DeKalb County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three zoning items: a Special Land Use Permit for townhomes in the Bouldercrest Overlay District, a permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street, and a rezoning for a drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road. The board will also consider an appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission decision, appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, a traffic calming petition on Clifton Road, and a consent agenda with fund allocations including $40,349 SPLOST matching funds for multiple transportation projects.

• SLUP for single-family attached townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road in Tier 3 of Bouldercrest Overlay District and Soapstone Historic District
• SLUP to build and operate a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street (C-2 zoning, Town Center Activity Center)
• Rezoning from NS to C-1 for a drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Traffic calming petition on Clifton Road between Ponce De Leon Avenue and North Decatur Road (no cost to county)
• Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission: Ms. Haley Harben and Mr. Clayton Daspit; reappointment of Dr. Karen Leeper Bennett to Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (Grady)

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Commission will consider convening a special called meeting and several executive sessions. It will also consider authorizing the county to sign and submit a Government Participation Agreement for a proposed settlement with Publix in opioid litigation. The agenda includes motions to adjourn the executive sessions.

• 2024-1621 – Convene a Special Called Meeting
• 2024-1622 – Convene an Executive Session
• 2024-1623 – Adjourn an Executive Session Meeting
• 2024-1624 – Authorize signing and submission of Government Participation Agreement for proposed Publix opioid settlement
• 2024-1625 – Adjourn an Executive Session Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will receive a status update on a proposed water and sewer rate increase. Commissioners will also review a request for $23 million in GDOT funding for local road improvements, allocate $10 million in SPLOST funds for an emergency water main project on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and consider numerous change orders and contracts for watershed management and public works. Several district-specific appropriations and a proposed executive agenda for the Dec. 10 regular meeting are also on the table.

• Water & sewer rate increase status update
• Request for $23,000,000 from GDOT for FY2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant
• Allocate $10,000,000 in SPLOST funds to Watershed Management for Peachtree Industrial Boulevard emergency project
• Change Order No. 3 to sewer rehabilitation contract with SAK Construction, amount not to exceed $14,866,309.92
• Traffic calming petition for Willivee Drive, Desmond Drive, Densley Drive, Vistamont Drive & North Superior Avenue

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met on December 3, 2024, and reviewed a lengthy proposed agenda for the December 10, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee accepted numerous items to the BOC agenda, including public hearings, consent items, and items assigned to various committees. No final votes were taken; the committee's role was to set the agenda for the full board.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Willivee Drive, Desmond Drive, Densley Drive, Vistamont Drive & North Superior Avenue to BOC agenda as public hearing
• Accepted four standardized T-hangar space lease agreements (Jeff Schlueter, Randy Lambeth, Robert T. Ellett, Thomas M. Michaud) to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $375,000 ARPA allocation to Frontline Response for warming center services to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted $10 million SPLOST allocation for Peachtree Industrial Boulevard emergency project to BOC agenda, assigned to PWI committee
• Accepted resolution designating 1% of hotel-motel tax for Affordable Housing Trust Fund to BOC agenda, assigned to PECS committee
• Accepted resolution approving ten annual 8% water rate increases and $375M bond issuance to BOC agenda
• Accepted ratification of $8.13M E-911 system upgrade contract with AT&T to BOC agenda
• Accepted $23 million GDOT LMIG grant request to BOC agenda, assigned to PWI committee

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners – Zoning meeting will consider a range of deferred and new land‑use applications. Items include a county‑wide text amendment for short‑term rentals, several special land‑use permits and rezoning requests, and a major modification of zoning conditions for multiple parcels on Lawrenceville Highway and Druid Hills Road. Commissioners will vote on each application after staff recommendations and public comments.

• County‑wide text amendment for short‑term rentals (Application 2023-1467D1)
• Special Land Use Permit for townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road (Application 2024-0366D2)
• Rezoning and land‑use change for 3744 Redan Road (Applications 2024-0105D3 and 2024-0106D4)
• Rezoning of 1422 Rock Chapel Road for a landscaping business office (Application 2024-0630D5)
• Major modification of zoning conditions for parcels at 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy, 2692 Sweet Briar Rd, 3777 N. Druid Hills Rd, 3861 N. Druid Hills Rd, and 2052 Lawrenceville Hwy (Application 2024-0899N3)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a traffic calming petition and consider a consent agenda with funding allocations, including a $90,000 lease renewal for police services and various American Rescue Plan grants.

• Public hearing on traffic calming petition for Clifton Road
• Police lease renewal for 2156 Flintstone Dr ($90,000)
• ARP funding for District 1 homeless support services ($100,000)
• ARP funding for District 2 domestic violence services ($50,000)
• ARP funding for District 1 Pleasantdale Park improvements ($700,000)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a traffic calming petition on Overlook Way. They are also considering a $3 million allocation for transitional housing construction and renovation. The meeting includes several appointments to county boards and various district-level appropriations.

• Public hearing for traffic calming on Overlook Way between Foster Ridge Road and Overlook Drive ($9,860)
• Proposed allocation of $3 million in ARP funds to the Housing Authority of DeKalb County for transitional housing
• Appropriation of $175,000 to Fernbank Science Center for a STEM exhibit
• Appropriation of $68,000 to LifeLine Animal Project for DeKalb County Spayathon 2025
• Resolution requesting an operational audit of the DeKalb County Watershed Department

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and recommend actions on several rezoning and special land use permit applications. Key items include a text amendment to reduce minimum unit size in single-family R-75 and R-85 districts, and adoption of the 2025-26 Zoning Calendar. The commission will also consider deferred cases for an adult day care facility, a 64-unit development, and a late-night establishment.

• Application to rezone 5370, 5384, 5378 Flat Shoals Parkway for 64 single-family attached dwellings (deferred)
• Special Land Use Permit for a late-night establishment at 1850 Lawrenceville Highway (deferred)
• SLUP for a personal care home (up to 6 residents) at 4293 Hambrick Way (new)
• Rezoning 1491, 1531, 1555 Austin Drive for a 62-unit single-family attached development (new)
• Text amendment to reduce minimum unit size in R-75 and R-85 residential zones (county-wide)

The DeKalb County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a rezoning for an adult day care facility at 911 Mountain View Drive, and denied a special land use permit for a late-night establishment at 1850 Lawrenceville Highway and a personal care home at 4293 Hambrick Way. Several other rezoning requests were deferred to March or May 2025, and a text amendment to reduce minimum single-family unit sizes in R-75 and R-85 districts was approved. All cases move to the Board of Commissioners for final action on November 21, 2024.

• Approved rezoning for adult day care at 911 Mountain View Drive (6-0)
• Denied SLUP for late-night establishment at 1850 Lawrenceville Highway (6-0)
• Denied SLUP for personal care home at 4293 Hambrick Way (6-0)
• Deferred 64-unit attached housing at Flat Shoals Pkwy to March 2025 (6-0)
• Deferred 62-unit attached housing at Austin Drive to March 2025 (6-0)
• Deferred child day care at 3960 Rockbridge Road to March 2025 (6-0)
• Deferred 12 townhomes at La Fortune Drive to May 2025 (5-1)
• Approved text amendment reducing minimum unit size in R-75/R-85 (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is reviewing a resolution to approve 6% water rate increases for 2025-2027 and a $225 million bond issuance for the Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility. The body is also discussing various contract renewals, grant applications, and appropriations for community programs.

