Greensboro, NC

City Council

The City Council meeting includes several decisions regarding infrastructure, public safety, and land use. The agenda features multiple annexation requests and public hearings for zoning amendments. Additionally, the council will review various service contracts and budget adjustments.

• $3,075,000 contract with Downtown Greensboro Inc. for the Business Improvement District
• $800,000 change order for Battleground Avenue and Westridge Road intersection improvements
• $624,859.90 contract for concrete sidewalk and curb ramp repairs
• Public hearings for several annexation requests, including McConnell Village and Andrews Farm Road
• $150,000 sole source contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. for DNA analysis

The Greensboro City Council adopted the FY 2021-22 annual operating budget of $619.7 million, which includes a property tax rate of 66.25 cents per $100 valuation. The council also approved a 10-year Capital Improvements Program totaling $1.5 billion and authorized filing an application for up to $135 million in bonds for housing, parks, fire, law enforcement, and transportation projects. Several rezoning requests were approved, including one for 800 and 816 Roberson Comer Road, while a rezoning at 1419 Manuel Street was denied.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 operating budget of $619.7M (9-0)
• Adopted 2022-2031 Capital Improvements Program totaling $1.5B (9-0)
• Authorized filing for up to $135M in bonds (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 800 and 816 Roberson Comer Road to CD-RM-5 (8-1)
• Denied rezoning at 1419 Manuel Street to CD-R-5 (9-0)
• Approved $3.55M commitment for Townsend Trace affordable housing (8-1)
• Approved $6.92M for emergency rental assistance (9-0)
• Postponed sidewalk repair contract to July 20 (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session includes a presentation for budget review ID 21-0471. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Budget Review ID 21-0471

The Greensboro City Council held a virtual work session to review the upcoming budget and bond package, with presentations from city staff. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and staff direction. Council members requested additional data on recycling fees, a citywide salary survey, and bond allocations for public safety.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Requested staff provide peer city commercial recycling fee comparison data
• Requested staff conduct a citywide salary structure survey
• Requested staff schedule a work session on subsidizing recycling fees
• Requested staff provide bond presentation to Guilford County Commissioners
• Requested staff provide bond allocations for public safety

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review the budget cycle overview. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an independent investigation and an update on the Greensboro/Randolph Megasite.

• Budget Cycle Overview (ID 21-0411)
• Independent Investigation Discussions (ID 21-0464)
• Greensboro/Randolph Megasite Update (ID 21-0248)

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received a budget cycle overview focusing on public safety compensation, including police, fire, and Guilford Metro 911 salaries, and discussed a step plan versus merit structure. The council also discussed the DGI Ambassador Program and other community programs. They adjourned to closed session for attorney-client privilege regarding litigation involving Flow 1205 Bridford, LLC and Branch Banking Trust Co., and later reconvened. An independent investigation discussion resulted in no further action, and the Greensboro/Randolph Megasite update was postponed.

• Adjourned to closed session for attorney-client privilege (unanimous)
• Took no further action on independent investigation
• Postponed Greensboro/Randolph Megasite update to future meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m.

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings to receive comment on Access GSO Fares and the recommended Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Budget. The council will also consider several resolutions regarding federal grant programs and local service contracts.

• Public hearing on Access GSO Fares
• Public hearing on the recommended FY 2021-22 Annual Budget
• $7,081,066 appropriation for Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
• $156,762 contract for firefighter medical evaluations with Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
• $2,493,298 CDBG Program Funds amendment

The Greensboro City Council approved a $7,081,066 budget amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Fund for US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds, along with several other resolutions and contracts. The council also held public hearings on Access GSO fares and the FY 2021-22 budget, and adopted resolutions honoring former Fire Chief Ray K. Flowers, recognizing Parks and Recreation Month, and the Family Justice Center's sixth anniversary. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved $7,081,066 emergency rental assistance budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $156,762 contract with Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital for firefighter medical evaluations (7-0)
• Approved $187,950 landscaping contract with United Maintenance Group for War Memorial Coliseum (7-0)
• Approved $69,000 hazardous materials regional response team grant budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $2,493,298 CDBG Annual Action Plan application (7-0)
• Approved $5,207,144 HUD entitlement funds Annual Action Plan application (7-0)
• Approved amended interlocal tax agreement with Guilford County (7-0)
• Appointed Sarah Colonna and Jodee Ruppel to Commission on the Status of Women (voice vote)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session featuring several presentations. The session includes discussions on the budget cycle, ARP funds, and a bond referendum. Additionally, staff will present on police take-home vehicles and public safety compensation.

