Saturday, March 22, 2008

BOCC meeting Monday + upcoming events

I'm not sure if the discussion of the Triangle Parkway below is about
a toll road or just a major new road in RTP, but it is something to
watch.

The annual Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice ends Saturday, I think in
Raleigh, having gone through Durham on Friday. Taxi to the Dark Side,
a documentary about the government's use of torture, is being shown at
theatres in Chapel Hill and Cary this weekend.

Current Meeting Agenda
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[Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025
for information related to items on the agenda.]
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA


Monday, March 24, 2008


County Commissioners' Chambers

200 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina


AGENDA


"Public Charge"


The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct
themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and
fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any
citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chairman will ask the
offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains
personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chairman
will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to
the public charge is observed.


As a courtesy to others, please turn off cell phones during the meeting.

_________________________


7:00 P.M. Regular Session

1. Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance
5 min.


2. Agenda Adjustments
5
min.


3. Announcements

5 min.

On Tuesday, March 25, the NC Turnpike Authority will hold an Open
House and Design Public Hearing on the Triangle Parkway Project. The
open house is from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.; the public hearing will
begin at 7:00 p.m. The location is Sigma Xi at 3106 E. North Carolina
Highway 54 in the Research Triangle Park.

4. Minutes

5 min.
February 25, 2008


5. Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation


5 min.

Child Abuse Prevention month is celebrated annually across the nation
in April. This celebration provides the opportunity to raise
awareness and educate the community about the many ways to support
families and prevent abuse and neglect. The theme for this year's
celebration is "When Families are Fine, Communities Shine."


Wearing Blue Ribbons is a visible way you can show that you support
families and children. We are encouraging Durham residents to make
their neighborhoods "Blue Ribbon Communities" by developing effective
networks of support for parents and caregivers. Parents are
encouraged to learn tips for effective discipline, read about child
development, get advice from the child's pediatrician or childcare
provider, and utilize community services when needed. The attention
of a caring adult can make a big difference in the life a child.


Durham County DSS is celebrating Child Abuse Prevention month to raise
awareness about ways to prevent abuse and educating the community
about how to identify child maltreatment and to make a report of abuse
or neglect. In addition to the proclamation, staff members are
distributing "Blue Ribbons" in support of Child Abuse Prevention
Month, holding the annual "A Good Parent Is" art contest in Durham
Public Schools, holding the annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk, and
dedicating the Investing in Human Capital: DSS Partnership Series
workshop on April 10 to sharing information on the child welfare
system.

DSS Staff will present Commissioners, staff and meeting attendees with
Blue Ribbons to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention.

Resource Person(s): Sammy R. Haithcock, DSS Director; Chuck Harris,
Assistant Director; and Gail Angle, Child Protective Services Program
Manager

County Manager's Recommendation: Recommend approval of proclamation
declaring National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Durham County and
to raise community awareness of the many ways to support parents and
children.

6. Proclamation for 2008 National County Government Week

5 min.

The week of April 6-12 has been declared National County Government
Week. Durham County Government will participate in this event by
hosting various community and employee events.

National County Government Week (NCGW) is an annual celebration of
county government. First held in 1991, the goal of county government
week is to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles
and responsibilities of the nation's counties.

This year's theme is Protecting of Children.

County Manager's Recommendation: Approve the proclamation.

7. Consent Agenda

20 min.

a. Street Closing—T.W. Alexander Drive (SC07-10) (set a public
hearing for April 28, 2008 on the proposed street closing);

b. Property Tax Releases and Refunds for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
(accept the property tax release and refund report for February 2008
as presented and authorize the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records
as outlined by the report);

c. Award of Contract for Purchase of Vehicles for the Sheriff's
Office and General Services (Animal Control) (authorize Manager to
enter into a contract with University Ford Inc. for $820,294);

d. Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000066—Recognition of City
Revenue and Movement of County Funds; Interlocal Agreement for
Sustainability Program; and One New FTE (approve the interlocal
agreement for a Sustainability Program; the creation of one new FTE
Sustainability Manager; create a FY 2007-08 $100,000 budget for the
Sustainability program to be located in the Engineering Department;
and recognize revenue from the City of Durham funding half of the cost
of the program);

e. Capital Project Amendment No. 08CPA000017—Creating Ten New Durham
Public School Capital Projects with Advanced Durham County Funds From
the 2007 GO Bond Referendum to be reimbursed per a February 11, 2008
County Reimbursement Resolution when the funds become available);

f. Letter of Commitment for Federal Funding for Lincoln Community
Health Center Renovation Project (authorize the Manager to sign a
"Letter of Commitment" to include in the Health Care and Other
Facilities Program Application for Lincoln Community Health Center);
and

g. Approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with
Durham Public Schools and authorize the Manager to execute said
amendment.

8. Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text
Change—Sidewalks (TC07-20)

10 min.

Receive public comments on Text Change—Sidewalks (TC07-20) and adopt
an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating
revisions to Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements.

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, Interim City-County
Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board
conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if
appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve
the change.

9. Closed Session

60 min.

The Board is requested to adjourn to Closed Session to consult with an
attorney and to preserve the attorney-client privilege pursuant to
G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3); to discuss matters relating to the location
or expansion of business or industry pursuant to
G. S. 143-318.11(a)(4); and pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(1) to
prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or
confidential pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.10(e).

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2 hrs.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

More events on the 19th

More anti-war events
 
Wednesday at 12:30 there will be a march and rally at UNC's Pit (near the entrance of Davis Library, the tallest brick building near the intersection of South Rd. and Raleigh St.), organized by the UNC Coalition against the War. 
 
At 3:30 there will be an anti-sweatshop event with a group of workers from the Dominican Republic.  There is a longer announcement below from Student Action with Workers (SAW).
 
At 7pm (possibly earlier, it is probably listed at www.moveon.org) there will be a MoveOn.org vigil in front of the Chapel Hill Post Office, across from UNC.   
 
LIVING THE CAROLINA WAY: SWEATSHOP WORKERS TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT ABUSE AT HANES FACTORY

Workers from the Dominican Republic to speak in the pit with Members of
the UNC Sweatfree Coalition to urge Chancellor Moeser to end sweatshop
exploitation
 
Chapel Hill, NC- On Wednesday March 19 at 3:30 pm, workers from the TOS
Dominicana factory in the Dominican Republic, which is owned by the
locally based Hanes Brands, a supplier of blank t-shirts to numerous
university licensees, will speak out about the poverty wages, forced
overtime, verbal harassment, and physical threats that they have
received at the hands of Hanes management. This event is part of a
nation-wide tour sponsored by United Students Against Sweatshops, which
has also included events at Brown University, Rutgers University,
University of Maryland, and Virginia Tech University.
Students from the UNC sweatfree coalition (which includes the Graduate
and Professional Student Federation branch of student government and
thirteen undergraduate student groups including CHispA, YD, and
Alianza) will also be speaking about how supporting the rights of
workers in the supply chain of the university is part of their struggle
to live the Carolina way.
"In honor of our friend Eve, our work will continue. On Tuesday we
stopped to celebrate all that she's given us, the will, the heart to
fight these tough battles. After the formal memorial, her real memorial
begins, and it does so through the work we do for the rest of our
lives. Her legacy is our burden, and what a great burden it is. We have
something more than just righteousness and justice on our side now;
now, we have the memory of our beloved friend to push us forward. For
Eve." says sophomore Ronald Bilbao, former Executive Assistant to
Student Body President Eve Marie Carson.
Manuel Pujols and Julio Angel Castillo Fermín, two illegally fired
workers from the Dominican Republic factory, are the leaders of a
movement to form a union in response to low wages, unsafe working
conditions, and forced overtime that has become routine in their
factory. In response, management fired many union members and
threatened others. Since then, despite the fact that the government of
the Dominican Republic has found in favor of the workers, Hanes refuses
to recognize the union and bargain with the workers to improve working
conditions. Workers have been speaking out at high schools and
universities around the country to demand that Hanes respect the rights
of its workers.
Three years ago, students throughout the U.S. and Canada demanded that
their universities take a stand against sweatshop exploitation by
adopting the Designated Suppliers Program. Since that time, UNC-CH
Chancellor James Moeser has refused to join the 40 major colleges and
universities that have adopted this policy, which would ensure that
workers producing university apparel can form independent worker bodies
and negotiate living wages. Major universities that have adopted the
Designated Suppliers Program include Duke University, Georgetown
University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the entire
University of California system.
"Across the globe, workers in apparel factories face systematic
violations of their rights. Wages are insufficient to provide for a
worker's basic needs. Respect for the right to organize does not exist,
and workers who attempt to improve their conditions are harassed,
abused, illegally fired, and even killed. The Designated Suppliers
Program will ensure that UNC-CH apparel is made where workers have
freedom of association and can bargain for a living wage. There can be
no Tar Heel pride in sweatshop apparel. As students who are trying to
live the Carolina way, we want our university to be a leader in setting
ethical standards by adopting the Designated Suppliers Program," says
senior Salma Mirza, organizer for Student Action with Workers, an
affiliate of United Students against Sweatshops.
 
WHO: SWEATSHOP WORKERS FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
WHAT: WORKERS SPEAK OUT ABOUT ABUSE AT HANES FACTORY, URGE UNC TO SIGN
ONTO DSP
WHERE: UNC-CH PIT
WHEN: WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 AT 3:30 PM
 
Eve's words:
"I love UNC. I love the quad in the spring and the arboretum in the
fall. I love the Pit on a sunny day and Graham Memorial Lounge on a
rainy one. I love Roy all the time. But what makes UNC truly special is
not our beautiful campus, our distinguished reputation or even our
basketball team. It's us--the student body--who make UNC what it is."
"I've been thinking a lot about staff workers at UNC recently. [We need
to be] in tune to the needs of the thousands of staffers who support,
clean, serve, truly run the University."
Eve on the DSP:
"I think that the entire campus has been learning more and more about
the state of our sort of 'campus conscience'... and it is important
that we as a student body continue to make sure that the administration
hears our concern for these issues."

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Upcoming TSF, anti-war, and workers' rights events

Triangle Socialist Forum
 
The Triangle Socialist Forum is meeting Wednesday, the
19th, to discuss who benefits from the "War on
Terror," especially locally in the Triangle.  The
meeting is at 7pm in Durham, at the Parkwood Branch
Library (5122 Revere Rd., off of Highway 54 west of
the intersection with Highway 55) in the meeting room
around the corner left from the entrance.
 
The April meeting on Afghanistan will be on the 17th in the
Chapel Hill Library conference room.
 
A discussion of the May 6th primary election
candidates, national to local, will be May 1st,
location TBA.
 
There will be a forum on responses to the drought in June. 
 
Upcoming anti-war events (Iraq, Palestine, & anti-torture)
 
I got this listing from a listserve.
 
Triangle Vigils Commemorating 5th Anniversary Iraq War: Raleigh: Saturday, March 15, 1-3 PM, State Capitol Grounds, South Lawn, www.codepink4peace.org; Durham: Saturday, March 15, Noon - 1:00 PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square (402-0424); Chapel Hill:  Friday, March 14, 5 - 6PM, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street (942-2535); Wednesday, March 19, 12:30-1:30 PM, Peace and Justice Plaza (corner of East Franklin and Henderson Streets).  Join UNC students and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (929-1786)

Vigils in Support of Dr. Sami Al-Arian, Jailed Palestinian Professor
 
Raleigh:  Saturday, March 15, 11:30 AM

Federal Building on 310 New Bern Avenue
Demonstration to Free Sami Al-Arian
Information: 919-345-8105 or 539-2051

Butner Federal Medical Center: Sunday, March 16, 1-3 PM

I-85 at Exit 189, on Service Road off NC 1103
(southwest of intersection at Exit 189, 30-minutes northeast of Durham)
Wear orange prison garb, bring large signs and banners to be seen from I-85
Information: 919-942-2535

Sami Al-Arian has been a political prisoner since February 20, 2003

Dr. Al-Arian, a Palestinian who taught computer science at the University of South Florida, has taken no water nor food since March 3, on this third hunger strike to protest a judge's decision to hold him indefinitely after he refused again to testify before a Virginia grand jury.  He has lost 23 pounds. His attorney, Peter Erlinder and supporters have asked the government to deport Al-Arian before his scheduled release from prison in April.

During a six-month trial in 2005, prosecutors labeled Al-Arian a leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which the United States calls a foreign terrorist organization. The trial ended in an acquittal on some counts and a hung jury on others.  Prosecutors and Al-Arian had agreed to deportation as a part of the plea deal. Erlinder declined to say where Al-Arian would be deported. In a plea bargain in April 2006, Al-Arian admitted to conspiring to aid Palestinian Islamic Jihad and was sentenced to nearly five years in prison, although he got credit for the time he had already served. Al-Arian and his attorneys said that the plea deal also exempts him from testifying before a grand jury in Alexandria, Va., which was investigating Islamic charities in northern Virginia.
  
His five children were all born in the U.S. and the family lived in Raleigh for a period of time.  Abdulla graduated from Duke University.
 
Read http://www.freesamialarian.com/home.htm  for more information.
You may write to Dr. Al-Arian at this address:
 
Dr. Sami Al-Arian (#40939-018)
FMC BUTNER
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER
P.O. BOX 1600
BUTNER, NC 27509
 
 
Anti-torture protest
 
Saturday, April 12th, from 2-3pm there will be a vigil on Business Highway 70 on the outskirts of the Johnston County Airport, the location of one of "torture taxi" Aero Contractors' hangars. 
 
