Lawrenceville public meetings in 2025

City Council Special Call

This is a special called meeting of the Lawrenceville City Council with limited business. The primary agenda item is the swearing in of newly elected council members. No other substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled; the remainder of the agenda consists of ceremonial and procedural items.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request (APPL2025-00012) from Stefan & Simona Mihaela Roman for property at 211 Old Timber Road. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the agenda. Public discussion is limited to 10 minutes per side.

• Variance application APPL2025-00012 for 211 Old Timber Road
• Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to report.

• Meeting cancelled; no items for discussion or decision.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on several zoning and annexation cases, including a RaceTrac development on Buford Drive. The consent agenda includes a $400,000 contract change order and a resolution to rename US Auto Sales Boulevard. Under old business, council will discuss Tax Allocation District (TAD) funding for the North DTL project. New business items include board appointments and a city manager employment agreement.

• Change Order No. 1 for $400,000 with Over and Under General Contractors
• Resolution to rename US Auto Sales Boulevard to Hosea Road
• Annexation and rezoning (ANNX2025-00014 & RZC2025-00073) for RaceTrac at 1011 & 1025 Buford Drive and 508 & 518 Braselton Highway
• Tax Allocation District (TAD) Funding for the North DTL Project
• City Manager Employment Agreement

The City Council approved a gas mains contract, a RaceTrac gas station, and a $1.5 million budget amendment for the North DTL Project. They also approved a place of worship special use permit and several board appointments.

• Approved gas mains contract (5-0)
• Approved RaceTrac gas station (5-0)
• Approved place of worship special use permit (5-0)
• Approved board appointments for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M TAD funding for North DTL Project (4-1)
• Approved gas mains contract (5-0)
• Approved gas mains contract (5-0)
• Approved gas mains contract (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items including Tax Allocation District funding for the North DTL project, annexation and rezoning requests for RaceTrac at Buford Drive and Braselton Highway, and a $400,000 contract change. Other topics include a street renaming, a Georgia Gwinnett College MOU, and an ordinance amendment for body art studios.

• Tax Allocation District (TAD) funding for the North DTL project
• Annexation and rezoning for RaceTrac at 1011 & 1025 Buford Drive and 508 & 518 Braselton Highway
• Ordinance to amend body art studio regulations (Section 10-210)
• Contract award for on-demand installation of new gas mains and gas services
• Resolution to rename US Auto Sales Boulevard to Hosea Road

The City Council held a work session and voted to table two rezoning requests (464 West Pike Street to Feb 2026, 151 Honeysuckle Avenue to Jan 2026) and an ordinance amending Chapter 10 on body art studios (to Jan 28). The council also approved the withdrawal without prejudice of the Belmont Drive parcel assemblage. Several other items were discussed and forwarded to the regular agenda for formal action, including TAD funding for the North DTL project, annexation/rezone at Buford Drive, and a street renaming. The council then entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabling RZM2025-00023 (464 West Pike St) to Feb 2026
• Approved agenda as amended, tabling RZR2025-00031 (151 Honeysuckle Ave) to Jan 2026
• Tabled ordinance amending Chapter 10 Body Art Studios to Jan 28, 2026
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of RZM2025-00021 (Belmont Drive parcel assemblage)
• Moved into executive session for personnel and legal discussions

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

This meeting includes routine approvals of agenda and prior minutes, followed by discussions on budget, subcommittee updates, and the Lawrenceville Blooms Mural. No major decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily procedural with informational updates.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Budget update (discussion only)
• Subcommittee updates
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural update
• Task force updates

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the December 2025 Treasurer's Report, and hear an update on retail curating. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025
• Approval of Executive Session Minutes for October 13, 2025
• December 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Retail Curating Update
• Executive Session - Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved procedural items and accepted the December treasurer report. Informational updates noted the Christkindl Market’s opening weekend generated $147,000 in sales and drew over 74,000 visitors, while the board was notified of a December 10 tax allocation district presentation to city council.

• Approved October 13 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 13 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Accepted December 2025 treasurer’s report (6-0)
• Entered executive session to review real estate items (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

ReCAST Advisory Board -- CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville ReCAST Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission holds public hearings on multiple rezoning and annexation requests, including a RaceTrac project at 1011 & 1025 Buford Drive and 508 & 518 Braselton Highway, and a code amendment concerning body art studios.

• ANNX2025-00014 & RZC2025-00073: RaceTrac Inc. – annexation and rezoning of 1011 & 1025 Buford Drive and 508 & 518 Braselton Highway
• RZM2025-00023: Curt Thompson – rezoning of 464 West Pike Street
• RZR2025-00031: Scott Smith – rezoning of 151 Honeysuckle Avenue
• RZC2025-00072: Zaidh Cuellar – rezoning of 320 & 326 Scenic Highway
• Ordinance to amend Section 10-210 (Body Art Studios and Body Artist) of the City Code

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a convenience store/fuel pump project, three single-family residences, a medical office, and a place of worship. The commission also recommended approving an ordinance amendment regarding body art studios.

• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning for Racetrac Inc. at 1011 & 1025 Buford Drive and 518 & 508 Braselton Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for three single-family residences at 151 Honeysuckle Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for a medical office at 320 & 326 Scenic Highway (3-2)
• Recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a place of worship at 742 Winer Industrial Way (5-0)
• Recommended approval of an ordinance amendment regarding Body Art Studios and Body Artists (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a power sale, a contract renewal, an ordinance setting meeting times for 2026, professional services for a roundabout, an audio‑visual system for the Arts Center, an intergovernmental agreement with Mulberry, the acquisition of 390 West Pike Street, and a lease with Petal and Pond. The council will also hold a public hearing on several development applications and an amendment to the natural gas ordinance for large industrial customers. All items will be voted on in a single meeting.

• Acquisition of 390 West Pike Street
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Mulberry (SB 139 annexation)
• Professional Services for Springlake Road at Paper Mill Road Roundabout
• Lease Agreement with Petal and Pond
• Amendment to Natural Gas Ordinance – Large Volume Industrial Customers

The City Council approved the consent agenda items covering power sale, contract renewal, meeting schedule ordinance, professional services, arts center AV system, intergovernmental agreement, property acquisition, and lease agreement. The council rezoned 854 North Clayton Street from General Business to Community Mixed Use. It approved permits for Mechanical Trades Institute, Edged Events, and The Nexxt Space, denied a permit for Douglas Garcia, and amended the Natural Gas Ordinance for large industrial customers.

• Approved consent agenda items (items 2‑9) – Yea: all five members
• Rezoned 854 North Clayton St from BG to CMU – Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro‑Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson; Abstain: Council Member Taylor‑Crawford
• Approved Mechanical Trades Institute permits (SUP2025‑00111 & SUP2025‑00112) – Yea: all five members
• Denied Douglas Garcia permit (SUP2025‑00113) – Yea: all five members
• Approved Edged Events permit (SUP2025‑00114) – Yea: all five members
• Approved The Nexxt Space permit (SUP2025‑00115) – Yea: all five members
• Approved Amendment to Natural Gas Ordinance – Large Volume Industrial Customers – Yea: all five members

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including updates on the School of the Arts and a procurement assessment. Key agenda items include a power sale agreement with MEAG, several development-related permits and contracts, and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Mulberry to address SB 139 annexation of parcel R5179-296. The council will also consider an amendment to the natural gas ordinance for large industrial customers and a lease agreement with Petal and Pond.

• MEAG Power Sale of Excess Power to City of Lawrenceville on behalf of the City of Elberton
• RZM2025-00021; Hayley Todd - Planners & Engineers Collaborative; Belmont Drive Parcel Assemblage
• Amendment to Natural Gas Ordinance – Large Volume Industrial Customers
• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Mulberry to address SB 139 legislative annexation of City of Lawrenceville Parcel R5179-296
• Acquisition of 390 West Pike Street

The council approved the amended agenda with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It then approved motions to enter and later exit Executive Session, each with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the work session was formally adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive items were decided during this meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn into Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn out of Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved final adjournment of Work Session (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will consider approving the minutes from its prior meeting and adopting the calendar for its 2026 meetings. A budget update will be presented for discussion. Subcommittees will report on their activities, and updates on the Lawrenceville Bloom project and other initiatives will be shared. The meeting will also include a brief period for citizen comments.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 Arts Commission meeting calendar
• Budget update presentation
• Subcommittee activity reports
• Lawrenceville Bloom project updates

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It unanimously approved a 4:00 PM–7:00 PM time slot for the Master Plan and Arts Commission retreat to be scheduled for early February or March 2026. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved agenda (5 yeas: Spinks, Hammonds, Stone-Collins, Sanders, Walden)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5 yeas: Hammond, Stone-Collins, Stone-Collins, Sanders, Spinks)
• Approved 4:00–7:00 PM retreat time slot (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Appeals

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

• Variance request APPL2025-00011 for 558 Old Norcross Road, Suite 201
• Variance request VAR2025-00138 for 810 Cramac Drive
• Variance request VAR2025-00148 for 540 Canterbury Lane

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority meeting set for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve meeting minutes and review the treasurer's report. It will discuss and vote on the proposed 2026 DDA budget, officer elections, and the 2026 calendar. Several project updates and contract approvals, including invoices and hotel equipment contracts, will also be considered.

• Approval of the proposed DDA budget for 2026
• Officer elections for the Downtown Development Authority
• Approval of appraisal invoice for Huff Street – Deauville site
• Approval of Lose Design invoice
• Hotel low voltage contract approval

The Downtown Development Authority approved its 2026 budget and calendar. It ratified contracts to buy 130 South Clayton Street for $250,000 and the Eaton Street properties for $618,000. Major hotel expenditures were approved, including $1,228,754.51 for furniture, fixtures & equipment, $114,135.00 for laundry equipment, and $154,744.66 for low‑voltage upgrades.

• Approved 2026 DDA budget (unanimous yea)
• Approved 2026 DDA calendar (unanimous yea)
• Ratified contract to purchase 130 South Clayton St for $250,000 (abstain: Higginbotham)
• Ratified contract to purchase Eaton Street properties for $618,000 (unanimous yea)
• Approved appraisal invoice for Huff Street – Deauville Site, $850.00 (unanimous yea)
• Approved hotel FF&E purchase, $1,228,754.51 (unanimous yea)
• Approved hotel laundry equipment purchase, $114,135.00 (unanimous yea)
• Approved hotel low‑voltage contract, $154,744.66 (unanimous yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six development proposals, each limited to a ten‑minute presentation and rebuttal. The hearing will consider a rezoning request from North DTL CC PH1, LLC at 854 North Clayton Street and several site‑use proposals from Mechanical Trades Institute, Douglas Garcia, Edged Events, and The Nexxt Space at their respective addresses. The commission will discuss these items under the agenda’s zoning‑issue time limits.

