Sandy Springs public meetings in 2023
81 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow site improvements at an existing church campus located at 590 Mount Vernon Hwy. The meeting also includes the approval of the current agenda and minutes from the November 13, 2023, special called meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit for site improvements at 590 Mount Vernon Hwy
- Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting agenda
- Approval of November 13, 2023, special called meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. This includes paving, drainage projects, and an increase in funding for animal control services. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a drive-through facility at 6420 Roswell Road.
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit at 6420 Roswell Road
- Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for paving
- Budget increase for Fulton County Animal Control Services
- Agreement with Fulton County for Trail Segment 2E construction
- Settlement of 'The Lamar Company, LLC vs. City of Sandy Springs'
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General
The Sandy Springs City Council will meet for a special called meeting on December 7, 2023. The agenda lists only procedural steps and an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this closed session.
- Executive session on real estate and litigation
- Approval of the December 7 meeting agenda
- Roll call and general announcements
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Sandy Springs Hospitality Board will meet to elect a new Secretary/Treasurer and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also review July and August 2023 financial reports and receive updates on marketing, travel, and events.
- Election of Hospitality Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Review of July and August 2023 financials
- Reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and events
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review several variance requests and a tree canopy appeal. Items include building placement at 0 Zeblin Road and curb cuts at 7165 Brandon Mill.
- Variance for building placement and state waters encroachment at 0 Zeblin Road
- Variance for existing curb cuts at 7165 Brandon Mill
- Appeal regarding tree canopy and tree fund calculations at 8308 Hewlett Road
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss public works items. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a proposed update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan.
- Proposed Update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan (2023-318)
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the Development Code and a resolution for the Crossroads Small Area Plan update. Additionally, the body will review various contract awards for intersection improvements, fiber connections, and arts center renovations.
- Development Code amendments across multiple articles
- Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023 Update
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for Act 3 Productions/The Act 3 Playhouse and Concourse Athletic Club
- Abernathy Arts Center Improvements Project contracts
- Peachtree Dunwoody Road – Windsor Parkway Fiber Connection Project contract
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several proposed updates to the city's Development Code. These revisions cover various sections including neighborhood protections, use provisions, and site development rules. The commission will also discuss the Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023.
- Development Code updates for Articles 1, 11, and 12
- Development Code updates for Articles 2 through 5
- Development Code updates for Article 6
- Development Code updates for Articles 7 through 10
- Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider four cases regarding zoning relief and building setbacks. These include requests for retaining wall adjustments and building placement at several properties.
- Retaining wall spacing request at 220 Zeblin Road
- Retaining wall setback relief at 470 Cambridge Way
- Building placement and state waters encroachment variance at 0 Zeblin Road
- Retaining wall setback variance at 95 Forrest Lake Drive
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss two staff items. These include an update on the Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project and the Crossroads Small Area Plan Update.
- 2023-302 Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project Update
- 2023-303 Crossroads Small Area Plan Update
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including contract awards for road improvements and drainage projects. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage license applications and a budget amendment for public safety.
- Alcoholic beverage license for The Original Hot Chicken / Inked Tacos at 6650 Roswell Rd Suite 40
- Alcoholic beverage license for Righteous Bar and Grill at 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Suite 1030
- Contract award to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for Long Island Drive at Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements
- Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for the 7236 Thornhill Lane Drainage Improvement Project
- Budget amendment for the Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through facility in the CX-3 district. The meeting also includes approval of the current agenda and minutes from April 19, 2022.
- Conditional Use Permit request for a drive-through at 6420 Roswell Road
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure and administrative items. This includes budget amendments for utility relocation at Johnson Ferry Road and Mount Vernon Highway, as well as liquor license applications for 5920 Roswell Road. The council will also review appointments to the Board of Ethics and the Development Authority.
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for Perrine’s Tasting Room at 5920 Roswell Road
- Budget amendment for utility relocation at Johnson Ferry Road and Mount Vernon Highway
- Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications for utility relocation project
- Contract award to SCA Construction for Falcon Chase Lane Pond Rehabilitation
- Purchase of right of way and easements at 325 Hammond Drive
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider a new business item. The authority will review a request to award a contract to GC&E Systems Group, Inc. for building security systems.
- Contract award to GC&E Systems Group, Inc. for Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House building security systems
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Ethics
This is a regular meeting of the Board of Ethics. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of July 12, 2023, Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session at Sandy Springs City Hall. The agenda includes staff discussion regarding branding for the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts.
- 2023-276 PCIDs Branding discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including a MARTA station study and various construction contracts. Discussion includes property agreements for the Hammond Drive Widening Project and trail segment funding.
- Agreement with ARC for North Springs MARTA Station TOD & Peachtree Dunwoody Road Corridor Study
- Resolution to apply for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant for Trail Segment 2E construction
- Contract award to Atkins North America, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Improvements Project
- Change Order No. 1 for Reedwick, LLC regarding the Public Safety Fiber Project T9520
- Contract award to Site Engineering, Inc. for the 7140 Hunters Branch Drive Streambank Stabilization Project
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for July and August 2023. The meeting also includes reports regarding marketing, travel, and sales missions.
- July and August 2023 Financials
- Marketing reports
- Smith Travel reports
- Meetings, Sales Missions, Events reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a staff discussion regarding 2023-0001 Comprehensive Development Code Revisions. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion in this agenda.
- 2023-0001 Comprehensive Development Code Revisions
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include the presentation of a Tree Canopy Study, potential uses for the Tree Fund, and a review of the Comprehensive Development Code.
