City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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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, 
  • City Clerk Angela Lord, 
  • and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa 

A.

  

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Mayor Vaughan conducted a roll call to confirm Councilmembers in attendance.

B.

  

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Hightower, to go into closed session to (1) establish the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract; and (2) consider the performance of a public employee. The motion carried by voice vote.

Council recessed to closed session at 4:02 p.m.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to return to open session. The motion carried by voice vote. Council reconvened into open session at 5:30 p.m.

C.

  

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

D.

  

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

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

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson read the resolution into the record; and presented the resolution to family members.

Councilmember Hightower spoke to Dr. Kpeglo's legacy; and to his professional accomplishments.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    001-23 RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOCTOR MAURICE KOBLA KPEGLO

    WHEREAS, on October 30, 2022 the Greensboro community lost a treasured physician and community leader with the passing of the late Doctor Maurice Kobla Kpeglo; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Kpeglo was born on January 4, 1949 in Ghana, West Africa; in 1962, Dr. Kpeglo entered Mawuli Secondary School in Ho, Ghana; graduating from the General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level in 1967; and the GCE, Advanced Level in 1969; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Kpeglo pursued higher education at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, graduating in 1977; continuing his education at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill) School of Medicine where he graduated in 1983; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Kpeglo loved his home country and served as President of the Ghana Piedmont Association; and regularly volunteered to assist the African Services Coalition; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Kpeglo worked as an Emergency Room doctor at various hospitals throughout North Carolina for over a decade; ultimately settling in Greensboro, NC where he opened First Aid Emergency Clinic, practicing both pediatrics and general family medicine for over two decades;  

    WHEREAS, Dr. Kpeglo served his patients in The Ole Asheboro neighborhood with dignity and respect, kindness, care, and knowledge; 

    WHEREAS, in addition to being a skilled physician, Doctor Kpeglo was also a loyal and devoted family man who will be remembered as a man of medicine; a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed making others laugh; and will be greatly missed by all who knew him; and

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

    1.    That the City Council wishes to express its condolences, and offer its sincere appreciation and gratitude for the many years of compassionate service of the late Doctor Maurice Kobla Kpeglo. His legacy will be remembered by the many lives he touched.

    2.    That a copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the family of the late Doctor Maurice Kobla Kpeglo as a symbol of the gratitude of the people of Greensboro for his dedicated service and contributions to the community.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson read the resolution into the record; spoke to Dr. Dixon's community outreach efforts; and presented the resolution to family members.

Mr. McKinney expressed appreciation for the recognition; highlighted Dr. Dixon's humanitarian footprint; and academic contributions.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    002-23 RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOCTOR JOYCE MARTIN DIXON

    WHEREAS, on October 12, 2022, the community lost one of its most generous benefactors with the passing of the late Dr. Joyce Martin Dixon; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon was born in Greensboro, NC on March 26, 1934; she graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1952; and then Bennett College for Women in 1956; 

    WHEREAS, in 1954, she married her childhood sweetheart, Lt. Colonel Jacob Dixon, Jr.; bore two children; Janice Gail, who passed at five (5) years of age in Germany; and Jacob III, a Captain in the United States Air Force, who perished at the age of 27; 

    WHEREAS, Colonel and Dr. Dixon created an annual scholarship fund in their daughter’s memory; 

    WHEREAS, in retirement, Dr. Dixon co-founded with her husband Creative Management Technology, Inc.; a government services firm providing integrated operations; maintenance; logistical; and custodial services to government and private clients nationwide; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon, through a variety of positions and careers held, became an international leader, leaving a global footprint; she initiated Linkages to Life, an organ, tissue, and bone marrow donation awareness program; assisted with the building of several South African schools; and honored everyday people through such programs and initiatives as: Unsung Heroes; Shirts of Color; Blue Collar Professions; Mama, it’s Okay to Stay Home and Raise Your Children; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon was an enthusiastic philanthropist with projects and campaigns close to her heart; Dr. Dixon collaborated with a team of nine (9) women to professionally decorate parlors in five residential halls and one academic hall on the property of her alma mater, Bennett College; in 2007, and she coordinated the placement of a fitness center and a beauty shop on the Bennett College campus; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon donated the largest alumna bestowment, $1 million, in the history of Bennett College for the Martin Dixon Intergenerational Center; which was built on the same site where her father had operated a barber shop in the 1940s; and, she continued to fund additional improvements and projects on, around, and on behalf of Bennett College; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon was the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her leadership roles from Bennett College which included an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and the Woman of Substance Award; additionally, she was honored with the United Negro’s College Fund’s Outstanding Alumna Award; and named Brevard County’s (Florida) Woman of Distinction; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon served on numerous boards and commissions, including; Brevard Community College Board of Trustees; Vice-Chair of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation Board; Director of the Southern Area of The Links, Inc.; President of the Cocoa Beach Women’s Golf Association; and the Hayes-Taylor Memorial Young Men’s Christian Association Board of Management; 

    WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon continued to be active throughout the Greensboro community; and her home church, Providence Baptist Church; and

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

    1.    That the City Council wishes to express its sense of loss and offer its condolences, sincere appreciation, and gratitude for the many years of dedicated public service and philanthropy by Dr. Joyce Martin Dixon.  The legacy she leaves will be remembered by the residents of Greensboro.

