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Key votes at a glance

- New Image Towing and Record Services contract renewal: Council approved continuing towing, removal, storage and impoundment services under a cooperative contract with Clayton County; the administrative fee to the city was stated as $50 per vehicle and city-owned vehicles are not charged. Motion was moved and seconded and passed by roll-call vote (affirmative votes recorded for Councilmembers James, Gunn, Gutierrez, Akins Wells and Mears).

- Surplus items (Public Works fleet): Council approved declaring listed tools, equipment and inoperable vehicles as surplus so they may be disposed of. Motion was moved by Councilwoman James, seconded by Councilwoman Gunn, and passed by roll call.

- Temporary construction easements for Linda Way sidewalk improvements: Council approved temporary construction easements related to the city's sidewalk improvement projects on Linda Way. Motion moved by Councilwoman James and seconded by Councilmember Dunn; the motion passed by roll call.

- Temporary acquisition / eminent domain authorization for property in Land Lot 79 (Linda Way area): Council authorized temporary acquisition by negotiated purchase or, if necessary, by eminent domain for public purposes tied to right-of-way and infrastructure improvements; motion moved by Councilwoman James, seconded by Councilman Mears, and approved by roll call.

- Resignation and general release agreement with Ricky Clark Jr.: Council approved the resignation and general release agreement between the City of Forest Park and Ricky Clark Jr.; motion was moved and seconded and approved by roll call.

- Appointment of interim city manager: Council voted to accept Chief Latasha Clements to serve as interim city manager. The motion passed by roll call; councilmembers recorded affirmative votes and the city announced an immediate transition of duties.

Routine minutes and agendas: The council also approved minutes for Aug. 4 and a special-call meeting Aug. 13, adopted the consent agenda and approved the agenda for the meeting by unanimous voice/roll-call votes recorded on the record.

The council did not record any recorded no votes on these items in the transcript. Several items were discussed in more detail elsewhere on the agenda (for example land-use and recycling matters).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Forest Park Council Meeting 8/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Forest Park Mayor and Council on Aug. 18 approved a series of routine and administrative items, including a towing contract renewal, surplus declarations, property easements and acquisitions, a resignation and general release agreement, and the appointment of Chief Latasha Clements as interim city manager.","taxTitle","Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia","taxId",55072,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503208,"Forest Park to pilot monitored recycling drop-off at 327 Lamar Drive with Waste Management",296,1234000,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595071-1bca79ffd6088d868e2e56d51242e859&start=1234&end=1530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595071-1bca79ffd6088d868e2e56d51242e859/thumbnail_1234000.jpg","/articles/6503208/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-to-pilot-monitored-recycling-drop-off-at-327-Lamar-Drive-with-Waste-Management","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503208-429f64e18fd5d1953f255506ad4d78fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158847&Signature=c2NGYDvtTNf8jHdULHJNoonrnRK75uaOMtnZq6~cm17m2-R-CI9YIaYRexa0H-c4Bu8fYapNfwh4ovjXuwDRlv4p3kWQm~FupcD5n-81MP8LDf-XYzgK9ITVUjl25qRP~STMp~k9NDyqX7z5xMukcteDrJDKdPLDZZJxL0v6Rhs-U8WZCUHn0UK3vryhSTf2sn7yKlrqT5lyQaS1ktz7jJCcX03wClldokRC6QsSzyHx35X4yhDD2aAgMoGNgpU8n~gFVZtmAd53YQUigdPDoKq6xE9Zb-dCY-RKsotBZV3ID45q8toY05L-0nxxg0m6O~JY6jGje0paldb1WHOjUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Forest Park officials on Aug. 18 approved a plan to pilot a monitored community recycling drop-off at 327 Lamar Drive for one month, aiming to reduce contamination and educate residents about acceptable materials.

Director Matthews and a Waste Management representative described the trial as a six-hour-per-day pilot in which Waste Management will waive hauling costs and the city will pay for an on-site attendant to guide residents and provide education. The pilot will accept clean, presorted recyclables; a specific list of accepted materials will be distributed before the site reopens.

