Sandy Springs public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a drive‑through at 6344 Roswell Road. It will consider resolutions to join the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program and to apply for a Georgia DOT Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant for FY 2026. The council will also vote on a settlement and right‑of‑way purchase for the CDBG Roswell Road Sidewalks Project Phase II and on renaming Windsor Meadows Park to Tibby DeJulio Park.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit U‑25‑2 for a drive‑through at 6344 Roswell Road (CX‑3 zoning)
• Resolution to approve participation in the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program
• Resolution to approve application for the Georgia DOT FY 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant
• Resolution to settle and purchase right‑of‑way for the CDBG Roswell Road Sidewalks Project Phase II (5674 & 5696 Roswell Road)
• Resolution to rename Windsor Meadows Park to Tibby DeJulio Park

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss a single item: the Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services, presented by Shelter Director Audrey Shoemaker. No other business or voting items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025-285 Lifeline Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will consider approval of the meeting agenda and previous minutes, then review financial reports for September and October 2025. Board members will also receive updates from executive, marketing, sales, and destination services staff.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting agenda
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report for September and October 2025
• Executive director’s report
• Marketing, sales, and destination services updates

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly performance data. The body will also hear updates from law enforcement, fire, and EMS representatives.

• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several contract awards and easements at its December 2 meeting. Key items include awarding a construction contract for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail extension (Phase II) and for the Jett Ferry Road/Spalding Drive sidewalk project. The council will also hold a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for a new restaurant and receive the FY 2025 audit presentation.

• Contract award to F.S. Scarbrough, LLC for PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension – Phase II
• Contract award to Sol Construction, LLC for Jett Ferry Road and Spalding Drive Sidewalk Project
• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license for Ladona Bar and Restaurant at 215 Northwood Dr Suite 8
• Approval of permanent slope monitoring easement at 10 Maryeanna Drive
• Approval of purchasing agreement for Sandy Springs Intelligence Operations Center technology enhancements

The council moved agenda item 2025-273 from the Consent Agenda to the Meeting Agenda after a unanimous vote. A second unanimous vote approved the consent agenda, which included items 2025-272 through 2025-276. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Amended agenda to move item 2025-273 to Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 2025-272, 2025-273, 2025-274, 2025-275, 2025-276 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review requests regarding infrastructure, health benefits, and budget adjustments. The meeting includes a public hearing for a river corridor review and a vote on a property agreement for a connectivity project.

• Purchase of fee simple right of way and temporary construction easement from Sunnykay & Company LLC at 6340 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
• Public hearing for Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate RC-25-05SS for 215 Huntcliff Terrace
• Change Order #1 for East Coast Grading, Inc. for additional resurfacing work
• Proposal for Plan Year 2026 and payment of health benefits for City Springs
• Proposed increase to the Confiscated Assets Fund Budget

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the November 4 minutes and a purchase agreement for a right‑of‑way. It also approved a Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for the project at 215 Huntcliff Terrace. All three actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda, including 2025-264 minutes and purchase agreement for 6340 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (unanimous vote)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 215 Huntcliff Terrace (unanimous vote)

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will adopt meeting minutes and review monthly performance data. The agenda lists updates for law enforcement and fire departments in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Brookhaven.

• Adoption of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler
• Law Enforcement updates for Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Sandy Springs
• Fire Department updates for Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, to hear four variance requests. The board will decide on requests to encroach on vegetative buffers, rear setbacks, impervious surface setbacks, and buffer requirements for properties on Mount Vernon Cove, Huntcliff Terrace, Coles Way, Mountain Creek Trace, and Mountain Creek Road. One case was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting.

• 215 Huntcliff Terrace – Variance to encroach into 40-foot rear setback for a home addition
• 2940 Coles Way – Variance to allow pool and site elements to encroach into 75-foot impervious surface setback and 50-foot vegetative buffer
• 50 Mountain Creek Trace – Variance to encroach into 60-foot primary setback and 75-foot impervious surface setback for a new home
• 5825 Mountain Creek Road – Variance to remove buffer requirements along east boundary abutting RD-18 properties
• 286 Mount Vernon Cove – Variance for deck replacement in vegetative buffer (withdrawn October 31)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 4, 2025 minutes. It also approved variance V-25-39 for 215 Huntcliff Terrace unanimously, approved variance V-25-23 for 2940 Coles Way by a 5‑1 vote, approved variance V-25-43 for 50 Mountain Creek Trace by a 4‑2 vote, and denied variance V-25-35 for 5825 Mountain Creek Road with a 3‑3 split. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved V-25-39 variance (unanimous)
• Approved V-25-23 variance (5‑1)
• Approved V-25-43 variance (4‑2)
• Denied V-25-35 variance (3‑3 split)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on consent agenda items including granting an easement to Georgia Power and accepting a right-of-way deed, and will consider a contract extension with Heath & Lineback Engineers for the SR400 Multi-Use Extension Project design. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations, and reports.

• Granting an easement to Georgia Power on city-owned property at 336 Hammond Drive
• Accepting a deed for dedication of right-of-way and temporary construction easement at 4735 High Point Road
• Contract extension with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc. for design services related to the SR400 Multi-Use Extension Project
• Approval of meeting minutes from May and October 2025 meetings

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included adoption of the May 2025 meeting minutes and approval of two resolutions granting an easement to Georgia Power and accepting a deed for a right‑of‑way. They also unanimously approved a contract time extension for the SR400 Multi‑Use Extension design services with Heath & Lineback Engineers, Inc., with no additional cost. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11-161 granting easement to Georgia Power (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11-162 accepting deed for right of way (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension to Heath & Lineback Engineers for SR400 project, no cost change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-through facility for a bank in the CX-3 zoning district at 6344 Roswell Road. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit (Case 2025-0006 U-25-2) for a drive-through facility at 6344 Roswell Road in the CX-3 zoning district

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes. A revised motion was adopted to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a bank drive‑through at 6344 Roswell Road, with staff conditions, passing 5‑1. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Conditional Use Permit for bank drive‑through at 6344 Roswell Rd (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including utility conversions for the Hammond Drive Corridor and the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension. The body will also consider a public hearing for a river corridor review and the sale of surplus city property.

• Public hearing for River Corridor Review RC-25-04SS for 870 Edgewater Drive
• Conceptual job cost estimate with Georgia Power for Hammond Drive Corridor utility conversions
• Supplemental Construction Agreement No. 01 for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension Project
• Contract award to Excellere Construction, LLC for Mountain Creek Road Stormwater Maintenance Phase 1
• Declaration of city-owned property at 4865 Kitty Hawk Drive as surplus for sale

The council approved a supplemental construction agreement (No. 01) for the City’s portion of the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail Extension, increasing federal funding to $17,540,243.57 and local matching funds to $4,385,060.87. It also approved a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for 870 Edgewater Drive, a non‑binding $905,000 cost estimate for underground utility conversion on Hammond Drive, and a $354,970 contract award to Excellere Construction for the Mountain Creek Road stormwater maintenance Phase 1 project. All motions carried by unanimous vote.

