Winston-Salem, NC

City Council

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on six zoning petitions and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, plus consider a resolution to name a square. The consent agenda includes appointments and a Civil Service Board reappointment. The meeting includes recognition items and a city manager update.

• Public hearing on UDO-CC35 text amendments to Chapters 3–9
• Rezoning W-3696: 7.06 acres on West Twelfth Street from GI & LI to PB-L
• Rezoning W-3697: 1.82 acres at Rosewind Lane and Red Tail Lane from MU-S & RS9 to MU-S
• Rezoning W-3699: 35.27 acres on Pecan Lane from RS9 to RM12-S
• Resolution designating John Larson Tranquility Square

Finance Committee

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee is meeting to consider consent agenda items including purchase orders for a jet vac sewer cleaning truck ($565,000) and a tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck ($2,413,452), plus a contract extension for temporary staffing services ($316,000 annually). The general agenda includes an update on the DRIVE program, a proposed long-term lease for a DIY skate park, and a resolution to declare Liberty Street Park shelter structures surplus for auction.

• Purchase order for jet vac sewer cleaning truck - $565,000
• Purchase order for tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions - $2,413,452
• Contract extension for temporary staffing services with The Resource Company - additional $316,000/year
• Long-term lease of city-owned property to Colab, Inc. for DIY skate park downtown
• Declaration of Liberty Street Park shelter structures as surplus for public auction

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approval of its August 11, 2026 minutes and receive an informational update on the city's 2026 sustainability efforts, including annual reports from the Urban Forestry and Community Sustainability committees. Staff will also provide an update on utilities capital projects. No votes on substantive policy or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of August 11, 2026 Public Works Committee minutes
• 2026 Sustainability Update presentation with annual reports from UFPC and CSPC
• Update on Utilities Capital Projects

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider extending the Youth Protection Ordinance and receive an update on camera technology and community trust. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The extension proposal and camera update are the main substantive items for discussion.

• Proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance (26-0360)
• Update on Camera Technology and Community Trust (26-0380)
• Approval of August 10 committee minutes (26-0381)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will consider consent items and several general agenda items, including resolutions to remove park land designation for a property sale, designate a square, and request public hearings for demolitions and zoning amendments. They will also receive informational updates on housing, recreation, and sidewalk cafe permits.

• Resolution to remove park land designation from PIN# 6833-49-1092 on Rhyne Avenue for a city-owned lot sale to Prosperity Alliance
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 605 Eldora Street (East Ward)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure and accessory building at 2802 Trent Street (South Ward)
• Request for public hearing on UDO-CC-37 to amend bufferyard requirements for Planned Residential Developments
• Resolution to accept 9.27 acres donated by the Conservation Fund for Long Creek Park

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on demolishing three structures and designating the Chatham Block as a local historic landmark. The consent agenda includes grant acceptances for traffic safety, a $2.26 million HOME-ARP fund rescission, a $2.09 million sidewalk project supplement, and a $968,622.64 Miller Park construction contract. The council will also vote on extending a one-year allowance for wildlife officers to discharge rifles at Smith Reynolds Airport for deer and turkey control.

• Public hearings on demolition of structures at 2608 Stockton Street, 3005 Teresa Avenue, and 1511 Attucks Street
• Ordinance designating Chatham Block as a local historic landmark
• Resolution rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding to Step Up America
• Supplemental agreement with NCDOT for $2,086,722 for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project
• Construction contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements, not-to-exceed $968,622.64

