Sandy Springs public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit for 510 Mount Vernon. The body will also hold a work session regarding the North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI presentation.

• Conditional Use Permit request for illumination of the existing athletic field at 510 Mount Vernon
• North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI Presentation

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission unanimously denied a conditional use permit request (U-24-3) to amend conditions of a previous permit to allow illumination of the existing athletic field at 510 Mount Vernon. The denial was based on the school's prior agreement not to install lights. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the October 16, 2024 minutes, and received a work session presentation on the North Springs MARTA Corridor Study with no formal action.

• Denied U-24-3 conditional use permit for athletic field lights at 510 Mount Vernon (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will decide on a contract award to design the Riverside Drive bridge over the Chattahoochee River tributary. Other actions include accepting property purchases for sidewalk and intersection projects, awarding a contract for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II, and considering reappointments to the Board of Ethics and Development Authority. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with drainage easements and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Contract award to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive bridge replacement design
• Purchase and sale agreement for property at 525 Mt. Paran Road for sidewalk improvements
• Permanent drainage easements at 110 High Point Walk and 5030 High Point Road
• Contract award to AtkinsRéalis for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II design and construction management
• Reappointment of Heather Craytor and Evan Barron to Board of Ethics, and Joe Houseman to Development Authority

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $565,402.07 contract with BCC Engineering to design the Riverside Drive bridge replacement, and approved several property agreements and reappointments. A contract for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II was deferred to January 2025 due to a scrivener's error in the agenda. The council also approved submitting a $1,231,260 grant application for recycling center improvements.

• Approved $565,402.07 contract to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive bridge design (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for Boylston Drive right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Board of Ethics: Heather Craytor and Evan Barron (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Joe Houseman to Development Authority (unanimous)
• Deferred Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase II contract to January 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of SWIFR grant application for recycling center (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2024-308 North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI, presented by the Planning & Zoning Manager. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of 2024-308 North Springs MARTA Corridor Study LCI

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will first approve its agenda and the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then hear a presentation of the September and October 2024 financials and consider a FY2025 budget amendment. A resolution to amend the May 23, 2024 board minutes will be presented for approval, followed by a personnel executive session.

• Approve December 5, 2024 board meeting agenda
• Approve September 26, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of FY2025 budget amendment
• Presentation of resolution to amend May 23, 2024 board minutes
• Executive session on personnel matters

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will vote on a contract with BCC Engineering, LLC d/b/a Heath & Lineback to design the Riverside Drive Bridge replacement. It will also consider an ordinance updating TSPLOST‑2021 project funding, a resolution to donate a surplus mobile air trailer to Jones County Fire Rescue, and two ordinances amending code provisions on ATMs and appeals to the Board of Appeals.

• Resolution to award design contract to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive Bridge replacement
• Ordinance to update TSPLOST‑2021 project funding
• Resolution to donate surplus mobile air trailer to Jones County Fire Rescue
• Ordinance amending code on automated teller machines at non‑state banking locations
• Ordinance amending code on appeals of administrative decisions to the City Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs City Council deferred a $565,402 contract award to BCC Engineering for the Riverside Drive bridge design to the next meeting after council members requested more cost details. The council approved updated TSPLOST-2021 project funding, a new ordinance regulating cryptocurrency ATMs, and several other items.

• Deferred contract award to BCC Engineering for Riverside Drive bridge design (unanimous)
• Approved updated TSPLOST-2021 project funding (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating cryptocurrency ATMs (unanimous)
• Approved donation of surplus mobile air trailer to Jones County Fire Rescue (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending appeals to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

This is a work session of the Sandy Springs City Council. The only substantive item is a staff presentation and discussion of the 2023 Tree Canopy Study Update. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• 2024-299: Presentation and discussion of the 2023 Tree Canopy Study Update by GIS Manager Bridget Lawlor

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session on December 3, 2024, receiving a presentation on the 2023 Tree Canopy Study. The study, using AI-based analysis, estimated the city's canopy at 54.5% (13,564 acres), down from 55% in 2021. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several easement agreements for sidewalk and drainage projects, a zoning map amendment that removes an open‑space dedication condition, and multiple contract approvals for public works and engineering services. The council will also review a resolution for a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate and a request to join a federal cybersecurity grant program. These items are presented for mayor and council consideration during the regular meeting.

• Accept permanent easement for slopes at 6204 Riverside Drive (Land Lot 157)
• Accept easement for driveway at 1144 Evergreen Drive (S2-164 Evergreen Drive Sidewalk Project)
• Zoning map amendment RZ24-0002 to rezone from CON‑ to CON‑, removing required open‑space dedication
• Approve seven contract awards for Public Works Capital Projects Engineering On‑Call Design Services
• Approve contract award to NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC for materials testing services for the SR 400 Multi‑Use Path

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a clean FY2024 audit, seven on-call engineering design contracts, a materials testing contract for the PATH 400 extension, participation in a cybersecurity grant, an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton, a river corridor certificate, a rezoning to remove an open-space dedication condition, and a right-of-way dedication for Spruill Lane. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2024 annual audit with unmodified opinion (unanimous)
• Approved 7 on-call engineering design contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $285,380.40 contract to NOVA Engineering for PATH 400 materials testing (unanimous)
• Approved participation in cybersecurity grant with $13,600 local match (unanimous)
• Authorized amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton appeal (unanimous)
• Approved river corridor certificate for 680 River Chase Point (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to remove open-space dedication condition at 6511 Beacon Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted right-of-way dedication for Spruill Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will vote on several items, including a settlement and purchase of fee‑simple right‑of‑way at 275 Mount Vernon Highway for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements. The council will also consider contract awards to Zaveri Enterprises for sidewalk projects on Hilderbrand Drive and Spalding Drive, a designation of the official destination marketing organization, and a lease for the Library Reading Garden at 395 Mount Vernon Highway NE. Additional items include acceptance of easements, health‑benefits payment approval, and a memorandum with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

• 2024-273: Settlement and purchase of fee‑simple right‑of‑way at 275 Mount Vernon Highway for intersection improvements
• 2024-275: Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises to construct the Hilderbrand Drive sidewalk project
• 2024-276: Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises to construct the Spalding Drive sidewalk project
• 2024-278: Designate Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, Inc. as the official destination marketing organization
• 2024-280: Lease agreement for the Sandy Springs Library Reading Garden at 395 Mount Vernon Highway NE

The City Council approved an economic development incentive agreement for Asbury Automotive Group to move its global headquarters to Sandy Springs. The Council also awarded contracts for sidewalk projects on Hilderbrand Drive and Spalding Drive, entered into a 20-year lease agreement for the Sandy Springs Library's Reading Garden, approved health benefit plans for 2025, and designated an official destination marketing organization.

