Winston-Salem, NC

City Council

The City Council will vote on several budget ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and hold public hearings regarding the demolition of three structures. The body is also reviewing housing development concepts and various service contracts.

• Public hearings for demolition of structures at 835 Gray Avenue, 2018 Dellabrook Road, and 5716 Polaris Road
• Construction contract for Newell-Massey Greenway Repairs with Simcon Company, LLC for $584,559.55
• Temporary staffing services contract extension with The Resource Company estimated at $3,500,000
• Acceptance of a $270,000 Love Your Block Grant for the 2026-2028 cycle
• Revised development concepts for single-family homes at 82 East Rhyne Avenue and Sides Road

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on several zoning petitions and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinances regarding residential bufferyards. Additionally, the body will consider the adoption of the Northeast Suburban Area Plan and a road closure on South Spring Street.

• Zoning petition for State Employees Credit Union (3.14 acres) on Meadowlark Drive
• Zoning petition for First Baptist Church of Stanleyville (2.10 acres) on Ziglar Road
• Zoning petition for 2608 Reynolda Road, LLC (1.71 acres) near Sunnynoll Drive
• Amendment to Unified Development Ordinances (UDO-CC37) for residential bufferyard requirements
• $129,880 change order to DCH Enterprises, Inc. for City Hall painting services

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss amendments to the city's solid waste collection code and a petition to annex Long Creek Village. The body will also review updates on the MLK Jr. Drive Streetscape and NCDOT Division Needs projects.

• Proposed annexation of Long Creek Village (PIN # 6809-65-4054.000 and # 6809-64-4721.000)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the City Code regarding Solid Waste Collections
• Abandonment of conservation easement on PIN 6855-12-1816 and acceptance of one on PIN 6855-01-0902
• Continuation of the Bus Pass Match Distribution Program
• Update on the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Streetscape Project

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several city-owned property sales and budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body is also considering contract awards for greenway repairs and temporary staffing services.

• Contract extension for temporary staffing services with The Resource Company for an estimated $3,500,000
• Construction contract for Newell-Massey Greenway Repairs with Simcon Company, LLC for $584,559.55
• Sale of city-owned property at 0 Gales Avenue, 0 Becks Church Road/Woodcliff Drive, and 0 Jay Avenue/Stafford Village Blvd.
• Additional funding for Winter Shelter Operations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Extension of the Forsyth Driver's License Restoration (DRIVE) Program Agreement

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is reviewing requests for structure demolitions and updates to the Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee. The body is also considering resolutions for single-family home developments and expanded recreation center hours.

• Acceptance of a $270,000 Love Your Block Grant for the 2026-2028 cycle
• Proposed demolition of structures at 835 Gray Avenue, 2018 Dellabrook Road, and 5716 Polaris Road
• Revised development concepts for single-family homes at 82 East Rhyne Avenue and Sides Road by Prosperity Alliance
• Extension and homebuyer change for MTB3 Properties, LLC at 310 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
• Ordinance to update the Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Advisory Committee to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Advisory Committee

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss an interlocal agreement regarding the 2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The meeting also includes reports on the NCHART program and an update from the Office of Emergency Management.

• Interlocal Agreement to accept and share 2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds with Forsyth County
• Report on the North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) Program and the Winston-Salem Fire Department
• Office of Emergency Management 2026 Update

City Council

Winston-Salem City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 North Main Street. The agenda includes a first reading and public comment on a proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance, which the Public Safety Committee forwarded without a recommendation after a 2-2 split vote. Council will also hold public hearings on demolitions at 605 Eldora Street and 2802 Trent Street, consider closing part of South Spring Street, and vote on consent items including a $565,000 sewer cleaning truck and a $2,413,452 aerial ladder truck.

• Proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance (first reading, public comment on item G-6; committee split 2-2)
• Purchase order for a Jet Vac sewer cleaning truck for $565,000
• Purchase order for a tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for $2,413,452
• Public hearings on demolition ordinances for structures at 605 Eldora Street and 2802 Trent Street, plus an accessory building at 2802 Trent Street
• Resolution to remove park land designation from property on the south side of Rhyne Avenue between South Main Street and US 52, and a long-term lease to Colab, Inc. for a DIY skate park downtown

City Council approved the purchase of a sewer cleaning truck and an aerial ladder truck. The council also accepted 9.27 acres of donated land for Long Creek Park and ordered the demolition of three structures. A proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance was denied.

