Brookhaven public meetings in 2025

Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Development Authority will meet to adopt the FY2026 budget and review a financial report. The body will also receive a presentation on the Buford Highway Redevelopment Strategy.

• Adoption of FY2026 Budget
• Presentation of Buford Highway Redevelopment Strategy by KB Advisory Group
• Election of Vice Chair
• Financial Report presented by Economic Development Director Aaron Szarowicz

The Development Authority approved the FY2026 budget with a 7‑to‑0 vote. The board also approved the August 26, 2025 special meeting minutes (7‑0). Stan Segal was elected Vice Chair by a unanimous vote (7‑0). The meeting was moved into executive session and then adjourned, each approved 7‑0.

• Approved FY2026 budget (7-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Elected Stan Segal as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Adjourned into executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)
• Sworn in new board members Zennie Lynch and William Hammill

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider approving budget amendments for the 2025 fiscal year, including a reduction of $1.3 million in General Fund appropriations. The meeting also includes the approval of public works contracts, including a sidewalk project and a right-of-way agreement.

• Approval of General Fund budget amendment reducing appropriations by $1,318,243
• Approval of Change Order #1 with DAF Concrete, Inc. for Briarwood Road sidewalk project
• Approval of $11,250 additional services agreement with JMT for Ashford Dunwoody Rd improvements
• Approval of Resolution to fund the Police Department Real-Time Operations Center
• Approval of 2026 Budget for Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau

Board of Appeals Work Session

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, ordinances, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

Development Authority

The Brookhaven Development Authority will consider and adopt its FY2026 budget. The board will also hear a presentation on the Buford Highway Redevelopment Strategy and receive project updates from the Economic Development Director. New board members will be introduced, and a new officer, City Attorney Jeremy Berry, will be elected. A Distinguished Service Presentation will be given to Kip Carr.

• Presentation and adoption of FY2026 budget
• Election of new officer – City Attorney Jeremy Berry
• Presentation of Buford Highway Redevelopment Strategy
• Project updates by Economic Development Director Aaron Szarowicz
• Distinguished Service Presentation to Kip Carr

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will discuss three resolutions that request funding. One resolution proposes money to relocate the Technicolor Timescape sculpture to the Brookhaven City Centre. Another seeks funding to host the Olmec Cup exhibit with the Mexican Cultural Center Dupage. The third asks for funding to install the Bring on the Sun & the Rain glass art features in community garden parks.

• Resolution No. Arts2025-03: consider funding to relocate Technicolor Timescape sculpture
• Resolution No. Arts2025-04: consider funding to host the Olmec Cup exhibit with Mexican Cultural Center Dupage
• Resolution No. ARTS2025-05: consider funding to install Bring on the Sun & the Rain glass art features at community garden parks

The commission approved a resolution to fund the relocation of the Technicolor Timescape sculpture by Morgan Lugo. It denied a resolution to fund the Olmec Cup Exhibit partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center Dupage by a 6‑to‑1 vote. Another resolution to fund glass art features at community gardens was adopted with an amendment unanimously. The meeting also approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Technicolor Timescape relocation (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Olmec Cup Exhibit partnership (6 to 1)
• Adopted amendment for glass art features at community gardens (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider variance requests regarding stream buffers, setbacks, and tree removal. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from September 17, 2025.

• VAR25-00024: Variance for stream buffer, impervious coverage, and setbacks at 1010, 1018, 1024, 1030, & 1031 Devine Circle
• VAR25-00031: Variance to reduce rear setback at 2485 Appalachee Drive
• VAR25-00032: Variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 2853 Redding Road
• VAR25-00030: Variance to allow removal of a specimen tree at 1194 Chambord Way

The October 15, 2025 Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled because only three of six members were present, which did not meet the quorum requirement. No agenda items were considered, and all cases were rescheduled for the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum – all agenda items postponed to 11/19/2025

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals is holding a work session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Board members discussed several variance requests, but the minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes. Staff recommendations were noted, but no final actions were taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances including changes to short-term rental zoning and the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also considering budget transfers for infrastructure projects and the 2026 health insurance plan.

• Rezoning Ordinance TA25-04 regarding Lodging (Short Term Rentals)
• Transfer of $623,558 from SSD Revenue to the City Centre Infrastructure Project
• Emergency order to replace the culvert under Ashford Dunwoody Rd at Ashford Green
• Change order for North Georgia Concrete regarding Murphey Candler Lake Dredging
• Resolution concerning public engagement for the new DeKalb County Library location

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a series of items on the consent agenda, including budget amendments, emergency orders, and appointments. A rezoning ordinance for short‑term rentals was postponed to the October 21 meeting. New business items such as the GDOT application, CDBG plan amendments, and a public‑engagement resolution for the new library were also approved unanimously.

• Approved creation of the Keep Brookhaven Beautiful Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Moved Rezoning Ordinance TA25-04 (short‑term rentals) to Oct 21 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $623,558 transfer from SSD Fund to City Centre Infrastructure Project (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency order to replace culvert under Ashford Dunwoody Rd (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Capital Improvement Program and URA Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting amendments to the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for public engagement on the new DeKalb County Library location (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of William G. Hammill to the Development Authority (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several budget amendments, zoning changes for short-term rentals, and infrastructure repairs. The meeting includes decisions on the 2026 health insurance plan and revisions to the 2044 Comprehensive Plan.

• Change order for North Georgia Concrete (Contract No. 25-102) for dredging at Murphey Candler in the amount of $1,500,000
• Transfer of $623,558 from SSD revenue to the City Centre Infrastructure Project
• Ordinance TA25-04 to amend Chapter 27 Zoning regarding short-term rental lodging
• Task order for emergency storm drain repair at 4150 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Approval of the 2026 Health Insurance Plan

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council work session will include a report on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consolidated annual performance and evaluation to HUD, along with updates for the 2025 program. A presentation on e‑bike, motorbike, and sidewalk safety will be given by Sergeant Carlai Moore. The meeting also contains routine department reports, upcoming agenda items, announcements, and a possible executive session for personnel, real estate, or litigation matters.

• Report on the 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation to HUD and 2025 Program Updates
• E‑Bikes: Fun, Freedom & Safety Presentation (Motorbikes on the Roads and Sidewalks Safety) by Sergeant Carlai Moore
• Department reports
• Upcoming agenda items
• Executive session (if needed) to discuss personnel, real estate, and/or pending/potential litigation

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session and then to close it. Both motions were moved by District 3 Councilmember Madeleine Simmons and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem John J. Funny. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)

Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes a report on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report submitted to HUD.

• Report on Submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD (ORDRZ 2025-10-13)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 Arts and Culture Work Program and the Olmec Cup Exhibit. The body will also review the 2025 Brookhaven International Festival and art crosswalk repairs at Windsor-Osborne.

• Discussion of Olmec Cup Exhibit
• Discussion of 2026 Arts and Culture Work Program
• Windsor-Osborne Art Crosswalk Repairs
• 2025 Brookhaven International Festival update

The Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a $2,200 budget item to fund repairs of the Windsor‑Osborne art crosswalk. The 2026 Arts and Culture work program was discussed but no vote was taken. The Olmec Cup exhibit proposal will be brought back for review at the November meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200 budget item for Windsor‑Osborne art crosswalk repairs (unanimous)
• Discussed 2026 Arts and Culture Work Program (no vote)
• Provided update on 2025 Brookhaven International Festival (informational)
• Deferred decision on Olmec Cup exhibit proposal to November meeting

Special Called

The Brookhaven Development Authority will consider a resolution to authorize entering into a development agreement with Peachtree Venture Holdings LLC for the redevelopment of Corporate Square. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and organizational items.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of resolution for Corporate Square redevelopment agreement
• Organizational and procedural items

Development Authority

The Brookhaven Development Authority will meet to approve a budget amendment for property purchase, introduce a new member, and create a Keep Brookhaven Beautiful advisory committee.

