Norcross — Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting, March 2, 2026
In these official meeting minutes from March 2, 2026, the Norcross Mayor and City Council addressed key legislative and development items. The Council approved rezoning M1 Light Industrial conditions for 705 Lively Avenue, approved amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and authorized $5 million in general fund appropriations for a Public Safety Administration Building. Additionally, Council passed consent and discussion items covering downtown parking engineering design, Thrasher Park lighting enhancements, and wetland mitigation credits.
Topics
- Zoning
- Finance
- Public safety
- Contracts
- Transportation
- Parks
- Water & sewer
- Property
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on February 2, 2026, and the Policy Work Session on February 16, 2026.
Set Agenda As Presented
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to accept the agenda and approve the consent agenda, with the following items being moved to discussion: 2026-65, 2026-59, 2026-34
RZ2025-008 — Rezoning 705 Lively Avenue (2026-45 / RZ2025-008)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve the rezoning of 705 Lively Avenue to M1 Light Industrial District with conditions
2026-60 — Thrasher Park Lighting Enhancements Update
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to authorize staff to proceed with the proposal for Thrasher Park lighting enhancements from TheOutdoorLights, Inc.
2026-61 — Pay Increase for Judge and Solicitor
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve pay increases for the Judge and Solicitor to remain competitive in the current job market.
2026-72 — Phase II Property Corrective Deed and Parking Easement between City and DDA
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion authorizing the City to execute the Parking Easement and Corrective Deed between the City and the Downtown Development Authority, as presented.
2026-80 — Stream and Wetland Mitigation Credits – Norcross Greenway Project (LCI No. 0016067)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $112,900 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve payment in an amount of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($112,900.00) for the purchase of stream and wetland mitigation credits from an approved mitigation bank, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the required documents.
2026-65 — Amendment to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Approved · Vote: 3-2 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve the resolution amending the Imagine Our Future 2045 Comprehensive Plan, to present a refined vision for growth and development intended to provide guidance to the Mayor and Council when considering future development proposals.
2026-59 — Expanded Downtown Parking Planning and Design
Approved · Vote: 4-1 · $98,000 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Bruce Gaynor
A motion to approve the 60% Planning & Engineering design and the attached budget amendment to appropriate $98,000 for 100% design and construction plans, funded by Mayor and Council Contingency.
2026-34 — Appropriate $5 Million for the Construction of the Public Safety Administration Building
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · $5,000,000 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to approve the appropriation of $5 million from available funds in the general fund to serve as a funding source for the construction of the Public Safety Administration Building.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: