City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Present:

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

Absent:

Councilmember Zack Matheny

Also Present:

City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba,
City Attorney Chuck Watts,
City Clerk Angela Lord,
and and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa

A.
CALL TO ORDER

Following a work session and closed session, Council reconvened in the Council Chamber.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to return to open session. The motion carried by voice vote. Council returned to open at 5:31 p.m.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the work session. The motion carried by voice vote. Council adjourned the work session at 5:32 p.m.

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:33 p.m. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Mayor Vaughan conducted a roll call to confirm Councilmembers in attendance; and stated that Councilmember Hightower would participate via Zoom.

B.
MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to excuse Councilmember Matheny from the City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan recognized Boy Scout Troop 101 of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

D.
COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

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

Mayor Vaughan stated there was a request to postpone item H.1. 2022-1164 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch to the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting without further advertising. This item had been postponed from the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Mayor Vaughan opened the floor for the parties to present cases regarding the continuance request.

Speaking in favor of the rezoning:

Attorney Marc Isaacson explained the applicant's readiness to proceed with the public hearing; highlighted a neighborhood meeting; a purchase contract; and spoke to equity and fairness.

Speaking in opposition to the rezoning:

Jeanette Serens explained the request to postpone; and spoke to due process.

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to deny the continuance. The motion carried by voice vote, with Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson voting no.

Mayor Vaughan stated that the item would be heard during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.

Taking the prerogative of the chair, Mayor Vaughan introduced newly appointed Police Chief John Thompson.

Chief Thompson expressed appreciation for the recognition; spoke to innovative initiatives; to community engagement; and to creating positive future impacts.

E.
CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.1
2022 – 1222 Resolution Recognizing the Minerva Lithium, LLC Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Sheeba Dawood

Councilmember Holston read the resolution into the record; spoke to the accomplishments of Dr. Dawood; and to revolutionary technology.

Dr. Dawood voiced appreciation to City Council; spoke to family encouragement; to inspiration; to academic achievements; and to renewable clean energy technology.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

400-22 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MINERVA LITHIUM, LLC CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER DR. SHEEBA DAWOOD

WHEREAS, Dr. Sheeba Dawood, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of Minerva Lithium LLC, was born, raised, and educated from primary school through university in India; she received both her Bachelors in Nanotechnology in 2011 and a Masters in Nanotechnology from Amity University in 2013; and she maintained a consistent grade point average (GPA) of 3.0;

WHEREAS, Dr. Dawood served as a research assistant from 2012 through 2013 in Brisbane, Australia at the University of Queensland, where she engineered biocompatible polyurethanes with mechanical and thermal stability for use in medical devices;

WHEREAS, Dr. Dawood enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in 2016 to pursue her PhD in Nanoscience as graduate research assistant in Dr. Hemali Ratnayake’s research group; and she successfully spearheaded and completed two projects, with a patent published on one;

WHEREAS, in April 2020, Dr. Dawood was named the UNCG Student Entrepreneur of the Year, and the recipient of the Jerry McGuire scholarship; in August 2020, she obtained her Doctorate in Nanoscience from UNCG with a GPA of 3.54; and later that year, assumed the position of research assistant for the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering;

WHEREAS, in 2021, Dr. Dawood and Dr. Hemali Ratnayake co-founded Minerva Lithium, LLC, a spinout company based on licensed technology from UNCG and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro, North Carolina;

WHEREAS, Minerva Lithium LLC is a small, minority women-owned business; and the company’s first innovative product is clean energy technology that utilizes a proprietary Nano Mosaic membrane filter system for critical materials extraction from non-traditional water resources;

WHEREAS, Dr. Dawood was featured as a speaker at TedX Greensboro 2021, alongside notables such as the NC Brazilian Arts Project, Yeohung Yun, and Tracy Criswell;

WHEREAS, under Dr. Dawood’s research and leadership, Minerva Lithium LLC has won multiple financial awards from several prestigious institutions including the National Science Foundation and Small Business Innovation Research; placed first at the 2021 Capital Connect competition; and also listed as one of the top CEOs in Mineral Space;

WHEREAS, in 2022, Dr, Dawood’s startup, located at 2901 E Gate City Boulevard in East Greensboro, bested 20 hand-selected startups to win the coveted TechCrunch Battlefield Cup and $100,000 in TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield at Disrupt San Francisco (SF), the world’s preeminent startup competition;

WHEREAS, Dr. Sheeba Dawood has been in the field of research for over fifteen (15 years); has been a contributor to eight (8) peer-reviewed journals, one (1) patent, and one (1) book chapter; and

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

That the City Council recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Sheeba Dawood to not only science, UNCG and the Triad area, but to the world.
That a copy of this resolution shall be presented to Dr. Sheeba Dawood as a symbol of the gratitude of the people of Greensboro for her unwavering dedication to clean energy, Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and the pursuit of excellence.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.
CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

Mayor Vaughan asked if anyone wished to remove any items from the consent agenda; and reminded Council that any items removed from the consent agenda, other than for a recusal or for the purpose to vote 'No' would be placed on the next business meeting agenda as a business item.

Mayor Vaughan stated there were speakers for consent agenda item G.6.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, to remove item G.6./ID 2022-1176 from the consent agenda for the purpose of discussion. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Motion to adopt the consent agenda as amended was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

G.1
2022 -1173 Resolution Approving Sole Source Contract with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. for Police Indoor Range Upgrade in the Amount of $291,350

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
401-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH INVERIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INC FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE POLICE INDOOR FIRING RANGE

WHEREAS, the Greensboro Police Department requires the use of their indoor firing range for the training of their recruits and annual firearms certification of their officers;

WHEREAS, the Greensboro Police Department currently uses and has been satisfied with the indoor range equipment and service provided by InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. (formerly known as Meggitt Training Systems, Inc.) since 2003;

WHEREAS, the current indoor range system is 20 years old and repair parts are no longer being produced;

WHEREAS, the Greensboro Police Department wishes to upgrade its current equipment;

WHEREAS, the range is outfitted with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. software and equipment which is proprietary to InVeris and the equipment was fabricated and tested at their facility in Suwanee Georgia;

WHEREAS, InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. will not guarantee any components provided by an outside vendor which may not allow the current equipment to function properly;

WHERAS, the proprietary equipment and software may not be used or sold without authorization of InVersis Training Solutions, Inc.;

WHEREAS, the department would like the original manufacturer to complete the upgrade on their proprietary equipment because standardization and compatibility of the equipment and installation expertise of the vendor are the overriding considerations;

WHEREAS; the proposed InVeris upgrade and costs falls within the statutory formal range for purchases and meets the requirements set forth in North Carolina General Statutes 143-129(e)(6) enabling the City to sole source purchase;

WHEREAS, sole source approval by City Council is necessary in order to contract with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. to provide their services;

WHEREAS, the total contract cost is $291,350 for the project, and;

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

That the City Manager and/or their designee is authorized to enter into a contract with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. for the upgrade of the police indoor range.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.2
2022 - 1152 Ordinance Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for November 2022 Proceeds from Opioid Litigation- $139,921

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-244 ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,922 FOR NOVEMBER 2022 SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID LITIGATION

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

Account name- Opioid Litigation Proceeds

Account Description Amount
233-3501-01.5419 Other Services $69,961
233-3501-01.5429 Other Contracted Services $69,961

TOTAL $139,922

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

Account Description Amount
233-3501-01.7100 Federal Grant $139,922
And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.3
2022 - 1217 Resolution to Approve Contract In the Amount of $292,944 With Parkhub

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
402-22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $292,944 WITH PARKHUB

WHEREAS, the Greensboro Coliseum and Tanger Center combined manage approximately 6,343 parking spaces as well as multiple city parking decks on event nights after 5pm with revenue over $3.6 million;

WHEREAS, the Parkhub system is a point of sale system with real time reports that streamlines the parking process at our facilities;

WHEREAS, this new three year contract totals $292,944; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into a three year contract with Parkhub Parking Management system for $292,944.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.4
2022 – 1181 Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating Kiwanis Club Funds and Bain Trust Disbursement to the Greensboro Fire Department

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-245 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING KIWANIS CLUB FUNDS AND THE FINAL FANNY STUART BAIN LIVING TRUST DISBURSEMENT

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
220-4031-01.6051 Licensed Vehicles $219,265
TOTAL $219,265

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

Account Description Amount
220-4031-01.8620 Donations & Private Contributions $158,729
220-4031-01.9101 Transfer from the General Fund $60,536
TOTAL $219,265

Section 2:

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.5
2022 – 1147 Ordinance to Establish the US 421 Land Use Study Budget in the Amount of $200,000 and Accept a Grant from the Economic Development Administration in the Amount of $100,000

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-246 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANT FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FOR US 421 CORRIDOR LAND USE STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000

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 established as follows:

That the appropriation to the State, Federal and Other Grants fund be indicated as follows:

Account Description Amount
220-2293-01.5413 Consulting Services $200,000
Total: $200,000

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

Account Description Amount
220-2293-01.7100 Federal Grant $100,000
220-2293-01.9101 Transfer in from General Fund $65,000
220-2293-01.9501 Transfer in from Water Resources $35,000
Total: $200,000

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.7
2022 – 1153 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Entire Property Located at 9644 West Market Street from Angela F. Stafford in the Amount of $192,500 for the Colfax Water Booster Station; Water Resources Project #P06240

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
403-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9644 WEST MARKET STREET FROM ANGELA F. STAFFORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,500 FOR THE COLFAX WATER BOOSTER STATION

WHEREAS, Angela F. Stafford owns property located at 9644 W. Market Street, parcel #168924 said property being shown on the attached map;

WHEREAS, Angela F. Stafford has agreed to sell said property for the construction of the Colfax Water Booster Station in the amount of $192,500, which amount, in the opinion of the City Council is fair and reasonable, and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into agreement with Angela F. Stafford for the purchase of the aforementioned property in the amount of $192,500.