- Presentation of the Tree Canopy Study
- Discussion of the Tree Fund Uses
- Comprehensive Development Code Review
City Council
The City Council will consider using eminent domain for the Mount Vernon Highway Corridor Improvement Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a winery liquor license and an agreement for police database access. Staff will present July 2023 unaudited financials.
- Eminent domain for property at 6300 Glen Oaks Lane (Project No.: TS-192)
- Liquor license application for Beer and Wine Craft at 203 Hilderbrand Drive
- MOU with National Insurance Crime Bureau for police database access
- Temporary driveway easement at 6735 Brandon Mill Road for sidewalk project
- Submission of the 2022 CDBG Annual Performance Report to HUD
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests during this meeting. The cases involve a stream bank stabilization project at 6030 Winterthur Drive and tiered retaining walls at 220 Zeblin Road.
- Stream bank stabilization buffer relief at 6030 Winterthur Drive
- Variance for tiered retaining walls at 220 Zeblin Road
The Board of Appeals approved a request to encroach into a natural vegetative buffer for a stream bank stabilization project. One other variance request was deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved case V23-0021 for 6030 Winterthur Drive to encroach into 50-foot undisturbed natural vegetative buffer (Unanimous)
- Deferred case V23-0022 for 220 Zeblin Road to November 8, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. Presentations include an update on fentanyl awareness and prevention, as well as the 2022 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
- Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Presentation (2023-246)
- 2022 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (2023-247)
City Council held a work session featuring presentations from the Sandy Springs Police Department and Atlanta Carolinas HIDTA regarding the rise of fentanyl and xylazine poisonings. Staff discussed community outreach strategies, including drug awareness seminars and Narcan training for businesses. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several land easement requests for road and stormwater projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and various contract awards for city services.
- Temporary driveway easements for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks at 6728 and 6778 Brandon Mill Road
- Permanent drainage easement at 2080 Spalding Drive
- Temporary driveway easements for Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway improvements at 255 and 285 Mt. Vernon Highway
- Right of way and construction easement purchase at 415 Johnson Ferry Road
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Kyuramen at 6623 Roswell Rd, Ste G.
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Atlanta to apply for a $17,029 federal justice grant. Council also approved a new alcoholic beverage license for a restaurant on Roswell Road and several property easements via a consent agenda.
- Approved MOU with City of Atlanta for FY 2023 Edward Byrnes Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ($17,029) (Unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Beta Chapter Ramen LLC d/b/a Kyuramen at 6623 Roswell Rd, Ste G (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including temporary driveway easements at 6728 and 6778 Brandon Mill Road (Unanimous)
- Approved permanent drainage easement at 2080 Spalding Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary driveway easements at 255 and 285 Mt. Vernon Highway (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of right-of-way and temporary construction easement at 415 Johnson Ferry Road (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-245 Ad Valorem Tax Rate. Following the hearing, the council will move to adopt the 2023 Millage Rate. The meeting also includes an executive session for real estate and litigation matters.
- Public Hearing and Adoption of 2023-245 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and 2023 Millage Rate
City Council approved the 2023 millage rate of 4.731 mills, which is the rate established in the City Charter. The decision followed the third of three public hearings on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
- Approved 2023 Millage Rate of 4.731 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussion (Unanimous)
- Adjourned executive session and returned to regular order (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff and public works items. The agenda includes the 2023-230 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program and a proposed update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan.
- 2023-230 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program
- Proposed Update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan
The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed Multifamily Housing Inspection Program and updates to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk projects and a request for eminent domain use at Roswell Road. Additionally, the council will consider an alcoholic beverage license application for a business on Roswell Road.
- Public hearing for 2023 millage rate
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks
- Eminent domain request for 7320 Roswell Road intersection improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for The Splatter Studio
- Ordinance to amend the definition of City Springs
The City Council approved a federal grant for the Path 400 Trail Extension and authorized the disposal of surplus city property. A new alcohol license for The Splatter Studio was also approved. The council held a public hearing on the 2023 millage rate, which will be set on August 22.
- Approved $750,000 HUD grant for Path 400 Trail Extension
- Approved alcohol license for 404 Splatter, LLC/dba The Splatter Studio (unanimous)
- Approved declaration and disposal of surplus property from Fleet, Fire, Public Works, and IT (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including three real estate donation agreements for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. This item was presented by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- Public Hearing for 2023-229 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Millage Rate)
The City Council conducted the first of three public hearings to set the 2023 millage rate. No final decision was made on the rate, but officials discussed the impact of homestead exemptions and potential revenue losses from a rollback. The council approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Held first public hearing for 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals is reviewing requests for zoning relief at two properties. One request concerns a buffer wall at 7300 Roswell Road, and another involves grading and setbacks at 125 Green Fall Point. A third case regarding garage setbacks was withdrawn.
- Buffer wall requirement relief at 7300 Roswell Road
- Grading and setback relief at 125 Green Fall Point
- Withdrawal of garage encroachment request for 3 Ascot Manor
The Board of Appeals approved requests to remove a buffer wall requirement at 7300 Roswell Road and allowed grading and wall placement within setbacks at 125 Green Falls Point. The board also corrected the minutes from a June 7 meeting regarding case AP23-00002.
- Approved case V23-0009 to remove buffer wall requirement at 7300 Roswell Road (Unanimous)
- Approved case V23-0014 to grade into natural vegetative buffer and place a wall into impervious surface setback at 125 Green Falls Point (Unanimous)
- Corrected June 7 minutes to record the denial of appeal case AP23-00002 (6-1)
- Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure agreements involving the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District and GDOT. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage license applications and a request to use eminent domain for intersection improvements.