• Approved supplemental construction agreement No. 01 for PATH 400 trail extension (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate for 870 Edgewater Drive (unanimous)
• Approved non‑binding $905,000 cost estimate for overhead‑to‑underground utility conversion on Hammond Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $354,970 contract award to Excellere Construction for Mountain Creek Road stormwater Phase 1 (unanimous)

Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority will consider several resolutions at a special called meeting. Items include approving a design and engineering contract for new fire stations and renovations, accepting a quitclaim deed for the Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park, authorizing lease negotiations with Summit Sandy Springs LLC, and approving a settlement in a lawsuit against Rosser International. The meeting will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution to approve a contract with Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung for architectural design and engineering services for new Fire Stations No.1 and No.4 and renovations to Fire Station No.3
• Resolution to accept a quitclaim deed from the City for the Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park (Tax Parcels #17-0089-0011-047-6 and #17-0089-0011-048-4)
• Resolution to authorize negotiation of a lease agreement with Summit Sandy Springs, LLC
• Resolution to approve and accept a settlement and dismissal of the civil action Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority v. Rosser International, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 special called meeting

The Public Facilities Authority approved its meeting agenda and minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved a contract with Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, International, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for new Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 4 and renovations to Fire Station No. 3, authorizing the General Manager to execute the $2,108,780.00 contract. The Authority also accepted a quitclaim deed transferring the Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park to the PFA, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,108,780.00 contract with Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung for fire station design (unanimous)
• Accepted quitclaim deed for Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports from July and August 2025. The board will also receive executive, marketing, database, and sales reports regarding hospitality and tourism.

• Review of July 2025 and August 2025 financials
• Hospitality & Tourism Executive Report
• Marketing & Communications Report
• Database and Website Report
• Sales Report

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will decide on several property rights acquisitions, including the use of eminent domain for the Roswell Road Transit and Streetscape Improvements Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an alcohol beverage license for Café Istanbul, approval of budget amendments, and the purchase and sale of city-owned properties.

• Eminent domain for Roswell Road Transit and Streetscape Improvements (Project T-0019) to appropriate property at 4684 Roswell Road
• Public hearing on alcoholic beverage license for Café Istanbul at 8540 Roswell Rd
• Approval of FY 2025 and FY 2026 budget amendments to recognize LRA grant and update CDBG funding
• Purchase of fee-simple rights for properties at 534 and 544 Hammond Drive for Project S2-193
• Sale of city-owned property at 4804 Kitty Hawk Drive

The Sandy Springs City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda, which included several easement agreements. It also approved an alcoholic beverage license for Café Istanbul, declared certain city property surplus and directed its disposal, authorized the donation of eight surplus police training vehicles, and approved a pre‑application for a Georgia Outdoor Stewardship grant while authorizing the City Manager to execute the award agreement. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple easement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for Café Istanbul (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property and directed disposal (unanimous)
• Authorized donation of surplus training vehicles to Atlanta Police Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑application for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship grant and authorized City Manager to execute agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council work session will review updates from the Police Foundation and the Sandy Springs Foundation, and consider a proposal to place automated speed detection devices in school zones. The Public Works Director will also present a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy. No formal decisions are indicated; items are for discussion.

• 2025-220 Sandy Springs Police Foundation update
• 2025-221 Sandy Springs Foundation update
• 2025-222 Automated speed detection devices in school zones
• 2025-223 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will adopt meeting minutes and review monthly performance data. The agenda includes a discussion on a task order for the Sandy Springs Fire Department drone program.

• Adoption of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler
• Task Order 47 for Sandy Springs Fire Department Drone Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 9755 Roberts Drive from RE-1 to RD-7.5 and a proposed amendment to the Development Code. The consent agenda includes acceptance of three driveway easements for the Windsor Parkway Sidewalk Improvements Project. New business items cover a recycling grant, stream credit purchase for the Hammond Drive Corridor Improvements Project, and a supplemental bond resolution. The council will also receive the June 2025 unaudited financial report.

• Public hearing on rezoning 9755 Roberts Drive from RE-1 to RD-7.5 (smaller minimum lot size)
• Public hearing on Development Code amendment (TA-25-2)
• Acceptance of driveway easements at 555, 565, and 621 Windsor Parkway for sidewalk project
• Purchase of environmental mitigation stream credits for Hammond Drive Corridor Improvements
• Supplemental bond resolution and approval of 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Report

The council approved the meeting and consent agendas, which included acceptance of three driveway easements on Windsor Parkway. It also adopted the 2024 Community Development Block Grant performance report, rezoned 9755 Roberts Drive to a higher‑density district with a condition, amended the Development Code, and authorized participation in the FY 2026 Georgia Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda, including three driveway easement acceptances (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (unanimous vote)
• Approved rezoning of 9755 Roberts Drive from RE‑1 to RD‑7.5 with boat‑dock removal condition (unanimous vote)
• Approved amendment to the Development Code (unanimous vote)
• Approved participation in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division FY 2026 Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant and authorized the City Manager to execute the award agreement (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations and discuss updates on two programs: the Solidarity Sandy Springs initiative and the Capital Sidewalk Program. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of staff and council discussion items.

• Presentation on Solidarity Sandy Springs program updates (Item 2025-206)
• Capital Sidewalk Program update from CIP Unit Manager (Item 2025-207)
• City Council discussion items (no specific topics listed)

The Sandy Springs City Council met in a work session on September 16, 2025. Staff presented updates on Solidarity Sandy Springs, which received $25,000 from the city for FY 2026, and on the Capital Sidewalk Program, including a recommendation to raise the Gap Fill funding limit from $50,000 to $200,000. Council members asked questions and discussed the program, but no vote or formal action was taken.

Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider a supplemental bond resolution and a resolution approving substitution of security for the 2020 Escrow Fund in connection with refunding the Series 2015 bonds. Both items are presented by General Manager Eden Freeman. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Supplemental Bond Resolution (PFA2025-17)
• Consideration of Resolution approving substitution of security for 2020 Escrow Fund for refunding Series 2015 bonds (PFA2025-18)
• Approval of August 5, 2025 special called meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority approved the Supplemental Bond Resolution authorizing up to $50,500,000 of Series 2025 revenue bonds. It also approved the substitution of the security for the 2020 escrow fund related to the refunding of the Series 2015 bonds. Both actions were adopted by unanimous vote. The meeting also approved its agenda, minutes, and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Bond Resolution authorizing up to $50.5M Series 2025 bonds (unanimous) – PFA Resolution No. 2025-09-12
• Approved substitution of escrow security for 2020 escrow fund (unanimous) – PFA Resolution No. 2025-09-11
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm 911 Authority holds a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve Task Order 1 for Planned Technology Support for Year 17, presented by Executive Director Dan Nable. The agenda contains only this substantive item; other items are procedural.

