Winston-Salem public meetings in 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing requests for public hearings on land annexations and street closures. The body is also considering a new lease for a leaf mulching facility and a funding application for lead service line replacement.

• Agreement with UMO Platform for transit mobility application: $868,529
• Voluntary annexation of 26.966 acres for Mount Hope Estates
• Voluntary annexation of 17.14 acres for Kershaw Commons
• Proposed closure and abandonment of Frampton Street
• Lease agreement with KDM of Wilmington, LLC for a leaf mulching facility

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, including two voluntary annexations, a leaf mulching facility lease, and a federal funding application for lead service line replacement. It also approved changes to the Winston-Salem Transit Authority route network and a $868,529 agreement with UMO Platform for a mobility app. A petition to close Frampton Street was held in committee for further discussion.

• Approved voluntary annexation of Mount Hope Estates (26.966 acres) (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Kershaw Commons (17.14 acres) (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for leaf mulching facility with KDM of Wilmington, LLC (4-0)
• Approved federal funding application for Lead Service Line Replacement Program (4-0)
• Approved WSTA route network changes (4-0)
• Approved $868,529 agreement with UMO Platform for transit app (4-0)
• Held in committee: Frampton Street closure petition (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is deciding on a contract for a dehumidification unit upgrade at Fairgrounds Annex ($1,453,540), a resolution to create a Speculative Building Loan Program for developers, and capital expenditures for Benton Convention Center including an elevator modernization ($420,695). The meeting also includes a budget ordinance amendment for the convention center project.

• Resolution authorizing contract with Ridge Mechanical for dehumidification unit upgrade at Fairgrounds Annex - $1,453,540
• Resolution establishing a Speculative Building Loan Program to support developers in job creation and investment projects
• Resolution awarding sole source contract to Schindler Elevator Corporation for Benton Convention Center freight service elevator modernization - $420,695
• Ordinance amending the FY2024-2025 project budget ordinance for Benton Convention Center capital expenditures

The Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of three items to the full City Council, including a $1,453,540 contract for a dehumidification unit upgrade at the Fairgrounds Annex, a new speculative building loan program to support developers, and a $420,695 sole source contract for elevator modernization at the Benton Convention Center. All items were referred to the City Council for consideration on January 6, 2025. The committee also received an update on upcoming January events from the City Manager.

• Recommended approval of $1,453,540 dehumidification contract with Ridge Mechanical (4-0)
• Recommended approval of speculative building loan program to support developers (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $420,695 sole source elevator modernization contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation (4-0)
• Recommended approval of budget ordinance amendment for Benton Convention Center capital expenditures (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on Jan. 6, 2025 to consider an ordinance authorizing HyLyfe, LLC to receive a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for operating one trolley pub. The committee will also consider renewing certificates for two taxicab firms, one limousine firm, and one existing trolley pub. Additionally, the committee will vote on a resolution supporting the reclassification of police dispatchers as protective service occupations and on an ordinance amending city code regulations for massage and bodywork therapy businesses.

• Public hearing (Jan 6, 2025) on ordinance for HyLyfe, LLC trolley pub certificate
• Renewal of certificates for Carolina Custom Transportation (2 limousines), Express Cab Company (5 taxicabs), Hook and Ladder Entertainment, LLC (1 trolley pub), Safe Ride Transportation (8 taxicabs)
• Resolution to support reclassifying Winston‑Salem Police 911 dispatchers as protective service occupations
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 34 to set regulations for massage and bodywork therapy businesses

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda including a new trolley pub certificate for HyLyfe, LLC and renewals for two taxi companies, one limousine company, and one trolley pub company. It also recommended approval of a resolution supporting reclassification of 911 dispatchers as protective service occupations and an ordinance regulating massage and bodywork therapy businesses. All items were referred to the City Council for January 6, 2025. The meeting included staff briefings from fire and police departments.

• Approved consent agenda including HyLyfe, LLC trolley pub certificate (4-0)
• Approved renewals for Carolina Custom Transportation, Express Cab, Hook and Ladder Entertainment, Safe Ride Transportation (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution supporting 911 dispatcher reclassification (4-0)
• Recommended approval of massage and bodywork therapy business regulations (4-0)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will hold a public hearing on Jan. 21, 2025 to consider amending Chapter 4 of the Unified Development Ordinances (UDO‑CC28) to change rules for single‑family homes in residential multifamily districts. A second hearing on the same date will address amendments (UDO‑CC29) to align historic resources language with state law. The committee will also review a community mentorship presentation, an ordinance updating city administration articles, and a resolution to accept Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds.

• UDO‑CC28: Amend Chapter 4 of the UDO for single‑family uses in residential multifamily zoning districts (public hearing Jan 21, 2025)
• UDO‑CC29: Amend Chapters 3, 4, 10, 11 of the UDO to align historic resources language with NC statutes (public hearing Jan 21, 2025)
• Ordinance 24‑0606: Amend Articles I‑IV of Chapter 2 “Administration” of the city code
• Resolution 24‑0583: Authorize acceptance and use of Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds
• Community presentation on Full Circle Mentorship program

The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of UDO-CC28, which modifies Chapter 4 to amend provisions for single-family uses within residential multifamily zoning districts, and referred it to the City Council on 01/21/2025. It also approved the consent agenda, including UDO-CC29 aligning historic resources language with state statutes. Items G-2 (administration ordinance) and G-3 (2025 legislative priorities) were forwarded without recommendation, while G-4 (RUSH funds) was recommended for approval. Presentations on Full Circle Mentorship and the 2024 Environmental Justice Report were information only.

• Approved consent agenda including UDO-CC29 historic resources alignment (4-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO-CC28 single-family uses in multifamily districts (4-0)
• Forwarded G-2 administration ordinance without recommendation, removing remote participation section (4-0)
• Forwarded G-3 2025 legislative priorities without recommendation (4-0)
• Recommended approval of RUSH funds acceptance and budget amendment (4-0)

City Council

This is an organizational meeting for the Winston-Salem City Council following the 2024 election. The council will administer oaths of office to Mayor Allen Joines and eight council members. The agenda includes consideration of committee assignments, a mayor pro tempore recommendation from the mayor, and approval of the 2025 meeting schedule. No legislative items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Oath of office for Mayor Allen Joines administered by District Court Judge Carrie F. Vickery
• Oaths of office for eight council members administered by retired and active judges
• Consideration of Mayor Joines' recommendation for 2024-2028 committee assignments
• Consideration of Mayor Joines' recommendation for mayor pro tempore
• Approval of the city council's 2025 meeting schedule

The Winston-Salem City Council held an organizational meeting, administering oaths to the mayor and all council members. The council unanimously approved the mayor's recommendations for 2024-2028 committee assignments and for mayor pro tempore, and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule. Two residents spoke during public comment. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved 2024-2028 committee assignments (8-0)
• Approved mayor pro tempore recommendation (8-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (8-0)

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions to award contracts for fire safety equipment and a transit app. The agenda also includes approval of committee minutes and a review of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approval of Public Safety, Community Development, Public Works, and Finance Committee minutes
• Resolution to award $3.6M for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
• Resolution to award $1.2M for Ice Rink Reconstruction at the Fairgrounds Arena
• Resolution to award $868,529 for a mobility service application for Winston-Salem Transit Authority
• Consideration for approval of Economic Development Assistance for HanesBrands, Inc.

The Committee of the Whole approved several purchase orders and contracts, including a $3.6M SCBA equipment purchase, a $663,075 turnout gear purchase, a $62,685 audio recorder, and a $1.19M ice rink reconstruction. A transit app agreement was pulled by staff, and the 2025 calendar was discussed. All votes were 7-0 or 8-0 with one absence.

• Approved $62,685 audio recorder purchase (7-0)
• Approved $3,627,357.98 SCBA equipment purchase (7-0)
• Approved $663,075 turnout gear purchase (7-0)
• Approved $1,191,360 ice rink reconstruction contract (7-0)
• Pulled transit app agreement with UMO Platform
• Discussed 2025 calendar, no vote

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan, as well as guidelines and implementation of the Affordable Housing Development Program. The consent agenda includes several large contracts, including $3.6 million for fire department SCBA equipment and $1.19 million for ice rink reconstruction. Other items include economic development assistance for HanesBrands, a zoning petition near Kernersville Road, and the appointment of a new city attorney.

• Public hearing and consideration of Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan adoption
• Resolution authorizing Affordable Housing Development Program guidelines and budget amendment
• Public hearing on economic development assistance for HanesBrands, Inc.
• Zoning petition (W-3634) to rezone 8.5 acres on Kernersville Road from RS9 to AG-L
• Consent agenda: $3,627,357.98 for SCBA equipment and $1,191,360 for ice rink reconstruction

The City Council approved the Affordable Housing Development Program and guidelines (5-3), adopted the Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6-2), and approved economic development assistance for HanesBrands (8-0). It also approved a zoning change for LeFever Limited LLC (8-0) and appointed a new city attorney (8-0). The consent agenda was approved, including contracts for fire equipment and ice rink reconstruction, with one item (C-5) pulled by staff.

