East Point, GA

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, presentations, and a consent agenda. Key items include discussion of the FY 2027 budget, several emergency water main repairs, and contracts for police technology and other services. The agenda also includes a proclamation and a rezoning discussion.

• Discussion and possible action on FY 2027 budget
• Emergency water main repair on Headland Drive, not to exceed $160,000
• Emergency water main repair at 1402 Harris & Wadley, not to exceed $64,435.46
• Emergency procurement for Real-Time Crime Center monitoring and drone integration, not to exceed $71,213.37
• Contract for LEC Main Lobby renovations, not to exceed $267,447.00

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council work session will discuss and possibly act on the FY 2027 budget, with two options: one excluding and one including $1.6 million in additional water capital projects. The city manager recommends Option A, which excludes the projects to protect the Water Fund's reserves. The agenda also includes several emergency procurements, contract approvals, and policy discussions.

• FY 2027 budget: Option A (exclude $1.6M water projects) vs Option B (include them, funded by M.O.S.T. revenues)
• Emergency procurement for Real-Time Crime Center monitoring and drone integration: Accurate Property Services, not to exceed $71,213.37
• Emergency water main repairs: Headland Drive ($160,000), 1402 Harris & Wadley ($64,435.46), SCADA UPS replacement ($27,500)
• LEC Main Lobby renovations: Green Heart Enterprises, $267,447.00
• Rezoning initiative at 0 Desert Drive

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on the FY 2027 budget and expenditures for the Mayor and Council. The meeting includes resolutions regarding the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) and a contract for open records process mapping.

• Robert Bobb Group Contract #47QRAA24D0021 for Process Mapping and Lean Six Sigma Review of Open Records Request, not to exceed $100,000.00
• Resolution adopting homeowner eligibility and value limit requirements for the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP)
• Resolution adopting policies, procedures, program design, and compliance plans for CHIP
• Resolution certifying compliance with Georgia Statutes for CHIP participation
• Discussion and possible action on Ethics Board appointments

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The East Point City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the fiscal year 2027 budget. This is the only substantive agenda item; no other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Council Discussion and Possible Action on the FY 2027 Budget

The special called meeting did not take place because a quorum was not present. The only agenda item—discussion and possible action on the FY 2027 budget—resulted in no action taken.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on a rezoning request for 3005 Semmes St, approval of the FY 2027 city budget, and a resolution defining "single source" in the ordinance. The council will also discuss an emergency sewer main replacement on Church Street, limited to $135,590, and a new water line installation on West Hamilton Ave, limited to $573,300. All items are presented for council discussion and possible action.

• Public hearing: Zoning Application P2026RZ-001-02 to rezone 3005 Semmes St from R-1A to R-T
• Council discussion and possible action on FY 2027 budget acceptance
• Resolution for the definition of "single source" within the ordinance
• Emergency sewer main replacement on Church Street, not to exceed $135,590 (Vendor: Autaco Development, RFQ #2024-1857)
• New water line installation on West Hamilton Ave (Park St to Main St), not to exceed $573,300 (Vendor: GS Construction, RFQ 2024-1857)

After hours of discussion, the City Council voted 7-0 to approve a list of reprogramming items for the FY2027 budget, directing the City Manager to incorporate the changes and present a revised proposed budget by July 27. The approved adjustments include restoring funding for senior home repair, community stabilization, water infrastructure, and ward community meetings, with the latter requiring future authorizing legislation. The Council also approved several water and sewer infrastructure contracts and a Safe Streets safety action plan.

• Approved FY2027 budget reprogramming items (7-0), directing City Manager to present revised budget by July 27
• Approved rezoning of 3005 Sims Street from R-1A to R-T Residential Townhome (7-0)
• Approved alcohol license transfer for Texaco Market at 2995 Headland Drive (7-0)
• Approved emergency sewer main replacement on Church Street, not to exceed $135,590 (7-0)
• Approved new water line installation on West Hamilton Ave using CDBG funds, not to exceed $573,300 (7-0)
• Approved multiple water treatment plant repair contracts using $1.6M congressional grant (7-0 each)
• Approved Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan contract with Kimley-Horn, not to exceed $499,978 (7-0)
• Approved on-call construction services contract with Autaco Development, not to exceed $2M (7-0)

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The East Point City Council will discuss the policy direction for the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget. The item is presented by At‑Large Councilmember Dr. Japera Hemming. No other decisions or hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Policy direction for the FY 2027 proposed budget – presented by Council At‑Large Dr. Japera Hemming

The East Point City Council held a special called meeting to discuss policy direction for the FY27 proposed budget. No votes were taken on the budget itself. Councilmembers debated proposed reprogramming of funds, including restoring cuts to departments, adding funding for Fire Station No. 2, and addressing deferred water infrastructure projects. A motion to direct the city manager to include $2,580,523 in changes passed, but the budget was not adopted.