The Winston-Salem City Council approved a resolution rescinding a $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding allocation to Step Up America, which had been pulled from the consent agenda for individual consideration. The council also approved the balance of the consent agenda, including a $2,086,722 supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project and a $968,622.64 construction contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements. Three demolition ordinances and a local historic landmark designation for the Chatham Block were approved, and the transit authority fare policy was amended to define extreme heat as a heat index of 100 degrees or above. The council also voted to enter closed session for the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding allocation to Step Up America (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda balance including $2,086,722 NCDOT supplemental agreement for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project (8-0)
• Approved $968,622.64 contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements (consent vote)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 2608 Stockton Street (8-0)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 3005 Teresa Avenue (7-1, Joiner nay)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 1511 Attucks Street (8-0)
• Approved designating Chatham Block as a local historic landmark (8-0)
• Amended WSTA fare policy to define extreme heat as heat index of 100 degrees or above (unanimous)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including the conveyance of property for affordable housing, acceptance of homeless assistance funds, and the purchase of solid waste collection trucks. The general agenda includes public hearings on several zoning petitions and a text amendment related to flood insurance compliance. The council will also recognize centenarians and honor Citizens Police Academy graduates.

• Resolution authorizing conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue to support affordable housing objectives
• Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of $3,751,283 in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Funds
• Purchase orders for solid waste trucks: $559,830.00 (two rear loading) and $3,412,750.24 (eight automated side loading)
• Resolution approving issuance of up to $25,400,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Lofts at Motor Road
• Public hearings on zoning petitions W-3687 through W-3694 and a special use permit for an outdoor kennel enclosure

The Winston-Salem City Council approved various zoning petitions, solid waste truck purchases totaling over $3.9 million, and affordable housing funding. The council also approved a special use permit for an outdoor kennel enclosure and held a closed session for the city manager's annual evaluation.

• Approved resolution recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month (8-0)
• Approved resolution honoring 2026 Winston-Salem Citizens Police Academy graduates (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including affordable housing conveyances and board appointments (8-0)
• Approved purchase order for two rear loading solid waste collection trucks from Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc. for $559,830.00 (Consent)
• Approved purchase order for eight automated side loading solid waste collection trucks from TranSource, Inc. for $3,412,750.24 (Consent)
• Approved issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lofts at Motor Road (Consent)
• Approved closing and abandoning a 0.125 acre unnamed alleyway between Allen Street and Wilbur Street (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for an outdoor enclosure for a kennel at 1.93 acres on Chatham Road (7-1)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider consent agenda items and one general agenda item. The most consequential item is a resolution approving up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Lofts at Motor Road, a housing project. Other items include contracts for solid waste trucks, a park improvement contract, a property sale for affordable housing, and a budget amendment.

• Resolution approving up to $25,400,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Lofts at Motor Road
• Resolution authorizing conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue for affordable housing
• Purchase order for two rear loading solid waste trucks - $559,830.00
• Purchase order for eight automated side loading solid waste trucks - $3,412,750.24
• Construction contract for Miller Park Improvements - not-to-exceed $968,622.64

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend several items, including purchase orders for solid waste collection trucks, a construction contract for Miller Park improvements, and the issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Lofts at Motor Road. All committee recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order of $559,830.00 for two rear loading solid waste trucks (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order of $3,412,750.24 for eight automated side loading solid waste trucks (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract of $968,622.64 to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved additional sole source vendors for fiscal year 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved debt payment agreement with Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire Department for $42.70 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lofts at Motor Road (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider consent items including a public hearing request to close part of South Spring Street, an easement abandonment on Weston Brooke Trail, and a $2,086,722 supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project. General agenda items include a Northwest Boulevard streetscape feasibility study, a resolution amending the WSTA extreme weather fare policy, and a presentation on the July 30 water main break. The committee is deciding on the consent items and discussing the general agenda items.

• Public hearing request to close and abandon a portion of South Spring Street (South Ward), hearing set for October 5, 2026
• Resolution authorizing abandonment and relocation of a permanent access easement on Tax PIN 6867-50-1123 (Weston Brooke Trail, outside city limits)
• Supplemental agreement with NCDOT for $2,086,722 additional funding for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project (Southwest Ward)
• Resolution amending Winston-Salem Transit Authority Extreme Weather and Special Events Fare Policy
• Presentation on July 30, 2026 water main break

The Public Works Committee recommended approval for several items, including a supplemental agreement for the Silas Creek Parkway Sidewalk Project. The committee also recommended amending the Winston-Salem Transit Authority extreme weather and special events fare policy. All recommended actions were referred to the City Council on September 8, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Recommended approval of South Spring Street portion closure and abandonment
• Recommended approval of easement abandonment and relocation on PIN 6867-50-1123
• Recommended approval of $2,086,722 supplemental funding for Silas Creek Parkway Sidewalk Project
• Approved Public Works Committee Summary of Minutes
• Recommended approval of Winston-Salem Transit Authority fare policy amendments (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider accepting several grants from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, including funding for the BikeSafe Regional Coordinator, the Forsyth County DWI Task Force, and police overtime traffic enforcement. They will also receive updates on the Fire Department's SUV Response Program and a police public safety report.

• Grant for BikeSafe Regional Coordinator (Year 7)
• Grant for Forsyth County DWI Task Force (Year 17) with interlocal and mutual assistance agreements
• Grant for WSPD Overtime Traffic Enforcement Initiative with budget ordinance amendments
• Approval of June 8, 2026 committee minutes
• Fire Department SUV Response Program update

The Public Safety Committee approved the consent agenda, which included recommendations for several grant acceptances. These items involve North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program funding for bike safety, a DWI task force, and police overtime traffic enforcement. All recommended items were referred to the City Council for action on September 8, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously
• Recommended approval of BikeSafe Regional Coordinator grant funding
• Recommended approval of Forsyth County Joint DWI Task Force grant and interlocal agreements
• Recommended approval of WSPD Overtime Traffic Enforcement Initiative grant and budget amendments
• Approved Public Safety Committee Summary of Minutes

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will consider consent agenda items including requests for public hearings on demolishing three structures, a flood insurance compliance text amendment, and resolutions on homeless assistance funding. The general agenda includes a request for a public hearing to designate the Chatham Block as a local historic landmark and resolutions to extend construction deadlines for two affordable housing projects.

• Request for public hearing on UDO-CC36, National Flood Insurance Program Compliance Text Amendment (Aug 17, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 2608 Stockton Street (Sept 8, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 3005 Teresa Avenue (Sept 8, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 1511 Attucks Street (Sept 8, 2026)
• Resolution rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding to Step Up America; resolution authorizing $3,751,283 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds

The General Government Committee recommended several items for City Council consideration, including a new local historic landmark designation. Members also discussed delays in affordable housing construction and raised concerns regarding code enforcement communication.

• Recommended Chatham Block as a Local Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Recommended time extension for Lofts at Motor Road construction (unanimous)
• Recommended new completion date for Residences at Indiana (unanimous)
• Recommended rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding for Step Up America
• Recommended demolition of structure at 3005 Teresa Avenue
• Recommended public hearing for National Flood Insurance Program compliance text amendment
• Recommended public hearing for demolition of structure at 2608 Stockton Street
• Recommended public hearing for demolition of structure at 1511 Attucks Street

Public Art Commission (City-County)

The Choice Neighborhood (CNI) Residency Committee will meet to discuss applications and make a final selection of candidates. The committee will also discuss subsequent steps in the process.

• Discussion of residency applications
• Finalist selection

Utility Commission (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County)

The Utility Commission will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, including developer agreements for water and sewer improvements. The agenda also includes a construction contract award, a change order for system-wide sewer rehabilitation, and a utility agreement for roadwork at Germanton Road and Oak Summit Road.

• Agreements for water ($437,050) and sewer ($1,401,000) improvements in various developments
• Construction contract award for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project
• Change order for KRG Utility, Inc. regarding System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 7
• Utility agreement with NC DOT for work at NC 8 (Germanton Road) and SR 1686 (Oak Summit Road)
• Revision to the FY 2026-27 User Rate & Fee Manual

Planning Board (City-County)

La junta realizará audiencias públicas sobre cuatro solicitudes de zonificación y considerará una enmienda de texto a las Ordenanzas de Desarrollo Unificado para incorporar las actualizaciones del Programa Nacional de Seguro contra Inundaciones. También revisarán varias propuestas de subdivisiones y desarrollos residenciales planificados. Los asuntos de procedimiento incluyen la elección de funcionarios y la aprobación de las actas.

• Enmienda de ordenanza al Capítulo 8 (UDO) para actualizaciones del seguro contra inundaciones (UDO-CC36)
• Rezonificación de Allred Investment Company, parcela de más de 30 acres en East Hanes Mill Road a GB-L
• Rezonificación de Alma Mata de RS9 a NO-L en Country Club Road
• Rezonificación de Andrea Adams Strickland a HB-L en University Parkway y Laura Avenue
• Valmont Hills PRD: 222 lotes en 102.85 acres con zonificación RS9 (continuación)

City Council

Community Appearance Commission

El Education and Awards Committee de la Community Appearance Commission ha cancelado su reunión de junio. No se están discutiendo ni decidiendo ningún tema.

Community Appearance Commission

Esta reunión es en gran medida de procedimiento, centrada en aprobar más de 20 conjuntos de actas de reuniones anteriores y recibir actualizaciones de comités como Technical Advisory, Education and Awards, y Trees and Woodlands.

• Aprobación de actas resumidas de 26 reuniones anteriores desde septiembre de 2023
• Actualización del Comité Trees and Woodlands sobre la reunión de junio
• Informes del Comité Technical Advisory and Project Review (TAPR)
• Informes del Comité Education and Awards
• Informe oficial sobre las actividades de la comisión

Special Meeting of the City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Winston-Salem celebrará una reunión especial para votar sobre dos ordenanzas. La primera actualiza las regulaciones de ruido de la ciudad, mientras que la segunda establece horarios restringidos para menores para reducir el crimen nocturno. El concejo también revisará una invitación de honorarios para el equipo local de béisbol Winston-Salem Dash.

• Ordenanza que modifica el Capítulo 46 de regulaciones de ruido (Fase 2, segunda lectura)
• Ordenanza que establece horarios restringidos para jóvenes para reducir el desorden nocturno (segunda lectura)
• Revisión de honorarios para la invitación al evento América 250 de Winston-Salem Dash

The Winston-Salem City Council held a special meeting on June 22, 2026, and approved two ordinances. The first, amending Chapter 46 of the City Code relating to noise (Phase 2), passed unanimously. The second, establishing youth protection measures to protect minors and reduce late-night crime and disorder, passed 5-3.

• Approved noise ordinance amendment (Phase 2) unanimously (8-0)
• Approved youth protection measures ordinance (5-3)

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Forsyth County)

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación del Condado de Forsyth escuchará las solicitudes para renovar los permisos de uso especial para casas prefabricadas en varias propiedades residenciales y agrícolas. La agenda incluye elementos de consentimiento y una nueva solicitud para una casa prefabricada en Bowen Road.

• Renovación del permiso para casa prefabricada en 5853 Irene Lane
• Renovación del permiso para casa prefabricada en 6215 Elkvue Drive
• Renovación del permiso para casa prefabricada en 4409 Grubbs Road
• Solicitud de nuevo permiso para casa prefabricada en 3351 Bowens Road
• Audiencia continuada para el permiso de casa prefabricada en 2042 Union Cross Road

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Winston-Salem llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos peticiones de zonificación y una primera lectura de una ordenanza de toque de queda para jóvenes destinada a reducir el crimen nocturno. El concejo también aprobará proyectos de infraestructura y vías verdes, asignará fondos a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales y finalizará las enmiendas al presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026. La mayoría de los asuntos administrativos de rutina se procesarán mediante la agenda de consentimiento sin debate.