• Approved Affordable Housing Development Program and guidelines (5-3)
• Adopted Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan (6-2)
• Approved economic development assistance for HanesBrands (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3634 for LeFever Limited LLC (8-0)
• Appointed new city attorney (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SCBA equipment ($3,627,357.98) and ice rink reconstruction ($1,191,360)
• Pulled C-5 (UMO mobility app, $868,529) from consent agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider a construction contract for the two-way conversion of Main and Liberty Streets. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances, budget amendments, and requests for public hearings on road closures.

• Construction contract for Liberty and Main Streets Two-Way Conversion awarded to Sharpe Brothers for $5,417,448.12
• Acceptance of a $505,360 grant for the rehabilitation of the Potter's House at Historic Bethabara Park
• Purchase of property at Long Creek Park along Bethania-Tobaccoville Road for $16,550
• Public hearing for the demolition and removal of structures at 311, 313, 315 Lakeview Boulevard
• Requests for public hearings to close and abandon portions of Morning Star Lane and White Meadow Lane

The City Council approved a $5,417,448.12 construction contract for the two-way conversion of Main and Liberty streets. The Council also authorized a new mobile payment and license plate reading system for downtown parking, approved various federal grant acceptances, and ordered the demolition of properties at 217-223 East Drive.

• Awarded $5.4M contract for Main and Liberty streets conversion (8-0)
• Approved mobile parking payment and enforcement technology (7-1)
• Ordered demolition of 217-223 East Drive (8-0)
• Denied demolition of 311-315 Lakeview Boulevard (8-0)
• Accepted $505,360 grant for Potter's House rehabilitation (8-0)
• Approved Civil Service Board regulation amendments (7-1)
• Authorized additional sidewalk and intersection project funding (8-0)
• Tabled Affordable Housing Development Program guidelines (no vote)

Special Meeting of the City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for the discussion of personnel matters.

• Closed session per G.S.§ 143-318.11(a)(6) regarding personnel matters

The Winston-Salem City Council held a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session to continue the selection process for the next city attorney and discuss related personnel matters. The council voted unanimously to enter and later to end the closed session, with no other business conducted. Council Member Larson joined the meeting at 11:30 AM.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for city attorney selection and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to end closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing new refuse and fire trucks and an agreement with NASCAR. The meeting includes public hearings for the annexation of Brookberry Farm Phase 11 and five separate zoning petitions.

• Purchase of four fire trucks from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for $5,257,020
• Purchase of two side-loading refuse trucks from Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc. for $813,770
• Voluntary annexation of approximately 19.765 acres for Brookberry Farm, Phase 11
• Zoning petition for 2.70 acres on South Main Street to change from RS9 to HB-L
• Zoning petition for 1.14 acres at North Chestnut Street and East Fourteenth Street to change from RM18 to PB-L

The Winston-Salem City Council approved a consent agenda that included purchase orders for four fire trucks ($5,257,020) and two side-loading refuse trucks ($813,770). The council also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with NASCAR to pass through state motorsports grant funds, and approved five zoning or annexation items after public hearings where no one spoke. All votes recorded were 8-0, with Mayor Joines not voting.

• Approved consent agenda including purchase of two side-loading refuse trucks for $813,770 (8-0)
• Approved purchase of four fire trucks for $5,257,020 (8-0)
• Approved agreement with NASCAR to pass through state motorsports grant funds (8-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of ~19.765 acres for Brookberry Farm Phase 11 (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3628 for ~19.77 acres at Scarlet Tanager Drive/Brookberry Farm Circle (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3629 for ~2.70 acres on South Main Street near Highway 285 (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3630 for ~1.14 acres at North Chestnut Street and East Fourteenth Street (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3631 for ~0.85 acres on Transou Road (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on closing portions of Morning Star Lane and White Meadow Lane, and on a contract with PayByPhone for a new parking payment system in downtown Winston-Salem. The body will also authorize agreements with the NCDOT for sidewalk construction funds and approve a resolution to transfer street naming hearing requirements to the City Council.

• Request for public hearing to close portions of Morning Star Lane and White Meadow Lane
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with PayByPhone for a mobile parking payment solution
• Resolution authorizing supplemental agreements with NCDOT for sidewalk construction funds
• Resolution amending the Addressing and Street Naming Manual to transfer public hearing requirements to City Council
• Public hearing to name an unnamed private right-of-way to Bradford Meadows Lane

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a resolution authorizing agreements with PayByPhone and Gtechna for mobile payment and license plate reading enforcement in downtown parking systems. The motion passed 3-0 with one abstention. The item will be referred to the City Council on 11/04/2024.

• Approved consent agenda items including street closures (Morning Star Lane, White Meadow Lane) and right-of-way abandonment (Water Works Road), referred to City Council 11/04/2024
• Approved NCDOT supplemental agreements for additional sidewalk and intersection project funding, referred to City Council 11/04/2024
• Approved amendment to Addressing and Street Naming Manual transferring public hearing requirements to City Council, referred to City Council 11/04/2024
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting
• Recommended approval of street mural at Hawthorne Road and Northwest Boulevard (unanimous), referred to City Council 11/04/2024
• Recommended approval of changes to State Highway Secondary Road System (unanimous), referred to City Council 01/06/2025
• Recommended approval of downtown parking modernization with PayByPhone and Gtechna (3-0, 1 abstention), referred to City Council 11/04/2024
• Recommended approval of naming private right-of-way to Bradford Meadows Lane (unanimous), referred to City Council 11/04/2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several purchase orders for emergency and sanitation vehicles and a construction contract for road conversions. The body is also considering budget amendments and the purchase of property at Long Creek Park.

• Construction contract for Main and Liberty Streets Two-Way Conversion with Sharpe Brothers for $5,417,448.12
• Purchase order for four fire trucks from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for $5,257,020
• Purchase order for two side-loading refuse trucks from Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc. for $813,770
• Acceptance of a $505,360 grant for the rehabilitation of the Potter's House at Bethabara Park
• Purchase of property at Long Creek Park along Bethania-Tobaccoville Road for $16,550

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee approved several resolutions by consent vote, including a $5.26 million contract for four fire trucks and a $5.42 million construction contract for the Main and Liberty Streets two-way conversion. The committee also unanimously recommended approving the purchase of property at Long Creek Park and an agreement with NASCAR to pass through state grant funds. All items were referred to the full City Council for final approval.

• Approved $5,257,020 purchase order for four fire trucks (Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.)
• Approved $5,417,448.12 construction contract for Main and Liberty Streets two-way conversion (Sharpe Brothers)
• Approved amendments to Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinances
• Approved $505,360 Historic Preservation Fund grant for Potter’s House rehabilitation
• Approved increase in Primary Lender’s Deed of Trust for Front Street Capital loan
• Approved increase in Federal Procurement Policy Micro-Purchase Threshold
• Approved additional cash flow payments for ARPA-enabled grant recipients
• Recommended approval of $813,770 purchase order for two refuse trucks (Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc.)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding massage and bodywork therapy business regulations and Civil Service Board regulations. Members will also receive updates on Hurricane Helene assistance and the police department's Drone as a First Responder program.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 34 regarding massage and bodywork therapy businesses
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article III: Civil Service Board Regulations
• Acceptance of U.S. Department of Justice 2024 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Grant
• Acceptance of 2024 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant
• Interlocal Agreement with Forsyth County to share 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award

The Winston-Salem Public Safety Committee met on October 14, 2024, and recommended approval of three resolutions accepting federal grant awards: a DOJ prosecuting cold cases DNA grant, a COPS law enforcement mental health and wellness grant, and a Byrne JAG interlocal agreement with Forsyth County. All three were referred to the City Council for November 4, 2024. A proposed ordinance regulating massage and bodywork therapy businesses was held in committee and referred to the Committee of the Whole on November 18, 2024. The committee also received updates on Hurricane Helene assistance and the police department's Drone as a First Responder program.

• Recommended approval of resolution accepting 2024 DOJ Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA grant (4-0); referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of resolution accepting 2024 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant (4-0); referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of interlocal agreement with Forsyth County for 2024 Byrne JAG program award (4-0); referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2, Article III on Civil Service Board regulations (4-0); referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Held in committee ordinance amending City Code Chapter 34 establishing regulations for massage and bodywork therapy businesses; referred to Committee of the Whole 11/18/2024
• Received update on city assistance related to Hurricane Helene (no action recorded)
• Received update on police Drone as a First Responder program (no action recorded)

General Government Committee

The Winston-Salem General Government Committee will consider demolition ordinances for properties on Lakeview Boulevard and East Drive, approve funding for special events, and adopt the Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review an ordinance amending the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee and approve the Affordable Housing Development Program.

• Request for public hearing on demolition of structures at 311, 313, 315 Lakeview Boulevard
• Request for public hearing on demolition of structures at 217, 219, 221, 223 East Drive
• Resolution approving city-funded staffing for select special events
• Consideration of ordinance amending the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee
• Consideration of items related to the Affordable Housing Development Program

The General Government Committee recommended approval of several items for City Council action, including the Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Affordable Housing Development Program guidelines and budget amendment, and a resolution on city-funded staffing for special events. All recommendations were unanimous (4-0) and referred to the City Council on 11/4/2024 or 11/18/2024. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including demolition orders for structures on Lakeview Boulevard and East Drive, and approved the September 9, 2024 minutes.

• Recommended approval of Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan (4-0), referred to City Council 11/18/2024
• Recommended approval of Affordable Housing Development Program implementation and budget amendment (4-0), referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of city-funded staffing for select special events (4-0), referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 38 on miscellaneous offenses (4-0), referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of personnel resolution amendment on employment matters (4-0), referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Recommended approval of M/WBE Advisory Committee ordinance amendment (4-0), referred to City Council 11/4/2024
• Approved consent agenda including demolition orders for 311, 313, 315 Lakeview Blvd and 217, 219, 221, 223 East Drive (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 committee meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a $2,395,974 purchase order for 60 Ford Interceptor police pursuit vehicles from Deacon Jones Ford, and approved the consent agenda including grants and contracts. It also approved street closures, a revised November meeting schedule, and a homeless assistance grant application. The council entered closed session to discuss city attorney applicants and personnel matters.

• Approved $2,395,974 purchase of 60 Ford Interceptor police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $821,843.59 bus lift contract and $700,000 BEAR Team grant (8-0)
• Approved street closure petitions for Deacon Boulevard, Baity/Silas/W 32nd Streets, and Bethabara Road/Joyce Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved revised November 2024 meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved Continuum of Care homeless assistance grant application (8-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss city attorney applicants and personnel matters (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances affecting the city code, including stormwater management and Board of Adjustment procedures. The body will also review zoning petitions and various mayoral appointments to city committees.

• Zoning petition for Joseph and Abby Bartholomew, LLC for .86 acres on Old Mill Circle and Healy Drive
• Site plan amendment for Duncan Properties, LLC to change a proposed bank to a parking lot at Robinhood Road and Polo Road
• Ordinance amending Chapter 75 of the City Code regarding Stormwater Management
• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Ordinances to revise Board of Adjustment Procedures
• Proclamation declaring September 27, 2024, as Winston-Salem State University Day

The Winston-Salem City Council approved all substantive items on its agenda, including a zoning change, a site plan amendment, stormwater code amendments, and personnel compensation changes. The council also approved the consent agenda and several appointments, with one appointment to the African American Heritage Initiative Committee passing 7-1. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the city attorney position and other personnel matters.

• Approved zoning petition W-3625 (GO and GO-S to GO) on Old Mill Circle (7-0)
• Approved site plan amendment W-3626 (YMCA Robinhood Road parking addition) (7-0)
• Approved stormwater management ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved UDO amendments revising Board of Adjustment procedures (7-0)
• Approved personnel compensation resolution and ordinance (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Tourism Development Authority, Public Assembly Facilities Commission, Fair Planning Committee, Affordable Housing Coalition, and Bicycle/Pedestrian/Active Mobility Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Quamin Finney to African American Heritage Initiative Committee (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Kimberlee McNeil to African American Heritage Initiative Committee (7-1)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing applications for federal funding for water and transit projects. Members will also consider road naming ordinances and a request for a public hearing on a voluntary annexation.

• Application for federal funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program
• Budget ordinance amendment for $80,000 local match for the Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program
• Public hearing request for voluntary annexation of 19.765 acres for Brookberry Farm, Phase II
• Ordinances to name and rename roads at Salem Academy & College and on Jones Road
• Information on modernizing on-street and off-street parking systems in downtown Winston-Salem

The Public Works Committee approved ordinances to name and rename three roads on the Salem Academy & College campus and to name an unnamed private right-of-way on Jones Road as Jones White Trail. It also approved resolutions for federal funding applications and a state highway system change, and recommended approval of a voluntary annexation for Brookberry Farm Phase 11, referring it to City Council on 10/21/2024. A report on downtown parking modernization was presented for information only.

• Approved ordinance to name/rename three roads on Salem Academy & College campus (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance naming Jones Road right-of-way as Jones White Trail (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law lead service line replacement funding (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for state highway secondary road system changes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Federal Transit Administration mobility pilot program (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Brookberry Farm Phase 11 voluntary annexation; referred to City Council 10/21/2024

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will vote on resolutions to award contracts for replacing four bus lifts ($821,843.59) and for purchasing sixty Ford Interceptor police pursuit vehicles ($2,395,974). It will also consider the acceptance of a $700,000 Byrne discretionary grant for the BEAR Team and amendments to the FY 2024‑2025 budget and tax levy ordinances. Additional items include a donation of surplus right‑of‑way from NCDOT and an update on the affordable housing development process.

• Resolution awarding $821,843.59 contract for replacement of four bus lifts – Alan Tye & Associates
• Resolution awarding $2,395,974.00 purchase order for sixty Ford Interceptor police pursuit vehicles – Deacon Jones Ford
• Resolution accepting $700,000 Byrne discretionary grant for BEAR Team expansion
• Ordinance amendments to the FY 2024‑2025 Annual Appropriation, Tax Levy, and Project Budget ordinances
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of surplus right‑of‑way donation from NCDOT

The General Government Committee approved a resolution accepting a $700,000 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant for the Behavioral Evaluation and Response (BEAR) Team expansion, along with related budget ordinance amendments. The committee also approved the consent agenda (minus one removed item) and a resolution accepting a surplus right-of-way donation from NCDOT. An update on the affordable housing development process was presented for information only.

• Approved $700,000 Byrne grant for BEAR Team expansion (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $821,843.59 bus lift contract and $2,395,974.00 police vehicle purchase (4-0)
• Approved resolution accepting surplus right-of-way donation from NCDOT (unanimous)
• Received affordable housing development update (information only)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will consider multiple public hearings on closing portions of Deacon Boulevard, Baity Street, Silas Street, W 32nd Street, and Bethabara Road. The meeting also includes votes on $7.2 million in grants for transit, homelessness programs, and public safety, as well as contracts for hybrid buses, trail design, and surplus equipment sales.

• Close portions of Deacon Blvd, Baity St, Silas St, W 32nd St, and Bethabara Rd via public hearings
• Approve $5.23M Low-No Emission grant for five hybrid-electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc.
• Award $1.01M design contract for Long Branch Trail Phase II to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
• Accept $5K GHSP grant for BikeSafe Regional Coordinator position
• Sell surplus city equipment by public auction

The Winston-Salem City Council approved the consent agenda (7-0) containing 22 items, including a $5.2M purchase of five hybrid-electric buses, a $1M contract for Long Branch Trail Phase II design, and a $720K tree removal contract at Winston Lake Golf Course. The council also approved a resolution forgiving a $156,869.89 housing loan for 207 N. Spring Street (6-1), and unanimously approved demolition of a structure at 1818 N. Dunleith Street and economic development assistance for Project Kohlrabi. A closed session was held to discuss the city attorney position.

• Approved consent agenda with 22 items (7-0)
• Approved $5,232,900 purchase order for five hybrid-electric buses (consent)
• Approved $1,007,235.29 contract for Long Branch Trail Phase II design (consent)
• Approved $720,657.27 tree removal contract at Winston Lake Golf Course (consent)
• Approved $740,669.50 purchase orders for concrete pipe and quarry products (consent)
• Approved forgiveness of $156,869.89 housing loan for 207 N. Spring Street (6-1)
• Approved demolition order for structure at 1818 N. Dunleith Street (unanimous)
• Approved economic development assistance for Project Kohlrabi (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning changes for properties across various wards. The body will also review a lease agreement for office space for the Community Entry System.

• Lease agreement with Forsyth County for Community Entry System office space for $3,080.04
• Zoning petition (W-3618) for .67 acres on South Stratford Road from RS9 to GB-L
• Zoning petition (W-3619) for 1.45 acres at Old Greensboro Road and Crews Street from RS9 to RSQ-L
• Zoning petition (W-3620) for 7.99 acres on North Patterson Avenue from HB and RS9 to HB-L
• Zoning petition (W-3624) for 7.33 acres on Old Hollow Road from RS30 to IP

The Winston-Salem City Council approved all seven zoning petitions on the agenda, including a controversial rezoning on South Stratford Road that staff had recommended denying. The council also approved a one-year lease agreement with Forsyth County for office space for the Community Entry System. All votes were 7-0 with one member absent, except for one petition where a council member was excused from voting.

• Approved lease agreement with Forsyth County for Community Entry System office space at $3,080.04 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3618 on South Stratford Road from RS9 to GB-L (7-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3619 at Old Greensboro Road and Crews Street from RS9 to RSQ-L (7-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3620 on North Patterson Avenue from HB and RS9 to HB-L (7-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3621 on Cole Road from RS9 to RM5 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3623 on North Laura Wall Boulevard from LO-S and RS7 to PB-S (6-0)
• Approved rezoning W-3624 on Old Hollow Road from RS30 to IP (7-0)
• Approved closed session for City Manager's performance evaluation (7-0)

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council’s Committee of the Whole will convene for a training session facilitated by the North Carolina School of Government. The session focuses on habits of high-performing boards and expectations for effective council-manager relations.

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council Committee of the Whole will consider multiple ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings. Key items include speed limit reductions on Griffith Road, grant acceptances for bike safety and DWI enforcement, and public hearings on street closures and a demolition request. The meeting also covers budget amendments, surplus equipment sales, and economic development projects.

• Repeal of 45 mph speed limit on Griffith Road (South/Southwest Wards)
• Accept $5,000 BikeSafe grant for regional coordinator position
• Accept $15th-year DWI task force grant with Forsyth County and Kernersville
• Public hearing on demolition of 1818 N. Dunleith Street apartments
• Award $740,669.50 contract for concrete pipe and quarry products to Vulcan Construction

The Committee of the Whole met and approved the consent agenda with several items removed for individual consideration. They recommended approval of various resolutions and ordinances, including a $1,007,235.29 contract for Long Branch Trail Phase II engineering, a $5,232,900 purchase order for five hybrid-electric buses, and a $720,657.27 contract for Winston Lake Golf Course tree removal. All recommendations were referred to the City Council for final action on dates ranging from August 19 to September 16, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of Long Branch Trail Phase II engineering contract with Kimley-Horn ($1,007,235.29)
• Recommended approval of purchase order for five hybrid-electric buses from New Flyer ($5,232,900)
• Recommended approval of Winston Lake Golf Course tree removal contract with W Brown Construction ($720,657.27)
• Recommended approval of demolition ordinance for 1818 N. Dunleith Street
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Board of Adjustment procedures (UDO-CC27)
• Recommended approval of housing finance fund loan forgiveness for 207 N. Spring Street ($156,869.89)
• Recommended approval of one-year month-to-month lease with Forsyth County for Community Entry System office space ($3,080.04)

City Council

The City Council will consider several petitions to close and abandon portions of city streets and alleys. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the demolition of a structure at 1825 Mansfield Street and vote on multiple board and commission appointments.

• Public hearing on demolition and removal of structure at 1825 Mansfield Street
• Petition to close and abandon portions of South Main Street and Hilton Drive
• Petition to close and abandon a portion of Flatrock Street
• Petition to close and abandon an unnamed alley off N. Dunleith Avenue
• Appointments to the Tourism Development Authority, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Transit Authority Board

The Winston-Salem City Council approved an ordinance ordering the demolition and removal of a structure at 1825 Mansfield Street, following a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved the consent agenda, including multiple board appointments, and approved resolutions to close and abandon portions of South Main Street, Hilton Drive, and Flatrock Street. An ordinance to close an unnamed alley off N. Dunleith Avenue was continued, and the council entered closed session to discuss business location and legal matters.

• Approved demolition ordinance for 1825 Mansfield Street (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Tourism Development Authority, Urban Food Policy Council, Fair Planning Committee, Citizens' Budget Advisory Council, and Transit Authority Board (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Recreation and Parks Commission (8-0)
• Approved resolution to close and abandon portion of South Main Street and Hilton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close and abandon portion of Flatrock Street (unanimous)
• Continued ordinance to close unnamed alley off N. Dunleith Avenue (8-0)
• Entered closed session for business location and legal consultation (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes various contract awards, insurance renewals, and several municipal appointments.

• WSTA Trans-Aid Bus purchase: $1,108,531.25
• James River Equipment mowing tractors: $606,122.70
• Toyota of Greensboro hybrid compact SUVs and sedans: $610,000
• WithersRavenal pavement condition survey: $814,000
• Traveler’s Insurance Company boiler/machinery insurance: $2,199,981

The Winston-Salem City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, setting the property tax rate at 72.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The council also approved a separate 9-cent tax rate for the Downtown Winston-Salem Business Improvement District. Additional approvals included a $712,857.43 construction contract for the Willie Davis Apartments project and the creation of a new Civil Service Board.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Annual Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Project Budget Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved Downtown Winston-Salem BID tax rate of 9 cents per $100 (5-0, 3 excused)
• Approved $712,857.43 contract for N. Cleveland Avenue and Willie Davis Apartments (7-1)
• Created Civil Service Board via ordinance amendment (6-2)
• Approved $1,108,531.25 purchase order for Winston-Salem Transit Authority buses (Consent)
• Approved $814,000 contract for Citywide Pavement Condition Survey (Consent)
• Approved $2,199,981 boiler/machinery insurance purchase (Consent)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider resolutions for federal transit funding for Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation and Davidson County Transportation. Members will also review a purchase order for Trans-Aid buses and a petition to close portions of S. Main Street and Hilton Drive.

• Resolution authorizing FTA Section 5307 funding for Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
• Resolution authorizing FTA Section 5307 funding for Davidson County Transportation
• Purchase order for Trans-Aid Buses for Winston-Salem Transit Authority for $1,108,531.25
• Petition to close and abandon portions of S. Main Street and Hilton Drive
• Technical corrections ordinance amending Chapter 75 regarding Stormwater Management

The committee recommended several funding resolutions and a street closure petition for City Council approval. It also recommended a technical corrections ordinance for stormwater management. The May 14, 2024, meeting minutes were approved.

• Recommended approval of $1,108,531.25 purchase order for Trans-Aid buses (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FTA FY2024 funding for Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
• Recommended approval of FTA FY2024 funding for Davidson County Transportation
• Recommended approval of petition to close and abandon portions of South Main Street and Hilton Drive
• Recommended approval of technical corrections ordinance for Stormwater Management (4-0)
• Approved Public Works Committee Summary of Minutes from May 14, 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several financial actions including insurance coverage, equipment purchase orders, and budget amendments. The agenda includes construction contracts for apartment projects and a citywide pavement condition survey.

• Purchase of boiler/machinery insurance from Traveler’s Insurance Company for $2,199,981
• Purchase order for mowing tractors from James River Equipment for $606,122.70
• Purchase order for hybrid compact SUVs and sedans from Toyota of Greensboro for $610,000
• Contract for citywide pavement condition survey with WithersRavenal for $814,000
• Construction contract for N. Cleveland Avenue and Willie Davis Apartments Project with Risa Home Improvements & Construction, LLC for $712,857.43

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval for various purchase orders, insurance policies, and infrastructure projects. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action on June 17, 2024.

• Recommended $2,199,981 property and boiler/machinery insurance from Traveler’s Insurance Company (4-0)
• Recommended $814,000 contract to WithersRavenal for Citywide Pavement Condition Survey (Unanimous)
• Recommended $712,857.43 construction contract for N. Cleveland Avenue and Willie Davis Apartments Project (3-1)
• Recommended one-year extension for Cigna to administer health and dental insurance plans (4-0)
• Recommended economic development assistance for Project Sully (Unanimous)
• Recommended $606,122.70 purchase order for mowing tractors from James River Equipment
• Recommended $610,000 purchase order for hybrid SUVs and sedans from Toyota of Greensboro
• Recommended MOU with Winston-Salem State University Foundation for Bill Hayes Statue project

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend the City Code. This amendment would establish the Civil Service Board of the City of Winston-Salem.

• Ordinance to create the Civil Service Board of the City of Winston-Salem

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting. The committee also voted to forward an ordinance creating the Civil Service Board to the June 17, 2024 City Council meeting without a recommendation.

• Approved April 8, 2024 Summary of Minutes
• Forwarded Civil Service Board ordinance to City Council without recommendation (4-0)

FInance Committee Budget Workshop

The Finance Committee is reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget and recommended tax rate. The committee will also preview several resolutions for the upcoming June 17 City Council meeting.

• Discussion of FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
• Consideration of Recommended Tax Rate
• Resolution Approving the 2025-2030 Capital Plan
• Resolution Adopting Orders to Collect Current and Delinquent Taxes
• Resolution Directing Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

The Finance Committee recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and recommended tax rate. The committee also recommended several resolutions for the June 17 City Council agenda, including the Capital Plan and opioid settlement fund expenditures. These items were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of FY 2024-25 Budget and Recommended Tax Rate
• Recommended approval of Capital Plan for FY 2024-25 through 2029-2030
• Recommended approval of order to collect current 2024 and delinquent 2015-2023 taxes
• Recommended approval of FY 2024-2025 Opioid Settlement Funds expenditure

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including easement acquisitions and contract awards. The general agenda includes public hearings on property demolitions, historic listings, and affordable housing funding.

• Street resurfacing contract for APAC-Atlantic, Inc., Thompson-Arthur Division: $9,890,146.45
• Stormwater maintenance repairs contract for Pilot Civil, LLC: $210,000
• Crowd management services contract for Show Pros Entertainment Services: $300,000
• Leinbach Drive culvert replacement easement acquisitions: $4,175
• Bethabara Road culvert replacement easement acquisitions: $6,550

City Council approved a major contract for city-wide street resurfacing and several infrastructure projects. The council also authorized funding for affordable housing and approved multiple board re-appointments.