• Approved $565,000 purchase order for Jet Vac sewer cleaning truck
• Approved $2,413,452 purchase order for Atlantic Emergency Solutions aerial ladder truck
• Approved acceptance of 9.27 acres donated to Long Creek Park (8-0)
• Approved demolition of structures at 605 Eldora Street, 2802 Trent Street, and an accessory building at 2802 Trent Street
• Approved sale of Liberty Street Park Shelter Structures via public auction (6-2)
• Denied proposal to extend Youth Protection Ordinance (2-6)
• Approved long-term lease to Colab, Inc. for a downtown DIY skate park
• Continued petition to close portion of South Spring Street to Oct 19, 2026 (8-0)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on six zoning petitions and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, plus consider a resolution to name a square. The consent agenda includes appointments and a Civil Service Board reappointment. The meeting includes recognition items and a city manager update.

• Public hearing on UDO-CC35 text amendments to Chapters 3–9
• Rezoning W-3696: 7.06 acres on West Twelfth Street from GI & LI to PB-L
• Rezoning W-3697: 1.82 acres at Rosewind Lane and Red Tail Lane from MU-S & RS9 to MU-S
• Rezoning W-3699: 35.27 acres on Pecan Lane from RS9 to RM12-S
• Resolution designating John Larson Tranquility Square

The City Council approved several zoning petitions for residential and mixed-use developments and adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The Council also designated a public square in honor of former Council Member John Larson and approved several board appointments.

• Approved UDO-CC35 text amendments to Chapters 3–9 (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3696 for 7.06 acres on West Twelfth Street (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3697 for 1.82 acres at Rosewind Lane and Red Tail Lane (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3698 for 1.42 acres at Old Walkertown Road and Lane Street (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3699 for 35.27 acres on Pecan Lane (7-1)
• Approved zoning petition W-3700 for 31.81 acres on New Greensboro Road (8-0)
• Approved resolution designating John Larson Tranquility Square (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Fair Planning Committee, Public Art Commission, and Public Assembly Facilities Commission (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approval of its August 11, 2026 minutes and receive an informational update on the city's 2026 sustainability efforts, including annual reports from the Urban Forestry and Community Sustainability committees. Staff will also provide an update on utilities capital projects. No votes on substantive policy or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of August 11, 2026 Public Works Committee minutes
• 2026 Sustainability Update presentation with annual reports from UFPC and CSPC
• Update on Utilities Capital Projects

The Committee approved the Consent Agenda, which included the Public Works Committee Summary of Minutes. Staff provided informational updates on sustainability and utilities capital projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Public Works Committee Summary of Minutes (via Consent Vote)

Finance Committee

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee is meeting to consider consent agenda items including purchase orders for a jet vac sewer cleaning truck ($565,000) and a tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck ($2,413,452), plus a contract extension for temporary staffing services ($316,000 annually). The general agenda includes an update on the DRIVE program, a proposed long-term lease for a DIY skate park, and a resolution to declare Liberty Street Park shelter structures surplus for auction.

• Purchase order for jet vac sewer cleaning truck - $565,000
• Purchase order for tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions - $2,413,452
• Contract extension for temporary staffing services with The Resource Company - additional $316,000/year
• Long-term lease of city-owned property to Colab, Inc. for DIY skate park downtown
• Declaration of Liberty Street Park shelter structures as surplus for public auction

The Finance Committee recommended approval for a sewer cleaning truck, an aerial ladder truck, and a downtown skate park lease. The committee also recommended the sale of Liberty Street Park shelter structures as surplus property.

• Recommended approval of $565,000 purchase order for Jet Vac Sewer Cleaning Truck (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $2,413,452 purchase order for Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. aerial ladder truck (4-0)
• Recommended approval of long-term lease to Colab, Inc. for downtown DIY skate park (4-0)
• Recommended approval to declare Liberty Street Park shelter structures as surplus for public auction (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Held resolution for $3,500,000 temporary staffing contract extension with The Resource Company until October 13, 2026
• Approved Finance Committee Summary of Minutes (4-0)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will consider consent items and several general agenda items, including resolutions to remove park land designation for a property sale, designate a square, and request public hearings for demolitions and zoning amendments. They will also receive informational updates on housing, recreation, and sidewalk cafe permits.

