Chamblee public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Meeting
The Discover Chamblee Advisory Board will review pending projects and approve minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes updates on recent marketing efforts and discussion of the 2024 budget.
- Pending projects update
- Approval of October 25, 2023 meeting minutes
- October/November marketing update
- GA Trend advertisement discussion
- 2024 budget review
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority will review the November 2023 financial report and approve minutes from recent meetings. The agenda also includes discussion of the 2024 DDA budget.
- 2024 DDA Budget
- November 2023 Financial Report
- Approval of meeting minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and a new 2024 fee schedule. The agenda also includes a feasibility study contract for the Chamblee-Doraville East-West Crossing and an alcohol ordinance discussion.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Resolution
- Resolution to Establish the 2024 Fee Schedule
- Chamblee-Doraville East-West Crossing Feasibility Study Contract
- Mapel Bend Condemnation Resolution
- Alcohol Ordinance Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
City Council Public Hearing & Work Session
The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Resolution and a resolution to establish the 2024 Fee Schedule. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the third amendment to the Urban Redevelopment Plan. Additionally, council members will discuss an alcohol ordinance.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Resolution
- Resolution to Establish the 2024 Fee Schedule
- Third Amendment to the Urban Redevelopment Plan public hearing
- Chamblee-Doraville East-West Crossing Feasibility Study Contract
- Alcohol Ordinance discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority met to discuss new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the demolition of the Indiana Antiques Building located at 3519 Broad Street.
- Demolition of the Indiana Antiques Building (3519 Broad Street)
City Council - Called Meeting
The agenda contains only procedural items including a call to order and an executive session. No specific legislative or administrative actions are listed.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council - Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comments and an executive session.
- Public hearing for the 2024 budget
City Council - Public Hearing
The Chamblee City Council is holding a public hearing for the 2024 budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comments and an executive session.
- 2024 Budget public hearing
Public Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Public Arts Commission will review updates on art installations and the Rail Trail Piano Ribbon Cutting. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding artist sketches for public utility boxes.
- Artist sketches for public utility boxes
- Rail Trail Piano Ribbon Cutting update
- Approval of September 2023 meeting minutes
- Art installation updates
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several staff action items including a Q3 2023 budget amendment and the appointment of an interim City Manager. The agenda also includes second readings for parking and UDO text amendments, as well as discussions regarding new sculpture purchases.
- Q3 2023 Budget Amendment Resolution
- 5300 Peachtree Road Sidewalk Design and Budget
- Parking Ordinance Amendments (2nd Read)
- TA2023-02 UDO Text Amendments (2nd Read)
- Purchase of 'In Free Fall' and 'Flatlander' sculptures
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
City Council Public Hearing & Work Session
The Chamblee City Council will hold public hearings on rezonings, discuss budget amendments, and consider ordinances related to parking and sculptures.
- Public Hearing for PZ2023-1218 – Jim Ellis Hyundai
- Public Hearing for PZ2023-1209 – Discount Tires Drive Lane
- TA2023-02 UDO Text Amendments
- Q3 2023 Budget Amendment Resolution
- Purchase of 'In Free Fall' and 'Flatlander' Sculptures
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will decide on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) resolution, consider a new DC-A Zoning District ordinance, and review other staff action items.
- Approval of minutes from previous meetings
- 1st Reading of Ordinance TA2023-01: DC-A Zoning District
- Roundabout Construction Contract
- SPLOST Resolution and Projects
- Salary increase for Mayor and Council
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the DC-A Zoning District and variances for 3612 Keswick Drive. The work session also includes discussions on Broad Street and Town Center concepts, roundabout construction contracts, and potential salary increases for the Mayor and Council.
- Public Hearing: TA2023-01 DC-A Zoning District
- Public Hearing: P2023-1176 variances for 3612 Keswick Drive
- Discussion on Broad Street and Town Center concept
- Roundabout construction contract discussion
- Salary increase for Mayor and Council
The City Council conducted public hearings on zoning and variance requests. The proposal for the DC-A Zoning District was moved to a first reading, while several other city projects and salary increases were reviewed for future action.