• Discussed policy direction for FY27 proposed budget, no vote on adoption
• Motion passed to direct city manager to reprogram $2,580,523 including Fire Station No. 2 (5-3)
• Councilmember Hemming's motion to reprogram $4,244,523 died for lack of a second
• Mayor requested restoration of funds cut from mayor's office budget

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the $19,778,784 budget for fiscal year 2027. The agenda includes several water and sewer repair proposals, a safety action plan, and potential new policies regarding artificial intelligence and detention facility permitting.

• FY 2027 City Budget of $19,778,784
• Emergency sewer main replacement at Church Street: up to $135,590.00
• Clarifier Basin 7 & 8 gearbox repair: up to $182,070.00
• New water line installation on West Hamilton Ave: up to $573,300.00
• Motor Control Switchboard Installation: up to $267,615.00

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY27 budget ending June 30, 2027. Additionally, the council will discuss a water line installation project on West Hamilton Avenue and a use permit for a recycling center.

• Use permit for a recycling center and processing plant at 1577 East Taylor Ave
• New water line installation on West Hamilton Ave from Park St to Main St up to $573,300.00
• Adoption of the FY27 Budget ending June 30, 2027
• Potential grant funds for the City Auditorium
• East Point Exchange PATH Project

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the June 15 regular meeting and the June 23 special called meeting. Multiple residents provided public comments opposing a proposed grease trap facility variance in the East Washington community.

• Adopted City Council agenda
• Approved June 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Approved June 23, 2026 special called meeting minutes

City Council - Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the East Point City Council will feature a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No other action items are listed. An executive session may follow for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Discussion on FY27 Budget (no specific figures provided)

The council held a special called meeting to discuss the FY27 budget and receive a Parks and Recreation update. Council members asked questions about park security funding, vandalism costs, and city bill allocations. No motions were voted on or decisions recorded beyond moving to open floor discussion.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on a use permit for a recycling center on East Taylor Ave. They will discuss alcohol license transfers, consider ordinances to extend the data center moratorium and impose a temporary moratorium on new detention facilities, and vote on multiple contracts including a $299,460 generator replacement and a $47,740 workers' comp claims administration extension.

• Public hearing on use permit for recycling center at 1577 East Taylor Ave
• Ordinance to extend data center moratorium
• Discussion on temporary moratorium on new detention facilities not owned by city or Fulton County
• Contract extension with USIS Inc./Davies for workers' comp claims administration ($47,740)
• Generator replacement contract for Ben Hill Pumping Station not to exceed $299,460

The City Council opened a public hearing for a use permit and variance at 1577 East Taylor Avenue. Staff recommended denial, while the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. The hearing concluded with no further opposition.

• Adopted the council agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for 1577 East Taylor Ave recycling center permit
• Closed public hearing for 1577 East Taylor Ave recycling center permit
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2026 regular meeting

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on the East Point Impact Collaborative (EPIC), a comprehensive youth-to-career pipeline requesting $250,000-$500,000 in annual city seed funding. Other major items include a temporary moratorium on new detention facilities not owned by the city or county, several contract approvals (workers' compensation, generator replacement, tax collection), and alcohol license name changes. The work session also covers a proposed ordinance to formalize work session procedures and a resolution defining single-source procurement.

• East Point Impact Collaborative (EPIC) seeks $250,000–$500,000 annual city investment to catalyze youth workforce, housing, and entrepreneurship programs
• Temporary moratorium on permitting, zoning, and land use approvals for new detention facilities not owned by city or Fulton County
• Contract extension #2 with USIS Inc./Davies for workers' compensation claims administration: $47,740
• Generator replacement/installation at Ben Hill Pumping Station by Capital City Electrical Services: not to exceed $299,460
• Alcohol license name change/new owner for Texaco Food Mart and Cru Lounge