- Public hearing for alcoholic beverage licenses at 6500 Aria Blvd and 6780 Roswell Rd
- Agreement with Fulton Perimeter CID for the Glenridge Drive Side Path project
- Agreement with Fulton Perimeter CID for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Trail
- Memorandum of Agreement with GDOT for roadway lighting on Roswell Road
- Property appropriation via eminent domain at 0 Johnson Ferry Road
The City Council approved two cost-sharing agreements with the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District for pedestrian paths and a maintenance agreement with GDOT for roadway lighting. Additionally, two alcoholic beverage licenses were approved.
- Approved $2.75M Glenridge Drive Side Path agreement with CID (unanimous)
- Approved $6.1M Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Trail agreement with CID (unanimous)
- Approved GDOT Memorandum of Agreement for pedestrian lighting on Roswell Road
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Yalda AR LLC d/b/a Yalda (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Paint Me Peachy INC d/b/a Painting with A Twist (unanimous)
- Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of Right of Way and Permanent Grading Easement in Land Lot 90 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May and June 2023. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- Review of May and June 2023 financials
- Hospitality and Tourism reports regarding marketing and Smith Travel
- Updates on meetings, sales missions, and events
City Council
The City Council will consider a grant for the Violent Crime Reduction Team and agreements regarding inmate housing. The agenda also includes real estate donations for the Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks Project and drainage easement approvals. Additionally, the council will review alcoholic beverage license applications.
- Grant agreement for the Violent Crime Reduction Team
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks Project
- Alcoholic beverage licenses for Concourse Athletic Club and Yalda AR LLC
- Inmate housing agreements with Pickens County and Smyrna
- Variance request for concertina wire at the Fleet Maintenance Facility
The City Council approved a Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for a property on Black Water Trail and a change of ownership for an alcohol license at Concourse Athletic Club. An application for a new alcohol license for Yalda AR LLC was tabled due to an incorrect city address. The Council also approved several drainage easements and real estate donations via the consent agenda.
- Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 6390 Black Water Trail (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license change of ownership for Concourse Athletic Club (unanimous)
- Tabled alcohol license application for Yalda AR LLC to August 1 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved permanent drainage easement at 325 Balboa Court
- Approved permanent drainage easement at 330 Balboa Court
- Approved real estate donation at 6765 Brandon Mill Road, NE
- Approved real estate donation at 10 Brandon Ridge Drive
- Approved variance for Municipal Complex fence height and materials
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Ethics
This meeting consists of routine procedural matters for the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics. The agenda includes the approval of the April 12, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approval of April 12, 2023, meeting minutes
The Board of Ethics approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several staff items. Discussions include updates on the Community Assistance Center and purchase recommendations for the ArtSS sculpture competition. The council will also receive an update on the TSPLOST Program.
- 2023-177 Community Assistance Center updates
- 2023-178 ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Competition purchase recommendations
- 2023-179 TSPLOST Program update
The Council discussed the purchase of the 'Inspire' sculpture and the acceptance of 'Single Rider' as a gift from the Sandy Springs Conservancy. Mayor Paul also addressed a recent water outage caused by a break in a City of Atlanta trunk line and outlined new emergency communication protocols.
- Proposed purchase of 'Inspire' sculpture by Jim Weitzel for the 2A Trail Segment
- Proposed acceptance of 'Single Rider' sculpture by Jim Collins as a gift from Sandy Springs Conservancy
City Council
The City Council will hold a second and final public hearing regarding the adoption of the FY2024 budget. The agenda also includes requests to accept property easements for intersection improvements on Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway. Additionally, the council will consider various road projects and grant agreements.
- Final public hearing and adoption of the FY2024 budget
- Right-of-way and easement agreements for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Buon Fornello LLC at 1100 Hammond Drive
- US Department of Transportation grant agreement for a Safety Action Plan
- Property purchase and sale agreement for 6029 Kayron Drive
The City Council unanimously approved the FY2024 budget following a final public hearing. Other actions included approving a call center service contract, renewing general liability insurance, and granting an alcohol license.
- Approved FY2024 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license for Buon Fomello LLC at 1100 Hammond Drive (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Friends of Lost Corner, Inc. for programming at Lost Corner Preserve (unanimous)
- Approved $618,466 Task Order for Faneuil, Inc. call center services for FY2024 (unanimous)
- Approved General Liability Insurance Renewal for FY2024 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of right of way and easements at 395 Johnson Ferry Road (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of right of way and easements at 400 Mt. Vernon Highway (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of right of way and easements at 359 Johnson Ferry Road (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council scheduled a special called meeting for June 12, 2023. The agenda includes procedural items and an executive session regarding real estate and litigation.
- Executive Session regarding Real Estate & Litigation
The City Council met for a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussions (4-0)
- Adjourned the executive session and returned to regular order (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Sandy Springs Hospitality Board will review financial reports for March and April 2023. The board is also scheduled to consider the approval of the FY 2024 Hospitality Budget. Additionally, reports on sales, Smith Travel, and marketing will be presented.
- Approval of the FY 2024 Hospitality Budget
- Review of March and April 2023 financials
- Reports on sales, Smith Travel, and marketing & communications
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider an appeal concerning the release of tree escrow funds for 810 Glenairy Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of the June 7, 2023, agenda and minutes from the March 8, 2023, meeting.
- Appeal regarding tree escrow funds at 810 Glenairy Drive
- Approval of March 8, 2023, meeting minutes
The Board of Appeals heard one case regarding the release of tree escrow funds. Following a public hearing and a recommendation from the city Arborist, the board voted to deny the appeal.
