OpenPublica

Accountability starts with access.

© 2026 · Filed for the public record

Use casesAboutAPIPrivacyTermsLinkedIn
Home/South Fulton, Georgia/City Council & Public Facilities Authority
OPENPUBLICA · PUBLIC MEETING RECORD
Record of Proceedings

South Fulton City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

City Council & Public Facilities Authority — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BodySouth Fulton, Georgia
SessionCity Council & Public Facilities Authority
DateTuesday, February 10, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
Meeting Thumbnail
⇩ GET FROM SOURCE

STREAMING COPY IN PREPARATION — RECORDING AVAILABLE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE

Original source
Transcript — Verbatim

Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Speaker 1

20:08

And that's how you're sample.

Unassigned speaker

20:33

Yeah.

Speaker 2

1:05:47

We're ready to start moving.

1:05:49

I think we have um we are all right council I'll entertain a motion to reconvene.

Unassigned speaker

1:05:59

I

Speaker 3

1:06:00

motion to reconvene from executive session.

Speaker 2

1:06:02

Second.

1:06:03

It has been moved and promptly seconded.

1:06:06

Can uh is there any discussion?

1:06:09

Was there any action taken in executive session?

Speaker 4

1:06:13

There was no action taken in executive session that I'm aware of.

Speaker 2

1:06:17

All right.

1:06:18

So um can I get a show of hands to show that we have reconvened?

Speaker 4

1:06:24

Court that motion approved four zero.

1:06:27

We are reconvened at seven eighteen p.m.

Speaker 2

1:06:29

All right, and at this time, um, since there is and if there's no objection, we will now adjourn the five o'clock alcohol and zoning license.

Speaker 5

1:06:42

I moved to adjourn the five o'clock alcohol license.

Speaker 2

1:06:46

You didn't need a motion.

1:06:47

That's all right.

1:06:49

All right.

1:06:51

So now we will take this opportunity to open up.

1:06:55

Make sure you all switch over to your uh seven o'clock meeting in civic plus.

1:07:03

All right, you want to go ahead and start?

Speaker 6

1:07:11

Thank you for joining us live for the city of South Pool through City Council meeting.

1:07:16

We are proud to introduce the leadership entrusted with guiding our city for Mayor Carmelita Gums, District One Councilwoman, Dr.

1:07:27

Katherine Row, District Two, Councilman Aaron V.

1:07:33

Johnson, District Three, Councilwoman, Helen Zenobia Willis, District Four, Councilman JC Sebastian, Mayor Pro Tim, Kiosha B.

1:07:52

Bell, District Six, Councilwoman, Natasha Williams Brown, District Seven, Councilwoman, Linda Becker Pritchett.

1:08:07

Supporting the work of this body in the operations of our city are City Clerk Corey Adams, City Manager, Sharon D.

1:08:15

Subadow, and interim city attorney, Sarah Kelly.

1:08:20

Thank you for being the best part of the city of South Portugal.

1:08:23

A city on the rise.

Unassigned speaker

1:09:34

Yes,

Speaker 4

1:09:34

ma'am.

1:09:35

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

1:09:37

The honorable Catherine F.

1:09:38

Rao, District 1.

1:09:40

Present.

Unassigned speaker

1:09:41

The

Speaker 4

1:09:41

Honorable Aaron V.

1:09:42

Johnson, District 2.

Speaker 7

1:09:44

Present.

Unassigned speaker

1:09:44

The

Speaker 4

1:09:45

Honorable Helen Z.

1:09:46

Willis, District 3.

Speaker 7

1:09:47

Present.

Unassigned speaker

1:09:50

The

Speaker 4

1:09:50

Honorable JC Sebastian, District 4.

1:09:53

Here.

Unassigned speaker

1:09:54

The

Speaker 4

1:09:55

Honorable Keosha B.

1:09:56

Bell, District 5.

1:09:58

Present.

Unassigned speaker

1:10:00

The Honorable Natasha Williams Brown, District 6.

Speaker 8

1:10:03

Present.

Unassigned speaker

1:10:04

The

Speaker 4

1:10:04

Honorable Linda B.

1:10:06

Pritchett, District 7.

Unassigned speaker

1:10:09

And

Speaker 4

1:10:09

the Honorable Mayor Carmelita Guns.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████50%
Community Engagement████████████████18%
Zoning And Land Use██████████████16%
Public Safety████████9%
Public Engagement███3%
Procurement██2%
Workforce Development█1%
Public Health█1%
Summary of Proceedings

South Fulton City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

The City of South Fulton City Council held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, beginning at 7:19 PM and adjourning at 8:27 PM. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs. The agenda was amended to remove the 5-Year Comprehensive Plan update and a zoning application with a withdrawn applicant. Walk-on items included the dissolution of the South Fulton Convention and Visitors Bureau and a second read for a 162-unit development. Public comments and council discussion were dominated by a proposed ordinance to modify regulations for gas stations and convenience stores.

