City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Present:

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

Also Present:

• City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba, 
• Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson, 
• City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
• and and City Clerk Angela Lord 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

These City Council minutes are a general account of the December 19, 2023 meeting.  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 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 Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers in attendance; and recognized Councilmember Hoffmann on zoom.

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Vaughan recognized Councilmember Matheny to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

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

E.

CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.1

2023 - 882 Resolution Naming December 21, 2023 National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 

Mayor Vaughan read the resolution into the record; and presented the resolution to Housing and Neighborhood Development representative Cynthia Blue.

Phillip Marsh voiced appreciation for East Washington Street area; and spoke to respect for persons experiencing homelessness.

Ms. Blue spoke to a Walk to Remember event.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  293-23 RESOLUTION NAMING DECEMBER 21, 2023 NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL DAY

  WHEREAS, December 21, 2023 marks the first day of winter and is the longest night of the year;

  WHEREAS, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the

  Homeless Council have designated December 21, 2023 as National Homeless Persons’

  Memorial Day;

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, the City of High Point and Guilford County have jointly designated December 21, 2023 as National Homeless Persons Memorial Day;

  WHEREAS, in the season of generosity and sharing, citizens of Greensboro are encouraged to commit themselves to promoting compassion and concern for all, particularly during the winter months that pose extreme hardships for Greensboro citizens who are less fortunate and without homes;

  WHEREAS, homelessness continues to be a serious challenge for many Greensboro citizens who have the right to adequate food, housing, clothing, safety and healthcare;

  WHEREAS, homelessness significantly increases one’s risk of illness, injury and death;

  WHEREAS, the Homeless Memorial Walk of Remembrance will take place in Greensboro on Thursday, December 21, 2023 to honor those who have passed away in 2023 as a result of homelessness;

  WHEREAS, by joining together and remembering our neighbors, we can honor their lives by working to provide solutions to end homelessness within the City; and

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

  That December 21, 2023 is hereby named National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Greensboro to remember those who have died homeless and to encourage citizens to come together to celebrate their lives by working to resolve the factors that lead to homelessness within the City.

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

E.2

2023-888 City Manager Report 

There was no report by City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba for this agenda.

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.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

G.1

2023 - 722 Resolution Approving the Water Shortage Response Plan

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 294-23 Resolution Approving The City of Greensboro water Shortage Response Plan

  WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 143‑355 (l) requires each unit of local government that provides public water service develop and implement water conservation measures to respond to drought or other water shortage conditions as set out in a Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP);

  WHEREAS, as required by the statute and in the interests of sound local planning, a WSRP for the City of Greensboro has been developed and submitted to City Council for approval;

  WHEREAS, changes made to the city’s previous WSRP included only minor edits;

  WHEREAS, the WSRP was posted for public comment on the City’s website from October 18, 2023 to November 20, 2023, and no comments were received;

  WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Greensboro finds that the Water Shortage Response Plan is in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-355(l) and that it will provide appropriate guidance for the future management of water supplies for the City of Greensboro as well as useful information to the Department of Environmental Quality for the development of a State water supply plan as required by statute; and

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

  That the City of Greensboro Water Shortage Response Plan is hereby adopted; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Greensboro intends that this plan shall be revised to reflect changes in relevant data and projections at least once every five years or as otherwise requested by the NC Department of Environmental Quality, in accordance with the statute and sound planning practice.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.2

2023 – 873 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Appropriate Funding for the T.Z. Osborne Incinerator Rehabilitation Project and to Prepare Bond Fund 515 for Closure in the Amount of $210,000 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• 23-166 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE T.Z.OSBORNE WATER RECLAMATION INCINERATOR – PHASE I PROJECT AND TO PREPARE BOND FUND 515 FOR CLOSURE

  Section 1

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

  That the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

  That the appropriation to the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund be increased as follows:

  Account                                  Description                             Amount

  515-70-7099208.6019            Other Improvements              $210,000                                                                                            

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund accounts:

  Account                                  Description                             Amount

  515-NC-NC-8500                  Interest Earned – Other         $210,000   

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.3

2023 – 842 Ordinance in the Amount of $4,384,286 Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for the Appropriation of National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant for Nocho Park 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• 23-167 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF ORLP/LWCF GRANT FOR NOCHO PARK

  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 to the State, Federal and other Grants Fund be increased as follows:

