes en su reunión del 22 de mayo: una nueva instalación de capacitación comercial de 9,600 pies cuadrados en 794 Main Street y una renovación exterior de una casa unifamiliar en 1024 Cheaves Drive. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 17 de abril.

• La solicitante Elizabeth Williams busca la aprobación para una instalación de capacitación comercial de dos pisos y 9,600 pies cuadrados en 794 Main Street (Parcel 13050B J001A, Ward 2)
• La solicitante Elizabeth Kenney busca la aprobación para la renovación exterior de una casa unifamiliar existente en 1024 Cheaves Drive (Parcel 13049C G010, Ward 3)

Planning Commission

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial convocada para una audiencia de apelación relacionada con Brandon Criss. El concejo también entrará en una sesión ejecutiva para discutir personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad. No se enumeran otros asuntos.

• Audiencia de apelación para Brandon Criss

The Forest Park City Council held a special called meeting on May 19, 2026, to hear the appeal of terminated Police Chief Brandon Criss. The council adopted the agenda and debated the length of the appellant's presentation time, ultimately voting to defer that decision until after the presentation begins. No vote on the termination itself was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Voted to defer decision on extending appellant's presentation time until after presentation begins (4-1)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará la adopción de una política que regule los detalles de seguridad para funcionarios electos provenientes del departamento de policía y una resolución que requiera que todos los vehículos propiedad de la ciudad muestren calcomanías oficiales. Otros puntos de la agenda incluyen proclamaciones ceremoniales y la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Política para detalles de seguridad policial para funcionarios electos
• Resolución que requiere calcomanías de City of Forest Park en todos los vehículos propiedad de la ciudad
• Proclamación para la Public Works Week
• Presentación del GMA Municipal Leader Community and Workplace Culture Certificate Program

City Council approved a new policy governing police security details for elected officials and a resolution requiring official decals on city-owned vehicles. The council also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved policy governing security detail for elected officials (3-2)
• Approved resolution requiring official decals on city-owned vehicles, excluding certain police vehicles (3-2)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Mayor & Council Retreat, Work Session, and Regular Session minutes from May 2026 (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Forest Park llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar dos propuestas. El concejo considerará una nueva política para los detalles de seguridad policial de los funcionarios electos y una resolución que requiere calcomanías oficiales de la ciudad en todos los vehículos municipales. Estos puntos abordan los protocolos de seguridad pública para el liderazgo de la ciudad y los estándares de identificación de la flota. La reunión también incluirá una sesión ejecutiva cerrada para discutir asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Propuesta para una política que regule los detalles de seguridad policial para los funcionarios electos
• Resolución que requiere calcomanías oficiales de la City of Forest Park en todos los vehículos propiedad de la ciudad
• Sesión ejecutiva cerrada para discutir personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. A motion to convene an executive session was approved unanimously (5-0). The council then unanimously (5-0) adjourned the executive session, reconvened the work session, and signed an affidavit with no action.

• Adopt agenda as presented (5-0)
• Convene executive session (5-0)
• Adjourn executive session, reconvene work session and sign affidavit with no action (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo un retiro presupuestario de un día completo para discutir la visión estratégica y revisar los presupuestos propuestos de todos los departamentos de la ciudad. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la sesión es una reunión de trabajo para alinear las solicitudes departamentales con las prioridades de la ciudad. También se ha planificado una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Discusión sobre la visión estratégica y los objetivos presupuestarios de 9:00 a 9:45 a.m.
• Presentaciones de presupuestos departamentales: Human Resources, Recreation & Leisure, Planning & Community Development, Economic Development
• El almuerzo de trabajo incluye las revisiones presupuestarias de Municipal Court e Information Technology
• Las sesiones de la tarde cubren Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department (incluyendo E911, Code Enforcement, Animal Control) y Finance
• Presupuestos de la oficina ejecutiva, City Clerk y la oficina legislativa abordados de 3:45 a 5:00 p.m.

The Forest Park City Council held a budget retreat on May 15, 2026, receiving presentations from Human Resources, Recreation and Leisure Services, and Planning & Community Development departments. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes on budget items were recorded; the only action was unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda. Discussions included HR centralization, staffing requests, and training initiatives, but no budget was adopted or modified.

• Adopted retreat agenda unanimously (3-0)

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Redevelopment Authority

La Urban Redevelopment Authority considerará una resolución para derogar, sustituir y adoptar estatutos revisados. La junta también revisará el informe financiero de abril de 2026 y el borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 26-27. Las actualizaciones clave incluyen reparaciones críticas, finanzas y estándares de arrendamiento para The Park at Fort Gillem, así como el proyecto del mural de Grapevine y la remediación de Stephen's Lake Dam.

• Resolución para derogar, sustituir y adoptar estatutos revisados de la URA
• Informe Financiero de abril de 2026 y Revisión del Borrador del Presupuesto FY26-27
• The Park at Fort Gillem: reparaciones críticas, actualización financiera, seguridad, señalización y solicitud de excepción de arrendamiento
• Grapevine: Actualización del Mural Nasa Lifeline, Solicitud de Pago #4, Orden de Cambio PCO#01 y Actualización de CDBG
• Remediación de Stephen's Lake Dam y Revisión y Aprobación de la Política Ambiental

The Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Agency approved the $8,347,850 FY26-27 budget, adopted revised bylaws, and authorized several expenditures at The Park at Fort Gillem and Grapevine properties. Items 6 and 7 were removed from the agenda. The board also approved a surveying services contract and multiple change orders for storefront improvements.

• Approved FY26-27 URA budget of $8,347,850 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised URA Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of critical repair funds at The Park at Fort Gillem including signage and Flock Cameras (unanimous)
• Approved revised rental rates for move-in ready units at The Park at Fort Gillem (unanimous)
• Approved $31,022.48 April pay application for Grapevine (unanimous)
• Approved $42,846.02 storefront window and frame change order at Grapevine with brown frames (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for drive-thru conduit and grounding infrastructure at Grapevine (unanimous)
• Approved $18,250 surveying services proposal from Valentino & Associates (unanimous)

General

La Junta de la Autoridad de Desarrollo llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para considerar asuntos relacionados con el personal, litigios, bienes raíces y ciberseguridad. No se enumeran acciones o decisiones específicas en la agenda. Por lo demás, la reunión sigue los puntos procedimentales estándar.

• Sesión ejecutiva sobre personal, litigios, bienes raíces y ciberseguridad

City Council

En esta sesión de trabajo, el Concejo Municipal de Forest Park discutirá la expansión del Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria Airport South y considerará la aprobación de una política para detalles de seguridad policial para funcionarios electos. También considerarán un permiso de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado infantil en 4959 y 4965 West St. y una ordenanza que enmienda el Título 9 (Licencias y Regulación) para aclarar los estándares regulatorios. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública durante la sesión regular.

• Discusión sobre la expansión del Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria Airport South
• Consideración de la política que rige los detalles de seguridad para funcionarios electos por parte del departamento de policía
• Permiso de Uso Condicional (CUP-2026-02) para un centro de cuidado infantil en 4959 y 4965 West St. dentro del Distrito Residencial Unifamiliar
• Ordenanza que enmienda el Título 9 (Licencias y Regulación) para aclarar estándares, agilizar procedimientos y modernizar el lenguaje
• La Comisión de Planificación recomendó la aprobación del CUP con condiciones que incluyen el cumplimiento del estacionamiento y la consistencia con el plan del sitio

The City Council approved the expansion of the Airport South Community Improvement District (CID) and appointed Steve Lackley as the city's representative to the CID board. The council also adopted the meeting agenda.

• Adopted agenda 4-0
• Approved Airport South CID expansion
• Appointed Steve Lackley to Airport South CID Board

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará una ordenanza para aclarar y actualizar el Título 9 (Licencias y Regulaciones), abordando disposiciones obsoletas y mejorando los procesos administrativos. También llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso condicional para un centro de cuidado infantil en 4959 and 4965 West St., discutirán una política sobre detalles de seguridad para funcionarios electos y discutirán la expansión del Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria de Airport South.

• Permiso de uso condicional para centro de cuidado infantil en 4959 and 4965 West St. dentro del Distrito RS (CUP-2026-02)
• Ordenanza que modifica el Título 9 (Licencias y Regulaciones) para aclarar estándares y mejorar el cumplimiento
• Política que rige los detalles de seguridad para funcionarios electos provenientes del departamento de policía de la ciudad
• Discusión sobre la expansión del Distrito de Mejora Comunitaria de Airport South para el desarrollo económico
• Proclamaciones para la Semana Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Seguridad Pública y la Semana del Escribano Municipal Profesional

The City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for a childcare center at 4959 and 4965 West St. and expanded the Airport South Community Improvement District. A proposed policy for police security details for elected officials failed to pass.

• Approved Airport South CID expansion and appointed Steve Lackley (4-0)
• Security detail ordinance failed 2-1-1 (James/Gunn in favor, Gutierrez opposed, Akins-Wells abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for childcare center at 4959 and 4965 West St. (4-0)
• Tabled security detail ordinance to May 18, 2026 meeting
• Approved agenda and minutes unanimously (4-0)

General

Este es un retiro del Concejo Municipal, no una reunión regular. La agenda incluye una sesión facilitada sobre estrategias e impacto de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM con un receso, seguida de una sesión ejecutiva para personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad. No se enumeran ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas específicas; la agenda es primordialmente procedimental y estratégica.

• Sesión de estrategia facilitada de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM por Lisa Benjamin de Lexicon Strategies
• Sesión ejecutiva autorizada bajo OCGA § 50-14-1 para personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad
• Reunión llevada a cabo en Kimpton Overland Hotel, Two Porsche Dr., Hapeville, GA
• Miembros del Concejo y personal enumerados: Mayor Ellison, Councilmembers James, Gutierrez, Mears, Gunn, Akins-Wells, Interim City Manager Clemons, City Clerk Holiday, City Attorney Matricardi

The Forest Park City Council held a facilitated retreat focused on team-building, governance, and strategic priorities. No ordinances, contracts, or policy votes were taken; the only formal action was adopting the agenda (3-0). The session included discussions on improving collaboration, addressing homelessness, and building the city's brand.

• Adopted retreat agenda (3-0)

General

Este es un retiro del concejo municipal centrado en discusiones facilitadas sobre gobernanza e impacto estratégico, no es una reunión de votación regular. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas programadas. El retiro incluye sesiones dirigidas por representantes de GMA y Lexicon Strategies, seguidas de una sesión ejecutiva sobre personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad.

• Sesión de gobernanza facilitada por el Representante del Distrito 3 de GMA Michael McPherson (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• Sesión de estrategias e impacto facilitada por Lisa Benjamin de Lexicon Strategies (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Sesión ejecutiva autorizada bajo OCGA § 50-14-1 para personal, litigios, bienes raíces o ciberseguridad

The City Council held a retreat to discuss governance, strategic planning, and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting included facilitated discussions on council roles, trust, and community priorities. No substantive votes were taken.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (3-0)
• Council agreed to copy City Clerk on communications with Council Aides
• Council agreed to notify Directors of issues rather than Council Aides
• Council agreed to complete SWOT analysis and vision statements for Summary Report

Beautification Committee

El Comité de Embellecimiento discutirá y potencialmente aprobará el Calendario de Eventos 2026 para Parks & Recreation, recibirá una actualización sobre la iniciativa Helping Thy Neighbor's y realizará un balance tras el Beautification Day. La reunión también incluye la aprobación rutinaria de las actas y la agenda.

• Discusión/Aprobación del Calendario de Eventos 2026 para Parks & Recreation
• Actualización sobre la iniciativa Helping Thy Neighbor's
• Balance del Beautification Day

Downtown Development Authority

La Downtown Development Authority considerará la aprobación de las actas de marzo, recibirá un informe financiero y escuchará presentaciones de Develop Clayton y sobre Multiview Digital Advertising. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen un retiro estratégico y capacitación de la junta, seguidos de una actualización de desarrollo económico.

• Presentación de Mandala Jones, Presidenta y CEO de Develop Clayton
• Presentación de Multiview Digital Advertising de Desarrollo Económico
• Discusión sobre el Retiro Estratégico de la Downtown Development Authority
• Capacitación de nuevos miembros de la junta
• Informe Financiero de marzo de 2026

Development Authority

La Forest Park Development Authority discutirá un incumplimiento de contrato de arrendamiento en 848 Main Street y revisará el borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Los puntos también incluyen una actualización del pago PILOT y actualizaciones sobre las propiedades en 850 y 794 Main Street. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos y una posible sesión ejecutiva.

• Actualización sobre el incumplimiento del contrato de arrendamiento de 848 Main Street
• Actualización del Pago Pilot (Kirby A. Glaze, Eq.)
• Revisión del borrador del presupuesto del año fiscal 26-27
• Actualización de 850 Main Street
• Georgia Utility Contractors Association - actualización de 794 Main Street

The Development Authority voted unanimously to cancel the services of Marshall Jones effective immediately and to close its bank account and move funds to the City of Forest Park. The board also approved the February 25, 2026 minutes with an amendment to reflect a vote tally. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed only.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Cancelled services of Marshall Jones effective immediately (unanimous)
• Closed Development Authority bank account, moved funds to City of Forest Park (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará renombrar o nombrar a un representante para la Junta del Banco de Tierras del Condado de Clayton, cuyo mandato vence el 21 de abril. También votarán sobre solicitudes de uso de instalaciones para el festival Jam for Peace en el anfiteatro y para el Clayton County Community Orators Toastmasters Club en 696 Main Street, además de aprobar una lista de artículos excedentes del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico.

• Renombrar o nombrar representante de la ciudad para la Junta del Banco de Tierras del Condado de Clayton (mandato de 4 años, vence el 21 de abril de 2026)
• Aprobar el uso de las instalaciones del anfiteatro para el 4.º festival anual Jam for Peace el 9 de mayo de 2026
• Aprobar el uso de las instalaciones de 696 Main Street para el Clayton County Community Orators Toastmasters Club
• Aprobar la lista de artículos excedentes del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico

The City Council unanimously approved reappointing SaVaughn Irons-Kumassah to the Clayton County Land Bank Board and approved facility usage requests for a local festival and a Toastmasters club.

• Reappointed SaVaughn Irons-Kumassah to Clayton County Land Bank Board (5-0)
• Approved 4th Annual Jam for Peace festival at Amphitheater (5-0)
• Approved Toastmasters Club meetings at 696 Main Street for 6 months (5-0)
• Unanimously adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Unanimously approved minutes from previous meetings (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará la reasignación o designación de un representante para la Junta del Banco de Tierras del Condado de Clayton por un término de cuatro años. También votarán sobre la aprobación de una solicitud de uso de instalaciones para el festival 'Jam for Peace' en el Anfiteatro el 9 de mayo, y una solicitud del Clayton County Community Orators Toastmasters Club para utilizar 696 Main Street. Adicionalmente, considerarán la aprobación de una lista de artículos excedentes del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico. La reunión incluye una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios o bienes raíces.

• Reasignación o designación del representante de la Ciudad para la Junta del Banco de Tierras del Condado de Clayton (el término expira el 21 de abril de 2026)
• Aprobar la solicitud de instalaciones del Anfiteatro para el 4º festival anual 'Jam for Peace' el 9 de mayo, que contará con artistas locales y una feria de empleo y salud
• Aprobar la solicitud de uso de instalaciones del Clayton County Community Orators Toastmasters Club en 696 Main Street para reuniones bimestrales
• Aprobar la lista de artículos excedentes del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico
• Sesión ejecutiva para personal, litigios o bienes raíces según OCGA §50-14-1(A)(2)

The council adopted the agenda unanimously and discussed appointing a representative to the Clayton County Land Bank Board. The meeting also included a discussion on facility usage requests and an executive session.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Discussed appointing Land Bank Board representative
• Discussed Jam for Peace festival usage request
• Discussed 696 Main Street Toastmasters usage request
• Discussed Economic Development surplus items list
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Reconvened from executive session with no action (5-0)

Urban Design Review Board

La Junta de Revisión de Diseño Urbano de Forest Park considerará una solicitud de aprobación de diseño conceptual para dos edificios de dúplex (cuatro unidades) en una parcela vacante en 0 Stillwood Cove (Parcel #13046C A016) en el Distrito 1. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 20 de marzo de 2026 y comentarios públicos.