- Denied appeal for release of tree escrow funds at 810 Glenairy Drive (6-1)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and public works items. The session includes a presentation on the naming and branding of the Sandy Springs Trail System and an update from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts.
- Naming and branding for the Sandy Springs Trail System
- Update from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts
The City Council held a work session to review a branding concept for the Sandy Springs Trail System and discussed bridge aesthetic enhancements proposed by the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCID). No formal votes were taken as the meeting was a work session for staff discussion and feedback.
- Reviewed 'Springway Trail' branding concept for the overarching trail system
- Discussed PCID bridge enhancement proposals estimated at $3,000,000 per structure
- Requested harmonization between PCID bridge designs and existing City of Sandy Springs branding
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024 budget. The agenda includes requests to approve several alcoholic beverage licenses and various property easement agreements. The council will also consider contracts for park operations and developer negotiations for City Springs Phase II.
- First public hearing on the FY 2024 budget
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for several local businesses
- Proposed contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for the Spalding Drive intersection project
- Proposed operations contracts for Hammond Park Gymnastics Center and Sandy Springs Tennis Center
- Authorization to negotiate a Letter of Intent with a master developer for City Springs Phase II
The City Council held the first public hearing for the proposed FY 2024 Budget totaling $1,042,441,406. The council also approved several alcoholic beverage licenses and drainage easements.
- Approved FY 2024 Budget public hearing (procedural)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Grazie Hospitality LLC d/b/a Baraonda Ristorante (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for RWL LLC d/b/a Roswell Food Mart (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for SRSK2 Business LLC d/b/a Savi Provisions (unanimous)
- Approved change of ownership alcoholic beverage license for Barame 2 Corporation d/b/a Erawan Organic Thai (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Parth Ventures LLC d/b/a Banel Town (unanimous)
- Approved drainage and construction easements for 1075 Crest Valley Drive, 1025 Crest Valley Drive, 790 Tanglewood Trail, 340 Glencourtney Drive, and 7236 Thomhill Lane (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will consider pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The meeting also includes a request to approve lease agreement amendments for the police department and municipal court.
- Guaranteed Maximum Pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project
- Change Order authorization for the 620 Morgan Falls Road project
- Consolidated Amendments to Lease Agreements for the Police Department and Municipal Court
The Public Facilities Authority approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price and final design for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse project. The authority also authorized the General Manager to execute the associated change order.
- Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price of $45,188,432.00 and Final Design for Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse (Resolution No. 2023-05-05)
- Authorized General Manager to execute GMP Change Order of $44,230,406.00
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a special called meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss matters related to real estate and litigation.
- Executive Session regarding real estate and litigation
The City Council met for a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussions (6-0)
- Adjourned executive session and returned to regular order (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called work session to review the proposed FY 2024 budget. The presentation will be delivered by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation (Item 2023-151)
The City Council held a work session to review the FY 2024 proposed budget, including operating assumptions and capital budget requests. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on departmental enhancements and capital improvement plan adjustments.
- Proposed PCID Crestline at Peachtree Dunwoody project removed from CIP
- Proposed 6% COLA increase for City Employees discussed
- Proposed $1.2M debt service for fire trucks reviewed
- Proposed $300,000 budget for ice-skating rink operations discussed
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend Article 11 of the Development Code regarding administration. The meeting also includes procedural approvals for the current agenda and previous meeting minutes.
- Ordinance to amend Development Code Article 11 (PC2023-0010 TA23-0003)
- Approval of May 17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
- Approval of April 19, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Character Area Map Amendment for 6110 Bluestone Road, 135 Hilderbrand Drive, and 51 Sandy Springs Place. This change shifts the area's designation from Conservation/Parks (CON) to City Springs (CS).
- Approved Character Area Map Amendment CA23-0001 (unanimous)
- Approved April 19, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the second FY 2024 budget workshop. The session will be led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.
- FY 2024 Budget Workshop 2
The City Council conducted a work session to review FY 2024 budget planning assumptions, operating costs, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the session served as a review of goals and departmental needs prior to upcoming public hearings.
- Reviewed FY 2024 operating budget assumptions and planning goals
- Discussed $375,000 cost for Recreation and Parks landscaping contract
- Reviewed $408,000 estimated cost for artificial turf installation
- Discussed $125,000 expenditure for City Beautification Program T-4000
- Reviewed $75,000 funding request for Solidarity Sandy Springs
- Discussed $180,000 proposed increase for Community Assistance Center (CAC)
- Reviewed short-term rental enforcement data for apartments
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss public works and budget items. The agenda includes an overview of the I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension and a review of amendments to reallocate capital project budgets.
- Overview of the I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension
- Review of amendments to the FY 2023 budget for capital project reallocations and interfund transfers
The City Council held a work session to review the GDOT I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension Project and proposed amendments to the FY 2023 budget. The session included discussions on bridge construction timelines, noise barriers, and the reallocation of capital project funds.
- Discussed I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension Project (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed proposed budget reallocation for Fire Station #5 (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed proposed budget change for Fire Defibrillator Leasing (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed proposed budget change for Police Ammunition Purchases (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed proposed budget reallocation for Utility Undergrounding and City Center purchases (no vote recorded)
- Reviewed proposed budget reallocation for Temp Fire Station #1 and Trowbridge Project (no vote recorded)
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including lighting agreements for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway intersection. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations for sidewalk projects on Brandon Mill Road. Additionally, the council will review a request to amend the FY 2023 budget to reallocate capital project funds.