• Approved $9,890,146.45 street resurfacing contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. (Consent Vote)
• Approved $160,000 in ARPA gap financing for Moravian Church affordable homeownership lots (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract for crowd management services with Show Pros Entertainment Services (Consent Vote)
• Approved $210,000 stormwater maintenance repairs contract with Pilot Civil, LLC (Consent Vote)
• Approved $134,000 change order for Truist Stadium MLB upgrades (Consent Vote)
• Approved listing of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Buildings 82 and 83 for National Register of Historic Places (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointments to City-County Utility, Recreation and Parks, and Human Relations commissions (8-0)
• Continued demolition ordinance for 1825 Mansfield Street (8-0)

Finance Committee Budget Public Hearing

The Finance Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed City of Winston-Salem budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Following this hearing, a budget workshop is scheduled for June 6 and a City Council public hearing and budget adoption is set for June 17.

• Public Hearing on Proposed City of Winston-Salem Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Finance Committee held a public hearing on the proposed City of Winston-Salem budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Several residents and organization representatives spoke on topics including budget allocations, affordable housing, and sustainability. No budget changes or approvals were made during this hearing; the committee scheduled a workshop for June 6 and a final adoption vote for June 17.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-25 budget opened and closed
• No budget amendments or approvals recorded
• Next steps scheduled: Budget Workshop June 6, Council Adoption June 17

FInance Committee Budget Workshop

The Finance Committee is reviewing a presentation on the Compensation and Classification Study. The committee is also receiving an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Compensation and Classification Study presentation
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget
• Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee held a budget workshop to receive presentations on the Compensation and Classification Study and the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The minutes record no substantive votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items.

• Received presentation on Compensation and Classification Study
• Received overview of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Committee of the Whole will conduct a training session regarding diversity and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. This item is part of the scheduled City Council Training for 2024.

• Training: 24-0313 Diversity and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

FInance Committee Budget Workshop

The Finance Committee is meeting to receive an overview of the proposed FY 2024-25 budget. Upcoming meetings include a capital budget workshop and a public hearing.

• Overview of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The Finance Committee held a workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget. City Manager W. Patrick Pate and Budget Director Scott Tesh presented the proposal to the committee. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this workshop session. The committee scheduled further workshops and hearings, with final budget adoption set for June 17.

• Reviewed proposed FY2024-25 budget presentation
• Scheduled next workshop for May 30
• Scheduled public hearing for May 30
• Scheduled final adoption meeting for June 17

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will consider transferring city property to True Homes for affordable housing in the Ridgewood Place neighborhood. The agenda also includes budget amendments, various purchase orders, and multiple zoning petitions.

• Conveyance of city property to True Homes for affordable housing in Ridgewood Place
• $1,787,508 purchase order for Scow Bed Dump Trucks
• Zoning petition for 2100 Glendale, LLC at Vargrave and East Monmouth Streets
• $445,135.60 purchase order for police vehicle lighting and equipment
• Demolition orders for structures at 211 and 213 Lakeview Boulevard

The Winston-Salem City Council approved multiple zoning amendments, including rezonings for day care facilities and residential developments. They authorized the conveyance of city-owned property to True Homes for affordable housing in the Ridgewood Place neighborhood and approved several purchase orders for fire, police, and public works vehicles. The Council also approved technical corrections to the City Code and reappointments to various city commissions.

• Approved technical corrections ordinance amending seven chapters of City Code (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of property to True Homes for affordable housing in Ridgewood Place (7-0)
• Approved purchase orders for fire equipment, dump trucks, accessible van, and police vehicle lighting totaling approx. $2.49M (7-0)
• Approved amendment to UDO standards for day care uses (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2100 Glendale LLC property from LI to RS7 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of City-owned property on Motor Road from RM18-L to GO-L (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church property from RS7 to RMU-S (7-0)
• Approved demolition ordinance for 211 Lakeview Boulevard; denied demolition for 213 Lakeview Boulevard (7-0 each)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review several resolutions regarding easement abandonments and street or alley closures. It will also consider an agreement for free transit rides for employees and a sustainability update.

• Abandonment of an easement on Byerly Street by Brenner Street Properties, LLC
• Installation of a mural on the Strollway between First Street and Salem Parkway
• Agreement with Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation for fare-free rides for transit employees
• Public hearing date of August 5, 2024, for the closure of a portion of Flatrock Street
• Public hearing date of August 5, 2024, for the closure of an unnamed alley off N. Dunleith Avenue

The committee approved a consent agenda recommending several resolutions to the City Council. These include easement abandonment, a new mural installation, and transit employee fare agreements. Two public hearings for street and alley closures were scheduled for August 5, 2024.

• Recommended approval to abandon an easement in Byerly Street
• Recommended approval for a mural on the Strollway between First Street and Salem Parkway
• Recommended approval for fare-free rides for transit employees via Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
• Approved Public Works Committee minutes from April 9, 2024
• Recommended approval of August 5, 2024 public hearing for Flatrock Street closure
• Recommended approval of August 5, 2024 public hearing for unnamed alley closure off N. Dunleith Avenue

Finance Committee

The committee will review several contracts and budget amendments for the city. Key items include large-scale infrastructure projects, information technology services, and various equipment purchase orders.

• $9,890,146.45 contract for city-wide street resurfacing
• $712,857.43 construction contract for N. Cleveland Avenue and Willie Davis Apartments
• $300,000 contract for crowd management services at public assembly facilities
• $210,000 contract for stormwater maintenance repairs
• Purchase orders for fire equipment, dump trucks, and police vehicle lighting

The Finance Committee recommended approval of several contracts and ordinances, including a major street resurfacing project and various IT and equipment purchases. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action. One project regarding N. Cleveland Avenue was continued.

• Recommended $9,890,146.45 street resurfacing contract to APAC-Atlantic, Inc.
• Recommended $1,787,508 purchase order for scow bed dump trucks
• Recommended $448,553.47 network support contract to NWN Corporation
• Recommended $525,300 GIS software contract to ESRI
• Recommended $300,000 crowd management contract to Show Pros Entertainment Services
• Recommended $210,000 stormwater repair contract to Pilot Civil, LLC
• Recommended $134,000 change order for Truist Stadium MLB upgrades
• Continued N. Cleveland Avenue and Willie Davis Apartments project

General Government Committee

The committee will discuss several items including affordable housing projects and city code updates. This includes reviewing funding for single-family homes on Moravian Church lots and property conveyance for Ridgewood Place. The agenda also includes a request for a public hearing regarding historic landmark status for R.J. Reynolds buildings.

• $160,000 ARPA funding and lot sale for Moravian Church affordable housing
• Property conveyance to True Homes for Ridgewood Place affordable housing
• Public hearing request for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Buildings 82 and 83 historic listing
• Adoption of a Technical Corrections Ordinance for the City Code
• Update on city contributions to Smart Start Pre-K initiatives

The Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee met May 13, 2024 and approved its consent agenda, including a recommendation that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Buildings 82 and 83 be found eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The committee recommended approval of conveying city-owned property in the Ridgewood Place neighborhood to True Homes for affordable housing, and of selling four lots plus $160,000 in ARPA gap financing to the Moravian Church for affordable homeownership. It also approved a technical corrections ordinance amending several chapters of the City Code and recommended approval of the FY2025 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan submission to HUD. All recommended items were referred to the City Council on 6/3/2024; two agenda items were informational only.

• Approved consent agenda, including April 8, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval: R.J. Reynolds Buildings 82 and 83 eligibility for National Register of Historic Places; referred to City Council 6/3/2024
• Approved technical corrections ordinance amending City Code Chapters 2, 10, 38, 42, 46, 70 and 74 (4-0)
• Recommended approval: conveyance of city-owned property in Ridgewood Place neighborhood to True Homes for affordable housing (4-0); referred to City Council 6/3/2024
• Recommended approval: sale of four lots and $160,000 ARPA gap financing to the Moravian Church for affordable homeownership (3 aye, Clark abstained); referred to City Council 6/3/2024
• Recommended approval: FY2025 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan and 2024-25 Annual Plan submission to HUD (4-0); referred to City Council 6/3/2024
• Informational only: Mapping Prejudice Project presentation; Smart Start of Forsyth County pre-K update

City Council

The City Council will review a $35 million state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project. The agenda also includes financing for several affordable housing projects and various vehicle purchases. Additionally, the council will consider street closures and property demolition orders.

• $35 million state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project
• Financing for affordable rental housing at Poplar Forest, Zachary Pointe, and Sage Pointe
• Purchase of hybrid compact sedans for $218,925
• $70,000 contribution to the Shotgun House Legacy Project
• Speed limit change to 45 mph on Baux Mountain Road

The City Council approved a $35 million state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project and authorized a contract with RATP Dev USA for transit services. The council also approved permanent financing for three new affordable housing developments totaling 180 units. Several demolition orders for unsafe structures were approved, while others were continued for further review.

