Sandy Springs public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will consider two proposed ordinances to amend the city's Development Code. These include a policy for Complete Streets and updates to sections regarding districts and blocks.

• Ordinance for a Complete Street Policy (PC22-0006 TA22-0007)
• Ordinance amending Development Code sections on districts and blocks (PC22-0007 TA22-0009)
• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an ordinance to include a Complete Street Policy in the Development Code. The commission also approved amendments to Development Code sections regarding District Established and Blocks.

• Approved Complete Street Policy ordinance to amend Development Code Section 10.1.1 (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend Development Code Section 1.2.1 and Section 10.3.1 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on December 20, 2022. The agenda includes a staff discussion regarding bow hunting in Sandy Springs.

• Staff discussion on 2022-353 Bow Hunting in Sandy Springs

The City Council held a work session to discuss resident concerns regarding bow hunting. No official actions were taken as the City Attorney and GA DNR representatives advised that the authority to regulate hunting rests with the state. The session focused on the legality of local ordinances and the impact of hunting on deer populations.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the adoption of the City Springs Master Plan Update. The agenda includes several contract awards for sidewalk, paving, and bridge maintenance projects. The council will also consider budget amendments for capital programs.

• Public hearing for the City Springs Master Plan Update
• Contract award to Reeves Young for Veterans Park construction
• Design service contracts for various sidewalk projects
• Budget amendments for paving and bridge maintenance programs
• Settlement of a lawsuit against A-1 Construction Co. and Granite Surety Company

The City Council approved a ten-year update to the City Springs Master Plan to guide future development. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts for sidewalks, bridge maintenance, and road paving.

• Adopted City Springs Master Plan Update (Unanimous)
• Approved $399,492 contract to Reeves Young for Veterans Park construction (Unanimous)
• Approved design contracts to NV5 Engineers for Windsor Parkway, Riverside Drive, and Gap Fill sidewalk projects (Unanimous)
• Approved design contracts to Kimley-Horn for Lake Forrest Drive and Mt. Paran/Powers Ferry Road sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,135,303.70 paving contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,684,439 contract to Massana Construction for FY 2023 Bridge Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 settlement to resolve lawsuit against A-1 Construction Co. and Granite Surety Company (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 in budget transfers for paving and bridge maintenance programs (Unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for September and October 2022. The meeting also includes reports regarding marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.

• Review of September and October 2022 financials
• Hospitality and Tourism reports covering marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events
• Approval of the September 22, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request regarding the State Waters Buffer and impervious surface setback at 2480 Spalding Drive. The agenda also includes approving November 2, 2022, meeting minutes and an Alvin Johnson proclamation.

• Variance request for 2480 Spalding Drive regarding State Waters Buffer and setbacks
• Approval of November 2, 2022, Board of Appeals meeting minutes
• Alvin Johnson Proclamation

The Board of Appeals denied a request for a variance to allow state waters to encroach into the 25’ Impervious Surface Setback for a new home construction. The decision followed a public hearing and staff recommendations.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive (4-0)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session to discuss several staff-presented items. These discussions include the Old Riverside Park Master Plan, gun violence prevention, and the 2023-2027 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan.

• 2022-331 Community Development Block Grant 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan
• 2022-332 Old Riverside Park Master Plan
• 2022-333 Gun Violence Prevention discussion

The City Council approved the purchase of 142 Hilderbrand Drive for $1.5 million and authorized a budget amendment to fund the acquisition. Other key actions included updating the Technical Manual's landscaping standards and adopting the 2023 holiday schedule.

• Approved $1.5M purchase of 142 Hilderbrand Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule with one floating holiday and Juneteenth celebration (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.25M contract to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.27M supplemental agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Roswell Road Transit Access Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $160,600 easement purchase from Fulton County Board of Education for PATH 400 Trail Extension (Unanimous)
• Approved $167,038.23 extension for Fulton County animal control services (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Technical Manual landscaping and planting standards (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Murray as second-alternate member to the Board of Ethics (Unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure projects involving land easements for road and trail improvements. The council will also review contract awards for city maintenance services, including mowing and street sweeping. A public hearing is scheduled regarding updates to the city's landscape and tree planting standards.

• Public hearing on amendments to landscape, tree, and buffer planting standards
• Contract awards for lawnscaping, mowing, and street sweeping services
• Agreement to purchase right-of-way at 1245 Spalding Drive
• Extension of animal control services agreement with Fulton County
• Acceptance of a purchase and sale agreement for property at 142 Hilderbrand Drive

The City Council approved the purchase of 142 Hilderbrand Drive for $1.5 million and updated the 2023 holiday schedule to include a floating holiday. Several public works contracts for mowing, litter, and street sweeping were awarded, and a $1.2M contract for athletic complex improvements was approved.

• Approved $1.5M purchase of 142 Hilderbrand Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule with one floating holiday and a Juneteenth event (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,249,100.45 contract to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,270,185.00 supplemental agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Roswell Road Transit Access Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $167,038.23 extension for Fulton County animal control services (Unanimous)
• Approved $355,600.00 contract to Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc. for litter services (5-0)
• Approved $285,680.00 contract to Georgia Green Landscaping for mowing services (Unanimous)
• Approved $104,138.00 contract to Pateco Services LLC for street sweeping (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will open a public comment period regarding the City Springs Master Plan Update. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 17, 2022, meeting.

• Public comment period for City Springs Master Plan Update
• Approval of August 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the City Springs Master Plan as presented following a public hearing. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 17, 2022, meeting.

• Approved City Springs Master Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. This includes a proposed text amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance for the Nancy Creek Sensitive Area.

• Proposed text amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance for the Nancy Creek Sensitive Area

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed text amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance. The proposal would exempt the replacement of up to 500 square feet of impervious surface over three years from certain water quality measures. No formal vote was taken during this session.

• Discussed proposed text amendment 2022-312 regarding Nancy Creek Sensitive Area stormwater rules

City Council

The City Council will consider requests to purchase easements for road projects at 1280 Spalding Drive and 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The agenda also includes a request to use eminent domain at 0 Holcomb Bridge Road and several budget amendments.

• Purchase of right-of-way and easements at 1280 Spalding Drive for the TS-111 Pitts Road project
• Purchase of right-of-way and easement at 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road for the TS-192 Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
• Use of eminent domain for property located at 0 Holcomb Bridge Road
• Contract award with Rhodeside Harwell for the Roswell Road Crossroads Small Area Plan Update
• Budget amendment for the Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Place Roadway Safety Project

The Council adopted the City's Continuity of Operations and Emergency Operations Plans and approved several road-related funding and property acquisitions. The body also appointed new members to the Development Authority and Board of Appeals. A decision on the 2023 holiday schedule was deferred to December 6 to investigate options for recognizing Juneteenth.

• Approved 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (Unanimous)
• Appointed Hardy Dorsey to Sandy Springs Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Bodwell to Sandy Springs Board of Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment for Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Place Roadway Safety Project (Unanimous)
• Re-adopted Five Ethics Principles for Georgia Certified City of Ethics re-certification (Unanimous)
• Declared specific IT, Fire, Public Works, and Performing Art Center property as surplus (Unanimous)
• Deferred 2023 Holiday Schedule adoption to December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) (Unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is considering a request to revoke a previously awarded contract. The proposal includes awarding a new contract to Reeves Young for construction services at New Fire Station No. 5, located at 7800 Mount Vernon Road.

• Revocation of a previously awarded contract
• New contract award to Reeves Young for construction services at 7800 Mount Vernon Road
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority revoked a previously awarded contract for Fire Station No. 5 at 7800 Mount Vernon Road. The board approved a new contract award to Reeves Young for construction services.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-07 to revoke previous contract and award construction of Fire Station No. 5 to Reeves Young (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of allowed percentages for Local Option Sales Tax collection within Fulton County. The request includes authorizing a settlement among the City, other cities, and Fulton County.

