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South Fulton City Council Regular Meeting - November 12, 2025

City Council & Public Facilities Authority — Wednesday, November 12, 2025
BodySouth Fulton, Georgia
SessionCity Council & Public Facilities Authority
DateWednesday, November 12, 2025
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Speaker 1

27:27

I will intertain a motion.

27:35

Um the motion on the floor is to reconvene.

27:39

Is there a second?

27:40

Second.

27:41

Uh properly moved with a second.

27:43

Can we take this vote by a show of hands?

Speaker 2

27:47

Court that motion approved six zero.

27:49

We are reconvened at seven twenty-eight pm.

Speaker 1

27:52

I will entertain a motion.

28:07

Parliamentary inquiry.

Speaker 3

28:11

I believe that we have to put on the record whether or not there's anything in executive session that required a vote.

Speaker 1

28:21

Mr.

28:21

Clerk, was there anything in executive session that required a vote?

Speaker 2

28:25

There's no action taken in the second session that required a both

Unassigned speaker

28:28

vote.

Speaker 1

28:30

And at this time, can we take this vote by a show of hands?

28:42

Okay, can we roll the tape?

Speaker 4

28:49

You're joining us live from City Hall here in the great city of South Wolton.

28:54

Introducing Mayor and Council.

Unassigned speaker

30:00

City Manager, Sharon D.

Speaker 4

30:02

Subadon.

Unassigned speaker

30:04

Thank

Speaker 4

30:04

you for joining the City of South Horton Council Meeting, a city on the rise.

Speaker 1

30:12

Good evening and welcome to our regular city council meeting for Wednesday, November 12th.

Unassigned speaker

30:19

I

Speaker 1

30:19

am Mayor Pro Temblinda Pritchett that is here as the chair this evening in the absence of Mayor Khalid.

30:28

And Mr.

30:29

Clerk, will you call the role?

Speaker 2

30:32

Yes, ma'am.

30:32

Good evening to the mayor and council and Mayor Pro Tem and Council and General Public.

30:38

This is a roll call for tonight's regular meeting.

Unassigned speaker

30:41

The

Speaker 2

30:41

Honorable Catherine F.

30:42

Rao, District 1.

Speaker 5

30:44

Present.

Unassigned speaker

30:45

The

Speaker 2

30:45

Honorable Carmen Earth Gums, District 2.

Speaker 6

30:48

Present.

Unassigned speaker

30:49

The

Speaker 2

30:50

Honorable Helen Z Willis, District 3.

Speaker 6

30:52

I'm here.

Unassigned speaker

30:54

The

Speaker 2

30:54

Honorable JC Sebastian, District 4.

Speaker 7

30:57

Present.

Unassigned speaker

30:58

The

Speaker 2

30:59

Honorable Keosha B.

31:00

Bell, District 5.

Unassigned speaker

31:01

Present.

Unassigned speaker

31:05

The

Speaker 2

31:05

Honorable Natasha Williams Brown, District 6.

Speaker 3

31:08

Present.

Unassigned speaker

31:10

And the

Speaker 2

31:10

Honorable Lindy B.

31:11

Purchett, District 7, and Mayor Pro Town.

Speaker 1

31:14

Here.

Speaker 2

31:14

Madam Mayor Pro Chem, you have a core.

Speaker 1

31:17

Thank you, Mr.

31:17

Clerk.

31:18

If you would read the next item.

31:20

Oh, uh, Council of everyone will switch over in agendas in the portal.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Safety████████████12%
Food Security████████████12%
Community Engagement█████████9%
Election███████7%
Zoning And Land Use███████7%
Public Engagement██████6%
Youth Programs█████5%
Affordable Housing███3%
Summary of Proceedings

South Fulton City Council Regular Meeting - November 12, 2025

Mayor Khalid Kamau was absent; Mayor Pro Tem Linda Pritchett presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM and adjourned at 8:27 PM. All seven council members were present. The council approved multiple consent items, a rezoning application, a fire services agreement with Fulton County, and administrative policies. Two zoning cases received first readings.

Consent Calendar

  • Items A–K approved unanimously (7-0), including:
    • Authorization to renew the city's speed detection equipment permit.
    • Approval of a District 3 Health Fair on December 4, 2025 at Welcome All Park.
    • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dad's Garage Theatre and the Department of Cultural Affairs for education and performances at Southwest Arts Center.
    • Adoption of the 2026 City Council Meeting and Holiday Schedule.
    • Resolution reconfirming the city as a Georgia Municipal Association Certified City of Ethics.
    • Acceptance of a $1,500 donation from Manheim Atlanta for the Police Athletic League.
    • Four resolutions authorizing eminent domain for road improvement projects (parcels in Districts 2, 3, and 4; fair market valus from $500 to $37,200).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ms. Tiffany Howard (founder, Stimulate America) requested to change the date of a senior resource event from December 4 (already approved) to January 29, 2026 to allow more fundraising. she reported that a previous event at Atlanta City Hall served 350 seniors. Councilmember Willis noted the need to coordinate with staff and calendars.