  Account name – ORLP/LWCF Grant

  Account                                 Description                                 Amount

  220-50-5098098.6019           Other Capital Improvements      $8,768,572

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

  Account                                 Description                                 Amount

  220-50-5098098.7100           Federal Grant                              $4,384,286

  220-50-5098098.9493           Transfer-P& R Bond Series 22   $4,384,286

  TOTAL:                                                                                     $8,768,572

   Section 2

   And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.4

2023-830 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Entire Property Located at 921 Willow Road from Desmond K. Yangeh in the Amount of $141,000.00 for the East Gate City Boulevard Sidewalk Project #P05218

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 295-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 921 WILLOW ROAD FROM DESMOND K. YANGEH IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,000 FOR THE EAST GATE CITY BOULEVARD SIDEWALK PROJECT

  WHEREAS, in connection with the East Gate City Boulevard Sidewalk Project, property owned by Desmond K. Yangeh located at 921 Willow Road, Parcel #13583 is required by the City, said property being shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, the required property has been appraised by Foster Wilson and Associates, Inc. at a value of $128,350. After negotiations, the owner has agree to sell the property for $141,000;

  WHEREAS, the owner has agreed to sell said property to the City and it is deemed in the best interest of the City to acquire said property; and

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

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into agreement with Desmond K. Yangeh for the aforementioned property in the Amount of $141,000.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.5

2023 – 854 Resolution Authorizing City Attorney to Institute Proceedings to Condemn a Portion of the Real Estate located at 2726 McConnell Road in Connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvements Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 296-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2726 MCCONNELL ROADROAD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE MCCONNELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

  WHEREAS, the property located at 2726 McConnell Road is designated as Parcel No. 22893, said property being as shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvement Project;

  WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $150.00 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 $150.00; 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 $150.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.6

2023 – 856 Resolution Authorizing City Attorney to Institute Proceedings to Condemn a Portion of the Real Estate located at 2716 McConnell Road in Connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvements Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 297-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2716 MCCONNELL ROAD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE MCCONNELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

  WHEREAS, the property located at 2716 McConnell Road is designated as Parcel No. 22895, said property being as shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvement Project;

  WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $100.00 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 $100.00; 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 $100.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.7

2023 -857 Resolution Authorizing City Attorney to Institute Proceedings to Condemn a Portion of the Real Estate located at 2715 McConnell Road in Connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvements Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 298-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2715 MCCONNELL ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE MCCONNELL ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

  WHEREAS, the property located at 2715 McConnell Road is designated as Parcel No. 22883, said property being as shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the McConnell Road Sidewalk Improvement Project;

  WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $300.00 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 $300.00; 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 $300.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.8

2023-861 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #1 with NC Department of Transportation in the Amount of $14,705 for HL-0048 Pedestrian Signal Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 299-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,705 FOR HL-0048 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL PROJECT

  WHEREAS, Project HL-0048 will complete necessary design work, purchase needed easements and rights-of-way, and install pedestrian signals, crosswalks and wheelchair ramps at 30 intersections in Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Project HL-0048 will improve pedestrian accessibility and safety at identified locations through the efforts of the Vision Zero Action Plan;

  WHEREAS, federal funds for Project HL-0048 have been allocated and established through the MPO’s Transportation Advisory Committee in cooperation with NCDOT;

  WHEREAS, the City will implement the project as per the requirements listed in the Municipal Agreement to obtain reimbursements for eligible project costs; and

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

  That said amended agreement is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute the Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NCDOT for the Pedestrian Signals Project HL-0048.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.9

2023-862 Ordinance in the Amount of $14,705 Increasing the Budget for Supplemental Agreement #1 with NC Department of Transportation for HL-0048 Pedestrian Signal Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 23-168 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,705 INCREASING THE BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HL-0048 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL PROJECT

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

  Section 1:

  That the appropriation for the Project HL-0048: Pedestrian Signals Project Budget be increased as follows:

  Account                             Description                                                   Amount

  401-45-4599151.5410      Professional Services-Capital Projects        $14,705

  And, that this appropriation be financed by increasing the following revenue accounts:

  Account                              Description                                                   Amount

  401-45-4599151.7100        Federal Funds                                             $11,764

  401-45-4599151.9481        Transfer from 2016 Bond Fund                   $   2,941