- Moved TA2023-01: DC-A Zoning District to 1st read
- Adopted motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and real estate matters (Unanimous)
- Adopted motion to exit Executive Session (Unanimous)
- Conducted public hearing for P2023-1176 - 3612 Keswick Drive variances
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will receive updates on the City Hall Sculpture, Railroad Sculpture Project, and MARTA Retaining Wall Mural. The meeting includes discussions regarding several new mural proposals and 2024 budget ideas.
- Updates on City Hall Sculpture and Railroad Sculpture projects
- Rail Trail Mural fast-tracking discussion
- Fiber Arts Alliance Project on Peachtree Rd. Bridge
- Sculpture by Cherry Lion at Peachtree & American Ind.
- Asphalt Murals at Peachtree & Miller and Peachtree Scramble
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports from May and June 2023. The board is scheduled to consider an amendment to the Lumen Economic Development Agreement and deed amendments involving Windsor Stevens Holdings.
- Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution
- Deed Amendments (Windsor Stevens Holdings)
- DLA Engagement Letter
- Downtown Enhancement Grant Program update
- Town Center RFQ update
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review the mayor and council compensation study, consider first and second readings of several ordinances, and address other staff action items.
- Mayor and Council Compensation Study
- 1st Reading of Ordinances: Low Impact Film Ordinance
- 2nd Reading of Ordinances: Massage Ordinance Amendment
City Council authorized several infrastructure agreements, including the Peachtree Boulevard realignment and a feasibility study for the East-West Crossing. The council also adopted a Low Impact Film Ordinance and an amendment to the Massage Ordinance. Additionally, a resolution condemning antisemitism was approved.
- Approved Low Impact Film Ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved Massage Ordinance Amendment (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution condemning antisemitism (Unanimous)
- Authorized Peachtree Boulevard-Peachtree Road Realignment PFA with GDOT (Unanimous)
- Authorized Peachtree Boulevard Intersection Realignment IGA with CID (Unanimous)
- Authorized Chamblee East-West Crossing Feasibility Study sub-grant and IGA (Unanimous)
- Authorized easement agreement with DeKalb County for Catalina Drive deceleration lane (Unanimous)
- Appointed Polina Williams to the Public Arts Commission (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Called Meeting
This is a procedural called meeting of the Chamblee City Council. The agenda contains only a call to order, a wrap-up if needed, and adjournment, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The meeting was called to order and roll call was conducted. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by consensus.
City Council Called Meeting
The City Council will hold a called meeting to review the city's financial overview with Davenport & Company. The session also includes discussions regarding strategic and capital priorities.
- City of Chamblee Financial Overview & Discussion with Davenport & Company
- Strategic Priorities Discussion
- Capital Priorities Discussion
The City Council met to review a financial overview presented by Davenport & Company. The council also held discussions regarding strategic and capital priorities. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.
City Council Called Meeting
The City Council will discuss and prioritize goals presented by Athens-Clarke County.
The City Council held a called meeting to review a strategic plan presentation from the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. The council also conducted a visioning exercise and discussed strategic priorities. No legislative actions or votes were recorded.
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council will review the 2022 audit results and discuss several infrastructure agreements regarding Peachtree Boulevard. The session also includes discussions on staff job descriptions, compensation studies, and ordinance readings.
