City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Virtual

Present:

• Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
• Mayor Pro-Tem Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
• Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
• Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
• Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
• Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
• and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 

Absent:

• Councilmember Zack Matheny 

Also Present:

• City Manager Trey Davis, 
• City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
• and and Deputy City Clerk Victoria Howell 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

These City Council minutes are a general account of the virtual meeting on January 21, 2025.  For full details of discussions, the meeting video can be located on the City of Greensboro website at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings.

This City Council virtual meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on the above date. 

Mayor Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers were in attendance except for Councilmember Matheny; and asked for a motion to excuse Councilmember Matheny.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to excuse Councilmember Matheny from the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. 

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

There was no pledge of allegiance for this meeting. 

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting.

Mayor Vaughan stated that Council was being requested to postpone items D.1/Item 2025-28 Call Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing territory into the corporate limits for the property located at 9206 W Market Street and portion of 118 Kidd Road D.2/Item 2025-30 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for original zoning for 9206 W Market Street and portion of 118 Kidd Road. 

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to postpone the items from the agenda until the February 18, 2025 City Council Meeting without further advertising. The motion carried by voice vote. 

D.1

2025-28 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 9206 W Market St and Portion of 118 Kidd Rd – 20.94 Acres (Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) 

D.2

2025-30 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 9206 West Market Street and portion of 118 Kidd Road – Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanlon of Colfax Realty LLC and others) 

E.

CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

There are no Ceremonial and/or Presentation Items. 

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

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

G.

CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

Mayor Vaughan 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.

Motion to adopt the consent agenda was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm
  Carried

G.1

2025-52 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022-5121 in the amount of $490,500 with HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. for additional Engineering Services on the Unified SCADA Implementation and SCADA Support Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 008-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER change order No.1 to CONTRACT 2022-5121 IN THE AMOUNT of $490,500 with hdr engineering of the carolinas, inc for additional engineering Services for the unified scada implementationand scada support project

  WHEREAS, on May 23, 2022 City Council authorized the Unified SCADA and SCADA Support Services project with HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. through Resolution 158-22;

  WHEREAS, additional work is needed for integration and commissioning due to software updates made by other departments;

  WHEREAS, additional training and support for City Staff will be required; 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, Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022-5121 with HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. in the amount of $490,500.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.2

2025-44 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract in the Amount of $378,450 with It’s Official LLC for Sports Officiating Services

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 009-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,450 WITH IT’S OFFICIAL LLC FOR

  SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES

  WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for sports officiating services;

  WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $378,450;

  WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department can better meet the needs of the City by providing recreational sporting events utilizing trained officials and referees provided through a booking agent service;

  WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through January 31, 2028;

  WHEREAS, It’s Official LLC was selected as the best value for various sporting events 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 It’s Official LLC for the sports officiating services.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.3

2025 – 49 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Lake Townsend Dam Barrier In The Amount of 641,943 with In-Water Services Company, Inc. 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 010-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN OTHER SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $641,943 WITH IN-WATER SERVICES COMPANY, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF DAM SAFETY BARRIER AT LAKE TOWNSEND DAM

  WHEREAS, the City owns and operates Lake Townsend Water Treatment Facility and is required to meet State standards established by the State Division of Environmental Quality;

  WHEREAS, a dam safety barrier located at Lake Townsend Dam requires replacement;

  WHEREAS, In-Water Services, Inc. will provide installation of a new dam barrier system, 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, an Other Services Contract for $641,943 with In-Water Services Company, Inc. for installation of a Dam Safety Barrier at Lake Townsend dam.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.4

2025-35 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for February 18, 2025 to Annex the Properties Located at 4410 and 4428 Burlington Rd and Portion of Burlington Rd R-O-W – 9.0 Acres (Miguel Alberto Guerra and City of Greensboro)

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 011-25 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2025 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4410 AND 4428 BURLINGTON ROAD AND A PORTION OF BURLINGTON ROAD RIGHT OF WAY  – 9.0 ACRES