  $14,705

  Section 2:

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.10

2023-864 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #9 in the Amount of $362,804 with NC Department of Transportation for U-5326 Market/College/Guilford College Intersection Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 300-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $362,804 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR U-5326 MARKET/COLLEGE/GUILFORD COLLEGE INTERSECTION PROJECT

  WHEREAS, project U-5326 improved the Market Street-College Road-Guilford College Road intersection with roadway widening, sidewalks, and operational and safety improvements;

  WHEREAS, construction work is complete, and the City is working to complete final administrative details to close out the construction contract;

  WHEREAS, NCDOT has agreed to provide additional $362,804 in construction funds to cover eligible contract expenses;

  WHEREAS, the additional $362,804 will maintain state participation in the construction phase at 100% of eligible costs with no additional cost to the City; and

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

  That Supplemental Agreement #9 is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute Supplemental Agreement #9 with the NCDOT for the Market-College-Guilford College Project U-5326.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.11

2023-878 Ordinance in the Amount of $362,804 Increasing the Budget for Supplemental Agreement #9 with NC Department of Transportation for U-5326 Market/College/Guilford College Intersection Project 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• 23-169 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $362,804 INCREASING THE BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #9 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR U-5326 MARKET/COLLEGE/GUILFORD COLLEGE INTERSECTION PROJECT

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

  Section 1:

  That the appropriation for project U-5326 Market-College-Guilford College Project Budget be increased as follows:

  Account                               Description                                             Amount

  401-4599024.6014              Street Construction and Paving              $362,804

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following project U-5326 Market-College-Guilford College Project budget account:

  Account                              Description                                                Amount

  401- 4599024.7110             State Grant                                              $362,804

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.12

2023-871 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #1 in the Amount of $500,000 with NC Department of Transportation for BL-0041 Lake Daniel Latham Park Greenway Surface Repair Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 301-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BL-0041 LAKE DANIEL  LATHAM PARK GREENWAY SURFACE REPAIR PROJECT

  WHEREAS, Project BL-0041 was established to repair the surfaces of Lake Daniel Greenway from Friendly Avenue to Josephine Boyd Street and Latham Park Greenway from the tennis courts to Wendover Avenue;

  WHEREAS, the project improvements will restore the facilities to a state of good repair, improve accessibility and safety, and connect area residents to schools, transit and parks;

  WHEREAS, federal funds for BL-0041 have been allocated and established through the MPO’s Transportation Advisory Committee in cooperation with NCDOT;

  WHEREAS, initially NCDOT had agreed to reimburse the City 100% of the construction expenses but the 100% funding option has now expired;

  WHEREAS, NCDOT has agreed to reimburse the City 80% of the construction expenses and the City to provide a 20% match based on current funding source requirements; and

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

  That said project is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NCDOT for the Lake Daniel – Latham Park Greenway Surface Repair BL-0041.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.13

2023-872 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Agreement #1 in the Amount of $1,200,000 with NC Department of Transportation for BL-0042 Vance-Arlington Greenway Project 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 302-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BL-0042 VANCE ARLINGTON GREENWAY PROJECT

  WHEREAS, Project BL-0042 was established to construct a greenway from Vance Street north of Florida Street to Bragg Street connecting the Southeast Walking Trail along Florida Street to the Downtown Greenway;

  WHEREAS, federal funds for BL-0042 have been allocated and established through the MPO’s Transportation Advisory Committee in cooperation with NCDOT;

  WHEREAS, initially NCDOT had agreed to reimburse the City 100% of the construction expenses but the 100% funding option has now expired;

  WHEREAS, NCDOT has agreed to reimburse the City 80% of the construction expenses and the City to provide a 20% match based on current funding source requirements; and

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

  That said project is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute Supplemental Agreement #1 with the NCDOT for the Vance Arlington Greenway Project BL-0042.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.14

2023-880 Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of $20,000 with North Carolina State University Institute for Transportation Research and Education for Eco-Counter Installation 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 303-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 WITH NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR ECO-COUNTER INSTALLATION

  WHEREAS, this interlocal agreement with North Carolina State University for the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) provides for ITRE to install four permanent pedestrian and bicycle counters on the Downtown Greenway;

  WHEREAS, the purpose is to support ongoing planning, maintenance, and management of the Downtown Greenway with accurate and continuous data collection about facility usage levels;

