Atlanta public meetings in 2025

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will take second‑reading action on a consent agenda containing multiple ordinances. Items include extending a curbside management services contract at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport with up to $4,875,000 in funding, extending a LMIG Street resurfacing contract with $2,457,295.94 and a new completion date of March 24 2026, and other finance, zoning and annexation measures. The council will also consider a resolution to remove citywide parking minimums and a $1,000 donation to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

• Extend Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport curbside management services contract (MTI Limo & Shuttle Services) up to $4,875,000, month‑to‑month for up to 9 months (Nov 29 2025 – Aug 28 2026)
• Extend LMIG Street Resurfacing Project Group 2 (South) contract with Magnum Paving LLC, add $2,457,295.94 funding, new completion date March 24 2026
• Annex property at 942 Gresham Avenue, SE into Atlanta city limits
• Amend 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance to prohibit barbed wire and razor wire in public rights‑of‑way
• Authorize $1,000 donation from Post‑1 carry‑forward account to Southern Christian Leadership Conference

The council adopted Ordinance 25-O-1650, extending the LMIG Street resurfacing project by 120 days, adding $2,457,295.94 in funding, and waiving certain procurement rules. The motion passed by a roll‑call vote of 15 yeas and 0 nays. The council also referred Resolution 25‑R‑4136, requesting city‑wide removal of parking minimums, to the Zoning Committee by a vote of 14 yeas and 0 nays.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1650 (road resurfacing extension, $2,457,295.94) – 15 yeas, 0 nays
• Referred Resolution 25-R-4136 (remove parking minimums city‑wide) to Zoning Committee – 14 yeas, 0 nays

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several communications appointing individuals to advisory committees and boards, a resolution to appoint Keith A. Lamar to the Ethics Board (held for comment), and an ordinance (25-O-1664) to update and clarify the jurisdiction and subject matters of each standing committee of the Atlanta City Council.

• 25-C-0068: Appointment of Jeff Mullavey to the BeltLine Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee (2‑year term)
• 25-C-0105: Appointment of Bentina Terry to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (5‑year term)
• 25-C-0120: Appointment of Matthew Cartledge to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission, Landscape Architect category (3‑year term)
• 25-O-1664: Ordinance to amend the City Code to update standing committee jurisdiction and responsibilities
• 25-R-4217: Resolution appointing Keith A. Lamar to the Ethics Board (3‑year term, held for comment)

The Committee on Council unanimously approved a resolution to sunset various boards, authorities, commissions, and other groups that have completed their purposes. It also adopted a substitute ordinance updating the jurisdiction of standing committees, and approved several mayoral and council communications appointing individuals to advisory committees and boards. All agenda items and communications were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted committee agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted full council agenda (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Jeff Mullavey to Beltline TAD Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Bentina Terry to Atlanta Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved substitute ordinance updating standing committee responsibilities (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Keith A. Lamar to the Ethics Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sunset various boards, authorities, and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Darin Givens to the ADA Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including contract renewals, donations, and procurement agreements. Highlights include authorizing a $2,000,000 special procurement agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for cloud‑based performance management and capital planning solutions. The committee also will vote on a $700,000 contract with Live Nation Entertainment for the 2025‑2026 Peach Drop Festival and a $120,000 renewal for property appraisal validation services with Executive Information Systems, LLC. Additional items cover parking space rentals, bridge painting agreements with CSX, and a public‑art mural commission.

• Ordinance 25-O-1646: authorize up to $120,000 for a one‑year renewal of property appraisal validation services with Executive Information Systems, LLC
• Ordinance 25-O-1667: authorize up to $700,000 for event production services with Live Nation Entertainment for the 2025‑2026 Peach Drop Festival
• Resolution 25-R-4230: authorize up to $2,000,000 special procurement agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for performance management and capital planning cloud computing solutions
• Resolution 25-R-4227: authorize up to $20,900 per agreement with CSX Transportation for temporary right‑of‑entry bridge painting at four locations
• Ordinance 25-O-1669: authorize up to $123,600 for a one‑year rental of parking spaces on Forsyth Street and Broad Street

The Finance/Executive Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It gave favorable votes to several contracts, including a $120,000 appraisal services agreement and a $90,000 indirect cost allocation plan, and approved an amendment requiring electronic bid submissions for competitive procurements. Additional favorable actions covered a $1,000 donation, a $123,600 parking lease, an $89,950 diversity‑software contract, and a $20,900 CSX right‑of‑entry agreement.

• Favorable (5-0) for $120,000 appraisal services contract – Ordinance 25-O-1646
• Favorable (6-0) for $90,000 indirect cost allocation plan – Ordinance 25-O-1647
• Favorable (6-0) for $1,000 donation to Southern Christian Leadership Conference – Ordinance 25-O-1654
• Approved (unanimous) amendment requiring electronic bid submissions for competitive procurements – Ordinance 25-O-1665
• Favorable (unanimous) for $123,600 parking lease for Forsyth Street locations – Ordinance 25-O-1669
• Favorable (unanimous) for $89,950 diversity tracking software services – Resolution 25-R-4221
• Favorable (unanimous) for $20,900 CSX right‑of‑entry agreements – Resolution 25-R-4227
• Adopted agenda (unanimous) – procedural

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider a series of ordinances, including a $10 million loan to the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation to fund the Affordable Housing Strike Force. Other items include a $1,982,457.87 land purchase for a new nature preserve on Boulder Park Road and additional funding for affordable‑housing projects through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Several correction ordinances will also be taken up to amend prior funding and zoning language.

• 25-O-1658 – Authorize purchase of three parcels on Boulder Park Rd. for a nature preserve, total price not to exceed $1,982,457.87.
• 25-O-1673 – Approve up to $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in FY26 and reserve $1,500,000 for FY27 for affordable‑housing development with AUDC.
• 25-O-1674 – Approve a $10,000,000 term loan from Truist Bank to AUDC to support the Affordable Housing Strike Force.
• 25-O-1651 – Amend Ordinance 25-O-1389 to correct funding information.
• 25-O-1652 – Amend Ordinance 24-O-1263 to clarify language in the MOU with L.E.A.D., Inc. for baseball fields.

The committee voted unanimously to appoint Tamara Jones to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission. It approved several ordinance corrections and a substitute ordinance to acquire about 53.19 acres for a new nature preserve at a cost of $1,982,457.87. It also authorized funding and a $10 million loan for affordable‑housing projects with the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation. Additional actions included waiving procurement rules to extend a software agreement.

• Appointed Tamara Jones to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission (5‑0)
• Amended ordinance 25‑O‑1389 to correct funding information (5‑0)
• Corrected ordinance 24‑O‑1263 regarding MOU with L.E.A.D., Inc. (5‑0)
• Corrected zoning designation to R‑5 two‑family residential (5‑0)
• Authorized acquisition of ~53.19 acres for a nature preserve, costing $1,982,457.87 (5‑0)
• Authorized $500,000 payment FY26 and $1,500,000 reserve FY27 for affordable housing with AUDC (5‑0)
• Authorized a $10,000,000 loan to AUDC for the Affordable Housing Strike Force (unanimous)
• Waived procurement provisions to extend a $48,000 software agreement with Benvate, LLC (unanimous)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances that waive procurement rules and add funding for major utility contracts. Key items include $8.2 million to extend the Whittier Mill sanitary sewer agreement, $4 million for small meter installation services, and $162,000 for garbage‑truck maintenance. The committee will also amend the water‑and‑wastewater renewal fund by $1,865,897.11 and approve donations for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Ordinance 25-O-1671: Authorizes $8,200,000 to extend the Whittier Mill sanitary sewer improvement agreement.
• Ordinance 25-O-1660: Adds up to $4,000,000 for two‑year extensions of small meter installation contracts with Titan Unlimited, LLC and K.M. Davis Contracting Co., Inc.
• Ordinance 25-O-1657: Provides up to $162,000 for garbage‑truck maintenance contracts with Nextran Corporation and Truck Service Depot, LLC.
• Ordinance 25-O-1672: Amends the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund by $1,865,897.11 to reallocate funds to the Valley of Hawks project.
• Resolution 25-R-4270: Accepts an in‑kind donation valued at $1,500,000 from Georgia Power to install electric‑vehicle charging stations at five city facilities.

The committee approved several ordinances and resolutions, most notably a unanimous vote to extend the Whittier Mill sanitary sewer improvement agreement with $8,200,000 funding. Other actions included funding for garbage‑truck maintenance, small‑meter installation services, water‑billing amendments, and multiple donations for city beautification and electric‑vehicle infrastructure.