• RZR2025-00030 – rezoning request by North DTL CC PH1, LLC, 854 North Clayton Street
• SUP2025-00111 & SUP2025-00112 – site‑use proposal by Mechanical Trades Institute, 420 Grayson Highway
• SUP2025-00113 – site‑use proposal by Douglas Garcia, 899 Grayson Highway
• SUP2025-00114 – site‑use proposal by Precious Asoro – Edged Events, 3315 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 15
• SUP2025-00115 – site‑use proposal by Yhana Rouse – The Nexxt Space, 575 Wike Pike Street, Suite 21

The commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 854 North Clayton Street from General Business to a Community Mixed Use District. It also approved special use permits for a trade school and outdoor storage at 420 Grayson Highway, and renewed permits for two event facilities. A special use permit for an auto‑broker office at 899 Grayson Highway was denied. All actions were voted on with all five members voting yea.

• Approved rezoning of 854 North Clayton Street to Community Mixed Use District (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Mechanical Trades Institute trade school at 420 Grayson Highway (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage at 420 Grayson Highway (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for auto broker office at 899 Grayson Highway (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of special use permit for Precious Asoro events facility at 3315 Sugarloaf Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of special use permit for Yhana Rouse events facility at 575 West Pike Street (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will approve consent agenda items including a cloud-based phone system and property acquisitions, and consider new business such as a CSX agreement and 2026 employee health insurance. The meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning request and an executive session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Cloud-Based Phone System
• Property acquisitions at 290 S Perry St and 306 S Perry St
• Public hearing for SUP2025-00109 soccer complex rezoning
• Agreement between City and CSX for Depot Area
• Approval of 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Lawrenceville City Council approved the acquisition of 290 S Perry St, amended Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, and authorized an agreement with CSX for the Depot Area. It also approved the 2026 employee health‑insurance plan, contracts for gas relocation projects, and the interior build‑out of the Lawrenceville Arts Center. All motions passed with unanimous yea votes from the five council members present.

• Approved 290 S Perry St property acquisition (5 yea)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances (5 yea)
• Approved agreement between City and CSX for Depot Area (5 yea)
• Approved 2026 employee health‑insurance plan (5 yea)
• Approved contract for Gas Relocation Project at Old Conyers Road (SB004-26) (5 yea)
• Approved contract for Gas Relocation Project at S.R. 81 and S.R. 138 Roundabout (SB003-26) (5 yea)
• Approved contract for interior build‑out of the second floor of the Lawrenceville Arts Center (5 yea)
• Approved Soccer 5 Atlanta project at 0 Curtis Road (PIN: 5145 299) with conditions (5 yea)

ReCAST Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on the general program and from partner Impact46. The board will also review and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• ReCAST General Program Update
• Partner Update: Impact46
• 2026 Meeting Calendar Review & Approval

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each with one abstention. It then approved the proposed 2026 meeting calendar, cutting the number of meetings from nine to six. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (7 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar, reducing meetings to six (8 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (8 yeas)

Special Call - Legacy Leaders

The Lawrenceville City Council will meet on October 21, 2025 at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. The agenda includes a discussion of civic engagement and a final adjournment. Public comment is not allowed unless formally requested by the mayor or council. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Council Business (no public comment unless requested)
• Civic Engagement discussion
• Final Adjournment

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to receive updates on the Master Arts Plan and the Lawrenceville Blooms Mural. The body will also review a sculpture presentation and budget updates.

• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural update
• Sculpture presentation
• Master Arts Plan update
• Budget update

The commission approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. A motion to raise the one‑time supply budget to $1,500 for t‑shirts and sweatshirts was approved. The meeting was then formally adjourned. All approvals were recorded with vote counts.

• Agenda approved (5 yeas, 1 abstain) – motion by Hammond, seconded by Stone-Collins
• Prior meeting minutes approved (6 yeas) – motion by Stone-Collins, seconded by Walden
• Increase supply budget limit to $1,500 for t‑shirts and sweatshirts approved (6 yeas) – motion by Sanders, seconded by Stone-Collins
• Meeting adjourned approved (6 yeas) – motion by Chitwood, seconded by Stone-Collins

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the October 2025 Treasurer’s Report and discuss the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit. The body will also provide updates on retail curating and prepare for November officer elections.

• October 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS) on November 6
• Officer Elections in November
• Retail Curating Update
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for $2,080,000 covering 94 East Crogan Street. The agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the October treasurer's report were also approved. Motions to enter and exit an executive session and to adjourn the meeting were adopted. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 11 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 11 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 2025 treasurer's report (4-0)
• Approved amended Intergovernmental Agreement for 94 East Crogan St, $2,080,000 (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (4-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Public Notice

The City Council is providing notice of a town hall event with Representative Gabe Okoye. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the Council during this event.

• Town hall with Rep. Gabe Okoye on October 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will review updates on the School of the Arts and the 2025 Heritage Trail medallion recipients. Council members will consider a renewal of the annual power pole replacement contract, a new contract for gas relocation at the SR 81 and SR 138 roundabout, and an amendment to Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances. The agenda also includes property acquisitions at 290 S Perry Street, 306 S Perry Street, and 38 Reid Street, as well as technology upgrades for a cloud‑based phone system and a network switch replacement.

• Renewal of annual contract for Power Pole Replacement Services (SB015-22)
• Consideration of contract for Gas Relocation Project at SR 81 and SR 138 roundabout (SB003-26)
• Amendment to Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances
• Property acquisition of 290 S Perry Street (Parcel R5146D067)
• Property acquisition of 306 S Perry Street (Parcel R5146D066) and 38 Reid Street (Parcel R5146C032)

The council approved the amended agenda unanimously. The update on the School of the Arts was tabled to the November 19 work session. The body voted to enter executive session, then to adjourn that session, and finally to adjourn the work session, each with unanimous approval.

• Approved agenda amendment (5 yeas)
• Tabled School of the Arts update to Nov 19 work session (5 yeas)
• Moved into Executive Session (5 yeas)
• Adjourned Executive Session (5 yeas)
• Adjourned Work Session (5 yeas)

Special Call Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will meet on October 7, 2025 at the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a crime prevention meeting under the safety category. The meeting will be called to order and adjourned by Chief Mullin.

• Crime prevention meeting (Safety)

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a forum on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Forest Hills Subdivision, 430 Pine Forest Dr. The notice states that a quorum may be present, but no official council action will be taken at this event.

• No official actions; informational forum only

ReCAST Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the meeting agenda and prior minutes. The board will receive a program update and updates from partner organizations Georgia Center for Opportunity and View Point Health. Public comments will be accepted with prior registration, limited to two minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with any other business and adjournment.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• ReCAST General Program Update
• Partner Update: Georgia Center for Opportunity
• Partner Update: View Point Health
• Public Comments (registration required, 2‑minute limit)

The ReCAST Advisory Board recognized a quorum and voted to approve the prior meeting minutes, with all eight present members voting yea. No public comments were received. The board heard program updates from the ReCAST manager and partner organizations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an ordinance to amend Chapter 18 of the city code concerning emergency management and a resolution to formally establish and adopt the City of Lawrenceville Crisis Management Plan. Council members will also discuss rezoning and parcel‑assemblage proposals, property acquisitions, and agreements for funding the FIRST Center. Additional items include an annual contract for on‑demand underground electric distribution cable installation and the rejection of bids for two infrastructure relocation projects. All items are listed on the agenda for vote.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 18 of the City Code related to Emergency Management (Consent Agenda item 3)
• Resolution to formally establish and adopt the City of Lawrenceville Crisis Management Plan (Consent Agenda item 4)
• On‑Demand Underground Electric Distribution Cable Installation on an annual contract (Consent Agenda item 5)
• Rezoning and parcel‑assemblage proposals: RZC2025‑00069 (330 S Culver St), RZC2025‑00070 (427 Reynolds Rd), RZM2025‑00021 (Belmont Drive), RZM2025‑00022 & SUP2025‑00110 (Paper Mill Rd) (Public Hearing items 6‑9)
• Resolution to approve Hillcrest Green Drive Right‑of‑Way abandonment (PIN 7010 009) (Council Business item 12)

The council approved the amended agenda and consent items, then adopted three rezoning actions and an amendment to the zoning ordinance. It also approved several property acquisitions and two agreements to fund the FIRST Center, while rejecting two infrastructure bid proposals.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including emergency management ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 330 S Culver Street to Office/Institutional District (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 427 Reynolds Road to Light Manufacturing District (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Paper Mill Road parcel to Townhouse Residential District with Special Use Permit (3-1-1)
• Approved amendment to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Agreement with Viewpoint Health for DOJ funding of the FIRST Center (5-0)
• Rejected bids for SB026-25 Hi‑Hope Regulator Station Relocation (5-0)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this time.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting will review a budget update and receive subcommittee reports. Commissioners will discuss a request for pricing the Master Plan. Additional agenda items include project updates and a Project Task Force discussion. Citizen comments will be limited to two minutes per person.

• Budget update
• Subcommittee updates
• Master Plan request for pricing
• Project updates
• Project Task Force discussion

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review its Treasurer’s Report. It will consider an amendment to adopt a competitive set for a hotel project. The board will discuss a low‑voltage installation for the hotel and a retail curating proposal. A discussion of the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit is also on the agenda.

• Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set
• Low Voltage Installation for Hotel Project
• Retail Curating Proposal
• Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit Discussion
• September 2025 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report

The board approved the competitive set for the Lawrence Hotel, naming six nearby hotels. It approved a low‑voltage installation contract for the hotel at a cost of $138,677. It approved a revised retail curating proposal with Terra Alma for $70,000. It also approved a partial facade grant of up to $2,500 for Berens Custard and an intergovernmental agreement to transfer $618,000 for the Eaton Street properties.

• Approved competitive set for Lawrence Hotel (Marriott Courtyard‑Downtown Duluth, Embassy Suites‑Gas South Area, Hampton Inn Gas South Area, Marriott Courtyard NE Duluth at Sugarloaf, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn at Gas South Arena) – Yea: Jones, Young, Perry Ward, Nash, Adams, Higginbotham, Merritt
• Approved low‑voltage installation contract with Wiring Solutions, Inc. for $138,677 – Yea: Jones, Young, Perry Ward, Nash, Adams, Higginbotham, Merritt
• Approved revised Terra Alma retail curating proposal for $70,000 – Yea: Jones, Young, Perry Ward, Nash, Adams, Higginbotham, Merritt
• Approved Berens Custard facade grant up to $2,500 – Yea: Jones, Young, Perry Ward, Nash, Adams, Higginbotham, Merritt
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Lawrenceville for $618,000 fund transfer – Yea: Jones, Young, Perry Ward, Nash, Adams, Higginbotham, Merritt

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss several rezoning and parcel assemblage proposals, including sites on S. Culver Street, Reynolds Road, Belmont Drive, and Paper Mill Road. Council members will also consider an amendment to the 2020 City Zoning Ordinance affecting district definitions and use standards. Additional items include a contract for on‑demand underground electric distribution cable installation, the Honest Alley implementation approach, and an outdoor right‑of‑way operations license for restaurant and retail use.

