City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Present:

• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson, 
• Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
• Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
• Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
• Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
• Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
• and and Councilmember Tammi Thurm

Absent:

• Mayor Nancy Vaughan
• and Councilmember Goldie Wells

Also Present:

• City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba, 
• City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
• City Clerk Angela Lord, 
• and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson conducted a roll call to confirm Councilmembers in attendance; and stated that Mayor Vaughan and Councilmember Wells were absent.

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson recognized Councilmember Matheny to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting; stated Council had been requested to postpone items H.6., H.7., H.8., and H.9. to the December 20, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to postpone items H.6., H.7., H.8., and H.9. to the December 20, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Matheny, and Councilmember Thurm.

Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Wells.

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.6

2022-1081 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5566 Burlington Road – 338.688-Acres (Publix Super Markets, Inc.)

H.7

2022-1085 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5566 Burlington Road – Randolph L. Barber for Publix Super Markets, Inc.

H.8

2022-1082 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road, generally described as west of Youngs Mill Road and north of Hickory Valley Road – 39.95-A

H.9

2022-1083 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated Council had been requested to postpone items H.4. and H.5. to the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann, to postpone items H.4. and H.5. to the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting without further advertising. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Matheny, and Councilmember Thurm.

Noes: None.

Absent: Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Wells.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding the continuance; and spoke to the parties ability to speak to the item.

Discussion took place regarding the zoning process.

H.4

2022-1080 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1309, 1401, 1403, 1405, & 1407 Bridgepoint Road and 3207 & 3211 Cedar Park Road – 5.133-Acres (Redwolf Development Company, LLC)

H.5

2022-1087 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 3410-3432 McConnell Road; 1309, 1401, 1403, 1405 and 1407 Bridgepoint Road; and 3207 and 3211 Cedar Park Road– Amanda Hodierne for Redwolf Development Company, LLC and McConnel

G.

CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson asked if anyone wished to remove any items from the consent agenda; and reminded Council that any items removed from the consent agenda, other than for a recusal or for the purpose to vote 'No' would be placed on the next business meeting agenda as a business item.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

G.1

2022 – 1105 Ordinance Amending the FY 22-23 Solid Waste Management Fund Budget in the Amount of $527,731 and the Solid Waste Capital Improvement Fund Budget in the Amount of $497,731

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Carried

  22-237 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 22-23 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND IN AN AMOUNT OF $527,731 AND THE SOLID WASTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND IN AN AMOUNT OF $497,731

  Section 1

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the FY 22-23 Solid Waste Management Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

  That the appropriation for the FY 22-23 Solid Waste Management Fund budget be increased as follows:

  Account	Description	Amount
  551-4306-02.5612	Maintenance & Imprvmt-Grounds	$527,731
  Total		$527,731

   

  and, that this increase be financed by increasing the following FY 22-23 Solid Waste Management Fund budget account:

  Account	Description	Amount
  551-4306-02.9220	Transfer from State, Federal & Other Grant Fund	$527,731
  Total		$527,731

   

  Section 2

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the FY 22-23 Solid Waste Capital Improvement Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

  That the appropriation for the FY 22-23 Solid Waste Capital Improvement Fund budget be increased as follows:

  Account	Description	Amount
  554-4303-01.5612	Maintenance & Imprvmt -Grounds	$497,731
  Total		$497,731

   

  and, that this increase be financed by increasing the following FY 22-23 Solid Waste Capital Improvement Fund budget account:

  Account	Description	Amount
  554-4303-01.9551	Transfer from Solid Waste Management Fund	$497,731
  Total		$497,731

   

  Section 3

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.2

2022 – 1104 Ordinance Amending the State, Federal, And Other Grant Fund 220 Budget For The Appropriation Of $25,000 For the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grant

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Carried

  22-238 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANTS FUND 220 BUDGET FOR THE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 FOR THE DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT GRANT

  Section 1

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

  That the appropriation for the State, Federal and Other Grants Fund be increased as follows:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-4311-01.6052	Non- Licensed Vehicles	$40,000
  Total		$40,000

  and, that this increase be financed by increasing the following State, Federal and Other Grants Fund accounts:

  Account	Description	Amount
  220-4311-01.7110 220-4311-01.9551	State Grant Transfer from Solid Waste Fund	$10,000 $30,000
  Total		$ 40,000

   

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.3

2022 – 1056 Resolution Authorizing a Match Grant Application for 2022-23 Senior Center General Purpose Grant

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  373-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MATCH GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2022-23 SENIOR CENTER GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

  WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for Trotter Active Adult Center program services and has applied for a Senior Center General Purpose matching grant requiring a $1,225.00 commitment of local funds; 

  WHEREAS, in accordance with the current City grants policy, City Council approval is required for grant applications requiring local matching funds; 

  WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department seeks to partner with outside organizations to maximize human and financial resources and maintain viability through partnerships, grants and volunteer efforts; 

  WHEREAS, the Trotter Active Adult Center applied to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging to fund grant projects that will purchase new activity tables, table storage cart and folding chairs; 

  WHEREAS, the Department plans to fund $1,225.00 of the $4,901.00 grant project budget;

  WHEREAS, each City dollar will leverage three dollars in regional funding; 

  WHEREAS, the grant expenses will be reimbursed; 

  WHEREAS, funds for this grant project are available in the current budget year; and

  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the matching grant application for the 2022-23 Senior Center General Purpose Grant is hereby authorized.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.4

2022 -1120 Resolution Approving a Contract in the Amount of $233,286 with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority dba Atrium Health for a Contracted Physician Provider to Oversee the Medical Aspects of the City’s Medical Services Clinic

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  374-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,286.00 WITH THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY DBA ATRIUM HEALTH FOR A CONTRACTED PHYSICIAN PROVIDER 

  WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for a Contracted Physician Provider to oversee the Medical Services Clinic for the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $233,286.00;

  WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department can better ensure fiscal stewardship, transparency & accountability;  

  WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through December 31, 2025;

  WHEREAS, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority dba Atrium Health was selected as the best value and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority dba Atrium Health for a Contracted Physical Provider.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.5

2022 – 1121 Resolution Authorizing a Public Enterprise Agreement in the Amount of $100,000 with Greensboro Downtown Greenway LLC for Water Themed Educational Public Artwork along a Tributary of North Buffalo Creek at Phase IV of the Downtown Greenway

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  375-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 WITH GREENSBORO DOWNTOWN GREENWAY LLC TO FACILITATE WATER THEMED PUBLIC ARTWORK ALONG A TRIBUTARY OF NORTH BUFFALO CREEK AT PHASE IV OF THE DOWNTOWN GREENWAY 

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Water Resources Department Stormwater Division operates in accordance with their commitment to promote a culture of collaborative community involvement and environmental enhancement projects to protect property, reduce flooding, and improve water quality; 