    2.    That a copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the family of the late Dr. Joyce Martin Dixon as a symbol of the gratitude of the residents of the City of Greensboro and the students and alumni of Bennett College for her contributions locally and worldwide.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Councilmember Hightower read the resolution into the record; spoke to Ms. Griffin's academic achievements; to community outreach; and presented the resolution to family members.

Karen Griffin expressed appreciation for the recognition; highlighted her late mother's youth education advocacy; and to her South African literacy efforts.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    003-23 RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MARY HINES GRIFFIN

    WHEREAS, on November 5, 2022, this community lost one of its outstanding community leaders with the passing of the late Mary Hines Griffin; 

    WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin was born in High Point, NC on December 12, 1935; graduated from William Penn High School; earned a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree in History Education; a Master’s of Science (M.S.) degree in History from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T).; and a M.S. degree in Vocational Education from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC; 

    WHEREAS, she was a Special Education instructor in Alamance County at Western Alamance High School; and a Vocational Special Needs/Industrial Education Coordinator at Southeast High School in Guilford County; after retirement, she continued to work as a consultant to the Special Needs Division, NC Department of Instruction; and also volunteered in reading programs for elementary school-aged children; 

    WHEREAS, with 46 consecutive years of membership, Mrs. Griffin earned Silver Star status in the Beta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority; served as the chapter’s scholarship chairperson; worked on the annual cotillion;  and dedicated several years to being a graduate advisor to NC A&T State University, Bennett College, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; 

    WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin received copious awards during her tenure as an educator and counselor within the Guilford County school system; assisted in the collection of over 1 million books to be shipped to South Africa; received the Leah Kay Frazier Award, the highest AKA Sorority honor for “Service with a Global Perspective”;

    WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin was deeply devoted to religious, social, and educational programs; as demonstrated by her commitment and leadership within the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion church; participation in  the Sanctuary Choir, the Usher Board, and the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society; she was influential in leadership roles such as Youth Director, Advisor to the Teenage Missionary Society (TAMS), Sunday School Teacher, and Director of Christian Education; 

    WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin, with other church historians, organized the writing and publishing of the first history book of the 100 churches in the West Central North Carolina AME Zion Conference, which is on file at the Library of Congress; established a subsidiary of the Department of Christian Education, which raised thousands of dollars for the Dr. Frank White Scholarship; and helped appoint AME church positions within both the Greensboro District and the Western Central North Carolina Conference; 

    WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin served a variety of professional and civic organizations, including; the North Carolina Association of Educators; the North Carolina Vocational Association; the Board of Directors and President of the North Carolina Vocational Advisor Counsel; a lifetime member of Jack and Jill of America; Mid-Atlantic Regional Associates Chairperson; and charter member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Guilford County Chapter; and

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

    1.    That the City Council wishes to express its sense of loss and offer its condolences, sincere appreciation, and gratitude for the many years of unwavering public service by Mrs. Mary Hines Griffin. The legacy she leaves continues to reverberate throughout the communities of Greensboro.

    2.    That a copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the family of the late Mrs. Mary Hines Griffin as a symbol of the gratitude of the residents of the City of Greensboro and the members of the AME Church for her contributions locally and nationally.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Councilmember Abuzaiter read the resolution into the record; recognized staff members in attendance; and presented the resolution to Trail State Coalition's Palmer McIntyre.