• Approved $162,000 funding for garbage‑truck maintenance contracts (4‑0) (25-O-1657)
• Amended $4,000,000 funding for small‑meter installation services (unanimous) (25-O-1660)
• Approved water and sewer billing amendment adding new definitions (4‑0) (25-O-1663)
• Approved $8,200,000 funding to extend Whittier Mill sanitary sewer improvement agreement (unanimous) (25-O-1671)
• Approved $1,865,897.11 transfer to Valley of Hawks water project (unanimous) (25-O-1672)
• Approved $17,500 donation for Keep Atlanta Beautiful projects (unanimous) (25-R-4223)
• Approved $22,500 donation for Keep Atlanta Beautiful projects (unanimous) (25-R-4224)
• Approved $1,500,000 in‑kind donation for EV charging infrastructure at five city facilities (4‑0) (25-R-4270)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will discuss several airport contracts, street resurfacing extensions, and traffic safety requests. The body is considering a $6 million agreement for the Lenox Road Corridor Trail and safety improvements.

• Project management agreement for Lenox Road Corridor Trail and safety improvements not to exceed $6,000,000
• Contract amendment for 2021 LMIG Street Resurfacing Project Group 2 (South) not to exceed $2,457,295.94
• Amendment for Identity Management System at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport not to exceed $530,991
• Cisco Webex Calling Platform agreement for Hartsfield-Jackson Airport not to exceed $450,000
• Request for traffic studies on Taft Street, SW and Lincoln Street, SW

The Transportation Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved several ordinances, including a $2,457,295.94 LMIG Street resurfacing contract extension (5‑0) and a $4,875,000 curbsides amendment for Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport (5‑0). The committee also approved multiple resolutions, most notably a $6,000,000 Lenox Road Safe Street and Multi‑Purpose Path project (unanimous) and a traffic study for Taft and Lincoln Streets (6‑0).

• Approved LMIG Street resurfacing contract extension $2,457,295.94 (5‑0)
• Approved curbsides amendment at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport $4,875,000 (5‑0)
• Approved IDMS services amendment $530,991.00 (4‑0)
• Approved Lenox Road Safe Street and Multi‑Purpose Path project $6,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved designation of Burnt Hickory Drive as “Honorary John T. Johnson Way” (unanimous)
• Approved traffic study on Taft St SW and Lincoln St SW (6‑0)
• Approved traffic calming devices on Lorenzo Drive SW (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of noise insulation program design services contract at airport (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee will review several rezoning requests and special use permits for properties across Atlanta. The meeting includes a proposal to prohibit barbed and razor wire along all public rights-of-way and an update on Zoning 2.0.

• Ordinance 25-O-1498: Prohibiting barbed wire and razor wire along public rights-of-way
• 25-O-1638: Rezoning 66.37 acres at 1041 Field Road NW and 2804 Yates Drive NW to Planned Development Mixed Use
• 25-O-1361: Special use permit for a truck terminal at 3485 Empire Boulevard SW
• 25-O-1643: Special use permit for a private school at 966 West Paces Ferry Road NW and other locations
• 25-O-1599: Rezoning 1665 and 1669 Stanton Road SW from single family to multifamily residential

The committee approved Ordinance 25‑O‑1498, banning barbed and razor wire in all public rights‑of‑way. It held the rezoning request for 696 Highland Avenue and the rezoning of 0 Peeples Street for future consideration. It filed the special‑use permits for a truck‑terminal park (25‑O‑1361) and a rehabilitation center (25‑O‑1522). It also approved the outdoor exhibit permit (25‑O‑1518) and the rezoning of 942 Gresham Avenue to R‑4 (25‑O‑1533) and of 1665/1669 Stanton Road to MR‑2 (25‑O‑1599) as amended.

• Approved citywide barbed‑wire ban (25‑O‑1498) – unanimous
• Held rezoning of 696 Highland Avenue (25‑O‑1282) – unanimous
• Filed special‑use park permit for truck terminal (25‑O‑1361) – unanimous
• Approved outdoor exhibit permit (25‑O‑1518) – unanimous
• Filed special‑use rehabilitation center permit (25‑O‑1522) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 942 Gresham Avenue to R‑4 (25‑O‑1533) – unanimous
• Held rezoning of 0 Peeples Street to SPI‑21 SA8 (25‑O‑1561) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1665/1669 Stanton Road to MR‑2 (25‑O‑1599) – unanimous

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider an ordinance to extend a citywide clean‑and‑close services contract with Asque’s Construction & Home Inspection for up to $1,400,000 for the Atlanta Police Department. The meeting also includes a vehicle donation from the Atlanta Police Foundation, a $1‑per‑year storage lease, and several settlement resolutions for city claims. All items are presented for committee approval or recommendation.

• Ordinance 25-O-1659 – authorize a $1,400,000 one‑year extension of the Asque’s Construction contract for police services
• Ordinance 25-O-1648 – accept donation of 4 Ford Crown Victorias, 2 Dodge Chargers, 2 Ford Explorers valued at $32,000 for PIT training
• Ordinance 25-O-1649 – lease 474 sq ft storage at 3393 Peachtree Road for $1 per year
• Resolutions 25-R-4263, 25-R-4264, 25-R-4265 – settle city claims for $900,000; $600,000; and $175,000 respectively
• Resolution 25-R-4262 – re‑employ retired police storekeeper Daniel Weaver

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee unanimously adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It then approved fifteen property‑damage claims totaling $129,384.99, each with a 4‑0 vote. Two separate claims were denied, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes (unanimous)
• Approve claim 25‑R‑4236 for $85,000 property damage (4‑0)
• Approve claim 25‑R‑4245 for $1,350 property damage (4‑0)
• Approve claim 25‑R‑4249 for $650 property damage (4‑0)
• Deny claim 25‑R‑4251 for bodily injury (4‑0)
• Deny claim 25‑R‑4252 for pothole damage (4‑0)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several land acquisitions for park expansions and security service renewals. The body is also considering donations for homeless services and school safety transportation.

• Purchase of 17.57 acres at 0 James Jackson Parkway, NW for Riverwalk Park expansion for up to $220,721.44
• Purchase of 2.48 acres at 99 Ingram Drive, SW for Outdoor Activity Center expansion for up to $350,937.22
• Two security contracts for parks and recreation sites with Cloverhurst-Aaron JV and Metropolitan Security Associates, Inc., each up to $1,000,000.00
• Donation of up to $500,000.00 to Intown Collaborative Ministries, Inc. for homeless services
• Donation of up to $38,551.83 to Hope-Hill Elementary Foundation for safety transportation improvements

The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved several ordinances authorizing a historic preservation grant, land acquisitions for park expansion, and two $1 million security contract renewals for parks. All votes were 13 yeas to 0 nays. The council also adopted its agenda and referred two communications to the Transportation and Community Development/Human Services committees.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1593 authorizing a $22,200 historic preservation grant (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1595 authorizing purchase of ~17.57 acres at 0 James Jackson Parkway for up to $220,721.44 (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1596 authorizing a $1,000,000 security contract renewal with Cloverhurst‑Aaron JV (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1597 authorizing a $1,000,000 security contract renewal with Metropolitan Security Associates (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-1624 authorizing purchase of nine parcels including 99 Ingram Drive for up to $350,937.22 (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Motion to adopt agenda carried unanimously (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Communication 25-C-0128 referred to Transportation Committee (no vote)
• Communication 25-C-0129 referred to Community Development/Human Services Committee (no vote)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider four mayoral appointments to city boards, including the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee and the License Review Board. The agenda also includes a resolution to appoint a representative to the Ethics Board.

• Appointment of Monique Fields to Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Danielle Hall to License Review Board
• Appointment of Gabrielle Claiborne to Human Relations Commission
• Appointment of Sarah Hunt-Blackwell to Human Relations Commission
• Resolution appointing Keith A. Lamar to Ethics Board

The Committee on Council adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It also adopted the full council agenda without dissent. The committee gave unanimous favorable votes to four mayoral appointments to various advisory boards and commissions. A resolution to appoint Keith A. Lamar to the Ethics Board was held in committee unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted full council agenda (unanimous)
• Favorable unanimous vote for Monique Fields appointment to Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Favorable unanimous vote for Danielle Hall appointment to License Review Board
• Favorable unanimous vote for Gabrielle Claiborne appointment to Human Relations Commission
• Favorable unanimous vote for Sarah Hunt-Blackwell appointment to Human Relations Commission
• Resolution 25-R-4217 appointing Keith A. Lamar to Ethics Board held in committee (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will discuss property valuations and customer service updates. The body is deciding on several contract renewals, funding for city events, and the annexation of properties from unincorporated DeKalb County.