• Adoption of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) percentages in Fulton County
• Authorization of a settlement among the City, other cities, and Fulton County
• Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Distribution

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-11-164 regarding the distribution of Local Option Sales Tax from Fulton County. The city is estimated to receive a total collection of $350,000,000 over a ten-year period. This amount is approximately $80,000,000 more than the previous ten-year collection period.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11-164 adopting Local Option Sales Tax collection percentages and settlement with Fulton County (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive regarding State Waters Buffer and impervious surface setbacks. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive to encroach into the 25’ impervious surface setback
• Approval of September 7, 2022 Board of Appeals Meeting minutes

The Board of Appeals denied a request for a variance to allow state waters to encroach into a 25-foot impervious surface setback for a new home. The decision followed a public hearing and staff recommendations.

• Denied variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive (4-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review staff updates. Discussions include the Transform 285 project and recommendations from the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.

• Transform 285 Update (2022-296)
• Staff Updates on Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Recommendations (2022-297)

The City Council held a work session to review GDOT's progress on the Transform 285/400 project and staff updates regarding Diversity and Inclusion Task Force recommendations. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• Discussed Transform 285/400 project milestones and safety concerns regarding truck traffic
• Reviewed Diversity and Inclusion Task Force recommendations for housing, recreation, and communications
• Planned a job fair for January 2023 with the Community Assistance Center
• Discussed potential for multi-lingual closed captioning for public meetings by end of year
• Discussed city's inability to limit hunting due to state pre-emption

City Council

The City Council will consider several requests including real estate acquisitions for road and trail projects. The agenda also includes the appointment of two municipal court judges and amendments to city fire and landscape codes.

• Real estate purchase at 7780 Spalding Drive for Holcomb Bridge improvements
• Appointment of Dawn Davis and David Will as Municipal Court Judges
• Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for Northside Drive drainage project
• Amendment to landscape and tree planting standards in the Technical Manual
• Real estate purchase for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project

The City Council appointed Dawn Davis and David Will as Municipal Court judges. Council approved updates to fire prevention codes for multi-family rental housing and adopted the 2022 Fulton County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A proposed amendment to the Technical Manual regarding landscaping was deferred to December 6, 2022.

• Appointed Dawn Davis as Judge of the Municipal Court (Unanimous)
• Appointed David Will as Judge of the Municipal Court (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Fulton County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 22 Fire Prevention and Protection code (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for FY 2022 Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $175,190.40 contract with Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for 4711 Northside Drive drainage project (Unanimous)
• Approved $372,300 real estate purchase for PATH 400 Trail Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Deferred TA22-008 Technical Manual landscaping amendment to December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the North End Roadway Safety Study. This presentation is led by the Traffic / Transportation Unit Manager. No other specific discussion items are listed for this session.

• Presentation of North End Roadway Safety Study

The City Council received a presentation on the North End Roadway Safety Study, which identifies 14 high-crash locations on Roswell Road, Northridge Road, Dunwoody Place, and Roberts Drive. Staff recommended using the study as a basis for future transportation projects, with some state-route proposals eligible for GDOT Quick Response funding. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the study will be considered during the budget process.

• Received North End Roadway Safety Study presentation (no vote taken)
• Staff recommends study as basis for future transportation projects
• Some state-route recommendations may be submitted to GDOT as Quick Response projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update. The agenda also includes several real estate acquisitions and easements for local road improvement projects. Additionally, the council will review alcoholic beverage license applications and a budget amendment for fire department radios.

• Adoption of the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update
• Budget amendment for the purchase of radios for the Fire Department
• Eminent domain requests for properties including Autumn Chace Homeowners Association
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses such as Aloft Hotel and El Azteca
• Real estate agreements for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway project

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the adoption of the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update, a state-required document that guides future development and transportation projects. The council also authorized the use of eminent domain for five properties needed for road improvement projects, including parcels owned by the Autumn Chase Homeowners Association, The Link Counseling Center, and several private landowners, after negotiations failed. Additionally, the council approved a budget amendment of $164,180.45 to purchase LTE-capable portable radios for the Fire Department, and accepted purchase and sale agreements for two homes on Hammond Drive and 636 Lorell Terrace for the Hammond Drive Widening Project, which will be used for a First Responder Lease-Out program.

• Approved the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update (Resolution 2022-10-145).
• Approved a budget amendment of $164,180.45 to purchase LTE-capable APX Next portable radios for the Fire Department (Ordinance 2022-70-17).
• Approved the MS4 Phase II Stormwater Permit Notice of Intent and authorized the mayor to execute it (Resolution 2022-10-146).
• Approved a $113,255.16 supplemental agreement with Jacobs Engineering for design services on the Johnson Ferry Road at Mt. Vernon Highway project (Resolution 2022-10-147).
• Approved purchase and sale agreements for properties at 504 Hammond Drive ($537,000) and 636 Lorell Terrace ($575,000) for the Hammond Drive Widening Project (Resolutions 2022-10-148 and 2022-10-149).
• Approved the use of eminent domain for the Autumn Chase HOA property for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements project (Resolution 2022-10-151).
• Approved the use of eminent domain for properties at 348 Mt. Vernon Highway, 6272 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive, 1235 Spalding Drive, and 1265 Spalding Drive for road improvement projects (Resolutions 2022-10-152 through 2022-10-155).
• Approved five alcoholic beverage licenses for Aloft Hotel, Sam's Bottle Shop, 7325 Roswell Rd LLC, El Aaeca Mexican Restaurant, and The Hill Liquor.

Board of Ethics

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific new or old business.

• Approval of July 13, 2022, Board of Ethics meeting minutes

General

The meeting agenda consists of a single item for Local Option Sales Tax mediation. No other business or items are listed.

• Local Option Sales Tax mediation

General

The agenda consists of a single item for mediation concerning the Local Option Sales Tax. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Local Option Sales Tax mediation

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for July and August 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.

• July and August 2022 financials
• Marketing, Smith Travel, and event reports
• Approval of August 11, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

General

The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) as part of the North Fulton Cities Town Hall. No other items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) discussion

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session to discuss staff items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the city's 2022 solid waste providers.

• Discussion of 2022-250 City of Sandy Springs 2022 Solid Waste Providers

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning amendment to increase maximum building height at 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road. The agenda also includes contract awards for the Sandy Springs Trail 2A Project and Fire Station No. 5 construction. Additionally, officials will review a new SWAT team agreement with Chamblee and sales tax negotiations with Fulton County.

• Rezoning of 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road from CS-3 to CS-6
• Contract award to JHC Corporation for the Sandy Springs Trail 2A Project
• Construction contract with Cooper Company for Fire Station No. 5
• SWAT Team assistance agreement adding Chamblee as a participating agency
• Lease of ten new cardiac defibrillators/monitors for the Fire Department

The council approved a zoning map amendment from CS-3 to CS-6 for properties at 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road, allowing up to six stories of mixed-use development including multi-unit housing, restaurant, and office space. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Melody Kelley dissenting. The council also approved a $7.8 million contract for the Sandy Springs Trail 2A project, a new MOU adding Chamblee to the North Metro SWAT team, and a $8.02 million contract for Fire Station No. 5 construction.

• Approved rezoning RZ22-0004 from CS-3 to CS-6 for 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road (4-1)
• Approved $7,803,554.65 contract to JHC Corporation for Sandy Springs Trail 2A construction (unanimous)
• Approved new MOU adding Chamblee to North Metro SWAT team (unanimous)
• Approved contract awards to three vendors for on-call disaster recovery services (unanimous)
• Approved lease of ten Philips cardiac defibrillators/monitors for Fire Department, not to exceed $412,033.19 over 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $3 million Conserve Georgia grant for Trail 2A construction (4-0, one absent)
• Approved $8,020,000 contract with Cooper Company for Fire Station No. 5 construction (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfer of up to $4,739,389.73 for Fire Station No. 5 budget deficit (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests regarding property setbacks. One request involves a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Dr, while the other concerns accessory structures at 6421 Wright Road.

