Brookhaven public meetings in 2024

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals will hold a work session on December 18, 2024, to discuss organizational and procedural items. The meeting will be held at 4362 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven and is accessible via Zoom.

• Work session to discuss unfinished and new business
• Meeting held at 4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319
• Live translation service available in 25+ languages via Wordly AI
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and telephone
• Public hearing on agenda items not yet specified

The Board of Appeals held a work session on December 18, 2024, and reviewed three variance requests but took no formal action. The requests were for properties at 3219 Georgia Avenue, 1420 Sylvan Circle, and 1451 Cheshire Way. Staff recommended denial for the first and conditional approval for the other two. The meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Reviewed VAR24-00031 (3219 Georgia Avenue) - staff recommends denial
• Reviewed VAR24-00040 (1420 Sylvan Circle) - staff recommends conditional approval
• Reviewed VAR24-00041 (1451 Cheshire Way) - staff recommends conditional approval

Brookhaven Park Bond Citizen Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Park Bond Oversight Committee will review expenditure reports and provide updates on park projects. They will discuss the closeout of Lynwood Park, Brookhaven Park, and Briarwood Park improvements, as well as the MCP2 Trail and Candler Lake West sidewalk at Murphey Candler Park. The meeting includes an overall program review and a discussion period before closing comments.

• Lynwood Park – project closeout
• Brookhaven Park Improvements – project closeout
• Briarwood Park Improvements – project closeout
• Murphey Candler Park MCP2 Trail – update
• Candler Lake West sidewalk – update

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to review requests for variances regarding impervious coverage and stream buffers. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from November 20, 2024.

• VAR24-00031: Variance for maximum impervious coverage at 3219 Georgia Avenue
• VAR24-00040: Variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1420 Sylvan Circle
• VAR24-00041: Variances for stream buffer reduction and accessory structure location at 1451 Cheshire Way

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals deferred a variance request for increased impervious coverage at 3219 Georgia Avenue to February 19, 2025, and approved two stream buffer variances with conditions at 1420 Sylvan Circle and 1451 Cheshire Way. All decisions were unanimous. The board also approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 20, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00031 (impervious coverage variance, 3219 Georgia Ave) to 2/19/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00040 (stream buffer variance, 1420 Sylvan Circle) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00041 (stream buffer and accessory structure variances, 1451 Cheshire Way) with conditions (unanimous)

Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Development Authority is meeting to adopt the F2025 budget and consider an amendment to the F2024 budget. Members will also vote on updated bylaws and elect new officers. The body will receive updates on property acquisitions and transfers on Buford Highway.

• Adoption of F2025 Budget
• Ordinance ORD-2024-12-04 to amend the F2024 budget
• Vote on amended bylaws
• Termination of Municipal Advisor Contract
• Updates on 2677, 2687, and 3292 Buford Highway NE

The Brookhaven Development Authority unanimously approved the F2025 budget, amended bylaws to remove a potential conflict-of-interest provision, and elected new officers. It also approved the F2024 budget amendment, terminated the municipal advisor contract, and received updates on Buford Highway property purchases and transfers.

• Approved F2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws, striking conflict-of-interest language (unanimous)
• Elected Marquita Jackson as Chair, Austin Harrison as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved F2024 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Terminated municipal advisor contract (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ORD-2024-12-04 amending F2024 budget (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 Work Program. The body will also address unfinished business regarding public art RFPs for the City Centre Atrium and MARTA.

• City Centre Public Art RFPs - MARTA
• City Centre Public Art RFPs - Atrium
• Arts and Culture Commission 2025 Work Program

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission recommended five artists to City Council for the City Centre public art projects. For the MARTA project, Armando Chacon and Sabre Esler were recommended favorably in a 4-1 vote. For the Atrium project, Hey Elise, Teresa Afternoon, and Jonesy Art were recommended unanimously. The recommendations will be considered by City Council on January 28, 2025.

• Recommended Armando Chacon and Sabre Esler for City Centre MARTA public art (4-1)
• Recommended Hey Elise, Teresa Afternoon, and Jonesy Art for City Centre Atrium public art (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 work program; vote deferred to January meeting

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular

The Brookhaven Audit Advisory Committee examined the 2024 internal audit reports covering travel/entertainment and purchasing card activities. Members discussed multiple findings of missing documentation, inconsistent approvals, and $9,290.31 in non‑travel meal expenses, and considered the auditor’s recommendations for training and stronger oversight. The Finance Director provided an update on the delayed external audit and announced the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Travel/entertainment audit found missing travel authorization signatures and documentation dates
• Purchasing card audit identified absent single‑transaction limits on forms and undocumented non‑travel meals totaling $9,290.31
• Auditor recommended additional training, revised forms, and enhanced oversight for travel and card expenditures
• Finance Director reported external audit delay due to staff turnover and system upgrades
• Future Audit Committee meetings scheduled for March 18, June 17, September 16, and December 9, 2025

The Brookhaven Audit Committee met on December 10, 2024, and approved the meeting minutes. The internal auditor presented completed audits on purchasing card and travel/entertainment internal controls, and discussed the in-progress budget adjustments audit. The committee spoke in favor of the 2025 internal audit plan, and the finance director announced 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Spoke in favor of 2025 internal audit plan

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several ordinances and contracts, including a $1,180,325.82 design services contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III. Other items include a $335,000 pool repair contract, a speed‑limit change list, and budget amendments for special service districts. All items are listed as action items for public comment and council vote.

• Ordinance ORD‑2024‑12‑03: Amend Chapter 17 (parking on city‑owned property)
• Ordinance ORD‑2024‑12‑01: Amend Special Service District, Capital Improvement Program, and General Fund budgets for FY 2024
• Ordinance ORD‑2024‑12‑02: Amend Special Service District Fund budget for FY 2025, increase funding for Cherry Blossom Festival and Light Up Brookhaven
• Contract with Heath & Lineback for $1,180,325.82 design services for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III
• Contract with DC Pool Service for $335,000 emergency repairs to Murphey Candler Pool

The Brookhaven City Council approved several ordinances, including budget amendments for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years and new regulations for parking on city-owned property. The Council also authorized infrastructure projects, including design services for the Peachtree Creek Greenway and emergency repairs for the Murphey Candler Pool. Additionally, the Council approved speed limit reductions for several city roads and expanded school zone limits.

• Approved ordinance for parking on city-owned property (4-0)
• Approved 2024 budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Special Service District budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved speed limit reductions and school zone expansion (4-0)
• Approved $1,180,325.82 contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III (4-0)
• Approved $335,000 contract for Murphey Candler Pool repairs (4-0)
• Approved five on-call public works service contracts (4-0)
• Accepted NRPA training scholarship award (4-0)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes a presentation on upgrades to the Project Portal for Development Services.

• Project Portal for Development Services Upgrades presentation by Alexandra Gorfinkel

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on December 3, 2024, with department reports and a presentation on a Project Portal for Development Services upgrades. The regular meeting agenda was amended to include acceptance of a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) training scholarship award. The council approved going into executive session unanimously and approved closing it 3-0, with Council Member Owens absent for the close vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was adjourned by acclamation.

• Amended regular agenda to add acceptance of NRPA training scholarship award
• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous: Diaz, Owens, Simmons, Funny)
• Approved motion to close executive session (3-0: Diaz, Simmons, Funny; Owens absent)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will approve the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes and then consider three pending variance applications. The applications request increased maximum impervious coverage and reductions to various setbacks at 1780 Georgian Terrace, 1474 Runnymeade Road, and 2284 Matthews Street. These items are listed under New Business for the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• VAR24-00035 – Brian Renshaw: variance to increase maximum impervious coverage at 1780 Georgian Terrace
• VAR24-00036 – Tamra Powell: variances to increase impervious coverage and reduce interior side, rear, and front yard setbacks at 1474 Runnymeade Road
• VAR24-00038 – Colin Bruder: variances to increase impervious coverage and reduce retaining wall side setback at 2284 Matthews Street

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved a variance to increase impervious coverage at 1780 Georgian Terrace and approved two of four requested variances for 1474 Runnymeade Road while deferring the other two to January 15, 2025. The board also approved two variances for 2284 Matthews Street by a 3-2 vote, with members Runestad and Sims opposed. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. after approving the October 16, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes.

• Approved October 16, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00035: increase impervious coverage to 43.3% at 1780 Georgian Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00036 variances #3 and #4 with conditions #3 and #5 for 1474 Runnymeade Road (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00036 variances #1 and #2 to January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00038 variances #1 and #2 with revised conditions for 2284 Matthews Street (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 P.M. (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on November 20, 2024, to discuss organizational and procedural items, unfinished business, and new business. The meeting will be held at 4362 Peachtree Road and streamed via Zoom with real-time translation services available in 25+ languages.

• Work session to discuss unfinished and new business
• Meeting held at 4362 Peachtree Road
• Zoom link provided for remote attendance
• Real-time translation service available in 25+ languages

The Board of Appeals held a work session on November 20, 2024, to discuss three variance requests. No formal decisions or votes were made; the board only reviewed the requests and staff recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.

• No decisions made; work session only
• Discussed VAR24-00035: Brian Renshaw - 1780 Georgian Terrace, variance to increase impervious coverage (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Discussed VAR24-00036: Tamra Powell - 1474 Runnymeade Road, variances for impervious coverage, setbacks (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Discussed VAR24-00038: Colin Bruder - 2284 Matthews Street, variances for impervious coverage and retaining wall setback (staff recommends denial of impervious coverage, approval conditional of retaining wall setback)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The session includes presentations on the 2024 Brookhaven International Festival and a Georgia Power rebate for the Public Safety Building.

• 2024 Brookhaven International Festival recap by Event Planner Marcela Cortes
• Georgia Power Rebate for the Public Safety Building presentation by Madalin Baker

The Brookhaven City Council met for a work session on November 19, 2024, receiving department reports and presentations on the International Festival and a Georgia Power rebate for the Public Safety Building. No formal decisions were made during the work session. The council unanimously approved entering executive session, then voted 3-0 to close it and adjourn.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a second public hearing on the FY2025 budget before voting to approve the budget ordinance. Council members will also consider a rezoning ordinance for 1282 Wildcliff Way, a special street‑light district ordinance, an amendment to the Nuisances fee ordinance, and resolutions to extend an intergovernmental agreement and to acquire easements for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Multi‑Use Path. All items are listed as action items for approval.

• Ordinance ORD-2024-11-03: Approval of the FY2025 Budget
• Rezoning Ordinance ORDRZ-2024-11-07 for 1282 Wildcliff Way
• Ordinance ORD-2024-11-04: Creation of a Special Street Light District and Assessment
• Ordinance ORD-2024-11-08: Amendment to Chapter 16 Nuisances Ordinance fee requirements
• Resolution RES-2024-11-06: Authorization to acquire easements for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Multi‑Use Path

The City Council unanimously approved the FY2025 budget and several ordinances related to city infrastructure and administration. Other actions included approving a rezoning request and authorizing land acquisition for a multi-use path project.

• Approved FY2025 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 1282 Wildcliff Way to reduce transitional buffer (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to create a Special Street Light District and Assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Nuisances Ordinance regarding fees and certificates (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes for the Planner position (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Stormwater, CIP, and General Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for 3292 Buford Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way and easement acquisition for Ashford Dunwoody Road Multi-Use Path (Unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting and review proposals for public art projects, including the City Centre Atrium and Mural Art.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review of City Centre Atrium and Mural Art Requests for Proposals
• Review of Dashboard - Reflections of Color
• Review of Public Safety Art
• Review of Poem Boxes

The commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2024, meeting. Members discussed updates on creative placemaking, public safety art, and several ongoing art installations.

• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The session includes a social media report from Manager Lizbeth Rangel.

• Social Media Report by Lizbeth Rangel

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on November 6, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Department heads reported on various topics, including the Byrnwick stormwater line design, paving on Drew Valley Road starting November 12, and a $485,000 CDBG reimbursement request. The only action was unanimous approval of adjournment.

• Approved adjournment (unanimous; Simmons absent)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will conduct the first public hearing for the FY2025 budget. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the acquisition of property for transit use.

• FY2025 Budget First Public Hearing
• Award of 2024 Capital Street Paving Contract to Stewart Brothers for $928,670.91 (including contingency)
• Acquisition of 2080 N Druid Hills Road from Georgia Department of Transportation for transit or public use
• Payment of $320,500.00 to Response Environmental & Site Services (RESS) for Park Creek Cove storm sewer repairs
• Appropriation of $142,800 from General Fund to Stormwater Fund for 1400 Sylvan Circle escrow payment

The Brookhaven City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative measures, including a $928,670.91 contract for 2024 capital street paving. The Council also authorized the acquisition of property at 2080 N Druid Hills Road for future transit use and approved emergency storm sewer repairs. Additionally, the Council held the first public hearing for the proposed FY2025 budget.

• Approved $928,670.91 for 2024 capital street paving contract (3-0)
• Approved acquisition of 2080 N Druid Hills Road (3-0)
• Approved $320,500 for Park Creek Cove emergency storm sewer repairs (3-0)
• Approved 2025 city holiday schedule and business hours (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Christine Moore as Deputy City Clerk (3-0)
• Approved amendments to 2021-2024 CDBG Action Plans (3-0)
• Approved $142,800 budget appropriation for Poplar Creek drainage project (3-0)
• Approved ordinance and authorized position list (3-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will approve minutes from two October 2, 2024 meetings. It will revisit a modification of conditions to reduce the transitional buffer at 1282 Wildcliff Way. New business includes a rezoning request to allow an age‑restricted residential development with assisted living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The commission will discuss these items before adjourning.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session meeting minutes
• Approval of October 2, 2024 Planning Commission Regular meeting minutes
• Unfinished Business – Rezoning Ordinance ID #6999 (LUP24-00005) to modify conditions at 1282 Wildcliff Way
• New Business – Rezoning Ordinance ID #7036 (LUP24-00008) to allow an age‑restricted residential development with assisted living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road

The Brookhaven Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions for a rezoning request at 1282 Wildcliff Way to modify conditions and reduce a transitional buffer for a deck replacement. They also unanimously deferred a request from Ashford Green Ventures for an age-restricted development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road to the February 5, 2025 meeting, as the applicant was not present. The meeting minutes from October 2, 2024, were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 2, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably with conditions for LUP24-00005 at 1282 Wildcliff Way (unanimous)
• Deferred LUP24-00008 at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road to February 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Retreat

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold its annual retreat on October 23, 2024. Commissioners will hear updates on the city’s vision, sustainability, police public engagement, school partnerships, and affordable commercial development. A presentation on the Buford Highway Safety Action Plan will be included. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing, not formal decisions.

• Vision for Brookhaven/City Hall Update (Mayor John Park)
• Sustainability Presentation (Madalin Baker, Oglethorpe University)
• Police Public Engagement (Sargent Moore, Community Engagement Unit)
• Affordable Commercial discussion (Drew Murray, Senior Planner)
• Buford Hwy Safety Action Plan presentation (Byron Rushing, Toole Design)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including a presentation on the skating rink and the FY2023 audit. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation.

• Skating Rink Presentation
• FY2023 Audit Presentation
• Executive Session for personnel, real estate, and litigation

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on October 22, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations were given on a potential skating rink and the FY2023 audit, and department heads provided updates. The only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several actions, including a rezoning request for 1286 Kendrick Road to allow a personal care home, amendments to truck route regulations, and the approval of the 2025 council meeting calendar. The council will also hear a budget presentation for 2025 and a proclamation for Arts and Culture Month. A supplemental agreement with Gresham Smith for relocation packages and acquisition services for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II, valued at $311,745, will be voted on.

• Rezoning ordinance (ID #6961) to change 1286 Kendrick Road from RS-100 to RM-30 for a personal care home
• Ordinance ORD-2024-10-02 to amend Section 17-141, Truck Routes, of the City Code
• Approval of the 2025 City Council meeting calendar
• Supplemental Agreement #1 with Gresham Smith for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II, amount $311,745
• Ordinance ORD-2024-10-03 to permit a monument sign on Briarwood Road

City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a personal care home on Kendrick Road. The council also approved updates to city truck routes and a supplemental agreement for the Peachtree Creek Greenway.

• Approved rezoning of 1286 Kendrick Road from RS-100 to RM-30 for a personal care home (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend Section 17-141 regarding city truck routes (Unanimous)
• Approved $311,745 supplemental agreement with Gresham Smith for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance permitting a monument sign in the public right-of-way at 1439-1469 Briarwood Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on October 16, 2024. The meeting will cover standard procedural matters, unfinished business, and any new business that arises. No specific cases or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Zoom & Wordly virtual meeting details
• Call to Order
• Organizational and Procedural Items
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

The Board of Appeals held a work session on October 16, 2024, and discussed four variance and appeal cases but took no formal votes. Staff recommendations included conditional approval for two requests, deferral for one, and withdrawal of one part of a request. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• No formal decisions made; all items discussed only
• VAR24-00025: Staff recommended conditional approval of side yard setback and withdrawal of impervious coverage request without prejudice (no vote)
• VAR24-00034: Appeal of Director's decision for personal care home use discussed (no vote)
• VAR24-00031: Staff recommended deferral for impervious coverage variance (no vote)
• VAR24-00032: Staff recommended conditional approval for side yard setback reduction (no vote)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests regarding property setbacks and impervious coverage. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a director's decision on a reasonable accommodation for a personal care home.

• VAR24-00025: Impervious coverage and pool decking setback variances for 1068 Pine Grove Avenue
• VAR24-00034: Appeal of decision for personal care home use at 1140 Goodwin Place
• VAR24-00031: Impervious coverage variance for 3219 Georgia Avenue
• VAR24-00032: Side yard setback variance for pool decking at 2644 Camille Drive

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved a variance for pool decking at 1068 Pine Grove Avenue with conditions, and withdrew the impervious coverage request without prejudice. It also approved a variance for pool decking at 2644 Camille Drive with conditions. Two other cases were deferred: one to a later date and one to December 18, 2024. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved side setback variance for 1068 Pine Grove Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Withdrew impervious coverage request for 1068 Pine Grove Ave without prejudice (unanimous)
• Approved pool decking variance for 2644 Camille Dr with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00034 (1140 Goodwin Pl) to a later date (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00031 (3219 Georgia Ave) to Dec 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will approve the minutes from the August 14 meeting, discuss unfinished items such as the Public Safety Art project, a dashboard, and poem boxes, and review new business involving requests for proposals for artwork in the City Centre Atrium. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of August 14, 2024 Arts & Culture Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion of Public Safety Art project (Jennifer Freeman)
• Review of dashboard and poem boxes under unfinished business
• Consideration of RFPs for City Centre Atrium art installation

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission approved adding Patricia Hernandez's art to the agenda and placing it in Blackburn Park, both unanimously. They also discussed the dashboard installation for the 2024 International Festival, completed poem boxes, and reviewed public safety art proposals, with further discussion needed. RFP reviews for City Centre Atrium art were completed, with proposals to be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved adding Patricia Hernandez's art to the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved placing Patricia Hernandez's art in Blackburn Park (unanimous)
• Approved moving Public Safety Art to last unfinished business item (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed dashboard installation location for 2024 International Festival
• Discussed completed poem boxes and placement locations
• Discussed Jennifer Freeman's obelisk statues and mural; more discussion needed
• Completed RFP reviews for City Centre Atrium art; proposals at next meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council work session will hear department reports, review upcoming agenda items, and receive an update on the Brookhaven City Centre project. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, opening remarks, announcements, and may hold an executive session for personnel, real estate, or litigation matters.

• Brookhaven City Centre Project Update – presented by City Manager Christian Sigman
• Department reports from city staff
• Review of upcoming agenda items for future meetings
• Potential executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, or pending litigation

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session with department reports and a presentation on the Brookhaven City Centre project. No formal decisions were made; the council unanimously approved motions to enter and exit executive session for potential litigation and personnel matters, and to adjourn.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan 2044 update and consider several contracts and an ordinance. Key items include approving a $249,283.29 design service contract for the Dresden Drive sidewalk, a $1,000,000 contract with Big Apple Services for a five‑year MUTCD sign replacement program (including a $175,000 Year 1 task order), and an ordinance allocating $2.3 million from the Special Service District Fund to the Capital Improvement Program for the Buford Highway Streetscape Project.

• Public hearing on Resolution RES‑2024‑10‑01: Adoption of Comprehensive Plan 2044 (10‑Year Update)
• Approval of Design Service Contract Supplemental Agreement #1 – $249,283.29 with Thomas & Hutton for Dresden Drive sidewalk
• Approval of $1,000,000 contract with Big Apple Services for 5‑year MUTCD Sign Replacement Program; Year 1 task order $175,000
• Ordinance ORD‑2024‑10‑01: Allocate $2,300,000 from Special Service District Fund to CIP for Buford Highway Streetscape Project

The Brookhaven City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan 2044 (10-Year Update) after a public hearing with no public comment. The council also approved a $249,283.29 design contract supplement for the Dresden Drive Sidewalk project and a $1,000,000 contract with Big Apple Services for a 5-year MUTCD sign replacement program, with $175,000 allocated for 2024. An ordinance appropriating $2,300,000 from the Special Service District Fund to the Capital Improvement Program Fund for the Buford Highway Streetscape Project was approved. All votes were unanimous among the three present members; Councilmember Jennifer Owens (District 2) was absent.

• Approved Resolution RES-2024-10-01 adopting Comprehensive Plan 2044 (10-Year Update) (3-0, Owens absent)
• Approved consent agenda including September 24, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (3-0, Owens absent)
• Adopted supplemental agreement #1 for $249,283.29 with Thomas & Hutton for Dresden Drive Sidewalk project (3-0, Owens absent)
• Adopted $1,000,000 contract with Big Apple Services for 5-year MUTCD sign replacement program and $175,000 Year 1 task order (3-0, Owens absent)
• Approved ordinance appropriating $2,300,000 from Special Service District Fund to CIP Fund for Buford Highway Streetscape Project (3-0, Owens absent)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0, Owens absent)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a work session via Zoom. The meeting will include a roll call, discussion of organizational and procedural matters, review of unfinished business, consideration of new business, and adjournment.

• Roll Call
• Organizational and Procedural Items
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

The Brookhaven Planning Commission held a work session on October 2, 2024, with no organizational or procedural items discussed. Staff recommendations were presented for two land use permits: approval with conditions for 1286 Kendrick Road and deferral for a buffer modification at 1282 Wildcliff Way. The Comprehensive Plan 2044 was also presented with a staff recommendation for approval. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Reviewed LUP24-00004 (1286 Kendrick Road) with staff recommendation for conditional approval
• Reviewed LUP24-00005 (1282 Wildcliff Way) with staff recommendation for deferral
• Reviewed Comprehensive Plan 2044 with staff recommendation for approval as presented

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan 2044 10-Year Update. The body will also review two rezoning ordinances and approve minutes from September meetings.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Plan 2044 (10-Year Update)
• Rezoning of 1286 Kendrick Road from RS-100 to RM-30 for a personal care home
• Modification of conditions to reduce transitional buffer at 1282 Wildcliff Way

The Brookhaven Planning Commission recommended approval (3-1) of a rezoning request to allow a personal care home with 7+ residents at 1286 Kendrick Road, with conditions. They also unanimously recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan 2044 update and deferred a buffer modification request at 1282 Wildcliff Way to the November 6 meeting.

