Lawrenceville public meetings in 2024

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to consider a supplemental Series 2024 bond resolution that would set terms for revenue bonds supporting the Lawrence Hotel project. The board will also review and approve the hotel’s pre‑opening and construction budgets. Finally, the authority will discuss its purchasing policy.

• Consider Supplemental Series 2024 Bond Resolution for the Lawrence Hotel Project (Series 2024A and Series 2024B)
• Approve Hotel pre‑opening budget
• Approve Hotel construction budget
• Review Downtown Development Authority purchasing policy

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda featuring several utility and maintenance contracts. The body will also hear a final presentation on the LCI Honest Alley Activation Study and appoint the Mayor Pro-Tem and board members for 2025.

• Ozora Church Road 4-inch Steel Relocation Project
• Buford Drive Natural Gas Plastic Replacement Project
• Amendment to Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances
• LCI Honest Alley Activation Study Final Presentation
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem and 2025 Board Appointments

The Lawrenceville City Council approved the supplemental authorizing resolution and bond bid results, and appointed Council Member Victoria Jones as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contracts and resolutions, and heard presentations on the LCI Honest Alley Activation Study and the Sanitation Improvement Plan.

• Approved supplemental authorizing resolution and bond bid results (5-0)
• Appointed Victoria Jones as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 board appointments as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 11 items (5-0)
• Accepted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will consider several contracts and projects, including a resolution to become a member of GIRMA and participate in its funds. Other items include contracts for landscape services, architectural and engineering consulting, and a FIRST Center operations agreement. The council will also discuss a code amendment and a wayfinding signs project. No public comment is allowed unless requested by the mayor or council.

• Resolution to become a member of the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA)
• Resolution to support the City of Milton
• Contract for landscape and maintenance services (annual)
• Contract for architectural and engineering consulting services (annual)
• Lawrenceville Wayfinding Signs Project

The City Council held a work session on December 11, 2024, and voted unanimously to table item #2 (RZC2024-00060 & SUP2024-00094, Phung Tran, 179 E Crogan Street) to the January 15, 2025 Work Session and January 29, 2025 Regular Meeting, as requested by the applicant. All other agenda items were discussed and slated for the regular meeting as consent items. No other votes were taken, and the council entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters, reporting no votes taken.

• Tabled rezoning and special use permit for 179 E Crogan Street to Jan 15, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Accepted work session agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and the 2025 IGA account. The body will also review the Lawrenceville Futures Initiative and the hotel purchasing policy.

• 2025 Downtown Development Authority Budget
• 2025 IGA Account
• Lawrenceville Futures Initiative
• Downtown Development Authority Hotel Purchasing Policy
• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved the December 2024 Treasurer's Report and the 2025 DDA Budget as presented. The 2025 IGA Account item was tabled until January 2025. The board also discussed the Lawrenceville Futures Initiative and a hotel purchasing policy requiring board approval for invoices over $100,000.

• Approved December 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved 2025 DDA Budget as presented (5-0)
• Tabled 2025 IGA Account until January 2025 (5-0)
• Discussed Lawrenceville Futures Initiative (no vote)
• Discussed hotel purchasing policy for invoices over $100,000 (no vote)

Public Notice

The ReCAST Advisory Board will hold a holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM at Truck & Tap, 175 S Perry Street in Lawrenceville. The notice states that a quorum may be present, but no official action will be taken by the Board at this event.

• Holiday celebration at Truck & Tap, 175 S Perry Street (7:45‑9:00 PM) – no official action

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, was cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the GwMA Large Conference Room at 70 S. Clayton St.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: GwMA Large Conference Room
• Address: 70 S. Clayton St

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board will meet to approve its 2025 schedule. The board will also receive program updates, including a specific update regarding View Point Health.

• Approval of ReCAST 2025 Advisory Board Schedule
• ReCAST Program Update
• Program Update regarding View Point Health

The ReCAST Advisory Board approved its 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes from two prior meetings. Members also heard updates on the ReCAST program and View Point Health, including a planned MOU update with Gwinnett County Public Schools and a mental health fair scheduled for May 30, 2025. No public comments were offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 ReCAST Advisory Board meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 2024-10-16 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 2024-08-28 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider new business. The primary focus is a rezoning and special use permit request for a property on E Crogan Street.

• RZC2024-00060 & SUP2024-00094: Rezoning and Special Use Permit request for 179 E Crogan Street

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning from OI to BG and a special use permit for a special events facility at 179 East Crogan Street, with staff recommendations. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 7 and November 4, 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning RZC2024-00060 and special use permit SUP2024-00094 for 179 East Crogan Street (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several road landscape and infrastructure projects, as well as the renewal of a police interview room contract. A public hearing will consider two ordinances to amend the 2020 Zoning Ordinance, covering district boundaries and architectural standards. The meeting also includes resolutions for an economic development contract with the Downtown Development Authority, a lawn playground upgrade, and the sale of the Reynolds Road right‑of‑way.

• Approval of SR 316/Collins Hill Road Landscape Project (consent agenda)
• Approval of Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Landscape Improvements Project (consent agenda)
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020 Article 1 Districts
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020 Article 6 Architectural and Design Standards, Section 600
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental economic development contract with Downtown Development Authority for Lawrence Hotel Project

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a rezoning request (RZM2024-00019) from GDP Holdings, changing the zoning at an unspecified location from RS-150 and BG to CMU (Community Mixed-Use District) for a mixed-use retail and townhome development. The council also approved two zoning ordinance amendments, an economic development contract for the Lawrence Hotel Project, a playground upgrade, and the sale of an abandoned right-of-way. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning RZM2024-00019 to CMU for mixed-use retail and 67 townhomes (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 1, adding RS-50 INF and RS-TH INF districts (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article 6, Architectural and Design Standards (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Intergovernmental Economic Development Contract with DDA for Lawrence Hotel Project (5-0)
• Approved Lawrenceville Lawn Playground Upgrade and Expansion, not to exceed $293,650.41 (5-0)
• Approved sale of abandoned Reynolds Road right-of-way to 366 Reynolds Road, LLC for $8,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SR 316/Collins Hill Road landscape project and other items (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including a housing center update, multiple amendments to the 2020 Zoning Ordinance, landscape projects, engineering services, and public safety facilities. The council will also review a renewal of the ViewPoint Co-Responder Agreement and an ordinance setting meeting times for 2025. A key agenda item is an authorizing resolution for an intergovernmental economic development contract with the Downtown Development Authority related to the Lawrence Hotel project. Additional presentations cover a community mural, playground upgrades, and other city projects.

• Ordinance to add RS-50 INF One Family Infill Residential District to the zoning ordinance (Item 3)
• Ordinance to add RS-TH INF Townhouse Family Infill Residential District to the zoning ordinance (Item 4)
• SR 316/Collins Hill Road Landscape Project (Item 9)
• ViewPoint Co-Responder Agreement Renewal (Item 12)
• Authorizing Resolution for Intergovernmental Economic Development Contract with the DDA for the Lawrence Hotel Project (Item 16)

The work session was informational; no final votes were taken. Council heard presentations on the F.I.R.S.T. Housing Center, multiple zoning ordinance amendments, and various capital projects, all slated for the November 13 regular agenda. An executive session on real estate and personnel was held with no votes taken.

• Accepted work session agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will receive status updates on ongoing projects and artifacts. Members will also discuss a proposed meeting calendar for 2025.

• Project status updates from Jay Meister and Mark Baumgart
• Project status update from Cammie Mansfield
• Artifacts update
• Proposed 2025 committee calendar

Downtown Development Authority-CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. Consequently, no decisions or proposals were made at this time.

Stormwater Authority

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority will review proposed new projects. The focus is on stormwater improvements at Huff Street and Applewood Drive. Utility Board staff will provide comments on the project. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review of proposed stormwater improvements at Huff St. and Applewood Dr.
• Comments from Utility Board staff on the Huff St./Applewood Dr. project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several ordinances to amend the City of Lawrenceville’s Zoning Ordinance. These proposals include creating new infill residential districts and updating the city's infill districts map.

• RZM2024-00019 regarding GDP Holdings, LLC
• Proposed RS-50 INF One Family Infill Residential District
• Proposed RS-TH INF Townhouse Family Infill Residential District
• Revisions to CMU Community Mixed-Use District
• Adoption of the City of Lawrenceville Infill Districts Map

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request (RZM2024-00019) for approximately 6.92 acres at Park Access Drive, Lyle Circle, and Collins Hill Road, changing from RS-150 and BG to CMU (Community Mixed-Use District). The recommendation includes conditions allowing 68 rear-entry townhome units and commercial uses, with several variances. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of six zoning ordinance amendments creating new infill residential districts (RS-50 INF and RS-TH INF), updating the CMU district, use table, architectural standards, and adopting the Infill Districts Map. The prior meeting minutes were tabled to December 2, 2024.

• Recommended approval of RZM2024-00019 (rezoning to CMU) with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of new RS-50 INF One-Family Infill Residential District ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended approval of new RS-TH INF Townhouse-Family Infill Residential District ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CMU district amendments referencing new infill districts (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Use Table revisions to include new infill districts (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Architectural and Design Standards amendments (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Infill Districts Map adoption (4-0)
• Tabled approval of prior meeting minutes to December 2, 2024

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority will approve several prior meeting minutes and review treasurer reports for October and November 2024. It will discuss a Hotel Bond Resolution, hold officer elections, and consider the proposed 2025 calendar. The board will also consider two construction easements: one for CoHatch at 190 South Clayton Street and another for the Depot parking lot.

• Hotel Bond Resolution
• Downtown Development Authority Officer Elections
• Proposed Downtown Development Authority Calendar for 2025
• Temporary Construction Easement – CoHatch – 190 South Clayton Street
• Depot Parking Lot Construction Easement

The Downtown Development Authority approved a master bond resolution to finance the construction of a 120-room hotel with retail and meeting space. The board also elected 2025 officers, approved construction easements for two properties, and authorized a $2,500 facade grant for La Cazuela.

