Norcross — City Council Regular Meeting, May 4, 2026
Official minutes of the City Council regular meeting on May 4, 2026. Council approved several previous meeting minutes, adopted two UDO text amendments, and approved the consent agenda covering parking design, road resurfacing ITB, park enhancements, RFPs, and ordinance amendments. In discussion items, Council selected ARNDT Municipal Support as the executive search firm for City Manager, extended an agreement with RedSpeed Georgia, LLC, and approved adding dog watering stations to the 2027 Capital Budget consideration.
Topics
- Procedural
- Zoning
- Transportation
- Parks
- IT & technology
- Water & sewer
- Stormwater
- Contracts
- Public safety
- Finance
Actions
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the following meetings: April 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting; April 6, 2026 URA Special Called Meeting; April 9, 2026 Mayor and Council Special Called Meeting; April 9, 2026 URA Special Called Meeting; April 20, 2026 Mayor and Council Special Called Meeting; April 20, 2026 Policy Work Session.
Set Agenda as Presented and Approve Consent Agenda
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: Selection of City Manager Executive Search Firm, Extension and Amendment of Professional Services Agreement with RedSpeed Georgia, LLC, Request for Approval to install Dog Watering Stations in City Parks.
2026-67 — TEXT2026-002: Amendments to UDO Chapter 100, Article III, Section 103 and Section 104-3
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to approve an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 100, Article III, Section 103 Review Authority and Section 104-3 Decision-Making Responsibilities of the Norcross Code of Ordinance
2026-83 — TEXT2026-003: Amendments to UDO Chapter 100, Article II and Chapter 200, Article I
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 100, Article II, Defined Terms and Chapter 200, Article I Zoning Districts and Use Provisions of the Norcross Code of Ordinance
2026-149 — Expanded Downtown Parking Planning and Design
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the recommendations to complete 100% design and construction plans, as presented.
2026-145 — FY26 Road Resurfacing Invitation to Bid (ITB)
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the FY26 road resurfacing priorities and authorize staff to release an Invitation to Bid (ITB).
2026-143 — Approve Phase II White Squirrels of Norcross - Pinnacle Park
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve the Pinnacle Park expansion of the White Squirrels of Norcross art hunt project as a Phase II of the original project.
2026-144 — Request for Approval to Issue RFP for Data Analytics Service
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve request to issue RFP for a Data Analytics Service.
2026-110 — Barton Street Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion approve remediation of the identified structures at Barton St., Buchanan St, and North Peachtree St.
2026-153 — Amendment to Ordinance Regulating Parking of Oversized and Commercial Vehicles on Public Streets
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve an amendment Chapter 34, Article III, Sec. 34-70 through 34-73, and Sec. 54-74 of the Norcross Code of Ordinances for the regulation of parking for oversized vehicles and commercial vehicles on public streets
2026-156 — Amendment to Code of Ordinance Section 2-35 to Update Provisions for Public Participation at City Council Meetings
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 2, Article I, Sec. 2-35. Public Participation of the Norcross Code of Ordinance
2026-157 — Selection of City Manager Executive Search Firm
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to elect ARNDT Municipal Support firm to provide city manager search services.
2026-154 — Extension and Amendment of Professional Services Agreement with RedSpeed Georgia, LLC
Approved · Vote: 3-2 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion approving the Extension and Amendment of Professional Service Agreement between the City and RedSpeed Georgia, LLC, as presented.
2026-150 — Request for Approval to Install Dog Watering Stations in City Parks
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Bruce Gaynor · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to add dog watering stations to the Capital Budget for consideration as part of the 2027 Capital Budget, and for staff, NPAC, and Parks and Green Spaces to collaborate on the colors, design, and functionality of the stations
Sources
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