• Task Order 1: Planned Technology Support for Year 17

ChatComm 911 Authority

The committee will review monthly performance and receive updates from law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies. The meeting includes discussions on a specific task order for AEDs and a decision request for a drone program.

• Task Order No. 46 – Avive AEDs
• Decision Request No. 55 – Sandy Springs Fire Department Drone Program
• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler

City Council

The City Council will review several easement agreements for road and sidewalk projects. The body is also considering an economic incentive package for J-B Weld Company and the sale of property along North Island Ferry Road to expand the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

• Economic Development Incentive Package for J-B Weld Company at 7840 Roswell Road
• Sale of real property along North Island Ferry Road to the Trust for Public Land
• Appeal hearing for Holy Innocents Episcopal School Special Event Permit
• Alcoholic Beverage License applications for Ready Set Fun (6331 Roswell Road) and Shell Food Mart (5700 Roswell Rd)
• Ordinance to add alcohol/food sales ratios for establishments selling food, wine, and malt beverages

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of six separate easement agreements (Resolutions 2025-09-121 through 2025-09-126). A motion was made to approve an appeal of a denied special event permit for Holy Innocents Episcopal School, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – acceptance of temporary construction easement from Fourth Latitude Long Island, LLC (Resolution 2025-09-121)
• Approved consent agenda – acceptance of deed for dedication of right‑of‑way and temporary driveway easement from SCI Georgia Funeral Services (Resolution 2025-09-122)
• Approved consent agenda – acceptance of driveway easement from Andrea C. Kaestner (Resolution 2025-09-123)
• Approved consent agenda – acceptance of driveway easement from Aldo Lopez and Yamile Bravo (Resolution 2025-09-124)
• Approved consent agenda – acceptance of temporary construction and driveway easement for 425 Windsor Parkway (Resolution 2025-09-125)
• Approved consent agenda – acceptance of temporary driveway easement from SCI Georgia Funeral Services (Resolution 2025-09-126)

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will hold a work session on Design Guidelines updates and consider two active cases: a Development Code amendment and a rezoning at 9755 Roberts Drive. A conditional use permit for a drive-through at 6344 Roswell Road has been postponed.

• Work session on Design Guidelines Update
• 2025-0005 TA-25-2: Development Code Edits ordinance amendment
• 2025-0007 RZ-25-2: Rezoning 9755 Roberts Drive from RE-1 to RD-7.5
• 2025-0006 U-25-2: Conditional use permit for drive-through at 6344 Roswell Road (POSTPONED)

The commission unanimously approved the revised meeting agenda and the July 16, 2025 minutes. It also approved TA-25-2, an amendment to the Development Code, with staff recommendations. The rezoning request RZ-25-2 for 9755 Roberts Drive was approved, changing the zone from RE-1 to RD-7.5. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TA-25-2 Development Code Edits with staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved RZ-25-2 rezoning of 9755 Roberts Drive from RE-1 to RD-7.5 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate. The body will consider an ordinance to set the millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-174 to set the Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate

The City Council approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. A public hearing on the FY2026 millage rate was held with no public comment and the Council took no action, scheduling adoption for later that evening. The Council then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on FY2026 millage rate; adoption scheduled for Aug 19, 6:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold the third public hearing on the FY2026 ad valorem tax millage rate and consider several zoning and code amendments. Other items include a rezoning request, a conditional use permit for a drive-through, parking code changes, and a contract for cistern repairs.

• Public hearing on Ordinance to set FY2026 millage rate
• Rezoning of 5375 Northland Drive from RE-1 to RD-7.5
• Conditional use permit for a drive-through at 8721 Roswell Road
• Amendments to City Springs parking definition and citation rates
• Contract award to SunCoast Restoration for cistern repairs

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved a Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for the 715 Bittersweet Trail project. A motion to allow a conditional use permit for a drive‑through facility in the CX‑3 zoning district was rejected by a 3‑4 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 715 Bittersweet Trail (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for drive‑through facility in CX‑3 district (vote 3‑4, motion failed)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an update from the Community Assistance Center, citywide design guidelines, and two proposed ordinance amendments. One ordinance would alter the alcohol-to-food sales ratio within the City Springs area, and another would update rules on vehicle immobilization services. No votes are expected; these are discussion items.

• Proposed ordinance to amend §6-177 to change alcohol/food sales ratio in City Springs area
• Proposed ordinance to amend §58-93 and §58-96 on vehicle immobilization services
• Community Assistance Center update by CEO Francis K. Horton, III
• Citywide Design Guidelines Project update by Senior Planner Matthew Anspach

The council heard a report on the Community Assistance Center’s $2.46 million support to nearly 8,000 residents and the city’s $200,000 investment. Staff presented the Citywide Design Guidelines project status and upcoming public meetings. A proposed amendment to change the alcohol/food sales ratio for City Springs establishments was reviewed. The council also examined a proposed ordinance concerning vehicle immobilization (booting) services.

ChatComm 911 Authority

The ChatComm Technical Advisory Committee will review its monthly performance and receive updates from law‑enforcement, fire and EMS agencies. The committee will also consider Decision Request No. 54 concerning Avive AEDs. Additional upcoming meetings are noted for September 3 and October 7, 2025.

• Monthly Performance Review presented by Yolanda Chandler
• Law Enforcement updates for Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Sandy Springs
• Fire Department updates for Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
• Decision Request No. 54: Avive AEDs
• Upcoming meetings: ChatComm TAC on Sep 3 2025 and Quarterly Authority on Oct 7 2025

Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider approving a resolution to issue up to $50,500,000 in revenue bonds for fire and safety projects. The bonds would finance acquiring, constructing, and installing fire and safety facilities to be leased to the city. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution authorizing up to $50,500,000 in Revenue Bonds (City of Sandy Springs Fire and Safety Projects, Series 2025) to fund fire and safety facilities.

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved its meeting agenda and minutes. It then unanimously approved a resolution to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $50,500,000 to fund new and upgraded fire stations and related lease agreements. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of revenue bonds up to $50,500,000 for fire and safety projects (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider authorizing up to $50.5 million in revenue bonds for fire and safety projects, with a lease agreement through the Public Facilities Authority. They will hold the first public hearing on setting the fiscal year 2026 millage rate and vote on a resolution opposing a proposed increase in the Fulton County millage rate from 8.87 to 9.87 mills. Consent agenda items accept multiple easements for the Hammond Drive widening and Jett Ferry Road sidewalk projects, and new business includes contracts for stormwater repair, traffic studies, signal upgrades, and a Transportation Master Plan update.

