MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA  The City Council met at the Sanford Municipal Center, 225 E. Weatherspoon Street, on Tuesday,  August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. The following people were present:  Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon Council Member Jean Dabbs Council Member Linda Rhodes Council Member James Williams City Attorney Susan Patterson Deputy City Clerk Vicki Cannady Mayor Pro Tem Mark Akinosho CALLTOORDER Pledge of Allegiance was recited. PUBLICCOMMENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Council Member Byron Buckels Council Member Walter Ferguson Council Member Charles Taylor City Manager Hal Hegwer City Clerk Bonnie Davis  Absent:  Mayor Salmon called the meeting to order. Council Member Rhodes led the invocation and the  There was no one signed up: for public comment.  Mayor Salmon requested the following changes to the agenda:  Adding an item to the New Business agenda as Item A-1, Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient City of Sanford - Lead Service Line Inventory (DWI# SRF-D-LSL-0033); and Removing two items from the New Business agenda: Item 9-G, "Services Agreement for Pittsboro Lead Service Linel Inventory"; and Item 9-U, "Professional Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MDG Expansion - Engineering Council Member Ferguson made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by  Services During Construction."  Council Member Buckels, the motion carried unanimously.  CONSENT AGENDA  ReleaseofClosed Session) Minutes Dated August29.2017-1 Item IfledinCloxedSesion Minute Book 1) ReleaseofClosed: Session Minutes Dated Augusi29.2017-lem: 2(fledinClosed: Session Minute Book 1) ReleaseofClosed Session Minutes Dated August 29,2017-I Item 3(filedinClosed Session Minute Book 1) Releasec ofClosed Session Minutes] Dated August 29.2017-1 Item 4(filedinClosed: Session Minute Book 1) Release ofClosed Session Minutes Dated October 10,2017(filedin Closed Session Minute Book 1)    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024 Book 1)  Release of Closed Session Minutes Dated November 14. 2017. Item 1 (filed in Closed Session Minute Release ofClosed Session Minutes Dated October 2. 2018 (filed in Closed Session Minute Book 1) Release of Closed Session Minutes Dated October 16,2018 (filed in Closed Session Minute Book 1) Release of Closed Session Minutes Dated December 11.2018. Item 1(filed in Closed Session Minute Release ofClosed Session) Minutes Dated. January 15.2019.Item 3( (filed in Closed Session Minute Book 1  Book 1)  City Council Meeting Minutes DatedJune 18. 2024 (filed in Minute Book 123) City Council Meeting Minutes Dated July 2, 2024 (filed in Minute Book 123) City Council Meeting Minutes Dated. July 16. 2024 (filed in Minute Book 123)  Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Council  Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously.  SPECIALAGENDA  Presentation of] Exceptional Service Awards for Participation in Sanford Block Party 2024 (Exhibit A) Mayor Salmon recognized adult volunteers for their participation and assistance with projects, throughout the Sanford Block Party 2024 event, which included representatives ofl Habitat for Humanity, Pfizer Corporation; community volunteers and representatives ofGroup EI Refugio;youth volunteers with Venturing Crew 907, as well as Pastor Tom Johnson and members of Manna Church. Mayor Salmon thanked the 145 volunteers who participated in the twelfth annual Block Party, as well as staff.  REGULAR. AGENDA Sewer Project (Exhibit B)  Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient Grace Christian School and Tramway Fire Department Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this resolution is a formal acceptançe of additional funds in the amount of$75,000 received from the Department of Environmental Quality for this project, which has no City funds related toi it. The City is simply serving as a pass-through to oversee the  project.  Council Member Dabbs madeamotion to approve the Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient Grace Christian School and Tramway Fire Department Sewer Project. Seconded by Council Member Capital Project Ordinance Amendment - Grace Christian School and Tramway Fire Department Sewer Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this amendment is for appropriation of funds for Council Member Rhodes made a motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment - Grace Christian School and Tramway Fire Department Sewer Project. Seconded by Council Member  Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously.  Project (Exhibit C)  the project in the amount of $37,500.  Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously.  2    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient - Siler City Wastewater Improvements (Exhibit D) Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this resolution is a formal açceptance of funds in the amount of$2,462,500, appropriated from the Department ofl Environmental Quality for the project.  She noted that there are no City or utility funds related to this project.  Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient - Siler City Wastewater Improvements. Seconded by Council Member Rhodes, the motion  carried unanimously.  Grant Project Ordinance Amendment - Siler City Wastewater Improvements (Exhibit E)  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item appropriates funds in the amount of Council Member Ferguson made a motion to approve the Grant Project Ordinance Amendment Siler City Wastewater Improvements. Seconded by Council Member Buckels, the motion carried  $37,500 to the Utility Administration Department for this project.  unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Administration (ExhibitF)  Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget of the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 - Utility Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item appropriates funds in the amount of Council Member Dabbs made ai motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget of the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 - Utility Administration. Seconded by Council Member Resolution by Governing Body of Recipient - City of Sanford - Lead Service Line Inventory - DWI Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item is a formal acceptance of funds from the Department of Environmental Quality for the project which is state revolving funds in the amount of  $65,625 for software contractual services for TriRiver Water services.  Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously. #SRF-D-LSL-0033 (Exhibit G)  $1,000,000. She added that $600,000 ofthis loan is forgiven.  Council Member! Rhodesmadea ar motion to approve the Resolution by Governing Body ofRecipient City of Sanford - Lead Service Line Inventory = DWI #SRF-D-LSL-0033. Seconded by Council Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget oft the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 - Sanford Lead Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly reminded Council that they previously approved funding for this project and this ordinance appropriates funds in the amount of $980,000 to the Utility Fund. Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget oft the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 Sanford Lead Service Line Inventory. Seconded Capital Project Ordinance Amendment - Sanford Lead Service Line Inventory Program (ExhibitI D) Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that the Sanford Lead Service Line Inventory  Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously. Service Line Inventory (Exhibit H)  by Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously.  Program is contingent upon Local Goverment Corporation (LGC) approval.  3    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Council Member Dabbs made a motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment Sanford Lead Service Line Inventory Program. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion  carried unanimously.  Reimbursement Resolution - Pittsboro Lead Service Line Inventory (ExhibitJ)  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that since we don't have all of the information from LGC and DEQ available to apply for State Revolving Funds loan (which is 100 percent forgivable), this resolution will allow the City to advance funds from the Town of Pittsboro's Retained Earnings Fund in  order to meet regulatory requirements.  Council Member Rhodes made a motion to approve the Reimbursement Resolution - Pittsboro Lead Service Line Inventory. Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously. Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget ofthe City of Sanford FY 2024-2025-F Pittsboro Lead Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this ordinance documents the transfer from Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budgetofthe City of Sanford) FY2024-2025 - Pittsborol Lead Service. Linel Inventory. Seconded  Service Line Inventory (Exhibit K) retained earnings to the capital project.  by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously.  Capital Project Ordinance Amendment - Pittsboro Lead Service Line Inventory ( (Exhibit] L)  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this appropriates the funds in order to process invoices for this project. Once approval is received from Local Government Commission and Department of Environmental Quality related to the State Revolving Fund approval then she will present those items to  Council for approval.  Council Member Ferguson made ai motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment - Pittsboro Lead Service Line Inventory. Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried  unanimously.  Services Agreement for Pittsboro Lead Service Line Inventory This item was removed from the agenda.  North Carolina Housing Finance Agency - 2024 Urgent Repair Program (URP)  Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy reviewed the URP 2443 Funding Agreement,  and the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget as described in Exhibits M and N.  URP2H3FmdmtAgmemen (Exhibit M)  Council Member Rhodes made a motion to approve the URP 2443 Funding Agreement. Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget oft the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025- - Council Member Ferguson made a motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget ofthe City ofSanford! FY2024-2025-1 Urgent Repair ProgramLocal! Match.  Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously.  Urgent Repair Program Local Match (Exhibit N)  Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously.  4    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Grant Project Ordinance- NCHousing Finance Agency- URP2443 (ExhibitO) Council Member Dabbs made a motion to approve the Grant Project Ordinance- -1 NC Housing Finance Agency URP 2443. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried  unanimously.  