• Revisión y acción sobre el diseño conceptual para dos edificios de dúplex (cuatro unidades residenciales en total) en 0 Stillwood Cove, Distrito 1 (Parcel #13046C A016)

Urban Design Review Board

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Forest Park aprobará las actas de la reunión del 19 de marzo de 2026. Revisará una solicitud de varianza de Jesus Gonzalez para 0 Stillwood Cove para aumentar las unidades de vivienda y reducir los retranqueos en el Distrito Residencial de Dos Familias. La comisión también considerará una solicitud de permiso de uso condicional de Lauren Davis para ubicar un centro de cuidado infantil en las parcelas de 4959 y 4965 West Street en el Distrito Residencial de Familia Única.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 19 de marzo de 2026
• Solicitud de varianza (Caso# VAR-2026-01) para 0 Stillwood Cove para permitir dos dúplex (cuatro unidades) con un retranqueo del patio trasero reducido a 25 ft y un retranqueo del patio delantero a 19 ft
• Permiso de uso condicional (Caso# CUP-2026-02) para un centro de cuidado infantil en 4959 y 4965 West Street

Urban Redevelopment Authority

La Urban Redevelopment Authority aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior, recibirá una actualización financiera y escuchará actualizaciones de proyectos para Grapevine y el Park at Fort Gillem. La agencia considerará una presentación de la Clayton County Housing Authority, una actualización de sus estatutos, una revisión del borrador del presupuesto y una revisión de la política ambiental. La reunión concluirá con una actualización del desarrollo económico antes del cierre.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026
• Actualización del proyecto: Grapevine (833 Forest Parkway)
• Actualización del proyecto: Park at Fort Gillem
• Revisión del borrador del presupuesto de la URA
• Revisión y aprobación de la Política Ambiental

The URA Board unanimously appointed Avery Wilson as Chair and Kimberly James as Vice Chairwoman. The meeting agenda and the February 12, 2026 minutes were also adopted unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Appointed Avery Wilson as Chair of the URA (unanimous)
• Appointed Kimberly James as Vice Chairwoman of the URA (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 URA minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to change the composition of the Public Arts Review Board. The body will also consider vehicle replacements and a summer food program agreement.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment Case #TA-2026-01 to replace a Downtown Development Authority representative with a resident on the Public Arts Review Board
• Proposed $80,000 acquisition of two Public Works vehicles (2003 Ford F250 and 2006 Ford Ranger) via a trade-in of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe valued at $43,000
• Agreement with Clayton County Public Schools for a Summer Food Service Program at the Forest Park Community Recreation Center
• Special Facility Usage Request for the Georgia Mass Band to use Kiwanis Stadium
• Economic Development update on property management and remediation at the Park at Ft Gillem

The City Council approved a plan to trade in a Chevrolet Tahoe valued at approximately $43,000 to acquire two new vehicles. The replacement vehicles include a Ford F150 and a Ford Ranger intended for Public Works staff.

• Approved agenda addition for Deacon Willie "Bill" Finch memoriam (5-0)
• Approved March 16, 2026 Work Session and Regular Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved trade-in of Chevrolet Tahoe to purchase two Public Works vehicles (5-0)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council work session agenda includes a text amendment to revise the Public Arts Review Board membership by replacing a Downtown Development Authority representative with an additional resident. Other items include approval of a vehicle trade-in to replace two aging Public Works trucks, a special facility usage request for Georgia Mass Band at Kiwanis Stadium, and a summer food service agreement with Clayton County Public Schools. Most items are scheduled for discussion and potential action at the subsequent regular session.

• Text Amendment TA-2026-01 to revise Public Arts Review Board composition (remove DDA rep, add resident)
• Trade-in of 2025 Chevy Tahoe (value ~$43,000) plus $80,000 to acquire 2003 Ford F250 and 2006 Ford Ranger
• Special Facility Usage Request for Georgia Mass Band at Kiwanis Stadium (Thursdays and Fridays, May–July)
• Agreement with Clayton County Public Schools for Summer Food Service Program at Community Recreation Center (free meals for children 18 and under)

The City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including a proposal to trade in a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for two Public Works vehicles. The council also reviewed a text amendment regarding the Public Arts Review Board membership and a summer food service agreement.

• Approved agenda movement of Roman Numerals V and VI to Regular Session (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda movement to New Business (5-0)
• Approved convening Executive Session for personnel, litigation, real estate, and cybersecurity (5-0)
• Approved adjourning Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the Work Session meeting (5-0)

Urban Redevelopment Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Authority. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda review, a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate, and adjournment. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate (if required)

The Urban Redevelopment Authority approved a contract for construction administration services for The Grapevine and authorized a redevelopment concept plan for The Park at Fort Gillem. Additionally, the board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2026 State of the Development Authority event.

• Approved Precision Planning contract for Grapevine construction administration (unanimous)
• Approved contractor engagement for The Park at Fort Gillem redevelopment plan not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for 2026 State of the Development Authority (unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Authority

This is a strategic retreat, not a voting meeting. The Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Agency will review a draft FY2026-27 budget, discuss its powers and bylaws, and receive an update on a proposed boundary expansion. No formal decisions are expected.

• FY 2026-2027 budget draft review
• Urban Redevelopment Agency boundary expansion update
• Project development and accounts payable process discussion
• Review of URA powers and bylaws
• Best practices presentation from Carl Vinson Institute

The Urban Redevelopment Authority held a strategic retreat to discuss long-term growth and operational processes. The board reviewed the FY 2026-2027 draft budget and discussed upcoming city council actions regarding boundary expansions. Updates to agency bylaws are currently being drafted by legal counsel.