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Angela F. Stafford for the purchase of the hereinabove described property in substantial conformity herewith and to execute closing documents; and

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

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.8
2022 – 1208 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5120 in the Amount of $158,900 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Additional Work on the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and Rehabilitation Design Assistance Project

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
404-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2022-5120 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 158,900 WITH CDM SMITH, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORK TO SUPPORT THE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro approved Contract 2020-5120 with CDM Smith, Inc. on May 23, 2022;

WHEREAS, Water Resources needs additional flow monitoring services to support evaluation of the sanitary sewer system;

WHEREAS, CDM Smith, Inc. will provide these flow monitoring services as additional work under the original Contract; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, Change Order #1 to Contract 2020-5120 for $158,900 with CDM Smith, Inc.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.9
2022 – 1193 Resolution Authorizing Payment to Duke Energy for Electrical Utility Improvements Supporting the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in the Amount of $510,000

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
405-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO DUKE ENERGY IN THE AMOUNT OF $510,000 FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORTING THE GREENSBORO-RANDOLPH MEGASITE

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has agreed to provide water and sewer service to the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite;

WHEREAS, upgrades to existing electrical utilities are required for the City to be able to provide water and sewer service and water quality monitoring;

WHEREAS, Duke Energy provides the electrical utility service and is requiring a contribution in aid of construction for the upgrades from the City of Greensboro;

WHEREAS, the cost of the services and equipment Duke Energy will provide is based on an estimated figure which may vary slightly from the stated amount once the work is complete and the project costs are finalized; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to payments to Duke Energy in an estimated amount of $510,000, for electrical utility improvements serving the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.10
2022 – 1154 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Establish Funding for Power Line Extensions for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $510,000

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-247 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR POWER LINE EXTENSIONS FOR THE GREENSBORO-RANDOLPH MEGASITE PROJECT

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

Section 1

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

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

Account Description Amount
517-7010-07.5413 Consultant Services $510,000
TOTAL $510,000

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

Account Description Amount
517-0000-00.9005 Revenue Bond Proceeds $510,000
TOTAL $510,000

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.11
2022 – 1180 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Design Project in the Amount of $561,500

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-248 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE SANDY CREEK LIFT STATION DESIGN PROJECT

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

Section 1

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

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

Account Description Amount
517-7011-09.5410 Professional Services $561,500
TOTAL $561,500

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

Account Description Amount
517-0000-00.9005 Revenue Bond Proceeds $561,500
TOTAL $561,500

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.12
2022 - 1188 Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Contract in the Amount of $175,700 with GEL Engineering of NC, Inc. for Air Emissions Compliance Support Services

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
406-22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,700 WITH GEL ENGINEERING OF NC, INC. FOR AIR EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES 2023

WHEREAS, the T.Z Osborne Wastewater Reclamation Facility operates two sewage sludge incinerators;

WHEREAS, the incinerators are permitted under a Title V Air permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality;

WHEREAS, third party testing for compliance, testing of equipment, and emission permit reporting are required annually;

WHEREAS, Gel Engineering of NC, Inc. will be self-performing air emission compliance support services for the Water Resources Department; 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 $175,700 with GEL Engineering of NC, Inc., for Air Emissions Compliance Support Services 2023.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.13
2022-1202 Resolution Authorizing an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on Theta Street within the UNCG Campus

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
407-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (UNCG) ON THETA STREET WITHIN THE UNCG CAMPUS

WHEREAS, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) has requested that the City permit installation of an underground concrete steam tunnel within City right-of-way. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is requesting that the Encroachment Agreement be approved;

WHEREAS, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). has agreed to enter into this Encroachment Agreement with the City, which, among other things, will indemnify the City from any claim or damages that may occur due to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer force main;

WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to permit the Encroachment of said underground concrete steam tunnel by entering into the Encroachment Agreement presented herewith this day; and

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

That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro an appropriate Encroachment Agreement with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) for the installation of an underground concrete steam tunnel within City right of way.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.14
2022 -1203 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $150,000 for Contract 2021-10858 with James River Equipment Inc. for Maintenance Services

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
408-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR CONTRACT 2021-10858 WITH JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES OF JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, contract 2021-10858 with James River Equipment, Inc. provides for maintenance and repairs to John Deere equipment;

WHEREAS, James River Equipment, Inc. is the only local authorized dealership for John Deere equipment;

WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $150,000 for additional maintenance and repairs;

WHEREAS, this contract is through December 31, 2023; 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 for contract 2021-10858 in the amount of $150,000 with James River Equipment to expire December 31, 2023.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.15
2022 – 1204 Resolution to Approve Contract 2021-10857 Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company in the Amount of $150,000 for Maintenance Services

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
409-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT 2021-10857-2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND CAROLINA TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES OF CATERPILLAR EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division created a contract with Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company for maintenance and repair of Caterpillar equipment for Field Operations;

WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated three year value of $150,000.00;

WHEREAS, the Field Operations Department can better meet the needs of the City by providing maintenance and repair services with Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company;

WHEREAS, Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company is the only local Carolina Tractor authorized dealership for the Field Operations Department’s Caterpillar equipment and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process;

WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to continue through December 31, 2023; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with, Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company for maintenance and repair of Caterpillar equipment.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.16
2022-1216 Resolution Approving Execution of Contract in the Amount of $750,112 with Samet Corporation for Construction Manager at Risk for Pre-Construction Services for the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
410-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,112 WITH SAMET CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WINDSOR CHAVIS NOCHO COMMUNITY COMPLEX PROJECT

WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Construction Manager at Risk was issued on August 14, 2022 and (3) proposal were received as a result of the solicitation;

WHEREAS, Samet Corporation was the highest scoring firm and was selected based on scoring;

WHEREAS, the Construction Manager at Risk will attend and coordinate pre-construction meetings; assist with schedule development; refine and review costs estimates; conduct a value analysis, perform constructability/coordination reviews, complete HUB Program and project specific trade partner prequalification process; and oversee Mentor Protégé’ process;

WHEREAS, for the mentor protégé program, Samet will utilize United Maintenance Group and Cates Services for a combined utilized of 20%; and

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

That the execution of a contract between the City of Greensboro and Samet Corporation, in the amount of $750,112, for Construction Manager at Risk for Pre-Construction Services for the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex project is hereby approved.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.17
2022 - 1190 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5024 in the Amount of $39,000 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Big Alamance Sewershed Study

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
411-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2022-5024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,000 WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC FOR THE BIG ALAMANCE SEWERSHED STUDY

WHEREAS, the City Manager approved a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. on February 8, 2022;

WHEREAS, the Big Alamance Sewershed Study evaluates current and future capacity for the sewer basin;

WHEREAS, sewer modeling scope was added to the original Contract to evaluate additional potential flow scenarios; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, change order #1 to Contract 2022-5024 for $39,000 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Big Alamance Sewershed Study.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.18
2022-1175 Resolution Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $80,000 for Contract 2017-0710 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the Forest Oaks Loop Feed Water Line Extension Project

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
412-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR CONTRACT 2017-0710 WITH YATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FOREST OAKS LOOP FEED WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT

WHEREAS, Contract 2017-0710 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. provides for the Forest Oaks Loop Feed Water Line Extension Project;

WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $80,000 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 amount and contract number noted above with Yates Construction Company, Inc.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.19
2022 - 1189 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2020-0140 in the Amount of $186,453.20 with Mainlining America, LLC for Additional Work on the Water Line Rehabilitation and Replacement Project

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
413-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2020-0140 IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,453.20 WITH MAINLINING AMERICA, LLC TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE WATER LINE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro approved Contract 2020-0140 with Mainlining America, LLC on October 20, 2020 for Water Line Rehabilitation and Replacement;

WHEREAS, Contract 2020-0140 supports the City’s asset management and infrastructure rehabilitation program to address aging infrastructure and continue to provide reliable service to customers;

WHERAS, additional quantities of materials and services to provide water main rehabilitation and re-lay, perform an unforeseen jack and bore, address unsuitable soils, and provide temporary water lines resulted in overruns to the original contract amount; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, Change Order #1 to Contract 2020-0140 for $186,453.20 with Mainlining America, LLC.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.20
2022 – 1212 Resolution Approving a Contract in the Amount of $380,000 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Stormwater Project Management and Engineering Services

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
414-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,000 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE PROJECTS

WHEREAS, Water Resources has an established program to respond to citizen inquiries that generate stormwater drainage investigations;

WHEREAS, Water Resources has seen an increase in the number of citizen inquiries over the last three years due to heavy rainfall which in turn requires additional assistance providing project management and design services to respond to these investigations;

WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. will provide services to help investigate, model and design engineering solutions for drainage issues that result from public runoff or public infrastructure; 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 contract in the amount of $380,000 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for stormwater project management and engineering services.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.21
2022-1221 Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $194,703 with Planning Communities, LLC for Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
415-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $194,703 WITH PLANNING COMMUNITIES FOR ZERO EMISSIONS FLEET TRANSITION PLAN

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2022, Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro E-Procurement System for a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan professional services contract;

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has determined to engage professional engineering and planning services to prepare a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan in order to provide a detailed roadmap for converting the existing fleet of the Greensboro Transit Agency’s (GTA) vehicles to a fully zero emission fleet by 2035;

WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to run through December 31, 2023;

WHEREAS, Planning Communities, LLC was selected as the best qualified firm and the M/WBE office was involved in the process; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with Planning Communities, LLC for a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.22
2022-1150 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for January 17, 2023 on Annex of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 4332 Cahill Drive, 4015, 4017, and 4101 South Elm-Eugene Street – 1.94-Acres (Choice Invest Prop, and others)

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
416-22 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 17, 2023 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4015, 4017 AND 4101 S. ELM-EUGENE STREET AND 4332 CAHILL – 1.94-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 17th day of January, 2023, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4015, 4017 AND 4101 S. ELM-EUGENE STREET AND 4332 CAHILL DRIVE – 1.94-ACRES)

