39  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL 2nd WORK SESSION MEETING MARCH21,2023  The City Council fort the City of Concord, North Carolina, held the City Council 2nd Work Session in the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on  March 21,2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding.  Council members were present as follows:  Members Present: Mayor Pro-Tem JCI McKenzie Council Member. Andy! Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Council Member Terry L. Crawford City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski Assistant City Manager, LeDerick Blackburn Assistant City Manager, Josh Smith Assistant City Manager, Pam Hinson City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Various Department Directors  Members Absent: Others Present:  Mayor Dusch called the meeting to order Preliminary Wastewater allocation  Mayor Pro-Tem McKenzie explained that 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting the City of Concord received the January true-up which was negative 80,000. This is due to the rainfall in November and two developments that were approved prior to the shortage. He stated the current remaining capacity is 259,833 gallons, of which 250,000 has been allocated. Therefore, there is approximately 10,000 gallons remaining that can be The City Council members proposed the following projects for allocation approval:  allocated.  Non-residential Multiply Church- 3,273 gpd 2361 Concord Lake Road 825 gpd Old Tire Shop 750 gpd Residential - Apartments Taylor Glen Phase 1 Cottages - 2,090 gpd Climbing Rose Courtyards - 720 gpd Climbing Rose Courtyards - 765 gpd  Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course Clubhouse 5,000 gpd  Mixed-Use Public    40  Marvin Caldwell Park - 3,000 gpd Allocation True-up WSACC distribution (80,229) gpd Villas at Rocky River - 60,450 gpd Calamar Independent Living - 20,480 gpd toa approve the allocation totals-the vote: all aye.  Amotion was made by Council Member Langford and seconded by Council Member King The City Manager asked the Council if they wanted staff to entertain allocation applications since there is no sewer to allocate at the next quarterly allocation meeting. Itv was the consensus of the Council not to accept allocation applications for the June 20, 2023 City Council 2nd Work Session. If the City receives a positive true-up in July, the City Manager is directed to convey that information to the Council and staff will accept  applications for the September 26, 2023 sewer allocation meeting.  Tiny Homes discussion  Council Member Langford stated, in his opinion, the tiny homes proposed amendment Council Member King stated he would like to see an overlay district or a specific zoning Council Member Stocks stated she agreed with Council Member Langford and would like to see specifications put in place that would not negatively affect property valuations. Mayor Pro-Tem McKenzie stated that WeBuild Concord Executive Director, Dr. Patrick Graham, stated this type of dwelling would not be a good tool for affordable housing but Council Member Parsley-Hubbard stated she was in support ofa diverse housing product and spoke with the Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director as to how Council member Sweat stated, in his opinion, the City should move forward with the The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Deputy Director, Kevin Ashley, stated in most other cities, tiny homes are allowed by right. He explained several other zoning Classification options. He stated a PUD: zoning district could be one way to permit Itwas the consensus of the Council to direct staff to research other municipalities requirements for tiny homes and the pros/cons of having tiny homes in their community. Staff was directed to present the information to the Council at the April 18, 20232mdWork  would be beneficial to our community. classification for these types of dwellings.  itwould be beneficial for senior homeowners.  the market would drive this. proposed amendment.  tiny homes without a rezoning approval.  Session.  Transit Consolidation discussion  Council Member Langford stated the Council has been presented the pros/cons of this issue. He stated he would be in support that it be relayed to the other jurisdictions that Concord would be the lead agency. He stated he is noti in support tofestablishingaT Transit Council Members King and Stocks agreed with Council Member Langford.  Authority.  Mayor Pro-Tem McKenzie stated he was in agreement with establishing a government entity with Concord being the lead agency but if the Town of Kannapolis and Cabarrus  County want an Authority, then Concord should agree to that.    41  Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and Sweat support the establishment of a Transit Following the discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have Mayor Dusch relay to the Town of Kannapolis, Cabarrus County officials, and the consultant the City of Concord supports a Government Model with Concord being the lead entity and in the future looking at what it will take to eventually becoming a Transit Authority.  Authority.  City Manager Review Process discussion  Mayor Pro-Tem McKenzie stated that he, Council Member Crawford and Mayor Dusch met with the City Manager following the Council retreat to establish a new evaluation form He explained the City Manager willl be provided eight evaluations with the rankings on top of the forms. The forms are due back by September 30th each year. Items that are not ranked will not be reflected in the total score. After all the evaluation forms are received, the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and the City Manager will meet to review the evaluation The City Manager stated by putting a process together it will eliminate confusion and will It was the consensus of the Council to accept the new evaluation form for the City  for his annual review.  forms. Other City Council members are welcome to attend the review. allow collective feedback from the Mayor and each Council Member.  Manager's annual evaluation process.  There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Council Member Stocks and seconded by Council Member Sweat to adjourn-the vote: all aye.  Dusch, Mayor  LAAL  Deasory CityClerk  dau    42  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION MEETING APRIL 11, 2023  EXTERNAL AGENCIES HEARING, WORK SESSION, AND BUDGET  The City Council for the City of Concord, North Carolina, heldt the annual External Agencies Hearing, the scheduled City Council Work Session, and the annual Budget Presentation on April 12, 2022, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding.  Council members were present as follows:  Members Present: Mayor Pro-Tem JC McKenzie Council Member Andy Langford Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member TerryL. Crawford Council Member Jennifer H. Parsley Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason  Members Absent: Others Present:  Council Member W. Brian King joined via cell phone  Representatives from the following agencies made presentations relative to funding  requests in the FY 2023-2024 Budget: City Grant Fund Requests: Cabarrus Arts Council  The Cabarrus Arts Council submitted a request of $52,620. If granted, the funds willl be used to assist with core operational expenses and enabling the organization to provide free  and low cost arts programming for Concord residents and visitors.  Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN)  CVAN submitted a request of $10,000. Ifgranted, the funds will be used in to assist with providing shelter and support services for battered women and their children.  Endless Opportunities  Endless Opportunities submitted a request of $177,141. Ifgranted, the funds willl be used to support existing program services previously funded by Cabarrus Partnership for  Children. Fulltime Funkytown  Fulltime Funkytown submitted a request of $3,000. If granted, the funds will be used to enable the organization to provide numerous sculptures for citizens and visitors of Concord  toe enjoy.  Historic Cabarrus Association  The Historic Cabarrus Association submitted a request of $10,000. Ifgranted, the funds