Ms. McIntyre spoke to outdoor recreation; to an educational campaign; to sustainable investments; to quality of life assets; and expressed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation department.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    004-23 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 2023 AS THE YEAR OF THE TRAIL

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro’s natural beauty is critical to its residents’ quality of life, health, and economic wellbeing; 

    WHEREAS, the trails that span across our community are an integral part of the recreational and transportation possibilities of our area and promote an enjoyment of scenic beauty by our residents and our visitors;

    WHEREAS, the parks, greenways, trails and natural areas in our community are welcoming to all and provide a common ground for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to access our rich and diverse natural, cultural, and historic resources;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro’s natural assets and resources are integral to disaster recovery and resiliency to climate change for future generations; 

    WHEREAS, there are more 100 miles of trails and greenways available in Greensboro including garden trails, to our expansive paved greenways, or hiking and mountain biking trails around the city's lakes; 

    WHEREAS, trails offer quality-of-life benefits to all as expressions of local community character and pride, as outdoor workshops for science education, as tools for economic revitalization, as free resources for healthy recreation, as accessible alternative transportation, and as sites for social and cultural events;

    WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly designated 2023 as the Year of the Trail in North Carolina to promote and celebrate the state’s extensive network of trails that showcase our state’s beauty, vibrancy and culture;

    WHEREAS, North Carolina is known as the “Great Trails State;” and 

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

    That the City of Greensboro supports the 2023 as the Year of the Trail in collaboration with the members of the Great Trails State Coalition. 

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Mayor Vaughan read the resolution into the record; recognized staff members in attendance; spoke to the Guilford Metro 911 (GM911) disaster response efforts; and presented the resolution to GM911 Director Melanie Jones.

Ms. Jones highlighted the GM911 Justice Center calls for service; spoke to staffing shortages; and to the reclassification effort.

Assistant City Manager Trey Davis spoke to Ms. Jones' local and national accomplishments; to her departmental advocacy; and to her leadership efforts.

  • Moved ByMayor Vaughan
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    005-23 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF GUILFORD METRO 911 DISPATCHERS

    WHEREAS, in September of 2021, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres and Brian Fitzpatrick announced that their 9-1-1 SAVES Act passed the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.  The 9-1-1 SAVES Act is bipartisan legislation to reclassify 911 dispatchers from “Office and Administrative Support” to “Protective Service Occupations” in the Office of Management and Budget’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) catalog;

    WHEREAS, 911 dispatchers are the first line of response during an emergency, and they deserve to be classified in a way that recognizes their work is on par with the work of other public servants classified as first responders; 

    WHEREAS, Senator Richard Burr introduced the reclassification bill in the United States Senate, where it remained;

    WHEREAS, 911 dispatchers are working with elected officials to re-introduce this legislation with the next Congress, and local support will assist this effort;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro City Council is in support of such a legislative change; and

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

    That the Greensboro City Council is in support of bipartisan legislation to reclassify 911 dispatchers from “Office and Administrative Support” to “Protective Service Occupations” in the Office of Management and Budget’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) catalog.

    (Signed) Nancy Vaughan


Mayor Vaughan recognized Community Relations Manager Gary Canapinno.

Mr. Canapinno displayed a Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities video presentation; and highlighted the 37th Anniversary of Shoppers' Day. 

Discussion took place regarding previous Shoppers' Day experiences; Council participation; and volunteer impact.

The video presentation can be viewed via this link: Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities | Greensboro, NC (greensboro-nc.gov); or https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/mayor-s-committee-for-persons-with-disabilities. 

I.

  

Taking the prerogative of the Chair, Mayor Vaughan read items I.1./ID 2023-27 and I.2./ID 2023-26 following the ceremonial/presentation agenda.

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items I. 1./ID 2023-27 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road – BCS Holdings, LLC for Judy and William Aydellette; I. 2./ID 2023-26 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3216 and 3234 and all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive – BCS Holdings, Inc for Rhonda Anderson on behalf of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greensboro, Inc.; Don Cato on behalf of Cato Investment Properties, LLC; Judy and William Aydellette; and Carol Sellars; and stated that due to an error in publication, these items were being reheard to meet publication requirements.

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

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding traffic density; and street access.

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman explained the conditions presented at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. 

  • Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the property identified as a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road from R-3 (Residential Single-family - 3) and CD-PI (Conditional District Public and Institutional) to PI (Public and Institutional) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed PI zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Moved ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    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)

    23-001 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    PORTION OF 3234 HORSE PEN CREEK ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH OF ERWIN STREET AND WEST OF PIERMONT 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-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to PI (Public and Institutional).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    Being a portion of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette, described in Deed Book 6106, Page 1792, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina.

    Being a portion of the property of Young Men’s Christian Association described in Book 8170, Page 392 and Book 8163, Page 2516 and Book 5148, Page 1765, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina.  BEGINNING at a point running with the right-of-way of Horse Pen Creek Road, the following 3 calls: South 89°09’11” East 73.77 feet to an existing iron pipe, South 88°51’47” East 60.20 feet to an existing iron pipe, South 87°51’02” East 150.00 feet to a point and said point also being the northeast corner of Young Men’s Christian Association described in Book 8163, Page 2516, Guilford County Registry (GCR), and the northwest corner of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette, as described in Book 4252 Page 1761 (GCR). Thence a line South 02°23’14” West 279.74 feet through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8163 Page 2516 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 4252 Page 1761  to an existing iron pipe, thence a line North 87°43’12” West 119.85 feet through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8163 Page 2516 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 4252 Page 1761 to an existing iron rod, thence a line North 87°41’22” West 30.02 feet through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8163 Page 2516 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 6106 Page 1792 to an existing iron pipe, thence a line North 02°20’13” East 30.19 feet through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8163 Page 2516 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 6106 Page 1792 to an existing iron pipe, thence North 88°34’56” West 130.24 feet through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 6106 Page 1792 to a point, thence a line through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 North 03°43’00” East 17.80 feet to a point,  thence a line through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 North 03°56’21” East 203.29 feet to a point, thence a line through the properties of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and Book 5148 Page 1765 North 17°22’14” West 28.79 feet to a point and place of the BEGINNING and being approximately 1.69 +/- acres according to a survey prepared by Jeffery Caison, PLS.

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the PI (Public and Institutional) 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 3, 2023.

    (Signed) Zack Matheny


  • Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the properties identified as a portion of 3216 and 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road; all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road; and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive from CD-PI (Conditional District – Public and Institutional) and R-3 (Residential Single-family - 3) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed PUD zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Moved ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    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)

    23-002 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    PORTION OF 3216 AND 3234 AND ALL OF 3238 AND 3240 HORSE PEN CREEK ROAD AND ALL OF 4209 AND 4213 PIERMONT DRIVE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH of HORSE PEN CREEK ROAD and WEST OF PIERMONT 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 CD-PI (Public and Institutional) and R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    Being a portion of the property of Young Men’s Christian Association described in Deed Book 5148, Page 1765, Book 8170, Page 392, and Book 8163, Page 2516, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina; property of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette, described in Deed Book 4252, Page 1761, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina;  property of Carol B. Aydelette, William M. Aydelette, Judy P. Aydelette, described in Deed Book 8189, Page 1056, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina; property of CATO Investment Properties LLC, described in Deed Book 8192, Page 2596, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina; property of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette, described in Deed Book 6106, Page 1792, Guilford County Registry (GCR), lying in the town of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina.

    COMMENCING from an iron pipe, said pipe being the southeast corner of the Young Men’s Christian Association, as described in Deed Book 5148, Page 1765 of the GCR and said iron pipe also being the southwest corner of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette, as described in Deed Book 6106 Page 1792 of the GCR, thence North 88°45’04” East 213.57 feet also the northern line of Noble Academy as recorded in Book 7210 Page 2232 to the point of BEGINNING; thence a line through the property of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as described in Deed Book 6106 Page 1792 of the (GCR) North 00°16’00” East 99.80 feet to a point; thence a line through the property of William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as described in Deed Book 6106 Page 1792 of the (GCR) North 89°14’07” West 173.29 feet to a point; thence a line through the property of the Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and William M. and Judy P. Aydelette as recorded in Book 6106 Page 1792 running North 03°43’00” East 443.84 feet to a point; thence a line through the property of Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and Book 5148 Page 1765 North 03°43’00” East 17.80 feet to a point, thence a line through the property of Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and Book 5148 Page 1765 North 03°56’21” East 203.29 feet to a point, thence a line through the property of Young Men’s Christian Association as recorded in Book 8170 Page 392 and Book 5148 Page 1765 North 17°22’14” West 28.79 feet to a point being the right-of-way of Horse Pen Creek Road; Thence with the right-of-way of Horse Pen Creek Road, the following 6 calls:

    South 89°09’11” East 73.77 feet to an existing iron pipe, South 88°51’47” East 60.20 feet to an existing iron pipe, South 87°51’02” East 150.00 feet to a point, South 86°32’22” East 109.14 feet to a point, South 86°04’49” East 44.53 feet to a point, South 86°04’49” East 93.72 feet to a point, Thence with the right-of-way of Piermont Drive, the following 8 calls: South 22°12’22” East 32.82 feet to a point, South 05°35’52” West 20.00 feet to a point, South 84°24’08” East 2.41 feet to a point, South 05°44’45” West 336.90 feet to a point, South 05°44’45” West 194.85 feet to a point, South 05°05’43” West 89.39 feet to a point, South 05°05’43” West 72.77 feet to a point, South 01°56’35” West 2.89 feet to a point, thence South 88°45’04” West 289.68 feet to an iron pipe also the northern line of Noble Academy as recorded in Book 7210 Page 2232, thence South 88°45’04” West 47.56 feet also the northern line of Noble Academy as recorded in Book 7210 Page 2232 to a point and place of the BEGINNING and being approximately 8.83 +/- acres according to a survey prepared by Jeffery Caison, PLS.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from CD-PI (Conditional District Public and Institutional) and R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to PU (Planned Unit Development) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Uses limited to a maximum of 250 dwelling units.
    2. There shall only be one vehicular access point to the eastern portion of the property with parcel number 80395 (currently addressed as 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road).
    3. There shall be two pedestrian cross-access points to the property with parcel number 80395 (currently addressed as 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road).
    4. There shall be a maximum of two vehicular access points on Piermont Drive with the northern most access point being a minimum of 180 feet from Horse Pen Creek Road.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the PUD (Planned Unit Development) 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 3, 2023.

    (Signed) Zack Matheny


G.

  

Christine Hoepfner voiced concern regarding law enforcement accountability; spoke to the Lopez case; and to litigation expenditures.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide the Lopez case indictment; and financial obligation information.

Dr. Anjail Ahmad voiced concern regarding the Cape Fear River basin water toxicity; spoke to side effects; and to water filtration bond funding.

Mayor Vaughan highlighted repairs to the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant; and spoke to proactive remediation.

Hester Petty voiced concern regarding the Zared Jones case; spoke to media coverage; displayed a litigation timeline; and encouraged release of body worn camera footage.

Lewis Pitts voiced concern regarding a public record request.

Del Stone voiced concern regarding real estate developer Roy Carroll; spoke to forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans; and to an eviction. 

Luis Medina spoke to anti-capitalism ideology. 

Phillip Marsh voiced concern regarding a grant; and highlighted an East Washington Street tour.

H.

  

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 ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember 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)
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    006-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL CAROLINA HEALTH NETWORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,970 FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS GRANT 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro is the grantee for the federal Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program grant serving Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham Counties; 

    WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina issued a Request for Applications for HIV Patient Management Model Networks of Care asking for regional HIV/AIDS services agencies to align themselves in a services network under one administrative organization for HIV/AIDS pass through funding; 

    WHEREAS, Central Carolina Health Network was selected by the state as the administrative organization for the Region 4 network of HIV/AIDS services agencies through fiscal year 2023;

    WHEREAS, it is in the City’s interest to maintain the collaborative network model established by the State of North Carolina and utilize Central Carolina Health Network as the Project Sponsor in the network administrator role for the HOPWA funds for fiscal year 2023;

    WHERAS, City Council is requested to approve a professional services agreement with Central Carolina Health Network for $533,970 in HOPWA grant funds, with administration limited to 7 percent of the grant and with a contract start date of June 1, 2022; and

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

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

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    23-003 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FY 2021 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT

    Section 1

         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                      Description                             Amount

                220-2265-04.5413      Consultant Services             $20,000

                TOTAL                                                                          $20,000

    And, that this increase be financed by the following State, Federal, and Local Funds accounts:

                 Account                     Description                                 Amount

                 220-2265-04.7100     Federal Grant                            $14,000

                 220-2265-04.9101     Transfer from General Fund   $ 6,000

                  TOTAL                                                                             $20,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    007-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2022-0060 IN THE AMOUNT OF $561,500 WITH HDR ENGINEERING INC. OF THE CAROLINAS FOR THE PHASE IV SANDY CREEK LIFT STATION REDESIGN AND LIMITED CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES PROJECT

    WHEREAS, HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas designed the Sandy Creek Lift Station based on wastewater flows in December 2021;

    WHEREAS, since December 2021, flow requirements have changed for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite and that in turn required a capacity increase to Sandy Creek Lift Station;

    WHEREAS, HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas has been redesigning the lift station to meet capacity while maintaining the utility service timelines necessary to meet Toyota’s needs; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, a Professional Services Contract for $561,500 with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for the Sandy Creek Lift Station redesign and limited construction administration for Phase IV of the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Project.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


J.

  

Mayor Vaughan introduced the item; and stated that the item was postponed from the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting.

Councilmember Holston highlighted small business initiatives; the downtown Social District (SD) map; and the opt-in process.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson spoke to food vendors; and to Center City Park patronage. 

Councilmember Matheny voiced concern regarding property additions; spoke to the North Carolina State Retail Merchants Association; to child safety; and to special alcohol permits.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter spoke to SD mapping requests; and to the sip-and-stroll concept.

Councilmember Hightower spoke to discriminatory practices; to retail proximity; and to public drunkenness. 

Councilmember Hoffmann highlighted the involvement of Downtown Greensboro Incorporated (DGI) in the SD plan.