Fighting union-busting, March 27th
 
SUPPORT THE FREIGHTLINER 5!
Solidarity meeting in Greensboro featuring F-5 speakers- March 27th
 
The Freightliner Five - Robert Whiteside, Allen Bradley, Franklin Torrence, Glenna Swinford and David Crisco - are members of the negotiating committee of United Auto Workers Union local 3520 in Cleveland, NC. They were fired by Freightliner in April 2007 after leading a walkout when management broke off negotiations without extending the union contract.
 
The five seek your support to keep up the fight as an arbitrator prepares to hear their case. These rank and file leaders of their local deserve our support as they consciously fight against the union-busting and racist tactics of their bosses.  Victory for the five would mean a step forward for the US labor movement which has historically failed to organize the South.
 
Join us in the spirit of solidarity with these dedicated and heroic trade unionists as they seek justice. Help raise money for their defense campaign and find out what you can do to help them win their jobs back.
 
We have invited activists in the NC labor movement to speak on a panel with members of the Freightliner 5.  Please contact iso_gso@yahoo.com if you or your group would like to endorse or with any questions.
 
What? Freightliner 5 solidarity meeting
Where? UNC-Greensboro campus, Petty building room 303
When?  Thursday, March 27th, 7:00 pm

 

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International Socialist Organization (ISO) in Greensboro
Email ISO_GSO@yahoo.com for more information
Visit us online at http://www.internationalsocialist.org
 
In the interests of the workers' rights movement and general interest, I'm posting this notice from the ISO.  It is overly sectarian and self-defeating when groups refuse to cooperate on broad issues like workers' rights or organizing anti-war demonstrations in Washington, DC.  I do want to point out, though, that the ISO is pro-Trotsky, so we have some differences. 

City Council meeting Monday night

Call To Order

Moment Of Silent Meditation

Pledge Of Allegiance

Roll Call

Ceremonial Items

Announcements By Council

Priority Items By The City Manager, City Attorney And City Clerk

[Consent Agenda]

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

To approve City Council minutes for the February 18, 2008 City Council Meeting; and

To approve City Council action taken at the February 7, 2008 City Council Work Session.

(Resource Person: D. Ann Gray – 4166) (PR# 4806)

2. Citizens Advisory Committee – Receipt and Acceptance of an Application

To receive and accept an application for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Citizens Advisory Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2009.

(Due to a vacancy)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #2 - 3 pages) (PR# 4779)

3 (a). Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee – Receipt and Acceptance of Applications and Appointments

To appoint the following citizens to the Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee:

Mary Ann Black representing Community Relations (term expires March 1, 2011)
Sherry Devries representing Arts & Culture (term expires March 1, 2011)
Kenneth Lile representing Facility Management (term expires March 1, 2011)
Donna Sylver representing Finance (term expires March 1, 2010)

Note: This is a newly established board. At the Work Session on March 6, 2008, Ms. Black received seven (7) votes, Ms. Devries received six (6) votes, Mr. Lile received seven (7) votes and Ms. Sylver received seven (7) votes.

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #3 - 41 pages) (PR# 4780)

3 (b). This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

4. Durham Area Transit Authority Board of Trustees - Appointments

To reappoint Rita Gregory and Robert A. Olason and to appoint Susan L. Brooks to the Durham Area Transit Authority Board of Trustees as Regular Members with terms to expire on March 1, 2011.

Note: At the Work Session on March 6, 2008, Ms. Gregory received five (5) votes, Mr. Olason received six (6) votes and Ms. Brooks received five (5) votes.

(Due to the terms expiring of Rita Gregory, Baldwin H. Gammage, and Robert Olason)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #4 - 8 pages) (PR# 4783)

5. Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Appointment

To appoint Lilah Besser to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission with the term to expire on August 31, 2010.

Note: At the Work Session on March 6, 2008, Ms. Besser received five (5) votes.

(Due to the expired term of Peter J. Schubert)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #5 - 5 pages) (PR# 4784)

6. Capital Program Advisory Committee - Appointments

To appoint citizens to fill three (3) vacancies on the Capital Program Advisory Committee to represent PAC 3, PAC 4 and PAC 5 with the terms to expire on March 31, 2010.

Note: This item was referred back to City Clerk's Office for readvertising.

(Due to the terms expiring of Keith D. Burns, Harold L. Chestnut and Charles D. Watts, Jr.)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #6 - 8 pages) (PR# 4785)

7. Durham Planning Commission - Appointment

To appoint Jarrod B. Edens to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Planning Commission to represent At-Large with the term to expire on June 30, 2009.

Note: At the Work Session on March 6, 2008, Mr. Edens received five (5).

(Due to the resignation of Harry Dawley)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #7 - 5 pages) (PR# 4786)

8. Capital Program Advisory Committee - Reappointment

To reappoint John Steer to the Capital Program Advisory Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2011.

(Note: According to City Council Procedures, when a term with six (6) months or less remaining is filled, then at the expiration date of the term the name of the appointee will be submitted to the City Council for nomination for reappointment, and/or publicizing of vacancy.)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #8 - 2 pages) (PR# 4787)

9. Street Closing - A Portion of Rustica Drive between Ed Cook Road and South Alston Avenue (SC07-11)

To adopt a resolution to set a public hearing for April 21, 2008 on the proposed closing of a 1,412.33 linear foot portion of Rustica Drive between Ed Cook Road and South Alston Avenue.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #9 - 6 pages) (PR# 4800)

10. Right-Of-Way Closing – Excess Right-of-Way for Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway (SC07-12)

To adopt a resolution to set a public hearing for April 21, 2008 on the proposed closing of excess right-of way for Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway between Industry Lane and Fayetteville Road.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #10 - 6 pages) (PR# 4801)

11. Water Extension Agreement with D Eight Corporation to Serve Cook Road Townhomes

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Water Extension Agreement with D Eight Corporation to serve Cook Road Townhomes; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326 ext. 283) (Attachment #11 - 9 pages) (PR# 4778)

12. Sewer Extension Agreement with Luis Felipe Deharo Cruz

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Sewer Extension Agreement with Luis Felipe Deharo Cruz to serve 110 Pleasent Drive; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326 ext. 283) (Attachment #12 - 10 pages) (PR# 4771)

13. Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with Sherron Road Ventures, LLC to Serve Ravenstone III

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with Sherron Road Ventures, LLC to serve Ravenstone III; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326 ext. 283) (Attachment #13 - 11 pages) (PR# 4814)

14. Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with East Durham Land Company, LLC to serve DOC Nichols Subdivision

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with East Durham Land Company, LLC to serve Doc Nichols Subdivision; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326 ext. 283) (Attachment #14 - 11 pages) (PR# 4815)

15. Recodifying the City Code and Adopting a Fee Booklet

To adopt an Ordinance Repealing the 1982 City Code and Adopting a Revised City Code;

To adopt an Ordinance Making Corrections to and to Fill Omissions in the 2008 City Code;

To adopt an Ordinance Adopting the Fee Booklet;

To adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 50-86 of the City Code with Respect to Penalties for Violation of the Taxicab Ordinances; and

To adopt a Resolution Revising Resolution Establishing Fees, Rates and Charges on Certain Delinquent and Past Due Accounts.