• Approved economic development incentive agreement with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded contract of $210,005.00 to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for the Hilderbrand Drive Sidewalk Project (7-0)
• Awarded contract of $248,131.00 to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for the Spalding Drive Sidewalk Project (7-0)
• Approved GEMA/HSWA Memorandum of Understanding/User Access Agreement for $77,388 Cybersecurity Grant (7-0)
• Designated Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, Inc. as the official Destination Marketing Organization (7-0)
• Approved 2025 health benefits plan proposal and City payment structure (7-0)
• Approved a 20-year lease agreement with Fulton County for the Sandy Springs Library's Reading Garden at no monetary cost (7-0)
• Entered and adjourned executive session for real estate and litigation discussions (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a design update on bridge enhancements. The body will also discuss changes to street functional classifications for GDOT consideration.

• 2024-268 Perimeter Center Bridge Enhancements design update
• 2024-269 Street Functional Classification Changes for GDOT consideration

The City Council held a work session where staff presented a request to reclassify 11 streets for GDOT consideration, and the council discussed the proposal without voting. The council also received a design update on the Perimeter Center Bridge Enhancements for four bridges in Sandy Springs, with feedback requested but no formal action taken. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Discussed street reclassification proposal for 11 streets (no vote taken)
• Reviewed Perimeter Center Bridge Enhancements design update (no vote taken)
• Discussed deer hunting trespass concerns and potential enforcement options (no vote taken)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special called meeting. 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 October 16, 2024, but took no substantive actions. The council approved the agenda, entered and exited an executive session for real estate and litigation matters, and adjourned. All votes were unanimous and procedural.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for real estate and litigation (6-0)
• Approved adjourning executive session and returning to regular order (6-0)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a zoning map amendment. The body is considering a rezoning request for properties on Cadence Boulevard, Beacon Drive, and formerly Abernathy Road.

• Rezoning request (RZ24-0002) for 6700 Cadence Boulevard, 6511 Beacon Drive, and formerly 600 Abernathy Road from CON to CON

The Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for 6700 Cadence Boulevard, 6511 Beacon Drive, and 600 Abernathy Road. The decision removes a previous condition that required the developer to dedicate open space to the City for a public park. The commission also approved the minutes from their August 21, 2024, meeting.

• Approved zoning map amendment RZ24-0002 (7-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several land easement donations and the 2025 meeting and holiday calendars. The body is also considering a contract for the Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 project and a budget amendment to move funds between city projects.

• Contract award to Excellere Construction, LLC for Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 from Lake Placid Drive to Northwood Drive
• Budget amendment to transfer funds from Fire Station 5 Project (PF004) to Police Vehicular Storage Project Budget (PF009)
• Right of way and easement donations for 100 Mt. Paran Ridge, 565 Mt. Paran Road, 4988 Powers Ferry Road, and 4980 Powers Ferry Road
• Purchase of fee-simple right-of-way at 7320 Roswell Road for the Roswell Road/Dalrymple Road Intersection Improvement Project
• Resolution to declare certain city-owned property as surplus for disposal

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $491,800 contract with Excellere Construction, LLC for the Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 project, funded by CDBG. The council also approved a budget amendment transferring funds from Fire Station 5 to the Police Vehicular Storage project, accepted a $195,000 settlement for right-of-way at 7320 Roswell Road, and reappointed members to the Development Authority. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $491,800 contract to Excellere Construction for Roswell Road Streetscape Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring funds from Fire Station 5 to Police Vehicular Storage (unanimous)
• Accepted $195,000 settlement for right-of-way at 7320 Roswell Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chip Collins, Ed Ukaonu, Hardy Dorsey to Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Huffner to Fulton County TSPLOST Oversight Council (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property from Public Works and Police departments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 holiday calendar and meeting schedules (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council work session will include a presentation of the concept plan for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131). The Public Works Director will lead the presentation. Council members will discuss the proposal after the presentation.

• Presentation of the Concept Plan for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131)

The City Council held a work session to review the concept plan for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131), which proposes a 12-foot-wide side path with a 6-foot landscape buffer along Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Hammond Drive to Mt. Vernon Highway. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational, with staff presentations and councilmember questions. The project is funded 50% by the City and 50% by the Perimeter Community Improvement District, with construction targeted to begin in early 2027.

• Reviewed concept plan for Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Last Mile Connectivity Project (TS131) — no action taken
• Noted next steps: preliminary design, right-of-way plans by summer 2025, advertise fall 2026, construction early 2027

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is meeting to consider a contract for office furnishings and relocation services. The body will also review a change order for a pre-engineered metal building for police vehicle storage.

• Contract award to Office Images for furnishings and relocation for Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House
• Change Order #3 for Reeves Young, LLC regarding a pre-engineered metal building for police vehicular storage

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a $2,128,541.93 contract with Office Images for office furnishings and relocation services for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House project, and authorized the General Manager to execute it. The board also unanimously approved Change Order #3 with Reeves Young, LLC for $697,038.00 for a pre-engineered metal building for police vehicular storage at the new police headquarters site. Both actions were approved via resolutions 2024-10-03 and 2024-10-04.

• Approved $2,128,541.93 contract with Office Images for furnishings and relocation services (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager to execute Office Images contract (unanimous)
• Approved $697,038.00 Change Order #3 with Reeves Young, LLC for police vehicular storage building (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager to execute Change Order #3 (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will convene to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting and receive an overview of the City's Ethics Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on October 9, 2024, at the Flying Pig Conference Room on the 5th floor of Sandy Springs City Hall.

• Approval of BOE2024-05 meeting minutes from April 10, 2024
• Overview of the City's Ethics Ordinance (BOE2024-06)
• Meeting held at Flying Pig Conference Room, 5th Floor, Sandy Springs City Hall (1 Galambos Way)

The Board of Ethics met on October 9, 2024 and approved its agenda and the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes. Most of the meeting was a presentation by City Attorney Dan Lee on the board's quasi-judicial role and how an ethics complaint would be handled; no complaint or violation was decided. The board also discussed meeting quarterly and was told it will get notice to set its annual January meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2024 Board of Ethics meeting minutes (motion by Evan Barron, seconded by Eric Tillery)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:26 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider approving two alcohol beverage license applications and a 2023 Community Development Block Grant report. The body will also discuss a police grant and environmental mitigation credits for a road project.

