Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 9, 2026 (Paving list for 2026, 27 & 28, Vape Shops, Athletic Association Agreements, Brook Run Turf Repairs, Winters Chapel Path funding, request for more public safety)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or  phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Terrence Kinslow

LifeLine Animal Showcase

City Manager's Report

Resolution Appointing John Hallen to Serve on the Board of Ethics

Resolution Appointing Michael Mendoza to Serve on the Sustainability Commission

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Burning of Yard Waste

2026 Paving Contract with Blount Construction

Authorize purchase of Vehicle Barricades (Chief Carlson)

Resolution Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Vape Shops

DISCUSSION ITEMS

2026 Athletic Usage Agreements

Brook Run Park Artificial Turf Repairs

Parks and Right-of-Way Pine Straw Contract

Approval of a Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for a Federal Funding Request for the Winters Chapel Road Path Phase 2 Project  Plans 0.6 mile  Costs

Supplemental Project Agreement No. 2 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

Framework agreement with GDOT for Village Crossing Project   Plans   Costs

Request for Additional Personnel (Two - Public Safety Ambassadors) (Chief Carlson)

Dunwoody City Council agenda, Monday January 12, 2026 (Proposed Drive Through - Portillo's, Swearing in of Council Members, Police Recognition, North Peachtree Sidewalk between 285 & Brook Run, Salary Chart)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or  phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Administration of Oath of Office to Council Member's-Elect Tom Lambert, Catherine Lautenbacher & Rob Price.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Jacorious Davis

Presentation of Live Saving Medal of Meritorious Service to Officer Sebastian Wright 

Presentation of Live Saving Medals of Meritorious Service to Lieutenant Curtis Clifton and Officers Eddie Estes, Felipe Moreno, Katherine Thielman

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request For a Major Modification of Special Land Use Permit Conditions of Case SLUP 23-03 to Modify Existing Zoning Conditions and Update the Site Plan, as Well as a Special Land Use Permit For a Drive-Through Restaurant for Portillo's.
and RZ 25-05, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request For a Major Modification of the Zoning Conditions of Case RZ 23-02 to Modify Existing Zoning Conditions and Update the Site Plan

Ratification of Compensation Chart to Reflect New Position - Purchasing Coordinator

Contract for External Audit Services 

Contract Extension with Sunbelt Traffic for Signal Maintenance 

Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement Renewal

Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore

Contract with GC&E Systems Group to Install Access Control and Security Cameras for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

North Peachtree Road Corridor Sidewalk / Path / Complete Street. 285 to Brook Run.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday December 15, 2025 (Zaxby's, Capital projects financial closeout, Discover Dunwoody Budget, Audit Services, Chamber A/V Upgrades)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL 
Monday, December 15, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/85998548170 or  phone +14702509358,,85998548170#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report

Retreat Deliverables / Year in Review (J. Jay Vinicki)

Contract for Internal Audit Services 

Capital Project Closeout and Reallocate Funding

Discover Dunwoody Budget

Amendment to Municipal Contract adding Finance Person (Eric Linton)

SECOND READ: Zaxby's SLUP 25-02, 125 Perimeter Center W: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through (Madalyn Smith)

MOU Between Park Place at Dunwoody (EDENS), LLC and Dunwoody Police Department for Shared Cameras (Chief Carlson)

Purchase for Council Chambers Audio/Visual (A/V) Upgrades (Ginger LePage)

Contract for External Audit Services

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday November 10, 2025 (Special Called 5 pm meeting followed by 6 pm regular meeting.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:00 & 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Special Called Agenda 5 pm - City Site Agenda

There is a Special Called 5 pm meeting where I am guessing we go into Executive Session to finalize the one item on the agenda and then we return to the main room to vote on what looks to be a settlement agreement.  Guessing the documentation is held confidential until which time we come out to vote on the matter and after it is added to the public agenda for vote, the matter can be shared as a public document.  Guessing that is the reason the agenda item is not attached to the meeting agenda yet.