(Resource Person: Richard Weintraub – 4158) (Attachment #15 - 84 pages) (PR# 4825)

16. Housing for New Hope 2007-08 ESG Sub-recipient Contract

To authorize the expenditure of ESG funds in an amount not to exceed $47,643.00; To authorize the City Manager to execute an ESG Sub-recipient Agreement with Housing for New Hope, Inc. to manage their homeless prevention program; and

To authorize the City Manager make changes to the documents that do not increase the contract amount, lessen the sub-recipient's duties, or extend the term of the contract beyond a date that is 12 months from the date of final execution of this contract.

(Resource Person: Susan Solakian – 4570 ext. 250) (Attachment #16 - 33 pages) (PR# 4797)

17. Naming Rights Agreement for the Stage of Durham Performing Arts Center

To authorize the City Manager to execute the "Letter of Intent: Naming Rights Sponsorship of the stage at the DPAC", in the amount of $1,200,000.00 million to be paid by Robert D. Teer, Jr. on behalf of the Teer Family over a 10 year period;

To authorize the City Manager to enter into contract negotiations to finalize the agreement; and

To authorize the City Manager to make modifications to the Letter of Intent so long as the modifications do not increase the dollar amount or decrease the scope of services provided to the City.

(Resource Person: Alan DeLisle – 4965 ext. 212) (Attachment #17 - 20 pages) (PR# 4810)

18. Continuation of the Ordinance to Promote Equal Business Opportunities in City Contracting and the Equal Business Opportunity Program Advisory Committee

To adopt an ordinance to extend the sunset of the current Ordinance to Promote Equal Business Opportunities in City Contracting, Chapter 26 of the City Code known as the Equal Business Opportunity Program(EBOP) until March 31, 2010; and

To extend the term of the EBOP Advisory Committee and its duties as they appear in Resolution #9021 until March 31, 2010.

(Resource Person: Deborah Giles – 4180 ext. 243) (Attachment #18 - 3 pages) (PR# 4774)

19. Bid Report - January 2008

To receive a report and to record into the minutes bids which were acted upon by the City Manager during the month of January 2008.

(Resource Persons: Joseph W. Clark and Lynette McRae – 4132) (Attachment #19 - 9 pages) (PR# 4775)

21. Annual Insurance Plan 2008-2009

To authorize the City Manager to maintain the general insurance plan as attached;

To authorize the City Manager to make modifications as may be needed provided they are consistent with the City's overall risk management and financial objectives;

To authorize the City Manager to make additional insurance purchases throughout the year, as needed for special event, lease and contract requirements, new programs, and builders risk insurance; and

To authorize the City Manager to pay total premiums not to exceed $750,470.00 to maintain the Annual Insurance Plan beginning April 1, 2008.

(Resource Person: Darwin Laws – 4622) (Attachment #21 - 5 pages) (PR# 4817)

23. Ordinance Amending Durham City Code Chapter 23 Article VI., Water Conservation Containing Drought Response Measures for Permitting and Construction Activities, and to Make Other Miscellaneous

To adopt an Ordinance Amending Durham City Code Chapter 23, Article VI., Water Conservation, Section 23-163 et seq. to establish additional conservation and water use restrictions permitting and construction activities, and to make other miscellaneous changes in the conservation ordinance.

(Resource Person: Theodore L. Voorhees – 4222) (Attachment #23 - 8 pages) (PR# 4826)

24. Wal-Mart Crime Prevention Grant Award

To authorize the City Manager to accept the Wal-Mart Crime Prevention Grant by executing the grant documents; and

To adopt the Wal-Mart Crime Prevention Grant Project Ordinance in the amount of $1,000.00.

(Resource Person: Jim Bjurstrom – 4322) (Attachment #24 - 2 pages) (PR# 4816)

25. Pass-Through Agreements with the Town of Chapel Hill and TTA for Allocation, Disbursement and Accounting of Sections 5316 and 5317 Funds

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Pass-through Agreements with the Town of Chapel Hill and the Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) for the allocation, disbursement and accounting of the Section 5316, JARC and Section 5317, NF funds; and

To authorize the City Manager to make modifications to the agreements provided that the modifications do not differ from the original intent of the agreements and do not increase the City's financial obligation.

(Resource Person: Felix Nwoko – 4366) (Attachment #25 - 25 pages) (PR# 4756)

26. City of Durham and NCDOT FY 2007-2008 Transportation Planning Grant Project Ordinance Superseding "Transportation Planning Grant Project Ordinance #13432"

To authorize the City Manager to accept the City of Durham and the North Carolina Department of Transportation-Section 104(f) and Section 133(b)(3)(7) Transportation Planning Grant Project Ordinance-FY 2007-2008 Grant by executing the grant documents; and

To adopt the City of Durham and the North Carolina Department of Transportation-Section 104(f) and Section 133(b) (3) (7) Transportation Planning Grant Project Ordinance-FY 2007-2008 grant project ordinance superseding Grant Project Ordinance #13432. (Resource Person: Felix Nwoko – 4366) (Attachment #26 - 7 pages) (PR# 4795)

27. Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom (NF) Grant Project Ordinance

To authorize the City Manager to accept the JARC (Section 5316) and NF (Section 5317) Grant by executing the grant documents; and

To adopt the JARC (Section 5316) and NF (Section 5317) Grant Project Ordinance.

(Resource Person: Felix Nwoko – 4366) (Attachment #27 - 4 pages) (PR# 4799)

28. Dumpster Rental and Repair Services Contract

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Durham and Tidewater Fibre Corp to provide dumpster rental and repair services for a period of three years effective April 15, 2008 and ending April 14, 2011; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract if necessary prior to execution, provided the modifications do not increase the amount of the contract and are consistent with the general intent of the version of the contract approved by City Council.

(Resource Person: Donald M. Long – 4186 ext. 222) (Attachment #28 - 15 pages) (PR# 4808)

29. Microsoft Business Intelligence Technology Proof of Concept

To authorize the City Manager to execute a work order agreement with Microsoft Corporation for Business Intelligence Technology proof of Concept in the amount of $89,112.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the agreement.

(Resource Person: Michiyo Wagner – 4057) (Attachment #29 - 26 pages) (PR# 4809)

31 - 34. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.

35. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

37. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

39. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

[General Business Agenda]

3 (b). Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee – Appointments

To appoint a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee to represent Business with the term to expire on March 1, 2010.

