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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING GASTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE PUBLIC FORUM ROOM - GASTONIA, NC

MAY 17,2016 - 6:00 P.M.

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PRAYER - Councilman Jim Gallagher

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor John Bridgeman

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (1) Strategic Planning Workshop - February 6, 2016

AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROMOTIONS

(1) Proclamation - Plato "Tete" Pearson ............................................................. Dl Presentation: Mayor John Bridgeman

(2) Proclamation - Angela Teresa Dreher ........................................................... D2 Presentation: Councilman Robert Kellogg

(3) Proclamation "Public Works Week" ............................................................... D3 Presentation: Councilman Jim Gallagher

(4) Mayor's Youth Leadership Council ............................................................... D4 Presentation: Mayor Pro Tern Todd Pierceall

(S) Student Achievement Awards ......................................................................... DS Presentation: Councilman Jim Gallagher

PRESENTATIONS

(1) Rev. Dr. Richard Boyce & Rev. Franklin Clark Re: Covenant between the Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition ................. El

and Gaston County Law Enforcement

PUBLIC EXPRESSION: EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF FIVE MINUTES SPEAKING TIME

CONSENT AGENDA

HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND ......................................................................... 1

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONVEYING PORTION OF.. ............................ .2 HIGHLAND TRAIL TO NCDOT FOR I-8S/U 321 INTERCHANGE

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING THE UNIFIED ............................................ .3 DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Subject Hearing involves an Ordinance Deleting 7.6.7 Center City Design Overlay District and amending Table 2.7-1-Defined Terms, Section 8.1.S Dwelling, Two-Family, Section 8.1.11 Planned Residential Development and Section 8.1.12 Infill Residential Development of the Unified Development Ordinance

PRESENTATION: Ms. Jana McMakin, AICP, Planner II

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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING GASTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE PUBLIC FORUM ROOM - GASTONIA, NC

MAY 17,2016 -6:00 P.M.

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ITEM 4: CENTRAL CITY REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT ......................... .4

PRESENTATION: ..... Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall, Chairman

ITEM 5: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT ........................................................... 5

PRESENTATION: ..... Councilman Jim Gallagher, Chairman

ITEM 6: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

PRESENTATION: Mr. 1. Ashley Smith, City Attorney

ITEM 7: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

PRESENTATION: Mr. Edward C. Munn, City Manager

ITEM 8: CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

PRESENTATION: City Council Members

ITEM 9: ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION: Mayor John D. Bridgeman

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GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 6, 2016 - 8:30 A.M.

GASTONIA CONFERENCE CENTER - GASTONIA, NC

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Mayor Bridgeman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Gastonia Conference Center, 145 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC and opened the meeting with prayer. Ms. Sherry H. Dunaway, City Clerk, recorded the minutes.

PRESENT: Mayor John D. Bridgeman Mayor Pro Tern Todd Pierceall Council Members: Robert Kellogg

David R. Kirlin James Gallagher Todd Pierceall Porter L. McAteer David Humphries

City Manager Edward C. Munn City Attorney L. Ashley Smith

ABSENT: None

Also in attendance were: Mr. J. Phillip Bombardier, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Melody Braddy, Director of Financial Services; Ms. Crystal Falls, Budget Administrator; Ms. Dawn Cross, Senior Budget Analyst; Ms. Rachel Bagley, Managing Executive for Marketing & Revitalization Initiatives; Mr. Rob Helton, Police Chief; Mr. Travis Brittain, Assistant Police Chief; Mr. Phil Welch, Fire Chief; Mr. Michael Peoples, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Matt Bernhardt, Director of Public Works and Utilities; Mr. Jason Thompson, Planning Director; Mr. Rusty Bost, Director of Engineering; Mr. Todd Carpenter, Director of Information Technology; Mr. Vincent Wong, Housing and Neighborhood Administrator; Ms. Kristy Crisp, Economic Development CoordinatorlBusiness Services Manager; Ms. Judy Smith, Assistant Director of Human Resources; and Mr. Chuck Dellinger, Director of Parks and Cultural Service.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

The following information was presented and discussed:

• Monthly Finance Report for December, 2015 • Thermometers - General Fund savings needed for Fiscal Year 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and

2018/2019.

• General Fund Balance Distribution Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-2018.

(Reference as contained in Exhibit Book 3 to Minute Book 105 at Page 26.)

EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION HEALTH INSURANCEIWELLNESS

Information was provided and discussion ensued on the following:

• History of Fulltime Salary Increases • Compensation Scenarios • Health Insurance Fund Summary for FY 2015/2016

• Health Self Insurance Fund • Overview - 360 Wellness Roadmap

Mr. Munn suggested a 3% pay increase and implementing the pay increase the beginning of March.

Mayor Tern Pierceall stated he would like to see a merit-based pay increase. Councilman Gallagher stated that he would like to see a merit increase as well.

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Councilman Kirlin suggested we establish, build, and maintain a salary base, and also provide training to Supervisors on the evaluation process and training before implementing a merit system and then give the employees a year's notice that it would be implemented. Councilman Kirlin noted we should not make any decisions concerning pay until we see what the budget challenges are and then develop a long range plan.

Councilman Kirlin stated that it may be a good idea to expand our medical clinic to cut down on the cost of insurance claims.

Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall suggested that we look at expanding our health clinic into the Artspace building and possibly forming a partnership with the County to save money if possible.

Councilman Gallagher noted that it may be a good idea to discuss a partnership with the County and also look at opportunities with Caromont and possibly do something with the retirees and possibly add children.

Mr. Munn stated that expanding the program could help reduce cost and we could explore future opportunities and we would be monitoring that.

Ms. Judy Smith, Assistant HR Director, explained the Wellness 360 Roadmap and its benefits.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Information was provided and extensive discussion ensued on the following issues regarding Economic Development

• Gastonia Ballpark District Development Feasibility Study • UDO Updates 2016 • Revision of the City Charter • Update on Retail Solution Partnership and Economic Development • GGDC - Gaston County Image Campaign • Possible Loray Village Capital Projects for 2016

Mr. Munn stated we do not own the properties that are proposed for the Gastonia Ballpark site, and if this is something that we have interest in, we need to gain some direction about what we want to do.

Mr. Munn noted that the Planning Department has come up with a fun name which is FUSE, which stands for Franklin Urban Sports Entertainment District. Mr. Munn stated it is not about the ballpark, it is about the entire District. Mr. Munn provided a handout of a previous (2014) Preliminary Cost Model & Program Sports Complex concept (Multi-Purpose Entertainment Center) which is incorporated into the Exhibits from the Pendulum Company.

Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall stated that all the proposed plans have something on either side of Franklin and he likes that it backs to the railroad tracks and stated we already know the community rail will be stopping in Gastonia at some point when it is built. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall noted that we should be thinking long term and should develop a long range plan where the Gastonia community rail stop is near this complex noting this could be the one thing that would bring some people from Charlotte our way and it would be very smart to include some type of transportation center at this stop.

Councilman Kellogg stated that we need to do something to spur growth and vision on this segment of Franklin Boulevard noting everything done downtown is great but that can only go so far. Councilman Kellogg noted we have a whole stretch of road that is a major corridor, and that even though there are some good things on Franklin, there are some things that are just not attractive that people see when they come in or leave Gastonia. Councilman Kellogg noted that we need something in the center of this area that acts as a catalyst. Councilman Kellogg stated that for the future of Gastonia and in order to fuse all of the different areas that we have got downtown such as Loray Mill, possibly ArtSpace, then this could be a good option to act as an agent that could make it all happen.

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Ms. Melody Braddy, Finance Director, stated that Councilman Gallagher had asked her to run some amortization schedules. Ms. Braddy passed around the schedule and debt option sheet that is incorporated into the exhibits. Ms. Braddy stated the second sheet is more of a debt option since a ballpark is a non-essential stability, so you are limited how you can use your debt.

Councilman McAteer stated that we need to educate the citizens on the ballpark so they could understand the impact it could have for the West end and our City.

Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall made the Motion to give Staff permission to spend up to $225,000 on a Market Analysis for the Gastonia Ballpark District Development. Councilman Kellogg seconded the Motion and the Council passed it unanimously.

Councilman Humphries noted that he agreed with Councilman McAteer that we should educate the citizens, and he thought it should be marketed as an Entertainment or Entertainment Sports Complex and that it needs to start with the West side oftown to let everyone know what is going to be available and what the opportunities are that the Project is going to bring with it.

Councilman Kellogg stated that he would like to see a small business advocate/liaison for Gastonia. Councilman Kellogg distributed a handout that is incorporated into the exhibits.

Mr. Munn stated Staff would try to come back with a proposal.


LUNCH BREAK

Council recessed for lunch at 11 :35 a.m., and resumed the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Information was presented and discussion ensured on the following:

• Street Repairs & Maintenance • Current Capital Facility Needs • Building Security Considerations

Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall made a Motion that the City Manager prepare a budget that included the $15.00 to the City Tag Fee as authorized by the General Assembly last session to be effective July 1, 2016 or earlier if possible. Councilman Gallagher seconded the Motion and the Council passed it unanimously.

Per recommendation of Council, Mr. Munn stated he will talk with the State and the County to implement the new charge as soon as possible.


EOUIPMENT

Information was presented on the following:

• Equipment Concern: Body Worn Cameras (BWC) 117/16 • Outlook on Rolling Stock and Considerations

• Departmental Radio Replacements


REVIEW OF CITY SERVICES AND/OR CONTRACTS

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Information was presented and discussion ensued on the following:

• Solid Waste Services • Gastonia Municipal Airport Potential Improvements • Update of Contract with Fixed Based Operator (FBO) FlyCarolina, LLC • Airport Operations Options • Action Items at the Airport • Possible New Hanger Construction Location • Gastonia Transit Executive Summary • Gastonia Transit Efficiencies Study

Mr. Michael Peoples, Assistant City Manager, presented a Solid Waste Survey (January 14th and 18th

, 2016) which is incorporated into the exhibits. Mr. Peoples stated our contract with Gaston County for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste expires June 30, 2018. Mr. Peoples noted that the City contracts recycling collection, cart and customer services with Republic Services and this contract is set to expire December 31, 2016. Mr. Peoples noted that this is our fifth year in this contract with Republic. Mr. Peoples noted that there are other companies we could go out on the open market and see if it would save the city any money; however, if we do change providers, we would have a disruption of service, the carts would have to physically be collected, we would have to work out obtaining new carts and then get them to customers. The second option is to discuss with Republic existing customer service levels and see if we could negotiate a contract term extension.