• Approval of 6% water rate increases for 2025-2027
• $225 million bond issuance for Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility
• Traffic calming petition for Overlook Way ($9,860)
• FY 2025 HEAT DUI Task Force grant ($149,468.80)
• Approval of $10,000 for Clarkston Community Center flood repairs

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple items for the November 12, 2024 Board of Commissioners agenda, including a $3 million ARP allocation for transitional housing, a $20.8 million road resurfacing contract, and a $225 million bond issuance for water facility upgrades. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with some assigned to committees for further review. No final votes were taken; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted $3M ARP funds for Housing Authority transitional housing to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS)
• Accepted $20.8M LMIG road resurfacing contract award to E.R. Snell Contractor to BOC agenda (assigned to PWI)
• Accepted $225M bond issuance for Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility to BOC agenda
• Accepted $4.57M park improvements change order to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS)
• Accepted $171,378.67 LED conversion payment to Georgia Power to BOC agenda
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Overlook Way ($9,860) to BOC public hearing
• Accepted appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and Grady Hospital Authority to BOC agenda
• Accepted multiple District 2 and 6 appropriations to BOC consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board will decide three decision‑only items: a special land use permit for a restaurant with drive‑through at 1726 Church Street in a C‑2 zone, a special land use permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road in a C‑1 zone, and a rezoning from NS to C‑1 for the same North Druid Hills Road site. These items have been deferred multiple times and will be voted on without a public hearing. The agenda also includes an appointment to the County Board of Health, several consent‑agenda lease agreements, and multiple appropriations for community programs.

• Decision‑only: Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive‑through at 1726 Church Street (C‑2 zoning)
• Decision‑only: Special Land Use Permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road (C‑1 zoning)
• Decision‑only: Rezoning request from NS to C‑1 for 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Appointment of Ms. Shatrina Cosby to the DeKalb County Board of Health
• Consent agenda: Standardized T‑Hangar space lease agreements with Kenan Loomis, Stephen Snowdy, and Michael Reidenbach (no cost to the County)

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss water and sewer rates and the county's response to Hurricane Helene. The body is deciding on a text amendment for the GSU/Willow Branch Revitalization Plan and a loan for affordable housing rehabilitation.

• Proposed loan not to exceed $2,000,000 for Willow Branch Apartments rehabilitation in Clarkston
• Text amendment to Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding the GSU/Willow Branch Revitalization Plan
• Discussion on Water & Sewer rates
• Hurricane Helene response update
• MARTA and Decide Dekalb quarterly briefings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a proposed executive agenda including discussions on water and sewer rates and the response to Hurricane Helene. The body is also considering several contracts for public works, police vehicles, and park improvements.

• Proposed appointment of Ms. Shatrina Cosby to the DeKalb County Board of Health
• Contract for police pursuit and special service vehicles from Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc. not to exceed $2,996,000.00
• Improvements at Fork Creek, Needham, Belvedere, Cedar and Gresham Parks not to exceed $4,570,482.40
• Chemical root control for the gravity sewer system awarded to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. not to exceed $3,950,000.00
• Purchase of a 15-passenger van for the Police Department fleet for $60,000

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners agenda, including a proposed 6% annual water and sewer rate increase for 2025-2027 and a $225 million bond issuance for the Scott Candler Water Treatment Facility. All items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made at this meeting.

• Accepted water rate increase resolution (6% annually 2025-2027) and $225M bond issuance to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Shatrina Cosby to Board of Health to BOC agenda
• Accepted three T-hangar lease agreements (Kenan Loomis, Stephen Snowdy, Michael Reidenbach) to consent agenda
• Accepted ARPA funding reallocation item to BOC agenda
• Accepted $20.8M road resurfacing contract award recommendation to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2.996M police vehicle purchase contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted $55,000 allocation to 100 Black Men of DeKalb for youth program to consent agenda
• Accepted $30,000 ARP funding to Stride Ahead for equine therapy to consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a land use plan amendment and two traffic calming petitions. They will also decide on several special land use permits for restaurants and coffee shops, and vote on various district-level fund allocations.

• Text Amendment to include the GSU/Willow Branch Revitalization Plan in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Traffic calming petitions for Pinellas Trail and Terry Mill Road
• Special Land Use Permits for restaurants/coffee shops at 1726 Church Street and 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Allocation of $70,000 for a Buford Highway Corridor transit analysis
• Allocation of $50,000 for bathroom installation at Peters Park

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss challenging rules adopted by the Georgia State Election Board. The meeting also includes objections to land annexations by the cities of Atlanta and Brookhaven.

• Proposed lawsuit challenging Georgia State Election Board rules adopted around September 20, 2024
• Objection to the annexation of approximately 23 acres into the City of Atlanta
• Objection to the annexation of 1481 Lavista Road into the City of Brookhaven
• Proposed settlement of litigation filed by the City of Brookhaven (Civil Action No. 20cv7727)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a FY2024 budget amendment that moves $996,231 from the General Fund to the Community Development program for individuals who are homeless or at risk. It will also review several contract approvals, including a $500,000 grant from GDOT for a new traffic signal on Moreland Avenue at Bailey Street and a $171,378.67 payment to Georgia Power for LED conversion of Columbia Drive at the I‑20 interchange. Additional items include traffic‑calming petitions for the Pinellas Trail and Terry Mill Road, which have no cost to the county.

• Transfer $996,231 from the General Fund to Community Development for homeless services
• Accept $500,000 from GDOT for a new traffic signal on Moreland Ave at Bailey St
• Payment of $171,378.67 to Georgia Power for LED conversion of Columbia Drive at I‑20 interchange
• Traffic calming petitions for Pinellas Trail (Clairmont Rd to Trailmark Dr) and Terry Mill Rd (Glenwood Ave to Fayetteville Rd) – no cost
• Change Order $90,000 for two‑way radio batteries for Police Services and Fire Rescue

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the October 8 Board of Commissioners agenda, including public hearings, consent items, and preliminary items. No final votes were taken; all actions were agenda-setting decisions. One item (2024-1194) was removed, and another (2024-1199) was also removed.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Pinellas Trail and Terry Mill Road to BOC public hearing
• Accepted airport lease agreements and assignment to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $996,231 transfer for homeless services to BOC agenda
• Accepted $500,000 GDOT grant for Moreland Avenue traffic signal to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2M Willow Branch Apartments rehabilitation loan to BOC preliminary agenda
• Accepted resolution for police diversion policy for unhoused individuals to BOC preliminary agenda
• Removed item 2024-1194 (Little Creek Horse Park allocation) from agenda
• Accepted annexation objections for City of Atlanta and Brookhaven to special called meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on amending the county pension code to increase monthly benefits for eligible retirees. The body will also consider traffic calming petitions and several land use permits for restaurants and coffee shops.