• Approved bond resolution for The Lawrence Hotel Project (5-0)
• Approved October and November 2024 Treasurer's Reports (6-0)
• Elected 2025 DDA officers (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with date changes (5-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for 190 S. Clayton St (5-0)
• Approved depot parking lot construction easement (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 facade grant for La Cazuela (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July, August, and September 2024 (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will consider several contract approvals and a property sale. Items include a purchase agreement to sell an abandoned right-of-way for University Center Lane to the Board of Regents, an amendment to nuisance provisions in the code, and approval of employee health insurance. The council will also review a study on activating Honest Alley and several service contracts.

• Purchase Agreement to sell abandoned right-of-way for University Center Lane to the Board of Regents
• Amendment to Chapter 24 of the code of ordinances to update nuisance provisions
• Employee Health Insurance Approval
• Honest Alley Activation Study
• Purchase of Itron electric meters (consent agenda item)

City Council approved amendments to the city's nuisance code and a purchase agreement to sell an abandoned right-of-way to the Board of Regents. The council also approved a new employee health insurance plan and several utility-related contracts.

• Approved sale of Abandoned Right of Way for University Center Lane to Board of Regents for $105,000 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 24 of the code of ordinances regarding Nuisances (5-0)
• Approved Employee Health Insurance plan starting January 01, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Itron Electric Meters (5-0)
• Approved annual contract for Right-of-Way Maintenance Services (5-0)
• Approved Engineering and Project Management Services (5-0)
• Approved six-month contract for Natural Gas Materials (5-0)
• Approved Leak Survey Services and Natural Gas Regulator Station relocation reimbursement (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council meeting will include a presentation on Georgia House Bill 581, which addresses property and sales tax changes. No other substantive items are scheduled for decision. The agenda also contains standard procedural steps such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Presentation on HB 581 Property and Sales Tax Changes

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on October 28, 2024, to receive a presentation from Peachtree Government Relations on HB 581, a state law that creates a floating homestead exemption limiting assessment increases to 3% annually starting January 1, 2025, pending voter approval in November. The presentation explained the opt-out process, which requires three public hearings, newspaper and website ads, and a resolution by March 1, 2025. The council took no formal action on the matter; the only votes were to approve the agenda and adjourn.

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

Recast Advisory Board - CANCELLED

The Recast Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Notice

The Lawrenceville City Council announced a possible quorum at a town‑hall meeting with Representative Gabe Okoye on October 17, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at City Hall, 70 S Clayton Street. No official business or decisions will be taken at this event.

• Possible quorum of City Council – no official action will be taken

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Recast Advisory Board Special Call

The Recast Advisory Board will meet to discuss program updates and the ReCAST budget. The meeting includes a specific update regarding Impact46.

• Impact46 program update
• ReCAST budget presentation
• ReCAST program update

The Recast Advisory Board held a special call meeting on October 16, 2024, with seven members present and four absent. The board approved the agenda and adjourned, but no substantive funding decisions were made. Program Manager Marcus Thorne presented the anticipated ReCAST Year 4 budget and program updates, and the board discussed the Deauville relocation project and a school district agreement update. No public comments were offered.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss general city business and vote on several amendments to the zoning ordinance, including new infill residential districts and updates to mixed‑use and design standards. The council will also review contracts for electric meters, right‑of‑way maintenance, engineering services, natural gas materials, and a leak survey. Additional items include a code update on nuisances, a purchase agreement for an abandoned right‑of‑way, and an MOU with Aurora Theatre.

• Ordinance to add RS-150 INF – One Family Infill Residential District (Section 102.5)
• Ordinance to add RS-TH INF – Townhouse Family Infill Residential District (Section 102.6)
• Ordinance to revise CMU Community Mixed‑Use District references to RS-50 and RS-TH INF (Section 102.11)
• Purchase of Itron electric meters
• Annual contract for right‑of‑way maintenance services

The Lawrenceville City Council voted to amend the agenda to administratively remove items one through six for readvertisement on November 13, 2024. Other business items, including utility purchases, contracts, ordinance amendments, and property agreements, were discussed and routed to the October 28, 2024 regular agenda. The Honest Alley Activation Study was tabled to the October 28, 2024 regular agenda.

• Approved amended agenda to remove items 1-6 for readvertisement (5-0)
• Routed purchase of Itron Electric Meters to October 28 regular agenda
• Routed Right-of-Way Maintenance Services contract to October 28 regular agenda
• Routed Engineering and Project Management Services to October 28 regular agenda
• Routed purchase of Natural Gas Materials contract to October 28 regular agenda
• Routed Leak Survey Services to October 28 regular agenda
• Tabled Honest Alley Activation Study to October 28 regular agenda

Special Call

The City Council is meeting for a special call to discuss a purchase agreement for a specific property. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia.

• Purchase Agreement to acquire 120 Neal Boulevard
• Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) Presentation

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a purchase agreement to acquire the property at 120 Neal Boulevard (Tax Parcel 5147 122B) for $497,000, authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to execute the documents. The vote was 3-0 with one abstention (Mayor Pro-Tem Taylor-Crawford). The council also received a presentation from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and approved the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved purchase agreement for 120 Neal Boulevard for $497,000 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Mayor or City Manager to execute purchase documents
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned special call meeting (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet on October 8, 2024 at the GwMA Conference Room. The board will approve prior meeting minutes, receive a budget update, and consider the location for a Coca‑Cola mural. A community mural artist will present their work, and other projects and business will be discussed. Citizen comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Budget update presentation
• Consider Coca‑Cola mural location
• Community mural artist presentation
• Citizen comments (2‑minute limit per person)

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved Artist #1's magnolia design for the Georgia Gwinnett College Highway Ramp mural project, with a cost not to exceed $85,975.00, by a 6-0 vote. The commission also approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, with two members who arrived late abstaining. Staff reported no purchases since the last budget update and said the Lawrenceville Blooms extension is complete, with the artist set to apply anti-graffiti sealant to the mural. The Coca-Cola mural location is still undetermined; staff will contact the building housing Britt's, the original Coca-Cola location in Lawrenceville, about hosting it.

• Approved agenda (4 yea, 2 abstaining)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4 yea, 2 abstaining)
• Approved Artist #1 magnolia mural for GGC Highway Ramp project, not to exceed $85,975.00 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:55 PM (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission meeting will review several proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Items include adding a One Family Infill Residential District (RS-150 INF) and a Townhouse Family Infill Residential District (RS-TH INF), revising the Community Mixed‑Use District references, updating the Use Table, and modifying Architectural and Design Standards. The commission will also consider a request from GDP Holdings, LLC (RZM2024-00019). Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment are also scheduled.

• RZM2024-00019 – request from GDP Holdings, LLC
• Ordinance to add Section 102.5 RS-150 INF – One Family Infill Residential District
• Ordinance to add Section 102.6 RS-TH INF – Townhouse Family Infill Residential District
• Ordinance to revise Section 102.11 CMU Community Mixed‑Use District references
• Ordinance to revise Section 103.2 Use Table

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow the Planning and Development Director to administratively withdraw the entire October 7, 2024 agenda, which included a rezoning request and several zoning ordinance amendments. The commission also approved the minutes from its July 1 and August 5, 2024 meetings. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved administrative withdrawal of the October 7, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board will review and possibly amend its meeting schedule. It will receive updates on the behavioral health transition, the Georgia Center for Opportunity program, and the overall ReCAST program. Standard items include approval of minutes and a public comment registration process.

• Amendment to the ReCAST Board Meeting Schedule
• Behavioral Health Transition Update
• Program Update: Georgia Center for Opportunity
• ReCAST Program Update
• Public comment registration (2‑minute limit per speaker)

The ReCAST Advisory Board approved a motion to move the October meeting from 10/23 to 10/16 to accommodate the program manager's conference invitation. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed updates on behavioral health provider transition and employment program data. No citizen comments were offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Rescheduled October meeting from 10/23 to 10/16 (9-0)

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the status of ongoing projects and artifacts. The session includes reviews of updates from Jay Meister, Mark Baumgart, and Cammie Mansfield.

• Project status update from Jay Meister and Mark Baumgart
• Project status update from Cammie Mansfield
• Artifacts update
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and resolutions, such as a purchase of pad mount transformers and a renewal of a ReCAST partnership. A key item is the intergovernmental agreement to convey property and create an access easement with Gwinnett County at 650 Hi-Hope Road. The council will also consider amendments to the city’s tax code and ordinances, and discuss a public hearing on a zoning-related development at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive.

• Purchase of Pad Mount Transformers
• Year 4 Contract Renewal of ReCAST Sub-Recipient Partners
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Conveyance of Property and Access Easement with Gwinnett County at 650 Hi-Hope Road
• Amendment to Chapter 34 to assess Occupation Tax by Gross Receipts and Profitability
• Public hearing on RZM2024-00016; McKinley Homes, LLC at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive

The Lawrenceville City Council amended Chapter 34 of the city code to assess occupation taxes based on gross receipts and profitability, setting a maximum tax of $20,000. The Council also approved the rezoning of 0 Hillcrest Green Drive from RM24 to CMU, along with various consent agenda items and code amendments.

• Amended Chapter 34 for Occupation Tax by Gross Receipts and Profitability with a $20,000 maximum tax limit (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Hillcrest Green Drive (RZM2024-00016) from RM24 to CMU (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Amendment to Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including pad mount transformers, ReCAST contract renewal, Axon VR equipment, and Hi-Hope Road easements (5-0)
• Tabled Georgia Reads Day proclamation

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, discuss a budget update, review current projects, and develop a roadmap for future initiatives. The meeting will include breakout sessions for focused discussion.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Budget update discussion
• Review of current projects
• Arts Commission Master Plan discussion
• Breakout sessions for focused discussion groups

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission voted to move forward with obtaining a consultant to develop a Master Plan, with an RFP to be refined and posted by January. The commission also discussed budget updates, mural projects, and future project ideas, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to obtain a consultant for Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

Downtown Development Authority

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority meeting will review its Treasurer's Report and discuss several contracts and reports. Items include a Hotel Management Agreement, an Intergovernmental Agreement to transfer Lightnin Rental to the Authority, a Tax Allocation District report, architect fees for the Train Depot project, and a request for temporary lighting at 130 South Clayton Street. The board will also consider a legal fee invoice from Mahaffey Pickens & Tucker.