• Approval of budget amendment for property purchase
• Introduction of new Development Authority member Ivan Shammas
• Creation of Keep Brookhaven Beautiful Advisory Committee
• Brookhaven State Swim Team recognition
• Executive session scheduled

work Session

The Brookhaven City Council work session will vote on the 2026 health insurance plan for city employees. The meeting also includes a presentation on the I‑285 Top End Project by the Georgia Department of Transportation and a briefing on the health plan renewal by Senior Vice President Jim Stewart. No other decisions are listed.

• Consideration and approval of the 2026 Health Insurance Plan
• I‑285 Top End Project update presentation by GDOT
• 2026 Health Plan renewal briefing by Senior Vice President Jim Stewart

The Brookhaven City Council voted 4‑0 to approve the 2026 health insurance plan. The council also approved entering and then closing an executive session, each by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved 2026 Health Insurance Plan (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting by acclamation (4-0)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and presentations. Discussions include the 2026 health plan renewal and a citywide AED transition program.

• 2026 Health Plan Renewal presentation by SVP Jim Stewart
• 2025 Aquatics Season Recap by Supervisor Julie Dobbs
• Citywide AED Transition Program presentation by Sergeant Murray

The September 29, 2025 work session included department reports, presentations on the 2025 aquatics season, the 2026 health plan renewal, and a citywide AED transition program. City Manager Christian Sigman announced a $1 million increase in the 911 fund, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded with an adjournment by Mayor John Park.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving budget amendments for the 2025 fiscal year, including a $623,558 transfer for the City Centre Infrastructure Project, and a rezoning ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The meeting also includes the approval of a $1.5 million task order for storm drain repairs.

• Approval of 2026 Health Insurance Plan
• Rezoning ordinance for short-term rentals (TA25-04)
• Amendment to Capital Improvement Program budget
• Task Order for 4150 Ashford Dunwoody Road storm drain repair
• Amendment to Special Service District budget ($623,558)

The Brookhaven City Council held its regular meeting, recognized community members, and heard public comments. Several agenda items—including a comprehensive plan revision, a short‑term rental rezoning ordinance, and multiple budget and infrastructure ordinances—were discussed but scheduled for a vote on October 9, 2025. No votes or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will consider an ordinance to amend the 2025 URA Fund Budget. The proposal includes a fund transfer and the appropriation of revenue and expenditure for the City Centre Infrastructure Project.

• Ordinance ORD-2025-09-01: Transfer of $623,558 from the Special Service District (SSD) Fund
• Appropriation of revenue and expenditure for City Centre Infrastructure Project (URA 2022.17)

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from its August 26, 2025 special meeting. It also approved Ordinance ORD-2025-09-01, which amends the URA fund budget for FY 2025 and transfers $623,558 from the Special Service District Fund. Both actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 URA meeting minutes (3-0 unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2025-09-01 amending URA fund budget and transferring $623,558 from SSD Fund (3-0 unanimous)

Strategic Partnerships Public Hearing - Public Hearing

The city is holding a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The agenda consists of a public comment period and procedural opening and closing.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will consider three variance applications. One request seeks to reduce a stream buffer, increase impervious coverage, and change front and rear setbacks at several lots on Devine Circle. A second request asks to decrease the side‑yard setback for an accessory structure at 2693 Winding Lane. The third request seeks permission to remove a specimen tree at 1307 Mayfair Drive.

• VAR25-00024 – Stephen Russell: reduce 75‑foot stream buffer, increase impervious coverage, and modify front/rear setbacks at 1010, 1018, 1024, 1030, & 1031 Devine Circle
• VAR25-00026 – Clay and Betsy Hale: decrease side‑yard setback for an accessory structure at 2693 Winding Lane
• VAR25-00028 – Houston Feaster: allow removal of a specimen tree at 1307 Mayfair Drive

The Board of Appeals approved the August 20, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes unanimously. It deferred the Devine Circle variance (VAR25‑00024) to the October 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The Board denied the Hale variance (VAR25‑00026) to reduce the side‑yard setback for an accessory structure by a 3‑to‑1 vote and deferred the Mayfair Drive tree‑removal variance (VAR25‑00028) to the November 19, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved August 20, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR25-00024 (Devine Circle) to Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied VAR25-00026 (2693 Winding Lane) 3‑to‑1
• Deferred VAR25-00028 (1307 Mayfair Drive) to Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals 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 Board of Appeals met on September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Members discussed several variance requests, including VAR25-00025, VAR25-00026, and VAR25-00028, and noted staff recommendations. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider and approve several items, including a $178,215 task order for Upper Poplar Creek Phase I drainage improvements. Council members will also review a substantial amendment to the CDBG 2020‑2025 activities, a resolution to demolish the Claratel Building, a task order for emergency storm‑drain repair at 4150 Ashford Dunwoody Road, and an agreement to replace an ADA ramp at Briarwood Park. These items are listed on the regular meeting agenda for September 9, 2025.

• Approval of a $178,215 task order for Upper Poplar Creek Phase I drainage improvements (On‑Call Contractor Demand Services RFP No. 24‑021)
• Consideration and approval of a substantial amendment to CDBG 2020‑2025 activities for neighborhood safety
• Resolution RES‑2025‑09‑01 to demolish the Claratel Building
• Task order for emergency storm‑drain repair at 4150 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Agreement to replace an ADA ramp at Briarwood Park

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a substantial amendment to the CDBG 2020‑2025 activities, allocating funds for neighborhood safety projects. It also approved a $178,215 task order for Upper Poplar Creek drainage improvements, the Claratel Building demolition resolution, and an ADA ramp replacement at Briarwood Park. A $400,000 storm‑drain repair task order was deferred, and the council entered and closed an executive session unanimously.

• Approved Substantial Amendment to CDBG 2020‑2025 Activities (unanimous)
• Approved $178,215 task order for Upper Poplar Creek Phase I drainage (unanimous)
• Approved Claratel Building demolition resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ADA ramp replacement at Briarwood Park (unanimous)
• Deferred $400,000 task order for 4150 Ashford Dunwoody Rd storm‑drain repair
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider Resolution 7370 to amend the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a rezoning ordinance for Short Term Rentals and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution 7370: Revisions to 2044 Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning Ordinance 7369: TA25-04 (Short Term Rentals)
• Approval of June 4, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
• Zoom and Wordly AI meeting access details provided

The Commission unanimously approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑1 to recommend revising the 2044 Comprehensive Plan, deferring duplex and triplex rules in character areas. It also unanimously recommended amending the short‑term rental ordinance with conditions, including a $1,000 fine and a legal process for non‑compliant booking services. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended revision of 2044 Comprehensive Plan (5‑1)
• Recommended amendment to short‑term rental ordinance with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Planning Commission is holding a work session meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or decisions listed.

The commission reviewed proposed revisions to the 2044 Brookhaven Comprehensive Plan, including a minor map change for the Osborne character area. It also examined a rezoning ordinance amendment concerning short‑term rentals and third‑party vendor taxes. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing eminent domain to acquire easements for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II project. Other items include a contract for Briarwood Road sidewalk construction, a resolution extending the police department’s technology agreement, and an ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Program budget. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a public hearing on a lot variance at 2614 Apple Valley Road.