• Proposed Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefit amounts for eligible retirees
• Traffic calming petition for Forest Lake Parkway off Turner Hill Road ($53,850)
• Traffic calming petition for Parker Avenue between DeKalb Drive and McAfee Road ($29,700)
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street
• Allocation of $100,000 for Little Creek Horse Park projects and maintenance

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss objections to the annexation of unincorporated county land into the cities of Avondale Estates, Atlanta, and Brookhaven. The meeting also includes a work session to review upcoming agendas.

• Objection to annexation of two parcels into the City of Avondale Estates
• Objection to annexation of approximately 23 acres into the City of Atlanta
• Objection to annexation of 1481 Lavista Road into the City of Brookhaven
• Review of the proposed Executive Agenda for September 24, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed executive agenda for September 24, 2024. The meeting includes discussions on public safety equipment, transportation projects, and various service contract renewals.

• Proposed $5,674,248.85 change order for enQuesta Customer Information System hosting and support
• Proposed $1,179,000 contract for the East Rock Springs Roundabout at Beech Valley Way
• Proposed $884,065.02 contract for dash cams on Sanitation garbage trucks
• Proposed $498,750 contract for 75 Flock Safety LPR Cameras
• Traffic calming petitions for Forest Lake Parkway ($53,850) and Parker Avenue ($29,700)

The Committee of the Whole met to review the proposed executive agenda for the September 24, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting. All listed items were accepted to the BOC agenda, with most assigned to committees for further review. No final decisions were made; the committee's role was to set the agenda.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Forest Lake Parkway and Parker Avenue to BOC public hearing
• Accepted appointment of Melanie Hammet to Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Advisory Board
• Accepted airport hangar leases, easement, and various contracts to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $750,000 HUD grant for sidewalks on Columbia and Rainbow Drives
• Accepted Flock Safety LPR camera contract ($498,750) to ERPS committee
• Accepted Buford Highway BRT resolution to PWI committee
• Accepted district fund allocations for youth programs, parks, and shelters
• Accepted items for decision including police civilian review board study and environmental justice commission

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several zoning applications, including rezonings, special land use permits, and text amendments. Items include short-term rental regulations, residential townhome developments, commercial rezonings, and updates to small area plans. The meeting also includes public comment periods for residents.

• County-wide text amendment on short-term rental regulations (TA-24-1246762)
• Special Land Use Permit for single-family attached townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road (SLUP-24-1246917)
• Rezoning and character area change for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road (LP-24-1246832, Z-24-1246799)
• Rezoning from R-100 to C-1 for landscaping business office at 1422 Rock Chapel Road (Z-24-1246999)
• Major modification of zoning conditions for Lulah Hills development (CZ-24-1247114, Z-24-1247113)

The Planning Commission approved several rezoning requests and text amendments, including updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The commission denied requests for a late-night establishment and a landscaping office, and deferred items regarding short-term rentals and campgrounds.

• Deferred short-term rental text amendment to March 2025 (8-1)
• Denied SLUP for townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road (8-1)
• Approved character area amendment for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road (8-1)
• Approved rezoning for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road with 3 conditions (7-2)
• Denied rezoning for landscaping office at 1422 Rock Chapel Road (8-1)
• Deferred campground text amendment to November 2024 (9-0)
• Denied SLUP for late-night establishment at 832 Hambrick Road (9-0)
• Approved SLUP for restaurant drive-through at 4850 Redan Road with 12 conditions (7-2)

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a home rule ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees and a traffic calming petition for Radcliffe Boulevard. The agenda also includes the approval of contracts for airport fuel services, mobile crisis team funding, and NOMS system maintenance.

• Public hearing on pension benefit increase ordinance
• Traffic calming petition for Radcliffe Boulevard
• Approval of $1,025,000 fuel contract for off-road equipment
• Approval of $602,171 NOMS system maintenance contract
• Approval of $20,000 for Fruitful Community Foundation programs

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the September 10 Board of Commissioners meeting. Discussions include airport lease amendments, public works contracts, and sewer upgrade agreements. The body is also reviewing previously heard items regarding board appointments and housing trust funds.

• Traffic calming petition for Radcliffe Boulevard between Radcliffe Court and Lehigh Boulevard
• Contract for red dyed diesel fuel awarded to Mansfield Oil Co. not to exceed $1,025,000.00
• Sewer rods and accessories contract awarded to F.M. Shelton, Inc. not to exceed $1,350,000.00
• Support and maintenance for DeKalb Peachtree Airport NOMS system awarded to PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. not to exceed $602,171.00
• Five sewer upgrade agreements with contributions ranging from $70,000 to $338,500

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed executive agenda for the September 10, 2024 BOC meeting and accepted all listed items for placement on the agenda, either for public hearing, consent, preliminary, or committee assignment. No final decisions were made; the items will be voted on at the regular BOC meeting.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Radcliffe Boulevard to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted lease amendment with Flightway One, LLC to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted consent to sublease with Epps Air Service to SkyTech, Inc., assigned to OPS committee
• Accepted renewal funding for Police Mobile Crisis Team to BOC preliminary agenda
• Accepted change order for motor fuels contract (Mansfield Oil, $1,025,000) to OPS committee
• Accepted sole source maintenance for Symphony NOMS (PASSUR Aerospace, $602,171) to OPS committee
• Accepted change order for diving services (Underwater Construction, Zion Marine, $80,000) to PWI committee
• Accepted renewal for traffic paint contract (Allstates Coatings, $130,000) to PWI committee

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will discuss a Home Rule Ordinance to amend the 1962 Pension Code and raise monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees. A public hearing will be held for several zoning and land‑use applications, including music studios on Paul Road and a child day‑care at Crestwood Court. The meeting also includes a public comment period and several consent‑agenda appropriations for ARP funds and local projects.

• Home Rule Ordinance to amend the Pension Code and increase monthly pension benefits (Finance).
• Major modification of zoning for music recording and photography studios at 6020, 6038, and 6048 Paul Road (Planning & Sustainability).
• Special Land Use Permit for an in‑home child day‑care (up to 6 children) at 498 Crestwood Court (Planning & Sustainability).
• Special Land Use Permit for a Fifth Third Bank drive‑through at 2933 North Druid Hills Road (Planning & Sustainability).
• Transfer of $100,000 from the American Rescue Plan Grant to DeKalb County Community Development for homeless support services in District 1 (Consent Agenda).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed executive agenda including various grant acceptances and service contracts. The body is discussing multiple procurement requests for public safety, facilities management, and human services.

• Proposed contract for uniformed security guard services with Pinnacle Security Inc. not to exceed $29,483,805.10
• Acceptance of $1,500,000 HUD grant for the Memorial Drive Corridor Branding Project
• Proposed $4,027,125.30 for general contractor services for minor construction projects via Autaco Development LLC and Kissberg/Parker-Fry JV, LLC
• Traffic calming petition for Marsh Rabbit Bend intersecting with Galleon Crossing (no cost to county)
• Proposed $800,000 contract for data, voice, and multimedia cabling with R. B. Communications, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hear a public hearing on zoning matters, including a self-storage facility and a bank drive-through, and a traffic calming petition for Adcox Road. They will also vote on a pension benefit increase for eligible retirees and reappointments to several county authorities.

• Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees, joint annuitants, and beneficiaries
• Special Land Use Permit for self-storage facility at 2020 & 2030 Moreland Avenue and 1022 & 1032 Hillcrest Drive
• Special Land Use Permit for Fifth Third Bank drive-through at 2933 North Druid Hills Road
• Traffic Calming Petition for Adcox Road between Redan Road and Fenbrook Drive ($14,850 cost)
• Reappointment of Kevin Gooch to Development Authority, Private Hospital Authority, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole reviews proposed executive agenda items for the August 13 Board of Commissioners meeting. Key discussions include airport contracts, traffic calming petitions, land-use appeals, and rezoning applications. The committee also considers personnel appointments and deferred agenda items.

• Traffic calming petition for Adcox Road between Redan Road and Fenbrook Drive ($14,850)
• Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with FAA for Low Power DME at Peachtree-DeKalb Airport ($29,801.20)
• GDOT contract for airfield lighting replacement at DeKalb Peachtree Airport ($130,579.80)
• Change order for SPLOST Phase II road resurfacing projects ($1,099,965.84)
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision at 1384 Emory Road

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on various rezoning requests, special land use permits, and county-wide text amendments. Discussions include requests for residential developments, commercial modifications, and updated regulations for electric vehicle charging stations.

• County-wide text amendment regarding electric vehicle charging stations
• Proposal to rezone 5370, 5384 and 5378 Flat Shoals Parkway for up to 64 single-family attached dwellings
• Special Land Use Permit for a bank drive-through at 2933 North Druid Hills Road
• Request to rezone 911 Mountain View Drive for an adult day care facility
• County-wide text amendment relating to film studio requirements

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees. The body will also consider several special land use permits and rezoning requests for restaurants and storage facilities. Additionally, the board will review various community appropriations and airport lease agreements.

• Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefit amounts for eligible retirees
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 1726 Church Street
• Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Special Land Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 2020 & 2030 Moreland Avenue and 1022 & 1032 Hillcrest Drive
• Appropriations including $45,600 for DeKalb Athletic League Plus pavilion, $20,000 for District 1 Fur Run, and $19,000 for 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed executive agenda for the Board of Commissioners. The meeting includes discussions on multiple infrastructure contracts, public safety equipment, and district-specific appropriations.

• Pool renovation at NH Scott Park awarded to Summit Properties and Development Co., LLC for $3,662,368.81
• Water storage tank repairs awarded to Lichty Commercial Construction, Inc. for $2,668,230.45
• Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant electrical building rehabilitation awarded to Heavy Constructors, Inc. for $1,993,483.80
• Public safety communications hardware awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $1,167,816.40
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit transient and outdoor sales of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several deferred cases and new applications regarding residential, commercial, and land-use changes. Items include rezoning requests for townhomes, day care facilities, and a convenience store, alongside county-wide text amendments.

• Text amendment relating to film studio requirements (County-wide)
• Character area and rezoning applications for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road
• Special Land Use Permit for an event center at 6009 Memorial Drive, Ste. 10
• Major modification of zoning conditions for music/photography studios at 6020, 6038, and 6048 Paul Road
• Text amendment relating to campgrounds within residential areas (County-wide)

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met on July 11, 2024, and voted on 15 zoning applications, forwarding all of them to the Board of Commissioners for a July 25, 2024 hearing. The commission approved several items, including a major modification for music and photography studios on Paul Road and a late-night establishment on Memorial Drive, while denying an event center on Memorial Drive and a late-night establishment on Lawrenceville Highway. Multiple applications were deferred to September or November 2024, and one was withdrawn without prejudice. Three members were absent for all votes.

• Deferred film studio text amendment to January 2025 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Approved character area change for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road (6-0, 3 absent)
• Deferred rezoning for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road to September 2024 (5-0, 1 abstain, 3 absent)
• Denied event center SLUP at 6009 Memorial Drive, Ste. 10 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Approved music/photography studios at 6020, 6038, 6048 Paul Road with added community meeting condition (5-1, 3 absent)
• Deferred adult day care rezoning at 911 Mountain View Drive to September 2024 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Deferred in-home child day care SLUP at 498 Crestwood Court to September 2024 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Withdrawn without prejudice convenience store with fuel pumps at 6061 Redan Road (6-0, 3 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several public hearings regarding tax millage rates, pension benefit increases, and traffic calming petitions. The agenda also includes various appointments, contract change orders, and a resolution for a county housing plan.

• Public hearing on 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions
• Public hearing on Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits
• Traffic calming petitions for Pleasant Forest Drive and Overlook Way
• Change order for Maloof Annex Auditorium Renovation up to $2,382,741.00
• Contract change order for E-911/Fire Rescue CAD system up to $46,361.21

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Government has scheduled a special called meeting and an executive session. The agenda includes provisions to convene and adjourn these sessions.

• Convene a Special Called Meeting (2024-0875)
• Convene an Executive Session (2024-0876)
• Adjourn an Executive Session Meeting (2024-0877)
• Adjourn a Special Called Meeting (2024-0878)

Committee of the Whole

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole will review proposed public hearing items and purchasing recommendations for county operations. Commissioners are considering approvals for new fire apparatus, ambulance chassis, a juvenile justice courtroom buildout, and various maintenance contracts. The agenda also includes traffic calming petitions for two residential streets and a routine water and sewer update.

• Juvenile Justice Courtroom 2 buildout ($1,521,891)
• Pedestrian crossing construction on Pleasantdale Road ($469,525)
• Firefighting apparatus purchases via Sourcewell contract (up to $13.6 million total for pumpers and aerial trucks)
• Ambulance chassis procurement ($1,366,880)
• Traffic calming petitions for Pleasant Forest Drive and Overlook Way (No Cost to County)

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous items for the July 9 Board of Commissioners agenda. These included traffic calming petitions, board reappointments, and various purchasing and contracting requests for county operations.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Pleasant Forest Drive and Overlook Way to BOC agenda
• Accepted reappointments for Kevin Gooch, Don Bolia, Andrew Greenberg, and Rebekah Coblentz to BOC agenda
• Accepted $15.2M IT staff augmentation contract (22nd Century Technologies, Inc.) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $4.7M and $4.0M fire apparatus contracts (Sutphen Corporation) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $3.6M managed print services contract (Xerox Corporation) to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2.3M Maloof Annex Auditorium renovation funds to BOC agenda
• Accepted withdrawal of objection to 23-acre annexation into City of Atlanta to BOC agenda
• Accepted resolution to allocate funding for a DeKalb County Housing Plan to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several items including tax millage rates and pension increases. The agenda also includes multiple zoning applications for residential cottage developments, restaurants, coffee shops, and self-storage facilities.

• 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions
• Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• Zoning modification for single-family detached cottages at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive through at 1726 Church Street
• Special Land Use Permit and rezoning for a coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items including proposed 2024 ad valorem tax millage rates and budget revisions. Discussion includes public works projects such as traffic signal upgrades and road diet studies, alongside various grant acceptances and contract change orders.

