City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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Katie Dorsett Council Chamber
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Present:
  • Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
  • Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson, 
  • Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
  • Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
  • Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
  • Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
  • Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
  • Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
  • and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 
Also Present:
  • City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba, 
  • Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson, 
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
  • and City Clerk Angela Lord 

A.

  

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

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 regarding several ongoing claims and litigation matters regarding the following parties:  True Homes and D.H. Horton, Greater Greensboro Entertainment Group and N Club, David Wray, and Tinika Warren.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Council recessed to closed session at 4:31 p.m. 

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to return to open session.  

Council reconvened into open session at 5:31 p.m. with all members in attendance. 

B.

  

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

  

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

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

H.
PUBLIC HEARING

  

Taking the prerogative of the Chair, Mayor Vaugan entertained a motion by Councilmember Wells to postpone the item.

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Hightower to postpone the item to the May 16th meeting of Council without further advertising.  The motion to postpone the item carried by voice vote.

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

F.

  

There were no public comments 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.

*Note: following the adoption of the consent agenda, City Attorney Chuck Watts noted Councilmember Matheny needed to be recused based on Section 14-234.3 from agenda item G.16/2023-297.  

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

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Wells to adopted item G.16/2023-297.  The motion carried by affirmation 8-0 with Councilmember Matheny being recused.

City Clerk Angela Lord confirmed the record would reflect the withdrawal of the item from the consent agenda.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    23-039 ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE AND SALES TAX REVENUE

     FOR SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS FUND (FUND 210)

    Section 1

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

    That the Special Tax Districts Fund of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended, as follows:

    Account                                              Description                             Amount

    210-20-2003001.5931                        Contributions to Non-                         $220,000

                                                                Governmental Agencies                                            

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Special Tax Districts Fund accounts:

    Account                                              Description                             Amount

    210-20-2003001.7021                        Local Option Sales Tax 1% Art 39    $ 66,250

    210-20-2003001.7022                        Local Option Sales Tax ½% Art 40   $ 35,000

    210-20-2003001.7023                        Local Option Sales Tax ½% Art 42   $ 30,000

    210-20-2003001.8900                        Appropriated Fund Balance               $ 88,750

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston

     


  • It is recommended that City Council

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    076-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2510 and 2512 PISGAH CHURCH ROAD FROM MT. PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE BATTLEGROUND PARKS DISTRICT

    WHEREAS, in connection with the Expansion of the Battleground Parks District, property owned by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, Parcels 0034302 and 0034301 is required by the City for future parking expansion and entrance signage, said property being shown on the attached map;

    WHEREAS, the required property has been appraised by Sutton Shively Appraisals, LLC at a value of $175,000, which appraisal, in the opinion of the City Council, is fair and reasonable;

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

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to enter into agreement with Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church for the aforementioned property in the amount of $175,000.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    The motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    077-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED AT 3605 GAINSBORO DRIVE TO TIMOTHY H. AND    ASHLYNN W. ROTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $10 

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 3605 Gainsboro Drive, Parcel #60929, said property being shown on the attached map:

    WHEREAS, a sanitary sewer easement is needed from the City of Greensboro to allow the property owners of 1508 Worthington Place, an adjoining property, to place a private sanitary sewer service that will tie into the City of Greensboro’s public sewer system across the southern portion of the property owned by the City of Greensboro; 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 Timothy H. and Ashlynn W. Roth for the conveyance of the aforementioned property.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    078-23 RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS TO INSTALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN OPERATING PRESSURE RECONFIRMATION OF ITS GAS LINE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 OPEN BYWOOD ROAD

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 1801 Open Bywood Road, Parcel 79312, said property being shown on the attached map:

    WHEREAS, installation of equipment is required to perform an operating pressure reconfirmation of its gas line;

    WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement will need to be granted to Piedmont Natural Gas for the installation of said facilities; 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 Piedmont Natural Gas for the conveyance of the aforementioned property.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    079-23 RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS TO INSTALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN OPERATING PRESSURE RECONFIRMATION OF ITS GAS LINE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2199 WHITE STREET

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 2199 White Street, Parcel 79176, said property being shown on the attached map:

    WHEREAS, installation of equipment is required to perform an operating pressure reconfirmation of its gas line;

    WHEREAS, a temporary construction easement will need to be granted to Piedmont Natural Gas for the installation of said facilities; 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 Piedmont Natural Gas for the conveyance of the aforementioned property.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    080-23 RESOLUTION GRANTING EASEMENTS TO PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS TO INSTALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN OPERATING PRESSURE RECONFIRMATION OF ITS GAS LINE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1944 1996 WHITE STREET

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro owns property located at 1944 1996 White Street, Parcel 79311, said property being shown on the attached map:

    WHEREAS, installation of equipment is required to perform an operating pressure reconfirmation of its gas line;

    WHEREAS, temporary construction and temporary access easements will need to be granted to Piedmont Natural Gas for the installation of said facilities; 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 Piedmont Natural Gas for the conveyance of the aforementioned property.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    081-23 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 16, 2023 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3450 AND 3456 MCCONNELL ROAD – 16.67-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 16TH day of May, 2023, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

    AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3450 AND 3456 MCCONNELL ROAD – 16.67-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 December 31, 2022), having NAD 83 (2011) coordinates of: N=840,485.46, E=1,789,205.28, said monument being at the intersection of the northern right-of-way line of Business I-85 and I-40 and the western line of Robert D. Starr and Barbara S. Starr as Trustees of the Starr Living Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7175, Page 2072; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said right-of-way line the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) N 69° 22’ 15” W 487.19 feet to a concrete right-of-way monument having NAD 83 (2011) coordinates of: N=840,657.10, E=1,788,749.33, 2) S 75° 27’ 35” W 88.21 feet to an existing ½” iron rod, and 3) S 75° 43’ 59” W 402.06 feet to an existing 1” iron rod at the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Lowe Property, as recorded in Plat Book 171, Page 109; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the eastern line of said Lot 1 N 03° 01’ 10” E 331.49 feet to a new ½” iron pipe at the southwest corner of that property of Gary L. Johnson added onto said Lot 1 at Deed Book 7497, Page 1136;

    thence with said Johnson’s southern and eastern lines the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 86° 13’ 43” E 38.91 feet to a new ½” iron pipe,  2) N 03° 11’ 48” E 198.65 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, and 3) N 11° 16’ 31” W 160.06 feet to a new ½” iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Johnson, said corner being in the southern right-of-way line of McConnell Road (S.R. 3000); thence with said right-of-way line the following eleven (11) courses and distances: 1) N 03° 01’ 32” E 10.00 feet to an existing 1” iron pipe, 2) S 86° 40’ 51” E 28.86 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 3) S 87° 53’ 06” E 36.87 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 4) N 89° 46’ 18” E 44.02 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 5) N 85° 37’ 07” E 56.61 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 6) N 81° 52’ 09” E 41.50 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 7) N 80° 06’ 58” E 44.02 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 8) N 79° 25’ 33” E 43.51 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 9) N 78° 27’ 48” E 41.14 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 10) N 78° 15’ 06” E 32.89 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, and 11) N 78° 34’ 20” E 596.12 feet to a new ½” iron pipe at the intersection of said southern right-of-way line and the western right-of-way line of Young’s Mill Road (S.R. 3029); thence with said western right-of-way line the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) S 20° 53’ 00” E 163.26 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of 2,834.79 feet, an arc length of 194.70 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 21° 52’ 41” E 194.66 feet to a new ½” iron pipe, 3) S 23° 48’ 17” E 60.23 feet to a new ½” iron pipe,  4) S 23° 48’ 17” E 89.67 feet to an existing 1/2” iron rod, and 5) with a curve to the right having a radius of 2,834.79 feet, an arc length of 128.33 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S 22° 31’ 54” E 128.32 feet to an existing ½” iron rod at the northeast corner of said Starr; thence with the northern and western lines of said Starr the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) N 87° 44’ 00” W 294.43 feet to an existing ½” iron pipe, and 2) S 00° 21’ 00” W 322.90 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 16.67 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 May 16, 2023, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 1/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

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

    That Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than May 6, 2023.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the Ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    23-036 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE 2023/2024 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM

    Section 1.

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

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

    Account

    Description

    Amount

    220-40-4098083.5239

    Miscellaneous

     $20,000

    220-40-4098083.5428

    Contracted Medical

     $15,000

    220-40-4098083.5520

    Seminar/Training

     $25,000

    220-40-4098083.4730

    Worker’s Compensation

       $5,000

    220-40-4098083.5621

    Equipment

       $4,000

     

    Total:

     

      $69,000

     

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

    Fund Budget accounts:

    Account

    Description

    Amount

    220-40-4098083.7110

    State Grant

         $69,000

    Total:

     

         $69,000

     

    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

    082-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FROM 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2025  FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION WITH GUILFORD COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES

    WHEREAS, there exists annexed areas of the City of Greensboro that are not currently within the City’s standard of emergency response;

    WHEREAS, there exists areas of the City of Greensboro require additional resources to supplement emergency response: and  

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro desires to enter into a professional services contract with the Guilford County Emergency Services., to provide supplemental fire protection for the residents of Greensboro in the amount of $170,000.00.

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

    That the Mayor and/or City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a contract with Guilford County Emergency Services, payment in the amount of $170,000.00 to be made from Account No. 101.40.4004001.5429.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the Resolution was approved.

    Carried

    083-23 Resolution Approving Contract 2023-020A for $379, 509 WITH Hazen and sawyer, p.c. for professional services supporting the Phase 1 Incinerator Design Build Project at the T.Z. Osborne Wastewater Treatment Facility

    WHEREAS, the City approved an incinerator design build project on January 18, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the T.Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility’s Fluidized Bed Incinerator (FBI) #2 is in need of rehabilitation, repairs, and other improvements;

    WHEREAS, the City will have an owner advisor supporting the design and construction of the FBI #2 repairs and improvements; and

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

    That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, a Professional Services Contract for $379,509 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. to support the Phase 1 Incinerator Design Build Project at the T.Z. Osborne Wastewater Treatment Facility.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    23-037 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF LWCF GRANT MATCH

    Section 1

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

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

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

    Account name – ORLP/LWCF Grant                                                   

    Account                          Description                             Amount

    220-50-5098016.6019   Other Capital Improvements   $100,000         

    TOTAL:                                                                       $100,000

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

    Account                        Description                               Amount

    220-50-5098016.9410 Transfer from General                                                                 Capital Improvement Fund I   $75,220

    220-50-5098016.9411  Transfer from General Capital                                                    Improvement Fund II               $24,470

    220-50-5098016.9482  Transfer from P&R Bond Fund     $310

    TOTAL:                                                                        $100,000

    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

    084-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MATCHING Grant Application FOR 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT GRANT for TWIN LAKES Park AREA REVITALIZATION

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro qualifies as a local government to submit an application to the 2023 NC Attorney General’s Environmental Enhancement Grant (EEG);

    WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department seeks to apply for EEG for Twin Lakes Park Area Revitalization;

    WHEREAS, the EEG contributes to the City’s GSO 2040 Big Idea: Prioritizing Sustainability. The Big Idea focuses on protecting our natural resources and ensuring that residents live in a healthy environment;

    WHEREAS, the project is supported by Greensboro Water Resources (WR) who will provide a 20% match of $33,120;