• Resolution to remove park land designation from PIN# 6833-49-1092 on Rhyne Avenue for a city-owned lot sale to Prosperity Alliance
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 605 Eldora Street (East Ward)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure and accessory building at 2802 Trent Street (South Ward)
• Request for public hearing on UDO-CC-37 to amend bufferyard requirements for Planned Residential Developments
• Resolution to accept 9.27 acres donated by the Conservation Fund for Long Creek Park

The General Government Committee recommended approval for the adoption of the Northeast Suburban Area Plan and the acceptance of 9.27 acres for Long Creek Park. The committee also recommended public hearings for three structure demolitions and a UDO amendment regarding bufferyard requirements.

• Recommended approval to remove Park Land Designation from PIN# 6833-49-1092 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to designate John Larson Tranquility Square (4-0)
• Recommended public hearing for demolition at 605 Eldora Street (4-0)
• Recommended public hearing for demolition of accessory building at 2802 Trent Street (4-0)
• Recommended public hearing for demolition at 2802 Trent Street (4-0)
• Recommended public hearing for UDO-CC-37 bufferyard requirement revisions (4-0)
• Recommended public hearing for adoption of Northeast Suburban Area Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval to accept 9.27 acres for Long Creek Park (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider extending the Youth Protection Ordinance and receive an update on camera technology and community trust. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The extension proposal and camera update are the main substantive items for discussion.

• Proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance (26-0360)
• Update on Camera Technology and Community Trust (26-0380)
• Approval of August 10 committee minutes (26-0381)

The Public Safety Committee approved its consent agenda and previous minutes. A proposal to extend the Youth Protection Ordinance was forwarded to the City Council without a recommendation following a tie vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Public Safety Committee Summary of Minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Youth Protection Ordinance extension to City Council without recommendation (2-2)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on demolishing three structures and designating the Chatham Block as a local historic landmark. The consent agenda includes grant acceptances for traffic safety, a $2.26 million HOME-ARP fund rescission, a $2.09 million sidewalk project supplement, and a $968,622.64 Miller Park construction contract. The council will also vote on extending a one-year allowance for wildlife officers to discharge rifles at Smith Reynolds Airport for deer and turkey control.

• Public hearings on demolition of structures at 2608 Stockton Street, 3005 Teresa Avenue, and 1511 Attucks Street
• Ordinance designating Chatham Block as a local historic landmark
• Resolution rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding to Step Up America
• Supplemental agreement with NCDOT for $2,086,722 for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project
• Construction contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements, not-to-exceed $968,622.64

The Winston-Salem City Council approved a resolution rescinding a $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding allocation to Step Up America, which had been pulled from the consent agenda for individual consideration. The council also approved the balance of the consent agenda, including a $2,086,722 supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project and a $968,622.64 construction contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements. Three demolition ordinances and a local historic landmark designation for the Chatham Block were approved, and the transit authority fare policy was amended to define extreme heat as a heat index of 100 degrees or above. The council also voted to enter closed session for the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding allocation to Step Up America (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda balance including $2,086,722 NCDOT supplemental agreement for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project (8-0)
• Approved $968,622.64 contract to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements (consent vote)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 2608 Stockton Street (8-0)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 3005 Teresa Avenue (7-1, Joiner nay)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 1511 Attucks Street (8-0)
• Approved designating Chatham Block as a local historic landmark (8-0)
• Amended WSTA fare policy to define extreme heat as heat index of 100 degrees or above (unanimous)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including the conveyance of property for affordable housing, acceptance of homeless assistance funds, and the purchase of solid waste collection trucks. The general agenda includes public hearings on several zoning petitions and a text amendment related to flood insurance compliance. The council will also recognize centenarians and honor Citizens Police Academy graduates.

• Resolution authorizing conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue to support affordable housing objectives
• Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of $3,751,283 in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Funds
• Purchase orders for solid waste trucks: $559,830.00 (two rear loading) and $3,412,750.24 (eight automated side loading)
• Resolution approving issuance of up to $25,400,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Lofts at Motor Road
• Public hearings on zoning petitions W-3687 through W-3694 and a special use permit for an outdoor kennel enclosure

The Winston-Salem City Council approved various zoning petitions, solid waste truck purchases totaling over $3.9 million, and affordable housing funding. The council also approved a special use permit for an outdoor kennel enclosure and held a closed session for the city manager's annual evaluation.

