Lawrenceville public meetings in 2021

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for December 21, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Appeals - Cancelled

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

City Council Special Call

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to swear in newly elected council members. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on December 15, 2021, primarily to swear in newly elected council members. Mayor David Still administered the oath of office to Austin Thompson and Marlene Taylor-Crawford. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Swore in Council Member Austin Thompson
• Swore in Council Member Marlene Taylor-Crawford

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to establish its 2022 meeting schedule and review updates on community outreach and grants. The body will also discuss the budget and several art initiatives, including the Art Walk and Community Mural.

• 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule
• Art Proposal Update (Art Walk & Community Mural)
• Budget review
• Depot District Signs
• Bicentennial Event

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved its 2022 meeting schedule, continuing to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The commission also discussed updates on community outreach, grants, the alleyway project, Depot District signs, the Art Walk and Community Mural, budget, retreat planning, and other items, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)

Architectural Review Board - Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for December 13, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review several special use permits and rezoning requests. The body will also discuss annual service contracts, equipment purchases, and amendments to city ordinances.

• Zoning and special use requests for 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, 77 E Pike, 250 McArthur Street, and 35 Gwinnett Drive
• Purchase of a front load garbage truck, Itron electric meters, and transformers
• Ordinance to create the ReCAST Advisory Board and a Speed Zone Ordinance amendment
• Purchase Sale Agreement with CSX Transportation Inc. along Pike Street
• Right-of-way abandonment resolutions for Collins Hill Road, Fair Street, and McArthur Street

The work session was procedural, with no final decisions made. The council approved an amended agenda, moving two items (SUP2021-00030 & SUP2021-00053) to the 7PM regular meeting and rescheduling the Metro Relocation Project presentation. All other items were presented for discussion and will be heard at the regular meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Moved SUP2021-00030 & SUP2021-00053 to 7PM meeting
• Moved Metro Relocation Project presentation earlier in agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several zoning requests and public hearings regarding residential and land use projects. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions for the abandonment of portions of right-of-way on Collins Hill Road, Fair Street, and McArthur Street.

• Zoning: Highlands Residential, LLC at 77 E Pike and 250 McArthur Street
• Zoning: Southeast Capital Land, LLC at 35 Gwinnett Drive
• Abandonment of right-of-way portions on Collins Hill Road, Fair Street, and McArthur Street
• Amendment to Chapter 36, Section 36-7 for Speed Zone Ordinance
• Second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding a hotel loan due date extension

The Lawrenceville City Council approved three major zoning requests: a special use permit for a special events facility, a rezoning and special use permit for a 150-unit age-restricted retirement community, and a rezoning for a 95-unit mixed-use development. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved consent agenda items including contracts for consulting, meters, transformers, a garbage truck, HVAC services, and a compensation study.

• Approved SUP2021-00051 for special events facility at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway (5-0)
• Approved RZC2021-00030 & SUP2021-00053 for 150-unit retirement community at 77 E Pike (5-0)
• Approved RZM2021-00010 for 95-unit mixed-use development at 35 Gwinnett Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for consulting, meters, transformers, garbage truck, HVAC, and compensation study (5-0)
• Approved speed zone ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way abandonments for Collins Hill Road, Fair Street, and McArthur Street (5-0)
• Approved hotel loan extension with Downtown Development Authority to June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance creating ReCAST Advisory Board (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for December 13, 2021, was cancelled.

Downtown Development Authority - Special Call

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and calendar. The body will discuss several intergovernmental agreements, easements, and a purchase and sale agreement for a Pike Street outparcel.

• Proposed Budget for 2022
• Eaton Street Intergovernmental Agreement
• Central Block Intergovernmental Agreement and Contract Amendment
• Chestnut Street Parking Garage Easement
• Pike Street Outparcel Purchase and Sale Agreement

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2022 budget with a $10,000 addition to Planning expenses, and established a $12,500 facade grant program (up to $2,500 per grant) for the entertainment district. The board also approved several property-related agreements, including the purchase of 452 Eaton St for $180,000, a Central Block project agreement, a contract amendment increasing the developer's purchase price by $300,000, and easements with Lawrenceville First Baptist Church. All votes were unanimous except the Pike Street sale agreement, which passed 4-1 with Board Member Johnson dissenting.

• Approved December 2021 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Proposed Budget with $10,000 added to Planning (5-0)
• Approved facade grant program: $12,500 total, up to $2,500 per grant, first-come-first-served in entertainment district (5-0)
• Approved 2022 DDA calendar (5-0)
• Approved IGA with City for 452 Eaton St property purchase at $180,000 (5-0)
• Approved Central Block IGA conveying city property to DDA (5-0)
• Approved Central Block Contract Amendment increasing developer purchase price by $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved Chestnut Street Parking Garage Easement with Lawrenceville First Baptist Church (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss two specific land use applications. The body will review requests for rezoning and a special use permit for properties on E Pike Street and Gwinnett Drive.

• RZC2021-00030 & SUP2021-00053: Highlands Residential, LLC at 77 E Pike Street
• RZM2021-00010: Southeast Capital Land, LLC at 35 Gwinnett Drive

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special use permit (SUP2021-00051) for Wade Marketing & Consulting Services at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 1200, with staff-recommended conditions. The agenda was amended to administratively withdraw two items (RZC2021-00029 and SUP2021-00046) related to a property on Old Norcross Road. Prior meeting minutes were approved. No public comments were made.

• Recommended approval of SUP2021-00051 for Wade Marketing & Consulting Services with staff conditions (4-0)
• Administratively withdrew items RZC2021-00029 and SUP2021-00046 (Julia De La Rosa, Lawrenceville Central Hispanic SDA, 578 Old Norcross Road)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved October 4, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including grant applications and property transfers to the Development Authority of Lawrenceville. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and updates to city noise regulations.

• Update to Article III (Noise Regulations) of Chapter 20 of the City Code
• SUP2021-00051 for Wade Marketing & Consulting Services at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 1200
• GTIB Grant Application for Scenic Highway at Jackson Street/New Hope Road Improvement Project
• Acquisition of property located at 452 Eaton Street
• Budget amendment for FY 2022 American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The minutes record only the adoption of the 2022 Council meeting schedule. Work Sessions are set for 5 PM and Council Meetings for 7 PM on the listed dates, with November and December Work Sessions moved to 2 PM. No other decisions, approvals, or discussions are recorded in this document.

• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule with Work Sessions at 5 PM and Council Meetings at 7 PM
• Set November 16, 2022 and December 14, 2022 Work Sessions to 2 PM instead of 5 PM

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several intergovernmental agreements with the Development Authority of Lawrenceville for property transfers. The session includes reviews of grant applications for transportation and sewer improvements, as well as a budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• SUP2021-00051: Wade Marketing & Consulting Services at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 1200
• GTIB Grant Application for Scenic Highway at Jackson Street/New Hope Road Improvement Project
• American Rescue Plan Act Funds Budget Amendment FY 2022
• Property transfers to Development Authority of Lawrenceville including 1004 and 1026 Lawrenceville Highway
• Amendment to City Code of Ordinances Section 34-1 regarding property tax billing

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive project status updates and discuss artifacts. Members will also review a New South video presentation intended as an onboarding tool for County employees.

• Project status update from Mr. Marc LeBlanc
• Discussion of artifacts led by Vice-Chair Moore
• Review of 'Allow Me to Introduce Myself' onboarding video presentation

The committee approved the October 19, 2021 meeting minutes with no corrections. Members received updates on the Hooper-Renwick construction timeline (no definitive dates set), artifact donations (16 new items), and a draft video presentation with noted discrepancies to be corrected. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous, no corrections)
• Noted 16 new artifact donations since September 2021
• Acknowledged piano donation retrieved and in storage
• Reviewed draft video presentation; corrections to be emailed to members

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The scheduled Board of Appeals public hearing for November 15, 2021, was cancelled. No items were presented for decision or discussion.

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council may have a quorum present at a private employee appreciation event. No official action will be taken by the council during this gathering.

• Private Employee Appreciation Event at Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to receive updates on community outreach, grants, and the Art Walk. The body will also discuss the 2022 calendar and mural updates.

• Community Outreach Update
• Grants Committee Update
• 2022 Calendar
• Art Walk Update
• Mural Update

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met on November 9, 2021, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; discussions covered community outreach, grants, the 2022 calendar, Art Walk, and murals, with future votes planned.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for November 8, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will conduct officer elections and review the previous year's budget. The body will also discuss façade grants and hold an executive session regarding real estate.

• Downtown Development Authority Officer Elections
• Review of last year's budget
• Façade Grant Discussion
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and unanimously tabled the November 2021 Treasurer's Report. Officers were elected for 2022: Lee Merritt as Chairman, Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman, Katrina Fellows as Treasurer, and Barry Mock as Secretary/Executive Director. The board discussed the 2022 budget and Façade Grant Program, with votes deferred to December. The board also entered executive session for real estate discussions, taking 3 votes on 8 items.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Tabled November 2021 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Elected Lee Merritt as Chairman
• Elected Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman
• Elected Katrina Fellows as Treasurer
• Elected Barry Mock as Secretary/Executive Director
• Entered executive session for real estate (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider two specific land use requests. The body will review a rezoning and special use permit for a church and a special use permit for a consulting service.

