Sandy Springs public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses and amendments to the city's development and stormwater codes. The agenda also includes several items related to the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project.

• Rezoning of 5920 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6 height limits
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for BP Food Mart Corner and Sam's Liquors 2
• Amendments to the Sandy Springs Development Code and Stormwater Management code
• Project agreement with PATH Foundation for Trail Master Plan Segment 2E
• Right-of-way acquisitions for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project

The City Council unanimously approved a text amendment creating the NEX- North End Mixed Use zoning district, which includes height bonuses for affordable housing and design standards for properties north of Dalrymple along Roswell Road. The council also approved a rezoning at 5920 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6 with a 275-unit multifamily cap and a 40% cap on six-story units, passed 4-1. Several other items were approved, including alcoholic beverage licenses, a stormwater code amendment, and multiple right-of-way acquisitions for the Mt. Vernon Highway and Spalding Drive projects.

• Approved TA21-0005 creating NEX- North End Mixed Use zoning district (unanimous)
• Approved RZ21-0003 rezoning 5920 Roswell Road to CS-6 with 275-unit cap (4-1)
• Approved ABL #8880 for BP Food Mart Corner (unanimous)
• Approved ABL #93760 for Sam's Liquors 2 (unanimous)
• Approved TA21-0006 stormwater management code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 grant for Nancy Creek stabilization (unanimous)
• Approved PATH Foundation agreement for Trail Segment 2E (unanimous)
• Approved $1.55M Georgia Power transmission relocation agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is meeting to consider requests regarding police department assistance for Kentucky tornado victims and the appointment of a City Manager. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Request for police department participation in providing aid to Kentucky law enforcement and tornado victims
• Request for consideration of appointing a City Manager
• Executive Session - Personnel

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved sending police officers to assist Kentucky law enforcement after tornadoes, and unanimously approved Mayor Rusty Paul's nomination of Eden Freeman as City Manager. Both decisions were made at a special called meeting on December 17, 2021.

• Approved SSPD participation in Kentucky tornado aid (unanimous)
• Approved Eden Freeman as City Manager (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review final recommendations from the housing subcommittee and a review of communications recommendations. The meeting also includes reports from the chair and the recreation subcommittee.

• Review of Housing Subcommittee Final Recommendations
• Communications Recommendations Review
• Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Task Force Chair Report
• Approval of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and reviewed reports from the Recreation, Communications, and Housing subcommittees. No formal decisions were made; the only vote was to approve the previous meeting's minutes. Discussions focused on translation services, hiring outreach, and updating housing recommendations.

• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider two requests for variances from the development code. These cases involve a play structure at 4955 Riverview Road and a side-entry garage at 720 E. Northway Lane.

• Variance request for a play structure at 4955 Riverview Road
• Variance request for a side-entry garage at 720 E. Northway Lane
• Approval of November 3, 2021, Board of Appeals minutes

The Board of Appeals denied a variance request for a play structure at 4955 Riverview Road and approved two variances for a side-entry garage at 720 E. Northway Lane, both with staff conditions. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes with amendments.

• Denied variance V21-0033 for play structure at 4955 Riverview Road (6-0)
• Approved variance V21-0032 for side-entry garage at 720 E. Northway Lane with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance V21-0034 for side-entry garage at 720 E. Northway Lane with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with change to move executive session after cases (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes with corrections to member list (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. Police Chief Ken DeSimone is scheduled to present on 2021-319 School Speed Zone Camera Enforcement. No other specific discussion items were listed for this meeting.

• Presentation regarding 2021-319 School Speed Zone Camera Enforcement

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed school zone speed enforcement camera program with RedSpeed Georgia. No formal vote was taken; the item will be reviewed again at a future meeting. The program would place cameras at three schools, with the city receiving 64% of fines.

• Discussed school speed camera program with RedSpeed; no action taken
• Identified Dunwoody Springs, Riverwood, and North Springs for cameras
• Noted city would receive 64% of fines for police initiatives
• Agreed to review program data over next year

City Council

The City Council approved a contract award to Pond and Company for professional services for the City Springs Master Plan, revoking a prior award to Goody Clancy due to significant changes in Goody Clancy's project team. The Council also approved several other items, including alcoholic beverage licenses for Mutation Brewing and Egg Harbor Cafe, a grant application for the Boylston Hammond Intersection project, and a contract for the Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Windsor Parkway intersection improvements. A request to accept a gift of an easement at 120 Northwood Drive was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote.
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Mutation Brewing (5825 Roswell Road) and Egg Harbor Cafe (5920 Roswell Road) by unanimous vote.
• Approved the purchase of right-of-way and easement at 510 Mt. Vernon Highway for $102,000 (5-0, with one absent).
• Awarded the City Springs Master Plan contract to Pond and Company, revoking the prior award to Goody Clancy, by unanimous vote.
• Approved a grant application to the State Road & Tollway Authority for $1,294,649 for the Boylston Hammond Intersection and Streetscape project by unanimous vote.
• Awarded a construction contract to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for $659,210.39 for the Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Windsor Parkway intersection project by unanimous vote.
• Approved a change order with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. for $434,102.06 for the Johnson Ferry Road at Mt. Vernon Highway project by unanimous vote.
• Approved an emergency resolution to accept the terms of the National Opioid Settlement Agreements, with an estimated $350,000 share to the City, by unanimous vote.

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will consider appointing the Interim City Manager as its interim General Manager. The meeting also includes a request for complimentary parking for patrons of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival at Byers Theatre.

• Appointment of Interim City Manager as Interim General Manager
• Complimentary parking for Atlanta Jewish Film Festival patrons
• Approval of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution appointing Interim City Manager Dave Wells as Interim General Manager of the Authority. It also unanimously approved complimentary parking for Atlanta Jewish Film Festival patrons at the Byers Theatre in February 2022, in exchange for in-kind marketing valued at $10,000. The meeting agenda and prior minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Interim City Manager Dave Wells as Interim General Manager (unanimous)
• Authorized complimentary parking for Atlanta Jewish Film Festival patrons (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will consider a resolution regarding the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project. The item involves the sale and assignment of a leasehold interest in the project. This includes the buyer assuming obligations under related leases and bond documents.

• Resolution for the sale and assignment of a leasehold interest in the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project
• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2021, Special Called Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for 5920 Roswell Road and several amendments to the City Development Code. Proposed changes include updates to design standards, height bonuses, and stormwater management. A map amendment for 5180 Roswell Road was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Rezoning 5920 Roswell Road from CS-3 (3 stories) to CS-6 (6 stories)
• Ordinance amending Development Code design standards and height bonuses
• Ordinance amending Stormwater Management division
• Withdrawal of Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 5180 Roswell Road

The Commission approved a rezoning request (RZ21-0003) for 5920 Roswell Road, changing the zoning from CS-3 to CS-6, allowing up to 6 stories. A proposed amendment to require 10% affordable housing at 80% AMI for 30 years failed for lack of a second. The Commission also approved two text amendments (TA21-0005 and TA21-0006) and withdrew a comprehensive plan amendment (CA21-0002).

• Approved RZ21-0003, rezoning 5920 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6, with 4 yeas and 1 nay.
• Failed to amend RZ21-0003 to require 10% affordable housing at 80% AMI for 30 years (no second).
• Approved TA21-0005, amending multiple development code sections, 5-0.
• Approved TA21-0006, amending stormwater management division, 5-0.
• Withdrew CA21-0002, a comprehensive plan character area map amendment for 5180 Roswell Road.
• Approved the meeting agenda, 5-0.
• Approved the September 22, 2021 meeting minutes, 5-0.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. This includes the 2021-301 Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant Application.

• 2021-301 Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant Application

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session and reached consensus to move forward with applying for the Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant. The grant would provide a $1,000 one-time supplement to 151 eligible police officers and firefighters, totaling an estimated $162,551.50 with no local match required. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Consensus to apply for Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant (unanimous consensus)

City Council

The City Council will consider security service contracts and infrastructure grant applications for road and trail projects. They will also review requests to purchase rights-of-way and easements on various properties. Additionally, the council will discuss a budget amendment and a new neighborhood lighting policy.

• Contract award to Dynamic Security, Inc. for city facility security services
• Grant applications for Path 400 Trail extension and Roswell Road infrastructure projects
• Contract with Blount Construction, Inc. for the Landsdowne Drive drainage project
• Adoption of a policy for the Neighborhood Lighting Cost Sharing Program
• Agreements to purchase rights-of-way and easements on Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive and Mt. Vernon Highway

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a FY22 budget amendment to use $1.2 million of FY23 funds for early site preparation at Veterans Memorial Park, including demolition, contaminated soil remediation, and artist stipends. The council also approved contracts for security services, drainage improvements, and several right-of-way purchases, and deferred a $102,000 right-of-way purchase for 510 Mt. Vernon Highway to the December 7 meeting. Additionally, the council accepted City Manager Andrea Surratt's resignation and appointed Dave Wells as Interim City Manager.

• Approved $1.2M FY22 budget amendment for Veterans Park Phase II site prep (unanimous)
• Awarded security services contract to Dynamic Security, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Path 400 Trail Extension grant application with $2,281,274 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Roswell Road North End Boulevard grant application with $1,936,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved I-285/Roswell Road Innovative Interchange study grant application with $150,000 local match (unanimous)
• Awarded $211,729.12 drainage contract to Blount Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Neighborhood Lighting Cost Sharing Program with $100,000 annual budget (unanimous)
• Deferred 510 Mt. Vernon Highway right-of-way purchase to Dec. 7 (5-0-1)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force will meet to approve minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Chair and the Recreation and Communications subcommittees.