Councilmember Matheny moved to deny the ordinance.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to deny the ordinance carried.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (1)Councilmember Holston
    Carried (8 to 1)
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    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)

    23-004 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S FY 2022-23 EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,282,500

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

    That the Equipment Services fund of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    Section 1

    That the appropriation to the Equipment Services Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                       Description                                    Amount

    680-1005-18.6051      Licensed Vehicles                         $376,000 

    680-1005-18.6052      Non-Licensed Vehicles                 $906,500

    Total:                                                                                   $1,282,500

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Revenue Fund Account:

    Account                       Description                                     Amount

    680-0000-00.8651     Insurance Refunds & Claims          $906,500
    680-0000-00.7923     Equipment Lease Charges             $376,000
    Total:                                                                                    $1,282,500

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Mayor Vaughan requested staff to schedule a Neighborhood Reinvestment Area (NRA) stakeholder meeting.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    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)

    008-23 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT AREAS

    WHEREAS, HR&A Advisors undertook significant research and public input to create Housing GSO as the 10-year affordable housing plan for the City of Greensboro, in a process which featured multiple rounds of stakeholder discussions with the public, City leadership, and Greensboro City Council members, a citywide public meeting, and three surveys;

    WHEREAS, Councilmembers adopted Housing GSO at the October 20, 2020 City Council meeting;

    WHEREAS, Housing GSO identifies five neighborhoods as Neighborhood Reinvestment areas for strategic public investment; and

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

    The neighborhoods of Dudley Heights, Glenwood, Kings Forest, Mill District, and Glenwood, as described in Housing GSO, are hereby adopted as Neighborhood Reinvestment areas in accordance with the instruction of City Council as set forth at the January 3, 2023 meeting.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding the monetary allotment; spoke to minority contractors; to housing diversity; and moved to amend the amount to $1 million, with $500,000 for excess spending. The motion died from the lack of a second.

Councilmember Wells moved to adopt the resolution, which was later withdrawn; reiterated diverse housing inventory investments; and spoke to new information.

City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba spoke to authorizing financial commitments; and to future allocation strategies. 

Discussion took place regarding minority contractors; and industry standards.

Councilmember Hoffmann spoke to a previous American Rescue Plan (ARP) work session.

Councilmember Thurm spoke to Executive Team dialogues; to post-work session decisions; to unspecified American Rescue Plan (ARP) housing allocations; to District 5 needs. 

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to approve the $1.5 million Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro allocation.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to issue a substitute motion to deny the resolution. 

Councilmember Thurm did not accept the substitute motion.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter provided an overview of the work session discussions. 

Councilmember Hightower reiterated her opposition to the resolution; and highlighted a future financial award to the agency.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (5)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (4)Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (5 to 4)

    009-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR GREENSBORO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    WHEREAS, City Council provided direction to establish funding totaling $1,500,000 for support of the following funding requests:

    Affordable Housing
    •    Habitat for Humanity – Building Homes in East Greensboro for $1,500,000 

    WHEREAS, this project provides critical housing improvements and support vital to Greensboro community members;

    WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $59.4 million was awarded to Greensboro with the first allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on May 19, 2021 and the remaining allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on June 21, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the grantor, U. S. Treasury, has provided guidance on the use of funds, including for purposes of recovering revenue losses and grant funds can be used for authorized government services under this category;

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $1,500,000;

    WHEREAS, Staff will administer the recording of these general government expenses using these funds in accordance with the guidance provided by U. S. Treasury and the use of grant revenues will make available general and other fund revenues to support projects identified through the American Rescue Plan process by City Council; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO: That it authorizes a financing commitment of $1,500,000 in funds, for these community and City of Greensboro funding requests to enhance the provision of housing support vital to Greensboro community members, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the steps necessary to provide funding support with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (5)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (4)Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (5 to 4)

    23-005 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    Section 1.

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

    That the appropriation for the General Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                      Description                                                                     Amount

    101-9580-01.5931      Contributions to Nongovernmental Agency        $1,500,000

    Total:                                                                                                                 $1,500,000

    And, that this be financed by increasing the following General Fund account:

    Account                      Description                                                                    Amount

    101-9580-01.9230   Transfer from American Rescue Plan Fund           $1,500,000

    Total:                                                                                                                $1,500,000

    Section 2.

    AND THAT, the expense and revenue amounts here-in-above authorized and made for the General Capital Improvements Fund 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 3.

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm

    *Note: This item required a second reading for adoption and will be included on the February 21, 2023 City Council agenda for a second reading and vote. (First introduction January 3, 2023, ORD #23-005. Second reading February 21, 2023, ORD #23-022.)