• Hotel Management Agreement
• Intergovernmental Agreement transferring Lightnin Rental to the Downtown Development Authority
• Tax Allocation District Report
• Train Depot Architect Fees
• Temporary Lighting at 130 South Clayton Street

The Downtown Development Authority approved several routine items, including the treasurer's report, architect fees for the Train Depot, a legal invoice, temporary lighting for a city event, and travel expenses. The Hotel Management Agreement was tabled to October, and the intergovernmental agreement for Lightnin Rental was removed from the agenda until ready. No votes were taken in executive session.

• Approved September 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Tabled Hotel Management Agreement to October (5-0)
• Removed Lightnin Rental intergovernmental agreement from agenda (5-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 for Train Depot architect fees (5-0)
• Approved $25,375.18 invoice to Mahaffey Pickens & Tucker for legal fees (5-0)
• Approved temporary lighting and display table for Cultura: Fiesta Latina on Sept 27 (5-0)
• Approved $605.04 for extra overnight expenses for Huntsville tour (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including a property conveyance agreement with Gwinnett County, contract renewals, and infrastructure purchases. Council members will review a proposed amendment to Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances to assess an occupation tax based on gross receipts and profitability. Additional agenda items cover a rezoning request for 0 Hillcrest Green Drive, purchase of pad mount transformers, and the City Hall elevator modernization project.

• RZM2024-00016; McKinley Homes, LLC c/o Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP; 0 Hillcrest Green Drive
• Purchase of Pad Mount Transformers
• Year 4 Contract Renewal of ReCAST Sub-Recipient Partners
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Conveyance of Property and Access Easement with Gwinnett County at 650 Hi-Hope Road
• Amend Chapter 34 to assess Occupation Tax by Gross Receipts and Profitability

The City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including a rezoning request, several consent items, and ordinance amendments. No formal votes were taken during the session. All items were scheduled for the regular meeting on September 16, 2024.

• Agenda amended to delete Congresswoman McBath recognition (unanimous)
• Rezoning RZM2024-00016 at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive sent to Sept. 16 agenda
• Pad mount transformers purchase placed as Consent item #1 for Sept. 16
• ReCAST contract renewal placed as Consent item #2 for Sept. 16
• Axon VR training equipment placed as Consent item #3 for Sept. 16
• Gwinnett County property conveyance IGA placed as Consent item #4 for Sept. 16
• Ordinance amendments (Chapters 6 & 12) sent to Sept. 16 agenda
• Occupation tax amendment sent to Sept. 16 agenda

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a special call on September 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes standard items such as Call to Order, Approval of Agenda, and Council Business, which does not allow public comment unless requested by the Mayor or Council. The sole substantive item is a presentation by the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia. The meeting will adjourn after the presentation.

• Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia presentation

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special called meeting on September 4, 2024, primarily to receive a presentation from the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (MGAG). The presentation, given by Scott Tolleson, Vice President of Member Support and Government Affairs, provided an overview of the natural gas industry, MGAG's history and governance, and data specific to Lawrenceville's gas system. The council approved the agenda and adjourned, but took no substantive votes or decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned special call meeting (unanimous)

ReCAST Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been cancelled.

The ReCAST Advisory Board convened on August 28, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were made. The meeting included a board check-in, an introduction from View Point Health, and a Q3 data update from the ReCAST evaluator, along with program updates from the manager.

• No quorum; agenda approval not voted on
• No quorum; prior meeting minutes not approved
• No formal decisions made during the meeting

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will meet on August 26, 2024 at the Council Chambers. The agenda consists of standard opening items and an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance votes are listed.

• Executive Session – discussion of personnel, litigation, and real estate matters

The Lawrenceville City Council met in special call and unanimously approved the agenda, then entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

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

Stormwater Authority CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action was taken at this time.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests and property condemnations. The body will also discuss city hall renovations and several infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning and special use requests for 448 Grayson Highway and 0 Hillcrest Green Drive
• Resolution for condemnation of Pine Tree Property
• Resolution for abandonment of University Center Lane Right of Way
• Lawrenceville City Hall Renovation Project and 427 Reynolds Road property acquisition
• Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for the admin criminal investigations division

The Lawrenceville City Council approved a consent agenda covering equipment purchases and contracts, then approved a rezoning and special use permit for Embry Development at 448 Grayson Highway. They also approved resolutions for condemnation and right-of-way abandonment, a conduct rules resolution (3-1-1), and several construction and equipment contracts, including a $1.71M resurfacing project. A rezoning request for McKinley Homes was tabled to a later meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items including gas meters, drainage repair, electric project change order, software, mobile command vehicle, behavioral health contract, and board appointments (5-0)
• Approved RZR2024-00022 & SUP2024-00090 for Embry Development at 448 Grayson Highway with staff-recommended changes (5-0)
• Tabled RZM2024-00016 for McKinley Homes at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive to Work Session 09/04/2024 and Regular Meeting 09/16/2024
• Approved resolution for condemnation of Pine Tree Property (5-0)
• Approved resolution for abandonment of University Center Lane right of way on Georgia Gwinnett College campus (5-0)
• Approved resolution for rules of mayor and council conduct (3-1-1, Taylor-Crawford nay, Thompson abstained)
• Awarded Lawrenceville City Hall Renovation Project to Beatty Construction, Inc. for $141,789.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 427 Reynolds Road for $300,000.00 (5-0)

City Council Special Call

The City Council will hear a presentation from the Lawrenceville Housing Authority. The session provides an update on the Authority’s activities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Lawrenceville Housing Authority presentation and update

The City Council held a special called meeting on August 19, 2024, where the only substantive item was a presentation and update from the Lawrenceville Housing Authority. No formal decisions were made; the council approved the agenda and adjourned.

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

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will hear presentations on the Raised Intersection Project, a Coca‑Cola mural, and the Lawrenceville Blooms Extension mural. It will receive a budget update and discuss a call for art for the Georgia Gwinnett College highway ramp. The meeting also includes a retreat discussion and citizen comments.

• Raised Intersection Project presentation
• Coca‑Cola mural presentation
• Budget update
• Lawrenceville Blooms Extension mural update
• Georgia Gwinnett College highway ramp call for art

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hear a presentation on the Honest Alley Study, review the August 2024 treasurer’s report, consider sponsorship for the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit, and discuss several hotel-related agreements and an intergovernmental agreement to transfer Lightnin Rental to the authority. The meeting also includes a discussion of a façade grant consideration.

• Presentation on Honest Alley Study
• August 2024 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report
• Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit Sponsorship
• Hotel Development Agreement
• Intergovernmental Agreement transferring Lightnin Rental to the Authority

The Board approved a $1.2M Hotel Development Agreement and selected Alcala and RevPar for hotel construction and asset management. Several facade grants for downtown businesses were approved, while a grant for First Baptist Church failed. The Board also authorized legal services for a new condo agreement.

• Approved $1.2M Hotel Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Alcala as Hotel Construction Manager for $9,500 initial fee and $7,500/month (5-0)
• Selected RevPar as Hotel Asset Manager at $7,500/month or less (5-0)
• Approved attorney Jane Kotake for hotel condo agreement up to $17,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 facade grants for Perry Street Chop House and McCray's Tavern (5-0)
• Approved $982 facade grant for Paint & Party (5-0)
• Denied $2,500 facade grant for First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville (motion failed)
• Tabled Hotel Management Agreement and Lightnin Rental transfer to September (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will discuss the Ride Gwinnett Transit Plan, the Deauville Relocation Project, and approve contracts for gas meters and a mobile command vehicle. The session also includes resolutions for property condemnation and a code of conduct for council members.

• Ride Gwinnett Transit Plan discussion
• Deauville Relocation Project update
• Purchase of Diaphragm Gas Meters on an Annual Contract
• Farber Specialty Vehicles Mobile Command Vehicle
• Resolution for Condemnation of Pine Tree Property

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session on August 7, 2024, with no formal votes taken. Members heard presentations on the Ride Gwinnett Transit Plan, the Deauville Apartments relocation project update, two zoning requests, and several consent agenda items. All items were directed to the regular agenda for August 19, 2024, with some scheduled for public hearings. The meeting concluded with an executive session on real estate and litigation, followed by adjournment.

• Agenda approved as presented (5-0)
• RZR2024-00022 & SUP2024-00090 (Embry Development, 448 Grayson Hwy) sent to Aug 19 regular agenda
• RZM2024-00016 (McKinley Homes, 0 Hillcrest Green Dr) sent to Aug 19 regular agenda
• Diaphragm gas meters purchase set as Consent item #1 for Aug 19
• King Arthur Drive drainage repair set as Consent item #2 for Aug 19
• Wayside Underground Electric change order set as Consent item #3 for Aug 19
• Tritech Software Systems set as Consent item #4 for Aug 19
• Farber Specialty Vehicles mobile command vehicle set as Consent item #5 for Aug 19

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will review two new business items, RZR2024-00022 and SUP2024-00090, submitted by Embry Development Company LLC for the property at 448 Grayson Highway. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a public comment period.

• RZR2024-00022 & SUP2024-00090 – proposals from Embry Development Company LLC for 448 Grayson Highway

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning (RZR2024-00022) and special use permit (SUP2024-00090) for 56 townhomes at 448 Grayson Highway, with conditions including a four-foot berm and fence buffer near Wynfield Park. The prior meeting minutes were tabled to September 3, 2024. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of RZR2024-00022 (rezoning to RM-8) and SUP2024-00090 (special use permit for 22 front-entry units) (5-0)
• Added condition for a 4-foot berm with 6-foot opaque fence in the 25-foot buffer adjacent to Wynfield Park
• Tabled approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes to September 3, 2024
• Approved amended agenda to table the prior minutes

Public Notice

The City Council will be present for a townhall event with Representative Gabe Okoye. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the Board during this event.