• Approval of October 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Task Force Chair Report
• Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Communications Subcommittee Report

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force discussed draft recommendations from the Communications Subcommittee aimed at removing barriers for marginalized communities, including translation services and better information distribution. No formal decisions were made; the final recommendations will be considered at the December 14, 2021 meeting. The only action taken was unanimous approval of the October 12, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed draft communications recommendations; no vote taken
• Tasked Member Gonzalez to compile list of items for potential translation

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The subcommittee will review draft recommendations and discuss city communications initiatives. The meeting also includes discussions regarding communities with communication barriers.

• Review of Draft Recommendations
• Communities with Communication Barriers
• City Communications Initiatives
• Approval of August 26, 2021 and October 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals is reviewing variance requests for the construction of a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road. The applications seek relief from specific city sections regarding building placement and distance from the western lot line.

• Variance request for a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road (V21-0024 & V21-0025)

The Board of Appeals unanimously denied two variance requests for a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road, which was built between the main building and the primary street and less than 10 feet from the western side lot line. The board ordered the structure removed within 60 days. The meeting also included routine approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Denied variance V21-0024 for carport between main building and primary street (4-0)
• Denied variance V21-0025 for carport less than 10' from western side lot line (4-0)
• Ordered removal of the carport structure within 60 days (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on November 2, 2021. The agenda includes a staff discussion regarding the 2021-292 Green Infrastructure Policy.

• 2021-292 Green Infrastructure Policy

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Green Infrastructure Policy, which would require private developments to implement green infrastructure if feasible. The changes aim to comply with GA EPD requirements and include a 90-day feasibility timeframe and a 10% cost increase threshold. No formal decisions were made; the item is scheduled for Planning Commission review on November 17 and Council adoption on December 21.

• Discussed proposed text amendments to Development Code sections 9.6.3.A.3.d, 9.6.5.C.3, 9.6.7.B.4, and 9.6.12.A.1
• Confirmed 10% cost increase threshold applies to both public and private projects
• Scheduled next steps: Planning Commission meeting on November 17, 2021, and Council adoption on December 21, 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including the 2022 holiday schedule and health benefits. They will also discuss budget amendments for fire personnel salary increases and a location for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial. A report on non-profit recreation grant opportunities is also scheduled.

• Resolution to adopt the 2022 Holiday Schedule
• Ordinance to amend the FY 2022 Budget for fire personnel salary increases
• Resolution regarding a location for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial and Anne Frank exhibit
• Ordinance authorizing medical, dental, and vision insurance for Mayor and Council members
• Report on Non-Profit Recreation Grant Opportunity

The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the use of the existing Heritage Building and land at 6110 Blue Stone Road for the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and the Anne Frank Museum. The motion, as amended, includes consideration of either renovating or replacing the building. The decision establishes the city's commitment to the site but does not create any financial commitments, and future lease agreements must be brought back to the Council. A motion to table the decision until after the new council is seated and the downtown master plan is updated failed for lack of a second.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct. 19 meeting minutes and 2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to pay $417,916 health benefit increase for FY 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing council members to opt into city medical, dental, vision insurance (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2022 budget for fire personnel salary increases totaling $422,395 (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Building at 6110 Blue Stone Road as site for Holocaust Memorial and Anne Frank exhibit (4-1)
• Motion to table Holocaust Memorial site decision failed (no second)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding school funding and transportation plans. The agenda includes presentations on the Fulton County Schools E-SPLOST and the TSPLOST communications plan.

• 2021-271 Fulton County Schools E-SPLOST presentation
• 2021-272 TSPLOST Communications Plan presentation

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented the Fulton County Schools E-SPLOST renewal for the November 2, 2021 ballot, including the Capital Plan 2027 and potential North Springs High School replacement. The council also reviewed the TSPLOST 2021 communication plan. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard E-SPLOST presentation from Fulton County Schools (informational)
• Reviewed TSPLOST 2021 communication plan (informational)

City Council

The City Council will consider several property easements and a change order for the Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a land use map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The agenda also includes an alcoholic beverage license application and budget amendments for paving work.

• Change order for Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape Project due to utility delays and increased costs
• Map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected Neighborhood to Perimeter Center
• Alcoholic beverage license application for La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant at 6600 Alastair Drive
• Budget amendment for a paving contract with Blount Construction, Inc.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $6.86 million paving contract with Blount Construction for FY2022 CIP and LMIG work, and authorized a $201,238.86 change order for the Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape project. The council also adopted the 2021 Capital Improvements Element, approved a text amendment allowing private schools and libraries as conditional uses in the ON district, and remanded a character area amendment back to staff for further review.

• Approved FY2022 CIP and LMIG paving contract with Blount Construction, Inc. for $6,856,872.19 (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order 4 with Vertical Earth, Inc. for $201,238.86 for Sandy Springs Circle Streetscape (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Capital Improvements Element (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment TA21-0004 allowing private schools, museums, libraries as conditional uses in ON district (unanimous)
• Remanded CA21-0001 (6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road) back to staff for further review (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant (unanimous)
• Adopted Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Transit Signal Priority Implementation Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Evan Barron and Julie Smith to Board of Ethics (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is considering a resolution regarding the construction of Fire Station 2. The request includes approving contingency spending and authorizing the General Manager to execute change orders up to $500,000.00.

• Resolution for Fire Station 2 construction change order contingency spending
• Authorization for General Manager to execute change orders up to $500,000.00

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution allowing up to $500,000 in change order contingency spending for Fire Station 2 construction and authorizing the General Manager to execute change orders. The meeting agenda and prior minutes were also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for Fire Station 2 change order contingency up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager to execute change orders up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

This meeting of the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics consists of procedural items. The agenda includes approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of April 14, 2021, Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics met on October 13, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive business was conducted. The board unanimously voted to adjourn immediately after the roll call.

• Adjourned meeting due to no quorum (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The meeting includes reports from the Task Force Chair and the Recreation and Communications subcommittees. The body will also consider approving minutes from the September 14, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of September 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Task Force Chair Report by James E. Bostic, Jr.
• Recreation Subcommittee Report by Clarissa Sparks
• Communications Subcommittee Report by Rabbi Joshua Heller

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and approved the September 14, 2021 minutes unanimously. Subcommittees reported on ongoing work: Communications discussed installing kiosks and simplifying agendas, while Recreation presented survey findings showing most residents feel welcome in parks but many haven't attended free events. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Communications Subcommittee will discuss communities with communication barriers and city communications initiatives. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 26, 2021, subcommittee meeting.

• Discussion regarding communities with communication barriers
• Review of city communications initiatives
• Approval of August 26, 2021, meeting minutes

The Communications Subcommittee of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and discussed various city communication initiatives, including partnering with local publications, installing digital kiosks, and improving outreach to diverse communities. No formal decisions were made; the August 26, 2021 minutes were not approved, and the item on communities with communication barriers was not discussed.

• August 26, 2021 meeting minutes not approved
• Discussed partnering with Sandy Springs publications for paper distribution (no action)
• Discussed installing digital kiosks with translated information (no action)
• Discussed measuring engagement and opt-in subscriber base (no action)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider variance requests regarding the construction of a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road. The request involves setbacks from the primary street and the western side common lot line.

• Variance request for a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road
• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Appeals met and approved the agenda and the August 4, 2021 minutes. The only case, a request for variances to keep a detached carport at 460 Dalrymple Road, was deferred to the next meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred variance requests V21-0024 & V21-0025 for 460 Dalrymple Road to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several staff discussion items. Topics include an update on the Capital Sidewalk Program FY22 and a quarterly presentation from the PCID Board. A presentation regarding the Abernathy Arts Center is also scheduled.

• Capital Sidewalk Program FY22 Update
• PCID Quarterly Presentation
• Abernathy Arts Center discussion

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on October 5, 2021, discussing the future of the Abernathy Arts Center property, including renovation or demolition options. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with public comments and staff presentations on the arts center, PCID projects, and sidewalk programs.

• Discussed Abernathy Arts Center options (renovation vs. demolition) - no action taken
• Heard public comment on Abernathy Arts Center - no action taken
• Received PCID quarterly presentation - no action taken
• Received FY22 Capital Sidewalk Program update - no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license application for Tony’s Sport Bar & Grill. The council will also consider resolutions for trail construction funding and a master plan update contract. Additionally, members will review a proposed amendment to the city's purchasing policy.

• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage license at 8610 Roswell Road
• Funding pre-application for Trail Segment 2A construction
• Contract with Goody Clancy and Associates, Inc. for City Springs Master Plan Update
• Amendment to the City of Sandy Springs Purchasing Policy

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a resolution to file a pre-application for a Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant for Trail Segment 2A construction, a professional services contract with Goody Clancy for the City Springs Master Plan Update, and an alcoholic beverage license for Tony's Sport Bar & Grill. The council also approved, by a 4-1 vote, a resolution to amend the purchasing policy to increase the City Manager's spending authority to $150,000. The meeting included no public comment and an executive session for real estate discussion.

• Approved resolution to file pre-application for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant for Trail Segment 2A (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Goody Clancy and Associates for City Springs Master Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Tony's Sport Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing policy amendment increasing City Manager's spending authority to $150,000 (4-1, DeJulio dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda including September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map for two properties. The agenda also includes an ordinance to update the development code regarding civic uses.

• Request to change 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected Neighborhood to Perimeter Center
• Request to change 5180 Roswell Road from Neighborhood Village to Commercial/Mixed Use
• Ordinance to amend Development Code Division 7.2 and Section 7.4.1 (Civic)

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a request to change the Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected Neighborhood to Perimeter Center. They also deferred a similar map amendment for 5180 Roswell Road and denied a Development Code amendment regarding the Allowed Use Table and Civic section. All votes were 5-0.