• Resolution RES-2025-08-04: Eminent domain to acquire easements on Buford Highway and Druid Hills Road for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II
• Resolution RES-2025-08-03: Extend agreement with Axon Enterprise for police body‑worn cameras, tasers, in‑car video, drones, and other technology
• Resolution RES-2025-08-06: Enter sewer easement and maintenance agreement with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
• Ordinance ORD-2025-08-02: Amend Capital Improvement Program fund budget for North Druid Hills Multi‑Use‑Purpose project
• Contract $341,971.00 with DAF Concrete, Inc. for Briarwood Road Sidewalk Replacement (Walk 20‑101)

The Brookhaven City Council approved several unanimous resolutions, including authorizing eminent domain to acquire easements for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II and for temporary easement at Caldwell Road and Redding Road. The council also approved a police technology upgrade agreement, a $341,971 sidewalk construction contract, the city calendar change, and the appointment of Zennie Lynch to the Development Authority. Additionally, the council accepted a donation of artwork and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved eminent domain resolution for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved eminent domain resolution for temporary easement at Caldwell Road and Redding Road (unanimous)
• Approved police technology upgrade agreement with Axon Enterprise and others (unanimous)
• Approved $341,971 contract with DAF Concrete, Inc. for Briarwood Road sidewalk replacement (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Zennie Lynch to the Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved city council calendar change moving September 25 meeting to September 29 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of donation of artwork from Susie and Vic Parker (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including July 22 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider an ordinance to amend the URA Fund Budget for 2025. The proposal involves recognizing closed projects and transferring funds to the North Druid Hills (Multi-Use-Purpose) Project.

• Ordinance ORD-2025-08-01: Budget amendment for URA Fund
• Funding transfers for North Druid Hills (Multi-Use-Purpose) Project
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from its May 27, 2025 special meeting. It also approved Ordinance ORD-2025-08-01, amending the FY 2025 URA fund budget to recognize closing projects and transfer funds for the North Druid Hills Multi‑Use‑Purpose Project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 27, 2025 URA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2025-08-01 amending FY 2025 URA fund budget, adding funding for North Druid Hills Multi‑Use‑Purpose Project (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council work session will include presentations and discussions on several topics. The City’s Community Development Director will discuss the voluntary abatement process. Public officials will present updates on customer service and park maintenance, and the council will hear a presentation on a drone first‑responder program and the renewal of the Axon contract. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Voluntary Abatement Process Discussion – Community Development Director Linda Abaray
• Customer Service Update Presentation – Deputy City Manager Steve Chapman and staff
• Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Axon Contract Renewal Presentation – Captain Abrem Ayana
• Park Maintenance Discussion – Parks and Recreation Director Michael King

The Brookhaven City Council voted to go into Executive Session and later to close that session. Both motions were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (unanimous)

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Development Authority is meeting to introduce a new Economic Development Director and consider two resolutions. These include a bond inducement for the Corporate Square Redevelopment Agreement and a contract for Leo Daly.

• Introduction of Aaron Szarowicz as New Economic Development Director
• Resolution RES-2025-08-08: Bond Inducement for Corporate Square Redevelopment Agreement
• Resolution RES2025-08-08A: Contract for Leo Daly

The board unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. They introduced Aaron Szarowicz as the new Economic Development Director. The board also unanimously approved the bond‑inducement resolution and the Leo Daly contract for the Corporate Square redevelopment. An executive session was opened, closed, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 28, 2025 Development Authority minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bond‑inducement resolution for Corporate Square redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved Leo Daly contract resolution for Corporate Square redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

The Board of Appeals held a work session on August 20, 2025. Staff presented conditional approval recommendations for several variance applications, and members suggested reopening the public hearing for two cases, but no votes or final approvals were documented. The session adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests regarding stream buffers, street setbacks, and impervious coverage. The meeting includes decisions on unfinished business for properties on Alta Vista Drive and new requests for various residential addresses.

• VAR25-00014 & VAR25-00015: Stream buffer and setback variances for 2511 and 2517 Alta Vista Drive
• VAR25-00020: Stream buffer variance for 2958 Redding Road
• VAR25-00021: Impervious coverage variance for 1116 Francis Street
• VAR25-00023: Stream buffer and front-yard setback variances for 1629 Afton Lane
• VAR25-00025: Specimen tree removal variance for 3035 Parkridge Drive

The Board of Appeals approved six variance applications. VAR25‑00014 and VAR25‑00015, both requesting reductions to a 75‑foot stream buffer and setbacks at 2511 and 2517 Alta Vista Drive, were approved with conditions by a 3‑to‑1 vote (Saxon dissenting, Sierra recused). VAR25‑00020, VAR25‑00021, and VAR25‑00022 were each approved with conditions or an amendment by unanimous vote. All approvals are subject to staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved VAR25‑00014 (reduce 75‑ft stream buffer and setbacks) with conditions, 3‑to‑1
• Approved VAR25‑00015 (reduce 75‑ft stream buffer and setbacks) with conditions, 3‑to‑1
• Approved VAR25‑00020 (reduce stream buffer to 25.5 ft) with conditions, unanimous
• Approved VAR25‑00021 (increase impervious coverage to 54.41 %) with conditions, unanimous
• Approved VAR25‑00022 (amend condition to require mural installation) with amendment, unanimous

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will consider a proposal for the Brookhaven International Festival and a proposal for a community garden art project. The meeting will also include staff updates on poem boxes, the Atrium Mural at City Centre, and the North Druid Hills Bridge mural. Minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Brookhaven International Festival Art Proposal
• Community Garden Art Proposal
• Poem Boxes (staff update)
• Atrium Mural City Centre update
• North Druid Hills Bridge Mural (City Centre) update

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the revised "Voices in the Box" festival art proposal for three artists at a cost of $15,000. It also approved a community‑garden glass‑panel project for $6,500 and the locations for five new poem boxes. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $15,000 "Voices in the Box" festival art proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 community‑garden glass panel art proposal (unanimous)
• Approved locations for five new poem boxes (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will consider Resolution ID #7326. The resolution would authorize the Authority to enter into a development agreement with Peachtree Venture Holdings LLC for the redevelopment of Corporate Square. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the May 12, 2025 special called meeting.

• Resolution ID #7326 – authorize development agreement with Peachtree Venture Holdings LLC for Corporate Square redevelopment
• Approval of May 12, 2025 Development Authority Special Called Meeting minutes

The Development Authority unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a development agreement with Peachtree Venture Holdings LLC for the Corporate Square project. The agreement involves a $600 million investment, a 10 % affordable‑housing requirement, and a PILOT that matches current tax revenues with a possible 3 % annual increase. The board also approved the May 12 meeting minutes, entered and closed an executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter development agreement for Corporate Square (unanimous, JD absent)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council work session will include three presentations: an update on the I‑285 Top End Project by the Georgia Department of Transportation, a City Centre Events overview by the CEO of Explore Brookhaven, and a discussion of park maintenance led by the Parks and Recreation Director. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard items such as roll call, department reports, and an optional executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• I-285 Top End Project Update Presentation by Georgia Department of Transportation
• City Centre Events Presentation by CEO & President of Explore Brookhaven
• Park Maintenance Discussion by Parks and Recreation Director Michael King

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session and then unanimously voted to close it. The discussion on park maintenance was deferred to a future meeting. No other actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)
• Deferred park maintenance discussion to a future meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $1,780,000 appropriation for the I‑85 Pedestrian Bridge. Action items also include adopting the LaVista Park Master Plan, amending tree‑preservation rules, and approving multiple contracts for bridge design, greenway design, storm‑sewer rehabilitation, and ADA ramp inventory. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and a resolution to appoint a staff member to explore Brookhaven.