• Approved $35M state grant for Midtown Economic Development Project
• Approved agreement with RATP Dev USA for transit operations (8-0)
• Approved permanent financing for Poplar Forest, Zachary Pointe, and Sage Pointe housing (180 units total)
• Approved demolition orders for 6 structures at Harrington Circle and Lakeview Blvd (5-4 vote)
• Continued demolition orders for 211 and 213 Lakeview Blvd to May 20 meeting
• Continued demolition order for 1825 Mansfield Street to June 3 meeting
• Approved $70,000 contribution to Shotgun House Legacy Project
• Approved purchase orders for vehicles and equipment totaling approx. $945,000

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning petitions and economic development proposals. This includes authorizing funds for bathroom renovations at the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. Additionally, the council will consider amendments to the Truist Stadium lease agreements.

• $314,840 for bathroom rehabilitation at Bethesda Center for the Homeless, Inc.
• $95,000 change order to Routh Oil Company for mobile fueling services
• Zoning petition for property at Loch Drive and Reynolda Road
• Economic development assistance for Project Olivedale
• Amendments to Truist Stadium lease agreements with DBH Winston Salem, LLC

The City Council approved three zoning petitions and authorized economic development assistance for Project Olivedale. Council also approved funding for homeless shelter bathroom rehabilitation and amendments to the Truist Stadium lease agreements.

• Approved $314,840 for bathroom rehabilitation at Bethesda Center for the Homeless, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 change order for Routh Oil Company mobile fueling services (7-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3609 from LO-S to RS9 at Loch Drive and Reynolda Road (7-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3610 from GI to PB north of Wachovia Street (7-0)
• Approved zoning petition W-3611 from HB-S and MU-S to GB-S at S. Stratford Rd and Hillcrest Center Dr (7-0)
• Adopted economic development assistance for Project Olivedale (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Truist Stadium lease agreements with DBH Winston Salem, LLC (7-0)
• Approved revised development requirements for The Heights by Infill Delicate LLC (6-1)

Special Meeting of the City Council

The City Council will meet with the Forsyth County Legislative Delegation to discuss the city's 2024 legislative priorities. The agenda includes discussions regarding system development fees, stormwater management programs, and planning bills.

• Discussion of 2024 legislative priorities
• System Development Fee Bill
• Stormwater Management Programs
• Planning Bill
• Tour of Union Station, Bowman Gray Stadium, and the Real Time Crime Center

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider an agreement with RATP Dev USA for transit operations and maintenance services. The agenda also includes updates to the decorative street lighting policy and a report on bridge and capital projects. Two items regarding public hearing dates for closing unnamed alleys are also scheduled for review.

• Agreement with RATP Dev USA for transit operations and maintenance services
• Decorative Street Lighting Policy changes
• Public hearing date for closing an alley between Brent Street and S. Sunset Drive
• Public hearing date for closing an alley off Pope Road
• Bridge and capital projects update

The Committee recommended approval of a transit operations and maintenance agreement and changes to the Decorative Street Lighting Policy. It also recommended setting public hearing dates for two alley closures. These items were referred to the City Council for May 6, 2024.

• Recommended approval of Decorative Street Lighting Policy changes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of public hearing date (June 3, 2024) for alley closure between Brent Street and S. Sunset Drive (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of public hearing date (June 3, 2024) for alley closure off Pope Road (Unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 Public Works Summary of Minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of agreement with RATP Dev USA for transit operations and maintenance (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing multiple resolutions for city equipment, including vehicles and audio/visual upgrades. The agenda also includes discussions on permanent financing for several affordable rental housing developments and various budget amendments.

• Purchase of backhoe loader for $157,831.20
• Purchase of hybrid compact sedans for $218,925
• Purchase of battery electric half-ton pickup trucks for $150,675.18
• Purchase of hybrid long bed pickup trucks for $217,994.16
• Purchase of aerial platform truck for $200,498.00

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee unanimously approved permanent financing for three affordable housing developments totaling 180 units. The committee also recommended approval of amendments to the Truist Stadium lease agreements and a transit operations agreement with RATP Dev USA. Additionally, the committee approved a consent agenda including vehicle purchases, budget amendments, and a $35 million grant addition to the capital plan.

• Approved financing for Zachary Pointe Apartments (60 units) (4-0)
• Approved financing for Poplar Forest at Old Vineyard (60 units) (4-0)
• Approved financing for Sage Pointe Apartments (60 units) (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Truist Stadium lease agreements (4-0)
• Approved agreement with RATP Dev USA for transit services (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Project Olivedale economic assistance (3-1, MacIntosh abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases and budget amendments
• Approved $35 million grant addition to 2024-2029 Capital Plan

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the speed limit on Baux Mountain Road. Members will also review a resolution regarding a Department of Homeland Security SAFER grant application and receive information on a draft Civil Service Board ordinance.

• Ordinance amending Section 52-123 (c) for 45 MPH speed limits on Baux Mountain Road
• Resolution authorizing application for the 2023 Department of Homeland Security SAFER Grant
• Information on draft Civil Service Board ordinance regarding Chapter 2

The committee recommended approval of a city code amendment regarding 45 mph speed limits and a federal grant application for fire and emergency response staffing. Both items were referred to the City Council for May 6, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024 Summary of Minutes
• Recommended approval of Ordinance Amending Section 52-123 (c) regarding 45 mph speed limits (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution for 2023 DHS Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (4-0)

General Government Committee

The committee is considering resolutions for multiple 60-unit affordable rental housing projects and the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. The agenda also includes demolition orders for various properties and a $70,000 contribution to the Shotgun House Legacy Project.

• Financing for Poplar Forest, Zachary Pointe, and Sage Pointe affordable rental developments
• A $70,000 city contribution to the Shotgun House Legacy Project
• Demolition orders for properties on Lakeview Blvd, Harrington Circle, and Mansfield Street
• Funding for Phases 2 and 3 of the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
• Public hearing request to revise day care standards in the Unified Development Ordinance

The committee recommended approval for permanent financing of three 60-unit affordable housing projects. It also recommended several structure demolitions and a $70,000 contribution to the Shotgun House Legacy Project. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended financing for Poplar Forest at Old Vineyard (60 units) (4-0)
• Recommended financing for Zachary Pointe Apartments (60 units) (4-0)
• Recommended financing for Sage Pointe Apartments (60 units) (4-0)
• Recommended $70,000 contribution to Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. for Shotgun House Legacy Project (4-0)
• Recommended demolition of structures at 111, 113, 211, and 213 Lakeview Blvd (4-0)
• Recommended demolition of structures at 261, 263, 265, and 267 Harrington Circle (4-0)
• Recommended demolition of structure at 1825 Mansfield Street (4-0)
• Held demolition of 5020 Rushland Drive in committee

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including multi-million dollar projects for Polo Road and various sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes petitions to close portions of certain streets and appointments to local advisory committees.

• $3,478,778.75 construction contract for Polo Road Improvements
• $2,097,286.80 construction contract for Cedar Trail and Petree Road sidewalk improvements
• $271,540 agreement for engineering services for Petree Road and Cedar Trail sidewalks
• $176,063.73 purchase order for police vehicle lighting and equipment
• Public hearing on petitions to close portions of Winston Street and Jay Avenue

City Council approved multiple infrastructure projects, including road improvements on Polo Road and sidewalk projects on Cedar Trail and Petree Road. The Council also approved the closure of portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive and made several committee appointments.

• Approved $3,478,778.75 Polo Road improvements contract to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved $2,097,286.80 Cedar Trail and Petree Road sidewalk contract to BW Infrastructure, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $271,540 CEI services for Petree Road and Cedar Trail sidewalks to TranSystems Corporation (8-0)
• Approved $445,221.31 CEI services for Salem Parkway multi-use path to A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved petition to close and abandon portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive (8-0)
• Approved $176,063.73 purchase order for police vehicle equipment to Batteries of NC, LLC (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Downtown Winston-Salem Business Improvement District Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Basir Razzak to the Urban Food Policy Council (8-0)

City Council

The Winston-Salem City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning petitions for properties on University Parkway and South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The agenda also includes a revised April meeting schedule and resolutions regarding developmental disabilities awareness and a municipal conference.

• Zoning petition (W-3607) for ONSC WS LLC on University Parkway
• Zoning petition (W-3608) at South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Allen Street
• Resolution recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Proposed changes to the April 2024 meeting schedule

The City Council approved two zoning petitions for properties on University Parkway and South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The council also adopted a revised meeting schedule for April and a resolution regarding the 2024 City Vision Annual Conference.

• Approved zoning petition for ONSC WS LLC on University Parkway (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition for Kelvin Gwyn at S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Allen St. (8-0)
• Adopted revised April 2024 meeting schedule (8-0)
• Adopted resolution regarding NC League of Municipalities' 2024 City Vision Annual Conference (8-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several consent agenda items including infrastructure contracts and street closures. The general agenda includes a review of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget process, a budget forecast, and results from a resident survey.