• Annexation of properties on Sargent Avenue SE, Smith Street SE, and other listed streets from DeKalb County
• Funding up to $550,000 for the 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival
• Contract for property appraisal validation services with Executive Information Systems, L.L.C. not to exceed $120,000
• Police Department passenger vehicle rental agreement not to exceed $300,000 annually
• Donation up to $15,000 from District 6 Carry Forward Account to non-profit community organizations

The Finance/Executive Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It forwarded two first‑reading ordinances (25-O-1646 and 25-O-1647) authorizing $120,000 and $90,000 contracts to the full council. The committee also approved several second‑reading ordinances, including a $550,000 allocation for the 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival, a $15,000 donation to nonprofits, and contract extensions, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5‑0.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 25-O-1646 (first reading) authorizing up to $120,000 contract – sounded and forwarded to full council
• Forwarded Ordinance 25-O-1647 (first reading) authorizing up to $90,000 contract – sounded and forwarded to full council
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1604 (second reading) to correct funding information – favorable unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1605 (second reading) extending workers’ compensation admin contract – favorable unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1614 (donation) authorizing up to $15,000 from District 6 carry‑forward account – favorable 5‑0
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1618 (Jazz Festival) allocating up to $550,000 for 2026 event – approved 5‑0

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The City Utilities Committee will consider several budget amendments to the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund, including $2.5 M for permeable‑paver repairs in Peoplestown, Mechanicsville and Summerhill, $123.8 M for equity transfers, and $3.5 M for CIP facility improvements. It will also vote on a resolution authorizing up to $11 M annually for a two‑year fleet parts and services contract for the Department of Public Works, with three one‑year renewal options. Additional items include a $342 k garbage‑truck maintenance agreement and a dual‑referred ordinance on solid‑waste tax exemptions for the Metro Atlanta Land Bank.

• Ordinance 25-O-1607: $2,500,000 amendment to fund permeable‑paver rehabilitation in Peoplestown, Mechanicsville and Summerhill.
• Ordinance 25-O-1608: $123,803,773.45 amendment to transfer equity to the Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund.
• Ordinance 25-O-1609: $3,500,000 amendment for CIP facility structural and site‑improvement project.
• Resolution 25-R-4216: Up to $11,000,000 annually for a fleet parts and services contract (2‑year term, three 1‑year renewal options).
• Resolution 25-R-4215: Up to $342,000 for garbage‑truck maintenance and repair agreements with Nextran, Truck Service Depot, and Sansom Equipment.

The City Utilities Committee unanimously approved three budget amendment ordinances, including a $123,803,773.45 amendment to the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund. It also unanimously adopted a $180,000 procurement amendment and an $11,000,000 annual fleet services contract. Several items were held in committee, including a dual‑referred solid waste tax ordinance.

• Approved $2,500,000 amendment for permeable pavers projects (unanimous)
• Approved $123,803,773.45 amendment to FY 2026 water & wastewater fund (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500,000 amendment for CIP facility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 procurement amendment for Sansom Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000,000 annual fleet parts and services contract (unanimous)
• Motion to substitute amendment adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to amend amendment adopted (unanimous)
• Held dual‑referred solid waste tax ordinance (2‑0 vote)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on a resolution authorizing a $930,000 fee and a $29,091,544.80 reimbursable operating budget for curbside management services. It will also consider several ordinances, including a contract extension for the LMIG Street Resurfacing Project with $2,457,295.94 additional funding, the creation of District 7 trust funds, and a donation to the Hope Hill Elementary safety transportation project. Additional items involve airport lease agreements and aviation‑related procurement waivers.

• Ordinance 25-O-1650: extend LMIG Street Resurfacing contract, add $2,457,295.94 funding, new completion date March 24 2026
• Ordinance 25-O-1612: amend FY26 budget to create District 7 vertical and horizontal trust funds
• Ordinance 25-O-1613: authorize up to $38,551.83 donation to Hope Hill Elementary safety transportation project
• Resolution 25-R-4122: approve $930,000 curbside management services fee and $29,091,544.80 operating budget
• Ordinance 25-O-1635: lease agreement with L3HARRIS Technologies for equipment support spaces at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It sounded and forwarded Ordinance 25-O-1650, which extends the LMIG Street Resurfacing contract by 120 days and authorizes up to $2,457,295.94 in funding. Several second‑reading ordinances were approved, including a unanimous vote to waive procurement rules for airport projects and a 5‑to‑0 vote to approve a lease for cargo facilities at Hartsfield‑Jackson.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25-O-1650 sounded and forwarded to full council to extend LMIG Street Resurfacing contract and authorize $2,457,295.94
• Ordinance 25-O-1602 approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25-O-1612 forwarded with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25-O-1613 approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25-O-1615 approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25-O-1617 approved (5‑to‑0)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee adopted its agenda, approved minutes, and heard updates on crime statistics and the public defender's office. The committee voted unanimously to confirm Ms. Danielle Hall as a member of the License Review Board for a two‑year term. It also approved a series of favorable claims totaling $128,596.55 for property damage and bodily injury incidents.

• Appointment of Ms. Danielle Hall to the License Review Board (2‑year term) – favorable vote
• Claim 25‑R‑4146: $18,500 property damage from a pothole at 997 Marietta Boulevard – favorable
• Claim 25‑R‑4147: $15,000 property damage from a water main leak at 3895 Morning Creek Drive – favorable
• Claim 25‑R‑4148: $12,500 property damage from a storm sewer overflow at 10 Queen Anne Place NW – favorable
• Claim 25‑R‑4149: $10,000 bodily injury from a trip‑and‑fall at N. Fulton Drive & Peachtree Ave – favorable

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Danielle Hall as a member of the License Review Board for a two‑year term. The committee also approved a series of property‑damage and injury claims, each receiving a unanimous favorable recommendation. All approvals are scheduled for follow‑up on November 17, 2025.

• Appointed Danielle Hall to License Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4146 for $18,500 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4150 for $8,500 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4161 for $1,598.33 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4163 for $1,500 bodily injury (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4159 for $2,508.77 property damage (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4160 for $1,982.82 fire hydrant leak (unanimous)
• Approved claim 25-R-4155 for $6,142.46 property damage (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will vote on several ordinances, including extending sunset dates for multiple tax allocation districts and correcting prior legislation. It will also approve two $1 million security service contracts for city parks, a land purchase for Riverwalk Park, and a $500,000 donation to Intown Collaborative Ministries. Additional items include a $22,200 historic preservation grant and other land use amendments.

• Public hearing on ordinance to extend sunset dates of nine tax allocation districts through Dec 31 2055 (25-O-1560)
• Ordinance authorizing a $1,000,000 one‑year renewal contract with Cloverhurst‑Aaron JV for park security (25-O-1596)
• Ordinance authorizing a $1,000,000 one‑year renewal contract with Metropolitan Security Associates for park security (25-O-1597)
• Ordinance to acquire ~17.57 acres at 0 James Jackson Parkway for up to $220,721.44 for Riverwalk Park expansion (25-O-1595)
• Ordinance authorizing a donation of up to $500,000 to Intown Collaborative Ministries for homeless services (25-O-1631)

The Community Development/Human Services Committee voted 5‑0 to approve the ordinance that extends the sunset dates of several tax allocation districts through December 31, 2055. The committee also unanimously approved a $22,200 historic preservation grant and a series of measures authorizing park land acquisition and security contracts. All votes were recorded as unanimous where noted.

• Approved 25-O-1560 ordinance extending tax allocation district sunset dates (5-0)
• Approved substitute ordinance 25-O-1593 authorizing $22,200 historic preservation grant (unanimous)
• Approved 25-O-1595 acquisition of ~17.57 acres at 0 James Jackson Parkway for Riverwalk Park (unanimous)
• Approved 25-O-1596 one‑year renewal of security contract with Cloverhurst‑Aaron JV for up to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 25-O-1597 one‑year renewal of security contract with Metropolitan Security Associates for up to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded ordinance 25-O-1651 to full council for referral
• Sounded and forwarded ordinance 25-O-1652 to full council for referral
• Sounded and forwarded ordinance 25-O-1653 to full council for referral

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Zoning Committee will hold a first reading of ten ordinances, including rezoning proposals and special‑use permits, and a second reading of two rezoning ordinances. The committee will also consider a resolution asking the Department of City Planning to remove parking minimum requirements citywide as part of the Zoning 2.0 rewrite. Additionally, a paper amending the city’s sign ordinance to allow security video technology on suspended signs will be discussed.