  WHEREAS, the Stormwater Division has partnered with Greensboro Downtown Greenway LLC to facilitate water themed public artwork along Phase IV of the Downtown Greenway; 

  WHEREAS, N.C. General Statute § 160A-320 provides the authority for the City to enter into this public enterprise agreement; 

  WHEREAS, approval by Council allows this project to help educate the public and greenway users of the value of a healthy aquatic environment and enhance additional stream related restoration efforts along a tributary of North Buffalo Creek and Phase IV of the Downtown Greenway; and 

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a Public Enterprise Agreement in the amount of $100,000 with Greensboro Downtown Greenway LLC for public artwork along a tributary of North Buffalo Creek at Phase IV of the Downtown Greenway.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.6

2022 - 1123 Resolution Approving a Lease Extension in the Amount of $241,920 with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  376-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,920 WITH DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC FOR THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS GENERATOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  WHEREAS, Contract 2012-5493 provides for the maintenance and service of the Duke Energy generator located at the Police Headquarters property;

  WHEREAS, the five-year lease extension is needed in the amount of $241,920 to provide continued maintenance and service to the equipment; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a  lease extension to contract 2012-5493 in the amount of $241,920 with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.7

2022 - 1100 Resolution to Approve Fieldhouse Scoreboard Upgrade Contract in the Amount of $270,900 plus Tax with Daktronics, Inc.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  377-22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FIELDHOUSE SCOREBOARD UPGRADE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,900 PLUS TAX WITH DAKTRONICS, INC.

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Swarm plays their home games in the Fieldhouse at the Coliseum Complex and have signed a 5 year contract renewal;

  WHEREAS, part of this 5 year contract renewal an agreement was made that the Charlotte Hornets, the Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Coliseum would purchase a new video board for the Fieldhouse;

  WHEREAS, the funding will be as follows: Charlotte Hornets $122,000, GACVB $148,900; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into contract with Daktronics, Inc. for a new Fieldhouse video board in the amount of $270,900.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.8

2022 -1102 Resolution to Approve a Contract in the Amount of $649,089 with Mobile Oil Changes Triad LLC for Refuse Trucks, Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Oil/Filter Change and Maintenance

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  378-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $649,089.00 WITH MOBILE OIL CHANGES TRIAD LLC FOR REFUSE TRUCKS MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS  OIL/FILTER CHANGE AND MAINTENANCE

  WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for Refuse Trucks Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Oil/Filter Change and Maintenance;

  WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $649,089.00;

  WHEREAS, the Finance Department can better ensure fiscal stewardship, transparency & accountability;  

  WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through December 31, 2025;

  WHEREAS, Mobile Oil Changes Triad LLC was selected as the best value and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with Mobile Oil Changes Triad LLC for the Refuse Trucks Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Oil/Filter Change and Maintenance. 

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.9

2022-1095 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Dedication of Eight Floodplain, and Open Space Parcels from Joseph Lee King & Julia G. King, Pierce Roif Corporation, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, Inc., and Starmount Company

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  379-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF EIGHT FLOODPLAIN, AND OPEN SPACE PARCELS FROM JOSEPH LEE KING & JULIA G. KING; PIERCE ROIF CORPORATION; HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER GREENSBORO, INC.; AND STARMOUNT COMPANY

  WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 160A-374 (now codified as Section 160D-806), the approval of a plat does not constitute the acceptance by a city or the public of the dedication of any street or other ground or public facility shown on the plat; however, a city council may by resolution accept the dedication made to the public of lands or facilities for streets, parks, public utility lines, or other public purposes; 

  WHEREAS, Parcel #54155 was dedicated by Joseph Lee King & Julia G. King to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Plat for Southborough Square for Joseph Lee King & Julia G. King recorded in Plat Book 85 Page 103 on May 28th, 1987, re-recorded in Plat Book 89 Page18 on February 18, 1988.  This parcel, also known as 2806 Bears Creek Rd., is approximately 0.29 acres, zoned R-7, and is located in Council District 1;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #63695 was dedicated by Pierce Roif Corporation to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Plat Section 3-C Apple Ridge for Pierce Roif Corporation recorded in Plat Book 89 Page 133 on April 21st, 1988. This parcel, also known as 3700 YY Bears Creek Rd, is approximately 1.84 acres, zoned R-5, and is located in Council District 1;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #63694 was dedicated by Pierce Roif Corporation to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Plat Section 2 Apple Ridge for Pierce Roif Corporation recorded in Plat Book 86 Page 103 on August 4th, 1987. This parcel, also known as 3800 YY Bears Creek Rd, is approximately 1.18 acres, zoned R-5, and is located in Council District 1;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #63642 was dedicated by Pierce Roif Corporation to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Plat Section 3-A Apple Ridge for Pierce Roif Corporation recorded in Plat Book 89 Page 131 on April 21st, 1988. This parcel, also known as 3900 YY Bears Creek Rd, is approximately 0.93 acres, zoned R-5, and is located in Council District 1;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #63696 was dedicated by Pierce Roif Corporation to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Plat Apple Ridge Townhomes for Pierce Roif Corporation recorded in Plat Book 99 Page 4 on August 2nd, 1990. This parcel, also known as 701 YY Mystic Dr, is approximately 4.14 acres, zoned R-5, and is located in Council District 1;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #32228 was dedicated by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, Inc. to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on the Final Plat Truman Gant Woods for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, Inc. recorded in Plat Book 102 Page 93 on August 16th, 1991. This parcel, also known as 19 YY Partnership Ct, is approximately 1.08 acres, zoned R-5, and is located in Council District 2;

  WHEREAS, Parcel #56732 was dedicated by the Starmount Company to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on Plat Map 1-B Section 7 Friendly Acres in Plat Book 59 Page 117 recorded on August 12th, 1977.  This parcel, also known as 1400 Open Red Sail Ln, is approximately 6 acres, zoned R-3, and is located in District 4; 

  WHEREAS, Parcel #56701 was dedicated by the Starmount Company to the City of Greensboro for Flood Plain & Open Space on Plat Map 1-B Section 7 Friendly Acres in Plat Book 59 Page 117 recorded on August 12th, 1977.  This parcel, also known as 1405 Red Sail Ln, is approximately 1.1 acres, zoned R-3, and is located in District 4; 

  WHEREAS, the indicated drainage way, floodplain, and open space areas on the recorded subdivision plats have been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission; 

  WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to formally accept the dedication of these drainage way, floodplain, and open space parcels; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City of Greensboro accepts the dedication of the drainage way, floodplain, and open space parcels referenced above.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.10

2022 -1126 Resolution Accepting an Easement at 1701 and 1707 Fairview Street from Mill District Property, LLC for Future North Buffalo Creek Greenway