Consent Calendar

  • Events List: The council approved the city's events list for March 2026 through December 2026.
  • Board Appointments: The council approved appointments of Gocha Hawkins and Nikki Barjon to the ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, and Gloria Powell to the South Fulton Downtown Development Authority.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • The council voted 7-0 to suspend the 30-minute time limit for public comment, allowing 17 speakers.
  • The overwhelming majority of speakers voiced opposition to the proposed Gas Station and Convenience Store Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-033 replacement).
  • Deanna Respress (District 3): Opposed removing the special use permit process, stating it is necessary to control oversaturation.
  • Maurice Hill (District 5): Expressed opposition to more gas stations, citing potential for harmful pollution, drug trafficking, and crime.
  • Nadia Murray (District 1): A two-time cancer survivor, strongly opposed relaxing the distance requirement between gas stations due to environmental health concerns.
  • Deborah Davis (President, Sandtown Community Association): Opposed changing the ordinance, detailing existing problems with crime and blight.
  • Ivory Denson (District 2): Stated there is no justification for changing the current three-mile minimum distance requirement.
  • Penny Webster-Lewis (District 2): Argued the new ordinance strips public protections and is not ready for prime time.
  • Mike Johnson (District 4): Supported a strategic approach to adding gas stations but strongly opposed repealing current protections.
  • Vincent Amos (District 2): Advocated for a focus on green energy over expanding fossil fuel infrastructure.
  • Alvin Reynolds (District 7): Urged the council to listen to constituents who are overwhelmingly against the repeal.

Discussion Items

  • Gas Station & Convenience Store Ordinance (First Read): The council held a first read on an ordinance to create Chapter 7 of Title 12.
    • Councilmember Willis (District 3, Sponsor): Stated there is misinformation about the proposal and claimed the new ordinance does not increase the number of gas stations.
    • Councilmember Sebastian (District 4): Defended the council's intentions, arguing that zoning categories (C-2, M-1, M-2) are the primary driver of where gas stations can be located.
    • Councilmember Rowell (District 1): Expressed hope for a balanced approach and formally advocated for retaining the special use permit process.
  • Agenda Amendments & Additions:
    • The 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Update was removed from the agenda to allow for further updates.
    • Zoning Case Z25-032 (78 townhouses) was withdrawn by the applicant.
    • A resolution to accept the dissolution of the South Fulton Convention and Visitors Bureau was added and approved.
    • Second read and approval for Z25-036 (BTR Group, 162 units on Southwood Road).
    • First read for Z25-034 (RS Group, parcel consolidation on Campbellton Road).
  • Procurement & Contracts:
    • Fire Uniforms: Awarded RFP 25-22 to T T Uniforms Inc. for an amount not to exceed $225,000 per year.
    • Administrative Vehicles: Approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with Akins Ford LLC with an annual spending limit of $2,000,000 per fiscal year.
  • First Read Ordinances:
    • Z25-035/CDP25-014: Application to rezone 1.19 acres for a specialty food store.
    • Z25-034/CDP25-013: Application to rezone and consolidate parcels on Campbellton Road.

Key Outcomes

  • Public Comment Limit: Suspended for the meeting (Motion 7-0).
  • Contracts Approved: Fire uniform contract ($225k/yr) and vehicle cooperative purchasing ($2M/yr) were approved.
  • CVB Dissolution: The resolution to accept the dissolution was approved.
  • Zoning Actions: Second read approved for Z25-036. First reads accepted for Z25-035, the Gas Station Ordinance, and Z25-034.
  • Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM (Motion 7-0).

Meeting Transcript

And that's how you're sample. Yeah. We're ready to start moving. I think we have um we are all right council I'll entertain a motion to reconvene. I motion to reconvene from executive session. Second. It has been moved and promptly seconded. Can uh is there any discussion? Was there any action taken in executive session? There was no action taken in executive session that I'm aware of. All right. So um can I get a show of hands to show that we have reconvened? Court that motion approved four zero. We are reconvened at seven eighteen p.m. All right, and at this time, um, since there is and if there's no objection, we will now adjourn the five o'clock alcohol and zoning license. I moved to adjourn the five o'clock alcohol license. You didn't need a motion. That's all right. All right. So now we will take this opportunity to open up. Make sure you all switch over to your uh seven o'clock meeting in civic plus. All right, you want to go ahead and start? Thank you for joining us live for the city of South Pool through City Council meeting. We are proud to introduce the leadership entrusted with guiding our city for Mayor Carmelita Gums, District One Councilwoman, Dr. Katherine Row, District Two, Councilman Aaron V. Johnson, District Three, Councilwoman, Helen Zenobia Willis, District Four, Councilman JC Sebastian, Mayor Pro Tim, Kiosha B. Bell, District Six, Councilwoman, Natasha Williams Brown, District Seven, Councilwoman, Linda Becker Pritchett. Supporting the work of this body in the operations of our city are City Clerk Corey Adams, City Manager, Sharon D. Subadow, and interim city attorney, Sarah Kelly. Thank you for being the best part of the city of South Portugal. A city on the rise. Yes, ma'am. This is a roll call for tonight's regular meeting. The honorable Catherine F. Rao, District 1. Present. The Honorable Aaron V. Johnson, District 2. Present. The Honorable Helen Z. Willis, District 3. Present. The Honorable JC Sebastian, District 4. Here. The

SUMMARIZED BY OPENPUBLICA AI
TRANSCRIPT VIA PUBLIC VIDEO
openpublica.com