Council indicated to Staff to continue with negotiations with Republic to renew the contact.

Councilman Kirlin stated that we should consider discussing extending our contract with the county on tipping fees and requested Mr. Murm check on this.

Councilman Kirlin requested Staff review what other towns are paying for their trash pickup and report back to Council.

Councilman Gallagher made the Motion to get information to negotiate the contract with FlyCarolina, LLC, to manage the Airport. Councilman Kirlin seconded the Motion. The Motion was passed by Council with Councilman McAteer opposing. Councilman McAteer stated that he is not happy with FlyCarolina and has not seen them do anything progressive and felt like improvements could be made.


OTHER ITEMS FOR INFORMATION /DISCUSSION

The following items were presented for discussion, information and updates:

• Loray Mill Station Update • Martha Rivers Park • Gastonia Technology Park Expansion Study • Human Resources Policy Manual • Electric Cost of Service Study Update • Downtown Development Update • Water and Sewer Interlocal Agreements • Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Program Overview and Challenges • Automatic Meter Reading & Advanced Metering Infrastructure • Forensic (DNA) Testing • Regulation of Donation Drop Boxes • Agenda Creation and Management for Staff and Council • Legislative Goals 2015 Advocacy Agenda

Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall presented an exhibit to be incorporated into the minutes on the Howe Dairy Property which is seven acres that backs up to Martha Rivers Park. Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall stated that we have an opportunity to purchase this land to expand Martha Rivers Park and he feels it will not be available for long noting it may be our only opportunity to purchase this property.

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Mayor Bridgeman asked Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall if he had any interest in the property. Councilman Pierceall replied that he would be recusing himself from voting noting that the Agent that represents the people does have financial ties to his real estate company but noted that he does not stand to profit.

Mayor Bridgeman asked Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall ifhe would gain anything from the sale of the property. Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall stated he does not but his company does and he does not own the company, but he would recuse himself regardless.

Councilman Kirlin made the Motion for Staff to do a feasibility study of the potential for the property purchase for park land and then to begin the process of negotiating. Councilman McAteer seconded the Motion. Council passed the Motion with Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall recusing himself.

Ms. Kristy Crisp, Business Services Manager, presented the Gastonia Technology Park Expansion Study. After much discussion, the following action was taken.

Councilman Gallagher made the Motion that we continue to talk and Staffto report back in ninety days. Councilman Kirlin seconded the Motion. Council passed the Motion with Mayor Pro Tern Pierceall recusing himself due to his Agent having a fmancial interest in the parcels.

Council directed Mr. 1. Ashley Smith, City Attorney, to do an Ordinance Amendment on Drop Boxes.

Reference as contained in Exhibit Book 3 to Minute Book 105 at Page 32.

STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION

The following information was presented for discussion and information!

Mr. Mmm distributed the Takeaways from Strategic Planning Workshop which are hereby incorporated into the Exhibits.

• Opportunities/ChallengeslTakeaways


MEETING ADJOURNED

Mayor Bridgeman adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.

Mayor John D. Bridgeman

1. Ashley Smith, City Attorney

Sherry H. Dunaway, City Clerk

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Great Place .. Great: PeoplE .. Grellt Promise.

WHEREAS, Mr. Plato "Tete" Pearson, Jr., a Gastonia native and lifelong resident, who graduated from the old Gastonia High School, has served this community faithfully and tirelessly in both professional and volunteer roles for more than seven decades; and,

WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson also served our nation in the U.S. Army's 102nd Infantry Division during World War II where he was wounded by friendly fire, and after the war, he returned to the Charlotte area, where he graduated from Davidson College; and

WHEREAS, after graduation, Mr. Pearson began his career with Gastonia Merchants Oil Company, and later moved to the banking industry, rising to the position of Chairman and President of Independence National Bank, President of Branch Corporation, and Chairman of First Community Bank; later joining A.B. Carter Incorporated as Vice President; and

WHEREAS, during his impressive career, Mr. Pearson, also served as President and Director of the North Carolina Banker's Association and on the boards of a number oflocal and regional institutions and corporations including: Wix Corporation, TiCaro Inc., Public Service Company, the Federal Reserve Banks of Charlotte and Richmond, Belmont Abbey College, and Chairman and Director of the Gaston Memorial Hospital, where he led the drive to build the new hospital located on Court Drive; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson has also served this community as a lifelong member of the FirstARP Church where he has served as elder and deacon. He has also served as President and Director of the Gaston Community Foundation, President of the Gaston County YMCA Board, President of the Gastonia Rotary Club, and has served on the boards of the Gaston Regional Chamber, the Schiele Museum, Habitat for Humanity, Covenant Village, among other service·oriented community boards; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson has been honored for his contributions with the Spirit of the Carolinas Award, Allen Sims Award, and Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson has been married to his wife, Betty, for more than SO years and they have raised folir children in this community.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, John D. Bridgeman, Mayor of the City of Gastonia, and the Gastonia City Council, do hereby commend and thank Mr. Plato "Tete" Pearson, Jr. for his selfless commitment to serving our community and recognize his many professional accomplishments over the years.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Gastonia to be affixed, this the 17th day of May, two thousand and sixteen.