  WHEREAS, the equipment uses infrared detection to count total number greenway users by mode (walking and bicycling) and collects no personally identifiable information;

  WHEREAS, the counter equipment has already been purchased and delivered to the City; and

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

  That said interlocal agreement is hereby formally approved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro and the City Manager and Clerk of this Municipality are hereby empowered to sign and execute the interlocal agreement with NCSU ITRE for Eco-Display Bike Counter installation.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.15

2023-875 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Permit Establishing Bird Rides, Inc. as the Shared Micromobility Service Operator for the City of Greensboro 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 304-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF PERMIT ESTABLISHING BIRD RIDES, INC. AS THE SHARED MICROMOBILITY SERVICE OPERATOR FOR THE CITY OF GREENSBORO

  WHEREAS, on August 28, 2023 an RFP was issued for the selection of a new shared micromobility service operator following the termination of the contract with Blue Duck Express, LLC;

  WHEREAS, proposals to establish a new shared micromobility service were received from three qualified vendors;

  WHEREAS, City staff evaluated proposals with input from UNCG following the criteria and process specified in the RFP;

  WHEREAS, following a fair and competitive process, the evaluators determined to recommend the City issue a permit to Bird Rides Inc., for the operation of standup electric scooters and electric assist bikes within City limits;

  WHEREAS, the permit establishes operational requirements for the operator including a fee schedule, allowed vehicle types, fleet size limits, fleet distribution and rebalancing requirements, user outreach, customer service, safety, parking and geo-fencing provisions;

  WHEREAS, the procedures listed in Chapter 16, Article V. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Greensboro empowers the Director of Transportation to issue the permit to Bird Rides, Inc.; and

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

  That the Transportation Director is authorized to enter into a permit with Bird Rides, Inc. to establish it as the sole shared micromobility service operator within the City of Greensboro.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.16

2023 – 763 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 11/28/23 through 12/11/23 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 11/28/23 - 12/11/23 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 49, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.17

2023 – 762 Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval 11/28/23 through 12/11/23 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 11/28/23 - 12/11/23  over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 49, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.18

2023 - 885 Motion to Approve the November 16, 2023 Work Session Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of November 16, 2023 was approved.

G.19

2023 - 886 Motion to Approve the Draft November 21, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2023 was approved.

G.20

2023 – 887 Motion to Approve the November 30, 2023 Work Session Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of November 30, 2023 was approved.

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2023-850 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 2810-2812 Roland Road – .544 Acres (Trace A. McKinney for McKinney and Sons Construction LLC) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Item H.1./2023-850 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 2810-2812 Roland Road - .544 Acres (Trace A. McKinney for McKinney and Sons Construction LLC; and Item H.2./2023-851 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 2810 - 2812 Roland Road - Tracy A. McKinney for McKinney and Sons Construction LLC.

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.

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 49, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  23-170 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2810-2812 ROLAND ROAD – .544 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1 (non-contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  Beginning at a point on the northwestern right-of-way line of Roland Road, said point being the southern corner of Lot 72 of Woodland Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 4 in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office; thence with said right-of-way line in a northeasterly and then a northwesterly direction approximately 285 feet to the north corner of Lot 81 of Woodland Acres; thence with the northwest line of said Lots 81 and 75 through 73 of Woodland Acres S 39° 45’ W approximately 176.06 feet to a Tbar found at or near the west corner of said Lot 73, said Tbar being at the eastern corner of Lot 2 of Valley Brook Technical Center, as recorded in Plat Book 194, Page 129 in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office, said Tbar being on the existing Greensboro satellite city limit line; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the southeast line of said Lot 2, also being the northwest line of said Lot 72, S 37° 32’ 01” W approximately 25.62 feet to the west corner of said Lot 72; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the southwest line of said Lot 72 S 60° E 150.50 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 72-81 of Woodland Acres and containing 0.544 acres.

  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.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

H.2

2023-851 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 2810-2812 Roland Road – Tracy A. McKinney for McKinney and Sons Construction, LLC 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Wells

  Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 2810-2812 Roland Road from County RS-20 (Residential Single-family) to City R-5 (Residential Single-family – 5) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 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 City R-5 zoning district permits uses that 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.

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  23-171 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 2810-2812 ROLAND ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTHWEST OF ROLAND ROAD AND SOUTHEAST of GROOMETOWN 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 County RS-20 (Residential Single Family) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5).

