What: the City's parking policy, including a parking ordinance amendment creating new parking districts.
Where it stands: a Parking Matters workshop was held on 2026-10-08. The ordinance amendment was on the 2026-10-22 regular agenda; its outcome is unknown.
Staff presented the Parking Matters study and red-line ordinance amendment: metering extended in Forsyth Park west, Bull Street and Starland, about 2,400 newly regulated spaces, free residential decals, school and congregation decal proposals, and expanded enforcement. First reading confirmed for the next regular meeting. Council asked about garage availability in the parking app and a citywide parking memo.
First reading and public hearing: 18 written comments, all opposed. Requests to exempt worship hours from meters; Thomas Square business concerns about lost spaces. City Manager to develop a places-of-worship policy. No action.