Durham City Council Action Agenda
Present: Mayor Leonardo Williams Mayor Pro-Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton and Council Members: Nate Baker Javiera Caballero Chelsea Cook DeDreana Freeman Carl Rist Absent:None.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
To approve the City Council minutes for the following meetings: 12/7/23 Work Session; 12/18/23 Regular Meeting; 12/19/23 Work Session; 1/2/24 Regular Meeting; 1/4/24 Work Session; 1/8/24 Special Meeting; 1/10/24 Special Meeting; and 1/16/24 Special Meeting.
Vote: 7/0
2. Durham Open Space & Trails Commission - Appointment
To appoint Jason Page to the Durham Open Space & Trails Commission representing At-Large with the term to expire on June 30, 2026.
(Due to the resignation of Derrick Beasley)
Vote: 7/0
3. Human Relations Commission - Appointment
To appoint Amanda Borer to the Human Relations Commission representing Caucasian/Non-Hispanic Person with the term to expire June 30, 2025.
(Due to the resignation of Amelia Jackson)
Vote: 7/0
4. Mayor's Council for Women - Appointment
To appoint Leslie R. Nydick to the Mayor's Council for Women representing Public Safety Sector with the term to expire on June 30, 2025.
(Due to the resignation of Nana Asante-Smith)
Vote: 7/0
5. Mayor's Hispanic/Latino Committee - Appointment
To appoint Josue D. Cordova to the Mayor's Hispanic/Latino Committee with the term to expire on October 1, 2025.
(Due to the term expiration of Anabel Rosa)
Vote: 7/0
6. Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee - Appointment
To appoint Kwame Mensah-Boone to the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee representing Youth with the term to expire on June 30, 2025.
(Due to the resignation of Prince C. Rivers)
Vote: 7/0
7. Racial Equity Commission - Appointment
To appoint Elena Snavely to the Racial Equity Commission representing At-Large with the term to expire on November 1, 2024.
(Due to the resignation of Easmond Codjoe)
Vote: 7/0
8. December 2023 Bid Report
To receive a report on the bids that were acted upon by the City Manager in December 2023.
Vote: 7/0
9. Audit Services Oversight Committee-2023 Annual Report
To receive the Audit Services Oversight Committee-2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
10. Billing and Collections Performance Audit January 2024
To receive the Billing and Collections Performance Audit approved at the January 2024 Audit Services Oversight Committee meeting.
Vote: 7/0
11. Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau dba Discover Durham 2023 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau dba Discover Durham 2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
12. 2023 Board of Adjustment Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Board of Adjustment Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
13. 2023 Appearance Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Appearance Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
14. 2023 Durham Open Space and Trails Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Durham Open Space and Trails Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
15. 2023 Durham Planning Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Durham Planning Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
16. 2023 Durham Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Durham Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
17. Resolution for Conveyance of Surplus Properties to Durham Community Land Trustees Inc.
To adopt a resolution declaring 704 Grant Street (PIN 0831-12-2684, Parcel ID# 118144) and 917 Grant Street (PIN 0831-11-2771) as surplus properties;
To authorize the conveyance of 704 Grant Street (PIN 0831-12-2684, Parcel ID# 118144) and 917 Grant Street (PIN 0831-11-2771) by private sale, pursuant to N.C. G.S. 160A-279, to the non-profit organization Durham Community Land Trustees, Inc. and to authorize the City Manager to complete the sale in accordance with the development agreement and City of Durham Charter section 86.3.
Vote: 7/0
18. 2023 Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Annual Report from the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Vote: 7/0
19. Third Amendment to License Agreement with American Towers LLC for the Emergency Communications Department at Parkwood Tower
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the License Agreement with American Towers LLC resulting in a $19,049.46 increased rental rate during the initial ten-year (10) term for the continued operation of the City’s Emergency Communication Department public safety equipment located at 1005 E. NC Highway 54, Parcel ID 152817; and
To authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent documents, including two (2) five-year (5) renewals resulting in a $30,760.08 increased rental rate, permitted by, or required by either the License Agreement, including any amendments, or related documents.
Vote: 7/0
20. Durham Cultural Advisory Board 2023 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Cultural Advisory Board 2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
21. Durham Environmental Affairs Board 2023 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Environmental Affairs Board 2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
22. Durham Convention Center Authority Board 2023 Annual Report
To receive the Durham Convention Center Authority Board 2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
23. Housing Appeals Board Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
To receive the annual report for fiscal year 2023 of the Housing Appeals Board.
Vote: 7/0
24. Amendment to Non-Discrimination Ordinance
To amend Chapter 34, Article IV, Sec. 34-108(b) of the Non-Discrimination Ordinance of the City of Durham to change membership requirements for the Human Relations Commission.