  The area is described as follows:                       

  Beginning at an existing iron pipe on the northwestern right-of-way line of Roland Road, said point being the southern corner of Lot 72 of Woodland Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 4; thence with said right-of-way line the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) N 28° 55’ 04” E 119.95 feet to a new iron pipe, 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of 60.00 feet, an arc length of 75.18 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 06° 58’ 33” W 70.35 feet to a new iron pipe, and 3) N 42° 52’ 09” W 74.17 feet to a found rebar at the eastern corner of Amalia Martinez-Molina, as recorded in Deed Book 8743, Page 824; thence with the southeastern line of Martinez-Molina the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) S 40° 02’ 27” W 90.04 feet to an existing iron pipe, and 2) S 40° 06’ 38” W 85.24 feet to a found capped rebar at an existing iron pipe, said rebar being at the eastern corner of Lot 2 of Valley Brook Technical Center, as recorded in Plat Book 194, Page 129, said rebar being on the existing Greensboro satellite city limit line; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the southeast line of said Lot 2 S 39° 45’ 34” W 25.77 feet to an existing iron pipe at the west corner of said Lot 72; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the southwest line of said Lot 72 S 60° 00’ 00” E 150.49 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 72-81 of Woodland Acres and containing 0.544 acres.  All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

  Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-5 (Residential Single Family - 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 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 December 19, 2023.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

H.3

2023-852 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 4012 Hickory Tree Lane – .61 Acres (Ronald Benjamin) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Items H.3./22023-852 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 4012 Hickory Tree Lane - .61 Acres (Ronald Benjamin); and Item H.4./2023-853 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 4012 Hickory Tree Lane - .61 Acres (Ronald Benjamin).

Mr. 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 took place regarding Planning and Zoning minutes; staff report inconsistencies; and adjacent properties. 

Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Ronald Benjamin highlighted the proposed use of the property; and referenced compromises with neighbors.

Discussion continued regarding future uses; annexation and rezoning regulations; special use permits; group care facilities; and water and sewer hookups.

Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

Earnest Allen spoke to a long term residency; voiced concerns with the potential of a group home; spoke to assurances of a single family home; and stated opposition would be withdrawn.

Para Tollison voiced opposition to the project; referenced materials provided; voiced concern with local group homes; and future business potentials.

Discussion ensued regarding land use; and guidelines for item considerations. 

5 minute rebuttal for speakers in favor:

Mr. Benjamin reiterated the property use.  

Discussion continued regarding future land uses; comparable lot sizes; and the neighborhood character.

5 minute rebuttal for speakers in opposition:

Ms. Tollison reiterated concerns regarding the property; and spoke to City and County regulations variances.

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

Councilmember Hightower requested City Attorney Chuck Watts to research City versus County guidelines and enforcement of group homes.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 49 which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Noes (1)	Councilmember Hightower

  Carried (8 to 1)

  23-172 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4012 HICKORY TREE LANE– .61 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1 (non-contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  Beginning at a point on the southern right-of-way line of Hickory Tree Lane, said point being the northeast corner of Lot 4 of Young Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 77, in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 4 S 14° 38' 30" E 190.75 feet to the southeast corner of said lot; thence with the eastern line of Tract 4A as shown on Phase 2 of Lochwood, as recorded in Plat Book 145, Page 21, in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office, S 14° 38' 30" E approximately 50 feet to the southeast corner of said tract; thence with the southern line of said tract S 75° 21' 30" W 110 feet to the southwest corner of said tract; thence with the west line of said tract N 14° 38' 30" W approximately 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence with the west line of said lot N 14° 38' 30" W 190.75 feet to the northwest corner of said lot; thence with the southern right-of-way line of Hickory Tree Lane N 75° 21' 30" E 110 feet to the  point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 0.61 acres.

  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.

  (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

  
  

H.4

2023-853 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 4012 Hickory Tree Lane – Ronald Benjamin) 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Thurm
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 4012 Hickory Tree Lane from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO20 40 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 City R-3 zoning district permits uses that 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.

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Noes (1)	Councilmember Hightower

  Carried (8 to 1)

  23-173 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 4012 HICKORY TREE LANE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH of HICKORY TREE LAND and WEST OF YOUNGS MILL 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 County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3).