• Approval of Mojave Hospitality Partners alcohol license at 6450 Powers Ferry Rd
• Approval of Bocado Burger Co alcohol license at 6300 Powers Ferry Rd
• Approval of 2023 Community Development Block Grant performance report
• Discussion of FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant participation
• Purchase of environmental mitigation stream credits for Boylston Drive project

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved the purchase of environmental mitigation stream credits for the Boylston Drive at Hammond Drive intersection realignment project, authorizing the City Manager to buy them from the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust for an estimated $202,500. The council also approved two alcoholic beverage licenses, the 2023 CDBG annual performance report, participation in the FY 2024 JAG grant program, and a proclamation recognizing the first anniversary of the attack on Israel. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of environmental mitigation stream credits for Boylston Drive at Hammond Drive project, estimated $202,500 (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Mojave Hospitality Partners LLC, d/b/a Mojave, 6450 Powers Ferry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Bocado Burger Co LLC, d/b/a Bocado, 6300 Powers Ferry Rd, Suite 400 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Approved participation in FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and MOU (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing first anniversary of attack on Israel (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss public works items. The primary focus is an update on the 2024-242 Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan.

• Update on 2024-242 Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan

The City Council heard an update on the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan, which is about 80% complete. No formal action was taken; staff will return with a draft report in October 2024 and seek adoption in early 2025.

• Received update on Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan (no vote)
• No action taken on plan; draft report expected by end of October 2024

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for July and August. The meeting includes a presentation of research findings from Magellan Strategy Group to begin a strategic plan and marketing reports from Sandy Springs H&T.

• July and August financial reports
• Magellan Strategy Group presentation on strategic plan research
• Sandy Springs H&T marketing, sales missions, and events reports

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Studio Theatre at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, consent items, public hearings, and new business such as contracts for sidewalk construction, stormwater mitigation, and a conditional use permit for a church expansion. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Cumberland Academy and an intergovernmental agreement with MARTA.

• Approval of right-of-way purchase agreements for Hammond Drive Widening Project (661 Hammond Drive, 325 Francyne Court)
• Conditional Use Permit for church expansion at 6450 Barfield Road and 6449 Glenridge Drive
• Contract award to BackBone Infrastructure for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalk Construction
• Contract award to Vertical Earth for Riverside Drive Stormwater Mitigation Phase II
• Intergovernmental Agreement with MARTA for shared access to 800 MHz trunking talk groups

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for the expansion of a place of worship campus and authorized two infrastructure projects, including sidewalk construction on Brandon Mill Road and stormwater mitigation on Riverside Drive. Additionally, the Council approved a partnership with Cumberland Academy for recreational programming and an intergovernmental agreement with MARTA for shared radio communication.

• Approved conditional use permit for 6450 Barfield Road/6449 Glenridge Drive (7-0)
• Awarded $1.69M Brandon Mill Road sidewalk contract to BackBone Infrastructure
• Awarded $686,400 Riverside Drive stormwater mitigation contract to Vertical Earth
• Approved MOU with Cumberland Academy for facility sharing
• Approved MARTA intergovernmental agreement for radio talk group access

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2024, at City Hall (1 Galambos Way). The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of past meeting minutes, and a consent agenda with easement requests for road projects. New business includes contracts for design guidelines, a drainage improvement project, lighting for Morgan Falls Streetscape, and a lease-purchase agreement for a fire truck.

• Accept easements for Hammond Drive widening at 387, 399, 415, 425, and 561 Hammond Drive
• Award contract to Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. for design guidelines ($ amount not specified)
• Award contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for 4787 Riverview Road drainage project ($ amount not specified)
• Lighting services agreement with Georgia Power Company for Morgan Falls Streetscape Project (Project No. T-2404)
• Lease-purchase agreement for Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire truck

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $280,275 contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. to create design guidelines for six commercial and mixed-use districts. The council also approved a $301,751 drainage improvement contract, a $703,750 lighting agreement with Georgia Power, and a $1.1 million fire truck lease-purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $280,275 design guidelines contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $301,751.06 drainage improvement contract with Blount Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $703,750 lighting services agreement with Georgia Power (unanimous)
• Approved $1,102,700 lease-purchase for Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire truck (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 9 property easement and right-of-way resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the scoring criteria for the 2024-216 Capital Sidewalk Program. The meeting will be held at Sandy Springs City Hall.

• 2024-216 Capital Sidewalk Program Scoring Criteria Update
• Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr. to present

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for May and June and consider a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting will also include a discussion on the investment of Destination Marketing Organization funds and tourism promotion.

• Review May and June financials
• Consider FY 2024 Hospitality Budget Amendment
• Review Sandy Springs H&T Reports
• Discuss investment of DMO Funds
• Proposed next meeting: September 26, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The request concerns the modification of an expansion scope for an existing place of worship campus.

• Case 2024-0001 U24-0001: Conditional Use Permit request for 6450 Barfield/6449 Glenridge Drive in the RE-2 zoning district

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit (U24-0001) for the expansion of an existing place of worship campus at 6450 Barfield/6449 Glenridge Drive. The approval includes five staff conditions and five additional conditions proposed by the applicant, along with an updated site plan to be submitted before the City Council meeting. No opposition was voiced during the public hearing.

• Approved U24-0001 conditional use permit for church expansion (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a second public hearing regarding the 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate.

• Public Hearing 2 for 2024-204 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Millage Rate)

The Sandy Springs City Council met on August 20, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A public hearing on the 2024 millage rate was opened and closed with no public comments. The meeting adjourned after about one minute, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2024 millage rate with no public comment
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider setting the ad valorem tax rate, approve agreements for the Hammond Drive widening project, and authorize a grant application for a Safe Streets program. The meeting will be held at Sandy Springs City Hall.

• Approval of meeting minutes for August 6 and August 8
• Consideration of agreements to purchase right-of-way and easements for the S2-193 Hammond Drive Widening Project
• Public hearing to set the City's ad valorem tax rate
• Authorization to submit a grant application for the 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
• Approval of an intergovernmental agreement for the use of City facilities as emergency shelters

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance setting the 2024 ad valorem tax rate at 4.731 mills, the same rate as the prior year, after a required public hearing. The council also unanimously authorized submitting a federal grant application for roadway safety improvements, approved an agreement allowing Fulton County Schools to use city facilities as emergency shelters, and approved several right-of-way acquisitions for the Hammond Drive widening project.