• Reviewed FY 2026-2027 draft budget
• Discussed proposed boundary expansion and strategic redevelopment plan
• Initiated drafting of new bylaws to adjust board member terms

Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and review several economic development items. Key discussions include brokerage services, property management services, and the Digital Realty Community Benefits Agreement. The board will also review the National Sign Plazas Home Builder Program and receive a finance update. An executive session may be called for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Discussion: Brokerage Services - Economic Development
• Discussion: Property Management Services - Economic Development
• Review: National Sign Plazas Home Builder Program - Economic Development
• Digital Realty Community Benefits Agreement - Economic Development
• 4899 Hale Road Update - Economic Development

Development Authority

The Forest Park Development Authority will hear a presentation from the Clayton County Housing Authority and discuss a pilot payment, board terms memo, and finance update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a discussion on implementing tablets for meetings. Public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion: Pilot Payment legal update by Kirby A. Glaze, Esq.
• Presentation: Clayton County Housing Authority by CEO Mandala Jones
• Board Terms Memo from legal counsel
• 2026 Development Authority Finance Update by Director John Wiggins
• Discussion: Implementation of tablets in meetings by Information Technology

The Development Authority approved a new agenda policy that includes public comments as a standing item. The Board also elected Rhonda Wright as Vice Chair and authorized an amendment to the Florence on Main purchase agreement.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Rhonda Wright as Vice Chair (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved Development Authority Agenda Policy (unanimous)
• Added Public Comments as a standing agenda item (unanimous)
• Authorized contract amendment for Florence on Main to extend closing to June 2027 (unanimous)

Beautification Committee

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

Urban Design Review Board

The Urban Design Review Board will meet to consider a request for conceptual design approval for façade improvements to an existing commercial building at 4839 Jonesboro Road. The proposal includes replacing a damaged metal fascia and installing new structural columns with steel framing. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other procedural items.

• Consideration of conceptual design approval for façade improvements at 4839 Jonesboro Road, including replacement of damaged metal fascia and installation of new structural columns
• Approval of the February 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a text amendment to the City Code that would modify the membership of the Public Arts Review Board by removing the requirement for a Downtown Development Authority representative and adding a Forest Park resident instead. The amendment is proposed by the Planning & Community Development Department.

• Case# TA-2026-01: Text amendment to Title 8, Chapter 8, Article F, Section 8-8-169 to change Public Arts Review Board composition.

City Council

The City Council will review a General Fund budget amendment and several service contract renewals. The body is also deciding on facility usage requests for community events and a new ambulance billing collections contract.

• Purchase of new Lifepaks & Lucas equipment and maintenance contract with Stryker totaling $370,193.43
• Renewal of sound equipment services with Digital World Live for $77,850.00
• FY2025/2026 General Fund Budget Amendment to reallocate existing funds
• New contract for Ambulance EMS Billing Collections Services with Trinity EMS Consultants
• Contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for the OpenGov System

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (5-0). A motion to remove all items from the consent agenda and move them to New Business also passed unanimously (5-0). The council approved a new contract for Ambulance EMS Billing Collections Services with Trinity EMS Consultants. No other items were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Removed all items from consent agenda, moving them to New Business (5-0)
• Approved new EMS billing contract with Trinity EMS Consultants

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially approve a $44.3 million general fund budget amendment reallocating a $437,780 surplus, a five-year $370,193 Stryker contract for cardiac monitors and chest compression devices, and several contract renewals and facility usage requests.

• Budget amendment increasing total appropriations from $43,825,857 to $44,263,641
• Five-year maintenance and equipment contract with Stryker for Lifepaks and LUCAS devices totaling $370,193.43
• Second annual renewal of sound equipment services contract with Digital World Live for $77,850
• New ambulance EMS billing collections contract with Trinity EMS Consultants (6% monthly fee)
• Approval to piggyback on NASPO cooperative contract for OpenGov system with Carahsoft Technology Corp

The council approved a new contract for ambulance EMS billing collections services with Trinity EMS Consultants. The Kiwanis Stadium special‑facility usage request was tabled pending a community survey. Earlier motions to adopt the agenda, adopt the consent agenda, remove an item from the consent agenda, and move all items to New Business all passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda – unanimous 5-0
• Adopted consent agenda – unanimous 5-0
• Removed Item 1 from consent agenda – unanimous 5-0
• Moved all items to New Business – unanimous 5-0
• Approved EMS billing collections contract with Trinity EMS Consultants
• Tabled Kiwanis Stadium usage request pending community survey

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority will hold its regular meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, review financial reports, and discuss updates on local projects including a gun range relocation and a digital data center.

• Election of 2026 URA Chair
• Election of 2026 URA Vice Chair
• Approval of February 2026 URA Financial Report
• Project Update: Gun Range Relocation
• Project Update: Digital Realty

The board adopted the agenda and approved the February 12 meeting minutes unanimously. Mayor Gwen Ellison appointed Avery Wilson as Chair of the Urban Redevelopment Agency, and the board unanimously appointed Kimberly James as Vice Chairwoman. The board approved a $700,000 allocation for critical repairs at the Park at Fort Gillem property. All motions passed without dissent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Mayor appointed Avery Wilson as URA Chair
• Appointed Kimberly James as Vice Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 for critical repairs at Park at Fort Gillem (unanimous)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will convene a special called meeting to adopt the agenda, conduct a roll call, and potentially hold an executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate
• Live-streaming of the meeting on Forest Park's YouTube Channel

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It entered an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate, and later exited that session and reconvened the meeting, both unanimously. Mayor Ellison agreed to provide closing remarks at future meetings. The council adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Mayor agreed to give closing comments at future meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of four task orders for architectural and engineering design services for the Forest Park Administration Complex, totaling $3,996,625 across three phases. Council members will review the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which will be audited by Mauldin & Jenkins. The council will discuss a rezoning request for 5002 Park Ave to change from Single‑Family Residential to Multiple‑Family Residential. Additional items include a conditional use permit request for 87 Royal Drive, a discussion of the city’s permit fee structure, and authorization to seek FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending for sidewalk, drainage, and park improvement projects.