• Public hearing for 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions
• $45,000.00 in SPLOST funding for traffic signal upgrades at Columbia Drive and Peachcrest Road
• $276,156.00 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant acceptance
• Proposed $15,271,478.64 contract change order for gravity sewer rehabilitation
• Appropriation of $889,209 for the DeKalb County Summer Youth Program

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous items for the June 25 Board of Commissioners agenda. These items include public hearings on tax millage rates and traffic calming, as well as various contract approvals and grant acceptances.

• Accepted 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rates and Budget Revisions to BOC agenda
• Accepted Traffic Calming Petition for Dawn Drive to BOC agenda
• Accepted 8 T-Hangar Space Lease Agreements to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $45,000 SPLOST funding for Columbia Drive and Peachcrest Road signal upgrades to BOC agenda
• Accepted $276,156 HIDTA Grant for Police Services to BOC agenda
• Accepted $15.2M sewer rehabilitation change order for Kemi Construction Company, Inc. to BOC agenda
• Accepted $5.3M purchase of 12 refuse trucks from Kenworth Truck Company to BOC agenda
• Accepted $889,209 ARP Interest for DeKalb Virtual Career Academy to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding pension benefits and traffic calming. The agenda also includes appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and various funding appropriations.

• Public hearing for a Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits
• Public hearing for a traffic calming petition at Forest Lake Parkway off Turner Hill Road
• Appointment of Ellen Rankin to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Appointment of Joe Rothwell to the DeKalb County Historic Preservation Commission
• Appropriation of $13,000,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community care initiatives

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Government has scheduled a special called meeting and an executive session. The agenda includes provisions to convene and adjourn these sessions.

• Special Called Meeting (2024-0755)
• Executive Session (2024-0756)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several preliminary items, including a $13,000,000 appropriation for emergency rental assistance. The agenda also includes public hearing requests for traffic calming and various departmental contract renewals or updates.

• Appropriation of $13,000,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds to DeKalb Non-Profit Agencies
• Traffic Calming Petition for Forest Lake Parkway off Turner Hill Road
• Contract with Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for fire fighting equipment not to exceed $206,852.04
• Contract with Rotor Resources, LLC for helicopter maintenance not to exceed $600,000.00
• Ratification of purchase order for Juvenile Justice Center chiller replacement up to $379,010.00

The Committee reviewed and accepted various proposed items for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda. These items include emergency rental assistance funding, equipment purchases, and service contracts assigned to specific sub-committees for further review.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Forest Lake Parkway to BOC agenda
• Accepted $13M Emergency Rental Assistance funding to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS)
• Accepted $206,852.04 firefighting equipment contract to BOC agenda (assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted $600,000 helicopter maintenance contract to BOC agenda (assigned to ERPS)
• Accepted $379,010 Juvenile Justice Center chiller replacement to BOC agenda (assigned to OPS)
• Accepted $7.325M vehicle and equipment parts renewal to BOC agenda (assigned to OPS)
• Accepted $1.5M Microsoft Azure service credit increase to BOC agenda (assigned to OPS)
• Accepted $6M Neighborhood Stabilization Program award to BOC agenda (assigned to PECS)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding pension increases, traffic calming petitions, and zoning changes. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and various fund transfers via the consent agenda.

• Public hearing for a Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits
• Public hearing for a traffic calming petition on South Rays Drive and surrounding streets
• Zoning application for ArcOne Construction Company to rezone property from R-75 to R-60
• Appointment of Ellen Rankin to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Appointment of Joe Rothwell to the Historic Preservation Commission

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several deferred cases and new applications regarding residential, commercial, and institutional uses. Items include rezoning requests for townhomes, short-term rental text amendments, and various special land use permits.

• Rezoning for a townhome community at 6826 Covington Highway
• County-wide text amendment relating to short-term rentals
• Major modification for a cottage development at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive through at 1726 Church Street
• Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit for a coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting on May 28, 2024. Key accepted items include the purchase of twelve refuse trucks for $5.3 million, a $4.9 million wastewater facility expansion, and a $2.2 million airport lighting upgrade. The committee also accepted a public hearing for traffic calming measures and an objection to a proposed annexation into Atlanta.

• Accepted $5.3M purchase of 12 refuse trucks to BOC agenda
• Accepted $4.9M Snapfinger wastewater facility expansion to BOC agenda
• Accepted $2.2M PDK Airport LED lighting upgrade to BOC agenda
• Accepted $15.4M trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services to BOC agenda
• Accepted objection to 23-acre annexation into Atlanta to BOC agenda
• Accepted traffic calming petition for South Rays Drive area to BOC agenda
• Accepted $24,000 appropriation for DeKalb PAL Inc. to BOC agenda
• Accepted $50,000 allocation for District 5 Concert Series to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to raise monthly pensions for eligible retirees, which would change payout amounts for county retirees. Commissioners will also decide on a deferred application for a self-storage facility at 2020 & 2030 Moreland Avenue and 1022 & 1032 Hillcrest Drive, affecting land use in those districts. The meeting includes votes on multiple consent agenda items covering contract extensions, grant allocations, and departmental funding transfers that support senior transportation, domestic violence programming, and public safety communications.

• Public hearing on a Home Rule Ordinance to increase monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees, joint annuitants, and beneficiaries.
• Decision on a Special Land Use Permit application by Metro Capital Investment, LLC for a self-storage facility at 2020 & 2030 Moreland Avenue; and, 1022 & 1032 Hillcrest Drive.
• Consent agenda item to extend the Comprehensive Equity Strategy contract with Partnership for Southern Equity, Inc. up to $210,000.00.
• District 1 funding approvals: a $136,000.00 transfer for a North DeKalb Senior Center bus and a $100,000 appropriation for frontline response programming.
• Preliminary items include a $940,431.75 Urban Area Security Initiative grant application and a $104,000.00 card access contract with Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC.

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a special called meeting and an executive session. The agenda includes a proposed settlement regarding the Ante Literm Notice for Mukesh and Rishu Patel.

• Proposed settlement of Mukesh and Rishu Patel’s Ante Literm Notice

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review quarterly updates from MARTA and Grady and consider appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda includes proposals for several large-scale contracts regarding infrastructure, technology, and public safety.

• $24,804,300.00 change order for SPLOST program management services
• $15,450,699.44 agreement for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services
• $850,000 transfer to the Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund
• $3,576,495.50 renewal of Oracle Cloud Services contract
• $150,000 allocation for the 2024 Decatur Book Festival

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous proposed appointments, fund transfers, and procurement contracts for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda. Items were assigned to various sub-committees for further review or designated as consent items for the May 14 meeting.

