Sandy Springs, GA

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

Board of Ethics

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City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of property easements and right-of-way purchases, a public hearing on a development code amendment, and several new business items including creating a development impact fee advisory committee, an intergovernmental agreement for inmate housing, and various contracts and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend the Development Code (TA-26-2)
• Resolution to create a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Intergovernmental agreement with Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing
• Approval of right-of-way purchases for Roswell Road Streetscape and TS131 Last Mile Connectivity projects
• Ordinance to approve updated TSPLOST-2021 Program Funding

City Council

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May, June, and July 2026. The body will also receive executive, marketing, database, and sales reports regarding Sandy Springs hospitality and tourism.

• Review of May, June, and July 2026 financials
• Executive report from Adam Berrios
• Marketing and communications report from Samantha Marks
• Database and website report from Cierra Duvall
• Sales and services report from Myriam Hysa

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm (911) Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider Task Order 50, which would add Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) dispatching. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM, both in person and via Zoom.

• Consideration of Task Order 50: Adding AVL Dispatching

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting on August 6, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Executive session regarding real estate
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting on August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The council then unanimously voted to recess into executive session for real estate discussion, which ran from 9:01 p.m. to 11:20 p.m., after which it unanimously returned to regular order and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote.
• Approved recessing into executive session for real estate discussion by unanimous vote.
• Approved adjourning the executive session and returning to regular order by unanimous vote.
• Approved adjourning the meeting by unanimous vote.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider several requests for variances from city zoning and buffer codes. These requests involve accessory structures, porches, and sport courts at specific residential addresses.

• 4630 Mount Paran Parkway: Variance for two-story accessory structure in 40-foot rear setback
• 520 Elden Drive: Stream Buffer Variance for a porch and deck
• 4805 Jett Road: Variance for residential accessory structure in 60-foot primary street setback (Administrative Hold moved to September)
• 116 Hardeman Road: Variance for sport court to encroach into setbacks and exceed maximum lot coverage

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review a monthly performance report presented by Yolanda Chandler. The meeting includes updates from law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.

• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Transportation Master Plan and updated TSPLOST-2021 program funding. The body is also considering several right-of-way acquisitions for streetscape and sidewalk projects and two alcoholic beverage license applications.

• Adoption of the Transportation Master Plan
• Updated TSPLOST-2021 Program Funding ordinance
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Taste Wine (6405 Bluestone Road) and Taka Sushi and Passion (4600 Roswell Rd)
• Right-of-way acquisitions at 5641 Roswell Road, 711 Windsor Parkway, and 4883 Roswell Road
• Contract award to Smart Road Technology, LLC for the ITS Ring A Project

The City Council adopted the updated Transportation Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap with over 200 projects totaling more than $280 million, by a 5-1 vote. The council also approved several contracts, including a $1.5 million fiber optic construction project and a $500,932.50 landscaping contract renewal. Two new alcoholic beverage licenses were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Transportation Master Plan with $280M+ in projects (5-1)
• Approved $1,507,583.25 contract to Smart Road Technology for ITS Ring A fiber project (unanimous)
• Approved $500,932.50 renewal term for White Oak Landscape Company landscaping contract (unanimous)
• Approved $465,000 right-of-way purchase from VA9 One Sovereign for Roswell Road project (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Taste Wine - City Springs (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Taka Sushi and Passion (unanimous)
• Approved donation of surplus Lark trailer to Wilcox County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Georgia Gwinnett College for police internship program (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff presentations, including 2026-195 Design Development Pricing for Fire Stations No.1 and 4. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting.

The City Council held a work session to review the Design Development pricing for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4, with a current estimated total of approximately $38,205,074. The available project budget is $38,477,305, leaving an estimated funding gap of about $2,300,000 for Fire Station No. 3 additions and renovations. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational, with staff directed to continue value management efforts to reduce costs.