• Approval of four task orders for A&E design services for the Administration Complex (Phase 1: $110,225 + $1,878,330; Phase 2: $1,069,790; Phase 3: $938,280; total $3,996,625)
• Review of FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audit by Mauldin & Jenkins)
• Rezoning request for 5002 Park Ave (RS to RM) to formalize existing quadruplex use
• Conditional Use Permit request for 87 Royal Drive (Heavy Industrial) to operate a towing, wrecking, and impound service
• Authorization to submit FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending applications for Rockcut Rd sidewalk ($600,000), Waldrop Dr sidewalk ($600,000), and Starr Park playground renovation ($300,000)

The council added an agenda item to authorize submission of the FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending application and accepted the award, approving it unanimously. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, which included four task orders for architecture and engineering design services for the Forest Park Administration Complex totaling $3,996,625. No final actions were taken on the rezoning request for 5002 Park Avenue or the conditional use permit for 87 Royal Drive.

• Added agenda item to authorize FY2027 CDS application (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved Task Order PPI-2026-01 – FDCC Master Plan $110,225 (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved Task Order PPI-2026-02 – FDCC Construction Docs $1,878,330 (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved Task Order PPI-2026-03 – FDCC Construction Docs $1,069,790 (unanimous 6-0)
• Approved Task Order PPI-2026-04 – FDCC Construction Docs $938,280 (unanimous 6-0)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will consider approving a rezoning request for a quadruplex at 5002 Park Ave, a conditional use permit for a towing service at 87 Royal Drive, and the city's current permit fee structure. The council will also confirm Vanessa Holiday as the new City Clerk and discuss federal funding for infrastructure projects.

• Council Approval on Case # RZ-2026-01 - Rezoning Request for 5002 Park Ave.
• Council Approval on Case # CUP-2026-01 - Conditional Use Permit Request for 87 Royal Drive.
• Council Approval of the City’s Current Permit Fee Structure.
• Council Approval to Confirm Vanessa Holiday as the City Clerk.
• Council Approval to Authorize Submission of FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Application.

The City Council approved funding for the Forest Park Administration Complex, which will be built in three phases (Recreation & Leisure building in 2026, City Hall in 2027, Police Headquarters in 2028). The council also approved the rezoning of 5002 Park Avenue to multiple‑family residential and a conditional use permit for a towing and impound service at 87 Royal Drive. Agenda, consent agenda, and prior meeting minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Approved funding for the Forest Park Administration Complex (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of 5002 Park Avenue to Multiple‑Family Residential (unanimously)
• Approved conditional use permit for 87 Royal Drive towing service (unanimously)
• Adopted agenda with additions (unanimously)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved February 16, 2026 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimously)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will elect officers and consider approving repairs at 819 Forest Parkway. Members will also discuss architectural concepts for 4987 East Street and 868 Forest Parkway (Foodmart), and update on the 4987 East Street parcel split. Other business includes approval of the 2026 meeting calendar and a financial report.

• Officer elections for DDA chair, vice chair, and members
• Review and approval of property repairs at 819 Forest Parkway
• Discussion on architectural concept for 4987 East Street & 868 Forest Parkway (Foodmart)
• Update on 4987 East Street parcel split
• Approval of the 2026 meeting calendar

The Downtown Development Authority elected Eric Stallings as Chair and Delores Gunn as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board approved the 2026 meeting calendar, listed Suite B at 819 Forest Parkway for rent at $2,250 per month, and approved $7,200 in exterior‑lighting repairs for the same property. Staff was authorized to gather architectural and engineering quotes for 4987 East Street and 868 Forest Parkway. All motions passed unanimously.

• Eric Stallings elected Chair (unanimous)
• Delores Gunn elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved listing of 819 Forest Parkway, Suite B at $2,250/month (unanimous)
• Approved $7,200 exterior‑lighting repairs at 819 Forest Parkway (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to obtain architectural/engineering quotes for 4987 East St and 868 Forest Pkwy (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Forest Park Development Authority will meet to approve January minutes, elect a vice chair, and discuss updates for the Florence on Main and 850 Main Street projects. The agenda also includes a landscape scope of work and a discussion on a 2026 board retreat.

• Election of 2026 Development Authority Board Vice Chair
• Review & Approval of Development Authority Agenda Policy
• Project Update: Florence on Main (760-770 Main Street) Amended Contract
• Project Update: 850 Main Street Discussion
• 2026 Landscape Scope of Work

Beautification Committee

Urban Design Review Board

The Urban Design Review Board will review two commercial projects: a new gas station with three tenant spaces at 3953 Jonesboro Rd and exterior repainting/rebranding at 4441 Jonesboro Rd. The board will also discuss attendance compliance under its bylaws and approve minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting.

• 3953 Jonesboro Rd (Ward 1): proposed new gas station and three attached commercial tenant spaces
• 4441 Jonesboro Rd (Ward 3): exterior modifications including repainting and rebranding of an existing building
• Discussion and possible action on board member attendance compliance per Urban Design Review Board bylaws
• Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Forest Park Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 19, 2026. The agenda includes two public hearings: a conditional use permit for a towing and impound service at 87 Royal Drive, and a rezoning request to allow a quadraplex at 5002 Park Avenue. The meeting will also approve minutes from January 15, 2026.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2026-01) for towing, wrecking and impound service at 87 Royal Drive in Heavy Industrial District, Ward 4
• Rezone request (RZ-2026-01) for 5002 Park Avenue from Single-Family Residential (RS) to Multiple-Family Residential (RM) to allow continued use of a quadraplex, Ward 2

City Council

The City Council is discussing a revised development approach for the City Center project and several board appointments. The body is also considering contracts for emergency medical equipment and financial software.