• Denied CA21-0001 map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (5-0)
• Deferred CA21-0002 map amendment for 5180 Roswell Road (5-0)
• Denied TA21-0004 Development Code amendment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request for a conditional use permit for a new fire station at 7800 Mount Vernon Road. The agenda also includes budget amendments and contract awards for roadway safety and fiber projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for Fire Station 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road
• Agreement to purchase Right of Way and easement at 6280 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for The Juicy Seafood
• MOU with GDOT for the I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension
• Contract award to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for roadway safety analysis

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a new Fire Station 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road, with a condition that no cell tower be constructed on the property. The council also unanimously revoked the business occupational tax certificate for Mountain Sights Rentals, LLC at 550 High Point Lane, a short-term rental that had received 21 complaints and four citations. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, an alcoholic beverage license, the 2020 CAPER report, and multiple contract awards and budget amendments, were approved by unanimous votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for Fire Station 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road, with condition that no cell tower be built (unanimous)
• Revoked business license for Mountain Sights Rentals, LLC, 550 High Point Lane (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for The Juicy Seafood, 8371 Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for HUD submission (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with GDOT for I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension, Mt. Vernon Highway Bridge; city to pay $3,203,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 change order with Atkins North America for bridge enhancement engineering design (unanimous)
• Awarded $160,000 contract to Stantec for North End Roadway Safety Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 and FY2022 budget amendments, including 5% cost-of-living increase for employees and additional 15% for sworn police personnel (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is considering several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and property. These include contracts for the Public Safety Building and Fire Station No. 2, as well as a property transfer for the Abernathy Arts Center.

• Contract with Reeves Young, LLC for Public Safety Building construction management
• Change order to increase scope for Fire Station No. 2 construction
• Contract with WestNet, Inc. for a fire station alerting system
• Furniture purchase for Fire Station 2 from Office Images
• Transfer of Abernathy Arts Center property to the City of Sandy Springs

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution to contract with Reeves Young, LLC as Construction Manager at Risk for the Public Safety Building, and authorized the General Manager to execute the contract. The board also approved a change order for Fire Station No. 2 construction, a contract with WestNet for an alerting system, a furniture purchase from Office Images, and the transfer of the Abernathy Arts Center property to the city. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved contract with Reeves Young, LLC for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Fire Station No. 2 construction with Reeves Young (unanimous)
• Approved contract with WestNet, Inc. for alerting system for Fire Station 2 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Office Images for furniture for Fire Station 2 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Abernathy Arts Center property to City of Sandy Springs (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will meet to approve minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Task Force Chair and the Recreation and Communications subcommittees.

• Approval of August 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Task Force Chair Report
• Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Communications Subcommittee Report

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met on September 14, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Recreation and Communications Subcommittees, including updates on a community survey and focus groups, and discussions on translation and outreach efforts.

• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Jose Osorio and appointment of Joshua Heller as Communications Subcommittee chair
• Recreation Subcommittee reported mailing surveys and scheduling focus groups
• Communications Subcommittee discussed outreach challenges and plans to invite City Communications Director

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will hold a public hearing on a proposed revenue bond for The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, Inc. Project. The meeting also includes consideration of a bond resolution for up to $9,000,000 to refinance school debt and a presentation regarding liability insurance coverage.

• Public hearing on proposed revenue bond for The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, Inc. Project
• Bond resolution for up to $9,000,000 to refinance indebtedness for The Weber School
• Presentation regarding general and professional liability coverage with terrorism coverage

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Communications Subcommittee will discuss its key objectives and review reports from initial contacts. The meeting also includes identifying target audiences and communities.

• Discussion of subcommittee key objectives
• Review of reports from initial contacts
• Identification of target audience and communities

The Communications Subcommittee of Sandy Springs' Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and discussed ways to improve city communications with underserved communities. Members heard reports on outreach to Latinx and African American communities and identified issues like the city's paper of record not reaching apartment complexes and broken links on the city website. The subcommittee tasked Member Olivia Rocamora to contact Latinx community organizations and Member Nicole Morris to connect with African American community organizations, with findings to be reported at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond assigning these outreach tasks and adjourning.

• Tasked Member Rocamora to reach out to Latinx community servicing organizations and report findings at the next meeting
• Tasked Member Morris to connect with African American community servicing organizations and report findings at the next meeting
• Discussed inviting City Communications staff and experts to future meetings
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous motion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to establish a government facility, specifically Fire Station 5, at 7800 Mount Vernon Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 19, 2021, meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Fire Station 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road
• Approval of May 19, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a government facility (Fire Station 5) at 7800 Mount Vernon Road. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the May 19, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit U21-0004 for Fire Station 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 19, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2022 millage rate. The agenda also includes consideration of alcoholic beverage licenses and amendments to parking ordinances at City Springs. Additionally, several agreements for property easements and construction awards are up for review.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Plant Based Pizzeria and More (8540 Roswell Road) and Aria Spirits, LLC (6600 Alastair Drive)
• Ordinance to amend parking regulations at City Springs
• Construction award for Mt Vernon Hwy at Dupree Drive
• Agreement to purchase right-of-way at 6256 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 millage rate, several construction and easement agreements, two alcoholic beverage licenses, and ordinances on parking and disorderly houses. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved FY2022 millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Plant Based Pizzeria and More (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Aria Spirits LLC (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Review RC21-0002 at 245 Landfall Road (unanimous)
• Approved T0067 Mt Vernon Hwy at Dupree Drive construction award (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending parking at City Springs (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance against maintaining a disorderly house (unanimous)
• Approved settlement for property at 7300 Spalding Drive NE (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution regarding the Lanier Parking Contract Amendment. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from June 1 and July 20, 2021.

• Resolution to approve the Lanier Parking Contract Amendment
• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a resolution to amend the Lanier Parking Contract. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 1 and July 20, 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Lanier Parking Contract Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 1 and July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will hear updates from the chairperson and reports from three subcommittees. These reports cover recreation, housing, and communications.

• Chairperson updates from James E. Bostic, Jr.
• Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Housing Subcommittee Report
• Communications Subcommittee Report
• Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed a recreation survey to be distributed to over 17,000 registered voters, a housing subcommittee report, and a possible invitation to City Council for a future meeting. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed recreation survey distribution to 17,000+ registered voters
• Discussed inviting City Council to a future meeting (no formal vote)
• Set next meeting for September 14, 2021

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals met to consider property variance requests. One case involves a deck landing and steps at 5 Long Island Place. Two cases regarding a carport at 460 Dalrymple Road were postponed until October 6, 2021.

• Variance request for deck landing and steps at 5 Long Island Place
• Postponed carport variances for 460 Dalrymple Road
• Executive session regarding a filed appeal

The Board of Appeals unanimously denied variance V21-0023 for an unenclosed deck landing and steps encroaching into the side setback at 5 Long Island Place. Two other variance requests (V21-0024 and V21-0025) for a carport at 460 Dalrymple Road were postponed to the October 6, 2021 meeting because public notice was not provided. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Denied variance V21-0023 for deck encroachment at 5 Long Island Place (7-0)
• Postponed variances V21-0024 and V21-0025 for carport at 460 Dalrymple Road to 10/6/2021 due to lack of public notice
• Approved meeting agenda with amendment to move executive session after cases (7-0)
• Approved July 7, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 millage rate. The Finance Director will present information on the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Public hearing for 2021-219 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2022

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting on August 3, 2021, primarily to conduct the first public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate (millage rate) for Fiscal Year 2022. No public comment cards were submitted, and the hearing was closed. The council approved the meeting agenda and adjourned without taking any substantive action on the millage rate.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held first public hearing on 2022 millage rate (no public comments)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 millage rate. The meeting includes discussions on elected official benefits and updates on COVID-19. The council will also consider ordinances for park hours and budget transfers for paving projects.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Ordinance to amend park hours in the City of Sandy Springs Code of Ordinances
• Change order with Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc. for the FY2021 Resurfacing Project
• Change order with Jensen’s Concrete Pumping, Inc. for 5690 Lake Forrest Drive
• Resolution to adopt the 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan (HUD Revision)

The City Council approved a measure allowing the Mayor and Council members to purchase health insurance through the city's plan starting January 2022, with members paying 100% of premiums via payroll deduction. The council also approved the 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan revision, park hours changes, and several paving and grouting contracts. A proposal to provide benefits at city expense failed for lack of a second.

• Approved optional health insurance for Mayor and Council, members pay 100% of premiums (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan HUD revision (unanimous)
• Approved park hours amendment allowing lighted parks to close at 11 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget transfer of $400K for paving overruns (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Northwest Georgia Paving for FY2021 resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Jensen's Concrete Pumping for Lake Forrest Drive grouting (unanimous)
• Failed to adopt resolution for city-funded elected official benefits (no second)
• Failed to table elected official benefits discussion (no second)

City Council

The City Council will review a RAISE grant application and a revision to the 2021 Annual Action Plan. The work session also includes presentations on PCID updates and sculpture competition finalists, as well as a discussion regarding benefits for elected officials.

• 2021-197 PCID Quarterly Presentation
• 2022 ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Competition Finalists
• 2021 Annual Action Plan (HUD Revision)
• RAISE Grant Application
• Elected Officials Benefits Discussion

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on July 20, 2021, and reached consensus to move forward on three items: the 2021-22 ArtSS in the Open sculpture competition finalists, the 2021 Annual Action Plan HUD revision, and the RAISE grant application for the PATH 400 Trail Extension. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions to advance items to future agendas. The council also discussed, but did not decide on, a proposal to extend employee benefits to elected officials, with a public hearing scheduled for August 3.