• Primera lectura de ordenanza de toque de queda para jóvenes para restringir a menores de edad durante la noche
• Cambio de zonificación para 104 First Baptist Church en Carl Russell & Highland Aves (RM18 a IP)
• Cambio de zonificación para propiedad de la Autoridad de Vivienda cerca de E 17th St & New Hope Ln (RSQ/RM18 a RM18)
• Contrato por $3,236,475.50 para servicios de seguridad y policía corporativa con Allied Universal
• Contrato por $714,460 para servicios del Distrito de Mejora Comercial del Centro con DWSP

The City Council approved a first-reading ordinance establishing youth protection measures to protect minors and reduce late-night crime, passing 5-3 after public comment. The council also approved a $3.24 million security services contract and a $714,460 downtown business improvement district contract, along with several zoning changes and funding allocations.

• Approved youth protection ordinance (G-1) 5-3, with Council Members Andree-Bowen, Hall, and Taylor opposed
• Approved $3,236,475.50 security and company police services contract with Allied Universal Security Services (C-15)
• Approved $714,460 contract with Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership for business improvement district services (G-6)
• Approved rezoning of 0.64 acres at Carl Russell and Highland Avenues from RM18 to IP for First Baptist Church (G-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2.92 acres between East Seventeenth Street and New Hope Lane to RM18 for Housing Authority (G-3)
• Approved long-term lease of city park land for Downtown Amphitheater (G-4) 7-1, with Council Member Burke opposed
• Approved noise ordinance amendment Phase 2 (C-1) unanimously
• Approved FY 2026-2027 funding allocations for non-profit agencies and community agencies (G-7, G-9, G-11, G-13)

Public Art Commission (City-County)

El comité revisará las presentaciones de los finalistas y los comentarios de la comunidad, luego realizará una selección de artista para un mural en el MLK Jr. Community Center. También discutirán los requisitos del contrato y los próximos pasos.

• Selección de artista para el mural de MLK Jr. Community Center

Public Art Commission (City-County)

La comisión votará sobre las selecciones de la Convocatoria Abierta 2025 y finalizará las opciones de color para Brown School Lofts. Los miembros también discutirán comentarios de diseño para el estacionamiento 6th-Cherry-Trade y revisarán los sitios de Dandelion.

• Decisión de color de Brown School Lofts
• Selección de la Convocatoria Abierta 2025
• Conversación de diseño del estacionamiento 6th-Cherry-Trade
• Revisión de sitios de Dandelion

Planning Board (City-County)

Planning Board llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre siete peticiones de zonificación, incluyendo rezonificaciones para Long Creek Village y un sitio de vertedero. También considerarán permisos de uso especial para una perrera y un vertedero, y revisarán planos de subdivisión preliminares para Silver Oak Preserve y Jacob's Hollow. Las recomendaciones serán enviadas al City Council o a los County Commissioners.

• Petición de zonificación para Long Creek Village (RS20 & MU-S a City RS20 & MU-S) en Eagle Crest Drive
• Permiso de uso especial para vertedero en Salem Chapel Road (F-1671)
• Permiso de uso especial para perrera al aire libre en Chatham Road (W-3691)
• Subdivisión preliminar: Silver Oak Preserve (12 lotes, 7.13 acres) en Murray Road
• Revisión de Planning Board: Subdivisión Jacob's Hollow (71.66 acres) cerca de Humming Bird Drive

Bicycle / Pedestrian / Active Mobility Advisory Committee

El comité revisará los estándares de diseño para vías verdes y recomendaciones de marketing para ciclismo y peatones. Los miembros también considerarán cartas de apoyo para una subvención RAISE y una iniciativa de seguridad para el Departamento de Policía de la UNC School of the Arts.