• Townhall with Representative Gabe Okoye on July 25, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate, which determines the city’s property tax rate. Council members will also consider a resolution to abandon a portion of the Reynolds Road right‑of‑way and review several rezoning applications. In addition, the council will approve a consent agenda that includes annual contracts for gas mains, power pole replacement, design services, and renewal of the city’s property and casualty insurance.

• Approval of annual contracts for new gas mains, power pole replacement, and design services (items 4‑6)
• Renewal of the city’s property and casualty insurance (item 7)
• Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate public hearing (item 8)
• Resolution to abandon a portion of the Reynolds Road right‑of‑way (item 9)
• Rezoning applications for Reynolds Road, Hillcrest Green Drive, Grayson Highway, Curtis Road, and Collins Hill Road (items 10‑14)

The Lawrenceville City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate resolution in a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Pro-Tem Taylor-Crawford and Council Member Thompson voting nay. The council also awarded contracts for the Rhodes Jordan Trail Connection Project ($886,295.75) and the Deauville Apartments demolition ($554,500.00), and approved an agreement with Impact46 for $440,000 in FIRST Center renovation funding. Two zoning items were tabled to August meetings, and several board appointments were approved.

• Approved FY2025 millage rate resolution (3-2)
• Awarded Rhodes Jordan Trail Connection Project to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC, not to exceed $886,295.75 (5-0)
• Awarded Demolition of Deauville Apartments Project to Southern Environmental Services, Inc., not to exceed $554,500.00 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Impact46 for FIRST Center renovations, $440,000 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZC2024-00058; Reynolds Road from BG to LM (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZR2024-00023; Florentina Fisteag; 0 Curtis Road with conditions (5-0)
• Approved special use permit SUP2024-00091; Mushtaq Pasha; 860 Collins Hill Road with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled zoning items RZM2024-00016 and RZR2024-00022/SUP2024-00090 to August 19, 2024

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2025 Millage Rate
• Location: 70 S. Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Time: Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 millage rate of 3.26 mills, an increase of 1.206 mills above the roll-back rate. No one spoke in favor; several residents spoke in opposition. No vote was taken at this hearing; adoption is scheduled for the 7:00 pm meeting on the same day.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Held public hearing on FY2025 millage rate; no vote taken
• Adjourned special call meeting (3-1)

Board of Appeals

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals will meet on July 15, 2024 at the Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, prior minutes, and March 2024 Planning Commission minutes. The board will discuss new business, including a 10‑minute per side limit on variance hearings, and will consider variance request VAR2024-00118 submitted by Danny Lankford for the property at 255 Equipment Court.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review of March 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Adopt 10‑minute per side limit for variance hearings
• Consider variance VAR2024-00118 for 255 Equipment Court (Danny Lankford)

City Council Work Session

The City Council reviewed various zoning requests and annual service contracts during this work session. Most of these items were moved to the July 22 regular meeting agenda for consideration. One request for 448 Grayson Highway was tabled until August 7, 2024.

• Rezoning requests for Reynolds Road, Hillcrest Green Drive, and Curtis Road moved to July 22 agenda
• Annual contracts for gas mains, power pole replacement, and design services moved to July 22 agenda
• Resolution for the abandonment of a portion of the Reynolds Road right-of-way moved to July 22 agenda
• Gwinnett Urban County CDBG renewal moved to July 22 agenda
• Zoning request for 448 Grayson Highway tabled until August 7, 2024

Council reviewed several rezoning requests, special use permits, and annual contracts, agreeing to move most to the July 22 Regular Meeting Agenda. One item regarding 448 Grayson Highway was tabled until August. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Moved RZC2024-00058 (Reynolds Road) to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Moved RZM2024-00016 (0 Hillcrest Green Drive) to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Tabled RZR2024-00022 & SUP2024-00090 (448 Grayson Highway) to August 07 Work Session
• Moved RZR2024-00023 (0 Curtis Road) to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Moved SUP2024-00091 (860 Collins Hill Road) to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Moved gas mains, power pole, and design services contracts to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Moved Reynolds Road right-of-way abandonment resolution to July 22 Regular Meeting
• Moved Gwinnett Urban County CDBG Renewal to July 22 Regular Meeting

City Council Special Call

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate. The council also approved agreements with the Downtown Development Authority to fund a lease termination and the purchase of 185 Park Access Drive. Additionally, an access and drainage easement agreement with SPE Investment Group, LLC was approved.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Millage Rate
• Agreement to fund the Luxury Landscape lease termination
• Agreement to fund the purchase of 185 Park Access Drive
• Access and drainage easement agreement with SPE Investment Group, LLC

The City Council held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate, where eight residents spoke against an increase and three spoke in favor; no vote on the millage rate is recorded in these minutes. The council then approved three items: an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority to fund a lease termination agreement with Luxury Landscape, another to fund the purchase of 185 Park Access Drive, and an access and drainage easement agreement with SPE Investment Group, LLC. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Held public hearing on FY2025 millage rate; 8 spoke against increase, 3 in favor; no council vote recorded
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DDA to fund lease termination with Luxury Landscape, subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DDA to fund purchase of 185 Park Access Drive, subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Approved access and drainage easement agreement with SPE Investment Group, LLC, authorizing Mayor to execute subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Adjourned out of Special Call (5-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this meeting.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the July 2024 Treasurer’s Report and update the 2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions regarding intergovernmental agreements for Luxury Landscape and 185 Park. Additionally, the board will address repairs at the Train Depot.

• July 2024 Treasurer’s Report
• Update to 2024 Budget
• Luxury Landscape Lease Termination Intergovernmental Agreement
• 185 Park Access Intergovernmental Agreement
• Repairs at the Train Depot

The Board approved intergovernmental agreements for the purchase of 185 Park Access Drive and a lease termination for Luxury Landscape. It also selected Pinkerton & Laws as the general contractor for the Lawrence Hotel and authorized repairs at the Train Depot.

• Approved purchase of 185 Park Access Drive for $2,788,483.00 (7-0)
• Approved Luxury Landscape lease termination agreement for $1,589,500.00 and potential $160,500 (7-0)
• Approved Pinkerton & Laws as general contractor for the Lawrence Hotel (7-0)
• Authorized Train Depot renovation estimate up to $275,000.00 (7-0)
• Increased 2024 Budget total revenue to $165,297.00 (7-0)
• Approved up to $2,500 facade grant for First Baptist Church signage (7-0)
• Approved up to $2,500 facade grant for La Cazuela signage (7-0)
• Approved $925 per person for two members to attend redevelopment tour in Alabama (7-0)

Development Authority

The Lawrenceville Development Authority will hold an election to replace its Chairman. The meeting also includes discussions regarding intergovernmental agreements with the City of Lawrenceville and purchase agreements involving Luxury Landscape.

• Election to Replace Chairman
• Intergovernmental Agreement regarding McGee Tract
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Luxury Landscape for McGee Tract
• Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Reynolds Road Parcels
• Assignment of Reynolds Road Parcels agreements to Luxury Landscape

The Development Authority elected Robert Strickland as Chairman and Adam Brown as Vice Chairman, replacing Jay Johnston, who resigned. The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville transferring 378 Reynolds Road (McGee Tract) to the Authority, then approved a purchase and sale agreement selling that tract to Luxury Landscape. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement on the Reynolds Road parcels and assigned those purchase and sale agreements to Luxury Landscape. All votes were 6-0.

• Elected Robert Strickland as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Adam Brown as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Lawrenceville transferring 378 Reynolds Road (McGee Tract) to the Authority (6-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with Luxury Landscape for sale of 378 Reynolds Road (McGee Tract) (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Lawrenceville on Reynolds Road parcels assignments (6-0)
• Approved assignment of Reynolds Road parcels purchase and sale agreements to Luxury Landscape (6-0)
• Approved prior annual meeting minutes from January 23, 2024 (6-0)
• Entered and exited executive session on real estate; one litigation item discussed, no votes taken

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning applications and special use permits, including items for Reynolds Road and 860 Collins Hill Road. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to various articles of the city's Zoning Ordinance.

• Rezoning request RZC2024-00058 at Reynolds Road
• Rezoning request RZM2024-00016 at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive
• Rezoning and Special Use Permit for 448 Grayson Highway
• Rezoning request RZR2024-00023 at 0 Curtis Road
• Amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission recommended approval of five rezoning and special use permit applications, each with staff recommended conditions and each passing 3-0. These included rezoning about 7.22 acres along Reynolds Road from general business to light manufacturing, about 17.45 acres at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive and 298 Dogwood Lane from single-family to multifamily, about 12.97 acres at 448 Grayson Highway for 56 townhouses, and 0.43 acres at 0 Curtis Road for two single-family homes, plus a special use permit for a place of worship at 860 Collins Hill Road. The commission also amended the agenda to delete the May 2024 minutes and table four zoning ordinance amendment items to the July 1, 2024 public hearing, and approved the June 3, 2024 public hearing minutes. All votes were 3-0. The commission's recommendations now go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of RZC2024-00058: rezone ~7.22 acres along Reynolds Road from BG to LM (3-0)
• Recommended approval of RZM2024-00016: rezone ~17.45 acres at 0 Hillcrest Green Drive and 298 Dogwood Lane from RS-150 to RM-24 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of RZR2024-00022 & SUP2024-00090: rezone ~12.97 acres at 448 Grayson Highway from RS-150 to RM-8 for 56 townhouses (3-0)
• Recommended approval of RZR2024-00023: rezone ~0.43 acres at 0 Curtis Road from RM-12 to RS-60 for two single-family homes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP2024-00091: special use permit for a place of worship at 860 Collins Hill Road in an LM district (3-0)
• Amended agenda to delete May 2024 minutes and table four zoning ordinance amendments to the July 1, 2024 public hearing (3-0)
• Approved June 3, 2024 public hearing meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned at 6:49 p.m. (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and several zoning amendments. The agenda also includes property acquisitions and updates to city ordinances.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Zoning requests for 194 Gwinnett Drive, 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway, and 381 Industrial Park Drive
• Acquisition of the 378 Reynolds Road property
• Purchase of two side arm garbage trucks and one “Scout” truck
• Amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance Articles 1, 6, 10, and 11

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and authorized the $425,000 purchase of 378 Reynolds Road. Council members also approved several zoning and development items, including a rezone at 194 Gwinnett Drive and a special use permit for 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway. Four zoning-related ordinance amendments were tabled indefinitely.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved $425,000 purchase of 378 Reynolds Road (5-0)
• Approved rezone for 194 Gwinnett Drive (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway (5-0)
• Tabled four zoning ordinance amendments indefinitely (5-0)
• Reduced massage therapy regulatory fee from $2,000 to $300 (5-0)
• Approved $727,688 purchase of three refuse trucks (5-0)
• Approved IGA to transfer McGee Tract to the LDA (5-0)

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will receive progress updates on existing projects and artifacts. The agenda consists of status reports and procedural items with no new business listed.

