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 Justin Outling,
  • Councilmember Tammi Thurm,
  • and and Councilmember Goldie Wells
Also Present:
  • Interim City Manager Chris Wilson,
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts,
  • and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa

A.

This remote City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on the above date.

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

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to go into closed session to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the City's attorneys and the City Council in connection with certain litigation matters, personnel matters, and to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the Greensboro area. The parties to the litigation matter to be discussed include, in addition to the City of Greensboro, Mary Smith, George Smith, Justin Payne, Robert Duncan, Michael Montalvo, Alfred Lewis, Christopher Bradshaw, Lee Andrews, Douglas Strader, Jordan Bailey, Ashley Abbott, and Dylan Alling. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

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

Noes: None.

Council entered into closed session at 4:34 p.m.; and Councilmember Outling joined the closed session at 5:06 p.m.

Council reconvened into open session at 6:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers in attendance. Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to return to open session. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

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

Noes: None.

B.

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

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

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

Mayor Vaughan recognized Senator Gladys Robinson and District 58 House of Representative Amos Quick for a special presentation.

Representative Quick read a letter honoring the late Attorney Walter T. Johnson; and reflected on his memory. 

Senator Robinson spoke to Mr. Johnson's legacy; to his contributions as a trailblazer; and to his servant-leadership.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson expressed appreciation for her late husband's recognition.

F.

There was no public comment period for this agenda.

G.

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.

Councilmember Hightower requested item G.15./ID 2021-518 to be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

The consent agenda was adopted as amended.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    357-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,870 WITH CPL ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, P.C. FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION AQUATICS FACILITES MASTER PLAN

    WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation current Comprehensive Master Plan indicated aquatics faculties and interactive water play were a top community priority;

    WHEREAS, the new Aquatics Facilities Master Plan will address aquatics needs for a 20-year planning period and transform the community’s vision of interactive water play into a tangible plan through visioning, recommendations, strategies, public outreach and community engagement;

    WHEREAS, the Equity and Inclusion Assessment will ensure aquatics facilities will provide a safe and welcoming experience for visitors of all races, ages and ability levels; 

    WHEREAS, this new Aquatics Master Plan is necessary for the Parks and Recreation Department due to advanced age, condition and safety issues and functional obsolescence;

    WHEREAS, CPL Architects and Engineers, P.C will provide the professional services for the Aquatics Facilities Master Plan; and 

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

    That the execution of a contract with City of Greensboro and CPL Architects and Engineers P.C in the amount of $179,870 for the Aquatics Master Plan and Equity and Inclusion Assessment is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    358-21 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT-IN-KIND OF A TREE HOUSE STRUCTURE AT GATEWAY GARDENS FROM GREENSBORO BEAUTIFUL, INC.

    WHEREAS, Gateway Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, Greensboro Beautiful, Inc., is a longtime City partner that has provided city-wide beautification efforts and programs, as well as development of the City’s four botanical gardens;

    WHEREAS, development of the Gateway Gardens is ongoing according to the facility’s existing master plan;

    WHEREAS, in October of 2019, Greensboro Beautiful and City Planning Department staff approved final construction design by the Mullane and Company, Inc. landscape architecture and design firm;

    WHEREAS, Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. paid for the construction and installation of a 539 square-foot tree house structure and accompanying landscape materials at Gateway Gardens, and the project was completed in August of 2021 after passing final inspection;

    WHEREAS, the tree house provides an additional amenity at the facility that can be used by visitors of all ages and abilities; 

    WHEREAS, Greensboro Parks and Recreation assumes all costs associated with care and maintenance of this asset, with potential for continued contribution of Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. to assist with ongoing maintenance costs; and

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

    That the in-kind gift of the tree house structure at Gateway Gardens is accepted by the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    359-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $528,464.43 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2019-064 (TIP# U-5532 K) WITH YATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE NORTH ELM STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2019-064 (TIP# U-5532 K) for the North Elm Street Sidewalk Improvements Project;

    WHEREAS, Yates Construction Company, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $528,464.43, as general contractor for Contract 2019-064 (TIP# U-5532 K) which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Yates Construction Company, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the North Elm Street Sidewalk Improvements Project subject to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    360-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $858,982.00 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2014-040 (TIP# C-5555 E) WITH ARMEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE COLLEGE ROAD / NEW GARDEN ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2014-040 (TIP# C-5555 E) for the College Road / New Garden Road Sidewalk Project;

    WHEREAS, Armen Construction, LLC, a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $858,982.00, as general contractor for Contract 2014-040 (TIP# C-5555 E) which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Armen Construction, LLC is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Armen Construction, LLC for the College Road / New Garden Road Sidewalk Project subject to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    361-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS OF BRIDGES ON THE MUNICIPAL STREET SYSTEM

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to perform certain work under the Federal-Aid Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program to consist of the inspection and analysis of all public bridges on the Municipal Street System in the City of Greensboro; 

    WHEREAS, the National Bridge Inspection Standards requires that all structures defined as bridges located on public roads to be inspected on a cycle, not to exceed twenty-four months;  

    WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Transportation Act requires North Carolina Department of Transportation to assure the inspection of municipal bridges every two years;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro proposes to enter into an agreement for a period of ten years with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the inspection and analysis of bridges on municipal streets; 

    WHEREAS, under the agreement, the Federal Highway Administration shall reimburse the Department of Transportation for eighty percent of the cost of the work subject to compliance with all applicable federal policy and procedural rules and regulations;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro shall reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for twenty percent of all costs of the work incurred by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and not paid by the Federal Highway Administration; and

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

    That the City is authorized to enter into an agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation for the inspection and analysis of bridges on the municipal street system.  

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    362-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000.00 WITH PRECISION CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. FOR EXTERIOR STRUCTURE CABLING SERVICES

    WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for exterior structure cabling services;

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $165,000.00;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Departments of Transportation and Information and Technology can better meet the needs of the City by providing exterior structured cabling services by maintaining and improving the copper/fiber network infrastructure; 

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

    WHEREAS, Precision Contracting Services, Inc. was selected as the best value for various exterior structure cabling services and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with Precision Contracting Services, Inc for the exterior structure cabling services. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    363-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY LOAN PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

    WHEREAS, the City proposes improvements to the housing programs loans and grants process to streamline the effectiveness of programs, reduce barriers to access, and resolve outstanding deferred loans;

    WHEREAS, loans and grants loans or grants up to $50,000 will be recorded and submitted to City Council as information on a semi-annual basis, and loans or grants over $50,000 will be brought to City Council for pre-approval;

    WHEREAS, City housing programs loans may take a subordinate lien position as required by federal or state programs, or prior City program loans; 

    WHEREAS, after the term of a deferred rehabilitation loan or deferred homebuyer loan expires, those loans will be forgiven, written off the City’s loan ledger, and recorded as satisfied; 

    WHEREAS, the aforementioned loans and grants process improvements will go into effect December 22, 2021 for City housing program loans and grants; and

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

    That the City Council approves the improvements and clarifications to the process for housing program loans and grants to include: raising the Council pre-approval threshold requirement to $50,000; allowing the City to take a subordinate lien position to federal, state or City housing program loans; and forgiveness of deferred homeowner and homebuyer assistance loans at the end of the loan term, with authority given to the City Manager to execute documents or approvals to comply with these terms.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    364-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2020-007B FOR $731,100.00 WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CAMP BURTON WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PROJECT

    WHEREAS, the City approved a design contract with Freese and Nichols on February 18, 2020;

    WHEREAS, the Engineer of Record has obligations to certify project was built according to plans and specifications;

    WHEREAS, the construction of the water and sewer infrastructure will increase the City’s service area; 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 2020-007B for $731,100.00 with Freese and Nichols for Contract Administration Services for the Camp Burton Water and Sewer Project.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    365-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER #2 TO CONTRACT 2020-0310 WITH LJB, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,180 FOR THE ADDITIONAL BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TIED TO THE WATER RESOURCES FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM SERVICES PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2020-0310 in the amount of $272, 650 was issued on May 19, 2020 to LJB, Inc. to provide fall protection system design services at critical Water Resources infrastructure sites;

    WHEREAS, Change Order #1 in the amount of $62,797 was issued on September 15, 2020 to LJB, Inc. to provide unmanned aerial vehicle services due to safety conflicts during the initial assessment;   

    WHEREAS, Change Order #2 is needed in the amount of $369,180 for additional bidding and construction administration services due to the  extended project timeline; 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 Change Order #2 to Contract 2020-0310 with LJB, Inc. in the amount of $369,180 for the additional bidding and construction administration services tied to the Water Resources Fall Protection System Services project.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    366-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS FOR GENERATOR INTERCONNECTIONS AT MITCHELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro is constructing electrical upgrades at the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will be momentarily paralleling the Duke Energy utility system during automatic switchover in power failure events;

    WHEREAS, Duke Energy Carolinas requires the execution of a utility interconnection agreement for the momentary paralleling; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to execute an Interconnection Agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas for Generator Interconnections at Mitchell Water Treatment Plant. 

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    367-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 ROSELAND STREET FROM LAURIE ANNE ADDISON IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,426.71 DUE TO REPEATED FLOODING; WATER RESOURCES PROJECT #S00314

    WHEREAS, the Laurie Anne Addison owns property located at 1601 Roseland Street, Parcel #0009973 said property being shown on the attached map; 

    WHEREAS, the subject property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Due to losses suffered by repeated flooding impacts, the City of Greensboro applied for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant to purchase the property in the amount of $101,426.71, which amount, in the opinion of the City Council is fair and reasonable; 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 Laurie Anne Addison for the sale of the aforementioned property in the amount of $101,426.71.

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Laurie Anne Addison for the sale of the hereinabove described property in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

    That, the Mayor is authorized to execute any deeds necessary to effectuate the closing of this approved transaction.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    21-178 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION OF A FLOOD PRONE PROPERTY AT 1601 ROSELAND STREET

    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                         Description                         Amount
    220-7078-01.6011        Purchase of Land              $101,427
    220-7078-01.5426        Contracted Demolition       $15,670
    TOTAL                                                                          $117,097

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

    Account                         Description                         Amount
    220-7078-01.7100       Federal Grant                      $87,823
    220-7078-01.7110       State Grant                          $29,274 
    TOTAL                                                                        $117,097

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    368-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,900.00 FOR UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION

    WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro e-Procurement System for Uniform Rental Services;

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $111,900.00;

    WHEREAS, the Financial and Administrative Services Department can better ensure fiscal stewardship, transparency & accountability;  

    WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through January 31, 2024;

    WHEREAS, UniFirst Corporation was selected as the best value and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with UniFirst Corporation for Uniform Rental Services.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    369-21 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 254-19 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS FORECLOSURE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600 SUMMIT AVENUE, NEAR 4602 SUMMIT AVENUE, 4604 SUMMIT AVENUE AND 4608 SUMMIT AVENUE TO NINTH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

    WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, the City Council authorized the purchase of 4600 Summit Avenue, Near 4602 Summit Avenue, 4604 Summit Avenue and 4608 Summit Avenue by Ninth Construction, Inc.;

    WHEREAS, the subject property has been deemed environmentally unsafe to use for residential property and Ninth Construction, Inc.’s deposit will be refunded back to them;

    WHEREAS, in the opinion of City Council, it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Greensboro to rescind Resolution 254-19 adopted on September 17, 2019, and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to in all aspects rescind Resolution 254-19 adopted by City Council on September 17, 2019, authorizing the sale of foreclosure property located at 4600 Summit Avenue, Near 4602 Summit Avenue, 4604 Summit Avenue and 4608 Summit Avenue.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    371-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND A COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro desires to build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities that will help implement regional development strategies and advance bottom-up economic development goals to promote regional prosperity; 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro recognizes the need to develop strategies that clearly lead to the creation or retention of long-term high-quality jobs; 

    WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Greensboro to apply for funding under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program;

    WHEREAS, in conjunction with this application the  City of Greensboro commits to provide matching funds as required per the guidelines of the Economic Adjustment Assistance program for any grant funding awarded; and

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

    1.    That an Economic Adjustment Assistance application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Economic Development Administration.

    2.    That the application be for up to $100,000 of grant award funds to perform a land use study of a portion of the U.S. Highway 421 corridor in Guilford County, project engineering and grant administration.

    3.    That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager and Planning Director as the City’s Chief Executive Officers and Authorized Representatives to act in all matters in connection with this application and the City’s participation in the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.

    4.    That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement, environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights requirements.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    374-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 506 YY GALLIMORE DAIRY ROAD TO NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WIDENING OF GALLIMORE DAIRY ROAD

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property consisting of a permanent drainage easement located at 506 YY Gallimore Dairy Road, Parcel #0226094, said property being shown on the attached map;

    WHEREAS, a permanent drainage easement will need to be granted to North Carolina Department of Transportation for the widening of Gallimore Dairy Road;

    WHEREAS, the portion of property will be conveyed so there will be no budget impact; and

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

    The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department recommends the approval of this conveyance.

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation for the conveyance of the hereinabove described City of Greensboro property in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

    That, the Mayor is authorized to execute any deeds necessary to effectuate the closing of this approved transaction.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    375-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF A PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 2350 #6 HUFFINE MILL ROAD TO ALBERT L. RHEW IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,812.25

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 2350 #6 Huffine Mill Road, parcel #0090111 said property being shown on the attached map; 

    WHEREAS, Albert L. Rhew has offered to purchase said property for a permanent access easement allowing access to Huffine Mill Road for the amount of $2,812.25, which amount, in the opinion of the City Council is fair and reasonable; 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 Albert L. Rhew for the sale of the aforementioned property in the amount of $2,812.25.

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Albert L. Rhew for the sale of the hereinabove described access easement in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

    That, the Mayor is authorized to execute any deeds necessary to effectuate the closing of this approved transaction.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    376-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF A PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 2350 #6 HUFFINE MILL ROAD TO MERCY HILL CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,812.25

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 2350 #6 Huffine Mill Road, parcel #0090111 said property being shown on the attached map; 

    WHEREAS, Mercy Hill Church has offered to purchase said property for a permanent access easement allowing access to Huffine Mill Road for the amount of $2,812.25, which amount, in the opinion of the City Council is fair and reasonable; 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 Mercy Hill Church for the sale of the aforementioned property in the amount of $2,812.25. The proceeds from this transaction will be deposited in the Miscellaneous Receivable Revenue Account: #501-0000-00.8645.

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Mercy Hill Church for the sale of the hereinabove described access easement in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

    That, the Mayor is authorized to execute any deeds necessary to effectuate the closing of this approved transaction.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    377-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3617-3635 MCCONNELL ROAD – 36.33-ACRES

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

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

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of January, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3617-3635 MCCONNELL ROAD – 36.33-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at a point on the existing (as of September 30, 2021) Greensboro city limits, said point being the northwest corner of that annexation shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-2909, said point being on the southern right-of-way line of McConnell Road (N.C.S.R. 3000, a 60-foot right-of-way), THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the northwardly projection of the west line shown on said annexation drawing N 01° 11’ 02” W approximately 30 feet to a point on the centerline of said road; thence N 84° 16’ with said centerline approximately 190 feet to the southeast corner of William M. Causey, Jr., as recorded in Deed Book 5926, Page 111; thence with said centerline N 87° 39’ 00” W 300.00 feet to Causey’s southwest corner; thence with Causey’s western line N 02° 06’ 20” E 782.94 feet to an iron pin in the southeastern line of Southfork Greensboro, as recorded in Plat Book 99, Page 1; thence with said southeastern line N 60° 57’ 00” E 350.56 feet to an existing iron pin in the western line of William M. Causey, Jr. and wife, Jennifer R. Causey, as recorded in Deed Book 5697, Page 1126; thence with the western line of said Causey tract N 82° 45’ 30” W 179.37 feet to an iron stake; thence continuing with said western line N 12° 59’ W 26.67 feet to an iron stake; thence with the northwestern line of said Causey tract N 65° 57’ E 1,362.65 feet to a point in the center of Clapp Farms Road, a corner with Harry F. Clapp; thence with the said Clapp’s line S 13° 24’ 30” W 536.20 feet to a point; thence with the western line of Harry P. Clapp and Esther C. Livengood S 05° 43’ 30” W 1,141.26 feet to a point in McConnell Road; thence continuing S 05° 43’ 30” W approximately 30 feet with the southwardly projection of said line to a point on the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction approximately 735 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, having an area of approximately 36.33 acres, of which approximately 34.05 acres lies outside street right-of-way. All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Guilford County Register of Deeds.

    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 January 18, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than January 8, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    378-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3618 MCCONNELL ROAD – 19.15-ACRES

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

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

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of January, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3618 MCCONNELL ROAD – 19.15-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at an existing concrete right-of-way monument in the EXISTING Greensboro city limits (as of September 30, 2021), said monument being at the intersection of the northern right-of-way line of Business I-85 and I-40 and the eastern property line of Joanne S. Mason, as recorded in Deed Book 1707, Page 396 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with Mason’s eastern line N 21° 50’ 07” W 311.30 feet to a new iron pin, being the southernmost corner of John E. and Angela L. Welch, as recorded in Deed Book 6001, Page 2270 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; thence with Welch’s eastern line N 03° 43’ 18” E 1,014.82 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southern margin of McConnell Road (S.R. 3000); thence continuing N 03° 43’ 18” E 30.30 feet to a point in the center of McConnell Road; thence along the center of McConnell Road S 85° 50’ 40” E 626.34 feet to a point; thence S 00° 44’ 39” W 30.20 feet to a corner in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS S 01° 11’ 02” E 1,213.75 feet to the northern right-of-way line of Business I-85 and I-40; thence with said right-of-way line the following two (2) courses and distances: (1) S 83° 44’ 32” W 498.70 feet to a concrete right-of-way monument and (2) S 83° 23’ 48” W 64.18 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately19.15 acres, of which approximately 18.72 acres lies outside street right-of-way. The deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after January 18, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than January 8, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    379-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4417 AND A PORTION OF 4453 MCCONNELL ROAD – 169.40-ACRES

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

    WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 58.1 (non-contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;    

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of January, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4417 AND A PORTION OF 4453 MCCONNELL ROAD – 169.40-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 ½” existing iron pipe in the northern right-of-way line of McConnell Road (NCSR #3072) marking the southwest corner of now or formerly William Foust a/k/a Jake Foust and wife Fannie Foust, as recorded in Deed Book 4418, Page 1128; thence N 81° 18’ 03” W 166.00 feet to a new iron pipe; thence along said right-of-way line on a curve to the right having a radius of 531.87 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 78° 36’ 38” W 61.07 feet, and an arc length of 61.10 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N 10° 05’ 38” E 470.90 feet to a ½” solid rod, having grid coordinates of Northing = 832,416.9551 feet and Easting = 1,804,479.7642 feet; thence S 71° 35’ 57” W 339.88 feet to a ½” solid rod in the eastern right-of-way line of McConnell Road; thence with said right-of-way line the following 14 courses and distances: 1) N 19° 02’ 36” W 271.45 feet to a new iron pipe; 2) on a curve to the right having a radius of 1,751.82 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 15° 59’ 29” W 173.65 feet, and an arc length of 173.72 feet to a new iron pipe; 3) on a curve to the left having a radius of 1,074.71 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 18° 55’ 25” W 209.70 feet and an arc length of 210.03 feet to a new iron pipe; 4) on a curve to the left having a radius of 1, 074.71 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 28° 32’ 03” W 150.38 feet, and an arc length of 150.50 feet to a new iron pipe; 5) on a curve to the left having a radius of 544.70 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 43° 38’ 26” W 197.04 feet, and an arc length of 198.13 feet to a new iron pipe; 6) on a curve to the left having a radius of 988.88 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 55° 54’ 25” W 83.99 feet, and an arc length of 84.02 feet to a new iron pipe; 7) N 58° 17’ 05” W 206.69 feet to a new iron pipe; 8) on a curve to the right having a radius of 2,526.58 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 56° 47’ 28” W 113. 28 feet, and an arc length of 113.29 feet to a new iron pipe; 9) on a curve to the right having a radius of 428.00 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 41° 44’ 30” W 205.37 feet, and an arc length of 207.39 feet to a new iron pipe; 10) on a curve to the right having a radius of 1,526.96 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 28° 20’ 10” W 36.05 feet, and an arc length of 36.05 feet to a right-of-way monument; 11) N 78° 31’ 06” E 19.60 feet to a new iron pipe; 12) N 24° 32’ 30” West 77.40 feet to a point; 13) along a curve to the right having a radius of 1,290.00 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 21° 11’ 00” W 150.91 feet, and an arc length of 151.00 feet to a new iron pipe; and 14) along a curve to the right having a radius of 1,290.00 feet, a chord bearing and length of N 10° 31’ 24” W 327.41 feet, and an arc length of 328.30 feet to a new iron pipe in the southern line of Steven C. Lowdermilk, as recorded in Deed Book 3452, Page 1441; thence with Lowdermilk’s southern line N 80° 16’ 49” E 481.50 feet to an angle iron having grid coordinates of Northing = 834,227.1477 feet and Easting 1,803,598.4544 feet, said iron being at Lowdermilk’s southeast corner; thence with Lowdermilk’s eastern line N 00° 39’ 51” W 607.38 feet to a point; thence along the centerline of Beaver Creek and then along the centerline of Little Alamance Creek the following 45 courses and distances: (1) N 66° 27’ 06” E 9.76 feet; (2) N 75° 32’ 13” E 19.52 feet; (3) N 83° 37’ 47” E 85.97 feet; (4) N 37° 20’ 05” E 12.80 feet; (5) N 04° 10’ 32” E 40.90 feet; (6) N 04° 24’ 52” E 50.31 feet; (7) N 61° 45’ 25” E 102.46 feet; (8) N 64° 53’ 14” E 54.87 feet; (9) N 64° 53’ 14” E 54.87 feet; (10) N 68° 43’ 37” E 89.89 feet; (11) N 88° 17’ 59” E 12.88 feet; (12) S 66° 09’ 36” E 119.46 feet; (13) S 64° 08’ 08” E 129.26 feet; (14) S 59° 00’ 36” E 82.61 feet; (15) S 62° 15’ 29” E 44.61 feet; (16) S 58° 40’ 04” E 74.44; (17) S 48° 48’ 32” E 70.57 feet; (18) S 47° 54’ 49” E 174.01 feet; (19) S 52° 37’ 52” E 86.95 feet; (20) S 67° 51’ 29” E 42.47 feet; (21) S 82° 02’ 02” E 50.66 feet; (22) N 56° 41’ 09” E 24.67 feet; (23) N 23° 34’ 54” E 57.98 feet; (24) N 40° 27’ 06” E 41.26 feet; (25) N 44° 21’ 27” E 56.98 feet; (26) N 58° 53’ 48” E 56.34 feet; (27) N 72° 25’ 26” E 83.79 feet; (28) N 73° 47’ 21” E 75.34; (29) N 77° 30’ 10” E 30.19 feet; (30) N 72° 13’ 02” E 36.52 feet; (31) N 80° 54’ 16” E 231.18 feet; (32) N 81° 31’ 44” E 124.93 feet; (33) N 76° 44’ 06” E 77.17 feet; (34) N 77° 04’ 00” E 58.24 feet; (35) N 82° 31’ 26” E 35.94 feet; (36) S 87° 36’ 25” E 61.48 feet; (37) N 73° 30’ 06” E 94.37 feet; (38) N 67° 34’ 28” E 53.75 feet; (39) N 51° 11’ 58” E 35.81 feet; (40) N 29° 15’ 52” E 19.33 feet; (41) N 37° 07’ 50” E 151.30; (42) N 44° 28’ 44” E 92.90 feet; (43) N 52° 13’ 44” E 78.33 feet; (44) N 62° 35’ 15” E 73.48 feet; and (45) N 78° 00’ 09” E 91.29 feet; thence S 05° 13’ 42” E 34.97 feet to a ½” solid rod; thence S 05° 13’ 42” E 1,830.79 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe at the northern terminus of Bardew Road, as recorded in Plat Book 46, Page 59; thence S 84° 32’ 33” W 30.00 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence with the western right-of-way line of said road the following 4 courses and distances: 1) S 05° 12’ 26” E 566.37 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe; 2) along a curve to the right having a radius of 1,424.83 feet, a chord bearing and distance of S 01° 03’ 32” E 209.35 feet, and an arc length of 209.54 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe; 3) along a curve to the left having a radius of 1,398.00 feet, a chord bearing and distance of S 01° 01’ 05” E 202.00 feet, and an arc length of 202.18 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe having grid coordinates of Northing = 832,507.2910 feet and Easting 1,806,392.1524 feet; and 4) S 05° 14’ 12” E 212.21 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence with the northern right-of-way line of McConnell Road on a curve to the left having a radius of 1,003.85 feet, a chord bearing and distance of S 72° 30’ 19” W 129.76 feet, and an arc length of 129.85 feet to a new iron pipe; thence continuing along McConnell Road on a curve to the left having a radius of 888.38 feet, a chord bearing and distance of S 61° 42’ 18” W 211.64 feet, and an arc length of 212.14 feet to a new iron pipe; thence S 54° 45’ 43” W 162.67 feet to a new iron pipe; thence N 13° 18’ 39” E 71.65 feet to a stone; thence N 79° 34’ 43” W 321.83 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 16’ 58” W 75.64 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 56’ 46” W 74.72 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 41’ 09” W 74.90 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 37’ 41” W 74.95 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 33’ 20” W 74.01 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 36’ 13” W 79.99 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 31’ 55” W 100.09 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 38’ 17” W 100.07 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 36’ 14” W 142.81 feet to a 3/8” existing iron pipe; thence N 79° 35’ 27” W 191.93 feet to a ½” solid rod; thence S 09° 20’ 35” W 459.13 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe, the Point and Place of BEGINNING, having an area of 169.40 acres, more or less.  

    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 January 18, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than January 8, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    380-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3921 AND 3927 NORTH CHURCH STREET, 201, 205, 207, 301 DIXON STREET, A PORTION OF WINDSOR ROAD, A PORTION OF MARIAN ROAD, AND A PORTION OF RANKIN PARK – 7.6-ACRES

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

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

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of January, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3921 AND 3927 NORTH CHURCH STREET, 201, 205, 207, 301 DIXON STREET, A PORTION OF WINDSOR ROAD, A PORTION OF MARIAN ROAD, AND A PORTION OF RANKIN PARK – 7.6-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at a POINT IN THE EXISTING Greensboro city limit line (as of October 31, 2021), said point being on the southern right-of-way line of Dixon Street (50’ public right-of-way), as shown on Jesse Wharton School Development, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 22, and being 200 feet west of N. Church Street; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS S 07°52'42" E 599.91 feet to a point in the northern right-of-way line of David Street (50’ public right-of-way); thence with said right-of-way line S 83°00'25" W 250.40 feet to a point in the western right-of-way line of Marian Road (50’ public right-of-way); thence with a curve to the right having an arc length of 59.43 feet, a radius of 69.23 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 31°53'51" W 57.62 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right having an arc length of 37.69 feet, a radius of 27.61 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 79°35'59" W 34.83 feet to a point; thence N 30°37'36" W 32.70 feet to a point in the northeastern right-of-way line of Windsor Road (40’ public right-of-way), as shown on Jesse Wharton School Development; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a northwesterly direction with said right-of-way line, which lies southwest of a small creek, approximately 650 feet to its intersection with the southern right-of-way line of Dixon Street; thence with said southern right-of-way line in a northeasterly direction approximately 80 feet to its intersection with the northwestwardly projection of the former centerline of Pelham Road (said road closed per Deed Book 4256, Page 650); thence with said right-of-way line of Dixon Street the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) with a curve to the right having a radius of 73.32 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 63°35'34" E 46.59 feet to a point, and 2) N 82°07'05" E approximately 621 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 7.6 acres.  
    All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after January 18, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than January 8, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    381-21 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2022 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600, 1614, 1616, 1618, 1622, AND 1708 BROOKHAVEN MILL ROAD AND 4006-ZZ AND 4020-ZZ MCCONNELL ROAD – 145.322-ACRES

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

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

    WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of January, 2022, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600, 1614, 1616, 1618, 1622, AND 1708 BROOKHAVEN MILL ROAD AND 4006-ZZ AND 4020-ZZ MCCONNELL ROAD – 145.322-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at a ½” existing iron rebar in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of October 31, 2021), said rebar being on the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 85 and being S 24°20'45" W 12.81 feet from a right-of-way disk, said rebar also being at the southwest corner of Mary B. Wright; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with Wright’s southern line, as recorded in Deed Book 2854, Page 417, S 86°09'23" E 232.04 feet to a 1 ½” existing iron pipe; thence continuing with said line S 86°35'43" E 59.95 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe at Wright’s southeast corner; thence with Wright’s eastern line N 00°11'44" W 382.95 feet to ½” existing iron rebar at the southwest corner of Patricia L. Morgan & Crystal D. Curtis, as recorded in Deed Book 8191, Page 1838; thence with the southern line of Morgan and Curtis S 73°54'24" E 100.03 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the southwest corner of Frances P. Ellixson; thence with Ellixson’s southern line S 73°54'09" E 99.98 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the southwest corner of Jennifer J. Hairr, as recorded in Deed Book 2196, Page 120; thence with Hairr’s southern line S 73°53'01" E 199.99 feet to a 1 ¼” existing iron pipe at the southwest corner of Sean M. & Melony S. Tencer, as recorded in Deed Book 6981, Page 1619; thence with Tencer’s southern line S 73°25'12" E 149.59 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe at the southwest corner of Jose L. Ornelas-Martinez & Cinthya M. Morales, as recorded in Deed Book 7964, Page 1312; thence with the southern line of Ornelas-Martinez & Morales S 70°58'46" E 175.13 feet to an existing axle at the northwest corner of Billie C. Shuler, as recorded in Deed Book 7946, Page 2784; thence with Shuler’s western line S 12°29'00" W 216.36 feet to an existing axle at Shuler’s southwest corner, said axle having NC Grid Coordinates of N: 838,317.88 and E: 1,798,427.02; thence with Shuler’s southern line S 86°32'22" E 44.50 feet to a bent ½” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Jo Ann M. Hooker & Douglas & Tracie Jones, as recorded in Deed Book 8524, Page 1012; thence with the western line of Hooker and Jones S 03°00'28" W 378.48 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Leopoldo Salazar, as recorded in Deed Book 7403, Page 2329; thence with Salazar’s western line S 03°03'51" W 142.42 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe at Salazar’s southwest corner; thence with Salazar’s southern line S 86°30'14" E 268.69 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the northwest corner of Lot 3 of Clara N. Eller Estate, as recorded in Plat Book 175, Page 125; thence with the western line of said Lot 3 S 02°58'20" W 126.98 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the northwest corner of Lot 2 of Clara N. Eller Estate; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 S 03°01'16" W 149.99 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 86°58'33" E 290.37 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of Brookhaven Mill Road (NCSR #3077); thence with said right-of-way line the following five courses and distances: 1) S 04°48'41" W 119.67 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe, 2) S 13°40'14" W 33.58 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe at a northeast corner of Lot 4 of Clara N. Eller Estate, 3) S 11°17'30" W 165.22 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar, 4) S 16°21'05" W 351.18 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the northeast corner of Lot 1 of Clara N. Eller Estate, and 5) S 16°08'26" W 260.89 feet to a 1”existing iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence N 87°23'01" E approximately 31.39 feet to a point in the centerline of said road; thence with said centerline S 07°33'15" W 767.57 feet to a point; thence N 86°34'14" W 30.32 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of said road; thence with the northern line of James J. Puppo, as recorded in Deed Book 8245, Page 454, N 86°33'34" W 1,074.09 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe at Puppo’s northwest corner; thence with Puppo’s western line S 05°45'38" W 549.66 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe; thence with Puppo’s southwestern line S 36°07'41" E 130.69 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at a corner with John M. Miller, as recorded in Deed Book 7365, Page 1907; thence with Miller’s southwestern line S 35°32'32" E 392.66 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the westernmost corner of Kenneth E. & Peggy E. Brutcher, as recorded in Deed Book 4707, Page 1944; thence along a new line S 30°07'23" W 908.22 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar at the northernmost corner of Johnathon & Laurin Landwehrmann, as recorded in Deed Book 7718, Page 301; thence with Landwehrmann’s western line S 09°52'27" W 170.67 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar; thence with said western line S 68°46'13" W 343.31 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe at a common corner with William D. & Deanna Gailey, as recorded in Deed Book 8397, Page 134; thence with Gailey’s northern line S 87°06'32" W 85.62 feet to a point in the meander of Little Alamance Creek; thence with the meanders of said creek the following eleven courses and distances: 1) N 37°31'37" W 35.56 feet to a point, 2) N 27°47'43" E 262.96 feet to a point, 3) N 01°07'58" E 87.00 feet to a point, 4) N 26°23'09" E 58.60 feet to a point, 5) N 37°06'49" W 108.23 feet to a point, 6) S 85°19'34" W 118.62 feet to a point, 7) N 87°08'40" W 133.06 feet to a point, 8) S 53°13'39" W 166.03 feet to a point, 8) S 71°35'11" W 179.33 feet to a point, 9) S 48°13'23" W 193.88 feet to a point, 10) N 86°53'32" W 58.30 feet to a point, and 11) N 04°03'13" E 98.18 feet to a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 85, said point being in the Greensboro city limits; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along said right-of-way line the following seven courses and distances: 1) N 13°59' 18" E 234.81 feet to an existing right-of-way disk, 2) N 14°05'01" E 1,886.20 feet to a ½” existing iron rebar, 3) N 10°17'55" E 263.78 feet to an existing right-of-way disk, 4) S 87°01'48" E 194.14 feet to a ½” existing iron pipe, 5) N 01°47'52" E 802.53 feet to an existing right-of-way disk, 6) N 15°06'37" E 394.46 feet to a bent ¾” existing iron rebar, and 7) N 24°20'45" E 822.10 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and  containing approximately 145.322 acres.  All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after January 18, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the meeting will be held virtually for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than January 8, 2022.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer from 11/30/21 through 12/13/21 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval from 11/30/21 through 12/13/21 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 9, 2021 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2021 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 29, 2021 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation; and spoke to workforce proximity to the business location.

Assistant City Manager Kimberly Sowell spoke to a self-performing contract; and to a local workforce.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    370-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,900.00 WITH SCOTTIES’ BUILDING SERVICES, LLC. FOR WINDOW WASHING SERVICES

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

    WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $198,900.00;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Department of Engineering and Inspection can better meet the needs of the City by providing window washing services with Scottie’s Building Services; 

    WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through December 31, 2024;

    WHEREAS, Scottie’s Building Services, LLC. was selected as the best value for forty (40) City of Greensboro locations and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with Scottie’s Building Services, LLC for window washing services. 

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


H.

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.1./ID 2021-481 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5807 West Gate City Boulevard and a Portion of West Gate City Boulevard Right of Way – 3.19 Acres (Gohar Global LLC); item H.2./ID 2021-482 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5807 West Gate City Boulevard – Al Gohar for Gohar Global LLC; and item H.3./ID 2021-483 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for portions of West Gate City Boulevard Road Right of Way – City of Greensboro. 

Planning Manager Steve Galanti 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 D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-179 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5807 WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD AND PORTION OF WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD RIGHT OF WAY – 3.19 ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2021), said point being the northernmost corner of Lot 108 on Sheet “A” of Section Three of Sedgefield, as recorded at Plat Book 11, Page 29; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westwardly direction approximately 60 feet to a corner in the existing Jamestown satellite town limit line (said corner was formerly the southernmost property corner of 5812 High Point Road, prior to street widening and the street name change to W. Gate City Boulevard); thence continuing in a northwestwardly direction with the existing Jamestown satellite town limits approximately 65 feet to a point in the northwest right-of-way line of W. Gate City Boulevard; thence departing from said town limits and running with the Greensboro-Jamestown Joint Annexation Agreement Line, which runs along said right-of-way line, in a southwestwardly direction approximately 600 feet to the intersection of said right-of-way line and the northwestwardly projection of the southwestern line of that City of Greensboro Annexation Ordinance recorded at Deed Book 6309, Page 868; thence with said line projection S 43 38’ 29” E approximately 70 feet to a corner in the existing city limits; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS N 47 03’ 18” E 250.00 feet with the former southeast street right-of-way line to a corner (said corner was formerly the northernmost property corner of 5819 High Point Road, prior to street widening and street name change); thence continuing with the existing city limits N 44 18’ 09” E 167.67 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N 37 04’ 58” E 42.47 feet to a point on a leaning concrete monument in the south line of said Lot 108; thence with said south line the following three courses and distances: 1) S 81 22’ 16” E 195.21 feet to an existing iron pipe in a concrete monument, 2) S 05 44’ 39” E 209.59 feet to an existing iron pipe in a concrete monument, and 3) S 84 34’ 33” E 229.75 feet to an existing iron pipe in the south line of Thomas J. Jr. and Patricia P. Bivens, as recorded at Deed Book 3190, Page 487; thence S 83 57’ 42” E 15.35 feet to Bivens’ southernmost corner; thence N 04 02’ 00” E 157.72 feet with Bivens’ east line to the southernmost corner of Lot 109 on Sheet “A” of Section Three of Sedgefield; thence N 49 03’ W approximately 400 feet along the northeast line of said Lot 108 to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 3.19 acres, of which approximately 1.72 acres lies outside street right-of-way.  All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after December 21, 2021, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 7/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2022.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to recommend approval of the zoning request for the property described as 5807 West Gate City Boulevard from County LB (Limited Business) and County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to CD-C-M (Conditional District – Commercial - Medium) to be consistent with the adopted GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed CD-C-M zoning district, as conditioned, limits negative impacts on adjacent properties and permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area; 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 Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-180 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    5807 WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTHEAST OF WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD AND SOUTHWEST OF SUTTONWOOD 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 County LB (Limited Business) and County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2021), said point being on the northeast line of Lot 108 on Sheet “A” of Section Three of Sedgefield, as recorded at Plat Book 11, Page 29, and on the southeast right-of-way line of W. Gate City Boulevard; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southwestwardly direction with said right-of-way line approximately 170 feet to a point on the south line of said Lot 108; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said south line the following three courses and distances: 1) S 81 22’ 16” E approximately 170 feet to an existing iron pipe in a concrete monument, 2) S 05 44’ 39” E 209.59 feet to an existing iron pipe in a concrete monument, and 3) S 84 34’ 33” E 229.75 feet to an existing iron pipe in the south line of Thomas J. Jr. and Patricia P. Bivens, as recorded at Deed Book 3190, Page 487; thence S 83 57’ 42” E 15.35 feet to Bivens’ southernmost corner; thence N 04 02’ 00” E 157.72 feet with Bivens’ east line to the southernmost corner of Lot 109 on Sheet “A” of Section Three of Sedgefield; thence N 49 03’ W approximately 375 feet along the northeast line of said Lot 108 to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 1.72 acres.  All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County LB (Limited Business) and County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and condition:

    1.    Uses- All uses in the Commercial – Medium zoning district, except for the following: Agricultural Uses; Residential Uses; Recreation uses; Funeral Homes and Crematoriums; Taxi Dispatch Services; Taxidermists; Animal Shelters; Cemeteries; Auditoriums, Coliseums, and Stadiums; Libraries, Museums and art galleries; Day Care Centers; Educational Facilities; Government Facilitates; Passenger Terminals; Religious Assembly; Social Service Facilities; Industrial and Manufacturing Uses; and Restaurants.
    2.    Height shall be limited to a maximum of 50 feet.
    3.    A 6 feet tall opaque fence shall be installed along the rear property line.
    4.    Freestanding signage shall be limited to one monument style sign with a maximum height of 8 feet.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium) 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 December 21, 2021.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • 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 zoning request for the property described as West Gate City Boulevard right of way from County LB (Limited Business) and Jamestown IND (Industrial) to City C-M (Commercial - Medium) 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 C-M zoning district permits uses which also fit the context of surrounding area; 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 Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-181 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    PORTION OF WEST GATE CITY BOULEVARD RIGHT OF WAY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTHWEST OF SUTTONWOOD 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 County LB (Limited Business). Jamestown IND (Industrial) and City CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium) to City C-M (Commercial Medium)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2021), said point being the northernmost corner of Lot 108 on Sheet “A” of Section Three of Sedgefield, as recorded at Plat Book 11, Page 29; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westwardly direction approximately 60 feet to a corner in the existing Jamestown satellite town limit line (said corner was formerly the southernmost property corner of 5812 High Point Road, prior to street widening and the street name change to W. Gate City Boulevard); thence continuing in a northwestwardly direction with the existing Jamestown satellite town limits approximately 65 feet to a point in the northwest right-of-way line of W. Gate City Boulevard; thence departing from said town limits and running with the Greensboro-Jamestown Joint Annexation Agreement Line, which runs along said right-of-way line, in a southwestwardly direction approximately 600 feet to the intersection of said right-of-way line and the northwestwardly projection of the southwestern line of that City of Greensboro annexation recorded at Deed Book 6309, Page 868; thence with said line projection S 43 38’ 29” E approximately 70 feet to a corner in the existing city limits; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said southwestern line S 43 38’ 29” E approximately 70 feet to a point on the southeast right-of-way line of W. Gate City Boulevard; THENCE LEAVING THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT LINE and running with said right-of-way line in a northeasterly direction approximately 650 feet to a point in the northeast line of said Lot 108; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS N 49 03’ W approximately 25 feet along said northeast line to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing approximately 2.0 acres, all within the right-of-way of W. Gate City Boulevard.  All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the C-M (Commercial Medium) 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 21, 2021.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.4./ID 2021-485 a Public Hearing for the Adoption of a Land Development Ordinance Text Amendment - Amending Section 30-3-8.2 (Membership).

Mr. Galanti made a PPP; and provided an overview of the text amendment. 

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-182 AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (LDO)

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO ZONING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

    Section 1. That Subsection (B) of Section 30-3-8.2, Membership, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    (B) District Representation
    Each locally zoned historic district must be represented by at least one person on the Historic Preservation Commission who resides or owns property in the locally zoned historic district.

    Section 2. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.5./ID 2021-486 a Public Hearing for the Adoption of a Land Development Ordinance Text Amendment - Amending Section 30-12-8.1 (Drainageway Open Space for Subdivisions).

Mr. Galanti made a PPP; and provided an overview of the text amendment.

Councilmember Thurm voiced concerns regarding the proximity of existing residences; and spoke to future land use.

Discussion took place regarding vehicular access; multi-departmental approval of modifications; economic development traffic entry points; public safety; and environmental integrity.

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-183 AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (LDO)

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO ZONING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

    Section 1. That Subsection (C) of Section 30-12-8.1, Drainageway Open Space for Subdivisions, is hereby amended to read as follows:

    (C) Open Channels in Dedicated Drainageway and Open Space Areas 
    (1) Open channel drainageways must be based on the 100-year storm event.
    (2) Drainageway and open space must be dedicated by a recorded plat and must be labeled “Dedicated to the City of Greensboro and the public for Drainageway and Open Space purposes.” If a portion of the drainageway and open space lies within a proposed thoroughfare shown on the Thoroughfare Plan, it must be labeled “Dedicated to the City of Greensboro and the public for Drainageway and Open Space and Thoroughfare purposes.”
    (3) The dedicated drainageway and open space area along any stream that would require a 66-inch or larger diameter pipe must include the special flood hazard area. If there is no established flood hazard area identified on the FIRM or in the FIS report, the base flood elevation and one percent annual chance flood boundary are to be determined in accordance with 30-12-2.3(F)(3). The area to be dedicated may be reduced in width by filling provided that a minimum average width of 200 feet is maintained, a minimum width of 100 feet is maintained at the narrowest point, no fill is placed within a designated floodway, and no slope greater than 3:1 is created. The minimum average width in other locations must be 60 feet.
    (4) In cases of severe topography or other obstacles, additional width may be required to assure reasonable ease of maintenance.
    (5) Dedicated drainageway and open space area must abut public street right-of-way on at least 30% of its perimeter, except when the Technical Review Committee determines that adequate access is otherwise provided. The minimum length of street frontage at each location where drainageway and open space abuts public street right-of-way must be at least 60 feet. The maximum distance between such locations, measured by straight lines on each side of the drainageway, may not exceed 1,000 feet.
    (6) The centerline of the drainage channel that would require a 66-inch or larger diameter pipe must be located a minimum of 50 feet from all street and property lines, provided that the dimensions of the drainageway and open space area conform to all other requirements of this section. Along smaller drainageways, the minimum distance from the centerline is 20 feet.
    (7) Dedicated drainageway and open space may be used for drainage, open space, greenways, bikeways, trails, and other similar recreation activities, including park- and trail- related improvements in accordance with applicable regulations.  Dedicated drainageways may also be used to provide vehicular access to and from adjacent property (whether publicly or privately owned) upon property owner request if a determination is made by the Transportation Director that 1) the vehicular access to and from the adjacent property will enhance public safety; and 2) there is no other practicable method to achieve the same level of vehicular access.  
    (8) Dedicated drainageway and open space may be used for utility lines provided the lines are shown on approved construction and utility plans before final plat recordation or approved by the Parks and Recreation Department after final plat recordation.  The Parks and Recreation Director must determine vehicular access to and from adjacent property via the dedicated drainageway and open space does not adversely change the function of the drainageway and open space for public benefit as and recreational space. Vehicular access provided to and from adjacent property via dedicated drainageway and open space must be designed in a manner to not increase downstream flood levels or create adverse drainage impacts to other properties based on a submission of requested information necessary for the City to make a competent determination. Stormwater mitigation measures may be considered to achieve equal or better performance.
    (9) Drainageway and open space must be left in its natural condition or graded to a cross-section approved by the city and stabilized with permanent vegetative cover that will allow economical and efficient maintenance. This provision is not intended to prevent use of dedicated drainageway and open space areas for drainage, open space, greenways, bikeways, trails, and other similar recreational improvements, or for vehicular access to and from adjacent property under the circumstances and approvals described above.
    (10) Single-family lots abutting property 60 feet or more in width dedicated to the city and the public as drainageway and open space may be reduced in size in accordance with the provisions in 30-7-3.2(L).

    Section 2. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.6./ID 2021-527 a Public Hearing for a Resolution Closing a Portion of Brevard Street and a Portion of Gay Terrace. (The Masonic and Eastern Star Home of North Carolina, Inc. and Spring Garden Coapman, LLC).

Mr. Galanti made a PPP; and stated staff was available for questions. 

Being no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    382-21 RESOLUTION CLOSING A PORTION OF BREVARD STREET FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR COAPMAN STREET EASTWARD APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET TO ITS TERMINUS AND A PORTION OF GAY TERRACE FROM THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR BREVARD STREET SOUTHWARD A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 127 FEET

    WHEREAS, the owners of a portion of the property abutting both sides of these portions of Brevard Street and Gay Terrace have requested in writing that said portions of streets be closed and abandoned as a public streets;

    WHEREAS, a notice was duly published that a public hearing would be held virtually by the City Council on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., on the closing of said portions of streets;

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

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

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

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

    3. That the City shall retain a 20-foot utility easements over any existing utility line until such time as the lines are no longer needed for public use.