• Recommended approval of rezoning LUP24-00004 for personal care home at 1286 Kendrick Rd (3-1)
• Deferred buffer modification LUP24-00005 at 1282 Wildcliff Way to Nov 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan 2044 update (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 4 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including a presentation on a new drone policy by the Parks and Recreation Director and an update on a trash trap inventory program.

• Drone Policy Presentation - Parks and Recreation Director Michael King
• Trash Trap Inventory Program Presentation - Sustainability Intern Madalin Baker
• Amnesty 2024 Presentation - Chief Clerk and Court Administrator Dominiqui Southhall

The City Council agreed to direct staff to begin the lien process for abandoned homes in Lynwood Park, starting with voluntary liens from property owners. The meeting also included presentations on a drone policy for parks, a trash trap inventory program, and a court amnesty program, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The only formal action was the unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Agreed to start lien process for abandoned Lynwood Park homes (voluntary liens first)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority will consider and vote on Resolution ID #6981. The resolution seeks to terminate certain intergovernmental agreements tied to the Authority's purchase of the property at 1382 Dresden Drive. It also would authorize the chair to negotiate a termination agreement, execute documents to convey the property to the City, and cover any closing costs.

• Resolution ID #6981 to terminate intergovernmental agreements for 1382 Dresden Drive
• Authorize the chair to negotiate and execute a termination agreement
• Authorize execution of documents to convey the property from the Authority to the City
• Authorize payment of closing costs associated with the property conveyance

The Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a resolution authorizing termination of intergovernmental agreements with the City of Brookhaven related to the purchase of property at 1382 Dresden Drive, and authorizing the Chair to execute documents to convey the property back to the City. The resolution also authorizes payment of any closing costs. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved January 9, 2024 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES-2024-09-10 authorizing termination of IGAs and conveyance of 1382 Dresden Drive property to City (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several actions, including a resolution to terminate intergovernmental agreements with the Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority and to acquire the property at 1382 Dresden Drive. The council will also vote on an ordinance to reallocate funds across the General Fund, CIP Fund, URA Fund and 2017 SPLOST Fund. Additional items include a $156,000 change order for park parking lot resurfacing and a $295,000 contract award to TriScapes.

• Resolution to terminate IGAs and acquire 1382 Dresden Drive property
• Ordinance to amend General Fund, CIP Fund, URA Fund and 2017 SPLOST Fund budgets
• Change order of $156,000 for Brookhaven Park Front Parking Lot resurfacing
• Resolution to award $295,000 contract to TriScapes and $25,000 task order to CPS
• Public hearing on rezoning ordinance (ID #6962) and CDBG 2023 performance report

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment changing an annexed area from M (Industrial) to MPD (Master Plan Development), a budget amendment ordinance, a resolution to terminate IGAs and acquire property at 1382 Dresden Drive, the CDBG 2023 CAPER, a managerial agreement with Explore Brookhaven, a $156,000 change order for parking lot resurfacing, a $295,000 contract for an athletic field, and an agreement with DeKalb County. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The council also approved the consent agenda and heard public comments about Brookhaven Park grading issues.

• Approved rezoning of annexed area from M to MPD (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending General Fund, CIP, URA, and 2017 SPLOST budgets (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to terminate IGAs and acquire property at 1382 Dresden Drive (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Approved managerial agreement with Explore Brookhaven for City Centre (unanimous)
• Approved $156,000 change order for Brookhaven Park front parking lot resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $295,000 contract to TriScapes and $25,000 task order to CPS for athletic field (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter into agreement with DeKalb County (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on September 18, 2024. The meeting agenda lists only standard items such as roll call, organizational and procedural matters, unfinished business, and new business. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinance actions are detailed in the agenda.

The Board of Appeals held a work session and discussed a variance request (VAR24-00030) from Jay Rowan for 2347 Loraine Street to increase maximum impervious coverage. Staff recommended approval with conditions, noting the impervious coverage should be revised to 38.9% for condition #1. No formal decision was made during the work session.

• Discussed VAR24-00030 variance request for 2347 Loraine Street
• Staff recommended approval conditional with 38.9% impervious coverage revision

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will first approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 work session and regular meeting. It will then consider VAR24-00030, a variance request by Jay Rowan to increase the maximum impervious coverage for the property at 2347 Loraine Street. The meeting is conducted via Zoom with real‑time translation services available.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 Board of Appeals Work Session Minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2024 Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review of VAR24-00030: variance to increase maximum impervious coverage at 2347 Loraine Street

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved a variance request for 2347 Loraine Street to increase the maximum allowed impervious coverage. The board also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024, work session and regular meeting.

• Approved August 21 work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 21 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved variance VAR24-00030 for 2347 Loraine Street (6-0)

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular

The Audit Advisory Committee is reviewing completed internal audit reports regarding purchasing cards and travel and entertainment controls. The body is discussing findings related to missing documentation and authorization errors, as well as upcoming audits for IT and procurement.

• Purchasing Card Internal Controls audit: found missing transaction limits and meal documentation
• Travel and Entertainment Internal Controls audit: found unsigned authorization forms and improper hotel tax payments
• In-process audit: Purchasing and Procurement Internal Controls
• Upcoming audit: Information Technology General Controls
• Discussion of the 2025 Audit Plan

The Brookhaven Audit Committee reviewed and approved the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and received presentations on two completed internal audits: travel/entertainment and purchasing card internal controls. The audits identified documentation and authorization deficiencies, and the committee discussed recommendations for improvement. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes; the committee also scheduled 2025 meeting dates and held an executive session.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received travel/entertainment internal audit report with findings and recommendations
• Received purchasing card internal audit report with findings and recommendations
• Scheduled 2025 meetings: March 18, June 17, September 16, December 9

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will review unfinished items including a public safety art piece, a dashboard update, and poem boxes. New business will focus on the City Centre Atrium and mural art proposal. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and procedural matters.

• Public Safety Art – presentation by Jennifer Freeman
• Dashboard Update – status report
• Poem Boxes – discussion of installation
• City Centre Atrium and Mural Art – new project consideration

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several financial and land‑use actions. Items include a $500,000 appropriation from the General Fund for the 926 Devine Circle property, multiple settlement agreements, and authorizations to purchase easements and condemn property. Each item is listed as an action item for council approval.

• Ordinance ORD-2024-09-01: Amend the FY 2024 General Fund budget to appropriate $500,000 for the 926 Devine Circle property acquisition
• Resolution RES-2024-09-01: Authorize a settlement agreement with Georgia Power
• Resolution RES-2024-09-02: Authorize purchase of right‑of‑way/easements at 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Multi‑Use Path Project
• Resolution RES-2024-09-03: Authorize condemnation of 1400 Sylvan Circle
• Resolution RES-2024-09-05: Authorize assignment of the purchase and sale agreement for 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway to the Brookhaven Development Authority

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved all seven action items on the agenda, including a $500,000 General Fund budget amendment for the 926 Devine Circle property acquisition, a settlement agreement with Georgia Power, and several property-related resolutions. The council also approved the consent agenda and entered executive session for land acquisition discussions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $500,000 General Fund budget amendment for 926 Devine Circle property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Georgia Power (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of right-of-way/easements at 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE for multi-use path project (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of 1400 Sylvan Circle (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement for City v. Alvaro and Luz Cediel at 1401 Briarwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of purchase and sale agreement for 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway to Brookhaven Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 926 Devine Circle property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 PM on September 10, 2024. The agenda includes roll call, opening remarks, department reports, upcoming agenda items, other business, a pre‑regular meeting agenda review, announcements, and a possible executive session for personnel, real estate, or litigation matters. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision at this meeting.

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a work session to address organizational and procedural matters, review any unfinished business, and consider new business items. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The Brookhaven Planning Commission met for a work session on September 4, 2024, but took no formal votes or final actions. The only item discussed was a rezoning request for 1286 Kendrick Road, where staff recommended deferral, but no decision was made. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Discussed rezoning request LUP24-00004 for 1286 Kendrick Road (staff recommended deferral)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss two rezoning ordinances. One request involves changing the zoning of 1286 Kendrick Road to allow for a personal care home with seven or more residents.

• Rezoning of 1286 Kendrick Road from RS-100 to RM-30 for a personal care home (LUP24-00004)
• Zoning Map Amendment (ID # 6962)

The Brookhaven Planning Commission deferred a rezoning request for a personal care home at 1286 Kendrick Road to its October 2 meeting, voting 6-1. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a zoning map amendment. Minutes from the August 7 work session and regular meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred LUP24-00004 rezoning for personal care home at 1286 Kendrick Road to October 2 (6-1)
• Recommended favorably a zoning map amendment (unanimous)

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will consider two resolutions. One resolves to approve financing for acquiring the properties at 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE. The other resolves to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Brookhaven and the Development Authority. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 9 and July 30, 2024.

• Resolution RES-2024-08-01: Approve financing for acquisition of 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE
• Resolution RES-2024-08-02: Approve intergovernmental agreement between City of Brookhaven and Brookhaven Development Authority
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes

The Brookhaven Development Authority approved a pricing resolution and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Brookhaven to finance the acquisition of 2877 and 2687 Buford Highway NE. The financing will use a Regions Bank proposal with a six-year term and a fixed taxable interest rate of 4.79%, allowing prepayment without penalty. The minutes of the May 9 and July 30, 2024 meetings were also approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 9 and July 30, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved pricing resolution for financing acquisition of 2877 and 2687 Buford Highway NE
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Brookhaven for financing acquisition of 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and presentations. Discussions include the 2025 health care and benefits renewal and a city insurance overview.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Move Day Presentation
• Fire Marshal presentation
• 2025 Health Care and Benefits Renewal Presentation
• City of Brookhaven Insurance Overview

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on August 27, 2024, with all members present. The meeting included presentations from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Fire Marshal, Human Resources, and Risk and Insurance, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The session was informational, covering topics like the Children's move day, fire safety, and 2025 health care benefits.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the work session

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and parking ordinances. The body is also deciding on several contracts for technology and infrastructure, as well as a property purchase on Buford Highway NE.

• Rezoning of 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way
• Budget amendment of $850,000 from General Fund to E911 (ChattComm) services
• Proposal for $698,599.80 plus contingency to pave Drew Valley Rd
• Contracts with Flock Group, Inc. ($190,399.55) and Axon Enterprise, Inc. ($178,599.75)
• Intergovernmental Agreement to purchase 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Multimodal Study after approving amendments that removed several proposed bike lanes, sidewalks, and micromobility hubs across Districts 1, 3, and 4. The council also approved a rezoning/annexation for two Cliff Valley Way properties, a parking prohibition amendment, and a $850,000 budget appropriation for E911 services. All items passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2024 Multimodal Study with amendments removing bike lanes, sidewalks, and micromobility hubs (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 2004 & 2018 Cliff Valley Way to allow existing uses (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending parking prohibition code section 17-207 (unanimous)
• Approved $850,000 appropriation from General Fund for E911 (ChattComm) cost increase (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for purchase of 2677 & 2687 Buford Highway NE (unanimous)
• Approved $698,599.80 paving contract for Drew Valley Rd with T & J Industries (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement with Christian Sigman (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $178,599.75 Axon contract and $190,399.55 Flock Group contract (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals is holding a work session on August 21, 2024, to review organizational items and unfinished business. The meeting will be held at 4362 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven, GA, and is accessible via Zoom.