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The East Point City Council is discussing and may vote to authorize an emergency procurement for reconciliation, cash flow analysis, reserve verification, and utility fund review in the pool cash system. This is the only substantive item on the special called meeting agenda, followed by an executive session and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action to authorize an emergency procurement for reconciliation, cash flow analysis, reserve verification, and utility fund review in the pool cash system, including public presentations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and may adopt it after a possible waiver of second reading. Other discussion items include a possible agreement for the East Point Exchange PATH project, creation of a Communications Department, temporary transfer of MCT funds to stabilize the Power Enterprise Fund, and adjustments to commercial sanitation rates and routes.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY2027 budget
• Discussion and possible action on Kairos Development Corporation agreement for East Point Exchange multi-use PATH project
• Discussion and possible action to create a Communications Department
• Discussion and possible action on temporary transfer of MCT funds to Power Enterprise Fund for FY2027 budget stabilization
• Discussion on commercial rate adjustments, ordinance updates, Kirby cart enforcement, roll-off pricing, and route change effective July 6, 2026

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 4 and May 18, 2026. A public hearing was opened to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which totals $197,787,804.

• Approved City Council minutes for May 4 and May 18, 2026
• Adopted June 1 agenda with a substitute motion to move the municipal court clerk's week proclamation
• Tabled municipal court clerk's week proclamation to the next meeting due to missing document
• Opened public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold the first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget of $197,787,804, which avoids tax or millage increases but relies on rate increases and reserve draws to address a structural deficit. The consent agenda includes contracts for HVAC service ($120,000), emergency water main repairs ($72,620 and $109,975), park renovations ($106,600), and playground upgrades ($160,000). Other items include discussion of a P3 resolution for Kairos Development and a PATH project agreement for the East Point Exchange.

• First public hearing for FY2027 proposed budget ($197,787,804) with no tax/millage increase
• Consent: HVAC service agreement with Johnson Controls for City Hall and LEC — not to exceed $120,000
• Emergency 20-inch raw water main break repair — not to exceed $72,620
• Emergency valve insertion on a 12-inch water main at 1404 Wadley Ave — not to exceed $109,975
• Consent: Brookdale Park playground upgrades via Gametime — not to exceed $160,000

The City Council adopted a modified agenda that consolidated the budget presentation with its public hearing. The council also opened the formal public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.

• Adopted amended council agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council holds a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget, a proposed mixed-income housing ordinance, and a temporary moratorium on new detention facilities. They will also consider several contract approvals for park upgrades, water repairs, and other capital projects. No final votes are expected at this session.

• FY 2027 city budget presentation
• Ordinance for Mixed-Income Housing
• Temporary moratorium on new detention facilities not owned by city or county
• Brookdale Park playground upgrades (Gametime) not to exceed $160,000
• Renovation of Sumner Rose Garden (Corbett Group) not to exceed $106,600

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hear a presentation on a strategic realignment of cultural affairs and housing, then discuss and possibly authorize a donation from Tronus Footwear for the Girls Flag Football Club. Council will also receive an update on the 2024 audit and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. No public hearing or consent agenda items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation: Strategic Realignment of Cultural Affairs & Housing for Community Impact & Growth
• Council discussion on authorizing acceptance of a donation from Tronus Footwear for the Girls Flag Football Club
• City of East Point 2024 Audit Update and timeline of completion
• Discussion on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The East Point City Council met on May 4, 2026, and took only procedural actions. It adopted the council agenda with an amendment to move the Parks and Recreation presentation earlier, and approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular meeting. No substantive decisions, such as ordinances, resolutions, or contracts, were discussed or voted on.

• Adopted council agenda with amendment to move Parks and Rec presentation up (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will consider correcting a contract for Pike Electric LLC from $500,000 to $5,000,000 for electrical infrastructure work over three years, originally approved with a typographical error. The agenda also includes public hearings on two zoning cases, including a rezoning at 3005 Semmes St to townhome district, and a consent agenda with multiple emergency sewer repairs, engineering contracts, and a $1.46 million gateway signage project.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3005 Semmes St from R-1A to R-T (Residential Townhome)
• Emergency sewer main repair at Dorsey Ave and East Point Street for $271,850
• East Point Gateway and Wayfinding signage contract with Lakeside Sign Company for $1,462,771
• Corrected contract for Pike Electric LLC from $500,000 to $5,000,000 over 3 years
• On-call engineering services contracts up to $500,000 annually each

The council voted to adopt the agenda with the removal of item 26, approved the April 6 minutes, and appointed Dewan Dap Paxton to the Cultural Enrichment Board. A public hearing was opened for a rezoning request at 3005 Semmes Street but no action was taken on the application.