• 25-O-1636: Rezone 2199 Lenox Road from RG‑3 to MR‑3 (0.957 acres).
• 25-O-1637: Rezone 78 & 88 Howard Street from R‑4A to PD‑H (0.66 acres).
• 25-O-1640: Special‑use permit for a preschool at 743 Virginia Avenue (0.635 acres).
• 25-O-1645: Special‑use permit for a cell tower at 2150 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard (20.08 acres).
• 25-R-4136: Resolution requesting removal of parking minimums citywide.

The committee unanimously adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. Ten first‑reading rezoning and special‑use ordinances were sounded and forwarded to the full council. Three second‑reading ordinances (25‑O‑1599, 25‑O‑1600, 25‑O‑1601) were unanimously referred to the Zoning Review Board for further action.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes (unanimous)
• Sound and forward 10 first‑reading rezoning/special‑use ordinances to full council (unanimous)
• Refer 25-O-1599 (rezone R-4 to MR-2) to Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Refer 25-O-1600 (rezone R-4 to R-4A) to Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Refer 25-O-1601 (special‑use day‑care permit) to Zoning Review Board (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will conduct its regular business, including call to order, adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and adoption of the full council agenda. A presentation from the Atlanta Commission on Women will be heard. No other legislative actions are listed for this meeting.

• Adoption of full council agenda (procedural)
• Approval of minutes (procedural)
• Atlanta Commission on Women Report (presentation)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider adopting master plans for Piedmont and Chastain parks, along with several ordinances to authorize transportation projects and amend city budgets. The meeting also includes proclamations and committee reports.

• Adoption of Piedmont Park Master Plan
• Adoption of Chastain Park Master Plan
• Authorization of $5M for I-75/85 'Stitch' project
• Authorization of $453,980 for North Highland transportation improvements
• Authorization of $600,000 for Department of Aviation landscaping

The Atlanta City Council unanimously adopted a series of ordinances, including a $1,112,208 contract to provide rental subsidies for 100 low‑income, formerly homeless residents at the Santa Fe Villas housing complex. The council also approved the Piedmont Park and Chastain Park master plans, and two utility‑related waivers. All actions were approved by roll‑call votes of 15 yeas and 0 nays.

• Adopted agenda (12 yeas; 0 nays)
• Accepted and filed journal corrections (13 yeas; 0 nays)
• Referred four mayoral and council appointments to committees without objection
• Adopted utility waiver for permeable paver agreement (15 yeas; 0 nays)
• Adopted utility waiver for standby generator services (15 yeas; 0 nays)
• Adopted Piedmont Park Master Plan as city master plan (15 yeas; 0 nays)
• Adopted Chastain Park Master Plan as city master plan (15 yeas; 0 nays)
• Approved $1,112,208 housing assistance contract for Santa Fe Villas (15 yeas; 0 nays)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee will review several ordinances and resolutions, including first‑reading and second‑reading items, and adopt a consent agenda. Items include updates to family‑leave policy, extensions of existing contracts with added funding, and a proposal to allocate up to $750,000 each year for electrical repairs at public works and watershed facilities. The meeting also features reports on Open Records compliance, COVID‑19 funds, and the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Ordinance 25-O-1605: waive procurement rules to extend Workers’ Compensation third‑party admin agreement, adding up to $172,900.
• Ordinance 25-O-1606: waive procurement rules to extend Risk Management Information System agreement, adding up to $148,289.71.
• Ordinance 25-O-1570: authorize up to $750,000 annually for citywide electrical repairs for Public Works and Watershed Management.
• Ordinance 25-O-1571: transfer up to $900,978.63 within the Capital Finance Fund for staffing services contract with Nova Collaborative JC.
• Resolution 25-R-4124: refund $15,929.34 to Response Mine Interactive, LLC for a 2022 occupation‑tax overpayment.

The Finance/Executive Committee approved its agenda (3‑0) and minutes (4‑0). It accepted a communication from the Audit Committee chair. The committee voted unanimously to favorably approve several ordinances, including a budget‑commission amendment, funding authorizations for IT and electrical services, a capital‑fund transfer, and a $35,000 donation to the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy.

• Adopted agenda – approved 3‑0
• Approved minutes – approved 4‑0
• Accepted audit‑committee performance audit communication – unanimous
• Favorable unanimous vote on ordinance 25‑O‑1504 to update budget commission requirements
• Favorable unanimous vote on ordinance 25‑O‑1569 to fund IT software ($100,000) and site locations ($99,822)
• Favorable unanimous vote on ordinance 25‑O‑1570 to add $750,000 annual funding for electrical repairs
• Favorable unanimous vote on ordinance 25‑O‑1571 to transfer $900,978.63 within the Capital Finance Fund
• Favorable unanimous vote on ordinance 25‑O‑1585 to donate $35,000 to the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will hear a public hearing on abandoning part of St. Johns Circle. The committee will take first‑reading and second‑reading actions on several ordinances, including procurement waivers and funding approvals for airport surface‑management services and a $5 million federal highway grant. Several resolutions will be considered to approve traffic‑calming devices, grant‑related agreements, and airport equipment contracts.

• 25-O-1529: Ordinance to abandon ~0.261 acre of St. Johns Circle, SW, and execute a quit‑claim deed.
• 25-O-1572: Waiver of procurement rules to fund Saab airport surface‑management contract, $142,780 additional funding; total contract not to exceed $4,858,930.
• 25-O-1576: Ratification of application for up to $5,000,000 from the Federal Highway Administration for the Stitch – Capping I‑75/85 Downtown Atlanta project.
• 25-R-4086: Resolution to install traffic‑calming devices on East Lake Drive between West Pharr Road and Memorial Drive, SE.
• 25-R-4118: Resolution to amend the agreement with Georgia DOT for the I‑75/I‑85 capping study, funding up to $10,663,481.20.

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It held a public hearing on the ordinance to abandon a portion of St. Johns Circle. The committee accepted a performance audit report. It approved several ordinances, notably a $5 million federal highway grant for the I‑75/85 downtown project and a $4.86 million aviation IT contract.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on St. Johns Circle abandonment ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted performance audit report (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 25-O-1572 authorizing $142,780 and up to $4,858,930 aviation IT contract (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance 25-O-1573 ratifying Cleveland Avenue pedestrian improvements (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 25-O-1576 authorizing $5,000,000 federal highway grant for I‑75/85 project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance 25-O-1582 waiving procurement rules for $600,000 landscaping agreement (unanimous)

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on adopting the Piedmont Park and Chastain Park master plans. It will consider several ordinances, including a $22,200 historic preservation grant, a $350,937.22 land purchase for an outdoor activity center, and a $1.1 million housing assistance contract for the Santa Fe Villas complex. The meeting also includes appointments to city advisory boards and a charter amendment defining the affordable housing fund.

• Public hearing to adopt the Piedmont Park Master Plan (Item 25-O-1491)
• Public hearing to adopt the Chastain Park Master Plan (Item 25-O-1492)
• Ordinance authorizing a $22,200 historic preservation grant (Item 25-O-1593)
• Ordinance to purchase parcels at 99 Ingram Drive, SW for up to $350,937.22 (Item 25-O-1594)
• Ordinance amending FY2026 budget to fund a $1,112,208 housing assistance contract for Santa Fe Villas (Item 25-O-1578)

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the Piedmont Park and Chastain Park master plans, making them part of the city’s comprehensive development plan. The committee also held two mayoral appointments and forwarded two ordinances for full council consideration.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Piedmont Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Chastain Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Held appointment of Monique Fields to Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Held appointment of Matthew Cartledge to Atlanta Urban Design Commission (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded Ordinance 25-O-1593 (historic preservation fund grant) to full council
• Sounded and forwarded Ordinance 25-O-1594 (acquisition of parcels for outdoor activity center) to full council

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $123,803,773.45 amendment to the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund. Other items include smaller budget amendments for permeable‑paver rehabilitation and facility improvements, as well as contracts for water monitoring and constructed wetlands. All actions require approval by the committee before the mayor can execute them.

• Ordinance 25-O-1608: Amend FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund by $123,803,773.45 to transfer equity and other purposes.
• Ordinance 25-O-1607: Amend FY 2026 fund by $2,500,000 for rehabilitation of permeable pavers in Peoplestown, Mechanicsville, and Summerhill.
• Ordinance 25-O-1609: Amend FY 2026 fund by $3,500,000 to transfer watershed reserve funds for CIP facility structural and site improvements.
• Resolution 25-R-4126: Authorize a $2,724,850 intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for a five‑year water quantity and quality monitoring program.
• Resolution 25-R-3895: Approve an $11,717,733 contract for the Valley of the Hawks constructed wetlands project.