• Variance for a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Dr
• Variance for residential accessory structures at 6421 Wright Road
• Approval of August 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals denied two variance requests, one for 1450 Northwold Dr and one for 6421 Wright Road, both by unanimous votes in support of staff recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes with edits.

• Denied variance request V22-0022 for 1450 Northwold Dr (unanimous)
• Denied variance request V22-0026 for 6421 Wright Road (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes with edits (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. Discussions include applying for a grant with the Environmental Protection Division to establish a composting program and reviewing water fountain concepts for Veterans Memorial Park.

• Grant application with the Environmental Protection Division to establish a composting program
• Veterans Memorial Park overview and water fountain concepts

The City Council discussed two main items: a grant application for a pilot composting program and design options for Veterans Memorial Park. Council directed staff to apply for a $95,000 grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to establish a composting program for residents, with no match required. On the Veterans Park fountain, a show-of-hands vote favored the original plan with fountains on both sides of Roswell Road, and staff was directed to move forward. The pedestrian bridge concept was not supported due to high cost and delays.

• Directed staff to apply for $95,000 GAEPD grant for pilot composting program (no vote tally recorded)
• Original fountain plan for Veterans Park favored by show of hands (3 votes for original, 1 for Option B, 2 for no fountain/plantings)
• Pedestrian bridge across Roswell Road not pursued due to $4M-$7M cost and project delays
• Arts Sandy Springs to proceed with RFQ/CFE for veterans sculpture design

City Council

The City Council will consider several agreements to purchase right of way and easements for the Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway improvements project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and requests for fire department equipment.

• Agreements to purchase right of way and easements for road improvements
• Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license at 5700 Roswell Road
• Resolution authorizing equipment purchases for the Fire Department
• Roadway lighting agreement with Georgia DOT for State Route 9/Roswell Road
• Contract award to Signarama Roswell for wayfinding project signs

The council unanimously approved purchasing two Custom Pierce Enforcer PUC Pumpers for $1,837,500, replacing frontline engines and continuing the city's apparatus replacement program. It also approved a Safety Action Plan grant application for up to $450,000 (20% local match), a roadway lighting agreement with GDOT, a $169,000 sign installation contract, a $845,625 pedestrian lighting agreement with Georgia Power, and accepted a donated sculpture valued at $43,000. Mayor Paul reported that Fulton County's LOST negotiation proposal could cost Sandy Springs $33 million annually if the tax is terminated.

• Approved $1,837,500 purchase of two Pierce Enforcer PUC Pumpers for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Safety Action Plan grant application to USDOT with up to $90,000 local match (unanimous)
• Authorized roadway lighting agreement with GDOT for State Route 9/Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $169,000.30 contract to Signarama for Wayfinding Project Gateway 3 and 4 signs (unanimous)
• Approved $845,625 lighting services agreement with Georgia Power for Johnson Ferry Road pedestrian lighting (unanimous)
• Accepted gift of sculpture 'Solstice' valued at $43,000, with up to $6,000 city installation cost (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marci Ernst as Municipal Court Judge for four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Shell Food Mart at 5700 Roswell Road (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will consider a resolution to authorize a contract with Houser Walker Architecture. This contract covers architectural and engineering design services for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial, Anne Frank Exhibit, Visit Sandy Springs, and Police Precinct Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 16, 2022, special meeting.

• Contract with Houser Walker Architecture for project design services
• Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Houser Walker Architecture for architectural and engineering design services for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial / Anne Frank Exhibit / Visit Sandy Springs / Police Precinct Project at 6110 Blue Stone Road. The contract amount is $582,700. The vote was 5-1, with Member Jody Reichel voting no. The project will proceed with programming and design, with a guaranteed maximum price to follow after design completion.

• Approved $582,700 contract with Houser Walker Architecture for design services for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial / Anne Frank Exhibit / Visit Sandy Springs / Police Precinct Project (5-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2022 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the zoning at 5810 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 20, 2022, meeting.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 5810 Roswell Road (CS-3 to CS-6)
• Approval of July 20, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 1015 and 1025 Pitts Rd from R D-18 to RT-3, allowing townhouse development. They also approved amendments to short-term rental and fence/wall codes, but denied a stormwater management ordinance amendment for Nancy Creek. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 1015 and 1025 Pitts Rd from R D-18 to RT-3 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Development Code Section 7.8.16 on short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Development Code Section 8.2.10 on fences and walls (unanimous)
• Denied amendment to Development Code Division 9.6 on stormwater management for Nancy Creek (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes a second public hearing regarding the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate.

• Public Hearing for 2022-206 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

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

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed 2022 millage rate public hearing with no public comments
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include an update on the 2021 TSPLOST, the Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Program, and measures for the Atlanta Regional Commission Green Communities Program.

• 2022-207 TSPLOST 2021 Update
• 2022-208 Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Program
• 2022-209 Atlanta Regional Commission Green Communities Program discussion

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on August 16, 2022, receiving updates on TSPLOST II projects and discussing a proposed expansion of the Code Enforcement team to inspect all 96 apartment complexes annually. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; session was a work session for discussion only

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 millage rate. The agenda also includes requests for eminent domain use for the Mount Vernon Corridor Improvements Project and several amendments to city development codes.

• Public hearing for the 2022 ad valorem tax rate
• Rezoning request from RD-18 to RT-3 residential townhouse
• Contract award to Art Sandy Springs for Abernathy Arts Center programming
• Eminent domain requests for properties on Mount Vernon Highway
• Amendments to city codes regarding short-term rentals and fences

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a text amendment to the short-term rental code, setting a 180-day rental limit per year and requiring owner presence for multiple rentals, along with a new fire-safety gate access requirement. The council also adopted the 2022 millage rate at 4.731 mills, approved a rezoning for townhouses on Pitts Road, and authorized eminent domain for five properties on Mount Vernon Highway for road improvements.

• Adopted 2022 millage rate at 4.731 mills (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1015 & 1025 Pitts Road from RD-18 to RT-3 (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental and fence code amendments with 180-day rental limit (5-1)
• Approved stormwater management amendments for Nancy Creek (unanimous)
• Approved technical manual updates for grading and construction standards (unanimous)
• Approved property maintenance code update to accept state updates (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing policy amendment adopting GDOT procurement rules (unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for five Mount Vernon Highway properties (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will consider lease terms with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust for an exhibit and office space. The meeting also includes a request to amend the construction contract for Fire Station No. 2.

• Lease terms for Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and Georgia Holocaust Memorial
• Change Order #6 for Fire Station No. 2 construction with Reeves Young
• Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority voted 4-2 to approve lease terms with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust for the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit, the Georgia Holocaust Memorial, and associated programming and office space. The lease covers 7,000-8,700 square feet, with annual rent based on design and construction costs divided by 20, a 20-year initial term, two five-year extensions, and a $3,000,000 letter of credit. Members voting yes were Andrew Bauman, Melody Kelley, Melissa Mular, and John Paulson; Tibby DeJulio and Jody Reichel voted no. The Authority also unanimously approved Change Order #6 for Fire Station No. 2, adding $32,560.52 to the Reeves Young contract, bringing the total to $7,426,746.14.

• Approved lease terms with Georgia Commission on the Holocaust for Anne Frank exhibit and Holocaust memorial (4-2)
• Approved Change Order #6 for Fire Station No. 2, adding $32,560.52 to Reeves Young contract (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May and June 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
• Approval of May 26, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of May and June 2022 Financials
• Hospitality & Tourism reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate. The item will be presented by Chief Financial Officer Toni Carlisle.

• Public hearing for 2022-204 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting for the first of three public hearings on the proposed 2022 ad valorem tax rate of 4.731 mills. The rate is unchanged from the charter maximum, but due to rising property values it constitutes a tax increase under state law. No public comment was offered, and the council will set the rate after two more hearings on August 16.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held first public hearing on 2022 millage rate of 4.731 mills (no vote taken on rate)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an update regarding the site for the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and the Georgia Holocaust Memorial. This includes associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.

