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Johns Creek City Council Work Session - April 20, 2026

City Council — Monday, April 20, 2026
BodyJohns Creek, Georgia
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, April 20, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:01

Thank you, Mayor.

0:02

We're recording.

0:03

I just want to open this meeting of the work session for John Screek City Council this April 20th, 2026 at 501 p.m.

0:11

Thank you.

0:12

Would you lead the pledge?

0:13

I would like to.

0:18

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God for the liberty and just draw.

0:36

Mayor Shermarks.

0:38

Thank you.

0:39

Nothing under strategic priorities.

0:40

The first item under ongoing projects is the ethics ordinance update.

0:44

And Mayor and Council, the way we've structured this is we took the points that were on consensus from the last meeting.

0:51

We've went ahead and incorporated those into the red line.

0:54

And we've provided some decision points that we need input on tonight so that we can work on another draft.

1:01

And I just didn't hear from anyone with additional outstanding issues.

1:06

So if you have those, I'd like to hear those tonight as well.

1:09

Excuse me.

1:10

So is there a possibility we can just uh change the agenda and just swap uh five A with 5F possible just arrange the order basically with 5F so and the reason?

1:31

Because we're we're gonna have a conversation about 5F, which includes parking at Cali.

1:37

And so 5E talks about awarding a contract about parking.

1:42

So do you want to change 5E and 5F?

1:45

Yeah, just swap the orders.

1:47

Yeah.

1:47

So so do we got to make a motion for that?

1:51

Uh I mean we can do it that way.

1:53

I guess he's making a motion.

1:54

Are you making a second?

1:55

Yes.

1:56

Okay.

1:57

Discussion?

1:58

All those in favor?

2:00

Easy breezy.

2:01

Thank you.

2:02

All right.

2:02

Continue on with 5A.

2:05

Thank you.

2:06

So those decision points are before you.

2:08

Mayor, don't know how you want to handle this.

2:09

If you just want to go around and get everyone's input.

2:12

I'll start with Mr.

2:13

Chunky.

2:14

Okay.

2:16

Okay.

2:18

So we are looking at like those six points, right, Dallason?

2:21

Yes, sir.

2:23

Number one, option two.

2:31

Number two.

2:33

Option two.

2:40

Number three, option one.

2:51

Number four.

2:54

For now I'm gonna go with option one, but I'm debating on that.

2:59

Okay.

3:00

Number five.

3:02

Option one.

3:05

Number six.

3:06

Option two.

3:12

And was there anything else you needed to add in?

3:15

Not in this point.

3:16

Thank you.

3:17

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation██████████████████████████████████34%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████17%
Ethics Ordinance███████████████15%
Public Engagement███████████11%
Transportation Safety███████████11%
Procedural███3%
Youth Programs███3%
Affordable Housing███3%
Budget Equity Analysis██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Johns Creek City Council Work Session - April 20, 2026

The Johns Creek City Council held a work session on April 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM. The council discussed several ongoing projects including ethics ordinance updates, construction board of appeals options, TSPLOST III project list, cricket programming and field rentals, Cauley Creek parking expansion, and makerspace location options. The meeting also included routine business on boardwalk rental fees. No public comments were heard.

Discussion Items

  • Ethics Ordinance Updates (5a): Council reviewed six decision points for the ethics ordinance. Consensus was reached on most options: Option 1 for item 1, Option 2 for item 2, Option 1 for item 4, Option 1 for item 5, and Option 2 for item 6. Item 3 (frivolity review) was split and will be workshopped further. Discussion also addressed a flat fee for filers if a complaint is deemed frivolous.
  • Construction Board of Appeals Options (5b): Council unanimously supported Option 2, which adds two technical members to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve on construction appeals, citing the technical nature of the codes.
  • TSPLOST III Project List (5c): Staff presented a category-based framework for potential allocation of TSPLOST III revenues totaling approximately $84.6 million. Council discussed funding buckets, flexibility between categories, and the timeline for submission to Fulton County by May 31, 2026. No formal vote was taken; further discussion will occur at the May 11 work session.
  • Cricket Programming and Field Rental Options (5d): Council considered three options: JCSA-run league, staff-managed fields, or continued partnership. Consensus was for Option 1 (JCSA-run league) with staff to address open play access and revisit progress in six months.
  • Makerspace Location Options (5f): Council debated four options for a makerspace and future recreation center. Opinions were divided between co-locating both facilities at Cauley Creek Park (supported by Councilmember Larry) and proceeding with a standalone makerspace at Cauley Creek while identifying a central location for a rec center (supported by others). The mayor stated consensus to move forward with the makerspace at Cauley Creek, but no final decision was made on the rec center location.
  • Cauley Creek Parking Expansion (5e): Staff recommended the full project ($500,000) including paving, striping, sidewalks, and trees. Council reached consensus to approve Alternate 2 (asphalt with striping) and directed staff to use capital funds rather than park refresh funds if possible.

Routine Business (Non-Discussion)

  • Boardwalk Rental Fees (6a): This item was presented without discussion.

Key Outcomes

  • The council directed staff to bring back revised ethics ordinance language for item 3 (frivolity review).
  • Construction board of appeals will proceed with Option 2 (two additional technical members).
  • TSPLOST III project list will be further refined and discussed at the May 11 work session before submission.
  • Cricket programming will transition to a JCSA-run league with open play provisions; staff will report back in six months.
  • Proceed with the makerspace at Cauley Creek as a standalone facility; rec center location remains undecided.
  • Cauley Creek parking expansion approved with full asphalt (Alternate 2), with funding to come from capital dollars if available.
  • The meeting adjourned after covering all agenda items.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you, Mayor. We're recording. I just want to open this meeting of the work session for John Screek City Council this April 20th, 2026 at 501 p.m. Thank you. Would you lead the pledge? I would like to. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God for the liberty and just draw. Mayor Shermarks. Thank you. Nothing under strategic priorities. The first item under ongoing projects is the ethics ordinance update. And Mayor and Council, the way we've structured this is we took the points that were on consensus from the last meeting. We've went ahead and incorporated those into the red line. And we've provided some decision points that we need input on tonight so that we can work on another draft. And I just didn't hear from anyone with additional outstanding issues. So if you have those, I'd like to hear those tonight as well. Excuse me. So is there a possibility we can just uh change the agenda and just swap uh five A with 5F possible just arrange the order basically with 5F so and the reason? Because we're we're gonna have a conversation about 5F, which includes parking at Cali. And so 5E talks about awarding a contract about parking. So do you want to change 5E and 5F? Yeah, just swap the orders. Yeah. So so do we got to make a motion for that? Uh I mean we can do it that way. I guess he's making a motion. Are you making a second? Yes. Okay. Discussion? All those in favor? Easy breezy. Thank you. All right. Continue on with 5A. Thank you. So those decision points are before you. Mayor, don't know how you want to handle this. If you just want to go around and get everyone's input. I'll start with Mr. Chunky. Okay. Okay. So we are looking at like those six points, right, Dallason? Yes, sir. Number one, option two. Number two. Option two. Number three, option one. Number four.

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