• Polo Road improvements contract with Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. for $3,478,778.75
• Cedar Trail and Petree Road sidewalk improvements contract with BW Infrastructure, LLC for $2,097,286.80
• Vehicle lighting and equipment for Dodge Durango police vehicles for $176,063.73
• Construction engineering services for Salem Parkway multi-use path for $445,221.31
• Petree Road and Cedar Trail sidewalk engineering services with TranSystems Corporation for $271,540

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved a consent agenda recommending several infrastructure contracts and resolutions for City Council action on April 1, 2024. The meeting also included presentations on the FY 2024-25 budget process, resident survey data, and capital projects.

• Recommended $3.48M Polo Road improvements contract (Unanimous)
• Recommended $2.1M Cedar Trail and Petree Road sidewalk contract (Unanimous)
• Recommended $445,221.31 Salem Parkway multi-use path engineering agreement (Unanimous)
• Recommended $271,540 CEI services for Petree Road and Cedar Trail sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Recommended $176,063.73 police vehicle equipment purchase order (Unanimous)
• Recommended fixing public hearing date for Jay Avenue closure (Unanimous)
• Recommended fixing May 6, 2024 public hearing date for Winston Street closure (Unanimous)
• Recommended sale of surplus city-owned equipment by public auction (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole of the City Council

The Committee will receive presentations on current housing updates and opportunities within the Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes discussions regarding anti-displacement policy recommendations and landbanking plans.

• Current Housing Update presentation (24-0123)
• Housing Opportunities and Self-Help Winston-Salem Affordable Housing Fund presentations (24-0131)
• Discussion on anti-displacement policy recommendations (24-0132)
• Review of vacancy and abandonment solutions (24-0132)
• Presentation on Landbanking and Affordable Action Plan (24-0132)

The Committee of the Whole met on March 18, 2024, with all 9 members present. Staff presented a Current Housing Update and a Housing Trust Fund item presented by Self-Help Credit Union; both were listed as information only. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items are recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a $35 million state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project. Discussion includes funding for affordable housing, street closures, and municipal software maintenance.

• $35 million directed state grant for Midtown Economic Development Project
• $3,000,000 for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments
• $150,000 for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. affordable homeownership lots
• $120,000 in CARES Act funds for family motel vouchers
• Public hearing date of April 1, 2024, for closing portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive

The City Council approved a $35 million state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project and authorized $3 million for the rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments. The council also approved several board appointments and updated the city code regarding natural yards.

• Approved $35M state grant for Midtown Economic Development Project (7-0)
• Approved $3M for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments (Consent Vote)
• Approved $120,000 in CDBG-CV funds for motel vouchers for homeless families (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. affordable homeownership (Consent Vote)
• Approved amendment to City Code regarding Natural Yards (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Appointed Denise S. Hartsfield to Zoning Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Louis A. Finney, Brandon Williams, and Stacey R. Francis to Citizens' Police Review Board (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning petitions for residential developments and a resolution to regulate pedicab or rickshaw devices. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding city-owned land purchases and sales.

• Ordinance to regulate the use of pedicab/rickshaw devices
• UDO amendment to increase maximum units in RM-5 and building heights in RM-8, RM-12, and RM-18 districts
• Zoning petition for K & W Restaurant, Inc. at Joyce Avenue (approx. 24.51 acres)
• Zoning petition for James W. Powell, Jr. at West Academy Street and Anson Street (approx. 0.99 acres)
• Resolution to purchase property at 635 and 639 Burton Street

The City Council denied a zoning petition for a 24.51-acre property at the northern terminus of Joyce Avenue. Council members approved several other zoning changes, a pedicab regulation ordinance, and property acquisitions for affordable housing.

• Approved ordinance to regulate pedicab/rickshaw devices (8-0)
• Approved UDO amendments for multifamily building height and unit limits (8-0)
• Denied zoning petition W-3603 for K & W Restaurant, Inc. (6-2)
• Approved zoning petition W-3606 from RSQ to RM18 at West Academy and Anson Streets (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 635 and 639 Burton Street for supportive and affordable housing (7-1)
• Approved resolution regarding the sale of city-owned land to PACE of the Triad (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review a letter of support for bus and transit facility grants. Other items include an agreement for decorative streetlighting at Fishel Village and a petition to close portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive.

• Letter of support for FY 2024 Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Program
• Agreement with Fishel Village Homeowners Association for decorative streetlighting
• Petition to close and abandon portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive
• Kernersville Road Traffic Study presentation
• Winston-Salem Department of Transportation Capital Projects update

The Public Works Committee approved its consent agenda and recommended approval of four items, all referred to the City Council on 3/4/2024. These included a letter of support for the city and transit authority's federal bus grant applications, a resolution setting an April 1, 2024 public hearing to close and abandon portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive, and an agreement with the Fishel Village Homeowners Association for decorative streetlighting. The committee also received information on the Kernersville Road Traffic Study and an update on Department of Transportation capital projects; no votes were recorded on those informational items.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0), after removing Item C-2 for separate discussion
• Recommended approval of letter of support for FY 2024 Bus and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission grant applications; referred to City Council 3/4/2024
• Recommended approval of resolution setting April 1, 2024 public hearing on closing and abandoning portions of Morrison Street and Longview Drive; referred to City Council 3/4/2024
• Approved January 17, 2024 Public Works summary minutes
• Recommended approval of agreement with Fishel Village Homeowners Association for decorative streetlighting (4-0); referred to City Council 3/4/2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering several resolutions regarding city contracts, budget amendments, and property acquisitions. Key items include accepting a large state grant for economic development and authorizing funds for various housing initiatives.

• $35 million directed state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project
• $3,000,000 for the rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments
• $150,000 in funding for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. for affordable homeownership lots
• Purchase of 635 and 639 Burton Street for permanent supportive and affordable housing
• $120,000 in CARES Act funds for motel vouchers for families experiencing homelessness

The Winston-Salem Finance Committee met on February 13, 2024 and recommended approval of all items on its consent and general agendas, referring each to the City Council on 3/4/2024. These included a $35 million directed state grant for the Midtown Economic Development Project, $3 million for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments, and $150,000 for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. to develop five affordable-homeownership lots. The committee also approved its January 17, 2024 minutes and received an economic development report from Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. as information only. The committee's actions are recommendations; final decisions rest with the City Council.

• Recommended approval of $149,150 demolition contract for North Liberty Street properties (Double "D" Construction Services, Inc.)
• Recommended approval of $258,968 purchase order for automated leaf loader (Carolina Environmental Systems)
• Recommended approval of $261,388 purchase order for Salem Parkway Bridge lampposts (Landscape Forms, Inc.)
• Recommended approval of $173,100 contract renewal for financial management software maintenance (Mitchel Humphrey)
• Recommended approval of $375,000 annual software maintenance contract (CentralSquare Technologies, LLC)
• Recommended approval of $150,000 funding to Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. for five affordable-homeownership lots
• Recommended approval of $3,000,000 for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments
• Recommended approval of $120,000 in CARES Act CDBG-CV funds for motel vouchers for families experiencing homelessness

General Government Committee

The committee is considering several ordinances for the demolition of structures in the East and West Wards. Members will also review funding for affordable housing, including a $3 million project for Salem Garden Apartments and $150,000 for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. Additionally, the agenda includes property purchases for supportive housing and updates on homeless initiatives.

• $3,000,000 resolution for the rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments
• $150,000 funding for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. affordable homeownership lots
• Ordinances ordering structure demolitions on Harrington Circle and Lakeview Blvd
• Authorization to purchase 635 and 639 Burton Street for supportive housing
• Conveyance of nine vacant lots in Ridgewood Place to True Homes

The Community Development/Housing/General Government Committee recommended approval of several housing items, including $3,000,000 for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments and $150,000 for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. to develop five affordable homeownership lots. It also recommended approval of a property purchase at 635 and 639 Burton Street, which passed 3-1 with Council Member Clark voting no. Nine demolition ordinances for properties on Harrington Circle, Lakeview Blvd, and Rushland Drive were held until April 8, 2024, and a natural yards code amendment was recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of $3,000,000 for rehabilitation of Salem Garden Apartments (East Ward)
• Recommended approval of $150,000 funding to Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. for five affordable homeownership lots (Northeast Ward)
• Recommended approval of purchase of 635 and 639 Burton Street for permanent supportive and affordable housing (3-1, Clark nay)
• Recommended approval of amendment to City Code subsection 62-2 on natural yards enforcement
• Held nine demolition ordinances for 261, 263, 265, 267 Harrington Circle; 111, 113, 211, 213 Lakeview Blvd; and 5020 Rushland Drive until 4/8/2024
• Approved consent agenda, including 2021 Program Records Schedule and January 16, 2024 minutes
• Received information-only updates on Arts Council ARPA project, Ridgewood Place lot conveyance, 2024 legislative priorities, and homeless initiatives

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a proposal regarding the Fourth Police District and an annual review of the Winston-Salem Police Department. Discussion also includes an update on the Fire Department's Behavioral Evaluation and Response (BEAR) Team and ordinance amendments for micromobility devices.