• Resolution to appropriate $1,780,000 for the I‑85 Pedestrian Bridge project
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 14 Art. II Tree Preservation and Maintenance
• Contract task order with Michael Baker International for Gateway Pedestrian Bridge design
• Supplemental Agreement #3N of $69,528.11 with Heath & Lineback for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II design
• Contract of $158,000 with Federal EC LLC for Shady Valley/Victor Road Storm Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation (Phase III)

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a series of actions, including the adoption of the LaVista Park Master Plan, a tree‑preservation ordinance, and a $1,780,000 budget for the I‑85 Pedestrian Bridge project. It also approved multiple contracts for design, engineering, and storm‑sewer work, as well as right‑of‑way abandonments. Additionally, the council appointed Kate Bobb to explore Brookhaven.

• Approved LaVista Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Tree Preservation and Maintenance Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $1,780,000 budget for I‑85 Pedestrian Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved Contract with Michael Baker International for Gateway Pedestrian Bridge design (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #3N with Heath & Lineback for $69,528.11 (unanimous)
• Approved $158,000 contract with Federal EC LLC for Shady Valley/Victor Road storm‑sewer CIPP rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $37,415 contract with StreetScan USA for ADA‑compliant ramp inventory (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kate Bobb to explore Brookhaven (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider variance requests regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and tree removal. The body will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2025.

• VAR25-00008: Request for impervious coverage and side yard setback variances at 1160 Victoria Street
• VAR25-00014: Request for stream buffer, front street, and interior side setback variances at 2511 Alta Vista Drive
• VAR25-00015: Request for stream buffer, front street, and interior side setback variances at 2517 Alta Vista Drive
• VAR25-00019: Request for specimen tree removal and minimum ground story floor-to-floor height variances at 2465 East Club Drive

The board unanimously approved the VAR25-00008 variance for a covered deck at 1160 Victoria Street, attaching conditions and withdrawing the side‑yard setback request. The board deferred the VAR25-00014 and VAR25-00015 variances for 2511 and 2517 Alta Vista Drive to the August 20 meeting. For VAR25-00019 at 2465 East Club Drive, the board denied the specimen‑tree removal request and approved the floor‑to‑floor height variance with condition #2. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 PM.

• Approved VAR25-00008 deck variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Withdrawn side‑yard setback request for VAR25-00008 (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR25-00014 to 8/20/2025 (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR25-00015 to 8/20/2025 (unanimous)
• Denied VAR25-00019 specimen‑tree removal request (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00019 floor‑to‑floor height variance with condition #2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:39 PM (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on July 16, 2025. The meeting agenda lists only organizational and procedural items, along with slots for unfinished and new business. No specific cases, contracts, or ordinance proposals are detailed in the agenda.

The July 16, 2025 work session of the Brookhaven Board of Appeals considered four variance applications. Staff recommended conditional approval for each request, including a conditional impervious‑coverage waiver for 1160 Victoria Street and tree‑removal and floor‑height reductions at 2465 East Club Drive. The minutes do not record any board vote, approval, denial, or postponement for these items. The session adjourned at 6:37 PM.

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular

The Audit Advisory Committee will review and approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting, hear the FY2024 external audit presentation from Mauldin & Jenkins, discuss internal audits currently in process and upcoming for 2025, and consider prior audit recommendations and management actions. The committee will also set dates for future meetings in September and December 2025.

• Approval of 4/22/2025 meeting minutes
• FY2024 external audit presentation – Mauldin & Jenkins
• Review of 2025 internal audits in process and upcoming audits
• Discussion of prior audit recommendations and management actions
• Scheduling of future meetings: September 16, 2025 and December 9, 2025

The Advisory Audit Committee received the City’s internal audit report on excise tax processes, noting the audit is in process. Members were briefed on upcoming internal audits of the evidence room, purchasing cards, and capital project funds, with timing flexible. The committee also reviewed audit finding and recommendations tracking and scheduled an executive session. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting Cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a mention of community gardens under new business.

• Discussion of Community Gardens

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and then consider a series of pending variance requests. Unfinished business includes variances for properties on North Druid Hills Road, Victoria Street, and Warrenhall Lane. New business presents additional variance applications for properties on Alta Vista Drive, Parkridge Drive, Winding Lane, and Cheshire Way.

• VAR25-00006 – variance for 1828 North Druid Hills Road
• VAR25-00008 – variance for 1160 Victoria Street
• VAR25-00010 – variance for 1204 Warrenhall Lane
• VAR25-00014 – variance for 2511 Alta Vista Drive
• VAR25-00015 – variance for 2517 Alta Vista Drive

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals approved several residential variance requests with conditions, including front‑yard setbacks and tree removal, and deferred three other requests to the July 16 meeting. All approvals were voted on, with most passing unanimously and two passing 3‑1. The board also deferred two variances after further review.

• Approved VAR25-00006 (front yard setback & tree removal) with condition; vote 3‑1
• Deferred VAR25-00008 (impervious coverage & side yard setback) to 7/16; vote unanimous
• Approved VAR25-00010 (front yard setback) with condition; vote unanimous
• Deferred VAR25-00014 (stream buffer & setbacks) to 7/16; vote 3‑1
• Deferred VAR25-00015 (stream buffer & setbacks) to 7/16; vote unanimous
• Approved VAR25-00016 (retaining wall side setback) with condition; vote unanimous
• Approved VAR25-00017 (stream buffer & retaining wall setback) with condition; vote unanimous
• Approved VAR25-00018 (stream buffer, rain garden, deck, patio) with condition; vote unanimous

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on June 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will cover organizational and procedural items, any unfinished business, and new business, but no specific matters are listed in the agenda. Participants may join via Zoom using the provided link and can access real‑time translation through Wordly AI.

The June 18, 2025 work session reviewed several variance applications and unfinished business items. Staff recommended conditional approval for the listed requests, and one item was deferred to the July 16 meeting, but the board recorded no votes or final approvals. No organizational or procedural actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting multiple millage and assessment rates for city funds. The body is also deciding on budget appropriations for police equipment, legal services, and trail work, as well as a resolution regarding eminent domain for a multi-use path.

• Adoption of General Fund Maintenance and Operation, Bond, Special Service District, and Special Tax District millage rates
• Appropriation of $197,236 for a SWAT equipment vehicle and upfitting
• Appropriation of $196,000 for soil remediation and landscape work for the Murphy Candler II Trail Project
• Resolution to use eminent domain for an easement at 4047 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
• $270,000 task order to RESS for storm sewer repair on Standard Dr and $140,000 to A&S Paving, Inc. for Berkford Circle

The Brookhaven City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Funding was authorized for an emergency storm sewer repair, a SWAT vehicle, legal services, and soil remediation for the Murphy Candler II Trail. The council also adopted new millage rates for the General Fund, Bond Fund, Special Service District and Special Tax District.