    WHEREAS, the project, if awarded, supports the Plan2Play Enhance framework of Bring Nature Into our Backyards; and

    WHEREAS, P&R and WR will work collectively to secure EEG funds to construct Phase I that include removal of the playground at Twin Lakes Park to re-established the naturalized floodplain area using floodplain pools and varying topography to increase the overall floodplain storage volume, further reducing flood risks for the residences within the study corridor; and

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

    That the City is authorizing a matching grant application in the amount of $132,480 for the 2023 Environmental Enhancement Grant for the Twin Lakes Park Area Revitalization is hereby approved.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    085-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT ADDENDUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,940 WITH GMV SYNCROMATICS (CONTRACT #620951)

    WHEREAS, at the August 16, 2022 meeting, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with GMV total of $1,183,247 for a CAD/AVL system;

    WHEREAS, at the February 7, 2023 meeting, City Council approved a first contract addendum for GMV totaling $55,688 to add a vehicle monitoring/security enhancement component of the CAD/AVL system;

    WHEREAS, a contract addendum totaling $88,940 is now required to pay GMV to provide CAD/AVL components on seven buses to be used on the downtown trolley service; and

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

    The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract addendum between the City of Greensboro and GMV Syncromatics.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved. 

    Carried

    086-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES WITH

    EDUCATIONAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (EDSI) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development serves as the administrative entity for the GuilfordWorks (WDB) to provide services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA);

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development has an existing contract with Educational Data Systems, Inc. to provide WIOA services to Youth that will expire June 30, 2023;

    WHEREAS, the GuilfordWorks WDB voted on March 7, 2022 to extend this contract for a period of one year;

    WHEREAS, funds have been sufficiently budgeted in the Workforce Development WIOA Fund for completion of services authorized through June 30, 2024; and

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

    That the City is authorized to negotiate final contract modification terms and prepare a contract modification with Educational Data Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 to provide FY 2023-24 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth services through June 30, 2024.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a contract modification to Educational Data Systems, Inc. contract to carry this into effect.                                (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    087-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ONE STOP OPERATOR SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TWO HAWK WORKFORCE SERVICES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $235,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development serves as the administrative entity for the GuilfordWorks Workforce Development Board (WDB) to provide services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA);

    WHEREAS, the Office of Workforce Development has an existing contract (2022-2023) with Two Hawk Workforce Services, LLC to provide WIOA services as a one-stop operator that will expire June 30, 2023;

    WHEREAS, on January 6, 2023, the Office of Workforce Development issued a Request for Proposals for these WIOA services for the year beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the potential for two one year extensions through June 30, 2026.

    WHEREAS, the Office Workforce Development received two responsive proposals, and after review, voted to award the contract to Two Hawk Workforce Services, LLC.

    WHEREAS, funds shall be budgeted in the Workforce Development WIOA Fund in an amount not to exceed $235,000 for services through this contractor; and

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

    That the City is authorized to negotiate final contract terms and execute a contract with Two Hawk Workforce Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $235,000 to provide FY 2023-24 WIOA One-Stop Operator services.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a contract to carry this into effect.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Carried

    23-038 ORDINANCE AMENDING WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES PROVIDED TO GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

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

    Section 1

    That the appropriation for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Fund Budget be increased as follows:

     

    Account

    Description          

                Amount

    216-02-0298214.5429

    Other Contracted Services

               $50,000.00

    Total:

     

               $50,000.00

     

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Fund accounts:

     

    Account

    Description

    Amount

    216-02-0298214.8620

    Donations & Private Contributions

    $50,000.00

    Total:

     

    $50,000.00

     

    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

    088-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,000.00 FOR CONTRACT 2016-037A (B-5553) WITH DANE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE BALLINGER ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2016-037A (B-5553) with Dane Construction, Inc. provides for the Ballinger Road Bridge Replacement Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $375,000.00 for additional work and unforeseen costs needed to complete this project; and

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

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a change order in the above mentioned contract with Dane Construction, Inc.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

    Carried

    089-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,840.06 FOR CONTRACT 2010-0340 (U-5306 B) WITH ATLANTIC CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BATTLEGROUND AVENUE AND WESTRIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2010-0340 (U-5306 B) with Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. provides for the Battleground Avenue and Westridge Road Intersection Improvements Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $11,840.06 for additional work and unforeseen costs needed to complete this project; and

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

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a change order in the above mentioned contract with Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval from March 28, 2023 through April 6, 2023 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, 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 accepted by the Budget Officer from March 28, 2023 through April 6, 2023 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, 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 Work Session of March 16, 2023 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

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

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Work Session of March 28, 2023 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2023 was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Carried

H.

  

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.1./ID 2023-299 a Public Hearing for a Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Incentive to Marshall USA LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000 per Job.

Economic Development and Small Business Manager Marshall Yandle made a Powerpoint Presentation (PPP); recognized representatives; and spoke to staff recommendation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    090-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE TO MARSHALL USA LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000 PER JOB

    WHEREAS, on May 17, 2005, the City Council adopted Economic Development Guidelines whereby the City may participate financially in the development of certain private improvements to promote economic development in accordance with the Guidelines and NCGS Section 158-7.1;

    WHEREAS, Marshall USA LLC is considering locating at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in addition to other options within the United States;

    WHEREAS, the company has requested that the City provide an economic development incentive grant in the amount of $1,000 per job, for the creation of up to 240 new jobs and a projected investment made directly by the company or made at the direction of the company in the amount of $50,000,000 in real property and personal property on or before December 31, 2027;

    WHEREAS, the company would be eligible, per the Economic Development Guidelines, for an additional $250 incentive per job for any new employee whose permanent address is located in an Impact Zone or who is hired through NCWorks Career Centers;

    WHEREAS, but for the City’s incentive grant, Marshall USA LLC would not locate in the Greensboro area;

    WHEREAS, the addition of 240 new jobs and investment in real and personal property is expected to generate public benefit by increasing taxable property and employment in the City;

    WHEREAS, the City Council finds that because of this overall public benefit there should be an exception to the Economic Development Incentive Program as the company would not locate in the City of Greensboro corporate limits;

    WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 17, 2023, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 setting out the particulars of the request and the public benefits to be derived from said improvements; and

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

    • That in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines, and pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, a grant reimbursement and participatory agreement between the City of Greensboro, as grantor, and Marshall USA LLC, as grantee, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per job that is contingent upon the creation of up to 240 new jobs paying not below $15.00 per hour with an average annual wage of $73,250 and investment made or caused to be made by the company of approximately $50,000,000 in real and personal property at the Piedmont Triad International Airport on or before December 31, 2027.
    • The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, the proper agreements to effectuate the incentive grant and any other related documentation.
    • The incentive grant shall be paid in annual installments after investment has been made and provided new jobs are created according to the benchmarks and confirmed by the City.
    • In accordance with NCGS 158-7.1(h), the agreement shall include provisions approved by the City Attorney to recapture the incentive in the event the jobs are not retained for a certain period or there is a lower capital investment than specified in the incentive grant agreement.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.2./ID 2023-284 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 1208 Ranhurst Road – .45 Acres (Bernadine and Michael McPherson); and H.3./ID 2023-288 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1208 Ranhurst Road – Bernadine and Michael McPherson.

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

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

    23-040 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1208 RANHURST ROAD – .45-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 an iron stake in the eastern right-of-way line of Ranhurst Road (N.C.S.R. 2898), said stake being at the northwest corner of Lot 24 of Twilla Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 22 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; thence with the northern line of said Lot 24 N 62°08'20" E 161.00 feet to an iron stake at the northeast corner of said lot; thence with the eastern line of said lot  S 34°20'20" E 122.00 feet to an iron stake at the southeast corner of said lot; thence S 62°30'30" W 175.73 feet to an iron stake at the southwest corner of said lot; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Ranhurst Road N 27°25'20" W 120.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lot 24 on said plat and containing approximately 0.45 acres.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after April 17, 2023, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 2/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Motion to adopt the ordinance was approced.

    Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Holston to adopt the ordinance and stated that the City Council  believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 1208 Ranhurst Road from County RS-30 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family-3) 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 City R-3 zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

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

    23-041 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 1208 RANHURST ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST of RANHURST ROAD and NORTHWEST OF FRIEDEN CHURCH ROAD

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

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at an iron stake in the eastern right-of-way line of Ranhurst Road (N.C.S.R. 2898), said stake being at the northwest corner of Lot 24 of Twilla Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 22 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; thence with the northern line of said Lot 24 N 62°08'20" E 161.00 feet to an iron stake at the northeast corner of said lot; thence with the eastern line of said lot  S 34°20'20" E 122.00 feet to an iron stake at the southeast corner of said lot; thence S 62°30'30" W 175.73 feet to an iron stake at the southwest corner of said lot; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Ranhurst Road N 27°25'20" W 120.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lot 24 on said plat and containing approximately 0.45 acres.

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

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

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on April 17, 2023.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.4./ID 2023-285 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 4703 Trailwood Drive – .95 Acres (Lyndsay B. and Carl J. Champion; and item H.5./ID 2023-289 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 4703 Trailwood Drive – Lyndsay B. and Carl J Champion.

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

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

    23-042 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4703 TRAILWOOD DRIVE – .95-ACRES)

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

    BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Lot 38 of Section Three of Trailwood Acres, recorded at Plat Book 56, Page 128; thence with the northern line of said Lot 38 S 67° 57’ 50” E 278.85 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 38; thence with the eastern line of said lot S 05° 40’ 04” W 165.00 feet to the southeast corner of said lot; thence with the southern line of said lot N 60° 31’ 05” W 337.81 feet to the southwest corner of said lot, being a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Trailwood Drive; thence with said right-of-way line N 29° 13’ E 23.36 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line with a curve to the left having a radius of 880.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 26° 14’ E 91.60 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 38 and containing approximately 0.95 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after April 17, 2023, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 2/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Council Abuzuiater to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 4703 Trailwood Drive from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family-3) 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 City R-3 zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

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

    23-043 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 4703 TRAILWOOD DRIVE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST of TRAILWOOD DRIVE and SOUTHEAST OF LOCKHAVEN CIRCLE

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

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Lot 38 of Section Three of Trailwood Acres, recorded at Plat Book 56, Page 128; thence with the northern line of said Lot 38 S 67° 57’ 50” E 278.85 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 38; thence with the eastern line of said lot S 05° 40’ 04” W 165.00 feet to the southeast corner of said lot; thence with the southern line of said lot N 60° 31’ 05” W 337.81 feet to the southwest corner of said lot, being a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Trailwood Drive; thence with said right-of-way line N 29° 13’ E 23.36 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line with a curve to the left having a radius of 880.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 26° 14’ E 91.60 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 38 and containing approximately 0.95 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is 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 R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

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

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on April 17, 2023.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.6./ID 2023-286 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 5005 High Point Road – 1.528 Acres (John Kilburn for Lou and Martin Green of Valley Brook, LLC); and item H.7./ID 2022-290 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5005 High Point Road – John Kilburn for Lou and Martin Green of Valley Brook, LLC.