• RZC2021-00029 & SUP2021-00046: Lawrenceville Central Hispanic SDA at 578 Old Norcross Road
• SUP2021-00051: Wade Marketig & Consulting Services at 3130 Sugarloaf Parway, Suite 1200

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special use permit (SUP2021-00051) for Wade Marketing & Consulting Services at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 1200, with staff-recommended conditions. The agenda was amended to administratively withdraw two items (RZC2021-00029 and SUP2021-00046) for Julia De La Rosa at 578 Old Norcross Road. Prior meeting minutes were approved, and no public comment was made.

• Recommended approval of SUP2021-00051 for Wade Marketing & Consulting Services with staff conditions (4-0)
• Administratively withdrew items RZC2021-00029 and SUP2021-00046 for Julia De La Rosa (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved October 4, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council will conduct a private site visit to tour a development. No official action will be taken by the council during this event.

• Site visit to 138 First Avenue, NW, Lilburn, GA 30047

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council may have a quorum present at a private luncheon on October 29, 2021. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the council during this event.

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no items were discussed.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on the acquisition of several parcels of land and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting includes public hearings for four zoning and special use permits and an update to the Downtown Livable Centers Initiative Plan.

• Acquisition of First Baptist Church Parking Lot at the Lawrenceville Lawn
• Acquisition of parcels at 73 Gwinnett Drive, 534 W. Crogan Street, 503 Gwinnett Drive, 79 Gwinnett Drive, 35 Gwinnett Drive, 436 and 451 Huff Street, and 179 Plainview Drive
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment 355-10-25
• Zoning/Special Use requests for 180 Canterbury Lane, 366 Reynolds Drive, 634 Collins Hill Road, and 330 Buford Drive
• Ethics Ordinance Adoption for GMA Recertification

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a $17,599,000 budget amendment, acquired eight parcels totaling $17,599,000, and transferred the Central Block to the Downtown Development Authority for redevelopment. The council also denied three zoning appeals (impervious surface, bail bond facility, smoke/novelty shop) and approved a change-in-conditions for a CPA office. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY2022 Budget Amendment 355-10-25 for $17,599,000 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 1 parcel at 73 Gwinnett Drive for $399,000 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 3 parcels (534 W. Crogan St, 503 & 79 Gwinnett Dr) for $1,500,000 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 4 parcels (35 Gwinnett Dr, 436 & 451 Huff St, 179 Plainview Dr) for $15,700,000 (5-0)
• Approved IGA with DDA to transfer Central Block properties for redevelopment (5-0)
• Denied appeal APPL2021-00004 for 180 Canterbury Lane (5-0)
• Denied special use permit SUP2021-00049 for bail bond facility at 366 Reynolds Dr (5-0)
• Denied special use permit SUP2021-00047 for smoke/novelty shop at 634 Collins Hill Rd (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive status updates on the gathering of artifacts and the Interpretive Resources Project. Members will also participate in an onboarding exercise to share their relationships to Hooper-Renwick.

• Update on gathering of artifacts
• Project status update
• Update from Interpretive Resources Project Coordinator Cammie Fulmer
• Update from City Manager Chuck Warbington
• Onboarding introductions from Rubye Neal, Rory Johnson, and Dr. Vivian Daniel

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the September 21, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections. No new artifact updates were reported, but the donation of a Baby Grand piano was secured and stored. The committee also learned that the project manager resigned and a new one was hired, and began a new series where members share their connections to Hooper-Renwick.

• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections
• Noted Baby Grand piano donation secured and stored by County
• Acknowledged resignation of Project Manager Cris Gray and hiring of Marc LeBlanc
• Initiated 'Allow Me to Introduce Myself' series with member presentations

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The scheduled Board of Appeals meeting for October 18, 2021, was cancelled.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review several special use and conditional use permits for local properties. The session includes discussions on the Downtown Livable Centers Initiative Plan and updates to city noise regulations.

• Zoning requests for 180 Canterbury Lane, 366 Reynolds Drive, 634 Collins Hill Road, and 330 Buford Drive
• Lawrenceville Downtown Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Plan Update
• Purchase of Natural Gas Materials on a six-month contract
• Honest Alley Parking & Dumpster Enclosure Project
• Update to Article III (Noise Regulations) of Chapter 20 of the City Code

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session and took no final votes on substantive items. All five land-use applications and the Downtown LCI Plan update were scheduled for the October 25 regular meeting, while the noise ordinance update was set for November 17. The council also reviewed four consent items and an ethics ordinance review, all to be considered later.

• Scheduled APPL2021-00004 (180 Canterbury Lane) for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Scheduled SUP2021-00049 (366 Reynolds Drive) for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Scheduled SUP2021-00047 (634 Collins Hill Road) for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Scheduled CIC2021-00009 (330 Buford Drive) for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Scheduled Downtown LCI Plan Update for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Scheduled noise ordinance update for Nov. 17 regular meeting
• Scheduled ethics ordinance review for Oct. 25 regular meeting
• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting to approve employee health insurance and an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement.

• Employee Health Insurance Approval
• Amendment to City Manager’s Employment Agreement

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on October 13, 2021, and unanimously approved two items: the Employee Health Insurance plan as presented by Deputy City Manager Steve North, and an Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement as presented by City Attorney Lee Thompson. Both motions passed with all five members voting yea.

• Approved Employee Health Insurance plan (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to review updates on the Art Walk and city murals. The body will also discuss community outreach, grants, and a retreat.

• Community outreach discussion
• Grants Committee update
• Art Walk update
• Mural update
• Retreat update

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met on October 12, 2021, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The meeting was primarily a discussion of community outreach, grants, the Art Walk, murals, and a retreat, with no formal decisions or votes on substantive matters. The commission discussed potential membership programs, Art Walk logistics, and mural locations, but took no binding actions.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Notice - Possible Quorum of Council

The Lawrenceville City Council may hold a private tour at the Lawrenceville Arts Center on October 12, 2021. No official action will be taken during this event.

• Private tour of the Lawrenceville Arts Center at 157 East Crogan Street

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes. The body will discuss the FY 2022 budget and the budget process.

• Discussion of FY 2022 Budget and Budget Process

Downtown Development Authority - SPECIAL CALL

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve the October 2021 Treasurer’s Report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approval of October 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the October 2021 Treasurer's Report. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 13, 2021 regular and executive sessions. The board entered executive session to discuss 8 real estate items and took 2 votes, but no decisions were reported. No other business or citizen comments were made.

• Approved the agenda for the October 5, 2021 special call meeting.
• Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021.
• Approved the Executive Session Minutes for September 13, 2021.
• Approved the October 2021 Treasurer's Report.
• Moved into executive session to discuss real estate items.
• Moved out of executive session after discussing 8 real estate items and taking 2 votes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several new business applications. The body will review one conditional use request and three special use permits for various properties.

• CIC2021-00009: Karla Maria Mejia Cruz at 330 Buford Drive
• SUP2021-00046: Julio De la Rosa, Lawrenceville Central Hispanic SDA at 578 Old Norcross Road
• SUP2021-00047: Safwad Hussain at 634 Collins Hill Road
• SUP2021-00049: A 2nd Chance Bail Bond at 366 Reynolds Drive

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on October 4, 2021, and took action on four agenda items. They recommended approval of a conditional use permit for 330 Buford Drive, denial of two special use permits (634 Collins Hill Road and 366 Reynolds Drive), and approval of the Downtown Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Plan Update. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Collins Hill Road denial.

• Approved agenda as amended, withdrawing Item 2 and adding LCI Plan Update (3-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from August 30, 2021 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of CIC2021-00009 at 330 Buford Drive with conditions (3-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP2021-00047 at 634 Collins Hill Road (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended denial of SUP2021-00049 at 366 Reynolds Drive (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Lawrenceville Downtown LCI Plan Update (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning and annexation requests. The body will also discuss a landscape maintenance contract, a false emergency alarm ordinance, and several agreements related to the ReCAST grant.

• Annexation and rezoning request for 606 New Hope Road
• Rezoning request for Old Norcross Road
• Annual contract for landscape and maintenance services
• False Emergency Services Alarm Ordinance
• Sub-recipient agreements for ReCAST Grant with Impact 46, Inc., Families First, Inc., and Georgia Center for Opportunity

The City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of 606 New Hope Road to RS-60 (Single-Family Residence District), allowing a 94-home subdivision with conditions. The council also approved a rezoning on Old Norcross Road to Light Manufacturing, renewed a landscape maintenance contract, adopted a false alarm ordinance, and approved several ReCAST grant agreements.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 606 New Hope Road to RS-60 for 94-home subdivision (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Old Norcross Road property to LM Light Manufacturing District (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 annual landscape maintenance contract renewal with Russell Landscape LLC (5-0)
• Adopted False Emergency Services Alarm Ordinance (4-1, Roche nay)
• Named downtown alleyway 'Shoe Horn Alley' (5-0)
• Awarded Downtown Square Alleyway Project to Levco Development, not to exceed $259,690.48 (5-0)
• Approved ReCAST grant sub-recipient agreements: Impact 46 ($270,000), Families First ($350,550), Georgia Center for Opportunity ($110,000) (5-0 each)
• Appointed Greg Cantrell to Post 7 of Lawrenceville Development Authority (5-0)

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct staff and member introductions and review city department information. The session includes a general overview and a discussion of committee goals and objectives.