• Approved $270,000 emergency storm sewer point repair task order (unanimous)
• Approved $197,236 from Confiscated Assets Fund for SWAT equipment vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 from Non‑Departmental Contingency for outside legal services (unanimous)
• Approved $196,000 for soil remediation and landscape work on Murphy Candler II Trail (unanimous)
• Adopted General Fund Maintenance and Operations Millage Rate at 2.7 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted General Fund Bond Millage Rate at 7.1 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Special Service District Fund Millage Rate at 4 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Special Tax District Fund Millage Rate at 12 mills (unanimous)

City Council - Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. Finance Director Oscar Medina will present the millage rates for fiscal year 2025.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 millage rates

The Brookhaven City Council held a special called meeting and public hearing on June 17, 2025. After presentations on FY 2025 millage rates, the council moved to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was approved unanimously by the four members present.

• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

City Council - Special Called Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and set the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rates. Finance Director Oscar Medina will present the proposed rates, and residents may submit comment cards.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 Millage Rates
• Presentation by Finance Director Oscar Medina
• Comment cards available for residents

The council held a special public hearing on FY 2025 millage rates but did not vote on any rate changes. No substantive actions were approved; the only recorded decision was to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, discuss the City Centre Public Art project, and review the Brookhaven Art Splash Festival.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Brookhaven Art Splash Festival presentation
• City Centre Public Art discussion

The commission unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved adding Marcela Cortes and Mark Mendoza (Art in Motion) to the agenda. No funding decisions were made; further information was requested for future proposals.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Marcela Cortes to agenda (unanimous)
• Added Mark Mendoza (Art in Motion) to agenda (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a public hearing on FY 2025 millage rates and consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a comprehensive plan amendment and updates to stormwater fees. Council members will vote on a $188,900 agreement with Yellowstone Landscape for park maintenance services and a $50,000 appropriation for sidewalk infill projects. Additional items include a resolution to transition to Mission Square and an intergovernmental agreement with MARTA.

• Ordinance ORD-2025-06-02: Appropriation of $50,000 from the General Fund Sidewalk Assigned Fund for sidewalk infill projects
• Agreement with Yellowstone Landscape for park maintenance services in the amount of $188,900
• Resolution RES-2025-06-01: Transition to Mission Square
• Resolution RES-2025-06-02: Update of annual stormwater service fee rates and surcharges for single‑family residential lots
• Resolution RES-2025-06-03: Intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

The council unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions covering stormwater utility, budget allocations, park maintenance, and a transit agreement. The 2044 Comprehensive Plan amendment was deferred for later review. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Diaz absent.

• Deferred 2044 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Utility text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to transition to Mission Square (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to update stormwater service fee rates (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 sidewalk infill budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $188,900 park maintenance contract with Yellowstone Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved amended authorized position list ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend fishing regulations (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. A primary focus of the meeting is a presentation on Mission Square by Deputy Manager Steve Chapman.

• Mission Square presentation by Deputy Manager Steve Chapman

The Brookhaven City Council voted to enter an executive session, which was approved unanimously. After the session, the council voted to close the executive session, also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this work session.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)

City Council - Special Called Public Hearing

The Brookhaven City Council held a special public hearing on FY 2025 millage rates, presenting the current rates and projected tax revenues. After the presentation, the council voted to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn was approved unanimously with three votes in favor and no opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously (3-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss a resolution to amend the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes aim to remove the recommendation that duplexes be permitted by right in all character area interior sub-areas.

• Resolution (ID # 7258): 2044 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

The commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to deny the 2044 Comprehensive Plan amendment, also unanimously. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied 2044 Comprehensive Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission is meeting to review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025, regular meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning ordinance for an assisted living and personal care development. The body will also consider agreements for police SWAT assistance and the acquisition of easements for multi-use paths.

• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 7036) for age-restricted residential development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Memorandum of Understanding for SWAT Team Assistance among Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, and Doraville
• Vehicular Bridge Master Agreement and Task Order award to Atlas Technical Consultants PI001978
• Resolution (ID # 7253) to acquire permanent easement for Briarwood Road Multi-Use (MUP) Path Project
• Resolution (ID # 7254) authorizing eminent domain for easement at 4047 Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

The council unanimously approved a vehicular bridge master agreement and task order for Atlas Technical Consultants. It also approved a $35,000 permanent easement for the Briarwood Road multi‑use path and a memorandum of understanding for a regional SWAT team. The rezoning application for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road was withdrawn by the applicant and accepted. Additional actions included appointing Kali K. Nicholas to explore Brookhaven and approving the consent agenda.

• Approved vehicular bridge master agreement and task order (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 permanent easement for Briarwood Road Multi‑Use Path (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding for regional SWAT team (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of rezoning application for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Kali K. Nicholas to explore Brookhaven (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 7254 for eminent domain acquisition (unanimous)
• Removed New Business item #3 during agenda announcements (unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Urban Redevelopment Agency will amend its FY 2025 budget to appropriate $393,086 for audio‑visual and other system build‑out for the City Centre project. A resolution also approves the same amount to fund electrical, fire protection, HVAC, and audio‑visual systems for the fourth‑floor expansion space at the Brookhaven City Centre. Both measures are set for consideration and approval at the special meeting.

• Ordinance ID #7249: Amend FY 2025 budget, allocate $393,086 from agency fund balance for audio‑visual and other systems build‑out for City Centre Project
• Resolution ID #7256: Approve $393,086 funding for electrical, fire protection, HVAC, and audio‑visual systems for 4th‑floor expansion at Brookhaven City Centre

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved the minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved Ordinance #7249, amending the FY 2025 budget to allocate $393,086 for audio‑visual and other systems for the City Centre project. Additionally, Resolution #7256 was approved to fund $393,086 for electrical, fire protection, HVAC, and audio‑visual work on the fourth‑floor expansion of the City Centre. All three actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Jan 28 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #7249 to appropriate $393,086 for City Centre audio‑visual build‑out (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #7256 to fund $393,086 for electrical, fire protection, HVAC, and audio‑visual work on 4th‑floor City Centre expansion (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports. Discussions include stormwater utility fee guidance and a private paving program.

• Public Works Stormwater Utility Fee, Credit and Exemption Guidance
• Private Paving Program Presentation
• Equitable Dinners Program Report

The council voted to go into executive session and approved the motion unanimously. Immediately after, the council voted to close the executive session, also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several requests for variances from city codes regarding setbacks, stream buffers, and impervious coverage. The meeting includes both unfinished business and new applications for specific property addresses.

• VAR24-00031: Increase maximum impervious coverage at 3219 Georgia Avenue
• VAR25-00004: Reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1607 Wayland Circle
• VAR25-00006: Reduce front yard setback and remove specimen tree at 1828 North Druid Hills Road
• VAR25-00009: Reduce rear yard setback at 2832 Redding Road
• VAR25-00011: Reduce stream buffer and adjust retaining wall height/setback at 3310 Woodrow Way

The Board of Appeals approved several variance requests with conditions, including an impervious‑coverage increase at 3219 Georgia Avenue and stream‑buffer reductions at 1607 Wayland Circle. Two other variance applications were deferred to the June 18 meeting. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved VAR24-00031 impervious coverage increase to 41.01% with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00004 stream‑buffer reductions to 62 ft and 51 ft with re‑planting condition (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR25-00006 to June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00009 rear‑yard setback reduction with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR25-00010 to June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00011 stream‑buffer re‑planting condition and other variances (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session on May 21, 2025, to discuss organizational items, unfinished business, and new business. The meeting will be held at 4362 Peachtree Road and is accessible via Zoom with real-time translation services provided by Wordly AI.