• Project status updates from Jay Meister, Mark Baumgart, and Cammie Mansfield
• Artifacts update
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee approved its agenda and the March 19, 2024 minutes with one wording change. Gwinnett County staff reported the themed library building is on schedule, with the concrete slab poured that day and an expected completion date of April 2025. Staff also updated the committee on oral histories, exhibit graphics, media exhibits, and artifact placement. No new business or artifacts update was presented.

• Approved the agenda (11-0)
• Approved changing the March 19, 2024 minutes wording to 'oral history recordings continue to be made' (11-0)
• Approved the March 19, 2024 minutes as amended (11-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider an agreement with the City of Lawrenceville regarding repairs to the Train Depot. The board will also review the June 2024 Treasurer’s Report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for repairs to the Train Depot
• Approval of SCA to perform repairs at the Train Depot
• June 2024 Downtown Development Authority Treasurer’s Report
• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for Train Depot repairs and funded the Chairman's attendance at a leadership conference. The Board also approved window cling designs for 130 South Clayton Street. A repair estimate from SCA Construction Services was tabled pending further research.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for Train Depot repairs (4-0)
• Approved $5,419.31 for Chairman Lee Merritt to attend the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Strategic Leadership Conference (4-0)
• Approved window cling designs for 130 South Clayton Street (4-0)
• Approved June 2024 Treasurer’s Report (4-0)
• Tabled SCA Construction Services estimate of $210,740 for Train Depot repairs pending more research
• Approved May 13, 2024 Regular and Executive Session minutes (4-0)

Public Notice

The ReCAST Advisory Board has issued a notice regarding a potential quorum during a member celebration event. No official action will be taken by the Board.

• ReCAST Advisory Board Member Celebration at Truck & Tap

Stormwater Authority

The Stormwater Authority will review current and proposed projects. The meeting also includes a presentation of the MS4 Annual Report with comments from Utility Board Staff.

• Review of current projects
• Review of proposed new projects
• MS4 Annual Report

Recast Advisory Board

The board will review prior meeting minutes and hold discussions regarding ReCAST Program updates. The agenda also includes sub-recipient partner updates, including a report on Impact46.

• ReCAST Program Update
• Sub-Recipient Partner Update: Impact46

The board approved the meeting minutes from March 27 and April 24, 2024. Members received updates on sub-recipient partner changes, including the upcoming RFP for a behavioral health partner and changes to the program manager role.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will discuss budget updates and subcommittee progress. The meeting includes updates regarding the Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extensions and mural projects at Georgia Gwinnett College.

• Budget update
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extensions
• Georgia Gwinnett College Highway Ramp Mural
• Georgia Gwinnett College Roundabouts
• Subcommittee updates

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several rezoning requests and amendments to the city's zoning ordinance. The session also includes discussions regarding updates to animal, environmental, and massage therapy regulations. Additionally, the council will review contract renewals and insurance coverage.

• Rezoning and special use permit requests for Gwinnett Drive, Sugarloaf Parkway, and Industrial Park Drive
• Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding districts, design standards, and definitions
• Purchase of transformers and Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal
• Proposed updates to city code regarding animals, environment, and massage therapy fees
• Resolution to amend the City’s 401(a) retirement plan

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items. Four proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were tabled until the July 10, 2024 work session. Several other items, including zoning applications and contract renewals, were scheduled for discussion or vote at the June 26, 2024 regular meeting.

• Agenda amended to table four Zoning Ordinance amendments to July 10 (5-0)
• Zoning Ordinance Article 1 amendment tabled to July 10
• Zoning Ordinance Article 6 amendment tabled to July 10
• Zoning Ordinance Article 10 amendment tabled to July 10
• Zoning Ordinance Article 11 amendment tabled to July 10
• SUP2024-00089 proposed for withdrawal without prejudice on June 26
• Purchase of Transformers set as consent item for June 26
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal set as consent item for June 26

Special Call Meeting

The Lawrenceville Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes discussion of the Lyle Circle PSA extension.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of Lyle Circle PSA extension

At a special called meeting on June 5, 2024, the Lawrenceville City Council approved the agenda and then approved extending the Lyle Circle PSA to June 28, authorizing the Mayor to execute the extension subject to City Attorney review. A public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against it; the budget itself was not voted on. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved extension of Lyle Circle PSA to June 28 and authorized Mayor to execute it subject to City Attorney review (5-0)
• Opened and closed FY2025 proposed budget public hearing with no speakers for or against
• Adjourned out of Special Call (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is scheduled to review three property cases (RZC2024-00054, SUP2024-00086, and SUP2024-00089) alongside proposed amendments to four articles of the city’s Zoning Ordinance. These updates would modify how zoning districts are classified, establish new architectural design standards, clarify planning definitions, and address inactive zones. Because these rules govern land use approvals, any adopted changes will directly shape what types of buildings and projects can be developed in Lawrenceville moving forward.

• RZC2024-00054 (Stacy Patterson; 194 Gwinnett Drive)
• SUP2024-00086 (Juanita Wade; 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway) and SUP2024-00089 (W. Charles Ross Esq.; 381 Industrial Park Drive)
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 1 (Districts)
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 6 (Architectural and Design Standards)
• Ordinance to amend Articles 10 (Definitions) and 11 (Inactive Zoning Districts)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request at 194 Gwinnett Drive and a special use permit renewal for a banquet hall at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway. One application for outdoor trailer storage was withdrawn. Several zoning ordinance amendments were tabled until July 1, 2024.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 194 Gwinnett Drive to General Business District (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for banquet hall at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended withdrawal without prejudice of SUP2024-00089 for outdoor trailer storage (5-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendments for Articles 1, 6, 10, and 11 to July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold public hearings on three property-specific rezoning and special use permit requests, review a proposed amendment to zoning regulations, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. They will also consider fee increases for city applications, updates to election and administrative codes, and progress on the Lawrenceville Highway Sidewalks Project. These items affect local development rules, municipal funding, application costs, and neighborhood infrastructure. Routine contracts for software, equipment, and design services are scheduled for approval via consent agenda.

• Public hearing on RZC2024-00053 rezoning request for 513 Scenic Highway (Cam-Thuy Truong)
• Public hearings on SUP2024-00086 and SUP2024-00088 special use permit requests at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway and 562 John Connor Court
• Proposed ordinance amending Article 8 General Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance 2020
• Amendment to Chapter 38 increasing city application fees and establishing an administrative billing fee
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget and Lawrenceville Highway Sidewalks Project

The Lawrenceville City Council approved several zoning amendments and a vehicle storage lot at 562 John Connor Court. They also authorized a $275,000 transfer for Train Depot renovations and approved the Lawrenceville Highway Sidewalks Project. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget was discussed but not voted on, with a final vote scheduled for June 26.

• Approved RZC2024-00053 zoning change at 513 Scenic Highway with conditions (5-0)
• Approved SUP2024-00088 vehicle storage lot at 562 John Connor Court with conditions (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Article 8 of Zoning Ordinance 2020 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 38 to increase application fees (3-2, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 16 regarding election candidacy notices (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 2 regarding city administration and ethics (5-0)
• Approved Lawrenceville Highway Sidewalks Project (5-0)
• Approved $275,000 IGA for Train Depot renovations (5-0)

Stormwater Authority - Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Utility Authority scheduled its May 15, 2024 session for cancellation. No projects were reviewed and no votes occurred because the meeting was called off. Residents should monitor official city channels for rescheduled dates.

• Meeting cancelled; agenda contained only standard procedural headings.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will discuss budget updates and subcommittee reports. The meeting also includes progress updates on several mural extensions and art projects at Georgia Gwinnett College.

• Budget update
• Subcommittee updates
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extensions
• Georgia Gwinnett College Highway Ramp Mural
• Georgia Gwinnett College Roundabouts

The Commission discussed updates for several mural projects and potential grant funding. Members established a timeline for upcoming calls for art and reviewed current budget balances.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Determined GGC Highway Ramp Mural call for art will be local/regional
• Set GGC Highway Ramp Mural submission deadline for July 26th
• Determined GGC Roundabout call for art will be distributed after the highway ramp call closes

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the May 2024 treasurer's report and discuss legislative changes to DDA law. The meeting also includes Mainstreet business items and an executive session regarding real estate.

• Review of May 2024 Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of Downtown Development Authority Law legislative changes
• Mainstreet training and business updates
• Executive Session regarding real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved its May 2024 Treasurer's Report and extended the deadline for facade grant applications from May 31 to June 30, 2024. The board also discussed updates on Mainstreet events, mandatory training requirements, and potential pedestrian-friendly changes to Honest Alley. A closed executive session was held to discuss six real estate items, with votes taken on three of them, though specific outcomes were not recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved May 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Extended facade grant application deadline to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Entered and exited Executive Session for real estate discussions (5-0)
• Discussed 6 real estate items; votes taken on 3 (outcomes not specified in public minutes)

Special Call - 2nd FY 2025 Budget Work Session

The Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget. No other specific business is listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2025 Proposed Budget

The Council met for a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget. Chief Financial Officer Keith Lee and the management team presented the budget and answered questions regarding requested positions. No formal votes were taken on budget items.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal items before any formal votes. The agenda covers proposed changes to Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance 2020, rezoning and special use permit requests for three properties, and discussions on city procurement contracts. Public comment is not scheduled unless formally requested by council members.