Director Matthews said the goal is to “reopen the recycling center, get the community involved by educating them on what materials... shouldn't go in the carts” and to collect data on tonnage and contamination during the trial. Council members urged extensive outreach; Councilman Mears suggested printed mailers for older residents, and Councilmember Gutierrez and others emphasized town halls, block parties and social-media outreach as education channels.

Council discussion emphasized enforcement and preventing the site from reverting to an informal dump for appliances and construction debris. The pilot will provide labeled slots for paper, glass, cardboard and plastics to reduce single-stream contamination. Staff said they will return to the council with metrics after the trial, including the collected tonnage of clean recyclables and contamination rates.","Council discussed a one-month pilot at 327 Lamar Drive to test a monitored community drop-off recycling program; Waste Management will waive hauling during the trial and the city will fund an on-site attendant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503213,"Forest Park council approves conditional-use permit for West Street childcare after parking, safety conditions",6200,697000,6897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595071-1bca79ffd6088d868e2e56d51242e859&start=697&end=6897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595071-1bca79ffd6088d868e2e56d51242e859/thumbnail_697000.jpg","/articles/6503213/Forest-Park/Clayton-County/Georgia/Forest-Park-council-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-West-Street-childcare-after-parking-safety-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503213-a5b9b6f3de0f168bd98f865977b4b642/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158847&Signature=hwIHnkjpvBzEUVjHxlucZcnARBeZqIYpwGnr~JHQrGwdw1YA4TKreSFXuesCHNC2EuJP~EFK2Pok6FMdY~trCZikCV5NUYdVEmNPhOKAqOziV6gVx5KLNLs7BAX5GxFXfgJBmkKTEy08Jnl4E4Dr6qnYDCohGXesvc~L60Zu~FW1oV8FEcQTDxKEqvtzPvLoTOdjDWwuztJXztGtOxXLhDxkmG1jNRu3ftr0dM9-3hTFqKPbcymlyOPY1J61uVLXnf3EuZOtIm2XXecSaq5SBrWD4-k-RRRHFfbSO0OE1mnZqnQ27guhhBa~761tcrTD0eeHAgKgXkeuyLhaNhh8kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Forest Park Mayor and Council on Aug. 18 approved a conditional-use permit (CUP 2025-03) allowing a childcare center to operate at 4959 and 4965 West Street in Ward 2, contingent on the property meeting city parking and paving standards.

The permit, for a facility serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, was approved after council members said they wanted the site brought up to safety and aesthetic standards before a tenant opens. Councilwoman James said, “there's some safety concerns that have to be addressed and the parking that needs to be corrected. So I would only be in favor if those items are taken care of prior to them getting the conditional use.” Councilwoman Gunn also said she inspected the site and backed requiring the prior conditions, calling the property “not a good look” compared with nearby townhomes.

City staff told the council that single-family residential zoning requires a conditional-use permit for pre-K facilities and day-care centers under Section 8-8-28, and that previous operators at the location had required reapplication because of inconsistent business use. Staff and the planning commission recommended that parking areas, interior drives and ingress/egress be paved with asphalt or concrete and that parking spaces be clearly marked, consistent with Section 8-8-90 (parking standards). The planning commission approved the request on July 17 with conditions; the council vote finalized the permit with the same parking-related conditions.

Council moved and seconded the measure and approved it by roll call. The motion required the owner to complete the parking and surface improvements before a childcare tenant begins operations; if the current operator ceases, any subsequent operator must obtain a new conditional-use permit. The city said the property owner must comply with Sections 8-8-70 through 8-8-78.3 and other applicable code provisions related to childcare facility operation.

The applicant may proceed with business planning after satisfying the required site work and securing final approvals from staff. The council did not specify an exact date for required improvements; staff indicated requirements are those listed in the ordinance.","The Forest Park Mayor and Council voted to approve a conditional-use permit for a childcare center at 4959–4965 West Street, requiring the owner to meet parking and paving standards before operation.","actionData","errors"]

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