• Work session for Board of Appeals
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Discussion of new business
• Zoom access with Wordly AI translation
• Meeting at 4362 Peachtree Road

The Board of Appeals removed a non‑member from future agendas and recorded no organizational items. Staff recommended conditional approvals for several variance requests and a denial for one setback request, but the minutes do not record any board votes or final decisions.

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will convene to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and discuss the status of the City Center Artists project. The meeting will be held via Zoom and will include a public comment period.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of City Center Artists project
• Staff updates
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Zoom

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 PM, also by unanimous vote. No other business, staff updates, or public comments were recorded.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $250,000 budget amendment for the Cherry Blossom Festival. They will also vote on a $37,500 consulting services appropriation, a temporary construction easement for the Caldwell/Redding Intersection project, and a lighting service agreement with Georgia Power. Additional items include reappointing a Development Authority member and approving meeting minutes.

• Ordinance ORD-2025-05-02: Amend Special Service District to appropriate $250,000 for FY2026 Cherry Blossom Festival
• Ordinance ORD-2025-05-01: Amend General Fund Budget to appropriate $37,500 for consulting services at 3826 Clairmont Rd
• Resolution RES2025-05-05: Authorize acquisition of temporary construction easement on Parcel 7 (3074 Caldwell Rd) for intersection improvement
• Resolution RES2025-05-06: Enter lighting service agreement with Georgia Power – up‑front cost $14,960 and annual service $687.36
• Resolution RES-2025-05-07: Adopt 2025 estimated roll‑back rate

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s Building and Construction Code. It also adopted funding ordinances, allocating $37,500 for consulting services and $250,000 for the FY2026 Cherry Blossom Festival. Resolutions were passed to reappoint Larry Williams to the Development Authority, acquire a temporary easement for the Caldwell/Redding intersection project, and enter a lighting agreement with Georgia Power for two pedestrian poles. All items were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 7 Building and Construction code (Ordinance TA25-02) – unanimous
• Reappointed Larry Williams to the Brookhaven Development Authority (Resolution RES-2025-05-04) – unanimous
• Approved $37,500 appropriation for consulting services at 3826 Clairmont Rd (Ordinance ORD-2025-05-01) – unanimous
• Approved $250,000 appropriation for FY2026 Cherry Blossom Festival (Ordinance ORD-2025-05-02) – unanimous
• Approved acquisition of temporary construction easement for Caldwell/Redding Intersection (Resolution RES2025-05-05) – unanimous
• Approved lighting service agreement with Georgia Power for two pedestrian poles ($14,960 up‑front, $687.36 yearly) (Resolution RES2025-05-06) – unanimous
• Adopted 2025 estimated roll‑back rate (Resolution RES-2025-05-07) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items including April 22 meeting minutes and GDOT LMIG grant application – unanimous

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including presentations on the Cherry Blossom Festival, an I-85 Pedestrian Bridge concept, and a Perception Study.

• Cherry Blossom Festival Presentation - Events Manager Marcela Cortes
• I-85 Pedestrian Bridge Concept Presentation - Matt Risher
• Perception Study Presentation - Explore Brookhaven Renee Areng

The council approved a motion to adjourn the work session meeting. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting aye. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will meet to ratify the acquisition of land and lease extensions on Buford Highway. The board will also consider an amendment to the 2025 fiscal year budget for property purchases.

• Ratification of acquisition of approximately 2.04 acres of land at 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway
• Ratification of lease extensions for 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway
• Proposed budget amendment for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, for property purchase
• Introduction of new member Ivan Shammas

The Brookhaven Development Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting, ratified the purchase of approximately 2.04 acres at 2677 and 2687 Buford Highway, approved lease extensions for those properties, and amended the 2025 budget for the property purchase. The board also entered and closed an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved December 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of ~2.04 acres at 2677 & 2687 Buford Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved lease extensions for 2677 & 2687 Buford Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 budget for the property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Development Authority - Regular Meeting Cancelled

The regular Development Authority meeting was scheduled for May 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM in Brookhaven, GA. The meeting was cancelled, and the agenda lists only standard procedural headings with no specific business. Consequently, no decisions or discussions were slated for this session.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request to modify zoning conditions for an age-restricted residential development with assisted living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and organizational items.

• Approval of April 2, 2025 Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes
• Approval of April 2, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• LUP24-00008 and LUP24-00009: Modification of conditions for age-restricted development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• LUP24-00009: Special Land Use Permit for Four+-Household Living
• CV24-00008: Variance from office parking ratio during construction of Phases I & II

The Planning Commission approved the April 2, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to withdraw without prejudice rezoning ordinances LUP24-00008 and LUP24-00009 for the Ashford Green Ventures project at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:05 PM.

• Approved April 2, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrawn LUP24-00008 & LUP24-00009 rezoning without prejudice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The special called City Council meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, the council will not consider the Master Services Agreement and initial task order with Atlas Technical Consultants for design services on the I‑85 vehicular bridge. No other business will be addressed at this meeting.

• Consideration of Master Services Agreement & Initial Task Order with Atlas Technical Consultants for I‑85 vehicular bridge design (Public Works)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss rezoning ordinances, a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, and several resolutions related to the Caldwell/Redding Road intersection improvement project.

• Rezoning of Corporate Boulevard properties from M and O-I to Mpd
• Public hearing on 2025 CDBG Action Plan
• Agreement with Chattahoochee River Keepers
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements for Caldwell/Redding intersection project
• Resolution adopting the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan

The council unanimously approved the rezoning ordinance for the Corporate Boulevard development (ID #7193) with specific modifications and conditions. It also unanimously approved a separate rezoning amendment to Chapter 27 zoning. The 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and several temporary easement resolutions for the Caldwell/Redding Intersection were approved unanimously. The contract for Atlas Consulting design services on the I‑85 bridge was tabled for a future vote.

• Approved Rezoning Ordinance (ID #7193) for Corporate Boulevard with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Ordinance ORDRZ‑2025‑04‑01 amending Chapter 27 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Chattahoochee River Keepers for North Fork Peachtree Creek (unanimous)
• Approved temporary construction easement for Caldwell/Redding Intersection, Parcel 1 ($75,000) (unanimous)
• Approved temporary construction easement for Caldwell/Redding Intersection, Parcel #15 ($18,000) (unanimous)
• Approved temporary easements for Caldwell Road and Redding Road Intersection project (unanimous)
• Tabled Master Services Agreement with Atlas Consulting for I‑85 bridge design (to be voted later)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and presentations. The meeting includes a review of the streetlight fund rate structure and a preview of upcoming regular meeting agenda items.

• Streetlight Fund Rate Structure presentation by Tom Roberts
• Prospera 2024 Results Presentation by Anibal Torres
• UGA Capstone Project Presentation by Lisa Eighmy
• Georgia Planning Association Innovation in Planning Award presentation

The council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and potential litigation. After the discussion, the council unanimously voted to close the executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Motion to go into executive session approved unanimously
• Motion to close executive session approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. It will then receive a report on internal audits completed in 2024 and audits currently in process for 2024 and 2025, as well as upcoming audits for 2025. The committee will also set dates for its remaining 2025 meetings and address any other business before adjourning.

• Review and approval of 12/10/2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2024 internal audits completed
• Discussion of 2024 and 2025 internal audits in process
• Overview of upcoming 2025 internal audits
• Scheduling of future meetings: June 17, September 16, and December 9, 2025

The Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. The committee reviewed several internal audit reports and discussed the 2025 audit plan, expressing support for it. The Finance Director announced the dates for the remaining 2025 audit committee meetings. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved 12/10/2024 meeting minutes

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several requests for variances regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and stream buffers. The meeting includes decisions on both unfinished and new business items for specific residential properties.

