353  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2022  The City Council fori the City of Concord, North Carolina, held the scheduled City Council Work Session int the 3rd floor City! Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on September 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 JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Members Absent: Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Others Present: City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Assistant City Managers Department Directors  Members Present:  The following agenda was presented for discussion:  Presentations:  Presentation from CALEA Commissioner and Director of the North Carolina Criminal Presentation ofal Proclamation recognizing September 16-22, 2022 as Constitution Week. Presentation ofaF Proclamation recognizing October 1,2022 as International Festival Day  Justice Training and Standards Division, Jeffrey Smythe.  inc Concord.  Presentation oft the FY23 Annual Budget Video  Unfinished Business:  Continue a public hearing for case Z(CD)-07-21 and consider adopting an ordinance amending the official zoning map for +l- 54.8519 acres located northeast corner of International Drive and Highway73.generallyaddressed as 4208 and 45151 DavidsonHwy from MX-CC2.Mixed-Use Commercial CemeraaloHicDilamt Industrial Conditional  District) and C-2 (General Commercial).  The City Manager stated the applicant requested another continuance. the City. He stated he was ready to vote for denial of this request.  Council Member McKenzie stated, in his opinion, this rezoning would not be a good fit for Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford stated he would like to hear from the adjacent property owners    354  since they have had discussions with the developer of the project.  Council Member Stocks asked if both opponents and proponents werei in agreement with the continuance request. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Deputy Director, Kevin Ashley, confirmed both parties were agreement with the continuance  request.  Informational Items:  Receive the annual update from the Concord United Committee.  Concord United Committee Co-Chairs, Rev. Bertram Hinton, Jr., Ann Fleming, and Robert Kirk, provided an updated on the accomplishments the Committee has seen in the past  year since being established. Public hearings:  Conduct a public hearing for case Z(CD)-03-22 and consider adopting an ordinance amending the official zoningmap for +/-7.66 acres located at 4145 Davidson Hwyfrom C-2 (General Commercial) tol RC-CD (Residential Compact Conditional District)and consider amending the 2030 Land Use Plan to modify the future land use designation of the parcel The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager, Scott Sherrill, explained the request. He stated the developer had reduced the number of units, which Council Member Parsley-Hubbard asked the Planning Manager to confirm if the project received sewer allocation in July and also ift the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request at their August meeting. The Planning Manager confirmed both. Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance annexing +l-2.029 plo PIN 5622-65-8770 on Copperfield Blvd. owned by Copperfield, Inc. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager stated the requesti is for voluntary annexation of approximately, 2.029 acres of property on Copperfield Blvd. The developer is proposing to build a Dairio on the site. The project was allocated Conduct a public hearing pursuant to NC General Statutes Sec. 158-7.1 and consider offering a contract for a one year / 85% tax based Center City Economic Development Incentive Grant to Shelby Company LTD, LLC to locate at 131- 171 Cabarrus Avenue The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Senior Planner, Brad Lagano, stated Shelby Company LTD, LLC is proposing to develop an approximately 220,637 square foot mixed use development within the geographic boundary of the Center City Economic Development Grant Program. The proposed project includes approximately: 212 residential units (1 bedroom and 2 bedroom) in addition to approximately 11,000 square foot of commercial space. Hes stated the company's proposed investmentrepresents: atotal Conductapublicl hearing for case TA-09-22 and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Concord Development Ordinance Section 8.3.5.Q.5. regarding supplementary The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning Manager explained the After some discussion, amotion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford ands seconded by Council Member McKenzie tot table the proposed amendment until the October 13th Council  from Industrial Employment to Urban Neighborhood.  increased the open space.  sewer on July 19th, 2022.  East, Concord, NC.  $55,000,000 - $60,000,000 in real and personal property.  regulations for Food Trucks. proposed amendment.  meeting.    355  Presentations of petitions and requests:  Consider adopting a resolution of intent to schedule a public hearing on the matter of closing the right-of-wayofa anunopened! 