The City Utilities Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved three budget‑amendment ordinances, including a $123,803,773.45 amendment to the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund. The committee also approved two procurement‑waiver ordinances and a $2,724,850 resolution for a long‑term water monitoring program, all with unanimous favorable votes. Several items, such as ordinance 25-O-1103 and resolution 25-R-3900, were held in committee for further consideration.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1607 to transfer $2,500,000 for permeable pavers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1608 to amend FY 2026 water fund by $123,803,773.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1609 to transfer $3,500,000 for CIP facility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1580 waiving procurement rules for permeable paver maintenance extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-O-1583 waiving procurement rules for standby generator services extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-4126 authorizing $2,724,850 water quantity and quality monitoring program (unanimous)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will consider an ordinance to ratify a service agreement with Catalis Courts & Land Records LLC for up to $300,750. It will also vote on several resolutions authorizing settlements of lawsuits and the re‑employment of a retired senior police officer at a salary not to exceed $66,705.60. Updates on crime statistics, code enforcement, the city solicitor and municipal court will be presented, and a consent agenda of property damage and injury claims will be reviewed.

• Ordinance 25-O-1581 (second reading) to ratify services with Catalis Courts & Land Records LLC, not to exceed $300,750 for the municipal court
• Resolution 25-R-4108 authorizing re‑employment of retired Senior Police Officer Roderick Williams with annual compensation up to $66,705.60
• Resolutions 25-R-4110 through 25-R-4117 authorizing settlements ranging from $4,195.17 to $75,000 for various civil actions against the City of Atlanta
• Presentations: Atlanta Police Department crime statistics, code enforcement update, Office of the City Solicitor quarterly update, Municipal Court quarterly update
• Consent agenda claims with unfavorable recommendations for property damage and bodily injury incidents (e.g., claims 25-R-4092 to 25-R-4102)

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to adverse (deny) sixteen claims for property damage or bodily injury, ranging from metal‑plate incidents to pothole and water‑meter damages. No other actions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4092 for metal‑plate property damage (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4093 for vehicle accident property damage (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4094 for pothole property damage (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4095 for metal‑plate property damage (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4096 for police‑related bodily injury (unanimous)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4097 for fall‑related bodily injury (unanimous)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a first‑reading vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning of 1665 and 1669 Stanton Road from R‑4 to MR‑2. Other items include a rezoning of 115 Nathan Road to R‑4A, a special‑use permit for a day‑care center at 850 Ormewood Avenue, a special‑use permit for a personal care home at 4575 Boulder Park Drive, and an amendment to create a new Northeast Atlanta Quality of Life Regulation Overlay District.

• 25-O-1599: Rezone 1665 & 1669 Stanton Road, SW from R‑4 (single‑family) to MR‑2 (multifamily).
• 25-O-1600: Rezone 115 Nathan Road, SW from R‑4 to R‑4A (single‑family).
• 25-O-1601: Special‑use permit for a day‑care center at 850 Ormewood Avenue, SE.
• 25-O-1142: Special‑use permit for a personal care home at 4575 Boulder Park Drive, SW.
• 25-O-1434: Amend the 1982 zoning ordinance to create the Northeast Atlanta Quality of Life Regulation Overlay District.

The Zoning Committee approved four rezoning ordinances, including an amended overlay change and a single‑family residential amendment, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5‑0. It denied a special‑use permit for a personal care home by an unanimous adverse vote. Two items were referred to the Zoning Review Board and one ordinance was held for further review.

• Adversed (denied) 25-O-1142 – special‑use permit for personal care home (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance 25-O-1421 – overlay rezoning change (unanimous)
• Approved 25-O-1422 – rezoning to mixed residential commercial (unanimous)
• Approved 25-O-1424 – rezoning R‑4 to R‑4A at 1037 Bouldercrest Drive (5‑0)
• Referred 25-O-1423 – special‑use permit to Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Held 25-O-1434 – new quality‑of‑life overlay amendment (unanimous)
• First‑reading items 25-O-1599, 25-O-1600, 25-O-1601 forwarded to full council (no vote recorded)
• Held 25-O-1421 initially before approval (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

At the regular City Council meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, members will vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous ordinances and budget amendments. Items include a $13 million approval for a distributed antenna system upgrade at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport, transfers of $6.25 million and $7.5 million to water and storm‑water projects, and other smaller funding adjustments for fire and police departments. The council will also consider a renaming of a portion of Pryor Road and other routine items.

• $13,000,000 antenna system upgrade at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport (Ordinance 25‑O‑1553).
• $6,250,000 transfer to Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement Project (Ordinance 25‑O‑1545).
• $7,500,000 transfer to annual storm‑water infrastructure project (Ordinance 25‑O‑1548).
• $8,290 addition to the 2025 Intergovernmental Grant Fund for Trauma‑Related Equipment (Ordinance 25‑O‑1538).
• $432,508.86 payment for Enterprise Leasing vehicle rental contract for Police Department (Ordinance 25‑O‑1549).

The Atlanta City Council adopted eight ordinances by unanimous roll‑call vote. Highlights include a $6,250,000 amendment to the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund, a $121,087.21 donation of a fire‑rescue vehicle, and a $8,290 grant‑fund amendment for trauma‑equipment. All actions were approved 15 yeas, 0 nays.

• Adopted $6,250,000 water & wastewater renewal fund amendment (15‑0)
• Adopted acceptance of $121,087.21 Ford F‑650 donation for fire rescue (15‑0)
• Adopted $8,290 intergovernmental grant fund amendment for trauma equipment (15‑0)
• Approved $432,508.86 payment for police vehicle rental contract (15‑0)
• Adopted $7,500,000 water & wastewater sub‑lien revenue bond fund amendment for storm‑water project (15‑0)
• Adopted Huff Road Multimodal Plan amendment to comprehensive development plan (15‑0)
• Approved $48,000 ratification of community‑development software agreement (15‑0)
• Adopted other communications and appointments referred to committees (unanimous)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider an ordinance to amend precinct boundary lines and polling locations for the November 4, 2025, election. The body will also review several appointments to city commissions and boards.

• Ordinance 25-O-1547: Amending Section 66-2 of the City of Atlanta Code regarding precinct boundary lines and polling places for 11/04/2025
• Resolution 25-R-4083: Appointing Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General for a three-year term
• Communication 25-C-0115: Mayor Andre Dickens appointing Katie Molla to the Municipal Market Company Board of Directors for a two-year term
• Communication 25-C-0082: Appointment of Professor Akinyele Umoja to the City of Atlanta Reparations Study Commission (recommended to file)
• Communication 25-C-0114: Adria Welcher, Ph.D. accepting service to the City of Atlanta Reparations Study Commission (recommended to file)

The Committee on Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda, approved the minutes, and adopted the full council agenda. It approved three communications appointing individuals to the Reparation Study Commission and the Municipal Market Company Board. The committee also unanimously approved a substitute ordinance amending precinct boundary lines and polling places for the 2025 election. Additionally, it appointed Kenneth Mitchell Jr. to the Office of the Inspector General’s governing board.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted full council agenda (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Prof. Akinyele Umoja to Reparation Study Commission (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Dr. Adria Welcher to Reparation Study Commission (unanimous)
• Approved communication appointing Ms. Katie Molla to Municipal Market Company Board (unanimous)
• Approved substitute ordinance amending precinct boundaries and polling places (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Mitchell Jr. to Inspector General governing board (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing various city contracts, budget transfers, and grant applications. A key item involves extending the sunset dates for multiple Tax Allocation Districts, including the Westside and BeltLine districts, to no earlier than December 31, 2055.

• Proposed extension of sunset dates for Tax Allocation Districts including Westside, Perry-Bolton, Eastside, BeltLine, and Campbellton Road to December 31, 2055
• Proposed $1.75 million annual funding increase for HVAC preventative maintenance with Aeras MEP Inc.
• Proposed $960,542 contract for Situator software maintenance with Saefix, LLC for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Proposed $540,000 annual contract with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC for inmate services at the Atlanta City Detention Center
• Proposed $750,000 annual funding for citywide electrical services with Brown Electrical Services and MWI Electrical Contractors

The Finance/Executive Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It passed several ordinances, most notably a $1,750,000 annual funding increase for HVAC preventative maintenance (25‑O‑1542) and a $750,000 annual allocation for electrical repairs (25‑O‑1541). All ordinances were approved with a 4‑to‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes – unanimous vote
• Approved 25-O-1540 to increase contract amount to $1,027,327 – favorable 4‑0
• Approved 25-O-1541 to add $750,000 annual funding for electrical repairs – favorable 4‑0
• Approved 25-O-1542 to add $1,750,000 annual funding for HVAC preventative maintenance – favorable 4‑0
• Approved 25-O-1543 to extend Xerox services contract for $1,276,284 – favorable 4‑0
• Held 25-O-1544 special procurement agreement in committee – 4‑0
• Approved 25-O-1564 donation of up to $55,000 to non‑profits – favorable 4‑0

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will consider a series of ordinances that waive competitive procurement rules for several projects, including a $13 million distributed antenna system upgrade at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport. It will also hold a public hearing on renaming a portion of Pryor Road to Michael Langford Drive. Additional items include funding authorizations for airport surface management services, a federal highway grant for downtown I‑75/85 stitch‑capping, and a surface transportation block‑grant award for ferry improvements.