- Presentation of 2022 Audit Results
- Chamblee Doraville East-West Crossing Sub-Grant Agreement
- Peachtree Boulevard Intersection Realignment IGA with CID
- Peachtree Boulevard-Peachtree Road Realignment PFA
- Second reading of Low Impact Film Ordinance and Massage Ordinance Amendment
The City Council held a work session where several staff action items and ordinances were reviewed and discussed for future action. The council unanimously voted to enter and exit executive sessions twice to discuss real estate, personnel, and litigation.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- Approved second motion to enter executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation (unanimous)
- Approved second motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
- Moved Low Impact Film Ordinance to a 2nd read
- Moved Massage Ordinance Amendment to a 2nd read
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting
The committee will review marketing updates for Discover DeKalb and discuss various components of the Taste of Chamblee event. The meeting also includes updates on the Summer Concert Series, the Discover Chamblee Magazine, and the Annual Dining Guide.
- Discover DeKalb April/May Marketing Update
- Summer Concert Series Update
- Discover Chamblee Magazine Update
- Annual Dining Guide Update
- Taste of Chamblee marketing and event support discussions
City Council Called Meeting
The City Council called meeting will address resolutions regarding the millage rate and the SSD millage rate. The agenda also includes a resolution for the 2023 General Municipal Election.
- 2023 General Municipal Election Resolution
- Millage Rate Resolution
- SSD Millage Rate Resolution
City Council voted to keep the current millage rate and established the tax rate for the Downtown Special Service District. The council also adopted a resolution to appoint the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to conduct the 2023 general municipal election.
- Adopted 2023 General Municipal Election Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved keeping current millage rate of 6.25 (3-2)
- Set Chamblee Downtown SSD Millage Rate at 1.75 mils (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 millage rate. The agenda also includes citizen comments and an executive session.
- Public Hearing: Millage Rate 2023
The City Council held a public hearing regarding the 2023 millage rate. No votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- Conducted public hearing on 2023 millage rate
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several staff action items including street renamings and downtown SSD budget and millage rate resolutions. The meeting also includes first and second readings of ordinances regarding film and massage businesses.
- Renaming American Industrial Way to American Way
- Renaming Watkins Avenue to Interactive Way
- Chamblee Downtown SSD Budget Amendment Resolution
- Chamblee Downtown SSD Millage Rate Resolution
- First reading of Low Impact Film Ordinance and Massage Ordinance Amendment
The City Council approved several infrastructure and public safety measures, including a K-9 proposal and stormwater repair contracts. The council also renamed two streets and set the millage rate for the Chamblee Downtown SSD. Additionally, staff were directed to research animal welfare initiatives and traffic study updates.
- Approved K-9 proposal (Unanimous)
- Approved stormwater contracts with The Dickerson Group, Southern Premier Contractors, and Response Environmental & Site Services (Unanimous)
- Adopted Chamblee Downtown SSD Millage Rate Resolution at 2 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved renaming American Industrial Way to American Way (Unanimous)
- Approved renaming Watkins Avenue to Interactive Way (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of City Hall sculpture (Unanimous)
- Appointed DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections for 2023 General Election (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to research animal welfare and shelter overcrowding initiatives (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the millage rate and discussing several street renaming proposals. The work session also includes discussions on a low impact film ordinance, police K-9 proposals, and stormwater service contracts.
- Public Hearing #1 for Millage Rate
- Street renaming of American Industrial Way to American Way
- Street renaming of Watkins Avenue to Interactive Way
- Low Impact Film Ordinance discussion
- On-Call Stormwater, Response, Installation, & Repair Services Contracts
The City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign a Notice of Intent to be part of the Urban County designation for DeKalb County from 2024 to 2026. Council also directed staff to determine appropriate salary increases for the Mayor and Council. Several public hearings were conducted on millage rates, street renaming, and film ordinances.
- Adopted Notice of Intent for DeKalb CDBG and HOME Agreement (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to determine Mayor and Council salary increases (Unanimous)
- Conducted public hearing on Millage Rate
- Conducted public hearing on renaming American Industrial Way to American Way
- Conducted public hearing on renaming Watkins Avenue to Interactive Way
- Conducted public hearing on Low Impact Film Ordinance
- Moved Low Impact Film Ordinance to 1st read
- Moved Massage Ordinance Amendment to 1st read
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council Called Meeting
This is a procedural called meeting of the Chamblee City Council. The agenda includes a call to order, a PATH exercise, questions, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council held a called meeting to conduct a PATH exercise and discuss presented questions. No legislative actions or policy decisions were recorded.