• Approved ordinance setting 2024 millage rate at 4.731 mills (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application with $292,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County Schools for emergency shelter use (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including right-of-way purchases for Hammond Drive widening (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will convene a special called meeting at City Hall (1 Galambos Way) to conduct routine procedural items, including roll call, agenda approval, an executive session on real estate and litigation, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting on August 8, 2024, and took no substantive public decisions. The council unanimously approved the agenda, then entered a closed executive session to discuss real estate and litigation, and later adjourned. No ordinances, resolutions, or contracts were considered or voted on in open session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for real estate and litigation (5-0)
• Approved adjourning executive session and returning to regular order (6-0)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider three applications for variances from city code. These requests involve construction and landscaping adjustments at residential and commercial properties.

• 280 Lafayette Way: variance for a swimming pool and deck between the main building and a primary street
• 485 Franklin Road: variance to keep a second driveway on a lot with less than 130 ft of frontage
• 6040 Riverwood Drive: variance for grading and retaining walls within the 20-foot rear grading setback

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals approved a variance for a swimming pool and deck at 280 Lafayette Way, adding a condition for vegetative screening to obscure the pool from the street. The board also denied a variance for a second driveway at 485 Franklin Road and approved a grading/retaining wall variance at 6040 Riverwood Drive.

• Approved variance V24-0018 for pool/deck at 280 Lafayette Way with staff conditions plus vegetative screening (3-2)
• Denied variance V24-0019 for second driveway at 485 Franklin Road (4-1)
• Approved variance V24-0020 for grading/retaining walls at 6040 Riverwood Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to set the city's ad valorem tax rate. The body is also considering several right-of-way acquisitions for the Hammond Drive Widening Project and two alcoholic beverage license applications.

• Public hearing for an ordinance to set the Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Right-of-way and easement purchases for 509 Hilderbrand Drive, 581 Hammond Drive, and 611 Hammond Drive
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for 915 Crestline Catering, LLC and Vinny's NY Pizza and Grill
• Contract award to Blue Level Services, LLC for pond rehabilitation at 6775 and 6785 Lisa Lane
• Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project

The Sandy Springs City Council approved several items, including a $1.1 million fire truck purchase, a construction agreement with GDOT for the PATH 400 trail, and participation in the national opioid settlement with Kroger. The council also approved two alcohol licenses, a pond rehabilitation contract, and a property maintenance code amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,102,700 fire apparatus purchase (unanimous)
• Approved PATH 400 construction agreement with GDOT (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Kroger opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved $298,367.64 contract to Blue Level Services for pond rehab (unanimous)
• Approved $236,925 for environmental mitigation stream credits (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for 915 Crestline Catering (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Vinny's NY Pizza and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved property maintenance code amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct procedural business and enter a closed executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Sandy Springs City Council held a special called meeting on July 31, 2024, during which it approved the agenda, entered an executive session for real estate discussion, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed to executive session for real estate discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular order (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with multiple property easements and right-of-way acquisitions, several alcoholic beverage license applications, and new business items including a facility use agreement for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex, a lease for cardiac defibrillators, and a contract for the Roswell Road North End Boulevard Project. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a river corridor review certificate and reports on unaudited financials.

• Consent agenda includes easements for properties on Londonberry Road, Powers Ferry Road, Edgewater Drive, Hilderbrand Drive, Hammond Drive, and Mt. Vernon Highway
• Public hearing for Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 5080 Riverview Road
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Trader Joe's #799, Shop Q, Ray's on the River, and Zanzi Bar Cuisine & Lounge
• Facility use agreement with Sandy Springs Youth Sports for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex
• Contract award to BCC Engineering for Roswell Road North End Boulevard concept design

City Council approved a concept design contract for the Roswell Road North End Boulevard Project and a facility use agreement for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex. The council also granted several alcoholic beverage licenses and authorized the lease of new cardiac monitors for the Fire Department.

• Approved $1,149,303.13 concept design contract for Roswell Road North End Boulevard Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Sandy Springs Youth Sports, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of 10 new cardiac defibrillators/monitors for Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $650,000 grant and $850,000 loan for Boylston Drive and Hammond Drive improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Trader Joe's, Shop Q, LLC, Ray's on the River, and Zanzi Bar (Unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 5080 Riverview Road (Unanimous)
• Declared certain Police and Fleet property as surplus (Unanimous)
• Authorized donation of a 2011 Ford F-350 to Cherokee County (NC) Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session with one staff discussion item: a presentation by a Georgia Tech student on a homeownership assessment and policy recommendations for the city. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Presentation on Sandy Springs Homeownership Assessment and Policy Recommendations (2024-163) by Mira Kaufman, Georgia Institute of Technology

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY 2025 budget and several property agreements for the Hammond Drive widening project. The agenda also includes discussions on police equipment, sidewalk engineering, and municipal court compensation.

• Real estate purchase agreements for drainage easements at 455 and 445 Hammond Drive
• Ordinance for the FY 2025 budget starting July 1, 2024
• Development code amendment to allow for green retaining walls
• Contract award to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for CDBG connecting sidewalks project
• Lease agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police radio equipment

The Sandy Springs City Council adopted the FY2025 budget (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025) by unanimous vote, with a $155,000,000 General Fund operating budget and a $1,000,000,000 total budget as described by Councilmember Bauman. The Council also approved a $730,490 contract with Kimley-Horn for design of three CDBG sidewalk projects, a $610,721.90 traffic services contract with AWP Safety, a $358,043 signal project contract with Reedwick, and a $1,794,444 five-year Motorola radio lease. Other approvals included a $4,696,731.38 Axon agreement, a telemedicine MOU with Rightsite Health, a $21,300 sculpture purchase, higher municipal judge pay rates, a purchasing policy threshold increase, and a ChatComm 911 IGA amendment.

• Adopted FY2025 budget (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved $730,490 Kimley-Horn design contract for CDBG sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Approved $610,721.90 AWP Safety traffic services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $358,043 Reedwick signal project at Roswell Rd/SR 9 at Lake Placid Dr (unanimous)
• Approved $1,794,444 five-year Motorola police radio lease (unanimous)
• Approved Axon agreement not to exceed $4,696,731.38 over five years (unanimous)
• Approved Rightsite Health telemedicine MOU for 911 non-emergency calls (unanimous)
• Approved $21,300 purchase of three sculptures for permanent display (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review crash findings related to the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan. The session also includes a discussion regarding proposed traffic signal upgrades at Hammond Drive.

• Review of crash findings for the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan
• Proposed signal upgrades at Hammond Drive at Lake Forrest Drive and Hammond Drive at Sandy Springs Circle

City Council

The City Council will conduct a first public hearing regarding the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes several requests for easement agreements, alcoholic beverage licenses, and emergency medical service agreements.