Discussion took place regarding the need for addendum items for the Container Hubs and Greensboro Housing Coalition ARP allocations; separate votes due to conflicts of interest.

Councilmember Matheny requested to be recused from this item due to a conflict of interest on the Container Hub ARP allocation.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to recuse Councilmember Matheny from voting on the item due to a conflict of interest. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Councilmember Holston requested to be recused from this item due to a conflict of interest on the Greensboro Housing Coalition ARP allocation.

It was a unanimous vote of Council to recuse Councilmember Holston from voting on the item due to a conflict of interest. 

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to amend item J.6./ID 2023-38a to remove Container Hubs and the Greensboro Housing Coalition. 

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution as amended was approved.

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

    2023-38a

    010-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,893,056 FOR REMAINING GREENSBORO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    WHEREAS, City Council provided direction to establish funding totaling $28,893,056 for support of the following funding requests:

    Affordable Housing
    •    Community Housing Solutions – Home Safety Improvements for $800,000 
    •    City of Greensboro – Affordable Housing Allocation – Additional Allocation for $1,000,000 and Down Payment Assistance for $1,000,000 

    Infrastructure Renewal/Economic Development
    •    City of Greensboro Sportsplex – Roof Replacement for $1,000,000 
    •    City of Greensboro Gillespie Golf Course – Course and Infrastructure Improvements for $2,000,000 
    •    City of Greensboro Bryan Park North – Infrastructure and Amenity Improvements for $5,900,000 
    •    City of Greensboro Innovation District – Improvements to South Elm Street for $1,000,000
    •    City of Greensboro – Music Hall for $1,100,000
    •    City of Greensboro – Participatory Budgeting Implementation – Gate City Blvd/Elm St to Revolution Mill Trolley for $1,000,000
    •    Greensboro Science Center – Expanded Parking for $375,000
    •    City of Greensboro – Tornado Reinvestment for $250,000

    Public Safety
    •    City of Greensboro – Fire Station Development for $9,000,000 
    •    City of Greensboro – Creating Police Neighborhood Hubs for $1,000,000 

    Employee/Organizational Support
    •    City of Greensboro – Health Insurance Fund Support for $990,000 
    •    City of Greensboro – Bi-weekly Pay Transition Assistance for $660,000 
    •    City of Greensboro – General Insurance Fund Support for $1,818,056 

    WHEREAS, these projects provide critical housing, infrastructure improvements, economic, and organizational support vital to Greensboro community members;

    WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $59.4 million was awarded to Greensboro with the first allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on May 19, 2021 and the remaining allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on June 21, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the grantor, U. S. Treasury, has provided guidance on the use of funds, including for purposes of recovering revenue losses and grant funds can be used for authorized government services under this category;

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $28,893,056;

    WHEREAS, Staff will administer the recording of these general government expenses using these funds in accordance with the guidance provided by U. S. Treasury and the use of grant revenues will make available general and other fund revenues to support projects identified through the American Rescue Plan process by City Council; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO: That it authorizes a financing commitment of $28,893,056 in funds, for these community and City of Greensboro funding requests to enhance the provision of housing, infrastructure improvements, economic, and organizational support vital to Greensboro community members, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the steps necessary to provide funding support with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the addendum resolution was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (8 to 0)

    2023-38b

    011-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR REMAINING GREENSBORO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    WHEREAS, City Council provided direction to establish funding totaling $1,000,000 for support of the following funding requests:

    Infrastructure Renewal/Economic Development
    •    City of Greensboro – Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation - Container Hub for $1,000,000

    WHEREAS, these projects provide critical infrastructure improvements and economic, and organizational support vital to Greensboro community members;

    WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $59.4 million was awarded to Greensboro with the first allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on May 19, 2021 and the remaining allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on June 21, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the grantor, U. S. Treasury, has provided guidance on the use of funds, including for purposes of recovering revenue losses and grant funds can be used for authorized government services under this category;

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $1,000,000;

    WHEREAS, Staff will administer the recording of these general government expenses using these funds in accordance with the guidance provided by U. S. Treasury and the use of grant revenues will make available general and other fund revenues to support projects identified through the American Rescue Plan process by City Council; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO: That it authorizes a financing commitment of $1,000,000 in funds, for these community and City of Greensboro funding requests to enhance the provision of infrastructure improvements and economic support vital to Greensboro community members, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the steps necessary to provide funding support with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the addendum resolution was approved.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Matheny
    Recuse (1)Councilmember Holston
    Carried (8 to 0)

    2023-38c

    012-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR REMAINING GREENSBORO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    WHEREAS, City Council provided direction to establish funding totaling $500,000 for support of the following funding requests:

    Affordable Housing
    •    Greensboro Housing Coalition – Operating Support for $500,000 

    WHEREAS, these projects provide critical housing support vital to Greensboro community members;

    WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $59.4 million was awarded to Greensboro with the first allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on May 19, 2021 and the remaining allocation of $29.7 million received by the City on June 21, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the grantor, U. S. Treasury, has provided guidance on the use of funds, including for purposes of recovering revenue losses and grant funds can be used for authorized government services under this category;

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $500,000;

    WHEREAS, Staff will administer the recording of these general government expenses using these funds in accordance with the guidance provided by U. S. Treasury and the use of grant revenues will make available general and other fund revenues to support projects identified through the American Rescue Plan process by City Council; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO: That it authorizes a financing commitment of $500,000 in funds, for these community and City of Greensboro funding requests to enhance the provision of housing support vital to Greensboro community members, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the steps necessary to provide funding support with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    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)

    23-006 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,393,056, EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $990,000, GENERAL INSURANCE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,818,056, AND GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,625,000 FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ENABLED PROJECTS

    Section 1.

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

    That the appropriation for the General Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                      Description                                                       Amount

    101-9580-01.5931  Contributions to Nongovernmental Agency            $3,300,000

    101-9580-01.6411  Transfer to General Capital Improvements Fund  $23,625,000

    101-9580-01.6684  Transfer to Employee Insurance Fund                         $990,000

    101-9580-01.6685  Transfer to General Insurance Fund                          $1,818,056

    101-9580-01–Various Accounts  Bi-weekly Pay Transition Assistance       $660,000

    Total:                                                                                                               $30,393,056

    And, that this be financed by increasing the following General Fund account:

    Account                    Description                                                               Amount

    101-9580-01.9230   Transfer from American Rescue Plan Fund       $30,393,056

    Total:                                                                                                          $30,393,056

    Section 2.

    That the appropriation for the Employee Insurance Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                     Description                                                            Amount

    684-1001-01.5949     Miscellaneous                                                       $990,000

    Total:                                                                                                             $990,000

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Employee Insurance Fund account:

    Account                    Description                                                          Amount

    684-1001-01.9101  Transfer from General Fund                                  $990,000

    Total:                                                                                                           $990,000

    Section 3.

    That the appropriation for the General Insurance Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                     Description                                                          Amount

    685-1002-01.5949    Miscellaneous                                                    $1,818,056

    Total:                                                                                                         $1,818,056

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following General Capital Improvements Fund account:

    Account                    Description                                                          Amount

    685-1002-01.9101    Transfer from General Fund                              $1,818,056

    Total:                                                                                                          $1,818,056

    Section 4.

    That the appropriation for the General Capital Improvements Fund be increased as follows:

    Account            Description                                                                  Amount

    Various       Sportsplex Roof Replacement                                             $1,000,000

    Various      Gillespie Golf Course Improvements                                    $2,000,000

    Various      Bryan Park North Improvements                                           $5,900,000

    Various      Innovation District – S. Elm Street Improvements               $1,000,000

    Various  Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation – Container Hub  $1,000,000

    Various  Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation – Music Hall        $1,100,000

    Various  Participatory Budgeting Implementation – Trolley                 $1,000,000

    Various      Greensboro Science Center – Expanded Parking                $375,000

    Various      Tornado Area Reinvestment                                                    $250,000

    Various      Fire Station Development                                                      $9,000,000

    Various      Creating Police Neighborhood Hubs                                   $1,000,000

    Total:                                                                                                            $23,625,000

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following General Capital Improvements Fund account:

    Account                    Description                                                              Amount

    Various                     Transfer from General Fund                                 $23,625,000

    Total:                                                                                                           $23,625,000

    Section 5.

    AND THAT, the expense and revenue amounts here-in-above authorized and made for the General Capital Improvements Fund 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 6.

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to award the City Attorney a merit increase setting his new annualized salary at $260,000 effective December 1, 2022. The motion carried by voice vote.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide disparity study updates regarding Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) B2G software.

Councilmember Wells highlighted upcoming MLK, Jr. celebrations.

Councilmember Thurm acknowledged public safety staff who worked during inclement weather.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter requested staff to research peer city leaf collection protocols; spoke to an upcoming Carolina Theatre event.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson encouraged nonviolent behavior.

Councilmember Holston addressed the Duke Energy rolling blackouts; and spoke to a white flag alert.

Mayor Vaughan spoke to short-term rentals; to adjustable dwelling units; to Continuum of Care referrals; and to new year incidents. 

City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba commended city staff; and announced the upcoming Greensboro Police Chief Oath of Office Ceremony.

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

N.

  

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

The City Council Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk

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