• Adopted council agenda with removal of item 26 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 regular meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Dewan Dap Paxton to Cultural Enrichment Board (voice vote, all ayes)
• Opened public hearing for zoning application P2026RZ-001-02 at 3005 Semmes Street (no vote on rezoning)

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council will discuss and possibly act on a corrected $5 million contract with Pike Electric for electrical infrastructure, emergency sewer main repairs on Dorsey Ave and Montrose Drive, a zoning rezone at 3005 Semmes St, and an ordinance for mixed-income housing. The work session also includes presentations on tax collection, solid waste data, and a GDOT multimodal project update.

• Approval of corrected contract for Pike Electric, LLC from $500,000 to $5,000,000 over 3 years for electrical infrastructure (Item 20)
• Emergency sewer main repair at Dorsey Ave and East Point Street for $271,850.00 due to collapse (Item 13)
• Emergency manhole installation at 1813 Montrose Drive for $35,366.35 (Item 14)
• Zoning application P2026RZ-001-02 to rezone 3005 Semmes St from R-1A to R-T (townhome) district (Item 22)
• Discussion and possible action on an ordinance for mixed-income housing (Item 32)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council holds a public hearing on a use permit with variance to operate an ice manufacturing company within 5,280 feet of residences at 1240 Oakleigh Drive. The council will also consider resolutions, contracts (including a USACE project to replace raw water supply lines), policy changes (credit card and travel policy), a charter amendment for an executive assistant to the mayor, and several presentations and proclamations.

• Public hearing on use permit with variance for ice manufacturing at 1240 Oakleigh Dr
• Resolution accepting GICH recommendation for letter of support for Vecino Group
• Council review of agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for federally funded water supply line replacement
• Discussion and possible action on amending current contract with Lexis for reduced monthly rate
• Discussion and possible action on proposed charter amendment to authorize executive assistant to the mayor

The City Council approved several amendments to the April 6, 2026, agenda. These changes included adding board appointments earlier in the schedule and moving proclamations to follow the approval of city council minutes.

• Added Board, Authorities, and Commissions appointments before council comments
• Moved proclamations to occur after the approval of city council minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will convene to approve minutes, hear a public hearing on an ice manufacturing permit, and discuss several agenda items including a rate study, a proposed charter amendment, and a contract with Lexis.

• Public hearing on ice manufacturing permit at 1240 Oakleigh Drive
• Discussion on 2024 Audit Report Timeline
• Discussion on Winter/Summer Rate Study
• Discussion on proposed charter amendment for Mayor's Executive Assistant
• Council review of Lexis contract for reduced monthly rate

The council voted to place board appointment items before council comments and to place proclamations after the council minutes. Both motions were adopted with an affirmative vote. The council also approved removing agenda items 13 and 14 because they lacked supporting documentation. No vote counts were recorded.

• Move board appointments to before council comments (motion passed)
• Move proclamations to after council minutes (motion passed)
• Remove agenda item 13 due to missing supporting documents (motion passed)
• Remove agenda item 14 due to missing supporting documents (motion passed)

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council work session will discuss several contract approvals and rate changes, including a $458,927.80 contract for Sylvan Road north side‑walk construction. Other items include a $310,000 change order for Pike Electric invoices, a water rate increase for the City of Hapeville, and the termination of a $100,000 power‑system study contract. The council may also act on a $25,075 fireworks renewal and a $85,000 Main Street Association event contract.

• Sylvan Rd. north sidewalk contract – not to exceed $458,927.80 (funded by TSPLOST)
• Pike Electric change order – $310,000 to cover outstanding and future FY2026 invoices
• Hapeville wholesale water service rate increase – $0.35 per 1,000 gallons to $3.85, cap 104 MG/month
• Termination of Enercon Services systems study contract – up to $100,000, funded by CIP
• Fireworks renewal contract with Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics – not to exceed $25,075.00

The council approved the intergovernmental wholesale water service contract with the City of Hapeville and a series of vendor contracts, including power system studies, utility software, and public works projects. All approvals were unanimous (8‑0) with Mayor Keisha Chapman abstaining. Several items were postponed for future discussion, and one proposal received no action.