• Rezoning request (RZC2024-00053) for 513 Scenic Highway
• Special use permit requests (SUP2024-00086, SUP2024-00088) at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway and 562 John Connor Court
• Ordinance amendment to Article 8 of the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020
• Purchase of electrical lights and materials
• Design services contract for raised intersections

The City Council held a work session to discuss various planning, zoning, and procurement items. No substantive votes were taken on the discussed items; instead, they were scheduled for the May 22, 2024, agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Tabled SUP2024-00086 (Juanita Wade) to May 22 agenda
• Scheduled RZC2024-00053 (Cam-Thuy Truong) for May 22 agenda
• Scheduled SUP2024-00088 (Jason Mundy) for May 22 agenda
• Scheduled Zoning Ordinance Article 8 amendment for May 22 public hearing
• Scheduled electrical lights purchase for May 22 consent agenda
• Scheduled timeclock software renewal for May 22 consent agenda
• Scheduled GIS services contract for May 22 consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider applications RZC2024-00053, SUP2024-00086, and SUP2024-00088. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance regarding districts, regulations, and definitions.

• RZC2024-00053 at 513 Scenic Highway (Cam-Thuy Truong)
• SUP2024-00086 at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway (Juanita Wade)
• SUP2024-00088 at 562 John Connor Court (Jason Mundy)
• Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 1, 8, and 10

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a residential-to-office rezoning and a special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage. The commission also recommended an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding general regulations. Three agenda items were tabled until June 3, 2024.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 513 Scenic Highway from RS-180 to OI (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 562 John Connor Court (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 8 General Regulations (5-0)
• Tabled SUP2024-00086 banquet hall renewal at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway to June 3, 2024
• Tabled Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 1 Districts to June 3, 2024
• Tabled Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 10 Definitions to June 3, 2024
• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Call - 1st FY 2025 Budget Work Session

This special call meeting is a work session for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda contains no other specific business items beyond this discussion and procedural steps.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Discussion

The Council met for a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Chief Financial Officer Keith Lee and the management team presented information regarding requested positions. No formal votes were taken on budget items.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on amendments to the city's zoning ordinance regarding districts and definitions. The agenda also includes updates to several chapters of the City Code, including administration, court, and elections. Additionally, the council will consider various infrastructure projects and equipment purchases.

• Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 1 and 10
• Updates to City Code Chapters 1, 2, 14, and 16
• Lawrenceville Public Works Building Renovations Project Phase II
• North Perry Street Patio Improvements Project
• Purchase of new Data Center Servers and Consolidation Services

City Council approved several code amendments, the sale of a mobile command vehicle to the City of Roswell, and the North Perry Street Patio Improvements Project. Several zoning and code ordinances were tabled until May and June.

• Approved North Perry Street Patio Improvements Projects (5-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Spartan Mobile Command Vehicle to City of Roswell (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to Chapter 14 (Court) of City Code (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to Chapter 1 (General Provisions) of City Code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for Open Records Officer Designation Update (5-0)
• Upheld appeal decision for 366 W Pike Street (5-0)
• Approved voting delegates for Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia Election Committee (5-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendments for Article 1 and Article 10 to June 05, 2024

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will discuss updates regarding the ReCAST program and its sub-recipient partner, Georgia Center for Opportunity. The meeting also includes a board check-in and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• ReCAST Program Update
• Sub-Recipient Partner Update: Georgia Center for Opportunity
• Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

The board reviewed progress reports from the Georgia Center for Opportunity regarding the Better Work Gwinnett program. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Deferred approval of prior meeting minutes to June 12

Public Notice

A townhall for Representative Gabe Okoye is scheduled for April 24, 2024. The notice states that while a quorum of the City Council may be present, no official action will be taken by the Board.

• Representative Gabe Okoye Townhall

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and several chapters of the city code. The session also includes presentations on the FY 2025 proposed budget and the FY 2023 annual financial report.

• Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 1 and 10
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Lawrenceville Public Works Building Renovations Project Phase II
• Hurricane Shoals @ Hwy 316 Gas Pipeline DOT project
• Purchase of natural gas materials on a six-month contract

At its April 17, 2024 work session, the Lawrenceville City Council voted 5-0 to approve the agenda as amended, which tabled two zoning ordinance amendments (Article 1 Districts and Article 10 Definitions) to the June 4, 2024 work session agenda. Several other items — natural gas materials, Public Works Building renovations Phase II, a Hurricane Shoals @ Hwy 316 gas pipeline project, a ReCast Yr 3 contract addendum, and data center servers — were set to appear as consent items on the April 29, 2024 regular agenda. Code ordinance amendments for chapters 1, 2, 14, and 16 and an Open Records Officer resolution were sent to the April 29 regular agenda. The council also received presentations on the FY 2025 proposed budget and the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and held an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate where no votes were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabling two zoning ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment Article 1 Districts to June 4, 2024 work session
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment Article 10 Definitions to June 4, 2024 work session
• Set natural gas materials six-month contract as consent item #1 for April 29 regular agenda
• Set Public Works Building Renovations Phase II as consent item #2 for April 29 regular agenda
• Set Hurricane Shoals @ Hwy 316 gas pipeline DOT project as consent item #3 for April 29 regular agenda
• Set ReCast Yr 3 contract addendum as consent item #4 for April 29 regular agenda
• Set data center servers purchase as consent item #5 for April 29 regular agenda

Public Notice

This notice contains only procedural boilerplate regarding a potential City Council quorum at the District 03 Spring Meeting on April 10, 2024. The notice states that no official action will be taken by the Board.

Stormwater Authority - Cancelled

The April 10, 2024, meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Utility Authority has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of the April 10, 2024, meeting

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will receive a budget update and subcommittee reports. Discussion items include progress on several mural projects and planning for a 2024 strategic retreat.

• Budget Update
• Crogan Street Mural
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extensions
• Georgia Gwinnett College Highway Ramp Mural
• Georgia Gwinnett College Roundabouts

The commission held procedural approvals for the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed updates on several mural projects and postponed the 2024 strategic retreat until late summer.

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

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review the April 2024 Treasurer’s Report and consider CoStar and LoopNet subscriptions. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the College Corridor TAD proposal.

• College Corridor TAD Proposal
• CoStar and LoopNet Subscriptions
• April 2024 Treasurer’s Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $13,725 contract with KB Advisory Group for services related to the College Corridor Tax Allocation District. The board also authorized $15,852 in annual real estate data subscriptions and paid a $2,000 appraisal invoice for Deauville properties. A presentation on the Deauville Project, which involves relocating 67 residents, was given, but no vote on the project itself was recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved KB Advisory Group contract for College Corridor TAD ($13,725)
• Approved CoStar and LoopNet subscriptions ($15,852/year)
• Approved Billingsley Retter appraisal invoice for Huff Street properties ($2,000)
• Approved April 2024 Treasurer's Report with correction
• Approved addition of Deauville Presentation to agenda
• Entered and exited Executive Session for real estate discussion

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will conduct routine procedural business and review case SUP2024-00086 for a property at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway. The agenda contains standard procedural items and one scheduled case review without further detail on the request type or expected outcome. Public commenters must register by noon the Friday before the meeting to speak.

• SUP2024-00086 case review for Juanita Wade at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Approval of prior meeting minutes and current agenda
• Public comment registration deadline set for noon Friday before the meeting

The Planning Commission voted to table a Special Use Permit renewal for a banquet hall at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway. The item is scheduled for the May 6, 2024, Public Hearing.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended tabling SUP2024-00086 for banquet hall renewal at 3130 Sugarloaf Parkway (4-0)

Financial Review Citizen Committee

This agenda covers a scheduled meeting of the Lawrenceville Financial Review Citizen Committee on March 28, 2024. The document lists only standard procedural steps and a placeholder for discussion items. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• No substantive items are listed on this procedural agenda.

Recast Advisory Board

This agenda consists of standard procedural items, including approval of the schedule and prior minutes. Board members will receive progress updates on the ReCAST program, its data outcomes, and a report from sub-recipient Families First. No specific votes or binding decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of agenda and prior meeting minutes
• ReCAST program progress update
• Review of ReCAST data and outcomes
• Sub-recipient partner update from Families First

The board approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Members discussed program feedback mechanisms, the status of the Community Connections RFP, and grant deliverable metrics. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will approve routine infrastructure purchases, including steel replacements for Grayson Highway and Ozora Church Road. A public hearing will address a rezoning request at 0 Curtis Road. Proposed changes to utility billing rules would update how residents apply for service and receive bills, while the sale of property at 650 Hi-Hope Road supports state highway improvements that may alter local traffic patterns.