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

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of October 31, 2022), said point being in the centerline of South Elm-Eugene Street at its intersection with the westward projection of the south line of Lot 34 of Oak Grove Park, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 73; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the centerline of S. Elm-Eugene Street in a northerly direction approximately 44 feet to the southeast corner of Property of Mrs. Clara Brown, as recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 89; thence continuing with the centerline of S. Elm-Eugene Street N 09° 22’ 10” E approximately 150 feet to a corner in the existing city limit line; thence S 80° 30’ E approximately 400 feet with the westward projection of the south line of Lot 30 of Oak Grove Park, with the south lines of Lots 30 and 102 of Oak Grove Park, and with the eastward projection of the south line of Lot 102 to a point in the centerline of Cahill Drive; thence with said centerline in a southerly direction approximately
51 feet to a corner in the existing city limits; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said centerline S 07° 58’ 20” E 109.60 feet to a point; thence with said centerline S 10° 30’ 15” E 45.97 feet to its intersection with the eastward projection of the south line of Lot 98 of Oak Grove Park; thence N 83° 07’ 48” W with said projection 15.70 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N 83° 07’ 48” W 384.64 feet with the south lines of Lots 98 and 34 of Oak Grove Park to a point on the eastern right-of-way line of S. Elm-Eugene Street; thence N 83° 07’ 48” W with the westward projection of the south line of said Lot 34 approximately 50 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing approximately 1.94 acres. All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

Section 5. From and after January 17, 2023, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 5/12 of the total amount of taxes that would be due for the entire fiscal year. The due date for prorated municipal taxes shall be September 1, 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, January 17, 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 January 7, 2023.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.23
2022 - 1206 Resolution Approving Contract 2021-007B in the Amount of $772,521 with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc., to provide Construction Administration Professional Services for Phase I of the Water Booster Station Improvements Project

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
417-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2021-007B IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 772,521 WITH ARCADIS G&M OF NORTH CAROLINA INC.TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PHASE I OF THE WATER BOOSTER STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro awarded a design contract to Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc. for the Four Farms Water Booster Station and Miscellaneous Water Booster Station Improvements on January 19, 2021;

WHEREAS, a successful bid has been received by the City for the construction of the booster station and the miscellaneous improvements;

WHEREAS, the Engineer of Record, Arcadis will provide the construction administration and inspection necessary to ensure construction complies with the design and certify as such to the North Carolina Department of Environmental; Quality; 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 $772,521 with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc., for Phase I of the Water Booster Station Improvements Project.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.24
2022-1215 Resolution Authorizing Approval of Contract 2022-0620 in the Amount of $314,800 with WithersRavenel, Inc. for Professional Services needed for the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
418-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2022-0620 IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,800.00 WITH WITHERSRAVENEL, INC. FOR THE GREENSBORO 2023 PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY

WHEREAS, a Pavement Condition Survey allows an unbiased perspective of the street system as a whole and allows allocation of funding to be applied objectively;

WHEREAS, contract 2022-0620 provides for the Professional Design Services needed for the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey;

WHEREAS, the professional services of WithersRavenel, Inc. will be utilized to conduct and report the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey; 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 Professional Services Contract 2022-0620 for $314,800.00 with WithersRavenel, Inc. for the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.25
2022 - 1227 Resolution To Approve the Recycle Material Audit Contract In the Estimated Amount of $171,811.25 With Kessler Consulting, Inc.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
419-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT NUMBER 2023-11099 IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $171,811.25 WITH KESSLER CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE RECYCLE MATERIAL AUDIT SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro E-Procurement System for the Recycle Material Audit Contract.

WHEREAS, a recycle material audit is a contract requirement of the City’s recyclable material processor;

WHEREAS, this three year contract has the estimated value of $171,811.25;

WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to run through December 31, 2025;

WHEREAS, Kessler Consulting, Inc. was selected as the best qualified firm and the M/WBE office was involved in the selection process; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with Kessler Consulting, Inc. for the recycle material audit services.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.26
2022 - 1218 Resolution Approving a Customer Service Billing Software Hosting Agreement in the Amount of $108,000 with Systems and Software, Inc.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
420-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOSTING AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE, INC. FOR BILLING SYSTEM HOSTING AND MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS, Water Resources uses enQuesta, a customer information system for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste billing and work order management by Systems and Software, Inc.;

WHEREAS, the City’s Information Technology Department has moved from on-site hardware for operating systems and data storage to cloud-based hosting solutions for its enterprise systems;

WHEREAS, Systems and Software provides a service for cloud-based hosting of its software solution, enQuesta; 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 contract in the initial amount of $108,000, in addition to authorizing the payment of annual maintenance fees for hosting and software maintenance with Systems and Software, Inc. This will allow the City’s customer billing system, enQuesta, to migrate to a cloud-based hosting solution.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.27
2022-1219 Resolution Authorizing Agreement in the Amount of $729,097 with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
421-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $729,097 WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE VW TRANSIT BUS PROGRAM GRANT

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro received a grant award for $792,097 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality through the VW Transit Bus Program;

WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will use the funds to purchase one (1) replacement 40-foot electric heavy-duty transit; and

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept grant funds from NC Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.28
2022-1220 Ordinance in the Amount of $729,097 for Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.
Carried
22-249 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $729,097 FOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE VW TRANSIT BUS PROGRAM GRANT

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

Section 1

That the GTA Grant Fund Budget be increased as follows for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant:

Account                                      Description                                      Amount

567-4703-01.6051                       Licensed Vehicles $729,097

Total $729,097

And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

Account                                      Description                                      Amount

567-4703-01.7110                      State Grant                                     $729,097

Total $729,097

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.29
2022 – 1200 Resolution Approving the Utility Reimbursement Agreement in the Amount of $748,077 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Relocations as part of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Improvement

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.
Carried
422-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $748,077 WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FOR THE UTILITY RELOCATIONS AS A PART OF THE NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Y-4807B

WHEREAS, North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to make street improvements to a Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing on Lowdermilk Street;

WHEREAS, City of Greensboro has utility infrastructure existing in the right-of-way that must be relocated during this construction;

WHEREAS, City of Greensboro is financially responsible for the utility relocations associated with improvements within the Department of Transportation’s right of way; 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 Utility Reimbursement Agreement in amount of $748,077 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the utility relocations as a part of the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing improvement Project Y-4807B.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

G.30
2022-1194 Budget Adjustment Requiring Council Approval Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 13, 2022

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval from November 29, 2022 through December 13, 2022 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Carried

G.31
2022-1195 Budget Adjustment Approved by Budget Officer Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 12, 2022

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer from November 29, 2022 through December 12, 2022 was approved.

(A copy of the report is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Carried

G.32
2022 – 1225 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022 was approved.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Carried

G.33
2022 – 1235 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022 was approved.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
Carried

G.6
2022-1176 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $200,000 for Contract 2020-018 for the Eugene and Bellemeade Streetscape Project with Yates Construction Company, Inc.

Mayor Vaughan introduced the item.

The following speakers voiced concern regarding the road closure in proximity of business establishments; to construction deadlines; to signage; to incentives; and to streetscape beautification: Mary Ann Contogiannis, Elizabeth Contogiannis, and John Hill.

Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson addressed project delays; and explained expenditures associated with rescheduling contractors.

Discussion took place regarding a completion timeline; minimizing business operation disruptions; traffic flow; underground sewage pipe infrastructure; remobilization processes; and mitigating damages.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter requested staff to research marketing campaign efforts for the Eugene and Bellemeade Street corridor establishments.

Engineering Department Manager Jason Geary explained the cost structure of mobilizing contractors, negotiating storage, and signage expenses.

Councilmember Hoffmann spoke to reinvesting resources in antiquated infrastructure.

Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm

Seconded ByCouncilmember Hoffmann

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (7 to 1)

423-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR CONTRACT 2020-018 WITH YATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE EUGENE AND BELLEMEADE STREETSCAPE PROJECT

WHEREAS, Contract 2020-018 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. provides for the Eugene and Bellemeade Streetscape Project;

WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $200,000.00 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 Yates Construction Company, Inc.

(Signed) Tammi Thurm

H.
PUBLIC HEARING

H.1
2022-1164 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.1./ID 2022-1164 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch. This item was postponed from the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising.

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

Speaking in favor of rezoning:

Attorney Marc Isaacson made a PPP; spoke to illustrative diagrams and aerial photographs; highlighted multifamily use; the housing inventory shortage; spoke to proposed conditions; to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) improvements; to topography; to infill development; to amenities; to neighborhood communication; and to buffers.

Speaking in opposition of rezoning:

Craig Sherouse voiced concern regarding notice; and the Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) communications.

Catriona Kyle-Rice voiced concern regarding neighborhood character; roadway constraints; and community disenfranchisement.

Discussion ensued regarding notice radius protocols; adjacent neighborhoods; and zoning requirements.

Speaking in rebuttal in favor of the rezoning:

Attorney Isaacson explained the zoning protocols; spoke to extending stakeholder invitations; to neighborhood improvements; to sidewalks; to school proximity; to construction delays; to supply chain issues; and to due process.

Speaking in rebuttal in opposition of the rezoning:

Mr. Sherouse reiterated concerns regarding traffic safety; and to NCDOT funding deficits.

Ms. Kyle-Rice spoke to pedestrian safety.

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

Transportation Director Hanna Cockburn addressed traffic concerns; explained NCDOT maintenance of a state road; spoke to traffic impact studies; and anticipated long-range plans.

Discussion ensued regarding anticipated traffic; infill development; and the housing inventory crisis.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations are filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which are hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the rezoning request for the properties described as portions of 4402, 4408, and 4410 North Church Street and all of 4412 North Church Street from R-5 (Residential Single-family-5) to CD-RM-18 (Conditional District-Residential Multi-family-18) 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-18 zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm

Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-250 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

PORTIONS OF 4402, 4408 AND 4410 AND ALL OF 4412 NORTH CHURCH STREET, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST OF NORTH CHURCH STREET AND NORTH OF THE GREENSBORO URBAN LOOP

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-18 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily -18).