  The area is described as follows:                       

  Beginning at a point on the southern right-of-way line of Hickory Tree Lane, said point being the northeast corner of Lot 4 of Young Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 77, in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 4 S 14° 38' 30" E 190.75 feet to the southeast corner of said lot; thence with the eastern line of Tract 4A as shown on Phase 2 of Lochwood, as recorded in Plat Book 145, Page 21, in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office, S 14° 38' 30" E approximately 50 feet to the southeast corner of said tract; thence with the southern line of said tract S 75° 21' 30" W 110 feet to the southwest corner of said tract; thence with the west line of said tract N 14° 38' 30" W approximately 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence with the west line of said lot N 14° 38' 30" W 190.75 feet to the northwest corner of said lot; thence with the southern right-of-way line of Hickory Tree Lane N 75° 21' 30" E 110 feet to the  point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 0.61 acres.

  Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) 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 December 19, 2023.

  (Signed) Tammi Thurm

  
  

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2023 - 823 Resolution to Authorize a Contract in the Amount of $645,500 with Forestdale Meadows, LLC 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  305-23 Resolution Authorizing A Contract in the Amount of $645,500 to Forestdale Meadows, LLC for Multi-Family Affordable Housing Development Project

  WHEREAS, federal HOME program funds in the amount of $638,000,000 were committed to Forestdale Meadows, LLC by the City of Burlington for construction of Forestdale Meadows, an 80 unit affordable apartment complex;

  WHEREAS, when the City of Burlington and Alamance County opted to exit the HOME Program Consortium they returned all HOME Program and Program Income funds to Greensboro as the lead entity for the Consortium;

  WHEREAS, the City, as the lead entity for the Consortium, will absorb the project into our funded activities and use the HOME Program funds returned from Burlington to fund the commitment;

  WHEREAS, additional legal fees totaling $7,500 are necessary for preparation of the new loan agreement with the City; and

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

  That it authorizes a contract of $645,500 HOME and Nussbaum funds for Forestdale Meadows, LLC for Forestdale Meadows apartments subject to the project meeting all reporting conditions, and authorizes the City Manager to execute loan closing documents for this multi-family affordable housing development project in conformity herewith the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

  
  

I.2

2023 -859 Resolution Approving Change Order Number 2 in the Amount of $36,328.66 with Bar Construction, Inc. for Phase II improvements and Close Out to Spencer Love Tennis Complex for Contract Number 2018-059A 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Matheny
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  306-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,328.66 WITH BAR CONSTRUCITON, INC FOR THE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS AND CLOSEOUT AT SPENCER LOVER TENNIS COMPLEX FOR CONTRACT NUMBER 2018-059A

  WHEREAS, the City Council is being requested to approve the change order number 2 in the amount of $36,328.66 for the Contract number 2018-059A for Bar Construction, Inc. for the completion and close out of  Phase II improvements at Spencer Love Tennis Complex for the Parks and Recreation Department;

  WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Contract number 2018-059A in the amount of $1,048,000 on  September 21, 2021 for award to Bar Construction, Inc.;

  WHEREAS, the City Council approved change order number 1 on July 19, 2022 for $303,155 for the  replacement of the sewer line, installation of a French drain and the quantified unsuitable soils amount above the existing allowance in the contract;

  WHEREAS, change order number 2 in the amount of $36,328.66 is being requested for the services related to the upsizing the water service, booster pump and close out of the project contract; 

  WHEREAS, with the addition of the change order number 2 for $36,328.66, the contract value will increase to $1,387,483.66 and MBE will increase to 6.51 % and WBE utilization will decrease to 6.81%;

  WHEREAS, the change order will maintain the M/WBE utilization commitment of $184,863.00 which will comply with the M/WBE Program Plan; and

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

  That the City Council approve the Change Order number 2 for Contract number 2018-059A with Bar Construction, Inc. for the completion and close out of Phase II improvements at Spencer Love Tennis Complex, the amount of $36,328.66 for a total contract amount of $1,387,483.66.

  (Signed) Zack Matheny

  
  

I.3

2023 - 869 Resolution to Amend Professional Services Agreement In the Amount of $250,000 with Greensboro Sports Foundation 

Councilmember Abuzuaiter recused due to a conflict of interest.

