Sandy Springs, GA

City Council

City Council

Board of Appeals

ChatComm 911 Authority

City Council

Board of Ethics

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Board of Appeals

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Board of Appeals

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Ethics

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review the project schedule and community engagement so far, then work through the next steps of the comprehensive plan. The agenda includes workshops on needs, opportunities, policy alignment, and housing and transportation mapping, plus a Recreation and Parks Master Plan workshop on emerging themes and potential projects. This is a working session focused on developing the plan's framework, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Workshop: Needs, Opportunities, and Policy Alignment
• Workshop: Housing and Transportation Mapping
• Recreation and Parks Master Plan: Emerging Themes and Preliminary Goals
• Recreation and Parks Master Plan: Existing Potential Projects
• Project update on schedule and community engagement

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear a work session update on 'The Next Chapter' initiative, and consider a conditional use permit request for 7171 Glenridge Drive to amend conditions of a prior permit for site improvements.

• Conditional Use Permit 2026-0001 U-26-5 for 7171 Glenridge Drive to amend conditions of U02-0010 for site improvements
• Work session presentation on 'The Next Chapter' updates by Sukirti Ghosh
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on an appeal of a special event permit for Holy Innocents Episcopal School, a possible revocation of a business tax certificate for Nubia Café & Restaurant, and approval of the 2025 CDBG annual report. New business includes a 90-day extension of a landscaping contract with Ruppert Landscape, LLC. The meeting also includes consent agenda approval of minutes and staff reports on July 2026 unaudited financials.

• Appeal hearing on Special Event Permit SE-26-27 for Holy Innocents Episcopal School
• Revocation consideration of Business Occupational Tax Certificate No. 26-124484 for Neptune General, LLC d/b/a Nubia Café & Restaurant
• Approval of 2025 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• 90-day extension of agreement with Ruppert Landscape, LLC for city facilities landscaping services
• July 2026 unaudited financials report

The Sandy Springs City Council voted 3-4 to deny a special event permit for Holy Innocents Episcopal School's October 2 homecoming game and celebration, which included a request for temporary football field lighting. The Council unanimously revoked the business occupational tax certificate for Neptune General, LLC D/B/A Nubia Café & Restaurant, and unanimously approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The Council also unanimously approved a 90-day extension to the city's landscaping contract with Ruppert Landscape, LLC, not to exceed $53,307.

• Denied Holy Innocents Episcopal School special event permit with football field lighting (3-4)
• Approved revocation of business occupational tax certificate for Neptune General, LLC D/B/A Nubia Café & Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day extension to Ruppert Landscape, LLC landscaping contract, not to exceed $53,307 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session with one staff discussion item: an update on The Next Chapter, presented by the Planning & Zoning Manager. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Update on The Next Chapter (2026-249)

The City Council held a work session on September 15, 2026, receiving a status update on The Next Chapter, the City's Comprehensive Plan and Recreation & Parks Master Plan 2027. Consultants reported on community engagement, survey results, and emerging priorities including public safety, tree canopy, housing choice, walkability, and river access. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests regarding accessory structures. These cases involve requests to build structures within established rear and street setbacks.

• Variance request for 4630 Mount Paran Parkway to allow a two-story accessory structure in the 40-foot rear setback
• Variance request for 4805 Jett Road to allow a residential accessory structure in the 60-foot primary street setback

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will conduct a monthly performance review. The meeting includes reports from law enforcement, fire, and EMS representatives from various jurisdictions.

• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler
• Law Enforcement reports for Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Sandy Springs
• Fire Department reports for Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
• EMS and Medical Director updates

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including land acquisitions for Roswell Road improvements and contract awards for sidewalk construction. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license and a community development report.

• Purchase of right of way and easements at 5025 and 5297 Roswell Road
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Chevron Food Mart at 5300 Roswell Rd
• Updated TSPLOST-2021 Program Funding ordinance
• Contract award to JHC Corporation for Lake Forrest Sidewalk Phase 2
• Contract award to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC for Northwood Drive Sidewalk