• Work session to discuss unfinished business
• Organizational and procedural items
• Meeting held at 4362 Peachtree Road
• Meeting accessible via Zoom

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals held a work session on August 21, 2024, to review five variance requests. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed the items and heard staff recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM.

• No decisions made; work session only
• Discussed VAR24-00023: Paul Flippo, 2798 & 2799 Drew Valley Road (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Discussed VAR24-00025: Swati/Anuj Mahajan, 1068 Pine Grove Avenue (staff recommends approval conditional for side yard setback, denial for impervious coverage increase)
• Discussed VAR24-00027: Douglas Evans, 1643 Pamela Drive (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Discussed VAR24-00028: Sara Bowman, 3986 Saint Clair Court (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Discussed VAR24-00029: Farrokh Ghouchani, 2497 Skyland Trail (staff recommends approval conditional)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will approve minutes from the July 17 meetings and then consider one unfinished variance and four new variance applications. Each request seeks changes to zoning standards such as setbacks, impervious coverage, or accessory structures for specific residential sites. The Board will discuss and decide on these variances during the regular meeting.

• VAR24-00023: Paul Flippo – variance to allow amenity open‑space type on 1‑acre+ sites at 2798 & 2799 Drew Valley Road
• VAR24-00025: Swati & Anuj Mahajan – variances to increase maximum impervious coverage and reduce interior side setback for pool decking at 1068 Pine Grove Avenue
• VAR24-00027: Douglas Evans – variance to reduce interior side setback at 1643 Pamela Drive
• VAR24-00028: Sara Bowman – variances to allow an accessory structure in a non‑rear yard and reduce side‑yard setback for an accessory structure at 3986 Saint Clair Court
• VAR24-00029: Farrokh Ghouchani – variances to reduce a 75‑foot stream buffer and reduce average front‑yard setback at 2497 Skyland Trail

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved four variance requests with conditions and deferred one request. VAR24-00023 (Drew Valley Road) was approved with an added pedestrian connectivity condition. VAR24-00025 (Pine Grove Avenue) was deferred to October 16. VAR24-00027 (Pamela Drive), VAR24-00028 (Saint Clair Court), and VAR24-00029 (Skyland Trail) were approved with conditions. All votes were unanimous except VAR24-00029 (5-1) and VAR24-00027 (5-0 with one abstention).

• Approved VAR24-00023 variance with conditions, including pedestrian connectivity across Drew Valley Road (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00025 pool variance to October 16 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00027 side setback variance with conditions (5-0, Sierra abstained)
• Approved VAR24-00028 accessory structure variance with hold harmless agreement condition (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00029 stream buffer and setback variances with conditions (5-1, Saxon opposed)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss a sponsorship package for the Latin American Association's Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest. The body will also review City Center RFPs and a dashboard update.

• Latin American Association Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest Sponsorship Package
• City Center RFPs
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission approved a $6,000 unrestricted presenting sponsor package for the Latin American Association's Hispanic Heritage Month art contest. They also approved a design for the International Festival at Corporate Square. Minutes from July 10, 2024 were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved International Festival design option #3 with interactive component at Corporate Square (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 unrestricted presenting sponsor for Hispanic Heritage Month art contest (unanimous)
• Friendly amendment to make sponsorship funds unrestricted failed (not seconded)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a land use and annexation request for 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way. The meeting also includes presentations from the ATL ADU CO and the Brookhaven Director of Economic Development.

• Annexation and land use request (ANNEX24-01/LUP24-00003) for 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way
• Presentation by David Melton, ATL ADU CO
• Presentation by Michael Johnson, Brookhaven Director of Economic Development

The Brookhaven Planning Commission held a work session with no substantive decisions. Presentations were given on Accessory Dwelling Units and economic development plans. One annexation/rezoning request was discussed but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Heard presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units by ATL ADU
• Heard presentation on economic development by Michael Johnson
• Discussed annexation/rezoning request for 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way (no action)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and annexation request for two parcels at 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way. The proposal seeks to rezone the 2004 parcel from O‑I (Office‑Institution) to O‑I and the 2018 parcel from R‑85 (Single‑Dwelling Detached) to RS‑85, allowing existing uses to remain under Brookhaven zoning. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024 work session and regular meetings.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session Meeting minutes
• Approval of July 11, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes
• Rezoning Ordinance ID #6922 (Annex24‑01 & LUP24‑00003) for 2004 & 2018 Cliff Valley Way
• Public hearing on the rezoning and annexation request scheduled for August 7, 2024

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions of a rezoning ordinance to annex and rezone two properties at 2004 and 2018 Cliff Valley Way, allowing existing uses to remain under the previous jurisdiction's zoning. The recommendation will go to the City Council on August 27, 2024. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 work session and regular meeting.

• Approved July 11, 2024 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for annexation and rezoning at 2004 & 2018 Cliff Valley Way (unanimous)

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding financing for the acquisition of two properties. The body will also discuss potential amendments to its bylaws.

• Resolution RES2024-07-05: Financing for acquisition of 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE
• Discussion on Brookhaven Development Authority Bylaws amendments

The Brookhaven Development Authority unanimously approved a resolution to consider financing for the acquisition of 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE, including an accompanying bond resolution and inter-governmental contract. The project aims to provide 110 units of affordable workforce housing on approximately 2 acres, with a purchase price of $7.4205 million and a total loan amount of $8 million. The board deferred approval of the May 30th meeting minutes and a review of the Authority's by-laws to the November regular meeting.

• Approved resolution to consider financing for acquisition of 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway NE (unanimous)
• Approved accompanying bond resolution and inter-governmental contract (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of May 30th meeting minutes to November regular meeting
• Deferred review of Authority's by-laws to November general meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on city planning and community initiatives. The meeting includes a review of the draft Multimodal Plan and discussions on residential parking districts.

• Initial presentation of the Draft Multimodal Plan by Alta Planning Design
• Presentation on Residential Parking Districts
• Discussion on the Safe at Home Act (HB404)
• Presentation on affordable commercial options along Buford Highway
• Review of public art incentive programs for private developments

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session with no formal votes on policy items. Presentations were given on the draft Multimodal Plan, residential parking districts, the Safe at Home Act (HB404), affordable commercial space along Buford Highway, and public art incentives. The council unanimously approved motions to enter and close executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a public hearing on a residential rezoning request and vote on several infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering a mid-year budget amendment and the forgiveness of a cash advance to the Brookhaven Development Authority for land purchase.

• Rezoning of 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 Johnson Ferry Road, and 1930 Johnson Ferry Road from Multi-Unit to Single-Family Residential
• Contract award to Stonhard for Lynwood Park Recreation Center Floor Reconstruction for $73,786
• Mid-Year Budget Amendment (ORD-2024-07-02)
• Forgiveness of General Fund cash advance to Brookhaven Development Authority for land purchase
• Emergency Task Orders for Canmont Sidewalk Project and Oconee Pass/Chippewa Infill Sidewalk Project

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for properties on Sunderland Way and Johnson Ferry Road, changing the zoning from multi-unit residential to single-family residential with concurrent variances. The council also approved the consent agenda, a mid-year budget amendment, an ordinance to forgive a cash advance to the Brookhaven Development Authority, and several contracts, including a floor reconstruction at Lynwood Park Recreation Center. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning at 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 & 1930 Johnson Ferry Rd from Rm-14 to Rs-100 with variances (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including CDBG Action Plan and appointment to Explore Brookhaven Board (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #2 to Heath & Linebeck for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved emergency task order to Autaco Development for Canmont Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved emergency task order to DAF Concrete for Oconee Pass/Chippewa Infill Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for authorized position list (unanimous)
• Approved mid-year budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to forgive cash advance to Brookhaven Development Authority (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, ordinances, or decisions are listed for action.

The Board reviewed three variance requests. One request was withdrawn by the applicant, and another was deferred to a future meeting. No final votes on approvals or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• VAR24-00022 (2391 Cortez Way): Request withdrawn without prejudice
• VAR24-00023 (2798 & 2799 Drew Valley Road): Deferred to August 21st meeting

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes from previous sessions and consider three variance requests regarding zoning, setbacks, and open space requirements.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes
• Variance to waive pedestrian zone along Sunland Drive
• Variance to reduce side yard setback and stream buffer
• Variance to allow amenity space on 1-acre or greater sites
• Meeting held at 4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319

The Board of Appeals approved a conditional variance to waive pedestrian zone requirements for a property on Sunland Drive. One variance application was withdrawn without prejudice, and another was deferred to August.

• Approved conditional variance for 1287 Sunland Drive & 2595 Apple Valley Road to waive pedestrian zone requirement (Unanimous)
• Withdrew variance application for 2391 Cortez Way without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Deferred variance application for 2798 & 2799 Drew Valley Road to August 21, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The provided document is a procedural agenda for a Planning Commission work session. It contains no specific business items, proposals, or discussion topics.

The Planning Commission held a work session to review a request to rezone properties at 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 Johnson Ferry Road, and 1930 Johnson Ferry Road. Staff recommended conditional approval to change the zoning from multi-family residential (RM-14) to single-family residential (RS-100) with concurrent variances. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning ordinance to change the zoning of 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 Johnson Ferry Road, and 1930 Johnson Ferry Road from multi-unit residential to single-family residential. The commission will also review minutes from May 2024 meetings.

• Rezoning of 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 Johnson Ferry Road, and 1930 Johnson Ferry Road from Rm-14 to Rs-100
• Approval of May 1, 2024, Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes
• Approval of May 1, 2024, Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

The Brookhaven Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request (LUP24-00002) converting three properties at 3519 Sunderland Way, 1918 Johnson Ferry Road, and 1930 Johnson Ferry Road from multi-unit residential (RM-14) to single-family residential (RS-100), with conditions and concurrent variances for a recombination plat. The applicant was not present and no one spoke for or against. The commission also approved the May 1, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes, and adjourned at 7:05 PM. Three of seven commissioners were absent.

• Recommended favorable approval with conditions of rezoning LUP24-00002 from RM-14 to RS-100 with concurrent variances (unanimous; 4 ayes, 3 absent)
• Approved May 1, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:05 PM (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will review minutes from the June 12 meeting and receive updates on several ongoing initiatives. Discussions include progress on the International Festival and requests for proposals for City Centre art projects.

• Public Safety Building Art Update
• International Festival Update
• City Centre Atrium Request for Proposals (RFP)
• City Centre MARTA Bridge Mural Art RFP
• Public Art Budget update

The Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved Request for Proposals for art installations at the City Centre atrium and the MARTA bridge. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and selected Sharon Moskowitz as chairperson. Updates were provided on the dashboard art, a public safety building sculpture, and an international festival, while traffic utility box art was placed on hold.

• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sharon Moskowitz as chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved City Centre atrium Request for Proposals (unanimous)
• Approved City Centre MARTA bridge mural Request for Proposals (unanimous)
• Placed traffic utility boxes on hold

City Council - Public Hearing

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate. This session is dedicated to discussing the city's property tax rate.

• Public hearing for the 2024 millage rate

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate for the City of Brookhaven. Finance Director Oscar Medina provided a presentation, and no public comments were made. No formal vote or decision was recorded during this meeting.