• Proposed $81 million phased construction for the Forest Park Administrative Complex (Recreation building, City Hall, and Police Headquarters)
• Purchase of Lifepaks and Lucas equipment and maintenance contract with Stryker for up to $370,193.43
• Annual renewal contract for Tyler/Incode ERP system with Tyler Technologies
• Appointment of a city representative to the Clayton County Land Bank Authority Board
• Reappointment and swearing-in of Planning Commission members

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of new Lifepak cardiac monitors and LUCAS devices and the renewal of the Stryker maintenance contract for $370,193.43. The council also unanimously approved the annual renewal of the Tyler/Incode ERP system contract. Both items were adopted as part of the consent agenda. Procedural items such as adopting the agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of new Lifepak monitors and LUCAS devices and renewal of Stryker maintenance contract ($370,193.43) (unanimous)
• Approved annual renewal of Tyler/Incode ERP system contract (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will discuss and vote on a revised phased development approach for the City Center project, now called the Forest Park Administrative Complex, with an estimated construction cost of $81 million—a reduction from the originally proposed $118 million. Other items include purchases and service contracts for emergency medical equipment and financial software, appointments to boards, and reappointment of Planning Commission members.

• Approval of $370,193.43 contract with Stryker for new Lifepaks and Lucas devices and annual maintenance
• Annual renewal of Tyler/Incode ERP system through Sourcewell contract with Tyler Technologies
• Discussion and appointment of a city representative to the Development Authority Board
• Resolution appointing a representative to the Clayton County Land Bank Authority Board
• Reappointment and swearing-in of Planning Commission members before March 19, 2026 deadline

The council adopted the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, removing a specific contract item, with unanimous votes. The council also approved the minutes from the January 20 and February 2 meetings, changing the public speaker limit from five to three, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopt regular meeting agenda – unanimous approval
• Adopt consent agenda, removing New Lifepaks & Lucus and Renew Annual Maintenance Services Contract with Stryker item – unanimous approval
• Approve minutes of Jan 20, 2026 and Feb 2, 2026 with speaker limit change – unanimous approval

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority board will consider several project updates and two contract-related approvals. Items include a renewal of the Oasis Consulting contract and a mural proposal for 833 Parkway. The board will also discuss updates on the Park at Ft. Gillem, Metcalf Road Extension, and a request from Aetropolis Atlanta. All items are for discussion or approval during the February 12 meeting.

• Review & approval of the Oasis Consulting 2026 contract renewal
• Review & approval of the 833 PKWY mural proposal
• Project update: Park at Ft. Gillem property conditions
• Project update: Metcalf Road Extension
• Discussion request from Aetropolis Atlanta

The Urban Redevelopment Authority approved a construction contract for the Grapevine project at 833 Forest Parkway, authorizing Technique Concrete Construction to perform the work for $2.88 million, without FFE costs. The motion was made by Eliot Lawrence, seconded by Melanie Carter, and passed unanimously. The board also adopted the agenda addition for the Grapevine update and approved the prior meeting minutes, both unanimously.

• Approved Grapevine construction contract $2.88M (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda addition for Grapevine Update (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 URA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda adoption (unanimous)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will discuss and potentially appoint members to the Downtown Development Authority, Development Authority, Urban Redevelopment Agency, and Public Arts Review Board. The Council will also consider establishing a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee.

• Renewal of Adobe software license
• Amendment to Waste Management contract
• Appointments to Downtown Development Authority (3 vacancies)
• Appointments to Development Authority (4 vacancies)
• Appointments to Public Arts Review Board (5 positions)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda included approval of the annual Adobe software license renewal and a Waste Management contract amendment. The council also voted unanimously to enter and later exit executive session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda – unanimously approved
• Adopt consent agenda – unanimously approved
• Accept consent agenda – unanimously approved
• Approve Annual Adobe Software License Renewal – approved with consent agenda
• Approve Waste Management Contract Amendment – approved with consent agenda
• Enter executive session – unanimously approved
• Exit executive session – unanimously approved
• Adjourn meeting – unanimously approved

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will hold a regular session meeting with several board appointments and a resolution to create a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Consent agenda items include an Adobe software license renewal and a Waste Management contract amendment. The council will also receive an IT Department update.

• Appointments to Downtown Development Authority, Development Authority, Urban Redevelopment Agency, and Public Arts Review Board
• Resolution to establish Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and appoint members
• Waste Management contract amendment (no dollar amount specified)
• Annual Adobe software license renewal (no dollar amount specified)
• IT Department update presentation

The council voted unanimously to terminate City Clerk Randy Rainey effective immediately. It approved the consent agenda, including an Adobe software license renewal and a waste‑management contract amendment. Council members also approved a series of appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, Development Authority Board, Urban Redevelopment Agency, Public Arts Review Board, and Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. An executive session was opened and closed to discuss personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters.

• Terminated City Clerk Randy Rainey (effective immediately) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (Adobe software license renewal; waste‑management contract amendment) – unanimous
• Appointed Delores Gunn, Kenneth Gray, Bambi Hayes‑Brown to Downtown Development Authority – unanimous
• Reappointed Rhonda Wright, appointed Daniel Ray Allen, Lois Wright, reappointed Felicia Davis to Development Authority Board – unanimous
• Appointed Sherita Sutton and Taylor King to Urban Redevelopment Agency – unanimous
• Appointed Kaysie Lazzaro, Courtney Hurst, Annika Jones, Ann Keith to Public Arts Review Board and tabled DDA Representative – unanimous
• Appointed Latron Price, Kenyatta Johnson, Akenya Rock, Mandala Jones, Bernard Solomon, Derrick Bostic, Ann Pellegrine to Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee – unanimous
• Entered and closed executive session on personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters – unanimous

City Council

The Forest Park City Council meeting will include a Personnel Appeals Hearing concerning City Attorney R. Rainey. This is the only substantive agenda item; all other items are standard procedural matters. The hearing will be conducted in the public session before the council proceeds to any executive session.