Discussion of and Action on Settlement Agreement (City Attorney) (Updated after meeting 11/10/25)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XVII Graduates

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 25-01, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through.
 
FIRST READ: SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of special land use permit conditions of case SLUP 23-03 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan, as well as a special land use permit for a drive-through restaurant. 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-05, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of the zoning conditions of case RZ 23-02 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan 

2026 Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee

Sign Replacement Contract with Big Apple Services (Michael Smith)

Gift from Dr. Betty Wills to Dunwoody Parks and Recreation 

Funding for 2003 Wellesley Lane Storm Repairs

Corrected Zoning Board of Appeals 2026 Meeting Schedule 

SECOND READ: MMSP 25-01: The applicant, Matthew Phillips, seeks a Major Master Sign Plan for 50 Campus Way, 100 Campus Way, 200 Campus Way, 244 Campus Way, and 300 Campus Way (Campus 244).

SECOND READ: RZ 25-06, 4500 N Shallowford Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to C-1 (Local Commercial) to allow an animal hospital/veterinary clinic.

Franchise Agreement with Google Fiber

Adoption of Homecoming Park Master Plan, Reflecting Sand Volleyball 

Chamblee Dunwoody Road Bridge Enhancements at I-285

Funding Authorization to Complete Additional Design Coordination for the Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements

Revision of Discover Dunwoody Agreement (Ray Ezelle)

Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Phase 2 of the Winters Chapel Path

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Happy Hollow Sidewalk Improvement Project

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for Mount Vernon Road Path Phase 2 

GSU MOU with Dunwoody Police

Dunwoody City Council Meeting agenda for Tuesday October 14, 2025 (Comp Plan up for Approval, 2026 Budget, Village Crossing, animal hospital, City Manager Report).

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST READ: MMSP 25-01: The applicant, Matthew Phillips, seeks a Major Master Sign Plan for 50 Campus Way, 100 Campus Way, 200 Campus Way, 244 Campus Way, and 300 Campus Way (Campus 244). 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-05 & SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of the zoning and special land use permit conditions of cases RZ 23-02 & SLUP 23-03 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan, as well as a special land use permit for a drive-through restaurant. 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-06, 4500 N Shallowford Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to C-1 (Local Commercial) to allow an animal hospital/veterinary clinic. 

First Read: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation

SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Adjust Eligibility Standards for Alcohol Licenses (Richard McLeod)

2026 Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Village Crossing Project 

Contract Amendment with KCI for Final Design of the Village Crossing Project 

Adoption of 2025 - 2045 Comprehensive Plan

Authorization for the Mayor to Execute an Estoppel Certificate as Presented Related to SHG Dunwoody, LLC, Which is Required per the Previously Closed Sale Agreement with the City of Dunwoody.

Discussion - Sign Replacement Contract with Big Apple Services

Discussion - Solar Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 14, 2025

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 14, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

The City Staff missed printing the Zoom video information for this meeting but the official agenda should be updated with this information Monday morning in the city agenda link above & here.

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Medals of Meritorious Service to Officers J. Davis, J. Edwards, T. Wanstreet

Recognition of Class 2025-005 Teen Police Academy Graduates

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer David Perkins 

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton) 

Spruill Center for the Arts Annual Presentation (Rachel Waldron) 

Resolution Authorizing Participation in an Amicas Brief in the Chang v. City Milton Appeal Pending Before the Georgia Supreme Court

Resolution Appointing DeKalb County Board of Registrations and Elections to Conduct the City of Dunwoody November 4, 2025 General Election, and if Necessary, December 2, 2025 Runoff Election 

Contract Extension with Triscapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center HVAC Replacement

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Planning Commission (Thomas O'Brien, Scott Brown & Jeff Moss)

Resolution to Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for a Shared Police SWAT Equipment Vehicle

Approval of Purchase for Axon Police Cameras & Equipment (Chief Carlson) 

Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements - $2 Million Dollars.

