CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 18, 2008 AGENDA. 2. Additions, Deletions, Amendments, Or Changes To The Agenda.

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1 CITY OF COLLEGE PARK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 18, 2008 AGENDA 1. Opening Ceremonies. 1a. Pledge of allegiance to the flag. 1b. Invocation. 2. Additions, Deletions, Amendments, Or Changes To The Agenda. 3. Presentation Of Minutes Of City Council. 3a. Regular Session held August 4, b. Workshop Session held August 4, c. Executive Session held August 4, Proclamations, Resolutions, Plaques, And Announcements. 4a. Consideration of and action to proclaim October 13-17, 2008 as Code Enforcement Week in the City of College Park.

2 See August 8, 2008 memorandum from Chief Building Inspector Oscar Hudson recommending approval, the proposed schedule of events and proposed proclamation. 5. Remarks Of Citizens. 6. Public Hearings. 7. Bids, Change Order Requests And Contracts. 7a. Consideration of and action on a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City of College Park and Linda McDaniel of Mainstream Unlimited for dictation and transcription services. See August 8, 2008 memorandum from City Clerk Lakeitha Reeves recommending approval of the proposed contract for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, Ms. McDaniel was paid $14,500 in Fiscal Year and is requesting $17,000 for FY This is a budgeted item. 8. Travel Requests. 8a. Consideration of and action on a request from Interim Development Director Jamilah Stephens for authorization to send Economic Development Project Manager Gary Young to take the Economic Development Funding Analysis course. See August 7, 2008 memorandum from Ms. Stephens recommending approval, the travel request form and background material. This course, which is required to complete the Certified Economic Development (CEcD) certificate, will be offered October 5-9, 2008 in Butte, Montana, at a total approximate cost to the City of $1,804. This is a budgeted item. 2

3 8b. Consideration of and action on a request from Interim Power Director Steve Bryant for authorization to send Technical Service Technician Michael Sturkey to the Southeastern Electricity Metering Association (SEMA) Short Course and Conference. See memorandum no from Mr. Bryant recommending approval, the travel request form and background material. The conference will be held November 3-6, 2008 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, at a total approximate cost to the City of $1,171. This is a budgeted item. 8c. Consideration of and action on a request from Chief Building Inspector Oscar Hudson for authorization to send Code Enforcement Officer Damien Porche to the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement (GACE) Fall 2008 Conference to take certification and training courses. See August 8, 2008 memorandum from Mr. Hudson recommending approval, the travel request form and background material. The conference will be held September 30-October 3, 2008 in Athens, Georgia, at a total approximate cost to the City of $835. Mr. Porche will be taking third term courses as a Level I Certified Code Enforcement Officer. This is a budgeted item. 8d. Consideration of and action on a request from Fire Chief Cedric Scott for authorization to send Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Ron Taylor to the 22 nd Annual Georgia EMS Conference. See August 8, 2008 memorandum from Chief Scott recommending approval, the travel request form and background material. The conference will be held August 25-27, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia, at a total approximate cost to the City of $915. This is a budgeted item. 3

4 8e. Consideration of and action on a request from Convention Center Director Hugh Austin for authorization to send Director of Sales Denise Cole to Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International s (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings National Trade Show & Conference. See August 12, 2008 memorandum from Mr. Austin recommending approval, the travel request form and background material. The trade show/conference will be held September 9-12, 2008 in Washington, D.C., at a total approximate cost to the City of $1,800. This is a budgeted item. 8f. Consideration of and action on a request from Information Technology (IT) Director Tammie Brown for approval to attend the 2008 New World Executive Customer Conference. See August 12, 2008 memorandum from Ms. Brown recommending approval and the travel request form. The conference will be held October 19-21, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, at a total approximate cost to the City of $1,545. This is a budgeted item. 8g. Consideration of and action on a request from Interim City Manager Jim Smith for authorization to enroll Deputy City Clerk Melissa Brooks in two Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) training courses, which are required to complete the Clerk s Certification Program. See August 4, 2008 memorandum from Mr. Smith recommending approval of this budgeted item, the travel request form and background material. The Community & Media Relations course will be offered October 22, 2008 in Athens, Georgia and 4

5 the Human Resources course will be offered November 4, 2008 in Macon, Georgia. The total approximate cost to the City for lodging and fees would be $ Unfinished (Old) Business. 10. New Business. 10a. Consideration of and action on a proposed ordinance that would amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV Defense of officers and employees and payment of claims and judgments by revising Section 2-51(6). See August 14, 2008 memorandum from City Attorney Mike Williams, the change comparison chart and the proposed ordinance. 10b. Consideration of and action on a request from Palm Amusements for permission to operate a carnival with amusement rides in the parking lot of Old National Village Shopping Center, 2656 Godby Road, Ward Four. See August 8, 2008 memorandum from Chief Building Inspector Oscar Hudson recommending approval of the request with Police protection and Fire Department inspection. Also, see the background material, which indicates that the carnival would be on the site from August 20, 2008 until September 3, 2008 (2 days of set up, 11 days of operation and 2 days of tear down). 11. Other Business. 11a. Consideration of and action on a request from Coverguruzz, 2523 Roosevelt Highway, Suite C2, for a temporary six-month permit for a hair salon, Ward Two. 5

6 See August 8, 2008 memorandum from Chief Building Inspector Oscar Hudson recommending approval. The site is zoned Commercial Limited (CL), which restricts beauty shops to buildings 50,000 square feet and larger or requires them to serve in an accessory service capacity to the clientele of hotels, motels or office buildings located in the immediate vicinity. 11b. Consideration of and action to designate priority streets and roads for resurfacing consideration under the Georgia Department of Transportation s 2009 Local Assistance Road Program (LARP). See August 11, 2008 memorandum from Public Works Director Mike Mason recommending approval of the listed streets and map showing the proposed streets and roads. This is a budgeted item. 12. City Attorney s Report. 13. City Manager s Report. 14. Report Of Mayor And Council. 15. Executive Session. 16. Adjournment. 6