• Update on the site of the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit, the Georgia Holocaust Memorial, and associated office space

The City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed cultural center housing the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and Georgia Holocaust Memorial. Council members reached consensus on lease terms, including free admission for Sandy Springs residents, top recognition for the City, and a non-declining $3 million letter of credit if construction costs exceed that amount. No formal vote was taken; the discussion was advisory.

• Consensus to include lease terms as presented with free admission for Sandy Springs residents
• Consensus to require top recognition for City of Sandy Springs as facility partners
• Consensus that $3M letter of credit will not decline until paid down to that amount if construction costs exceed $3M
• Discussed $600,000 design fee to be paid by City, with Commission sharing pro rata
• Discussed 20-year lease with two 5-year extension options and 1.5% rent escalator starting year 4

City Council

The City Council will hold a townhall meeting to receive public comments regarding the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and the Georgia Holocaust Memorial. The discussion includes associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.

• Public comment on Anne Frank in the World Exhibit
• Discussion of Georgia Holocaust Memorial
• Associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

The City Council held a town hall meeting on August 9, 2022, to receive public comment. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was solely for public input, with most speakers addressing the proposed Anne Frank exhibit or museum. The meeting adjourned after all comments were heard.

• No formal decisions were made during the town hall meeting

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals is reviewing several requests for property variances. These include requests regarding pool installations, deck encroachments, and buffer removals. One case was deferred from the agenda.

• Variance request for a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Drive
• Request to encroach into State Waters setbacks at 10 Glenlake Parkway
• Request for an enclosed deck encroachment at 55 Wembley Lane
• Deferred variance regarding buffer requirements at 6575 Roswell Road

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals approved three of four cases and deferred one. Case BOA 2022-0013 (6575 Roswell Road) was approved with conditions, including no tall tree removal without arborist authorization. Case BOA 2022-0015 (1450 Northwold Drive) was deferred to September 7, 2022, because the applicant submitted additional information out of time. Cases BOA 2022-0016 (10 Glenlake Parkway) and BOA 2022-0017 (55 Wembley Lane) were approved with conditions per staff recommendations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved BOA 2022-0013 (6575 Roswell Road) with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred BOA 2022-0015 (1450 Northwold Drive) to September 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved BOA 2022-0016 (10 Glenlake Parkway) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved BOA 2022-0017 (55 Wembley Lane) with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on the 2022-187 Roswell Road Transit Access Project. The presentation will be led by Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr. No other specific discussion items are listed in this agenda.

• 2022-187 Roswell Road Transit Access Project Update

The City Council held a work session to review the Roswell Road Transit Access Project (T-0019), a federally funded capital improvement project to add sidewalks, curb ramps, bus stop pads, and streetscape elements along Roswell Road south of I-285. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational, with staff answering council questions about funding, design, and integration with the Access Management Plan. The project is in the concept phase, with a public open house scheduled for August 18, 2022.

• Reviewed Roswell Road Transit Access Project update (no vote)
• Councilmember Bauman requested project materials be published on city website
• Staff confirmed MARTA grant covers 80% of $7.8M project, city matches 20%
• Staff noted potential budget overrun due to construction costs, seeking additional funding
• Staff identified one driveway at Lake Placid for potential elimination

City Council

The City Council will consider amending the FY 2023 budget to fund capital projects and improvement plans. The agenda also includes public hearings for river protection certificates and several property acquisitions for infrastructure projects.

• Amendment of FY 2023 Budget for Capital Projects and Improvement Plans funds
• Public hearings for Metropolitan River Protection Certificates at 100 Morgan Falls Road and 8070 Jett Ferry Road
• Property easements for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
• Real estate purchase at 5100 Northland Drive for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
• Contract award to The Dickerson Group for the 155 Stewart Drive drainage project

The Sandy Springs City Council approved an amendment to the FY 2023 budget to appropriate $13,868,305 in ARPA funds for the police headquarters and municipal court project, and reallocated $900,000 from Fire Station No. 3 to Fire Station No. 5. The council also approved two Metropolitan River Protection Certificates, participation in the FY 2022 JAG grant program, and multiple right-of-way acquisitions and contract awards. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2023 budget amendment appropriating $13,868,305 ARPA funds for police HQ and court project (unanimous)
• Reallocated $900,000 from Fire Station No. 3 to Fire Station No. 5 (unanimous)
• Approved RC-22-09SS Metropolitan River Protection Certificate for 100 Morgan Falls Road (unanimous)
• Approved RC-22-10SS Metropolitan River Protection Certificate for 8070 Jett Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Approved participation in FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant program (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way acquisitions for TS-192 Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $244,788.50 contract to The Dickerson Group for 155 Stewart Drive drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way acquisition services contracts to Gresham Smith, Atlas Technical Consultants, and Colliers Engineering & Design (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is considering schematic design pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The meeting also includes a request to authorize a change order for design services with Jericho Design Group.

• Approval of schematic design pricing for the 620 Morgan Falls Road project
• Authorization to continue design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing
• Change order to amend the existing design services contract with Jericho Design Group

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved the schematic design pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse project at 620 Morgan Falls Road, totaling $50,532,282, and authorized the General Manager to continue design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing. The board also unanimously approved Change Order 3 with Jericho Design Group for $284,000 to add design services for two building additions. Both actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved schematic design pricing for Police HQ and Municipal Courthouse at $50,532,282 (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager to continue design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 3 with Jericho Design Group for $284,000 for additional design services (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute the change order (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone land from RD-18 to RT-3 for residential townhouses. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to the development code regarding short-term rentals, fences, and stormwater management.

• Rezoning request from RD-18 to RT-3 (Residential Townhouse)
• Ordinance amendment for Short-Term Rental and Fences and Walls
• Ordinance amendment for Stormwater Management (Nancy Creek)

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved a rezoning at 1015 and 1025 Pitts Rd from R D-18 to RT-3, and approved two code amendments regarding short-term rentals and fences/walls. It denied a proposed amendment to the Stormwater Management (Nancy Creek) division. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning at 1015 and 1025 Pitts Rd from R D-18 to RT-3 (unanimous)
• Approved code amendment to Sec. 7.8.16 Short-Term Rental (unanimous)
• Approved code amendment to Sec. 8.2.10 Fence and Walls (unanimous)
• Denied code amendment to Div. 9.6 Stormwater Management (Nancy Creek) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review city planning and transportation items. Staff will present an update on the City Springs Master Plan. The council will also discuss the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.

• City Springs Master Plan Update (2022-165)
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program (2022-166)

The City Council held a work session and reached consensus to move forward with a grant application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which funds roadway safety planning and projects. No formal vote was taken. The council also received updates on the City Springs Master Plan, with no action required at this time.

• Consensus to move forward with SS4A grant application (no formal vote)
• No action taken on City Springs Master Plan update; further engagement scheduled

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road and several river corridor reviews. The agenda also includes approval of transit connectivity projects involving MARTA and the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District. Additionally, the council will review contract awards for the Dalrymple Road Sidewalk Project.

• Rezoning 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from RE-1 to RT-3
• MARTA subgrant agreement for Medical Center to Dunwoody connectivity project
• Contract award to Construction 57 Incorporated for Dalrymple Road Sidewalk Project
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Sunnyside Pizzeria LLC
• River Corridor Reviews for 675 River Chase Point, 380 Crosstree Lane, and 300 Skyridge Drive

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from RE-1 to RT-3, allowing construction of 15 attached townhouses. The council also approved three river corridor reviews, a development code amendment adding CX-6 zoning, and transmitted the draft comprehensive plan update to regional agencies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning RZ22-0002 at 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from RE-1 to RT-3 (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Review RC-22-0655 at 675 River Chase Point (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Review RC-22-07SS at 380 Crosstree Lane (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Review RC-22-08SS at 300 Skyridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Development Code amendment TA22-0001 adding CX-6 district (unanimous)
• Approved transmittal of draft Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update to ARC and DCA (unanimous)
• Approved variance for impervious concrete in stream buffer for Trail Segment 2A (unanimous)
• Approved MARTA subgrant agreement and PCID agreement for Medical Center to Dunwoody connectivity project (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics scheduled a meeting for July 13, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific new or old business.

• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property from residential estate to townhouse. The commission will also consider ordinance amendments to several development code divisions and view a draft presentation for the Next Ten 5-year update.

• Rezoning from RE-1 to RT-3
• Ordinance to amend development code divisions 1.2, 4.1, and 4.4
• Next Ten 5-year Update draft presentation
• Approval of May 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request (RZ22-0002) to change a property from RE-1 (Residential Estate) to RT-3 (Residential Townhouse) and approved an ordinance (TA22-0001) amending Development Code divisions related to districts and commercial mixed use. The commission also recommended transmitting the draft Next Ten 5-year Update Plan to regional and state agencies.

• Approved rezoning RZ22-0002 from RE-1 to RT-3 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance TA22-0001 amending Development Code Divisions 1.2, 4.1, and 4.4 (unanimous)
• Recommended transmitting draft Next Ten 5-year Update Plan to ARC and DCA (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing regarding the FY 2023 budget. The agenda also includes requests for city pay plan approval, wayfinding signage updates, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Second public hearing on the FY 2023 budget and adoption
• Approval of the City Pay Plan and Job Classification Schedule
• Conditional Use Permit for a private school in an existing building
• Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for roadway and sidewalk maintenance
• Easement acquisition for the T-0060/PATH 400 Trail Extension Project

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the FY 2023 budget, a conditional use permit for a private school, and several contracts including road and stormwater maintenance. It also approved the purchase of five sculptures for $48,600 and a $600,453 call center task order. All votes were unanimous with no public comment.

• Approved FY 2023 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit U21-0005 for private school (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five ArtSS sculptures for $48,600 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Call Center Task Order to Faneuil, Inc. for $600,453 (unanimous)
• Approved insurance coverage renewal with 0.5% premium reduction (unanimous)
• Approved $3,200 easement purchase for PATH 400 Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Awarded roadway maintenance contract to Blount Construction for $1,378,964.93 (unanimous)
• Awarded stormwater maintenance contract to Blount Construction for $699,151.44 (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force will review the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a recreation subcommittee report and a report from the task force chair.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recreation Subcommittee Report by Clarissa Sparks
• Task Force Chair Report by James E. Bostic, Jr.

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force held its final meeting, approving the Communications and Recreation Subcommittee reports by consensus and unanimous vote. Chair Jim Bostic reported the Housing Subcommittee's final report is complete, recommending workforce housing. The task force concluded its work, with the chair to forward the final report to the city for review and future City Council feedback.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes by consensus
• Approved Communications Subcommittee report by consensus
• Approved Recreation Subcommittee report (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider several property cases and approve minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting. These items were presented by the Zoning Administrator.

• Case BOA 2022-0009 at 80 Idlewood Court
• Case BOA 2022-0013 at 6575 Roswell Road
• Case BOA 2022-0014 at 6825 Heathfield Drive
• Case BOA 2022-0012 at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several staff presentations and discussions. Topics include updates to 'The Next Ten' 5-year plan and Abernathy Arts Center site preparation. The council will also discuss text amendments regarding short term rentals and impervious coverage thresholds.

• 2022-133 The Next Ten 5-year Update
• 2022-134 Abernathy Arts Center architectural programming and site preparation
• 2022-135 Short Term Rental text amendment discussion
• 2022-136 Impervious Coverage Thresholds and Nancy Creek sensitive area discussion

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on June 7, 2022, with no formal votes. Staff presented updates on the Next Ten 5-year Comprehensive Plan, the Abernathy Arts Center renovation, proposed short-term rental text amendments, and stormwater impervious coverage thresholds. Councilmembers discussed options and directed staff to return with further reports, including on violent crime response.

• Discussed Next Ten 5-year Update; final approval anticipated Oct 18, 2022
• Discussed Abernathy Arts Center renovation; staff recommends demolishing older structures and engaging an architect
• Discussed short-term rental text amendments; no vote taken
• Discussed stormwater impervious coverage threshold changes; no vote taken
• Discussed violent crime response; City Manager to report back at future work session

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its first public hearing regarding the FY 2023 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on police department grants, liquor license applications, and local infrastructure projects.

• First public hearing for the FY 2023 budget
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Farsikitchen LLC at 8540 Roswell Rd
• Contract award to Rubio and Son Interiors, Inc. for City Green stage improvements
• Temporary driveway easement at 755 Mt. Vernon Highway
• Police department grant applications for hiring and bulletproof vests

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved an FY2022 budget amendment to appropriate previously omitted TSPLOST, Development Authority, and Public Facilities Authority funds. It also approved a liquor license for Farsikitchen, two river corridor certificates, continued FBI task force participation, and applications for COPS and bulletproof vest grants. The FY2023 budget was discussed in a public hearing but no vote was taken.

• Approved FY2022 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ABL for Farsikitchen at 8540 Roswell Rd (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Certificate RC22-0004 at 8980 River Run (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Certificate RC22-0005 at 35 River Court Pkwy (unanimous)
• Authorized continued FBI Atlanta Metro Major Offender Task Force participation (unanimous)
• Authorized COPS Hiring Program grant application for 6 positions (unanimous)
• Authorized Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and agenda amendment removing executive session (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Board will review March and April 2022 financials and consider approval of the FY 2023 Hospitality Budget. Reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events will also be presented.

• Approval of the FY 2023 Hospitality Budget
• Review of March and April 2022 financials
• Reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to hear a presentation on the proposed FY2023 budget. The presentation will be delivered by City Manager Eden Freeman.

• FY2023 Proposed Budget Presentation

The City Council held a special called meeting to review the proposed FY2023 budget, with staff presenting departmental service enhancements, fund balances, and capital project details. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the budget adoption vote is scheduled for June 21, 2022, following public hearings. Council members asked questions and requested additional information, such as a summary of all capital investments since the city's inception.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the meeting
• Budget presentation reviewed; adoption scheduled for June 21, 2022
• Staff to provide summary of all capital investments since city inception
• Staff to provide Tree Fund use-of-funds language for Council review
• Staff to provide audit scope of work and next engagement details

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow an existing religious private school to continue operating in its current building. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 19, 2022, meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit PC2022-003 U21-0005 for a religious private school
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from January 19, 2022

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (U21-0005) allowing a currently operating private school to continue in an existing building, with conditions listed by staff. The vote was 4-1, with Vice Chair Andy Porter dissenting. The commission also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit U21-0005 for private school use (4-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is conducting a special called meeting for the second FY2023 budget workshop. City Manager Eden Freeman will lead the discussion.

• FY2023 Budget Workshop 2

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023 operating and capital budgets, with no formal votes taken. Staff presented a $24.4M operating budget, a $9.9M Infrastructure Fund proposal (with a plan to eliminate the fund), and a $8.2M capital budget. The Council discussed the Fund Balance Reserve, recommending a possible reduction from 30% to 25% of expenditures, and reviewed a list of 18 recommended capital projects totaling $16.1M, with $8.3M available for funding. No decisions were made; the workshop was informational.

• Reviewed FY2023 operating budget assumptions totaling $24.4M
• Reviewed FY2023 capital budget assumptions totaling $8.2M
• Discussed eliminating the Infrastructure Fund, with projects moving to the 5-year CIP
• Discussed reducing Fund Balance Reserve from 30% to 25% of expenditures
• Reviewed 18 recommended capital projects totaling $16.1M, with $8.3M available
• Discussed using ARPA funds for public safety building shortfall
• Reviewed personnel comparison with 12 net new positions proposed for FY2023
• Discussed Old Riverside Park cost estimate increase to $3.8M-$4M

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. These include a quarterly update on the PCID and an update regarding the Next Ten 5-year plan.

• 2022-123 PCID Quarterly Update
• 2022-124 Update on the Next Ten 5-year Update

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and an amendment to the 2021 plan. The agenda also includes a Georgia Power relocation agreement for the Roswell Road Sidewalk project and a contract amendment for the Hammond Drive Corridor Project. Staff will present March 2022 unaudited financials.