Approval of a Construction Contract for Old Springhouse Lane Path

Municipal Court Probation Services Contract Renewal

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday June 16th (Tax Millage Rate, Future Path & Capital Planning, Veterans Memorial Contract, City Manager Report, Safe Streets Update)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday June 16, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Note: there is an 8 am special called meeting on Monday (hearing regarding the millage rate) where public comment on the tax rate is encouraged, repeats at 6 pm and in 2 weeks with final vote.

Agenda 8 am  - City Site Agenda

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Bryan Kitt

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Recognition of Dunwoody 101 Graduating Class

City Manager's Monthly Report

Safe Streets Program Update

Public Hearing for Establishing 2025 Millage Rate 

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on Alcohol License Review Board

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on Urban Redevelopment Agency

Donaldson-Bannister Farm Blacksmith Shop Renovations

Approval of a Construction Contract for Streambank Stabilization Project at 1638 Kellogg Springs Drive 

Funding Authorization for Stormwater Construction for Wildcat Learning Center of Dunwoody Nature Center

Elevator Preventative Maintenance Services for City Hall and N. Shallowford Annex 

SS4A Grant Application for Corridor Study

Contract Extension with Triscapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance

Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial Contract Award

Capital Improvement Plan Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday May 12, 2025 (4.9% city raise)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday May 12, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances to Promote Adoption of Rescue Animals

Funding Authorization for Stormwater Repairs at 4836 Summerford

Approval of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart - 4.9% raise

Authorization of a Permanent Easement to Lake Ridge, LLC for Pond Maintenance

Allocation of Additional Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Funds for additional paving, road signage & striping.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday April 14, 2025

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday April 14, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Oath of Office to Officer Luis Flores

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Proclamation - 25th Anniversary of Lemonade Days

City Manager's Monthly Report

Approval for Renewal of Microsoft Licenses

Approval for Renewal of Fortinet Maintenance and Support Licenses

Approval of MOU with U.S. Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) for LInX

Approval of 6-mo Trial Agreement for one Drone with Flock Safety

Discussion item - Contract Amendment for Final Design Winters Chapel Path Phase 2

Discussion item - Project Framework Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for the Winters Chapel Path Phase 2

Discussion item - Funding Authorization for Path between Eidson Road and Cherry Hill Lane

Discussion item - Consideration of Additional Services to Be Rendered by TSW for Direction Dunwoody Comprehensive Plan

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday March 10, 2025 (Short Agenda, City Council "Retreat" is this week in the North Georgia Mountains and the Mayor is giving a State of the City speech on the morning of the 18th).

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday March 10, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
Unfortunately the agenda presented and published was missing this information. Guessing City Staff will republish agenda with this updated information, check this link on Monday.

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Report

Funding Authorization for 1421 Mockwell Court Storm Repairs 

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024

Policy change on Green Buildings

Contract Amendment with Lowe Engineers for Stormwater Project Management

Approval of Contracts with AKA Tree Service, Beasley Tree Experts and TriScapes for Tree Trimming and Removal Services

In other news, I have been traveling for work and have had no access to City Emails for over a week but I hope to get that back on Monday.  If you have reached out to me via the City email, I hope to reply soon.  

Wednesday & Thursday of this week, I get the privledge of attending the City of Dunwoody Council "Retreat" where we sit in a room for two days discussing important items like funding / spending policy, project strategy, service delivery with contracts that need to be renewed, Police, EMS and the Turf Field at PCMS.  Not 100% on the agenda as I haven't seen it (if it was sent via email) and it is not published on line for the public either.  I was given a 'save the date' message a few months ago which showed the location of this two day public meeting (in which I am forced to burn work vacation days for), as it will be at the Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Restaurant, 1789 Bear Gap Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523, USA.  I do not believe this meeting will be live streamed for the internet to view therefore if you would like to attend, please drive the two hours to join us.  News reporters, you may want to get a room so you can watch us make smores over the firepit in the evening and then be onsite for the early morning conversations which might be interesting (in the hopes that you aren't there yet).   I will post more info on the "retreat" as it becomes available.