Note: This is a newly established board. At the Work Session on March 6, 2008, Marty Belin received three (3) votes, Anna Branly received three (3) votes and Michael G. Page received two (2) votes.

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #3 - 41 pages) (PR# 4780)

35. Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

To permit the Giorgios Hospitality Group to sell and serve beer and wine at the Downtown Durham Civic Center Plaza during the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival on April 3-6, 2008.

(Resource Person: Ted Mott – 919-433-9809) (Attachment #35 - 1 page) (PR# 4827)

37. Inter-Local Agreement between the City of Durham and County of Durham for Sharing of Sales Tax Revenue.

To authorize the City Manager to execute a 5 year interlocal agreement with the County of Durham for the sharing of sales tax revenue consistent with the direction and terms provided in the agenda memorandum or more favorable terms should such be reached.

(Resource Person: Bertha T. Johnson – 4111 ext. 285) (Attachment #37– 7 pages) (PR # 4768)

39. Greenfire Phase II Development Deal Points

To authorize the City Manager to enter into non-binding Deal Points between the City of Durham and Greenfire Real Estate Holdings, LLC; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final Development Agreement with Greenfire Real Estate Holdings, LLC.

(Resource Person: Alan DeLisle – 4965 ext. 212) (Attachment # 39 – 16 pages + Notebook) (PR# 4777)

[General Business Agenda – Public Hearings]

31. Voluntary Annexation Petition Received by January 1, 2008

To receive citizens' comments concerning the annexation of the following Voluntary Annexation Area:

a) FY2008-10 Duke Lemur Center

To adopt "An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Durham" the Voluntary Annexation Area in accordance with N.C. General Statutes 160A-31.

Effective from and after June 30, 2008.

(Resource Persons: Bertha Johnson and Robin Bibby – 4111) (Attachment #31 - 6 pages) (PR# 4813)

32. Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Impact Fee Revisions

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the proposed changes to the Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Ordinance (Durham City Code – Chapter 25) on March 17, 2008; and

To adopt a revised Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Ordinance (Durham City Code Chapter 25).

(Resource Person: Julie Brenman – 4111 ext. 282) (Attachment #32 - 32 pages) (PR# 4804)

33. Zoning Map Change – Joven Northeast Creek Revisions (Z07-46)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for Joven Northeast Creek Revisions (Z07-46);

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-46 out of IL(D), PDR 4.840 and placing same in and establishing same as IL(D), PDR 4.840; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials; or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 9-2 on February 12, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

[The site is located north of Ellis Road, east of NC 147, and south of Stone Road. PIN: 0749-01-37-5402, -47-0390]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #33 - 14 pages) (PR# 4794)

34. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment – Technical Changes IV (TC07-13)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change – Technical Changes IV (TC07-13); and

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, incorporating revisions to Article 3, Applications and Permits, Article 4, Zoning Districts, Article 5, Use Regulations, Article 6, District Intensity Standards, Article 7, Design Standards, Article 8, Environmental Protection, Article 9, Landscaping and Buffering, Article 10, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Article 11, Sign Standards, Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions, Article 14, Nonconformities, Article 15, Enforcement, and Article 16, Definitions.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #34 - 27 pages) (PR# 4807)

[Supplimental Agenda]

[Adjournment]

Monday, March 10, 2008

BOCC meeting Monday and notes from the last Council meeting


           [Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 for information related to items on the agenda.]

REVISED

(Addition—Announcement)

 

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

Monday, March 10, 2008

 

County Commissioners' Chambers

200 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina

 

AGENDA


"Public Charge"

 

The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens.  At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chairman will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control.  Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chairman will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.

 

As a courtesy to others, please turn off cell phones during the meeting.

_________________________

 

7:00 P.M. Regular Session

 

1.     Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance                                                                    5 min.

 

2.     Agenda Adjustments                                                                                                                   5 min.

 

3.     Announcement                                                                                                                             5 min.

 

       County Commission Chairman Ellen W. Reckhow was presented the Dorothy B. Graham Child Care Leadership Award at the Child Care Services Association's 8th Annual Triangle Child Care Awards Breakfast which was held on Friday,
March 7.  Chairman Reckhow was chosen for the award "for making a difference in the lives of young children through leadership and advocacy for high quality child care".  She was recognized for her leadership in establishing the Encore! Middle School After School Program, her efforts to obtain additional child care subsidies from the state when the County was running out of money in 2004; and her work to support the construction of the Jim and Carolyn Hunt Child Care Resources Center.

 

4.     Recognition of a Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor for Being Awarded the Supervisor of the Year for North Carolina

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The Soil and Water Conservation Department requests that the BOCC recognize Soil and Water District Chairman Talmage Layton for his accomplishments at the county, state, and federal level.  These accomplishments were recognized at the state level as he received the Supervisor of the Year Award for North Carolina.  Each year, the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognizes a district supervisor who has made significant contributions to the conservation and proper management of North Carolina's natural resources.  Mr. Layton has been a leader in conserving, enhancing, and promoting Durham's natural resources and in addition has established a record of outstanding contributions to the cause of conservation at the state and national levels.  The Supervisor of the Year Award was presented in Asheville, NC on
January 6.  Mr. Layton received a plaque during an awards ceremony before other District Supervisors and staff from across the state.

 

        Resource Person(s): Eddie Culberson, Director of Soil and Water Conservation

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager's recommendation is that the Board recognize and congratulate Mr. Layton for his accomplishments and contribution to the conservation program.

 

5.     Social Work Month Proclamation

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The White House officially recognized National Professional Social Work Month in 1984.  The National Association of Social Workers has used this annual recognition to educate the general public about the important role of social workers and to promote social issues.  The theme for 2008 is Building on Strengths.  Help Starts Here.

 

At the Durham County Department of Social Services, the social work staff builds on family strengths.  The foundation for growth and change in an individual, family, and a community are their strengths.  The "strength-based perspective" is central to the work done at DSS because it emphasizes resources, capabilities, support systems, and motivations to meet challenges and overcome adversity.  The DSS staff believes "everyone has strengths" and it is one of our Six Principles of Partnership.  At DSS, social workers help people find jobs and develop a career path; assess family strengths and develop plans to protect children from abuse and neglect; provide services to keep elderly and disabled adults safe from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and out of institutional care; provide access to crisis services that keep families from losing their homes and utilities; provide support to help children be ready for and succeed in school; and provide support and services to help people manage their medical care needs.  Social workers invest in our community's human capital.

 

       Resource Person(s): Chuck Harris, Assistant Director for Child Welfare and Adult Services and Sammy Haithcock, Director.

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Recommend approval of proclamation declaring Social Work Month in Durham County and to raise community awareness of the many ways DSS social workers build on strengths to invest in our community's human capital.

 

6.     Consent Agenda                                                                                                                        20 min.

 

a.   Cultural Master Plan Spending Request: Public Art Planning Initiative (authorize the spending request for an additional $2,500 in the Cultural Master Plan to the Public Art Collaborative to further the development of a public art process);

b.   Capital Project Amendment No. 08CPA000014—Appropriation of $234,411.50 of 2003 GO Bond Issuance Reserved Fund Balance for the Existing C. C. Spaulding Elementary Project (DC079), increasing the total project budget to $8,105,771.50;

c.   Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000062—Results Based Accountability Program Grant to Public Health (recognize $3,600 in RBA grant funds for Public Health);

d.   Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000063—Criminal Justice Resource Center—Recognize $3,540 Grant Revenue from the NC Department of Corrections, Justice Partnership;

e.   Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000065 and Interlocal Agreement—Recognize $15,000 in Funding from City of Durham for the joint funding of an Assistant District Attorney for Domestic Violence cases;

f.    Approve Grant Application from the Criminal Justice Resource Center to the NC Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, for Criminal Justice Partnership Program Funds (this has been placed on your consent agenda as it is a recurring grant application and approval process the County participates in each year);

g.   Request for Authorization to Enter into Contract with Advanced Imaging Systems (AIS) (authorize the Register of Deeds to enter into a contract with Advanced Imaging Systems to convert Real Estate Records);

h.   Resolution Approving Lease between the Board of Education and Northgate Mall (approve the Resolution authorizing the operational lease between the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Northgate Associates Limited Partnership for space located in Northgate Mall which will house the DPS Performance Learning Center);

i.    Approve the Sale of County Surplus Property – 904 Ardmore Drive to Charles Clifford Kroner for $18,500; 811 & 813 Colfax Street to P.A.P.'s Custom Home Building for $6,000; and 215 Todd Street to Michael Hamblin for $3,500;

j.    Hollow Rock/Duke Acquisition CWMTF Grant Agreement and Capital Project Amendment No. 08CPA000015—Appropriation of CWMTF Grant Funds ($1,000,000) and County Funds ($14,000) to Duke Acquisition Project (DC085) (appropriate CWMTF Grant Funds [$1,000,000] and County Funds [$14,000] to Duke Acquisition Project [DC085] for a total project budget of $1,564,000; authorize the Manager to execute the Grant Agreement; and authorize an interfund loan from the General fund to the capital project until the CWMTF reimbursement funds are received);

k.   Revision to the 2007 Federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Grant Cooperative Agreement (approve the Revised Cooperative Agreement between Durham County and Commodity Credit Corporation to add an additional $670,369 to the existing 2007 Cooperative Agreement and to authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement);

l.    Adoption of the Seven-Year Review and Updated Work Plan for the Downtown Master Plan;

m.  Offer to Purchase 44 acres on Little River owned by Roger and Patti McClendon (approve the offer to purchase 44 acres owned by Roger and Patti McClendon on Little River for $10,500 per acre [parcel ID 189198], with $15,000 earnest deposit; the offer is contingent upon a CWMTF award equaling 50% of the purchase price, a clean Phase I environmental assessment and a closing prior to December 31, 2008);

n.   Approval of Bond Resolutions (approve the resolutions authorizing the issuance of $12,100,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, and $34,090,000 General obligation School Bonds); and

o.   Ambulance Replacement Contract Amendment (approve to amend the contract with Southeastern Specialty Vehicles).

 

7.     Public Hearing—Street Closing—Hanes Drive (SC07-07)

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing on the permanent closing of Hanes Drive, a 1,129.05-linear-foot public right-of-way.  The right-of-way is located west of Cornwallis Road, between East Institute Drive and West Institute Drive.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, Interim City-County Planning Director, and Phyllis T. Melton, Senior Planner

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board adopt an order to close permanently the Hanes Drive public right-of-way.

 

8.     Public Hearing—Street Closing—West Institute Drive (SC07-08)

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing on the permanent closing of West Institute Drive, a 249.59-linear-foot public right-of-way.  The right-of-way is located west of Cornwallis Road, north of Hanes Drive.

 

Resource Person(s):   Steven L. Medlin, AICP, Interim City-County Planning Director, and Phyllis T. Melton, Senior Planner

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board adopt an order to close permanently the West Institute Drive public right-of- way.

 

9.     Public Hearing—Street Closing –East Institute Drive (SC07-09)

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing on the permanent closing of East Institute Drive, a 338.95-linear-foot public right-of-way.  The right-of-way is located west of Cornwallis Road, south of Hanes Drive.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, Interim City-County Planning Director, and Phyllis T. Melton, Senior Planner

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board adopt an order to close permanently the East Institute Drive public right-of- way.

 

10.   Public Hearing—Zoning Map Change—Epcon Neighborhood (Z07-26)

                                                                                                                                                     20 min.

The Board is requested to approve a zoning map change for a 32.84-acre site located on the west side of Farrington Road, south of Ephesus Church Road, and north of Wendell Road.  Request: RS-20 to PDR 4.500.

 

This item was continued from the February 25, 2008 Board of Commissioners' meeting. 

 

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the agenda materials; or

 

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Commissioners adopt as support for their actions on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the agenda materials.

 

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and considering the information contained in this report.

 

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Denial, 7-5 on December 11, 2007.  The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.  The Commission does not believe this request is reasonable or in the public interest in light of the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.  The Commission recommends denial based on problems with traffic congestion and inadequate transportation infrastructure.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Interim Planning Director

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed zoning map change and approve it, if appropriate, based on the comments received.

 

11.   Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change—Technical Changes IV (TC07-13)

                                                                                                                                                     10 min.

Receive public comments on Text Change – Technical Changes IV (TC07-13) and adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 3, Applications and Permits, Article 4, Zoning Districts, Article 5, Use Regulations, Article 6, District Intensity Standards, Article 7, Design Standards, Article 8, Environmental Protection, Article 9, Landscaping and Buffering, Article 10, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Article 11, Sign Standards, Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions, Article 14, Nonconformities, Article 15, Enforcement, and Article 16, Definitions.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, Interim City-County Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the change.

 

12.   Board and Commission Appointments

                                                                                                                                                     10 min.

Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to the Board to make appointments to the following boards and commissions:

 

·         Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee

·         Public Health Board

 

Resource Person(s): Vonda Sessoms

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners vote to appoint members to the above-mentioned boards/commissions.

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City Council meeting (March 3rd)
 
       I neglected to post the agenda for the City Council meeting last Monday, but I will post it now.
 

Present:

Mayor William V. Bell.
Mayor Pro Tempore Cora Cole-McFadden and Council Members
Farad Ali
Eugene Brown
Diane Catotti
Howard Clement, III
Mike Woodard

Absent: None

Disclaimer: All information on the web site is subject to tampering and unauthorized changes without the knowledge of the City of Durham. Minutes are available after City Council approval. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 919-560-4166.

[Consent Agenda]

1. Social Security Number Verification (Special Project / December 2007)

To receive and accept the report on the Social Security Number Verification Special Project (December 2007) as approved at the January 28, 2008 meeting of the Audit Services Oversight Committee. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Kevin Neuman - 4213) (Attachment #1 - 11 pages) (PR# 4732)

2. Approval of City Council Minutes

To approve City Council minutes for the February 4, 2008 City Council Meeting; and

To approve City Council action taken at the January 24, 2008 City Council Work Session. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: D. Ann Gray - 4166) (PR# 4748)

3. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

4. Durham Planning Commission - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Planning Commission to represent District 6 with the term to expire on June 30, 2009. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Due to the resignation of Harry Dawley)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #4 - 5 pages) (PR# 4753)

5. Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission with the term to expire on August 31, 2010. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Due to the expired term of Peter J. Schubert)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #5 - 5 pages) (PR# 4754)

6. Durham Area Transit Authority - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for citizens to fill three (3) vacancies on the Durham Area Transit Authority Board of Trustees for Regular Members with terms to expire on March 1, 2011. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Due to the terms expiring of Rita Gregory, Baldwin H. Gammage, and Robert Olason)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #6 - 8 pages) (PR# 4757)

7. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

8. Street Acceptances

To accept the streets on the list for maintenance by the City of Durham. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Persons: Edward R. Venable and Nathan L. McHenry - 4326) (Attachment #8 - 2 pages) (PR# 4734)

9. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

10. Business Loan Report for December 2007

To accept business loan report for December 2007. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Chris Dickey - 4965 ext. 226) (Attachment #10 - 5 pages) (PR# 4694)

11 - 12. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda.

14. Professional Services Agreement for the Design of General Services Bundle

To authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement for the General Services Bundle with Roughton, Nickelson, De Luca, PA in an amount not to exceed $427,600.00;

To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the fee to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City;

To establish a project contingency in the amount of $42,000.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders on the Professional Services Agreement for the General Services Bundle, provided the total cost does not exceed $469,600.00 which is the full amount budgeted for design phase services plus the project contingency. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Thomas J. McDermott - 4197) (Attachment #14 - 49 pages) (PR# 4728)

15. Proposed Sale of Closed Portion of Fay Street

To declare the City's portion of the closed portion of Fay Street (0.21± acres) surplus;

To authorize the City Manager to sell the property pursuant to Section 86 of the City Charter to Muhammad Ali Damar for $13,500.00; and

To authorize the Mayor to convey the property with a non-warranty deed subject to reservations and easements. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Judy Simuel - 4197 ext. 244) (Attachment #15 - 3 pages) (PR# 4759)

16. Contract for Eastway Elementary School After School Program

To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement to provide $44,000.00 to the Durham Public Schools Community Education Department for the purpose of subsidizing the provision of After School programs at the Eastway Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school year; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution if required provided the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the agreement. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Annette L. Smith - 4355 ext. 214) (Attachment #16 - 6 pages) (PR# 4749)

17. Approval of the Grant Award for Project M.O.R.E. - A Gang Prevention and Intervention Initiative for Target Areas in North East Central and South West Central Durham

To authorize the City Manager to accept the Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant by executing the grant documents; and

To adopt the Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant Project Ordinance in the amount of $46,135.00. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Annette L. Smith - 4355 ext. 214) (Attachment #17 - 14 pages) (PR# 4767)

19. Extension of Temporary Ordinance Pertaining to Taxicab Rates Authorizing Fuel Surcharge

To adopt an Ordinance Authorizing an Extension of a Temporary Gas Surcharge of $1.00 between the hours of 5:01 am until 11:59 pm through March 5, 2009. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Gracie Chamblee - 4366 ext. 310) (Attachment #19 - 5 pages) (PR# 4758)

20. Inter-Local Agreement between the City of Durham and the City of Raleigh for Reimbursement for the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Revenue Element

To authorize the City Manager to execute an Inter-local Agreement between the City of Durham and the City of Raleigh for the Long Range Transportation Plan Revenue Element;

To authorize the City Manager to modify the inter-local Agreement before execution provided the modifications do not increase obligations of the City or alter the general intent of the version of the contract approved by City Council; and

To adopt the City of Durham and City of Raleigh Long Range Transportation Plan Revenue Element Grant Project Ordinance. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Andy Henry - 4366) (Attachment #20 - 15 pages) (PR# 4761)

21. Add North Carolina 540 to North Carolina National Truck Network (NTN)

To approve the North Carolina Department of Transportation request to add a section of NC 540 (from NC 55 in Wake County to I-40 in the City of Durham) to the North Carolina National Truck Network. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Andy Henry - 4366) (Attachment #21 - 5 pages) (PR# 4762)

24 - 27. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda - Public Hearings.

29. Voluntary Annexation Petition Received by January 1, 2008

To adopt a resolution scheduling a public hearing for Monday, March 17, 2008 to receive citizen comments concerning a voluntary petition for the following property to be annexed with a recommended effective date of April 30, 2008. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

a) FY2008-10 Duke Lemur Center

(Resource Persons: Bertha Johnson and Robin Bibby - 4111) (Attachment #29 - 8 pages) (PR# 4812)

30. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

31. Resolution Supporting Regional Partnerships for Water Supply Planning and the Establishment of a Western Water Intake on the B. Everett Jordan Reservoir (Jordan Lake)

To adopt a Resolution Supporting Regional Partnerships for Water Supply Planning and the Establishment of a Western Water Intake on the B. Everett Jordan Reservoir (Jordan Lake). [Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Theodore L. Voorhees - 4222) (Attachment #31 - 7 pages) (PR# 4818)


The City Council disposed of the following items at the February 21, Work Session


13. Implementation of a Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan

To authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps to establish a Retirement Health Savings Plan with ICMA Retirement Corporation, including the following: Establish a retiree welfare benefits plan; Execute a plan adoption agreement; Complete all appropriate administrative tasks to establish the plan; Execute the Administrative Services Agreement between the City and ICMA RC for plan administration; Make a declaration of trust establishing the legal entity to hold assets; Adopt the Plan Adoption Resolution; and, any other actions necessary to establish the RHS plan.

(Resource Person: Keith Herrmann - 4455 ext. 222) (Attachment #13 - 66 pages) (PR# 4763)

(This item was deferred to the March 6, 2008 Work Session)

18. Pass-Through Agreements with the Town of Chapel Hill and Triangle TransitAuthority for Allocation, Disbursement and Accounting of Sections 5316 and 5317 Funds

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Pass-through Agreements with the Town of Chapel Hill and the Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) for the allocation, disbursement and accounting of the Section 5316, JARC and Section 5317, NF funds; and

To authorize the City Manager to make modifications to the agreements provided that the modifications do not differ from the original intent of the agreements and do not increase the City's financial obligation

(Resource Person: Felix Nwoko - 4366) (Attachment #18 - 25 pages) (PR# 4756)

(This item was referred back to the Administration - Transportation Division of Public Works

22. Water and Sewer Update

To receive an update on the water drought and sewer spills.