• $50.5M revenue bonds for fire and safety projects (Item IX)
• First public hearing on FY2026 millage rate (Item IX-A)
• Resolution opposing Fulton County millage rate increase (Item VIII-J)
• Ordinance appointing Fulton County to conduct November 2025 municipal election (Item VIII-A)
• Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for Roberts Drive Sidepath Phase I design (Item VIII-B)

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda included acceptance of several temporary construction easements for the Hammond Drive widening and Jett Ferry Road sidewalk projects. The Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance appointing the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections to conduct the November 4, 2025 general municipal election and any runoff, authorizing the mayor to execute the intergovernmental agreement.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote) – accepted temporary construction easements for properties at 490 Hilderbrand Drive, 491 Hilderbrand Drive, 500 Hilderbrand Drive, 3245 Spalding Drive, 3285 Spalding Drive, 4520 & 4540 Roswell Road, and 4575 Roswell Road
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08-13 appointing Fulton County to conduct the 2025 general municipal election and any runoff (unanimous vote)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will consider approving the meeting agenda and minutes from May 29, 2025. They will then hear financial reports for May and June 2025, along with updates from the executive director, marketing, social media, and sales departments. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific votes on new policies or spending.

• Approval of meeting agenda and May 29, 2025, minutes
• Finance report for May and June 2025 financials
• Executive report from the executive director
• Marketing and communications update
• Social media and content update

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority is meeting to discuss legal documentation for the Hillcrest Mixed-Use Project. The body will consider the construction of 111 parking spaces and an associated property tax abatement program.

• Authorization of legal documentation with 6150 Sandy Springs Owner, LLC
• Construction of 111 parking spaces for the City of Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority
• Issuance of a property tax abatement program for 6150 Sandy Springs Circle

The Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes (with a typo correction). It authorized execution of legal documentation with 6150 Sandy Springs Owner, LLC for 111 parking spaces and a ten‑year tax abatement for the Hillcrest Mixed‑Use Project. The Authority approved a total investment of $4,877,333, including $383,484 upfront funding and $900,000 for downtown safety, traffic study, and streetscape improvements.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes with typo correction (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of legal documentation for 111 parking spaces and tax abatement
• Approved ten‑year tax abatement for Hillcrest Mixed‑Use Project
• Approved $383,484 upfront funding for the project
• Approved $900,000 for downtown safety, traffic study, and streetscape improvements
• Set total investment cap at $4,877,333 for parking and road improvements

Public Facilities Authority

This special called meeting of the Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority includes two agenda items related to the Hillcrest Mixed-Use Project at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle. The authority will consider a resolution to approve parking agreements between Trammell Crow Co. and the authority, and a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to purchase public parking at the site.

• Resolution to approve parking agreements for Hillcrest Mixed-Use Project
• Resolution to amend FY2026 budget to purchase public parking
• Both items presented by Chris Burnett, Director of Economic Development
• Project location: 6150 Sandy Springs Circle

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority approved its meeting agenda and minutes by unanimous vote. The Authority also unanimously approved the parking agreements with Trammell Crow Co. for the Hillcrest mixed‑use development at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle, enabling construction of 111 parking spaces and related tax‑abatement provisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved parking agreements with Trammell Crow Co. for Hillcrest project at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting with a single new business item: a resolution to abandon a permanent construction and maintenance easement originally granted in 2018 by Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. The council will vote on the resolution that would relinquish the city's easement on the property at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle.

• Resolution to abandon permanent construction and maintenance easement at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle (parcel with Sandy Springs United Methodist Church)

The City Council voted to abandon the permanent construction and maintenance easement that the city holds on the 23,322‑square‑foot parcel at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle. The motion was made by Councilmember Melissa Mular, seconded by Councilmember John Paulson, and carried by a unanimous vote. The action is recorded as Resolution No. 2025‑07‑101.

• Abandoned 23,322 sf permanent construction and maintenance easement at 6150 Sandy Springs Circle (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2025, with two public hearings: a zoning map amendment to rezone property from RE-1 to RD-7.5, and a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility at 8721 Roswell Road. Public comment is accepted via an online form.

• Zoning map amendment (RZ-25-1) to rezone from RE-1 to RD-7.5
• Conditional use permit (U-25-1) for a drive-through at 8721 Roswell Road in CX-3 district

The commission approved the July 16 agenda and the June 18 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the RZ-25-1 zoning map amendment (4‑1 vote) despite one member’s opposition. A conditional use permit for 8721 Roswell Road was first rejected (1‑4) but then approved with the hours of operation removed, passing unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved RZ-25-1 zoning amendment for 5375 Northland Drive (4‑1)
• Rejected U-25-1 conditional use permit with staff recommendations (1‑4)
• Approved U-25-1 conditional use permit excluding hours of operation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several alcoholic beverage license applications and public hearing requests for community development grants. The body is also deciding on multiple construction contracts for city facilities and transportation projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for a columbarium at 301 Johnson Ferry Road
• Alcoholic Beverage License applications for 5600 Roswell Road, 915 Crestline Parkway, and 8 Concourse Parkway
• Contract awards for Abernathy Arts modular building and parking deck repairs
• Transportation projects including Hammond Drive traffic signals and Fire Station #3 Intelligent Transportation System
• Proposed ordinance to amend fire prevention and building regulations for commercial development

The council approved its meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved a conditional use permit for a columbarium at 301 Johnson Ferry Road with a revised fencing condition. Additionally, the council unanimously approved new alcoholic beverage licenses for a Sinclair location on Roswell Road and for Homewood Suites on Crestline Parkway.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for columbarium at 301 Johnson Ferry Road, amended condition 3c (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for Armand Enterprises, LLC DBA Sinclair at 5600 Roswell Road Building G-100 (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for HVM - 915 ATL Perimeter LLC dba Homewood Suites at 915 Crestline Parkway (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items and public works. A primary focus of the meeting is the 2025-125 Development Code Updates presented by the Director of Community Development.

• 2025-125 Development Code Updates

Senior Planner Matthew Anspach briefed the council on proposed development code clarifications, appeal edits, and housekeeping changes. Councilmembers asked questions about timing, the approval process, and stakeholder input. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken on the updates. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is meeting to consider a lease agreement with Georgia Power Company. The body will also review the purchase of two properties on Roswell Road for the construction of Fire Station #4.

• Lease agreement with Georgia Power Company for a temporary laydown yard
• Purchase and sale agreement for 5275 Roswell Road (Tax Parcel # 17 0092 0007 045 1)
• Purchase and sale agreement for 0 Roswell Road (Tax Parcel # 17 0092 0007 047 7)
• Acceptance of deeds for the construction of Sandy Springs Fire Station #4

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It also unanimously approved a lease agreement with Georgia Power Company for a temporary laydown yard and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. Additionally, the Authority unanimously approved two Purchase and Sale Agreements for the fee‑simple rights to parcels at 5275 Roswell Road and 0 Roswell Road to enable construction of Sandy Springs Fire Station #4. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Georgia Power for temporary laydown yard and authorized execution (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for 5275 Roswell Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0 Roswell Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of deeds for fire station land acquisition (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the 2024-2025 Annual Capital Improvement Element Update. The update is presented by the Director of Community Development.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-117 to adopt the 2024-2025 Annual Capital Improvement Element Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The body is considering whether to allow a columbarium at an existing Place of Worship campus.