• Staff and committee member introductions
• Review of City at a Glance and department information
• Discussion of committee goals and objectives

The Financial Review Citizen Committee met and received presentations on city departments, budgets, and capital projects. They discussed green energy initiatives, utility meter upgrades, and expressed concerns about population growth and police staffing. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Recommended October for next meeting date

Public Notice - Possible Quorum of Council

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a community meeting regarding the Carver Circle Community. No official action will be taken by the council during this event.

• Town Hall Community Meeting focused on Carver Circle Community

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to receive status updates on the gathering of artifacts and general project progress. Members will also participate in an onboarding exercise to share their relationships to Hooper-Renwick.

• Update on gathering of artifacts
• Project status update from Program Manager Cris A. Gray
• Updates from City Manager Chuck Warbington
• Onboarding synopses from Coni Brown, Marlene Taylor-Crawford, and John Maxey

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections. Members received updates on artifact collection, project status, and a new intern, and discussed committee selection processes. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 17, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections
• Volunteers assigned to assist with research promotion
• Storage for donated items, including piano, to be provided as needed

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request VAR2021-00060 for Hoang Thuy at 180 Canterbury Lane

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several zoning requests and various natural gas replacement and improvement projects. The agenda also includes a review of the Ethics Ordinance for GMA recertification.

• Zoning/Annexation: 606 New Hope Road (Landeavor Acquisitions, LLC)
• Zoning: Old Norcross Road (James Talbert)
• Special Use Permit: 634 Collins Hill Road (Safwad Hussain)
• Steel Gas Replacement Project
• Natural Gas Plastic Replacement and Pressure Improvement Projects

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on Sept. 15, 2021, and took no final votes. It scheduled several items for the Sept. 27 regular meeting, including a rezoning at 606 New Hope Road, a rezoning on Old Norcross Road, an annual landscape maintenance contract, three natural gas projects, and a $5 million ReCAST federal grant. Two items were tabled: a special use permit at 634 Collins Hill Road and an ethics ordinance review, both to the Oct. 13 work session. The downtown square alleyway name was tabled to Sept. 27. The council also entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate, with no votes taken.

• Scheduled ANNX2021-00005 & RZR2021-00010 (606 New Hope Road) for Sept. 27 regular meeting
• Scheduled RZC2021-00027 (Old Norcross Road) for Sept. 27 regular meeting
• Tabled SUP2021-00047 (634 Collins Hill Road) to Oct. 13 work session
• Scheduled landscape maintenance services contract for Sept. 27 regular meeting
• Scheduled steel gas replacement project as consent item #1 for Sept. 27
• Scheduled natural gas plastic replacement project as consent item #2 for Sept. 27
• Scheduled natural gas pressure improvement project as consent item #3 for Sept. 27
• Tabled downtown square alleyway name to Sept. 27 regular meeting

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on local art initiatives. The body will discuss community outreach, grants, and specific public art projects.

• Alleyway updates
• Art Walk update
• List of mural opportunities
• Lantern Parade
• Grants Committee discussion

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission discussed plans for the Art Walk, identifying 14 businesses and 5 vacant spaces for art installations, with a proposal to be drafted for the next meeting. They also discussed mural opportunities, including McCray's building, and a potential Lantern Parade paired with a 2022 City event. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, both of which passed.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4 yea, 2 abstaining).
• Approved the prior meeting minutes (4 yea, 2 abstaining).
• Discussed Art Walk: 14 businesses on board, 5 vacant spaces identified, proposal to be drafted for next meeting.
• Discussed mural opportunities: McCray's open to a mural, Planning and Zoning to send a list of interested businesses.
• Discussed Lantern Parade: to be paired with a 2022 City event, fall preferred.
• Discussed grants: committee identified 5 funding areas, goal to apply for first grant by early next year.
• Discussed alleyway updates: project out for bids, naming to be discussed at City Council.
• Adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the September 2021 Treasurer’s Report and a report from the Georgia Cities Foundation. The body will discuss a film event at 400 Collins Industrial and hold an executive session regarding real estate.

• Film event at 400 Collins Industrial
• September 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive session on real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved a proposal allowing a film company to use DDA property at 400 Collins Industrial Way for a three-day crash scene shoot, with Chairman Merritt and Jasmine Billings negotiating on the DDA's behalf. The board also approved the September 2021 Treasurer's Report, moved the October and December meetings to October 4 and December 6, and approved the August 9, 2021 regular and executive session minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session on real estate.

• Approved use of DDA property at 400 Collins Industrial Way for filming, with Chairman Merritt and Jasmine Billings as negotiators.
• Approved the September 2021 Treasurer's Report.
• Moved the October DDA meeting from October 11 to October 4.
• Moved the December DDA meeting from December 13 to December 6.
• Approved the August 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
• Approved the August 9, 2021 executive session minutes.
• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Moved into and out of executive session; 3 real estate items discussed, 3 votes taken.

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several items of new business including land annexations and rezoning requests. The agenda includes discussions regarding properties on New Hope Road, Old Norcross Road, and Collins Hill Road.

• Annexation and rezoning for Landeavor Acquisitions, LLC at 606 New Hope Road
• Rezoning request by James Talbert for Old Norcross Road
• Special use permit request by Safwad Hussain for 634 Collins Hill Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an annexation and rezoning for Landeavor Acquisitions at 606 New Hope Road, and a rezoning for James Talbert on Old Norcross Road, both with conditions. A special use permit for Safwad Hussain at 634 Collins Hill Road was tabled to the October 4, 2021 hearing. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Recommended approval of annexation ANNX2021-00005 and rezoning RZR2021-00010 for Landeavor Acquisitions at 606 New Hope Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC2021-00027 for James Talbert on Old Norcross Road (4-0)
• Tabled SUP2021-00047 for Safwad Hussain at 634 Collins Hill Road to October 4, 2021
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for the Quinn Ridge Subdivision. The agenda also includes discussions on several property acquisitions and updates to city ordinances.

• Rezoning: RZR2021-00009; Quinn Ridge Subdivision
• Downtown Square Alleyway Name
• Update to Solid Waste Ordinance
• 92 South Clayton Street Acquisition
• Acquisition of GDOT Surplus property on SR316

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a rezoning for the Quinn Ridge Subdivision, changing it from multifamily to single-family residential use with conditions. The council also approved an update to the Solid Waste Ordinance, which includes new residential and commercial garbage collection fees, and approved the acquisition of property at 92 South Clayton Street and 7+ acres of GDOT surplus property on SR316. Several items were tabled to later meetings, including the false alarm ordinance update and a downtown alleyway naming.

• Approved rezoning RZR2021-00009 for Quinn Ridge Subdivision from RM-12 to RS-180 (5-0)
• Approved update to Solid Waste Ordinance with new fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved Munis Tax Billing Solution and Business Analyst position (5-0)
• Approved 92 South Clayton Street acquisition (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 7+ acres of GDOT surplus property on SR316 (5-0)
• Approved moving December 15, 2021 council meetings to December 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled false alarm ordinance update to September 27 meeting
• Tabled downtown alleyway naming to September 15 work session

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from July 20, 2021, and receive status updates on the gathering of artifacts and general project progress. The meeting includes updates from the Program Manager, IRC, and the City Manager.

• Update on gathering of artifacts
• Project status update from Program Manager Cris A. Gray
• Update from Cammie Fulmer, IRC
• Update from City Manager Chuck Warbington

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee met on August 17, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on artifact collection and project status from program manager Cris Gray, IRC representative Cammie Fulmer, and City Manager Chuck Warbington. The committee also introduced an onboarding series for county employees, with three members sharing their connections to Hooper-Renwick.

• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Heard artifact collection update from Joyce Moore
• Received project status updates from Cris Gray, Cammie Fulmer, and Chuck Warbington
• Introduced 'Allow Me to Introduce Myself' onboarding series

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a variance request. One specific property variance is scheduled for review.

• VAR2021-00058: Variance request for Humberto Cardona at 667 New Hope Road

The Board of Appeals denied variance request VAR2021-00058 for 667 New Hope Road, with all three present members voting in favor of denial. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from January, February, and July 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied variance VAR2021-00058 for 667 New Hope Road (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 19, February 15, and July 12, 2021 meetings (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss general city business, including ordinance updates and infrastructure design. The body will review the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and the acquisition of two properties. No formal votes are scheduled for this session.