    4. That the street closure is to become effective upon the construction of city-standard turn around at the new terminus of Gay Terrace, in accordance with the Greensboro Department of Transportation standards. 

    5. That the street closure is to become effective upon the relocation of the existing fire hydrant located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Brevard Street and Gay Terrace, in accordance with the Fire Code.

    6. That the street closure is to become effective upon recording of a plat in the Guilford County Register of Deeds that depicts the portion of street to be closed being combined with the abutting property so that each resultant lots has frontage and direct vehicular access to a publicly maintained street and the dedication of the right-of-way necessary for the new city-standard turn around.  The plat shall be signed by each property owner who has an ownership interest in the portion of street to be closed and the area to be dedicated as right-of-way.

    7. That the following portions of streets are hereby permanently closed and abandoned as a public street:

    A PORTION OF BREVARD STREET FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR COAPMAN STREET EASTWARD APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET TO ITS TERMINUS, AND 

    A PORTION OF GAY TERRACE FROM THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR BREVARD STREET SOUTHWARD A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 127 FEET

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


I.

Economic Development and Business Support Manager Marshall Yandle displayed an illustrative map; spoke to recommended impact zones; to economic growth; to job creation; to a yearly review; and to development strategies.

(A copy of the map is filed in Exhibit Drawer D, No. 40, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    383-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED BOUNDARIES TO THE IMPACT ZONE MAP OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM GUIDELINES

    WHEREAS, the City's Economic Development Incentive Program (Financial Assistance Guidelines) were originally adopted on December 6, 1994, and last revised on March 16, 2021;

    WHEREAS, the purpose of this program is to assist in creating new full-time employment, retaining existing jobs and increasing the tax base throughout the City and is consistent with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1;

    WHEREAS, the proposed revisions create new boundaries for Incentive Zone 1 and Incentive Zone 2 in the Impact Zone Map;

    WHEREAS, the amended Economic Development Incentive Program (Financial Assistance Guidelines) Impact Zone Map is presented herewith this day; and

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

    That the amended Economic Development Incentive Program (Financial Assistance Guidelines) Impact Zone Map presented herewith this day is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan read items I.2./ID 2021-498 and I.3./ID 2021-492 into the record.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-183 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE CAMP BURTON WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES PROJECT

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

    Section 1

    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

    517-7012-01.6016        Camp Burton Water Lines         $5,299,410
    TOTAL                                                                                   $5,299,410

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

    Account                          Description                                 Amount

    517-0000-00.9005        Revenue Bond Proceeds          $5,299,410

    TOTAL                                                                                  $5,299,410

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    384-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,267,309.20 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2020-007A WITH JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC. FOR THE CAMP BURTON WATER MAIN PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2020-007A for the Camp Burton Water Main Project;

    WHEREAS, Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $5,267,309.20, as general contractor for Contract 2020-007A which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Camp Burton Water Main Project to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    385-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2021-0450 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,600,000 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, PC, TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST FEEDER MAIN PROJECT

    WHEREAS, the Southeast Feeder Main Project will provide for redundancy and flow improvements within the southeast corridor of the City’s 1010 water distribution pressure zone area;

    WHEREAS, the professional services of Hazen and Sawyer, PC will be utilized for the design to support the construction of the Southeast Feeder Main Project due to their experience with the City’s distribution system and hydraulic modeling;

    WHEREAS, work under this contract consists of survey, geotechnical investigation, engineering and design, permitting, easement preparation and other additional services as related to the design of the project;

    WHEREAS, Water Resources will fund the project without the need for assessments; 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 $2,600,000 with Hazen and Sawyer PC for Design Services for the Southeast Feeder Main Project.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Assistant City Manager Trey Davis provided highlights of the Social District ordinance; and spoke to an extension of premises during the pandemic.

Discussion took place regarding legislative authorization; and outdoor business investments.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    21-184 AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4-9 OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES: EXTENSION OF LICENSED PREMISES

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

    Section 1. Chapter 4, Section 4-9 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows:

    Section 4-9 – Extension of Licensed Premises.

    (a)    A person holding a permit issued under Article 10 or 11 of Chapter 18B of the North Carolina General Statutes that allows the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages (hereinafter a “permittee”) may apply to the City of Greensboro for authorization to expand their licensed premises to utilize an area that is not part of the permittee's licensed premises for the outdoor possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages sold by the permittee.  Nothing in this Section permits the sale of alcoholic beverages outside the permittee’s licensed premises.

    i.      As used in this Section, the term “licensed premises” means and refers to the fixed permanent establishment, including all areas inside or outside the establishment, for which the permittee received an ABC permit from the ABC Commission for the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol.

    ii.      As used in this Section the term “person” means and refers to an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, other organization or group, or other combination of individuals acting as a unit.

    (b)    In order to receive such authorization, the permittee must comply with all of the following:
     
    i.    If the property to which the premises will be extended (hereinafter referred to as “extended premises”) is not owned by the permittee, the owner of the property must provide written permission to the permittee, to be provided to the City of Greensboro, allowing the use of the extended premises for the purpose set forth in this Section.

    ii.    The permittee must provide written notification of the authorization to extended premises, including the diagram required under subsection (iv) of this section and, if applicable, a copy of the written permission required under subsection (i) of this section, to the Greensboro District Office of the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the North Carolina ABC Commission, and the Chief of Police or his/her/their designee.

    iii.    The permittee shall visibly and vertically mark off the extended premises so a reasonable person could distinguish between the extended premises and any sidewalk, walkway, or public right of way.

    iv.    The permittee shall maintain a diagram on the licensed premises detailing the size and location of the extended premises. The diagram required under this subsection shall have the boundaries of the extended premises clearly marked, specify the types of barriers used to mark the boundaries of the extended premises, and specify the number of tables and seats placed in the extended area. 

    v.    The extended premises shall not be used to increase the occupant load of the licensed premises. For purposes of this section, "occupant load" is as used in Section 1004 of the 2018 North Carolina Building Code.

    vi.    The extended premises shall comply with all applicable laws governing accessibility.

    vii.    Except as allowed under North Carolina General Statute 18B-904.1 and/or Chapter 26, Article XI of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances, or to reenter the licensed premises, a person shall not exit an extended premises with an alcoholic beverage purchased from the permittee.
        
    viii.    The permittee shall comply with any additional requirements imposed by the North Carolina ABC Commission through the adoption of rules.

    (c)    Violations of this Section will be enforced as set out in Chapter 18B of the North Carolina General Statutes, as well as any other applicable statutes or ordinances.  In addition to those penalties set forth in Chapter 18B, a second violation by a permittee shall carry a civil penalty of $250.00.  In addition to those penalties set forth in Chapter 18B, a third violation by a permittee shall carry a civil penalty of $500.00 and will result in revocation of the authorization to extend premises.

    (d)    Nothing herein shall limit the authority set forth in North Carolina General Statute 18B-502.  The Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shall have authority, along with local law enforcement, to inspect the extended premises to procure evidence of violations of the ABC law.

    Section 2. This Article shall become effective March 1, 2022. 

    Section 3. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


City Attorney Chuck Watts spoke to the Social District's statutory authorization.

Councilmember Hightower voiced concern regarding alcohol consumption at multiple establishments; spoke to the safety ordinance; to criminal violations; to limited ABC regulation; to a designated footprint; and requested staff to provide additional information regarding the ordinance.

Discussion ensued regarding time limit parameters; governance of affected downtown establishments; standardized labeled cup requirements; public education and safety; a peer-city pilot program; downtown ambassadors; and suggested perimeter.

Councilmember Outling voiced concern regarding the map configurations; signage; foot traffic; and the downtown homeless population.

Assistant City Manager Trey Davis spoke to a Downtown Greensboro Incorporated (DGI) partnership; to business participation; to identified safe areas; and to restaurant kiosks.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Noes (2)Councilmember Hightower, and Councilmember Wells
    Carried (7 to 2)

    21-185 AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES: SOCIAL DISTRICT

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

    Section 1. Chapter 26, Article XI of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows:

    ARTICLE XI. SOCIAL DISTRICT
    Section 26-300. – Purpose and Intent.