• Apoyo de subvención RAISE para la extensión de Long Branch Trail
• Apoyo de Watch for Me NC para la Policía de UNC School of the Arts
• Revisión de estándares de diseño de vías verdes
• Recomendaciones de marketing para bicicletas/peatones
• Resumen de repavimentación y mantenimiento por el Director Keith Huff

Public Works Committee

El Comité de Obras Públicas considerará artículos de consentimiento, incluido el cierre de un callejón, asignaciones de fondos federales de tránsito a Davidson County y PART, y la aprobación de proyectos de calmado de tráfico para 2026 en seis calles. Los temas del orden del día general incluyen acuerdos complementarios para los Corredores Verdes Brushy Fork y Piedmont Regional, y el avance de mejoras para el Proyecto de Reemplazo del Puente de las Calles 3, 4 y 5.

• Solicitud de audiencia pública sobre el cierre del callejón entre las calles Allen y Wilbur
• Fondos FY2026 de la Sección 5307 de la FTA subasignados a Davidson County Transportation y PART
• Aprobación de proyectos de calmado de tráfico para 2026 en Forest Park, Haywood, Palmer, Pine Valley, Westview, Winona/Bluebird/Maverick
• Adquisición de servidumbre para reparaciones del Corredor Verde Newell-Massey
• Acuerdo complementario con NCDOT para el Corredor Verde Brushy Fork Fase IV

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of all agenda items, forwarding them to the City Council. Key actions included approving the 2026 Traffic Calming Projects, authorizing easement acquisition for Newell-Massey Greenway repairs, and approving supplemental agreements for greenway projects. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2026 Traffic Calming Projects (unanimous)
• Authorized easement acquisition for Newell-Massey Greenway repairs (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agreement for Brushy Fork Greenway Phase IV (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agreement for Piedmont Regional Greenway (unanimous)
• Approved betterments for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Street Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of alleyway closure between Allen and Wilbur Streets (consent)
• Recommended approval of FTA Section 5307 fund sub-allocations to Davidson County and PART (consent)
• Recommended approval of land dedication for Barbara Jane Sidewalk (consent)

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas considerará un contrato de $3,236,475.50 para servicios de seguridad y policía a Allied Universal, un acuerdo de arrendamiento para una instalación de hidroponía en Kimberley Park, un arrendamiento a largo plazo de terrenos del parque municipal para un anfiteatro en el centro, enmiendas a las ordenanzas del presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026 y financiamiento para agencias sin fines de lucro.

• Resolución que adjudica el contrato de seguridad a Allied Universal por $3,236,475.50
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento para el invernadero de hidroponía en Kimberley Park a Anders Family Farms
• Audiencia pública y arrendamiento a largo plazo de terrenos del parque municipal para el Anfiteatro del Centro
• Enmiendas a la ordenanza del presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026
• Financiamiento para agencias sin fines de lucro, incluyendo Kaleideum, YMCA y Second Harvest Food Bank

The Finance Committee unanimously approved and forwarded several items to the City Council for its June 15, 2026 meeting, including a $3,236,475.50 contract for security and company police services, a lease agreement for the Kimberley Park Hydroponics Greenhouse Facility, a request for a public hearing on a long-term lease of city park land for the Downtown Amphitheater, budget ordinance amendments, and resolutions for non-profit agency funding. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included property and boiler/machinery insurance coverage and blanket purchase orders to sole source vendors. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including insurance coverage and blanket purchase orders (4-0)
• Approved $3,236,475.50 contract for security and company police services with Allied Universal (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Kimberley Park Hydroponics Greenhouse Facility to Anders Family Farms, LLC (4-0)
• Approved request for public hearing on long-term lease of city park land for Downtown Amphitheater (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance amendments (4-0)
• Approved resolutions for non-profit agency funding (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

El comité revisará información sobre arrestos y citaciones por posesión de marihuana. Los miembros también considerarán una propuesta de Ordenanza de Seguridad y Protección Juvenil.

• Información sobre arrestos y citaciones por posesión de marihuana
• Ordenanza de Seguridad y Protección Juvenil

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a Youth Protection Safety Ordinance, forwarding it to the City Council for consideration on June 15, 2026. The committee also received information on marijuana custodial arrests and citations, with the City Attorney confirming that marijuana remains illegal under North Carolina law and that police will continue enforcement per state statutes. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was approved.