- Conducted PATH exercise
- Discussed presented questions
City Council Public Hearing
This is a procedural public hearing agenda with no substantive items listed. The meeting includes call to order, public hearings, citizen comments, executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
The City Council held a meeting for public hearings. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.
City Council Called Meeting
The City Council called meeting will include a discussion regarding the 2023 millage rate and a PATH exercise. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- 2023 Millage Rate Discussion
- PATH Exercise
The City Council conducted a discussion on the 2023 millage rate and a PATH exercise. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will review updates on the Justin Staples mural, the 2023 Chalk Walk, and public utility box art. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Arts Coordinator, PAC Chair, Very Mary Designs, and the 2023 PAC Budget.
- Justin Staples - Mural update
- 2023 Chalk Walk update
- Public Utility Box Art update
- 2023 PAC Budget discussion
The Arts Commission unanimously approved the finalized art for a proposed mural at Block and Drum. The commission also appointed Susan Todd-Raque as Chair and Sansida Stovall as Vice Chair. Updates were provided on the 2023 Chalk Walk and public utility box art projects.
- Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved finalized art for Block and Drum mural (Unanimous)
- Approved nomination of Susan Todd-Raque as PAC Chair (Unanimous)
- Approved nomination of Sansida Stovall as PAC Vice Chair (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the April 2023 financial report and discuss the Downtown Enhancement Grant Program. The board will also consider an amendment to the Lumen Economic Development Agreement and the 2022 valuation for Peachtree Station.
- First Amendment to Economic Development Agreement (EDA) for Lumen
- 2022 Peachtree Station valuation review
- Access agreement for July 4th
- Letter of Intent from Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners regarding 5520 Peachtree Rd
- Downtown Enhancement Grant Program discussion
The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2022 Peachtree Station valuation and authorized city access to 3525 Broad Street for Independence Day events. The board postponed a decision on the Lumen EDA Amendment and directed staff to update requirements for the Downtown Enhancement Grant Program.
- Approved 2022 Peachtree Station valuation (Unanimous)
- Authorized City of Chamblee access to 3525 Broad Street for July 4th event (Unanimous)
- Postponed Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to update Downtown Enhancement Grant Program application requirements
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Called Meeting
The City Council will hold a called meeting on May 18, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a PATH exercise.
- PATH Exercise
The meeting was adjourned after the council failed to achieve a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review staff action items including city position requests and mitigation plans. The agenda also includes a second reading of the Rideshare Parking Ordinance.
- Second reading of Rideshare Parking Ordinance
- Variances for 3648 Keswick Drive
- DCI Extension for PZ2021-746 - Pruitt Health
- LMIG Request Authorization for Peachtree Boulevard Pedestrian Improvement Projects
- FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application
The City Council approved a new Rideshare Parking Ordinance and authorized funding for Peachtree Boulevard pedestrian improvements. The council also granted zoning variances for a residence on Keswick Drive while denying a development extension for Pruitt Health.
- Adopted Rideshare Parking Ordinance [UNANIMOUS]
- Approved two variances for accessory structure at 3648 Keswick Drive [UNANIMOUS]
- Denied one-year extension for PZ2021-746 (Pruitt Health) [UNANIMOUS]
- Authorized LMIG funding for Peachtree Boulevard Pedestrian Improvement Projects [UNANIMOUS]
- Adopted Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Resolution [UNANIMOUS]
- Approved job descriptions for videographer and co-responder positions [UNANIMOUS]
- Approved additional Hotel/Motel Funds for Gateway Signage [UNANIMOUS]
- Authorized agreement with Kimley-Horn for FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All application [UNANIMOUS]
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding variances for 3648 Keswick Drive. The work session also includes discussions on various staff positions, pedestrian improvement projects, and a rideshare parking ordinance.