• First Public Hearing on the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance
• Sidewalk easement agreement with Georgia Power Company for Hilderbrand Drive
• Easement and right of way dedications for 6000 Boylston Drive and 320 Hammond Drive
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Pendolino at 4600 Roswell Rd.
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Polanco Taqueria at 4920 Roswell Rd.

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a service level agreement with EMS Ventures, Inc. (American Medical Response) for emergency medical services across five North Fulton cities, with Sandy Springs paying an annual subsidy of $670,379.08. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Lumpkin County to house sentenced inmates at $55.00 per day per inmate. Both votes were unanimous. The council held the first public hearing on the FY 2025 budget with no public comment and no vote taken.

• Approved Service Level Agreement with EMS Ventures, Inc. (AMR) for emergency medical services; Sandy Springs annual subsidy $670,379.08 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Lumpkin County for inmate housing at $55.00 per day per inmate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk easement for Hilderbrand Drive Sidewalk Project and various property easements (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for pool and garage construction at 380 Ferry Landing (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for J&K Italian, LLC D/B/A Pendolino at 4600 Roswell Rd. Bldg. B (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Cuban Sandy Springs LLC d/b/a Polanco Taqueria at 4920 Roswell Rd., Suite 47 (unanimous)
• Held first public hearing on FY 2025 Budget Ordinance; no public comment, no vote taken
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussion; no action reported

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. The discussion includes purchase recommendations for the 2023-24 Arts in the Open sculpture contest.

• 2024-129 Arts in the Open 2023-24 Purchase Recommendations

The City Council held a work session to discuss recommendations from Art Sandy Springs for the 2023-24 Arts in the Open competition. Staff presented three sculptures for purchase and one for donation. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for March and April. The meeting includes a presentation and approval process for the FY 2025 Hospitality Budget. Additionally, the board will receive reports regarding marketing, travel, and events.

• Presentation/Approval of FY 2025 Hospitality Budget
• March and April Financials review
• Marketing report
• Smith Travel report
• Meetings, Sales Missions, Events report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a recommendation to amend the Development Code to allow for green retaining walls. The meeting also includes an election for the Chair and Vice Chair.

• Ordinance amendment to allow for green retaining walls (Case 2024-0001)
• Election for Chair and Vice Chair

The Planning Commission recommended an ordinance amendment to allow green retaining walls. The commission also held elections for its leadership positions.

• Approved recommendation for TA24-0001 to amend Development Code for green retaining walls (unanimous)
• Elected Reed Haggard as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Porter as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to review the FY 2025 proposed budget. City Manager Eden Freeman will present the proposal.

• FY 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation (Item 2024-115)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment to fund a new Real Time Crime Center and a contract for its hardware and software. The agenda also includes construction services for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance amendment and several proclamations.

• Budget amendment for the creation of a ‘Real Time Crime Center’
• Contract award to Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC for crime center hardware and software
• Construction services contract for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project
• Agreement with Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Georgia
• Public hearing on an amendment to City Code Sec. 105-19

The City Council approved a construction contract for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension and funded the creation of a new Police Real Time Crime Center. The Council also approved a call center services contract and a plumbing code amendment.

• Approved $20,150,923.94 contract to F.S. Scarbrough, LLC for PATH 400 Trail Extension (Unanimous)
• Approved $776,771.00 budget amendment for a Police 'Real Time Crime Center' (Unanimous)
• Approved contract to Utilicom Supply Associates, LLC for Real Time Crime Center hardware and software (Unanimous)
• Approved $637,020 not-to-exceed contract to Faneuil for FY 2025 call center services (Unanimous)
• Approved Text Amendment T424-0002 to amend plumbing code standards (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Georgia (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review public works projects. Discussions include an overview of the Roberts Drive Sidepath Scoping Study and a presentation on the 2024 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Analysis.

• Overview of the Roberts Drive Sidepath Scoping Study
• 2024 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Analysis Presentation

The City Council held a work session to review a scoping study for the Roberts Drive Sidepath and a 2024 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) analysis. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the session.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the second FY 2025 budget workshop. The session is led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.

• FY 2025 Budget Workshop 2

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will discuss proposed guidelines and an application form for new projects. The meeting also includes consideration of an estoppel certificate for a proposed subtenant of the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project.

• Election of Development Authority Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Proposed Guidelines and Application Form for New Projects
• Estoppel Certificate for Proposed Subtenant of the Sandy Springs Gateway Owner, LLC Project

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals will meet to consider two property variance requests. These cases involve structural expansions and development within a protected vegetative buffer.

• Variance request for 1307 West Garmon Road NW to expand a structure into the side street setback
• Variance request for 295 River Valley Road for retaining walls within a vegetative buffer

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests regarding property setbacks and vegetative buffers. The board also noted that no meetings will be held in June or July.

• Approved variance V23-0042 for 1307 West Garmon Road NW to allow structure expansion into side street setback (unanimous)
• Approved variance V23-0055 for 295 River Valley Road to allow retaining walls and stabilization within vegetative buffer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including sidewalk and crosswalk construction contracts, land easements, and a settlement agreement regarding the Mount Vernon Highway Corridor Improvement Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and various city planning resolutions.

• Dedication of Right of Way and Permanent Easement at 5666 Long Island Drive
• Permanent Easement for sidewalk construction at 146 Stewart Drive
• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for The Mey Restaurant Group DBA/ Colonial Kitchen
• 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan resolution
• Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for High Point Road Pedestrian Crosswalk Project

The City Council approved several construction contracts for pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalks, as well as a settlement with a community association. The council also adopted the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan and the Capital Improvements Element Annual Update.

• Approved $186,620.38 contract to Vertical Earth, Inc. for High Point Road Pedestrian Crosswalk (unanimous)
• Approved $187,916.97 contract to Vertical Earth, Inc. for Powers Ferry Road Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Approved $99,900.00 settlement with Registry Glen Community Association, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved six contract awards for On-Call Materials Sampling Testing Services (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for The Mey Restaurant Group DBA Colonial Kitchen and Bar (unanimous)
• Reappointed Reed Haggard to the Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review an office market analysis and a request regarding the Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study. These items are presented by Ladson Haddow of Haddow & Company and Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr.

• 2024-098 Office Market Analysis
• Request for consideration of Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study

The City Council held a work session to review a report on declining office property values and a multimodal circulation study for Powers Ferry. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the session.

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the first workshop for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The session will be led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.