• $375,000 contract for CentralSquare Technologies, LLC software maintenance
• $207,823.16 purchase order for Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. fire equipment
• $124,733 purchase order for Municipal Emergency Services fire equipment
• Fourth Police District proposal update
• Ordinance amendments for micromobility devices in public rights-of-way

The Public Safety Committee approved a consent agenda that included a $375,000 software maintenance contract and the previous meeting's minutes. A resolution for fire equipment purchases was withdrawn. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of an ordinance regulating micromobility devices, referring it to the full City Council.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $375,000 CentralSquare Technologies software contract (referred to City Council)
• Approved January 12, 2024 committee minutes
• Withdrawn resolution for fire equipment purchases ($207,823.16 and $124,733)
• Recommended approval of micromobility ordinance (4-0 vote, referred to City Council)

City Council

The City Council will review numerous items on the consent agenda, including several large infrastructure and vehicle contracts. Key items include funding for affordable housing development and stormwater management in downtown Winston-Salem.

• $4,796,990.12 construction contract for Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path
• $3,048,750.00 contract for asphaltic concrete from APAC-Atlantic, Inc.
• $240,000 funding for Glabex Consortium to develop eight single-family homes
• $1,338,000.00 contract for ready mixed concrete from Childers Concrete Company
• $3,491,000 health insurance authorization for Transdev North America employees

The Winston-Salem City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and resolutions. Key approvals included a $4.8 million construction contract for the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path, a $3.5 million health insurance agreement for Transdev employees, and several vehicle purchase orders. The council also authorized funding for affordable housing projects and stormwater management improvements.

• Approved $4,796,990.12 contract for Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path (Consent Vote)
• Approved $3,491,000 health insurance resolution for Transdev employees (Consent Vote)
• Approved $3,048,750 asphaltic concrete contract (Consent Vote)
• Approved $1,338,000 ready mixed concrete contract (Consent Vote)
• Approved $982,316 purchase order for four grapple loader trucks (Consent Vote)
• Approved $240,000 funding for Glabex Consortium affordable housing development (Consent Vote)
• Approved $179,000 stormwater vegetation removal compensation to Innovation Quarter (Consent Vote)
• Approved $142,075 right-of-way easements for West First Street Bridge project (Consent Vote)

City Council

The City Council will review a zoning petition for property on the south side of Shallowford Street. The council will also consider a resolution opposing proposed homeowners insurance rate increases. Additionally, several committee appointments will be reviewed.

• Zoning petition for Greentree Real Estate, LLC on Shallowford Street
• Resolution opposing North Carolina Rate Bureau's insurance rate increase proposal
• Renewal of certificates for taxi and carriage companies
• Appointments to the Historic Resources Commission
• Appointments to the Community Sustainability Program Committee

The City Council passed a resolution opposing the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed homeowners insurance rate increase. The council also approved a zoning change for a property on Shallowford Street and renewed operating certificates for several transportation companies.

• Approved resolution opposing NC Rate Bureau homeowners insurance rate increase (8-0)
• Approved zoning petition for Greentree Real Estate, LLC from LI to PB (8-0)
• Renewed certificates for Here 2 There Van Service, Willard-U-Ride, Classic Cab Company, and Heritage Carriages
• Approved appointments of David Crass and Monica D. Thompson to Historic Resources Commission (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Community Sustainability Program Committee (8-0)
• Approved resolution acknowledging Robert Prestwood (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Britney Dent and Saliah Rice (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions for bridge replacement easements and traffic calming funding. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the B-5950 Bridge Pair Replacement Project and an update on engineering capital projects.

• $142,075 for West First Street Bridge Replacement Project easement acquisitions
• $6,000 for File Street Traffic Calming Plan funding and construction
• Nomination of Nathan M. Revel to the Citizen’s Memorial Wall
• Information on B-5950 Bridge Pair Replacement Project
• Update on Engineering Capital Projects

The Winston-Salem Public Works Committee approved the consent agenda, recommended approval for a traffic calming plan, right of way easement acquisitions, and a memorial wall nomination to the City Council, and received informational reports on a bridge replacement project and capital projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved File Street Traffic Calming Plan for $6,000 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of nomination of Nathan M. Revel to the Citizen's Memorial Wall
• Recommended approval of $142,075 for West First Street Bridge right of way easement acquisitions
• Approved December 12, 2023 committee minutes
• Received information-only report on Bridge Pair Replacement Project (B-5950)
• Received information-only update on Capital Projects

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several resolutions for city expenditures, including vehicle fleet replacements and construction contracts. The agenda includes funding for affordable homeownership developments and stormwater management in downtown areas.

• Purchase of various trucks and SUVs totaling over $600,000
• Contract for asphaltic concrete with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for $3,048,750.00
• Right of way easement acquisitions for West First Street Bridge Replacement Project ($142,075)
• Funding for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. for affordable homeownership ($150,000)
• Construction contract for Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path with Smith-Rowe, LLC ($4,796,990.12)

The Finance Committee recommended approval for multiple purchase orders and contracts, including a $4.8M multi-use path and $3M for concrete. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action on February 5, 2024.

• Recommended $4,796,990.12 contract for Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path (4-0)
• Recommended $3,048,750.00 contract for asphaltic concrete (4-0)
• Recommended $3,491,000 for employee health insurance through Cigna (4-0)
• Recommended $1,338,000.00 contract for ready mixed concrete (4-0)
• Recommended $982,316 for four grapple loader trucks (4-0)
• Recommended $240,000 for affordable homeownership development by Glabex Consortium (4-0)
• Recommended $179,000 for downtown stormwater management vegetation removal (4-0)
• Approved Finance Committee Summary of Minutes from December 12, 2023 (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review an ordinance to amend speed limits on High Point Road. Members will also discuss the Winston-Salem Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment and receive an update regarding a Fourth Police District proposal.

• Ordinance amending speed limits to 45 and 55 mph on High Point Road
• Resolution adopting the Winston-Salem Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment: Standards of Cover
• Update regarding the Fourth Police District proposal
• Information on a police department grant application for the Forsyth County DWI Task Force

The Committee approved a consent agenda recommending two items for City Council approval. Two general agenda items regarding police department matters were continued to a later date.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending speed limits in Southeast Ward
• Recommended approval of Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment: Standards of Cover
• Approved Public Safety Committee Summary of Minutes from December 11, 2023
• Continued police department grant application for Forsyth County DWI Task Force
• Continued update regarding Fourth Police District Proposal

General Government Committee

The committee will consider ordinance amendments regarding building density and height in residential districts. Members will also review funding for several affordable homeownership projects. Additionally, the committee will receive information on ARPA-funded programs.

• $15,500 property purchase at 0 North Cameron Avenue
• UDO amendments for RM-5, RM-8, RM-12, and RM-18 districts
• $150,000 funding to Liberty East Redevelopment Inc.
• $240,000 funding to Glabex Consortium, LLC
• $924,112 development information for 17 units on Sides Road

The committee recommended approval for several affordable housing funding requests and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinances. One funding request for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. was held in committee.

• Recommended approval of $15,500 property purchase for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments for multifamily district units, height, and bufferyards (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $240,000 for Glabex Consortium, LLC affordable homeownership project (unanimous)
• Held funding request for Liberty East Redevelopment Inc. ($150,000) in committee
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including street repairs and lighting upgrades. The general agenda includes public hearings on a property closure, a large-scale zoning petition, and historic landmark designation.

• $500,000 contract change order for Concrete Streets Replacement Project
• $800,000 Jonestown Road Sidewalk Project agreement
• $238,051 lighting upgrades at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
• $165,023 in state funds for homelessness prevention services
• Zoning petition for 31.62 acres on Motor Road

Winston-Salem City Council approved a zoning change for about 31.62 acres on the north side of Motor Road between Old Walkertown Road and Circle Drive, from LI & RS9 to RM18-L, allowing single-family, twin home, townhome, and multi-family residential uses. Council also approved a $40,000 white flag shelter, an $800,000 Jonestown Road sidewalk agreement with NCDOT, the conveyance of 800 N. Spring Street for affordable housing, and Brushy Fork streambank restoration items. A proposed ordinance regulating pedicabs/rickshaws was continued to February 19, 2024. A motion to deny a local historic landmark designation for the Peter Fetter House was amended and carried 6-2.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved $40,000 white flag shelter funding (8-0)
• Approved $800,000 Jonestown Road sidewalk agreement with NCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 31.62 acres on Motor Road from LI & RS9 to RM18-L (8-0)
• Approved conveyance of 800 N. Spring Street for affordable housing (5-3)
• Approved Brushy Fork streambank restoration interlocal agreement and budget ordinances (8-0)
• Amended motion on Peter Fetter House historic landmark designation, carried 6-2
• Continued pedicab/rickshaw ordinance to February 19, 2024 (unanimous)