Attest:

Sherry H. Dunaway, City Clerk

Great Place. Great People .. Greu1; Promise,

WHEREAS, Ms. Angela Teresa Dreher, a native of Gastonia, mother of four, and a born-again Christian, has devoted her life and career to serving others and demonstrating God's love to everyone; and,

WHEREAS, as founder and former Executive Director of As One Ministries, Inc., from 2003 until 2016, she served more than 6,000 homeless adults, youth, and families with food, clothing, furniture, and other services; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Dreher has also served our community in a number of other capacities including as a Technical Assistant for the Lincoln/Gaston Partnership for Children, a Consultant and Facilitator for the City of Gastonia Community Development, and as a Child Care Director with Friendship Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Dreher has been recognized and received numerous awards for her community involvement and service including Gastonia Citizen of the Year; Gaston County Woman of the Year; the Gaston County Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Award; Omega Citizen of the Year by Epsilon Upsilon Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Global Poverty Initiative Pearl Award by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., among many other distinguished honors; and

WHEREAS, she has chaired and served on many community boards and committees such as the Gastonia Mayor's Taskforce on Homelessness and the Gaston-LincolnCleveland Continuum of Care; and been an active member of the NAACP; the Gastonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Gaston Faith Network; the Gaston Chamber Professional Women's AssOCiation; and the Gaston County AIDS Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RES'OLVED, that I, John D. Bridgeman, Mayor of the City of Gastonia, and the Gastonia City Council, do hereby express our appreciation to Ms. Angela Teresa Dreher for her selfless commitment to serving our community over the years and recognize her many accomplishments.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Gastonia to be affixed, this the 17th day of May, two t ousand and sixteen.

Attest:

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Great Place. Great People. Great Promise.

PROCLAMATION CiTY OF GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the public works services provided in our communities are an integral part of the everyday lives of our citizens; and

WHEREAS, support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation and maintenance of public works systems and programs, such as, water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings, storm water, landscaping, solid waste collections, fleet management, electric utility services and snow, ice and storm debris removal; and

WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains more than 593 miles of water lines, 554 miles of sewer lines, 473 miles of electric distribution lines, a water treatment plant, 3 wastewater treatment plants, 438 miles of streets, 250 miles of storm drains, 16,000 street signs, 141 signalized intersections, 7 cemeteries, 43 beautification sites, 53 acres covering 5 interchanges of interstate 1-85, and 180 miles of sidewalks, serving over 28,600 water and 26,000 sewer customers, and over 28,500 electric customers, and the thousands of citizens and visitors that travel our streets each and every day; and the health, safety and comfort of our communities greatly depend on these facilities and services; and

WHEREAS, the quality and efficiency of these facilities, as well as their planning, deSign, construction and maintenance are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skills of public works personnel; and

WHEREAS, the effectiveness of the qualified and dedicated personnel, who staff public works departments, is significantly influenced by the attitude and understanding of the importance of public works activities by our citizens.

NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gastonia, do hereby proclaim the week of May 15th

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"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"

and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the many services provided through public works and to recognize the contributions that public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have, hereunto, set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Gastonia, North Carolina, to be affixed this, the seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen.

ATTEST:

Sherry Dunaway City Clerk

JOHN BRIDGEMAN, MAYOR

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MAYOR'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SENIOR RECOGNITION

ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL:

Caroline Bowyer - SENIOR Tyler Brown - SENIOR Lauren Carpenter Solomon Collins - SENIOR Patrick Rosemond - SENIOR Bryce Walton- SENIOR

MAY 17,2016

FORESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL:

Sydney Craig Marlena Heracklis - SENIOR Allison Roney

HIGHLAND SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY:

Caroline Bolt Joseph Buckner Ashley Lowry Katie Purello - SENIOR Priya Shah

HUNTER HUSS HIGH SCHOOL:

Gabriela Fonseca August Jones - SENIOR Rebekah Manning - SENIOR Thomas Rosemond Jenny Lopez Saldivar Isabelle Taylor - SENIOR

GASTON CHRISTIAN: Rennie Pearson

Total Members: 21

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

MAY 17,2016

Ashbrook High Student: Patrick Rosemund Presenter: Joey Clinton, Principal

Grier Middle School Student: Albani Williams Presenter: Loretta Reed, Principal

Highland School of Technolog)C Student: Matthew Noles Presenter: Josh Allen, Assistant Principal

Hunter Huss High Student: Brianna Bryson Jenkins Presenter: Torben Ross, Principal

Southwest Middle School Student: Madison Cope Presenters: Rebecca Huffstetler, Principal

Webb Street School Student: Carol Moss Presenter: Kelli Howe, Principal

York-Chester Middle School Student: Sterling Espada Presenter: Amy J. Holbrook, Principal

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A Covenant Between the Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition And Gaston County Law Enforcement

We, the members of the Gaston Clergy and Citizens Coalition (GC3), an initiative of Gaston Together, and Gaston County law enforcement, make the following pledges as a means of continuing to bring our community together across lines of race, creed, class, gender, and location in our county,

As civilians, we express our deep gratitude toward those in law enforcement who serve our various communities. Every day, our law enforcement officers place their lives on the line for the sake of our security and our protection, We pledge to work to ensure that they are fairly paid, properly trained and supported, and supplied with the necessary equipment to pursue their vocation as safely and effectively as possible,

As members of the law enforcement community, we pledge to uphold the oath we have taken to support and maintain the laws of our state and nation, We further pledge to respond to our community with openness and respect and ensure that questions and concerns are addressed, within the law, in a timely manner.