Discusion Items

  • Approval of Minutes (October 28, 2025 Regular, Work Session, and Alcohol Zoning Public Hearing): Moted by Councilmember Rowell, seconded by Sebastian; passed 7-0.
  • Adoption of Council Agenda: Councilmember Williams-Brown moted to table Section XII.B.3 (resolution on Thanksgiving meal distribution venue) to the first meeting in January 2026; passed 7-0. The amended agenda was then approved 7-0.
  • Rezoning Case Z25-025 (Diamond Distrbutors, 2370 Burdette Road): Applicant sought to remove conditions to develop a multi-sport recreational complex. Staff recommended denial; Planning Commission recommended approval conditional (6-0). Councilmember Williams-Brown moted approval; seconded by Gumbs. After confirmation that the applicant had obtained a letter of support from the tweeter, the motion passed 7-0.
  • Intergovenmental Agreement with Fulton County (Item XII.A.1): One-year fire protection and emergency medical services agreement (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026) for $456,250. Approved 6-0 (Councilmemeber Bell absent).
  • Administrative Items (XII.B.1, 2, 4): Amended to include vocational training schools in the ordinance on business licenses for less intense uses (sponsored by Councilmember Rowell). The three items were approved 7-0.
  • First Read Zoning Cases (no vote taken):
    • Case Z25-001/U25-002 (Randy Pimsler, 0 Riversid Drive): Rezoning from MIX to C-2 with a special use permit for a self-storage and retail facility. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval conditional. Will return for second read.
    • Case Z25-029/U25-010 (QuikTrip, 0 Jonesboro & Kenwood Road): Rezoning to C-2 with special use permit for a convenience store with gas pumps and car wash. Staff recomend approval for zoning, denial for special use permit; Planning Commission recomend denial (7-0). Will return for second read.
  • Council Comments: Councilmembers announced upcoming events (Southwest Arts Center re-opening, veterans motorcade, holiday distributions, workforce trainings, etc.). City Attorney opined that Councilmember Gumbs' participation in a prior zoning vote (involving a campaign contributer) was not impropper per charter and outside counsel.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved (all unanimous): Meeting minutes, amended agenda, consent calendar A-K, rezoning case Z25-025, IGA with Fulton County ($456,250), and administrative items B.1 (amended) B.2, and B.4.
  • Tabled: Section XII.B.3 (Thansgiving meal distribution venue) to first meeting in January 2026.
  • First Read Completed: Two zoning cases (Z25-001/U25-002 & Z25-029/U25-010) introduced for furture action.
  • No Executive Session was held.
  • Meeting Adjourned at 8:27 PM by motion (Williams-Brown/Bell) passed 7-0.

Meeting Transcript

I will intertain a motion. Um the motion on the floor is to reconvene. Is there a second? Second. Uh properly moved with a second. Can we take this vote by a show of hands? Court that motion approved six zero. We are reconvened at seven twenty-eight pm. I will entertain a motion. Parliamentary inquiry. I believe that we have to put on the record whether or not there's anything in executive session that required a vote. Mr. Clerk, was there anything in executive session that required a vote? There's no action taken in the second session that required a both vote. And at this time, can we take this vote by a show of hands? Okay, can we roll the tape? You're joining us live from City Hall here in the great city of South Wolton. Introducing Mayor and Council. City Manager, Sharon D. Subadon. Thank you for joining the City of South Horton Council Meeting, a city on the rise. Good evening and welcome to our regular city council meeting for Wednesday, November 12th. I am Mayor Pro Temblinda Pritchett that is here as the chair this evening in the absence of Mayor Khalid. And Mr. Clerk, will you call the role? Yes, ma'am. Good evening to the mayor and council and Mayor Pro Tem and Council and General Public. This is a roll call for tonight's regular meeting. The Honorable Catherine F. Rao, District 1. Present. The Honorable Carmen Earth Gums, District 2. Present. The Honorable Helen Z Willis, District 3. I'm here. The Honorable JC Sebastian, District 4. Present. The Honorable Keosha B. Bell, District 5. Present. The Honorable Natasha Williams Brown, District 6.

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