August 24, 2021

Everything on the agenda

From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.

Voted on separately

Each of these had its own motion and vote.

1. Adopts the budget amendment.

   Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $1,600,000 in the City’s Special Revenue Fund to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds for the purpose of addressing revenue losses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.”
   • “Councilwoman Roney responded that we are in a state of emergency as people in our City, County and region are experiencing the impact of climate change with the loss of lives, homes, farmland, and resources due to flooding and damage from Tropical Storm Fred.”

2. Rezones 144 and 159 Riverside Dr., with conditions, from River Arts District - Open Space (RAD-OSP) and River Arts District - River (RAD-RIV) to River Arts District - Open Space Conditional Zone (RAS-OSP CZ) and Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone…

   Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney, Sage Turner.

   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

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The project provides vegetated screening along the parking lot proposed at 144 Riverside Drive in accordance with the guidelines; 3.”
   • “rement but exceeds the maximum story height of five stories by one story, resulting in a six-story building for approximately half of the building. 2.”
   • “The applicant proposes to provide two glass enclosed openings, allowing light but preventing air movement and the movement of people from the front to the back of the site.”
   • “Increases the supply of housing, including affordable housing.”

3. Rezones 22 Woodfin St., with conditions, from Central Business District (CBD) to Central Business District Expansion - Conditional Zone (CBD EXP - CZ) with the addition of the one additional condition and revised No. 4 condition as outlined by Mr.

   Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith.

   More from the minutes

   • “The proposed building would be the largest building in the area but is designed to resemble a collection of buildings that would be in keeping with the size and scale of other blocks.”
   • “The Commission heard a summary of the project and expressed appreciation for the road diet and streetscape improvements but also expressed concerns over the Central Ave. facade and the proposed extended stay hotel units contributing to an imbalance of lodging units in the CBD.”
   • “The Committee reviewed the proposed project, along with the applicable materials, and recommended approval of the design with the following conditions. 1.”

4. Rezones 1617 Hendersonville Rd., with conditions, from Residential Multi-family, High Density (RM-16) and Institutional (INST) to Commercial Expansion-Conditional Zone (COM EXP-CZ).

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The project is proposed to be built in two phases and per the proposed master plan will include: Phase 1 A - A 21,500 square foot expansion of the existing skilled nursing facility, adding two levels with 26 new units.”
   • “Conditionally zone 28 parcels totalling approximately 125 acres from Residential Multi-family, High Density (RM-16) and Institutional (INST) to Commercial Expansion - Conditional Zone (COM EXP - CZ).”
   • “The project site is located on a large 120 acre parcel located at 1617 Hendersonville Rd. (PIN 9645-89-9707).”
   • “B - A 9,000 square foot expansion of the existing multipurpose room (Blue Ridge Room) C - A new 45,000 square foot, two-story parking deck with 128 spaces D - A new 220,000 square foot, five-story independent living facility with 90 units and 90 parking spaces located under the building.”

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.

1. Signs a lease with Climbmax Inc. for property located on 43 Wall Street.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “In May, 2018, Council authorized the issuance of a Water Revenue Bond Anticipation Note (Water BAN) draw program in an amount not to exceed $40 million.”
   • “The interior contains approximately 2,440 square feet and the exterior consists of ground area, overhead air space and a portion of an exterior wall of the City’s Parking Garage.”
   • “Approval of Bond Order for the proposed 2021 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds”

2. Accepts grant money from the Small Business Association.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “This system included a total of over $15 billion of available assistance funds to be awarded after approved application.”

3. Lets the City Manager (1) apply to the Federal Transit Administration for the Fiscal Year 201 American Rescue Plan Act Section 5307…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Transportation Department staff is working with all sub-recipients on how they will use the funds allocated to them and will submit an application to the FTA in the amount of $4.25 million by September 30, 2021, for approval.”