• Accepted appointment of Ellen Rankin and Joe Rothwell to Historic Preservation Commission to BOC agenda
• Accepted $850,000 transfer from General Fund to Senior Citizens Services Grant Fund to BOC agenda
• Accepted $150,000 allocation for 2024 Decatur Book Festival to BOC agenda
• Accepted official retirement of K-9 Ducky to Sergeant J.C. Hansen to BOC agenda
• Accepted $24.8M SPLOST program management contract increase for Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC to BOC agenda
• Accepted $15.4M trenchless pipeline rehabilitation agreement with Vortex Services, LLC to BOC agenda
• Accepted $3.5M plumbing services contract for DeKalb CARES to BOC agenda
• Accepted $3.35M tire purchase and repair renewal to BOC agenda

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning applications and text amendments. These include proposals for new townhome communities, child day care facilities, and changes to short-term rental regulations. Some items are being revisited from previous meetings.

• Rezoning 6826 Covington Highway from C-1 to RSM for a townhome community
• County-wide text amendment regarding short-term rentals
• Rezoning Indian Creek MARTA station area to MU-4 for transit-oriented development
• Special Land Use Permit for a private school at 2135 Shamrock Drive
• Rezoning 558 Medlock Road from R-75 to C-1 for an art school

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met on May 2, 2024 and voted on nine zoning cases, all of which now move to the Board of Commissioners zoning meeting on May 23, 2024. The commission recommended approval of MARTA's rezoning for a mixed-use transit-oriented development at the Indian Creek MARTA station with 19 conditions, and recommended approval of several child day care and school permit applications. It recommended denial of a child day care permit at 1584 S. Hairston Road and denial of townhomes at 2098 & 2124 Cedar Grove Road, and deferred a county-wide short-term rental text amendment to September 2024. Two members, LaSonya Osler and Deanna Murphy, were absent.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for MARTA mixed-use transit-oriented development at Indian Creek MARTA station with 19 conditions (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 6826 Covington Highway for a townhome community with 9 conditions (6-0, 1 abstain, 2 absent)
• Deferred county-wide short-term rental text amendment to September 2024 zoning agenda (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended denial of a Special Land Use Permit for a child day care at 1584 S. Hairston Road (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of a child day care permit renewal at 6168 Marbut Road with 1 condition (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of a private school permit at 2135 Shamrock Drive with 1 condition (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of a child day care permit at 598 Mountain Harbor with 4 conditions (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 558 Medlock Road for an art school with 3 conditions plus a modification restricting tattoo parlors and vape shops (7-0, 2 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding pension benefit increases and a traffic calming petition for Emerald North Drive. The meeting also includes decisions on rezoning applications for residential and self-storage developments. Additionally, the agenda contains several fund allocations for district-specific community programs.

• Public hearing on increasing monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• Traffic calming petition for Emerald North Drive costing $49,520
• Rezoning application for single-family homes in District 2
• Special Land Use Permit for a self-storage facility at Moreland Avenue and Hillcrest Drive
• Allocation of $100,000 for the John Lewis Memorial in District 5

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting also includes a proposal to accept a donated community art project at the Clarkston Library.

• Acceptance of a donated mural project at the Clarkston Library
• Collaboration with DeKalb Libraries Board of Trustees, Alif Institute, and eL Seed
• Review of the April 23, 2024, proposed executive agenda

The Board of Commissioners approved the acceptance of a donated community art project. The project consists of a mural at the Clarkston Library created in collaboration with the DeKalb Libraries Board of Trustees, Alif Institute, and eL Seed.

• Approved acceptance of donated mural at Clarkston Library (2024-0558)
• Approved convening of Special Called Meeting (2024-0552)
• Approved adding an item to the agenda (2024-0553)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (2024-0559)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the April 23 Board of Commissioners meeting. Agenda items include pension benefit increases, traffic calming measures, and several large-scale infrastructure and service contracts.

• Proposed increase in monthly pension benefits for eligible retirees
• Traffic calming petition for Emerald North Drive costing $49,520
• Request for a loan of up to $94,000,000 via Tax Anticipation Notes
• Contract for asphaltic concrete pavement repairs up to $4,383,333.31
• Purchase of playground equipment for Emory Grove Park totaling $345,707.51

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous items for the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda, including airport leases, infrastructure contracts, and district-specific appropriations. Several items were assigned to specialized committees for further review before final BOC action.

• Accepted traffic calming petition for Emerald North Drive to BOC agenda ($49,520)
• Accepted four T-Hangar lease agreements to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $100,000 appropriation for John Lewis Memorial to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $10,000 appropriation for Wylde Center environmental programming to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $25,000 appropriation for DeKalb Lawyers Association to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted $12,000 transfer to Jane Goodall Institute to BOC agenda (Consent)
• Accepted resolution to establish DeKalb Environmental Justice Commission to BOC agenda
• Withdrew reappropriation of $25,000 for DeKalb Chamber of Commerce small business initiatives

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning request for residential construction on LaVista Road and several public right-of-way abandonment petitions. The agenda also includes appeals regarding the Historic Preservation Commission and various funding appropriations.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1481 LaVista Road to allow three single-family detached homes
• Right of way abandonment petitions for Koppers Road, an unnamed road, and Lancaster Rd
• Appeals regarding Historic Preservation Commission decisions at 1176 Lullwater Road
• $50,000 appropriation for Wellroot Family Services housing renovations
• $30,000 appropriation for transit improvement planning with The Pendleton Group

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several deferred zoning cases and new applications regarding residential and commercial developments. Additionally, the Parks & Recreation department is seeking authorization to use eminent domain for property acquisitions.

• Modification of zoning at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive for a cottage development
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive through at 1726 Church Street
• Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit for a coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Rezoning of 4381 Covington Highway to expand an auto repair business
• Land acquisition via eminent domain at 3488 Mosley Road, Ellenwood

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on traffic calming petitions and road abandonment requests. Commissioners will also consider several American Rescue Plan fund allocations for community programs.

• County-wide text amendment regarding film studio requirements
• Traffic calming petitions for Atherton Drive and Parker Avenue
• $100,000 ARP allocation for A Home for Everyone in DeKalb
• $100,000 ARP allocation for DeKalb Pro Bono to assist with eviction disputes
• $50,000 ARP allocation to Wade Walker YMCA

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting consists of procedural items regarding the convening and adjourning of a special called meeting and an executive session. No substantive business or committee reports are listed on this agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed items including traffic calming petitions, airport lease agreements, and various departmental contract renewals. The agenda includes discussions on healthcare mapping, public safety uniforms, and park infrastructure improvements.

• Traffic calming petitions for Atherton Drive and Parker Avenue
• Standardized T-Hangar Lease Agreements for the Airport
• Public safety uniform contract renewal up to $1,041,664.00
• Playground equipment replacement at Wade Walker Park up to $229,604.00
• Public restroom and viewing platform installations at Michelle Obama Park and Gresham Park up to $850,000.00

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted numerous items for the March 26 Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda. These include traffic calming petitions, airport hangar leases, and various community funding allocations. Several items were assigned to specific sub-committees for further review.

• Accepted traffic calming petitions for Atherton Drive and Parker Avenue to BOC agenda
• Accepted five standardized T-Hangar lease agreements to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $100,000 ARP funding for homeless support services to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $100,000 ARP funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $100,000 ARP funding for DeKalb Pro Bono to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $100,000 ARP funding for Tabitha’s House International to BOC consent agenda
• Accepted $1.7M technology solutions contract increase for CDW Government, LLC to BOC agenda
• Accepted $1.04M public safety uniform contract renewal to ERPS Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning and appointment items. The agenda includes public hearings for a county-wide drive-through facility definition amendment and a hardware store modification at 5440 Covington Highway.

• Public hearing: Amendment to revise 'Drive Through Facility' definitions county-wide
• Public hearing: Major modification for a hardware store at 5440 Covington Highway
• Allocation of $1,000,000 in SPLOST funding for Bermuda Rd. and Stewart Mill Rd. Roundabout Project
• Allocation of $150,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for the Community Schoolyards Project
• Acceptance of a $225,796 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant for the District Attorney’s Office

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review multiple deferred cases and new applications regarding residential developments, commercial rezoning, and special land use permits. These items include requests for cottage developments, townhomes, restaurants with drive-throughs, and self-storage facilities.

• Major modification of zoning at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive for a single-family detached cottage development
• Special Land Use Permit for a restaurant with drive through at 1726 Church Street
• Modification of zoning for townhouse dwellings at Pleasant Hill Trail and Pleasant Hill Road
• Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit for a coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road
• Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 for an auto repair business at 4381 Covington Hwy

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met on March 5, 2024 and voted on nine zoning applications, all of which move forward to the Board of Commissioners zoning meeting on March 28, 2024. The commission recommended approval for four cases (two with conditions), denial for two cases, deferral for three cases, and withdrawal without prejudice for one case. Member Vivian Moore was absent; all votes were recorded with 8 present.

• Deferred major modification for cottage development at 1484 & 1520 Columbia Drive to May 2024 (8-0)
• Deferred SLUP for drive-through restaurant at 1726 Church Street to May 2024 (5-3)
• Withdrew without prejudice townhouse modification at Pleasant Hill Trail and Pleasant Hill Road (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road with 4 conditions (5-3)
• Approved SLUP for drive-through coffee shop at 3823 North Druid Hills Road with 4 conditions (5-3)
• Approved rezoning for auto repair expansion at 4381 Covington Highway with 5 conditions (8-0)
• Approved character area amendment for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road (6-2)
• Deferred rezoning for rental townhomes at 3744 Redan Road to July 2024 (7-1)

Committee of the Whole

DeKalb County officials will review various infrastructure projects and technology service contracts. The agenda includes several significant contract renewals and change orders for county departments. Additionally, the committee will discuss public right-of-way abandonments and federal grant acceptances.

• Change order for construction management services up to $10,445,329.50
• Estimated $3,653,406.52 project for an interchange at I-85 and State Route 42
• $3,000,000 change order for computers, laptops, and scanners for all County departments
• Allocation of $150,000 in ARPA funds for the Community Schoolyards Project
• Acceptance of a $225,796 grant for sexual assault kit initiatives

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met March 5, 2024, with six of seven commissioners present (Michelle Long Spears absent). The committee accepted a large set of proposed items to the Board of Commissioners agenda, mostly for the March 12 meeting, including several multi-million-dollar technology and construction contract changes. Two public right-of-way abandonment petitions on Koppers Road and Lancaster Rd were held off the agenda pending further review, due back March 19, 2024. The minutes record no final votes or dollar amounts approved by the committee itself; items were forwarded for later action.

• Held Koppers Road right-of-way abandonment petition (42,344 sqft) off agenda, due back 3/19/2024
• Held Lancaster Rd right-of-way abandonment petition (13,317 sqft) off agenda, due back 3/19/2024
• Accepted Gwinnett County intergovernmental agreement to BOC public hearing, due back 3/12/2024
• Accepted four airport T-hangar lease agreements (Cal Abel, John Strickland, Lee Skandalakis, Ezra Jones III) to BOC consent
• Accepted $23,991.25 FTA 5310 funds from Atlanta Regional Commission (county cost $4,798.25) to BOC consent
• Accepted Dell end-user computing contract change order up to $3,000,000 to OPS committee
• Accepted $10,445,329.50 construction management contract change order to PWI committee
• Accepted $3,653,406.52 GDOT water/sewer agreement for SR 141/I-85 displaced left turn interchange to PWI committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning changes at LaVista Road and traffic calming petitions for Meadowview Drive and Adcox Road. The agenda also includes several fund allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

• Rezoning 1481 LaVista Road for three single-family homes
• $34,800 traffic calming project on Meadowview Drive
• $100,000 allocation for a regional traffic study in District 1
• $150,000 ARPA allocation for Community Schoolyards in District 6
• $100,000 ARPA allocation to the International Rescue Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing various proposed actions including traffic calming petitions, public right of way abandonments, and human services funding. The agenda includes several items deferred from previous meetings regarding zoning and park reopenings.

• Traffic calming petition for Meadowview Drive: $34,800
• Human services warming station activations: $211,000
• LED conversion of Candler Road at I-20 Interchange: $135,538.66
• District 6 ARPA allocation for Trust for Public Land: up to $150,000
• District 7 appropriation to International Rescue Committee: $100,000

The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole met Feb. 20, 2024, with all seven commissioners present, to review and set the agenda for the Feb. 27 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee accepted numerous items to the BOC agenda, including a $90,712,867 sewer assessment and rehabilitation contract, a $1.8M workers' compensation services award, and a $575.8M 50-year airport lease. It also accepted a resolution objecting to a proposed 23-acre annexation into the City of Atlanta and a $211,000 warming station expansion. No final votes were recorded; items were only accepted to the BOC agenda or assigned to committees.

• Accepted to BOC agenda: $90,712,867 sewer assessment/rehab contract (Inliner Solutions, Southeast Pipe Survey)
• Accepted to BOC agenda: $1,800,000 workers' comp bill review award to CorVel Healthcare
• Accepted to BOC agenda: 50-year Eastside Aviation lease with Sky Harbour, est. $575,811,313 revenue
• Accepted to BOC agenda: objection to annexation of ~23 acres into City of Atlanta
• Accepted to BOC agenda: $211,000 for 60 additional warming station activations and 23 beds
• Accepted to BOC agenda: $1,536,259 emergency purchase for EMAS block replacement at PDK Airport
• Accepted to BOC agenda: $100,000 District 1 traffic study allocation to Atlas Consulting
• Accepted to BOC agenda: appointments of Whitney McGinniss, Brenda Foye Cornelius, and Genet Hopewell

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 operating budget and a traffic calming petition. The agenda also includes various appointments, appeals, and several funding allocations for district-specific projects.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Operating Budget
• Public hearing for a Traffic Calming Petition on Shadow Lakes Drive, Pattillo Lane, Shadow Valley Court & Lake Valley Point
• Zoning modification application for a hardware store at 5440 Covington Highway
• Appeal regarding a Historic Preservation Commission decision at 2005 Ponce De Leon Ave
• Allocation of $50,000 from ARPA funds to the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Special Called Meeting

The agenda consists only of procedural motions to convene and adjourn meetings. No substantive topics or legislative items were listed for discussion.