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  380-22 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AT 1701 AND 1707 FAIRVIEW STREET FROM MILL DISTRICT PROPERTIES, LLC. FOR FUTURE NORTH BUFFALO CREEK GREENWAY 

  WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 160A-374 (now codified as Section 160D-806), the approval of a plat does not constitute the acceptance by a city or the public of the dedication of any street or other ground or public facility shown on the plat; however, a city council may by resolution accept the dedication made to the public of lands or facilities for streets, parks, public utility lines, or other public purposes; 

  WHEREAS, On October 15, 2019 City Council approved the acceptance of 1700 YY Fairview Street pursuant to North Carolina General Statue 160A-374 as part of the development of the Printworks Mill Apartment; 

  WHEREAS, the acceptance of 1701 and 1707 Fairview Street will provide a future connection from Revolution Mills to Printworks Mill Apartments; 

  WHEREAS, the Phase II West connection of the North Buffalo Creek is under construction and should be completed by early December 2022; 

  WHEREAS, Parcel #27497 was dedicated by Mill District Properties, LLC to the City of Greensboro for open space and greenway easement on the Plat for “Printworks Mill 1700, 172, 1700-YY, 1701 & 1707 Fairview Street for Printworks Ventures, LLC and Mill District Properties, LLC” in Plat Book 201 Page 93 recorded on October 8th, 2019.  This parcel, also known as 1701 1707 Fairview St., is approximately 2.96 acres, zoned HI, and is located in Council District 2. The Guilford County Tax Office lists the current owner as Mill District Properties, LLC;

  WHEREAS, the indicated greenway and open space areas on the recorded subdivision plats have been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission;

  WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to formally accept the dedication of this greenway easement; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City of Greensboro accepts the dedication of the greenway easement for 1701 and 1707 Fairview Street from Mill District Properties, LLC.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.11

2022-1108 Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of 893 Wyburn Rd. in the Amount of $14,000 for the Birch Creek Sewer Improvements Project

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  381-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY OF WILLIAM AND DENE RICH IN CONNECTION WITH THE BIRCH CREEK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

  WHEREAS, William and Dene Rich are the owner(s) of certain real estate designated as Parcel No. 119112, said property being as shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, a portion of said real estate is required by the City in connection with the  Birch Creek Sewer Improvement Project;

  WHEREAS, the City has valued the portion of real estate that is required for the Birch Creek Sewer Improvement project at $14,000.00;

  WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City that the City Attorney be authorized to institute civil proceedings to condemn said portion(s) of real estate and that the Director of Finance be authorized to issue a draft to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s) in the amount of $14,000.00; and

  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That, pursuant to Chapter 40A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute proceedings to acquire said portion(s) of real estate, and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to draft the minimum amount of $14,000.00 as compensation to the owner(s), in addition to any litigation costs and settlement costs.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.12

2022-1088 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for December 20, 2022 on the Annexation of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 5270 and 5274 North Church Street – 6.558-Acres (Jose Negrete Almaguer)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  382-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 20, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5270 AND 5274 NORTH CHURCH STREET – 6.558-ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is contiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;  

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20th day of December, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5270 AND 5274 NORTH CHURCH STREET – 6.558-ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being a found iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Susan N. Teague Property, as recorded in Plat Book 129, Page 90, said point also being on the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street (NCSR #1001) and on the north line of  that annexation shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-2783 (effective on August 31, 2005); THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the south lines of Lots 1 and 2 on said plat S 89 02’ 30” E 327.01 feet to the northeast corner of said annexation; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and continuing with the south line of said Lot 2 S 89 02’ 30” E 596.78 feet to a found iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the east line of said Lot 2 N 04 39’ 30” W 291.68 feet to a found iron pipe; thence with the northeast line of said Lot 2 N 68 57’ 40” W 251.57 feet to a found iron pipe at the northernmost corner of said Lot 2; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the north lines of said Lots 2 and 1, also being the south lines of Lots 2 and 1 of Parks H. Norman, Jr. Edna B. Norman, as recorded in Plat Book 136, Page 1, S 77 37’ 40” W 758.91 feet to a found iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street with a curve to the left having a radius of 623.42 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 19 03’ 00” E 73.31 feet to a point; thence continuing with said east right-of-way line S 21 19’ 20” E 143.49 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 1 and 2 of Susan N. Teague Property, and containing approximately 6.558 acres.  All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after December 20, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 6/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than December 10, 2022.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.13

2022-1089 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for December 20, 2022 on the Annexation of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 2401 Minorwood Road – 7.87-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  383-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 20, 2022, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2401 MINORWOOD ROAD – 7.87-ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is contiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;  

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20th Day of December, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2401 MINORWOOD ROAD – 7.87-ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being in the eastern line of Lot 1 of Phase 1 of Evangel Word Ministries, Inc., as recorded in Plat Book 145, Page 109, and in the northern right-of-way line of East Cone Boulevard as shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Drawing G-966A, East Cone Blvd. Extension; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along numbered lines and curves as shown on said Drawing G-966A, (C13) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8859’21”E 423.96 feet to a point; thence (L80) N1712’12”W 22.08 feet to a point; thence (L81) N7247’48”E 20.00 feet to a point; thence  (L82) S1712’12”E 29.52 feet to a point; thence (C11) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8637’04”E 12.50 feet to a point; thence (L83) N1712’12”W 33.92 feet to a point; thence (L66) N7247’48”E 15.11 feet to a point; thence (L65) N7247’48”E 21.89 feet to a point; thence (L84) S1712’12”E 48.00 feet to a point; thence (C9) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8447’34”E 277.11 feet to a new iron pipe in the eastern line of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 434, also being the western line of Richard L. Tutterow, as recorded in Deed Book 2479, Page 414; thence with Tutterow’s western line as shown on said Drawing G-966A (L59) N1617’36”E 54.13 feet to a point; thence continuing with said western line N1617’36”E 375.26 feet to an existing iron pipe at Tutterow’s northwest corner, also being the northeast corner of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 434, said iron pipe being in the center of a gravel road; thence N7643’07”W 57.31 feet to an existing iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Karl Boyce, Jr. Kimberly M. Boyce, recorded in Plat Book 112, Page 46; thence with the southern line of said Lot 1 S8321’42”W 132.95 feet to an existing iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the western line of said Lot 1 N333’05”E 93.39 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence continuing with said line N328’28”E 108.12 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 459; thence with the northern line of said property the following 6 courses and distances: 1) N8854’01”W 60.03 feet to an existing iron pipe, 2) N8901’01”W 59.93 feet to an existing iron pipe, 3) N8845’13”W 60.04 feet to an existing iron pipe, 4) N8848’13”W 59.97 feet to an existing iron pipe, 5) N8850’14”W 198.01 feet to an existing iron pipe, and 6) N8850’43”W approximately 60 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 68b of North Parkview Subdivision (unrecorded), a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction with the straight-line projection of the eastern line of said Lot 68b 370 feet to a point; thence, after turning an angle of 76 toward the west, in a southwesterly direction approximately 280 feet to the centerline of a stream; thence with the centerline of said stream in a southerly direction approximately 240 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING,  and containing approximately 7.87 acres.  All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after December 20, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 6/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than December 10, 2022.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.14