• RZC2025-00069 – rezoning request for 330 S. Culver Street (Tony Niakan, RCS Inc)
• RZC2025-00070 – rezoning request for 427 Reynolds Road (City of Lawrenceville)
• Ordinance amendment to Article 1 Districts, Section 103.2 and related sections of the 2020 Zoning Ordinance
• On‑demand underground electric distribution cable installation on an annual contract
• Outdoor Right‑of‑Way Operations License for restaurant & retail use

Council approved the amended agenda with a 5‑yea vote. The Honest Alley Implementation Approach was postponed to the December 10, 2025 work session. Motions to enter and then adjourn an executive session, as well as to adjourn the regular meeting, each passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (5 yeas: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Honest Alley Implementation Approach tabled to Dec 10, 2025
• Approved motion to enter executive session (5 yeas)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (5 yeas)
• Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting (5 yeas)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting for a special call to conduct specific business. The primary focus of the meeting is the approval of an authorizing resolution and bond bid results.

• Approval of Authorizing Resolution and Bond Bid Results

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the authorizing resolution and the Series 2025 bond bid results. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Approved authorizing resolution and Series 2025 bond bid results (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Adjourned special call meeting (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)

Building Authority Special Call

The Lawrenceville Building Authority will consider and vote on a bond resolution and the results of the bond bid. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular meeting and hold a general discussion of Building Authority matters. The agenda ends with final adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular meeting
• General Building Authority discussion
• Approve bond resolution and review bond bid results

The Lawrenceville Building Authority approved the bond resolution and bid results for the Series 2025 bonds, presented by CFO Keith Lee, with pricing details from Davenport's Doug Gebhardt and attorney Kenneth Pollock. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting yea, including Board Member Thompson who arrived during the presentation. Prior meeting minutes from January 15, 2025, were also approved.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (January 15, 2025) (4-0)
• Approved Bond Resolution and Bond Bid Results for Series 2025 Bonds (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on new business, including several rezoning and parcel‑assemblage proposals. Items include rezoning of 427 Reynolds Road, rezoning of 330 S Culver Street, and parcel assemblages on Belmont Drive and Paper Mill Road. The commission will also consider amendments to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance covering district definitions, community living arrangement standards, personal care home standards, and other definitions. Discussion time is limited to 10 minutes per side.

• RZC2025-00070 – rezoning of City of Lawrenceville property at 427 Reynolds Road
• RZC2025-00069 – rezoning of Tony Niakan – RCS Inc. property at 330 S Culver Street
• RZM2025-00021 – parcel assemblage on Belmont Drive by Hayley Todd – Planners & Engineers Collaborative
• RZM2025-00022 & SUP2025-00110 – parcel assemblage on Paper Mill Road by Kittle Homes, LLC
• Ordinance amendments to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance (Article 1 districts; Article 2 supplemental and accessory use standards for community living arrangements and personal care homes; Article 10 definitions)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special‑use permit for an outdoor recreation facility at 0 Curtis Road. It also approved rezoning of four sites: 427 Reynolds Road to Light Manufacturing, 330 S Culver Street to Office Institutional, 0 Belmont Drive to Community Mixed‑Use for 252 senior‑housing units, and a parcel assemblage on Paper Mill Road to Townhouse Residential with a special‑use permit for 43 front‑entry townhouses. All motions were adopted with yea votes from Chairperson Hardy, Vice‑Chairperson West, Commission Member Huff, and Commission Member Henriksen.

• Approved Special Use Permit for outdoor recreation facility at 0 Curtis Road (Yea: Hardy, West, Huff, Henriksen)
• Approved rezoning of 427 Reynolds Road to Light Manufacturing District (Yea: Hardy, West, Huff, Henriksen)
• Approved rezoning of 330 S Culver Street to Office Institutional District (Yea: Hardy, West, Huff, Henriksen)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Belmont Drive to Community Mixed‑Use District for 252 senior housing units (Yea: Hardy, West, Huff, Henriksen)
• Approved rezoning of Paper Mill Road parcels to Townhouse Residential District with Special Use Permit for 43 front‑entry townhouses (Yea: Hardy, West, Huff, Henriksen)

ReCAST Advisory Board -- CANCELLED

The ReCAST Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes updating the Residency Incentive Program and a new agreement with Impact46 for use of 10 Water Works Road. It will also vote to award North Georgia Concrete, LLC an $8,494,762.85 contract and approve a budget amendment for the Sandalwood Community Project, along with construction‑management contracts for the same project. Additional items include the sale of decommissioned police vehicles to the City of Tucker, a contract for automotive services for Georgia Gwinnett College and the Lawrenceville Housing Authority, and the purchase of AMI meters. An executive session will follow for personnel, litigation, and real‑estate matters.

• Award contract to North Georgia Concrete, LLC for $8,494,762.85 for the Sandalwood Community Project
• Award construction‑management contracts for the Sandalwood Community Project
• Sale of decommissioned police motor vehicles to the City of Tucker
• Contract for automotive services for Georgia Gwinnett College and Lawrenceville Housing Authority
• Purchase of AMI meters

The council unanimously approved a contract worth $8,494,762.85 with North Georgia Concrete for the Sandalwood Community Project and authorized the related budget amendment. It also approved construction‑management contracts for the same project, a $18,000 sale of decommissioned police vehicles to the City of Tucker, an automotive‑services contract for Georgia Gwinnett College and the Lawrenceville Housing Authority, and a $114,960 purchase of AMI meters. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution expanding the employee residency incentive program and approved a new agreement with Impact46 for use of 10 Water Works Road.

• Approved $8,494,762.85 contract with North Georgia Concrete for Sandalwood Project (unanimous)
• Approved construction‑management contracts for Sandalwood Project (unanimous)
• Approved sale of decommissioned police vehicles to City of Tucker for $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved automotive‑services contract for Georgia Gwinnett College and Lawrenceville Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of AMI meters from Anixter/Wesco for $114,960 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution expanding employee residency incentive program (unanimous)
• Approved new agreement with Impact46 for use of 10 Water Works Road (unanimous)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. Commissioners will receive a budget update and discuss other projects and business. Citizen comments are allowed, limited to two minutes per person, and members will not respond.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Budget update discussion
• Discussion of other projects
• Citizen comments (2‑minute limit, no response from members)

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda with five yeas and one abstention. They also approved the prior meeting minutes with the same vote count. The meeting was then adjourned by a vote of six yeas. No other formal actions were taken.

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

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review treasurer's reports for July and August 2025. The body is scheduled to discuss a hotel amendment regarding a competitive set and retail curating. An executive session is scheduled to address real estate matters.

• Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set
• Retail Curating
• July and August 2025 Treasurer’s Reports
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the July and August 2025 Treasurer’s Reports. The board also approved a $1,965 facade grant for Paint and Party and a $10,488 invoice to Living Stone Properties. The Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set was tabled until September 2025. All votes were yea from the six members present.

• Approved July 2025 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Tabled Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set to September 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Facade Grant for Paint and Party for $1,965 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice to Living Stone Properties for $10,488 (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss amendments to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance and the city's emergency management code. The body will also review code enforcement updates and a crisis management plan.

• Ordinance to amend City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020, Article 2
• Amendment to Chapter 18 of the City Code regarding Emergency Management
• Approval of Crisis Management Plan
• Update of Residency Incentive Resolution
• Code Enforcement updates

The council accepted the work session agenda as amended. It administratively tabled the proposed amendment to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance Article 2. Several items were set as consent agenda items for future regular meetings, and the session was adjourned.

• Accepted work session as amended (5 yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Administratively tabled Ordinance to Amend the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020, Article 2
• Designated Update of Residency Incentive Resolution as Consent item #1 for regular agenda on Aug 25, 2025
• Designated Amendment to Chapter 18 of the City Code (Emergency Management) as Consent item for regular agenda on Sep 29, 2025
• Designated Approval of Crisis Management Plan as Consent item for regular agenda on Sep 29, 2025
• Adjourned work session (5 yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)

Heritage Trail Medallion Commission

The commission will meet to review its bylaws and discuss the finalists for nominations. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

• Review of Heritage Trail Medallion Commission Bylaws
• Discussion of nomination finalists and next steps

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members amended Article VI of the commission bylaws to require the City Engineer to report available medallion locations before nominations. The commission selected The Loving Aid Society and Grover Herman Tanner as the 2025 medallion recipients, cancelled the August 26 meeting, and moved the regular start time to 4:30 PM.

• Approved agenda (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)
• Amended Article VI, Bullet 1 of bylaws (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)
• Approved The Loving Aid Society and Grover Herman Tanner as 2025 recipients (5 yeas, 1 abstain: Abney)
• Cancelled the August 26, 2025 commission meeting (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)
• Moved commission start time to 4:30 PM (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)
• Adjourned meeting (6 yeas: Brack, James, Price, Abney, Lindsey, Robinson)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including an amendment to the alcohol regulations code, firm service acquisitions, and placement of public artwork. Public hearings will address zoning and development requests for properties on Jackson Street, North Clayton Street, and Maddox Street. The council will adopt a resolution setting the fiscal year 2026 millage rate and review contracts and agreements related to stormwater repairs, a paper mill road improvement, and housing center funding.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the City Code regarding alcohol regulations (Consent Agenda)
• Authorization for Firm Service Acquisition for Transco 85 North Expansion Project (Consent Agenda)
• Adoption of Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 Millage Rate (Public Hearing New Business)
• Contract Award for 460 Paper Mill Road Stormwater & Driveway Improvements (Council Business)
• Acquisition of 232 West Pike Street (Council Business)

The City Council adopted the FY 2026 millage rate of 3.26% with a unanimous vote. It approved two development rezoning requests, denied a stormwater permit application, and authorized several contracts and a property purchase. An amendment to the zoning ordinance was tabled for a later work session.