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

  WHEREAS, Pursuant to G.S. 160A-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 18th day of February, 2025, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4410 AND 4428 BURLINGTON ROAD AND A PORTION OF BURLINGTON RAOD RIGHT OF WAY – 9.0 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 November 30, 2024), said point being the southeast corner of that annexation approved in Ordinance No. 19-110, said point also being the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Estate of Lena Owen Isley, as recorded in Plat Book 99, Page 25; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the eastern line of said Lot 1 N 11° 40’ W 542.16 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence in a northerly direction approximately 100 feet to a point on the northern right-of-way line of Burlington Road (US Highway 70); thence in an easterly direction along said right-of-way line approximately 400 feet to its intersection with the western right-of-way line of Interstate 840;  thence in a southerly direction with said I-840 right-of-way line approximately 1,050 feet to its intersection with the southern line of Lot 13 of J. E. Sockwell Farm, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 92; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the southern lines of Lots 13, 12, and 11 on said plat, being along the centerline of the Southern Railway right-of-way, S 85° 45’ W approximately 560 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 11; thence with the western line of said Lot 11 N 06° 30’ W approximately 450 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 9.0 acres.  The plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

  All plats and deeds 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 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.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  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, February 18, 2025 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 February 8, 2025.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.5

2025-36 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for February 18, 2025 to Annex the Property Located at 3718 Randleman Road – 1.13 Acres (Silvestre Tienda Dominguez) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 012-25 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2025 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3718 RANDLEMAN ROAD – 1.13 ACRES

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

  WHEREAS, Pursuant to G.S. 160A-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 18th day of February, 2025, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3718 RANDLEMAN ROAD – 1.13 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 November 30, 2024), said point being a concrete monument in the eastern line of the Common Area in Phase 7 of Foxcroft, as recorded in Plat Book 123, Page 92, said point also being the northwest corner of Silvestre T. Dominguez and Claudia G. Hernandez, as recorded in Deed Book 8680, Page 2304; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in an eastwardly direction with the northern line of Dominguez and Hernandez approximately 226 feet to an iron stake in the middle of the old Randleman Highway road bed; thence southwardly with the center of the old Randleman Highway approximately 213 feet to an iron stake in the middle of said old highway, said iron stake being at or near a corner in the existing city limits; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction with a northern line of the Common Area in Phase 8 of Foxcroft, as recorded in Plat Book 127, Page 1, approximately 218 feet  to an existing iron pipe at a corner of said Common Area; thence N 03° 36’ 10” E 177.11 feet to the northeast corner of said Phase 8; thence continuing N 03° 36’ 10” E 52..80 feet with the eastern line of the Common Area in said Phase 7 to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 1.13 acres.  The plats and deed referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

  All plats and deeds 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 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.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  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, February 18, 2025 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 February 8, 2025.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.6

2025 – 34 Resolution Authorizing City Attorney to Condemn Parcel 51640 for $11,625 for the E. Vandalia Rd Widening Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 013-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED 126 E. VANDALIA RD. IN CONNECTION WITH THE E. VANDALIA ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

  WHEREAS, Robert E. Bolin is the owner of certain real estate located 126 E. Vandalia Rd., designated as Parcel No. 51640, said property being as shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the E. Vandalia Road Widening Project;

  WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $11,625.00 have been unsuccessful and said portions of the properties are necessary for said project;

  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 portions of the properties and that the Director of Finance be authorized to issue a draft to the Guilford County Clerk of Court as compensation to the owner(s) in the amount of $11,625.00; 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 condemnation proceedings to acquire said portions of the properties, and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to issue a draft in the amount of $11,625.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.7

2025 – 63 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter a Change Order to Contract with O.U. Chavis Contracting Corporation for the MMOB City Attorney’s Office Renovations to Complete Owner-Requested Revisions to the Plans.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 014-25 RESOULTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCUTE A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONTRACT O.U. CHAVIS CONTRACTING CORP. FOR CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RENOVATIONS

  WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, the City Council approved a contract with O. U. Chavis Contracting Corporation to renovate the City Attorney’s Office in the amount not to exceed $733,000; 

  WHEREAS, A few functional revisions of the plans are required to accommodate the space, and these revisions require additional funds to be added to the contract;

  WHEREAS, the MWBE goals for this project were 19% MBE and 19% WBE;

  WHEREAS, O. U. Chavis Contracting committed to use 11.48%  MBE and 15.66%  WBE participation on this project;

  WHEREAS, O. U. Chavis Contracting Corporation did not meet the MWBE goals, but it was found to have made sufficient Good Faith Efforts to meet these goals.  O. U. Chavis Contracting Corporation is also an MBE company;

  WHEREAS, the MWBE goals will remain the same in this change order contract; and

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

  That the City Manager is authorized to execute a change order contract with O. U. Chavis Contracting Corporation in the amount not to exceed $28,579.18 to complete the renovations of the City Attorney’s Office in the Melvin Municipal Office Building. 