• Public hearing (25-O-1436) to rename part of Pryor Road, SW to “Michael Langford Drive.”
• Ordinance (25-O-1553) authorizing a $13,000,000 airport distributed antenna system upgrade and waiving procurement source‑selection provisions.
• Ordinance (25-O-1572) approving $4,858,930 contract with Saab, Inc. for airport surface‑management services and a $142,780 supplemental funding add‑on.
• Ordinance (25-O-1576) authorizing up to $5,000,000 from the Federal Highway Administration for the “Stitch‑Capping I‑75/85 in Downtown Atlanta” project.
• Ordinance (25-O-1574) permitting a $453,980 grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation for ferry transportation improvements at five locations.

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the open public hearing, the close public hearing, and a motion to amend, all unanimously. It voted unanimously to rename a portion of Pryor Road SW to Michael Langford Drive and waive certain code provisions. It also gave a favorable unanimous vote to a $13 million procurement waiver for an airport distributed antenna system upgrade.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved open public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved close public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to amend (unanimous)
• Approved renaming of Pryor Rd SW to Michael Langford Dr (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000,000 airport antenna system procurement waiver (unanimous)
• Sounded and forwarded ordinances 25-O-1572‑1576 to full council

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several public‑hearing items, including the Huff Road Multimodal Plan and an extension of sunset dates for multiple Tax Allocation Districts. It will also vote on ordinances that allocate over $24 million in HUD grant funding for CDBG, ESG, HOPWA and HOME programs, and approve a $1.1 million contract to provide rental subsidies at the Santa Fe Villas housing complex. Additional items include a $48,000 software services payment and a $17,500 donation for a capacity‑building cohort.

• Public hearing on ordinance 25‑O‑1333 to adopt the Huff Road Multimodal Plan and amend the Comprehensive Development Plan
• Public hearing on ordinance 25‑O‑1560 to extend sunset dates of several Tax Allocation Districts to Dec 31 2055
• Ordinance 25‑O‑1578 authorizing up to $1,112,208 for a housing assistance contract with G&S Santa Fe Villas, LLC for 100 low‑income units
• Ordinance 25‑O‑1566 authorizing up to $48,000 payment to Benevate, Inc. for community‑development software services
• Ordinance 25‑O‑1567 authorizing HUD grant allocations totaling $24,631,699.29 for CDBG, ESG, HOPWA and HOME programs

The Community Development/Human Services Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It gave a favorable vote to adopt the Huff Road Multimodal Plan and amend the Comprehensive Development Plan. Several items were either approved or held in committee, including a tax‑allocation sunset extension, a housing‑grant ratification, and an appointment to the Municipal Market Company Board.

• Adopted Huff Road Multimodal Plan ordinance (Favorable 4‑0)
• Approved opening of public hearing (Approved 4‑0)
• Approved closing of public hearing (Approved 4‑0)
• Held tax‑allocation districts sunset extension ordinance in committee (Held 4‑0)
• Filed communication from Adria Welcher to Reparation Study Commission (Filed 4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Katie Molla to Municipal Market Company Board (Favorable 4‑0)
• Held vacant‑property nuisance ordinance in committee (Held 4‑0)
• Approved $48,000 ratification of Community Development Software Agreement (Favorable 4‑0)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta City Utilities Committee will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $6.25 M budget amendment for the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund and a $7.5 M amendment for the Storm Water Infrastructure Project. It will also consider a $11,717,733 contract for the Valley of the Hawks Constructed Wetlands project and other green‑infrastructure and maintenance agreements. Quarterly updates from Public Works and Watershed Management will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Ordinance 25-O-1580 – waiver to extend a permeable‑paver maintenance agreement with Mariani Enterprises for up to 12 months
• Ordinance 25-O-1545 – amend FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal Fund budget by $6,250,000 to fund drinking‑water renewal
• Ordinance 25-O-1548 – amend FY 2026 Storm Water Infrastructure Fund budget by $7,500,000
• Resolution 25-R-3895 – authorize $11,717,733 contract for the Valley of the Hawks Constructed Wetlands project
• Resolution 25-R-4077 – add up to $3,000,000 for green‑infrastructure repairs at Historic Fourth Ward Park

The committee unanimously approved ordinance 25-O-1545, allowing the chief financial officer to amend the FY 2026 Water & Wastewater Renewal and Extension Fund by $6,250,000. It also approved ordinance 25-O-1548 to amend the FY 2026 Water and Wastewater Sub‑Lien Revenue Bond Fund by $7,500,000 for storm‑water infrastructure. Additionally, the committee unanimously adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts and funding for green infrastructure, collection support services, and storm‑sewer improvements, while holding resolution 25‑R‑3895 in committee (3‑0).

• Approved $6.25M water fund amendment (25-O-1545) – Unanimous
• Approved $7.5M storm‑water fund amendment (25-O-1548) – Unanimous
• Approved $3M green infrastructure funding (25-R-4077) – Unanimous
• Approved $1.4M collection support services renewal (25-R-4078) – Unanimous
• Approved storm‑sewer improvements contract amendment (25-R-4079) – Unanimous
• Approved storm‑sewer improvements contract amendment (25-R-4080) – Unanimous
• Approved cooperative purchasing contract update (25-R-4081) – Unanimous
• Held resolution on wetland project contract (25-R-3895) – 3‑0

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes, and hear brief public comment. It will receive updates from the Atlanta Police Department, Department of Corrections, and Department of Law. The committee will vote on resolutions recommending approval or denial of a series of liability claims totaling $68,718.85.

• Approve favorable claim $16,000.00 (25‑R‑4005) for bodily injuries from a 1/15/2025 vehicle accident at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive & Treadwell Cir.
• Approve favorable claim $10,313.44 (25‑R‑4006) for property damage from a 10/13/2024 vehicle accident at Moreland Ave & Mansfield Ave.
• Approve favorable claim $7,881.22 (25‑R‑4007) for property damage from a 4/9/2024 vehicle accident at 1033 Northside Drive.
• Approve favorable claim $6,500.00 (25‑R‑4008) for property damage from a 11/20/2024 water main incident at 3596 North Stratford Road.
• Approve favorable claim $5,157.84 (25‑R‑4009) for property damage from a 9/13/2024 vehicle accident at 954 Howell Place.

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to approve fifteen claims with favorable recommendations, totaling $68,718.85. It also voted 5‑0 to adverse a single claim (25‑R‑4021). No other actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 15 favorable claims totaling $68,718.85 (5‑0 each)
• Adversed claim 25‑R‑4021 (5‑0)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will consider 14 ordinances for second reading, including special use permits for a rehabilitation center, a place of worship, and a day care center, as well as zoning changes and amendments to the city's land development code.

• Special use permit for rehabilitation center at 553 Mobile Avenue, SW
• Special use permit for place of worship at 999 Desoto Street, NW
• Special use permit for day care center at 2694 Fairlane Drive, SE
• Ordinance to amend parking requirements for residential dwellings
• Ordinance to waive fence height restrictions in River Side Neighborhood

The committee unanimously approved a substitute ordinance establishing a 180‑day moratorium on new demolition permit applications for properties on Peachtree Circle NE. It also filed special‑use permits for a rehabilitation center and a place of worship, referred several proposals to the Zoning Review Board, and approved a substitute for a personal‑care home permit. Additional actions included approvals for rezoning and a front‑yard wall/fence waiver.

• Filed special use permit for rehabilitation center at 553 Mobile Ave SW (unanimous)
• Filed special use permit for place of worship at 999 Desoto St NW (unanimous)
• Referred community center special use permit (U-25-32) to Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved substitute for personal care home at 2694 Fairlane Drive (unanimous)
• Referred amendment to 1982 zoning ordinance for primary pedestrian entrances to ZRB (unanimous)
• Approved 180‑day demolition moratorium on Peachtree Circle NE (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of front‑yard wall/fence provisions in Riverside neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to rezone SPI‑21 SA7 to SA8 (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a $6,443,285.67 addition to a water distribution system contract at the Hempill Pump Station. Other items include rezoning proposals for University Avenue and Chattahoochee Avenue, a special‑use permit for a day‑care center, and a renewal of the Beltline agreement for park maintenance. The council will vote on these items during the regular meeting on October 6, 2025.

• 25-O-1517: Approve up to $6,443,285.67 to extend and fund the water distribution system rehabilitation at Hempill Pump Station.
• 25-O-1141: Rezone 356 University Avenue, SW from I‑1/BL to I‑MIX/BL (industrial mixed‑use).
• 25-O-1283: Rezone 1280 Chattahoochee Avenue, NW from I‑2/UPWO to MR‑4C/UPWO (multifamily residential conditional) – staff recommendation denial.
• 25-O-1469: Grant a special‑use permit for a day‑care center at 1146 Sheridan Drive, NE.
• 25-O-1511: Renew the Atlanta Beltline services agreement for up to $1,050,000 to fund park and greenspace maintenance.

The council adopted a City Utilities Committee ordinance that waives procurement rules to extend the Hempill Pump Station agreement and adds up to $6,443,285.67 in funding, passing 12‑0. The council also approved four zoning amendments and a special‑use permit, each by a unanimous 12‑0 vote. Additionally, the council amended the comprehensive development plan to redesignate a property from industrial to high‑density residential, also by 12‑0.

• Adopted City Utilities ordinance 25-O-1517 adding up to $6,443,285.67 for Hempill Pump Station upgrade (12‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment 25-O-1141 rezoning 356 University Ave to I‑MIX/BL (12‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment 25-O-1283 rezoning 1280 Chattahoochee Ave to MR‑4‑C/UPWO (12‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment 25-O-1381 rezoning 1527/1541 Northside Drive to MR‑4B‑C/BL (12‑0)
• Adopted special‑use permit ordinance 25-O-1469 for day‑care at 1146 Sheridan Drive (12‑0)
• Adopted CDP amendment 25-O-1266 redesignating 1280 Chattahoochee Ave to high‑density residential (12‑0)

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several appointments, including James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board and Cyril Turner as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. It will also adopt a resolution naming Drew Williamson to the Ethics Board and consider two ordinances—one amending precinct boundaries and polling places, and another authorizing a $50,000 budget amendment for the Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and public comment will also be addressed.

• 25-C-0110: Appointment of James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board for a two‑year term
• 25-C-0111: Appointment of Cyril Turner as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
• 25-R-3981: Appointment of Drew Williamson to the Ethics Board representing the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
• 25-O-1547: Ordinance to amend City Code Section 66-2 precinct boundary lines and polling places for Fulton County
• 25-O-1524: Ordinance authorizing a $50,000 amendment to FY 2026 budget for the Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund

The Committee on Council unanimously approved several appointments, including James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board, Cyril Turner as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Drew Williamson to the Ethics Board, and Debra Snell to the Human Relations Commission. The committee also approved a $50,000 amendment to the FY 2026 budget for the Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund. An ordinance to amend precinct boundary lines was sounded and forwarded to full council, and a resolution appointing Todd Gray to the Office of Inspector General was held in committee.

• Appointed James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Cyril Turner as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (unanimous)
• Appointed Drew Williamson to the Ethics Board representing the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Appointed Debra Snell to the Human Relations Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 FY 2026 budget amendment for the Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Ordinance to amend precinct boundary lines sounded and forwarded to full council (unanimous)
• Resolution appointing Todd Gray to the Office of Inspector General held in committee (unanimous)
• Motion to amend and approve held items (unanimous)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Finance/Executive Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city contracts, budget amendments, and property annexations. A key item involves ratifying an executive order to restrict certain permits and large gatherings from June 11 to July 19, 2026, to prepare for the FIFA World Cup 26.

• Proposed permit restrictions for outdoor vending and large gatherings from June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Contract for HVAC preventative maintenance with Aeras MEP Inc. not to exceed $3,097,132.60 annually
• Proposed $2,520,000 sole source agreement with OnMed for telehealth kiosks
• Annexation of 942 Gresham Avenue, SE into the city corporate limits
• Proposed requirement that 51% of workforce hours on public construction projects be performed by city residents

The Finance/Executive Committee updated parcel tax ID numbers (Ordinance 25-O-1508) with a unanimous vote. It approved, on condition, four utility easements for Georgia Power totaling $377,500 at Spinks‑Collins Park (Ordinance 25-O-1509) with a 6‑0 vote. The committee also amended the FY 2026 budget to add $50,000 for the Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund (Ordinance 25-O-1524) and approved the motion to substitute that ordinance unanimously. Five first‑reading ordinances (25-O-1540‑1544) were sounded and forwarded to the full council.

• Updated parcel tax ID numbers (Ordinance 25-O-1508) – approved unanimously
• Granted four utility easements to Georgia Power for $377,500 at Spinks‑Collins Park (Ordinance 25-O-1509) – favorable on condition, vote 6‑0
• Amended FY 2026 budget to add $50,000 for Atlanta Commission on Women Trust Fund (Ordinance 25-O-1524) – approved unanimously
• Motion to substitute Ordinance 25-O-1524 – approved unanimously
• First‑reading ordinances 25-O-1540 to 25-O-1544 – sounded and forwarded to full council (no vote recorded)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on the abandonment and conveyance of a portion of Third Street (0.3443 acres). It will consider several ordinances for second reading, including a $250,000 impact‑fee transfer for the Aeroatl Trail, a $574,107.60 Oracle licensing agreement for the Department of Aviation, a $4,665,800 funding amendment for the Cascade Road complete‑street project, and the abandonment of a portion of St. Johns Circle. The committee will also act on resolutions covering intergovernmental lighting agreements, a $60,000 grant for the Krog Street micromobility hub, and multiple funding supplements for airport design services. The most financially significant item is a resolution to amend the airport concourse‑D widening contract, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $960 million and allocating $345 million for the south pier construction phase.

• $960,000,000 amendment to RFP‑C‑1220100 for Concourse D widening at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with $345,000,000 for the south pier phase.
• $574,107.60 Oracle licenses and support services contract (CP/PS/DOA/2507‑1250206) for the Department of Aviation.
• $4,665,800 funding amendment for Cascade Road/Avenue streetscape & signal installation (Agreement IFB‑C‑1210246) for Phase 1 construction.
• $250,000 impact‑fee transfer to the Aeroatl Trail segment (Adams Park/Campbellton Road to Cascade Heights Historic District) for preliminary engineering.
• $60,000 contribution to the Cabbagetown Initiative Community Development Corporation for the Krog Street micromobility hub.

Community Development/Human Services Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Community Development/Human Services Committee will review a $1.05 million contract renewal with Atlanta Beltline Inc. and a $10.08 million amendment for pool maintenance services. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance to require 51% of construction hours be performed by Atlanta residents.

• Authorize $1.05M Beltline services agreement renewal
• Authorize $10.08M pools and splash pads maintenance amendment
• Proposed ordinance: 51% resident workforce requirement
• Proposed ordinance: $75,000 flat fee for small residential projects
• Proposed ordinance: $1M-$3M grant for Falling Water Park

The Community Development/Human Services Committee approved several funding and contract items, including a $10,083,903 amendment to a pool and splash‑pad maintenance contract, a $1.05 million renewal of the Atlanta BeltLine services agreement, a $250,000 donation for emergency home repairs, and authority for a $1‑3 million grant to improve Falling Water Park. It also reprogrammed $200,000 from the Community Development Fund, amended land‑use planning for 942 Gresham Avenue, and appointed members to the Reparations Study Commission. All measures passed with unanimous or 4‑0 favorable votes.

• Approved $10,083,903 amendment to pool and splash pads maintenance contract (5‑0)
• Approved $1,050,000 increase to Atlanta BeltLine services agreement (4‑0)
• Approved $200,000 reprogramming of Community Development Fund (4‑0)
• Approved $250,000 donation to Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (5‑0)
• Approved authority for $1‑3 million grant to Falling Water Park (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of members to Reparations Study Commission (5‑0)
• Approved amendment designating 942 Gresham Avenue as medium‑lot single‑family (4‑0)
• Approved ordinance urging state law change for resident workforce targets (4‑0)

City Utilities Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will adopt several ordinances, including a $6.25 million transfer for the Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal project and a $6.44 million amendment for the Hemphill Pump Station upgrade. It will also consider a $17.1 million contract for major electrical repairs to the Watershed Management system and a $2.25 million similar contract. Additional items include the establishment of a Community Access Media Board, a $590,000 media services agreement with Georgia State University, and a $17,500 donation to support a local grocery development. A communication appoints Mr. Cyril Turner as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works.