Policies for] NC Housing Finance Agency 2024 Urgent Repair Program  Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy reviewed the policy requirements and procurement and disbursement policy for the 2024 Urgent Repair Program as documented ini the exhibits.  Assistance Policy (Exhibit P)  Council Member Rhodes made ar motion to approve the Assistance Policy. Seconded by Council  Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously. Procurement and Disbursement Policy (ExhibitO)  Council Member Dabbs made a motion to approve the Procurement and Disbursement Policy.  Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously.  Agreement for Services with Central Pines Regional Council for NC Housing Finance Agency - 2024 Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy explained that this agreement details services to be provided in connection with the 2024 Urgent Repair (URP) program as detailedi in Exhibit R. Council Member Rhodes made ai motion to approve the Agreement for Services with Central Pines Regional Council for NC Housing Finance Agency - 2024 Urgent Repair Program. Seconded by Council Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of City Owned Lots at 422 Gary Street: 1410 Boykin Avenue: and Two Properties on Summerset Place to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy explained that this resolution authorizes conveyance ofthel lots described inl Exhibit S, tol BCCDCtob be used: for consirucionofatiordabe I housing. Council Member Ferguson made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of City Owned Lots at 422 Gary Street; 1410 Boykin Avenue; and two properties on Summerset Place, to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation for Construction of Affordable Housing. Seconded Authorizing Consent to Community Research and Development Associates for Conveyance ofLotsi in the Brick Capital Redevelopment Area No. 1. Block O.Lot7 on Washington Avenue. Block GLots 5 and 6 ons. Vance Street, and Block GLots 21.22.and 23 on Crestview Street, to Habitat for Humanity of the Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy explained that this item authorizes conveyance of the lots described in Exhibit T, to Habitat for Humanity to be used for construction of affordable housing. Community Research and Development Associates contacted the City and purchased thirteen lots during the period that the City still had a Redevelopment Commission. They recently contacted City Attorney Susan Patterson desiring to transfer the remaining six lots to a local affordable  Urgent Repair Program (Exhibit R)  Member Buckels, the motion carried unanimously.  for Construction of Affordable Housing (Exhibit S)  by Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously.  Sanford Area, North Carolina, for Construction of Affordable Housing (ExhibitT)  housing developer, Habitat for Humanity.  5    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the Consent to Community Research and Development Associates for Conveyance ofLots in the Brick Capital Redevelopment Area No. 1, Block O,Lot7on Washington Avenue, Block GI Lots 5 and 6 on S. Vance Street, and Block GI Lots 21,22, and 23 on Crestview Street, to Habitat for Humanity ofthe Sanford Area, North Carolina, for Construction of Affordable Housing. Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously. Offer to Purchase from Habitat for Humanity for Vacant Lots on Bullock Circle and Resolution Community Development Manager Karen Kennedy explained that staff received an offer from Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $3,000 to purchase three lots and three slivers of properties or lots on Bullock Circle. She explained that when the Redevelopment Commission was abolished, these properties still as belonged to Sanford Redevelopment Commission. City Attorney Susan Patterson explained that there are statutory requirements that redevelopment lots be transferred in a different manner, which will require advertisement and upset bid. She explained that the slivers consisto ofremnants  Authorizing Advertisement for Notice ofOffer to Purchase (Exhibit  U)  ofland that are too small for any typeofconstruction.  Council Member Dabbsi made ar motion to approve the Offertol Purchase from Habitat for Humanity for Vacant Lots on Bullock Circle, and Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Notice of Offer to Purchase. Seconded by Council Member Buckels, the motion carried unanimously. Termination ofCCEP (Central Carolina Enterprise Park) Developer Agreement (Exhibit V) City Attorney Susan Patterson explained that on May 2, 2017, the City entered into this Developer Agreement with CCEP and the agreement called for the development of a certain number of lots, which has been very successful for the City. The developer has requested that Council consider terminating the Developer Agreement by mutual consent. She noted that CCEP wants to retain the "compliance withl law" portion oft the agreement to remain in full force and affect, even though the agreement itselfis terminated, which would confirm that zoning and other regulations would remain in effect. She reminded everyone that several businesses have located to CCEP, which have provided economic benefits to the City of  Sanford.  Council Member Rhodes made a motion to approve the Termination of CCEP Developer  Agreement. Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried unanimously. Ordinance Granting Non-Exclusive Franchise to Duke Energy Progress. LLC. Successor by Merger to Carolina Power and Light Company, by the City of Sanford - First Reading (Exhibit W) City Attorney Susan Patterson explained that 30 years ago, we had a franchise agreement with Carolina Power and Light (CP&L) toj provide energy to City residents. CP&L merged with Duke Energy whichi is now Duke Energy Progress, LLC. Duke Energy Progress has requested ai non-exclusive franchise to use: the City rights-of-way for their electrical system in order to provide power tot the citizens of Sanford as described in Exhibit W. She explained that the City has a comprehensive ordinance to grant this non- exclusive franchise to Duke Energy Progress. She informed Council that this will require two separate votes at two separate meetings for approval and would be adopted after approval at the second reading. Attorney Patterson noted that the agreement will consist of a 30-year term, which will begin September 5, 2024, and end September 4, 2054. She mentioned that a Duke Energy Progress representative was  available to answer questions.  Mayor Salmon sought ai motion for the first reading oft thisi issue. Council Member Buckels made a motion to approve the Ordinance Granting Non-Exclusive Franchise to Duke Energy Progress, LLC,  6    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Successor by Merger to Carolina Power and Light Company, by the City of Sanford. Seconded by Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget of the City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 for Bond Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly reminded Council that this information was provided to Council at the last workshop meeting. This item shows appropriation oft the two percent loan fee that has to be paid to the state for the $2.3 million state revolving fund loan. She noted that the City is reimbursing itself $1.5 million for advance funding of the cost of the design of the utility building out of the debt proceeds from the 2024 Revenue Bond, as well as $776,416 from the bond proceeds for our portion of preliminary engineering and design work. She reminded Council that amendments to the annual operating budget are related to the bond issuance and they will be contingent upon Fuquay-Varina closing on its  Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously.  Proceeds (Exhibit> X)  bonds on August 15, 2024.  Council Member Dabbs made ai motion to approve the Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget ofthe City of Sanford FY 2024-2025 for Bond Proceeds. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Water Treatment Plant Project No. W2101 (ExhibitY) Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item appropriates funds in the amount of approximately $394 million, for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project and $766,416 will be transferred back to the Utility Fund for reimbursement of funds advanced by the City for this project.  the motion carried unanimously.  Details and contributions from other project participants are shown in Exhibit Y.  Council Member Ferguson made a motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Water Treatment Plant Project No. W2101. Seconded by Council Member Dabbs, the motion carried Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Automated Metering Infrastructure Project(Exhibitz)  unanimously.  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item appropriates approximately $6.7 Council Member Dabbs made ai motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Automated Metering Infrastructure Project. Seconded by Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried  million for the automated metering infrastructure project.  unanimously.  Capital Project Ordinançe Amendment for Utility Building Project (Exhibit AA)  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that we will: reimburse ourselves for funds advançed Council Member Buckels made ai motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Utility Building Project. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously. Capital Project Ordinance for Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Projects (Exhibit BB)  in the amount of approximately $1.5 million.  Assistant City Manager Beth Kelly explained that this item appropriates funds that the City borrowed for some pay-go water and sewer infrastructure projects in order to preserve cash reserves to pay the State Revolving Fund loan proceeds sO that the City will not have to use all of our cash reserves  at once.  7    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Council Member Dabbs made ai motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance for Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Projects. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously. Agreement for] Professional Services with] Hazen and Sawyer for Sanford Water Filtration Facility3 30MGD  Expansion - Engineering Services During Construction This item was removed from the agenda.  Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion = Contract #1 Executive Director of Utilities Paul Weeks explained that the Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD (millions of gallons daily) Expansion is a project between the Towns of Pittsboro, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, and the City of Sanford. This project must be awarded in a tentative manner because we do not have all oft the funds available (Fuquay-Varina will not close on their bonds until August 15, 2024). Mr. Weeks noted that there are four contracts for approval. Contract Number 1 includes all site work and  (Exhibit CC)  conventional systems.  