• Approved resolution recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month (8-0)
• Approved resolution honoring 2026 Winston-Salem Citizens Police Academy graduates (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including affordable housing conveyances and board appointments (8-0)
• Approved purchase order for two rear loading solid waste collection trucks from Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc. for $559,830.00 (Consent)
• Approved purchase order for eight automated side loading solid waste collection trucks from TranSource, Inc. for $3,412,750.24 (Consent)
• Approved issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lofts at Motor Road (Consent)
• Approved closing and abandoning a 0.125 acre unnamed alleyway between Allen Street and Wilbur Street (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for an outdoor enclosure for a kennel at 1.93 acres on Chatham Road (7-1)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider consent items including a public hearing request to close part of South Spring Street, an easement abandonment on Weston Brooke Trail, and a $2,086,722 supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project. General agenda items include a Northwest Boulevard streetscape feasibility study, a resolution amending the WSTA extreme weather fare policy, and a presentation on the July 30 water main break. The committee is deciding on the consent items and discussing the general agenda items.

• Public hearing request to close and abandon a portion of South Spring Street (South Ward), hearing set for October 5, 2026
• Resolution authorizing abandonment and relocation of a permanent access easement on Tax PIN 6867-50-1123 (Weston Brooke Trail, outside city limits)
• Supplemental agreement with NCDOT for $2,086,722 additional funding for Silas Creek Parkway sidewalk project (Southwest Ward)
• Resolution amending Winston-Salem Transit Authority Extreme Weather and Special Events Fare Policy
• Presentation on July 30, 2026 water main break

The Public Works Committee recommended approval for several items, including a supplemental agreement for the Silas Creek Parkway Sidewalk Project. The committee also recommended amending the Winston-Salem Transit Authority extreme weather and special events fare policy. All recommended actions were referred to the City Council on September 8, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Recommended approval of South Spring Street portion closure and abandonment
• Recommended approval of easement abandonment and relocation on PIN 6867-50-1123
• Recommended approval of $2,086,722 supplemental funding for Silas Creek Parkway Sidewalk Project
• Approved Public Works Committee Summary of Minutes
• Recommended approval of Winston-Salem Transit Authority fare policy amendments (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider consent agenda items and one general agenda item. The most consequential item is a resolution approving up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Lofts at Motor Road, a housing project. Other items include contracts for solid waste trucks, a park improvement contract, a property sale for affordable housing, and a budget amendment.

• Resolution approving up to $25,400,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Lofts at Motor Road
• Resolution authorizing conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue for affordable housing
• Purchase order for two rear loading solid waste trucks - $559,830.00
• Purchase order for eight automated side loading solid waste trucks - $3,412,750.24
• Construction contract for Miller Park Improvements - not-to-exceed $968,622.64

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend several items, including purchase orders for solid waste collection trucks, a construction contract for Miller Park improvements, and the issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Lofts at Motor Road. All committee recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Approved conveyance of 1214 Gholson Avenue for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order of $559,830.00 for two rear loading solid waste trucks (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order of $3,412,750.24 for eight automated side loading solid waste trucks (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract of $968,622.64 to Robbins Construction Group for Miller Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved additional sole source vendors for fiscal year 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved debt payment agreement with Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire Department for $42.70 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $25,400,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lofts at Motor Road (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider accepting several grants from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, including funding for the BikeSafe Regional Coordinator, the Forsyth County DWI Task Force, and police overtime traffic enforcement. They will also receive updates on the Fire Department's SUV Response Program and a police public safety report.

• Grant for BikeSafe Regional Coordinator (Year 7)
• Grant for Forsyth County DWI Task Force (Year 17) with interlocal and mutual assistance agreements
• Grant for WSPD Overtime Traffic Enforcement Initiative with budget ordinance amendments
• Approval of June 8, 2026 committee minutes
• Fire Department SUV Response Program update

The Public Safety Committee approved the consent agenda, which included recommendations for several grant acceptances. These items involve North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program funding for bike safety, a DWI task force, and police overtime traffic enforcement. All recommended items were referred to the City Council for action on September 8, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously
• Recommended approval of BikeSafe Regional Coordinator grant funding
• Recommended approval of Forsyth County Joint DWI Task Force grant and interlocal agreements
• Recommended approval of WSPD Overtime Traffic Enforcement Initiative grant and budget amendments
• Approved Public Safety Committee Summary of Minutes

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will consider consent agenda items including requests for public hearings on demolishing three structures, a flood insurance compliance text amendment, and resolutions on homeless assistance funding. The general agenda includes a request for a public hearing to designate the Chatham Block as a local historic landmark and resolutions to extend construction deadlines for two affordable housing projects.