• Adoption of 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Adoption of 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Amendment
• Georgia Power relocation agreement for Roswell Road Sidewalk (Phase 2) Project
• Fourth Amendment to Gresham Smith contract for Hammond Drive Corridor Project
• March 2022 Unaudited Financials

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and the 2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment, which fund sidewalk projects including Hope Road and South Roswell Road. The council also authorized a Georgia Power utility relocation agreement for the Roswell Road Sidewalk Phase 2 project and a fourth amendment to the Gresham Smith contract for Hammond Drive Corridor design services, increasing costs by $2,951,701. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan (unanimous, Resolution 2022-05-59)
• Adopted 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment (unanimous, Resolution 2022-05-60)
• Authorized Georgia Power utility relocation agreement for Roswell Road Sidewalk Phase 2 (unanimous, Resolution 2022-05-61)
• Approved fourth amendment to Gresham Smith contract for Hammond Drive Corridor design (unanimous, Resolution 2022-05-62)

Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee

The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the five-year update of the Next Ten Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a recap, a report of accomplishments, and a discussion regarding the Community Work Program.

• Discussion of the Community Work Program

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider several property variance requests in Sandy Springs. These cases involve residential construction and modifications related to street setbacks, curb cuts, and retaining walls.

• Variance for 80 Idlewood Court regarding primary street setback encroachment
• Curb cut and retaining wall variances for 5058 Carol Lane
• Variance for 1188 Hope Road regarding state waters impervious surface setbacks

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals denied a variance request for an additional private curb cut at 5058 Carol Lane (V22-0008) and deferred two other cases: a setback variance at 80 Idlewood Court (V22-0006) and a retaining wall variance at 5058 Carol Lane (V22-0011). The board approved a variance at 1188 Hope Road (V22-0012) subject to staff conditions, and approved a proclamation honoring former member Colin Lichenstein.

• Denied curb cut variance at 5058 Carol Lane (V22-0008) unanimously
• Deferred setback variance at 80 Idlewood Court (V22-0006) for 30 days unanimously
• Deferred retaining wall variance at 5058 Carol Lane (V22-0011) unanimously
• Approved state waters setback variance at 1188 Hope Road (V22-0012) subject to staff conditions unanimously
• Approved proclamation honoring former member Colin Lichenstein by acclimation
• Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved meeting agenda unanimously

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special called meeting for the first FY2023 budget workshop. The session is led by City Manager Eden Freeman.

• FY2023 Budget Workshop 1

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting for the first FY2023 budget workshop, where department heads presented their proposed priorities and funding requests. No formal votes or decisions were made during the workshop; it was a discussion and information-gathering session. The council will continue budget discussions at a future workshop on May 17, 2022.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget workshop
• Discussed FY2023 budget assumptions, including $1,130,019 for employee pay plan implementation
• Reviewed department requests, including new positions (e.g., Victim Advocate, Assistant City Clerk, Urban Forest Coordinator)
• Noted $16.1M in capital budget ballot items, with $6M available for candidate projects
• Council members to rank capital projects and return to City Manager's Office

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider a contract award for a drainage improvement project at 980 Crest Valley Drive. The meeting includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and river protection certificates. The council will also review Community Development Block Grant action plan drafts.

• Contract award to Tople Construction & Engineering, Inc. for 980 Crest Valley Drive drainage improvements
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Nori Fish Restaurant and Food Terminal
• Agreement to purchase right of way at 1329 Spalding Drive for the Pitts Road intersection project
• Review of Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan drafts
• River Protection Act certificates for properties on Roberts Drive and River Overlook Drive NW

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $279,561.70 contract with Tople Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the 980 Crest Valley Drive drainage improvement project, authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. The council also approved two alcoholic beverage licenses, two river corridor certificates, and the consent agenda. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved $279,561.70 contract to Tople Construction for Crest Valley Drive drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Nori Fish Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Food Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 9643 Roberts Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 6365 River Overlook Drive NW (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and right-of-way purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Veterans Memorial Park overview and pedestrian bridge concepts. This item is presented by Deputy City Manager Dave Wells.

• 2022-94 Veterans Memorial Park Overview and Pedestrian Bridge Concepts

The City Council discussed the Veterans Memorial Park design, including a gateway fountain and a pedestrian bridge over Roswell Road. No formal votes were taken; instead, the Mayor directed staff to gather more data on reducing the fountain's size and to consult with GDOT and Georgia Power about the bridge. The meeting was a work session, so no binding decisions were made.

• Directed staff to collect more data on modifying the fountain design, possibly reducing its size
• Directed staff to speak with GDOT and Georgia Power about the pedestrian bridge

City Council

The City Council will consider several land and easement agreements, including a real estate purchase along GA 400 for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project. The agenda also includes a multi-city SWAT team assistance agreement and various infrastructure contract awards.

• Real estate purchase along GA 400 for PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
• SWAT Team assistance agreement with Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Brookhaven
• Contract award to Blount Construction, Inc. for 6850 Castleton Drive Drainage Improvement Project
• Contract award to Gracie Gray Contractors, Inc. for guardrail replacement and maintenance
• Contract award to Garrett Consulting, Inc. for Phase II of the Veteran’s Park Project

Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee

The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to review the five-year update for the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda focuses on discussing overviews, critical issues, and priorities for greenspace, sustainability, and housing.

• Greenspace, Natural Systems, and Sustainability overview
• Review of critical issues in greenspace, natural systems, and sustainability
• Development of vision and priorities for greenspace and sustainability
• Housing overview
• Review of critical issues and priorities for housing

Board of Ethics

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics is holding its regular meeting on April 13, 2022. The agenda includes approving minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting and administering an oath of office.

• Approval of February 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Administration of the Oath of Office for Heather Craytor, First Alternate

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics met on April 13, 2022, and administered the oath of office to Heather Craytor as First Alternate Member. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting, both unanimously. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Administered oath of office to Heather Craytor as First Alternate Member
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss easements and right of way requirements. This discussion concerns the construction of a tunnel under New Northside Drive.

• Discussion of easements and right of way for a tunnel under New Northside Drive

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications and various infrastructure agreements. The agenda includes river corridor reviews, street lighting contracts, and an engineering contract for water quality improvements.

• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Homewood Suites Sandy Springs at 915 Crestline Parkway
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Pisco Latin Kitchen at 5975 Roswell RD Ste E353
• Agreement to purchase right of way and easement at 6276 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive
• Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power Company for Roswell Road Sidewalk Project
• Contract with Wildlands Engineering for Nancy Creek at Windsor Meadows project

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a design/build contract with Wildlands Engineering for the Nancy Creek at Windsor Meadows stream and water quality improvement project, funded by a $400,000 state grant and a $377,000 city match. The council also approved two alcoholic beverage licenses, a river corridor review for a pool addition, a right-of-way purchase for the Mt. Vernon Highway project, a Georgia Power lighting agreement, and several other administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $777K contract with Wildlands Engineering for Nancy Creek stream restoration (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Homewood Suites Sandy Springs (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Pisco Latin Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved River Corridor Review for pool addition at 930 River Overlook Court (unanimous)
• Approved $24,700 right-of-way purchase for Mt. Vernon Highway project (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power lighting agreement for Roswell Road sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Clanci Jordan to Next Ten advisory committee (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 work session minutes (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The board will review financial reports for January and February 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.

• FY 2022 Budget Amendment
• January and February 2022 financials
• Marketing, travel, and event reports

Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee

The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the five-year update to the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda focuses on economic development overviews, critical issues, and future visions and priorities.

• Economic Development Overview
• Critical Issues in Economic Development
• Economic Development Vision and Priorities

Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Land Use and Character Area overview. Discussions include critical issues and vision priorities for both land use and broadband services.