• Case 2025-0001 U-24-4: Conditional Use Permit request for a columbarium at 301 Johnson Ferry Road in the RE-2 zoning district

The commission approved the conditional use permit (U‑24‑4) for a columbarium at 301 Johnson Ferry Road, adopting staff’s recommendation and requiring fencing as the community expects. An earlier motion to approve the permit was rejected after a 0‑in‑favor, 6‑opposed vote. The revised motion passed unanimously. The meeting also approved its agenda and prior minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to approve U‑24‑4 failed (0 in favor, 6 opposed)
• Revised motion approved U‑24‑4 with staff recommendation and fencing condition (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will discuss several stormwater easement agreements and a budget adoption ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. A public hearing will be held on the budget ordinance, and the council will also consider a capital improvement element update, a call‑center services task order, and the city’s general liability insurance renewal. Additional resolutions address purchasing policy amendments, a right‑of‑way purchase for the Hammond Drive widening project, a Safe Streets grant application, and litigation over an illegal short‑term rental.

• Approve permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements for properties at 395 West Spalding Drive, 360 West Spalding Drive, and 7045 Duncourtney Drive
• Approve temporary construction easement for 195 Overton Drive stormwater project
• Adopt budget ordinance for FY 2025‑2026 (second public hearing)
• Adopt 2024‑2025 annual capital improvement element update
• Approve task order for call center services and renewal of general liability insurance

The council unanimously adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget, an all‑funds budget of a little over $1,000,000,000 with a General Fund portion of $158,789,916. It also approved a $668,871 task order for call‑center services, renewed the city’s general liability insurance for FY 2026, and adopted amendments to the city’s purchasing policies. The 2024‑2025 Capital Improvement Element Update was deferred, and the consent agenda items—including several permanent drainage and temporary construction easements—were approved.

• Adopt FY2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑09) – unanimous
• Defer 2024‑2025 Annual Capital Improvement Element Update (Resolution No. 2025‑06‑080) – unanimous
• Approve Task Order for Call Center Services, not‑to‑exceed $668,871 (Resolution No. 2025‑06‑081) – unanimous
• Approve General Liability Insurance Renewal for FY 2026 (Resolution No. 2025‑06‑082) – unanimous
• Approve amendments to Purchasing Policies to meet federal procurement requirements (Resolution No. 2025‑06‑106) – unanimous
• Approve consent agenda items, including multiple permanent drainage and temporary construction easements (Resolutions No. 2025‑06‑075 to 2025‑06‑079) – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff items: an update on economic development initiatives and a proposed ordinance to amend fire prevention and building regulations to support commercial development. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2025-108 Economic Development Updates
• 2025-109 Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 22 (Fire Prevention) and Chapter 105 (Buildings and Building Regulations) to support commercial development

Public Facilities Authority

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with 6150 Sandy Springs Owner, LLC, the Sandy Springs Development Authority, and the City of Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority.

• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of MOU with 6150 Sandy Springs Owner, LLC

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No old business was presented. A motion was made to approve a Memorandum of Understanding related to the 6150 Sandy Springs mixed‑use development, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. Consequently, no substantive decisions were finalized at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to review a tax abatement proposal. The proposal concerns a new mixed-use residential and retail development.

• Review of tax abatement proposal for Trammell Crow Company (6150 Sandy Springs Owners, LLC) at the corner of Mt. Vernon Hwy. and Sandy Springs Circle

The Authority voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 Development Authority meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded in this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Appeals

The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting on June 4, 2025. One variance request (case 2025-0008) will be heard: a home addition at 380 Ferry Landing seeking a 10-foot encroachment into the side common lot line setback. A second application (2025-0009) for 1000 Johnson Ferry Road has been withdrawn.

• Variance request V-24-29: 380 Ferry Landing – allow 10ft encroachment into side common lot line setback (Sec. 6.1.2.B).
• Application V-25-1 for 1000 Johnson Ferry Road (retaining wall height variance) withdrawn.

The Board approved its agenda and the May 7 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. A variance request (V‑24‑29) to allow a home addition to encroach 10 ft into a side lot setback was denied unanimously. A separate variance request (V‑25‑1) was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance V‑24‑29 for 380 Ferry Landing (unanimous)
• Recorded withdrawal of variance V‑25‑1 for 1000 Johnson Ferry Road
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold the first public hearing on the FY 2026 Ordinance Budget and consider several right-of-way acquisitions and contract awards for infrastructure projects. Other business includes an alcoholic beverage license application for a new restaurant and authorization to apply for a state safety grant.

• First public hearing on FY 2026 Ordinance Budget
• Right-of-way acquisitions for sidewalk improvements at multiple Roswell Road locations (4627, 4669, 4717, 4689, 4651 Roswell Road) and Powers Ferry Road (4976)
• Contract award to Excellere Construction LLC for Boylston Drive at Hammond Drive intersection improvement
• Contract award to Tri Scapes, LLC for construction of Burdett Park
• Alcoholic beverage license for Broken English, LLC DBA Nonna Dora at 1100 Hammond Drive Suite 430A

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved a series of resolutions (2025‑090 through 2025‑098) to accept easements and right‑of‑way purchases on several Roswell Road and Powers Ferry Road parcels. A new alcoholic‑beverage license for Broken English, LLC DBA Nonna Dora was granted unanimously. Finally, the council awarded a $1,888,300 contract to Excellere Construction LLC for the Boylston Drive at Hammond Drive intersection project. No action was taken on the FY 2026 ordinance budget at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions 2025‑090 to 2025‑098 for easements and right‑of‑way purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for Broken English, LLC DBA Nonna Dora (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Excellere Construction LLC for Boylston Drive at Hammond Drive Intersection Improvement Project, $1,888,300 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council work session on June 3, 2025 will consider a traffic calming discussion under agenda item 2025-089. The item will be presented by Public Works staff Kristen Wescott. No other agenda items are listed for discussion.

• 2025-089 Traffic Calming Discussion – presented by Kristen Wescott

The council held a work session on June 3, 2025 to review the city's traffic‑calming policy, its history, study results, costs, and implementation challenges. Transportation Unit Manager Wescott provided data on completed studies, eligible neighborhoods, and funding mechanisms. Councilmembers asked questions about thresholds, costs, and the petition process, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority is meeting to consider a lease amendment for property at 4410 Bankers Circle. The body will also discuss updating the parking fee schedule for the City Springs Development.

