City of Greensboro
Meeting Agenda
City Council Special

Friday, February 16, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Bennett College

521 Gorrell Street, Greensboro 27406

Theme:  Strategically Becoming a Winning City

The Strategy Session meeting is available for view via https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council- meetings, a live stream will be on the city's YouTube page, at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofGreensboroNC and a live stream will be on the city's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.come/user/CityofGreensboroNC.

For additional information please contact Angela Lord, City Clerk at 336-373-2396.

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A.

Breakfast

8:45 am - 9 am: Meals will be served for City Council, CMO, and invited Guests.

B.

Call to Order

9 am

C.

Presentations

9am - 11:30 am 

C.1

Mayor to Mayor -9 am - 10:15 am 

*Lessons from the Mayors of North Carolina peer cities on key areas of interest.

PRIORITES DEEP DIVE: Focus on Today's Challenges/Opportunities and Strategies for Managing Them

D.

Presentations Continued

10:15 am - 11:30 am

D.1

Easiest Place to do Business

a.  Economic Development and Infrastructure 

* Highway 421 Study Update and Findings

     * Marshall Yandle + Consultants: Freese and Nichols

* Water/Sewer Extension Policy

     * Mike Borchers + Consultants: Raftelis

 

E.

Lunch 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

F.

Presentations Continued

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

F.1. Most Connected City

* Toyota:  Public-Private Partnership - Mobility Lessons from Other Communities 

     * Sean Suggs, President, Toyota NC

* GoBoro 2045:  The Future of Public Transit in Greensboro

     * Reggie Mason

G.

Break

1:45 pm - 2 pm

H.

Presentations Continued

2 pm - 3:30 pm

H.1

View from the State Capitol - Upcoming Legislations Discussions 

* Senator Phil Berger (GOP)

* Senator Gladys Robinson (DEM)

* Representative Jon Hardister (GOP)

* Senator Michael Garrett (DEM)

I.

Wrapping It Up/Next Steps

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

J.

Adjournment