We expect that our law enforcement officers demonstrate best practices in their work. Constant training is necessary to ensure that law enforcement is carried out in ways that ensure fairness and restraint, be it in areas of arrest, pursuit, restraint, crowd control, or use of deadly force, We pledge ourselves to be vigilant with regard to any and all incidents in our county that would put this training to the test

We pledge to work together to assist in the creation of diverse law enforcement organizations - with respect to gender, race, and ethnicity - which reflect the make-up of our community. It is not easy to recruit officers in today's environment It is even more difficult to strive for diversity in all agencies and organizations in Gaston County, Nevertheless, we commit ourselves to hold up this noble vocation as one worthy of our appreCiation and respect and, where appropriate, recommend members of our diverse congregations for this service,

As Clergy, we commit to offering our houses of worship as a place for conversation and community dialogue during times of crisis and/or when there is need for frank and candid discussion. We realize that in spite of any and all efforts to promote harmony and respect for differences, there will be tragedies and incidents that stir deep emotions in our residents, We further acknowledge that every conversation does not need to be initiated by crisis. We believe that houses of worship are the appropriate place for people to come together to have difficult conversations and to release emotions, lament, grieve, pray, and share with one another. We pledge ourselves to provide those places for our community,

Gaston County has a history of race relations of which we can be proud, However, there is still work to do, We pledge to continue to strive together to make the interactions between our residents and our law enforcement personnel a model for others to follow.

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Memorandum

To: Mayor and City Council

From:

Through:

Todd Carpenter, Assistant City Manager-Administration and Public Safety

Ed Munn, City Manager

Date: May 9th, 2016

Re: Stipend for Employees/Retirees Who Waive Health Coverage

In July 2010, the City implemented the Stipend in Lieu of Insurance Program. There are 43 employees

and 13 retirees that currently participate in this program.

The City is self-insured which means the City doesn't pay "premiums" to Blue Cross. Even though the

City doesn't have to pay "premiums", the City does have several fixed costs associated with the health

insurance program. The fixed costs must be paid for each employee covered by City health insurance.

The fixed costs are below and they have an annual total of $1,215.

Fixed Cost Annual Cost Administrative fee (paid to Blue Cross to process claims) $304.80 Stop Loss fee (paid to SA Benefits for claims that exceed $175,000) $160.20 Health Savings Account $750 TOTAL FIXED COST $1,215

When employees participate in the Stipend in Lieu of Insurance Program, the City does not have to pay

the fixed cost as listed in the previous table. In effect, the City is saving a minimum af $215 annually far each employee thot waives the City's health insurance coverage. This does not take into account

the cost of any claims. The average cost of claims per covered person for FY 2016 is $4,213.32.

Projected Cost and Savings per Employee Annual Cost Total Fixed Cost $1,215 Projected claims per covered person $4,213.32 Cost of Stipend in Lieu of Insurance Program ($1,000) TOTAL PROJECTED SAVINGS INCLUDING CLAIMS $4,428.32

Based on the above analysis, staff recommends keeping the Stipend in Lieu of Insurance Program for

employees and retirees who waive the City's health insurance.

EXHIBIT 1-1

TO:

FROM:

RE:

DATE:

MEMORANDUM

Mayor & Council

Melissa A. Magee, Asst. City Attorney

Resolution Approving Quitclaim Deed to North Carolina Department of Transportation

May 9,2016

The Highland Greenway Trail was constructed in a former rail corridor ("Corridor") owned by Norfolk Southern Railway. The Corridor was preserved as a rail corridor by the United States Surface Transportation Board ("STB") which granted the City of Gastonia a trail use exemption to construct a greenway trail within the Corridor.

A portion of the Highland Trail is adjacent to US 321. During the design of the proposed upgrades to the 1-85/US 321 interchange, the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") determined that this portion of the trail was needed for the improvements and requested that the City take the necessary steps to release the trail use exemption. As a part of the process of releasing the trail use exemption, the City will have to convey its interest in the released portion of the Corridor to NCDOT. The attached quitclaim deed is necessary to accomplish that and complete the release of the trail use exemption.

City staff recommends that the attached resolution and quitclaim deed conveying the City's interest in the described portion of the Corridor be approved.

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Great Place. Great People. GreatPromise,

RESOLTJTION OF THE GASTONIA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia maintains a greenway trail located in the former Norfolk Southern Rail corridor under a trail use exemption granted by the United States Surface Transportation Board ("Highland Trail"); and

WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is making interchange improvements to the Highway 1-85/US 321 interchange which will require the relocation of a portion of the existing Highland Rail Trail; and

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia wishes to quitclaim any interest it may have in the portion of the Highland Rail Trail described in the attached Quitclaim deed to the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 160A-274 authorizes a governmental unit, upon such terms and conditions as it deems wise, with or without consideration, to exchange with, lease to, lease from, sell to, or purchase from any other governmental unit any interest in real or personal property;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gastonia that the City of Gastonia shall quitclaim any interest it may have in the portion of the Highland Rail Trail to the North Carolina Department of Transportation upon approval by the United States Surface Transportation Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the transfer as reviewed by the City Attorney.

