Norcross — Mayor and City Council Work Session, February 16, 2026
These are the official minutes of the City of Norcross Mayor and City Council Policy Work Session held on February 16, 2026. The Mayor and Council discussed various policy items, including downtown parking, the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, UDO amendments, and recruitment for a City Manager. Most policy items were referred to upcoming March council meetings or future work sessions, while a time-sensitive agenda addition for Norcross Greenway stream and wetland mitigation credits was unanimously approved to be added to the agenda.
Topics
- Zoning
- Transportation
- Finance
- Sustainability
- Water & sewer
- SPLOST
- Procedural
Actions
2026-59 — Expanded Downtown Parking Planning and Design
Deferred
This matter was discussed in detail. Council directed staff to provide a detailed project management plan with milestones and cost breakdowns. This matter was referred to the March 2, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
2026-60 — Thrasher Park Lighting Enhancements Update
No action taken
This matter was discussed. Staff was directed to engage directly with Outdoor Lighting Company to refine the proposal for a future policy work session.
2026-61 — Pay Increase for Judge and Solicitor
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on March 2, 2026.
2026-65 — Amendment to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on March 2, 2026.
RZ2025-008 — RZ2025-008; PKST Lively LLC, c/o Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; 705 Lively Avenue
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on March 2, 2026.
TEXT2026-002 — TEXT2026-002; Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
Deferred
This matter was referred to the March 16, 2026, Policy Work Session for further review.
2026-64 — Downtown Parking Policies and Related Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
Deferred
This matter was referred to the March 16, 2026, Policy Work Session for continued discussion.
2026-34 — Appropriate $5 Million for the Construction of the Public Safety Administration Building
Deferred · $5,000,000
This matter was referred to the March 2, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
2026-72 — Phase II Property Corrective Deed and Parking Easement between City and DDA
Deferred
This matter was referred to the March 2, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
2026-68 — Re-establishment of Norcross 101
No action taken
This matter was discussed. Staff were directed to develop curriculum details and scheduling for at least one class in 2026.
2026-71 — Ethics Ordinance Revision
Deferred
This matter was referred to the March 16, 2026, Policy Work Session. Legal staff to compile suggested changes in a memorandum.
2026-73 — Request for Proposals for City Manager Recruitment
Approved
This matter was discussed. Council directed staff to prepare and issue an RFP for recruitment services.
2026-80 — Stream and Wetland Mitigation Credits – Norcross Greenway Project (LCI No. 0016067)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $115,000 · Motion: Marshall Cheek · Second: Matt Myers
Mayor Pro Tem motioned to add the item to the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Matt Myers. Vote was unanimous 5-0. This item was added to the agenda due to time sensitivity. The federal government requires $100,000 in conservation credits to mitigate wetland impacts for the Beaver Ruin Creek Greenway Project. This matter was referred to the March 2, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
Sources
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