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.8

2025-66 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 12/21/24 through 1/13/25

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 12/21/24 - 1/13/25 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer H, No. 2, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.9

2025-65 Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval 12/21/24 through 1/13/25 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 12/21/24 - 1/13/25 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer H., No. 2, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.10

2025 - 41 Motion to approve DRAFT December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024 was approved.

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2025-33 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 1326 Seminole Drive and portion of 1041 Battleground Avenue – City of Greensboro) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.1./ID 2025-33 Public Hearing for an ordinance for rezoning for 1326 Seminole Drive and portion of 1041 Battleground 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 additional the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Abuzuaiter to accept the additional conditions. The motion carried by voice vote. 

The following speaker was in favor of the item: Caroline Cook.

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

Motion to adopt the ordinance as amended was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer H, No.2, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Hoffmann

  Ayes (7)	Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro- Tem Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, and Councilmember Holston
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (7 to 0)

  25-004 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 1326 SEMINOLE DRIVE AND PORTION OF 1041 BATTLEGROUND AVENUE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTHWEST OF BENJAMIN PARKWAY, EAST OF WHILDEN PLACE AND NORTEAST OF SEMINOLE DRIVE

  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-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) and RM-18 (Residential Multifamily – 18) to CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial)

  The area is described as follows:                       

  Beginning at an existing 1/2” rebar, lying in the northeastern margin of Seminole Drive, being the southernmost corner of herein described Tract #1, being a northwestern portion of (Guilford County Parcel Number 6562) as shown on a map entitled “Property of: City of Greensboro – Site: Mitchell Water Treatment Plant – CORRECTION PLAT – UPDATED 09/30/2024” and recorded in Plat Book 216, Page 124 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, NC; thence along Seminole Drive the following four (4) courses and distances: 1) North 60°09’42” West 52.74 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe being the southeastern property corner of City of Greensboro, a NC Municipal Corporation (GCPN 6561) as described and recorded in Deed Book 8854, Page 887 and being Lot 1 on a map titled “Subdivision of City Property No. 812-159 / COG F-18” and recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 35 in above said Deed Registry; thence 2) South 70°46’43” East 75.15 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe being the southwestern property corner of GCPN 6561; thence 3) North 78°24’44” West 59.72 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe; thence 4) North 78°39’28” West 60.05 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe at the northeastern margin intersection of Seminole Drive and Whilden Place; thence leaving Seminole Drive along the eastern margin of Whilden Place North 11°20’33” East 149.62 feet to a new 1/2” rebar; thence North 78°36’29” West 5.16 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe; thence North 01°21’21” East 54.74 feet to an existing 1/2” iron pipe; thence North 14°05’12” West 54.92 feet to a point; thence North 30°31’08” West 1.42 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe; thence leaving Whilden Place North 68°09’53” East 240.53 feet to an existing rebar; thence South 50°06’51” East 150.35 feet to a new 1/2” rebar; thence South 78°37’10” East 136.58 feet (into the right-of-way of Norfolk Southern Railroad as described and recorded in Deed Book 8215, Page 1612 in above said Deed Registry) to an existing 1” iron pipe; thence South 54°03’12” East 10.28 feet to an existing 1/2” iron pipe; thence South 49°40’30” East 51.51 feet to an existing nail; thence South 53°18’55” East 2.31 feet to a new 1/2” rebar; thence leaving above said right-of-way of Norfolk Southern Railroad South 49°21’58” West 325.50 feet to a point; thence South 49°18’51” West 69.18 feet back to the point of beginning.

  For further reference, see Plat Book 216, Page 124 on file with the
  Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, NC.

  Section 2. That the zoning amendment from R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) and RM-18 (Residential Multifamily – 18) to CD-LI (Conditional District Light Industrial) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

  1. No Outdoor Advertising Signs (Billboards) shall be permitted on the property.
  2. Fencing that excludes the permanent use of chain link or razor wire will be added around the perimeter of the subject properties surrounding the water treatment plant; subject to state and federal requirements/guidelines.
  3. Any new required plantings in landscape areas on the subject properties along Seminole Drive and Whilden Place will be multilayered and shall be comprised of an adequate number of evergreen material to provide year round screening; subject to state/federal requirements/guidelines and local utility providers.
  4. New principal buildings constructed on the subject properties will include brick clad, or similar material, and are limited to a maximum building height of 50 feet.  The building (storage basin) closest to Seminole Drive will include architectural elements that promotes the intention of blending the structure in with the adjacent residential neighborhood.
  5. A stormwater surface device, such as a wet detention pond, will not be used as a stormwater control measure.
  6. Uses are limited to a Water Treatment Plant.
  7. Bulk tanker trucks will not use the gate at Seminole Drive unless other entrances to the plant are blocked or temporary internal site constraints restrict the routing of trucks.