Resolved this 17th day of May, 2016.

John D. Bridgeman, Mayor

ATTEST:

City Clerk

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MEMORANDUM

Date: May 6, 2016

To: Ed Munn, City Manager

From: Jana McMakin, AICP, Planner II

Through: Jason Thompson, AICP, Planning Director

Subject: An ordinance amending multiple sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to provide clarification and to be compliant with NC General Assembly S.L. 2015-86 (S.B.25) (File #8534)

Background S.L. 2015-86 (S.B. 25) became effective law in North Carolina as of June 19,2015 and applies to all zoning ordinances adopted before, on, or after that date. This law enacts limits on local government use of zoning to impose design standards on residential construction. The law prohibits the direct or indirect regulation of "building design elements" through a plan consistency review. The restrictions on design standards apply to any regulation of buildings subject to the N.C. Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. The restrictions do not apply to multi-family housing or non-residential structures, such as commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.

The law provides a list of elements that cannot be regulated. These are 1. exterior building color; 2. type or style of exterior cladding material; 3. style or materials of roofs or porches; 4. exterior nonstructural architectural ornamentation; 5. location or architectural styling of windows and doors, including garage doors; 6. location of rooms; and 7. interior layout of rooms.

Several items explicitly listed as not being "building design elements" that can still be regulated are I. height, bulk, orientation on the lot, location of structure on a lot; 2. use of buffering or screening to minimize visual impacts, to mitigate impacts of light or noise, or

to protect the privacy of neighbors, and 3. permitted use ofland or structures subject to the one- and two-family building code.

Staff has gone through the UDO and has identified several chapters that require amendments to be compliant with the law.

Often times as part of the conditional rezoning process, the applicant will offer up certain zoning conditions specifying building materials and design elements and characteristics. These types of voluntary standards are still permissible through the conditional rezoning process under state law and the UDO.

Staff has also provided an addition to the definition of story, building to provide clarification of what is considered a one-story building for one and two family dwellings.

Conclusion Staff recommends approval oftbese ordinance amendment requests as presented.

Jana McMakin, AICP Planner II

Statement of Reasonableness and Consistency This ordinance is consistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan and any applicable duly adopted small area plans, and is reasonable and in the public interest because it promotes the health, safety, and welfare and brings the City's ordinance into compliance with adopted state enabling statutes.

On May 5, 2016, tbe Gastonia Planning Commission unanimously voted 8-0 on a motion to forward a favorable recommendation oftbe text amendment request.

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA

An ordinance deleting 7.6.7 Center City Design Overlay District and amending Table 2.7-I-Defined Terms, Section 8.1.5 Dwelling, Two-Family, Section 8.1.11 Planned Residential Development and Section 8.1.12 Jnfill Residential Development of the Unified Development Ordinance.

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia deems it necessary to update the Unified Development Ordinance in order to maintain consistency with NC Statutes and to provide clarification as needed; and

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia deems it necessary to and in the public interest to have clear, concise and consistent standards for the management of growth and development throughout the city; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA as follows:

Section 1. Section 7.6.7 Center City Design Overlay District for the Oakland Area of the Unified Development Ordinance shall be deleted in its entirety as follows:

1.6.1 CENTER CITY DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT

A. CeRter Cit'! DesigR DisWiets Esta\Jlishea. The full.wiag Coat .. City Desiga Dislriots are eSlaelishea:

I. Oaklae~ Ar.a Coater City D.sigR Distriot.

B. Desiga Review R~€J:1iiFe(l Ualess eilieF'vise 17feviEiea in this OraiRaRSe, 88 9JaeFisr }3SFtiSR sf any BHileiiag Sf .Ill.r struet .... (iRoIH~iRg Imt Ret limite~ te maseRFY walls, feRO.S, light filEt ... _S, satellite ~ishsigRal traRsmissieR ell:~meflt, steflS afld fie-; emeftt, Sf ether liPfH:lrteRant feaffiFes) Her al:IeVegTSB:RB litility strnetwres ReF aft)' tY199 sf smEissr aa.vemsiag Bigs shall ~e ereetea, a~eFed, resteres, msveel SF elemslishee witfiia a seater sit)' eiesiga eistFiet lifltil aD ~fl1ieati8H tar aesige. £8'"li8\', (a}3fJli6a~:an) flas aeeR wemittea t9 tffiEl apf:lrs:veEi 'fly a a9siga re"i.w oemmiltee (DRC) te re"iew aRa "fl~re\'e sHoh "fl~lioatieRs. The DRC sh.1l ee a oemm~ee "flpeiatea ey the City MaRager,