• Reviewed Design Development pricing for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4, estimated at $38,205,074
• Noted available project budget of $38,477,305, with an estimated $2,300,000 funding gap for Fire Station No. 3 work
• Discussed value management items, including removal of brick wainscot, generator reduction, and fire pump removal
• Clarified that fueling station removal is pending, with City Manager guidance to add it back
• Encouraged continued value management to identify additional cost savings

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a work‑session update titled “The Next Chapter Updates.” The commission will consider Case 2026-0002 TA-26-2, an ordinance to amend the Development Code and Technical Manual. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of April 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
• Work session: “The Next Chapter Updates” presented by the principal/urban designer
• Case 2026-0002 TA-26-2 – ordinance to amend the Development Code and Technical Manual
• New business and adjournment

City Council

The City Council work session will include a staff presentation updating the council on “The Next Chapter” planning initiative. The presentation will be given by Michele McIntosh‑Ross, Planning & Zoning Manager. No other agenda items are listed for discussion.

• 2026-177 – Update on The Next Chapter (planning initiative) presented by Planning & Zoning Manager

City Council held a work session to receive updates on 'The Next Chapter' Comprehensive Plan and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. Staff presented preliminary community feedback and engagement data; no formal votes or decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Glenridge Drive Sidepath and Roswell Road Safety Study. The body is also deciding on the purchase of police vehicles and the appointment of an election superintendent for a November 2026 referendum.

• Purchase of twelve 2026 Ford Explorers for the Sandy Springs Police Department
• Alcoholic Beverage License applications for 8290 Roswell Rd and 6385 Roswell Rd
• Contract awards to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Gresham Smith and Partners (L.P.) for transportation engineering
• Right of way dedications at 5795 Glenridge Drive, 4750 Rebel Trail, and 5885 Glenridge Drive
• Ordinance to appoint Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections for the November 3, 2026 referendum

The City Council approved the purchase of 12 Ford Explorers for the police department and a $702,314 task order for call center services. Council also approved two alcoholic beverage licenses and appointed two residents to a regional transportation advisory group.

• Approved purchase of 12 2026 Ford Explorers for $597,900 (Unanimous)
• Approved $702,314 task order for Faneuil call center services for FY2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Sandy Springs Food Mart (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license change of ownership for Shell Food and Gas Co (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Rosenthal and Michael Siegel to the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan Community Council (Unanimous)
• Approved deed for right of way at 5795 Glenridge Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved deed for right of way at 4750 Rebel Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for construction easement at 4970 Lake Forrest Drive (Unanimous)

General

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review project updates, discuss comprehensive plan goals, and review the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Sandy Springs City Hall.

• Project Update: Community Engagement
• Activity: Comprehensive Plan Goals, Needs and Opportunities
• Activity: Recreation and Parks Master Plan
• Meeting at Sandy Springs City Hall (1 Galambos Way)
• Live-stream available at www.SandySpringsGA.gov/Stream

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting at Sandy Springs City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and the approval of the meeting agenda and April 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approval of BOE2026-05 April 8, 2026 Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes

The Board approved its meeting agenda and the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. No new or old business was considered. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 Board of Ethics minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm 911 Authority is considering a second amendment to the Brookhaven subscriber agreement, a third amendment to the Dunwoody subscriber agreement, and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is a special called session via Zoom and in person.

• Second Amendment to City of Brookhaven Subscriber Agreement
• Third Amendment to City of Dunwoody Subscriber Agreement
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget approval

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing and consider adoption of the FY2027 budget. They will also vote on the 2025 Capital Improvements Element update, various contracts, intergovernmental agreements for road restriping and jail housing, and a grant application for backup 911 equipment.

• Second public hearing on FY2027 budget
• Approval of 2025 Capital Improvements Element update
• Intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County for Powers Ferry Road restriping
• Agreement with Alpharetta for inmate housing
• Guardrail replacement contract to Gracie Gray Contractors

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2027 budget of $1.089 billion with no tax or fee increases. It also approved the 2025 Capital Improvements Element annual update, insurance renewal, janitorial contract renewal, and a change order for the Brandon Mill Road sidewalk project.