I noticed on social media that the Mayor is holding a State of the City address in the coming weeks with the business community, but don't know more about it except for what I read there & here? 

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Feb 10, 2025 - 2025 Paving Contract presented

2025 Paving Plan

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 10, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of 2024 President's Volunteer Service Awards

Presentation of Oath of Office to Officer John Rose

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

Funding Authorization for Stormwater Repairs at 4425 E Kings Point Circle

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Jacobs for Finance and Administrative Services 

Approval of MOU with US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

Contract with Stewart Brothers for 2025 Paving Contract

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday January 13, 2025 (Rezoning of Lidl up for vote, four new police officers, Shallowford Path, HVAC for City Hall)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday January 13, 2025
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Sgt Austin Chadwick, Officers Sadarius Hutcherson, Edward McGorda, Trey Wanstreet

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Truist Lighthouse Project: Gift Presentation to Dunwoody Police Dept.'s Peer Support Group

City Manager's Monthly Report

Contract with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to Provide Funding for the Dunwoody Nature Center Wetland Improvements

American Rescue Plan Grant Remaining Funding  

SECOND READ: RZ 24-02, Request to rezone 2480, 2526 Mount Vernon Road & 2495 Jett Ferry Road from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) to C-1 (Local Commercial)

Supplemental Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

HVAC Replacement for Dunwoody City Hall

Agreement with Georgia Power for Streetlights on Meadow Lane Road and Crown Pointe Parkway

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday November 12, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday November 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XV Graduates

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

Dunwoody Community Garden & Orchard Annual Presentation

Stage Door Players Legal Entity Change

Skate Park Mural Surplus

On-Call Contract for Materials Testing, Geotechnical and Environmental Services

Funding Authorization for 4525 Sudbury Road Stormwater Repairs

Treetop Quest Dunwoody Renewal Agreement

SECOND READ: SLUP 24-01, 140 Perimeter Center W: The applicant, Starbucks Coffee Company c/o Gaskins + LeCraw, requests a Special Land Use Permit to Allow a Drive-Through Facility.

FIRST READ: Charter Amendment Article, Section 2.13(a)(4) - Prohibitions - Donations

City seeks to amend the charter prohibitions by permitting certain gifts or donations without limitations from individuals, charities, and benevolent or philanthropic organizations: (1) to provide aid and support of law enforcement; or (2) to provide aid and support of city personnel facing hardships due to a serious health condition of the employee (or immediate family member defined as spouse, child, or parent).

FIRST READ: Charter Amendment Article II, Section 2.13(e) - Prohibitions - Employment

City seeks to amend the charter prohibitions by permitting members of the city council to be employed by other governmental entities except Dunwoody, Georgia or DeKalb County, Georgia.

Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

2025 Athletic Association Agreements

Our Athletic Associations provide beneficial recreation services within the City. The City first partnered with Dunwoody Senior Baseball in 2012, followed by Rush Union Soccer (then Chiefs Futbol Club) in 2019; DHS Boys Soccer Booster Club, Dunwoody High Stix Club, and Dunwoody Wildcats Soccer in 2022; and Dunwoody High School Softball Booster Club and Atlanta MABL in 2023.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday October 15, 2024 (Charter changes, Budget Hearing, Starbucks, Nature Center Stream)

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday October 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Administration of Oath of Office to Police Officer Conner Wood

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 24-01, 140 Perimeter Center W: The applicant, Starbucks Coffee Company c/o Gaskins + LeCraw, requests a Special Land Use Permit to Allow a Drive-through Facility.