2022-1092 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for December 20, 2022 on the Annexation of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 2230 East Cone Boulevard – 8.21-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Carried

  384-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 20, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2230 EAST CONE BOULEVARD – 8.2-ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is contiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;  

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20th Day of December, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2230 EAST CONE BOULEVARD – 8.2-ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being the northwest corner of that annexation approved by Greensboro City Council Ordinance No. 20-092; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS, along numbered lines and curves shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Division Drawing G-966A, East Cone Blvd. Extension, (L213) N8052’10”W 14.16 feet to a point; thence (L212) N 1556’16”E 60.25 feet to a point; thence (L238) N 1556’16”E 11.62 feet to a point; thence (L239) N 1556’16”E 2.64 feet to a point; thence (C55) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8429’13”W 139.90 feet to a point; thence (L234) S050’12”W 11.68 feet to a point; thence (L235) S050’12”W 29.64 feet to a point; thence (L211) S8403’01”W 78.59 feet to a point; thence (L210) S1948’33”W 15.00 feet to a point; thence (L209) S7011’27”E 87.68 feet to a point; thence (L208) S050’12”W 43.57 feet to a point; thence (L207) S9000’00”W 210.40 feet to a point; thence (L206) ) N000’00”W 123.45 feet to a point; thence (L218) N000’00”W 16.94 feet to a point; thence (L216) N000’00”W 10.31 feet to a point; thence (C53) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8905’57”W 347.13 feet to a point; (L220) S1402’28”E 38.15 feet a point; thence (L221) S1402’28”E 47.95 feet a point; thence (L203) S1402’28”E 17.54 feet to the northeast corner of the Drainageway and Open Space on Phase II of Evangel Word Ministries Inc., recorded in Plat Book 160, Page 4; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction along the centerline of a stream, being the eastern line of said Drainageway and Open Space, approximately 576.65 feet to the southeast corner of said Phase II; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in an easterly direction alongside North Buffalo Creek approximately 600 feet to a corner in the city limits; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS N 1622’21”E approximately 450 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING,  and containing approximately 8.2 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after December 20, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 6/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than December 10, 2022.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.15

2022-755 Budget Adjustment Requiring Council Approval October 25, 2022 through November 7, 2022

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval from 10/25/22 through 11/7/22 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower
  Carried

G.16

2022-756 Budget Adjustment Approved by Budget Officer October 25, 2022 - November 7, 2022

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer from 10/25/22 through 11/7/22 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  This information is being provided to Council for informational purposes only.

  Carried

G.17

2022 – 1141 Motion to Adopt the 2023 City Council Regular Meeting and Tentative Work Session Schedules

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the 2023 City Council Regular Meeting and Tentative Work Session Schedules was approved.

  Carried

G.18

2022–1131 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 13, 2022

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 13, 2022 was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower
  Carried

G.19

2022 -1142 Motion to Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2022

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022 was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower
  Carried

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2022-1093 Public Hearing for Ordinance Designating Poplar Hall 409, 411 Sunset Drive a Guilford County Historic Landmark

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.1./ID 2022-1093 a Public Hearing for Ordinance Designating Poplar Hall 409, 411 Sunset Drive a Guilford County Historic Landmark.

Senior Planner Mike Cowhig reviewed the historic preservation request; and spoke to an economic impact.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

• Moved By Councilmember Matheny
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  22-239 ORDINANCE DESIGNATING POPLAR HALL A GUILFORD COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARK

  WHEREAS, Poplar Hall, 409 and 411 Sunset Drive, Tax Parcel Number 7865-44-8432 and 7865-44-6522, is owned by Helen Brooks. Built in 1914, it is a two-story residence located in the Irving Park National Register Historic District; 

  WHEREAS, all the prerequisites to the adoption of the ordinance, as prescribed by Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes, have been met;

  WHEREAS, the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission has submitted a report, which is incorporated herein by reference, and recommended in a public hearing that the property described below be designated as a Historic Landmark;

  WHEREAS, appropriate notice has been given of the public hearing as required by law;

  WHEREAS, the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission finds that the property described herein is of historical, architectural, educational, and/or cultural significance, and its preservation should be encouraged so as to safeguard the heritage of the City and County and to promote the use and conservation for the education, pleasure and enrichment of the residents of the City and County; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  1.    The City Council of the City of Greensboro accepts the findings of the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission and adopts the recommendation of the Commission for the preservation of the subject property by the authority set forth in Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto. 

  2.    Poplar Hall was built in 1914 for the family of Aubrey Lee Brooks, lawyer, politician, author, and general counsel for the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company. It is an exceptional example of Neoclassical Revival architecture in Guilford County. Interior updates in the 1970s by Otto Zenke add another layer to the home’s historical significance. The workmanship of the original builders has been carefully maintained over the years and architectural features have been painstakingly restored by three generations of the Brooks family, making this one of the best preserved historic homes in Guilford County.

  3.    The designation includes the entire exterior and interior of the house, and both lots as listed above in order to protect the historic setting.

  4.    The Guilford County Landmark plaque shall be installed on the property and such sign shall indicate that the property has been designated as a Historic Landmark. Details of the display of the plaque are to be approved by the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission before installation.

  5.    The procedures provided by law, including waiting period, shall be observed prior to demolition, alteration, remodeling or removal of the designated property. This includes the process of obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness before making any changes to the property.

  6.    A certified copy of this ordinance is to be appropriately recorded with the Register of Deeds, the Guilford County Tax Department and City of Greensboro Engineering and Inspections Department in accordance with provisions of Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes and the local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.

  7.    This ordinance shall be effective from and after its adoption.

  (Signed) Zack Matheny

  
  

H.2

2022 – 1062 Public Hearing for Resolution Ordering the Making of Certain Local Improvements – 1,445 Linear Feet of 8 inch Sewer Line Extension from an Existing Outfall on Little Santee Road to 8923 West Market Street

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.2./ID 2022-1062 a Public Hearing for Resolution Ordering the Making of Certain Local Improvements – 1,445 Linear Feet of 8 inch Sewer Line Extension from an Existing Outfall on Little Santee Road to 8923 West Market Street.