• Land Use and Character Area Overview
• Critical Issues in Land Use and Character Area for the Next Five
• Land Use Vision and Priorities
• Critical Issues in Broadband for the Next Five
• Broadband Vision and Priorities

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (U21-0005) allowing a currently operating private school to continue in an existing building, subject to staff-listed conditions. The vote was 4-1, with Vice Chair Andy Porter dissenting. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously, with no other substantive business.

• Approved conditional use permit U21-0005 for private school use, with staff conditions (4-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and public works items. Topics include improvements to the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex and an update on the Capital Sidewalk Program.

• Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Improvements
• Announcement of Public Comment Period for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Roswell Road Access Management Plan Status
• Update on the Capital Sidewalk Program

The City Council reached consensus to proceed with the $1.5M capital improvements plan for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex, including safety netting, sun shades, bleachers, batting cages, bullpens, security cameras, and water bottle filling stations. The council also directed staff to review the Sidewalk Network Master Plan and move forward with the TSPLOST 2021 sidewalk program, while considering new projects beyond the $12M program. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved Morgan Falls Athletic Complex improvements ($1.5M) by consensus
• Directed staff to review Sidewalk Network Master Plan and proceed with TSPLOST 2021 sidewalk program
• Agreed to consider new sidewalk projects beyond the $12M program as identified

City Council

The City Council will consider alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses at Cox Central Park Dining Center and 6090 Roswell Road. The agenda also includes decisions on drainage easements and road improvement projects. Additionally, the council will review January 2022 unaudited financials.

• Alcoholic beverage license application for Sodexo Operations, LLC at Cox Central Park Dining Center
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Kid Cashew at 6090 Roswell Road
• Drainage easement acceptance for the Drummen Court Stormwater Project at 325 Drummen Court
• Map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected to Urban Neighborhood
• Right of way purchase for Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project at 6300 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive

Board of Appeals

This special called meeting is a retreat for the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. City department managers will provide updates on topics including 2021 reviews, economic development, and transportation plans.

• 2021 Year in Review
• 2022 Mayor and City Council Priorities
• Planning and Zoning updates including NEX (North End Mixed Use)
• TSPLOST and Transportation Master Plan updates
• Updates on Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Sustainability

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review reports from the Chair and the Recreation Subcommittee. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 8, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Task Force Chair Report
• Recreation Subcommittee Report

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and approved the February 8, 2022 minutes. Members discussed housing affordability, communications strategies, and recreation subcommittee updates, but took no formal votes on new business. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2022.

• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee

The Next Ten Advisory Committee will review a comprehensive planning overview and identify critical issues for the next five years. The meeting also includes discussions regarding community goals and a public involvement plan.

• Comprehensive planning overview
• Identification of critical issues for the next five years
• Discussion of community goals
• Public involvement plan

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals will review four cases regarding zoning variances. These requests involve setbacks for structures including a sport court, a detached residence, a retaining wall, and a garage.

• Variance for a sport court at 800 N Island Drive
• Variance for a detached residence at 1175 Windsor Parkway involving a 25 foot encroachment
• Variance for house and retaining wall setbacks at 4805 Merlendale Court
• Variance for a two-car garage at 6434 Cherry Tree Lane

The Board of Appeals approved a challenge to stormwater requirements for residences in the Nancy Creek Declared Sensitive Area (AP21-00001) and denied a variance request to eliminate the Compatible Massing Transition Area at 318 Sandy Springs Circle (V21-0035). The board also re-elected Mel Mobley as Chair and Sherri Allen as Vice Chair, both by 7-0 votes. A case regarding 1175 Windsor Parkway (V21-0049) was listed as pending and not acted upon.

• Approved AP21-00001 stormwater challenge for 102 Belle Isles Road (7-0)
• Denied V21-0035 variance for 318 Sandy Springs Circle (7-0)
• Re-elected Mel Mobley as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Sherri Allen as Vice Chair (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and council items. Discussions include sustainability recertification, a wildlife pledge, and art concepts for Veterans Park.

• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) Crossing at Roswell Rd/SR 9
• Green Communities Recertification discussion
• National Wildlife Fund's Mayors' Monarch Pledge discussion
• Art concepts for Veterans Park

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure agreements involving drainage easements and utility relocations. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and updates on the Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Purchase and sale agreement for North River Parkway Stormwater Project at 8845 North River Parkway
• Drainage easement agreement for the TS-111 Pitts Road and Spalding Drive intersection project
• Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license for La Dona Lounge at 215 North Wood Drive
• Utility relocation agreements with Georgia Power for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway
• Roadway lighting agreement with GDOT for State Route 9/Roswell Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include an update on the tree canopy and potential new uses for the Tree Fund. The council will also discuss the reconstruction of Abernathy Road at GA 400.

• 2022-34 Tree Canopy Update
• Discussion of potential new uses for the Tree Fund
• 2022-36 Abernathy Road at GA 400 Reconstruction

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 regarding municipal authority over land use and zoning. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic signal coordination with GDOT and fire department automatic aid between North Fulton County cities.

• Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license at Yuka Sushi Bar (6125 Roswell Rd.)
• Resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 regarding local zoning authority
• Intergovernmental Agreement with GDOT for traffic signal operations coordination
• Automatic Aid agreement between Sandy Springs and North Fulton County cities
• Amendments to agreements with Trees Atlanta, Inc. for NeighborWoods trees

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the 2022 City Council Priorities, a liquor license for Yuka Sushi Bar, amendments to two Trees Atlanta agreements, an intergovernmental agreement with GDOT for traffic signal coordination, a regional automatic aid agreement, appointments to the comprehensive plan advisory committee, and a resolution opposing state bills that would limit local housing and zoning authority. The council also entered executive session for real estate discussions.

• Approved 2022 City Council Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Yuka Sushi Bar (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to NeighborWoods Right-of-Way Trees agreement with Trees Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to NeighborWoods Front Yard Trees agreement with Trees Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with GDOT for Traffic Signal Operations Program (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Aid agreement among Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, and Sandy Springs (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider personnel appointments. The agenda includes the appointment of officers and designating the City Manager as General Manager of the Authority.

• Appointment of Officers of the Public Facilities Authority
• Appointment of the City Manager as General Manager of the Authority

The Public Facilities Authority held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the appointment of officers, including Rusty Paul as Chair, Tibby DeJulio as Vice Chair, Raquel Gonzalez as Secretary, and Toni Jo Howard as Treasurer. The board also unanimously appointed City Manager Eden Freeman as General Manager of the Authority. The meeting agenda and prior minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote.
• Approved the December 7, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
• Approved appointment of officers: Rusty Paul as Chair, Tibby DeJulio as Vice Chair, Raquel Gonzalez as Secretary, Toni Jo Howard as Treasurer.
• Approved appointment of City Manager Eden Freeman as General Manager of the Public Facilities Authority.

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from the January 13, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding development authority priorities.

• Approval of January 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion on Development Authority priorities

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will administer oaths of office to Evan Barron and Bethany Diamond. The board will also approve the 2022 meeting schedule and review minutes from April and October 2021.

• Oath of office for Evan Barron (Member) and Bethany Diamond (Alternate)
• Approval of April 14, 2021 and October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2022 meeting dates

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will meet to review communications recommendations and hear updates from the chair and recreation subcommittee. The agenda also includes approval of the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Communications Recommendations Review
• Recreation Subcommittee Report
• Task Force Chair Report
• Approval of January 11, 2022 meeting minutes

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force unanimously approved a set of communications recommendations aimed at improving how the city shares information with diverse communities. The task force also noted the resignation of a member and planned to report to the City Council on March 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Communications Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat to review 2021 highlights and 2022 city priorities. Presentations will cover the Trail Master Plan, GDOT major projects, and permitting process updates. The agenda also includes discussions on TSPLOST and the Capital Improvement Program.