    (a)    Pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A-205.4, et seq, one or more social districts may be created within the city and the City hereby creates and designates the following social district: Downtown Greensboro Social District which is designated as shown on a map dated December 9, 2021; the map is available in the Office of the City Clerk, and signage and/or markings shall be posted clearly delineating the boundaries of the Social District.

    (b)     The Downtown Greensboro Social District shall be created, designated, and managed in accordance with the requirements contained in North Carolina General Statute 160A-205.4 and Chapter 18B. 

    (c)     Any person who violates this Article, and any person who aids, abets, encourages, assists in, or contributes to such violation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

    Sec. 26-301. – Definitions.

    (a)    “Social district” means and refers to a defined outdoor area in which a citizen may consume alcoholic beverages sold by a permittee. This term does not include the permittee's licensed premises or an extended area allowed under North Carolina General Statute 18B-904(h).

    (b)    “Permittee” means and refers to a person holding any of the following ABC permits issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission established under North Carolina General Statute 18B-200.:
    i. An on-premises malt beverage permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(1).
    ii. An on-premises unfortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(3).
    iii. An on-premises fortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(5).
    iv. A mixed beverages permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(10).
    v. A distillery permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1100(5).

    (c)    "Person" means and refers to an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, other organization or group, or other combination of individuals acting as a unit.

    (d)    "Premises" means and refers to a fixed permanent establishment, including all areas inside or outside the permitted establishment, where the permittee has control through a lease, deed, or other legal process.

    Sec. 26-302. – Application.

    (a)    The provisions and terms contained in this Article shall be applicable between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.  At all other times, the provisions and terms contained in this Article are not in effect and all provisions of State and local laws concerning the possession and consumption of alcohol shall be in full force and effect.

    (b)    Any alcoholic beverage purchased for consumption in the Downtown Greensboro Social District shall (i) only be consumed in the Downtown Greensboro Social District and (ii) be disposed of before the person in possession of the alcoholic beverage exits the Downtown Greensboro Social District unless the person is reentering the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverage was purchased.  A violation of this Section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

    Sec. 26-303. – Requirements for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. - A permittee located in or contiguous to the Downtown Greensboro Social District may sell alcoholic beverages for consumption within the Downtown Greensboro Social District it is located in or contiguous to in accordance with the following requirements:

    (a)    The permittee shall only sell and serve alcoholic beverages on its licensed premises.

    (b)    The permittee shall only sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in the Downtown Greensboro Social District in a container that meets all of the following requirements:

    (1)    The container clearly identifies the permittee from which the alcoholic beverage was purchased.

    (2)    The container clearly displays a logo or some other mark that is unique to the Downtown Greensboro Social District. 

    (3)    The container is not comprised of glass.

    (4)    The container displays, in no less than 12-point font, the statement, "Drink Responsibly - Be 21."

    (5)    The container shall not hold more than 16 fluid ounces.

    (c)    The permittee shall not allow a person to enter or reenter its licensed premises with an alcoholic beverage not sold by the permittee.

    Sec. 26-304. – Requirements for Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. - The possession and consumption of an alcoholic beverage in the Downtown Greensboro Social District is subject to all of the following requirements:

    (a)    Only alcoholic beverages purchased from a permittee located in or contiguous to the Downtown Greensboro Social District may be possessed and consumed.

    (b)    Alcoholic beverages shall only be in containers meeting the requirements set forth in Section 26-303 of this Article.

    (c)    Alcoholic beverages shall only be possessed and consumed during the days and hours set forth in Section 26-302 of this Article.  

    (d)    Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as authorizing the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverage drinks in excess of the limitation set forth in North Carolina General Statute 18B-1010.

    (e)    A person shall dispose of any alcoholic beverage in the person's possession prior to exiting the Downtown Greensboro Social District unless the person is reentering the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverage was purchased.  

    (f)    A violation of this Section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

    Sec. 26-305 – Exceptions.

    When a Special Event (as that term is used in Article IX of this Chapter) is held pursuant to the issuance of a Special Event Permit (as that term is used in Article IX of this Chapter) the terms of the Special Event Permit supersede the provisions of this Article within the boundaries of the Special Event.  Any alcohol purchased within the boundaries of the Special Event may not be taken outside of the Special Event, even if the alcohol is to be taken from the boundary of the Special Event into the boundary of the Social District.  A violation of this Section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

    Sec. 26-306. – Severability.

    If any section, phrase, sentence or portion of this ordinance is held void, invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision; and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

    Section 2. This Article shall become effective March 1, 2022. 

    Section 3. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.        

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Assistant City Manager Trey Davis provided an overview of the city safety review board; spoke to nighttime establishments; to a safety plan; to engagement opportunities; and to equitable enforcement procedures.

Attorney Michael Boyer voiced concern regarding the proposal; spoke to social drinking permits; to criminal activity; to best practices; to safe business operations; and to potential discrimination lawsuits.

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to provide a proactive approach for supporting small businesses.

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to broaden the ordinance scope to include city facilities; spoke to nightclub violence; and to patron spillover from other establishments.

Discussion ensued regarding policy enforcement; Alcohol Beverage Control Commission criteria; and safety.

Mayor Vaughan requested staff to review promoter permits.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution 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 Outling
    Carried (8 to 1)

    386-21 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY SAFETY REVIEW BOARD

    WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Office has proposed the adoption of a City Safety Review Board to convene following the occurrence of a violent incident at certain locations in the City of Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, the adoption of such a plan will serve to reduce the occurrences of violence at these locations; 

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro City Council is in support of the adoption of such a plan; and

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

    That the Greensboro City Council is in support of the adoption, by the City Manager’s Office, of the City of Greensboro Safety Review Board in order to reduce occurrences of violent crime in the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to appoint Thomas Sinclair to the Redevelopment Commission to replace Amy Murphy. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

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

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to appoint Cory Randolph to the Board of Adjustment to replace Mary Skenes. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: 

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

Councilmember Hightower extended greetings to the incoming City Manager; encouraged vaccinations; urged face coverings; and spoke to the Ray K. Flowers Fire Station No. 7 dedication.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson spoke to the fire station dedication; and extended holiday well wishes.

Councilmember Wells spoke to events attended; and to weekly food distribution sites.

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to post COVID-19 relief fund metrics on the city website; and spoke to an incident in the Jewish community.

Mayor Vaughan highlighted the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP); eviction diversion; partnership engagement; outreach efforts; and spoke to peer city concerns regarding anti-Semitic leaflet distribution.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter spoke to city/county collaborations; and to disability awareness training at Lindley Recreation Center.

Councilmember Holston spoke to a Montagnard workshop; and to events attended.

Councilmember Hoffmann extended holiday greetings.

Mayor Vaughan highlighted incoming City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba's planning and transportation expertise; spoke to Greensboro's growth; and to economic development.

Incoming City Manager Jaiyeoba expressed appreciation to Council; spoke to the city's historical contributions; to a diverse population; to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; to overcoming COVID-19 challenges; and extended holiday greetings.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Outling, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (9 to 0)

    389-21 RESOLUTION APPOINTING TAI JAIYEOBA AS CITY MANAGER

    WHEREAS, on June 30, 2021, former City Manager David Parrish resigned from the City of Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, Taiwo (Tai) Jaiyeoba has extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors;

    WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Tai Jaiyeoba has the professional and personal qualities that make him the best-suited candidate to serve the residents of Greensboro as the next City Manager; and

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

    That effective February 1, 2022, Taiwo Jaiyeoba is hereby appointed City Manager of the City of Greensboro. Further, the Mayor is authorized to enter into an employment agreement between the City of Greensboro and Tai Jaiyeoba setting his annualized salary at $280,000 with an executive allowance of $1,000 per month.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Assistant City Manager Kimberly Sowell expressed appreciation for Council's leadership during a challenging year. 

City Attorney Chuck Watts welcomed the incoming City Manager. 

M.

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried on a voice vote.

The City Council Adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk

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