City Council - Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2024 millage rate for the City of Brookhaven. This item constitutes the primary business on the agenda.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Millage Rate

The City Council convened a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate for the City of Brookhaven. Finance Director Oscar Medina presented information on the item, and the public comment period was opened and closed with no speakers. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Public hearing on 2024 millage rate opened and closed
• Meeting adjourned

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to vote on various fiscal matters including the setting of FY 2024 millage rates. The agenda also includes several action items regarding streetscape projects, sidewalk construction, and park maintenance.

• $230,500 contract with Excellere Construction LLC for Chantilly Sidewalk Project
• $155,000 appropriation for North Druid Hills Rd Corridor Streetscape Improvements
• $146,258 design service contract supplement for North Druid Hill Streetscape Project
• $161,000 appropriation for Mass Rock Removal at Briarwood Recreation Center
• Setting of FY 2024 millage rates for General Fund, General Obligation Bonds, and Special Districts

At its June 26, 2024 regular meeting, the Brookhaven City Council approved a series of FY2024 millage rates, including 2.74 mills for the General Fund and 6.450 mills for the Special Tax District. The council also approved a $230,500 contract with Excellere Construction LLC for the Chantilly Sidewalk Project and a $146,258 design contract supplement with Michael Baker International for the North Druid Hills Streetscape Project. All votes were unanimous among the three members present (Diaz, Simmons, Funny); Councilmember Owens was absent. The meeting included a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging presentation and a consent agenda approval, with no public hearing items or contested decisions recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, Owens absent)
• Approved project agreement with Central Perimeter CID for Lake Hearn Sidepath Project (unanimous)
• Approved $230,500 contract with Excellere Construction LLC for Chantilly Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance appropriating $155,000 from Special Service District Fund for North Druid Hills Rd streetscape design (unanimous)
• Approved $146,258 design contract supplement with Michael Baker International for North Druid Hills Streetscape Project (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance appropriating $161,000 for mass rock removal at Briarwood Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance appropriating $155,250 for Jacob's Engineering project management through 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 millage rates: General Fund 2.74 mills, General Obligation Bonds .47 mills, Special Tax District 6.450 mills, Special Service District 4.000 mills, LaVista Park Special District 0 mills (all unanimous)

City Council - Council Advance

The City Council is reviewing updates on the Capital Improvement Program, including ongoing bridge and greenway projects. The administration is also seeking direction on a proposed marketing plan and updates to the Strategic Communications Plan. Additionally, the City Clerk is presenting findings regarding city council meeting frequency and format ahead of a 2025 City Hall relocation.

• Capital Improvement Program update including bridge projects over I-85 and Peachtree Creek Greenway
• Proposed marketing plan and revised Strategic Communications Plan
• Review of City Council work session and regular meeting frequency, format, and technology platforms

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda contains only organizational and procedural headings. No specific cases, projects, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals held a work session on June 20, 2024, and adjourned at 6:21 p.m. The minutes record no votes or decisions; they list staff recommendations on several variance applications. Three members were present at the start (Karstin Bodell, AD McNaghten, and Michael Runestad, who arrived late at 5:51 PM), while Phyllis Mitchell, Henry Saxon, Juan Sierra, and Griff Sims were absent. No organizational or procedural items were discussed.

• No decisions or votes recorded; work session only
• VAR24-00035 (1033 West Nancy Creek Drive): staff recommends withdrawal without prejudice at applicant's request
• VAR24-00009 (1133, 1143 & 1151 Gail Drive): staff recommends approval conditional
• VAR24-00015 (1147 Panorama Drive & 1260 Park Vista Drive): staff recommends approval conditional
• VAR24-00012 (2713 Valvedere Drive): staff recommends approval conditional
• VAR24-00018 (1858 Winchester Trail): staff recommends approval conditional
• VAR24-00019 (2473 Wawona Drive): staff recommends approval conditional for average front yard and interior side yard setbacks, denial of rear yard setback
• Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for zoning variances. These include requests to reduce yard setbacks, retaining wall setbacks, and stream buffers at various residential properties.

• VAR23-00035: Rear and side yard setback reductions at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive
• VAR24-00009: Retaining wall, specimen tree removal, and front yard setback variances at 1133, 1143 & 1151 Gail Drive
• VAR24-00015: Rear yard and front-loaded garage setback variances at 1147 Panorama Drive & 1260 Park Vista Drive
• VAR24-00012: 75-foot stream buffer reduction at 2713 Valvedere Drive
• VAR24-00018: 75-foot stream buffer reduction at 1858 Winchester Trail

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved past meeting minutes, withdrew one variance application without prejudice, and approved five variance requests with conditions regarding setbacks, retaining walls, tree removal, and stream buffers. All active variance items addressed during the meeting received approval.

• Approved May 15, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Withdrew VAR23-00035 for 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00009 with conditions at 1133, 1143 & 1151 Gail Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00015 with conditions at 1147 Panorama Drive & 1260 Park Vista Drive (4-1)
• Approved VAR24-00012 with conditions at 2713 Valvedere Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00018 with conditions at 1858 Winchester Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00019 with conditions at 2473 Wawona Drive (Unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular

The committee will review progress on internal audits regarding travel, entertainment, and purchasing cards. The meeting also includes a Finance Director update and the review of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Internal audit of travel, entertainment, and internal controls
• Internal audit of purchasing cards and internal controls
• Review and approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Finance Director update

The Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Internal Auditor Michael Johnston presented findings from an ongoing purchasing card audit, recommending improvements to authorization forms and receipt documentation. The committee also received updates on upcoming audits for procurement and IT controls, and noted that the external financial audit is delayed past its June 30 deadline.

• Approved 3/19/2024 meeting minutes
• Reviewed purchasing card audit findings and recommendations
• Noted external audit delay due to staff turnover and system upgrades
• Scheduled future meetings for Sept 17 and Dec 10, 2024
• Requested executive session

City Council - Special Called Public Hearing

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a special public hearing regarding the FY 2024 millage rates. Finance Director Oscar Medina will present the proposed rates.

• Presentation of FY 2024 millage rates
• Public hearing on millage rates

The City Council conducted a public hearing to review recommended FY 2024 millage rates for the general fund, bond, and special districts. The minutes record the presentation of these recommendations and public comment, but do not record a vote to adopt the rates.

• Adjourned the meeting (Unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss a Request for Proposals for the City Hall Public Art MARTA Bridge Mural. The meeting also covers unfinished business including the International Festival and Public Safety Sculpture.

• City Hall Public Art MARTA Bridge Mural RFP
• Public Safety Sculpture
• International Festival
• Poem Boxes
• Traffic Utility Boxes

The Commission approved the highest pricing option for the 2024 International Festival. Members also discussed revisions to RFPs for the City Hall Atrium and the MARTA Bridge Mural, which will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved $34,612 budget for 2024 International Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The June 10, 2024, work session agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. Items include department reports and reviews of upcoming agenda items for future meetings.

The June 10, 2024 Brookhaven City Council work session was largely procedural. Council members heard department reports and staff introductions, and discussed the Caldwell project and the YMCA, with updates promised for later meetings. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and/or pending or potential litigation, then voted unanimously to close it. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances were decided in the public portion.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous; Ayes: Diaz, Owens, Simmons, Funny)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous; Ayes: Diaz, Owens, Simmons, Funny)
• Adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem Funny by acclamation

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several action items including a contract for the LaVista Park Master Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

• Contract award to Cooper Carry for the LaVista Park Master Plan for $56,000
• Resolution RES-2024-06-01 for a US Department of Transportation infrastructure application
• Resolution RES-2024-06-02 to extend an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for 3292 Buford Highway
• Ordinance ORD-2024-06-01 regarding CIP, URA, and 2017 SPLOST fund budget transfers
• Public Hearing for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

The City Council approved a $56,000 contract for the LaVista Park Master Plan and a resolution to apply for a US Department of Transportation grant. The Council also extended an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County and amended several fund budgets to close specific projects.

• Approved $56,000 contract to Cooper Carry for LaVista Park Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved application to US DOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for 3292 Buford Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2024-06-01 to amend CIP, URA, and 2017 SPLOST Fund budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The session includes presentations regarding Parks and Recreation facility use and the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce.

• Parks and Recreation Facility Use Presentation
• Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Presentation

The City Council conducted a work session featuring reports from various department heads and presentations on parks and recreation facility use and the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings for residential rezonings on Ashford Dunwoody Road and Harts Mill Road. The agenda also includes administrative changes to streetlight and stormwater service fees. Additionally, the council will consider a $550,000 ordinance for the PEP Building and property acquisition on Buford Highway.

• Rezoning for assisted living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Proposed 14-lot subdivision at 1946 & 1960 Harts Mill Road
• Administrative changes to streetlight and stormwater service fee rates
• $550,000 ordinance for the PEP Building and contingency
• Acquisition of property at 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway

The City Council unanimously approved the Comprehensive Plan 2044 and authorized the acquisition of real property on Buford Highway for public purposes. The council also approved several administrative fee changes and a $550,000 allocation for the PEP building.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan 2044 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezone for 14-lot subdivision at 1946 & 1960 Harts Mill Road with conditions (Unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of property at 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 for PEP Building and contingency (Unanimous)
• Approved administrative changes to streetlight and stormwater service fee rates (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to close CIP projects (Unanimous)
• Withdrew without prejudice rezoning application for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Business License Appeal Hearing Officer, Development Authority, Advisory Audit Committee, and Explore Brookhaven Board (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for variances regarding setbacks and impervious coverage. These items include unfinished business and new business involving residential properties throughout Brookhaven.

• VAR24-00005: Variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer and increase maximum impervious coverage at 1446 Wilford Drive
• VAR24-00011: Variance to increase impervious coverage and reduce rear setback at 3856 Flowerland Drive
• VAR24-00013: Variance to reduce rear yard setback at 1034 Antioch Drive
• VAR24-00014: Variance to reduce accessory structure setback at 2496 Appalachee Drive
• VAR24-00015: Variance to reduce rear yard and front-loaded garage setbacks at 1147 Panorama Drive & 1260 Park Vista Drive

The Board of Appeals approved four variance requests with conditions, including stream buffer reductions and setback adjustments for residential properties. One variance request for a front-loaded garage setback was deferred to the next meeting. The board also unanimously approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2024 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00005 stream buffer variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00005 impervious coverage variance (4-1 vote)
• Approved VAR24-00011 impervious coverage and rear setback variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00013 rear yard setback variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00014 accessory structure setback variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00015 rear yard setback variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00015 front-loaded garage setback variance to June 20, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

This meeting agenda for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals Work Session consists only of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific cases, ordinances, or new business items listed for discussion.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review staff recommendations for five variance requests. The minutes record the staff recommendations for each case, but do not list any final votes or decisions made by the Board.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session includes presentations on a stormwater rate increase and the process for setting and changing speed limits. Additional discussions involve city street lights, the 2024 Cherry Blossom Report, and social media.

• Stormwater Rate Increase Presentation
• Street Lights Discussion
• 2024 Cherry Blossom Report
• Social Media Presentation
• Speed Limit Methodologies Presentation

The City Council conducted a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. No official decisions were made or votes taken because a quorum was not present.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several administrative changes to streetlight and stormwater service fee rates. The meeting also includes appointments for various city boards and an ordinance regarding the PEP Building and Contingency.

