Norcross — Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting, January 5, 2026
This document contains the official meeting minutes for the City of Norcross Mayor and City Council regular meeting held on January 5, 2026. During the meeting, the Council swore in newly elected officials, approved transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan to ARC/DCA, and enacted a moratorium on multifamily housing. Key approvals included eminent domain actions for the Norcross Greenway project, budget and financial policy amendments, and various contract and development approvals.
Topics
- Zoning
- Housing & homelessness
- Finance
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Parks
- SPLOST
- Transportation
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to Approve the meeting minutes of the December 1 Regular Council Meeting and the December 15 Policy Work Session and Executive Session.
Accept Agenda and Consent Agenda with Items Moved to Discussion
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Accept the Agenda and Approve the Consent Agenda, with the following item being moved under discussion: 2025–325, 2025-327, 2025–411, 2025–413
Add Hearing Officer Appointment to Discussion Agenda
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to add an agenda item to Appoint a Hearing Officer for Alcohol Licensing Appeals to the discussion agenda.
2025-360 — Transmittal of Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to submit the drafted Comprehensive Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review and authorize the Mayor to sign the transmittal letter.
2025-360 — Moratorium on Multifamily Housing
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion for a moratorium on multifamily housing until the pending UDO updates are approved by the Mayor and Council.
2025-428 — Condemnation for Norcross Greenway Parcel 4
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $4,200 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to Approve the exercise of eminent domain as it pertains to Greenway Project Parcel 4 in the amount of $4,200.00 and authorize the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings.
2025-429 — Condemnation for Norcross Greenway Parcel 62
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $51,900 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Approve the exercise of eminent domain as it pertains to Greenway Project Parcel 62 in the amount of $51,900.00 and authorize the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings.
2025-359 — Abandonment of City Right of Way on Lawrenceville Street
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to authorize the City’s abandonment of the alleyway located adjacent to 372 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, Georgia, 30071(Parcel ID R6242 006) pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 32-7-1 et seq.
2025-361 — Expanded Downtown Parking Planning and Design
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the updated planning and design progress for the Expanded Downtown Parking Project to complete 60% design.
2025-357 — Budget Amendment for Norcross Elementary Paint Love Mural Sponsorship
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $2,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve a budget amendment reallocating $2,000 for the Norcross Elementary School Paint Love mural project, with funding to come from the Mayor and Council Contingency Fund.
2025-410 — Award of Contract for Lillian Webb Park Railing
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $103,840 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve the award of a contract for the Lillian Webb Park railing between the City of Norcross and CGS LLC, in the amount of 103,840, funded by SPLOST-Recreation.
2025-412 — Intergovernmental Agreement with DDA regarding 80 and 94 Wingo Street
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Downtown Development Authority concerning the allocation of net proceeds and subdivision of properties located at 80 and 94 Wingo Street.
2025-325 — COA Appeal for 60 Barton Street (COA2025-037)
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve with conditions the Certificate of Appropriateness for 60 Barton Street (the “Property”)
2025-327 — Amendments to Financial Management Policies
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve amendments to the City of Norcross Financial Management Policies, with the inclusion of the local preference amendments added tonight.
2025-327 — Ordinance Amendment to Code Sections 16-75 and 16-76
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to approve an amendment to the Norcross Code of Ordinances, Article II. Budgeting and Finance, Sections 16-75 and 16-76
2025-411 — City Financing of DDA Acquisition of 9 South Peachtree Street
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $1,400,000 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to approve City financing of the Downtown Development Authority's acquisition of 9 South Peachtree, up to one million, four hundred thousand dollars ($1,400,000.00)
2025-413 — Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve the appointment of Bruce Gaynor as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
2026-41 — Appointment of Hearing Officer for Alcohol Licensing Appeals
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to appoint Judge Kenneth Wickham as the hearing officer for appeals pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Norcross Code of Ordinances, with Associate Judges serving in a supporting role.
Sources
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