• Approved FY 2026 millage rate (3.26%) – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson, Taylor-Crawford
• Approved RZR2025-00028 (The InVision Group, 215 Jackson St) with conditions – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson; Abstain: Taylor-Crawford
• Approved RZR2025-00029 (North DTL CC PH1, 750 N Clayton St and Maddox St) – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson; Nay: Taylor-Crawford
• Denied SUP2025-00108 (HFA-Kelsey Kreher, 650 Gwinnett Dr) – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones; Abstain: Thompson, Taylor-Crawford
• Approved emergency stormwater repair payment up to $255,883 to Carrol Daniel Construction – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson, Taylor-Crawford
• Approved contract for 460 Paper Mill Rd stormwater & driveway improvements up to $180,136 to Gradeco, Inc. – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson, Taylor-Crawford
• Approved 1st amendment with Impact46 to fund FIRST Housing Center – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson, Taylor-Crawford
• Approved purchase of 232 West Pike St for $975,000 – Yea: Still, Johnson, Jones, Thompson, Taylor-Crawford

Public Notice

The Arts Commission is notifying residents that a quorum could be present at the Magnolia on a Sweet Breeze unveiling on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, located at 850 Collins Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA. No official actions or decisions will be taken at this event. The notice serves only to inform the public of the possible quorum.

• Possible quorum at Magnolia on a Sweet Breeze unveiling (July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM, 850 Collins Hill Rd)
• No official action or decision will be taken by the Arts Commission

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Building Authority - CANCELLED

The Building Authority meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 70 S. Clayton St, GA 30046 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

Public Notice

The City Council will attend a town hall with Rep. Gabe Okoye on July 10, 2025. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the Council during this event.

• Town Hall with Rep. Gabe Okoye at 70 S Clayton St

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will discuss a range of items during its work session, including a proposed amendment to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance. Other topics include an update to the alcohol ordinance for special events, a residency incentive resolution, and approvals for firm service acquisitions related to the Transco 85 North Expansion Project. The council will also consider placement of public artwork on public property.

• Ordinance to Amend the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020; Article 2, Supplemental Regulations
• Alcohol Ordinance Update for Special Event Time Frame
• Consideration of Residency Incentive Resolution
• Authorization for Firm Service Acquisition for Transco 85 North Expansion Project
• Placement of Public Artwork on Public Property

The council voted to accept the work session agenda as presented. They then moved the meeting into executive session and later adjourned both the executive session and the work session. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Accepted work session agenda (5-0)
• Moved meeting into executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate. Council members will consider an ordinance to call the General Municipal Elections. They will also discuss an update to the City Limits Boundary Map.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate
• Ordinance to provide the call for General Municipal Elections (Una Ordenanza Disponer La Convocatoria De Las Elecciones)
• City Limits Boundary Map update

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved an ordinance to call the General Municipal Elections. Finally, the council approved an update to the City Limits Boundary Map. All votes were recorded as yea by the five members present.

• Agenda approved (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Ordinance to provide the call for General Municipal Elections approved (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• City Limits Boundary Map Update approved (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Special Call adjourned (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Millage Rate

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote of the four present members. No public comments were received on the FY 2026 millage rate, and the hearing was closed without a vote. The council then adjourned the special call meeting by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Special call adjourned (4-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will review and approve prior meeting minutes. It will discuss a proposed artwork for Beren’s Custards. The board will receive a budget update, subcommittee reports, unveiling plans for the Magnolias on Sweet Breeze project, and an update to the Arts Commission Master Plan. Citizen comments will be limited to two minutes per person.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Beren’s Custards proposed artwork
• Budget update
• Magnolias on Sweet Breeze unveiling plans
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan update

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved the amended agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It voted to approve the Rreal Tacos mural logo as presented. The commission also authorized the purchase of 500 promotional fans for the July 23 mural unveiling, not to exceed $750. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended agenda (yea: Brooks, Chitwood, Walden, Sanders; abstain: Hammond, Spinks)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (yea: Brooks, Chitwood, Walden, Sanders; abstain: Hammond, Spinks)
• Approved Rreal Tacos mural logo as presented (yea: Hammond, Brooks, Chitwood, Walden, Sanders, Spinks)
• Authorized purchase of 500 fans up to $750 for unveiling (yea: Hammond, Brooks, Chitwood, Walden, Sanders, Spinks)
• Adjourned meeting (yea: Hammond, Brooks, Chitwood, Walden, Sanders, Spinks)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three specific property rezoning and special use requests. The body will also discuss an ordinance to amend Article 2 of the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020.

• RZR2025-00028: The InVision Group, LLC at 215 Jackson Street
• SUP2025-00108: HFA-Kelsey Kreher at 650 Gwinnett Drive
• RZR2025-00029: North DTL CC PH1, LLC at 750 North Clayton Street, 113 Maddox Street, and 127 Maddox Street
• Proposed amendment to the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020, Article 2 Supplemental Regulations

The Planning Commission approved its amended agenda and the June 2 minutes. It then unanimously recommended approval of three applications: rezoning 215 Jackson St to a Townhouse‑Family Infill Residential District, a special‑use permit for an automobile repair facility at 650 Gwinnett Drive, and rezoning 750 North Clayton Street (plus adjacent parcels) to a Community Mixed‑Use District.

• Approved agenda amendment (4‑0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 215 Jackson St to RS‑TH INF (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of special‑use permit for auto repair at 650 Gwinnett Dr (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 750 N Clayton St area to CMU (4‑0)

Heritage Trail Medallion Commission

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then review applications for the Heritage Trail Medallion. The meeting also includes a brief period for citizen comments, limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Approve agenda
• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Review Heritage Trail Medallion applications
• Citizen comments (2‑minute limit per person)
• Final adjournment

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed new medallion applications but did not vote on any nominations. A draft of commission bylaws was introduced for review at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Yea: Committee Member James, Committee Member Price, Committee Member Abney, Committee Member Lindsey)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Yea: Committee Member James, Committee Member Price, Committee Member Abney, Committee Member Lindsey)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea: Committee Member James, Committee Member Price, Committee Member Abney, Committee Member Lindsey)

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Downtown Development Authority will meet on June 30, 2025 to receive the June 2025 Treasurer’s Report, review a retail curating presentation, and consider a hotel equipment purchase. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, citizen comments, and an executive session on real estate matters. No other specific actions are detailed in the agenda.

• June 2025 DDA Treasurer’s Report
• Retail curating presentation
• Hotel equipment purchase
• Executive session – real estate
• Citizen comments

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved its agenda and accepted the June 2025 Treasurer’s Report with a corrected withdrawal amount. It authorized the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Lawrence Hotel at a cost of $665,025.63. The Board also approved an $8,477.00 commercial insurance policy and a nine‑month agreement with Terra Alma for up to $10,000 per month, pending attorney review.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Accepted June 2025 Treasurer’s Report with $66 withdrawal edit (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Lawrence Hotel furniture, fixtures, and equipment for $665,025.63 (5-0)
• Approved Commercial Package insurance policy from Marsh McLennan Agency for $8,477.00 (5-0)
• Approved nine‑month agreement with Terra Alma up to $10,000 per month, attorney review required (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution. The meeting also includes updates on a $1 million downtown redevelopment loan, a lease agreement for 120 Neal Boulevard, and an intergovernmental agreement to transfer 427 Reynolds Road. Additional items are a resolution to dissolve the Hooper‑Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee and a parking improvements project on Depot Street.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution
• Downtown Development Authority update on $1M loan for downtown redevelopment
• Lease Agreement for 120 Neal Boulevard
• Intergovernmental Agreement to transfer and sell 427 Reynolds Road
• Resolution to dissolve the Hooper‑Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The Lawrenceville City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution and approved several consent‑agenda items, including a Microsoft enterprise agreement, a street‑parking improvement project, a hazardous‑waste trust fund reimbursement, and an intergovernmental agreement for 427 Reynolds Road. The council also approved a development permit for North DTL, a lease for 120 Neal Boulevard, and an ordinance amending the city charter. All actions were approved by the members present.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Depot Street Parking Improvements Project (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution for Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Reimbursement (consent agenda)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for transfer and sale of 427 Reynolds Road (consent agenda)
• Approved RZR2024-00025 North DTL development with conditions (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Lease Agreement for 120 Neal Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance to amend City Charter (unanimous)

Development Authority Special Call

The Development Authority is meeting to consider an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville. The body will discuss the transfer and purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 427 Reynolds Road.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for transfer of 427 Reynolds Road
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 427 Reynolds Road

The Lawrenceville Development Authority board approved the agenda and several prior meeting minutes. It accepted the intergovernmental agreement to transfer 427 Reynolds Road from the City of Lawrenceville and approved the purchase and sale agreement for that property. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 special call minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 28, 2025 annual meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted intergovernmental agreement for transfer of 427 Reynolds Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 427 Reynolds Road (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers has been cancelled.

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to review general program updates. The board will also receive an update from partners Impact 46 and the Lawrenceville Response Center.

• ReCAST General Program Update
• Update from Impact 46 / Lawrenceville Response Center

The ReCAST Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 pm. All votes were recorded as yea by the seven members present.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 pm (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council Work Session will discuss several items of general city business, including rezoning applications, contract renewals, and infrastructure projects. Specific agenda items include three rezoning requests (RZR2024-00025, RZR2025-00028, and a transfer of 427 Reynolds Road), renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, and renewal of property and casualty insurance coverage. The council will also consider the Depot Street Parking Improvements Project, an ordinance to change the date and place of regular council meetings for 2025, and a resolution for Hazardous Waste Trust Fund reimbursement. An intergovernmental agreement with the Lawrenceville Development Authority for the transfer and sale of 427 Reynolds Road will be reviewed.

• Rezoning request RZR2024-00025 for properties on North Clayton Street and Grizzly Parkway
• Rezoning request RZR2025-00028 for 215 Jackson Street
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• City of Lawrenceville Depot Street Parking Improvements Project
• Intergovernmental Agreement to transfer and sell 427 Reynolds Road

The council approved the work session agenda and then voted to table Item #2, the InVision Group development at 215 Jackson Street, moving it to the July 9 work session and July 28 regular meeting. Several items were scheduled as consent items for the June 25 regular meeting, including the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal and the Depot Street Parking Improvements project. The work session was then adjourned.

• Accepted work session agenda as presented (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Tabled Item #2, RZR2025-00028 (The InVision Group, LLC; 215 Jackson Street) to July 9 work session and July 28 regular meeting
• Scheduled RZR2024-00025 (North DTL CC Ph1, LLC) for regular agenda on June 25, 2025
• Scheduled Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement as Consent item #1 for June 25, 2025
• Scheduled City of Lawrenceville Depot Street Parking Improvements Project as Consent item #2 for June 25, 2025
• Scheduled Ordinance to amend council meeting date/place as Consent item #3 for June 25, 2025
• Scheduled Resolution for Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Reimbursement as Consent item #4 for June 25, 2025
• Adjourned work session (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council special call will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. A public hearing on old business is scheduled, with each side limited to seven minutes including rebuttal. Standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and final adjournment are also included.