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

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 16, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

    23-044 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5005 HIGH POINT ROAD – 1.53-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 1/2” iron pipe set in the southeastern right-of-way line of High Point Road (SR 4121) at the northern corner of Lot 2 of Valley Brook Technical Center, recorded at Plat Book 194, Page 129; thence with the northeastern line of said Lot 2 S 54° 22’ 36” E 415.58 feet to a T-bar found at the eastern corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southeastern line of said lot S 37° 32’ 01” W 162.11 feet to a ½” iron pipe set at the southern corner of said lot; thence with the southwestern line of said lot N 54° 22’ 36” W 406.06 feet to a ½” iron pipe set at the western corner of said lot, being a point on the southeastern right-of-way line of High Point Road; thence with said right-of-way line N 34° 10’ 33” E 50.93 feet to #4 rebar found; thence with said right-of-way line N 34° 09’ 58” E 111.14 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 2 and containing approximately 1.528 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

    Section 5.  From and after April 17, 2023, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 2/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year.  The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 2023.  Municipal ad valorem taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter shall be due annually on the same basis as any other property within the city limits.

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

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hightower to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5005 High Point Road from County CZ-MXU (Conditional Zoning-Mixed Use) to City CD-C-L (Conditional District-Commercial-Low) 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-L zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

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

    23-045 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 

    5005 HIGH POINT ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTHEAST of HIGH POINT ROAD STREET and SOUTHWEST OF ROLAND ROAD

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

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from County CZ-MXU (Conditional Zoning Mixed Use) to City CD-C-L (Conditional District Commercial Low).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a 1/2” iron pipe set in the southeastern right-of-way line of High Point Road (SR 4121) at the northern corner of Lot 2 of Valley Brook Technical Center, recorded at Plat Book 194, Page 129; thence with the northeastern line of said Lot 2 S 54° 22’ 36” E 415.58 feet to a T-bar found at the eastern corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southeastern line of said lot S 37° 32’ 01” W 162.11 feet to a ½” iron pipe set at the southern corner of said lot; thence with the southwestern line of said lot N 54° 22’ 36” W 406.06 feet to a ½” iron pipe set at the western corner of said lot, being a point on the southeastern right-of-way line of High Point Road; thence with said right-of-way line N 34° 10’ 33” E 50.93 feet to #4 rebar found; thence with said right-of-way line N 34° 09’ 58” E 111.14 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of said Lot 2 and containing approximately 1.528 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County CZ-MXU (Conditional Zoning Mixed Use) to City CD-C-L (Conditional District Commercial Low) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Permitted uses shall include all uses allowed in the C-L zoning District except:
    2. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities;
    3. Bars, Night Clubs, and Brew Pups;
    4. Banks, Savings and Loans, and Credit Union with drive-through facilities;
    5. Dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off with drive-through facilities;
    6. Veterinary Services, Pet Grooming, and Kennels;
    7. Convenience Stores with Fuel Pumps;
    8. All Eating and Drinking establishments;
    9. Retail sales

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-C-L (Conditional District Commercial Low) 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 April 17, 2023.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.8./ID 2023-292 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 5908 and 5912 Ballinger Road – Marc Isaacson on behalf of Tom Flanagan for BRC Ballinger, LLC.

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

Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Isaacson Sherida Attorney Marc Isaacson made a PPP; reviewed the zoning conditions; additional parking; provided a sketch plan; spoke to neighborhood communications; to historical examinations; and highlighted an archaeological assessment.

Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

The following speakers voiced concern regarding a historical area; zoning postings; construction and traffic; property values; neighborhood communications; retention pond location; building structure; and residential character:  Stephen O'Connell, William McNeil, Max Carter, and Jonathan Ballinger.

Speaking in favor in rebuttal of the rezoning:

Attorney Isaacson addressed concerns regarding an archaeological assessment; area developments; walkability; a transitional office use; parking and buffer designs.

Discussion took place regarding property acquisitions; potential burial artifacts; and retention ponds.

Speaking in opposition in rebuttal of the rezoning:

The following speakers voiced concern regarding office building extensions; a Heritage Community; the Battle of New Garden burial sites; and radar technology: Mr. McNeil, Mr. Carter, Mr. Ballinger.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

Council discussed land use; and developer communication and collaboration.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No.16, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

    Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to adopt the ordinance and stated the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the properties at 5908 and 5912 Ballinger Road from R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) and CD-O (Conditional District Office) to CD-O (Conditional District - Office) 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-O zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

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

    23-046 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 5908 and 5912 BALLINGER ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTH of BALLINGER ROAD and WEST OF FLEMING ROAD

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

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3) and CD-O (Conditional District Office) to CD-O (Conditional District Office).

    The area is described as follows:                      

    BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located at or near the northern margin of Ballinger Road, also being the southeastern corner of now or formerly, Guilford College United Methodist Church (DB 6120, PG 2332); thence along the eastern property line of now or formerly, Guilford College United Methodist Church (DB 6120, PG 2332) North 00° 33’ 58” East 289.66 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence along the southern property line of now or formerly, Guilford College Methodist Church (DB 1944, PG 257) the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) South 89° 21’ 00” East 152.33 feet to an existing iron pipe; and 2) South 86° 55’ 14” East 599.49 feet to a computed point located at or near the western margin of Fleming Road; thence South 03° 10’ 18” West 114.65 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 19° 41’ 14” West 42.15 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence along a line, at or near the northern margin of Ballinger Road the following four (4) courses and distances: 1) South 48° 26’ 25” West 106.11 feet to an existing iron pipe; 2) along a curve to the right having a radius of 335.36 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 72° 03’ 10” West 268.92 feet to an existing iron pipe; 3) North 82° 20’ 53” West 262.07 feet to an existing iron pipe; and 4) North 83° 04’ 11” West 139.31 feet to an existing iron pipe, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 4.97 acres, more or less.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) and CD-O (Conditional District Office) to CD-O (Conditional District Office) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Uses shall be limited to those found in Section 30-8-6.7 (Medical Facilities) (excluding hospitals and specialty hospitals), Section 30-8-8.2 (Office Uses), and Section 30-8-8.5 (Personal and Professional Services) of the Land Development Ordinance, except the following uses shall not be permitted: Communications and Broadcasting Office (except for dispatch purposes); Conference Center; Residential Office Conversion; Bank Branch with Drive Through; Barber Shop; Beauty Shop, Massage Therapist (as principal use); Tanning Salon; Bulk Mailing Service; Dry Cleaning Pick Up/Drop off Station; Funeral Home, Mortuary, Crematorium; Kennel; Laundromat; Pet Grooming; Shoe Repair and Shoeshine Shop; Tailor, Milliner, Upholsterer; Taxidermist; Veterinary Service and Animal Hospital; Courier Service; Satellite Office; Music Production and Recording; Photocopying, Blueprint and Duplicating Service; Quick Sign Service; and Taxi Dispatch Center.
    2. Building height shall be limited to up to 48 feet excluding architectural design features, rooftop equipment (e.g., HVAC equipment and the like) and any other non-structural components.
    3. All activities associated with principal uses shall be conducted fully indoors, except that mobile medical facilities/vehicles/equipment shall be permitted to remain on the subject property for a period of sixty (60) days at one time.
    4. Plantings with required “Type B” buffer along the western property line shall be of evergreen material.  Any new vegetation to supplement existing vegetation shall be a minimum of 3 feet in height at time of planting.
    1. Exterior façade of any building shall be constructed of at least 75 percent brick, glass, stone, cementitious (i.e. Hardieboard) or other materials of similar quality and appearance.
    2. Freestanding signage shall be monument style. Any electronic message board must use a minimum hold time between messages of 6 hours.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-O (Conditional District Office) 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 April 17, 2023.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Item H.10./ID 2023-291 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 3307, 3309, and 3401-YY Yanceyville Street - Judy Stalder on behalf of Charles C. Overby II for Carson Construction Company, LLC, Julie Brewer for Julia Brewer via Power of Attorney, Marcia and Willard Brewer.

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

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

Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Attorney Isaacson made a PPP; spoke to the zoning conditions; to public transportation; presented maps and a sketch plan; reviewed neighborhood communications; and addressed traffic concerns.

Dionne Brown spoke to a traffic study in the area; and to radar signs.

Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

Patrcia Wagner voiced concerns regarding speeding; traffic and school bus stops; and referenced a railroad track.

Rebuttal Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Attorney Isaacson spoke to radar detectors; to a traffic study; and railroad location. 

Rebuttal Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

Ms. Wagner emphasized concerns regarding the railroad; the need of radar signs; and safe neighborhoods.   

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

Councilmember Matheny voiced support for signage in the area.

Mayor Vaughan highlighted the statement of consistency had not been read into the record for item H. 8.  Councilmember Thurm read the report.  The report was approved by a voice vote 9-0.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the amended ordinance was approved.

    Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the properties at 3307, 3309, and 3401-YY Yanceyville Street from R-5 (Residential Single-family – 5) to CD-RM-26 (Conditional District - Residential Multi-family – 26) 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-RM-26 zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

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

    23-047 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    3307, 3309 AND 3401-YY YANCEYVILLE STREET, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST of YANCEYVILLE STREET and WEST OF SPRY STREET

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

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from R-5 (Residential Single Family – 5) to CD-RM-26 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 26).

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING AT A ½” EXISTING IRON PIPE, SAID PIPE HAVING A NC GRID COORDINATE OF N:863,306.66 & E:1,770,055.03, SAID PIPE ALSO BEING IN THE EASTERN PROPERTY LINE OF SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO; THENCE WITH THE RAILROAD LINE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 2878.45 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF N 06° 29’ 21” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.00 FEET TO A ½” EIXSTING IRON REBAR; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING THE SAME RADIUS AND A CHORD BEARING OF N 08° 29’ 59” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.00 FEET TO A ¾” EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE CONINUING ALONG THE SAME CURVE WITH THE SAME RADIUS AND A CHORD BEARING OF N 10° 30’ 38” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.06 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SAME CURVE AND RADIUS FOR A CHORD BEARING OF N 12° 31’ 37” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.53 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER WITH THE CRYSTAL L. HODGE PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE HODGE PROPERTY S 88° 11’ 20” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 4.95 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR; THENCE CONTINUING S 88° 11’ 20” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 790.64 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR, SAID REBAR BEING A COMMON CORNER WITH THE JERRY W. STONE PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE STONE PROPERTY S 07° 59’ 06” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 102.36 FEET TO A ¼” EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE S 88° 14’ 49” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 340.35 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR, SAID REBAR BEING A COMMON CORNER WITH THE JOSE J. DE LA ROSA BARCENAS & LILIANA V. GUERRERO PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE AFORMENTIONED PROPERTY S 00° 22’ 16” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.63 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR; THENCE S 88° 02’ 22” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 222.50 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR, SAID REBAR BEING IN WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF YANCYVILLE STREET; THENCE WITH THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF YANCYVILLE STREET S 24° 46’ 29” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 108.68 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR; THENCE CONTINUING S 26° 17’ 52” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 109.59 FEET TO A ½” EXISTING IRON REBAR, SAID REBAR BEING A COMMON CORNER WITH THE CHARLES C. OVERBY, III PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE OVERBY PROPERTY N 88° 04’ 12” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 1317.64 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 10.737 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) to CD-RM-26 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 26) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Permitted uses shall be limited to a maximum of 216 dwelling units
    2. Building height shall be limited to a maximum of 51 feet.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-RM-26 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 26) 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 April 17, 2023.