• Administrative changes to current Streetlight Fee Rates
• Administrative changes to current Stormwater Service Fee Rates
• Ordinance ORD-2024-05-02 for the PEP Building and Contingency in the amount of $250,000
• Appointment of Quinton Washington as Business License Appeal Hearing Officer
• Re-appointment of Marquita Jackson and Austin Harrison to the Development Authority

The Brookhaven City Council regular meeting on May 14, 2024, was adjourned because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no voting took place, and no appointments, resolutions, or ordinances were approved. All scheduled business items, including fee changes and appointments, were moved to the May 28, 2024 agenda.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
• No voting occurred
• Appointments moved to May 28 agenda
• New business items moved to May 28 agenda
• Consent agenda items moved to May 28 agenda

Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Board will review a potential financial advisor and receive a presentation of financial statements. Members will also discuss the BDA Bylaws and receive status updates on the transfer of QT property.

• Status report regarding transfer of QT Property from COB to BDA
• Review and consideration of Financial Advisor Steve Chapman
• Presentation of financial statements by Steve Chapman
• Discussion on the BDA Bylaws
• Executive session for pending litigation and real estate

The Board elected Marquita Jackson as Vice Chair and established an ad-hoc committee to review the BDA's bylaws, specifically regarding meeting frequency and timing. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Marquita Jackson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved formation of ad-hoc committee to study BDA bylaws (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss preparations for the 2024 International Festival, specifically regarding its dashboard and communications. The meeting also includes reviews of ongoing projects such as the Buford Highway Mural and new business concerning traffic utility boxes.

• 2024 International Festival dashboard and communications updates
• Buford Highway Mural and Poem Boxes
• City Hall Art and Public Safety Sculpture
• Traffic Utility Boxes

The Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved the amended minutes from the April 10 meeting. The session focused on discussing upcoming projects, including the 2024 International Festival, a Buford Highway mural, and city hall art, but no new projects were formally approved or denied. Staff reported that approximately $6,000 of the budget has already been spent.

• Approved April 10 minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Discussed 2024 International Festival logistics and artwalk integration
• Discussed Buford Highway mural status (awaiting GDOT and Atlanta approvals)
• Discussed delivery of poem boxes to schools
• Discussed review of RFP for city hall art
• Discussed Public Safety Sculpture and Traffic Utility Boxes
• Noted $6,000 spent from budget
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural information and contact details for the meeting. No specific projects, ordinances, or business items are listed in the agenda text.

The Planning Commission held a work session to review staff recommendations for two land use projects. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Staff recommended withdrawal of application LUP23-00014 & LUP23-00017 (4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road)
• Staff recommended conditional approval of rezoning LUP24-000001 (1946 & 1960 Harts Mill Road) for a 14-lot subdivision
• Staff recommended approval of the City of Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan 2044 as presented

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a modification of conditions for an age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the City of Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan 2044 and a proposed 14-lot subdivision on Harts Mill Road.

• Modification of conditions for age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• City of Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan 2044 rezoning ordinance
• Rezoning from Rs-100 to RS-50 for a 14-lot subdivision at 1946 & 1960 Harts Mill Road

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City of Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan 2044 to the City Council. They also unanimously recommended approval with conditions for a 14-lot town home subdivision on Harts Mill Road. A rezoning application for an age-restricted residential development on Ashford Dunwoody Road was withdrawn without prejudice after staff cited delays from incomplete site plans.

• Recommended Comprehensive Plan 2044 to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for 14-lot subdivision at 1946 & 1960 Harts Mill Road (7-0)
• Withdrawn rezoning application for Ashford Green Ventures at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road without prejudice (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2024 work session and regular meeting (7-0)
• Moved July meeting date to July 11th (7-0)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session includes presentations from City Manager Christian Sigman regarding EMS response times and an update on the SJREC. The meeting also includes department reports and a review of upcoming agenda items.

• EMS Response Time presentation by City Manager Christian Sigman
• SJREC Update by City Manager Christian Sigman

The City Council provided direction to administration to proceed with the process of acquiring 911 zoning to provide the city's own emergency services. This action follows expressed dissatisfaction with DeKalb County's EMS response times.

• Directed administration to pursue 911 Zone for EMS service
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances and a special land use permit for 2535 Briarcliff Road. The agenda also includes a proposed $407,332 contract for a drone first responder program and various fund amendments.

• Special Land Use Permit for drive-through service at 2535 Briarcliff Road
• $407,332 contract with Flying Lion for the Drone First Responder Program
• Ordinance to amend General, Vehicle Replacement, and Debt Service Funds
• Rezoning Ordinance ORDZ2024-04-03 regarding Animal Services
• First Public Hearing for 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

The City Council approved a contract for a Drone First Responder Program and several zoning ordinances. The council also authorized applications for regional transportation and energy efficiency grants.

• Approved $407,332 contract with Flying Lion for Drone First Responder Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Land Use Permit for drive-through at 2535 Briarcliff Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Ordinance ORDZ2024-04-03 regarding Animal Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Adoption of Zoning Map ORDZ2024-04-04 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments to General, Vehicle Replacement, and Debt Service Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved application to Atlanta Regional Commission 2024 TIP Opening (Unanimous)
• Approved application to US Department of Energy for Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Cities Week Resolution (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for yard setbacks, accessory buildings, and retaining walls. The agenda includes unfinished business regarding properties on West Nancy Creek Drive and Mabry Road.

• VAR23-00035: Rear and side yard setback reductions at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive
• VAR24-00003: Accessory building and rear setback variance at 3117 Mabry Road
• VAR24-00006: Side setback reduction for pool equipment at 1443 Brook Valley Lane
• VAR24-00008: Accessory structure and retaining wall setback variance at 1258 Vista Valley Drive
• VAR24-00009: Retaining wall setback and specimen tree removal at 1143 & 1151 Gail Drive

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved three variance requests with conditions for properties on Mabry Road, Brook Valley Lane, and Vista Valley Drive. Two other variance cases were deferred to the June 20 meeting to allow applicants to submit additional plans or information. The board also adopted new rules and procedures and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved VAR24-00003 (Kaplan Property, 3117 Mabry Road) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved VAR24-00006 (Mark Luther, 1443 Brook Valley Lane) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved VAR24-00008 (1258 Vista Valley Drive) with conditions (4-0)
• Deferred VAR23-00035 (Chad Hamlin, 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive) to June 20 (4-0)
• Deferred VAR24-00009 (April Ingraham, 1143 & 1151 Gail Drive) to June 20 (4-0)
• Adopted Board Rules and Procedures (4-0)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The April 17, 2024, work session for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals contains only procedural and organizational items. No specific business, projects, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review staff recommendations for several variance requests. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will review minutes from January and February 2024 meetings. Discussion topics include updates on the Buford Highway Mural, City Hall Art, and the 2024 Work Program.

• Buford Highway Mural update
• City Hall Art Update
• Creative Placemaking Summit discussion
• Public Safety Sculpture discussion
• 2024 Work Program review

The Arts & Culture Commission approved minutes from its January 10 and February 15 meetings, then deferred a decision on the Buford Highway mural to a later meeting. Mayor Park addressed cuts to the arts budget, citing public concerns over city hall project costs and a goal of keeping the project under 73 million dollars. The commission also approved focusing City Hall art on the atrium and lobby, petitioning mosaic artists for samples, and working with Dashboard on the 2024 International Festival.

• Approved January 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Buford Highway mural decision to May 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved focusing City Hall art on atrium and lobby (unanimous)
• Approved petitioning mosaic artists for samples (unanimous)
• Approved working with Dashboard on 2024 International Festival (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items and department reports. The meeting includes a public planning announcement regarding the 2024 Brookhaven CDBG Action Plan.

• Public Planning Announcement: 2024 Brookhaven CDBG Action Plan

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department reports and a presentation on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. No legislative actions were taken during the public portion of the meeting. The council voted unanimously to enter and then close an executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel, real estate, and litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include emergency repairs near Ashford Trail, contract awards for MARTA planning, and changes to the Capital Improvement Program fund.

• Resolution RES-2024-04-02: Emergency stabilization and repairs for a sinkhole near 3827 Ashford Trail
• Ordinance ORD-2024-04-01: Unappropriating $1,280,000 from the Capital Improvement Program for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III
• Resolution RES-2024-04-01: Contract award to Kimley-Horn and Assoc. for 2023 MARTA Planning & Coordination Services
• Resolution RES-2024-04-05: Application to the ARC for modification of the Buford Highway Safety Improvements Project
• Resolution RES-2024-04-03: Cancellation of RFQ21-110 regarding City Manager Christian Sigman

The City Council approved switching the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III project to local funding to accelerate completion by 3-5 years. Other actions included approving a MARTA planning contract and Buford Highway safety modifications.

• Approved $1.28M unappropriation of grant funds to use local funding for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of RFQ21-110 for Peachtree Creek Way procurement (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for Kimley-Horn and Assoc. 2023 MARTA Planning & Coordination Services (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders for emergency sinkhole repairs near 3827 Ashford Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved administrative modification for GDOT Buford Highway Safety Improvements Project (Unanimous)
• Approved GDOT Non-Discrimination Agreement for LAP Recertification (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of PFA for Project # 0017808 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The provided document contains no specific business items, proposals, or ordinances. The agenda consists only of organizational and procedural headings.

The Brookhaven Planning Commission held a work session on April 3, 2024, with Commissioner Conor Sen absent. No organizational or procedural items were discussed, and no unfinished business was taken up, though staff noted the commission would vote on updated rules and procedures during the regular meeting. Three new business items were presented with staff recommendations — a special land use permit for a drive-through at 2535 Briarcliff Road (LUP23-00019), a text amendment on animal waste disposal (TA24-02), and the annual adoption of the zoning map (TA24-03) — but the minutes record no decisions or votes on them. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a special land use permit for drive-through service at 2535 Briarcliff Road. The meeting also includes an ordinance to amend animal services zoning and the annual adoption of the city zoning map.

• Special Land Use Permit for drive-through service at 2535 Briarcliff Road
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 Zoning regarding Animal Services
• Annual Adoption of Zoning Map

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a special land use permit and variance for a drive-through restaurant. The board also recommended approval for an animal services zoning amendment and the annual zoning map adoption.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Rules and Procedures with revisions to section 4 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval for drive-through and bypass lane variance at 2535 Briarcliff Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval for TA24-02 animal services zoning amendment (4-0)
• Recommended approval for TA24-03 annual adoption of zoning map (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations on the Use of Force Data Community Report and the 2023 Explore Brookhaven Annual Report.

• Presentation of Use of Force Data Community Report by Major Gant
• 2023 Explore Brookhaven Annual Report presentation by Renee Areng

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department reports and presentations on use of force data and the 2023 Explore Brookhaven Annual Report. No legislative actions were taken during the open session. The council voted unanimously to enter and then close an executive session regarding real estate and potential litigation.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate and potential litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding the General Fund, SPLOST II, and a position list. The agenda also includes multiple items related to the 2024-2026 street paving program and streetlight conversion.

• Ordinance ORD-2024-03-05: Appropriating $50,000 from the General Fund for sidewalk infill projects
• Ordinance ORD-2024-03-07: Easement and fence construction waiver for 1172 Kendrick Road
• Three-year agreement with C.W. Matthews for the 2024-2026 Street Paving Program for $20,431,271.48
• Three-year agreement with Geo-Hydro Engineers for paving program inspection services for $120,767.40
• Task order with Lowe Engineers for 2024-2026 Paving Program oversight for $630,500.00

The Brookhaven City Council approved a three-year, $20,431,271.48 street paving agreement with C.W. Matthews for 2024-2026, plus a $3 million contingency. Council also approved related paving oversight and testing contracts, a $50,000 sidewalk infill budget amendment, a citywide streetlight LED conversion agreement with Georgia Power, and several other ordinances and resolutions. All action items passed unanimously; no public comments were offered on any of them.

