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Norcross City Council Policy Work Session - March 16, 2026
City Council & Urban Redevelopment Agency — Monday, March 16, 2026
BodyNorcross, Georgia
SessionCity Council & Urban Redevelopment Agency
DateMonday, March 16, 2026
StatusFILED
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Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Miscellaneous63%
Procedural22%
Budget Equity Analysis6%
Technology and Innovation4%
Engineering And Infrastructure2%
Fiscal Sustainability2%
Taxation Policy1%
Summary of Proceedings
Norcross City Council Policy Work Session - March 16, 2026
The Norcross City Council held a policy work session on March 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Mayor Craig Newton called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. The session included citizen input, an audit presentation, and discussions on a variety of topics including bond financing, zoning amendments, and audio-visual equipment upgrades. Most agenda items were referred to future meetings for further consideration.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Dwayne Wiggins expressed support for Item #5 (COA 2025-027) and encouraged its approval.
- Jim Eyre commented on proposed UDO text amendments, requesting clearer definitions for duplex, triplex, quadplex, and multifamily uses, and expressed support for the approval of the construction budget for expanded downtown parking.
Board Updates & Audit Presentation
- Josh Carroll, a partner at Mauldin & Jenkins, presented an overview of the FY 2025 audit findings to the Mayor and Council.
Board Appointments
- The Mayor and Council considered appointments and reappointments to the Norcross Public Arts Commission. No further action was recorded.
Discussion Items
- Bond Financing for the Public Safety Building (2026-89) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Appropriation of 2023 SPLOST Administration and Transportation funds (2026-104) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Resolution to update Authorized users for Georgia Fund 1 (2026-99) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Rezoning RZ2025-007 for 290 and 300 Academy Street (2026-82) – Referred to the Public Hearing on April 6, 2026.
- Historic Demolition and New Home COA2025-027 (2025-324) – Referred to the Public Hearing on April 6, 2026.
- UDO Amendment TEXT2026-002 (2026-67) – Referred to the Policy Work Session on April 20, 2026.
- UDO Amendment TEXT2026-003 (2026-83) – Referred to the Policy Work Session on April 20, 2026.
- Award of Contract for Safety Action Plan (2026-100) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Direction for Executive Search Services RFP (2026-107) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Approval of Contract Award for Thrasher Lightning (2026-101) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Approval of Construction Budget for Expanded Downtown Parking (2026-103) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
- Request for Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrades to Council Meeting Spaces (2026-102) – Council discussed upgrading AV equipment. Staff was directed to work with AV experts to recommend options meeting expectations, with plans to issue an RFP later. Council emphasized the need for equipment that is easily movable between spaces, compatible with technology in the Public Safety Building, and supports Microsoft Office 365, including Copilot and Microsoft Teams.
- Discussion of Use of Historic Norcross Library (2026-106) – Council discussed potential multi-use options and the possibility of issuing an RFP. No further action was taken.
- Ethics Ordinance Revision (2026-71) – Referred to the Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2026.
Key Outcomes
- All substantive agenda items were referred to subsequent meetings (April 6 or April 20, 2026) or discussed without immediate action, except for the AV equipment discussion which resulted in specific staff direction.
- Staff was directed to consult AV experts, ensure equipment mobility, compatibility with the Public Safety Building, and integration with Microsoft 365.
- The Historic Norcross Library discussion did not result in a decision to issue an RFP at this time.
Adjournment
- The meeting adjourned to executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
Meeting Transcript
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