• Consensus to move forward the 2021-22 ArtSS in the Open sculpture competition finalists as presented.
• Consensus to move forward the 2021 Annual Action Plan HUD revision as presented, with a public comment period from July 21-23.
• Consensus to move forward the RAISE grant application for the PATH 400 Trail Extension, requesting $11,560,225 in total funding.
• Scheduled a public hearing on elected officials benefits for the August 3 City Council meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review several requests regarding roadway improvements, including a safety project at Peachtree Dunwoody and Telford Place. The agenda also includes proposals for purchasing property easements and creating new city management positions. Additionally, the council will consider an interagency agreement with Fulton County regarding child abuse protocols.

• Contract award to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC for Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Place Roadway Safety Project
• Ordinance to create Assistant City Manager and Risk Management Paralegal positions
• Agreement to purchase right of way and easement at 6264 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive
• Contract award to Croy Engineering, LLC for North End Boulevard Scoping Study Project
• Interagency agreement with Fulton County regarding Child Abuse Protocol

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $1,416,927 contract with Ohmshiv Construction to realign Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Telford Place, a project aimed at reducing accidents. The council also approved several other items, including a $462,551 bridge maintenance contract, a $142,660 scoping study for the North End Boulevard, and a $337K budget amendment for two new city staff positions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved contract award to Ohmshiv Construction for the Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Place Roadway Safety Project (T0064) at $1,416,927.
• Approved Change Order 2 with Construction 57, Inc. for the Roswell Road Sidewalk Improvement Project, extending the performance period by 180 days.
• Approved an ordinance amending the FY2022 budget for additional striping services and Change Order 1 with Roadside Specialties for $100,000.
• Approved contract award to Croy Engineering for the North End Boulevard Scoping Study (T0071) at $142,660.
• Approved contract award to Massana Construction for Bridge Maintenance and Repair Services Phase I at $462,551.
• Approved Change Order 1 with Blount Construction for street maintenance services, adding $243,864 for sidewalk repairs.
• Approved right-of-way and easement purchases for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvement Project at 6290 Glen Oaks Lane, 650 Mt. Vernon Highway, and 6321 Glenridge Drive.
• Approved an ordinance creating an additional Assistant City Manager and Risk Management Paralegal positions, funded at $337K annually.

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes a request for members to consider the Holder settlement, presented by City Attorney Dan Lee.

• Consideration of Holder settlement

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority held a special called meeting on July 20, 2021, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board also unanimously approved the Holder settlement, as moved by Council Member John Paulson and seconded by Council Member Tibby DeJulio. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Holder settlement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the Apartment Inspection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2006-07-48) on second reading, requiring annual inspections of all apartment units in the first year and 20% re-inspections in subsequent years. The ordinance includes penalties for owners and certified building inspectors who knowingly furnish fraudulent inspection reports. The Council also approved two zoning modifications, including one for 5270 Greenland Road that removed a construction access requirement through Green Hill Place.

• Approved the meeting agenda with the addition of the Apartment Inspection Ordinance second reading.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the June 20, 2006 minutes, RFP-06-166, and several property donation and project management agreements.
• Approved ZM06-004, a zoning modification for 5173 and 5157 Northland Drive, allowing a curb cut onto Northland Drive with staff conditions.
• Approved ZM06-005, a zoning modification for 5270 Greenland Road, reducing the number of lots and removing the construction access requirement through Green Hill Place.
• Approved the initiation of rezoning for the Carroll Manor Subdivision (Resolution No. 2006-07-66).
• Approved an ordinance amending the Capital Assets Policy of the Financial Management Program.
• Approved the schedule for the Construction Board of Appeals meetings.
• Approved the Apartment Inspection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2006-07-48) with a friendly amendment adding 'knowingly' and changing 'false' to 'fraudulent' in the penalties section.

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on July 11, 2006, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Staff recommended purchasing four quints for the fire department, and the council discussed a proposed contract with CH2M Hill for a revenue enhancement project. The council also discussed potential amendments to the obscenity ordinance, nuisance/noise ordinance, and flag lot prohibition, with no final decisions made.

• No formal votes were taken during the work session.
• Staff recommended purchasing four quints for the fire department.
• Staff recommended awarding RFP-06-166 to CH2M Hill for revenue enhancement.
• Council discussed but did not approve an obscenity ordinance amendment.
• Council discussed but did not approve changes to the nuisance/noise ordinance.
• Council discussed but did not approve a flag lot prohibition.
• Council discussed but did not approve a sign topper policy.
• Council discussed but did not approve an access ordinance for gated communities.

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will discuss the proposed issuance of revenue bonds to refinance debt related to educational facilities at The Weber School. The board will also consider renewing general, professional liability, and terrorism insurance coverage.

• Proposed issuance of revenue bonds to refinance indebtedness for The Weber School facilities
• Renewal of general, professional liability, and terrorism coverage for $2,032
• Approval of February 18, 2021, special meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Development Authority directed attorney Jim Woodward to proceed with next steps for issuing revenue bonds to refinance The Weber School's existing debt, taking advantage of lower interest rates. The Authority also unanimously approved renewing its General and Professional Liability Coverage with Terrorism Coverage for $2,032, effective August 1, 2021. Both actions were approved without discussion of tax abatements, as clarified by Chair Chip Collins.

• Directed attorney Jim Woodward to proceed with next steps for Weber School bond refinancing
• Approved renewal of General and Professional Liability Coverage with Terrorism Coverage for $2,032
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider three variance requests regarding building setbacks and accessory structures. These include proposals for construction encroachments at 685 Coley Oaks Court and 1320 Belmore Way, as well as a request for a fire pit at 8200 Innsbruck Drive.

• Variance for setback encroachment at 685 Coley Oaks Court
• Variances for addition setbacks at 1320 Belmore Way
• Variance for fire pit use at 8200 Innsbruck Drive

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals approved a variance for a residence at 685 Coley Oaks Court to encroach into the primary street building setback, and denied variances for properties at 1320 Belmore Way and 8200 Innsbruck Drive. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved variance V21-0016 for 685 Coley Oaks Court (6-0)
• Denied variance V21-0018 for 1320 Belmore Way (6-0)
• Denied variance V21-0019 for 1320 Belmore Way (6-0)
• Denied variance V21-0021 for 8200 Innsbruck Drive (6-0)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council scheduled a special called meeting for July 6, 2021. The agenda includes procedural items and an executive session to discuss pending litigation 2021-196.

• Executive Session regarding pending litigation 2021-196

Charter Review Commission

The commission met to continue discussions regarding recommended changes to the city charter. The agenda includes public comment on the charter and the finalization of review recommendations.

• Public comment on the Charter (CRC2021-023)
• Continued discussion of recommended changes (CRC2021-024)
• Finalizing Charter Review Recommendations (CRC2021-025)
• Approval of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Commission adopted the Report of the 2021 City of Sandy Springs Charter Commission, including a spreadsheet of recommended language changes on pronouns, by a 9-1 vote. A proposed emergency ordinance section failed 6-4, and a motion to include a minority report in the final report's appendix failed 5-5. The Commission also approved amendments to the municipal court rules section and dismissed discussion on signage and flood verbiage.

• Adopted the Report of the 2021 City of Sandy Springs Charter Commission, including a spreadsheet of recommended pronoun changes, 9-1
• Failed to create an emergency ordinance section for the charter, 6-4
• Failed to include a minority report in the final report's appendix, 5-5
• Approved amending Section 4.06 of the charter on municipal court rules, unanimously
• Dismissed discussion on signage and flood verbiage, unanimously
• Approved the meeting agenda, unanimously
• Approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes, unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting, unanimously

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will hold a meeting to receive public comments on the City Charter and discuss recommended changes. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Public comment on the Charter (CRC2021-021)
• Discussion of recommended changes (CRC2021-022)
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Charter Review Commission voted 6-4 to recommend no term limits for the mayor or city councilmembers, rejecting proposals for two, three, or four-term limits. The commission also approved salary increases to $25,000 for councilmembers and $50,000 for the mayor, with the council raise effective the first day of the next fiscal year. Other approved recommendations include a new section on revenue bonds, a unanimous amendment to vacancy-filling procedures, and reconvening the next Charter Review Commission in 2030.

• Approved no term limits for mayor and city councilmembers (6-4).
• Approved councilmember salary increase to $25,000 (9-0, one recusal).
• Approved mayor salary increase to $50,000 (unanimous).
• Approved councilmember pay raise effective first day of next fiscal year (9-0, one recusal).
• Approved not recommending staggered terms (6-4).
• Approved creating a revenue bonds section, without the revenue-source restriction (9-1).
• Approved next Charter Review Commission to reconvene in 2030 (6-4).
• Approved amending vacancy-filling procedures to require special elections or council appointments (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on June 15, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation by the Public Works Director regarding the Pavement Condition Index. No other specific discussion items are listed in this document.

• Request for consideration of Pavement Condition Index (Item 2021-176)

The City Council held a work session to review a pavement condition assessment by MDS Technologies, which found the city's road network averages a PCI of 79.8 and recommended an annual budget of $5.2 million to maintain current conditions. No formal decisions were made; the presentation was informational, with plans to bring a list of proposed paving projects in the next fiscal year.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second public hearing regarding the FY2022 Budget adoption. The agenda includes several zoning amendments and ordinances related to water buffers and landscaping standards. Additionally, the council will review various property purchase agreements and infrastructure contracts.

• Rezoning request for 6096 Barfield Road from OX-3 to PR-3
• Second public hearing on FY2022 Budget and adoption
• Contract award to SD & C, Inc. for 4721 Dudley Lane sidewalk repairs
• Change order for Hammond Park Turf Field Project with Sprinturf, LLC
• Purchase and sale agreements for properties at 633 Lorell Terrace NE and 576 Hammond Drive

The Sandy Springs City Council rejected a rezoning request (RZ21-0002) for 6096 Barfield Road, which would have converted a Hawthorn Suites hotel into 128 apartment units. The motion failed 3-4, with Mayor Paul casting the tie-breaking vote. The council also approved several other items, including a $144.6 million FY2022 budget, an ordinance regulating commercial parties in homes, and a $1.25 million purchase of riverfront property.