• Public hearing on old business (7‑minute time limit per side)
• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget
• Approval of agenda

The council voted to approve the agenda as presented. No other actions were taken; the proposed FY 2026 budget was only discussed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned special call meeting (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will review its budget, hear updates from subcommittees, receive a status report on the Magnolias on Sweet Breeze project, and get an update on the Arts Commission Master Plan. No formal actions are listed beyond routine agenda approvals.

• Budget Update
• Subcommittee Updates
• Magnolias on Sweet Breeze Update
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan Update
• Citizen Comments (2‑minute limit per person)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, with four members voting yea and one member abstaining on each. The board approved the motion to adjourn the meeting, with all five members voting yea. The commission decided to ask Beren's Frozen Custard to submit additional design ideas for its downtown facade grant application.

• Approved agenda (Yea: Brooks, Chitwood, Stone-Collins, Spinks; Abstain: Hammond)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Yea: Brooks, Chitwood, Stone-Collins, Spinks; Abstain: Hammond)
• Approved adjournment (Yea: Hammond, Brooks, Chitwood, Stone-Collins, Spinks)
• Decided to request additional design ideas from Beren's Frozen Custard for its facade grant

Downtown Development Authority

The Authority will hear the May 2025 treasurer’s report, consider a retail‑curating initiative, review a hotel amendment to adopt a competitive set, receive training on a 2025 peer redevelopment tour, and receive an update on a $1 million intergovernmental agreement account.

• May 2025 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report
• Retail Curating discussion
• Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set
• Chairman and Treasurer Training – 2025 Peer Redevelopment Tour
• $1 M Intergovernmental Agreement Account Update

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $2,500 facade grant for Beren's Custard. The board also approved travel for two officers to a peer redevelopment tour costing $2,399.60. A hotel amendment was tabled until August 2025. The May 2025 Treasurer’s Report was approved.

• Approved May 2025 Treasurer’s Report (6-0)
• Tabled Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set until Aug 2025 (6-0)
• Approved $2,399.60 travel for two officers to Peer Redevelopment Tour (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 facade grant for Beren's Custard (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on new business, with a 10‑minute time limit per side. It will consider rezoning request RZR2024‑00025 submitted by North DTL CC Ph1, LLC for properties on North Clayton Street and Grizzly Parkway. It will also consider rezoning request RZR2025‑00028 submitted by The InVision Group, LLC for 215 Jackson Street.

• Rezoning RZR2024‑00025 – North DTL CC Ph1, LLC – properties at 806, 816, 824, 830, 838, 843, 853, 857 North Clayton Street and 205, 255, 285 Grizzly Parkway
• Rezoning RZR2025‑00028 – The InVision Group, LLC – 215 Jackson Street
• Public hearing on new business with 10‑minute per side time limit

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 5 meeting. It tabled the rezoning request for 215 Jackson Street (RZR2025‑00028). It voted unanimously to recommend approval of rezoning RZR2024‑00025 to a Community Mixed‑Use District, subject to extensive conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning application RZR2025‑00028 for 215 Jackson Street
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZR2024‑00025 to CMU (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also consider several zoning and annexation requests and approve right-of-way acquisitions for the Gwinnett Drive Improvement project.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Right of Way acquisitions for Gwinnett Drive Improvement project (Tax IDs 5142 308 and 5143 188)
• Zoning and annexation requests for 1144 Grayson Highway, 150 Scenic Highway, and 417 Buford Drive
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County for 2025 Municipal Election equipment
• Ordinance to amend the City of Lawrenceville City Charter

The council voted 5‑0 to amend the official zoning map, converting the Gwinnett County R‑100 single‑family district to a Community Mixed‑Use district. It denied a subdivision request at 187 Old Timber Road (5‑0) and approved several development permits, including a mixed‑use project on 1144 Grayson Highway (5‑0). The council also approved the first reading of a charter amendment and appointed voting delegates for regional utility authorities.

• Approved amendment to official zoning map (R‑100 to CMU) – vote 5-0
• Denied SUP2025-00104 (187 Old Timber Road) – vote 5-0
• Approved ANNX2025-00009 & RZM2025-00020 (1144 Grayson Highway) – vote 5-0
• Approved RZR2025-00026 (150 Scenic Highway) – vote 4-1
• Approved RZC2025-00067 & SUP2025-00100 (750 & 738 Scenic Highway) – vote 3-1-1
• Denied RZC2025-00066, SUP2025-00105 & BFR2025-00001 (417 Buford Drive) – vote 5-0
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to Amend City Charter – vote 5-0
• Approved resolutions appointing MEAG and Electric Cities of Georgia voting delegates – vote 5-0

Heritage Trail Medallion Commission

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will discuss the locations for the 2025 Heritage Trail Medallions, update the meeting schedule for 2025, and review the application process. The meeting also includes a brief period for citizen comments, limited to two minutes per person.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Heritage Trail Medallion locations
• Adoption of the 2025 updated meeting schedule
• Review of the Heritage Trail Medallion application process
• Citizen comments limited to two minutes per person

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission approved an amended agenda, approved the prior meeting minutes, and approved a corrected meeting schedule setting the next meeting for July 7, 2025. Each motion passed with four yeas and two abstentions. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (4 yeas, 2 abstentions)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4 yeas, 2 abstentions)
• Approved corrected meeting schedule for July 7, 2025 (4 yeas, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (6 yeas, 0 abstentions)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The council will introduce the new Code Enforcement Manager, Aaron Harvey, and review general city business. It will consider a series of permit and contract items listed by reference numbers, including projects on North Clayton Street, Scenic Highway, Grayson Highway, and others. The body will vote on charter amendments, an ordinance changing the time and place of council meetings for 2025, and an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for use of election equipment. It will also approve acquisitions of right‑of‑way and a temporary construction easement for the Gwinnett Drive Improvement project and renew the Tritech Software Systems contract.

• Charter amendments for the City of Lawrenceville
• Ordinance to amend the time and place of regularly scheduled council meetings for 2025
• 2025 municipal election intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for use of election equipment
• Acquisition of right‑of‑way (Tax ID 5142‑308) for the Gwinnett Drive Improvement project
• Acquisition of right‑of‑way and temporary construction easement (Tax ID 5143‑188) for the Gwinnett Drive Improvement project

The council voted to approve the agenda as amended, withdrawing item RZR2024-00025 and removing the SR 81 and SR 138 Roundabout DOT Gas Project. Item RZR2025-00028 was tabled to the June 11 work session and June 25 regular meeting, and SUP2025-00104 was moved to agenda item 2. The motion to approve the amended agenda passed with all five members voting yea. The council then adjourned the work session by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment (withdrawn RZR2024-00025, removed SR 81/138 project, moved SUP2025-00104) – unanimous
• Withdrew RZR2024-00025 to be readvertised for June 11 work session and June 25 regular meeting
• Tabled RZR2025-00028 to June 11 work session and June 25 regular meeting
• Moved SUP2025-00104 to agenda item 2
• Removed SR 81 and SR 138 Roundabout DOT Gas Project from agenda
• Adjourned work session – unanimous

City Council Special Call Budget Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a special‑call work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and final adjournment. No public comment is permitted unless formally requested by the mayor or council.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Council Business (no public comment unless requested)
• Discussion of FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Final Adjournment

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with all four members present voting yea. A motion to adjourn the session was also passed with the same four yea votes. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting on May 13, 2025 will approve prior meeting minutes, receive a budget update, and hear subcommittee updates. Commissioners will discuss the Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan and consider other projects and business. Citizen comments will be limited to two minutes per person with no response from board members.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Budget update
• Subcommittee updates
• Discussion of Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan
• Other projects and business

The commission achieved a quorum after Aura-Leigh Sanders arrived. Members approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

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

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss several land use applications, including annexations and rezoning requests. The body will review proposals for various properties along Scenic Highway, North Clayton Street, and other local roads.

• Annexation and rezoning for 1144 Grayson Highway
• Rezoning for 150 Scenic Highway
• Rezoning and special use requests for 750 and 738 Scenic Highway
• Rezoning for 215 Jackson Street and multiple properties on North Clayton Street
• Special use requests for 187 Old Timber Road and 4855 Sugarloaf Parkway

The commission voted unanimously to approve the annexation and rezoning of 1144 Grayson Highway from Gwinnett County R‑100 to the City of Lawrenceville Community Mixed‑Use District, recommending it be classified as General Business District with specific density and use conditions. They also approved the rezoning of 150 Scenic Highway from General Business to Townhouse‑Family Infill Residential District. The commission denied rezoning and special‑use permit requests for properties at 738 Scenic Highway, 417 Buford Drive, and 187 Old Timber Road. They approved a special‑use permit for an automobile repair and maintenance facility at 4855 Sugarloaf Parkway.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 1144 Grayson Highway to General Business District (4‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 150 Scenic Highway to Townhouse‑Family Infill Residential District (4‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 738 Scenic Highway to General Business District and denied outdoor storage permit (4‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 417 Buford Drive to General Business District, denied outdoor storage permit, and denied buffer reduction (4‑0)
• Denied special‑use permit for personal care home at 187 Old Timber Road (4‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for automobile repair at 4855 Sugarloaf Parkway (4‑0)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to discuss general program updates. The board will also hear an update from the Georgia Center for Opportunity.

• ReCAST General Program Update
• Update from partner Georgia Center for Opportunity

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting after a motion by Board Member Waltz and a second by Board Member Lewis, with all listed members voting yea. No public comments were submitted. The board then approved a motion to adjourn, ending the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (yeas: Demby, Brown, Lafalaise, Martin, Waltz, Davis, Lewis)
• Motion to adjourn passed (yeas: Demby, Brown, Lafalaise, Martin, Waltz, Davis, Lewis)

Heritage Trail Medallion Commission

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will swear in new members, conduct its 2025 officer elections, set the meeting schedule for 2025, and consider approving a Heritage Trail Medallion application. These items are on the agenda for the April 28, 2025 meeting.

• Swearing in of new commission members
• 2025 officer elections
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Approval of a Heritage Trail Medallion application

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will approve a consent agenda of equipment and material purchases and hold public hearings on several zoning and special use permit requests.