• Resolution for Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for 4410 Bankers Circle
• Resolution to amend the Parking Fee Schedule for the City Springs Development

The Public Facilities Authority unanimously approved a second amendment to the lease for the property at 4410 Bankers Circle, authorizing the chairman to execute the agreement. It also unanimously approved an amendment to the parking fee schedule for the City Springs Development, making garage parking free during the Juneteenth, Stars and Stripes, and Sparkle Sandy Springs events. All other agenda items were approved without dissent.

• Approved second amendment to lease for 4410 Bankers Circle, authorizing chairman to sign (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to parking fee schedule for City Springs Development – free garage parking for three major city events (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with addition of Item 2025-06 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will decide on the FY 2026 Hospitality Budget and review March and April 2025 financials. Staff from marketing, sales, and social media will present reports. The board will also set the next meeting date.

• Approval of FY 2026 Hospitality Budget
• Presentation and approval of March and April 2025 financials
• Executive report from Adam Berrios
• Marketing and communications report from Samantha Marks
• Sales report from Myriam Hysa

City Council

This is a special called meeting of the Sandy Springs City Council. The sole substantive item is an executive session on real estate matters, with no other decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Executive session on real estate

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to receive a presentation of the proposed FY 2026 budget from City Manager Eden Freeman. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation by City Manager Eden Freeman

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting for the second workshop on the FY 2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session led by the City Manager.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop 2 (2025-101)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and river corridor reviews. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments for capital projects, and board appointments.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• River Corridor Reviews for Old Riverside Park and 8050 Nesbit Ferry Rd
• Contract award to East Coast Grading, Inc. for FY2025 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant Paving
• Budget amendments for Williams Payne House site improvements and Fire Station #5 capital contingency
• Easements for sidewalk improvements on Powers Ferry Road, Mt. Paran Road, and Spalding Drive

The council unanimously repealed Section 38‑75 of the city code, which created an eight‑foot buffer zone. It also adopted the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and approved two Metropolitan River Protection Act certificates for projects at Old Riverside Park and 8050 Nesbit Ferry Rd. Additionally, the consent agenda—including easements for driveway and sidewalk improvements on Powers Ferry Road and Spalding Drive—was approved unanimously.

• Repealed Section 38‑75 buffer‑zone ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for Old Riverside Park (unanimous)
• Approved Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate for 8050 Nesbit Ferry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: easements for driveway and sidewalk projects on Powers Ferry Road and Spalding Drive (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda amendment moving Item 2025‑121 to New Business (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda overall (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council Work Session on May 20, 2025 will discuss a staff update on the city's Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration (Item 2025-102) presented by Keith McMellen. Additional City Council discussion items are listed but not detailed in the agenda.

• 2025-102 Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration Updates – presented by Keith McMellen, Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and AI Integration
• City Council Discussion Items – no specific items described

The City Council work session was held on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Rusty Paul presiding. Staff presented updates on the city’s data strategy, analytics and AI integration, including definitions, current maturity, GIS canopy work, security tools, fire‑department Power BI use, public‑engagement sentiment analysis, and a PIN AI‑powered permitting grant application. Council members discussed future possibilities and ethical considerations, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests related to retaining walls. One request, for 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, is on administrative hold. The active request for 5805 Brookgreen Road seeks variances to allow retaining walls in rear and side setbacks and grading setback. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda and minutes.

• Variance request V-25-1 at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road to exceed maximum retaining wall height (on administrative hold)
• Variance request V-25-9 at 5805 Brookgreen Road to allow retaining walls in rear setback, side setback, and grading setback

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 2 minutes. It also unanimously approved an additional comment card for Bruce Bowen. The Board approved variance V-25-9 for 5805 Brookgreen Road, subject to staff‑specified stormwater and construction conditions, with a 5‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved additional comment card for Bruce Bowen (unanimous)
• Approved V-25-9 variance for 5805 Brookgreen Road, subject to staff conditions (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting for the first workshop on the FY 2026 budget. City Manager Eden E. Freeman will present the budget for discussion. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop 1 (2025-088)

The Sandy Springs City Council met to review the FY 2026 budget process and discuss operating assumptions. Police and fire chiefs presented performance data and addressed topics such as school cameras, license‑plate readers, and response‑time challenges. Council members explored a proposed 48/96 fire‑fighter shift schedule costing $175,000 and future debt issuance for a fire station, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will review and approve several easement agreements for stormwater and sidewalk improvements, consider an ordinance to amend floodway encroachment standards, evaluate an alcoholic beverage license application, and consider a budget amendment to adjust funding for the PATH 400 transit project. The meeting also includes public comment, routine reports, and an executive session on real estate and litigation.

• 2025-091 – Acceptance of a permanent drainage easement for a stormwater system improvement at 7600 Nesbit Ferry Road
• 2025-092 – Acceptance of a donation of a fee simple right‑of‑way, temporary construction easement, and driveway easement at 455 Mt. Paran Road
• 2025-093 – Purchase and sale agreement for a temporary construction easement with cost‑to‑cure payment at 3275 Spalding Drive
• 2025-095 – Ordinance to amend floodway encroachment standards in the Development Code
• 2025-097 – Ordinance to approve a budget amendment adjusting TSPLOST funding for PATH 400 and funding a new CIP project for further PATH 400 construction

The council amended the meeting agenda to add a mayoral proclamation and approved the consent agenda, which included four easement agreements. A unanimous vote adopted an amendment to the Floodway Encroachments Standards to allow fence structures under certain conditions. The council also approved the acceptance of a permanent drainage easement, a donated right‑of‑way easement, a purchase‑and‑sale easement, and a permanent slope easement.

• Approved agenda amendment adding mayoral proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous), including four easement items
• Amended Floodway Encroachments Standards to permit fence structures (unanimous)
• Accepted permanent drainage easement for stormwater project (consent agenda)
• Accepted donated fee‑simple right‑of‑way and temporary construction easement (consent agenda)
• Accepted purchase‑and‑sale agreement for temporary construction easement (consent agenda)
• Accepted dedication of permanent easement for slope construction and maintenance (consent agenda)

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session with one staff discussion item: an update from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs). No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• PCIDs update presented by Executive Director Ann Hanlon

The May 6, 2025 work session was led by Mayor Rusty Paul and featured updates from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts on bridge, pedestrian, and transit projects. Council members discussed interchange capacity, traffic control funding, and landscaping plans, but no motions were voted on or adopted. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. with no further business.

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for January and February 2025. The body will also receive executive, marketing, social media, and sales reports from Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism.

• January 2025 and February 2025 Financials
• Executive Report from Adam Berrios
• Marketing & Communications report from Samantha Marks
• Social Media & Content report from Mitchell Gunn
• Sales report from Myriam Hysa

City Council

At the regular City Council meeting on April 15, 2025, members will consider several resolutions related to stormwater easements, sidewalk improvements, and a new Safety Action Plan. The Safety Action Plan resolution seeks to set a goal and timeline to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries on city‑owned streets. Additional items include accepting drainage easements for stormwater projects and declaring surplus city property for disposal.

• Resolution to accept a Purchase and Sale Agreement from Mountain Creek, LLC for permanent drainage easements on 5775 and 5760 Mountain Creek Road (stormwater system improvement)
• Resolution to accept a permanent drainage easement from Jerald G. Gallagher and Janice L. Gallagher for 7610 Nesbit Ferry Road (stormwater system improvement)
• Resolution to accept a temporary construction easement from Clement C. Hsiao and Laura Nicole Hsiao for 4934 Powers Ferry Rd (sidewalk improvements)
• Resolution to adopt the Safety Action Plan to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries on city‑owned streets
• Resolution to declare certain city‑owned property surplus and direct its disposal

The council approved the meeting agenda with an addition of Personnel to Executive Session. It also approved the consent agenda. Finally, the council unanimously voted to transmit the annual Capital Improvements Element to the Atlanta Regional Commission as required by state and federal guidelines.

• Approved meeting agenda with Personnel addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved transmission of the annual Capital Improvements Element to the Atlanta Regional Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff presentations. The agenda includes updates from Art Sandy Springs and a SWOT analysis from the City Council Retreat.

• Updates from Art Sandy Springs
• City Council Retreat SWOT Analysis

The council heard updates from Art Sandy Springs on the 2025‑2026 public art program, including the proposed 20th Anniversary Turtle Walk and refurbishment costs for existing turtle sculptures. Members discussed budget ranges for lobby wall art and the status of the Abernathy Arts Center contractor, which will be revisited at the May meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting with no new business or public hearings listed. The main action is approval of the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 Board of Ethics meeting minutes

The Board of Ethics unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. No new or old business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:02 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to review variance requests regarding property setbacks. One case involves a detached garage at 265 Skyridge Drive, while another case has been withdrawn.

• Case 2025-0004: Variance request for 265 Skyridge Drive to allow a detached garage within the 40-foot side street setback and exceed height and size requirements
• Case 2025-0005: Variance request for 350 Riverhill Drive (Withdrawn)

City Council

The City Council will review several requests to purchase right-of-way and easements along Roswell Road. The body will also hold public hearings on an alcohol license and three proposed ordinances regarding soliciting and buffer zones. Additionally, the council will consider awarding FY2025 nonprofit arts and recreation grants.

• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions at 4641, 4708, 4716, 4605, and 4502 Roswell Road
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Hilltop Bottle Shop at 7277 Roswell Rd., Suite A
• Proposed ordinance creating rules for 'Overnight Door-to-Door Soliciting and Canvassing'
• Proposed ordinances creating buffer zones for 'Ingress And Egress' and 'Campuses and Places of Worship'
• Resolution to award Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grants

The council approved the meeting agenda after removing the executive session item, and the consent agenda, both by unanimous vote. It also approved the Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Hilltop Bottle, LLC DBA Hilltop Bottle Shop at 7277 Roswell Rd., Suite A, with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for Hilltop Bottle Shop (unanimous)

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for January and February 2025. The board will also receive executive, marketing, social media, and sales reports regarding Sandy Springs hospitality and tourism.

• Review of January 2025 and February 2025 financials
• Executive Report from Adam Berrios
• Marketing & Communications report from Samantha Marks
• Social Media & Content report from Mitchell Gunn
• Sales report from Myriam Hysa

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a text amendment (TA25-0001) to prohibit encroachments such as fill, construction, and fences within the regulatory floodway. The meeting also includes election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• 2025-001 TA25-0001: text amendment prohibiting floodway encroachments including earthen fill, new construction, substantial improvements, accessory structures, and fences
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved its March 19 agenda and the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved case TA25-0001, which prohibits encroachments within the regulatory floodway. Members elected Reed Haggard as Chair and Andy Porter as Vice Chair, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 19 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TA25-0001 floodway encroachment prohibition (unanimous)
• Elected Reed Haggard as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Porter as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. New business includes voting on a contract with GS Construction, Inc. for drainage improvements at 5030 High Point Road and a contract with United Land Services, LLC for mowing along I-285 and GA 400. The consent agenda includes approval of March 4 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Contract award to GS Construction, Inc. for 5030 High Point Road drainage improvement project
• Contract award to United Land Services, LLC for interstate I-285 and GA 400 mowing
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• January 2025 unaudited financials report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the Code of Ordinances concerning assembly boundaries and the definition of disorderly conduct. The session also includes a presentation on the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan.

• Discussion of amending Code of Ordinances regarding assembly boundaries and 'disorderly conduct' definitions
• Presentation of the Safe Streets 4 Sandy Springs Safety Action Plan

Board of Appeals & Planning Commission Retreat

This is a retreat/workshop for the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. Presentations will cover demographic trends, design guidelines, comprehensive planning, public involvement, legal considerations, building/code compliance, planning updates, economic development, MARTA Transit Oriented Development, and GIS 3D visualization. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• 2024 Year in Review presentation by Assistant City Manager
• Demographic and Housing Trends by Atlanta Regional Commission
• Design Guidelines presentation by RHI
• Comprehensive Planning presentation by ARC
• MARTA Transit Oriented Development presentation

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks to construct accessory structures within setbacks and buffers at 5815 Declaire Court. The second requests a variance to allow a deck to encroach into the impervious surface setback and vegetative buffer at 460 Laurel Chase Court. The board will also approve minutes from its January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request 2025-0002 (V-24-38) at 5815 Declaire Court to construct accessory structures within setbacks and buffers (Sec. 7.8.24, 9.2.3.A.2, 9.4.2.G.3)
• Variance request 2025-0003 (V-24-41) at 460 Laurel Chase Court for deck encroachment into 75-foot impervious surface setback and 50-foot vegetative buffer (Sec. 9.2.3.A.2)
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will vote on acquiring a fee‑simple right of way and a temporary construction easement at 6046 Kayron Drive for the S2‑193 Hammond Drive widening project. The council will also consider a first amendment to a loan‑guarantee contract under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act. Two alcoholic beverage license applications—Canton Cooks at 5984 Roswell Road and Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza at 6405 Blue Stone Road—will be reviewed. A resolution to reappoint Bethany Diamond to the Board of Ethics is also on the agenda.

• Purchase fee‑simple right of way and temporary construction easement at 6046 Kayron Drive for S2‑193 Hammond Drive widening (presented by Public Works Director)
• First amendment to contract for loan‑guarantee assistance under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act (presented by Planning & Zoning Manager)
• Alcoholic beverage license for Canton Cooks, DBA Canton Cooks, at 5984 Roswell Road (malt beverage and wine)
• Alcoholic beverage license for Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza, DBA MBD Mistero1, at 6405 Blue Stone Road, Suite 240 (beer, wine, distilled spirits)
• Resolution to reappoint Bethany Diamond to the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics

City Council

This is a City Council work session that begins with the graduation of the 2025 Sandy Springs Citizens Leadership Academy, followed by general discussion items. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• 2025 Sandy Springs Citizens Leadership Academy Graduation
• General City Council discussion items

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider two resolutions. One would approve a parking fee schedule for the City Springs Development, and the other would award a parking management services contract to 12 Oaks Parking, LLC for the City Springs Complex and authorize the General Manager to execute it.