  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 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 January 21, 2025.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

H.2

2025-31 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties Located at 2527 Nelson Farm Rd and 3824 E Lee St 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider [item H.2./ID 2025-31 Public Hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for the properties located at 2527 Nelson Farm Rd. and 3824 E. Lee St, H.3./ID 2025-32 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for original zoning for 2527 Nelson Farm Road and 3824 E Lee Street.

Mayor Vaughan opened the floor for request to continuance. 

Mike Causey spoke to traffic; to number of houses; and to a continuance of the item. 

Discussion took place regarding community meetings; and concerns. 

Attorney explained the applicant was prepared to move forward. 

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Wells to postpone to the February 18, 2025 City Council meeting without further advertising. The motion carried by voice vote 6-1 with Councilmember Hoffmann voting 'no'.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells
  Carried

H.3

2025-32 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 2527 Nelson Farm Road and 3824 E Lee Street – Fox Rothschild and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc, on behalf of Matthew and Jeremy Causey

Item H.3./ID 2025-32 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 2527 Nelson Farm Road and 3824 E. Lee Street was postponed to the February 18, 2025 City Council Meeting. 

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2025-58 - Resolution Accepting Recommendation from the FY 2024 Disparity Study and its Recommendations to Remove Identified Barriers to the Participation of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Contracting Procedures and Policies 

Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Officer of Compliance, Gwen Carter spoke to the 2024 Disparity Study; outlined recommendations; tracking and reporting process; spoke to meeting goals; and to the goal setting committee.

Discussion continued regarding enhancement of software; an upcoming work session; and implementation.

Kim Cameron voiced concerns regarding the item. 

City Manager Trey Davis spoke to Griffin and Strong P.C.; and stated he would provide additional information at an upcoming work session. 

City Attorney Chuck Watts spoke to the development of a policy within 30 days.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to research a M/WBE special review committee.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston
  Carried

  015-25 RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DISPARITY STUDY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  WHEREAS, in August 2022, the City contracted with Griffin & Strong, P.C. to conduct a disparity study to analyze procurement data to determine the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises ("MBE") and Women Business Enterprises ("Nonminority Female")(collectively, "M/WBE") and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("DBE") relative to the availability of such firms to compete for City business on Construction, Professional Services, Other Services, and Goods contracts;

  WHEREAS, governmental entities, such as the City of Greensboro, have authorized disparity studies in response to the City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co., 488 U.S. 469 (1989) and the cases that followed to determine whether there has been a compelling interest for remedial procurement programs based upon ethnicity, race, and gender;

  WHEREAS, Griffin & Strong, P.C. found statistically significant underutilization of Minority owned firms and Women owned firms in each of the four (4) categories of Construction, Professional Services, Other Services, and Goods that GSPC analyzed, supporting the City’s continuation of its MWBE program in addition to its race and gender-neutral remedies; and

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

  That the City Council hereby accepts the findings and recommendations of the March 2024 Disparity Study Report conducted by Griffin & Strong, P.C. 

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

I.2

2025 -62 Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 117 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances – with Respect to Administration Minority/Women Business Enterprise (See Purpose for Additional Information)

Discussion ensued regarding staff vacancies in the M/WBE Division. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower
  Carried

  25-005 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 117 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATION - MINORITY/WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION IN CITY CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, GOODS AND OTHER SERVICE CONTRACTS

  Sec. 2-117. - Minority/women's business enterprise participation in city construction, professional services, goods and other services contracts.

  Recitals

  This section establishes a minority/women's business enterprise policy to authorize the city manager to adopt and administer a "M/WBE program" for firms that engage in business with the City of Greensboro. The purposes of this section are: (a) to establish a clear policy against discrimination in business transactions and dealings on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability; (b) to authorize and direct the establishment and administration of narrowly tailored policy and contracting procedures by the city manager to remedy the ongoing effects of identified marketplace discrimination that is adversely affecting the award of prime contracts and subcontracts to minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracts; and (c) to authorize and direct the establishment and administration of narrowly tailored policy and contracting procedures by the city manager to prevent the city from becoming a passive participant in private sector marketplace discrimination that is adversely affecting the formation, growth, and competitiveness of small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises in the city's relevant geographic market from which it routinely purchases goods and services.