Water Resources Department Assistant Director Virginia Spillman reviewed the request; and spoke to the local improvements to access sewer lines.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  L-182 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE MAKING OF CERTAIN LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

  1,445 LINEAR FEET OF 8 INCH SEWER LINE EXTENSION FROM AN EXISTING OUTFALL ON LITTLE SANTEE ROAD TO 8923 WEST MARKET STREET

  WHEREAS, due notice has been given that on the 15th day of November, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Office Building, a public hearing will be held on the improvements hereinafter described and that all objections to the legality of the making of the improvements are required by law to be made in writing, signed in person or by attorney, and filed with the City Clerk at or before the time of the public hearing;

  WHEREAS, the public hearing has now been held and no objections have been made to the making of the improvements; and

  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  A.    That the Street or streets hereinabove set out is/are:

  1,445 LINEAR FEET OF 8 INCH SEWER LINE FROM AN EXISTING OUTFALL ON LITTLE SANTEE ROAD TO 8923 WEST MARKET STREET

  B.    That the local improvements to be made set out above are as follows:

  (a) Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Approximately 1,445 linear feet of 8 inch sewer line extension from an existing sewer outfall on Little Santee Road to 8923 West market Street.

  C.    That the proportion of the cost of the improvements to be assessed against the abutting property and the terms of payment will be as provided in the Notice of Proposed Local Improvements which was served on the owners of the property to be assessed.

  D.    Assessments shall be held in abeyance until such time as the abutting property connects to the utility.

  E.     Terms of Payment. The assessments will be payable in ten equal annual installments, which installments will bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum from the date of confirmation of the assessment roll; provided, that any such assessment may be paid in full in cash without the addition of interest within thirty days from the date of publication of the notice of the confirmation of the assessment roll.

  F.     That this resolution be published one time in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro as notice of the matters herein set out.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

H.3

2022-1069 Public Hearing for the Resolution Closing Washington Road, Fremont Drive and Oak Street Avenue

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.3./ID 2022-1069 a Public Hearing for the Resolution Closing Washington Road, Fremont Drive and Oak Street Avenue.

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Discussion ensued regarding street closing procedures; and community impacts.

Being there were no speakers, it was moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Matheny
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  385-22 RESOLUTION CLOSING WASHINGTON ROAD, FREMONT DRIVE, AND OAK AVENUE

  WHEREAS, the owners of the property abutting both sides of Washington Road, Fremont Drive, and Oak Avenue have requested in writing that said streets be closed and abandoned as a public street;

  WHEREAS, a notice was duly published that a public hearing would be held by the City Council in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Office Building on Tuesday, November 15, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., on the closing of said portion of street;

  WHEREAS, the public hearing has now been held and no objections have been made to the closing thereof; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  1.  That the City Council hereby finds as a fact that the owners of a portion of the property abutting both sides of the hereinafter mentioned streets have requested in writing that said streets be closed.

  2.  That the City Council hereby finds as a fact that the closing of the streets is not contrary to the public interest and that no individual or other party owning property in the vicinity of the street or in the subdivision in which the streets are located will be deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to his or its property.

  3. That the street closures shall become effective upon the recording of a plat in the Guilford County Register of Deeds that combines all of the lots with frontage Washington Road, Fremont Drive, and Oak Avenue with abutting property so that the resultant lot or lots have frontage and direct vehicular access to a public street. 

  4. That the following portion of street is hereby permanently closed and abandoned as a public street:

  WASHINGTON ROAD - FROM THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR FREMONT DRIVE SOUTHWESTWARD TO ITS TERMINUS (+410 FEET);

  FREMONT DRIVE FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR GUILFORD COLLEGE ROAD SOUTHEASTWARD TO THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR OAK AVENUE (+645 FEET); AND

  OAK AVENUE FROM THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR FREMONT DRIVE SOUTHWESTWARD TO THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR SAPP ROAD (+375 FEET).

  (Signed) Zack Matheny

  
  

H.10

2022-1084 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 6101 Brushwood Court – Mauro Ruggieri for Ruggieri Associates, Inc.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.10./ID 2022-1084 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 6101 Brushwood Court – Mauro Ruggieri for Ruggieri Associates, Inc.

Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speaking in favor of the rezoning:

Mark Ruggiero provided an overview of the housing inventory; described the parcel; and spoke to neighborhood communications.

Being there were no speakers in opposition, it was moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the property identified as 6101 Brushwood Court from R-3 (Residential Single-family - 3) to RM-5 (Residential Multi-family – 5) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed RM-5 zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

  Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  22-240 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 6101 BRUSHWOOD COURT, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH OF BRUSHWOOD COURT AND GRASSY MEADOW COURT

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to RM-5 (Residential Multifamily - 5).

  The area is described as follows:                       

  Beginning at a new iron pin on the southern right-of-way of Brushwood Court being the northeast corner of a portion of Lot 15 according to a survey by Borum, Wade & Associates dated March 11, 2000; thence following said right-of-way South 86 degrees 31 minutes East 111.49 feet to a point according to a survey for Grassy Acres Subdivision, prepared by Ernest H. Cude and recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds in Plat Book 20 Page 90; thence South 03 degrees 09 minutes West 199.62 feet to a point; thence North 86 degrees 51 minutes West 111.89 feet to a point being the new southwest corner of said Lot 15; thence North 03 degrees 15 minutes 57 seconds East 200.27 feet to the point and place of beginning.
  The same being Lot 15 shown on a survey for Grassy Acres Subdivision, prepared by Ernest H. Cude and recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds in Plat Book 20 Page 90, less and except a portion of Lot 15 described in Deed Book 8636 Page 1201-1203 and shown on a survey by Borum, Wade & Associates dated March 11, 2000 approximately 0.55 acres.

  Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the RM-5 (Residential Multifamily - 5) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

  Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

  Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on November 15, 2022.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

H.11

2022-1086 Public Hearing for Ordinance for Rezoning Located at a Portion of 5440 Millstream Road – Amanda Hodierne for CCC Development Partners, LLC

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.11/ID 2022-1086 an Ordinance for Public Hearing for Rezoning Located at a Portion of 5440 Millstream Road – Amanda Hodierne for CCC Development Partners, LLC.

Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speaking in favor to the rezoning:

Attorney Amanda Hodierne made a PPP; highlighted the proposed development; spoke to the repurposing efforts of the previous AT&T corporate campus site; and presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property.

Speaking in opposition to the rezoning:

Business owner Kevin Thomas voiced concern regarding the Publix location; increased truck traffic; and previous motor vehicle incidents.

Speaking in favor in rebuttal to the rezoning:

Attorney Hodierne addressed the opposition's concerns; highlighted warehouse and distribution needs; the highway interchange; office flex space; and corporate clientele.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding the traffic impact analysis; and the close proximity to neighboring businesses.