• VAR24-00031: Impervious coverage variance at 3219 Georgia Avenue
• VAR24-00045: Stream buffer and front-yard setback variances at 2093 Pine Cone Lane
• VAR25-00001: Rear yard setback variance at 2301 Valley Brook Way
• VAR25-00004: Stream buffer variance at 1607 Wayland Circle
• VAR25-00006: Front yard setback and specimen tree removal variances at 1828 North Druid Hills Road

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes and withdrew one pending variance without prejudice. It deferred three other variance applications to future meetings. It approved two variance requests—one for 2301 Valley Brook Way and another for 1397 Etowah Drive—both with conditions, each passing a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved March 19, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred VAR24-00031 to 5/21/2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrawn VAR24-00045 without prejudice (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00001 (2301 Valley Brook Way) with conditions (5‑1)
• Deferred VAR25-00004 to 5/21/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR25-00007 (1397 Etowah Drive) with conditions (5‑1)
• Deferred VAR25-00008 to 6/18/2025 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals will hold a work session to conduct a roll call, address organizational and procedural matters, review any unfinished business, consider new business items, and then adjourn.

The Board of Appeals reviewed three unfinished variance items and three new variance requests. Staff recommendations included approvals, denials, deferrals, and a withdrawal, but the minutes do not record any board votes or final actions. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 9, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. New business includes discussion of the Brookhaven International Festival and a staff update.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 Arts & Culture Commission meeting minutes
• Brookhaven International Festival (new business item)
• Staff Update (new business item)

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. New business items, including the Brookhaven International Festival and staff updates, were discussed but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 PM (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to review new business and unfinished items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Brookhaven International Festival and a staff update.

• Brookhaven International Festival
• Staff Update
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission adjourned the April 9, 2025 meeting at 6:32 PM, also unanimously. No other actions were decided; new business items were only discussed.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will vote on the acquisition of property at 2081 N Druid Hills Road for transit or public use. The body is also considering a janitorial services contract and amendments to the city's ethics code.

• Resolution RES-2025-04-02: Acquisition of 2081 N Druid Hills Road from Georgia Department of Transportation
• Agreement with Environment Control Northlake for janitorial services in the amount of $102,720
• Ordinance ORD-2025-03-06: Amendment to Article X 'Ethics' of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution RES-2025-04-01: Appointment of Loretta Watts as Deputy City Clerk
• Application for Congressionally Directed Funding

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved several items, including the appointment of a new Deputy City Clerk and updates to the meeting calendar. They also adopted an amendment to the city ethics ordinance and recertified the City of Ethics designation. A resolution supporting the purchase of 2081 N Druid Hills Road for transit use and a $102,720 janitorial services contract were both approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Loretta Watts as Deputy City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: March 25 work session minutes, March 25 regular meeting minutes, and application for Congressionally Directed Funding (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Ethics Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved recertification of City of Ethics designation by the Georgia Municipal Association (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 City Council meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting acquisition of 2081 N Druid Hills Rd for future transit infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Environment Control Northlake for janitorial services worth $102,720 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The Work Session Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning ordinances. One proposes changing properties on Corporate Boulevard from Industrial (M) and Office‑Institution (O‑I) to Master Planned Development (Mpd) with concurrent variances. The other seeks to amend Chapter 27 of the City’s Zoning Code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 5, 2025 sessions.

• Rezoning Ordinance ID #7193 – rezone properties from M and O‑I to Mpd with variances on Corporate Boulevard.
• Rezoning Ordinance ID #7194 – amend Chapter 27, Zoning, of the City Code.
• Approval of February 5, 2025 Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes.
• Approval of February 5, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

The commission approved the February 5, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes unanimously. It granted conditional approval for the rezoning of the Third & Urban, LLC site to Master Planned Development and approved concurrent variances 1‑3, as well as variances 4‑5 with additional unit‑size conditions. The commission also adopted an amendment to Chapter 27 of the city zoning code (TA25‑01). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved February 5, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning LUP24-00011 and concurrent variances 1‑3 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved concurrent variances 4‑5 with additional unit‑size and bedroom conditions (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment TA25-01 to Chapter 27 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a work‑session on April 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The agenda lists standard items such as roll call, organizational and procedural matters, unfinished business, and new business. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance items are listed.

The Planning Commission heard staff recommendations to rezone a property from M and O‑I to MPD with variances 1‑3 approved and variances 4‑5 denied, and to amend Chapter 27 of the zoning code. No vote or formal decision was recorded for either item. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 PM.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and presentations. The meeting includes reviews of upcoming agenda items and a pre-regular meeting agenda review.

• 2025 State of the Court presentation by Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos and Chief Clerk Dominiqui Southall
• 2023 Tree Canopy Study presentation by GIS Manager Mike Edelson and Tree Canopy Manager Jeff Dadisman

The Brookhaven City Council moved to hold an Executive Session and approved the motion unanimously. After the session, the Council approved closing the Executive Session, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the city ethics code and budget allocations for FY 2025. Council members will vote on a contract with Tri‑Scapes, Inc. for up to $400,000 of road and stormwater maintenance services. Additional items include recertification of ethics and civility designations and approvals of right‑of‑way acquisitions for multi‑use path projects.

• Ordinance ORD‑2025‑03‑06: Amend Article X “Ethics” of the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance ORD‑2025‑03‑07: Amend Special Service District Fund and General Fund budgets for FY 2025
• Right‑of‑Way Maintenance Task Order with Tri‑Scapes, Inc. – up to $400,000 under the Road and Stormwater Repair and Maintenance Services Agreement
• Resolution RES‑2025‑03‑02: Recertification of City of Ethics designation by Georgia Municipal Association
• Resolution RES‑2025‑03‑05: Recertification of Civility designation by Georgia Municipal Association

The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved several actions, including a $400,000 right‑of‑way maintenance task order with Tri‑Scapes and a $16,600 change order for design services. It also approved the FY2025 budget appropriation ordinance and a resolution authorizing eminent domain for 2062 Cobblestone Circle. The council amended the meeting calendar and approved the March 11 meeting minutes, while tabling two items for consideration at the April 8 meeting.

• Approved $400,000 Right‑of‑Way Maintenance Task Order with Tri‑Scapes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget appropriation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $16,600 change order for Murphey Candler Lake Dam design services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing eminent domain for 2062 Cobblestone Circle (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2025 City Council meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ethics ordinance amendment to April 8 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review requests for variances regarding stream buffers and yard setbacks. The meeting includes decisions on unfinished business and new applications for specific residential properties.