• RZR2021-00009: Quinn Ridge Subdivision
• Acquisition of 92 South Clayton Street
• Acquisition of GDOT Surplus property on SR316
• Updates to Solid Waste, False Alarm, and Noise Control ordinances
• Annual contract for Right-of-Way Tree Trimming

The work session was informational only; no binding votes were taken. Staff presented the proposed $11.5M American Rescue Plan Act spending plan and other items, all of which were scheduled for future regular meetings. The only formal action was approving the agenda as presented.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Scheduled RZR2021-00009 Quinn Ridge Subdivision for Aug 23 regular meeting
• Scheduled Downtown Square Alleyway Design for Aug 23 regular meeting
• Scheduled Solid Waste Ordinance update for Aug 23 regular meeting
• Scheduled ARPA funds discussion for Sep 27 regular meeting
• Scheduled Munis Tax Billing Solution for Aug 23 regular meeting
• Scheduled 92 South Clayton Street Acquisition for Aug 23 regular meeting
• Scheduled GDOT surplus property acquisition for Aug 23 regular meeting

Public Notice - Possible Quorum of Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will conduct a tour of the School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett High School. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the commission during this event.

• Tour of School of the Arts at 564 West Crogan Street

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to review outreach events and website updates. The body will discuss an art walk for vacant and occupied spaces and signage for the Depot District.

• Art Walk for Vacant/Occupied Spaces
• Depot District Sign Update
• Alleyway Name Suggestions
• Budgeting Update
• Outreach Committee Event Recap

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and voted to present the name 'Shashay Way' to the City Council for the alleyway, after rejecting 'Perry Pass' and 'Boots Alley' for lack of a second. They also discussed upcoming events, a website update, art installations in vacant spaces, and a future retreat, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected 'Shashay Way' to present to Council for alleyway name (unanimous)
• Rejected 'Perry Pass' for alleyway name (no second)
• Rejected 'Boots Alley' for alleyway name (no second)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve financial reports and bank documentation. The body is scheduled to review plans for the Train Depot and hold an executive session regarding real estate.

• August 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Renasant Bank signature documents
• Train Depot plans
• Executive session on real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved switching its Renasant Bank accounts to online banking and authorized four individuals to sign signature cards. It also approved removing the trackside ramp at the Train Depot to enlarge outdoor dining space, pending Fire Marshall approval. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the August 2021 Treasurer's Report.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2021 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 2021 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved switching Renasant Bank accounts to online banking (5-0)
• Approved resolutions authorizing Fellows, Merritt, Jones, and Mock to sign signature cards (5-0)
• Approved removal of Train Depot trackside ramp for outdoor dining, pending Fire Marshall approval (5-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit for a church and a rezoning request for a subdivision. The body will also approve minutes from May, June, and July public hearings.

• SUP2021-00046: Special use permit for Lawrenceville Central Hispanic SDA at 578 Old Norcross Road
• RZR2021-00009: Rezoning request by City of Lawrenceville for Quinn Ridge Subdivision

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of RZR2021-00009, a rezoning request by the City of Lawrenceville for the Quinn Ridge Subdivision, with staff-recommended conditions. The commission also administratively held SUP2021-00046, a special use permit for a Hispanic SDA church at 578 Old Norcross Road, until further notice. Board Member Young announced her resignation effective immediately and her candidacy for City Council Post 4.

• Recommended approval of RZR2021-00009 (Quinn Ridge Subdivision) with staff conditions (4-0)
• Administratively held SUP2021-00046 (Lawrenceville Central Hispanic SDA, 578 Old Norcross Road) until further notice
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes for May 3, June 1, and June 28, 2021 meetings (4-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council will hold a special call meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the city's millage rate. This is the only item listed for council business.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the millage rate. The agenda also includes several zoning items, street intersection transfers, and various annual service contracts.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing and Approval
• RZM2021-00008; TPA Residential; 150 Paper Mill Road
• RZC2021-00026; Keystone Land Surveying Inc. with Crogan Street Ventures, LLC; 167 West Crogan Street
• Purchase of ROW along E Crogan Street from Gwinnett County
• GDOT Right of Way Transfer – New Hope/Scenic Hwy/Jackson Street Intersection

Lawrenceville Arts Commission Special Call

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is holding a special call to conduct general discussion. The primary item for discussion is the Lawrenceville Arts Commission logo.

• Discussion of Lawrenceville Arts Commission Logo

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission held a special call meeting on July 23, 2021, and approved the agenda. After a brief discussion of two logo options, the commission voted unanimously to approve Option #2 as presented. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved logo Option #2 (6-0)

Public Notice - Possible Quorum of Council

Members of the Lawrenceville City Council may be present for a tour of the School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett High School. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the council during this event.

• Tour of the School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett High School (564 West Crogan Street)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive status updates on the project and artifact gathering. Members will also review a "Learn to Fish" fundraising webinar.

• Update on Gathering of Artifacts
• Project Status Update from Program Manager Cris A. Gray
• Review of "Learn to Fish" Fundraising Webinar

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved minutes from its March 16 and June 15, 2021 meetings. Vice Chair Joyce Moore reported that 140 artifacts have been collected as of July 19, 2021, and that donations were made to the Library. The committee discussed project status updates, including concerns about documenting interviews and ensuring shareholder stories are highlighted.

• Approved minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting as submitted
• Approved minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting as submitted
• Noted 140 artifacts collected as of July 19, 2021
• Discussed project status update, including timeline and story selection concerns

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting to consider the acquisition of 652 Buford Drive and the sale of surplus property on Maltbie Industrial Drive. The body will also review agreements and furniture purchases for the Lawrenceville Arts Center. Additionally, an ordinance for General Municipal Elections will be addressed.

• Acquisition of 652 Buford Drive
• Sale of surplus property on Maltbie Industrial Drive
• Amendment to 2021 agreement with Impact 46 for relocation services
• Lawrenceville Arts Center operating agreement and furniture purchase
• Ordinance to provide the call for General Municipal Elections

City Council Work Session

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the millage rate. Members will also discuss several zoning requests, annual service contracts, and infrastructure projects.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing
• Zoning requests for 150 Paper Mill Road and 167 West Crogan Street
• Annual contracts for wood pole replacement, gas mains, gas services, and automotive parts
• Paper Mill Road Sidewalk Improvements Project
• Purchase of ROW along E Crogan Street from Gwinnett County

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on branding, budgeting, and various signage projects. The body will discuss art installations for downtown kiosks and vacant or occupied spaces.

• Uncle Jack’s Meat Tavern Building Sign
• Alleyway Naming Update
• Depot District Sign Update
• Downtown Kiosk Artwork
• Art Walk for Vacant/Occupied Spaces

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission unanimously recommended that the mural on Uncle Jack's Tavern remain in place, approved the 2021/2022 budget of $250,000, and voted to move forward with several projects including the Depot District sign changes and the Lawrenceville Rocks event. The Roundabout Project discussion was tabled until the next meeting.

• Recommended Uncle Jack's mural remain in place (4-0)
• Approved 2021/2022 budget of $250,000
• Approved headshots with member bios on website (4-0)
• Approved Lawrenceville Rocks participation in School of Rock event July 30, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended Depot District sign move forward with Council changes (4-0)
• Tabled Roundabout Project discussion until next meeting (4-0)
• Assigned Art Walk to Community Outreach Subcommittee (4-0)
• Approved curating artwork for downtown kiosks (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request. The board will hear testimony regarding a specific property application.

• Variance request VAR2021-00057 for Patty Shupe at 115 Carriage Station Drive

The Board of Appeals approved variance request VAR2021-00057 for Patty Shupe at 115 Carriage Station Drive, with a condition requiring installation of a 5-foot high privacy fence around the pool area. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The board also set a 10-minute time limit per side for variance discussions.

• Approved VAR2021-00057 for Patty Shupe at 115 Carriage Station Drive with condition for 5-foot privacy fence (3-0)
• Adopted 10-minute time limit per side for variance request discussions

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and the July 2021 Treasurer’s Report. The agenda includes a scheduled executive session regarding real estate.

• Approval of July 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the July 2021 Treasurer's Report and the minutes from prior meetings. In executive session, the board voted to extend the current lease with the Gwinnett School of Music for the Train Depot until December 31, 2021. No other business was decided; a discussion about contributing to the Lawrenceville Arts Commission was held but no action was taken.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the regular meeting minutes for May 10, 2021.
• Approved the executive session minutes for May 10, 2021.
• Approved the regular meeting minutes for June 14, 2021.
• Approved the executive session minutes for June 14, 2021.
• Approved the July 2021 Treasurer's Report.
• Voted to extend the lease with the Gwinnett School of Music for the Train Depot until December 31, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss two new business items regarding rezoning. The body will review requests for properties located at 150 Paper Mill Road and 167 West Crogan Street.

• RZM2021-00008: TPA Residential at 150 Paper Mill Road
• RZC2021-00026: Keystone Land Surveying Inc. with Crogan Street Ventures, LLC at 167 West Crogan Street

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on June 28, 2021, and recommended approval of two rezoning requests. The first, RZM2021-00008 for TPA Residential at 150 Paper Mill Road, was approved with staff conditions. The second, RZC2021-00026 for Keystone Land Surveying Inc. with Crogan Street Ventures, LLC at 167 West Crogan Street, was also approved with staff conditions, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended approval of RZM2021-00008 (TPA Residential, 150 Paper Mill Road) with staff conditions.
• Recommended approval of RZC2021-00026 (Keystone Land Surveying Inc. with Crogan Street Ventures, LLC, 167 West Crogan Street) with staff conditions, with Board Member Nash abstaining due to conflict of interest.
• Adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Board, scheduled for June 23, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Board of Appeals, scheduled for June 22, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022. The body will also consider several zoning and annexation requests for properties on Sugarloaf Parkway and Marathon Parkway.