• Purchase of Public Safety and Event Security Equipment
• Purchase of Gas Pipe and Materials - S.R. 81 and S.R. 138 Roundabout DOT Project
• Public Hearing: Makenna Juntti c/o QuikTrip Corporation (686 and 694 Old Snellville Highway)
• Public Hearing: Tim Hallmark (219 Hurricane Shoals Road)
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Natural Gas Utility Rates Ordinance

The City Council approved the Lawrenceville Lawn Playground Expansion Project and an amendment to the Natural Gas Utility Rates Ordinance. It also approved several development permits, including a special use permit for a QuikTrip car wash, while denying three other zoning applications. All approvals were passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for QuikTrip car wash at 686 & 694 Old Snellville Hwy (4 yea, 1 abstain)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for 219 Hurricane Shoals Rd (5 yea)
• Denied applications for 79 & 65 Hurricane Shoals Rd (5 yea)
• Denied application for 303 Scenic Highway (5 yea)
• Approved Julio C. Leyva Diaz project at 1091 Grayson Hwy with staff conditions (5 yea)
• Denied application for 366 West Pike Street (5 yea)
• Approved Amendment to Natural Gas Utility Rates Ordinance (5 yea)
• Approved Lawrenceville Lawn Playground Expansion Project (5 yea)

City Council Special Call Budget Work Session

The City Council is holding a special call work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Proposed Budget

The City Council approved the agenda as presented. A discussion of the FY 2026 proposed budget was given, but no budget actions were taken. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)
• Adjourned meeting (Yea: Mayor Still, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones, Council Member Thompson, Council Member Taylor-Crawford)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss hotel-related changes and a proposal from KB Advisory Group. The body will also review the April 2025 Treasurer’s Report and conduct an executive session regarding real estate.

• Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set
• Proposal from KB Advisory Group
• Hotel Change Order #1
• April 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved the April 2025 Treasurer's Report and accepted a $15,000 proposal from KB Advisory Group to audit the Tax Allocation District. It also approved up to $5,600 for Chairman Lee Merritt's registration and airfare for a strategic leadership visit to Montreal. The Board approved Hotel Change Order #1 for $108,000, taken from the contingency fund, and tabled the Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set until May.

• Approved agenda (unanimous yeas)
• Entered and exited executive session (unanimous yeas)
• Approved April 2025 Treasurer's Report (unanimous yeas)
• Tabled Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set until May (unanimous yeas)
• Accepted KB Advisory Group proposal for $15,000 TAD audit (unanimous yeas)
• Approved up to $5,600 for Chairman's strategic leadership visit registration and airfare (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Hotel Change Order #1 for $108,000 from contingency fund (unanimous yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yeas)

City Council Special Call

The City Council will meet for a special call to conduct an executive session. The session will cover personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding real estate

The council approved the meeting agenda. They moved into an executive session, then adjourned it. Finally, the special call was adjourned. No substantive items were voted on.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Moved into executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned special call (5-0)

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Council Chamber at 70 S. Clayton Street. The notice states that a quorum may be present, but the council will not take any official action at this meeting.

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will review a series of annexation and rezoning applications, several procurement contracts, a lease agreement, and present the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget. No public comment is allowed unless requested by the Mayor or Council. The session includes an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1144 Grayson Highway (Dalton D&K Properties LLC)
• Rezoning of 686 and 694 Old Snellville Highway (Makenna Juntti c/o QuikTrip Corporation)
• Purchase of natural gas materials on a six‑month contract
• Purchase of gas pipe and materials for S.R. 81 and S.R. 138 roundabout DOT project
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget

The council voted to accept the work session agenda as amended. The body also approved motions to enter and then adjourn an executive session. Finally, the work session was adjourned, with all five members voting yea.

• Accepted work session agenda as amended (unanimous yea by 5 members)
• Moved into executive session (unanimous yea by 5 members)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous yea by 5 members)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous yea by 5 members)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to review its budget and subcommittee updates. The body will discuss the Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan and provide an update on the Magnolias Community Mural at Georgia Gwinnett College.

• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan
• Magnolias Community Mural update at Georgia Gwinnett College
• Budget update

The commission approved the meeting agenda with five yeas and one abstention. It then approved the prior meeting minutes with the same vote count. Finally, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting, with six yeas and no abstentions. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Agenda approved (5 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Prior meeting minutes approved (5 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Meeting adjourned (6 yeas, 0 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several new business items, including annexation and rezoning applications, rezoning requests, and special use permits for various properties in Lawrenceville. Each item is identified by a code and the applicant’s name and address. The commission will discuss these proposals and make decisions as appropriate.

• ANNX2025-00009 & RZM2025-00020 – Dalton D&K Properties LLC – 1144 Grayson Highway
• ANNX2025-00013, RZC2025-00065 & SUP2025-00102 – Makenna Juntti c/o QuikTrip Corporation – 686 and 694 Old Snellville Highway
• RZC2025-00062 – Tim Hallmark – 219 Hurricane Shoals Road
• RZC2025-00063 – Marvin Cruz Alvarez – 79 and 65 Hurricane Shoals Road
• RZC2025-00064 – Pedro Josaphat – 303 Scenic Highway

The commission approved its amended agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It recommended approval of a car‑wash and convenience‑store use on Old Snellville Highway, denied three rezoning requests for industrial and commercial uses, denied a special‑use permit for outdoor automobile sales, and recommended approval of a rezoning to allow five single‑family homes on Grayson Highway.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of car‑wash/ convenience‑store zoning (3‑2)
• Recommended denial of rezoning to Light Manufacturing for 219 Hurricane Shoals Rd (5‑0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning to Light Manufacturing for 79 & 65 Hurricane Shoals Rd (4‑0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning to General Business for 303 Scenic Hwy commercial kitchen (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Single‑Family Residential for 1091 Grayson Hwy (4‑0)
• Recommended denial of special‑use permit for outdoor automobile sales at 366 West Pike St (4‑0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider a purchase of new Palo Alto firewalls for the Police Department. It will also amend Chapter 30 solid waste rates and Chapter 38 electric utility rates. A resolution to adopt Gwinnett County TAD policies and a Bobby Sikes stage‑rigging project are on the agenda.

• Purchase of new Palo Alto firewalls for the Police Department (Consent Agenda item 6)
• Amendment of Chapter 30 solid waste rates (Council Business item 7)
• Amendment of Article VII of Chapter 38 electric utility rates (Council Business item 8)
• Resolution to adopt Gwinnett County TAD policies and guidelines (Council Business item 9)
• Bobby Sikes Stage Rigging Project (Council Business item 11)

The council adopted an ordinance changing residential and commercial solid waste fees effective 2026. It also approved amendments to electric utility rates, adopted Gwinnett County TAD policies, renewed the City of Civility certification, and authorized the Bobby Sikes Stage Rigging Project. All motions passed with recorded vote counts.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 30 solid waste rates (4-1 vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 38 electric utility rates (3-2 vote)
• Approved resolution to adopt Gwinnett County TAD policies (5-0 vote)
• Approved renewal of City of Civility Certification (5-0 vote)
• Approved Bobby Sikes Stage Rigging Project up to $273,668 (5-0 vote)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Accepted agenda as amended (5-0 vote)
• Accepted consent agenda items (5-0 vote)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to discuss general program updates. The board will also hear updates from partners Impact46 and View Point Health.

• ReCAST General Program Update
• Impact46 partner update
• View Point Health partner update

The ReCAST Advisory Board voted to approve the meeting agenda. It then approved the February 26, 2025, meeting minutes. Finally, the board moved to adjourn the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7 yeas, 2 abstentions)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (7 yeas, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas)

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Lawrenceville Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet on March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the GwMA Conference Room, 70 S. Clayton St. The committee will discuss the city’s FY 2026 budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of the FY 2026 budget

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss rezoning requests for properties on North Clayton Street and Scenic Highway, as well as proposed amendments to solid waste, electric, and natural gas utility rates. The body will also consider adopting Gwinnett County TAD policies, renewing a civility certification, and reviewing a city wayfinding communications plan.

• RZR2024-00025: Rezoning for 806-857 North Clayton Street
• SUP2025-00100: Rezoning for 750-738 Scenic Highway
• Discussion to amend Chapter 30 Solid Waste Rates
• Discussion to amend Chapter 38 Electric Utility Rates
• City Wayfinding Communications & Marketing Plan

The council voted to table the RZR2024-00025 and SUP2025-00100 development applications until the May 14, 2025 work session. Several items, including a police firewall purchase and utility rate amendments, were scheduled for upcoming regular agendas. The council also moved into executive session and then adjourned the work session.

• Tabled RZR2024-00025 (North DTL CC Ph1, LLC) to May 14, 2025 work session (unanimous yea)
• Tabled SUP2025-00100 (R. Duane Hawk) to May 14, 2025 work session (unanimous yea)
• Scheduled purchase of new Palo Alto firewalls for Police Department as Consent Item #1 on March 31, 2025 agenda
• Sent discussion to amend Chapter 30 Solid Waste Rates to regular agenda March 31, 2025
• Sent amendment of Article VII of Chapter 38 Electric Utility Rates to regular agenda March 31, 2025
• Sent discussion to add Article IX Natural Gas Utility Rates to April 2025 agenda (to be advertised)
• Sent resolution to adopt Gwinnett County TAD Policies and Guidelines to regular agenda March 31, 2025
• Moved into Executive Session (motion passed unanimously)

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Lawrenceville Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet on March 18, 2025 at the GwMA Conference Room, 70 S. Clayton St. The committee will discuss the FY2026 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY2026 budget

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will approve the agenda, elect officers, and approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive project and artifact status updates from committee members. The meeting will conclude with a special presentation.

• Approval of agenda
• Election of officers
• Approval of meeting minutes for November 12, 2024
• Project status updates from Mr. Jay Meister, Jason West, and Jason Hewitt
• Special presentation

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority had a meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the GwMA Large Conference Room, 70 S. Clayton St. The meeting was cancelled, so no agenda items were considered or decided.

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet to discuss the FY 2026 Budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Budget

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to review budget and subcommittee updates. The body will discuss the Master Plan and the status of the Magnolias Community Mural at Georgia Gwinnett College.

• Budget update
• Magnolias Community Mural update – Georgia Gwinnett College
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved a motion to allow Jasmine Billings to place an order for giveaways, including stickers, paint brush pens, and aprons, in an amount not to exceed $2,500. The commission also discussed budget updates, noting that Explore Gwinnett still holds $18,322.72 for arts initiatives, and received updates on the Magnolias Community Mural with Georgia Gwinnett College, the Master Plan survey, and other projects. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (members arriving late abstained).
• Approved motion to allow Jasmine Billings to order giveaways (stickers, pens, aprons) up to $2,500.
• Discussed using Explore Gwinnett funds ($18,322.72) for arts initiatives or Master Plan.
• Discussed logo'd pins for members only, pending price quote under $750.
• Discussed potential mural location with Coca-Cola at Foggy Bottom (Perry Street side).
• Discussed GGC Art Show at Historic Courthouse and Congressional Art Show at Lawrenceville Arts Center.

