[0:00] VIII.1. Approval of the Council Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025Approval of the Council Work Session Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2025Approval of the Hometown Connection Legislative Meeting Minutes for November 24, 2025

[0:00] IX.2. Tree Give Away Event - Grant ReLeaf Presented by: Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward

[0:00] X.3. A. 2026 Event Calendars2026 City Events 2026 Main Street Events2026 Mayor/Council InitiativesB. Renewal of Board/Committee AppointmentsMain Street Advisory Board: Willie Hopkins, Anika Potts, Crystal Park, Camille Mason, and Vanessa GibsonTerm Ends: December 31, 2027Downtown Development Authority: Kenya Cook, Jerry Mays, and Toseika ThomasTerm Ends: December 31, 2029Youth Council Advisory Council: Dr. Alfreda Gourdine, Denita Minnis, Candis Jones, and Sharika ZellarsTerm Ends: December 31, 2029Ethics Board: Mary Scott and Angela JenkinsTerm Ends: December 31, 2029Citizens Police Advisory CouncilDistrict 1 - Carmen ReeseDistrict 2 - Thomas SmithDistrict 3 - William DanielsDistrict 4 - Paige Jones IIIDistrict 5 - Raymond MartinAt-Large (Mayor) - Pastor Lavell SandersBishop LaRay Tillman – Faith Based Community RepresentativeReggie Sylvain – Business Community RepresentativeNeat Robinson, Zone 1Nathan Banks, Zone 2Judy Neal, Zone 4Term Expires December 31, 2027

[0:00] XI.4. Council Consideration to approve Revised Copy of the SSD (Special Services District) Map. Presented by: Shawn Edmondson

[0:00] XI.5. SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $8,852,935.00. Presented by: Frank Milazi

[0:00] XI.6. SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve an ordinance to amend Title 3 of the Stockbridge Code of Ordinances regarding "Finance"; to amend Chapter 3.20 thereof entitled "Credit Card Payments"; to provide for Convenience Fees for certain transactions citywide effective January 1, 2026. Presented by: Frank Milazi

[0:00] XIII.7. APPEAL CASE #AP-2025-02. (Council District 4).Consideration of an appeal of the denial of an application for an alcohol license by Reynell Hay, per City of Stockbridge letter dated September 5, 2025. The applicant proposed locating a package store at 110 Rock Quarry Road (Parcel #S33-01011002). Applicant: Reynell Hay. Agent: Law Firm of Smith, Welch, Webb & White.

[0:00] XIII.8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT CASE #SP-2025-04. (Council District 4.)Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a portion of the property at 4498 North Henry Boulevard to allow the development and operation of a quick-serve restaurant with drive-through windows and / or lanes. Property Owner: City of Stockbridge. Applicant: Royal TH, LLC. Agent: Battle Law, PC. Proposed Business: Tim Wharton’s, a coffee restaurant. Zoning District: C-2 (General Commercial). The property is located in Land Lot 61 of District 12 within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 1.32 +/- acres. The applicant intends to develop only a 0.8-acre portion of the property.

[0:00] XIII.9. ZONING MODIFICATION CASE #ZM-2025-03. (Council District 4.)Consideration of a request for a zoning modification to Rezoning Case #RZ-2023-02 for property at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road, plus Parcel #S08-01020000, for the purposes of 1) increasing the number of subdivision lots from 16 to 28, and 2) changing the location and types of amenities to be included within the subdivision. Zoning District: SR (Suburban Residential). Property Owners: Claudia Perez Granados (for 258 Valley Hill Road) and Alejandro Granados Encinales (for 264 Valley Hill Road and Parcel #S08-01020000). Applicants: Claudia Perez Granados and Alejandro Granados Encinales. Agent: Jacqueline Funicello. The property is located in Land Lot 92 of District 12 within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 17.062 +/- total acres within three parcels, as is described below. ~258 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S09-06010000)--Contains 2.2492 +/- acres~264 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S08-01010000)--Contains 6.5254 +/-

[0:00] XIII.10. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2025-02. (Property would be located in Council District 5.)Consideration of a request for the annexation, using the 100 percent annexation method, of the property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, from unincorporated Henry County into the Stockbridge City Limits. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres. ~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres.~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres.