  The city council finds that in order to avoid becoming a passive participant in private sector commercial discrimination, it is necessary to establish and firmly enforce a clear policy against discrimination in business on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Under this policy, the city shall not contract with business firms that discriminate in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or treatment of vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, or commercial customers. Such a commercial non-discrimination policy approach has been favorably commented upon by the United States Supreme Court in City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson, 488 U.S. 469, 509-510 (1989), and by other federal courts.

  After careful and lengthy consideration of a strong basis in evidence, including, but not limited to, disparity studies conducted by the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development in 1992 and 1997, MGT of America, Inc.in 2012, by Griffin & Strong, P.C., in 2018 and 2024, (the findings and recommendations of the latter having been formally adopted by city council on January 21, 2025), the city council has further determined that it continues to have a compelling interest in assuring that the public funds that are collected from all of its citizens and then spent in city contracting do not serve to finance private prejudice on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or any other form of unlawful discrimination.  The city council has further considered a full range of narrowly tailored race- and gender-neutral and race- and gender-conscious remedial policy options that were presented to city council on January 21, 2025, and that are legally defensible and effective for addressing identified barriers to the full and equal participation of small and minority-owned businesses in city contracting. By this section, city council authorizes and directs the city manager to adopt and administer an M/WBE program that is based upon this factual predicate and consistent with these identified remedial policy options.

  The city council further determines that it is in the best interests of the City of Greensboro to enhance competition on city projects by promoting equal opportunity and the full participation of all segments of its business community in a robust and inclusive marketplace environment that is free from the effects of discrimination. The city is likely to benefit from a discrimination-free marketplace through lower prices for the goods and services it purchases, higher revenues through increased employment opportunities for its citizens, increased business-to-business sales, and a more vibrant local economy.

  The city manager or designee(s), are authorized and directed to administer a minority/women business enterprise program ("M/WBE program") for application to the city's procedures for the solicitation, selection, and award of city contracts and subcontracts for construction, professional services, goods and other services. The M/WBE program shall be consistent with the city council's factual findings, and the range of remedial policy options considered by city council, as follows:

  • It is the policy of the city to provide minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of city contracting and purchasing programs, including but not limited to participation in procurement contracts for commodities and services as well as for contracts relating to construction and repair work activities. It is further the policy of the city to prohibit discrimination in business transactions and dealings on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age or disability;
  • The M/WBE program is narrowly tailored to ensure policy and contracting procedures to remedy the ongoing effects of identified marketplace discrimination that is adversely affecting the award of prime contracts and subcontracts to minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracts; and
  • The city manager is authorized to assign duties, responsibilities and establish appropriate procedures for administration and implementation of a narrowly tailored policy and contracting procedures to prevent the City from becoming a passive participant in private sector marketplace discrimination that is adversely affecting the formation, growth, and competitiveness of minority- and women-owned business enterprises within the city's relevant geographic market from which it routinely purchases goods and services. The plan shall contain goals, standards and criteria for implementation in accordance with state and federal laws. In addition, the plan shall be subject to review and approval of the city council.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

I.3

2025-22 Resolution Providing for Sale of $10 Million Taxable GO Housing Bonds 

Mayor Vaughan read items I.3./2025-22 Resolution Providing for dale of $10 million Taxable GO Housing Bonds, and I.4./2025-23 Resolution Providing for sale and issuance of not to exceed $48.9 million GO Refunding bonds.

City Attorney Watts explained the need to postpone the items due to the virtual meeting and stated staff would provide an overview.

Assistant City Manager Larry Davis outlined the purpose of the item. 

Discussion took place regarding the release of the dollar amount. 

I.4

2025-23 Resolution Providing for Sale and Issuance of Not to Exceed $48.9 Million GO Refunding Bonds 

Item moved to the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting.

I.5

2025-59 Boards and Commissions Report for January 21, 2025 

J.

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

Councilmember Wells requested a meeting with Board and Commission Chairs and Councilmembers. 

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston to appoint Sheeba Dawood replacing Crystal Black to the Commission Sustainability Council. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Abusuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to appoint Melissa Bullins to the Commission of Sustainability Council. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Council shared information from recent events attended. 

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to look into the preparation of the Legislative agenda. 

K.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER 

There were no items for discussion by the City Manager.

L.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY 

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Hightower, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by affirmation.

The City Council Adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                        Victoria Howell, Deputy City Clerk