- Variances for 3648 Keswick Drive
- LMIG Request Authorization for Peachtree Boulevard Pedestrian Improvement Projects
- FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Application
- Low Impact Film Ordinance
- Second reading of the Rideshare Parking Ordinance
The City Council held a public hearing regarding variance requests for 3648 Keswick Drive. Other items, including a rideshare parking ordinance and several staff positions, were reviewed or discussed for future action.
- Conducted public hearing for variances at 3648 Keswick Drive
- Moved Rideshare Parking Ordinance to a 1st read
- Reviewed videographer position
- Reviewed City and Security Ambassador position
- Reviewed Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Resolution
- Reviewed LMIG Request Authorization for Peachtree Boulevard Pedestrian Improvement Projects
- Reviewed Low Impact Film Ordinance
- Reviewed Chamblee Gateway Signage
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on several active projects, including the 2023 Chalk Walk and a utility box art request for qualifications. The commission will also discuss a new mural proposal by Justin Staples.
- 2023 Chalk Walk vendor document review
- Utility Box Art RFQ
- NEA Our Town Grant update
- Chamblee Replacement Piano update
- Justin Staples mural proposal
The Arts Commission unanimously approved the installation of a sculpture by David Landis at City Hall. The commission also set timelines for a utility box art RFQ and reviewed a mural proposal for a new business.
- Approved 'Papillion' sculpture by David Landis for City Hall site (Unanimous)
- Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Set Utility Box Art RFQ distribution for June 1 with submissions due June 29
- Requested final design for Block & Drum botanical mural before providing approval
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting
The committee will review marketing updates for Discover DeKalb and discuss several ongoing programs. Topics include the annual dining guide, restaurant week, and a summer concert series promotion.
- Discover DeKalb February/March Marketing Update
- Annual Dining Guide Update
- Chamblee Restaurant Week Update
- ATL & Co Update
- Atlanta United Watch Party Update
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing the status of its properties and discussing potential changes to the Downtown Enhancement Grant program. The board also reviewed financial reports and discussed upcoming business applications.
- Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution (postponed)
- Downtown Enhancement Grant applications for Chamblee Tap and Market and 5077 & 5085 Peachtree Road, LLC
- DDA property update regarding 5450 Peachtree Road demolition strategy
- February 2023 Financial Report presentation
The Downtown Development Authority unanimously voted to postpone the Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution until the next meeting. The board also reviewed a revised March 2023 financial report and discussed the Peachtree Crossing project.
- Postponed Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several staff action items including Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 budget amendment resolutions. The meeting also includes first and second readings of various parking-related ordinances.
- Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 Budget Amendment Resolutions
- First reading of Rideshare Parking Ordinance
- Second reading of Alternative Parking Ordinance
- Second reading of P2023-1111: ZYCI rezoning, FLUM amendment, and DCI
- Discussion of Axon Body Cameras and Public Works locker room renovation
The City Council approved a rezoning and Development of Community Impact for P2023-1111 with specific sustainability and design conditions. Other actions included adopting a Civility Pledge, approving several public works contracts, and adopting the Chamblee Trails Master Plan.
- Approved rezoning, Development of Community Impact, and most variances for P2023-1111; denied curb cut waiver (Unanimous)
- Adopted the Chamblee Trails Master Plan and incorporated it into the City's Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $177,673 contract with Reeves Young for public works locker room renovation (Unanimous)
- Approved $97,800 purchase of 20 pedestrian light poles from Olympica Transportation Products, LLC (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Deckard Technologies, Inc. for short-term rental monitoring software (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Axon for fleet in-car and body worn cameras (Unanimous)
- Adopted the alternative parking ordinance with a friendly amendment (Unanimous)
- Adopted Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 budget amendment resolutions (Unanimous)
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various staff action items, including budget amendment resolutions for Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The meeting also includes a first reading of the P2023-1111 rezoning application for ZYCI.
- Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 Budget Amendment Resolutions
- P2023-1111: ZYCI Rezoning, FLUM Amendment, and DCI
- Alternative Parking Ordinance second reading
- Axon Body Cameras discussion
- Chamblee Trails Master Plan discussion
Urban Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting
The Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss the 2023 agency budget and review the 2022 annual report. The meeting also includes consideration of staff appointments.
- 2023 Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) Budget
- 2022 URA Annual Report
- Staff Appointments
The City Council held a work session to review several staff action items, including budget amendments and facility renovations. Most items were discussed for future action, while two ordinances were advanced to the next reading stage.
- Moved Rideshare Parking Ordinance to 1st read
- Moved Alternative Parking Ordinance to 2nd read
- Conducted public hearing for P2023-1111 rezoning and FLUM amendment
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing two grant applications for business construction and renovation. The board will also consider an amendment to the Economic Development Agreement for Lumen.
- Chamblee Tap and Market grant application for $35,000
- 5077 & 5085 Peachtree Road, LLC grant application for $36,024
- Lumen Economic Development Agreement amendment and resolution
- February 2023 financial report review
The Downtown Development Authority postponed a resolution to amend the Lumen Economic Development Agreement. The board also directed staff to reassess requirements for the Downtown Enhancement Grant program after reviewing several applications. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Postponed Lumen EDA Amendment and Approving Resolution (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to reassess Downtown Enhancement Grant application requirements
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The commission will review updates on the 2023 Chalk Walk, piano replacement, and City Hall sculpture. New business includes a discussion regarding the Peachtree Road mural cleaning.
- 2023 Chalk Walk Update
- Chamblee Piano Replacement Update
- City Hall Sculpture - Results
- Arts Coordinator Job Description Update
- Peachtree Road Mural Cleaning
The Commission approved the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the 2023 Chalk Walk, piano replacement, and utility box art. The Commission reviewed sculpture artist rankings and discussed cleaning the Peachtree Road Mural.
- Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several staff action items including city hall interior updates and recruitment services. The agenda includes development requests for Cold Spring Lane, Catalina Drive, and Peachtree Blvd, alongside discussions on park improvements.
- Stream Buffer Variance for 3657 Cold Spring Lane
- Future Land Use Map amendment for 3286 Catalina Drive
- Utility Conversion Waiver for 5208 Peachtree Blvd
- Dresden Park Design and Arrow Creek Park Trail/Raingardens
- First reading of Alternative Parking Ordinance and ZYCI rezoning
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss various staff action items including city hall interior updates and recruiting services. The agenda includes public hearings for rezoning at ZYCI and a stream buffer variance at 3657 Cold Spring Lane. Additionally, the council will review park design and landscape contracts.
- Rezoning, FLUM Amendment, and DCI for ZYCI
- Stream Buffer Variance for 3657 Cold Spring Lane
- Future Land Use Map amendment for 3286 Catalina Drive
- Utility Conversion Waiver for 5208 Peachtree Blvd
- Dresden Park Design and Arrow Creek Park Trail/Raingardens
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority will vote on lot improvements for Wheels Up and approve the January 2023 financial report. The board will also consider approving executive session minutes from January 24, 2023. The agenda includes a chair's report and a properties update.
- Action item: Lot improvements for Wheels Up (ID # 3715)
- Approval of January 2023 financial report showing total assets of $9,242,823 and net income of -$16,340
- Approval of executive session minutes from January 24, 2023 (ID # 3711)
The Downtown Development Authority approved an access agreement to allow a tenant/subtenant to perform lot improvements for Wheels Up. The board also approved the executive session minutes from January 24, 2023.
- Authorized Chair to execute access agreement for Wheels Up lot improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Session minutes of January 24, 2023 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Chamblee Arts Commission will review old business including the 2023 Chalk Walk (location, date, expansion, marketing) and a cost breakdown for the Chamblee Piano project. They will also discuss the Utility Box Art Program and consider eight sculptors for the City Hall Sculpture project. A new business item is an informal working session on grant prioritization.