• Moved By Councilmember Matheny
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Recuse (1)	Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Carried (8 to 0)

  307-23 RESOLUTION TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 WITH GREENSBORO SPORTS FOUNDATION

  WHEREAS, Greensboro Coliseum Complex and Greensboro Sports Foundation (GSF) entered into an agreement on April 7^th, 2022 for GSF to provide support services for youth sporting and swimming events with a term of 5 years with the option to renew for 2 additional one year extensions;

  WHEREAS, to insure our community’s fulfillment of hosting responsibilities for Major National, Regional or Statewide Youth Sporting Events, GSF agrees to assume responsibility for contracting with local hotels and to collect hotel room rebates for such events;

  WHEREAS, GSF shall submit its budget estimate for each event to the Coliseum and GSF will receive reimbursement for approved services only up to the amount outlined in the agreement and/or amendment;

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in return will amend the original agreement to increase the funding paid to GSF by $250,000 over the term of the agreement; and

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

  That the City Manager is authorized to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Greensboro Sports Foundation for support services for Major National, Regional or Stateside Youth and/or Swimming & Diving Meets.

  (Signed) Zack Matheny

  
  

I.4

2023 – 889 Ordinance Establishing Tanger Center General Capital Improvements Fund (523)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Ayes (9)

  Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny

  Carried (9 to 0)

  23-174 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TANGER CENTER GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND (523) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,605,049 FOR ACCUMULATED DEBT SERVICE AND CAPITAL RESERVES AND TO PREPARE THE TANGER CONTSTRUCTION FUND (527) FOR CLOSING IN THE ACCOUNTING RECORDS

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

  Section 1

  That the Tanger Center General Capital Improvements Fund (523) of the City of Greensboro is established as follows:

  That the appropriations to the Tanger Center General Capital Improvements Fund (523) be increased as follows:

  Account                              Description                                      Amount

  Fund 523 Various Accts.    Future Debt Service Expenses       $   500,000

  Fund 523 Various Accts.    Future Capital Expenses                $1,105,049

  TOTAL                                                                                       $1,605,049

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Tanger Center General Capital Improvements Fund (523) accounts:

  Account                    Description                                                          Amount

  523-NC-NC.9527     Transfer from Tanger Construction Fund 527     $   105,049

  523-NC-NC.9522     Transfer from Tanger Operating Fund 522         $1,500,000

  TOTAL                                                                                                  $1,605,049

  Section 2

  That the Tanger Construction Fund (527) of the City of Greensboro is amended as follows:

  That the appropriation to the Tanger Construction Fund (527) be increased as follows:

  Account                         Description                                                                 Amount

  527-75-7501001.6523   Transfer to Tanger General Improvements Fund 523      $    14,385                                                        

  TOTAL                                                                                                                    $    14,385

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Tanger Construction Fund (527) accounts:

  Account                            Description                       Amount

  527-NC-NC.8500        Interest Earnings             $    13,518

  527-75-7501001.8500   Interest Earnings             $         283

  527-75-7501001.8671      Sales Tax – County        $         584

  TOTAL                                                                     $    14,385

  Section 3

  That the Tanger Operating Fund (522) of the City of Greensboro is amended as follows:

  That the appropriation to the Tanger Operating Fund (522) be increased as follows:

  Account                             Description                                                                       Amount

  522-75-7516101.6523      Transfer to Tanger General Improvements Fund 523      $1,500,000

  TOTAL                                                                                                                        $1,500,000

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Tanger Operating Fund (522) account:

  Account                          Description                                      Amount

  522-NC-NC.8900      Appropriated Fund Balance           $1,500,000                                                                

  TOTAL                                                                               $1,500,000

  Section 4

  That the expense and revenue amounts here-in-above authorized and made for the Tanger Center General Capital Improvements Fund (523) shall be documented and recorded by line item within the accounting system of the City of Greensboro so as to provide a foundation for the proper recording of actual revenue and expenditures and shall be duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 5

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

  
  

I.5

2023 – 844 Boards and Commissions List for December 19, 2023 

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to appoint Sade Edwards to the Commission on the Status of Women.  The motion carried by voice vote. 

J.

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

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide a South East Area Plan update; and an update on the Small Business Enterprise program.

Council extended holiday wishes.

 

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 Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Holston, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried voice vote.

The City Council Adjourned at 6:53 P.M.

 

___________________________                        ____________________________

Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                          Angela R. Lord, City Clerk