• Approved three-year street paving agreement with C.W. Matthews for $20,431,271.48, with $3 million contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $120,767.40 three-year agreement with Geo-Hydro Engineers for construction inspection and material testing on the paving program (unanimous)
• Approved $630,500.00 three-year task order with Lowe Engineers for project management/oversight of the 2024-2026 paving program (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ORD-2024-03-05 amending budgets to appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund Sidewalk Fund assigned fund balance for sidewalk infill projects (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Georgia Power for citywide streetlight LED conversion (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ORD-2024-03-04 modifying the 2024 authorized position list (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ORD-2024-03-06 amending the 2023 SPLOST II Fund for FY2024, appropriating revenue for bond financing and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance ORD-2024-03-07 granting an easement and waiving provisions for fence construction in the right-of-way at 1172 Kendrick Road (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda contains only organizational and procedural headings. No specific cases, projects, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review several variance requests regarding stream buffers, setbacks, and impervious coverage. Some requests were withdrawn by the applicants, while others received staff recommendations for approval, denial, or deferral.

• VAR23-00046 (2108 Drew Valley Road): Requests withdrawn without prejudice
• VAR23-00051 (2896 Cravenridge Drive): Staff recommended conditional approval for stream buffer and withdrawal for front yard setback
• VAR24-00003 (3117 Mabry Road): Staff recommended conditional approval for accessory building and deferral for rear yard setback
• VAR24-00004 (3794 Ashford Dunwoody Road): Stream buffer request withdrawn; staff recommended conditional approval for floodplain grading and filling
• VAR24-00005 (1446 Wilford Drive): Staff recommended denial of stream buffer and impervious coverage requests

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The meeting includes discussions on unfinished business regarding stream buffers and setbacks, as well as new business involving accessory buildings, grading in floodplains, and impervious coverage.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• VAR23-00046: 2108 Drew Valley Road (Stream Buffer, Pool Equipment Side Setback, and Retaining Wall Height)
• VAR23-00051: 2896 Cravenridge Drive (Stream Buffer and Average Front Yard Setback)
• VAR24-00003: 3117 Mabry Road (Accessory Building in a Non-Rear Yard and Rear Setback)

The Board elected Michael Runestad as Chairperson and Phyllis Mitchell as Vice Chairperson. The Board approved conditional variances for stream buffers and floodplain grading while deferring other requests to future meetings.

• Elected Michael Runestad as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Phyllis Mitchell as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Withdrew variance requests for 2108 Drew Valley Road without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional stream buffer request for 2896 Cravenridge Drive (Unanimous)
• Withdrew front yard setback request for 2896 Cravenridge Drive without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Deferred variance requests for 3117 Mabry Road to April 17, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for grading and filling in floodplain at 3794 Ashford Dunwoody Road (Unanimous)
• Deferred variance requests for 1446 Wilford Drive to May 15, 2024 (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The committee will review the minutes from the December 12, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2024 Internal Audit Plan and audits currently in progress. Additionally, the Finance Director will provide an update.

• Review and approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Internal Audit Plan
• Discussion of 2024 internal audits in process
• Finance Director update

The committee approved the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. Internal Auditor Michael Johnston presented the 2024 Internal Audit Plan and provided an update on the travel and entertainment audit currently in process.

• Approved 12/12/2023 meeting minutes

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will approve minutes from January and February 2024. The meeting focuses on new business regarding the Buford Highway Mural and unfinished business covering the Creative Placemaking Summit, City Hall, Poem Boxes, Public Safety Building Sculpture, Outer Space Wall, and the 2024 Work Program.

• Approval of January 10, 2024 and February 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• New business: Buford Highway Mural by Yehimi Cambron
• Unfinished business: Creative Placemaking Summit
• Unfinished business: City Hall, Poem Boxes, Public Safety Building Sculpture, and Outer Space Wall
• Unfinished business: 2024 Work Program

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session meeting to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The session includes a presentation regarding Vision Zero by Rebecca Serna.

• Vision Zero Presentation - Rebecca Serna

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department reports and a presentation on Vision Zero. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for the 2023 fiscal year and a resolution to amend the Urban Redevelopment Agency Plan. The council will also review a contract for design services for Phase III of the Peachtree Creek Greenway.

• $1,949,485.26 contract with Moffatt & Nichol for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III design services
• Resolution RES-2024-03-01 to amend the Urban Redevelopment Agency Plan
• Ordinance ORD-2024-03-02 regarding FY 2023 budget adjustments

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Urban Redevelopment Agency Plan and an ordinance adjusting the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to reflect final actual variances. A proposed contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III design services was deferred to the April 9 meeting. The meeting also included announcements regarding upcoming community events and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution RES-2024-03-01 amending Urban Redevelopment Agency Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2024-03-02 adjusting FY2023 Budget variances (Unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance ORD-2024-03-03 for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III contract to April 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 27 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will consider an ordinance to amend its budget by $400,000 for sidewalk projects. The meeting also includes consideration of a contract amendment for Sizemore and change orders for City Centre Net Zero.

• Ordinance ORD -2024-03-01: $400,000 budget amendment for Chantilly Sidewalk and Osborne Rd. Lynwood Sidewalk
• Resolution RES-2024-03-02: Sizemore Contract Amendment #09
• Resolution RES -2024-03-03: City Centre Net Zero Change Orders

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved an ordinance amending its budget by $400,000, moving funds from the Arts budget to the Chantilly sidewalk and Osborne Rd./Lynwood sidewalk projects. It also approved a Sizemore contract amendment and City Centre Net Zero change orders, and approved minutes from its January 9, 2024 special called meeting. All items passed unanimously. The minutes do not state the dollar values of the Sizemore amendment or the City Centre change orders.

• Approved Ordinance ORD-2024-03-01 amending the budget by $400,000, moving funds from the Arts budget to the Chantilly and Osborne Rd./Lynwood sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES-2024-03-02 for Sizemore Contract Amendment #09 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES-2024-03-03 for City Centre Net Zero change orders (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2024 Urban Redevelopment Agency Special Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned by acclamation

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss the City Vision and Mission Statements. Additionally, Executive Assistant Sheila Hayes will present a new online registration platform for homeowners and neighborhood associations.

• Discussion of City Vision & Mission Statements
• New Homeowners and Neighborhood Association Online Registration Platform

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on February 27, 2024, with Mayor Pro Tem Funny presiding. Department heads gave reports, and council members raised questions about road signs, a multi-modal meeting, and the Comp Plan. The council agreed to send draft City Vision & Mission Statements to Council for feedback, and a new online registration platform for homeowners and neighborhood associations was presented. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned by acclamation.

• Agreed to send City Vision & Mission Statements to Council for feedback (no vote recorded)
• Presented new online registration platform for homeowners and neighborhood associations; no action taken
• No votes or approvals recorded; meeting adjourned by acclamation

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 Zoning regarding data centers and a public hearing for Special Service District boundaries. The agenda also includes a proposed contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III design services.

• Ordinance ORD-2024-02-01: Amend Chapter 27 Zoning (Data Centers)
• Ordinance ORD-2024-02-02: Amend City of Brookhaven Special Service District Boundaries
• $1,949,485.26 contract with Moffatt & Nichol for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III design services
• Amendment to the Up4tennis Contract
• Donation of a television to the Latin American Association

The City Council approved ordinances to amend zoning for data centers and update Special Service District boundaries. The council also approved an amendment to the Up4tennis contract and a donation of a television to the Latin American Association.

• Approved zoning amendment for data centers (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Special Service District boundaries (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Up4tennis contract (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of a television to the Latin American Association (Unanimous)
• Deferred $1,949,485.26 Moffatt & Nichol contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III (Unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The February 21, 2024, work session agenda for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals contains only procedural and organizational headings. No specific cases, contracts, or new business items are listed in the document.

The Board of Appeals conducted a work session to review staff recommendations for several variance applications. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for land use variances. These include requests to reduce yard setbacks, stream buffers, and increase retaining wall heights at various residential properties.

• VAR23-00035: Rear and side yard setback reductions at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive
• VAR23-00040: Impervious coverage increase at 2419 Cove Circle
• VAR23-00046: Stream buffer, pool equipment setback, and retaining wall height variances at 2108 Drew Valley Road
• VAR23-00049: Rear yard setback reduction at 1770 Beverly Woods Court
• VAR23-00051: Stream buffer and front yard setback reductions at 2896 Cravenridge Drive

The Board of Appeals approved two variance requests with conditions and deferred three others to future meetings. One variance request was withdrawn without prejudice at the applicant's request. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and elected a chairperson for the session.

• Approved VAR23-00049 (Haley Thornton) with conditions (6-0)
• Approved VAR24-00001 (Brian Dengler) with conditions (6-0)
• Deferred VAR23-00035 (Chad Hamlin) to April 17 (6-0)
• Deferred VAR23-00051 (Caleb Harwell) to March 20 (6-0)
• Deferred VAR23-00046 (Julian Selby) to March 20 (6-0)
• Withdrawn VAR23-00040 (Drew Clough) without prejudice (6-0)
• Approved January 17 Work Session Minutes (6-0)
• Approved January 17 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to discuss updates regarding City Hall art and new business concerning Outerspace Murals. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes and organizational items.

• City Hall Art Update
• Outerspace Murals

The commission discussed a budget reduction for City Hall art and potential locations for installations and murals. No formal votes were taken on new business, though several board appointments were announced.

• Discussed City Hall art budget reduction from $450,000 to $50,000
• Discussed potential art and mural locations for the new City Hall project
• Discussed interest from Outerspace Murals in installing art throughout the city
• Appointed Kimberly Landers as Chairperson
• Re-appointed Lily Pabian and Elizabeth Peterson to the board

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive an update regarding the potential closure of Kendrick Road. The meeting also includes presentations on the pricing of 2024 SPLOST bonds and the annual audit schedule.

• Potential closure of Kendrick Road update
• Pricing of the 2024 SPLOST Bonds
• Annual Audit Schedule presentation

The City Council held a work session featuring department reports and presentations on ranked choice voting and the potential closure of Kendrick Road. The council accepted and approved the annual audit schedule.

• Approved annual audit schedule

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts. This includes engineering for Upper Poplar Creek drainage and pool management services. The council will also consider amending Special Service District boundaries.

• Engineering design for Upper Poplar Creek Drainage Improvements ($184,794.50)
• Pool management services with Dynamo Pool Management (up to $340,000)
• Emergency pool repair at Murphey Candler Park ($141,585)
• Condemnation of easements for Briarwood Road Multi-Use Path Project
• Amendment to Special Service District Boundaries (Ordinance 6715)

City Council approved funding for drainage improvements, a multimodal study, and pool management services. The council also authorized the condemnation of easements for the Briarwood Road Multi-Use Path Project and approved the 2024 Revenue Bonds Series.

• Approved $184,794.50 for Upper Poplar Creek Drainage Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $42,808.00 for Brookhaven Multimodal Study (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Revenue Bonds Series (Unanimous)
• Approved condemnation of easements from Cobblestone at Brookhaven for Briarwood Road Multi-Use Path (Unanimous)
• Approved pool management services with Dynamo Pool Management up to $340,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Surplus Review for Police, Facilities, Parks & Recreations (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Arts and Culture Commission and Citizens Oversight Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $141,585 for emergency pool repair at Murphey Candler Park (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The City of Brookhaven Planning Commission work session scheduled for February 7, 2024, was cancelled. The provided agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and no specific business items were listed for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will review an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the city's zoning code regarding data centers. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from January 3, 2024.