• FY 2025 Budget Workshop 1

City Council

The City Council will review several requests regarding land easements for drainage and sidewalks. The agenda also includes multiple infrastructure grant applications for transportation projects and various city business items.

• Drainage easement donations at 1855 Redbourne Drive, 1865 Redbourne Drive, and 7680 Brigham Drive
• Sidewalk construction right of way and easement at 5271 Lake Forest Drive
• Historical Records Grant for the Sandy Springs Heritage Collection Online Project
• Infrastructure grant applications for Path 400 Trail Extension, Roswell Road North End Boulevard, Roberts Drive Sidepath Phase 1, Hammond Drive Intersections Safety Project, and Roswell Road Safety Project
• Purchase and sale agreement for property at 471 Mount Vernon Highway

The City Council approved an application for $1,265,461.98 in supplemental GDOT funding to resurface approximately 3.68 miles of roads. Council also awarded $146,000 in nonprofit arts and recreation grants and approved several infrastructure grant applications to the Atlanta Regional Commission.

• Approved $1,265,461.98 GDOT Supplemental LMIG grant for road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Awarded $146,000 in FY 2024 Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grants (unanimous)
• Approved 5 infrastructure grant applications to the Atlanta Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $4,680 grant and $1,022 city match for Heritage Collection Online Project (unanimous)
• Declared certain Finance, Police, and Public Works property as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved updated CDBG program funding (unanimous)
• Approved property rights acquisition at 471 Mount Vernon Highway (unanimous)
• Approved drainage easements at 1855 Redbourne Dr, 1865 Redbourne Dr, and 7680 Brigham Dr (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an update regarding the Community Assistance Center. No other specific discussion items are listed for this meeting.

• 2024-078 Community Assistance Center Update

The Sandy Springs City Council held a work session to hear a presentation from the Community Assistance Center (CAC) regarding its services and funding needs. CAC CEO Francis K. Horton III reported on programs helping residents with food, housing, and job stability, noting that 67% of clients have full-time jobs. The CAC requested $250,000 for 2024-2025, up from the $180,000 approved for 2023-2024, but the minutes do not record a vote on this request. The meeting adjourned with no further business or formal decisions made.

• No formal decisions, votes, or approvals recorded in these minutes
• CAC requested $250,000 for 2024-2025 (no vote recorded)
• Council members asked questions about childcare, transportation, and eviction fees

Board of Ethics

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Ethics. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call, approval of the meeting agenda, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of January 10, 2024, Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes

The Board of Ethics met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 10, 2024. No substantive new or old business was decided during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet on April 3, 2024, to review specific cases and approve meeting minutes. The primary case involves a request for a side lot line encroachment at 680 East Northway Lane NE.

• Variance request for 680 East Northway Lane NE regarding garage and sunroom addition encroachment

The Board of Appeals denied a request for a variance to allow a garage and sunroom addition to encroach into a side common lot line. The decision followed a public hearing and staff assessment.

• Denied variance V24-0006 for 680 East Northway Lane Northeast (4-3)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for the Capital Improvements Element annual update. The meeting includes discussions on property rights for the CDBG Roswell Individuals with disabilities Road Sidewalk Project-Phase II and an agreement regarding election advance voting.

• Draft 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update
• Appropriation of property rights at 5674 Roswell Road and 5696 Roswell Road via eminent domain
• Right of Entry and Access Agreement for General and Runoff Election advance voting
• Change Order Two to the existing contract with Reedwick, LLC for the Public Safety Fiber Project

The Sandy Springs City Council voted unanimously to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire property rights at 5674 and 5696 Roswell Road for the CDBG Roswell Road Sidewalk Project-Phase II, with just compensation set at $423,000. The Council also approved transmitting the draft 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Element annual update, authorized a right of entry agreement with Fulton County for advance voting at Heritage Sandy Springs, and approved Change Order Two with Reedwick, LLC for the Public Safety Fiber Project at a cost of $49,635. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved transmittal of draft 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) annual update (unanimous)
• Approved eminent domain for 5674 and 5696 Roswell Road for sidewalk project; just compensation $423,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Right of Entry and Access Agreement with Fulton County for advance voting at Heritage Sandy Springs (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order Two with Reedwick, LLC for Public Safety Fiber Project, $49,635, extending contract 120 days to June 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for litigation and real estate discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session and meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. The agenda includes a text amendment for retaining wall materials and the ARC 2024 Transportation Improvement Program solicitation.

• Retaining Wall Material Text Amendment (2024-069)
• ARC 2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Solicitation (2024-070)

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed text amendment for retaining wall materials and a list of five transportation projects for federal funding. No formal votes were taken during this session; decisions on these items are expected at the April 16 meeting.

• Discussed proposed text amendment to allow natural vegetative retaining walls
• Reviewed 5 project applications for the ARC 2024 Transportation Improvement Program
• Identified $19,554,474 in potential federal funds requiring $4,888,618 in local match
• Noted that the grant application for the Springway Trail Segment was not awarded

General

The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for January and February 2024. The meeting also includes reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and meetings, sales missions, and events.

• January and February 2024 Financials
• Marketing reports
• Smith Travel reports
• Meetings, Sales Missions, Events reports

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The council will also review roadway speed limit changes and contract updates for Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

• Public hearing for the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Approval of GDOT-approved roadway speed limit changes
• Contract award to Murphs Surf River Adventures, LLC for rentals at Morgan Falls Overlook Park
• Change Order #4 for construction services with JHC Corporation for the Morgan Falls Connector Trail 2A Project
• Appointment of Andrew Bauman to the City Development Authority

The City Council approved a contract for water sports rentals at Morgan Falls Overlook Park and a change order for the Morgan Falls Connector Trail. Council also authorized a GDOT procurement certification and updated the official list of roadway speed limits and names.

• Appointed Andrew Bauman to the City of Sandy Springs Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved GDOT Local Administered Project Certification application (Unanimous)
• Approved GDOT list of roadway speed limit changes and street name corrections (Unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Murphs Surf River Adventures, LLC for rentals at Morgan Falls Overlook Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for Morgan Falls Connector Trail 2A, increasing contract to $8,880,777.08 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $12,500 BOOST Grant for summer youth enrichment camps (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and consent agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes the graduation of the Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy, but specific details for other discussion items are not provided in the document.

• Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy Graduation

The City Council held a work session to recognize the first graduating class of the Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy. No other business was conducted during the meeting.