Council Member Ferguson made ai motion to approve the Resolution ofTentative. Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 301 MGD Expansion - Contract #1, to Thalle Construction Co., Inc. Seconded by Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion - Contract #2 Executive Director ofUtilities Paul Weeks explained that Contract Number 2 is related to the raw- Council Member Buckels made ai motion to approve the Resolution ofTentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion - Contract #2, to T.A. Loving Company. Seconded by Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion - Contract #3 Executive Director ofUtilities Paul Weeks explained that Contract Number 3 is related to residuals Council Member Fergson made ai motion to approve the Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion - Contract #3, to Whartin-Smith, Inc. Seconded by Council Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 30 MGD Expansion - Contract #4 Executive Director of Utilities Paul Weeks explained that Contract Number 4 is related to Council Member Dabbs made a motion to approve the Resolution of Tentative Award - Sanford Water Filtration Facility 301 MGD Expansion = Contract #4, to Whartin-Smith, Inc. Seconded by Council  Council Member Williams, the motion carried unanimously.  (Exhibit DD) water pump: station.  Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously.  (Exhibit EE) management.  Member Buckels, the motion carried unanimously.  (Exhibit FF)  granulated activated carbon advanced treatment.  Member Ferguson, the motion carried unanimously.  8    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Appointment to Joint Environmental Affairs Board (Exhibit GG)  City Attorney Susan Patterson explained that there is an opening on the Environmental Affairs Board since someone who was previously on this board was appointed to serve on another board and could not continue to serve on the Environmental Affairs Board (that would count as three appointments, including the Board of Adjustment which also serves as the Housing Board of Appeals).  Council Member Rhodes nominated Emily Braren to serve on the Joint Environmental Affairs Board. Council Member Dabbs made a motion to close nominations and appoint Emily Braren by  acclamation. Seconded by Council Member Rhodes, the motion carried unanimously. A briefrecess was taken and the meeting reconvened at 6:15p p.m.  DECISIONS ON] PUBLICHEARINGS (Exhibit HH)  Text Amendments tot the Unified Development Ordinance to Amend the following:  Article 4 (Zoning District Regulations) Article 5.49 and 5.50 (Duplexes and Townhouses Only) Article 6 (Subdivision Regulations) Article 9.2 (Storm Water Management) Article 10.4 (Accessory Dwelling Units Only)  Long-Range Planner David Montgomery informed Council that the Planning Board met on July 16, 2024, and recommended that Council adopt the Text Amendments for Residential Development by unanimous vote. The Planning Board acknowledged that the proposed text amendments are consistent with the Plan SanLee Future Land Use Plan. Mr. Montgomery reviewed the topics of discussion included in Exhibit HH. The Planning Board amended the proposed UDO text amendments to add additional language to Articles 4 and 6 concerning the Preserved Greenbelt that would demarcate the limits of disturbance during site preparation and allow for disturbance within the 20-foot-wide perimeter greenbelt without civil penalties for the consirnuctionofneessary site design elements, provided the disturbed buffer is replaced. Mr. Montgomery noted that if approved, staff recommends that these amendments become effective September 1, 2024. He added that Council may acknowledge that the amendments are not  consistent with the Future Land Use Plan Map and still vote to approve the request.  Statement on Future Land Use Plan Consistency as it Relates to these TextAmendments Council Member Rhodes made a motion that the proposed UDO Text Amendments as amended, are consistent with the Plan SanLee Future Land Use Plan because the proposed residential text amendment more accurately reflect the character of the residential place types outlined in the plan. Seconded by Council Member Buckels, the motion carried unanimously. Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Sanford. North Council Member Rhodes made a motion to approve the proposed UDO Text Amendments as amended by the Planning Board because they appear to be reasonable and in the public interest since they will help enhance the character ofexisting neighborhoods and establish the character of future neighborhoods. Seconded by Council Member Ferguson, the motion carried  Carolina (Exhibit II)  unanimously.  9    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  Updating the Zoning Map to Reflect the New Zoning Classifications Within the Context oft the Adopted Long-Range Planning Administrator David Montgomery explained that since thet text amendments above were approved, a map must be approved to reflect the text amendments. The Planning Board met onJuly 16, 2024,and voted unanimously to recommend that Council approve the: zoning map amendments as presented on the "Hybrid" Map for residential development by a unanimous vote. The Planning Board acknowledged that the proposed zoning map amendments were consistent with the Plan SanLee Future Land Use Plan Place Type Map. Mr. Montgomery noted the specific topics of discussion included public hearings versus public meetings; how the zoning map amendments would encourage more development ini the urban core where there is existing infrastructure; how there has been aj proliferation of conditional rezoning requests in the last decade because the current by-right zoning classifications and their placement on the zoning map are outdated and are not meeting the needs oft the current growth pattern; conditional districts were harder to enforce by staff because each project had a unique set of standards; and that the adopted Future Land Use Plan went through aj public process as described. Mr. Montgomery added that staffrecommends the: zoning map changes become effective on September 1,2024. He added that Council may acknowledge that the amendments are not consistent with the Future Land Use Plan Map and still  Future Land Use Plan (ExhibitJD)  vote to approve the request.  