Speaking in opposition in rebuttal to the rezoning:

Mr. Thomas reiterated truck stop traffic concerns; spoke to parcel parking; to trespassing; and to future residential developments.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hightower, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations are filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the property identified as a portion of 5440 Millstream Road from BP (Business Park) to CD-LI (Conditional District-Light Industrial) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed CD-LI zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

  Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Hoffmann

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  22-241 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PORTION OF 5440 MILLSTREAM ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH OF MILLSTREAM ROAD AND NORTH OF BIRCH CREEK ROAD

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from BP (Business Park) to CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial)

  The area is described as follows:                       

  BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHERN MOST COMMON CORNER OF LOT 1 OF PLAT BOOK 208, PAGE 82 (GCR) LOT 2 OF PLAT BOOK 208, PAGE 82 (GCR), AND THE PROPERTY OF LB-UBS 2007-C2 MILLSTREAM ROAD, LLC, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 8039, PAGE 1498 (GCR), THENCE, WITH THE SOUTHERN LINE OF LB-UBS 2007-C2 MILLSTREAM ROAD, LLC, THE FOLLOWING TWELVE (12) CALLS: 1) S75°39'24"E, 678.26 FEET TO A POINT; 2) N75°39'24"W, 25.00 FEET TO A POINT; 3) N41°53'54"W, 25.00 FEET TO A POINT; 4) N88°53'54"W, 45.00 FEET TO A POINT; 5) S86°06'06"W, 60.00 FEET TO A POINT; 6) S69°06'06"W, 30.00 FEET TO A POINT; 7) N66°53'54"W, 20.00 FEET TO A POINT; 8) N23°53'54"W, 15.00 FEET TO A POINT; 9) N79°53'54"W, 20.00 FEET TO A POINT; 10) N46°53'54"W, 25.00 FEET TO A POINT; 11) N70°53'54"W, 35.00 FEET TO A POINT AND 12) S76°06'06"W, 105.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AT & T DRIVE; THENCE, WITH THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF AT & T DRIVE, THE FOLLOWING ELEVEN (11) CALLS: 1) ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 99.03 FEET, A RADIUS OF 517.47 FEET, AND A CHORD OF S11°17'29"W, 98.88 FEET TO A POINT; 2) S00°50'04"W, 106.17 FEET TO A POINT; 3) S05°15'01"E, 109.77 FEET TO A POINT; 4) S05°17'04"E, 98.08 FEET TO A POINT; 5) S00°11'58"W, 94.15 FEET TO A POINT; 6) ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 446.07 FEET, A RADIUS OF 480.87 FEET, AND A CHORD OF S31°23'03"W, 430.25 FEET TO A POINT; 7) S68°02'56"W, 98.08 FEET TO A POINT; 8) S68°57'33"W, 404.55 FEET TO A POINT; 9) S67°54'32"W, 102.17 FEET TO A POINT; 10) S61°38'09"W, 106.43 FEET TO A POINT AND 11) ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 88.79 FEET, A RADIUS OF 498.37 FEET, AND A CHORD OF S51°21'19"W, 88.67 FEET TO A POINT OF THE TRANSITION FROM THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF AT & T DRIVE TO THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF MOUNT HOPE CHURCH ROAD; THENCE, WITH SAID TRANSITION S84°10'39"W, A TOTAL OF 111.99 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE, WITH THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF MOUNT HOPE CHURCH ROAD, N55°14'27"W, 34.67 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE, A NEW LINE THROUGH LOT 1, THE FOLLOWING NINE (9) CALLS:  1) N05°06'47"W, 224.92 FEET TO A POINT; 2) N12°24'12"E, 531.68 FEET TO A POINT; 3) N35°45'41"W. 228.38 FEET TO A POINT; 4) N53°13'48"E,25.29 FEET TO A POINT; 5) N35°53'01"W,116.13 FEET TO A POINT; 6) N39°13'34"W,10.51 FEET TO A POINT; 7) S53°35'39"W,52.68 FEET TO A POINT; 8) N37°51'01"W,53.58 FEET TO A POINT AND 9) ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 500.59 FEET, A RADIUS OF 1192.00 FEET AND A CHORD OF N39°34'04"E, 496.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PORTION OF LOT 1 HAVING AN AREA OF 29.364 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

  Section 2. That the zoning amendment from BP (Business Park) to CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and condition:

  1.    All uses permitted in the LI zoning district, except the following:
  a.    Cemeteries;
  b.    Shooting Ranges;
  c.    Funeral Homes and Crematoriums;
  d.    Recycling Processing Centers; and
  e.    Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfills, Minor (Temporary Use)

  Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

  Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

  Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on November 15, 2022.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

  
  

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.7

2022 - 1135 Resolution to Approve Up to A $5 Million Investment in The Greensboro Preservation Loan Fund

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Matheny, to move item I. 7. to the top of the general business agenda. The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson introduced the item into the record.

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) Senior Program Officer Marcus Thomas made a PPP; highlighted the public-private preservation fund partnership; and spoke to the fund's purpose.

Cameron Cooke spoke to affordable housing; and encouraged additional funding sources.

Affordable Housing Coalition member Michael Johnson highlighted fund benefits. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Matheny
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  
  386-22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE UP TO A $5 MILLION INVESTMENT IN THE GREENSBORO HOUSING FUND

  WHEREAS, in October 2020, the City Council adopted the Housing GSO ten year plan for affordable housing which recommended the creation of a public-private loan fund focused on the production and preservation of affordable housing;

  WHEREAS, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro [CFGG] has worked with lending institutions, foundations and investors to raise over $20 million in private capital towards the planned $32.5 million Greensboro Housing Fund;

  WHEREAS, CFGG has partnered with Self Help Ventures Fund and the National Institute of Minority Economic Development to administer the two lending components of the fund; 

  WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the 2022 Housing Bond account for this activity; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That it approves the investment of up to five million dollars in 2022 Housing Bond funds into the Greensboro Housing Fund for the production and preservation of affordable housing and to authorize the City Manager to sign commitment and investment documents.

  (Signed) Zack Matheny

  
  

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2022 - 716 Resolution Establishing a Home Repair GSO Program

Assistant City Manager Nasha McCray highlighted the plan's home rehabilitation guidelines; and recognized Housing and Neighborhood Development Housing and Strategy Senior Manager Cynthia Blue.

Ms. Blue made a PPP; highlighted the Home Repair GSO program; reviewed major system failure focus; infrastructure deterioration impacts; city building inspections; non-profit agency and homeowner grants; and eligibility criteria.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to conduct a multilingual Home Repair GSO Program Greensboro Television Network (GTN) advertising campaign.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding an implementation timeline; contractor inspections; homebuyer communications; lead remediation; and requested staff to research alternative home repair programs for 60th percentile median household incomes.