    (Signed) Councilmember Wells

    Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 7:28 p.m.  Council reconvened at 7:46 p.m. with all members in attendance.


Long Range and Strategic Planning Manager Russ Clegg made a PPP; outlined community engagement; referenced heritage community information; and a change to the future land use map.

Bill McNeil and Carol Carter spoke in favor of the item.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to close the public hearing.  Motion carried by voice vote.

Discussion took place regarding the area plan; and support for the item.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to prioritize and expedite an East Greensboro area plan.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter requested staff to highlight a disclaimer on area plans stating the plans are subject to change.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    091-23 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FLEMING ROAD AREA PLAN AND

    ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS OF THE GSO2040 FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND FUTURE BUILT FORM MAP.

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro worked with residents, businesses and property owners in the Fleming Road study area, generally between Lewiston Road and Ballinger Road, to develop a shared Vision for the area based on community input that can be used by both public and private entities to guide future decisions;

    WHEREAS, a series of community meetings and surveys was conducted in 2022 and 2023 to gather stakeholder input for the planning process; 

    WHEREAS, a plan was developed with a set of specific Objectives, organized within the framework of the Big Ideas, Goals, and Strategies from the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan;

    WHEREAS, said Objectives focus on issues related to:  maintaining the quiet, safe, and predominantly low-density residential character of the area; improving traffic law compliance and safety for all road users; protecting the natural environment including trees, streams and watersheds, and wildlife and their habitats; improving the quantity and quality of recreational facilities and green spaces; and promoting the use of high quality design, materials, and landscaping in conjunction with future development activity in the area; 

    WHEREAS, the Plan is accompanied by proposed amendments of the GSO2040 Future

    Land Use Map and Future Built Form Map, following a decision by the Greensboro

    Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to remove the Fleming-Lewiston Connector and future interchange from the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; 

    WHEREAS, the Fleming Road Area Plan and accompanying amendments to the Future Land Use Map and Future Built Form Map were unanimously recommended for approval by the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission on March 20, 2023; and

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

    That the Fleming Road Area Plan is hereby adopted as recommended; and that the GSO2040 Future Land Use Map and Future Built Form Map are amended as recommended.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    092-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $5,800,017 US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, and implementing regulations issued by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on January 5, 1995, the city of Greensboro is required to prepare and submit to HUD a five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development activities and subsequent Annual Action Plans each fiscal year;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro and Guilford County have formed the HOME Consortium to receive HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, as Lead Entity for the HOME Consortium, is responsible for submitting all Federal applications and reports;

    WHEREAS, an Annual Action Plan has been prepared which describes the priority needs and strategies for the HOME Consortium;

    WHEREAS, the citizen participation requirements were fulfilled with a 30-day public comment period open March 23, 2023 – April 23, 2023 and public hearing held at the April 17, 2023 City Council meeting; and

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

    That the Year 4 Annual Action Plan for the HOME Consortium developed and presented to City Council at its April 17, 2023 meeting and known as 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is hereby adopted and supersedes any previous version of the plan.

    That the submission of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the HOME Consortium is hereby authorized and approved. 

    That the City of Greensboro will submit annual action plans which describe activities directed at meeting the critical needs and priorities identified in the five-year consolidated plan.

    That the City of Greensboro, as lead entity for the HOME Consortium, consents to such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements as described by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for such lead entities.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Official, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HUD activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    093-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $2,561,572 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF CDBG PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood Development has prepared a 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that states goals and objectives for affordable housing and neighborhood development for the coming year;

    WHEREAS, under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383), as amended, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to award Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for the conduct of Community Development Programs;

    WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest for the City of Greensboro to prepare and submit a one-year Action Plan for conducting Community Development activities in the City of Greensboro;

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer Community Development Program activities in accordance with the requirements of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, applicable Federal and State laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

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

    That the submission of an Annual Action Plan applying for FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $2,561,572, which includes $150,000 in estimated local program income, is hereby authorized and approved and supersedes any previous submission.

    That the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved.

    That the conduct of Community Development Block Grant activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local Community Development Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    094-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $1,773,037 HOME CONSORTIUM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF HOME CONSORTIUM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make HOME Program grants for the conduct of HOME Programs;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro and Guilford County have formed a Housing Consortium to receive HOME funding;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, as Lead Entity for the Consortium, is responsible for submitting all Federal applications and reports;

    WHEREAS, each administrative Consortium member developed their HOME funding plan and conducted their own citizen participation process;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has prepared an Annual Action Plan for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year on behalf of the Consortium;

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of a HOME Program Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer HOME Program activities in accordance with the requirements of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.; and

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

    That the submission of a consolidated application for the Greensboro/Guilford/Home Consortium, including application for FY 2023-2024 HOME Program funding in the amount of $1,773,037, which includes $100,000 in estimated local program income, is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Consortium is hereby approved.

    That the City of Greensboro and each member jurisdiction will provide any required local match from non-federal funds. That the conduct of HOME Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved. That the City of Greensboro and each member of the Consortium is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a HOME Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HOME Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of her/his responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Tammi Thurm


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    095-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $208,732 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF ESG PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

    WHEREAS, the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH) consolidates three separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD into a single grant program under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and revises the Emergency Shelter Grants Program and renames it the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program;

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of an ESG Program Grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer ESG Program activities in accordance with the applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations officially adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

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

    That application for ESG Program funds in the amount of $208,732 is approved. That the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that includes the ESG Program is hereby approved.

