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Asheville City Council

December 14, 2021

Regular meeting

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What it did

Votes recorded
26
Voted on separately
14
Routine items, one vote
12
Votes that split
7

Why it matters

Regular meetings are where Council votes on laws, the budget, contracts and zoning. Routine items pass together in one vote, called the consent agenda.

The recording

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Agenda Minutes The City's meeting page

Everything on the agenda

From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 12 routine items, passed together in one vote.

PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS

  1. Manager’s report - american Rescue Plan Act Update (ARPA): recognition

    “City Manager Campbell said that Anthony Brown was performing field work as part of his regular duties.”

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. Public hearing relative to amending the Unified Development Ordinance to update Open Space requirements and related amendments

    “Councilwoman Roney moved to continue this public hearing until February 8, 2022.”

  2. Public hearing to consider an amendment to Articles II and XVI of the Unified Development Ordinance to update definitions and standards for homestays

    “Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that this is the consideration of an ordinance to amend Articles II and XVI of the Unified Development Ordinance to update definitions and standards for homestays.”

  3. 99999 Sweeten Creek Road 12-14-21

    “Page 22 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 99999 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD ORDINANCE NO. 4918 - ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITED OF THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, BY ANNEXING A CONTIGUOUS AREA LOCATED AT 99999 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that…”

  4. Public hearing to amend the Unified Development Ordinance for the purpose of updating standards related to Hotel development

    “Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that this is the consideration of an ordinance to amend the Unified Development Ordinance for the purpose of updating standards related to hotel development.”

  5. Corridor studies as amendments to the Asheville in Motion Mobility Plan

    “Mayor Manheimer said that the presentations and public hearings for the three corridor studies will be combined; however, each will require a separate vote.”

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. Assignment of purchase contract at 148-150 River Ford Parkway

    “Director of Community & Economic Development Nikki Reid said that this is the consideration of the following actions: (1) Authorize a contract ratification to assign the real estate contracts for property on 148-150 River Ford Parkway to Shangri-La Industries, Inc. for the purposes of creating…”

Voted on separately

Each of these had its own motion and vote.

  1. Applies for the U.S. Dept, and accepts it if awarded.

    Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2021 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $76,873.”
    • “The APD is currently down 34% in sworn staffing and is having to use overtime to help cover critical operational assignments until we can get staffing levels back up.”
    • “Ensures the ability to better protect the safety of the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.”

  2. Approves the application and acceptance of the grant from the U.S. Dept.

    Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 84 bulletproof vests over the 2 year life of the grant.”
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2021 Bulletproof Vest (BVP) Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice; and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $61,740.”

  3. Approves the zoning text amendment with changes to Chapter 7, Articles 2 and 16, updating standards for the regulation of homestays…

    Passed. Voted no: Sage Turner.

    More from the minutes
    • “The subject of homestays was revisited by the PED Committee in March and April of 2020 to explore three proposed changes that including: 1.”
    • “A dwelling unit means a series of rooms designed for independent, long-term living and which includes a separate bathroom, bedroom and kitchen.”
    • “A homestay is a use that occurs within a dwelling unit and which can include up to two guest rooms that are used to provide overnight short-term lodging accommodations for compensation.”

  4. Authorizes a contract ratification to assign the real estate contracts for property on 148-150 River Ford Parkway to Shangri-La Industries, Inc…

    Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.

    More from the minutes
    • “Now we have ended up with proposed partners from out of state.”
    • “One community put in a criteria that they house only those people that have been homeless for a certain number of years in the permanent supportive housing units.”
    • “Ms. Reid also noted that we do have capacity in the Affordable Housing Bonds; however, City Attorney Branham noted that there are restrictions on bond money.”

  5. Lets the City Manager enter into an American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funded agreement with Step Up on Second Street, Inc…

    Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.

  6. Signs a contract with EPIC Recruiting to create recruiting media, create a recruitment website, and strategize and market…

    Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

  7. Authorizes a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund.

    Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.