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation

Approval of 2025 City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Approval of Playground Resurfacing Repairs at Brook Run Park

Approval of the Mount Vernon Road at Tilly Road Contract Amendment

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Chapter 26 to Update Pole Banners Regulations

Construction of the Dunwoody Nature Center Stream and Wetland Improvements

Treetop Quest Dunwoody, LLC Renewal Agreement

Contract Amendment with Triscapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance

Proposed Charter Amendment Article, Section 2.13(a)(4) - Prohibition - Charity to Employees

Proposed Charter Amendment Article II, Section 2.13(e) - Prohibition - Council Employment

Dunwoody City Council to discuss the 2025 Budget on Monday morning 10 am and then regular city council meeting starts at 6 pm.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET MEETING
Monday September 9, 2024 - 10:00 AM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 10 am  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are typically live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

There are no Public Comment Segments at Special Called Meetings if not on the published agenda and this agenda does not offer time for public comments.  This meeting is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend in person if you are interested.  On-line viewing options were also published.

Here is the proposed 2025 budget

Here is a Powerpoint Presentation highlighting what is in the 2025 budget and how we are funding it. 

 The 2025 general fund budget is pretty bare-bones except for cost increases (salary, health insurance, contract escalations, & fully funding the nine police positions we added in 24).  Many of the additional police personnel expenses in 2025 are being paid with ARPA (Federal) Funds that will not be available in the future and with city expenses escalating faster than revenue, I understand that the city is facing an issue in the coming years in order to maintain the same level of service; especially as all city service contracts will be renegotiated with expected large increases.  This is an issue that I am guessing will be discussed in detail on Monday morning.

Capital funds are special revenue streams that typically can not be used for General Fund (operating) expenses like salaries, so these funds can not be used for those expenses but instead can be used for things and construction.  On the 2025 Capital funds front, we estimate $20 Million will be spent, with street paving & intersection improvements being a big chunk of those funds.  Besides streets, there is $3 Million for path construction, $1.8 Million for a new bridge over 285 at Chamblee Dunwoody, $1.7 Million for new Police Vehicles / Equipment, $1.3 Million for a new Brook Run Maintenance Building, $1 Million for the Dunwoody Nature Center Expansion, $1 Million for the new turf at Peachtree Middle School where the city already has a long term lease, $700K for a new SWAT Storage Building as well as another $1.7 Million for contingency and/or possible other additions like Sand Volleyball courts that were programed for the back of Brook Run near Tree Top Quest. 

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday September 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Medal of Meritorious Service (for Life Save) to Sgt. Harold (Trey) Nelson

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Recognition of Chief Judge Rick Powell

Second Quarter 2024 Budget Amendment 

Amendment to Agreement with DeKalb - Lake Ridge, LLC for a Sanitary Sewer Easement

Funding Authorization for 1480 Old Spring House Lane Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 4752 Village North Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 5209 Fleur De Lis Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 2160 Dunwoody Glen Stormwater Repairs

Contract Amendment with Blount Construction for Additional Paving on Perimeter Center Parkway

Discussion - Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancement Design Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday August 12, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday August 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Monthly Report

Presentation of Dunwoody Preservation Trust Lemonade Days Festival Unsung Hero Award

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Chapter 16 to Provide Streetscape Design Standards for Certain Areas of the City

Award of a Contract to KCI Technologies to Provide Preliminary Design for the Chamblee Dunwoody-Village Crossroads Project

Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Update

Department of Energy Grant Award Received  - 2 EV Ford Mustang's

Funding Authorization to Develop a Stormwater Master Model for the Marsh Creek Basin

Holiday Lights Contract Award

Veterans Memorial Design

Wildcat Park Restrooms

Dunwoody City Council Meeting agenda for Monday July 8th (Bill McCahan, City Manager Report, Millage Rate, Recovery Facilities, Chamblee Dunwoody Paths, new board members)

Bill McCahan is being honored Monday!