• Rejected rezoning of 6096 Barfield Road from OX-3 to PR-3 for hotel-to-apartment conversion (3-4)
• Approved FY2022 budget of $144,624,029 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance TA21-0002 regulating commercial parties in dwelling units, with second offense subject to six months in jail (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance TA21-0001 allowing public trails in stream buffers, requiring pervious materials (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250,000 purchase of 8.2-acre riverfront property on North Island Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Approved $109,358.25 contract to SD & C, Inc. for 4721 Dudley Lane sidewalk repair (unanimous)
• Approved $127,250 contract to Pond and Company for Roswell Road mid-block crossing design (unanimous)
• Approved $263,285.01 contract to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Veteran's Park interim improvements (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will discuss updates from the Chairperson and reviews of the Recreation and Housing subcommittee reports. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from April 13 and May 11, 2021.

• Updates from the Task Force Chairperson
• Discussion of Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Discussion of Housing Subcommittee Report
• Approval of April 13, 2021, and May 11, 2021, meeting minutes

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force unanimously approved updated Housing Subcommittee recommendations, which include renaming 'affordable housing' to 'workforce housing' and preserving existing naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAHs). The task force also discussed recreation survey improvements and plans to form a Communications Subcommittee. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Housing Subcommittee recommendations, including renaming 'affordable housing' to 'workforce housing' (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 13 and May 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review responses from City Administration regarding CRC2021-019. The meeting also includes a session for public comment on the Charter.

• Review of City Administration responses (CRC2021-019)
• Public comment on the Charter (CRC2021-020)
• Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review variance requests for two properties in Sandy Springs. These include a request regarding a deck roof at 300 Drummen Court and construction setbacks at 1175 Windsor Parkway. The meeting also includes approval of the current agenda and April minutes.

• Variance for a roof over an existing deck at 300 Drummen Court
• Variance for a detached residence setback at 1175 Windsor Parkway
• Variance for land disturbance and impervious cover at 1175 Windsor Parkway

The Board of Appeals approved a variance for a roof over an existing deck at 300 Drummen Court and approved a variance for land disturbance at 1175 Windsor Parkway, but denied a variance for a street setback at the same property. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved variance V21-0010 for roof over deck at 300 Drummen Court (6-0)
• Denied variance V21-0048 for street setback at 1175 Windsor Parkway (3-3)
• Approved variance V21-0049 for land disturbance and impervious cover at 1175 Windsor Parkway (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session including an invocation and a public works presentation. The agenda includes a follow-up on 2021-162 TSPLOST II, but specific discussion items are not detailed.

• 2021-162 TSPLOST II Follow-Up

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed TSPLOST II project list, which includes transportation, sidewalk, and bridge improvements funded by projected sales tax collections. No formal decisions were made; staff will present the list for approval at the June 15, 2021 meeting. Council members raised concerns about public input and project balance, particularly for the south side.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Staff to present TSPLOST II project list for approval on June 15, 2021
• Staff to work with Council Member Bauman on south side project concerns

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is conducting its first public hearing regarding the FY2022 budget. The agenda includes several proposals related to alcoholic beverage licenses and fee schedules. Council members will also consider various infrastructure contracts for sidewalk and road repairs.

• First public hearing on the FY2022 budget
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Suites at 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
• Ordinance amendment to permit tasting of distilled spirits
• Contract award to SD & C, Inc. for the 4721 Dudley Lane sidewalk repair project
• Appointment of Fulton County to conduct the November 2, 2021 municipal election

The Sandy Springs City Council held its regular meeting on June 1, 2021, and took several actions. It approved the agenda and consent agenda, held a public hearing on the FY2022 budget, and approved multiple items including an alcohol license, election agreement with Fulton County, and several ordinances and resolutions. The council deferred the contract award for the 4721 Dudley Lane sidewalk repair project to the June 15 meeting after discussion about costs and tree impacts.

• Approved consent agenda including May 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Suites (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance appointing Fulton County to conduct Nov. 2, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance permitting distilled spirits tastings (unanimous)
• Approved updated alcohol license fee schedule with $75 tasting fee (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance removing surveyor certificate requirement for license renewals within 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of $75,136 for right-of-way and easements for Grogans Ferry at Roswell Road project (unanimous)
• Deferred contract award for 4721 Dudley Lane sidewalk repair to June 15, 2021 (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will consider a resolution to clarify its intentions regarding a Public Safety Facility. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the February 2, 2021, meeting.

• Resolution to clarify intentions regarding a Public Safety Facility
• Approval of February 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution to clarify its intentions regarding a public safety facility. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting. The meeting was brief, lasting only five minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to clarify intentions regarding a public safety facility (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss the current city charter. The agenda includes receiving input from elected officials and taking public comment on the document. The commission will also review Article V and Article VI of the existing charter.

• Review of Charter Articles V and VI
• Public comment on the current charter
• Input from elected officials

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone 6096 Barfield Road from OX-3 to PR-3. The commission will also consider ordinance amendments regarding state waters buffer protection and special event permits.

• Rezoning of 6096 Barfield Road from OX-3 to PR-3
• Ordinance amendment for State Waters Buffer Protection (TA21-0001)
• Ordinance amendment regarding Special Events and Other Permits (TA21-0002)

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request at 6096 Barfield Road from OX-3 to PR-3, subject to staff conditions. They also recommended approval of two development code amendments: one updating state waters buffer protections and another revising use provisions to exempt non-profit or non-party house events. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ21-0002 at 6096 Barfield Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendment TA21-0001 for state waters buffer protection (5-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendment TA21-0002 for use provisions, with exemption for non-profit events (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting Budget Workshop 3 during a special called meeting. The session includes a presentation by City Manager Andrea Surratt regarding 2021-148 Special Revenue & Capital Funds.

• Presentation of 2021-148 Special Revenue & Capital Funds

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2022 Special Revenue and Capital Funds, including updates on federal funding and new fund recommendations. No formal votes were taken; the Council reached consensus to move two park master plans to FY2022 and to follow the Finance Director's recommendation to wait for actual FY2021 numbers before adjusting fund balance reserves.

• Consensus to move Old Riverside Park and Allen Road Park master plans to FY2022
• Consensus to defer fund balance adjustments until actual FY2021 numbers are available
• Discussed creating a Fleet Replacement Fund at $3M (no vote)
• Discussed creating an Infrastructure Maintenance Fund at $10M (no vote)
• Noted American Rescue Plan Act funding reduced by $1.1M to $6.9M

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss proposed changes to the city's alcoholic beverage code. The discussion includes provisions for distilled spirits tasting and updates to the application process.

• Amendments to Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, regarding distilled spirits tasting
• Removal of surveyor certificate requirement for certain alcohol license applications
• Changes to the procedure for considering alcohol beverage applications

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the city's alcohol beverage code, including allowing distilled spirits tastings, removing the surveyor certificate requirement for license renewals within 12 months, and changing the license approval process from council hearings to city manager approval with council as appeals board. No formal votes or decisions were made during the work session.

• Discussed allowing distilled spirits tastings (no vote)
• Discussed removing surveyor certificate requirement for license renewals within 12 months (no vote)
• Discussed changing alcohol license approval process to city manager with council as appeals board (no vote)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the FY2021 budget to fund an update to the 2012 City Center Master Plan. The council also approved several other items, including a contract with Gresham Smith for the Roswell Road Access Management Plan Study, and authorized negotiations for a Veterans Memorial Park design contract. All decisions were made during the regular meeting on May 18, 2021.

• Approved FY2021 budget amendment for City Center Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Gresham Smith for Roswell Road Access Management Plan Study (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation with Barge Design Solutions for Veterans Memorial Park design services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to negotiate economic development agreement with Mutation Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Havana Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Le Gout (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for The Savvy Cellars (5-1)
• Approved amendment to Tyler Technologies permitting software contract (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review updates from the Chairperson. The meeting includes discussions of reports from the Recreation and Housing and Transportation subcommittees.

• Approval of April 13, 2021, meeting minutes
• Chairperson updates (DIT2021-011)
• Discussion of Recreation Subcommittee Report (DIT2021-012)
• Discussion of Housing and Transportation Subcommittee Report and Recommendations (DIT2021-013)

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force unanimously approved the Housing Subcommittee's recommendations, which include reinstating the Housing Needs Assessment, hiring staff to oversee redevelopment through a racial equity lens, providing incentives for developers to include affordable units, and changing zoning to allow more housing types. The recommendations also call for improving communication with residents of color, such as expanding newspaper distribution and adding translation services. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved Housing Subcommittee Recommendations (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of April 13 meeting minutes to June 8 meeting
• Noted resignation of Desmond Curry; Clarissa Sparks to chair Recreation Subcommittee

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will discuss input from elected officials and collect public comments regarding the current charter. The commission is also scheduled to review Article III and Article IV of the city charter.

• Input from elected officials (CRC2021-013)
• Public comment on the current charter (CRC2021-014)
• Review of Charter Articles III and IV (CRC2021-015)

The Sandy Springs Charter Review Commission met on May 6, 2021, and heard from Council Members Paulson and Reichel on topics like term limits, staggered terms, and salaries. The commission reviewed Article III (Executive Branch) and Article IV (Municipal Court System), discussing potential charter changes but made no formal decisions. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive votes taken on charter amendments.

• Approved meeting agenda for May 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2021 minutes with correction on line 172 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is conducting a special called meeting for its second budget workshop of the 2022 fiscal year. This session focuses on the city's operations and general fund.

