Asheville City Council
July 27, 2021
Regular meeting
Other City businessStreets and transitHousingHomelessnessPublic safetyWater
What it did
- Approves a $2M Grant to Homeward Bound to support its purchase of the Days Inn located at 201 Tunnel Road from American Rescue…Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Signs a contract with Gleeson Builders, LLC for the Broadway Public Safety Station project; and further authorizing the City Manager…Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
- Directs the application to the local government commission for approval of water system revenue bonds and certain…Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- Approves the Land Use Incentive Grant application for Millstone Management / 66 Long Shoals.Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Votes recorded
- 26
- Voted on separately
- 5
- Routine items, one vote
- 21
- Votes that split
- 1
Why it matters
Regular meetings are where Council votes on laws, the budget, contracts and zoning. Routine items pass together in one vote, called the consent agenda.
The recording
Everything on the agenda
From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.
CONSENT AGENDA
21 routine items, passed together in one vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing to consider the permanent closing of a portion of right-of-way at 155 Thompson Street: assistant
“Assistant Transportation Director Jessica Morriss said that this is the consideration of a resolution to permanently close a portion of right-of-way at 155 Thompson Street.”
66 Long Shoals Road
“Mayor Manheimer announced that the two public hearings for 66 Long Shoals Road will be combined.”
101 Charlotte Street public hearing to consider a Land Use Incentive Grant to rcg LLC for 101 Charlotte Street project
“At the request of the developer, Councilwoman Kilgore moved to continue this public hearing until August 24, 2021.”
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate two City-owned Lots (Lufty Avenue and w. Chestnut Street Lots) to the Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust for $1 each, subject to Affordable Housing deed restrictions: interim…
“ommunity & Economic Development Director Nikki Reid said that this is the consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate two City-owned lots located on Lufty Avenue and W. Chestnut Street to the Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust (ABCLT) for $1 each, subject to affordable…”
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Grant agreement for $2 Million with Homeward Bound in support of the acquisition of the Days Inn located at 201 Tunnel Road for Permanent Supportive Housing
“Community Development Programs Director Paul D’Angelo said that this is the consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a grant agreement for $2 Million with Homeward Bound in support of the acquisition of the Days Inn located at 201 Tunnel Road for…”
Ordinance amending provisions of Chapter 10, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances concerning noise regulation
“Development Services Director Ben Woody said that this is the consideration of an ordinance to amend provisions of Chapter 10, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, concerning noise regulation, with a delayed effective date.”
Boards & commissions
“Regarding the African American Heritage Commission, the following individuals applied for the vacancy: Thomas Ryan and Dewayne McAfee.”
INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment
- need to support the Asheville Police Department
- defund the Asheville Police Department
- City’s theme of gentrification
- need for remote public participation options
Voted on separately
Each of these had its own motion and vote.
Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This project will be an adaptive reuse of the existing motel and will create 85 affordable housing rental units for people experiencing chronic homelessness.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Homeward Bound has requested that the City’s funds be structured as a grant to Homeward Bound in the amount of $2 million for acquisition costs to provide 85 permanent supportive housing units.”
- “The motel sits on a 2.95 acre site and contains 128 guest rooms in two, 2 story buildings.”
- “Homeward Bound will convert 85 of the 128 rooms into permanent supportive housing units by adding a small kitchenette to each of the 85 units.”
- “Space will also be provided for community partners to deliver on-site supportive services to residents.”
Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “The project is striving for the LEED Silver green building certification and will include a 60 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic array.”
- “The Broadway Public Safety Station will be a 21,831 sq. ft., three story combined use facility comprised of a fire station (Fire Station 13), a police substation, an emergency operations center (EOC), and a community meeting room.”
- “The 1.7 acre parcel is a tight fit for this facility and requires the use of an underground stormwater detention system and a 23 foot tall retaining wall.”
Approves the Land Use Incentive Grant application for Millstone Management / 66 Long Shoals.
Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
More from the minutes
- “Principal Planner Shannon Tuch said that this is the consideration of an ordinance to conditionally rezone 66 Long Shoals Drive from Institutional District to Residential Expansion/Conditional Zone for the purpose of two 3-4 story multi-family residential buildings containing 87 residential units.”
- “The project site consists of a moderately sized 2.85 acre parcel located at 66 Long Shoals Rd. (PIN 9644-79-7882).”
- “Included in this petition is a request to construct 87 multi-family residential dwelling units in two separate, multi-story buildings, along with sidewalk, surface parking and other related site improvements.”
Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
More from the minutes
- “The City of Asheville issued a request for proposals to developers on September 9, 2020 for three City-owned properties located on Lufty Avenue, West Chestnut Street, and Kentucky Drive to be used to build affordable housing.”
- “Tentative Size: 1,400 square feet”
- “Affordable housing deed restrictions to carry with the land”
Outcome as recorded in the minutes.
More from the minutes
- “The ordinance proposes objective commercial and industrial noise standards that establish clear sound level limits and measurement procedures, thereby allowing sound producers to operate within the legal limits and providing for more effective enforcement by the city.”
- “Elements of the proposed noise ordinance will require field-based evaluation, and possible modification, to ensure expected outcomes are achieved.”
Routine items, passed together
The consent agenda: items Council approves in one vote, without separate discussion. A member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- The money, in the minutes' words: “To pay off the Water BAN loan, the City intends to issue long-term, fixed-rate Water Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $40.5 million in late-September 2021.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- The money, in the minutes' words: “This action will add $92,850 to the contract with ATL Hospitality, LLC for a total contract amount of $200,050.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This contract will provide a design to stabilize Vance Gap Road which is the only access for the residents.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vaughn and Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $286,060.50 for the Vance Gap Road Slide Repairs Design contract.”
Signs a contract with 120water Associated with Lead Education and Prevention Program.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- The money, in the minutes' words: “The Water Resources Department has the funds to encumber the yearly contract amount of $163,770.94 in its operating funds.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This work will be performed during night time hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and is anticipated to last 4 weeks.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Reimbursement Agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) at the estimated amount of $150,446.23 for construction work associated with waterline installation within Patton Avenue.”
- “The funding needed for this agreement is currently allocated within the NCDOT Projects in the Water Resources Capital Improvement Projects Fund.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Buncombe County is also contracting with the Green Built Alliance in the amount of $125,000 for the implementation of the Blue Horizons Project.”
- “As of July 2021, the Blue Horizons Project has facilitated 100 homeowners to get solar power for their homes.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This contract amendment will fund the restoration of a highly used downtown amenity.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the executed design-build contract with WPLaw Incorporated, in the amount of $23,440 for the Pack Square Park SPLASHEVILLE Fountain Restoration Project.”
Signs a contract with Terminix for pest control in various city of Asheville buildings.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This service will be bidded as a multi year contract that will start on July 1, 2022.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal contract with Terminix of Asheville for general pest control for various City Buildings in the amount of $20,229.30.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- “Approval of an Updated Fee Rebate Policy allowing Community & Development Services Staff to approve Fee Rebates for affordable units.”
- “In March of 2011, City Council adopted a Fee Rebate Policy as part of a broader Land Use Incentive Grant (LUIG) Policy to incentivize development of affordable housing in accordance with Council strategic goals.”
- “A fee rebate is a refund of certain development and planning related fees that may be granted in accordance with this policy upon completion of an affordable housing project.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “This project will also see repairs or improvements to other building envelope items such as the skylight system, masonry, window sealants, and through wall flashings.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Signs a contract with Gleeson Builders LLC for the Broadway Public Safety Station project.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Motion approving the board of alcoholic beverage control’s travel policy adopted january 26, 2016.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
More from the minutes
- What the minutes say it will do: “The grant, if awarded, would provide funding to conduct the necessary comprehensive and targeted community engagement to develop a vision, program of uses, and concept design for the future development of 50 Asheland Avenue in accordance with the direction set by Council when the property was purchased.”
- “Extensive community involvement and engagement will be included in the scope of the grant project, and will integrate community leaders, transit riders, and affordable housing advocates into the overall project team to assist in gathering public input.”
- “Quality Affordable Housing”
- “The grant funding will allow for the City and community to take the next steps toward future development of 50 Asheland Avenue, including expansion of the transit center and providing quality affordable housing.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Signs an agreement with Buncombe County for the homeowners assistance grant program.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Who it's for: Households earning up to 80% of the area median income: up to $81,920 a year for a family of four, or $57,360 for one person (HUD's 2026 income limits for tax-credit housing in the Asheville area).
More from the minutes
- “As outlined in the agreement, residents who own residential property that they have lived in their primary residence for at least five years and who earn less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) as a household will be eligible to participate in the program.”
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Changes the dates of Council meetings.
Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
The plain-language lines are written by fixed rules from each item's official title, which is on each decision's page. Every vote the minutes record is listed; procedural motions, like approving the minutes or adjourning, are left out.