- Purchase of right-of-way at 6215 Hunting Creek Road for intersection improvements
- Lighting services agreements with Georgia Power for Mount Vernon Highway/Johnson Ferry Road project
- Parks landscape maintenance contract award to Ruppert Landscape, LLC
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk projects
- Amendments to the FY 2023 budget to reallocate capital project funds
The City Council approved a landscape maintenance contract for city parks and open spaces. Council also accepted a $2,850 grant for a youth summer camp and approved a lighting agreement with Georgia Power Company for a road improvement project.
- Awarded Parks Landscape Maintenance Contract to Ruppert Landscape, LLC for $368,796 (Unanimous)
- Accepted $2,850 GRPA Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time Grant for 2023 Explorer Summer Camp (Unanimous)
- Approved Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power Company for $837,957 installation cost and $2,778.08 monthly lease (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks and right-of-way purchase for Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway project (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda and removed FY 2023 budget amendment item 2023-131 from the table (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is conducting a special called work session for the first FY 2024 budget workshop. The presentation is led by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY 2024 Budget Workshop 1
The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on May 2, 2023, to review FY2024 budget assumptions, including operating expenses and capital requests. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only, with discussions on police and fire department performance and requested enhancements.
- No decisions made; session was a budget workshop with no votes or approvals
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is considering a request to authorize the General Manager to set and approve rates necessary to operate the Performing Arts Center. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from February 7, 2023.
- Request to authorize the General Manager to set and approve Performing Arts Center rates
- Approval of February 7, 2023, meeting minutes
The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the General Manager to set and approve rental rates, ticket fees, and membership fees for the Performing Arts Center. The move aims to allow faster adjustments to market conditions, as rates have not changed since 2019. Members will be notified before significant changes are made.
- Approved resolution PFA2023-007 authorizing General Manager to set PAC rates (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will receive a legislative session update from Georgia State Representatives. The work session also includes presentations on the 2023 Stormwater Management Plan and bridge type selection for the Hammond Drive Corridor Improvement.
- Georgia General Assembly 2023-2024 Legislative Session Update
- 2023 Stormwater Management Plan Overview
- Hammond Drive Corridor Improvement Bridge Type Selection (Project No. S2-193)
The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on May 2, 2023, featuring presentations from State Representatives Shea Roberts and Deborah Silcox on the 2023-2024 Georgia General Assembly session. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was informational only.
- No decisions made; work session was informational only
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review several items related to local infrastructure. This includes considering easements for the Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks project and property acquisitions for Hammond Drive improvements. The council will also consider FY 2023 budget amendments.
- FY 2023 budget amendments to reallocate capital project funds
- Property acquisition at 514 Hammond Drive for the Hammond Drive Widening Project
- Eminent domain use for property at 6111 Boylston Drive, N.E.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Rreal Tacos Sandy Springs LLC
- Easements and land donations for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks project
The City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive amendment to the FY 2023 budget, reallocating about $25 million in capital project funds. The action shifts unspent money from completed or closed projects to other capital needs and the General Fund. The Council also adopted the 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan and approved an alcohol license for Rreal Tacos Sandy Springs.
- Approved $25M budget amendment reallocating capital project funds (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2023 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Rreal Tacos Sandy Springs (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including six property easement agreements for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks project (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a character area map amendment for several properties. This item was deferred from the March 22, 2023 meeting.
- Character Area Map Amendment from Conservation/Parks to City Springs (6110 Bluestone Road, 135 Hilderbrand Drive, and 51 Sandy Springs Place)
The Planning Commission approved a Character Area Map amendment for 6110 Bluestone Road, 135 Hilderbrand Drive, and 51 Sandy Springs Place. This change shifts the designation from Conservation/Parks (CON) to City Springs (CS).
- Approved Character Area Map Amendment CA23-0001 (unanimous)
- Approved April 19, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-104 Development Code Review. This item is presented by the Director of Community Development. No other discussion items are listed on this agenda.
- Review of 2023-104 Development Code
The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed updates to the development code regarding gas stations. No formal decisions were made; the session focused on policy guidance for new station locations, accessory fuel sales, and enforcement of site upgrades.
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review rezoning requests for properties on Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place. The agenda also includes contract awards for infrastructure projects and the use of eminent domain for road improvements.
- Rezoning request for 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and 0 Dunwoody Place
- Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for Long Island Drive streambank stabilization
- Eminent domain use at 395 Johnson Ferry Road for intersection improvements
- Agreement regarding National Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart settlements
- Grant application for Abernathy South Greenway site improvements
The City Council approved a rezoning request for properties on Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place to allow for a mixed-use development. Council also approved amendments to the Development Code and authorized a grant application for greenway improvements.
- Approved rezoning of 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and 0 Dunwoody Place to North End Mixed Use (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Development Code Sections 9.6.3, 9.3.8, and Division 12.2 (unanimous)
- Approved application for 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant for Abemathy South Greenway
- Rezoning request for 6400 & 6410 Roswell Road withdrawn
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Ethics
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific new or old business items are listed for discussion.
- Approval of January 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of the April 12, 2023, meeting agenda
The Board of Ethics met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 11, 2023. Mayor Rusty Paul discussed the role of the Board in reviewing ethics violations and the importance of collegiality within the City Council. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff items. These include the Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project and a partnership between Sandy Springs and Fulton County Schools police departments.
- Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project (2023-089)
- Sandy Springs Police Department and Fulton County Schools Police Department Partnership (2023-090)
The City Council held a work session to discuss a Colonial Pipeline maintenance project and the partnership between the Sandy Springs and Fulton County Schools police departments. No formal votes were taken during this session.