Statement on Future Land Use Plan Consistency as it Relates to the Zoning Map Amendments Council Member Taylor made a motion that the proposed Zoning Map Amendments as presented on the "hybrid" map are consistent with the Plan SanLee Future Land Use Plan because the proposed residential zoning map amendments accurately reflect the location ofthe residential place types in the Future Land Use Plan Place Type Map and furthers the vision and goals oft the Future Land Usel Plan and to make these amendments affective September 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dabbs. Council Members Taylor, Dabbs and Williams voted in favor of the Hybrid Map Amendments and Council Members Buckels, Rhodes and Ferguson cast descanting votes. The motion carried with Mayor Salmon casting Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Sanford, North Carolina using Council Member Buckels made a motion to deny the proposed zoning map amendments as presented on the "hybrid" map, because they do not appear to be reasonable nor in the public interest: (1) It does not allow the opportunity for public input on a case by case basis; (2)it removes the final decision process of elected officials; (3) stabilization policies are not identified tol helping ensure that vulnerable residents (particularly low-to-moderate income) are not pushed out oft their neighborhood, which could lead to unintentional displacement; and (4) itis not consistent with our democratic form of government but rather a dictatorship form of government when the people are nota aj partofthe process. Themotion was seconded by Council Member Ferguson. Council Members Buckels, Ferguson and Rhodes voted in favor of the motion to deny the "hybrid" map amendments. Council Members Taylor, Dabbs and Williams voted against the motion to deny the "hybrid" map amendments. Mayor Salmon cast a Council Member Taylor made a motion to approve the proposed Zoning Map Amendments using the "hybrid" map model. The motion was seconded by Council Member Williams. Council Members Taylor, Williams and Dabbs voted in favor of the zoning map amendments  using either the Hybrid Map or the Like for Like Map  an affirmative vote.  either the Hybrid Map (Exhibit 00)orLike for Like Map (Exhibit] KK)  dissenting vote to the motion to deny the "hybrid" map amendments.  10    City Council Meeting August 6, 2024  using the "hybrid" map model. Council Members Buckels, Ferguson and Rhodes cast the dissenting votes. The motion carried with Mayor Salmon casting an affirmative vote. Mayor Salmon thanked staff and Planning Board for their efforts on this issue.  CASES FOR PUBLICHEARING  There were no cases for public hearing.  OTHER BUSINESS  Council Member Taylor stated that the UDO project has been ongoing for seven years and commended staffe efforts on the extensive time and efforts involved. He urged the development community tor remain involved in the process. Council Member Ferguson agreed with the suggested public voice. Council Member Dabbs noted that the Pepper-palooza will be held at the Farmers Market this weekend, weather permitting. Council Member Rhodes mentioned that she met with a family who has a member who depends on assistance from a wheelchair and unfortunately, our downtown is not very conducive to wheelchair assistance and she commended Public Works Director Fedd Walker for his ongoing assistance in improving this issue. Ms. Rhodes added that it was important for developers and citizens to be involvement in zoning matters. Council Member Buckels also commended staff for their work on the UDO updates and expressed disappointment in the decision of "hybrid map amendments. City Manager Hal Hegwer confirmedi that staffhas made extensive preparation fort the upcoming rain associated with" Tropical  Storm Debby and urged everyone to be safe and remain home ifj possible.  Mayor Salmon commended Council for working through the UDO updates in ai respectful manner and confirmed that the public was involved in the process and suggested that the decisions will ensure that plans align. She also encouraged everyone to be cautious during the heavy rains anticipated in the next  several days. Closed Session  Council Member Buckels made a motion to go into closed session in accordance with N.C.G.S. 43.318(11)a)03), to consult with an attorney employed by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege. Seconded by Council Member Williams, the motion carried unanimously.  Return to Regular Session and Adjournment Williams, the motion carried unanimously. AND MADE. A PART OF THESE MINUTES.  Council Member Buckels made ai motion to adjourn regular session. Seconded by Council Member  ALL EXHIBITS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE  Respegtfully: Submitted,  CE  ATTEST:  CITYCLERK  Cfe  11