• Ordinance 25-O-1545: authorize $6,250,000 transfer for the Atlanta Drinking Water Renewal and Replacement Project.
• Ordinance 25-O-1517: amend agreement for Hemphill Pump Station, adding up to $6,443,285.67.
• Resolution 25-R-3900: approve up to $590,000 for community access media agreement with Georgia State University.
• Resolution 25-R-3972: authorize $17,500 donation to Possibility Labs for a local grocery at 918 Dill Avenue.
• Resolution 25-R-3779: approve up to $17,100,000 contract for major electrical repairs with Ruby-Collins/S.E. Consortium for Watershed Management.

The City Utilities Committee unanimously approved a $6,443,285.67 contract to extend the Hemphill Pump Station water‑distribution system. It also approved a $6,250,000 amendment to the FY2026 water and wastewater renewal fund and appointed Cyril Turner as the new Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. Several items were held in committee, including the creation of a Community Access Media Board and a $17,500 donation to Possibility Labs, which was later approved on substitute.

• Approved $6.44 M Hemphill Pump Station contract (unanimous)
• Approved $6.25 M amendment to FY2026 water & wastewater fund (sounded and forwarded)
• Appointed Cyril Turner as DPW Commissioner (unanimous)
• Held ordinance to establish Community Access Media Board (unanimous)
• Held resolution for intergovernmental agreement with Georgia State University (held)
• Held resolution designating Utoy Creek Watershed as Urban Forest (4‑0)
• Approved $17,500 donation to Possibility Labs (unanimous on substitute)
• Approved $11.72 M Valley of the Hawks Constructed Wetlands project (4‑1)

Zoning Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Atlanta Zoning Committee will adopt its agenda, approve prior minutes, and consider a communication appointing James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board for a two‑year term. It will also take up several ordinances for first and second reading, including special‑use permits for a day‑care center at 2694 Fairlane Drive and rezoning actions for properties on Northside Drive and Bolton Road. Additional items include a proposed amendment to the city sign ordinance to allow security video technology on suspended signs.

• Appointment of James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board (2‑year term) – Communication 25‑C‑0110
• Special‑use permit for a day‑care center at 2694 Fairlane Drive – Ordinance 25‑O‑1546 (U‑25‑14)
• Rezoning of 1527 Northside Drive (and portion of 1541 Northside Drive) – Ordinance 25‑O‑1381 (Z‑25‑55)
• Rezoning of 1488 Bolton Road from I‑1‑C to I‑1 – Ordinance 25‑O‑1420 (Z‑25‑49)
• Amendment to the city sign ordinance to allow security video technology – Ordinance 24‑O‑1050 (Z‑24‑12)

The committee unanimously adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It voted favorable to appoint James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board for a two‑year term. No other ordinances were acted upon during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Cheeks to ZRB (favorable)

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee meets on Sep 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Committee Room. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and a three‑minute public comment period. Commissioners will receive updates from the Atlanta Police Department, the Policing Alternative & Diversion Initiative, the Office of the Public Defender, and Atlanta Fire Rescue. The committee will consider a consent agenda of 45 claims, with favorable recommendations totaling $81,211.12 for property damage and bodily‑injury incidents.

• Adopt agenda and approve minutes
• Review Atlanta Police Department crime statistics report
• Review Policing Alternative & Diversion Initiative report
• Review Office of the Public Defender quarterly update
• Vote on consent agenda claims totaling $81,211.12 in favorable recommendations

Committee on Council - Regular Committee Meeting

The Committee on Council will consider several board appointments, including the League of Women Voters' nominee to the City Ethics Board, the mayor's nominee to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board, and two nominees to the Office of the Inspector General. It will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and adopt the full council agenda. All appointments are for specified terms as noted in the agenda items.

• 25-C-0104: Appointment of Ms. Nkoyoene Effiong Lewis to the Ethics Board for a three‑year term
• 25-C-0106: Appointment of Mr. Matt Bronfman to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board for a five‑year term
• 25-C-0108: Applications from six residents to fill the District 2 vacancy
• 25-R-3896: Appointment of Mr. Tim Foster to the Office of the Inspector General board for a three‑year term
• 25-R-3897: Appointment of Mr. Todd Gray to the Office of the Inspector General board for a three‑year term

The Committee on Council unanimously approved the appointment of Matt Bronfman to the Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a five‑year term. It also approved the appointment of Tim Foster to the Office of the Inspector General governing board and the appointment of Nkoyoene Effiong Lewis to the Ethics Board, both as amended. All agenda items, minutes, and the full council agenda were adopted unanimously. Several other communications were filed or forwarded without recommendation.

• Approved appointment of Matt Bronfman to Atlanta Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tim Foster to Office of the Inspector General governing board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nkoyoene Effiong Lewis to Ethics Board, as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted committee agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted full council agenda (unanimous)
• Filed communication appointing Nkoyoene Effiong Lewis to Ethics Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded District 2 vacancy applications with no recommendation (unanimous)

Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

The Atlanta City Council will discuss a range of items, including a $10,900,000 land acquisition for the Custer Avenue Combined Sewer Control Facility, several zoning changes, a utility payment to Duraclean of Atlanta, and multiple community‑development ordinances. The agenda also includes a consent agenda, consideration of vetoed legislation, and public remarks.

• Ordinance 25-O-1445: purchase of three parcels (~25.42 acres) at Entenchment Creek, Custer Avenue and Boulevard SE for $10,900,000 to expand the Custer Avenue sewer facility
• Ordinance 25-O-1374: zone 380 Wilkinson Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 to R‑4 (single‑family residential)
• Ordinance 25-O-1303: rezone 745 Bolton Road, NW (parcel ID 14 024100030049) from R‑4 to MR‑3 (multifamily residential)
• Ordinance 25-O-1410: authorize payment to Duraclean of Atlanta, LLC up to $69,293.16 for water‑sewer infrastructure services
• Ordinance 25-O-1414: adopt the Ansley Park Neighborhood Conservation Study into the city’s Comprehensive Development Plan

The council adopted an ordinance to acquire three parcels of land (approximately 25.42 acres) for the Custer Avenue Combined Sewer Control Facility at a purchase price of $10,900,000, passing 12‑1. Several zoning and development ordinances were also approved by unanimous consent votes of 13‑0, including a zoning change for 380 Wilkinson Drive and a rezoning of 745 Bolton Road. The council authorized payment of up to $69,293.16 to Duraclean of Atlanta, LLC for watershed services. An appointment of James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board was referred without objection.

• Adopted land acquisition ordinance for three parcels at $10,900,000 (12 yeas, 1 nay)
• Adopted zoning amendment Z‑25‑53 to zone 380 Wilkinson Drive to R‑4 (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted rezoning of 745 Bolton Road to MR‑3 (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized payment to Duraclean of Atlanta, LLC up to $69,293.16 (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ansley Park Neighborhood Conservation Study into Comprehensive Development Plan (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Piedmont Heights Master Plan into Comprehensive Development Plan (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended land‑use planning section to designate 380 Wilkinson Drive as medium‑lot single‑family pattern (13 yeas, 0 nays)
• Referred appointment of James Cheeks to Zoning Review Board (no objection)

Finance/Executive Committee - Regular Committee Meeting

The committee will hold a public hearing on item 25-O-1417, a substitute ordinance that updates the city’s occupation tax tables, procedures, and fees. It will also consider ordinances to update parcel tax ID numbers (25-O-1508) and to authorize $377,500 in utility easements for Georgia Power at Spinks‑Collins Park (25-O-1509). Additional items include a charter amendment to revise budget‑commission limits (25-O-1504) and a resolution directing an audit of the Lakewood Amphitheater lease with Live Nation (25‑R‑3842).

• Public hearing on occupation tax amendment (25-O-1417) to update tax tables and procedures
• Ordinance to update parcel tax ID numbers (25-O-1508)
• Ordinance authorizing $377,500 utility easements for Georgia Power at 2101 Collins Drive NW (Spinks‑Collins Park) (25-O-1509)
• Charter amendment revising budget commission requirements (25-O-1504)
• Resolution to audit the Lakewood Amphitheater lease with Live Nation (25‑R‑3842)

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then voted unanimously to approve a substitute ordinance amending the Atlanta City Code Occupation Tax to reflect updated laws and procedures. The public hearing on the item was opened, closed, and the substitute was formally brought forth, all with unanimous approval. Several other items were held in committee, including a budget‑process amendment and an audit request.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Approved substitute ordinance to amend occupation tax (unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved closing of public hearing (unanimous)
• Brought forth substitute ordinance (unanimous)
• Held ordinance 25-O-1504 on budget amendment processes in committee (6-0)
• Held resolution 25-R-3842 to audit Lakewood Amphitheater lease in committee (unanimous)

Transportation Committee - Regular Committee Meeting