P43f1lieatisa 1lfJ17rsYttl is reEIl:T:iree I3risr ts the isswmee efa I:HiilEliRg l3eFffiit sr sther l3eFffiit gram-eEl fer the 17l:T:fJ3eses ef ssnstFl:T:eting, alteriNg, me:viHg sr eemalishiHg SFfl:T:stl:lres, vlhish ~l3rSyal may ae issl:lea sliejaet ta raasenable sSflElitisflS ReeE!Ssary IS saff)' sut th.s fluFj3sses afthis ssstiSR. Afl 8.i317rsveEi atlfllieatisa seall BS rSEfl:T:ireEi ?fhether er Ret a eHjl~iag p~rmit is re~Hire~, eat sai~ "flpre"al ~ees Ret eeviate Ille Roo."il)' ef preoHriag a eHilaiRg p""",t er ",eft elller ~errHit as rHay ee .e~Hirea ey I.",; ~re"iaoa, he",e"er, aRl' eHil~iRg ~ermit er ether ~ermit i"H.~ slll.r Illaft iR oeRfermil)' "'illl this Ch"flter shall ee iRvali~,

I. SH13missisn af 8.fll3lisatisR. Pill aflplieatisfl far E1esigR rsview shall13e sSlHfl'lete aHa iasluEle all iRfeFffiatisa as eleseriasEi ia this seetisa. Afl17lieatisas ml:T:st be signeElI:lj' tks SWHer sftlle sl:T:l3jest 17rspefiy Sf his ageat. 8Heft "flpliealieR mHst ee aooeFRPaRie~ ey sketoh.s, ~rawiRgs, ~hetegF"flhs, speeifioatieRs, aesoriptieRS, ate, efllle ~re~esoa ~rej.ot sHffieieat te iRferm th. DRC efllle Ramr. aR~ o,<teat efllle "flplioatieR, AR "flplioatieR shall ReI ee aOeFRea oe£Ofllete HatH all the re<j-1ffi'ea Elala shall h."o eeeR s,""FRill.a. }lellliRg shall pr.v.at Ille "fl~lieaRt Hem filiRg "'th Ille "fl~lioatieR a~ailieRal role,'""t iRfermatieR eeariag ea Ille "flplioatieR, Preperly oempletea "flplieatieRs shall ee filea willl the plaRRiRg ~ep_eal whe shall ferwara sHoh "fl~lioatieas te Ille DRC, The DR{; will oem~let. the ,eview ~reoe" aR~ iss"e its ~eoisieR with Illirt;, (3 Q) ~ays ef s,""miltaL

2, A~~eal ef ~eoisieR, AR "fl~_al efaa)' ~eoisieR efllle DR{; m~' ee tal,eR te Ihe Bear~ efA~jHstmeat ", .. ioh "fl~eal m~' ee takeR ey .ny aggri.yea pa!'t~I" Aftj' "fl~ealHem the ~.oisieR efthe B eara ef A~jHslrHeat iR aay SHoh ease shall ee hoara ey the s~erier ee"rt ef GasteR CeHHIj'-

3. CSlHfl'liaase reEJuirea. Csml3lianee with the terms sf the DRC's wfit:tea EieeisisR shall 13e eRfefseEi 13y the zSRiag aelmiaistratsr ar his eesigaee. Faill:T:fe ts SSIllI3I;' shall sSRstitl:lte a vislatisa sf this OrEiiHaRee. Desiga review atl17reval is RefttFafLsFeroole ana shall remaia iE eiket Hmit its terffts anEi e9BElitisas afe eSHl131etee; jlfsvieee, Eiisesn'ti-rniaaee sf wsfi( Sf the laek ef I3fsgress tewaFel aeflieYlflg eeml31iaE:ee with the "fl~reyal fer a ~eris~ efsil, (e) meaths shall ee ~eeme~ a failHro te eem~ly with the "flpreve~ "fl~lioatieR,

Co Arohiteetural Staae .. as aaa DesigR Criteria, Tho DR{; shall review Ille "fl~lioatieR fer oemplianoe "-'lh the 1lfJ17lieal31e afehiteetural staneafeS asEi aesiga eriteria. The afehiteetHFal staneB:Fas aRe Eiesiga sritefia al3l3lieal9le ts Cemer efty DesigR Distrists B:Fe set forth in t\fl~eaai:!( A ts this On:iffiaftee.

D. Parking 'Naiver. \Vhere the ffi:llllber sfeff sa-eet 17aRdsg s17aees r8Ej:uireEl13y the zsaiag Onliaanee for a 13uileiag sr struetuFe fer vm.ish a assign fe:view a~f'lli6atien is sulami«:ee waHle. feE:eler tRe '6Hilaiflg iReeRgFl:l8Hs with tAe slaHaar~s a~e~lea fer Ille ~istriet, the "fl~lioaRt m~ ap~ly Ie the Be .. ~ efA8jHstmeat fer a wai,'er, iR ~ert er iR '",'hale, efthe eff street parldflg reEIuirefReftts. The BeB:FEI af Aejl;lstmeRt may autRsrize a lesser n1:HI'l:l3er sf eff street ~erkiRg s~.oes, ~revia.a Ille eeara fiR~s that Ill. I.sser RHFReer ef eff str_.t ~erkiRg s~aoes (I) will Ret ereate ~reelems aH. te iRereasea sa slr.et ~ .. kiRg, ""~ (2) will Ret oeRstitate a !hr.at Is the ~Helio safety, The "Beare ef Aaj~ent sflall treat this as a "sfJeeiai elEeel3tiss" anel aelveftise aflEi eSREluet its l3u13lie heB:Fiag is aeeerElaE:se YNRh the ~l3lieal3le J3rsvisieas is Chaj3ter 5.

