This roundup lists formal motions, ordinance adoptions, substitute approvals and committee referrals recorded at the Atlanta City Council meeting on Oct. 20, 2025. The summary includes the motion language as read on the record, the mover/second where given, and the recorded vote tally.

• Motion to amend the meeting agenda to add an additional proclamation for Atlanta DOT — Moved by Council member Marcia Koller Overstreet; seconded by Council member Byron Amos. Vote recorded: 13 yeas, 0 nays. Outcome: approved.

• Motion to adopt the agenda as amended — Moved by Council member Bakhtiari; seconded by Council member Juan. Vote recorded: 15 yeas, 0 nays. Outcome: approved.

• Motion to adopt the journal (minutes) for the Oct. 6, 2025 meeting — Moved by Juan; seconded by Lewis. Vote recorded: 14 yays, 0 nays (two members not recorded on that roll). Outcome: adopted.

• Ordinance 24‑01580 (substituted): Amendment to city code chapter 10 (alcoholic beverages) to add/modify definitions, including a definition of “nonprofit performing arts theater” — Reported from Public Safety & Legal Administration committee; motion to adopt as substituted passed by recorded vote: 15 yays, 0 nays. Outcome: adopted.

• File action on 25‑01556 (Vine City residential parking permit expansion): Committee motion to file. Vote recorded: 15 yays, 0 nays. Outcome: filed by committee (no second needed on committee motion).

• File action on 25R‑3984 (first amendment with Atlanta Downtown Improvement District for I‑75/I‑85 CAPI / the “stitch” study): Committee motion to file. Vote recorded: 14 yays, 0 nays. Outcome: filed.

• Substitute and adoption of Resolution 25R‑3742 (second amendment to project management agreement with Atlanta Downtown Improvement District related to the I‑75/I‑85 “stitch” study): Substitute moved in committee and adopted on the floor. Vote (substitute): 14 ayes, 0 nays. Vote (adoption as substituted): 14 yeas, 0 nays. Outcome: substitute carried and resolution adopted as substituted.

• Charter amendment 25‑01504 (first read/adoption for charter change language concerning budget amendments and processes): Committee motion to adopt for first reading; vote recorded: 14 yays, 0 nays. Outcome: first adoption recorded; further procedural referral to FEC followed by unanimous consent to refer back to committee.

• Finance items and substitutions: Multiple FEC items (including appropriations and carry‑forward amendments) were placed and substituted as recorded in committee; substitute motions carried by recorded votes of 14 yays, 0 nays where roll calls were recorded.

• Ordinance 25‑01547 (substitute): Amendment to precinct boundaries and polling places for the Nov. 4, 2025 election; committee reported favorably and the motion to adopt as substituted carried on roll call: 14 yeas, 0 nays. Outcome: adopted.

Nut graf: The Oct. 20 meeting included a mix of ceremonial proclamations, public comment and a series of committee‑reported legislative actions. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted unanimously or by recorded majorities, and committee referrals and substitute texts were recorded and adopted as the council moved through the agenda.

Ending: For complete bill text, current status and ordinance/resolution language, consult the City Clerk’s office and the official docket (references below).