• FY 2022 Proposed Budget public hearing
• Zoning and annexation requests for 4850, 4855, and 4875 Sugarloaf Parkway, 875 Marathon Parkway, and 1720 Marathon Blvd
• Cooperation Agreement with Gwinnett County for CDBG Funds (FFY 2022-2024)
• Contract to purchase +/- 0.45 acre property at Old Snellville Highway (Tax Parcel 5116 003)
• Raco Drive Feeder Extension Project

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 budget, including a 5.5% average salary increase for city employees and new positions. The council also approved the annexation and rezoning of multiple properties along Sugarloaf Parkway and Marathon Parkway from Gwinnett County C-2 to City of Lawrenceville BG (General Business District), with conditions. Other actions included approving a cooperation agreement with Gwinnett County for CDBG funds, authorizing staff to solicit offers on the Maltbie Industrial Small Tract, accepting a quitclaim deed and lease with the Lawrenceville Lions Club, and approving the purchase of a property on Old Snellville Highway for $7,500.

• Adopted FY2022 budget with 5.5% average salary increase (5-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of Sugarloaf Crossing properties to BG district (5-0)
• Approved CDBG cooperation agreement with Gwinnett County (5-0)
• Authorized soliciting offers on Maltbie Industrial Small Tract (5-0)
• Accepted quitclaim deed and lease with Lawrenceville Lions Club (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 property purchase on Old Snellville Highway (5-0)
• Approved City Limits Boundary Map update (5-0)
• Approved amendment to City Code Chapter 32 Public Properties (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to review the gathering of artifacts and social media updates. Members will discuss the outcome of a meeting with Mayor Still and City Manager Warbington.

• Update on gathering of artifacts
• Social media update
• Review of the 'Working File'
• Discussion of meeting outcome with Mayor Still and City Manager Warbington

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved its May 18, 2021 minutes with an amendment and adopted the night's agenda with an added item for Marlene Taylor Crawford to update on Past Perfect Software. The committee discussed artifact collection, social media, and the working file, and heard from a community member about a Juneteenth event. City Manager Chuck Warbington apologized for a Zoom disruption at the prior meeting and committed to adding controls to prevent future incidents.

• Approved amended minutes from the 5/18/21 meeting
• Adopted the night's agenda with an added update on Past Perfect Software
• Discussed artifact collection, social media, and the working file
• Heard a community member address the committee about her family and a Juneteenth event
• Noted City Manager's apology and commitment to prevent future Zoom disruptions

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review the June 2021 Treasurer’s Report and discuss sponsoring the MARS Summit. The meeting includes an executive session regarding real estate.

• Sponsorship of MARS Summit
• June 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive session on real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the June 2021 Treasurer's Report and a $2,500 sponsorship for the Partnership Gwinnett Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS). The board also received updates on Mainstreet accreditation and the Georgia Downtown Conference, and discussed seven real estate items in executive session without taking a vote.

• Approved the June 2021 Treasurer's Report (motion by Perry Ward, second by Jones, unanimous).
• Approved a $2,500 sponsorship for the MARS Summit (motion by Perry Ward, second by Jones, unanimous).
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Fellows, second by Jones, unanimous).
• Moved into executive session to discuss real estate (motion by Jones, second by Fellows, unanimous).
• Moved out of executive session (motion by Merritt, second by Fellows, unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Fellows, second by Perry Ward, unanimous).

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021, has been cancelled.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several zoning and annexation requests for properties on Sugarloaf Parkway and Marathon Blvd. The body is also considering a cooperation agreement with Gwinnett County for federal grant funds.

• Annexation and rezoning requests for 4850, 4855, and 4875 Sugarloaf Parkway, 875 Marathon Parkway, and 1720 Marathon Blvd
• Cooperation Agreement with Gwinnett County for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds (FFY 2022-2024)
• Raco Drive Feeder Extension Project
• Update to City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 32, Article I Public Properties
• Discussion of False Alarm Ordinance and Package Liquor Store

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on June 9, 2021, with all members present. The council voted to table the False Alarm Ordinance discussion (Item #6) to the August 11th Work Session, and also tabled an agenda item to that same date. Several other items were discussed and scheduled for future meetings, including annexation and rezoning requests, a CDBG cooperation agreement, a Raco Drive feeder extension project, a city code update, and a surplus property item, with most placed on the June 21st Regular Meeting agenda.

• Tabled False Alarm Ordinance discussion to August 11th Work Session
• Tabled agenda item #6 to August 11th Work Session
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Placed annexation/rezoning items (Sugarloaf Crossing, etc.) on June 21st Regular Meeting
• Placed CDBG cooperation agreement with Gwinnett County on June 21st Regular Meeting
• Placed Raco Drive Feeder Extension Project on June 21st Regular Meeting
• Placed City Code Chapter 32 update on June 21st Regular Meeting
• Placed Maltbie Industrial Small Tract Surplus on June 21st Regular Meeting

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates to commission branding and signage in the Depot District. The body will also review artwork for downtown kiosks and a potential art walk for vacant and occupied spaces.

• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Branding Update
• Depot District Sign Update
• Roundabouts Discussion
• Downtown Kiosk Artwork
• Art Walk for Vacant/Occupied Spaces

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several new business items involving multiple entities. These include annexation and rezoning requests for properties located at 4850, 4855, and 4875 Sugarloaf Parkway, as well as 875 Marathon Parkway and 1720 Marathon Blvd.

• Annexation and rezoning requests (ANNX2021-00004, RZC2021-00021, RZC2021-00022, RZC2021-00023, RZC2021-00024, and RZC2021-00025)
• Properties at 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Properties at 4855 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Properties at 4875 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Properties at 875 Marathon Parkway and 1720 Marathon Blvd

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation request ANNX2021-00004 and related rezoning requests RZC201-00021, RZC2021-00022, RZC2021-00023, RZC2021-00024, and RZC2021-00025 for properties on Sugarloaf Parkway and Marathon Parkway, with staff-recommended conditions. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation ANNX2021-00004 with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC201-00021, RZC2021-00022, RZC2021-00023, RZC2021-00024, RZC2021-00025 with conditions (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022. The body will also consider zoning requests and several infrastructure and code updates.

• Public hearing for FY 2022 Proposed Budget
• Zoning requests for 240 Neal Boulevard and 533 and 543 John Connor Court
• Purchase of police vehicles on an annual contract
• CDBG funds agreement with Gwinnett County for Paper Mill Road improvements
• Right-of-way dining agreement on Crogan Street

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a change-in-conditions for the South Lawn mixed-use development at 240 Neal Boulevard, allowing 21 townhome units with specific design standards, and denied a special use permit for tractor-trailer and RV storage at 533 and 543 John Connor Court. The council also approved the consent agenda, including police vehicle purchases, a settlement for a construction claim, and a right-of-way abandonment, along with several other items such as a co-responder program and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved change-in-conditions for South Lawn townhomes at 240 Neal Blvd (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for truck/RV storage at 533 & 543 John Connor Ct (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle purchases and construction claim settlement (5-0)
• Approved View Point Co-Responder program (5-0)
• Approved hotel loan amendment with Downtown Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Municipal Election IGA with Gwinnett County (5-0)
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement for Paper Mill Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved stormwater utility and procurement code updates (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting via Zoom to approve previous minutes and receive updates on legacy preservation efforts. Members will discuss the gathering of artifacts and a 'Working File'.

• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 1, 2021 special call meeting minutes
• Update on Past/Perfect
• Update on gathering of artifacts
• Review and discussion of the 'Working File'

The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee met on May 18, 2021, and approved minutes from its April 20 and May 1 meetings. Members reported that 77 artifacts had been committed to the library museum as of May 15, with smaller items retrieved from Mt Calvary United Methodist Church and larger items to be salvaged after demolition. The meeting was adjourned early at 6:32 pm after a Zoom bombing incident with offensive language.

• Approved minutes from 4/20/21 meeting
• Approved minutes from 5/01/21 special call meeting
• Noted 77 artifacts committed to library museum as of May 15, 2021
• Confirmed artifact restoration only on case-by-case basis with prior approval

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 17, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss general city business, including zoning requests and intergovernmental agreements. The body will review updates to the City Code of Ordinances regarding soliciting, stormwater utility, and procurement.

• CIC2021-00007: Walker Anderson Homes, LLC at 240 Neal Boulevard
• SUP2021-00044: Christopher Thomas at 533 and 543 John Connor Court
• Purchase of various police vehicles on an annual contract
• Campbell Heights Infrastructure Improvement Project
• CDBG funds agreement with Gwinnett County for Paper Mill Road improvements

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on May 12, 2021, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Presentations covered a proposed police co-responder program with View Point Health, police vehicle purchases, and various consent items. Several items were scheduled for the May 24 regular meeting. The meeting ended with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate, with no votes taken.