• Budget Cycle Overview
• ARP Funds presentation
• Bond Referendum Presentation
• Police Take Home Vehicles presentation
• Public Safety Compensation presentation

The City Council held a work session to review the Recommended Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, including public safety salary adjustments, a proposed GPD take-home vehicle program, American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding allocations, and a potential bond referendum. No formal votes were taken; staff will provide additional information at upcoming meetings, including June 1, 2021.

• Reviewed FY2021-22 budget recommendations (no vote)
• Discussed public safety salary and bonus proposals (no vote)
• Reviewed GPD take-home vehicle program proposal (no vote)
• Discussed ARP funding allocations and eligible uses (no vote)
• Discussed potential bond referendum and tax impact (no vote)

City Council

The agenda contains procedural items and one item for discussion identified as ID 21-04101. No specific details regarding the content of this matter are provided in the document.

• Discussion of matter ID 21-04101

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Assistant City Manager Chris Wilson as Interim City Manager, effective June 15, 2021, with a salary of $182,037 and a $1,000 monthly executive allowance. The appointment follows City Manager David Parrish's resignation effective June 30, 2021. The council also observed a moment of silence for George Floyd and discussed an independent investigation into the Marcus Smith case.

• Appointed Chris Wilson as Interim City Manager effective June 15, 2021 (9-0)
• Set interim city manager salary at $182,037 with $1,000 monthly executive allowance (9-0)

City Council

The council will consider budget increases for Downtown and A&Y Greenway projects and contract amendments for the Battleground Parks District. The agenda also includes public hearings on land annexations and a session to collect input on American Rescue Plan fund allocations.

• $3,435,744 budget increase for Downtown Greenway Phase 4 & A&Y Greenway Phase 1
• $4,883,500 contract amendment for Battleground Parks District Phase I-Hillside Development
• $915,639 agreement for Greensboro Coliseum Complex HVAC and controls
• Public hearing for the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds
• $714,000 change order for improvements at the Steven B. Tanger Center

The Greensboro City Council approved a $250,000 Urban Development Investment Grant to PAW Greensboro, LLC for redeveloping the property at 800 Pastor Anderson Way into a music creation and performance hub. The council also adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget estimate, approved multiple construction change orders and contracts, and postponed a rezoning appeal to June 15. Several annexations and rezonings along Flemingfield Road and other locations were approved.

• Approved $250,000 grant to PAW Greensboro, LLC for music hub redevelopment (8-0, Outling excused)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget estimate resolution (9-0)
• Approved change order $627,686 for Fire Station 7 construction (9-0)
• Approved change order $492,914 for Fire Station 56 construction (9-0)
• Approved change order $714,000 for Tanger Center improvements (8-1)
• Postponed rezoning appeal for 102-104 E. Vandalia Road to June 15 (6-3)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of Flemingfield Road properties (9-0)
• Approved $3,435,744 amended agreement with NCDOT for Downtown Greenway Phase 4 (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session includes presentations regarding the 2021 election and the FY 21-22 budget development process. The meeting also features an update on the Water Resources budget.

• 2021 Election Discussions
• FY 21-22 Budget Development Update
• Water Resources Budget Update

City Council

The Greensboro City Council approved an economic development incentive of up to $1,662,333 for Lollytogs LTD to establish warehouse and distribution operations on N. Summit Avenue, creating 116 jobs with an average annual wage of $46,021 and $57.3 million in investment. The council also authorized $3.52 million in commitments for three multi-family affordable housing projects (Vandalia Acres, Yanceyville Place, and The Lofts at Elmsley Crossing), with Councilmember Outling recused. Additionally, the council approved submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan applications for HUD entitlement funds totaling $5,173,113, and authorized use of $1,611,310 in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

• Approved $1,662,333 economic development incentive for Lollytogs LTD (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M commitment to Affordable Housing Management for Vandalia Acres (8-0, Outling recused)
• Approved $920,000 commitment to FGM Development for Yanceyville Place (8-0, Outling recused)
• Approved $1.1M commitment to Trinity Housing Development for The Lofts at Elmsley Crossing (8-0, Outling recused)
• Approved submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for $5,173,113 HUD entitlement funds (9-0)
• Approved use of $1,611,310 in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds (9-0)
• Approved $474,056 subrecipient agreement with Central Carolina Health Network for HOPWA program (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including resolution authorizing City Manager to intervene in Special Order by Consent with NCDEQ (9-0)

City Council Work Session

This work session includes presentations on several financial topics. The council will review bond package discussions, the American Rescue Plan overview, and budget updates for water resources and the FY 21-22 cycle.