50f foot right ofv way of Davidson Dr. NW contained The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Planning! Manager stated Concord California Associates, LLC is the applicant and the owner of the property. He stated the right of way is not used for public ingresslegress and is not maintained by the City. An easement will need to be retained for electrici infrastructure on the site but the City would Consider reallocating $109,582.34 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to select public service agencies and organizations responding to communityneeds related to COVID-19. The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Community Development Manager, Mary Carr, explained due tot the foreclosure moratorium being extended and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) American Rescue Plan backed mortgage assistance, Prosperity Unlimited has note expended thet funds previouslygranted tot them by the City. Therefore, Prosperity Unlimited has requested to return the funds to ensure other community needs can be met. She stated staff reached out to other service agencies and organizationt to access continued needs. Thei following three agencies were identified to receive additional funding: Cooperative Christian Ministries, Opportunity Consider adopting ar resolution fort the City of Concord to declare its intentions toi issue tax exempt bonds (secured byand payable solelyf from private development revenues, not City of Concord revenues) in the new amount not to exceed $20,500.000 to finance the acqustion.rehabitation and equipping of mixed income units to be known as Coleman The Planning and Neighborhood Development Services Community Development Manager stated the developer is requesting the bond increase due to the rising construction costs. The amended amount of the bond issuance is not to exceed $20,500,000. If approved, the amended bond issuance, the City will designate a Bond Counsel andt the developer willl be responsible for alli fees associated with thet transaction. Consider adopting ar resolution authorzinganeminent domain action for property located at400 Kingsport Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025 and commonly known as Crown Point The City Attorney stated certain easements, both permanent andt temporary, are required by the Water Resources Department in order to construct a stormwater culvert. Consider adopting ar resolution authorizing an eminent domain action for property located at 120 Country Club Drive, Concord, NC 28025 and commonly known ast the Carolina Mall. The City Attorney stated certain easements, both permanent and temporary, are required by the Water Resources Department in order to construct a stormwater culvert. Consider awarding a bid fori installation of twelve steel transmission poles to Power Grid The Electric Systems Director, Alex Burris, stated three received bids on August 18, 2022 fort the Construction of 100 KV Transmission Line at Substation T and Delivery 4. The low bid was submitted by Power Grid Services in the amount of $982,322.92. He stated Consider awarding bids for electric equipment and materials for Substation W. located at 1420 Concord Parkway S, to Substation Enterprises: Virginia Transformer Corporation;  within the property of 48-50 Beechwood Ave NW.  abandon maintenance of the stormwater pipe on the site.  House, and Salvation Army.  Mill Apartments and for related purposes.  Apartments.  Services in the amount of $982.322.92.  funding will be taken from the Delivery 4 project account.    356  S&C Electric Company; Siemens Industry, Inc: and Myers Controlled Power,LLC. The Electric Systems Director stated bids were received on August 18, 2022. The following represent thet five schedules fori the project and thel low biddert fore each: Schedule I-Substation steel and structures, Substation Enterprises, $356,718; Schedule II-Two 28 MVA powert transformers, Virginia Transformer Corporation, $1,991,982; Schedule III-Two 100KVcircuit: switchers, S&C Electric Company, $141,400; Schedule IV-Two 15KVcircuit breakers, Siemens Industry, Inc, $57,626; and Schedule V- One metalclad switchgear, Myers Controlled Power, LLC, $913,615. He stated funding will be derived from the existing Substation W project account. He also stated the service contract with Eli Lilly is being completed at this time. Eli Lilly will be invoiced to provide funding for the Substation Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Gillig LLC utilizing the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) consortium contract for the purchase of one (1)new 35' heavy duty! hybrid electric diesel replacement bus fort the Rider The Transit Director, LJ Weslowski, stated Rider Transit was awarded a $713,813 FTA 5339(c) Low or No Emission Discretionary grant specifically for the purpose of securinga a replacement hybrid bus, which has a current cost of $882,932, including registration. The FTA funds will cover 80.85% of the cost of the vehicle. The remaining 19.15% ($169,119) will be split 50/50 between Concord and Kannapolis ($84,559.50 each). Consider abandoning a portion of public utilityeasement. across propertyat 4291 Papa, Joe The Engineering Director, Sue Hyde, stated ther request is to abandon a portion ofap public Consider approving the Master Plan and Conceptual Design fort the Academy-Gibson! Park The Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, Sheila Lowry, introduced Withers Ravenel The Parks and Recreation Deputy Director stated the Plan consists of thei following five (5) sites: 1-Academy Complex (9.86 acres); 2-Kerr Street-Cedar Street Properties (2.44 acres); 3-Clearwater Art Studio Open Space (1.42 acres); 4-Academy-Kerr Street (0.49  W project account.  system.  Hendrick Blvd (PIN 4599-10-9019). Sue utility easement that is not needed.  areas.  consultant, Bryan Starkey.  acres); and 5-existing Gibson Field (4.16 acres). She presented the Community Engagement survey results.  Mr. Starkey presented the improvements recommended for the five sites.  