• FY2022 Budget Workshop 2 regarding Operations & General Fund

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2022 budget of $107.7 million, which does not use fund balance. Staff presented revenue and expenditure details, including $8M in expected ARPA funds and a $250K increase for nonprofit grants. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction.

• Reviewed FY2022 proposed budget of $107.7M with no fund balance use
• Discussed $8M in ARPA funds expected in FY2022
• Proposed $250K increase for nonprofit grant program
• Discussed $4.8M for 15 miles of road paving
• Discussed $1.275M increase for facilities maintenance
• Discussed $1.6M in small business relief already awarded
• Discussed $31.3M projected unassigned fund balance for one-time projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several staff discussion items. Topics include the creation of a City Springs membership program and an update on the Municipal Court. The council will also discuss a roadway safety analysis for the Medical District.

• Creation of City Springs Membership Program
• Municipal Court update
• Medical District Roadway Safety Analysis

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on May 4, 2021, with no formal votes. Staff presented three items: a Create Sandy Springs membership program to generate revenue for performing arts, a municipal court update introducing a new full-time solicitor and a proposed hybrid diversion/accountability court program, and a Medical District roadway safety analysis with 12 recommended projects. No decisions were made; the items were for discussion only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard presentation on Create Sandy Springs membership program (proposed, not approved)
• Heard update on Municipal Court, including new full-time Solicitor Steve Ellis (informational)
• Heard proposal for hybrid diversion/accountability court program (proposed, not approved)
• Heard presentation on Medical District Roadway Safety Analysis (informational)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The agenda also includes several items regarding sidewalk construction, roadway lighting, and trail extensions.

• Public hearing for the 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Contracts with CMES Incorporated for Brandon Mill Road and Dunwoody Club Drive sidewalks
• Agreement with Fulton County Board of Education for tennis and pickleball court use
• GDOT right-of-way acquisition for the Path 400 Trail Extension Project
• Memorandum of Agreement with GDOT for lighting on Roswell Road

The Sandy Springs City Council held a regular session on May 4, 2021, with extensive public comment on the proposed Holocaust museum and cultural center, but took no formal action on that project. The Council approved several routine items, including the 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan, a sculpture purchase, an intergovernmental agreement for tennis court improvements, a sidewalk contract, and right-of-way agreements. A sidewalk construction contract was tabled due to the contractor's bankruptcy.

• Approved 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved $88,000 purchase of six sculptures for ArtSS in the Open (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Fulton County Schools for Ridgeview tennis court improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled CMES contract for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved $751,197.70 contract with CMES for Dunwoody Club Drive sidewalk (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way agreement for 5185 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT roadway lighting agreement for Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT right-of-way contract for PATH 400 Trail Extension (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting for the first FY2022 budget workshop. The session includes a discussion regarding the City Manager's Budget Philosophy and Capital Improvement Program.

• Discussion of City Manager's Budget Philosophy and CIP (2021-120)

The Sandy Springs City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and budget philosophy. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for discussion and feedback. Staff presented a $22.5M capital expenditure plan, a $12M transfer to the Capital Fund, and discussed funding sources including ARPA funds and bond proceeds.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session regarding the 2021-121 TSPLOST II program. The meeting includes a presentation by the TSPLOST Program Manager. No other specific discussion items are listed in this agenda.

• 2021-121 TSPLOST II Work Session

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed TSPLOST II project list, which will be on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The list includes projects from the Transportation Master Plan, with public input opportunities scheduled. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed project details, funding concerns, and potential federal earmarks.

• Reviewed TSPLOST II project list for Nov. 2021 ballot (no vote)
• Discussed Hammond Road Widening project, estimated at $55M
• Noted Lake Forrest Sidewalk project underfunded, council member urged elevation to Tier One
• Discussed SR 400 Multi-Use Path, with federal funding and construction timeline
• Submitted three projects for federal earmarks: GA 400 Bridge Enhancements, I-285/Mt. Vernon Highway Bridge Enhancement, GA 400 PATH

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending the Development Code regarding minimum heights, residential uses, and retaining walls. The council will also consider temporary driveway easement agreements for properties on Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

• Public hearing on adjusting minimum heights and residential uses in the Development Code
• Public hearing on amending regulations for retaining walls
• Acceptance of a temporary driveway easement at 5251 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
• Acceptance of a temporary driveway easement at 5215 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
• Consideration of GDOT LMIG Safety Action Plan Grant Application

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved two zoning text amendments. The first allows reduced minimum building heights (2-5 stories) in Perimeter Center districts to encourage mixed-use and residential development. The second updates retaining wall regulations, including a 4-foot setback between tiered walls and Planning Commission recommendations. The council also approved a temporary driveway easement for the Peachtree Dunwoody Road safety project and a GDOT safety grant application.

• Approved TA20-0002 Adjusted Minimum Height ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved TA20-0003 Retaining Walls ordinance with 4-foot setback and Planning Commission recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved temporary driveway easement at 5215 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT LMIG Safety Action Plan grant application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 6 meeting minutes and easement at 5251 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review Articles I and II of the current City Charter. The meeting also includes receiving input from elected officials and accepting public comments on the charter.

• Review of Current Charter - Article I and Article II
• Public comment on the current Charter
• Individual input from elected officials
• Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Charter Review Commission held a discussion-only meeting, hearing from Council Member Andy Bauman and reviewing Articles I and II of the City Charter. No formal decisions were made; members reached consensus to have legal staff review several potential charter amendments, including adding rideshares to the taxicab section and inclusive language. The commission also discussed term limits, council pay, and vacancy procedures, but took no votes on these topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus: Legal to review environmental protection language for flooding protections
• Consensus: Legal to review garbage fees section for recycling inclusion
• Consensus: Legal to review municipal utilities section for Wi-Fi/internet accessibility
• Consensus: Legal to review taxicab section to add rideshares
• Consensus: Legal to review redistricting provision after Census
• Consensus: Legal to review inclusive language replacing 'he' and 'she' with 'they'

Board of Ethics

This meeting consists only of procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the February 10, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of February 10, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Ethics met via Zoom and conducted only procedural business: it approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting, both unanimously. No new or old business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2021 Board of Ethics meeting minutes (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will meet virtually to review subcommittee reports. The agenda includes updates from the Chair and the Housing and Transportation and Recreation subcommittees. No specific decisions or new ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of March 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Chairperson updates (DIT2021-007)
• Housing and Transportation Subcommittee update (DIT2021-008)
• Recreation Subcommittee update (DIT2021-009)

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force approved the March 9, 2021 minutes and received updates from its housing and recreation subcommittees. The housing subcommittee recommended the City Council adopt housing affordability policies, improve communication with renters, and provide translation services. The recreation subcommittee proposed a mission statement and community survey to improve outreach. No formal votes were taken on these recommendations.

• Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Housing subcommittee instructed to finalize recommendations for the Mayor
• Recreation subcommittee to develop outreach plan and survey residents
• Both subcommittees to provide written reports for publication

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review two cases regarding residential property setbacks. One request involves an addition at 1475 Masters Club Drive, and another concerns a setback encroachment at 5740 Lake Island Drive. The board will also approve the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Variance for construction addition at 1475 Masters Club Drive
• Variance for rear setback encroachment at 5740 Lake Island Drive
• Approval of March 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Appeals denied a variance request for 1475 Masters Club Drive to allow an addition within side and rear setbacks, with a 5-2 vote. The board approved a variance for 5740 Lake Island Drive to maintain an addition encroaching into the rear setback, with conditions for tree planting, in a 7-0 vote. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved the April 7, 2021 agenda (6-0).
• Approved the March 3, 2021 minutes (6-0).
• Denied variance V20-0046 for 1475 Masters Club Drive (5-2).
• Approved variance V21-0007 for 5740 Lake Island Drive with tree planting conditions (7-0).

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual work session to review several staff discussion items. These include a presentation on the PCID and discussions regarding the Cultural Center. The council will also address the Governor's latest executive order and a summer concert series.

• 2021-104 PCID Presentation
• 2021-105 Cultural Center discussion
• 2021-119 Governor's Executive Order and Summer Concert Series

The City Council reached consensus to proceed with Option 3 for the Summer Concert Series, which removes social distancing restrictions and tables, aligning with the Governor's latest executive order. The council also discussed a proposed cultural center with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, but took no formal action, with several members raising concerns about costs, location, and the need for more financial details before a public hearing on April 20.

• Consensus to proceed with Option 3 for Summer Concert Series (no social distancing)
• Discussed PCID funding partnership for Mount Vernon Trail Project ($2.8M) — no vote
• Discussed Cultural Center proposal with Georgia Holocaust Commission — no vote
• Scheduled public comment on Cultural Center for April 20, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will review several transportation and infrastructure proposals. These include adopting a new Transportation Master Plan and reviewing engineering contracts for Roswell Road intersection improvements. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license application.

• Adoption of the Transportation Master Plan
• Engineering contract revisions for Roswell Road at Grogans Ferry Road and Dalrymple Road
• Construction contract with CMES, Incorporated for Interstate North Parkway Sidepath Project
• Purchase of SCBA breathing apparatus for the Fire Department
• Alcoholic beverage license application for El Capitan at 8540 Roswell Rd

The City Council unanimously approved a $1,657,973 contract with CMES, Inc. to construct the Interstate North Parkway Sidepath Project (TS 170), after rejecting two lower bids deemed non-responsive. The Council also approved several other items, including a $733,663 purchase of new firefighter breathing apparatus, a $47,000 financial audit contract, and a $6,184.60 real estate agreement for the Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Road project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously.
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for El Capitan (2021-109) unanimously.
• Approved $6,184.60 real estate agreement for Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Road project (2021-110) unanimously.
• Adopted the Transportation Master Plan (2021-111) unanimously.
• Approved change order with Columbia Engineering for Roswell Road at Grogans Ferry Road (2021-112) unanimously.
• Approved change order with KCI Technologies for Roswell Road at Dalrymple Road (2021-113) unanimously.
• Approved $1,657,973 contract with CMES, Inc. for Interstate North Parkway Sidepath (2021-114) unanimously.
• Approved $733,663.10 purchase of MSA G1 breathing apparatus for Fire Department (2021-115) unanimously.