- Discussed Colonial Pipeline's Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project
- Reviewed partnership and joint training between Sandy Springs Police and Fulton County Schools Police
- Discussed housing of a $100,000 firearms simulation grant device at the new Sandy Springs police headquarters
City Council
The City Council approved a $2,998,003.67 contract for the Northside Drive roundabout project and authorized the use of eminent domain for three properties. The Council also adopted the Community Forest Master Plan and approved an EPA air quality sensor loan agreement.
- Approved equipment loan agreement with U.S. EPA for air quality sensors (Unanimous)
- Adopted the Community Forest Master Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $1.5M budget increase for TS106 Northside Drive roundabout project (Unanimous)
- Awarded $2,998,003.67 construction contract to Vertical Earth, Inc. for TS106 roundabout (Unanimous)
- Approved $322,650 purchase of environmental mitigation credits from Georgia Alabama Land Trust (Unanimous)
- Approved eminent domain for 325 Mount Vernon Highway for $659,034 (Unanimous)
- Approved eminent domain for 280 Hilderbrand Drive for $156,766 (Unanimous)
- Approved eminent domain for 295 Mount Vernon Highway for $145,321 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for January and February 2023. The meeting also includes reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and various meetings, sales missions, and events.
- January and February 2023 financials
- Marketing and Smith Travel reports
- Reports on meetings, sales missions, and events
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties on Roswell Road. The agenda also includes an ordinance to amend parts of the Development Code. One request regarding a Character Area Map amendment has been deferred until April 19, 2023.
- Rezoning 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and 0 Dunwoody Place
- Rezoning 6400 & 6410 Roswell
- Ordinance to amend Development Code sections 9.6.3, 9.3.8, and Division 12.2
- Deferred character area map amendment for Bluestone Road, Hilderbrand Drive, and Sandy Springs Place
The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and an ordinance to amend the Development Code. A rezoning request for 6400 & 6410 Roswell Road was denied, and a character area map amendment was deferred.
- Approved rezoning of 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road from SX-6 to NEX-5/6 (unanimous)
- Denied rezoning of 6400 & 6410 Roswell Road from CX-3 to CC-3 (unanimous)
- Approved Development Code amendment TA23-0001 (unanimous)
- Deferred character area map amendment for 6110 Bluestone Road to April 19, 2023
- Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several items regarding city infrastructure, including water diversion construction and a circulation study. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations and easements for local projects.
- Contract award to Reeves Young, LLC for Inflow Water Diversion System construction
- Contract award to Kimley-Horn for Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Nowak’s SS LLC at 6690 Roswell Rd.
- Acceptance of a drainage easement at 6788 Brandon Mill Road
- Adoption of the Capital Improvements Element Update
The City Council approved a contract with Reeves Young, LLC to install a water diversion system for the City Green cistern to allow for maintenance and inspection. The council also authorized a budget amendment to reallocate $380,000 to fund the project. Additional approvals included a multimodal circulation study and several real estate agreements.
- Approved $389,752 contract with Reeves Young, LLC for City Green cistern inflow water diversion system (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment to reallocate $380,000 from Project CC010 to Project F2102 (Unanimous)
- Approved $199,377 contract with Kimley-Horn for Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study (Unanimous)
- Approved $303,000 purchase of right-of-way and easement at 339 Johnson Ferry Road (Unanimous)
- Approved real estate donation agreement for property at 6785 Brandon Mill Road NE (Unanimous)
- Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 8980 Ridgemont Dr. NE (Unanimous)
- Approved Capital Improvements Element Update (Unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Nowak's SS LLC at 6690 Roswell Rd. (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 5265 W. Kingston Court regarding the location of an existing garage. The meeting also includes the approval of the March 8 agenda and the February 8, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 5265 W. Kingston Court regarding garage placement
- Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Withdrawal of variance application for 4711 Northside Drive
The Board of Appeals approved a variance request for a primary street setback at 5265 W. Kingston Court. Approval is contingent upon the applicant completing missed permit and inspection applications for various site improvements.
- Approved variance for primary street setback at 5265 W. Kingston Court (4-1)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes with typo correction (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and utility agreements. This includes requests to approve construction for the Veterans Park Project and fiber project licenses. The council will also review nonprofit grant awards.
- Construction of Veterans Park Project with a maximum price of $5,739,764.00
- AT&T Commercial License Agreement for Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Windsor Parkway Fiber Project
- Contract award to Lowe Engineers for design services at Peachtree Dunwoody and Lake Hearn
- Georgia Power lighting agreement for Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Multiuse Path Project
- Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grant Awards
City Council approved the final design and a guaranteed maximum price of up to $5,739,764 for the Veterans Park project, which includes a fountain. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts and approved grants for nonprofit arts and recreation programs.
- Approved final design and GMP of up to $5,739,764 for Veterans Park (4-2)
- Approved $2,000 AT&T license agreement for fiber project (unanimous)
- Approved $911,960.59 contract to Lowe Engineers for connectivity design (unanimous)
- Approved $998,875 upfront contribution to Georgia Power for pedestrian lighting (unanimous)
- Approved $160,000 in Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grant Awards (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including real estate donation at 14 Brandon Ridge Drive NW (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals & Planning Commission Retreat
This retreat consists of various presentations and updates from city departments and officials. The agenda includes reviews of the 2022 year, the Development Code, and the Crossroads Small Area Plan. No legislative decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.
- Development Code presentation
- Crossroads Small Area Plan update
- Roswell Road Access Management Plan presentation
- Metropolitan River Protection Act overview
- Community Development Building Division updates
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. The meeting includes an update on the 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan and a presentation regarding the Community Forest Master Plan.