• Bond Package Discussions
• American Rescue Plan Overview
• FY 21-22 Budget Cycle Update/Overview
• FY22 Water Resources Budget Update/Overview
• Closed Session

The City Council held a work session with presentations on the American Rescue Plan funding and a potential bond package, but took no formal votes. Two budget items were postponed, and the council moved into closed session for legal and business discussions.

• Postponed Budget Cycle Update/Overview (ID 21-0350) to a future work session
• Postponed Water Resources Budget Update/Overview (ID 21-0356) to a future work session
• Moved to closed session to discuss litigation and business location/expansion (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Greensboro City Council work session includes several presentations on financial and economic topics. The agenda features updates on the budget cycle, bond packages, and water resources budget. It also includes an overview of the American Rescue Plan.

• Guilford County Economic Development Alliance Update
• Budget Cycle Update/Overview
• American Rescue Plan Overview
• Bond Package Discussions
• Water Resources Budget Update/Overview

The Greensboro City Council work session on April 27, 2021, was suspended after a recess due to streaming and connection issues. The only substantive item was a presentation on the Guilford County Economic Development Alliance (GCEDA), which was informational. All other agenda items, including the budget cycle update, American Rescue Plan overview, bond package discussions, water resources budget update, and closed session, were postponed to the May 4, 2021 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

• Suspended meeting due to technical difficulties (unanimous)
• Postponed budget cycle update to May 4, 2021
• Postponed American Rescue Plan overview to May 4, 2021
• Postponed bond package discussions to May 4, 2021
• Postponed water resources budget update to May 4, 2021
• Postponed closed session to May 4, 2021

City Council

The council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure agreements with the NCDOT, including projects for the Downtown Greenway and transit-oriented sidewalks. The agenda also includes decisions on security service contracts, property acquisitions for storm water drainage, and public hearings for rezoning and annexations.

• $4,450,347 agreement for Downtown Greenway Phase 2
• $3,213,264 contract for city-wide security services
• Rezoning ordinance for property at 1300 Covered Wagon Road
• $91,000 purchase of 1501 Upland Drive for storm water drainage
• $1,015,372 budget increase for Transit Oriented Sidewalks Project

The Greensboro City Council approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and budget adjustments, including a $4.45 million amended agreement with NCDOT for Downtown Greenway Phase 2. They also approved a rezoning at 1300 Covered Wagon Road, a street name change to Samaritan Lane, and several other resolutions. Councilmember Hightower voted against several change orders, and Councilmember Outling was recused from two items due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved $4,450,347 amended agreement with NCDOT for Downtown Greenway Phase 2 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1300 Covered Wagon Road from R-3 to R-5 (9-0)
• Approved street name change of SR-6838 to Samaritan Lane (9-0)
• Approved $3,213,264 security services contract with East Coast Protective Services (9-0)
• Approved $517,000 land sale in Ole Asheboro Redevelopment Area to PDC Land Acquisition (9-0)
• Approved 9-year reduction of AZ Development forgivable loan repayment period (8-0, Outling excused)
• Approved $740,326.50 cyber-security services contract with Tangible Software (9-0)
• Approved $130,456 change order for Norfolk Southern railway construction (7-1, Hightower no, Outling excused)

City Council

The Greensboro City Council will review several property transactions and budget amendments. This includes a proposal to sell properties at 100 East Gate City Boulevard and other locations to the South Elm Development Group. The council will also consider a $164,000 purchase for the Birch Creek Sewer Outfall Project.

• Property purchase at 640 Knox Road and Birch Creek Road for $164,000
• Sale of properties including 100 East Gate City Boulevard to South Elm Development Group
• $300,900 grant application for an electric solid waste vehicle
• $71,100 budget amendment for Fair Housing Training Program Grant Funds
• Conveyance of surplus city property to The Interactive Resource Center

The Greensboro City Council approved the sale of land at 100 East Gate City Boulevard, 725 and 727 South Elm Street, and 508 and 518 Arlington Street to the South Elm Development Group for mixed-use development. The council also adopted resolutions honoring Fred Dewey McKoy and recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and approved a consent agenda including a grant application for an electric solid waste vehicle and a property purchase for the Birch Creek Sewer Outfall Project. Additionally, the council approved implementing the Greensboro Police Department staffing study recommendations.