(Resource Person: Vickie Westbrook - 4381 ext. 256)

(An update was received at the 02-21-08 Work Session)

23. The Future Development of Leigh Farm Park

To receive a presentation on the Future Development of Leigh Farm Park.

(Resource Person: Beth Timson - 4355 ext. 215) (Attachment #23 - 8 pages) (PR# 4697)

(A presentation was received at the 02-21-08 Work Session)

28. Durham Together for Resilient Youth

To receive comments from Wanda Boone regarding the alcohol and drug related arrest statistical report/results.

(Resource Person: Wanda Boone - 491-7811) (Attachment #28 - 1 page) (PR# 4781)

(Comments were received at the 02-21-08 Work Session)

32. Presentation on the Planning Commission Resolution on Water Supply

To receive a presentation on the Planning Commission resolution on water supply.

(A presentation was received at the 02-21-08 Work Session)

[General Business Agenda]

3. Capital Program Advisory Committee - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for citizens to fill three (3) vacancies on the Capital Program Advisory Committee to represent PAC 3, PAC 4 and PAC 5 with the terms to expire on March 31, 2010.

Note: By a vote of 7/0, the City Council directed the City Clerk to re-advertise vacancies on the Capital Program Advisory Committee.

(Due to the terms expiring of Keith D. Burns, Harold L. Chestnut and Charles D. Watts, Jr.)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #3 - 8 pages) (PR# 4747)

7. Attendance Reports for Boards, Committees and Commissions

To receive Attendance Reports from the following Boards; and

Audit Services Oversight Committee, Cable TV Advisory Board, Capital Program Advisory Committee, Design District Review Team, Durham Area Transit Authority Board of Trustees, Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Durham Board of Adjustment, Durham City-County Appearance Commission, Durham Civic Center, Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Durham Cultural Master Plan Advisory Board, Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board, Durham Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Durham Open Space & Trails Commission, Durham Planning Commission, Equal Business Opportunity Program Advisory Committee, Durham Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Housing Appeals Board, Lyon Park Advisory Board, Passenger Vehicle For Hire Commission, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, Recreation Advisory Commission, and the Workforce Development Board

To direct the City Clerk to write a letter to the following board members informing them of their removal from their board due to Council procedures regarding the attendance policy for Boards, Committees and Commissions. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

Board Member
Durham Cultural Master Plan Advisory Board V. Diane Pledger
Recreation Advisory Commission Carolyn Davis
orkforce Development Board Don Cimorelli
Workforce Development Board Carl Harris
Workforce Development Board Rasheedah Hinkston
Workforce Development Board Denise Johnston
(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks - 4166) (Attachment #7 - 24 pages) (PR# 4760)

9. Inter-Local Agreement between the City of Durham and the County of Durham for Sharing of Sales Tax Revenue

To find that the 5-year duration of the agreement is reasonable; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute an inter-local agreement with the County of Durham for the sharing of sales tax revenue consistent with the direction and terms provided in the agenda memorandum or more favorable terms should they be reached.

Note: By a vote of 7/0, the City Council deferred this item to the March 6, 2008 City Council Work Session at the request of the City Manager.

(Resource Person: Bertha T. Johnson - 4111 ext. 285) (Attachment #9 - 7 pages) (PR# 4768)

11. Greenfire Phase II Development Deal Points

To authorize the City Manager to enter into non-binding Deal Points between the City of Durham and Greenfire Real Estate Holdings, LLC; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final Development Agreement with Greenfire Real Estate Holdings, LLC.

Note: By a vote of 7/0, the City Council referred this item back to the administration for one cycle at the request of the City Manager.

(Resource Person: Alan DeLisle - 4965 ext. 212) (Attachment #11 - 173 pages) (PR# 4777)

12. Local Beer and Wine Privilege Licenses

To approve local beer and wine privilege licenses for the establishments. [Approved - Vote 6/1] Noes: Council Member Clement.

(Resource Person: John Allore - 4510 ext. 223) (Attachment #12 - 6 pages) (PR# 4736)

30. Time Warner Agreement for Airing of Programming

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the County of Durham and with Time Warner Cable, Inc. for Time Warner Cable, Inc. to air public access programming starting March 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 at a monthly cost of $12,065.00, with the City's share of this cost to be $6,037.50 monthly, for a total appropriation from the City not to exceed $60,375.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract with Time Warner Cable, Inc. before execution provided the modifications do not lessen the duties of the contractor or increase the cost to the City; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the County of Durham for the shared use of Cable Channel 8 for local government programming, for payment by the County of a maximum of $15,000 per year to support the airing of County programming, and to make changes to the interlocal agreement which do not substantially alter the meaning of the version of the interlocal agreement presented to the City Council.[Approved - Vote 7/0]

(Resource Person: Beverly B. Thompson - 4123) (Attachment #30 - 5 pages) (PR# 4770)

[General Business Agenda - Public Hearings]

24. Zoning Map Change - Hope Valley Chapel Hill Tire (Z07-40)

To conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the zoning map change for Hope Valley Chapel Hill Tire (Z07-40);

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-40 out of RS-10 and RS-20 and placing same in and establishing same as CN(D); and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 11-2 on January 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report, comments received during the public hearing and additional committed elements proffered by the applicant at the meeting.

[The site is located on the east side of Hope Valley Road, north of NC 54. PIN: 0719-01-20-4013]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP - 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #24 - 19 pages) (PR# 4742)

25. Zoning Map Change - 1603 Ed Cook Road (Z07-43)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for 1603 Ed Cook Road (Z07-43);

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-43 out of RR and placing same in and establishing same as RS-10; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 13-0 on January 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP - 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #25 - 13 pages) (PR# 4750)

26. Zoning Map Change - 1607 Ed Cook Road (Z07-44)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for 1607 Ed Cook Road (Z07-44);

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-44 out of RR and placing same in and establishing same as RS-10; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials. [Approved - Vote 5/2] Noes: Council Members Brown and Woodard.

or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 7-6 on January 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

[The site is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Ed Cook Road and Hickory Nut Drive. PIN: 0830-04-70-0189]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP - 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #26 - 13 pages) (PR# 4751)

27. Zoning Map Change - Erwin Road Mixed Use (Z07-38)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for Erwin Road Mixed Use (Z07-38);

To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-38 out of CN and placing same in and establishing same as MU(D); and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials. [Approved - Vote 7/0]

or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 11-2 on January 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report, comments received during the public hearing and additional committed elements proffered by the applicant at the meeting.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP - 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #27 - 25 pages) (PR# 4752)

[Adjournment]