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review the original city charter and discuss the current version. The meeting also includes a session for public comment regarding the existing charter.

• Review of Original Charter (CRC2021-07)
• Public Comment on Current Charter (CRC2021-08)
• Discussion on the Current Charter (CRC2021-09)
• Approval of March 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Charter Review Commission met and heard from former City Attorney Wendell Willard about the original charter's intent, including term limits, staggered terms, and the tax cap. The commission approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed future meeting schedules and public input. No formal decisions were made on charter changes.

• Approved meeting agenda for April 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet on third Thursdays in May and June 2021 at 6 p.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Recreation Subcommittee met virtually on March 30, 2021. The meeting included discussions regarding an outreach action plan and the identification of target audiences and communities.

• Discussion of Outreach Action Plan
• Identification of target audience and communities

The Diversity and Inclusion Recreation Subcommittee met and discussed an Outreach Action Plan, focusing on how to gather community input and identify target audiences for recreational activities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a discussion of ideas and strategies.

• Discussed the Outreach Action Plan and how to gather community input.
• Identified the need to define target audiences (youth, adults, seniors) for recreational activities.
• No formal votes or approvals were taken during this meeting.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The subcommittee will introduce its goals and present results from research and expert interviews. Members will also discuss next steps for preparing presentations to the full Task Force.

• Introduction of subcommittee goals
• Presentation of research/interviews with experts
• Discussion of next steps for presenting to the Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion, Housing and Transportation Subcommittee agreed to focus solely on housing affordability, using that terminology instead of 'affordable housing.' Members discussed expert interviews and research, identifying action items like public education, hiring experts, and anti-displacement policies. Chair Rocamora will compile a document with anecdotal stories to present to the full Task Force at the next meeting.

• Approved March 24, 2021 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to narrow subcommittee focus to housing affordability only
• Adopted terminology 'housing affordability' over 'affordable housing'
• Identified action items: educate public, hire experts, request anti-displacement policies
• Chair to compile document with anecdotal stories for Task Force presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed ordinances to amend several sections of the Development Code. These changes include reducing minimum building heights, defining certain residential uses, and updating regulations for retaining walls.

• Ordinance to reduce minimum building heights and define residential uses (TA20-0002)
• Amendment to Development Code Section 9.4.3 regarding retaining walls (TA20-0003)

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved two zoning code amendments. The first (TA20-0002) reduces minimum heights and defines residential uses, creating a new division for adjusted minimum height. The second (TA20-0003) amends retaining wall regulations with modifications requiring landscaping and life-safety fencing. Both motions passed 6-0.

• Approved TA20-0002 to amend development code for reduced minimum heights and residential use definitions (6-0)
• Approved TA20-0003 amending retaining wall regulations with landscaping and fencing modifications (6-0)
• Reappointed Reed Haggard as Chair and Andy Porter as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session to review several staff discussion items. These include the 2021 Annual Action Plan, Veterans Park, and the Draft Transportation Master Plan.

• 2021 Annual Action Plan (2021-090)
• Veterans Park (2021-091)
• Draft Transportation Master Plan (2021-092)

The City Council reached consensus to proceed with the Veteran's Park project toward construction drawings, with a design cost estimate near $5M and potential completion by Veteran's Day 2022. Staff also presented an updated draft Transportation Master Plan, incorporating public feedback, with changes including adding an Abernathy Sidepath and removing the Barfield sidepath; the final plan is expected for adoption on April 6, 2021. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items.

• Consensus to proceed with Veteran's Park to construction drawings phase.
• Staff to post Veteran's Park presentation online for community feedback.
• Staff to consider council comments on Transportation Master Plan before April 6 adoption.
• Staff to provide an update on PAC reopening at a future staff report.
• No action taken on 2021 Annual Action Plan; public comment period opens March 19.
• No action taken on parking enforcement at Indian Trail; discussion only.

City Council

The City Council will consider several requests, including a contract for New Fire Station #5 and an agreement with the Fulton County Board of Education for park use. A public hearing is scheduled for an alcoholic beverage license at Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center. Staff will also present January 2021 financial updates and COVID-19 operations reports.

• Contract award to Hussey Gay Bell for New Fire Station #5 services
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center
• Intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County Board of Education for Spalding Drive Elementary School park
• Path easement agreement with Georgia Power Company for Roswell Road Streetscape Project Phase 2
• Change order for Northside Drive at Riverview/Old Powers Ferry Road intersection project

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $289,885 contract with Hussey Gay Bell for architectural, engineering, and construction administration services for the new Fire Station #5 at 7800 Mt. Vernon Road. The council also approved a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County schools for shared use of the Spalding Drive Elementary passive park, a $57,993 change order for the Northside Drive intersection project, and two right-of-way purchases for sidewalk and intersection projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $289,885 contract to Hussey Gay Bell for Fire Station #5 design services (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year IGA with Fulton County Board of Education for Spalding Drive Elementary passive park (unanimous)
• Approved $57,993 change order with HNTB for Northside Drive at Riverview/Old Powers Ferry intersection project (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 purchase of right-of-way and easement at 920 Dunwoody Club Drive for sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 purchase of YMCA property rights for Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Windsor Parkway intersection project (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Georgia Power path easement and release of claims (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussions; no action taken publicly (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting to introduce members and organize the group's structure. The agenda includes reviewing Mayor Rusty Paul's task force goals and determining key objectives and next steps.

• Review of Mayor Rusty Paul's Task Force Goals
• Introduction of Task Force Members
• Organization of the Task Force
• Discussion of key objectives and next steps

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force held its first meeting and organized into two subcommittees: Recreation, chaired by Desmond Curry, and Housing and Transportation, chaired by Olivia Rocamora. The subcommittees will meet publicly over the next month and report recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. The Task Force also discussed future topics including economic development, city activities, law enforcement, and education, and plans to invite Superintendent Looney to a future meeting.

• Formed a Recreation subcommittee chaired by Desmond Curry with members Sal Ortega, Clarissa Sparks, and Joshua Heller.
• Formed a Housing and Transportation subcommittee chaired by Olivia Rocamora with members Jose Osorio, Nicole Morris, and Bill Murray.
• Directed subcommittees to meet publicly over the next month and bring recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.
• Agreed to invite Superintendent Looney to a future meeting to discuss education issues.
• Scheduled future meetings for the second week of each month, with no meeting in July or August.

Board of Appeals & Planning Commission Retreat

This meeting is a retreat for the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. The agenda includes presentations on 2021 Mayor and City Council priorities, North End Revitalization, and economic development. It also covers updates on transportation, code enforcement, and sustainability.

• North End Revitalization update
• 2021 Mayor & City Council Priorities review
• TSPLOST and Transportation Master Plan discussion
• Economic Development presentation
• Planning & Zoning updates

Charter Review Commission

The commission will hold a discussion regarding the 2011 Charter Review Commission. The agenda also includes receiving public comments on the current charter and an organizational discussion.

• Discussion of the 2011 Charter Review Commission
• Public comment on the current charter
• Organizational discussion
• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Charter Review Commission met and heard from guest Oliver Porter about the 2011 Charter Review Commission, including discussions on term limits, salaries, the millage rate cap, and district representation. The commission approved the agenda, the February 4, 2021 minutes, and a schedule of future meetings for April 1, April 15, May 6, June 3, and July 1, 2021. No formal decisions were made on charter changes; the meeting was primarily informational and organizational.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote.
• Approved the February 4, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
• Approved the 2021 meeting schedule: April 1, April 15, May 6, June 3, and July 1, 2021, by unanimous vote.
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider two property variance requests. These cases involve construction at 800 Old Campus Trail and equipment placement at 5505 Claire Rose Lane.

• Variance request for a detached garage at 800 Old Campus Trail
• Variance request for a generator at 5505 Claire Rose Lane

The Board of Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage at 800 Old Campus Trail and denied a variance for a generator at 5505 Claire Rose Lane. Both decisions were made by recorded votes.

• Approved variance V20-0044 for detached garage at 800 Old Campus Trail (5-1)
• Denied variance V20-0045 for generator at 5505 Claire Rose Lane (5-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff items. These include a request to participate in the Atlanta Regional Commission Community Development Assistance Program for a Flood Resilience & Mitigation Plan and an update on the Wayfinding Plan.

• Request for participation in the Atlanta Regional Commission Community Development Assistance Program for a Flood Resilience & Mitigation Plan
• Wayfinding Plan Update

The City Council reached consensus to move forward with applying to the Atlanta Regional Commission's Community Development Assistance Program for a Flood Resilience & Mitigation Plan, with costs not to exceed $10,000. The Council also reached consensus to proceed with the wayfinding plan as presented, which includes phased installation of gateway and directional signs.

• Consensus to move forward with the application for the ARC Community Development Assistance Program for a Flood Resilience & Mitigation Plan.
• Consensus to proceed with the wayfinding plan as presented.

