Norcross — Mayor and City Council Work Session, October 19, 2026
These official minutes record the City of Norcross Mayor and City Council Policy Work Session on October 19, 2026. Public comments were raised concerning runoff, privacy, and tree preservation related to the downtown parking expansion project. The Council discussed several items—including Special Use Permits, ordinance updates, contract awards, and speed limits—referring most items to November 2026 council meetings or work sessions for formal action.
Topics
- Zoning
- Contracts
- Finance
- Appointments
- Transportation
- Housing & homelessness
- Procedural
Actions
SUP2026-003 — Special Use Permit (SUP2026-003) – 5386 Buford Highway
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on November 2, 2026.
SUP2026-002 — Special Use Permit (SUP2026-002) – 145 Autry Street
No action taken
Mayor Newton recused himself from this case because he is a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. His recusal caused the Council to lose a quorum. Although the Council discussed the case, it could not take action. The case will be added from the floor at the November 2 Regular Council Meeting for action on the Special Use Permit.
2026-384 — Request for Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of a Main Street Program
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on November 2, 2026.
2026-351 — Amendments to the Code of Ordinances to Update the Appointment of the City's Solicitor and to Update the Designation of Indigent Defense Panel Attorneys
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on November 2, 2026.
2026-350 — Contract(s) Award for the Expanded Downtown Parking Project
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on November 2, 2026.
2026-322 — Award Recommendation of Banking Services
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council Meeting on November 2, 2026.
2026-356 — Request for Approval of New Positions to Strengthen Organizational Capacity, Operational Efficiency and Service Delivery
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Policy Work Session on November 16, 2026.
2026-357 — Extension and Amendment of Moratorium on Certain Demolition Permits for Homes constructed after 1950
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Regular Council on November 2, 2026.
2026-330 — Discussion of Speed Limits on Norcross Streets
Deferred
This matter was referred to the Policy Work Session Meeting on November 16, 2026.
Adjourn to Executive Session for Legal, Personnel, Real Estate, and Cybersecurity
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Councilmember Myers · Second: Councilmember Bare
Councilmember Myers moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Bare. The vote was unanimous, 3-0.
Sources
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