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 8, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Ramatu Kamara

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Monthly Report 

Special Recognition of Bill McCahan - Bill and Louise McCahan are long time friends and heavily involved in the community, Kingswood Church, Citizens for Dunwoody, Park Committees, Zoning Board, Development Authority, Preservation Trust, DHA and many other activities. 

Public Hearing & Approval for Establishing 2024 Millage Rate (Delisha Robinson, Assistant Finance Director)

Public Hearing & First Read - An Ordinance to Define Community Residences and Recovery Communities and Create Use Regulations for Such Uses, Chapter 27

American Rescue Plan - Timeline Extension on Grants

Award of a Contract to KCI Technologies to Provide Preliminary Design for the Chamblee Dunwoody-Village Crossroads Project

There were several special called meetings that took place in June while I was away on vacation that were called to have preliminary hearings on the setting the Millage Tax Rate for the City.   The tax rate is not changing as we are already at the maximum allowed per the charter but there was a 3% increase in the valuations therefore we need to advertise this as a tax increase.  Reminder that homeowners with an Homestead exemption and freeze in place, will not see a City of Dunwoody millage tax increase over last year.  Besides the millage rate item, the first special called meeting the evening of June 26th, had a few other items on the agenda I wanted to recognize.

Resolution to Adopt Community Development Fee Schedule to Comply with State Law

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals - Erika Harris

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on the Development Authority - Keith Wilson

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Planning Commission - Alex Wallach

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday June 10, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday June 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Sebastian Wright

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Monthly Report 

Minutes from May 28 - huge error on Vermack / DHS Lights vote tally *

Resolution to Surplus Twelve Vehicles and One Trailer

Updating Permitting Fee Schedule to Comply with State Law Changes

* On May 28th, there were only five members of Council in attendance as Mayor Detusch and Joe Seconder were away. The approval of 18, 12 foot high lights was discussed whereby Councilmember Price wanted to defer approval until others were in the room and I stated I was against the measure completely.  The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Harris and I believe seconded by Councilmember Lautenbacher prior to Councilmember Price's formal request to defer therefore the City Attorney stated we should move forward with the motion on the table and not defer.  The vote went forward with a 3 to 2 vote (Harris, Lambert & Lautenbacher in favor with Heneghan & Price against) making this the first city council item in 15 years to pass with less than the four members needed for majority.  With the 3 to 2 vote there was a quick discussion on weather the item passed or failed and with the reading of the Charter it was confirmed that it passed.  The minutes up for approval at this mistakenly shows a 5 to 0 vote for approval, it fails to identify the discussion / motion made by Councilmember Price nor any notes as to the discussions / decisions of the City Attorney nor my questioning as to the funding for this project.  If this item was deferred as normal course in order to allow the full Council to vote, who knows it might have failed, been modified or it might have passed with me being the lone no vote. Guess we will never know?

To me, the approved lighting of the "Vermack Trail" (located only in front of Dunwoody High School and not planned to go anywhere else) with 18 lights (identical to what is now on Winters Chapel) is excessive in both the amount of lighting and monthly cost and it also goes against the desires of the neighbors directly across the street from the school.  It was also unclear to me as to who would be picking up this expense (be it General Fund or DeKalb County School System) for pedestrian lighting as I have looked at the tax records and don't see a street light fee being paid by either the school, or the residents of Vermack.  As these are "12 foot tall" pedestrian lights, they are not street lights and therefore not a fee that we can pass on to the adjoining property owners.  I believe this approval also sets a bad precedent for all future trail lighting, including all those planed on Winters Chapel, Peeler, Chamblee Dunwoody and maybe someday to a street in front of, or across from your home. 

Here is a public recap of the meeting from the Dunwoody Crier.