• Request for public hearing on UDO-CC36, National Flood Insurance Program Compliance Text Amendment (Aug 17, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 2608 Stockton Street (Sept 8, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 3005 Teresa Avenue (Sept 8, 2026)
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structure at 1511 Attucks Street (Sept 8, 2026)
• Resolution rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding to Step Up America; resolution authorizing $3,751,283 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds

The General Government Committee recommended several items for City Council consideration, including a new local historic landmark designation. Members also discussed delays in affordable housing construction and raised concerns regarding code enforcement communication.

• Recommended Chatham Block as a Local Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Recommended time extension for Lofts at Motor Road construction (unanimous)
• Recommended new completion date for Residences at Indiana (unanimous)
• Recommended rescinding $2,258,234 HOME-ARP funding for Step Up America
• Recommended demolition of structure at 3005 Teresa Avenue
• Recommended public hearing for National Flood Insurance Program compliance text amendment
• Recommended public hearing for demolition of structure at 2608 Stockton Street
• Recommended public hearing for demolition of structure at 1511 Attucks Street

Public Art Commission (City-County)

The Choice Neighborhood (CNI) Residency Committee will meet to discuss applications and make a final selection of candidates. The committee will also discuss subsequent steps in the process.

• Discussion of residency applications
• Finalist selection

Utility Commission (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County)

The Utility Commission will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, including developer agreements for water and sewer improvements. The agenda also includes a construction contract award, a change order for system-wide sewer rehabilitation, and a utility agreement for roadwork at Germanton Road and Oak Summit Road.

• Agreements for water ($437,050) and sewer ($1,401,000) improvements in various developments
• Construction contract award for the Water Distribution System Improvements Project
• Change order for KRG Utility, Inc. regarding System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 7
• Utility agreement with NC DOT for work at NC 8 (Germanton Road) and SR 1686 (Oak Summit Road)
• Revision to the FY 2026-27 User Rate & Fee Manual

Planning Board (City-County)

The board will hold public hearings on four zoning requests and consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinances to incorporate National Flood Insurance Program updates. They will also review several subdivision and planned residential development proposals. Procedural items include election of officers and approval of minutes.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 8 (UDO) for flood insurance updates (UDO-CC36)
• Allred Investment Company rezoning, 30+ acre parcel on East Hanes Mill Road to GB-L
• Alma Mata rezoning from RS9 to NO-L on Country Club Road
• Andrea Adams Strickland rezoning to HB-L at University Parkway and Laura Avenue
• Valmont Hills PRD: 222 lots on 102.85 acres in RS9 zoning (continued)

City Council

Community Appearance Commission

The Education and Awards Committee of the Community Appearance Commission has canceled its June meeting. No items are being discussed or decided.

Community Appearance Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, focused on approving over 20 sets of minutes from past meetings and receiving updates from committees including Technical Advisory, Education and Awards, and Trees and Woodlands.

• Approval of summary minutes from 26 past meetings dating back to September 2023
• Update from Trees and Woodlands Committee on June meeting
• Reports from Technical Advisory and Project Review (TAPR) Committee
• Reports from Education and Awards Committee
• Official report on commission activities

Special Meeting of the City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on two ordinances. The first updates city noise regulations, while the second establishes restricted hours for minors to reduce late-night crime. The council will also review an honorarium invitation for the local Winston-Salem Dash baseball team.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 46 noise regulations (Phase 2, second reading)
• Ordinance establishing youth restricted hours to reduce late-night disorder (second reading)
• Honorarium review for Winston-Salem Dash America 250 event invitation

The Winston-Salem City Council held a special meeting on June 22, 2026, and approved two ordinances. The first, amending Chapter 46 of the City Code relating to noise (Phase 2), passed unanimously. The second, establishing youth protection measures to protect minors and reduce late-night crime and disorder, passed 5-3.