• Adopted resolution honoring the late Fred Dewey McKoy (9-0).
• Adopted resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month (9-0).
• Approved consent agenda including grant application for electric solid waste vehicle, property purchase for sewer project, and budget adjustments.
• Approved sale of land to South Elm Development Group for mixed-use development (9-0).
• Declared surplus property and conveyed a 2005 Dodge Caravan to the Interactive Resource Center (8-0, one excused).
• Approved implementing Greensboro Police Department staffing study recommendations (9-0).

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session includes presentations regarding census and election updates. The agenda also covers software maintenance contracts.

• Census/Election Update (ID 21-0272)
• Greensboro Police Department Salary Update (ID 21-0301)
• Software Maintenance Contracts (ID 21-0273)

This was a work session with no formal votes. The council received presentations on municipal redistricting and election updates, a Greensboro Police Department salary and staffing update, and software maintenance contracts. A motion to recruit additional officers was made but the mayor noted actions must be addressed at regular council meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Motion to recruit additional officers for crime reduction made, not voted on

City Council Work Session

The meeting includes presentations regarding the Greensboro Police Department strategic plan and the South Elm Development/Redevelopment Commission. The agenda also features a census and election update.

• Greensboro Police Department update and strategic plan presentation
• South Elm Development/Redevelopment Commission presentation
• Census/Election update

The Greensboro City Council held a virtual work session with no formal votes. They received a police department update from Chief Brian James, discussing crime reduction, staffing, and technology, and requested staff provide a list of GPD priority needs and specific position/compensation details by March 26. They also heard a presentation on the South Elm Street redevelopment, including a proposed sales development agreement with Ray Ventures Group, and discussed adding the item to the April 6th agenda. The Census/Election update was postponed to a future work session.

• Postponed the Census/Election update (ID 21-0185) to a future work session
• Requested staff provide a list of GPD priority needs
• Requested staff provide number of GPD positions needed, goals, timeline, and compensation needs by March 26
• Discussed adding South Elm redevelopment item to April 6th meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure contracts, including streetscape improvements and bridge replacements. The meeting also includes public hearings for various property annexations and rezoning requests. Additionally, the council will consider budget adjustments and grant agreements.

• $7,694,887 contract for Summit Avenue Streetscape and Sidewalk Improvements
• $2,298,856 contract for Ballinger Road Bridge Replacement Project
• $783,837 VW Transit Bus Program Grant agreement
• Rezoning and annexation requests for Hickory Tree Lane and Willowlake Road
• $102,000 LexisNexis subscription for the Greensboro Police Department

The City Council approved a rezoning of 4.585 acres at 5908 Ballinger Road from R-3 to CD-O (Conditional District Office) for a medical and professional office building, with conditions limiting uses and building height. The vote was 8-1, with Councilmember Kennedy dissenting. The Council also denied a proposed $870,940 contract with CRG Corporation to outsource the Water Resources Department call center, voting 9-0 against it.

• Approved rezoning at 5908 Ballinger Road to CD-O for a medical office building (8-1).
• Denied $870,940 contract with CRG Corporation for a Water Resources call center (9-0).
• Approved $2,298,856.62 contract with Dane Construction for Ballinger Road bridge replacement (7-2).
• Approved $7,694,887 contract with Atlantic Contracting for Summit Avenue streetscape project (9-0).
• Approved updated Economic Development Incentive Program guidelines (9-0).
• Postponed sale of city properties on South Elm and Arlington streets to April 6 meeting (5-4).
• Postponed rezoning at 1300 Covered Wagon Road to April 20 meeting (9-0).
• Approved consent agenda, including a $102,000 LexisNexis police subscription and a $30,901.10 water bill adjustment.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session featuring an update on wayfinding. The agenda also includes a closed session.

• Wayfinding Update
• Closed Session

The City Council received a presentation on the Wayfinding master plan, discussing sign locations, costs, and implementation. Councilmember Outling was excused from a closed session on economic development incentives due to a conflict of interest. The council then recessed to closed session and reconvened, adjourning without further action.