• Agenda accepted as presented (unanimous)
• Proclamation honoring Municipal Clerk Week presented
• Executive session entered and adjourned (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council Special Call and 2nd Council Budget Work Session

The City Council is holding a special call and budget work session. Members will discuss the proposed FY 2022 budget, the millage rate, and waste management. The meeting also includes an update on the Downtown Livable Centers Initiative Master Plan.

• FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Millage Rate discussion
• Downtown Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Master Plan Update
• Solid Waste & Recycle discussion

The City Council held a special called meeting and budget work session on May 12, 2021. No formal votes were taken on the items presented. The council heard updates on the Downtown Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Master Plan, a solid waste and recycling discussion, and the FY 2022 proposed budget and millage rate. The meeting was informational only, with no decisions made.

• Agenda approved as presented (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to discuss naming ideas for the Perry Street Alleyway and review a branding strategy. The body will also receive an update on the Roundabout Project and discuss commission incentives.

• Naming ideas for Perry Street Alleyway
• Roundabout Project update
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission branding
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission incentives

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved a motion to create a social media post introducing the Commission and the Perry Street alleyway naming project, including a current photo and rendering, and to solicit historical stories. The roundabout project update was tabled until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved social media post for alleyway naming project (5-0)
• Tabled roundabout project update until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve financial reports and receive updates on the Depot Area Masterplan. The meeting includes a strategic leadership visit for chairman training and an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approval of March 2021 and May 2021 Treasurer’s Reports
• Depot Area Masterplan Update
• Chairman Training – Strategic Leadership Visit
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved funding for Chairman Lee Merritt to attend the Strategic Leadership Visit in Austin, Texas, at a cost of $3,600 plus $335 for airfare. The board also approved the March and May 2021 Treasurer's Reports, with amounts adjusted to the appropriate DDA accounts. Updates were provided on the City View project, which is sold out, and the Depot Area Masterplan, but no formal action was taken on these items. The board entered executive session to discuss six real estate items and took two votes, but details were not disclosed.

• Approved $3,600 for Chairman Merritt's Strategic Leadership Visit registration (unanimous)
• Approved $335 for Chairman Merritt's airfare to Austin (unanimous)
• Approved March 2021 Treasurer's Report with account adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 Treasurer's Report with account adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2021 Executive Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into and out of executive session for real estate discussions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss two specific land use applications. The body will consider a special use permit and a conceptual site plan.

• SUP2021-00044: Special use permit request by Christopher Thomas for 533 and 543 John Connor Court
• CIC2021-00007: Conceptual site plan request by Walker Anderson Homes, LLC for 240 Neal Boulevard

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for parking tractor trailers, RVs, and vessels on gravel at 533 and 543 John Connor Court, with a modified condition. It also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for townhomes at 240 Neal Boulevard, with specific conditions on unit design and driveway lengths. Both recommendations will go to the city council for final action.

• Recommended approval of SUP2021-00044 for parking tractor trailers, RVs, and vessels on gravel at 533 and 543 John Connor Court (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of CIC2021-00007 for townhomes at 240 Neal Boulevard with conditions on unit design and driveways (unanimous)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee Special Call

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee is meeting to organize and categorize materials. The primary goal of the session is to select 12 individuals to be interviewed.

• Selection of 12 individuals for interviews

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee held a special meeting to respond to a request from New South Associates historians for 12 community members to participate in oral history interviews. The committee began the selection process using a working file, but no final selections were made. The meeting was adjourned after the initial discussion.

• Began selection process for 12 oral history interviewees (no final selections made)

1st Council Budget Work Session

The City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss general city business. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding solid waste and recycling.

• Solid Waste & Recycle Discussion

The council held a budget work session to discuss the FY2022 proposed budget, focusing on the Sanitation Fund and Gas Fund. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, presenting options to address a projected $1.3 million sanitation deficit, including charging all residential customers, eliminating recycling, or building a centralized facility.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for properties on John Connor Court. The body is also reviewing purchase and sale agreements for a slip lane project and a property at 145 Neal Blvd.

• SUP2021-00044: Special use permit for 533 and 543 John Connor Court
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 145 Neal Blvd
• Northside Hospital at Gwinnett Medical Center Slip Lane Project Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Annual contracts for police uniforms and natural gas materials
• Funding transfers for the Lawrenceville Performing Arts Center (LPAC) project budget

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement with Northside Hospital for the Slip Lane Project, authorized LPAC funding transfers and a change order, awarded a $192,775 low bid for the Clayton Street Knee Wall Project, approved a $62,000 sound/stage lighting rental change order, and approved a purchase and sale agreement for 145 Neal Blvd. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Item #7 (SUP2021-00044) was tabled to the May 12th Work Session.

• Approved Northside Hospital purchase and sale agreement for Slip Lane Project (5-0)
• Approved LPAC funding transfers and change order as presented (5-0)
• Awarded $192,775 low bid to Excellere Construction for Clayton Street Knee Wall Project (5-0)
• Approved $62,000 change order to Sound Solutions for sound/stage lighting rentals (5-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 145 Neal Blvd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including natural gas purchase, police uniforms, and utility easement (5-0)
• Tabled SUP2021-00044 (533 and 543 John Connor Court) to May 12th Work Session

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the current status of design, historical research, and artifact acquisition for the project. The session includes updates on the engagement of architects, exhibit designers, and engineering consultants.

• Review of historical research consultant scope
• Overview of interview process scheduled for May and June
• Presentation of potential exhibit types
• Review of artifact list via Interpretive Resources Coordinator (DoCS)

The committee heard presentations from the exhibit Design Team to visualize possibilities for the Hooper-Renwick Library/Museum project. Program Manager Cris Gray estimated a first-quarter 2023 opening date, and historians requested names of 12 community members for oral history interviews by May 11, 2021. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Oral history interview participant names due by May 11, 2021
• Projected opening date estimated for Q1 2023

Board of Appeals - Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 19, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022. The body will also review several city contracts and ordinance revisions.

• FY 2022 Proposed Budget
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Northside Hospital at Gwinnett Medical Center for Slip Lane Project
• Stormwater Authority and Stormwater Utility Ordinance revisions
• Six-month contract for natural gas materials
• Annual contract for police uniforms

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They tabled the Lawrenceville Performing Arts Center (LPAC) reconciliation and update to the April 26th Regular Meeting, and scheduled discussions on the Northside Hospital slip lane agreement, stormwater ordinance revisions, false alarm ordinance, and FY 2022 budget for upcoming meetings. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation and real estate, but no votes were taken on those matters.

• Tabled LPAC reconciliation and update to April 26th Regular Meeting
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Scheduled Northside Hospital slip lane agreement for April 26th Regular Meeting
• Scheduled stormwater ordinance revisions for May 12th Work Session
• Scheduled false alarm ordinance discussion for June 9th Work Session
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to discuss progress on several local projects. The body will review updates regarding the Alleyway, Depot District, and Roundabout projects, as well as commission incentives.

• Alleyway Project update
• Depot District Project update
• Roundabout Project update
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Incentives

The Commission received updates on three public art projects and voted to move forward with recommendations. The Alleyway Project will proceed with concrete flooring and string/gas lighting, with pricing from Precision Planning. The Depot District Project will incorporate design changes and go out for bids. The Roundabout Project discussed art concepts, with no water feature possible, and a subcommittee was formed to research branding.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Alleyway Project to move forward with Commission recommendations; Precision Planning to provide pricing
• Depot District Project to move forward with Commission recommendations; bids to be taken after design update
• Roundabout Project: water feature ruled out; power available; DTL letters proposed for first roundabout
• Subcommittee of 3 members formed to research branding and website options

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review treasurer reports for March and April 2021. The agenda includes discussion of the Lose Design Depot Area Masterplan and an LCI update regarding a website and questionnaire.

• Lose Design Depot Area Masterplan
• LCI Update – website and questionnaire
• March 2021 Treasurer’s Report
• April 2021 Treasurer’s Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the April 2021 Treasurer's Report and tabled the March 2021 Treasurer's Report. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and moved into executive session to discuss real estate items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 8, 2021 Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 25, 2021 Special Call Minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 25, 2021 Special Call Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Tabled March 2021 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Approved April 2021 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Moved into executive session for real estate discussion (4-0)
• Moved out of executive session (4-0)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2021, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss one new business item. The body is reviewing a special use permit application for properties located at 533 and 543 John Connor Court.

• SUP2021-00044: Special use permit request by Christopher Thomas for 533 and 543 John Connor Court

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item, a special use permit application (SUP2021-00044) for properties at 533 and 543 John Connor Court, was tabled to the May 3, 2021 public hearing. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved March 1, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled SUP2021-00044 for 533 and 543 John Connor Court to May 3, 2021 public hearing (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting for a special call. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Executive session regarding real estate

The Downtown Development Authority met in a special call and approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 8, 2021 regular meeting. The board then entered executive session to discuss four real estate items, during which two votes were taken, but no specific decisions were reported. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

This meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Board, scheduled for March 24, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request for Extra Space Storage. The body will also vote on a consent agenda including insurance renewals and intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing for Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway (CIC2020-00005)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County for SR124/Scenic Hwy at Jackson St/New Hope Rd Project
• Green Valley Paving Project
• Agreement renewal with Impact 46
• Purchase of Parking Guidance System Change Order 1

The City Council approved a special use permit for Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway, with conditions including indoor trash storage. They also approved a contract renewal with Impact 46, the Green Valley Paving Project, and several consent agenda items. In executive session, they voted to acquire 75 Gwinnett Drive for $180,000 and appointed Joanie Perry Ward to the Downtown Development Authority Board.