• Approved noise ordinance amendment (Phase 2) unanimously (8-0)
• Approved youth protection measures ordinance (5-3)

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Forsyth County)

The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear requests to renew special use permits for manufactured homes on various residential and agricultural properties. The agenda includes consent items and a new application for a manufactured home on Bowen Road.

• Renewal of manufactured home permit at 5853 Irene Lane
• Renewal of manufactured home permit at 6215 Elkvue Drive
• Renewal of manufactured home permit at 4409 Grubbs Road
• New manufactured home permit request at 3351 Bowens Road
• Continued hearing for manufactured home permit at 2042 Union Cross Road

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning petitions and a first reading of a youth curfew ordinance aimed at reducing late-night crime. The council will also approve infrastructure and greenway projects, allocate funds to local nonprofits, and finalize fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendments. Most routine administrative items will be processed via the consent agenda without debate.

• First reading of youth curfew ordinance to restrict minors late at night
• Zoning change for 104 First Baptist Church at Carl Russell & Highland Aves (RM18 to IP)
• Zoning change for Housing Authority property near E 17th St & New Hope Ln (RSQ/RM18 to RM18)
• $3,236,475.50 contract for security and company police services with Allied Universal
• $714,460 contract for Downtown Business Improvement District services with DWSP

The City Council approved a first-reading ordinance establishing youth protection measures to protect minors and reduce late-night crime, passing 5-3 after public comment. The council also approved a $3.24 million security services contract and a $714,460 downtown business improvement district contract, along with several zoning changes and funding allocations.

• Approved youth protection ordinance (G-1) 5-3, with Council Members Andree-Bowen, Hall, and Taylor opposed
• Approved $3,236,475.50 security and company police services contract with Allied Universal Security Services (C-15)
• Approved $714,460 contract with Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership for business improvement district services (G-6)
• Approved rezoning of 0.64 acres at Carl Russell and Highland Avenues from RM18 to IP for First Baptist Church (G-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2.92 acres between East Seventeenth Street and New Hope Lane to RM18 for Housing Authority (G-3)
• Approved long-term lease of city park land for Downtown Amphitheater (G-4) 7-1, with Council Member Burke opposed
• Approved noise ordinance amendment Phase 2 (C-1) unanimously
• Approved FY 2026-2027 funding allocations for non-profit agencies and community agencies (G-7, G-9, G-11, G-13)

Public Art Commission (City-County)

The committee will review finalist presentations and community feedback, then make an artist selection for a mural at the MLK Jr. Community Center. They will also discuss contract requirements and next steps.

• Artist selection for MLK Jr. Community Center mural

Public Art Commission (City-County)

The commission will vote on the 2025 Open Call selections and finalize color choices for the Brown School Lofts. Members will also discuss design feedback for the 6th-Cherry-Trade Parking Deck and review Dandelion sites.

• Brown School Lofts color decision
• Open Call 2025 selection
• 6th-Cherry-Trade Parking Deck design conversation
• Dandelion sites review

Planning Board (City-County)

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on seven zoning petitions, including rezonings for Long Creek Village and a landfill site. They will also consider special use permits for a kennel and a landfill, and review preliminary subdivision plats for Silver Oak Preserve and Jacob's Hollow. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council or County Commissioners.

• Zoning petition for Long Creek Village (RS20 & MU-S to City RS20 & MU-S) at Eagle Crest Drive
• Special use permit for landfill on Salem Chapel Road (F-1671)
• Special use permit for outdoor kennel on Chatham Road (W-3691)
• Preliminary subdivision: Silver Oak Preserve (12 lots, 7.13 acres) on Murray Road
• Planning Board Review: Jacob's Hollow Subdivision (71.66 acres) near Humming Bird Drive

Bicycle / Pedestrian / Active Mobility Advisory Committee

The committee will review design standards for greenways and marketing recommendations for biking and pedestrians. Members will also consider letters of support for a RAISE Grant and a safety initiative for the UNC School of the Arts Police Department.

• Long Branch Trail extension RAISE Grant support
• Watch for Me NC support for UNC School of the Arts Police
• Greenway Design Standards review
• Bike/Ped Marketing Recommendations
• Resurfacing and Maintenance overview by Director Keith Huff