Discussion took place regarding lead and heating issues; program warranties and guaranties; and a citywide weatherization programs.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  387-22 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HOME REPAIR GSO PROGRAM

  WHEREAS, in October 2020, the City Council adopted the Housing GSO ten year plan for affordable housing which recommended the creation of a grant based program for housing repairs for low income households;

  WHEREAS, in order to increase access to repair funds for low income homeowners, the City will establish a program that offers home repair grants to households earning less than 60% of area median income, subject to program requirements for homeowner and property eligibility, and eligible uses of the funds, in conformance with local and Community Development Block Grant funding requirements;

  WHEREAS, the City will seek to leverage the staff and resources of local non-profit repair programs through a request for proposals process for grant awards; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That it authorizes establishment of a Home Repair GSO program to address the housing repair needs of low income homeowners.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

  
  

I.2

2022 – 1099 Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances With Respect to the Greensboro Bryan Park Golf Commission

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  22-242 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO THE GREENSBORO BRYAN PARK GOLF COMMISSION

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.        Chapter 19, Parks and Recreation, Article IV, Greensboro Bryan Park Golf Commission, Sections 19-46, 19-47, 19-48, and 19-49, shall be repealed. 

  ARTICLE IV. - GREENSBORO BRYAN PARK GOLF COMMISSION

  Sec. 19-46. - Created.

  There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Greensboro Bryan Park Golf Commission.

  Sec. 19-47. - Membership.

  The Bryan Park Golf Commission shall be composed of eight (8) voting members and two (2) ex officio non voting members; four (4) members shall be appointed by the members of the board of directors of the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation for the Enrichment of Greater Greensboro, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the foundation"), and may be selected from its own membership; four (4) members shall be appointed by the city council. The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission shall submit nominations for appointment of two (2) of the four (4) members appointed by the city council. The commission shall include among its membership a minimum of one (1) member from each of the municipal electoral districts. The two (2) ex officio members shall be the director of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Chairman of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission.

  Members shall serve for a term of three (3) years and shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Initial terms shall commence on February 1, 1990. Provided, that, in order to allow for overlapping of terms, the initial appointees shall serve terms as follows: One (1) member appointed by the foundation and one (1) member appointed by the city council shall serve for a term of one (1) year; one (1) member appointed by the foundation and one (1) member appointed by the city council shall serve for a term of two (2) years; two (2) members appointed by the foundation and two (2) members appointed by the city council shall serve for a term of three (3) years.

  There shall be no limit on the number of terms a member appointed by the foundation shall be eligible to serve. In addition, section 2-142 concerning private interest of members shall not be applicable to members appointed by the foundation whenever grant funds may be involved.

  Sec. 19-48. - Duties.

  The duties of the Bryan Park Golf Commission are advisory in nature. The general duties of the commission shall be as follows:

  (1)  To review the capital improvement plan and other activities of lessees, contractors, and agents at the Bryan Park golf facility and make any reports to the manager or director of parks and recreation as it deems appropriate in the best interests of the facility.

  (2)  To recommend acceptance or rejection of any private gift, grant, bequest or devise from any source whatsoever of any real or personal property, including monetary contributions for capital improvements.

  (3)  To advise the city council concerning any agreements with another entity (public or private) for construction of golf facilities and the utilization of public and private funds therefor.

  (4)  To perform such other duties as may be assigned it from time to time by the city council.

  Sec. 19-49. - Place of meetings.

  All meetings shall be held in the Bryan Park Enrichment Center unless the commission designates otherwise.

  Section 2.        This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.   

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

I.3

2022 – 1118 Resolution Approving Contract in the amount of $1,299,000 with HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. for professional services for the Water Booster Stations Instrumentation and Control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Improvement

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  388-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,299,000 WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. OF THE CAROLINAS FOR THE WATER BOOSTER STATIONS INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL AND SCADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

  WHEREAS, the professional services of HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. have been utilized to develop standards for Instrumentation and Control and SCADA for the Water Supply Division;

  WHEREAS, multiple construction projects have been bid while standards have been developed;

  WHEREAS, work under this contract will provide the Instrumentation and Control and SCADA improvements on multiple project such as Four Farms Booster Station, Airpark Booster Station, Liberty Road Tank, Megasite Advanced Notification Water Quality Flushing Stations, Power monitoring and Valve Station SCADA improvements; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, a Professional Services Contract for $1,299,000 with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for Water Booster Station Instrumentation and Control and SCADA Improvements Project.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

I.4

2022 – 1122 Resolution Approving Updates to the Water and Sewer Extension Policy Outside the City Corporate Limits Effective January 1, 2023

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  389-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATE IN WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION POLICY OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF GREENSBORO WITH AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

  WHEREAS, representatives from the Water Resources along with the Planning Department departments met several times with the goal of clarifying the purpose of the policy, incorporating clarifying language and strengthening the connection with other city policies, plans and legislative references; 

  WHEREAS, A second phase of this comprehensive policy review will include identifying future revisions that reflect Council’s guidance on the application and structure of the policy to address existing and future development including consideration of varying types of economic requests;

  WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to adopt the update to the Water and Sewer Extension Policy Outside the City Corporate Limits with Amendments Effective January 1, 2023; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That City Council authorizes the Water and Sewer Extension Policy Outside the City Corporate Limits with Amendments Effective January 1, 2023. 

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

  
  

I.5

2022 – 1060 Resolution Authorizing Renewal Contract #2023-6887 in the Amount of $2,341,404 with The Standard Life Insurance Company

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  390-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT 2023-6887 IN THE AMOUNT OF $780,468.00 WITH THE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 

  WHEREAS, The City of Greensboro is seeking to renew the existing contract with The Standard Life Insurance to provide Basic Life and Supplemental Voluntary Life insurance to active and retired Employees and their dependents and Long Term Disability Insurance to active employees as a component of its’ Total Compensation program; 

  WHEREAS, the three-year contract renewal option shall exceed $100,000, which requires City Council approval; 

  WHEREAS, On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Marsh and McLennan Agency (MMA) and Procurement Services completed a detailed Request for Proposal process to ensure that the City of Greensboro has the best contractual terms and pricing of the Life Insurance products offered to Benefit Eligible employees and Retirees as an attractive component of the Total Compensation plans.  Once collected, the information was submitted to the Human Resources Department for review and the recommendation is to accept the renewal offer, which includes a three (3) year rate guarantee and a reduction of -$49,416.00 per year of the contract in the City’s cost of the Basic Life and Basic LTD plans. There were no MWBE vendors in this space. It is recommended that Council consider awarding a three–year fixed price contract effective 1/1/2023 with The Standard Life Insurance Company; 

  WHEREAS, the current contract is renewable for three years and this Resolution represents the first year of the contract and the second renewal of the original terms;  

  WHEREAS, funds for this contract in the amount of approximately $780,468 per calendar year for a total contract value of approximately $2,341,404 will be available in fiscal year 2022-2023; from account 684-1003-01.5710;

  WHEREAS, funding for subsequent years is subject to future City Council appropriations; and 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the resolution authorizing the renewal of the contract for Life Insurance Coverage to The Standard Insurance Company is hereby approved. 

