October 17, 2023

October 17 City Council Update

OCTOBER 10 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Agenda Session recording can be found here.

The Business Session recording can be found here.

• Councilwoman Noel moved to reconsider a request to rezone 1710 S Holtzclaw Avenue from R-2 to UGC. The case will be reheard on October 24.
• The council voted on a number of rezoning requests (first and final reading), including:
  • Deferring a request to rezone 1133 & 1137 Old Pineville Road from R-1 to R-3 until November 13. Planning Commission recommended to deny the request.
  • Deferring a request to rezone 5468 Old Hixson Pike from O-1 to C-2 until October 17.
  • Deferring a request to rezone 3320 & 3440 Lightfoot Mill road from R-2 to M-1 until October 17.
  • Deferring a request to rezone 1812 Hickory Valley Road from R-1 to R-T/Z until October 17.
  • Deferring a request to rezone property on the 6000 block of Highway 58 from R-1 to C-2 until October 17.
  • Approving a request to rezone a property on the 2800 block of Dodds Avenue from M-1 to UGC. RPA recommended to deny the request.
  • Deferring a request to create a new Form Based Code zone for the Westside Evolves project until October 31.
  • Deferring a request to rezone properties on the 2400 block of E Main Street from C-2 to C-3 until October 17.
  • Deferring a request to lift zoning conditions from 901 S Holtzclaw Avenue until October 24.
  • Deferring a request to lift zoning conditions from a property on the 1300 block of Vance Avenue until October 24.
  • Deferred a request to create a new downtown zone allowing buildings up to 20 stories in height until October 17.
• The council confirmed the appointment of Vivian White to the Head Start Governing Board.
• The council authorized a $10M grant application to HUD to be used for affordable housing.
• The council authorized a $15k grant application (with a $3k city match) to USDOT for fire fighter training systems.
• The council confirmed the appointment of Jim Exum as an Administrative Hearing Officer.
• The council approved 4 public works contracts.
• The council approved 3 routine purchases, including a ~$390k contract for a CCTV Truck from Cues.
• The council was notified of 4 sole-source purchases.
• One citizen addressed the council. You can watch the full comments here.

The meeting minutes can be found here.

OCTOBER 17 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on a number of rezoning cases, including:
  • A request to rezone 5468 Old Hixson Pike from O-1 to C-2 until October 17.
  • A request to rezone 3320 & 3440 Lightfoot Mill road from R-2 to M-1 until October 17.
  • A request to rezone 1812 Hickory Valley Road from R-1 to R-T/Z until October 17.
  • A request to rezone property on the 6000 block of Highway 58 from R-1 to C-2 until October 17.
  • A request to rezone properties on the 2400 block of E Main Street from C-2 to C-3 until October 17.
  • A request to create a new downtown zone allowing buildings up to 20 stories in height until October 17.
• The council will vote on amendments to the Police Advisory Review Committee Ordinance to bring the body into compliance with new state law.
• The council will vote on the appointment of Caroline Baker to the Animal Control Board.
• The council will vote on a number of grant applications and awards, legal agreements, and lease agreements (see agenda for details).

OCTOBER 24 CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

The Proposed Meeting Agenda can be found here.

• The council will vote on a number of rezoning cases.
• The council will vote on the appointment of Melody Shekari to the Industrial Development Board.
• The council will vote on the appointment of Gina Reviere to the Community Advisory Committee.
• The council will vote on a number of economic development and public works agreements.