• Purchasing gas pipe and materials for the Hurricane Shoals Road Project
• Grayson Highway 6-inch steel replacement project
• Ozora Church Road 4-inch steel relocation project
• Public hearing on rezoning at 0 Curtis Road (PIN 5145 299)
• Selling parcel at 650 Hi-Hope Road to GDOT for SR 316 interchange improvements

At its March 25, 2024 regular meeting, the Lawrenceville City Council denied rezoning request RZC2023-00052 for 0 Curtis Road as recommended by staff, and approved the sale of a parcel at 650 Hi-Hope Road plus associated relocation costs to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the SR 316 Interchange Improvement Project. The council also approved local amendments to the city's construction codes (Chapter 10) and approved a consent agenda covering gas pipe and steel replacement purchases. An ordinance amending Chapter 38 utility service and billing rules was tabled to April 29, 2024, and the appeal APPL2023-00006 at 366 W Pike Street was taken under advisement to be heard April 29, 2024. All recorded votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Denied RZC2023-00052: Ming Zhou; 0 Curtis Road (PIN 5145 299), as recommended by staff (5-0)
• Approved sale of parcel at 650 Hi-Hope Road and associated relocation costs to Georgia DOT for SR 316 Interchange Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 10 to adopt local amendments to the city's construction codes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: gas pipe and materials purchase for Hurricane Shoals Road Project; Grayson Hwy. 6-inch steel replacement; Ozora Church Road 4-inch steel relocation (5-0)
• Tabled Chapter 38 utilities ordinance on service applications and billing to April 29, 2024 regular agenda (agenda amendment approved 5-0)
• Took APPL2023-00006 appeal (Harold Buckley, Jr.; 366 W Pike Street) under advisement to be heard April 29, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2024 regular meeting and executive session, and March 14, 2024 work session and executive session (5-0)
• Entered and adjourned two executive sessions (personnel, litigation, real estate); second session reported real estate and litigation with no votes taken

Financial Review Citizen Committee

This agenda contains only standard procedural steps and one discussion item. The committee will hear a presentation regarding the recent Financial Committee meeting. No policy changes, budget votes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Presentation on the Financial Committee meeting

Stormwater Authority - Cancelled

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority session scheduled for March 20, 2024, was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No projects, contracts, or ordinances will be reviewed at this time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee

The committee will elect new officers and review progress on ongoing projects. Members will also receive updates regarding artifacts, a speaker series, and site visits.

• Election of officers
• Project status updates from Jay Meister, Mark Baumgart, and Cammie Mansfield
• Artifacts update
• Speaker series update
• Hooper-Renwick site visit update

The committee elected its leadership for 2024 and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members received updates on the Hooper-Renwick themed library project, which is expected to be completed in mid-2025.

• Approved Coni Brown as Chair, Greg Lott as Vice Chair, and Paula Foil as Secretary (12-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (12-0)

Board of Appeals

The Lawrenceville Board of Appeals is scheduled to discuss two specific variance requests. Discussion for each request will be limited to 10 minutes per side.

• VAR2024-00116: United Rentals c/o David Stratton at 255 Equipment Court
• VAR2024-00117: Nevil & Margaret Wilson at 278 New Hope Road

The Board of Appeals approved two variance applications at its March 18, 2024 meeting. United Rentals received approval to remove screening requirements at 255 Equipment Court with conditions requiring new landscaping. Nevil and Margaret Wilson received approval to reduce the minimum lot area for a property at 278 New Hope Road. Both votes were unanimous among members present, with one board member absent.

• Approved VAR2023-00116: United Rentals request to remove screening requirements at 255 Equipment Court with staff conditions (4-0)
• Approved VAR2024-00117: Wilson request to reduce minimum lot area from 15,000 to 12,692 sq ft at 278 New Hope Road with staff conditions (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 public hearing minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the March 2024 Treasurer’s Report and discuss retail strategies. The agenda also includes a land purchase agreement for 101 E. Crogan Street and the termination of a RIO transaction.

• 101 E. Crogan Street Land Purchase Agreement
• Termination of RIO Transaction
• March 2024 Treasurer’s Report
• Retail Strategies discussion

The Lawrenceville Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the termination of the Rio hotel transaction, including a $2.4 million loan termination and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City. The Board also ratified a land purchase agreement for 101 E. Crogan Street and approved a $95,000 three-year commitment to Retail Academy for strategic planning.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Lawrenceville regarding hotel (7-0)
• Approved Loan Termination in amount of $2.4 Million (7-0)
• Approved Omnibus Unwind and Termination Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Termination of Development Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Termination of Ground Lease portion of hotel transaction (7-0)
• Ratified contract for 101 E. Crogan Street land purchase (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 3-year commitment to Retail Academy for strategic plans (7-0)
• Approved use of 168 South Clayton Street for window signage (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates, including gas pipe purchases and steel replacement projects. The session also includes a DDA update on a $1M downtown redevelopment loan and proposed fee changes to Chapter 38.

• Rezoning request for 0 Curtis Road
• Gas pipe purchase for Hurricane Shoals Road Project
• Amendment to Chapter 38 regarding application and administrative fees
• Update on $1M DDA loan for Downtown Redevelopment
• Presentation of the Code of Ethics Ordinance

The City Council conducted a work session consisting primarily of presentations and discussions. No substantive votes were taken on the listed projects or ordinances, though several items were scheduled for the March 25, 2024 agenda.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Moved into Executive Session for real estate and litigation (5-0)
• Adjourned Executive Session (5-0)

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The agenda consists of procedural steps and a presentation to the Financial Committee. No specific financial topics or figures are detailed in the provided text.

• Presentation Financial Committee Meeting

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will review its budget and subcommittee updates. The meeting includes discussions regarding several mural projects and upcoming commission events.

• Budget update
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extensions
• Crogan Street Mural
• Georgia Gwinnett College Highway Ramp Mural
• Georgia Gwinnett College Roundabouts

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed updates on several mural projects, upcoming community events, and the transition of the Grants and Funding Chair position.

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

Public Notice

This is a procedural notice regarding a potential quorum of the Lawrenceville City Council on March 8, 2024. The meeting may occur during the Aurora Theatre Gala at the Lawrenceville Arts Center Campus. No official action will be taken by the Board.

• Notice of possible quorum at Aurora Theatre Gala

Financial Review Citizen Committee

The agenda consists of a single discussion item regarding a financial committee presentation. No other specific topics or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation for the Financial Committee Meeting

Public Notice

A notice has been issued regarding a possible quorum of the Lawrenceville City Council during the 2024 State of the County Address presented by Axis and HNTB. No official action will be taken by the Board during this event.

• Possible City Council quorum at the 2024 State of the County Address

Planning Commission

The commission will review a rezoning application for 0 Curtis Road. It will also discuss an ordinance amendment regarding the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code.

• Rezoning request RZC2023-00052 at 0 Curtis Road
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 building and construction codes

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission recommended denying a request to rezone property at 0 Curtis Road from General Business to Light Manufacturing. The commission also recommended approving an ordinance to amend the city's building code regarding the International Plumbing Code. Both recommendations passed with unanimous votes from the four members present.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Prior meeting minutes approved (4-0)
• Recommend DENIAL of rezoning RZC2023-00052 at 0 Curtis Road (4-0)
• Recommend APPROVAL of ordinance CODE2024-00001 amending building codes (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Recast Advisory Board

The Recast Advisory Board will discuss the ReCAST Program and receive an update on sub-recipient partner Impact46. The meeting also includes a board check-in and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• ReCAST Program update
• Impact46 sub-recipient partner update

The ReCAST Advisory Board approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes by unanimous roll-call votes (7-0). Program Manager Marcus Thorne gave an update on sub-recipient grant expectations, and three members volunteered to score the Community Connections Workshop RFP. The board also heard an update from sub-recipient Impact46 on its youth programs. No other business was discussed and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Three members volunteered to score the Community Connections Workshop RFP: Michael Davis, Tiffany Washington, Tawny Waltz
• Recommended Marcus and Chanda review recent board applicants and determine whether to expand the applicant pool, with any expansion recommendation to go to the City Clerk
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and several zoning ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on brewery regulations and the Lawrenceville Dog Park Project.

• Public hearing for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan
• Zoning request RZC2023-00052 for 0 Curtis Road
• Ordinance to update brewery and distillery provisions in the Code of Ordinances
• Acquisition of Jackson EMC properties near Lyle Circle and Hurricane Shoals Road
• Approval of annual contracts for streets, stormwater, janitorial, electric, and solid waste services

City Council approved the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. The council also awarded contracts for a dog park and gunshot detection system, and approved the purchase of city real estate.

• Adopted 2045 Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan (5-0)
• Awarded Lawrenceville Dog Park Project to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for up to $677,899.60 (5-0)
• Awarded Flock Safety Raven Gun Shot Detection System to Flock Group, Inc. for $84,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Jackson EMC Properties near Lyle Circle and Hurricane Shoals Road for $90,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance updating brewery and distillery provisions in chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement between Downtown Development Authority and City for Hotel Site (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annual contracts for waste, janitorial, and stormwater maintenance (5-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinances regarding Article 1, Article 10, and Ming Zhou (5-0)

Public Notice

This is a procedural notice regarding a potential City Council quorum at an upcoming event. No official action will be taken by the Board during the Black History Community Celebration.

• Black History Community Celebration at Lawrenceville Arts Center

Stormwater Authority - Cancelled

The scheduled meeting of the Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority for February 21, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to discuss three variance requests. These items involve properties located on Duluth Highway, Stone Mountain Street, and Paper Creek Drive.

• Variance request for Chick-Fil-A at 680 Duluth Highway (VAR2023-00112)
• Variance request for 268 Stone Mountain Street (VAR2024-00114)
• Variance request for 940 Paper Creek Drive (VAR2024-00115)

The Board of Appeals elected its 2024 leadership and approved three variance requests regarding building setbacks and lot dimensions. All motions passed with unanimous votes from the members present.

• Elected Cory Acuff as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Joseph Wise as Vice-Chairperson (4-0)
• Approved 46.7’ canopy encroachment into front building setback at 680 Duluth Highway (4-0)
• Approved lot width and area reductions for 268 Stone Mountain Street (4-0)
• Approved 11’ covered front porch encroachment into front yard setback at 940 Paper Creek Drive (4-0)

Public Notice

The City Council has issued notice that members may be present at an Arbor Day event on February 17, 2024. No official action will be taken by the Board during this time.

• Arbor Day event at Slow Pour, 407 N Clayton St

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved two easements for Parcel R5143 216 and Parcel R5143 258, both located at 225 Langley Drive at 415 Huff Street, by unanimous votes of the six members present. The board also approved its February 2024 Treasurer's Report and the January 9, 2024 regular and executive session minutes. The 2024 DDA budget was presented for information only, with no vote taken. The board entered executive session on real estate, where four items were discussed and three votes were taken; the minutes do not record the substance or outcomes of those votes.

• Approved February 12, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved easement for Parcel R5143 216 at 225 Langley Drive at 415 Huff Street (6-0)
• Approved easement for Parcel R5143 258 at 225 Langley Drive at 415 Huff Street (6-0)
• Entered executive session on real estate (6-0); exited executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Public Notice

The City Council may have a quorum present at the Gwinnett Municipal Association meeting on February 7, 2024. No official action will be taken by the Board during this event.