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.6

2022 - 1061 Resolution to Authorize Contract to Symetra Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance Protection for Medical Claims Over $350,000

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Assistant City Manager Larry Davis spoke to the responsive bids; and cost saving measures. 

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (7)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (7 to 0)

  391-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARDING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,103,799 WITH SYMETRA INSURANCE COMPANY

  WHEREAS, The City of Greensboro is seeking the authorization to enter into a new contract effective 01/01/2023 with Symetra Insurance Company to provide Stop Loss coverage to reimburse the City for any medical claim that exceeds $350,000.00; 

  WHEREAS, the one-year contract option shall exceed $100,000.00 which requires City Council approval;

  WHEREAS, On behalf of the Human Resources Department, Marsh and McLennan Agency (MMA) completed a detailed Request for Proposal process to ensure that the City of Greensboro has the best contractual terms and pricing of the Stop Loss Coverage. MMA approached sixteen Stop Loss markets with Symetra and United Healthcare (the incumbent) offering the most competitive rates. Once collected, the information was submitted to the Human Resources Department for review and the recommendation is to accept the Symetra offer which yields approximately $300,000.00 in savings which includes Symetra’s offer to contribute $40,000.00 the first year of the contract to offset the United Healthcare reporting fee that is required to transmit claim information to the new vendor.  There were no MWBE vendors in this space. It is recommended that Council consider awarding a one year fixed price contract effective 1/1/2023 with The Symetra Insurance Company;

  WHEREAS, the current contract is renewable for one year and this Resolution represents the first year of the contract;

  WHEREAS, funds for this contract in the amount of approximately $2,103,799.00 per calendar year 1/1/2023-12/31/2023 will be available in fiscal year 2022-2023; from account 684-1001-01.5419;

  WHEREAS, funding for subsequent years is subject to future City Council appropriations; and

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the resolution authorizing the implementation of the Stop Loss Contract with Symetra Insurance Company is hereby approved. 

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.8

2022 – 1109 Resolution Authorizing to Contract in the Amount of $414,743 for Winter Emergency Shelter Activities with Greensboro Urban Ministry

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson recognized speakers for the item. 

Tiny House Community Director Scott Jones voiced concern regarding the homeless population; spoke to the Regency Inn incidents; to the Continuum of Care (CoC) service provider agency access; and service duplication.

Emma Holland voiced concern regarding Interactive Resource Center (IRC) audits; reporting requirements; and a project funding timeline. 

Phillip Marsh voiced concern regarding business impacts; Request for Proposal (RFP) procedures; public safety needs; and service providers.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to provide Regency Inn call for service data.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Directory Michelle Kennedy spoke to the 2023 fiscal year; to the RFP process; to white flag community-based issues; to calls for service; to time sensitivity; and recognized Division Manager Caitlin Bowers.

Ms. Bowers made a PPP; provided an overview of the winter emergency shelter partnership program; The Doorway Project; Safe Parking initiative; and non-congregate care housing options.

Discussion ensued regarding current shelter occupancy; staffing issues; food accommodations; offsite providers; and pallet home compliance.

Councilmember Matheny requested staff to provide capacity data of city-funded shelters; to provide COVID-19 boosters to the city's homeless population; and to research portable bathroom costs.

Councilmember Hightower reiterated concerns regarding the RFP response; case worker availability; service duplication; hotel alternatives; spoke to collaborative partnerships; and requested staff to research raising the white flag temperature threshold to 32 degrees.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 39, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (6)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
  Noes (1)	Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (6 to 1)

  392-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO CONTRACT FOR FY22-23 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS FOR WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,743 WITH GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY

  WHEREAS, the City received an additional allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funds designated for homelessness prevention activities as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, to address the fallout as a result of COVID-19;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homelessness assistance; 

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funding in the amount of $414,743 is proposed for winter emergency shelter activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funding in the amount of $414,743 will allow Greensboro Urban Ministry to assist with winter emergency shelter activities in Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, the agency is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization in Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds in the amount of $414,743 will be utilized to fund said contract; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the aforementioned agency subject to the terms outlined above.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.9

2022 – 1112 Resolution Authorizing to Contract in the Amount of $484,000 for Winter Emergency Shelter Activities with Interactive Resource Center

Councilmember Matheny voiced concern regarding service provider overlaps.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  Ayes (4)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Holston
  Noes (3)	Councilmember Hightower, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (2)	Mayor Vaughan, and Councilmember Wells

  Carried (4 to 3)

  393-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO CONTRACT FOR FY22-23 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS FOR WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $484,000 WITH INTERACTIVE RESOURCE CENTER

  WHEREAS, the City received an additional allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funds designated for homelessness prevention activities as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, to address the fallout as a result of COVID-19;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homelessness assistance; 

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds in the amount of $384,000 is proposed for winter emergency shelter activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds in the amount of $100,000 is proposed for winter emergency shelter activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds in the amount of $384,000, and Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds in the amount of $100,000, is proposed for winter emergency shelter activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds in the amount of $384,000, and Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds in the amount of $100,000 will allow Interactive Resource Center to assist with winter emergency shelter activities in Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, the agency is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization in Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

  WHEREAS, ESG-CV funds in the amount of $384,000, and Nussbaum Housing Partnership funds in the amount of $100,000 will be utilized to fund said contract; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the aforementioned agency subject to the terms outlined above.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.10

2022-1130 Boards and Commissions Report - November

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to reappoint Tracy Furman to the Minimum Housing Commission. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to appoint Ivan Cutler to the Library Board of Trustees, to replace Mary Espinola. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Matheny, to appoint Eric Ireland to the Community Sustainability Council. The motion carried by voice vote.

J.

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

Councilmember Thurm highlighted reading to the Sedgefield Elementary schoolchildren. 

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson spoke to an awards ceremony.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter spoke to a street renaming; and to a recent health incident at a community event.

Councilmember Matheny voiced concern regarding spending allocations.

Councilmember Holston spoke to a health fair; to a Taste of the World Gala; to a violence preparedness workshop; to a Greensboro Science Center event; and to an awards dinner.

Councilmember Hightower encouraged COVID-19 booster shots; and spoke to a Warnersville Recreation Center health fair.

K.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba spoke to upcoming Talk with Tai events.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter spoke to a Kiwanis Club donation to the Greensboro Fire Department.

L.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

N.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried on by affirmation.

The City Council Adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk