CoSM Council Meeting and Public Hearing 09/15/2026

Mayor and Council: Jelani Linder – Mayor | Post 3: Mayor Pro Tem Ryan Smith | Post 2: Council Member Mark Marianos | Post 4: Council Member Kay Nunez | Post 5: Council Member Hub Jordan | Post 6: Council Member Elaine Vaughn Staff: Maggie Dimov - City Manager/Economic Development Director/DDA | Shavala Ames - City Clerk/Human Resources | Angela Couch - City Attorney City of Stone Mountain, GA Facebook page:   / cityofstonemtn   Link to join Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82303400686 Mission Statement: The City of Stone Mountain serves our residents, businesses, and visitors by providing an enhanced quality of life and a unique sense of place, guided by trust and integrity. I.Public Hearing 1.Entertainment District Text Amendment - Public Hearing #2 Cover ENT District PH.pdf (0.16 MB) TEAR SHEET 320-187862.pdf (0.21 MB) EXHIBIT A Map 07-29-2026 (2).pdf (0.19 MB) PROPOSED ENT DISTRICT LOGO (1).pdf (0.15 MB) II.Adjournment III.Call to Order IV.Determination of Quorum V.Invocation and Pledge VI.Citizen Comments – Including comments from public/stakeholders (3 minutes per comment) VII.Review of the Journal (City Clerk) 1.Consideration of an action on a request to approve September 1, 2026, meeting minutes, requested by the City Clerk Shavala Ames. Goal - Governance 09-15-2026 Meeting Minutes Template.pdf (0.20 MB) 09-01-2026 DRAFT Minutes.pdf (0.14 MB) VIII.Reading of Communications IX.Adoption of The Agenda of The Day X.Committee Discussion Items 1.Downtown Development Authority DDA Report Template.pdf (0.24 MB) DDA Report, May to August 2026.pdf (0.61 MB) XI.Staff Reports 1.Operations Report - City Manager - Maggie Dimov Operations Report Template (2).pdf (0.23 MB) Maggie Updated Edits Operations Report (21).pdf (29.33 MB) 2.Public Safety- Police Chief- James Westerfield Jr PD Template.pdf (0.23 MB) Crime Stats 2026.pdf (0.16 MB) Code Enforcement - August 2026.pdf (0.31 MB) 3.Budget to Actuals - Finance Consultant - Michelle Uran Budget to Actuals Template.pdf (0.23 MB) SM July 31 2026 Budget to Actuals - CC Meeting 9-15.pdf (0.04 MB) XII.Council Policy Discussion Topics XIII.Unfinished Business 1.JLL Feasibility Report Update, requested by City Manager Maggie Dimov. Goal – Economic Development, Quality of Life, Governance JLL Template.pdf (0.24 MB) DRAFT Stone Mountatin City Council Presentation Sept 2026.pdf (2.37 MB) 2.Consideration of an action to approve the transmittal of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update to the Department of Community Affairs, requested by Community Development Director Thatcher Hart. Goal - Governance, Quality of Life, Economic Development Council Executive Summary - September 15 (1).pdf (0.24 MB) 9.3.2026 - CoSM Final Draft (1) - Final Copy.pdf (15.20 MB) Character_Areas_Map.pdf (10.52 MB) 3.Main Street Parking Limits – requested by Council Member Jordan Parking Template 9-15.pdf (0.24 MB) XIV.New Business 1.Consideration of an action on a request to approve Business License and Community Development Software with GovWell, requested by Community Development Director Thatcher Hart. Goal - Governance, Quality of Life, Economic Development GovWellTemplate.pdf (0.20 MB) GovWell quote.pdf (0.34 MB) GovPilot quote.pdf (0.03 MB) I Work quote.pdf (0.15 MB) 2.Consideration of an action on a request to approve City issued bank credit cards with Bank of America, requested by Finance Consultant Michelle Uran. Goal - Governance Agenda - Bank of America Purchasing Card Application.pdf (0.20 MB) Corporate Purchasing Card.pdf (0.14 MB) Global Card Access (GCA) - Fact Sheet.pdf (0.39 MB) Participant Agreement -State of GA - Bank of America PCARD -City of Stone Mountain.pdf (0.03 MB) Works Fact Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB) 3.Consideration of an action on a request to approve CivicPlus Migration Agreement, requested by the City Clerk Shavala Ames. Goal - Governance CivicPlus Template.pdf (0.24 MB) City of Stone Mountain GA - Migration.pdf (0.01 MB) XV.New Ordinances and Resolutions 1.Ordinance 2026-15 - Entertainment District (SECOND READ) Ordinance 2026-15 SECOND READ Cover 09.15 Meeting.pdf (0.20 MB) 2026-15 Entertainment District_Updated Pg 2_accrev.pdf (0.03 MB) EXHIBIT A Map 07-29-2026.pdf (0.19 MB) 2.Resolution 2026-16 - Entertainment District Guidelines & Map Resoltuion 2026-16 Cover 09.15 Meeting.pdf (0.20 MB) 2026-16 Entertainment District_Updated Pg 2_accrev.pdf (0.02 MB) EXHIBIT A Map 07-29-2026.pdf (0.19 MB) PROPOSED ENT DISTRICT LOGO.pdf (0.15 MB) XVI.Remarks of Privilege XVII.Announcements by The Mayor XVIII.Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Legal, Cyber Security and/or Real Estate (if needed) XIX.Adjournment