The area is described as follows:

BEGINNING at an existing iron rod at or near the eastern margin of the right-of-way of N. Church Street, a common corner with now or formerly Henson Park Homeowners Association (D.B. 8337, Pg. 1341); thence South 89° 45’ 44” East 951.39 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 7,350.00 feet, arc length of 237.58 feet and chord bearing and distance of South 61° 08’ 50” West 237.57 feet to a right-of-way disk; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 7,350.00 feet, arc length of 30.56 feet and chord bearing and distance of South 62° 11’ 33” West 30.56 feet to a right-of-way disk; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 7,350 feet, arc length of 24.59 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 62° 24’ 26” West 24.59 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 7,350.00 feet, arc length of 357.59 feet and chord bearing and distance of South 63° 53’ 49” West 357.56 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 7,350.00 feet, arc length of 385.83 feet and chord bearing and distance of South 66° 47’ 40” West 385.78 feet to a point; thence North 03° 59’ 20” East 149.32 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 930.00 feet, arc length of 4.45 feet and chord bearing and distance of North 03° 51’ 07” East 4.45 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 930.00 feet, arc length of 200.61 feet and chord bearing and distance of North 02° 27’ 53” West 200.22 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 930.00 feet, arc length of 40.64 feet and chord bearing and distance of North 09° 53’ 46” West 40.63 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 930.00 feet, arc length of 60.23 feet and chord bearing and distance of North 13° 00’ 12” West 60.22 feet to a point; thence South 14° 51’ 32” East 1.43 feet to an existing iron rod, the Point and Place of BEGINNING.

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

1. Exterior building facades shall consist of no less than 40 percent wood, stone, glass, brick, and/or cementitious materials.
2. Permitted uses shall be limited to residential uses only.

Section 3. This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-RM-18 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily -18) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances. Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

Section 4. Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Tammi Thurm

H.2
2022-1136 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5566 Burlington Road – 338.688-Acres (Publix Super Markets, Inc.)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.2./ID 2022-1136 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5566 Burlington Road – 338.688-Acres (Publix Super Markets, Inc.); and H.3./ID 2022-1165 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5566 Burlington Road – Randolph L. Barber for Publix Super Markets, Inc. These items were postponed from the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising.

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.

Speaking in favor of the rezoning:

Womble Bond Dickinson Land Planner Preston Mitchell made a PPP; highlighted the annexation petition; spoke to Publix Super Markets Inc.; to a vested rights declaration; to non-contiguous standards; to the GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and to growth tier maps.

Being there were no speakers in opposition, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-251 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5566 BURLINGTON ROAD – 338.688-ACRES)

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

BEGINNING at a point in the center line of U. S. Highway 70 (Burlington Road), said point being the northwest corner of Lot #1 on Recombination Plat for Publix Super Markets, Inc., as recorded at Plat Book 198, Pages 85-86; thence with the center line of Highway 70 S 82 57’ 54” E 938.21 feet to a point; thence with said center line with a curve to the left having a radius of 2,050 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 84 53’ 36” E 137.97 feet to a point; thence departing from said center line S 02 34’ 15” W 40.63 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line of Highway 70; thence with said right-of-way line with a curve to the left having a radius of 1,994.85 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 89 04’ 52” E 150.06 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line N 02 34’ 15” E 9.98 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line with a curve to the left having a radius of 1,984.86 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 86 21’ 40” E 166.14 feet to a point; thence with said right-of-way line N 83 57’ 44” E 120.64 feet to a point; thence N 03 40’ 57” E 30.45 feet to a point in the center line of Highway 70; thence with said center line N 83 52’ 24” E 978.45 feet to a point; thence with said center line N 84 36’ 50” E 312.45 feet to a point; thence with said center line N 88 32’ 32” E 33.71 feet to a point; thence S 46 34’ 26” E 42.55 feet to an iron rod set on the southern right-of-way line of Highway 70; thence with said right-of-way line S 87 35’ 49” E 241.07 feet to an iron rod set; thence with said right-of-way line S 86 13’ 57” E 1,500.95 feet to an iron rod set; thence with said right-of-way line S 73 14’ 36” E 309.16 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with said right-of-way line S 60 13’ 17” E 1,701.37 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot #1; thence with the eastern line of said Lot #1 the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 03 36’ 07” W 467.44 feet to an iron rod set, 2) S 89 45’ 06” E 175.42 feet to an iron pipe found, and 3) S 02 29’ 17” W 1,287.08 feet to an iron rod found at the southeast corner of said Lot #1; thence with the southern line of said Lot #1 the following nine (9) courses and distances: 1) N 88 43’ 52” W 707.14 feet to an iron pipe found, 2) N 88 14’ 50” W 560.62 feet to an iron pipe found, 3) N 85 56’ 44” W 2,484.77 feet to an iron pipe found in the eastern right-of-way line of Birch Creek Road (NCSR 3048), 4) N 02 54’ 41” E 108.85 feet with said right-of-way line to an iron rod set at the southern terminus of that road closing recorded at Deed Book 8093, Pages 1797-1798, 5) N 84 23’ 47” W 30.97 feet along said terminus to a point, 6) N 88 44’ 14” W 29.07 feet along said terminus to a point, 7) N 88 44’ 14” W 251.09 feet to an iron rod set, 8) S 02 23’ 46” W 199.99 feet to an iron pipe found in the northern line of Wagoner Property, as recorded at Plat Book 190, Page 30, and 9) N 88 44’ 04” W 1,390.12 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot #1; thence with the western line of said Lot #1 the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) N 01 07’ 21” E 1,006.69 feet to an iron rod set, 2) N 87 19’ 54” W 577.78 feet to an iron rod set, 3) N 28 09’ 54” W 334.74 feet to an iron rod found, 4) N 86 15’ 22” W 251.78 feet to an iron rod set, and 5) N 01 43’ 14” W 1,295.58 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing 338.688 acres. All plats, deeds, and road closings referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

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

Section 5. From and after December 20, 2022, the liability for municipal taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year shall be prorated on the basis of 6/12 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

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2022-1165 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5566 Burlington Road – Randolph L. Barber for Publix Super Markets, Inc

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston, 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 5566 Burlington Road from County LI (Light Industrial) to City LI (Light Industrial) 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 LI zoning permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower

Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-252 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

5566 BURLINGTON ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH OF BURLINGTON ROAD AND BIRCH CREEK ROAD

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

Section 1. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County LI (Light Industrial) to City LI (Light Industrial)

The area is described as follows:

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

Section 4. Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Sharon Hightower

H.4
2022-1137 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road – 39.95-Acres (Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.4./ID 2022-1137 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road – 39.95-Acres (Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate); and H.5./ID 2022-1183 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road– Amanda Hodierne for Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate. These items were postponed from the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Speakers in favor of rezoning:

Attorney Amanda Hodierne made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, photographs and illustrative site plans; spoke to proposed zoning conditions; to an industrial facility; to the Technical Review Committee process; to neighborhood communications; to buffer requirements; and to walkable neighborhoods.

Discussion took place regarding lot size; traffic access; and street improvements.

Being there were no speakers in opposition, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (7 to 1)

22-253 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1822 YOUNG’S MILL ROAD AND 4701-A HICKORY VALLEY ROAD– 39.95-ACRES)

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

Beginning at a point in the existing Greensboro corporate limits (as of August 31, 2022), said point being in the western right-of-way line of Young’s Mill Road NCSR #3029) and being the southeast corner of that annexation approved by Greensboro Ordinance No. 20-053; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS the following four courses and distances: 1) N 88° 46' 50" W 883.49 feet to a #4 rebar found, 2) N 01° 39' 23" E 505.04 feet to a #4 rebar found, 3) N 01° 40' 15" E 551.93 feet to it’s a #4 rebar found, and 4) N 88° 50' 36" W 703.45 feet to the northwest corner of now or formerly J. L. Hobbs and wife, Pearl Hobbs, as recorded in Deed Book 1504, Page 538; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the west line of said property, also being the east line of Tract Two of Hector Vasquez Garcia and Marta Cortes Lara, as recorded in Deed Book 8452, Page 2318, S 03° 40' 32" E 1,668.29 feet to an iron pipe found at the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Property of Douglas H. Hobbs, as recorded in Plat Book 75, page 46; thence with the west line of said Lot 1 S 04° 08' 53" E 370.77 feet to an iron pipe found at the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the south line of said Lot 1 N 89° 47' 05" E 445.22 feet to an iron pipe found at the southeast corner of said Lot 1, having NC grid coordinates NAD83(2011) of North 828409.57 feet, East 1793192.57; thence with the east line of said Lot 1 N 06° 01' 12” E the following three distances: 1) 32.90 feet to an iron pipe found on the southern right-of-way line at the western terminus of Hickory Valley Road (NCSR #3169), 2) 60.19 feet across said terminus to an iron pipe found on the northern right-of-way line of said road, and 3) 127.60 feet to an iron rod found at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence with the west line of Lot 41 of Jefferson Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 65, N 06° 01' 12” E 122.36 feet to an iron rod found at the northwest corner of said Lot 41; thence with the north lines of Lots 41 through 55 of Jefferson Acres S 89° 50' 51” E 725.63 feet to an iron rod found at or near the northeast corner of said Lot 55; thence with the west line of Clarence W. and Helen L. Oliver, as recorded in Deed Book 3818, Page 1809, N 01° 46' 29” E 155.85 feet to an iron pipe found at Oliver’s northwest corner; thence with Oliver’s north line S 88° 36' 37” E 241.42 feet to a point in the centerline of Young’s Mill
Road; thence with said centerline the following four courses and distances: 1) N 00° 34' 51" W 27.93 feet to a point, 2) N 00° 40' 16" W 202.40 feet to a point, 3) N 00° 32' 39" E 119.46 feet to a point, and 4) N 00° 42' 11" E 101.04 feet to a point; thence S 89° 57' 40" W 55.56 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 39.95 acres. All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

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

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

(Signed) Yvonne Johnson

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2022-1183 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road– Amanda Hodierne for Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the properties at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road from County AG (Agricultural) to City CD-RM-8 (Conditional District – Residential Multifamily - 8) 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 CD-RM-8 zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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

Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (7 to 1)

22-254 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

1822 YOUNGS MILL ROAD AND 4701-A HICKORY VALLEY ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST OF YOUNGS MILL ROAD AND NORTH OF HICKORY VALLEY 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 AG (Agricultural) to City CD-RM-8 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 8)

The area is described as follows:

Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County AG (Agricultural) to City CD-RM-8 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily – 8) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

1. Permitted uses shall be limited to single-family, townhomes, twin homes, and multi-family residential dwellings.
2. Total number of units shall not exceed 273.
3. The maximum height of any building shall be 50 feet.
4. If any access connection is made to Hickory Valley Road, it shall be gated and restricted to emergency access only.
5. The minimum width of the required street planting yard along Youngs Mill Road shall be 20 feet and the plantings shall be doubled from that which is required under the ordinance.
6. There shall be a Type B buffer installed along the southern property boundary.