• Approved CIC2020-00005 Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Hwy with conditions (5-0)
• Approved agreement renewal with Impact 46 (5-0)
• Approved Green Valley Paving Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including parking guidance system, gas meters, IGA with Gwinnett County, Jackson EMC agreement, insurance renewals (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 75 Gwinnett Drive for $180,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Joanie Perry Ward to Downtown Development Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes with amendments (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance correcting scrivener's error for SUP2020-00027 (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss legacy preservation updates and internal operations. The agenda includes reviews of artifact gathering and committee norms.

• Update on Past/Perfect
• Update on Gathering of Artifacts
• Engaging with FaceBook
• Reconnecting with the HRPC
• Revisiting the Norms

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee accepted Commissioner Fosque's invitation to give an update in April on the county's progress with the Hooper-Renwick Project. The committee also approved the revised agenda and the February 16, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Approved revised agenda to include City Manager update (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner Fosque's invitation for April update (unanimous)

Board of Appeals- Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 15, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Notice - Possible Quorum of Council

The Lawrenceville City Council may have a quorum present at the Lawrenceville Neighborhood Alliance March Membership Meeting on March 11, 2021. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the council during this event.

• Lawrenceville Neighborhood Alliance March Membership Meeting on March 11, 2021

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various city business items, including insurance renewals and municipal updates. The body will review an agreement with Gwinnett County regarding the SR124/Scenic Hwy project and the acquisition of a historic cemetery.

• Extra Space Storage project at 840 Scenic Highway
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County for SR124/Scenic Hwy at Jackson St/New Hope Rd Project
• Acquisition of Historic Cemetery
• Purchase of Parking Guidance System Change Order 1
• Mutual Assistance Agreement between Jackson EMC & City of Lawrenceville

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on March 10, 2021, discussing general city business including a storage facility proposal, parking guidance system change order, gas meters, intergovernmental agreements, insurance renewals, historic cemetery acquisition, and departmental updates. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to approve the agenda and to enter and exit executive session, all passed unanimously. The council directed further research on the historic cemetery acquisition to be brought back later.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission is reviewing progress on several local development projects. Discussion includes updates on the 157 North Perry Alleyway, Depot District, and College Corridor Roundabout.

• 157 North Perry Alleyway Project Update
• Depot District Project Update
• College Corridor Roundabout Project Update
• Budget Update

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members discussed project updates, including the 157 North Perry Alleyway, Depot District, and College Corridor Roundabout, providing design feedback. No formal decisions were made on these projects; the budget was submitted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Approved the prior meeting minutes.
• Discussed the 157 North Perry Alleyway design, agreeing on a concrete flooring option and discussing signage and lighting.
• Discussed the Depot District design, incorporating feedback for a more industrial look.
• Received an update on the College Corridor Roundabout project.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to address property updates and administrative elections. The body is reviewing the status of the Georgia Gwinnett College Tract 4 and specific site work at 660 Buford Drive.

• Asbestos survey for 660 Buford Drive
• Demolition of 660 Buford Drive
• Update on Georgia Gwinnett College Tract 4
• Election of Treasurer

The Downtown Development Authority approved hiring Dickinson Property Sciences for an asbestos survey and Smith & Co., Inc. for demolition at 660 Buford Drive, both as lowest bidders. The board tabled the March 2021 Treasurer's Report and elected Katrina Fellows as Treasurer. It also approved prior meeting minutes and moved into executive session to discuss real estate items.

• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes for January and February 2021 meetings
• Tabled the March 2021 Treasurer's Report
• Elected Board Member Katrina Fellows as Treasurer
• Approved Dickinson Property Sciences to complete asbestos survey for 660 Buford Drive
• Approved Smith & Co., Inc. to complete demolition for 660 Buford Drive
• Moved into executive session to discuss 6 real estate items; 1 vote taken

Architectural Review Board - Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 08, 2021, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission-

The Planning Commission will meet on March 1, 2021, to consider new business. The primary item involves a request regarding Extra Space Storage located at 840 Scenic Highway.

• CIC2020-00005: Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on March 1, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to recommend denial of application CIC2020-00005 for Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the February 1, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended denial of CIC2020-00005; Extra Space Storage; 840 Scenic Highway.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for February 24, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding annexation and rezoning requests for properties on Swanson Drive and a special use permit for 455 Grayson Highway. The body will also consider contracts for waste disposal, electrical materials, and recyclable collection.

• Annexation and rezoning requests for 461 and 454 Swanson Drive (Jackson EMC)
• Special use permit request for 455 Grayson Highway (MSM Lawrenceville LLC)
• Annual contracts for municipal solid waste disposal and residential recyclable collection
• Amendment 1 to the IGA with Gwinnett County for Sims and Phillips Street Project
• SPLOST Project Budget Amendments

The City Council approved the annexation of 461 and 454 Swanson Drive into city limits along with related rezoning to Light Manufacturing District for Jackson EMC, all in 5-0 votes. The Council denied a special use permit for a smoke and tobacco shop at 455 Grayson Highway, also 5-0. Several other items were approved, including a Gateway Park project contract and a residential recycling contract.

• Approved annexation of 461 & 454 Swanson Drive (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 461 Swanson Drive to LM Light Manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 454 Swanson Drive to LM Light Manufacturing (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for smoke/tobacco shop at 455 Grayson Highway (5-0)
• Approved residential recyclable materials collection annual contract (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to IGA with Gwinnett County for Sims and Phillips Street Project (5-0)
• Approved HVAC and Elevator Air Purification Project (5-0)
• Approved Gateway Park Project, awarded to Surfaces Group, LLC up to $215,000 (5-0)

City Council Retreat

The City Council will meet for a retreat to review specific departmental plans and updates. Discussions include the Arts Plan, Community Engagement Plan, and police initiatives.

• Arts Plan and Community Engagement Plan discussion
• Crime updates and police initiatives discussion

The City Council retreat on February 19, 2021, included presentations on 2020 crime trends and 2021 initiatives by Chief of Police Tim Wallis, and community engagement updates from Community Relations Director Melissa Hardegree and Community Development Manager Jasmine Billings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to review previous minutes and receive updates on legacy preservation efforts. Discussion items include the gathering of artifacts and celebrating Black History.

• Update on Past/Perfect
• Update on Gathering of Artifacts
• Discussion on Celebrating Black History

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee met via Zoom and approved the minutes from its December 15, 2020 regular meeting and December 19, 2020 special call meeting. Members discussed updates on the PastPerfect software for cataloging artifacts and the ongoing collection of 47 donated or loaned artifacts, with a report due to the City on March 8, 2021. No new substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approvals.

• Approved minutes from December 15, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2020 special call meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss and decide on several variance requests. Each side is limited to 10 minutes of discussion per request.

• VAR2020-00043: Joe Baggett at 105 Craig Drive
• VAR2021-00044 through VAR2021-00048: Max Bloom at Five Forks Trickum Road (Moon Road)
• VAR2021-00049: Chasity Tillman at 179 E. Crogan Street

The Board of Appeals approved three variance requests (VAR2020-00043, VAR2021-00049, VAR2021-00045) with staff-recommended conditions, and approved the withdrawal of three other variance requests (VAR2021-00044, VAR2021-00046, VAR2021-00048) from consideration. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The agenda was amended to move VAR2021-00049 to item 2, and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved VAR2020-00043 for Joe Baggett at 105 Craig Drive with staff conditions (5-0)
• Approved VAR2021-00049 for Chasity Tillman at 179 E. Crogan Street with staff conditions (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of VAR2021-00044 for Max Bloom on Five Forks Trickum Road (5-0)
• Approved VAR2021-00045 for Max Bloom on Five Forks Trickum Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of VAR2021-00046 for Max Bloom on Five Forks Trickum Road (5-0)
• Approved VAR2021-00047 for Max Bloom on Five Forks Trickum Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of VAR2021-00048 for Max Bloom on Five Forks Trickum Road (5-0)
• Approved agenda with amendment moving VAR2021-00049 to item 2 (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning requests and annual service contracts. The meeting includes reviews of municipal waste and recycling agreements and updates to city ordinances.

• Annexation and rezoning for Jackson EMC at 461 and 454 Swanson Drive
• Special Use Permit for MSM Lawrenceville LLC at 455 Grayson Highway
• Annual contracts for municipal solid waste, C & D materials, and residential recycling
• IGA amendment with Gwinnett County for Sims and Phillips Street Project
• Ordinance amendments regarding false emergency alarms and growler shops

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on February 10, 2021, discussing multiple items but taking no formal votes. Three Jackson EMC properties (461 and 454 Swanson Drive) were heard together for annexation and rezoning, and will be placed on the February 22 regular meeting agenda. Other items, including solid waste contracts, electrical materials purchase, and an IGA amendment, were also discussed for future action. Two ordinance amendments (false emergency alarms and growler shops) were tabled to later work sessions. The council entered executive session for personnel and real estate, but no votes were taken.