• Approved World Soccer Game Plan 2026 (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental wholesale water service contract with Hapeville (8-0)
• Approved Enercon Services systems study contract termination (up to $100,000) (8-0)
• Approved $310,000 Pike Electric change order (8-0)
• Approved EnergyComNetwork prepaid utility software contract amendment (8-0)
• Approved $458,927.80 Sylvan Rd. North Sidewalk contract (8-0)
• Approved $25,075 Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics 4th of July fireworks renewal (8-0)
• Approved $85,000 East Point Main Street Association 4th of July event (8-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several procurement items, including new Ford vehicles and facility camera upgrades. The body will also review a world soccer game plan and downtown business support funding.

• Purchase of two F-150s and one Ford Explorer from Hardy Family Ford not to exceed $125,695
• Maintenance facility camera upgrades from Pro Logicits not to exceed $31,746.04
• Discussion on World Soccer Game Plan 2026
• Downtown business support funding for DDA
• Application for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge Microgrant

The council voted to remove item 13 from the March 2 agenda. It then adopted the agenda with two changes: moving item 6 to the March 9 work session and adding a new item for board and commission appointments. The council also approved the minutes from the February 16 meeting.

• Removed agenda item 13 (motion passed)
• Moved agenda item 6 to March 9 work session (motion passed)
• Added board and commission appointment item to agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted the revised agenda with the above changes (motion passed)
• Approved February 16, 2026 council minutes (motion passed)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 2461 McAlpin Terrace. Council members will vote on an ordinance to repeal the Domestic Partnership chapter of the code. Several contract approvals will be considered, including routing software for the Sanitation Department, forensic tools for the Police Department, and emergency water and sewer repairs. The meeting also includes discussion items on public meeting access, the 2024 audit report timeline, and a $17,000 contribution to a highway study.

• Public hearing: Rezoning request P2025RZ-001-11 for 2461 McAlpin Terrace from R-L to R-2
• Ordinance amendment to repeal Chapter 6 Domestic Partnership in the Code of Ordinances
• Vendor Routeware contract for sanitation routing software, not to exceed $120,240 (CIP funded)
• Emergency sinkhole repair at the Altitude Valve water tank, not to exceed $228,400
• Emergency 30‑inch water main repair on 4741 Campbellton Road, not to exceed $47,655.10

The council adopted the meeting agenda as amended and approved the February 2 minutes, each by unanimous voice vote. A public hearing on rezoning case P2025RZ-001-11 was opened and later closed, also by unanimous voice vote. A motion to approve the rezoning request was made and seconded, discussion occurred, but no vote outcome was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt agenda as amended – unanimous aye, no nay
• Approve February 2 council minutes – unanimous aye, no nay
• Open public hearing on rezoning case P2025RZ-001-11 – unanimous aye, no nay
• Close public hearing on rezoning case P2025RZ-001-11 – unanimous aye, no nay
• Motion to approve rezoning request for 2461 McAlpine Terrace – moved, seconded, discussion; vote not recorded

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council work session will discuss several policy updates and a series of contract approvals. Council members will review and vote on emergency repairs, including a $228,400 sinkhole repair at an altitude valve, a $47,655 water main repair on Campbellton Road, and a $25,535 tree and brush removal at the Ben Hill Reservoir. Additional items include a $120,240 routing software contract for the Sanitation Department, a $68,620 GrayKey forensic tool renewal for the Police Department, and a $33,108 maintenance agreement for the Police Real Time Crime Center. The council will also consider a change order for the Sylvan Road sidewalk project and various ordinance and policy discussions.

• Vendor Routeware (Cooperative Agreement Sourcewell #020221-RUB) for routing software – up to $120,240 (CIP funding)
• Magnet Forensic USA Inc. sole‑source renewal of GrayKey cell phone forensic tool – up to $68,620 (General funding)
• Jamtek Electrical, LLC sole‑source annual maintenance for Police Real Time Crime Center – up to $33,108 (General Funds)
• Change Order 1 for EP 2025-1874 Sylvan Road South Sidewalk Project – $75,170 (total project cost $340,230, TSPLOST funded)
• Emergency sinkhole repair at altitude valve supplying water tank – not to exceed $228,400 (General Funds)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hear a Fiscal Outlook presentation, discuss and potentially approve a change order for the Multi-Generational Recreation Center site, review the community engagement results for Microsoft East Point Park, and consider the city’s plan for the FIFA Games. These items are scheduled for the February 2, 2026 regular meeting.