City Council Special Call Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss various municipal ordinances and annual service contracts. The agenda includes updates on brewery regulations, ethics, and a $1M loan for downtown redevelopment.

• RZC2023-00052: Ming Zhou; 0 Curtis Road
• Downtown Development Authority update on $1M loan for Downtown Redevelopment
• Purchase of Cohesity Backup System
• Flock Safety Raven Gun Shot Detection System
• Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 1, 6, and 10

The City Council moved several annual maintenance contracts and administrative policies to the February 26 regular agenda. Multiple zoning ordinance amendments and presentations were tabled to future dates or indefinitely. No votes were taken during the executive session regarding real estate.

• Approved Flock Safety Raven Gun Shot Detection System to move to Feb 26 Regular Agenda
• Placed Cohesity Backup System on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Placed Streets and Stormwater Maintenance contract on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Placed Janitorial Maintenance Services contract on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Placed Underground Electric Distribution Cable Installation contract on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Placed Solid Waste Disposal Services contract on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Placed Gas Mains Installation Change Order 1 on Feb 26 consent agenda
• Tabled Zoning Ordinance Article 6 amendment indefinitely

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will discuss budget updates and subcommittee reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extension and the Crogan Street Mural.

• Budget Update
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extension
• Crogan Street Mural
• SouthArts Creative Placemaking Summit
• 2024 Retreat

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission approved the presented Lawrenceville Blooms mural extension design on a contingency basis, with an added wall and stairs design due by February 13, 2024, at a total cost not to exceed $25,000. It also raised the SouthArts Creative Placemaking Summit registration amount from $1,050 to $1,500 so four members can attend. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. The Crogan Street mural and other project ideas were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Increased SouthArts Creative Placemaking Summit registration from $1,050 to $1,500 (5-0)
• Approved Lawrenceville Blooms mural design on contingency basis, added wall/stairs design due by Feb 13, 2024, cost not to exceed $25,000 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 PM (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 0 Curtis Road and three ordinances to amend the city's Zoning Ordinance. These amendments affect district regulations, architectural standards, and definitions.

• Rezoning request RZC2023-00052 for 0 Curtis Road
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 1 (Districts)
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 6 (Architectural and Design Standards)
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 10 (Definitions)

The Planning Commission elected Bruce Hardy as Chairperson and Jim Nash as Vice-Chairperson for 2024. It then amended its agenda to table a rezoning request at 0 Curtis Road to March 4, 2024, and to table three zoning ordinance amendments to April 1, 2024. The Commission approved the amended agenda and the December 4, 2023 public hearing minutes. No public comment was offered and the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Elected Bruce Hardy as Chairperson for 2024 (4-0)
• Elected Jim Nash as Vice-Chairperson for 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning RZC2023-00052 at 0 Curtis Road to March 4, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment to Article 1 Districts to April 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment to Article 6 Architectural and Design Standards to April 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment to Article 10 Definitions to April 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved the December 4, 2023 public hearing minutes as presented (4-0)

Public Notice

The City Council may have a quorum present during the Love Lawrenceville Day event on February 1, 2024. No official action will be taken by the Board during this time.

Public Notice

A townhall event featuring Representative Gabe Okoye is scheduled to take place at City Hall. While a quorum of the City Council may be present, no official action will be taken by the Board.

• Townhall with Representative Gabe Okoye

Recast Advisory Board

The ReCAST Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, swearing in new board members, and electing officers. The board will also receive program updates, including from the Georgia Center for Opportunity, and discuss personnel and board roles.

• Swearing in of new board members
• Officer elections
• Program update: Georgia Center for Opportunity
• General program update: ReCAST
• Citizen comments (2-minute limit, registration required)

The board elected its 2024 officers and swore in five new or reappointed members. Members received updates on ReCAST grant deliverables, including training schedules and a planned RFP for implicit bias workshops. The board also reviewed employment success rates from the Georgia Center for Opportunity.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Elected Chanda Floyd-Bryant as Chair (10-0)
• Elected Dr. Hector Sanchez as Vice-chair (9-1)
• Elected Marcus Thorne as Secretary (8-1-1)

Development Authority Annual Meeting

The Lawrenceville Development Authority is holding its annual meeting to swear in new and reappointed board members, approve minutes, and elect officers. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No specific projects or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Oath for newly appointed and reappointed board members
• Approval of Special Call Minutes from December 4, 2023
• Officer elections
• Executive session on real estate

At its annual meeting on January 23, 2024, the Lawrenceville Development Authority swore in three board members and elected Jay Johnston as Chairman, Robert Strickland as Vice Chairman, and Barry Mock as Secretary/Treasurer, all by 7-0 votes. The board approved its agenda and the December 4, 2023 special call minutes, with three members abstaining on the minutes. Staff reported real estate updates: Ronnie DeThomas closed on Reynolds Road, Charter withdrew its offer for Roberts Street, and Randy's Nursery closed on Lawrenceville Highway. No executive session was held. A note added after approval states Chairman Jay Johnston, Jr. resigned before the minutes were approved at the 7-2-24 Special Call Meeting.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 4, 2023 Special Call Minutes (4-0, 3 abstaining)
• Elected Jay Johnston as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Robert Strickland as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Barry Mock as Secretary/Treasurer (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance to create a new article in the city code for multi-family rental housing. The agenda also includes several items for approval via the consent agenda and a change order for sidewalk improvements.

• Ordinance creating a 'Multi-Family Rental housing' article in Chapter 10 of the City Code
• Paper Mill Road Sidewalk Improvements Project Change Order 3
• Grayson Hwy. 6-inch Steel Replacement Project
• Purchase of gas pipe and materials
• Annual contract for comprehensive HVAC services

City Council approved a new ordinance designating multi-family rental housing under Chapter 10 of the City Code. The Council also awarded an annual HVAC services contract and approved a sidewalk project change order.

• Approved ordinance to create 'Multi-Family Rental housing' article in Chapter 10 (5-0)
• Awarded annual Comprehensive HVAC Services contract to United Maintenance, Inc. for $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved Paper Mill Road Sidewalk Improvements Project Change Order 3 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of gas pipe and materials (5-0)
• Approved Grayson Hwy. 6-inch Steel Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Event Entertainment Consultant Contract (5-0)
• Approved Crogan Street Mural Easement Agreement (5-0)

Public Notice

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Lawrenceville City Council may be present at a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for Hearthside Lawrenceville. No official action will be taken by the council at this event.

• Grand Opening Ceremony + Ribbon Cutting at Hearthside Lawrenceville, 600 Rubye Neal Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various general city business items. Topics include utility projects, annual service contracts, and a draft multi-family inspection ordinance.

• Grayson Hwy. 6-inch Steel Replacement Project
• Purchase of gas pipe and materials
• Annual contract for comprehensive HVAC services
• 2024 Event Entertainment Consultant Contract
• Draft Multi-Family Inspection Ordinance discussion

The Lawrenceville City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items rather than make final decisions. Five items were placed on the Consent Agenda for the January 22 meeting, including contracts for gas pipe materials, road replacement, HVAC services, and event consulting. The Council also discussed a draft multi-family inspection ordinance and a stormwater masterplan. A closed executive session was held regarding personnel, litigation, and real estate, with no votes taken.

• Agenda approved as presented (5-0)
• Gas Pipe and Materials purchase moved to Consent Agenda for Jan 22
• Grayson Hwy. 6-inch Steel Replacement Project moved to Consent Agenda for Jan 22
• Comprehensive HVAC Services annual contract moved to Consent Agenda for Jan 22
• 2024 Event Entertainment Consultant Contract moved to Consent Agenda for Jan 22
• Crogan Street Mural Easement Agreement moved to Consent Agenda for Jan 22
• Draft Multi-Family Inspection Ordinance scheduled for Regular Agenda on Jan 22
• Executive Session entered and exited (5-0); no votes taken

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The commission will swear in new members and hold officer elections. The meeting includes discussions on several mural projects, subcommittee assignments, and a budget update.

• Swearing in of new Commission Members
• Officer Elections
• Budget Update
• Crogan Street Mural discussion
• Lawrenceville Blooms Mural Extension discussion

The commission elected its 2024 leadership and swore in four new members. The group discussed several pending mural projects, the placement of donated community art tables, and a new art collection donation.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Aura-Leigh Sanders as Chair, Amber Walden as Vice-Chair, and Jasmine Billings as Secretary/Treasurer
• Confirmed Outreach subcommittee members as Amber Walden, Alicia Chitwood, and Alice Stone-Collins
• Confirmed Grants subcommittee members as Aura-Leigh Sanders, Katrina Fellows, and Jennifer Hammonds

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the January 2024 Treasurer’s Report and a report to City Council regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement and Budget. The board will also address the 2024 Façade Grant Program and the revised 2024 DDA calendar.

• Oaths for new and reappointed board members
• Review of January 2024 Treasurer’s Report
• Report on Intergovernmental Agreement and Budget
• 2024 Façade Grant Program
• Executive Session regarding real estate

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda, the December 11, 2023 regular and executive session minutes, and the January 2024 Treasurer's Report, all by 6-0 votes. It voted 6-0 to move the November 2024 meeting from Monday, November 11 to Tuesday, November 5 because the City added November 11 as a holiday. The board also entered and exited an executive session on real estate, where the minutes record 10 real estate items discussed and 6 votes taken, but do not list the items or vote outcomes. New and reappointed members Lee Merritt, Jeremy Higginbotham, and Jen Young took their oaths.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Approved December 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved December 11, 2023 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Approved the January 2024 Treasurer's Report (6-0)
• Moved the November 2024 DDA meeting from Monday, November 11 to Tuesday, November 5 (6-0)
• Entered executive session on real estate (6-0)
• Exited executive session on real estate (6-0)
• Executive session: 10 real estate items discussed, 6 votes taken (items and outcomes not recorded in the minutes)