• Adopted FY2027 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Capital Improvements Element annual update (unanimous)
• Approved General Liability and Risk Insurance renewal for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of housekeeping/janitorial contract with American Facilities Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order Three to Backbone Infrastructure for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff presentations: an update on data strategy, analytics, and AI integration, and a draft Transportation Master Plan. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2026-160: Update on Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration
• 2026-161: Draft Transportation Master Plan

The City Council held a work session to receive an update on Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration. No votes or formal decisions were made. Discussion covered AI pilot results, enterprise AI deployment, chatbot launch, permitting AI, and Lucity modernization. Council members asked about data governance, public access, and communication plans.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only.

Hospitality Board Meeting

The board will review March and April 2026 financials and hear a presentation on the FY27 budget. Members will also receive updates on marketing, communications, and sales services. This meeting focuses on routine financial oversight and planning rather than policy changes or public hearings.

• FY27 budget presentation
• March and April 2026 financial review
• Marketing and communications updates
• Sales and services report

ChatComm 911 Authority

The Technical Advisory Committee will review ChatComm's monthly performance and receive reports from law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and the medical director. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Monthly performance review presented by Yolanda Chandler
• Updates from Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs law enforcement
• Fire department updates from Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
• EMS and Medical Director reports
• Next meetings scheduled for July 1 and July 14, 2026

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests. One seeks to allow a two-story accessory structure to encroach into a rear setback at 4630 Mount Paran Parkway. The other requests relief from side, rear, and impervious surface setbacks at 6565 Williamson Drive.

• 2026-0008: Variance to allow two-story accessory structure in 40-foot rear setback at 4630 Mount Paran Parkway
• 2026-0009: Variance to allow accessory structure in 20-foot side, 35-foot rear, and 75-foot impervious surface setbacks at 6565 Williamson Drive

City Council

The council will hold a first public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. They are also reviewing multiple land easement agreements for the Roswell Road Streetscape and Peachtree Dunwoody Road projects, as well as liquor license applications.

• First public hearing for the FY 2027 City Budget
• Right of way and easement acquisitions for Roswell Road Streetscape Improvements
• Right of way and easement acquisitions for Peachtree Dunwoody Road Last Mile Connectivity Project
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Dagwoods Pizza and Deli
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Arabian Cafe

The council approved a consent agenda including fee simple right-of-way and easement purchases for the Roswell Road Streetscape and Peachtree Dunwoody Last Mile Connectivity projects. They also approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Dagwoods Pizza and Arabian Cafe, and appointed Jay O'Meara to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission. A first public hearing for the FY2027 budget was held with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way purchases for Roswell Road and Peachtree Dunwoody projects (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Dagwoods Pizza (consumption on premises wine & malt) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Arabian Cafe (beer, wine, distilled spirits) (unanimous)
• Appointed Jay O'Meara to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Held first public hearing on FY2027 budget; no action taken

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026-144 Sidewalk Program Review. This is a discussion item only, with no immediate votes expected.

• 2026-144 Sidewalk Program Review

The council received a presentation on the Sidewalk Program Review, including progress on 56 miles of sidewalks and proposed TSPLOST 2026 funding of $16 million for top-priority segments. No official actions, votes, or approvals were taken during the work session.

City Council

The City Council will hold the third budget workshop for the FY 2027 proposed budget. City Manager Eden E. Freeman will present the budget. No actions are expected.

• FY 2027 Budget Workshop 3 (Item 2026-143)

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will discuss its role and begin shaping a shared vision for the city's future. They will also receive preliminary input on the recreation and parks master plan and identify priority needs and opportunities.

• Discuss committee role and community participation
• Receive input on vision for comprehensive plan
• Discuss recreation and parks master plan
• Identify priority needs and opportunities

Planning Commission

City Council

This is a special called City Council meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and an executive session. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed.

This special called meeting of the Sandy Springs City Council was entirely procedural. The council approved the agenda, entered an executive session to discuss real estate, and adjourned without taking any substantive public action.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular order (unanimous)

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