Vote: 7/0
25. First Amendment to Contract with Infinity Bridges, Inc. to Deliver Durham Momentum 360 Financial Academy
To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Contract with Infinity Bridges, Inc. to Deliver Durham Momentum 360 Financial Academy in an amount of $105,000 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $155,000.
Vote: 7/0
26. 2023 Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report
To receive the 2023 Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report
Vote: 7/0
27. Resolution Accepting the City of Raleigh Stormwater Restoration Funding Agreement for the South Ellerbe Stormwater Project
To adopt the Resolution Accepting the Capital Improvement Project Grant from the City of Raleigh Watershed Protection Program for the South Ellerbe Stormwater Project; and
To Authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Raleigh titled the Stormwater Restoration Funding Agreement and associated documents.
Vote: 7/0
28. First Amendment to Service Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, LLC
To authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the service contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $70,000 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $720,000.
Vote: 7/0
29. Contract with ESO Solutions, Inc. for a Records Management System
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for a Fire Records Management System with and ESO Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,587.05.
Vote: 7/0
30. Street Smart LLC Software as a Service Contract Amendment
To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Service Contract with Street Smart, LLC in the amount of $83,928 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $341,028
Vote: 7/0
31. 2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Annual Report
To receive the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) 2023 Annual Report.
Vote: 7/0
32. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham, Central Pines Regional Council, and Durham County Regarding Cost Sharing for the City of Durham / Durham County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
To resolve that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Durham, Central Pines Regional Council, and Durham County regarding cost sharing for the City of Durham / Durham County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
Vote: 7/0
33. Amendment #4 to Professional Services Contract with DRMP, Inc. for Woodcroft Parkway Extension (TIP #U-5823)
To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 to the professional services contract with DRMP, Inc. for the Woodcroft Parkway Extension project (TIP #U-5823) in the amount of $207,169.80 for a total revised contract amount of $1,013,190.18.
Vote: 7/0
34. Supplemental Agreement #4 for Multimodal Grants Support with WSP USA, Inc.
To authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement #4 with WSP USA, Inc. for grants support services in an amount not to exceed $497,000.
Vote: 7/0
35. Tar River Land Conservancy Norris Farm Watershed Protection Project – Authorization to Fund
To authorize the expenditure of $21,500 from the City’s Watershed Protection funds for the Tar River Land Conservancy Norris Farm Watershed Protection Project.
Vote: 7/0
36. Eno River Association Riparia Gardens Watershed Protection Project – Authorization to Fund
To authorize the expenditure of $57,013 from the City’s Watershed Protection funds for the Eno River Association Riparia Gardens Watershed Protection Project.
Vote: 7/0
37. Proposed Bill Credit for Water Customers Completing Water Service Line Material Surveys
To adopt an ordinance amending the City of Durham Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70 Titled Utilities, to create a Public Health Incentive Program.
Vote: 7/0
38. Proposed Boundary Revision for the Southeast Regional Lift Station Service Area
To adopt the revised Southeast Regional Lift Station Service Area Boundary.
Vote: 7/0
The following item(s) were disposed during the February 8, 2024 City Council Work Session:
39. City Council Lead and Copper Rule Revision Presentation
[A presentation was made during the February 8, 2024 City Council Work Session.]
44. Chris Hawn
[Comments were received during the February 8, 2024 City Council Work Session.]
45. Sara Maxwell
[The citizen asked to be removed from the February 8, 2024 City Council Work Session agenda.]
General Business Agenda
46. Resolution Supporting an End to the Violence Between Israel and Palestine
To adopt a resolution supporting an end to the violence between Israel and Palestine. Ayes:Council Members Baker, Cook, Caballero, Freeman & Rist.Noes: Mayor Williams, Mayor Pro Tempore Middleton.
Vote: 5/2
General Business Agenda - Public Hearings
40. Consolidated Annexation – Sagebrook
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Sagebrook' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Sagebrook Durham, LLC;
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan District-B, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 6.943, Falls/Jordan District-B, city jurisdiction; and
Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. 160D-605.
Note: No vote taken on Item 40.The public hearing was closed and the item was referred back to the Planning Commission.
41. Consolidated Annexation – 5802 South Miami Boulevard Multifamily
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing '5802 South Miami Boulevard Multifamily' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with HM Partners, LLC;
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Commercial General with a development plan and Residential Suburban 20, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 47.470, city jurisdiction; and
Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. 160D-605. Note: No vote taken. Item 41 was referred back to City/County Planning Department.
42. Zoning Map Change – 1339 Cole Mill Road
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Suburban-20 and establishing the same as Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a Textual Development Plan; and
Vote: 7/0
Motion 2: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. 160D-605.
Vote: 7/0
43. Text Amendment - Remainder Lot Width (TC2300006)
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending Paragraph 7.1.2B of the Unified Development Ordinance; and
Vote: 7/0
Motion 2: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. 160D-605.
Vote: 7/0
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