• Personnel Appeals Hearing – R. Rainey, City Attorney

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A personnel appeals hearing was conducted to review City Clerk Randi Rainey's appeal of her termination. No vote was taken on the termination itself, and the council did not render a final decision during this meeting.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous approval

Beautification Committee

Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will review its December 2025 financial report and discuss the Gillem 600 & 650 tax abatement. The body will also receive updates on DDA tenants and general economic development.

• Review & Approval of December 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Gillem 600 & 650 Tax Abatement Discussion & Update
• December 2025 Financial Report
• Downtown Development Authority Tenants and Property Report
• Economic Development Update

General

The Development Authority will consider approval of September 2025 meeting minutes, discuss 2026 board appointments and officer elections, receive project updates on GUCA (794 Main Street) and Florence on Main (760-770 Main Street), and review the 2026 meeting calendar. An economic development update and possible executive session are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 Development Authority Board appointments and terms
• Discussion of 2026 Development Authority Board officer elections
• Project update: GUCA at 794 Main Street
• Project update: Florence on Main at 760-770 Main Street
• Review and approval of 2026 Development Authority meeting calendar

The Development Authority Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also received legal updates, board appointment discussions, project updates, and reviewed the 2026 meeting calendar, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will consider several approvals, including a text amendment to Title 8 of the zoning ordinance that adds an exemption for single‑family home alterations. The council will also review a revised Public Safety Incentive Policy, appoint members to advisory committees, and adopt the Personnel & Policies Manual. Additional items include a financial report, a presentation on code‑compliance integration with the Police Department, and introductions of five new Fire & EMS hires.

• Approval of Case #TA-2025-04 text amendment to Title 8 zoning ordinance adding exemption for single‑family home alterations
• Resolution to approve a revised Public Safety Incentive Policy
• Consider appointments to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Consider appointments to the Public Arts Review Board
• Resolution to adopt the Personnel & Policies Manual

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the January 5 session. It also unanimously approved Case #TA‑2025‑04, amending Title 8 of the zoning code to add an exemption for single‑family home alterations. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a resolution revising the Public Safety Incentive Policy.

• Adopted the agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved the January 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Case #TA‑2025‑04 text amendment to Title 8, adding a single‑family home alteration exemption (unanimous)
• Approved a resolution to adopt a revised Public Safety Incentive Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a revised public safety incentive policy and a zoning text amendment that would exempt certain single‑family home exterior improvements from Urban Design Review Board review and fees. The council will also consider appointments to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and the Public Arts Review Board, and a resolution to adopt an updated Personnel & Policies Manual.

• Resolution to approve a Revised Public Safety Incentive Policy – Human Resources Department
• Text amendment to Title 8 (Planning and Development) to exempt minor single‑family home alterations from UDRB review and fees
• Appointment of members to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Appointment of members to the Public Arts Review Board
• Resolution to adopt the updated Personnel & Policies Manual

The council unanimously adopted agenda changes, adding discussion of a revised incentive policy and removing item 5. The council approved a resolution adopting a revised public safety incentive policy citywide, as presented by Human Resources. The council discussed a text amendment to exempt certain single‑family home alterations from Urban Design Review Board review, but no vote was recorded. The council deferred action on appointments to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and the Public Arts Review Board, noting further discussion in executive session.

• Adopt agenda changes adding incentive policy discussion and removing item 5 (unanimous)
• Approve revised public safety incentive policy (resolution approved)
• Discuss text amendment to exempt single‑family home alterations from UDRB review (no vote recorded)
• Defer appointment of Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee (to be discussed in executive session)
• Defer appointment of Public Arts Review Board (to be discussed later)

Urban Design Review Board

The Urban Design Review Board will consider five design approval requests at its January 16, 2026 meeting. One item is a previously tabled request for a new single-family residence on Curtis Drive. The board will also review conceptual designs for a new home on Perkins Drive, exterior renovations to a commercial building on Main Street, reconstruction of a home on Lake Drive, and exterior and interior renovations to a commercial building on Thurman Road.

• Old business: tabled request by Gaetan Gachelin for design approval of single-family residence at 0 Curtis Drive, Ward 3
• New business: request by Rodney Parland for conceptual design approval of a ranch-style home at 532 Perkins Drive, Ward 4
• New business: request by Ryan Oneal for conceptual design approval of exterior renovations to commercial building at 955 Main Street, Ward 2
• New business: request by Nicole Hunter for conceptual design approval of reconstruction of a single-family residence at 5081 Lake Drive, Ward 2
• New business: request by Amy Roney for conceptual design approval of exterior and interior renovations to commercial building at 4349 Thurman Road, Ward 3

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a text amendment to add Section 8-8-160(d) to Title 8, creating an exemption from Urban Design Review Board approval for specific exterior alterations to single-family homes. The meeting also includes approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. No other business is listed.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Text Amendment – Addition of Title 8, Article F, Section 8-8-160(d) to exempt certain single-family home exterior alterations from Urban Design Review Board approval

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Authority meets to adopt the agenda, approve December 2025 minutes, and review the December financial report. Old business includes updates on the URA Boundary Expansion and the Park at Ft. Gillem project. New business features an economic development update.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• December 2025 URA Financial Report review
• Project update on URA Boundary Expansion
• Project update on Park at Ft. Gillem
• Economic Development Update

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will hold a work session to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore from among its members for a one-year term, as required by the city charter. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and consent agenda. Only one new business item is listed: the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Council discussion and approval of the appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term (2026)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will adopt the agenda and consent agenda, approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting, and appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adopt agenda (with any additions/deletions)
• Adopt consent agenda (with any additions/deletions)
• Approve work session and regular meeting minutes from December 15, 2025
• Approve appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore – Executive Offices
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)