• Recognized inaugural Sandy Springs Citizens' Leadership Academy graduates

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 4710 Kitty Hawk Place to install piers and an elevated deck. This involves encroaching into the 75-foot impervious surface setback. The board will also approve the March 6 agenda and January 3 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for 4710 Kitty Hawk Place regarding impervious surface setback encroachment
• Approval of January 3, 2024, meeting minutes

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals voted 4-2 to approve variance V24-0001, allowing piers and an elevated deck to encroach into the 75-foot impervious surface setback at 4710 Kitty Hawk Place. A motion to deny the variance failed 2-4. The board also approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from its January 3, 2024 meeting by unanimous votes, and adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved V24-0001 variance at 4710 Kitty Hawk Place for piers and elevated deck in 75-foot impervious surface setback (4-2)
• Denied motion to deny V24-0001 (2-4)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will consider budget adjustments for the Police Headquarters & Municipal Court and Fleet Center projects. The body will also review participation in a Georgia Power electric transportation grant program for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House project.

• Resolution to amend cost budgets for Police Headquarters & Municipal Court (PF002)
• Resolution to amend cost budget for Fleet Center Project (PF006)
• Participation in Georgia Power Electric Transportation Make Ready Grant Program

The Public Facilities Authority approved a budget-neutral transfer of funds between two city projects and accepted a grant for electric vehicle infrastructure. The grant provides financial assistance for charging stations at the new Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House.

• Approved transfer of $574,748.00 from Police Headquarters & Municipal Court Project (PF002) to Fleet Center Project (PF006) (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in Georgia Power Electric Transportation Make Ready Grant Program for up to $200,000.00 for EV infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update regarding North Springs High School. Representatives from the Fulton County Schools Board of Education and the Chief Operations Officer will present information.

• North Springs High School update (2024-047)

City Council

The City Council will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses on Roswell Road. The agenda also includes requests for economic incentives, appointments to city boards, and contract awards for tree removal.

• Alcoholic beverage license for Genki Noodle and Sushi at 5600 Roswell Rd, Ste H100
• Alcoholic beverage license for Northridge Bottle Shop at 8333 Roswell Rd
• Alcoholic beverage license for Anja Bar and Lounge at 8290 Roswell Rd, Ste 500B
• Economic incentive request for Newell Brands
• Five contract awards for FY24 On-Call Tree Removal

The Council approved a Tier III incentive package for Newell Brands to relocate its global headquarters to 5 Concourse Parkway. Other actions included approving three alcoholic beverage licenses, five tree removal contracts, and the condemnation of a property used for illegal drug operations.

• Approved economic incentives for Newell Brands including permit fee and business tax waivers totaling $281,883.40 (Unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation and seizure of real property at 4804 Kitty Hawk Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved five FY24 on-call tree removal contracts: Arborserv Inc., Sesmas Tree Services, Richmond Tree Experts GA LLC, Gunnison Tree Services, and Boutte Tree, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Genki Prado LLC d/b/a Genki Noodle and Sushi (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for AMAN2015 LLC d/b/a Northridge Bottle Shop (Unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Anja Bar and Lounge LLC (Unanimous)
• Appointed members to the Sandy Springs Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember John Paulson to the Fulton County Perimeter Improvement District Board of Directors (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Appeals and Planning Commission will hold a retreat at City Springs. The agenda includes presentations on development code updates, zoning law changes, and multi-family residential housing.

• Development Code Updates
• Changes in Zoning Laws
• Multi-Family Residential Housing (MRH)
• Path 400
• Peachtree Dunwoody Livable Centers Initiative / Marta Transit-Oriented Development

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several public works projects including sidewalk easements and road improvements. The agenda includes a request for an infrastructure grant application and various construction contract awards.

• Dedication of right of way and easement for 37 West Belle Isle Road
• Dedication of right of way and easement for 5290 Lake Forest Drive
• Dedication of right of way and easement for 5211 Powers Ferry Road
• Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 460 Huntcliff Green
• Infrastructure Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation

The Sandy Springs City Council unanimously approved a $12.4 million construction contract for the Mount Vernon Highway multi-use path and intersection improvements. They also authorized a federal RAISE grant application for the PATH 400 Trail Extension, committing to a local funding match, and approved a $431,353 contract for a mid-block crossing on Roswell Road. Additionally, the council amended the FY 2024 budget to reallocate TSPLOST funds for sidewalk and trail projects.

• Approved $12,388,000 contract to Excellere, Inc. for Mount Vernon Highway multi-use path and intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved application for 2024 RAISE Transportation Grant for PATH 400 Trail Extension and committed to local funding match (unanimous)
• Approved $431,353.53 contract to Vertical Earth, Inc. for Roswell Road mid-block crossing at North Fulton Government Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2024 budget to reallocate TSPLOST and CIP funds for Mount Vernon Trail and Brandon Mill sidewalk (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #20 with Jacobs Engineering Group for construction inspection services totaling $996,660 (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for property at 460 Huntcliff Green (unanimous)
• Approved dedications of right of way and easements for sidewalks at 37 West Belle Isle Road, 5290 Lake Forest Drive, and 5211 Powers Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussion (6-0 vote)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is reviewing several proposals for transit studies and infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes requests for a medical response unit purchase and basketball wall renovations at Hammond Park.

• Contract award to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. for North Springs MARTA Station study
• Contract award to Holt Consulting Company, LLC for Glenridge Drive Multi-Use Side Path Project
• Contract award to White Oak Landscaping Company, Inc. for Hammond Park basketball wall renovation
• Resolution to purchase a Medical Response Unit
• Temporary driveway easement at 550 Mt. Vernon Highway

Sandy Springs City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $487,246 design contract for the Glenridge Drive Multi-Use Side Path Project and a $249,992 contract for the North Springs MARTA Station Transit Oriented Development Plan and Peachtree Dunwoody Road Corridor Study. The council also approved a $159,331.77 contract for the Hammond Park Basketball Wall Renovation, a $390,046 purchase of a medical response unit, and ordinances to amend the FY 2024 budget, impose fees for special fire services, and allow alcohol pouring permits to be used at multiple establishments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2024 City Priorities resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $487,246 contract to Holt Consulting for Glenridge Drive side path design (unanimous)
• Approved $249,992 contract to NelsonNygaard for North Springs MARTA TOD and Peachtree Dunwoody corridor study (unanimous)
• Approved $159,331.77 contract to White Oak Landscaping for Hammond Park basketball wall renovation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2024 budget for Fleet Project FL233 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase medical response unit for $390,046 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending code for special fire services fees (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending alcohol pouring permit rules (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the progress of the 2024-022 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program. This item is presented by the Community Development and Building departments.