Section 3. This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-RM-8 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 8) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances. Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

Section 4. Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

H.6
2022-1138 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5270 and 5274 North Church Street – 6.558-Acres (Jose Negrete Almaguer)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.6./ID a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5270 and 5274 North Church Street – 6.558-Acres (Jose Negrete Almaguer); H.7./ID 2022-1184 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5270 North Church Street – Jose Negrete Almauguer; and H.8./ID 2022-1185 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5274 North Church Street – City of Greensboro.

Being there were no speakers to the item, the public hearing was closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-255 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5270 AND 5274 NORTH CHURCH STREET – 6.558-ACRES)

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

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being a found iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Susan N. Teague Property, as recorded in Plat Book 129, Page 90, said point also being on the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street (NCSR #1001) and on the north line of that annexation shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-2783 (effective on August 31, 2005); THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the south lines of Lots 1 and 2 on said plat S 89 02’ 30” E 327.01 feet to the northeast corner of said annexation; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and continuing with the south line of said Lot 2 S 89 02’ 30” E 596.78 feet to a found iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the east line of said Lot 2 N 04 39’ 30” W 291.68 feet to a found iron pipe; thence with the northeast line of said Lot 2 N 68 57’ 40” W 251.57 feet to a found iron pipe at the northernmost corner of said Lot 2; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the north lines of said Lots 2 and 1, also being the south lines of Lots 2 and 1 of Parks H. Norman, Jr. Edna B. Norman, as recorded in Plat Book 136, Page 1, S 77 37’ 40” W 758.91 feet to a found iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street with a curve to the left having a radius of 623.42 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 19 03’ 00” E 73.31 feet to a point; thence continuing with said east right-of-way line S 21 19’ 20” E 143.49 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lots 1 and 2 of Susan N. Teague Property, and containing approximately 6.558 acres. All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

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

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

(Signed) Hugh Holston

H.7
2022-1184 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5270 North Church Street – Jose Negrete Almauguer

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5270 North Church Street from County AG (Agricultural) 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.

Moved ByCouncilmember Thurm

Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-256 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

5270 NORTH CHURCH STREET, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST OF NORTH CHURCH STREET AND SOUTH OF AIR HARBOR 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 AG (Agricultural) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3).

The area is described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being a found iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Susan N. Teague Property, as recorded in Plat Book 129, Page 90, said point also being on the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street (NCSR #1001) and on the north line of that annexation shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-2783 (effective on August 31, 2005); THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the south line of said Lot 1 S 89 02’ 30” E 186.10 feet to a set iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 1; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the east line of said Lot 1 N 20 33’ 20” W 260.12 feet to a set iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence with the north line of said Lot 1 S 77 37’ 40” W 174.91 feet to a found iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the east right-of-way line of N. Church Street with a curve to the left having a radius of 623.42 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 19 03’ 00” E 73.31 feet to a point; thence continuing with said east right-of-way line S 21 19’ 20” E 143.49 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lot 1 of Susan N. Teague Property, and containing approximately 0.884 acres. All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

Section 2. This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-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 4. Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Tammi Thurm

H.8
2022-1185 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5274 North Church Street – City of Greensboro

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Wells, to adopt the ordinance and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5274 North Church Street from County AG (Agricultural) to City PNR (Parkland and Natural Resource Areas) 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 PNR zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-257 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

5274 NORTH CHURCH STREET, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST OF NORTH CHURCH STREET AND SOUTH OF AIR HARBOR 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 AG (Agricultural) to City PNR (Parkland and Natural Resource Areas)

The area is described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being a set iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Susan N. Teague Property, as recorded in Plat Book 129, Page 90, said point also being on the north line of that annexation shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-2783 (effective on August 31, 2005); THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the south line of said Lot 2 S 89 02’ 30” E 140.91 feet to the northeast corner of said annexation; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and continuing with the south line of said Lot 2 S 89 02’ 30” E 596.78 feet to a found iron pipe at the southeast corner of said Lot 2, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the east line of said Lot 2 N 04 39’ 30” W 291.68 feet to a found iron pipe; thence with the northeast line of said Lot 2 N 68 57’ 40” W 251.57 feet to a found iron pipe at the northernmost corner of said Lot 2; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the north line of said Lot 2 S 77 37’ 40” W 584.00 feet to a set iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the west line of said Lot 2 S 20 33’ 20” E 260.12 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, being all of Lot 2 of Susan N. Teague Property, and containing approximately 5.674 acres. All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

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

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

Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

H.9
2022-1140 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2401 Minorwood Road – 7.87-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.9./2022-1140 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a portion of 2401 Minorwood Road – 7.87-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.); H.10./ID 2022-1186 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2401 Minorwood Road – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro; H.11./ID 2022-1139 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2230 East Cone Boulevard – 8.2-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.); and H.12./2022-1187 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2230 East Cone Boulevard – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro.

Being there were no speakers, the public hearing closed by affirmation.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Wells

Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-258 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 2401 MINORWOOD ROAD – 7.87-ACRES)

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

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being in the eastern line of Lot 1 of Phase 1 of Evangel Word Ministries Inc., as recorded in Plat Book 145, Page 109, and in the northern right-of-way line of East Cone Boulevard as shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Drawing G-966-A; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along numbered lines and curves as shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Drawings G-966-A, East Cone Blvd. Extension, (C13) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8859’21”E 423.96 feet to a point; thence (L80) N1712’12”W 22.08 feet to a point; thence (L81) N7247’48”E 20.00 feet to a point; thence (L82) S1712’12”E 29.52 feet to a point; thence (C11) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8637’04”E 12.50 feet to a point; thence (L83) N1712’12”W 33.92 feet to a point; thence (L66) N7247’48”E 15.11 feet to a point; thence (L65) N7247’48”E 21.89 feet to a point; thence (L84) S1712’12”E 48.00 feet to a point; thence (C9) with a curve to the right having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8447’34”E 277.11 feet to a new iron pipe; thence (L59) N1617’36”E 54.13 feet to a point in the eastern line of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 434, also being the western line of Richard L. Tutterow, as recorded in Deed Book 2479, Page784; thence with Tutterow’s western line SN1711’34”E 375.26 feet to an existing iron pipe at Tutterow’s northwest corner, said pipe being in the center of a gravel road; thence N7643’07”W 57.31 feet to an existing iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Karl Boyce, Jr. Kimberly M. Boyce, recorded in Plat Book 112, Page 46; thence with the southern line of said Lot 1 S8321’42”W 132.95 feet to an existing iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the western line of said Lot 1 N333’05”E 93.39 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence continuing with said line N328’28”E 108.12 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 459; thence with the north line of said property N8854’01”W 60.03 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N8901’01”W 59.93 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N8845’13”W 60.04 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N8848’13”W 59.97 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N8854’14”W 190.13 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence N8850’43”W approximately 60 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 68b of North Parkview Subdivision (unrecorded), a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction with the straight-line projection of the eastern line of said Lot 68b 370 feet to a point; thence, after turning an angle of 76 toward the west, in a southwesterly direction approximately 280 feet to the centerline of a stream; thence with the centerline of said stream in a southerly direction approximately 240 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 7.87 acres. All deeds and plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

(Signed) Goldie Wells

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2022-1186 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2401 Minorwood Road – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

Moved by Councilmember Wells, 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 2401 Minorwood Road from County RS-30 (Residential Single-family), City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3), and City R-5 (Residential Single-family – 5) to City RM-18 (Residential Multi-family - 18) 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 RM-18 zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Wells

Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-259 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

2401 MINORWOOD ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTH OF EAST CONE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF SIXTEENTH STREET

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

Section 1. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning and rezoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family), City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3) and City R-5 (Residential Single Family – 5) to City RM-18 (Residential Multifamily - 18)

The area is described as follows:

Section 2. This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the RM-18 (Residential Multifamily - 18) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances. Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

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

Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Goldie Wells

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2022-1139 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2230 East Cone Boulevard – 8.2-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-260 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 2230 EAST CONE BOULEVARD – 8.2-ACRES)

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

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being the northwest corner of that annexation approved by Greensboro City Council Ordinance No. 20-092; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS, along numbered lines and curves shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Division Drawing G-966A, East Cone Blvd. Extension, (L213) N8052’10”W 14.16 feet to a point; thence (L212) N 1556’16”E 60.25 feet to a point; thence (L238) N 1556’16”E 11.62 feet to a point; thence (L239) N 1556’16”E 2.64 feet to a point; thence (C55) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8429’13”W 139.90 feet to a point; thence (L234) S050’12”W 11.68 feet to a point; thence (L235) S050’12”W 29.64 feet to a point; thence (L211) S8403’01”W 78.59 feet to a point; thence (L210) S1948’33”W 15.00 feet to a point; thence (L209) S7011’27”E 87.68 feet to a point; thence (L208) S050’12”W 43.57 feet to a point; thence (L207) S9000’00”W 210.40 feet to a point; thence (L206) ) N000’00”W 123.45 feet to a point; thence (L218) N000’00”W 16.94 feet to a point; thence (L216) N000’00”W 10.31 feet to a point; thence (C53) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8905’57”W 347.13 feet to a point; (L220) S1402’28”E 38.15 feet a point; thence (L221) S1402’28”E 47.95 feet a point; thence (L203) S1402’28”E 17.54 feet to the northeast corner of the Drainageway and Open Space on Phase II of Evangel Word Ministries Inc., recorded in Plat Book 160, Page 4; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction along the centerline of a stream, being the eastern line of said Drainageway and Open Space, approximately 576.65 feet to the southeast corner of said Phase II; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in an easterly direction alongside North Buffalo Creek approximately 600 feet to a corner in the city limits; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS N 1622’21”E approximately 450 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 8.2 acres. The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

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

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

(Signed) Hugh Holston

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2022-1187 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2230 East Cone Boulevard – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Holston, 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 2230 East Cone Boulevard from County RS-30 (Residential Single-family), City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3), and City R-5 (Residential Single-family – 5) to City RM-18 (Residential Multi-family - 18) 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 RM-18 zoning district permits uses which fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

Moved ByCouncilmember Wells

Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-261 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