    That the conduct of ESG Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of an ESG Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro, is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local ESG Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of their responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    096-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPLICATION FOR $1,256,676 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CONDUCT OF HOPWA GRANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR

     WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro anticipates receiving an FY 2023-2024 HUD HOPWA grant of $1,256,676 as lead entity in the local Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA);

    WHEREAS, it is understood that acceptance of the HOPWA grant obligates the City of Greensboro to conduct and administer Program activities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State Laws, and implementing rules and regulations; and

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

    That application for HOPWA Program funds in the amount of $1,256,676 is approved. That the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that includes the HOPWA Program is hereby approved.

    That the conduct of HOPWA Program activities in whole or in part by the City of Greensboro and/or designees is hereby authorized and approved.

    That the City of Greensboro is fully cognizant of the obligations, responsibilities, and requirements accompanying the acceptance of a HOPWA Grant and that it is the sense of this body that such obligations, responsibilities, and requirements will be fulfilled.

    That the City Manager is designated as the official representative of the City of Greensboro and is authorized to submit the final statement, all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directed to act in connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such additional information as may be required.

    That the Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer, or their designee, is authorized and consents on behalf of the City of Greensboro and her/himself (1) to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of such act apply to the administration and conduct of local HOPWA Program activities as referred to above; and (2) to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his responsibilities as such an official.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


I.

  
  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

    097-23 Resolution Approving Design build Contract 2023-0200 for $11,442,019.67 WITH crowder construction company for design build services for THE phase 1 t.z. oSBORNE Wastewater treatment Facility incinerator DESIGN BUILD PROJECT

    WHEREAS, the City approved an incinerator design build project on January 18, 2022;

    WHEREAS, the T.Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility Incinerator #2 requires rehabilitation, repairs, and other needed improvements;

    WHEREAS, the City selected a Design Build Team comprised of Crowder Construction Company (Builder) and Stantec (Designer) to design and construct the incinerator improvements;

    WHEREAS, the T.Z. Osborne Wastewater Treatment Facility Incinerator project will have two phases and this resolution represents the first phase of the project that covers system evaluation, full design, and early material / equipment procurement; 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 Design Build Contract in the amount of $11,442,019.67 with Crowder Construction Company for the Phase 1 T.Z. Osborne Wastewater Treatment Facility Incinerator Design Build Project.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

    Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

    23-048 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR PHASE 1 INCINERATOR DESIGN BUILD PROJECT FOR THE T.Z. OSBORNE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

    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

    517-70-7099200.5410  Professional Services         $379,509

    517-70-7099200.6019   Other Capital Improvements $11,442,020

    TOTAL                                                                  $11,821,529

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

    Account                        Description                             Amount

    517-NC-NC.9005         Revenue Bond Proceeds  $11,821,529

    TOTAL                                                                    $11,821,529

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Motion to adopt the resolution as amended was approved.

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

    098-23 Resolution Authorizing TO CONTRACT FOR FY23-24 CITY-ARP ENABLED FUNDS and Better Buildings GREENSBORO Funds FOR WEAVER HOUSE HVAC RENOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,860.91 to Greensboro Urban Ministry

    WHEREAS, in October 2021 the City issued a request for proposals for eligible project applications reviewed under a competitive prioritization and scoring process;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Urban Ministry Weaver House HVAC Renovation project application was received and determined to be in line with City and federal funding priorities and is recommended for City Council consideration;

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

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

    WHEREAS, funding from the American Rescue Plan will provide revenues for authorized government activities under the revenue loss category. This will provide grant availability in other revenues to allow for expenditures of $200,000;

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

    WHEREAS, funding from the U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (Better Buildings Greensboro) grant received by the City of Greensboro in 2010 has been receipted back to the City from Self Help Credit Union as residual funds from their green lending program and have been approved by the Department of Energy for use in the proposed Greensboro Urban Ministry Weaver House HVAC energy efficiency retrofit project;

    WHEREAS, City-ARP funding in the amount of $200,000 and Better Buildings Greensboro dollars in the amount of $103,860.91 will allow Greensboro Urban Ministry to renovate the Weaver House HVAC system and the agency has committed to increase shelter capacity to 100 percent by September 1, 2023;

    WHEREAS, the agency is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization in Fiscal Year 2023-2024;

    WHEREAS, City-ARP funds in the amount of $200,000 and Better Buildings Greensboro funds in the amount of $103,860.91 will be utilized to fund said contract; and

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

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the aforementioned agency subject to the terms outlined above and authorizes the City Manager to execute grant documents in conformity herewith the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the sources of funding.  

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


  • It is recommended that City Council authorize a financing commitment of $303,860.91 to Greensboro Urban Ministries, Weaver House HVAC Renovation, subject to the project meeting all financing conditions, and to authorize the City Manager to execute grant documents for this renovation project in conformity with the applicable federal and City regulations associated with the source of funding.

Councilmember Hightower requested clarity on Boards and Commissions to which City Clerk Angela Lord offered confirmation on appointments.  

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson for appointees to be ineligible to serve immediately following moving out of the city limits. Motion carried by voice vote.

City Clerk Lord explained the Boards and Commissions handbook and staff liaisons would be updated to reflect the revision.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to remove Carlos Townsend from the War Memorial Commission due to attendance.  Motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hightower to appoint Morgan Wright-Pone to the Minimum Housing Commission to replace Linda Waddel.  Motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to appoint Jayna Green to the Cultural Arts Commission.  The motion carried by voice vote. 

Councilmember Wells spoke to placing names into the databank.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to appoint Wayne Durham to the Transit Advisory Board to replace Cheryl McQueary.  The motion carried on voice vote.

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Councilmember Hightower requested staff to research M/WBE language on contracts; and to have a review by Griffin and Strong.

Council highlighted events attended; and upcoming events. 

City Manager Jaiyeoba announced the promotion of Assistant City Clerk Victoria Howell to Deputy City Clerk.

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.

  

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

The City Council Adjourned at 9:17 P.m.

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                           Angela Lord, City Clerk

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