• VAR24-00045: Stream buffer and front-yard setback variances at 2093 Pine Cone Lane
• VAR24-00047: Specimen tree removal variance at 2657 Ashford Road
• VAR24-00048: Stream buffer and interior side setback variances at 1428 Sylvan Circle
• VAR25-00001: Rear yard setback variance for Crippen Woodworks, Inc. at 2301 Valley Brook Way

The board approved the variance request for 1428 Sylvan Circle (VAR24-00048) with a condition reducing the interior side setback to 1.0 foot. It also deferred two other variance applications (VAR24-00045 and VAR25-00001) to the April 16 meeting and withdrew VAR24-00047 without prejudice. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved VAR24-00048 (1428 Sylvan Circle) with condition – unanimous
• Deferred VAR24-00045 (2093 Pine Cone Lane) to 4/16/2025 – unanimous
• Withdrawn VAR24-00047 (2657 Ashford Road) without prejudice – unanimous
• Deferred VAR25-00001 (2301 Valley Brook Way) to 4/16/2025 – unanimous
• Approved February 19, 2025 work session minutes – unanimous
• Approved February 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 PM – unanimous

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, ordinances, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

The March 19, 2025 work session did not approve, deny, or adopt any items. Staff recommendations for deferral, withdrawal, conditional approval, and denial were noted, but no board votes or actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission will approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will address organizational and procedural items, any unfinished business, and new business including a presentation on the International Festival by Marcela Cortes and staff updates. No specific contracts, rezoning, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments and the purchase of property located at 3826 Clairmont Road.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant 2025 Action Plan
• Resolution RES-2025-03-01: Purchase of property at 3826 Clairmont Road
• Ordinance ORD-2025-03-05: Appropriating $2,000,000 for land purchase and $2,000,000 from fund balances
• Ordinance ORD-2025-03-02: Waiver to permit a monument sign and fence at 1539 Briarwood Road
• Ordinance ORD-2025-03-04: Amendment to the Authorized Position List

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and review upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations on procurement vendor pricing and grant updates.

• Procurement Vendors Pricing Comparison Presentation by Purchasing Manager Purina Alexander
• Grants Update Presentation by Strategic Partnerships Director Patty Hansen

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several budget amendments and ordinances, including changes to bicycle parking and lodging codes. The body is also reviewing contracts for infrastructure, public safety, and electric vehicle charging.

• Contract with North Georgia Concrete for Murphey Candler Lake Dam rehabilitation: $1,900,000.00
• Security measures for 2025 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: $105,610
• Appropriation of $75,000 from CIP Fund Balance for Park Bond Project Management
• Agreement with Sona Energy Solutions, LLC for two EV chargers on Dresden Drive
• Expansion of Citywide Street Light District to Sunland Dr. at Apple Valley Rd: $2,062.08 annually

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive department reports and presentations. The meeting includes a review of the regular meeting agenda and a presentation from the Latin American Association.

• Ice Skating Rink Results & Recommendations presentation by Greg Walker
• 2024 Social Media Update Presentation by Lizbeth Rangel
• Latin American Association Presentation by Andrea N. Smith

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and elect new officers. The agenda includes three variance requests for property modifications, including stream buffer reductions and tree removal.

• Approval of January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals Work Session Minutes
• Approval of January 15, 2025 Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Minutes
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• VAR24-00031: Variance to increase maximum impervious coverage at 3219 Georgia Avenue
• VAR24-00044: Variance to reduce the 75-foot stream buffer at 1575 Tryon Road

Board of Appeals - Work Session

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

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts & Culture Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. The commission will review the 2025 Work Program and consider the new 2025 Dashboard Project. The meeting will be held in person at 1st Floor, 4362 Peachtree Road and via Zoom with translation services available.

• Approve January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 Work Program
• Consider 2025 Dashboard Project

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider reappointing members to the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission, appointing a representative to Explore Brookhaven, and expanding the Citywide Street Light District to two roads. The council will also review an ordinance to amend the SPLOST II budget.

• Reappointments to Board of Appeals and Planning Commission
• Expansion of Citywide Street Light District to Haven Brook
• Expansion of Citywide Street Light District to Harts Mill Road
• Amendment to SPLOST II budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Public Art RFPs for City Centre and MARTA

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review the 2024 Use of Force Report and a City Centre Art Survey. The meeting includes department reports, agenda reviews, and a possible executive session for personnel and litigation.

• 2024 Use of Force Report presentation
• City Centre Art Survey presentation
• Department reports
• Upcoming agenda items review
• Executive session for personnel and litigation

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Planning Commission is holding a work session meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 2024 and discuss unfinished business, including a rezoning modification for an age-restricted development and an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 regarding bicycle parking.

• Approval of November 6, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 7036) for Ashford Green Ventures, LLC - Modification of Conditions for Age-Restricted Residential Development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Ordinance (ID # 7128) to Amend Chapter 27 Zoning Bicycle Parking
• Ordinance (ID # 7129) to Amend Chapter 27, Section 27-629 Lodging

Brookhaven Finance Corporation - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Finance Corporation held its regular meeting on January 28, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of minutes from a previous special meeting, public comment, and new business, but no specific items or decisions are listed.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will vote on several budget and infrastructure items, including a $265,500 task order for emergency storm sewer repair on Byrnwyck Road. Council members will also consider acquiring easements for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Phase I Multi‑Use Path and allocating funds for the Lenox Park Shuttle Service and a new inspector position. Additional actions include amending the Lowe Engineers contract and setting qualifying fees for the upcoming municipal election.

• Approve $265,500 task order to Response Environmental & Site Services for Byrnwyck Road emergency storm sewer repair (Parts 1 & 2)
• Authorize acquisition of right‑of‑way and easements for Ashford Dunwoody Road Phase I Multi‑Use Path
• Ordinance to appropriate $179,426 from the Special Service District Fund for the Lenox Park Shuttle Service
• Ordinance to appropriate $162,080 from the General Fund for a new inspector position on the Lowe contract
• Amend the Lowe Engineers, LLC contract to add a Utilities Coordinator position

Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority will convene to approve the minutes from a previous special called meeting and conduct a roll call. The agenda lists public comment and new business as the remaining items.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• New business discussion

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular meeting on Jan 28, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, consent agenda, approval of the March 12, 2024 special meeting minutes, public comment, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council work session will conduct routine items such as call to order, roll call, and department reports. Council members will hear a Community Development Customer Service presentation by Director Linda Abaray. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel, real estate, or pending litigation. The meeting will conclude with announcements and adjournment.

• Call to order and roll call
• Department reports
• Community Development Customer Service presentation – Director Linda Abaray
• Executive session (if needed) to discuss personnel, real estate, or pending litigation

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council special meeting will consider adopting an enhanced stormwater rate methodology that charges properties based on their actual impact. Council members will also receive an update on economic development activities, especially projects along the Buford Highway corridor and in District 4. Additional focus areas include greenspace acquisition and a review of the Parks & Recreation system.

• Proposed adoption of an impact‑based stormwater rate methodology for the 2025 tax year
• Economic Development update covering the Buford Highway corridor and District 4 projects
• Greenspace acquisition update (details not provided in agenda)
• Parks & Recreation system overview (details not provided in agenda)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider variance requests regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and wall height. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from December 18, 2024.

• VAR24-00036: Variance request for impervious coverage and setbacks at 1474 Runnymeade Road
• VAR24-00039: Variance request for front door threshold elevation at 1297 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR24-00043: Variance request for impervious coverage and retaining wall height/setbacks at 1385 Ragley Hall Road

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, ordinances, or projects are listed for decision or discussion.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes an update on Equitable Dinners from Adria Kitchens of Out of Hand Theater.

• Equitable Dinners update from Adria Kitchens, Out of Hand Theater

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the city's intent to opt out of a homestead exemption. Members will also vote on several ordinances affecting city budgets, animal sales, and land use.

• Public hearing on opting out of Homestead Exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2
• Appropriation of $50,000 for Murphy Candler Park II Trail and $162,582 for Park Bond Briarwood Improvements
• Ordinance to prohibit transient and outdoor sales of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits
• Right-of-way abandonment request for 2558 Alta Vista at Dresden Drive
• Acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Multi-Use Path Project

Arts & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts & Culture Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the 2025 Work Program. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and unfinished business.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Arts and Culture Commission 2025 Work Program