2230 EAST CONE BOULEVARD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH OF EAST CONE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF SIXTEENTH STREET

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

Section 1. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family), City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3) and City R-5 (Residential Single Family – 5) to City RM-18 (Residential Multifamily - 18)

The area is described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of September 30, 2022), said point being the northwest corner of that annexation approved by Greensboro City Council Ordinance No. 20-092;
thence proceeding along numbered lines and curves shown on City of Greensboro Engineering Division Drawing G-966A, East Cone Blvd. Extension, (L214) N 1622’44”E 14.51 feet to a point; thence (L215) N 1622’44”E 60.81 feet to a new iron pipe in the southern right-of-way line of East Cone Boulevard; thence continuing with said right-of-way line (C56) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8342’18”W 14.85 feet to a point; thence (C55) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8429’13”W 139.90 feet to a point; thence (C54) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8616’10”W 212.85 feet to a point; thence (C53) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N8905’57”W 347.13 feet to a point; thence (C27) with a curve to the left having a radius of 5,669.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8703’30”W 413.15 feet to a new iron pipe; thence (L183) S058’55”W 3.02 feet to a point; thence (L184) S058’55”W 5.03 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 3 in Phase II of Evangel Word Ministries Inc., recorded in Plat Book 160, Page 4; thence with said north line (C26) with a curve to the right having a radius of 273.42 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S8439’13”E 40.97 feet a point; thence (L188) S8021’24”E 60.36 feet a point; thence (L189) S8021’24”E 176.83 feet a point; thence (L190) S8021’24”E 105.64 feet to the northeast corner of said lot 3; thence (L199) S8021’24”E 59.94 feet to the northeast corner of the Drainageway and Open Space on said Phase II; THENCE WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction along the centerline of a stream, being the eastern line of said Drainageway and Open Space, approximately 576.65 feet to the southeast corner of said Phase II; THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in an easterly direction alongside North Buffalo Creek approximately 600 feet to a corner in the city limits, being the southeast corner of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 4962, Page 450; thence with the eastern line of Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. approximately along the following 3 courses and distances: 1) N 333’28”E 278.99 feet to a point, 2) N 1654’35”E 61.48 feet to a point, and 3) N 1716’08”E approximately 110 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 9.2 acres. The plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.
Section 2. This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the RM-18 (Residential Multifamily - 18) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances. Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

Section 4. Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective on December 20, 2022.

(Signed) Goldie Wells

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2022-1168 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road – BCS Holdings, LLC for Judy and William Aydellette

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.13./ID 2022-1168 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road – BCS Holdings, LLC for Judy and William Aydellette; and H.14./ID 2022-1167 a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a Portion of 3216 and 3234 and all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive – BCS Holdings, Inc for Rhonda Anderson on behalf of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greensboro, Inc.

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

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston, to accept the amended conditions. The motion carried by voice vote.

Speaking in favor of the rezoning:

BSC Holdings, Inc. Vice President Amanda Williams made a PPP; presented maps, photographs and illustrative diagrams; explained the zoning process; neighborhood communications; and traffic access.

BSC Holdings, Inc. Barry Siegel continued the PPP; explained stakeholder dialogue; parked vehicle juxtaposition; parking lot layout improvements; enhanced safety precautions; and elevated crosswalks.

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

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations are filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which are hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

NOTE: Following this City Council meeting, it was discovered that proper notice was not met, and this rezoning request would be re-presented at the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting following proper notice publication.

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2022-1167 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portion of 3216 and 3234 and all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive – BCS Holdings, Inc for Rhonda Anderson on behalf of Young Men’s Christian Assoc.

I.
GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1
2022 – 1236 Resolution Establishing a Public Service Heroes Homebuyer Program

Housing and Neighborhood Development Investment Manager Caitlin Bowers made a PPP; spoke to the program proposal; to Housing GSO; to eligibility criteria; to tax incentives; to down payment and closing cost assistance.

Discussion took place regarding home buyer program expansion; employee retention; partnerships; and eligibility incentives.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower

Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

424-22 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SERVICE HEROES HOMEBUYER PROGRAM

WHEREAS, in October 2020, the City Council adopted the Housing GSO ten year plan for affordable housing which recommended modifications to the existing homebuyer assistance program for low- and moderate-income households;

WHEREAS, in order to better align with Housing GSO, the City will establish a program that offers down payment and closing cost assistance to households earning 80.01-120% of area median income, subject to program requirements for household, property, and area eligibility, in conformance with local bond funding requirements;

WHEREAS, the City will seek to contract with local partners through a request for proposals process for program administration; and

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

That it authorizes establishment of a Public Service Heroes Homebuyer program to address the home buying needs for moderate-income public service workers purchasing a principal residence in Greensboro city limits.

(Signed) Sharon Hightower

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2022 – 1228 Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article XI of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances, titled “Social District”

Mayor Vaughan read the ordinance into the record; and stated that the item was postponed from the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting.

The following speakers voiced concern regarding Social District boundaries; nearby business establishments; and safety precautions: Mary Ann Contogiannis, Elizabeth Contogiannis, and Charles Manuel.

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to amend the ordinance to delay the effective date to April 1, 2023. The motion carried by voice vote.

Discussion ensued regarding opt out methods; an educational campaign; voluntary compliance; signage; and public safety.

Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Police Chief John Thompson spoke to downtown patrol resources.

GPD Police Attorney Andrea Harrell addressed concerns related to the Social District map; spoke to the GPD strategic assessment; to community accountability; and to establishing safe footprints.

Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the amended ordinance was approved.

Ayes (5)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Holston
Noes (3)	Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Wells, and Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (5 to 3)

22-264 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XI OF THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES: SOCIAL DISTRICT

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

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

ARTICLE XI. SOCIAL DISTRICT

Section 26-300. – Purpose and Intent.

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A-205.4, et seq, one or more social districts may be created within the city and the City hereby creates and designates the following social districts:

Downtown Greensboro Social District which is designated as shown on a map dated December 9, 2021; the map is available in the Office of the City Clerk, and signage and/or markings shall be posted clearly delineating the boundaries of the Social District.
State Street Social District which is designated as shown on a map dated December 7, 2022; the map is available in the Office of the City Clerk, and signage and/or markings shall be posted clearly delineating the boundaries of the Social District.

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

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

Sec. 26-301. – Definitions.

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

(b) “Permittee” means and refers to a person holding any of the following ABC permits issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission established under North Carolina General Statute 18B-200.:

An on-premises malt beverage permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(1).
An on-premises unfortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(3).

iii. An on-premises fortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(5).

A mixed beverages permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(10).
A distillery permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1100(5).

(c) “Non-permittee” means and refers to a person holding no ABC permits issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

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

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

Sec. 26-302. – Application.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) The container is not comprised of glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(f) A violation of this Section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. A participating non-permittee business is required to always display the uniform sign during the times when the social district is active as to whether the business allows for patrons to enter their business with alcohol.

(g) All permittee and non-permittee businesses that are part of a social district and allow customers to bring alcoholic beverages onto their premises are required to clearly post signage on any exits that do not open to the social district indicating that alcoholic beverages may not be taken past that point.

(h) During the days and hours when the Social District is in effect as set forth in Sec. 26-302, a non-permittee business that allows customers to bring alcoholic beverages onto its premises is required to allow law enforcement officers access to the areas of the premises accessible by customers.

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

Sec. 26-305 – Exceptions.

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

Sec. 26-306. – Severability.

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

Section 2. This Amendment shall become effective at 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 2023.

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

(Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

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2022 - 1196 Resolution to Extend the Economic Development Incentive Contract for HAECO

Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

425-22 RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH HAECO

WHEREAS, the Greensboro City Council deemed it the best interest of the City to enter into an Economic Development Grant Agreement with HAECO Airframe Services, LLC (formerly known as Triad International Maintenance Corporation) (“HAECO”);

WHEREAS, it was anticipated that HAECO and their development partners will invest nearly $30 million dollars in real property improvements, $2 Million in machinery & equipment and create up to 400 new jobs from 2018 through 2023;

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Grant Agreement was executed on September 25, 2017;

WHEREAS, HAECO has invested over $68 million, and retained over 1,030 jobs;

WHEREAS, a division of HAECO which employs approximately 230 people was sold to VSE Corporation in 2021, and HAECO intends to hire those employees back as the existing contracts at VSE are completed;

WHEREAS, HAECO is requesting a two-year job creation period extension to the agreement; 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 Guidelines, and pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a two-year extension to the Economic Development Grant Agreement between HAECO and the City with a new end date of December 31, 2025.

(Signed) Yvonne Johnson

I.4
2022 – 1229 Resolution to Authorize the Adoption of the Strategic Energy Plan: Pathways 10 100% Renewable Energy

Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Shree Dorestant made a PPP; spoke to 100% renewable energy; recognized Community Sustainability Council (CSC) members; provided an overview of the 20-year Strategic Energy Plan (SEP); spoke to the city's energy consumption; to operational vision; to SEP implementation goals; and to residential influences.

Bill McNeill encouraged the SEP recommendations; spoke to environmental justice; and to rooftop solar panels.

Nicole Gaines provided an historical perspective of city sustainability efforts; spoke to tree canopy maintenance; and to CSC subcommittee expansion.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to research a sustainability and renewable energy Guilford County School curriculum.

Discussion took place regarding the city's sustainability commitment; economic development; and future Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Award attainment.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer E, No. 43, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

426-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE STRATEGIC ENERGY PLAN: PATHWAYS TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY

WHEREAS, the Chief Sustainability Officer (within Executive Department) oversees sustainability matters for the City and works with City personnel as it pertains to various environmental matters affecting City operations/properties;

WHEREAS, the adoption of the Strategic Energy Plan (SEP): Pathways to 100% Renewable Energy catalyzes the City’s stance on reducing energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency and acquiring more renewable energy;

WHEREAS, the adoption of the SEP emphasizes one of the Big Ideas from the GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan where prioritizing sustainability is a foundational element that will be exhibited through leadership in environmental stewardship, social equity and resilient economy; and

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

That the resolution authorizing the “Adoption of the Strategic Energy Plan: Pathways to 100% Renewable Energy.

(Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

I.5
2022-1158 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $3,819,340.74 for Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project

Mayor Vaughan read items I. 5./ID 2022-1158 a Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $3,819,340.74 for Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project; I. 6./ID 2022-1178 an Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Liberty Road Phase 3 Water and Sewer Line Construction Project in the Amount of $3,819,341; I. 7./ID 2022-1209 a Resolution Approving a Change Order to Contract 2022-006A in the Amount of $3,500,000 with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Sandy Creek Sewer Lift Station Project; I. 8./ID 2022-1179 an Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Construction Project in the Amount of $3,500,000; I. 9./ID 2022-1214 a Resolution Approving an Additional $20,000,000 in Reimbursement Funds with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Construction Services for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite; and I. 10./ID 2022-1211 an Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding For the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $20,000,000 together into the record.

Moved ByCouncilmember Wells

Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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

Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (7 to 1)

427-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,819,340.74 FOR CONTRACT 2020-041A WITH JIMMY R LYNCH & SONS, INC. FOR THE LIBERTY ROAD WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III PROJECT

WHEREAS, Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. provides for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project;

WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $3,819,340.74 for additional work including a larger utility line size, 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 amount noted above and in the above mentioned contract with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc.

(Signed) Goldie Wells

I.6
2022 – 1178 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Liberty Road Phase 3 Water and Sewer Line Construction Project in the Amount of $3,819,341

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-265 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE LIBERTY ROAD WATER AND SEWER LINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

Section 1

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

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

Account Description Amount
517-7011-08.6017 Sewer Lines $3,687,341
517-7011-08.6016 Water Lines $132,000
TOTAL $3,819,341

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

Account Description Amount
517-0000-00.9005 Revenue Bond Proceeds $3,819,341
TOTAL $3,819,341

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

I.7
2022-1209 Resolution Approving a Change Order to Contract 2022-006A in the Amount of $3,500,000 with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Sandy Creek Sewer Lift Station Project

Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

428-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 FOR CONTRACT 2022-006A WITH STATE UTILITY CONTRACTORS INC. FOR THE SANDY CREEK SEWER LIFT STATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, Contract 2022-006A with State Utility Contractors Inc. provides for the construction of the Sandy Creek Sewer Lift Station Project;

WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $3,500,000 for design changes, 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 for $3,500,000 with State Utility Contractors Inc.

(Signed) Yvonne Johnson

I.8
2022 – 1179 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Construction Project in the Amount of $3,500,000

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-266 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE SANDY CREEK LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

Section 1

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

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

Account Description Amount
517-7011-09.6019 Other Capital Improvements $3,500,000
TOTAL $3,500,000

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

Account Description Amount
517-0000-00.9005 Revenue Bond Proceeds $3,500,000
TOTAL $3,500,000

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

I.9
2022 – 1214 Resolution Approving an Additional $20,000,000 in Reimbursement Funds with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Construction Services for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite

Moved ByCouncilmember Wells

Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

429-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $20,000,000 IN REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS WITH NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MEGASITE

WHEREAS, in December 2021, Toyota Battery Manufacturing of North Carolina announced they selected the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite which in turn triggered the need for supporting water and sewer utility services;

WHEREAS, the City has a history of beneficial collaboration with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for utility improvements on overlapping projects;

WHEREAS, the City has escalated efforts to meet the accelerated timelines for the project to meet the customer’s water and sewer needs;

WHEREAS, the City approved $20,000,000 in reimbursement funds to NCDOT on March 15, 2022 to support the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite;

WHEREAS, an additional $20,000,000 is needed to continue to fund the water and sewer utility work;

WHEREAS, water and sewer utility work will be subject to the State’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program;

WHEREAS, the City will reimburse NCDOT for actual quantities and cost of the work to install water and sewer utilities at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite; and

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

That the City Manager is authorized to execute a reimbursement agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation in the amount not to exceed $40,000,000.00 for utility construction services tied to the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite.

(Signed) Goldie Wells

I.10
2022 – 1211 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding For the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $20,000,000

Moved ByCouncilmember Holston

Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

22-267 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER RESOURCES CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO AMEND FUNDING FOR THE GREENSBORO-RANDOLPH MEGASITE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

Section 1

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

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

Account Description Amount
517-7010-05.6016 Water Lines $6,000,000
517-7010-05.6017 Sewer Lines $14,000,000
TOTAL $20,000,000

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

Account Description Amount
517-0000-00.9005 Revenue Bond Proceeds $20,000,000
TOTAL $20,000,000

Section 2

And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

(Signed) Hugh Holston

I.11
2022 -1177 Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $10,226,838.61 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2023-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the Resurfacing of Streets Project

Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

Seconded ByCouncilmember Thurm

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

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


Absent (1)	Councilmember Matheny

Carried (8 to 0)

430-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,226,838.61 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2023-001 WITH BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE RESURFACING OF STREETS PROJECT

WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2023-001 for the Resurfacing of Streets Project;

WHEREAS, Blythe Construction, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $10,226,838.61, as general contractor for Contract 2023-001 which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

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

That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Blythe Construction, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the Resurfacing of Streets Project to the terms outlined above. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

(Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter

I.12
2022-1234 Boards and Commissions Report - December

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to appoint Robert Bald, Jr. to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, to replace John Forbis. The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to appoint Michael McKinney to the Minimum Housing Commission. The motion carried by voice vote.

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

Councilmember Hightower requested staff to research red light camera utilization; and extended condolences to the Grimsley Street house fire victims.

Councilmember Thurm spoke to Pallet Homes progress.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter highlighted City Clerk Angela Lord's attainment of Master Municipal Clerk certification status; extended condolences to the Enola Mixon family; spoke to a Mothers Against Gun Violence event; and to her 46th wedding anniversary.

Councilmember Holston provided an overview of a War Memorial Commission holiday luncheon.

K.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba extended holiday wishes.

L.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.
ADJOURNMENT

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

The City Council Adjourned at 10:19 p.m.

___________________________ ____________________________

Nancy Vaughan, Mayor Tebony Rosa, Deputy City Clerk

No Item Selected

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.MOMENT OF SILENCE

C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

E.CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.12022 – 1222 Resolution Recognizing the Minerva Lithium, LLC Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Sheeba Dawood

G.CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

G.12022 -1173 Resolution Approving Sole Source Contract with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. for Police Indoor Range Upgrade in the Amount of $291,350

G.22022 - 1152 Ordinance Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for November 2022 Proceeds from Opioid Litigation- $139,921

G.32022 - 1217 Resolution to Approve Contract In the Amount of $292,944 With Parkhub

G.42022 – 1181 Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating Kiwanis Club Funds and Bain Trust Disbursement to the Greensboro Fire Department

G.52022 – 1147 Ordinance to Establish the US 421 Land Use Study Budget in the Amount of $200,000 and Accept a Grant from the Economic Development Administration in the Amount of $100,000

G.72022 – 1153 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Entire Property Located at 9644 West Market Street from Angela F. Stafford in the Amount of $192,500 for the Colfax Water Booster Station; Water Resources Project #P06240

G.82022 – 1208 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5120 in the Amount of $158,900 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Additional Work on the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and Rehabilitation Design Assistance Project

G.92022 – 1193 Resolution Authorizing Payment to Duke Energy for Electrical Utility Improvements Supporting the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in the Amount of $510,000

G.102022 – 1154 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Establish Funding for Power Line Extensions for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $510,000

G.112022 – 1180 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Design Project in the Amount of $561,500

G.122022 - 1188 Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Contract in the Amount of $175,700 with GEL Engineering of NC, Inc. for Air Emissions Compliance Support Services

G.132022-1202 Resolution Authorizing an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on Theta Street within the UNCG Campus

G.142022 -1203 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $150,000 for Contract 2021-10858 with James River Equipment Inc. for Maintenance Services

G.152022 – 1204 Resolution to Approve Contract 2021-10857 Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company in the Amount of $150,000 for Maintenance Services

G.162022-1216 Resolution Approving Execution of Contract in the Amount of $750,112 with Samet Corporation for Construction Manager at Risk for Pre-Construction Services for the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex

G.172022 - 1190 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5024 in the Amount of $39,000 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Big Alamance Sewershed Study

G.182022-1175 Resolution Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $80,000 for Contract 2017-0710 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the Forest Oaks Loop Feed Water Line Extension Project

G.192022 - 1189 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2020-0140 in the Amount of $186,453.20 with Mainlining America, LLC for Additional Work on the Water Line Rehabilitation and Replacement Project

G.202022 – 1212 Resolution Approving a Contract in the Amount of $380,000 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Stormwater Project Management and Engineering Services

G.212022-1221 Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $194,703 with Planning Communities, LLC for Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan

G.222022-1150 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for January 17, 2023 on Annex of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 4332 Cahill Drive, 4015, 4017, and 4101 South Elm-Eugene Street – 1.94-Acres (Choice Invest Prop, and others)

G.232022 - 1206 Resolution Approving Contract 2021-007B in the Amount of $772,521 with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc., to provide Construction Administration Professional Services for Phase I of the Water Booster Station Improvements Project

G.242022-1215 Resolution Authorizing Approval of Contract 2022-0620 in the Amount of $314,800 with WithersRavenel, Inc. for Professional Services needed for the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey

G.252022 - 1227 Resolution To Approve the Recycle Material Audit Contract In the Estimated Amount of $171,811.25 With Kessler Consulting, Inc.

G.262022 - 1218 Resolution Approving a Customer Service Billing Software Hosting Agreement in the Amount of $108,000 with Systems and Software, Inc.

G.272022-1219 Resolution Authorizing Agreement in the Amount of $729,097 with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

G.282022-1220 Ordinance in the Amount of $729,097 for Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

G.292022 – 1200 Resolution Approving the Utility Reimbursement Agreement in the Amount of $748,077 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Relocations as part of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Improvement

G.302022-1194 Budget Adjustment Requiring Council Approval Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 13, 2022

G.312022-1195 Budget Adjustment Approved by Budget Officer Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 12, 2022

G.322022 – 1225 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022

G.332022 – 1235 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022

G.62022-1176 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $200,000 for Contract 2020-018 for the Eugene and Bellemeade Streetscape Project with Yates Construction Company, Inc.