• No substantive legislative or policy items were listed.

The Board convened for a special called meeting and an executive session. The record shows the meeting was convened and adjourned, but lists no substantive policy or budgetary decisions.

• Approved convening a Special Called Meeting (2024-0262)
• Approved convening an Executive Session Meeting (2024-0263)
• Approved adjourning the Executive Session Meeting (2024-0264)
• Approved adjourning the Special Called Meeting (2024-0265)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several preliminary items including airport funding, road right-of-way abandonments, and multiple county contracts. The agenda includes proposed public hearings for traffic calming on Shadow Lakes Drive and an appeal regarding a historic preservation decision.

• Traffic calming petition for Shadow Lakes Drive, Pattillo Lane, Shadow Valley Court & Lake Valley Point
• GDOT funding for DeKalb Peachtree Airport electrical system replacement ($125,000.00 matching cost)
• Purchase of 302 Cadence Management Chairs for the Superior Court ($239,165.18)
• Workers’ compensation bill review and pharmaceutical management services ($1,800,000.00)
• Right turn lane construction on Briarlake Road at Briarcliff Road ($545,659.84)

The Committee reviewed and accepted numerous items for the February 14 Board of Commissioners agenda. These items include the 2024 Operating Budget, various procurement contracts, and district-specific fund allocations.

• Accepted 2024 Operating Budget to BOC agenda for public hearing
• Accepted traffic calming petition for Shadow Lakes Drive and surrounding streets to BOC agenda
• Accepted appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision at 2005 Ponce De Leon Ave to BOC agenda
• Accepted appointment of Ms. Genet Hopewell to Board of Assessors to BOC agenda
• Accepted $1.5M emergency purchase for airport EMAS blocks to BOC agenda
• Accepted $1.8M workers' compensation services contract to BOC agenda
• Accepted $7.8M vehicle and equipment repair renewal to BOC agenda
• Accepted $150,000 ARPA allocation for Trust for Public Land Community Schoolyards to BOC agenda

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing county-wide text amendments regarding film studio requirements and short-term rentals. The agenda also includes several requests to use eminent domain to acquire properties for DeKalb County Parks and Recreation. Various rezoning applications and special land use permits are also scheduled for consideration.

• County-wide text amendment regarding film studio requirements
• County-wide text amendment regarding short-term rentals
• Eminent domain resolutions for properties including 3488 Mosley Road and 4071 Old River Road
• Rezoning of 5646 and 5650 Covington Highway for retail development and alcohol sales
• Special Land Use Permit for a bank with a drive-through at 2445 Wesley Chapel Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding 'Drive Through Facility' definitions and various financial allocations. The agenda includes appointments to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority and several contract renewals or awards.

• Public hearing for county-wide zoning amendment regarding 'Drive Through Facility' definitions
• Appointment of Brenda Foye Cornelius to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board
• Allocation of up to $70,000 from District 3 ARP Fund to Moms Offering Resources and Education M.O.R.E Moms Program
• Allocation of up to $150,000 from District 4 ARPA to Trust for Public Land Community Schoolyards
• Law enforcement accessories contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. not to exceed $206,168.54

Special Called Meeting

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on January 16, 2024. The agenda includes convening an executive session and discussing a proposed settlement for a workers’ compensation claim involving Marsha Johnson (for Tessa Bowers).

• Proposed settlement of Marsha Johnson (for Tessa Bowers) workers’ compensation claims against DeKalb County
• Convening of an Executive Session Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a series of proposed actions including budget overviews, contract renewals, and upcoming agenda items for the Board of Commissioners. Discussion includes law enforcement accessory purchases, infrastructure maintenance, and land use matters.

• Law enforcement accessories contract with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. up to $206,168.54
• Cityworks Asset Management Platform change order for Woolpert, Inc. up to $180,929.00
• enQuesta annual hosting and support contract for $2,568,381.67
• Tires recycling renewal with Latham Home Sanitation Company, Inc. up to $150,000.00
• Right-of-way mowing renewals with Executive Realty Solution, Inc. and Flex Landscaping, LLC up to $811,266.66

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and accepted multiple appointments, contract awards, and funding allocations for the January 23 Board of Commissioners agenda. Several items were assigned to specific sub-committees for further review before returning to the Board.

• Accepted appointment of Brenda Foye Cornelius to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board
• Accepted reappointments of Inga Harmon and Quinn Green to DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority Board
• Accepted $70,000 ARP fund allocation for M.O.R.E Moms Program (District 3)
• Accepted $150,000 ARPA allocation for Trust for Public Land Community Schoolyards (District 4)
• Accepted $20,000 appropriation for Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (District 7)
• Accepted $7,500 appropriation for DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Dept. (District 7)
• Accepted $79,165 Violence Against Women Act Grant for District Attorney’s Office
• Accepted $122,528 Victims of Crime Act Grant for Solicitor-State Court

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract changes and budget appropriations. This includes funding for sanitation services, road improvements, and youth aviation programs. The meeting also features a presentation from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

• $410,687.75 change order for trash compactor removal at North Transfer Station
• $135,912.14 purchase of 26 portable radios for the Marshal’s Office
• $152,813.00 contract for a new truck chassis and body for Fleet Management
• $194,408.73 change order for county street and roadway litter removal
• $11,000 appropriation for the Mason Mill Turf Project

Planning Commission

The DeKalb County Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning applications and county-wide text amendments. These include proposed changes to regulations for film studios and short-term rentals. The commission will also consider various special land use permits and rezoning requests throughout the county.

• County-wide text amendment for film studio requirements
• County-wide text amendment for short-term rentals
• Rezoning 6826 Covington Highway for a townhome community
• SLUP for a bank with drive-through at 2445 Wesley Chapel Road
• Rezoning 1075 Zonolite Road to expand commercial uses

The DeKalb County Planning Commission met on January 9, 2024, and voted on ten zoning cases, all of which move forward to the Board of Commissioners on January 25, 2024. The commission approved several special land use permits and a major modification, deferred two rezoning applications to May 2024, and denied a personal care home permit and a county-wide film studio text amendment. Votes were recorded for each item, with one abstention and several split decisions.

• Approved SLUP for home occupation at 3684 Seton Hall Way with 6 conditions (8-0, Johnson absent)
• Approved SLUP for bank with drive-through at 2445 Wesley Chapel Road with 2 conditions (8-0, Johnson absent)
• Approved major modification for hardware store at 5440 Covington Highway with modified conditions, removing conditions #2 and #4 (8-0, Johnson absent)
• Approved SLUP for late-night operations at Po' Boy Shop, 1369 Clairmont Road, with 7 conditions and amended renewal period from 36 to 24 months (5-4)
• Approved SLUP for community living arrangement at 4077 Flat Shoals Parkway with 5 conditions (9-0)
• Deferred rezoning for townhomes at 6826 Covington Highway to May 2024 (8-0, Snipes abstained)
• Deferred rezoning for office/commercial expansion at 1075 Zonolite Road to May 2024 (9-0)
• Denied SLUP for personal care home at 2056 Tudor Castle Circle (8-1)