• Recommended approval of Youth Protection Safety Ordinance, forwarded to City Council (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (3-0)

Utility Commission (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County)

La comisión considerará resoluciones que autorizan mejoras de agua y alcantarillado para Whitehall Village South y las reubicaciones de la rotonda de Lewisville, con costos a cargo de los desarrolladores (total $623,990). También votarán sobre la adjudicación de un contrato de $581,769 para la inspección y limpieza de la tubería principal de alcantarillado sanitario a Sweeping Corporation of America. Otros elementos incluyen una orden de compra para accesorios de latón, una reubicación de servidumbre, proyectos de capital actualizados financiados con tarifas de desarrollo del sistema, un acuerdo interlocal para la conservación de suelos y agua, y una exención del alquiler acumulado para Aerox en Clemmons Water Tank.

• Whitehall Village South: mejoras de agua por $147,650 y alcantarillado por $247,540 a cargo de Keystone Group (45 lotes)
• Reubicaciones de la rotonda de Lewisville: reubicación de la tubería principal de agua por $228,800 a cargo del Town of Lewisville
• Adjudicar contrato de $581,769 a Sweeping Corporation of America para inspección CCTV de 181,000 pies y limpieza de 30,000 pies durante 3 años
• Abandono y reubicación de servidumbre de acceso permanente en la parcela fiscal 6867-50-1123 para Motif Builders
• Exención del alquiler acumulado bajo el acuerdo de licencia con Aerox por el uso de Clemmons Water Tank

General Government Committee

El Comité de Gobierno General votará sobre las enmiendas de la Fase 2 a las regulaciones de ruido de la ciudad y un contrato de $714,460 para servicios en el Distrito de Mejora Comercial del Centro. Los miembros también discutirán una propuesta de asociación para un skatepark en el centro, una asociación con Boys & Girls Clubs, y una extensión del proyecto de viviendas de S.G. Atkins CDC. Se solicita una audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas de texto de la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado para el 17 de agosto de 2026.

• Enmiendas de la Fase 2 a la ordenanza sobre ruido en el Capítulo 46 del Código de la Ciudad (agenda de consentimiento)
• Contrato de $714,460 con Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership para servicios del Distrito de Mejora Comercial
• Propuesta de asociación para un skatepark DIY con Skate WS Foundation
• Resolución de apoyo a la asociación con Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Triad
• Cambio de ubicación y extensión de seis meses para el proyecto de viviendas de S.G. Atkins CDC

The General Government Committee approved its consent agenda and forwarded several items to the City Council for June 15, 2026, including a noise ordinance amendment, a downtown DIY skate park partnership, a $714,460 contract with the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, a housing project extension, and a public hearing request for UDO text amendments. All votes were 3-0 with Council Member Hall absent. The committee also entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Approved consent agenda including noise ordinance Phase 2 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)
• Directed staff to prepare exhibit and plan for DIY skate park partnership (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Boys and Girls Clubs partnership resolution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $714,460 Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of S.G. Atkins CDC housing project site change and extension (3-0)
• Recommended approval of public hearing for UDO text amendments (3-0)
• Entered closed session for real property acquisition (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Winston-Salem)

La Zoning Board of Adjustment escuchará y decidirá sobre tres solicitudes de permiso de uso especial: dos para colocar casas prefabricadas y una para una estructura accesoria de gran tamaño. La junta votó para denegar una solicitud de casa prefabricada (5-1) y aprobó las otras dos (6-0 cada una).

• Denegado (5-1): Casa prefabricada en 3145 Shaw Ridge Street
• Aprobado (6-0): Casa prefabricada en 4433 Carrie Avenue
• Aprobado (6-0): Estructura accesoria de gran tamaño en 211 Canterbury Trail