- 2023 Chalk Walk: location, date, expansion, marketing
- Chamblee Piano cost breakdown
- Utility Box Art Program discussion
- City Hall Sculpture: eight artists under consideration
- Informal working session on grant prioritization
The Commission approved the January 26 meeting minutes and selected City Hall as the location for the 2023 Chalk Walk on September 23. Members agreed to move forward with the Chamblee Piano project and prioritized the City Hall sculpture over the American Way & Peachtree sculpture.
- Approved Jan 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Selected City Hall front lawn for 2023 Chalk Walk
- Set 2023 Chalk Walk date for Saturday, Sept. 23 (Rain date Sept. 24)
- Agreed to move forward with Chamblee Piano project
- Tabled Utility Box Art Program until box ownership is determined
- Prioritized City Hall sculpture ($40,000 budget) over American Way & Peachtree sculpture ($61,000 budget)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting
The committee will review minutes, receive a marketing update from Discover DeKalb, and discuss new business including a Chamblee/Doraville Food Trail program. Old business items include the 2023 budget, magazine update, paid TV placement, photographer short list, an Atlanta United watch party promo, and Restaurant Week update.
- Chamblee/Doraville Food Trail Program (new business)
- 2023 Budget discussion
- Discover Chamblee Magazine Update
- Atl & Co - Paid TV Placement
- Chamblee Restaurant Week Update
City Council Regular Meeting
The Chamblee City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a contract for probation services, a MARTA bus shelter agreement, and a resolution to update the city fee schedule. The council will also conduct first reading of alcohol ordinance amendments and consider multiple development-related variances and waivers. Several advisory committee appointments are on the agenda.
- Resolution to update fee schedule
- 1st reading of alcohol ordinance amendments
- P2023-1105: 3657 Cold Spring Lane – Stream Buffer Variance
- P2023-1106: 5480 Peachtree Road – Variances and Waivers
- Contract for Probation Services
The City Council awarded landscape maintenance contracts to Triscapes and Yellowstone Landscape. Council also approved several zoning variances and waivers for a restaurant renovation at 5480 Peachtree Road and a medical office building at 3723-3731 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
- Approved $275,168.70 annual contract with Triscapes for parks and custodial maintenance (Unanimous)
- Approved $367,000 annual contract with Yellowstone Landscape for streetscape and ROW maintenance (Unanimous)
- Approved 5 variances and 4 waivers for restaurant renovation at 5480 Peachtree Road (Unanimous)
- Approved waiver to disturb 25-foot zoning buffer for medical office building at 3723-3731 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 allocation to join Sister Cities International Program (Unanimous)
- Authorized contract with Professional Probation Services (PPSI) for supervision services (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with MARTA for bus shelters (Unanimous)
- Approved $70,000 contract with GMC for Broad Street Streetscape conceptual design (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Called Meeting
This is a called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session. No decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda, so the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.
- Executive session
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The Chamblee City Council will hold a public hearing and work session to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a stream buffer variance for 3657 Cold Spring Lane, variances and waivers for 5480 Peachtree Road, and a waiver for the Chamblee Dunwoody Medical Office Building. Staff action items include approval of minutes, appointments to ethics and advisory committees, a contract for probation services, a MARTA bus shelter agreement, a conceptual design for Broad Street streetscape, a resolution to update the fee schedule, alcohol ordinance amendments, and a low-impact filming program. The meeting also includes a Dresden Park design update and landscape maintenance contracts.
- P2023-1105: 3657 Cold Spring Lane – Stream Buffer Variance
- P2023-1106: 5480 Peachtree Road – Variances and Waivers
- Resolution to Update Fee Schedule
- Alcohol Ordinance Amendments
- Contract for Probation Services
The City Council conducted public hearings and reviewed several staff action items, including proposed fee updates and landscape contracts. No final votes were recorded for the items reviewed during this work session, as most were scheduled for a subsequent meeting on February 21, 2023.