• 2024-022 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program Progress

The City Council held a work session to review the implementation of the Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH) Ordinance. Building Official Jonathan Livingston provided statistics on property compliance, inspector training, and fire safety requirements. No formal votes were taken during this session.

General

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss 2024 priorities including public safety, economic development, and water reliability. The agenda includes discussions on the Multifamily Housing Inspection Program, the city's financial health, homestead exemption analysis, and capital improvement project delivery.

• Review of 2024 City Priorities
• Multifamily Housing Inspection Program progress update
• City financial health presentation
• Homestead Exemption Analysis
• Capital Improvement Project Delivery Assessment update

The Mayor and City Council met to review 2023 highlights and discuss city priorities. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes. The Multifamily Housing Inspection Program item was moved to a February 6, 2024 Work Session.

• Moved Multifamily Housing Inspection Program progress to February 6, 2024 Work Session

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The session includes a review of November and December 2023 financials and various hospitality and tourism reports.

• Review of November and December 2023 Financials
• Marketing report
• Smith Travel report
• Meetings, Sales Missions, Events report

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider a conditional use permit for 5920 Mount Vernon Hwy. The agenda also includes a grant application for the Boylston Hammond intersection and an update to the Sidewalk Master Plan. Other items involve utility easements and property disposal.

• Conditional Use Permit for improvements at 5920 Mount Vernon Hwy
• Boylston Hammond Intersection and Streetscape Grant Application
• Update to the Sidewalk Master Plan Network Map
• Underground easements for Georgia Power Company on City property
• Right-of-way and easement purchase at 335 Hammond Drive

City Council approved updates to the Sidewalk Master Plan Network Map and authorized a grant application for the Boylston-Hammond intersection project. The council also approved a conditional use permit for church improvements and the disposal of surplus city property.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for improvements at 590 Mount Vernon Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jason Bodwell to the Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Declared certain city property from Fire, Recreation, Fleet, and Police as surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted updates to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved GTIB grant application and local match for Boylston-Hammond project (unanimous)
• Approved underground easements for Georgia Power at three locations (unanimous)
• Approved $550,400 purchase of right of way and easements at 335 Hammond Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to the city code regarding fee collection. The meeting also includes a discussion on purchasing a medical response unit for the Fire Department.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 22, Article II, Division 1, Sect. 22-25 regarding fee collection
• Medical Response Unit purchase for the Sandy Springs Fire Department

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed fee schedule for special fire services and the purchase of a new Medical Response Unit. No formal actions were taken during this session; the fee amendment is scheduled for a vote in February.

• Tabled vote on special fire services fee amendment to February
• Discussed $390,046 purchase of a Medical Response Unit from Frazer LTD

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from the January 12, 2023 annual meeting. The agenda also includes establishing the 2024 meeting schedule and electing new officers.

• Approval of DA2024-01 January 12, 2023 Development Authority Annual Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of the 2024 Development Authority Annual Meeting Schedule
• Election of 2024 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Development Authority unanimously elected Chip Collins as Chair and John Paulson as Vice Chair for 2024. Members also approved a meeting calendar for the year and reviewed the Authority's current financial balance of $108,403.49. Staff provided updates on upcoming development projects and a pending review of incentive programs.

• Approved 2024 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Elected Chip Collins as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected John Paulson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and establish the 2024 meeting schedule. The board is also scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the year.

• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of 2024 Board of Ethics Meeting Schedule
• Election of 2024 Board of Ethics Officers: Chair and Vice-Chair

The Board of Ethics met on January 10, 2024 and approved its agenda, the October 11, 2023 minutes, and its 2024 meeting schedule, all by unanimous votes. The board elected Bethany Diamond as Chair and Evan Barron as Vice Chair, both unanimously. City Clerk Raquel D. González said the board has not received a complaint since about 2009 and that the leadership roles are expected to have limited responsibilities. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the October 11, 2023 Board of Ethics meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 Board of Ethics meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Bethany Diamond as Chair of the Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Elected Evan Barron as Vice Chair of the Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:09 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session regarding a cybersecurity plan and real estate matters. No other public items are listed for this meeting.

• Executive Session regarding Cybersecurity Plan & Real Estate

The City Council met to discuss cybersecurity plans and real estate matters in a closed executive session. No other substantive legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for cybersecurity and real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular order (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review an appeal concerning tree canopy and tree fund calculations for a development at 8308 Hewlett Road. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Tree canopy and tree fund calculation appeal (8308 Hewlett Road)
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Proclamation of appreciation for Melton Mobley

The Board of Appeals denied an appeal regarding tree canopy calculations for a development at 8308 Hewlett Road. The board also elected new leadership for the coming term.

• Denied appeal AP23-00003 regarding tree canopy and tree fund at 8308 Hewlett Road (unanimous)
• Elected Sherri Allen as Chair of the Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Elected Justin Sparano as Vice Chair of the Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved modified December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will review December meeting minutes and consider several public works agreements during its January 2 regular session. The council is scheduled to vote on contracts for the PATH400 Multiuse Trail Extension, a Safe Roads and Streets for All action plan, an I-285/SR 9- interchange study, and right-of-entry permissions for Johnson Ferry Road improvements. A public hearing will address an alcohol license application for a convenience store at 8779 Dunwoody PL. These items affect local trail access, neighborhood traffic safety, and nearby business operations.

• Public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for Texaco Food Mart at 8779 Dunwoody PL
• Contract award to Gresham Smith for a Safe Roads and Streets for All safety action plan
• Intergovernmental agreements with the City of Atlanta for PATH400 Multiuse Trail Extension construction
• Memorandum of agreement with Georgia DOT for an interchange scoping study at I-285/SR 9-
• Right of entry agreement with Sandy Springs Regency, LLC and Georgia Power Company for Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway improvements

City Council approved a $335,295 contract for a comprehensive road safety action plan and multiple agreements with the City of Atlanta for the PATH400 trail extension. The Council also approved an alcohol license for a local convenience store and a scoping study for the I-285/SR 9 interchange.

• Approved Package Wine & Malt license for M2 Convenience Store LLC d/b/a Texaco Food Mart (Unanimous)
• Approved $335,295 contract to Gresham Smith for the City's Safety Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to IGA with City of Atlanta for PATH400 trail preliminary engineering costs (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Atlanta for PATH400 trail bridge construction reimbursement up to $400,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOA with GDOT for the Innovative Interchange Scoping Study of I-285/SR 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry Agreement for Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway Improvements Project (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 19, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)