Continue discussion regarding future funding of non-profits with General Fund monies. Council Member Stocks stated she wanted to encourage the Council to review what the Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford suggested that discussion on this topic could be held at the Council Member McKenzie explained why he wouid prefer to move away from providing Council Member Parsley-Hubbard stated she would support what Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford asked if the letter had been submitted to the non-profits and, if  Mayor Dusch opened the discussion.  grants are requested for and how the funds are utilized.  Council Retreat. funding for the non-profits.  suggested and discuss this issue further.    357  so, what feedback was received.  The City Manager stated the letter was prepared but since there were Council Members not present at the August 2nd Work Session if was decided to not send the letter until all Council Member Parsley-Hubbard stated each time discussioni is held ont thisr matter nota all Council Members are present. She stated a decision should not be made until a Council Member McKenzie asked for thel letter to be resent tot the Council for review and a  Council Members could review and give their support of the letter.  consensus from the full Council is obtained. vote taken Thursday evening at the Council meeting. There were no comments regarding the consent agenda.  Consent Agenda  Following a 15 minute recess, the meeting reconvened for the purpose of conducting the  Project Update Meeting.  City of Concord Project Update Meeting updates on each ongoing project in their divisions.  The purpose of this meeting is to give staff the opportunity to provide the Council brief  1. Electric  Electric Systems Director, Alex Burris, provided updates on the following projects: Elil Lilly Substation (Substation W) - New substation to feed Elil Lilly. Delivery 4/ Sub Q -I New 100kv Delivery, new4 44 KV delivery and substation at The Substation T- Substation on Hwy 29 beside of Christy's Nursery Substation V- Substation on Ruben Linker Rd (off Weddington Road)  Grounds.  New Electric Systems Operation Center  2. Aviation  Aviation Director, Dirk Vanderleest, provided updates on the following projects:  Airport Capital Improvement Program Airline Service (Allegiant, Avelo) Remote Tower Project  3. Water Resources  Water Resources Director, Jeff Corley, provided updates on the following projects:  Water Treatment Plant Projects Hwy 49 Water Line Booster Pump Station Expansion Albemarle Water Supply Study Grounds Sewer Project Rocky River WWTP Expansion Update  4. Planning the following projects:  Planning and! Neighborhood Services Deputy Director, Kevin Ashley, provided updates on  Union Street Streetscape Design    358  Coleman Mill project Logan Historic Register Elil Lilly project RRB project 5. Information Technology  Assistant City Manager, Pam Hinson, provided an update on the following project:  VC3 update - bringing IT in as City Department  6. Fire  Fire Chief, Jake Williams, provided an update on the following project:  Public Safety Training Center  7. Parks and Recreation  Parks and Recreation Director, Bob Dowless, provided updates on the following projects:  Greenway Land Acquisition  McEachern Greenway Clarke Creek Coddle Creek J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park Design Caldwell Park Design WW Flowe Master Plan  Parks  8.  Housing  The Housing Director, Angela Graham, provided an update on the following project:  Public Housing conversion project  9. Buildings & Grounds  The Buildings and Grounds Director, Susan Sessler, provided an update on the following The Transit Director, LJ Weslowski, provided an update on the following projects:  project:  Rutherford Cemetery Improvements Bus Replacement update Paratransit Software update TSA Security Assessment process Bus Stop Amenity project Consolidation Study update  10. Transportation  The Transportation Director, Phillip Graham, provided updates for the following projects:  Project Fund Financial Update Overall Project Summary List of completed projects from FY22 Concrete Road Rehabilitation PIP Project Update Glenn, Crowell, Cedar, Elm Old Charlotte Road & Swink Street Sidewalk Project Derita Road Project (U-4910 A&B) Derita Road Project (U-6032) Concord Mills to Derita Concord Mills Blvd Fly Over (U5806) Bruton Smith Blvd Ped Project (EB-5732)  Downtown Mast Arm Signal Replacements (Union @ Cab /Union @ Corban) Brookwood. Avenue Enhancements (w/ Complete Street typical & Greenwaytunnel)  NC-3 to Church    359  US6 601 @ Flowes Store Road Improvements U5956: Rock Hill Church/Union Cemetery Realignment to Concord Commons (Wal-Mart) Poplar Tent @ Harris Road Intersection Poplar Tent - Widening from US-29 to Derita Road (U-3415A&B) Poplar Tent - Widening from Derita to NC-73 (U6029) Poplar Tent/ Rock Hill Church Intersection Improvement George W. Lile Pkwy Extension (R-2246) Stough Road Bridge Replacement  US-29 Access Management project tol be addedi to scope, from Rock! Hill Church Rd  NC-73 Wi from US-29 to Mecklenburg Co Line US-29 Bridges @ Irish Buffalo (B-5808)  I-85 Widening (I-3802A) Lincoln Street Bridge Signal System Update  Branding  Old Airport Road Bridge @ Cold Water Creek (B-5794)  ASTPM System (Performance Management Dashboard)  Thel Mayor and Council thanked the City Manager and stafff fori thei information presented. There being no further business to be discussed, ar motion was made by Council Member Parsley-Hubbard and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford--the vote: all aye.  Dusch, Mayor  BLL  dh CDeas Kim'J. Deason/CityClerk