- Conducted public hearing for stream buffer variance at 3657 Cold Spring Lane
- Conducted public hearing for variances and waivers at 5480 Peachtree Road
- Reviewed proposed $642,168.70 annual landscape maintenance contracts with Triscapes and Yellowstone Landscape
- Reviewed proposed $70,000 contract with GMC for Broad Street Streetscape conceptual design
- Reviewed proposed updates to film permit fees and short-term rental administrative fees
- Reviewed proposed alcohol ordinance amendments to create a Downtown Entertainment District
- Reviewed proposal to allocate $5,000 for the Sister Cities International Program
- Discussed updated design concepts for Dresden Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review meeting minutes from September 2022, discuss meeting procedures, and consider a new business item: PZ2023-1111:ZYCI, which involves a rezoning, future land use amendment, and a development of community impact with concurrent variances and waiver. No other business is listed.
- PZ2023-1111:ZYCI – rezoning, future land use amendment, and DCI with concurrent variances and waiver
City Council Called Meeting
This is a procedural called meeting with no public action items. The council will convene, enter an executive session, and adjourn.
- Executive session
Arts Commission Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect officers and receive updates on ongoing projects including a MARTA mural, a Ride Share Park, and the 2023 Chalk Walk. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Election of officers
- MARTA Mural Update
- Ride Share Park Update
- 2023 Chalk Walk
The Arts Commission approved a request for City Council to authorize a repair contract not to exceed $4,000 for the Play Me Again Piano. The commission also established a new process for setting monthly meeting agendas. Several motions regarding the hiring of an Arts Administrator and meeting cancellation procedures were withdrawn.
- Approved request for City Council to approve piano repair contract not to exceed $4,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved requirement for board officers to meet with Arts Administrator to set meeting agendas (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting as amended (Unanimous)
- Elected Teneisha Jones as Chairperson, Susan Todd-Raque as Vice-Chair, and Brittany Harper as Secretary
- Withdrew motion regarding hiring of an Arts Administrator
- Withdrew motion regarding PAC meeting cancellation approval process
- Withdrew motion regarding PAC advisory role in hiring and membership
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a tax incentive application from Zyci and a parking lease amendment for Wheels Up at 2135 American Industrial Way. The board will also vote on the FY2023 budget and the SLX annual report and valuation.
- Discussion of Zyci tax incentive application
- Action on parking lease amendment for Wheels Up at 2135 American Industrial Way
- Action on FY2023 DDA budget
- Action on SLX annual report and valuation
- Presentation of November and December 2022 financial reports
City Council Regular Meeting
The Chamblee City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances to amend fees on insurers and regulate short-term rentals. Other items include appointments to various boards and committees, a variance request for 1901 Savoy Drive, and a resolution supporting the Mayors' Monarch Pledge.
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 22 Article III - Fees on Insurers
- Second reading of Short Term Rental Ordinance
- PZ2023-1098 - 1901 Savoy Drive - Variances
- Resolution in support of the 2023 Mayors' Monarch Pledge
- Perimeter Park Drive and Deacon Lane alignment discussion
City Council Public Hearing - Work Session
The City Council will hold a public hearing and work session to discuss a variance request at 1901 Savoy Drive and consider second readings of ordinances on insurance fees and short-term rentals. The agenda also includes annual appointments to city boards and a resolution supporting a monarch pledge.
- Public hearing on variances for 1901 Savoy Drive (PZ2023-1098)
- 2nd reading: Amendment to Chapter 22 Article III – Fees on Insurers
- 2nd reading: Short Term Rental Ordinance
- 2023 General Administrative, Design Review Board, Public Art Commission, and Ethics Committee appointments
- Resolution in Support of the 2023 Mayors' Monarch Pledge