• Trail Master Plan Implementation update
• Permitting Process Updates
• GDOT Transform I-285/SR 400 project presentation
• GDOT Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) presentation
• TSPLOST and Capital Improvement Program review

The Sandy Springs City Council held its annual retreat, reviewing proposed 2022 priorities including customer service, public safety, transportation, economic development, recreation, sustainability, and water reliability. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused. Key topics included the ongoing water system dispute with Atlanta, with Mayor Paul to approach Atlanta's mayor with options including negotiation or condemnation.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at retreat
• Reviewed 2022 proposed priorities for customer service, public safety, transportation, economic development, recreation, sustainability, and water reliability
• Discussed water system dispute with Atlanta; Mayor Paul to approach Atlanta Mayor with options including negotiation or condemnation
• Reviewed TSPLOST 2021 approved projects totaling $84.76 million
• Reviewed capital facility construction projects totaling $64.26 million
• Discussed trail master plan implementation, including Segment 2 Central Loop

City Council

The City Council work session includes a staff discussion regarding the sculpture process for the 2022-24 Art Sandy Springs Veterans Memorial. No specific items were listed under the City Council Discussion Items section.

• 2022-24 Art Sandy Springs Veterans Memorial Sculpture Process

The City Council held a work session to discuss the Veterans Memorial Sculpture process, but took no formal votes or decisions. Art Sandy Springs presented a proposed $50,000 ancillary cost budget and examples of sculpture costs ranging from $500K to $1.5M, while councilmembers raised questions about the budget, site design, and veteran input. The mayor asked councilmembers to review the information and form a consensus at a later time.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only
• Art Sandy Springs presented $50,000 ancillary cost budget
• Council discussed sculpture cost examples from $500K to $1.5M
• Council questioned budget increase from original $20K-$50K to over $1M
• Mayor deferred consensus on budget to later meeting

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider requests to purchase easements at 1309 and 1240 Spalding Drive for an intersection project. The agenda also includes fund awards for nonprofit recreation grants and appointments to city committees.

• Purchase of right-of-way and construction easement at 1309 Spalding Drive
• Purchase of permanent drainage easement at 1240 Spalding Drive
• Award of funds from the Nonprofit Recreation Grant Program
• Task order award for Call Center Services
• Appointments to the Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved $121,500 in grants to five nonprofit organizations for recreation programs serving underserved residents, with $28,500 remaining for eligible services. The council also approved a $582,964 task order for call center services, a $34,100 drainage easement purchase, and several appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $121,500 in Nonprofit Recreation Grant Program awards to 5 nonprofits (unanimous)
• Approved $582,964 task order for call center services with Faneuil, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $34,100 purchase of permanent drainage easement at 1240 Spalding Drive (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way purchase at 1309 Spalding Drive (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The board will review financial reports for November and December 2021. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.

• Review of November and December 2021 financials
• Reports on marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Protected Neighborhood to Urban Neighborhood.

• Map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected Neighborhood to Urban Neighborhood

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 5920 Roswell Road, allowing up to 6 stories instead of 3, with a 4-1 vote. They also approved two text amendments to the city code, one covering various development standards and another on stormwater management. A proposed amendment to require affordable housing was not seconded and failed. One case was withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning RZ21-0003 at 5920 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6 (4-1)
• Approved text amendment TA21-0005 amending multiple development code sections (5-0)
• Approved text amendment TA21-0006 amending stormwater management division (5-0)
• Affordable housing amendment to RZ21-0003 failed (no second)
• Case CA21-0002 for 5180 Roswell Road withdrawn

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session. The agenda includes a staff presentation regarding The Next Ten Five-Year Update by the Planning & Zoning Manager.

• Presentation of The Next Ten Five-Year Update

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session to kick off the Next Ten Five-Year Update, the city's comprehensive plan. Staff presented the proposed process and schedule, including public engagement and adoption dates. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Kicked off Next Ten Five-Year Update process (informational)
• No formal votes or decisions taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2022 fund balance utilization. The agenda also includes easement agreements for Mt. Vernon Highway and Castleton Drive projects. Additionally, the council will consider probation service contracts and various board appointments.

• Public hearing for FY 2022 budget amendment regarding fund balance utilization
• Easement agreements for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
• Contract award for probation services to Professional Probation Services, Inc.
• Change order for engineering design services with Michael Baker International, Inc.
• Acceptance of a criminal justice sub-grant for substance abuse programs

The City Council approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022 Fund Balance Utilization, allocating $10,967,845 from the projected unassigned fund balance for various department requests, excluding River Valley Road Paving and Lake Forrest Slope Stabilization. The motion also required that $1.5M in recreation expenditures be brought back to Council for final approval before authorization. The vote was 5-1, with Councilmember Tibby DeJulio dissenting.

• Approved FY2022 Fund Balance Utilization budget amendment of $10,967,845 (5-1)
• Excluded River Valley Road Paving and Lake Forrest Slope Stabilization from fund balance allocation
• Required $1.5M recreation expenditures to return to Council for final approval
• Approved acceptance of $14,400 COSSAP sub-grant for Naloxone devices (unanimous)
• Awarded probation services contract to Professional Probation Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $49,575 change order for Michael Baker International sidewalk design (unanimous)
• Approved $47,865.50 change order for Ohmshiv Construction intersection project (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchases for TS-192 Mt. Vernon Highway project (unanimous)

Development Authority

The meeting includes a presentation on workforce housing and an economic development update. Members will also elect officers and approve the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Workforce Housing in Sandy Springs presentation
• Election of Officers
• Approval of the 2022 Meeting Calendar
• Economic Development Update & Development Authority Overview
• Discussion on Development Authority Priorities

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review communications recommendations and receive updates from the Chair and Recreation Subcommittee. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021, meeting.

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

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Chair Jim Bostic reported that Member Oliva Rocamora resigned and that Mayor Rusty Paul suggested meeting with the new City Manager, Eden Freeman. The Communications Subcommittee discussed research on diverse hiring practices, but no formal decisions were made on that topic.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider several cases involving land use and zoning variances. These include a challenge to stormwater requirements at 102 Belle Isles Road and requests for massing and buffer changes. The board will also conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Stormwater requirement challenge at 102 Belle Isles Road
• Massing variance request at 318 Sandy Springs Circle
• Buffer encroachment request at 1175 Windsor Parkway
• Elections for Board of Appeals Chair and Vice Chair

The Board of Appeals approved a challenge to stormwater requirements for a residence in the Nancy Creek Declared Sensitive Area (AP21-00001) and denied a variance request to eliminate a compatible massing transition area (V21-0035). The board also re-elected Mel Mobley as Chair and Sherri Allen as Vice Chair, both by 7-0 votes. A third case (V21-0049) was listed as pending and not decided.

• Approved AP21-00001 stormwater challenge at 102 Belle Isles Road (7-0)
• Denied V21-0035 variance at 318 Sandy Springs Circle (7-0)
• Re-elected Mel Mobley as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Sherri Allen as Vice Chair (7-0)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session following a swearing-in ceremony. Finance Director Toni Jo Howard will present a staff discussion regarding the use of the Fiscal Year 2022 fund balance.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Fund Balance Utilization

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will review the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The council will also consider a contract amendment for gymnastics center services and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Presentation of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Second Amendment to Agreement for Hammond Gymnastics Center Operation Services
• Election of the Sandy Springs City Council Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appointment to the Fulton County Citizen Oversight Council for TSPLOST 2022–2027

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a second amendment to the Phoenix Gymnastics contract, waiving the center rental fee for July-December 2021 and setting a reduced monthly fee of $2,400 for January-June 2022. The council also elected Councilmember John Paulson as Mayor Pro Tempore and appointed Chris Burnett to the Fulton County Citizen Oversight Council for TSPLOST 2022-2027. The 2021 audit received a clean opinion with three accounting adjustments, all corrected.

• Approved Second Amendment to Phoenix Gymnastics contract (unanimous)
• Elected John Paulson as Mayor Pro Tempore (acclamation)
• Appointed Chris Burnett to Fulton County Citizen Oversight Council (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussions (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its elected officials. Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua of the Georgia Supreme Court will administer the oath of office.

• Swearing-in of Mayor Rusty Paul
• Swearing-in of City Council members for Districts 1 through 6