- 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan Update
- Presentation of the Community Forest Master Plan
The City Council held a work session to review the 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan Update and the Community Forest Master Plan. No formal votes were taken during this session; the Community Forest Master Plan is scheduled for adoption at the next City Council meeting.
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the Roswell Road Access Management Plan and reviewing grant applications for federal and regional transportation programs. The agenda also includes a contract award for hardscape improvements at Johnson Ferry and Abernathy. Additionally, the council will review real estate donations for sidewalk projects on Brandon Mill Road.
- Adoption of the Roswell Road Access Management Plan (T-0070)
- Contract award to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Johnson Ferry at Abernathy hardscape improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for 8295 Roswell Rd.
- Grant applications for US DOT RAISE and Atlanta Regional Commission LCI programs
- Acceptance of real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks
The City Council approved a long-term safety and mobility plan for the Roswell Road corridor. Additionally, the Council authorized several infrastructure grant applications and a hardscape construction contract.
- Adopted Roswell Road Access Management Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $218,663.61 contract to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Johnson Ferry at Abernathy hardscape improvements (unanimous)
- Approved USDOT RAISE grant application for PATH 400 Trail Extension and committed local match (unanimous)
- Approved ARC Livable Centers Initiative grant application for Peachtree Dunwoody Road Corridor Study and committed local match (unanimous)
- Approved text amendment to the recommended Tree Species List in the technical manual (unanimous)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for 8295 Chewon LLC d/b/a Chewon (unanimous)
- Accepted real estate donation at 6755 Brandon Mill Road NE (unanimous)
- Accepted permanent easement for traffic signal equipment at 6015 Riverside Drive (unanimous)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request regarding setbacks for a garage or guest house at 4711 Northside Drive. The agenda also includes the election of officers and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 4711 Northside Drive
- Election of Board of Appeals officers
- Approval of December 7, 2022, meeting minutes
The Board elected Mel Mobley as Chair and Sherri Allen as Vice Chair. A variance request for a garage/guest house at 4711 Northside Drive was deferred to a future meeting. The Board also approved the previous meeting's minutes.
- Elected Mel Mobley as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Sherri Allen as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Designated Planning & Zoning Clerk as Secretary of the Board
- Deferred case V22-0039 regarding 4711 Northside Drive to March 8, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss customer service and citizen engagement. The council will also review the draft Roswell Road Access Management Plan.
- Review of the Draft Roswell Road Access Management Plan
- Discussion regarding 2023-029 Customer Service and Citizen Engagement
City Council held a work session to review customer service survey results and a draft access management plan for Roswell Road. No formal votes were taken on the presented strategies or the transportation plan.
- Discussed 2022 customer service survey results (95% positive responses)
- Reviewed draft Roswell Road Access Management Plan for safety and traffic improvements
- Discussed proposed raised medians and midblock crossings for Roswell Road
- Reported approval for a Safe Streets grant from Senator Jon Ossoff
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the development code to include a Complete Streets Policy. The meeting also includes requests for property easements for road improvement projects and alcoholic beverage licenses. Additionally, the council will review grant applications for fire services and recycling center improvements.
- Amendment to Development Code for a Complete Streets Policy
- Alcoholic beverage license for Home2Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center
- Alcoholic beverage license for La Dona Lounge
- Easement acquisitions for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway projects
- Grant applications for fire services and recycling center improvements
The City Council adopted its 2023 priorities with a modified focus on redevelopment. The council also approved two new alcohol licenses and several real estate easements for Georgia Power. Additionally, the city will seek grants for firefighter equipment and recycling center upgrades.
- Adopted 2023 City Priorities with modified redevelopment focus (5-1)
- Approved alcohol license for Home2Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license for La Dona Lounge (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Development Code to include Complete Streets Policy (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for fire helmets and bail out kits totaling $124,100 (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for Recycling Center improvements and mobile pilot (unanimous)
- Accepted $137,214 offer from Georgia Power for easement at 6189 Roswell Road (unanimous)
- Accepted $283,140 offer from Georgia Power for easements at 6201, 6215, and 6219 Roswell Road (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Public Facilities Authority will consider a request to authorize design development pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The proposal also seeks authorization to continue project design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing and move forward with early release of long lead time materials.
- Design development pricing for Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse at 620 Morgan Falls Road
- Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
The Public Facilities Authority approved design development pricing for the police headquarters and municipal courthouse project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The board authorized the general manager to pursue guaranteed maximum pricing and the early release of long-lead time materials. The anticipated project cost is $50,718,125.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Authorized design development pricing for police headquarters and municipal courthouse at 620 Morgan Falls Road (unanimous)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for November and December 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- November and December 2022 financial reports
- Hospitality and Tourism reports regarding marketing and Smith Travel
- Updates on meetings, sales missions, and events
- Approval of December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
This meeting is a City Council retreat focused on reviewing the previous year and discussing strategic priorities. Presentations will cover topics including public safety, economic development, transportation, and the city's financial health.
- Review of 2022 Year in Review
- Discussion on public safety and transportation accessibility
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process review
- Presentation on MARTA major projects and operations
- Development Code discussion
City Council
The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the second phase of procuring a master developer for city-owned properties. The council is also reviewing a request to execute a purchase and sale agreement for property in Land Lot 26.
- Resolution to authorize the second phase of procurement for a Master Developer
- Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property in Land Lot 26
The City Council approved moving five entities to the second phase of a procurement process to select a master developer for city-owned properties. Council also authorized the purchase of 0.55 acres of land to expand a future City Fleet Facility.