• Heard Jackson EMC annexation and rezoning for 461 & 454 Swanson Drive together; placed on Feb 22 agenda
• Discussed SUP for MSM Lawrenceville LLC at 455 Grayson Highway; placed on Feb 22 agenda
• Discussed annual solid waste and recycling contracts; placed on Feb 22 agenda
• Discussed six-month electrical materials purchase; consent item
• Discussed Amendment 1 to IGA with Gwinnett County for Sims and Phillips Street Project; placed on Feb 22 agenda
• Discussed HVAC and elevator air purification project; placed on Feb 22 agenda
• Tabled false emergency services alarm ordinance to April 14, 2021 work session
• Tabled growler shops alcoholic beverage ordinance to May 12, 2021 work session

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting to discuss a third amendment to an agreement with Impact 46 for the Lawrenceville Response Center. The body will also consider a resolution for the DDA to acquire 660 Buford Drive.

• 3rd Amendment to agreement with Impact 46 (Lawrenceville Response Center)
• Resolution to approve DDA acquisition of 660 Buford Drive

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved a third amendment to its agreement with Impact 46 for the Lawrenceville Response Center, and approved a resolution allowing the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to acquire 660 Buford Drive. Both items passed with all five members voting in favor.

• Approved 3rd Amendment to agreement with Impact 46 (Lawrenceville Response Center) (5-0)
• Approved resolution to allow DDA to acquire 660 Buford Drive (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to receive updates on ongoing city projects. The body will discuss the status of the Depot District, the 157 North Perry Alleyway, and the Roundabout project.

• Update on The Depot District Project
• Update on 157 North Perry Alleyway Project
• Roundabout Project Update

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met and discussed updates on the Depot District, 157 North Perry Alleyway, and Roundabout projects, with no formal votes on these items. The commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and heard citizen comments. No substantive decisions were made; all project updates remain in discussion or design phases.

• Approved agenda with additions (4-0, Clark abstaining)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0, Clark not present)

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for February 8, 2021, was cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the proposed 2021 budget and the Depot Area Masterplan. The body will also address matters regarding 660 Buford Drive and hold an executive session on real estate.

• Proposed Budget for 2021
• Depot Area Masterplan
• 660 Buford Drive
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss annexation and rezoning requests for properties on Swanson Drive. The body will also consider a special use permit for a location on Grayson Highway.

• Annexation request ANNX2020-00003 for 461 & 454 Swanson Drive
• Rezoning request RZC2020-00019 for 461 Swanson Drive
• Rezoning request RZC2020-00020 for 454 Swanson Drive
• Special use permit SUP2020-00043 for 455 Grayson Highway

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an annexation and two rezoning requests for properties on Swanson Drive, and recommended denial of a special use permit for a property on Grayson Highway. The commission also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of annexation ANNX2020-00003 for 461 & 454 Swanson Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC2020-00019 for 461 Swanson Drive with staff conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC2020-00020 for 454 Swanson Drive with staff conditions (5-0)
• Recommended denial of special use permit SUP2020-00043 for 455 Grayson Highway (3-1, 1 abstention)

Stormwater Board - Cancelled

The Stormwater Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2021, has been cancelled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a mid-year budget adjustment for FY 2021 and vote on several ordinance amendments. The meeting includes the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021 and the approval of multiple prior meeting minutes.

• FY 2021 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment
• Ordinance to set and publish 2021 qualifying fees
• Smoking ordinance amendments for Georgia Gwinnett College, public properties, and parks
• Mutual Assistance Agreement between GA Power and the City of Lawrenceville
• 2021 amendment to the January 2011 building lease with Randy’s Nursery

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved three ordinances amending the city code to prohibit tobacco use on the Georgia Gwinnett College campus, in city buildings and vehicles, and at all parks and recreation facilities. The council also approved the FY 2021 mid-year budget adjustment, elected Victoria Jones as Mayor Pro Tem for 2021, and approved the sale of 51 S. Clayton Street with a quit-claim deed for property lines and easement agreements.

• Approved ordinance banning tobacco products on Georgia Gwinnett College campus (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance banning tobacco use in city buildings, vehicles, and work areas (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 28 Parks and Recreation, including tobacco ban and dog park rules (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment (unanimous)
• Elected Victoria Jones as Mayor Pro Tem for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 51 S. Clayton Street with quit-claim deed for property lines and easement agreements (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeremy Higginbotham to fill unexpired term of Linda Nash on Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 election qualifying dates and fees of $306 for Council Post 3 and Post 4 (unanimous)

City Council Retreat

The City Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss modifications to the current SPLOST and brainstorm for a new 2023 SPLOST. The body will also review the Trails Masterplan.

• Modifications to current SPLOST
• Brainstorming for 2023 SPLOST
• Trails Masterplan

The City Council retreat on January 22, 2021, was informational only. City Manager Chuck Warbington reviewed the 2017 SPLOST allocation and collection status, and recommended additional funds for the 2017 SPLOST, with a presentation and vote planned for February or March 2021. The council also discussed a draft Greenway/Trail Masterplan and its implementation, with comments due from the mayor and council within 30 days. No formal decisions or votes were made during the retreat.

• No formal votes taken; retreat was informational
• 2017 SPLOST additional funds recommendation to be presented for vote in Feb/Mar 2021
• Council to provide comments on Trails Masterplan within 30 days

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss two variance requests submitted by Jorge Flores. The board will also handle standard procedural approvals for the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Variance requests VAR2020-00040 and VAR2020-00042 for 320 Scenic Highway

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests for Jorge Flores at 320 Scenic Highway. One allows a 5.8-foot encroachment into the required 10-foot side yard setback, and the other permits a residential parking pad expansion in the front yard up to 441 square feet with a limit of four vehicles. The board also elected Mark Burson as chairman and John Pentecost as vice chairman.

• Elected Mark Burson as chairman (4-0)
• Elected John Pentecost as vice chairman (4-0)
• Approved VAR2020-00040 with staff conditions for 5.8-foot side yard setback encroachment (4-0)
• Approved VAR2020-00042 with conditions for parking pad expansion up to 441 sq ft and 4-vehicle limit (4-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss general city business, including budget adjustments and updates to smoking ordinances. The body will also review several annual contracts and a building lease amendment.

• FY 2021 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment
• Smoking ordinance amendments for Georgia Gwinnett College campus and public properties
• Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway
• Annual contracts for Electric Cities of Georgia and underground electric cable installation
• 2021 Building Lease amendment with Randy’s Nursery

The City Council held a work session and approved the agenda as amended, tabling item #1 (Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway) to the March 10th work session. Several items were presented as consent items for future approval, and the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore and the FY 2021 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment were placed on the January 25th regular meeting agenda. The council also entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate, and took one vote on a real estate matter.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Tabled CIC2020-00005 Extra Space Storage to March 10 work session
• Placed Mayor Pro Tempore election on January 25 regular meeting
• Placed FY 2021 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment on January 25 regular meeting
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate
• Took one vote on real estate item in executive session

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission is reviewing updates on several city projects and discussing a potential project list. The meeting includes progress reports on the 157 North Perry Alleyway, The Depot District, and College Corridor.

• Update on 157 North Perry Alleyway Project
• Update on The Depot District Project
• College Corridor Project Update
• Discussion of Potential Project List

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met and discussed updates on three public art projects: the 157 North Perry Alleyway, the Depot District, and the College Corridor. No formal decisions were made; the group reviewed renderings and discussed design options, including rebar trees, lighting, and flooring. The Potential Project List agenda item was moved to the next meeting.

• Approved updated meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Moved Potential Project List to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will conduct officer elections and review the 2020 and 2021 budgets. The body will also discuss a masterplan proposal for the Design-Depot area and an economic outlook event with Partnership Gwinnett.

• Downtown Development Authority Officer Elections
• $1M IGA Account Summary
• Lose Design-Depot Area Masterplan Proposal
• Budget review for 2020 and 2021
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority held officer elections, unanimously re-electing Lee Merritt as Chairman, Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman, Linda Nash as Treasurer, and Barry Mock as Secretary. The board approved the January 2021 Treasurer's Report, the 2021 meeting calendar, and a $7,500 proposal from Lose Design for a Depot Area masterplan. It also voted to attend the Partnership Gwinnett Economic Outlook event as a group and nominated Jeremy Higginbotham to the Architectural Review Board. The board entered executive session to discuss five real estate items, taking four votes.

• Approved January 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Elected officers: Chairman Lee Merritt, Vice Chairman Victoria Jones, Treasurer Linda Nash, Secretary Barry Mock (unanimous)
• Approved attending Partnership Gwinnett Economic Outlook event as a group (5-0)
• Approved Lose Design Depot Area masterplan proposal for $7,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 DDA meeting calendar (5-0)
• Nominated Jeremy Higginbotham to Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussions; 4 votes taken

Architectural Review Board- Cancelled

The Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding a specific project application. The primary item on the agenda is a request involving Extra Space Storage.

• CIC2020-00005: Extra Space Storage at 840 Scenic Highway