City of Greensboro
Meeting Agenda
City Council

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

The City Council Chamber is open to the public; however, residents are encouraged to continue to participate in the meeting virtually.  To submit a comment or to request to speak to agenda items, please complete the City Council Virtual Comments Form (jotform.com). Please confirm if you wish to appear via zoom or in-person. Residents requesting to participate via zoom must submit the request by 5:00 P.M. the day prior to the Council meeting and will receive an email invitation to register with instructions on how to participate, including a unique password that cannot be used by other individuals. Zoom participants will be removed from the call following the conclusion of their item and are invited to observe the remainder of the meeting on the Greensboro Television Network (GTN).  Residents may also register in-person on the night of the meeting using an on-site Qminder kiosk.  On-Site speaker requests must be entered by 6 p.m.

A Qcode is available for scanning onto personal cell phone devices should residents prefer.  All comments received are subject to the public records law and will be posted on the City of Greensboro website.

The first regular meeting of the month is for Council consideration of public forum comments, ceremonial/presentational, consent, public hearing, and business items as needed.

The second regular meeting of the month is for Council consideration of consent, public hearing, and business items.

The zoning application hearing process allows proponents and opponents a total of fifteen (15) minutes notwithstanding the number of persons desiring to be heard. Proponents shall be heard first followed by comments from opponents. Each side may speak a total of five (5) minutes rebuttal.

Greensboro City Council meetings are available via  https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings, a live stream will be on the city's YouTube page, at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofGreensboroNC, the Greensboro Television Network (GTN) live on Spectrum channel 13 with a digital cable box, Lumos channel 31, AT&T U-verse channel 99. GTN is also available on the Roku streaming platform by going to “add channels” and searching for Greensboro Television Network.  Lastly, GTN can be streamed live on the City’s website.

Any individual with a disability who needs additional information or assistance, please contact Gary Canapinno, ADA Coordinator, 336-373-2723 or [email protected].

City Council has called a Special Meeting on July 23,2024.

The next regular meeting of City Council will be August 5, 2024.

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

E.

CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.1

2024-490 Mayor Committee for Person's With Disabilities Awards 

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Public Comment Period is held at the first meeting of the month.

G.

CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

G.1

2024 – 457 Resolution for an Agreement with the Greensboro Housing Development Partnership

G.2

2024-526 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 20, 2024 to Annex the Property Located at a portion of 5909 West Gate City Blvd – .257 Acres (Michael Goins for Renaissance Church) 

G.3

2024-528 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 20, 2024 to Annex the Property Located at 1915 and 1915 ZZ Harris Drive and 4924 Old Randleman Road – 20.94 Acres (Deena Hayes for Guilford County Schools) 

G.4

2024 – 537 Resolution Accepting Federal Grant in Amount of $75,000 for African American Civil Rights History Project

G.5

2024 – 534 Budget Ordinance in Amount of $75,000 for Federal African American Civil Rights Grant 

G.6

2024 – 477 Resolution Approving a Change Order to the Professional Services Contract 2022-5010 with John R McAdams Company, Inc (McAdams) in the Amount of $231,070 for the Stormwater Master Planning - South Buffalo Creek Project 

G.7

2024 – 478 Ordinance Amending State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $60,005 for the Appropriation of the Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant from NCDEQ 

G.8

2024-470 Resolution Authorizing an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and Piedmont Stone, Inc. 

G.9

2024-483 Resolution Authorizing a Change Order #2 in the Amount of $85,000 for Contract 2019-071B with Volkert, Inc. for Additional Construction Inspection Services Needed for the Bridge Maintenance and Repair 2019-2020 Project 

G.10

2024 - 495 Ordinance of $15,792 Amending Grant Budget for State Fiscal Recovery Funds Non-Recurring State Aid 

G.11

2024–469 Ordinance Amending State, Federal and Other Grants budget of $35,785 for Appropriation of Sales Tax and Interest Earned

G.12

2024-519 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #1 with North Carolina Department of Transportation for EB-5986, Benjamin Parkway Sidepath Project 

G.13

2024-520 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement in the Amount of $10,000 with North Carolina Department of Transportation for HL-0126 Lindley Road Modernization Project 

G.14

2024-521 Ordinance in the Amount of $10,000 Increasing the Budget for Supplemental Agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation for HL-0126 Lindley Road Modernization Project 

G.15

2024 – 542 Resolution to Approve a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for FY 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Users (SS4A) Demonstration Program

G.16

2024 – 540 Ordinance to Approve a Grant Agreement with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for FY 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for all Users (SS4A) Demonstration Program 

G.17

2024-493 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 6/12/24 through 6/30/24 

G.18

2024-543 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 7/1/24 through 7/8/24

G.19

2024-492 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 

G.20

2024 - 491 Motion to Approve DRAFT June 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

G.21

2024-498 Motion to Adopt the DRAFT June 21, 2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2024 - 522 Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to Core Technology Molding Corporation in the Amount not to Exceed $520,407

H.2

2024-496 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at a portion of 431 OFerrell Street – 9.15 Acres (Arnold Sykes of O’Ferrell LLC) 

This item was postponed from the June 18th agenda with no further advertising. 

H.3

2024-497 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a portion of 431 OFerrell Street – Arnold Sykes of O’Ferrell LLC

This item was postponed from the June 18th agenda with no further advertising. 

H.4

2024-475 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 3196 ZZ Stonypointe Drive – 2.426 Acres (Hugh Latham of Centurion Buyers LLC) 

H.5

2024-476 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 3196 ZZ Stonypointe Drive– Hugh Latham of Centurion Buyers, LLC 

H.6

2024-499 Resolution to Close All of Corsair Lane (Cynthia Swindlehurst and Joseph Caraher for Cornerstone Charter Academy)

H.7

2024 – 515 Resolution Authorizing Submission of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Application for $5,399,320 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funds and the Conduct of Program Activities for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

H.8

2024 – 511 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for $211,952 Emergency Solutions Grant and the Conduct of Emergency Solutions Grant Activities for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year 

H.9

2024 – 505 Ordinance Establishing FY 2024-2025 Grant Project Budget for the Emergency Solutions Grant 

This item does not require a public hearing but is associated with the previous item.

H.10

2024 – 512 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for $1,274,088 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds and the Conduct of HOPWA Activities for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year 

H.11

2024 – 507 Ordinance Establishing FY 2024-2025 Grant Project Budget for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant

This item does not require a public hearing but is associated with the previous item.

H.12

2024 – 513 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for $1,400,807 HOME Consortium funds and the Conduct of HOME Consortium Activities for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year 

H.13

2024 – 509 Ordinance Establishing FY 2024-2025 Grant Project Budget for the Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant 

This item does not require a public hearing but is associated with the previous item.

H.14

2024 – 514 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Annual Action Plan Application for $2,512,473 Community Development Block Grant funds and the Conduct of the CDBG Activities for the 204-2025 Fiscal Year

H.15

2024 – 510 Ordinance Establishing FY 2024-2025 Grant Project Budget for the Community Development Block Grant 

This item does not require a public hearing but is associated with the previous item.

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2024 - 399 Resolution to Authorize FY24-25 Contract in the Amount of $300,000 with Interactive Resource Center 

I.2

2024-482 Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $6,999,000 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2021-004A with Harper General Contractors, Inc. for the Townsend WTP Laboratory Control Room and Office Improvements Project 

I.3

2024 - 487 Resolution Approving a Contract in the amount of $1,125,000 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for Professional Services for Construction Administration, RPR and LIMS Support Services for the Townsend Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 

I.4

2024 – 488 Ordinance To Amend The Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget To Establish Funding For The Townsend Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Expansion And Upgrade Project In The Amount Of $8,124,000

I.5

2024-485 Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $10,574,328 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2016-074 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the North Buffalo Outfall Phase II Sewer Improvements Project 

I.6

2024 – 489 Ordinance to Amend The Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget To Establish Funding For The North Buffalo Outfall Phase II Sewer Improvement Project In The Amount Of $10,574,328 

I.7

2024 – 484 Ordinance Amending Chapter 29-54 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Water and Sewer Fees 

I.8

2024 - 517 Resolution Authorizing Negotiation and Execution of Workforce Development Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Services Contract with Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Corp. in the Amount of $2,200,000 

I.9

2024-525 Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances with Respect to Buildings and Building Regulations 

I.10

2024 – 536 Resolution Requesting City Council Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Supporting the Evaluation of Adding the City of Asheboro as a Member of PTRWA 

I.11

2024-538 Boards and Commissions List for July 16, 2024 

J.

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL (If time permits)

K.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER (If time permits)

L.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY (If time permits)

M.

ADDENDUM ITEMS

N.

ADJOURNMENT

O.

ATTACHMENTS FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION: (INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

O.1

2024 – 524 MWBE Utilization report for June 18, 2024