- Approved second phase of procurement for a master developer for city-owned properties (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase and sale agreement for 0.55 acres at Land Lot 26, 11th Land District (Tax IDs 17 002600010433 and 17 002600010425) for $115,000 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 111 Mount Paran Road. The meeting also includes the election of new officers. An ordinance amendment to the Development Code has been deferred.
- Rezoning of 111 Mount Paran Road from RE-1 to RD-18 and RD-27
- Election of Planning Commission Officers
- Deferred ordinance amendment for Development Code Sections 9.6.3, 9.3.8, and Division 12.2
The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the December 21, 2022, meeting minutes. A public hearing was held regarding a rezoning request for 111 Mount Paran Road; however, the minutes do not record a final decision on the case.
- Approved January 18, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. These include the Perimeter Cities Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategic Plan and an application for the Walk Friendly Communities Program.
- Perimeter Cities Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategic Plan discussion
- Application to the Walk Friendly Communities Program
The City Council reached a consensus to apply for the Walk Friendly Communities national recognition program, which has no associated fee. The council also discussed a joint entrepreneurship strategy with the City of Dunwoody, but requested further research before proceeding.
- Consensus reached to apply for Walk Friendly Communities certification
- Tabled Perimeter Cities Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategy pending further staff research
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is reviewing several items including property purchase agreements and fiscal year 2023 budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for solid waste and development code changes, along with an alcohol license application.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Top Korean BBQ & Hot Pot at 6340 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
- Purchase and sale agreement for property at 441 Mt. Vernon Highway
- Amendments to FY 2023 CDBG Grant and TSPLOST Project Budgets
- Increase in full-time Code Enforcement employees
- Police Department participation in the DEA Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
The City Council approved the purchase of two properties on Mt. Vernon Highway to facilitate a connector road and road improvements. Council also approved updates to waste and zoning codes, budget amendments for CDBG and TSPLOST projects, and the hiring of two additional code enforcement officers.
- Approved $2.2M purchase of 441 Mt. Vernon Highway for connector road (Unanimous)
- Approved $313,000 purchase of property from Autumn Chace HOA (5-0-1)
- Approved alcoholic beverage license for Wagyu LLC dba Top Korean BBQ & Hot Pot (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment requiring waste haulers to offer recycling services (Unanimous)
- Approved Development Code amendment for North End Mixed Use (NEX-) district (Unanimous)
- Authorized police continued participation in DEA Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for FY 2023 CDBG and TSPLOST projects (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring two additional full-time Code Enforcement Officers (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will meet to consider appointing Toni Carlisle as Treasurer. The meeting also includes a request to approve the Atlantic Specialty Co. settlement agreement.
- Appointment of Toni Carlisle as Treasurer
- Approval of Atlantic Specialty Co. Settlement Agreement
- Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
The Public Facilities Authority appointed Toni Carlisle as Treasurer. The Authority also approved a settlement agreement with Atlantic Specialty Co. regarding insurance liability for the City Springs Project.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Toni Carlisle as Treasurer of the Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
- Approved Atlantic Specialty Co. Settlement Agreement for $32,500.00 (unanimous)
Development Authority
The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The agenda also includes approving the 2023 meeting calendar and minutes from February 10, 2022.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Approval of the 2023 Development Authority Meeting Calendar
- Approval of February 10, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Ethics
This meeting consists of procedural items for the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics. The board will review the October 12, 2022, meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approval of October 12, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of the 2023 Board of Ethics meeting schedule
The Board of Ethics met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from October 12, 2022, and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Board of Ethics Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
Board of Appeals
The scheduled Board of Appeals meeting for January 4, 2023, was cancelled. The application for a variance at 2480 Spalding Drive regarding state waters buffer and setbacks was withdrawn.
- Withdrawal of variance application V22-0035 for 2480 Spalding Drive
The Board of Appeals deferred a variance request regarding the state waters buffer and impervious surface setback at 2480 Spalding Drive for 30 days. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting.
- Approved December 7, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Deferred variance request for 2480 Spalding Drive for 30 days (unanimous)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Abernathy Greenway South Enhancements.
- Abernathy Greenway South Enhancements (2023-001)
The City Council held a work session to review a conceptual master plan for the Abernathy Greenway South to address systemic erosion and stormwater challenges. No formal decisions were made; the Mayor requested further information and value engineering from the engineering firm, Atkins Global, before proceeding.
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for drainage improvements at 3265 Spalding Drive and a grant application for the Boylston at Hammond intersection project. The agenda also includes renewing workers' compensation insurance and settling a lawsuit involving Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. for $32,500.00.
- Contract award to Metals & Materials Engineers, LLC for 3265 Spalding Drive drainage improvements
- Grant application for Boylston at Hammond Intersection and Streetscape Project
- Donation of surplus equipment and supplies to Cohutta Police Department
- Renewal of City’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
- $32,500.00 settlement involving Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co.
The City Council approved a contract for drainage improvements on Spalding Drive and a settlement with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. Council also authorized a grant application for the Boylston at Hammond intersection project and the donation of surplus equipment to the Cohutta Police Department.
- Approved $234,366 contract to Metals & Materials Engineers, LLC for 3265 Spalding Drive drainage project (Unanimous)
- Approved grant application to SRTA for Boylston at Hammond Intersection and Streetscape Project (Unanimous)
- Approved donation of surplus equipment and supplies to Cohutta Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance through GMA WCSIF for estimated $647,477 (Unanimous)
- Approved $32,500 settlement payment from Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda amendment to add Atlantic Specialty settlement (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)