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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM ITEM A: INVOCATION - Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp ITEM B: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Walker E. Reid, III ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ITEM D: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1: Budget Outlook Work Session - May 30, 2023 Attachment D.2: City Council Special Meeting - June 6, 2023 Attachment D.3: Regular City Council Meeting - June 6, 2023 Attachment ITEM E: AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROMOTIONS E.1: Recognition of the Class of 2023 Municipal Citizens' Academy Graduates Presenter: Mr. Quentin McPhatter, Assistant City Manager Attachment E.2: Presentation of Award to Ms. Patti Plaksin in Recognition of 21 Years of Service as a Stormwater Commissioner Recipient: Ms. Patti Plaksin Presenter: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kirlin E.3: Presentation of Plaque to Ms. Sandra Merrell in Appreciation for 50 Years of Service to the City of Gastonia Recipient: Ms. Sandra Merrell Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM ITEM F: PRESENTATIONS F.1: Introduction of Summer Interns: Ms. Ashlyn Lewis and Ms. Courtney Clinton F.2: City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration Presentation Presenter: Ms. Christine Ingle, Event Planner and Resource Manager Attachment ITEM G: PUBLIC EXPRESSION - EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF FIVE MINUTES SPEAKING TIME ITEM H: CONSENT AGENDA H.1: Proclamation Recognizing June 19-25, 2023 as National Pollinator Week Attachment H.2: Resolution to Approve Renewal of the Enterprise License Agreement for ESRI GIS Software in the Amount of $170,100 Attachment H.3: Resolution to Recognize Grant Funds for the Police Cadet Program in the Amount of $8,745 with Budget Amendment 2320049 Attachment H.4: Resolution to Recognize Additional Asset Forfeiture Proceeds in the Amount of $63,044 with Budget Amendment 2320050 Attachment H.5: Resolution to Approve Final Recording Plat for Nolen Farm Access Easement Abandonment Attachment H.6: Resolution to Set the Public Hearing Date for July 25, 2023 for Closure of Mable Drive (an Unopened Street) Attachment H.7: Resolution to Approve Purchase of Miscellaneous Equipment for the Customer Care Center in the Amount of $94,960.79 Attachment H.8: Resolution to Accept the American Rescue Grant Offer for Project SRP-D-ARP-0334 (AMI Water Meter Infrastructure) in the Amount of $8,000,000  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM Attachment H.9: Resolution to Approve Scope of Services to Withers Ravenel for Engineering Services for the 2024 General Obligation Transportation Bond Resurfacing Program in the Amount of $1,260,000 Attachment H.10: Resolution to Implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements, in the Amount of $2,805,896, with Budget Amendment 2320051 Attachment H.11: Resolution Awarding Contract to Davenport Group for Technology Server and Storage Systems in the Amount of $949,972 Attachment H.12: Resolution Appointing Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 Commissioners to NCMPA1 ElectriCities Board of Commissioners Attachment H.13: Resolution to Award Contract to CDW-G to Replace the Server Backup Solution with a Rubrik System at a Cost of $263,801 Attachment H.14: Resolution to Award Contract to GovDirect, Inc., in the Amount of $511,327 for Purchase of Mobile Laptop Computers Attachment ITEM I: REGULAR AGENDA I.1: Public Hearing and Consideration of Adoption of Voluntary Annexation Ordinance -- 32.404 Acres on Dallas-Bessemer City Road Presenter: Mr. L. Ashley Smith, City Attorney Attachment I.2: Public Hearing - Dallas Bessemer City Highway Townhomes (File #202200615) Subject hearing involves a request to assign a zoning district in conjunction with an annexation request for approximately 32.404 acres from Gaston County TMU (Transitional Mixed Use) and RLD (Residential Low Density) to City of Gastonia PD-RRDD (Planned Development - Revised Residential Development District). The subject property is located on Dallas Bessemer City Highway, north of the Gastonia Technology Park and is owned by  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM Kenneth R. and Pamela S. Avery and Charles E. Pasour. Presenter: Mr. Jason Thompson, AICP, Planning Director Attachment I.3: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution to Close an Unopened Portion of Providence Drive Presenter: Mr. L. Ashley Smith, City Attorney Attachment I.4: Public Hearing – Unified Development Ordinance Amendments (File #202300141) Subject hearing involves a request to amend Chapter 10 Off-Street Parking and Loading to the Unified Development Ordinance to 1) revise the parking maximums within certain zones and building type, 2) allow the Administrator to evaluate and approve increases within particular zones, 3) establish Electric Vehicle Charging Station regulations for certain uses, 4) modify section numbers and cross-references within this chapter and the UDO, and 5) clarify, adjust, and/or remove criteria associated with parking standards. Presenter: Mr. Jason Thompson, AICP, Planning Director Attachment I.5: Public Hearing – Unified Development Ordinance Amendments (File #202300147) Subject hearing involves a request to amend Section 12.3 Prohibited Signs and Section 12.14 Sign Flexibility Options to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow roof signs as a sign type flexibility option in the UMU zoning district. Presenter: Mr. Jason Thompson, AICP, Planning Director Attachment I.6: Public Hearing – Unified Development Ordinance Amendments (File #202300181) Subject hearing involves a request to amend Section 7.6.2 HD Historic District Overlay to the Unified Development Ordinance to revise the Civil Penalty guidelines regarding Certificates of Appropriateness from the Historic District Commission. Presenter: Mr. Jason Thompson, AICP, Planning Director Attachment I.7: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of the In-Kind Services Request for the Health Fest Presenter: Ms. Christine Ingle, Event Planner and Resource Manager Attachment I.8: Consideration of Resolution for Approval of Level One Facade Grant in the Amount of $2,750 for the Location at 201 W. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052 Presenter: Ms. Tori Dellinger, Economic Development Specialist  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM Attachment I.9: Consideration of Resolution of Order Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Combined Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000,000 Presenter: Ms. Crystal Certain, Director of Financial Services Attachment I.10: Resolution to Award Contracts for the Southeast Sewer Extension - Catawba Creek Outfall to Fuller & Co. Construction in the Amount of $13,459,837.70 and the Southeast Regional Sewer Pump Station to Wharton Smith in the Amount of $9,897,000. Contingent upon approval by the NC Local Government Commission (LGC). These Projects will be Funded with Revenue Bonds. Presenter: Mr. Rusty Bost, Director of Development Services Attachment I.11: In-Kind Service Information and Policy Recommendations Presenter: Ms. Christine Ingle, Event Planner and Resource Manager Attachment I.12: Proposed 2023 Citizen Committee Appointments Presenter: Mayor and Council Members Attachment ITEM J: COMMITTEE REPORT(S) J.1: Transportation Committee Action Items: 2.A: Consideration to Approve a Resolution Adopting the Proposed Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for the City of Gastonia 2.B: Consideration to Approve a Resolution to Support Application to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program 2.C: Consideration to Approve a Resolution Approving the FTA Section 5307 Project Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 Presenter: Councilwoman Jennifer M. Stepp, Chairman Attachment ITEM K: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. L. Ashley Smith, City Attorney ITEM L: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Presentation: Mr. Michael C. Peoples, City Manager ITEM M: CITY COUNCIL'S REPORT - Presentation: City Council Members  GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Gaston County Courthouse, Public Forum Room June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM ITEM N: ANNOUNCEMENTS - Presentation: Mayor Walker E. Reid, III ITEM O: ADJOURNMENT ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WISHING TO COMMENT SHOULD APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WHEN ATTENDING THIS MEETING AND/OR IF THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, SHOULD CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LOCATED IN CITY HALL AT 181 S. SOUTH STREET, TELEPHONE: (704-866-6786), FAX: (704-836-0022) OR BY EMAIL: JUDY.SMITH@GASTONIANC.GOV. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AT LEAST 72 HOURS' NOTICE PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS. UPCOMING MEETINGS ** July 4, 2023 - City Offices Closed -- July 4th Holiday ** July 11, 2023 - Special City Council Meeting, Spindle Conference Room, City Hall @ 5:30 p.m. July 18, 2023 - Regular City Council Meeting, Public Forum Room, Gaston County Courthouse @ 6:00 p.m.