• Received Wayfinding master plan presentation and discussed implementation, costs, and sign locations.
• Requested staff research recognition signage for high employment businesses.
• Requested staff provide implementation timeline and associated costs for wayfinding.
• Approved motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss economic development incentives (8-0).
• Approved excusing Councilmember Outling from voting on the closed session item due to conflict of interest (8-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review presentations regarding the Airport Overlay and the Economic Development Incentive Program. These items are scheduled for discussion during a work session.

• Airport Overlay Update (ID 21-02161)
• Economic Development Incentive Program Update (ID 21-02172)

The City Council held a virtual work session with no formal votes. They discussed an airport overlay update, requesting staff to revise terminology and provide a timeline for Zoning Commission review, and to place the item on a future agenda. They also reviewed an economic development incentive program update and requested a work session on March 23, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

• Requested staff to revise 'Airport Districts' to 'Airport Zones' and provide a timeline for Zoning Commission review.
• Requested staff to place the airport overlay update on an upcoming City Council agenda.
• Requested staff to schedule a work session on March 23, 2021, for the economic development incentive program.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to contract for $8,669,703 in US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. This funding would support the Greensboro Housing Coalition, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army. The agenda also includes routine budget adjustments and ceremonial resolutions.

• $8,669,703 contract for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Programs
• Adoption of HUD-required Citizen Participation Plan
• Ordinance amending grants fund for Remote Learning Centers
• Resolution honoring the memory of Fred Dewey McKoy
• Resolution recognizing the retirement of Elizabeth McKinnon

The Greensboro City Council approved a resolution authorizing contracts totaling $8,669,703 in US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for emergency rent and utility assistance programs, distributed among Greensboro Housing Coalition, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Housing Consultants Group, and Salvation Army of Greensboro. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included the HUD-required Citizen Participation Plan, a budget amendment for a Remote Learning Centers grant, and other routine items. A resolution honoring the late Fred Dewey McKoy was postponed to the April meeting. No public hearings were held.

• Approved $8,669,703 in US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for rent and utility aid contracts with four agencies.
• Adopted the consent agenda, including the HUD-required Citizen Participation Plan.
• Amended the grants fund budget to appropriate $9,595 for Remote Learning Centers grant staff salary reimbursement.
• Approved a resolution listing loans and grants for City Council approval.
• Approved budget adjustments from 2/9/2021 through 2/22/2021 over $50,000.
• Approved budget adjustments approved by the Budget Officer from 2/9/2021 through 2/22/2021.
• Postponed the resolution honoring the late Fred Dewey McKoy to the first April meeting.
• Adopted a resolution honoring Elizabeth McKinnon's retirement as the first African American female transit operator.

City Council Work Session

The Greensboro City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on wayfinding and the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Review. The session includes a presentation regarding 2020 M/WBE utilization.

• Way Finding Update (ID 21-0183)
• Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Review (ID 21-0184)

The City Council heard a presentation on the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program from Griffin and Strong, P.C., including discussion on utilization, COVID-19 impacts, and goal-setting. Councilmember Thurm requested quarterly M/WBE updates with year-over-year comparisons and other tracking details. The wayfinding update was postponed to March 16, 2021, and the council adjourned to closed session to discuss economic development incentives.

• Postponed wayfinding update to March 16, 2021
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss economic development incentives (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m.

City Council

The Greensboro City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, including projects for the Townsend Water Treatment Plant and sidewalk expansions. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding land annexations and zoning changes. Additionally, the council will consider a contract extension for municipal waste disposal services.

• $4,800,000 annual contract extension for municipal solid waste disposal
• $2,098,168 contract for Townsend Water Treatment Plant improvements
• $822,127 NCDOT agreement for the Greensboro Sidewalk Project
• Public hearing for rezoning 606-618 Whitfield Drive
• $285,000 property purchase at 8200 West Market Street

The Greensboro City Council approved a $2,098,168 contract with D.H. Griffin Infrastructure for the 2020 Townsend Water Treatment Plant improvements (6-2) and extended the municipal solid waste disposal contract with Waste Management for five years at $4.8 million annually (8-0). The council also approved several annexations and rezoning requests, including a 5.76-acre parcel at 5281 Mackay Road and a 6.802-acre site at 606-618 Whitfield Drive. The economic development incentive program guidelines were postponed to a non-date specific meeting.