4. Lets the City Manager ratify and amend the paraservices transit contract with Buncombe County.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify the Paratransit Services Agreement with Buncombe County and to amend the agreement to increase the contract amount to include $1.3 million in the agreement to pay for paratransit services to be rendered during Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.”

5. Signs a contract with Harrison Construction Company for the Summer 2021 Asphalt Preservation project.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The contract is expected to begin in mid-September and to take approximately 60 days to complete.”
   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Harrison Construction Company in the amount of $628,485.10, plus a 15% contingency of $94,272.76 ($722,757.86 total) for the Summer 2021 Asphalt Preservation contract.”
   • “The main scope of this contract is to provide a one inch layer of asphalt on top of existing asphalt as a preservation treatment for 2.53 miles of City streets.”
   • “Harrison Construction proposes to use two MWBEs on the contract for a total of 17.7 percent of the funds spent on the project.”

6. Changes the contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. for harrah’s Chiller maintenance project, for $101,862.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “City Council approved a one year extension in 2020, revising the total contract amount to a total of $101,862.”
   • “This contract has been in place since August 11, 2017, for the service & maintenance of the Chiller unit at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center.”

7. Signs an agreement with the Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Friends of the WNC Nature Center; and the associated budget amendment in the City's General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $100,000 utilizing the Friends of the WNC Nature Center funds.”

8. Accepts grant money from the National Resource Defense Council for the purpose of addressing the city’s food policy Action Plan through increased…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from the Natural Resource Defense Council and a budget amendment in the amount of $16,500 to appropriate the funding in the City’s Sustainability budget.”

9. Signs a contract with JLS Company, LLC for the Shiloh Lower Parking Lot Paving project.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with JLS Company, LLC., for $98,105.13, for the Shiloh Lower Parking Lot Paving project and to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount of $14,715.75 (15%).”
   • “New curbs, asphalt pavement, nine new parking spaces, and accessible sidewalks (connecting the site to the street) are proposed.”
   • “This project is proposed to start in September and last six to eight weeks.”

10. Changes the City's fees and charges to establish Transit Advertising fees.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes

    • “Proposed fees are summarized in the attachment to the staff report.”

11. Signs a contract with Appalachian Sitework Inc. for the sulphur springs stormwater improvements Project.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes

    • What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of this project is to address significant drainage issues along Sulphur Springs Road that cause flooding in the roadway at the low point of the basin (the intersection with an unnamed tributary of Hominy Creek).”
    • “Approximately 2,100 linear feet of a new stormwater system will be installed inside the rights-of-way of Sulphur Springs Road, Covington Road, Clinton Road, and Belmont Avenue to improve drainage and reduce excessive stormwater on the roadway.”
    • “Efforts will be made to notify residents and other stakeholders, and to minimize disruptions.”

12. Lets the City Manager execute a contract amendment for right-of-way acquisition services with Mattern and Craig for the 2016 Bond Bundle b…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes

    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment for right-of-way acquisition services with Mattern and Craig of Asheville, N.C., for the 2016 Bond Bundle B suite of sidewalk projects in the amount of $191, 510 plus a contingency of $19,151 (10%) for a total of $210,661.”

13. Resolution granting permission for the possession and consumption of malt beverages and/or unfortified wine at the leaf downtown avl event on august 27-28, 2021.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

14. Lets the City Manager convey a sewer easement agreement on city-owned property at 63 Liberty Street for the construction of a sewer…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes

    • What the minutes say it will do: “The easement is in an area of Oakley Park that is not well used and it will not limit the use of the Park by local residents.”
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “City is receiving unbudgeted revenue for the easement in the amount of $ 907.20 Motion:”
    • “He provided a map that showed that the connection is at the rear property line and the easement would consist of 108 square feet.”

15. Lets the City Manager execute a renewal aid agreement with Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

16. Makes technical changes to the budget.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes

    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a technical budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $440,000 to account for fire protection revenues as outlined in an agreement with Buncombe County.”