I have asked the City Manager and City Clerk to correct the minutes.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday May 13, 2024 (Apartments & Hotel at State Farm, Vermack / DHS sidewalk & lighting, Waterford Playground, General Fund Update)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday May 13, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XIV Graduates (Officer Hernandez/Chief Carlson)

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Alvin Slocum

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

Economic Development Update (Michael Starling)

City Manager's Monthly Report

Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Peachtree Corners for the Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Project

Contract with TSW for Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code

SECOND READ: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Request for Additional Personnel: Public Safety Ambassadors (Chief Carlson)

Approval of a Contract and Funding Authorization for Phase II of the Vermack Path at Dunwoody High School

Approval of a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for the Vermack Path

Approval of SS4A Implementation Grant Application for North Peachtree Road

Contract Award for Waterford Park Playground Equipment

Discussion of Conversion of Contracted Positions to City Positions for the Technology Department

2024 City Council Retreat Recap

General Fund Forecast and Update

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday April 8, 2024 (Clean Air / Smoking Regulations, Winter Chapel 12 ft Path, State Farm complex apartments, Chief Grogan)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City of Dunwoody Proclamation for Chief Billy Grogan

City Manager's Monthly Report

First Read & Public Hearing: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Approval of Conversion of Contracted Positions and Creation of New City Position for the Technology Department

Approval of Amendment of Position Allocation and Compensation Chart and Market Adjustment for City Employees

Agreement for Managed Networking Service Provider

Funding Authorization for 5695 Trowbridge Drive Storm Repairs

Contract Award for Parks and Recreation Sign Package

Contract Award for North Shallowford Annex Maintenance Repairs

First Read: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Update the Clean Indoor Air Regulations, Chapter 24

I am not a smoker but I have attended "late night business meetings" in an establishment that focused on Bourbon and Cigars. The place of business I visited had a negative pressure air filtration system whereby my clothes didn't smell of smoke when I left.  I believe this proposed ordinance brought to us from the American Heart Association and placed on the agenda by staff or council is an overstep of regulations and I am unsure what we are fixing.  I would like to know the complete impact of the proposal prior to voting on it especially when it may limit a niche business model that could bring a successful establishment to our city.  I understand the intent of protecting all employees from second-hand smoke but when the establishment (or private club) can protect employees an exception needs to be explored.  I will be asking staff to review Gwinnett, Houston and other jurisdictions looking for best practices allowing exceptions.  A cigar bar exception could include the following ...

“Cigar Bar means an establishment operated by a holder of an On Premise Beer and Wine
Permit or other Alcohol Beverage Licensing Permit that:
1. Does not sell food;
2. In addition to selling beer and wine, annually receives 15 percent or more of
its gross revenue from the sale of cigars, and tobacco-related products, except from the sale of
cigarettes. A cigar bar shall not discount alcohol if sold in combination with
cigars or other tobacco products and tobacco-related products;
3. Has a walk-in humidor on the premises;
4. Has a high capacity, negative pressure air cleaning ventilation system, located in such a manner to control second hand smoke exposure to non-smokers.
5. Only permits the smoking of cigars, and does not permit the smoking of cigarettes; and
6. Does not include any establishment which is primarily a bar or restaurant and
which undertakes to make retail offerings of tobacco products as a means of
circumventing the purposes of this article.”

Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Road Path Project Concept Design

Contract with Practical Design Partners, LLC for Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Design

On November 7th, the Citizens of Dunwoody voted down a bond referendum for Parks & Paths development and on November 8th an RFP was released for the Winters Chapel Path design which mandates that the path will be 12 feet wide, even in front of the single family residential properties.  This item is now on the agenda for discussion.

Description: Winter Chapel Road Path Phase II. The project consists of a 12-foot shared-use path (SUP) along the west side only of Winters Chapel Road between Charmant Place and Peeler Road in the cities of Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. In addition to the shared-use path, the project will add lighting and street trees along the corridor. The project connects residential areas on the north end of the project to a MARTA bus route and commercial node at the south end of the project.

Request for Pre-Construction Funding for Real Time Crime Center