  8. Sets the first zoning…

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

  9. Changes the City's building and land-use rules (the Unified Development Ordinance), Chapter 7.

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

    More from the minutes
    • “The Downtown Commission also discussed the proposed amendment at their November 12, 2021 and expressed support with the recommendation that the text amendment be revised to require off-street parking to be provided on-site (disallowing shared or remote parking options).”
    • “Ms. Tuch said that staff concurs with the Planning & Zoning Commission and recommends approval of the proposed zoning text amendment.”

  10. Approves the voluntary annexation of 10.88 acres located at 99999 Sweeten Creek Road.

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

    More from the minutes
    • “The voluntary annexation petition includes a10.88 acre parcel located at 99999 Sweeten Creek Rd. (PIN 9656-23-4325).”
    • “It is preferred that city owned property be located within the city’s jurisdiction; therefore, an annexation of the subject property is proposed.”
    • “The subject property is currently zoned R3 in Buncombe County but is adjacent to city zoned RS-2 properties to the west.”

  11. Authorizes contract amendments with Five P Mountain, LLC and Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness for room nights and supportive services for current…

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

  12. Adopts the Corridor Study on Hendersonville Road Corridor Studies, as an amendment to the Asheville In Motion Mobility Plan with the addition…

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of the studies is to tie land use and transportation together.”
    • “Regarding Hendersonville Road, the study area is 5.4 miles between Rock Hill Road and Sweeten Creek Road/Airport Road.”
    • “It has 11,000+ residents and traffic volumes are 25k - 40k per day.”
    • “Regarding Tunnel Road, the study area is 1.75 miles between the tunnel and Swannanoa River Road.”

  13. Adopts the Corridor Study on Tunnel Road.

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

  14. Adopts the Corridor Study on Biltmore Avenue/McDowel Street, as an amendment to the Asheville in Motion Mobility Plan with the addition of ADA…

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Routine items, passed together

The consent agenda: items Council approves in one vote, without separate discussion. A member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  1. Accepts grant money from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant from the Small Business Association… for execute any necessary agreements related to this grant to the City Manager.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “This system included a total of over $15 billion of available assistance funds to be awarded after approved application.”

  2. Resolution authorizing the purchasing director to purchase three new buses for the Asheville Rides Transit System that includes transit accessories and features.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to purchase a total of three (3) new buses for the Asheville Rides Transit System that includes transit accessories and features totaling $1,649,192.”

  3. Signs an agreement with Buncombe County to accept funding for Code Purple Emergency Shelter.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “The requested action will amend that contract to add $80,000, composed of $40,000 of pay-go funding for affordable housing and $40,000 from Buncombe County for this initiative, for a total contract amount of $100,000.”

  4. Applies for the 2022 BikeSafe Grant from the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and accepts it if awarded.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution approving the application and acceptance of the grant and a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $5,000.”

  5. Motion adopting the 2022-23 Budget Calendar.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • “Formal presentation of the City Manager’s Proposed Budget on May 10, 2022.”
    • “A Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget on May 24, 2022.”

  6. Adopts the 2022 city Council meeting schedule.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  7. Approves the 2021 Records Retention and Disposition Schedule for General Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  8. Signs an agreement with T.P. Howard Plumbing Company Inc to demolish and replace existing large customer meter vaults with new installation sites.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • “The current list of large customer meter vaults located within the water system planned for replacement include: Beaverdam Run Condos, Lucy S. Herring Elementary, (2) Woods Townhomes, Holiday Inn Smokey Park, and Day International.”
    • “The funding needed for the contractual agreement is currently allocated within the Water Resources Capital Improvement Project Fund in the Meter/Vault Repair budget.”

  9. Signs a lease with the Grind LLC for City-owned property located at 8 River Arts Place.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  10. Sells one 2015 Freightliner Knuckleboom and one 2005 Freightliner Asphalt Patch Truck deemed…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  11. Lets the City Manager execute a (1) contract renewal or the annual payments to Buncombe County for the Criminal Justice Information System/Centralized…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The requested contract renewal will allow staff to encumber those amounts in the City’s financial system.”

  12. Lets the City Attorney condemn nine waterline easements along Patton Avenue.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

The plain-language lines are written by fixed rules from each item's official title, which is on each decision's page. Every vote the minutes record is listed; procedural motions, like approving the minutes or adjourning, are left out.