Durham City Council Action Agenda
Present: Mayor Leonardo Williams Mayor Pro-Tempore Javiera Caballero and Council Members: Nate Baker Shanetta Burris Chelsea Cook Matthew Kopac Carl Rist Absent:None.
Consent Agenda
1. Affordable Housing Implementation Committee - Appointment
To appoint Yuki Temma representing a Resident from Durham Housing Authority Housing Implementation Committee with the term to expire on October 19, 2026.
(Due to the term expiration of Angela D. Vicklewis)
Vote: 7/0
2. Audit Services Oversight Committee Calendar Year 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Audit Services Oversight Committee Calendar Year 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
3. First Amendment to FY26 Grant Agreement for an Immigrant Legal Assistance Program
To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to FY26 Grant Agreement for the Immigration Legal Assistance Project with JusticeMatters, Inc. in an amount of $200,000, for a revised total contract amount of $450,000.
Vote: 7/0
4. Durham Convention and Visitor's Bureau DBA Discover Durham 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau dba Discover Durham 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
5. 2025 Homeless Services Advisory Committee Annual Report
To receive the Annual Report from the Homeless Services Advisory Committee.
Vote: 7/0
7. Junction Road Paratransit Facility and Fay Street Transportation Renovation Professional Design Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute the City’s Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Owner with Teeple Architects US, P.C. for the Junction Road Paratransit Facility and Fay Street Transportation Renovation projects in an amount not to exceed $2,262,390;
To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $226,239; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the City’s Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Owner with Teeple Architects US, P.C. for the Junction Road Paratransit Facility and Fay Street Transportation Renovation projects, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $2,488,629.
Vote: 7/0
8. Condemnation Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement at 3835 Guess Road for the Horton Road Pedestrian Improvement Project
To adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 3835 Guess Road for the Horton Road Pedestrian Improvement Project.
Vote: 7/0
9. Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
10. Durham Convention Center Authority Board 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Convention Center Authority Board 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
11. Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
12. Durham Cultural Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Cultural Advisory Board 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
13. Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Appeals Board Annual Report
To receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Appeals Board Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
14. Human Relations Commission 2025 Annual Report
To receive the Human Relations Commission 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
15. 2025 Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report
To receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Vote: 7/0
16. 2025 Durham Workforce Development Annual Report
To receive the 2025 Durham Workforce Development Board Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
17. 2025 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
To receive the 2025 Board of Adjustment Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
18. 2025 Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) Annual Report
To receive the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
19. 2025 Historic Preservation Commission CLG Annual Report
To receive the 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
20. 2025 Durham Planning Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2025 Durham Planning Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
21. Second Amendment to Contract #20316 (Supplemental Agreement #2 to Master Agreement #18908) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design of a Roundabout at Morreene Road and American Drive
To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #2 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design of a roundabout at Morreene Road and American Drive in the amount of $231,000, for a revised total contract amount of $589,400.
Vote: 7/0
22. 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Annual Report
To receive the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) 2025 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
23. Purchase Contract for GoDurham Battery Electric Bus Charging Equipment
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase contract with Gillig, LLC. for electric chargers and related equipment and support in the amount of $242,390 per charger for a total amount not to exceed of $4,847,800.
Vote: 7/0
24. Contract for Professional Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas for Outfall and Transmission Main Project Management
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Outfall and Transmission Main Project Management Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas in an amount not to exceed $3,095,000;
To establish a contingency fund in an amount of $309,500; and
To authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and execute modifications to Outfall and Transmission Main Project Management, provided that the total contract amount including the existing contingency fund does not exceed $3,404,500.
Vote: 7/0
The Following items were disposed during the February 5, 2026 City Council Work Session:
6. Radio Tower Site Additions and Relocation with Motorola Solutions Inc.
[This item was approved during the February 5, 2026.]
25. Riparian Buffer Protection Standards Presentation
[A presentation was made during the February 5, 2026 Work Session.]
28. Zack Czajkowski
[Comments were received during the February 5, 2026 Work Session.]
General Business Agenda - Public Hearings
26. Public Hearing for the Development of the FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP)
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and input on the development of the FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). [No vote taken]
27. Consolidated Annexation – Leigh Village Center
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Leigh Village Center' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Sylvan Leigh LLC; .
Vote: 5/2 — Noes: Council Members Burris and Cook
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, Major Transportation Corridor I-40, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Compact Suburban Design-Core with a development plan, Compact Suburban Design- Support 1 with a development plan, Compact Suburban Design-Support 2 with a development plan, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, Major Transportation CorridorI-40, city jurisdiction;
Vote: 5/2 — Noes: Council Members Burris and Cook
Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.
Vote: 6/1 — Noes: Council Member Burris
Supplemental Item -Public Hearing
29. Zoning Map Change – Creekside Mixed Use - Continued from February 2, 2026 meeting. Original PR# 18334
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Angier Investment LLC;
Vote: 7/0
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 8.346, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B;
Vote: 7/0
Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.
Vote: 7/0
Adjournment: //cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=729&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this section"): 10:45 PM