The Sandy Springs City Council approved two sidewalk construction contracts — Lake Forest Sidewalk Phase 2 to JHC Corporation and the Northwood Drive sidewalk and pedestrian crossings project to Ohmshiv Construction LLC at $479,494.50 — and reallocated about $600,000 in TSPLOST-2021 funds from the Mount Paran/Perry improvements project to Lake Forest Sidewalk Phase 2. The Council also approved a packaged beer and wine license for Sun Ash Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Chevron Food Mart at 5300 Roswell Road, and authorized the Mayor to sign federal environmental review documents for the Long Island Drive and Hope Road sidewalk projects. Hearing dates of September 15, 2026 were set for a business license revocation hearing for Neptune General LLC d/b/a Nubia Cafe and Restaurant and for the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School special permit denial appeal (Application No. SE-26-27). All votes recorded were unanimous, 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda, including right-of-way purchases at 5025 and 5297 Roswell Road for the T0019 Roswell Road Streetscape Improvements Project (6-0)
• Approved packaged beer and wine license for Sun Ash Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Chevron Food Mart, 5300 Roswell Rd (6-0)
• Approved ordinance reallocating about $600,000 in TSPLOST-2021 funds from Mount Paran/Perry improvements to Lake Forest Sidewalk Phase 2 (6-0)
• Awarded Lake Forest Sidewalk Phase 2 construction contract to JHC Corporation (6-0)
• Awarded Northwood Drive sidewalk and pedestrian crossings contract to Ohmshiv Construction LLC at $479,494.50 (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor's signature on HUD environmental review documents for Long Island Drive and Hope Road sidewalk projects (6-0 each)
• Set September 15, 2026 hearing date for business license revocation hearing for Neptune General LLC d/b/a Nubia Cafe and Restaurant (6-0)
• Set hearing date for Holy Innocents' Episcopal School special permit denial appeal, Application No. SE-26-27 (6-0)

City Council

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting on August 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM at City Hall. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, an executive session for real estate and litigation, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Executive session on real estate and litigation
• Meeting at Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Way

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting on August 27, 2026, and voted unanimously to enter executive session for a real estate discussion. The council then voted unanimously to adjourn the executive session and return to regular order, and voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. No substantive decisions, votes on ordinances, contracts, or other public business are recorded in these minutes; the only actions were procedural motions, all of which carried by unanimous vote.

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

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing officers, and reviewing its mission statement. The main substantive item is a review of a tax abatement proposal for a new mixed-use residential/retail development and city park at 8830 Roswell Road. The meeting also includes an introduction of a new staff member and an open discussion period.

• Review of tax abatement proposal for Woodfield Development, Inc. / North River Apartments Owner, LLC
• New mixed-use residential/retail development and city park at 8830 Roswell Road
• Election of 2026 Development Authority officers
• Approval of July 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new staff member

The Development Authority unanimously approved a bond resolution implementing a 10-year property-tax abatement for the apartment portion of the proposed North River mixed-use development at 8830 Roswell Road. The project would include 336 apartments, 85 townhomes, about 10,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and a City-owned park funded and conveyed by the developer. The Authority also elected Joe Houseman as Chair and Andy Bauman as Vice Chair, and approved its July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff updates noted the prior year's redevelopment project is under construction and the Parkside project is stalled by office preleasing requirements.

• Approved bond resolution for 10-year tax abatement on North River apartments at 8830 Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Houseman as Chair (consensus)
• Elected Andy Bauman as Vice Chair (consensus)
• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

City Council

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

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute documents for the construction and conveyance of a public park by North River Apartments Owner, LLC at 8830 Roswell Road. The council also approved fee waivers totaling $1,775,000 for the project. Other actions included approving a contract renewal for the city's website platform, a change order for the Path 400 trail, and the purchase of fire department equipment.

• Approved resolution authorizing park construction and conveyance at 8830 Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Approved $1,775,000 in impact and permit fee waivers for North River project (unanimous)
• Approved $324,250 contract renewal with Mediacurrent for website platform (unanimous)
• Approved $280,730.60 change order for Path 400 trail (unanimous)
• Approved $2,915,000 purchase of fire apparatus (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Lumpkin County for inmate housing at $55/day (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Development Code (unanimous)

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.

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

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

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals approved an agenda amendment placing two cases on administrative hold, approved an application for a stream buffer variance at 520 Elden Drive, and voted to defer a sports court variance request for 116 Hardeman Road. The Board also approved the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and heard announcements regarding upcoming comprehensive plan meetings.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved stream buffer variance for 520 Elden Drive (V-26-33) (unanimous)
• Deferred sports court variance for 116 Hardeman Road (V-26-43) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

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

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission approved TA-26-2, an ordinance amending the Development Code and Technical Manual, with staff recommendations. The vote was 3 in favor (Vice Chair Andy Porter, Member Sherwin Clemons, Member Jay O'Meara) and 1 opposed (Member Steve Leeds). An earlier motion to approve all of TA-26-2 except Section 11.6.2.B.4 failed for lack of a second. Director of Community Development Ginger Sottile said she would revise the Flex Space language before the item goes to Mayor and Council and share it with the Commission.

• Approved TA-26-2 Development Code and Technical Manual amendments with staff recommendations (3-1)
• Motion to approve TA-26-2 except Section 11.6.2.B.4 (fencing materials variance) failed for lack of a second
• Approved the July 22, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

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)

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

General

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 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.

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)