H.PUBLIC HEARING

H.12022-1164 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch

H.22022-1136 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5566 Burlington Road – 338.688-Acres (Publix Super Markets, Inc.)

H.32022-1165 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5566 Burlington Road – Randolph L. Barber for Publix Super Markets, Inc

H.42022-1137 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road – 39.95-Acres (Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate)

H.52022-1183 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road– Amanda Hodierne for Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate

H.62022-1138 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5270 and 5274 North Church Street – 6.558-Acres (Jose Negrete Almaguer)

H.72022-1184 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5270 North Church Street – Jose Negrete Almauguer

H.82022-1185 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5274 North Church Street – City of Greensboro

H.92022-1140 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2401 Minorwood Road – 7.87-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

H.102022-1186 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2401 Minorwood Road – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

H.112022-1139 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2230 East Cone Boulevard – 8.2-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

H.122022-1187 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2230 East Cone Boulevard – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

H.132022-1168 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road – BCS Holdings, LLC for Judy and William Aydellette

H.142022-1167 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portion of 3216 and 3234 and all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive – BCS Holdings, Inc for Rhonda Anderson on behalf of Young Men’s Christian Assoc.

I.GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.12022 – 1236 Resolution Establishing a Public Service Heroes Homebuyer Program

I.22022 – 1228 Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article XI of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances, titled “Social District”

I.32022 - 1196 Resolution to Extend the Economic Development Incentive Contract for HAECO

I.42022 – 1229 Resolution to Authorize the Adoption of the Strategic Energy Plan: Pathways 10 100% Renewable Energy

I.52022-1158 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $3,819,340.74 for Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project

I.62022 – 1178 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Liberty Road Phase 3 Water and Sewer Line Construction Project in the Amount of $3,819,341

I.72022-1209 Resolution Approving a Change Order to Contract 2022-006A in the Amount of $3,500,000 with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Sandy Creek Sewer Lift Station Project

I.82022 – 1179 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Construction Project in the Amount of $3,500,000

I.92022 – 1214 Resolution Approving an Additional $20,000,000 in Reimbursement Funds with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Construction Services for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite

I.102022 – 1211 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding For the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $20,000,000

I.112022 -1177 Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $10,226,838.61 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2023-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the Resurfacing of Streets Project

I.122022-1234 Boards and Commissions Report - December

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

K.MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER

L.MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

M.ADJOURNMENT

Details

History

Vote Result

A.
CALL TO ORDER

B.
MOMENT OF SILENCE

C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.
COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

E.
CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.1
2022 – 1222 Resolution Recognizing the Minerva Lithium, LLC Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Sheeba Dawood

G.
CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

G.1
2022 -1173 Resolution Approving Sole Source Contract with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. for Police Indoor Range Upgrade in the Amount of $291,350

G.2
2022 - 1152 Ordinance Amending State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for November 2022 Proceeds from Opioid Litigation- $139,921

G.3
2022 - 1217 Resolution to Approve Contract In the Amount of $292,944 With Parkhub

G.4
2022 – 1181 Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating Kiwanis Club Funds and Bain Trust Disbursement to the Greensboro Fire Department

G.5
2022 – 1147 Ordinance to Establish the US 421 Land Use Study Budget in the Amount of $200,000 and Accept a Grant from the Economic Development Administration in the Amount of $100,000

G.7
2022 – 1153 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Entire Property Located at 9644 West Market Street from Angela F. Stafford in the Amount of $192,500 for the Colfax Water Booster Station; Water Resources Project #P06240

G.8
2022 – 1208 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5120 in the Amount of $158,900 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Additional Work on the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and Rehabilitation Design Assistance Project

G.9
2022 – 1193 Resolution Authorizing Payment to Duke Energy for Electrical Utility Improvements Supporting the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in the Amount of $510,000

G.10
2022 – 1154 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Establish Funding for Power Line Extensions for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $510,000

G.11
2022 – 1180 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Design Project in the Amount of $561,500

G.12
2022 - 1188 Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Contract in the Amount of $175,700 with GEL Engineering of NC, Inc. for Air Emissions Compliance Support Services

G.13
2022-1202 Resolution Authorizing an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Greensboro and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on Theta Street within the UNCG Campus

G.14
2022 -1203 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $150,000 for Contract 2021-10858 with James River Equipment Inc. for Maintenance Services

G.15
2022 – 1204 Resolution to Approve Contract 2021-10857 Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company in the Amount of $150,000 for Maintenance Services

G.16
2022-1216 Resolution Approving Execution of Contract in the Amount of $750,112 with Samet Corporation for Construction Manager at Risk for Pre-Construction Services for the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex

G.17
2022 - 1190 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-5024 in the Amount of $39,000 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Big Alamance Sewershed Study

G.18
2022-1175 Resolution Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $80,000 for Contract 2017-0710 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the Forest Oaks Loop Feed Water Line Extension Project

G.19
2022 - 1189 Resolution Approving Change Order #1 to Contract 2020-0140 in the Amount of $186,453.20 with Mainlining America, LLC for Additional Work on the Water Line Rehabilitation and Replacement Project

G.20
2022 – 1212 Resolution Approving a Contract in the Amount of $380,000 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Stormwater Project Management and Engineering Services

G.21
2022-1221 Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $194,703 with Planning Communities, LLC for Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan

G.22
2022-1150 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for January 17, 2023 on Annex of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 4332 Cahill Drive, 4015, 4017, and 4101 South Elm-Eugene Street – 1.94-Acres (Choice Invest Prop, and others)

G.23
2022 - 1206 Resolution Approving Contract 2021-007B in the Amount of $772,521 with Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc., to provide Construction Administration Professional Services for Phase I of the Water Booster Station Improvements Project

G.24
2022-1215 Resolution Authorizing Approval of Contract 2022-0620 in the Amount of $314,800 with WithersRavenel, Inc. for Professional Services needed for the Greensboro 2023 Pavement Condition Survey

G.25
2022 - 1227 Resolution To Approve the Recycle Material Audit Contract In the Estimated Amount of $171,811.25 With Kessler Consulting, Inc.

G.26
2022 - 1218 Resolution Approving a Customer Service Billing Software Hosting Agreement in the Amount of $108,000 with Systems and Software, Inc.

G.27
2022-1219 Resolution Authorizing Agreement in the Amount of $729,097 with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

G.28
2022-1220 Ordinance in the Amount of $729,097 for Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the VW Transit Bus Program Grant

G.29
2022 – 1200 Resolution Approving the Utility Reimbursement Agreement in the Amount of $748,077 with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Relocations as part of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Improvement

G.30
2022-1194 Budget Adjustment Requiring Council Approval Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 13, 2022

G.31
2022-1195 Budget Adjustment Approved by Budget Officer Nov 29, 2022 through Dec 12, 2022

G.32
2022 – 1225 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022

G.33
2022 – 1235 Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022

G.6
2022-1176 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $200,000 for Contract 2020-018 for the Eugene and Bellemeade Streetscape Project with Yates Construction Company, Inc.

H.
PUBLIC HEARING

H.1
2022-1164 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portions of 4402, 4408 and 4410 and all of 4412 North Church Street – Marc Isaacson for Tascosa Construction, LLC on behalf of Patti C. and Robert L. Phillips and Gary S. Upchurch

H.2
2022-1136 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5566 Burlington Road – 338.688-Acres (Publix Super Markets, Inc.)

H.3
2022-1165 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5566 Burlington Road – Randolph L. Barber for Publix Super Markets, Inc

H.4
2022-1137 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road – 39.95-Acres (Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate)

H.5
2022-1183 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1822 Youngs Mill Road and 4701-A Hickory Valley Road– Amanda Hodierne for Tina S. Hobbs and the Ella Mae S. Hobbs Estate

H.6
2022-1138 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at 5270 and 5274 North Church Street – 6.558-Acres (Jose Negrete Almaguer)

H.7
2022-1184 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5270 North Church Street – Jose Negrete Almauguer

H.8
2022-1185 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5274 North Church Street – City of Greensboro

H.9
2022-1140 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2401 Minorwood Road – 7.87-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

H.10
2022-1186 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2401 Minorwood Road – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

H.11
2022-1139 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for Property Located at a Portion of 2230 East Cone Boulevard – 8.2-Acres (Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc.)

H.12
2022-1187 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning and Rezoning for 2230 East Cone Boulevard – East Carolina Community Development, Inc. for Evangel Fellowship Word Ministries, Inc. and the City of Greensboro

H.13
2022-1168 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for a portion of 3234 Horse Pen Creek Road – BCS Holdings, LLC for Judy and William Aydellette

H.14
2022-1167 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for Portion of 3216 and 3234 and all of 3238 and 3240 Horse Pen Creek Road and all of 4209 and 4213 Piermont Drive – BCS Holdings, Inc for Rhonda Anderson on behalf of Young Men’s Christian Assoc.

I.
GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1
2022 – 1236 Resolution Establishing a Public Service Heroes Homebuyer Program

I.2
2022 – 1228 Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article XI of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances, titled “Social District”

I.3
2022 - 1196 Resolution to Extend the Economic Development Incentive Contract for HAECO

I.4
2022 – 1229 Resolution to Authorize the Adoption of the Strategic Energy Plan: Pathways 10 100% Renewable Energy

I.5
2022-1158 Resolution Approving Change Order #2 in the Amount of $3,819,340.74 for Contract 2020-041A with Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Liberty Road Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III Project

I.6
2022 – 1178 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Liberty Road Phase 3 Water and Sewer Line Construction Project in the Amount of $3,819,341

I.7
2022-1209 Resolution Approving a Change Order to Contract 2022-006A in the Amount of $3,500,000 with State Utility Contractors Inc. for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Sandy Creek Sewer Lift Station Project

I.8
2022 – 1179 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding for the Sandy Creek Lift Station Construction Project in the Amount of $3,500,000

I.9
2022 – 1214 Resolution Approving an Additional $20,000,000 in Reimbursement Funds with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Utility Construction Services for the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite

I.10
2022 – 1211 Ordinance to Amend the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget to Amend Funding For the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Construction Project in the Amount of $20,000,000

I.11
2022 -1177 Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $10,226,838.61 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2023-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the Resurfacing of Streets Project

I.12
2022-1234 Boards and Commissions Report - December

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

K.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER

L.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

M.
ADJOURNMENT