447  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2022  The City Council for the City of Concord, North Carolina, held thes scheduled City Council Work Session ini the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on December 6, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding.  Council members were present as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford Council Member Andy Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JCI McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr.  Members Present:  Members Absent: Others Present:  City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Department Directors  The following agenda was presented for discussion:  Presentations:  Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Amos McClorey. Presentation by Youth Council President, Rohan Patel. Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.  Informational Items:  Presentation of the Independent Auditor'sr report on the Annual Comprehensive Financial  Public Hearings:  Conducta public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance annexing +- 10.27 acres The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager, Scott Sherrill, explained the request. He stated the property is currently zoned Cabarrus County Low Density Residential (LDR). The Cityi is proposing to build at trailhead park on the site. Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Concord Development Ordinance Section 8.3.5.Q.5 and Article 14 regarding supplementary  PIN 4680-39-2552 on Poplar Tent Rd. owned by the City of Concord.  regulations and the definition of Food Trucks.    448  The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director, Steve Osborne, explained the proposed amendment. He stated the amendment defines food trucks asa temporary use and not permitted to stay at one site; they must be moved. Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford asked if this amendment would affect food trucks at festivals. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director stated it would not. Council Member King asked if any food trucks would be grandfathered from the amendment. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Director stated no food trucks would be grandfathered from the proposed amendment. If the Council approves the amendment, all food trucks will need to be compliant with the regulations. Consider approving al Resolution Certifying and Declaring the results oft the Special Bond Referendum on the Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $60,000,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds Held for the City of Concord, North Carolina on The Finance Director, Jessica Jones, stated the adoption of the resolution is required Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the grant of a stormwater easement and a emporaryconstruction: easement to the Cityof Concord Alcohol Beverage Control Board. The City Attorney stated the Concord ABC Board has offered to purchase an easement from the City in order to construct stormwater infrastructure for property located at 230 International Drive, NW and they are also requesting a temporary construction easement Consider recognizing Brook Valley Home Owners Association (HOA) into the City's The Neighborhood Coordinator, Katherine Ramirez, stated Brook Valley is a small community with 11 single family homes. They are located in northeast Concord off of Bradley Street, Burrage Road, and Branchview Dr. Officers for the Association are: President, Angela Moon; Vice President, Chris Lippard; Treasurer, Tom Small; and Consider adopting a resolution to consider the addition of the new Federal Regulatory Standards to the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) by the Infrastructure The Electric Systems Director, Alex Burris, stated on November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IJA) was signed into law. He stated Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 (PURPA) was amended to addt two new regulatory standards for" 'non-regulated electric utility" that must! bei formally The standards concern Demand Response Practices and Electric Vehicle Recharging Programs. As amended, PURPA Section 111(d)(20) directs non-regulated electric utilities to consider for adoption a very broad regulatory policy to promote demand response and Section 111(d)(21) directs non-regulated electric utilities to consider for adoption al broad four-part regulatory policy to promote electric vehicle charging programs in their retail Consider authorizing the Transportation Department to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)fundingi fort the construction of sidewalks along Cedar, Glenn,  Presentations of Petitions and Requests:  November 8. 2022.  following the bond referendum.  from the City.  Partnership for Stronger Neighborhoods program.  Secretary, Harriet Hunter.  Investment and Jobs Actof2021.  considered.  