• Approved $2,098,168 contract with D.H. Griffin Infrastructure for Townsend WTP improvements (6-2)
• Approved 5-year extension of Waste Management solid waste disposal contract at $4.8M/year (8-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 5.76 acres at 5281 Mackay Road to CD-RM-5 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 606-618 Whitfield Drive from R-3 to CD-RM-8 (8-0)
• Approved $822,127 amended agreement with NCDOT for Greensboro Sidewalk Project (8-1)
• Approved $375,784 NCDOT funding agreement for J. Douglas Galyon Depot renovations (8-1)
• Approved $363,983 change order with Volkert, Inc. for sidewalk inspections (6-3)
• Postponed economic development incentive program guidelines to non-date specific meeting (8-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session featuring presentations regarding the Family Justice Center and domestic violence homicide discussions. No specific decisions or votes are listed for this session.

• Presentations: Family Justice Center/Domestic Violence Homicide Discussions (ID 21-0174)

The City Council work session featured a presentation from Family Justice Center Director Catherine Johnson on services, funding, and a reported surge in domestic violence-related homicides during COVID-19. Councilmembers requested staff to distribute multilingual FJC information via water bills, libraries, recreation centers, city kiosks, and GTN, and to provide domestic violence data and future strategies. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without voting on any items.

• Requested staff distribute multilingual FJC information via water bills, libraries, recreation centers, kiosks, and GTN
• Requested staff provide domestic violence data and future strategies

City Council Special Meeting

The Greensboro City Council is conducting a virtual council retreat. The agenda consists of reviewing and discussing council goals and determining next steps.

• Council Goal Review and Discussion (ID 21-00931)
• Wrap Up/Next Steps (ID 21-01052)

The City Council held a virtual retreat to review and discuss its long-term priorities. The council reached consensus to increase the affordable housing goal from 1,000 to 1,200 units by 2022. Other priorities, including income growth, violent crime reduction, fund balance, transportation, recycling, and LEED certification, were discussed with requests for further work sessions and data. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Increased affordable housing goal from 1,000 to 1,200 units by 2022 (consensus)
• Retained priority to raise per capita and median household income by 15% by 2025
• Retained priority to reduce violent crime by 20% by 2022
• Retained priority to bring fund balances to 15% of annual budget by 2023
• Requested work session on transportation goal (20% increase in non-personal vehicle commutes)
• Requested work session on recycling plan
• Requested work session on LEED certification plan
• Adjourned at 10:22 a.m. (voice vote)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting a virtual retreat to review council priorities and strategic planning updates. The agenda includes discussions on financial projections, bond referendum projects, and program highlights for housing and workforce development.

• Review of Council Strategic Planning and Priorities
• Financial updates for FY 19-20 and CY Projections
• Bond Referendum and Projects update
• Program highlights for Housing, M/WBE, Race GSO, and Workforce Development
• Legislative updates

The City Council held a special meeting to review strategic planning, financial updates, and program highlights. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations and staff requests for further research.

• Reviewed strategic plan updates and October session recap
• Discussed FY 19-20 financial projections and CARES Act funding
• Reviewed bond referendum strategies and infrastructure projects
• Heard housing program updates, including Housing GSO plan and M/WBE
• Discussed GSO4Ward equity initiatives and training
• Reviewed workforce development programs and COVID-19 impacts
• Received legislative updates from city attorney and lobbyist

City Council

The Greensboro City Council will consider an ordinance to appropriate $8,949,177.90 from the US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Funds. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the city's policy for settlement of tort claims and several ceremonial resolutions.

• Ordinance to appropriate $8,949,177.90 in US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
• Resolution regarding the policy for settlement of tort claims against the City
• Recognition of 2020 Employee Innovation Award Winners
• Budget adjustments from January 12 through January 25, 2021

The Greensboro City Council adopted an ordinance appropriating $8,949,178 in US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds. The council also adopted a new policy for settling tort claims against the city, which includes a partial waiver of governmental immunity. Several resolutions honoring deceased community members were adopted, and one resolution was postponed due to a councilmember's absence.

• Adopted ordinance appropriating $8,949,178 in federal emergency rental assistance funds (8-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing a policy for settling tort claims, including a partial waiver of governmental immunity (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring the memory of C. William 'Bill' Britt (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring the memory of George Robert Johnson, Jr. (8-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring the memory of Larsina Michelle Johnson (8-0)
• Postponed resolution honoring Fred Dewey McKoy due to Councilmember Kennedy's absence (8-0)
• Reappointed Jeff Lail to the Participatory Budgeting Committee (8-0)
• Removed Suzanne Nazim from the Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission for breach of confidentiality (8-0)