• Fiscal Outlook – Part 1 (presentation by City Manager)
• Council discussion and approval of Multi-Generational Rec Center site update and change order request
• Microsoft East Point Park results of the community engagement plan (presented by Parks & Recreation)
• City’s plan for the FIFA Games (presented by City Council and City Manager)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and unanimously approved adding a new agenda item for board, authority and commission appointments after the public comment period. A motion to amend agenda item 4 to a discussion format was also moved and seconded. The council decided to keep the FIFA games planning presentation as a presentation only, deferring any further action to a future meeting.

• Adopted council agenda (unanimous)
• Added appointments agenda item after public comment (unanimous)
• Amended agenda item 4 to discussion format (moved, seconded)
• Kept FIFA games planning as a presentation only, with further action deferred

City Council - Emergency Meeting

The East Point City Council held an emergency meeting on January 24, 2026. Council members will consider establishing emergency conditions as presented by City Manager Redmond Jones II. They will also discuss and possibly adopt a local state emergency ordinance in response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s statewide emergency declaration for the approaching Winter Storm Fern.

• Establishment of Emergency Conditions (presented by City Manager)
• Council discussion and possible action on a Declaration of a Local State Emergency Ordinance (presented by City Manager)
• Ordinance would declare a local state of emergency effective immediately and expire 30 days after adoption
• Reference to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s statewide emergency declaration on Jan 22 2026 due to Winter Storm Fern
• Meeting called as an emergency session per City Charter Section 2‑203

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals and budget items, such as a rear‑loader garbage truck purchase and multiple TSPLOST roadway projects. Council members will also elect a Mayor Pro Tem for 2026 and appoint budget and human‑resources committee members. Additional discussion items cover the blighted‑property task force, the capital‑improvement budget, and citywide street repaving updates.

• Approve purchase of one rear loader garbage truck, not to exceed $282,999 (CIP funding).
• Approve Vertical Earth, Inc. contract for Desert Drive milling and resurfacing, not to exceed $853,287.50 (TSPLOST funding).
• Approve MOA for 2025 South Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan with $42,404 local match (capital funded).
• Approve Paramount Cutting Contracting contract for Sylvan Road north‑sidewalk TSPLOST project, not to exceed $382,439.84.
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.

The East Point City Council formally adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 regular council meeting. No other substantive actions, votes, or ordinances were recorded in this session.

• Adopted the council agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved the City Council minutes from Jan 5, 2026 (no vote tally provided)

City Council - Work Session

The East Point City Council work session will review a range of items, including a signage design presentation, a data center briefing, and updates on fiscal outlook and capital improvement formats. Council members will discuss and possibly act on several contracts and projects, such as a rear loader garbage truck purchase up to $282,999, emergency storm and sewer line repairs, and a Desert Drive milling and resurfacing project not to exceed $853,287.50 funded by TSPLOST. Additional agenda items cover policy updates, a senior homestead tax exemption amendment, and a proposed MOA for the 2025 South Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan with a $42,404 local match.

• Council review of the proposed Gateway and Wayfinding Signage design (Public Works)
• Discussion of the MOA for the 2025 South Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan, required local match $42,404 (Public Works)
• Vendor contract for one rear loader garbage truck, not to exceed $282,999 (Solid Waste)
• Emergency storm line repair at 2025 Rantin Park, not to exceed $182,880 (Water and Sewer)
• Desert Drive milling and resurfacing TSPLOST project, not to exceed $853,287.50 (Public Works)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The East Point City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2026. Council members will discuss and consider actions on the budget timeline, the Board/Commission on Aging, a data center moratorium, and a resolution for the general circular. The agenda also includes a public hearing, public comments, and a presentation of the Microsoft East Point Park Community Engagement Plan.

• Council discussion and possible action on budget timeline (presented by City Manager)
• Council discussion and possible action on City of East Point Board/Commission on Aging (presented by Dr. LaTonya Martin Rogers)
• Council discussion and possible action on a data center moratorium (presented by At Large Shean L. Atkins)
• Council discussion and possible action on a resolution for the general circular (presented by City Clerk)
• Microsoft East Point Park Community Engagement Plan presentation by Parks & Recreation

The council adopted its agenda and approved the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It appointed three members to city boards and approved a resolution establishing the General Circular for the city. A motion directing the City Manager to email an update on work at Willie Jackson’s property also carried.

• Adopted council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Matthew Reed to the Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Jasmine Welch to the Electric Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Appointed Patricia Lovett to the Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Approved General Circular resolution 8‑0 (Mayor abstained)
• Directed City Manager to email update on Willie Jackson property (motion carried)
• Motion to discuss Budget Timeline moved to Jan 12 work session (motion carried)