[0:00] XIII.11. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2025-03. (Property would be located in Council District 5.)Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, if and after the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property currently has the Henry County future land use designation of “High-Density Mixed-Use”, and the applicant requests that it be assigned the City of Stockbridge’s future land use designation of “High-Density Residential.” Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed

[0:00] XIII.12. REZONING CASE #RZ-2025-04. (Property would be located in Council District 5.) Consideration of a request for the rezoning of the property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, if and after the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property’s current Henry County zoning district is ‘C-3’ (Heavy Commercial), and the applicant requests that the property be assigned the City of Stockbridge’s zoning district of ‘MFR’ (“Multiple Family Residential”). Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres. ~ 2220 Jod

[0:00] XIII.13. FINAL READING & ADOPTION - Proposed FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital Improvements Plan

[0:00] XIII.14. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-04 FOR FAÇADE BUILDING MATERIALS. (Citywide)Consideration of an ordinance to revise Section 4.4.4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish updated requirements for building façade materials for non-residential and multi-family structures. The proposed ordinance outlines material standards to promote architectural consistency, durability, and neighborhood compatibility

[0:00] XIII.15. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-05 FOR TWO-CAR GARAGES. (Citywide)Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 4.4.2(F)(2) of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to require two-car garages for all single-family homes, townhomes, and each unit within duplexes. This amendment updates the architectural standards to promote adequate off-street parking and consistent residential design.

[0:00] XIII.16. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-06 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. (Council Districts 4 and 5)Consideration of an ordinance to adopt Title 9, Chapter 200 of the Municipal Code of Ordinance for the City of Stockbridge to establish regulations for Entertainment Districts within the City. The ordinance outlines operational standards, alcohol permitting, smoking establishment requirements, and enforcement provisions to support safe and vibrant public spaces.

[0:00] XIII.17. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-07 FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVALS. (Citywide) Consideration of an ordinance to revise Title 9, Chapter 28, Section 040 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish updated permitting requirements for outdoor festivals and temporary special events within the City. The proposed ordinance outlines application procedures, public safety measures, and fee structures to ensure responsible event management.

[0:00] XIII.18. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-08 FOR TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES. (Citywide)Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.04, Section 595.1 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish a permitting process for temporary alcohol sales at outdoor events and special events within the City. The ordinance outlines application procedures, fee structures, and eligibility criteria for both nonprofit and commercial applicants.

[0:00] XIII.19. SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-10 FOR CONTAINER-BASED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. (District 4)Consideration of an ordinance to amend Sections 2.5.3(E) and 2.5.3(H) of the Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow container-based commercial buildings as a type of “Special Use” within the Downtown Village Overlay District.

[0:00] XIV.20. Council consideration to approve the Public Works Maintenance Shop – Phase 2 interior build-out with Prime Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,241,455.00. Funding source is from SPLOST VI.

[0:00] XIV.21. Council consideration to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG Paving Project with Blount Construction Company in the amount of $109,689.20. Funding Source: TSPLOST.

[0:00] XIV.22. Council consideration to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Walter Way, Pine View and Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project with Sol Construction, LLC in the amount of $256,216.00. Funding Source is from SPLOST VI.

[0:00] XIV.23. Council Consideration to approve the award of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety H.E.A.T. Grant in the amount of $268,928.00. The effective date of the grant is December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Allowed costs incurred within this period are reimbursable at a rate of 100% of the approved federal funds allocated above.

[0:00] Council meetings will be held in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change. Please contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for updates.Citywide Development Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 9)Community Zoning and Information Meeting (CZIM) Wednesday, December 10th CANCELLEDMain Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, at 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 12)Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 16)Planning Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Dec 18) CANCELLEDYouth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 18)UPCOMING CITY EVENTS / INITIATIVES Join the City of

[19:44] I. CALL TO ORDER

[19:49] II. INVOCATION

[20:50] III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

[21:02] IV. ROLL CALL

[21:27] V. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

[22:54] VI. CEREMONIAL REVIEW - Proclamation Stockbridge Middle School Football Team and Barbara Coleman/Connecting Henry

[23:20] VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated while meetings are in session.

[25:48] VIII. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

[26:14] IX. PRESENTATION

[34:17] X. CONSENT AGENDA

[39:23] XI. OLD BUSINESS

[1:53:57] XIII. PUBLIC HEARING

[5:36:43] XIV. NEW BUSINESS

[6:00:57] XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

[6:02:04] XVI. MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

[6:03:49] XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) Real Estate, Personnel, Litigation and CyberSecurity .

[6:05:10] XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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