• Resolution to approve parking fee schedule for City Springs Development
• Contract award to 12 Oaks Parking, LLC for parking management services at City Springs Complex

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several new business items, including a contract award for the Lake Forrest Sidewalk Phase 1 project, adoption of the 2025 City Priorities, and a resolution to certify the estimated rollback tax rate. The consent agenda includes acceptance of a drainage easement and right-of-way dedication. Public comment will be heard.

• Approve contract award to Excellere Construction LLC for Lake Forrest Sidewalk Phase 1
• Resolution authorizing participation in Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant
• Resolution authorizing participation in Fireworks Tax Grant
• Resolution to adopt 2025 City Priorities
• Resolution to authorize certification of estimated rollback rate for tax year 2025

City Council

The City Council is conducting a retreat to review 2024 highlights and priorities. The body will discuss demographic and housing trends, economic development, and the city's financial health.

• Review of 2024 priorities and highlights
• Presentation on regional and local demographic and housing trends by Atlanta Regional Commission
• Discussion on development trends with representatives from Jamestown, Patterson Real Estate, and Toro
• Economic development outlook presented by Director Chris Burnett
• Financial health presentation by First Tryon

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to review 2024 highlights and priorities. The sessions include presentations on demographic and housing trends, economic development, and the city's financial health.

• Review of 2024 priorities and highlights
• Presentation on regional and local demographic and housing trends by Atlanta Regional Commission
• Discussion on development trends with representatives from Jamestown, Patterson Real Estate, and Toro
• Economic development outlook presented by Chris Burnett
• Financial health presentation by First Tryon

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council meets to consider consent items for property easements and right-of-way purchases for sidewalk and road widening projects. A public hearing will be held on an alcoholic beverage license for Mexico Lindo Sandy Springs LLC at 7870 Roswell Rd. New business includes a contract award to AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. for the PATH 400 Multiuse Trail extension, adoption of the North Springs MARTA Corridor LCI Plan, and approval of a state grant for nonpoint source pollution control. The council will also hear reports and may enter executive session.

• Accept permanent easement for slopes at 14 Mt. Paran Road for Lake Forrest Drive Sidewalk Improvements
• Accept fee simple right-of-way at 651 Hammond Drive for Hammond Drive Widening Project
• Public hearing: alcohol license for Mexico Lindo Sandy Springs LLC at 7870 Roswell Rd
• Contract award to AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. for PATH 400 trail construction engineering and inspection
• Resolution to approve North Springs MARTA Corridor LCI Plan

City Council

The City Council work session will hear updates on the Capital Sidewalk Program, a floodway text amendment, final design plans for Old Riverside Park, and a presentation on implementing HB581 property and sales tax reforms. Each item will be discussed by the relevant department heads. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 2025-025 Capital Sidewalk Program update (Public Works)
• 2025-026 Floodway text amendment (Community Development)
• 2025-027 Final design plans for Old Riverside Park (Recreation and Parks)
• 2025-028 HB581 implementation – property and sales tax reform (City Manager)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting on February 3, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

Hospitality Board Meeting

The Sandy Springs Hospitality Board will approve the agenda and the December 5, 2024 board meeting minutes. It will review the November and December 2024 financial statements. The board will hear reports on hospitality and tourism marketing, meetings, sales missions, and events. The meeting will conclude with discussion and scheduling the next meeting for March 27, 2025.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve December 5, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Review November and December 2024 financial statements
• Review board meeting minutes report
• Hospitality & tourism marketing, meetings, sales missions, and events report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to allow illumination of an existing athletic field at Mount Vernon School (510 Mount Vernon Highway). The council will also consider several resolutions, including reappointing members to the Board of Appeals, adopting EMROC bylaws, declaring surplus property, authorizing a RAISE grant application, approving a landscaping contract, and purchasing right-of-way for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements project. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and acceptance of a permanent drainage easement at 4995 Powers Ferry Road.

• Public Hearing: U-24-3 – Mount Vernon School – conditional use permit to allow illumination of athletic field (510 Mount Vernon Highway)
• Resolution to reappoint Sherri Allen and Nathan Kongthum to the Sandy Springs Board of Appeals
• Resolution authorizing a RAISE grant application for transportation infrastructure with required local funding match
• Contract award to White Oak Landscape Company, Inc. for landscaping services for City Recreation and Parks
• Resolution for settlement and purchase of right-of-way at 295 Mount Vernon Highway for Johnson Ferry Road/Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff presentation items: a floodway text amendment proposed by Community Development, and an update on the Capital Sidewalk Program from Public Works. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Floodway Text Amendment (2025-012) – presented by Director of Community Development
• Capital Sidewalk Program Update (2025-013) – presented by Public Works Director

Development Authority

The Sandy Springs Development Authority holds its annual meeting to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2025, review its mission statement, and discuss goals and initiatives for economic development. The board will also introduce a new staff member and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Introduction of new Development Authority staff member
• Review and discussion of 2025 goals and initiatives for economic development
• Approval of 2025 annual meeting schedule
• Review of Development Authority mission statement and guidelines

Board of Ethics

The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics will meet to approve the January 8, 2025 meeting agenda and minutes. The board will also vote to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025 and approve the meeting schedule for the year.

• Approval of meeting minutes (BOE2025-01)
• Election of 2025 Board of Ethics Officers
• Approval of 2025 Board of Ethics Meeting Schedule
• Meeting held at Sandy Springs City Hall (1 Galambos Way)
• Live-stream available at SandySpringsGA.gov/Stream

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. It will then consider case 2025-0002 V-24-37, a variance request for 440 Belada Blvd. The request seeks to allow a pool and related structures to encroach into the required 75‑foot impervious surface setback.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of August 7, 2024 Board of Appeals meeting minutes
• Consideration of variance request (2025-0002 V-24-37) for 440 Belada Blvd to permit pool encroachment into 75‑foot impervious surface setback

City Council

The Sandy Springs City Council will meet to discuss administrative appointments, grant applications, and inter-agency agreements. The body is deciding on qualifying fees for the 2025 municipal elections and a contract for the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex.

• Contract award to Atkins Réalis USA, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Phase III
• Qualifying fees for the 2025 Municipal Elections
• Permanent and temporary drainage easements at 5055 High Point Rd.
• MOU between Sandy Springs Police Department and Northside Hospital, Inc.
• FY 2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application to GDOT

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance to amend the City of Sandy Springs’ Code of Ordinances. The discussion focuses on creating Section 38-81, titled ‘Buffer Zone.’

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-001 to create Section 38-81 'Buffer Zone'