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved $175K in COVID-19 relief grants to four non-profits, a $490,331 design contract for the Roswell Road Transit Access Project, and a $12,040 change order for the Spalding Drive at Pitts Road project. It also approved a $122,487.96 landscape contract for Johnson Ferry Road, a $182,600 right-of-way purchase for the Interstate North Parkway path, and adopted the Green Infrastructure Feasibility Policy and Bee City USA affiliation. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $175K in COVID-19 non-profit grants to 4 organizations (5-0)
• Approved $490,331 design contract with Kimley-Horn for Roswell Road Transit Access (5-0)
• Approved $12,040 change order for Spalding Drive at Pitts Road design (5-0)
• Approved $122,487.96 contract with Tri Scapes for Johnson Ferry Road landscaping (5-0)
• Approved $182,600 right-of-way purchase for Interstate North Parkway path (5-0)
• Adopted Green Infrastructure Feasibility Policy (5-0)
• Adopted resolution designating Sandy Springs as Bee City USA Affiliate (5-0)
• Reappointed Dave Nickles and Andy Porter to Planning Commission (5-0)

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority is meeting to consider two new business items. These include an amendment to a Memorandum of Agreement and a request for more funding for the Small Business Relief Assistance Program.

• Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Development Authority
• Request for additional funding for the Small Business Relief Assistance Program
• Approval of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Development Authority unanimously approved two items: a first amendment to its Memorandum of Agreement with the City to allow distribution of additional funds, and an additional $50,000 allocation to the Small Business Relief Assistance Program. This covers the shortfall after the City Council's $287,223 allocation, ensuring all 160 eligible applications are funded. The program is now closed.

• Approved First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with City (unanimous)
• Approved $50K additional funding for Small Business Relief Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss staff items. This includes a presentation regarding the 2021-051 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Opportunity.

• 2021-051 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Opportunity

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session where they discussed the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, a federal program for venues impacted by the pandemic. The council reached a consensus to proceed with submitting an application for the grant, which could provide up to $10 million or 45% of lost revenue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Consensus to proceed with Shuttered Venue Operators grant application

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to regulate and prohibit street racing and assistance of such activities. The agenda also includes budget amendments for small business relief and a cistern project. Additionally, the council will review several construction contracts and alcoholic beverage license applications.

• Ordinance to prohibit street racing and knowing assistance of same
• Budget amendment for Small Business Relief Assistance Program
• Contract with Reeves Young, LLC for Fire Station No. 2 construction
• River Corridor Review for property at 5900 Winterthur Ridge
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Sho Spicy, Dunwoody Liquor Store, and Café I Am

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $6,452,277 contract with Reeves Young, LLC for the construction of Fire Station No. 2, and also approved a $1,052,900 contract with Jericho Design Group for the design of the new public safety building. The council additionally approved a $255,528.22 contract for cistern modifications, a $117,120 contract for guardrail design, and allocated an additional $277,000 to the Small Business Relief Assistance Program. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $6,452,277 contract with Reeves Young for Fire Station No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved $1,052,900 contract with Jericho Design Group for public safety building design (unanimous)
• Approved $255,528.22 contract with Rubio and Son Interiors for cistern modifications (unanimous)
• Approved $117,120 contract with Kimley-Horn for guardrail design (unanimous)
• Approved $277,000 additional funding for Small Business Relief Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting street racing and spectators (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Sho Spicy, Dunwoody Liquor Store, and Cafe I Am (unanimous)
• Approved Big Trees Forest Preserve designation in Old-Growth Forest Network (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2021. The board will conduct the annual election for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It will also consider approving the 2021 meeting schedule and minutes from the October 14, 2020, meeting.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of 2021 meeting dates
• Approval of October 14, 2020, meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics met via Zoom and approved its agenda and prior minutes. It elected Gary Alexander as Chairperson and Kim Gay as Vice Chairperson, and approved the 2021 meeting dates. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved February 10, 2021 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Alexander as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Kim Gay as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates (unanimous)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will hold a virtual meeting to begin its organizational process. The agenda includes electing a chair, establishing objectives, and discussing the current city charter.

• Election of Chair, Objectives, and Future Meetings
• Discussion on the Current Charter

The Sandy Springs Charter Review Commission held its organizational meeting, elected officers, and set its next meeting date. Gabriel Sterling was elected Chairperson by a 6-4 vote, and Tochie Alford Blad was confirmed as Vice Chairperson by acclamation. The commission adopted Robert's Rules of Order and scheduled its next meeting for March 4, 2021.

• Elected Gabriel Sterling as Chairperson (6-4)
• Confirmed Tochie Alford Blad as Vice Chairperson by acclamation
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order for commission meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 960 Edgewater Drive to allow construction within the primary street building setback. The board will also review the February 3, 2021 agenda and approve minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting.

• Variance request (V20-0042) for 960 Edgewater Drive regarding building setbacks
• Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes

The Board of Appeals approved a variance request for 960 Edgewater Drive to allow construction of a detached residence within the primary street building setback, as recommended by staff. The board also elected Mel Mobley as Chair and Sherri Allen as Vice Chair. The meeting was held via live-stream with six members present.

• Approved variance V20-0042 for 960 Edgewater Drive (5-0)
• Elected Mel Mobley as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Sherri Allen as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss the 2021-039 Sandy Springs Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. The meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2021.

• Discussion of 2021-039 Sandy Springs Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce

The City Council held a work session and discussed the creation of the Sandy Springs Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. Mayor Paul announced the appointment of 10 members, who will serve two-year terms and are tasked with identifying challenges to community inclusion. The taskforce is expected to present its first report to the Council in six months. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Appointed 10 members to the Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce (no vote recorded)
• Taskforce members to serve two-year terms
• Taskforce to present first report in six months

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several items regarding city infrastructure and budgets. This includes potential updates to TSPLOST budgets and a contract for drainage improvements on Long Island Drive. The council will also review requests for right-of-way dedications and easement acceptances.

• Ordinance to approve updates to TSPLOST Budgets
• Contract with DAF Concrete, Inc. for 4878 Long Island Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Revised contract with Columbia Engineering for Roswell Road at Grogans Ferry Road intersection improvements
• Acceptance of right-of-way dedication in Land Lot 17
• Ordinance to amend the FY2021 City Budget

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a FY2021 budget amendment, a contract award for a drainage improvement project, a change order for the Roswell Road at Grogans Ferry Road intersection project, and the 2021 priorities. The council also reappointed Sherri Allen to the Board of Appeals. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, right-of-way dedication, drainage easement (unanimous)
• Approved $92,387.50 change order with Columbia Engineering for Roswell Road at Grogans Ferry Road project (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to DAF Concrete, Inc. for 4878 Long Island Drive drainage project (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Priorities resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 budget amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sherri Allen to Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement for property at 7800 Mt. Vernon Road (Tax Parcel # 06-0337-LL-035-8). The meeting also approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 15, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 7800 Mt. Vernon Road property (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a virtual retreat to review the 2020 year and propose 2021 priorities. The agenda includes presentations on the city's financial health, North End revitalization, and transportation plans. An update on vaccinations will also be provided.

• Proposal of 2021 priorities including economic development and public safety
• Presentation on the financial health of the city
• Fiscal Year 2021 midyear review
• North End Revitalization update
• GDOT major projects and Transportation Master Plan updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several staff discussion items. These include an update on Fulton County Schools and discussions regarding contracts for Fulton County Arts & Culture services. The council will also discuss the TSPLOST 2022 renewal.

• Fulton County Schools update (2021-012)
• Fulton County Arts & Culture contracts for services (2021-013)
• TSPLOST 2022 renewal discussion (2021-014)

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for SR400 Express Lane bridge enhancements and a contract for the construction of a backup 911 center. The agenda also includes several alcoholic beverage license applications and a conditional use permit for a school at 4945 High Point Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for private school and daycare at 4945 High Point Road
• Budget amendment and GDOT agreement for SR400 Express Lane bridge enhancements
• Contract award to Rubio and Son Interiors, Inc. for backup 911 center construction
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for several businesses including Lidl
• Agreement for right of way and easement in Land Lot 205

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for St. Martin's Episcopal School to operate a private school and day care at 4945 High Point Road, with conditions including a limit of 60 enrolled children and 15 staff, and a new condition limiting school buses parked on site to two small buses. The council also approved several alcoholic beverage licenses, a $15,000 drainage easement purchase, a $5.9 million budget transfer for SR400 bridge enhancements, a $198,334.43 contract for a backup 911 center, and reappointments to the Board of Ethics.

• Approved conditional use permit for private school/day care at 4945 High Point Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Sonesta Atlanta Northwest (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Comfort Inn Sandy Springs (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Biryani Place (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for The General Muir (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Lidl at 6337 Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 purchase of drainage easement for Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford project (unanimous)
• Approved $5,900,940 budget transfer and IGA with GDOT for SR400 bridge enhancements (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from December 17, 2020. The agenda also includes consideration of an agreement between the Authority and the Sandy Springs Perimeter Civic Fund Inc.

• Election of officers
• Agreement between the Development Authority and Sandy Springs Perimeter Civic Fund Inc.
• Approval of December 17, 2020 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Development Authority approved a $100,000 contribution to the Small Business Relief Assistance Program, to be combined with the city's $1.2M and private donations. It also approved an agreement with the Sandy Springs Perimeter Civic Fund to manage private donations. Officers were elected for the year.

• Approved $100K contribution to Small Business Relief Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Sandy Springs Perimeter Civic Fund for private donations (unanimous)
• Elected Chip Collins as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected John Paulson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan DiLuzio as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Adopted bi-monthly meeting schedule on second Thursday (consensus)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will meet virtually to consider several infrastructure and administrative items. Agenda topics include sidewalk construction, intersection improvements, and a request for eminent domain use on Northside Drive NW. The council will also review the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Contract with SD&C, Inc. for Roberts Drive Sidewalk Project
• Intersection improvement at Roswell Road and Grogans Ferry Road
• Eminent domain request for 5330 Northside Drive NW
• Synthetic turf replacement at Hammond Park
• Resolution to set qualifying fees for municipal elections