June 3, 2024 council adoption minutes
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June 03, 2024 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 7 Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Hearing - Five (5) Minutes 6. Proclamations and Presentations A. PRC2024-014 Proclamation in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month, June 2024 Citywide Cait Howerton, new Director of Communications and Public Relations for Smyrna is Fabulous, came forward and announced their 3rd Annual Pride Festival on June 22, 2024 from 12-6 PM. The 2nd annual Drag Show kickoff event will be on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Wine Market. All events are family-friendly, and aside from the Drag Show event, all events are free. This event is able to take place because of generous sponsorship by local businesses and community members. Also, Smyrna is Fabulous was fortunate enough to be the recipient of the Pride Across the Peach State grant. Please go to www.smyrnaisfabulous.org for any information. A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA In Recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month June 2024 Whereas, for more than 50 years, June has been celebrated as LGBTQ Pride Month nationwide in honor of the LGBTQ citizens that rose up and fought discriminatory laws at Stonewall; and Whereas, the historical riot at Stonewall in New York City on June 28, 1969, is considered a turning point for LGBTQ liberation in the United States; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna cherishes the value and dignity of each person and appreciates the importance of equality and freedom; and Whereas, all are welcome in the City of Smyrna to live, work and play, and every family, in any shape, deserves a place to call home where they are safe, happy, and supported by friends and neighbors; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna denounces prejudice and unfair discrimination based on age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical attributes as an affront to our fundamental principles; and Whereas, the City of Smyrna appreciates the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the LGBTQ community; and Whereas, it is imperative that young people in our community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders; NOW Threrefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim and recognize June 2023 as LGBTQ Pride month in the City of Smyrna, Georgia and urge residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the LGBTQ community and actively promote the principles of equality, liberty, and justice. 7. Community Development Items 8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing A. LIC2024-010 Privilege License New License Request – Beer, Wine & Liquor (Pouring and Sunday Sales) – 1061 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 - Demeter USA, Inc., dba Zoya Mediterranean Kitchen with Ryan Limbrick as agent.