service territories    449  Elm and Crowell, through the Cabarrus Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization's The Transportation Deputy Director, Devin Houston, stated the project consists of constructing sidewalks along Cedar Dr., NW, Glenn St., NW, Elm Ave., NW, and Crowell Dr., NW and will complete walkable connections for residents to the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, The Village Greenway, and The Boys and Girls Club. Total project cost is estimated at $1,625,000 and the estimated City's participation is $325,000 (20%). He Council Member King asked if all rights-of-way have been obtained for the project. The Transportation Deputy Director stated staff is int the final planning stages fort the rights-of- Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve the multiple option award for Demand Response Software tol RideCo. and CTS and to negotiate a contract with RideCo. for Rider The Transit Director, LJ Weslowski, stated Rider Transit released an RFP in partnership with Cabarrus, Rowan andl Mecklenburg County transit systems, to acquire a new Demand Response Transportation Program Scheduling and Trip Management: software platform. Seven (7) responses were received and four (4) were selected to provide product demonstrations. Rider Transit selected RideCo. as the choice to replace the existing software system. The maximum cost ofinitiali implementation: and five (5)years ofs support andr maintenance is nott to exceed $158,245.91. FTA53071 funds are available at an 80/20 match (FTA share - $126,596, Concord and Kannapolis share each - $15,824.95). The Concord Kannapolis Transit Commission approved this recommendation: fora award att their Consider authorizing Rider Transit to enteri into al MOUwith the SUN Project and CCTSto The Transit Director provided a short video to explain The Sun Project. He stated The SUN Project approached Rider Transit to discuss transportation support for program participants facing transportation challenges. The SUNI Project team presented their initial request at the October 12, 2022 Concord Kannapolis Transit Commission meeting. Working in partnership with CCTS as the lead agencyt to provide trips, Rider Transit would like tos support the SUN Project's request and provide program related trips for participants He stated after receiving additional information and a formal written request for assistance fromi the SUN Project, the Concord Kannapolis Transit Commission unanimously: approved entering into the partnership as a pilot project att their November 30, 2022 meeting, which will be monitored, data complied, and revisited 6 months after initial implementation to determine next steps. Rider will utilize the additional FTA 5307 formula funds that were allocated to Rider Transit under the Federal BIL program to cover the costs of the pilot Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Carolina Siteworks, Inc. fort the replacement of the culvert on Country Club Drive. The Water Resources Director, Jeff Corley, stated the project consists of the removal of the existing culvert, the construction of a double-barrel culvert, and associated services that will include the relocation of water mains, relocation of gravity sewer mains, coordination with existing utilities, roadway pavement reconstruction, and other He stated the project was bid under the formal bidding process. Bids were taken on November 18, 2022 ands seven (7) bids were received. Thel lowestr responsible bidderwas  (CRMPO) call for projects.  stated funds for the project are allocated.  way.  Transit for five (5) years.  November 30, 2022 meeting.  provide SUN Project participants program related trips as needed.  as needed that CCTS cannot fulfill primarily nights and weekends.  program  appurtenances.    450  Carolina Siteworks, Inc. in the amount of $1,524,784.55. This bid amount is under the He also stated Country Club Drive could be shut down for approximately 8-9 months for this project. Staff will send a public service announcement out once all the details are  budgeted amount.  finalized by the contractor.  Consider accepting a Preliminary Application from Walter Baucom.  The Engineering Director, Sue Hyde, stated the property is located at 895 Silver Fox Drive in the Foxwood Acres Subdivision. Public sewer is not available to the parcel; therefore, staffi is recommending: to have the owner proceed to the final application phase excluding Consider approving a modification to the Interlocal Agreement with Cabarrus County The Engineering Director stated Mardan Enterprises, LLC has requested an exception to the Agreement in order to obtain water service for a proposed single-family home at 380 Patience Drive. She stated Cabarrus County will have to agree to the modification as well. Consider approving a modification to the Interlocal Agreement with Cabarrus County The Engineering Director stated Mark McCormick has requested an exception to the Agreement in order to obtain water service for a proposed single-family home at 2101 NC Hwy 73,E. She stated Cabarrus County will have to agree to the modification as well. Consider appointing or reappointing two members (1 board member and 1 alternate) to serve on the Centralina Regional Council Board of Delegates for CY2023. Council Member Langford stated he would like to continue serving on the Board, but Mayor Consider making appointments or reappointments to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)and the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Cabarrus- Current members of the TAC and TCC stated they would like to continue serving.  annexation.  administering the Central Area Plan.  administering the Central Area Plan.  Pro-Tem Crawford declined reappointment.  Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO).  Consent Agenda  There were no comments regarding the consent agenda.  There being no further business tol be discussed, a motion was made by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard, and duly carried, to adjourn--the  vote: all aye.  NHA William C. Dusch, Mayor  Clerk  dglu