• Ordinance TA24-01: Amendment to Chapter 27 Zoning (Data Centers)
• Approval of January 3, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes
• Approval of January 3, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 Zoning regarding data centers. The amendment defines data centers and allows them in the Buford Highway Overlay District via a special land use permit.

• Recommended favorable approval of TA24-01 zoning amendment for data centers (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2024 Work Session minutes with changes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Advance

The City Council will discuss a proposed revenue bond for mid-2024 to finance drainage projects and pipe replacement within the Stormwater Fund. The session also includes discussions on improving citywide communications and managing aquatics facility operations amid lifeguard shortages. District representatives will present updates on local initiatives.

• Proposed revenue bond for stormwater drainage and pipe replacement
• Three-prong approach to improve city communication and engagement
• Expansion of pool season and hours at aquatics facilities
• District 3 holiday season initiative presentation
• District 4 Buford Highway redevelopment update

The City Council reached a consensus to redo the stormwater fee structure and issue bonds on a rolling basis for drainage projects. The administration discussed a three-prong approach to improve city communications and reviewed aquatics facility operations. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed communications or pool season changes.

• Reached consensus to redo stormwater fee structure and issue bonds on a rolling basis
• Directed administration to notify tax commissioner of new stormwater rate by end of June

Brookhaven Park Bond Citizen Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review expenditure reports and provide updates on several park projects. Discussion includes progress at Lynwood, Brookhaven, Briarwood, and Murphey Candler parks.

• Lynwood Park splashpad, pool, and synthetic turf field updates
• Brookhaven Park improvements
• Briarwood Park improvements
• Murphey Candler Park Lake House and MCP2 Trail updates
• Review of expenditure reports

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will review department reports and upcoming agenda items. Presentations include the State of the Court and updates on parks stewardship and community engagement.

• Presentation of the State of the Court by Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos and Chief Clerk Dominiqui Southall
• Brookhaven Parks Stewardship & Volunteer Program presentation
• Annual Community Engagement Report by Assistant City Manager Patrice Ruffin Dowdell

The City Council conducted a work session featuring reports from department heads and presentations on the State of the Court, the Parks Stewardship & Volunteer Program, and the Annual Community Engagement Report. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including an age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The agenda also includes appointments to various city boards and a grant application for the US Department of Transportation. Additionally, the council will consider a framework agreement with GDOT for a bridge over I-85.

• Rezoning for age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Annexation and rezoning for 2760 Briarcliff Road and 2030 Cliff Valley Way
• Special Land Use Permit for a child caring facility at 1366 North Druid Hills Road
• Resolution to apply for the US Department of Transportation RAISE Grant 2024
• Agreement with GDOT for the Brookhaven Vehicular Bridge over I-85

City Council approved a project framework agreement with GDOT for a vehicular bridge over I-85 and an application for a 2024 RAISE Grant. The council also confirmed several appointments to city boards and approved an ADA Transition Plan update.

• Approved GDOT Project Framework Agreement for Brookhaven Vehicular Bridge Over I-85 (Unanimous)
• Approved US Department of Transportation RAISE Grant 2024 application (Unanimous)
• Approved ADA Transition Plan Update (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning for 2760 Briarcliff Road and 2030 Cliff Valley Way (Unanimous)
• Deferred Ashford Green Ventures rezoning for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road for 90 days (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Convention and Visitors Bureau, Parks Bond Oversight Committee, and Board of Appeals (Unanimous)
• Withdrew Special Land Use Permit for child caring facility at 1366 North Druid Hills Road (Unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 9, and 9 meeting minutes via consent agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The provided agenda contains only organizational and procedural headings. There are no specific cases, ordinances, or projects listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review four new variance applications. Staff recommended conditional approval for all four requests, but the minutes do not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Reviewed VAR23-00043 (1813 8th Street): Staff recommended conditional approval
• Reviewed VAR23-00044 (3043 Lanier Drive): Staff recommended conditional approval
• Reviewed VAR23-00047 (1799 Buckhead Lane): Staff recommended conditional approval
• Reviewed VAR23-00048 (2036 Johnson Ferry Rd/3052 Ashford Dunwoody Rd): Staff recommended conditional approval

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review several new business items regarding property variances. These include requests related to stream buffers, street setbacks, impervious coverage, and lighting standards.

• VAR23-00043: Reduce 75-Foot Stream Buffer and Front Street Setback at 1813 8Th Street
• VAR23-00044: Increase Impervious Coverage at 3043 Lanier Drive
• VAR23-00047: Reduce Vehicle Entrance Setback at 1799 Buckhead Lane
• VAR23-00048: Allow 35-Foot Lighting Standard in parking lot at 2036 Johnson Ferry Road & 3520 Ashford Dunwoody Road

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved four conditional variance requests regarding stream buffers, impervious coverage, vehicle entrance setbacks, and lighting standards. The board also approved the minutes from the December 20, 2023, work session and regular meeting.

• Approved VAR23-00043 to reduce stream buffer and front street setback at 1813 8Th Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00044 to increase impervious coverage at 3043 Lanier Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00047 to reduce vehicle entrance setback at 1799 Buckhead Lane with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00048 to allow 35-foot lighting standards at 2036 Johnson Ferry Road & 3520 Ashford Dunwoody Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2023 Work Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission is reviewing several unfinished business items. These include updates on the Public Art Policy, City Hall art, and a sculpture RFP for the Public Safety Building. The commission will also discuss poem boxes and the ACC budget.

• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public Art Policy Update
• City Hall Art Update
• Public Safety Building - Art Sculpture RFP
• ACC Budget

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission approved the Public Art Policy with an amendment stating that acquired art objects become part of the City of Brookhaven's collection held in public trust. The commission also approved purchasing Patricia Hernandez's artwork for $3,250 and approved a Bronze level sponsorship for the Creative Placemaking Summit. The commission discussed but did not decide on City Hall art, the Public Safety Building sculpture RFP (which was halted pending more submissions), Poem Boxes, and its budget.

• Approved November 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Policy with amendment on collection language (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Patricia Hernandez's artwork for $3,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Bronze level sponsorship for Creative Placemaking Summit (unanimous)
• Halted Public Safety Building art sculpture project pending additional submissions (discussed)
• Discussed City Hall art update; staff to set up February meeting with project representatives
• Discussed Poem Boxes; update expected at March meeting
• Discussed ACC budget: $94,500 new plus $55,622 rollover, total $150,122.02

Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Facilities Authority held a special called meeting to consider and approve an appointment to the Vice Chair position. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023, special called meeting.

• Appointment to the Vice Chair position
• Approval of February 28, 2023, meeting minutes

The Authority approved the minutes from a February 2023 special meeting and appointed a new Vice Chair. No public comments were made during the session.

• Approved February 28, 2023 Special Called Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Member John J Funny to Vice Chair position (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals. The agenda also includes votes on contracts for road intersection improvements and a creek restoration project.

• $1,261,487 contract with Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC for Nancy Creek stream restoration
• $132,200 task order for right-of-way acquisition at Caldwell Rd./Redding Rd. intersection
• $71,858 change order for water line relocation design fees at the Caldwell/Redding project
• Appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals
• Oath of office for Municipal Court Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos and Judge Laura Stevenson

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved several contracts and appointments during their regular meeting. Key approvals included a $1.26 million contract for the Upper N Fork Nancy Creek Stream Restoration Project and a $132,200 task order for right-of-way services for the Caldwell Rd./Redding Rd. intersection. The Council also reaffirmed decorum rules, appointed new judges, and reappointed members to the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals.

• Approved $1,261,487 contract for Nancy Creek Stream Restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $132,200 task order for Caldwell Rd./Redding Rd. right-of-way services (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,858 change order for waterline design fees at Caldwell Rd./Redding Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved termination of contract with Up4Tennis (Unanimous)
• Reaffirmed 2021 Decorum Rules (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Pharr and Andrew Plant to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Conor Sen, Kevin Quark, and Sharletta McKinney to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Phyllis Mitchell and Henry Saxon to Board of Appeals (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the 2024-2026 Explore Brookhaven Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes an update on the city's ADA Transition Plan.

• Presentation of the 2024-2026 Explore Brookhaven Strategic Plan
• ADA Transition Plan Update presentation

The City Council agreed to the immediate closing of gates at Horseshoe Road at Murphey Candler Park. The session primarily consisted of department updates and presentations regarding the Explore Brookhaven Strategic Plan and the ADA Transition Plan.

• Agreed to close gates at Horseshoe Road at Murphey Candler Park immediately
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency met on January 9, 2024, to conduct special business. The primary item for consideration is the appointment of an individual to the Vice Chair position.

• Approval of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointment to the Vice Chair position

The Urban Redevelopment Agency appointed a new Vice Chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Funny to Vice Chair position (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Finance Corporation - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Facilities Authority held a special called meeting on January 9, 2024. The primary item for consideration is the appointment of an individual to the Vice Chair position.

• Appointment to the Vice Chair Position

The Brookhaven Facilities Authority held a special called meeting on January 9, 2024. Members approved the minutes of the February 28, 2023 special called meeting unanimously, with Diaz, Owens, Simmons and Funny voting aye. The board also approved an appointment to the Vice Chair position unanimously. Vice Chair Funny adjourned the meeting by acclamation. The minutes do not name the person appointed to the Vice Chair position.

• Approved February 28, 2023 special called meeting minutes (unanimous; Ayes: Diaz, Owens, Simmons, Funny)
• Approved an appointment to the Vice Chair position (unanimous; Ayes: Diaz, Owens, Simmons, Funny)

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct swearing-in ceremonies for the Mayor and several councilmembers. The council will also consider approving various city official appointments, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.

• Swearing-in of Mayor John Park and Councilmembers Diaz, Owens, and Simmons
• Appointment of Christian Sigman as City Manager
• Appointment of Jeremy Berry as City Attorney
• Appointment of Sandra Bryant as City Clerk
• Appointment of Bryan C. Ramos as Chief Judge for the Brookhaven Municipal Court

Following the swearing-in of the Mayor and Councilmembers, the Council unanimously appointed a Mayor Pro Tem and reappointed several key city administrators and judges.

• Appointed Councilmember Funny as Mayor Pro Tem (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Christian Sigman as City Manager (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Jeremy Berry as City Attorney (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Sandra Bryant as City Clerk (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Bryan C. Ramos as Chief Judge for Brookhaven Municipal Court (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Laura Stevenson as Senior Judge for Brookhaven Municipal Court (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael F. Johnston as Internal Auditor (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The January 3, 2024, work session for the Brookhaven Planning Commission contains only organizational and procedural agenda items. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

The Planning Commission held a work session to review three land use requests and one annexation request. The minutes record staff recommendations for these items, but no final votes or decisions were documented.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider a special land use permit for a child caring facility. The agenda also includes an annexation and rezoning request for properties on Briarcliff Road and Cliff Valley Way. A rezoning for age-restricted residential development was recommended for deferral to January 2025.

• SLUP for child caring facility at 1366 North Druid Hills Road
• Annexation and rezoning of 2760 Briarcliff Road and 2030 Cliff Valley Way
• Deferral recommendation for age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to convert an office building into a senior living facility. The board also appointed its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and acted on two other land use permits.

• Appointed Conor Sen as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sherean Malekzadeh as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for senior living development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (Unanimous)
• Withdrew child caring facility application for 1366 North Druid Hills Road without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval for annexation and rezoning at 2760 Briarcliff Road and 2030 Cliff Valley Way (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)