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority will discuss the hotel project, including a presentation and two amendment items. It will also receive the March 2025 Treasurer’s Report and approve minutes from prior meetings. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session on real‑estate matters.

• Hotel Project Presentation
• Hotel Amendment to Adopt Competitive Set
• Hotel Architects Agreement Amendment
• March 2025 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report
• Approval of regular and executive session minutes from December 2024 and January 2025

The Downtown Development Authority approved a modification to the hotel architects agreement of up to $100,000 for construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. The board tabled the hotel amendment to adopt a competitive set until April, and also tabled the IGA Account Review until April. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with three members absent.

• Approved modification to hotel architects agreement up to $100,000 (4-0)
• Tabled hotel amendment to adopt competitive set until April (4-0)
• Tabled IGA Account Review until April (4-0)
• Approved March 2025 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Dec 9, 2024 regular and executive sessions (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 13, 2025 regular and executive sessions (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session; no votes taken on 5 real estate items

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Financial Review Citizen Committee will meet on March 6, 2025 to discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a swearing‑in ceremony, a call to order, and standard procedural items before adjourning.

• Swearing‑in of committee members
• Discussion of the FY26 budget
• Call to order and adjournment

Planning Commission

The commission will review an old‑business rezoning application (RZR2024-00025) for several parcels on North Clayton Street owned by North DTL CC Ph1, LLC. It will also consider a new‑business subdivision application (SUP2025-00100) for parcels on Scenic Highway submitted by R. Duane Hawk. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes and a public‑comment period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Rezoning application RZR2024-00025 for 806‑857 North Clayton Street (North DTL CC Ph1, LLC)
• Subdivision application SUP2025-00100 for 738‑750 Scenic Highway (R. Duane Hawk)
• Public comment registration (required by Friday noon at Planning and Zoning Office)

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission met on March 3, 2025, and approved the agenda as amended, which included tabling two items to future meetings. Item No. 2, a rezoning request for properties on N Clayton Street and Northdale Road, was tabled to the May 5, 2025, public hearing. Item No. 3, a special use permit for outdoor storage and boat/marine sales at 738 and 750 Scenic Highway, was tabled to the April 7, 2025, public hearing. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025, meeting. No public comment was made.

• Tabled rezoning request RZR2024-00025 to May 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit SUP2025-00100 to April 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved February 3, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, introduce new members, and hold a brief public comment period. Board members will elect officers and receive updates from Long Table Consulting, the Georgia Center for Opportunity, and the ReCAST program. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Election of ReCAST Advisory Board officers
• Community Connections Report – Long Table Consulting
• ReCAST Partner Update – Georgia Center for Opportunity
• ReCAST General Program Update

The ReCAST Advisory Board swore in new members, approved the agenda and prior minutes, and elected Nancy Martin as Chair, Hector Sanchez as Vice Chair, and Marcus Thorne as Secretary. The board heard reports on Community Connections workshops and Better Work Gwinnett outcomes, including 28 Lawrenceville residents finding employment. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond officer elections and routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (7 yea, 3 abstaining)
• Elected Nancy Martin as Chair
• Elected Hector Sanchez as Vice Chair
• Elected Marcus Thorne as Secretary

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning requests and discuss amendments to city ordinances. The body will also consider the acquisition of 245 West Crogan Street and a natural gas project on Buford Drive.

• Public hearing for RZC2024-00061 at 495 South Perry Street
• Public hearing for SUP2024-00097 at 905 Grayson Highway
• Acquisition of 245 West Crogan Street
• Buford Drive Natural Gas Plastic Replacement Project
• Annual contracts for janitorial, solid waste, and underground electric cable installation

The Lawrenceville City Council approved the acquisition of 245 West Crogan Street for $1,030,000, authorized the mayor or city manager to sign documents, and approved several other items including rezoning requests, annual contracts, and ordinance amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $1,030,000 acquisition of 245 West Crogan Street (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 495 South Perry Street to OI with conditions (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Sosebee Auto Supply at 905 Grayson Highway (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 26 (Offenses) (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 28 (Parks and Recreation) (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 36 (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including janitorial, solid waste, and cable installation contracts (5-0)
• Rescinded gas project award to Southern Utility Group, re-awarded to W. L. Griffin Company for $237,739.80 (5-0)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority had scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the GwMA Large Conference Room, 70 S. Clayton St, GA 30046. The meeting was cancelled, so no agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss several items of general city business. Items include a rezoning request for World Life Ministries at 495 South Perry Street, a special use permit for Sosebee Auto Supply at 905 Grayson Highway, and the renewal of annual contracts for janitorial, solid waste, and underground electric distribution services. The council will also consider a lease agreement for 205 South Culver. No public comment is allowed for this portion of the agenda unless requested by the mayor or council.

• RZC2024-00061 rezoning for World Life Ministries, 495 South Perry Street
• SUP2024-00097 special use permit for Sosebee Auto Supply, 905 Grayson Highway
• Annual contract for Janitorial Maintenance Services
• Annual contract for Solid Waste Disposal Services
• Lease agreement for 205 S. Culver

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items, including a rezoning request for 495 South Perry Street and a special use permit for 905 Grayson Highway, both of which will be placed on the regular agenda for February 24, 2025. The council also reviewed annual contracts for janitorial, solid waste, and underground electric cable installation services, as well as a lease agreement for 205 S Culver, all slated as consent items for the same meeting. No final votes were taken on these items during the work session. The council also entered executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters, and reported two real estate items, two legal items, and one vote taken.

• Forwarded RZC2024-00061 (rezoning, 495 South Perry Street) to Feb. 24 regular agenda
• Forwarded SUP2024-00097 (special use permit, 905 Grayson Highway) to Feb. 24 regular agenda
• Placed janitorial maintenance contract as Consent item #1 for Feb. 24
• Placed solid waste disposal contract as Consent item #2 for Feb. 24
• Placed on-demand underground electric cable installation contract as Consent item #3 for Feb. 24
• Placed 205 S Culver lease agreement as Consent item #4 for Feb. 24
• Held executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate; reported 2 real estate, 2 legal, 1 vote taken

City Council Special Call

The City Council is holding a special call to discuss a resolution regarding proposed annexation areas for the City of Lawrenceville.

• Resolution for Proposed Annexation Areas for the City of Lawrenceville

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved a resolution for proposed annexation areas as presented in the council packet. The motion also authorized the city attorney to work with legislators in crafting related legislation. The meeting was a special call with no other substantive business.

• Approved resolution for proposed annexation areas (5-0)
• Authorized city attorney to work with legislators on annexation legislation (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss updates on several public art projects and organizational plans. The session includes reports on the Magnolias Community Mural and the Grizzly Parkway Roundabout.

• Magnolias Community Mural update at Georgia Gwinnett College
• Grizzly Parkway Roundabout update
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission Master Plan
• Budget update
• Georgia Gwinnett College Art Show

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved up to $2,000 for two members to attend the Creative Placemaking Conference, and approved $270.03 for a PVC frame. The Grizzly Parkway Roundabout art project was put on hold due to a lawsuit in Milton. Budget updates showed $144,570.13 remaining in the capital budget and a $25,000 grant application pending for the mural.

• Approved payment not to exceed $2,000 for Creative Placemaking Conference attendance (6-0)
• Approved purchase of one PVC round 36x36 inch frame at $270.03 (6-0)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hear the Treasurer’s Report, discuss the SPS Add Service Design Proposal, and consider a consulting agreement with Living Stone Properties. The meeting also includes a Retail Update, Mainstreet Business discussion, and other business items. Citizen comments will be heard, and an executive session will address real estate matters.

• SPS Add Service Design Proposal
• Living Stone Properties Consulting Agreement
• Retail Update
• Mainstreet Business discussion
• Executive Session – Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved several hotel-related expenditures, including a $428,895.63 Builders Risk Insurance policy, a $183,998 modification to the Ponder & Ponder Architects agreement, and up to $150,000 in changes to the Sims Patrick Studio contract. They also approved up to $200,000 for potential Gwinnett County water & sewer fees, a $2,500 facade grant to Fishery Fitness, and a consulting agreement with Living Stone Properties. The treasurer's report was approved, noting a fraudulent charge on the Hotel Escrow Account that was resolved.

• Approved $428,895.63 Builders Risk Insurance from Marsh McLennan Agency (5-0)
• Approved $183,998 modification to Ponder & Ponder Architects agreement (5-0)
• Approved up to $150,000 in changes to Sims Patrick Studio contract (5-0)
• Approved up to $200,000 for Gwinnett County water & sewer fees if unpaid (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 Facade Grant to Fishery Fitness (5-0)
• Approved Consulting Agreement with Living Stone Properties (5-0)
• Approved February 2025 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Tabled Living Stone Properties discussion until after Executive Session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request and a special use permit. The body will also approve minutes from the January 6, 2025, meeting.

• RZC2024-00061: Rezoning request for 495 South Perry Street (World Life Ministries)
• SUP2024-00097: Special Use Permit request for 905 Grayson Highway (Sosebee Auto Supply)

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request (RZC2024-00061) for 495 South Perry Street, changing the zoning from RS-150 to OI (Office Institutional) with conditions, allowing a place of worship and Montessori school. They also recommended approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP2024-00097) for outdoor storage at 905 Grayson Highway, with conditions, despite one dissenting vote. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of RZC2024-00061 to rezone 495 South Perry Street to OI with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2024-00097 for outdoor storage at 905 Grayson Highway with conditions (4-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

FY 2026 City of Lawrenceville Retreat

The City of Lawrenceville will hold a retreat on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Trilith Guesthouse. Attendees will receive a police department update and review the FY 2025 objectives, strategic priorities, and FY 2026 objectives. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Coffee/Continental Breakfast/Checkout – Oliver’s Twist, 5th Floor
• Police Update
• Review and discuss FY 2025 Objectives, Strategic Priorities and FY 2026 Objectives

The City of Lawrenceville held its FY 2026 retreat on February 2, 2025, with the mayor, council, executive team, and staff present. The agenda included a police update and a review of FY 2025 objectives, strategic priorities, and FY 2026 objectives, but the minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes—only a brief closing discussion about the coming year.

FY 2026 City of Lawrenceville Retreat

The City of Lawrenceville will hold a FY 2026 retreat on February 1, 2025 at the Trilith Guesthouse. The agenda includes briefings on the economy, the Tax Allocation District, communications, finances, rate studies, and a rapid‑fire overview of the top 12 priority projects for 2025. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for informational updates.

• Economic Update
• Tax Allocation District (TAD)
• Communications/Events Updates
• Financial Update
• Rapid Fire Updates on 2025 Top 12 Priority Projects and Initiatives

The Lawrenceville City Council and staff held a retreat on Feb. 1, 2025, covering economic, financial, and rate-study updates plus a review of 2025 priority projects. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes; the session was informational and procedural only.

FY 2026 City of Lawrenceville Retreat

The city is conducting a retreat on January 31, 2025, at the Trilith Guesthouse. The agenda consists of a tour of the Trilith Development and Studios and a reception with City of Fayetteville Council Members.

• Tour of Trilith Development and Studios
• Reception with City of Fayetteville Council Members

The FY 2026 City of Lawrenceville retreat took place on January 31, 2025, with the Mayor, Council, and staff attending. The session included a tour of Trilith Development and Studios, a reception with Fayetteville council members, and a group dinner. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the minutes only note a brief discussion about the coming days.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes an HVAC services contract, a gas pipe purchase for GDOT projects, and design services for Collins Industrial Way improvements. The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning applications for 179 E Crogan Street, 506 Northdale Road, and 1154 Lawrenceville Highway. They will also adopt a resolution for the LCI Honest Alley Activation Study and discuss an ordinance to create the Heritage Trail Medallion Commission. Finally, board appointments and the Heritage Trail Medallion Commission members will be approved.

• Approval of Comprehensive HVAC Services annual contract (Consent Agenda)
• Purchase of gas pipe and materials for GDOT projects (Consent Agenda)
• Design services for Collins Industrial Way improvements (Consent Agenda)
• Public hearing on rezoning of 179 E Crogan Street (RZC2024-00060 & SUP2024-00094)
• Adoption of the resolution for the LCI Honest Alley Activation Study

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a rezoning and special use permit for 506 Northdale Road, allowing residential use with conditions. It denied without prejudice a zoning change and special use permit for 179 E Crogan Street, and denied a special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 1154 Lawrenceville Highway. The council also adopted a resolution for the Honest Alley study and created the Heritage Trail Medallion Commission.

• Approved rezoning at 506 Northdale Road from BG to RS-150 with conditions (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory structures at 506 Northdale Road (5-0)
• Denied without prejudice rezoning at 179 E Crogan Street (5-0)
• Denied without prejudice special use permit at 179 E Crogan Street (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 1154 Lawrenceville Highway (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for LCI Honest Alley Activation Study (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Heritage Trail Medallion Commission (5-0)
• Approved board appointments packet as amended (5-0)

Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from a July 2, 2024 special call. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Officer elections
• Approval of July 2, 2024 Special Call Minutes
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Development Authority held its annual meeting and elected new officers. Adam Brown was elected Chairman, Robert Strickland as Vice Chairman, and Barry Mock as Secretary. The board tabled approval of the July 2, 2024 special call minutes until the next meeting because they were not distributed beforehand.

• Elected Adam Brown as Chairman
• Elected Robert Strickland as Vice Chairman
• Elected Barry Mock as Secretary
• Tabled approval of July 2, 2024 special call minutes

Recast Advisory Board -- CANCELLED

The ReCAST Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will consider several rezoning applications, including requests for 179 E Crogan Street and 506 Northdale Road. The council will review an annual contract for Comprehensive HVAC Services and a purchase of gas pipe and materials for GDOT projects. Additional agenda items include design services for Collins Industrial Way improvements, multiple code amendments, and the creation of a Heritage Trail Commission. The meeting will also cover the 2025 election blueprint.

• Rezoning RZC2024-00060 & SUP2024-00094 for Phung Tran, 179 E Crogan Street
• Rezoning RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00099 for Minsheng Wang, 506 Northdale Road
• Comprehensive HVAC Services on an annual contract
• Purchase of gas pipe and materials for GDOT projects
• Discussion to amend Chapter 26 of the code of ordinances (offenses)

The City Council held a work session and discussed 11 items, all of which were forwarded to upcoming regular agenda meetings. No final votes were taken during the session; the only motions were to accept the agenda and to enter and adjourn executive session. The items include zoning requests, annual contracts, ordinance amendments, and the creation of a Heritage Trail Commission.

• Forwarded RZC2024-00060 & SUP2024-00094 (179 E Crogan St) to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00099 (506 Northdale Rd) to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded SUP2024-00096 (1154 Lawrenceville Hwy) to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded Comprehensive HVAC Services contract as Consent #1 to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded Gas Pipe and Materials purchase as Consent #2 to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded Design Services for Collins Industrial Way as Consent #3 to Jan 29 agenda
• Forwarded Chapter 26, 28, 36 ordinance amendments to Feb 24 agenda
• Forwarded Heritage Trail Commission ordinance to Jan 29 agenda

City Council Special Call

The City Council will meet to establish 2025 qualifying fees and integrate municipal boundaries into the Gwinnett County hazard mitigation plan. The body will also consider a lease payment reduction for Aurora Theatre and an agreement regarding Grizzly Parkway Remnant Parcels.

• Ordinance to set and publish 2025 qualifying fees
• Resolution for Gwinnett County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan
• MOU with Aurora Theatre to reduce 2024 lease payment
• IGA with Downtown Development Authority for Grizzly Parkway Remnant Parcels

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance setting qualifying fees and dates for the November 4, 2025 municipal election, with a $378 fee for City Council candidates. They also approved a resolution to include city boundaries in Gwinnett County's hazard mitigation plan, an MOU with Aurora Theatre to reduce its 2024 lease payment, and an IGA with the Downtown Development Authority for Grizzly Parkway remnant parcels. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ordinance setting 2025 qualifying fees and dates (5-0)
• Approved resolution to join Gwinnett County hazard mitigation plan (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Aurora Theatre to reduce 2024 lease payment (5-0)
• Approved IGA with Downtown Development Authority for Grizzly Parkway parcels (5-0)

Building Authority

The Building Authority will meet to conduct a general discussion and elect its officers.

• Election of Building Authority Officers

The Lawrenceville Building Authority held a brief meeting and elected its officers for the year. David Still was elected Chairman, Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman, Chuck Warbington as Secretary/Treasurer, and Karen Pierce as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. The agenda was approved, and the meeting adjourned without any other substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Elected David Still as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Victoria Jones as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Chuck Warbington as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Pierce as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will review its 2025 budget and meeting schedule. Members will hear presentations on a business mural and a community mural partnership with Georgia Gwinnett College. Updates will be provided on the Grizzly Parkway roundabout and the Creative Placemaking Conference. Officer elections and subcommittee reports will also be addressed.

• Budget Update
• Business Mural Presentation
• Community Mural Update – Georgia Gwinnett College
• Grizzly Parkway Roundabout Updates
• Creative Placemaking Conference

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved the amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the 2025 meeting schedule. Officers for 2025 were elected: Chair Aura-Leigh Sanders, Vice-Chair Amber Walden, and Secretary/Treasurer Jasmine Billings. The Business Mural Presentation was tabled. Budget update noted no change, with the GGC mural contract signed at $85,000 and a $25,000 grant application pending.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Elected 2025 officers: Chair Sanders, Vice-Chair Walden, Secretary/Treasurer Billings
• Tabled Business Mural Presentation

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will swear in a new member and review financial reports. The body is scheduled to discuss a College Corridor Intergovernmental Agreement and a budget amendment for hotel builder’s risk insurance.

• Oath for new Downtown Development Authority Member
• KP Advisory Invoice
• College Corridor Intergovernmental Agreement
• Hotel Budget Amendment for Builder’s Risk Insurance
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville to transfer remnant parcels along Grizzly Parkway for redevelopment, and moved $275,000 from contingency for builder's risk insurance. They also approved a $1,750 invoice for KB Advisory Group consulting and the January treasurer's report. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City for College Corridor remnant parcels (7-0)
• Moved $275,000 from contingency for hotel insurance and inspection expenses (7-0)
• Approved $1,750 payment to KB Advisory Group for Tax Allocation District work (7-0)
• Approved January 2025 Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes for Dec 11, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expenditure up to $575,000 for builder's insurance for hotel (7-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council is meeting to appoint Judge Ethan Pham as Chief Municipal Court Judge and Judges Dennis Still and James Wall as Assistant Municipal Court Judges. The body will also address contracts for these three positions.

• Appointment of Judge Ethan Pham as Chief Municipal Court Judge
• Appointment of Judge Dennis Still as Assistant Municipal Court Judge
• Appointment of Judge James Wall as Assistant Municipal Court Judge
• Contracts for Chief Judge Ethan Pham, Assistant Judge Dennis Still, and Assistant Judge James Wall

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Judge Ethan Pham as Chief Municipal Court Judge, and Judges Dennis Still and James Wall as Assistant Municipal Court Judges, along with two-year contracts for each. The meeting was a special call with three members present and two absent.

• Approved appointment of Judge Ethan Pham as Chief Municipal Court Judge (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Judge Dennis Still as Assistant Municipal Court Judge (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Judge James Wall as Assistant Municipal Court Judge (3-0)
• Approved two-year contracts for Chief Judge Pham and Assistant Judges Still and Wall (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will consider three new business items: a rezoning and subdivision request (RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00097) submitted by Minsheng Wang for 506 Northdale Road; a subdivision request (SUP2024-00096) from El Charro Tienda c/o Henry Lonzo for 1154 Lawrenceville Highway; and the LCI Honest Alley Activation Study. The commission will discuss these items and record any decisions. Public comment will be available after the agenda items.

• RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00097 – application by Minsheng Wang, 506 Northdale Road
• SUP2024-00096 – application by El Charro Tienda c/o Henry Lonzo, 1154 Lawrenceville Highway
• LCI Honest Alley Activation Study

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission elected Bruce Hardy as Chairperson and Jeff West as Vice-Chairperson for 2025, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. They recommended approval of a rezoning and special use permit for 506 Northdale Road (RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00097) with staff conditions, and recommended denial of a special use permit for U-Haul truck parking at 1154 Lawrenceville Highway (SUP2024-00096) because the applicant was not present. They also recommended approval of the LCI Honest Alley Activation Final Presentation.

• Elected Bruce Hardy as Chairperson for 2025 (4-0)
• Elected Jeff West as Vice-Chairperson for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of RZR2024-00024 & SUP2024-00097 for 506 Northdale Road (5-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP2024-00096 for U-Haul truck parking at 1154 Lawrenceville Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LCI Honest Alley Activation Final Presentation (5-0)