It:.. L;massClfliag Waiver. If euriRg eesigR review, ft is roHl'ui tfiat the s6reeRiag ana/sr lanas6aj3iflg reE):H:irsfReflts ef 8.otieRs II 2 threHgft II § oeme iRte ~ireot sSRlliet ",ith Ille pH~ese an~ iateat ef the Ceater CiIj' DesigR StaaElB:FEls the DRC fRay reSSffifB:eR8. 1e the z.effiRg admiffiswatsr that sartain pameRS af Seetisas 11 2 tRf'eHgR II § ee wai,,"~ er altemate plaRS ee aooeptea,

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f. }-i~:tfteBtie Restaratiaf} aF ReSaRStFuetief} PeFmittee.

1. VllieFe it is reUHa By the DR-C that an: af1f.llieatisR savers aetivity 6e~tffig aft at1-theRtie 9?aerier restamtieR aF reeaRSH=HetisR iR tHe satHe lasatisR as the srigiRallaeaa8R aRa if} the srigiRai S8RFaf'fRatioR of the BailaiRg SF s~erure sf historie ana/ar arsaiteetaFal sigffifisanee 108 a CeRter City DeslgR Distriet, ana sHsa restoratiee aF reesFl:SH=UstieR will Fe~mre aft s;;:eeptieR te aRj' ef the aimsRsieeal ar ether re~uire!llems ef the ~eHi"g GrdiHeRse, sush as!ivit;, !ll~' be ""preved ay the Beard ef AdjUstfHeRt, fellewiHg a rese_eadatieH fer ""pr9'o'ala;, the DRC The Bea<d ef Adjustmem mOj' ""preve sush as a speeial e~(SeptiaR ifthe fiReliRgS aereiA listee are feHRel.

2, The Beard ef '\djustmem shall "et ae aulheri"ee, i"",,,' astie" aulheA~ea ay this GraiHeRs., te ""preys a HSS offlref.leFt;' vfRieR is Rat a \ise f.lemli-1:teEl19y fight af as a e8Rai-t-ieRal. \ise witfiiR tfte eistrist iB WAisR t-he prepert)' is lesatee,

3. fA aeeitioR ta any ather seRelitiaR the geare sf AajHstmem m~' malee regaraiag susR autaarizatise, any items restsreel, rees:estRletee, SF maiRtaieea se, sver, SF mithiR a fJHblis sieleY/alk, publie aile) area, SF sther sueft p$lis way sRall be the F8SPSRSi=eilit)' of the e\VBer, his Heirs aBa assigRs. THe oWfler's resteratisfl, resaRstruetieB, eF maiftteflaRse afany sHeR item withifl sHsR area shall eoastitute the eViller's agreemeRt ta !,retest aRe h9le the sit)' blareeless agaiast eR,' aftd allliaSility, sest, d_age, er e"re,,,e suffered a)' the si!;' as a resHit af ar grawiRg eut sf the Festsratisn, reseRstFl:letisa, sr maiRteHaB:eS tHeresf. SHeR items, sa a~fl1"eve8:, fRay 13e lawfu-lljr 1"este1"ea, reeaestRlstee, aF mai:ataiHed. Any sHeD item pFajeetiHg aver the ',ahisula< trusk Via) efa street er alle)' shallae, at its lewest !,eim, l'.a1>'a (12) feet aSe"e the tra'i.l w~',

G. Cem:er Ci!;' DesigFl: R-evie'v Area DR-C ReesmmeRelatiaH Sll CSBeitisRai Use PrflJ3lieatisHs. 'VasR a sits plan is r.~uirea te ae sU~!llitted with a seHditieHal use "I'!,lieatieH r.ga<diag pre!,ert)' ia a Cemer Cit~l Desiga Distrist, tile site plan shall b. reviewea a)' the DR£ prier te preseHtatieH te the Plarmiag Ce!llmissiea ana Cilj' CeuHsiL This review shall ae limitea te e)HeAer features, as set ferth iH the ""plisaSle staRdaras as set farth ia Appeaail[ A ts tHis OraiflaBSe. The DR{; m~' make reesmmeftelatisRs regaraiRg the e,Heriar featBores aftae site aBel shail fap"'a<d sush semments withi" faFty fi>le (4.) days efthe tili"g efthe sem!,leta seHditieHal use ""plisal'ieH, The S9ffiFHaats shalla. presented te tIla WaRHing CemmissieH ana City CeuHsiL

(Or<l.1>18. 14 e32, § e, g 19 14)

Section 2. Table 2.7-1-Defined Terms, Section 8.1.5, Section S,LIl, and Section 8.LI2 of the Unified Development Ordinance shall be amended as follows:

Table 2.7-1 - Defined Terms

Story,

That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the I floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included I

, between the surface of the top most floor and the ceiling or roof above,

Building : For purposes of this Ordinance, when the floor area of single-family and two-family

dwellings is partially or wholly built into the framing of the roof or where the upper level

gross floor area is less than 70% of the lower gross floor area it will be considered one

I story.

I

8.1.5 DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY A, Two-family dwellings are allowed as a use by right on comer lots (except in the RS-8 district), The arsRiteeteral HaRt sf easH a'NelliHg l;:lflit Ifl:HSt faes se-parate streets. Driveway ingress and egress to each unit shall also be from separate streets. The structure must meet the minimum front setbacks from both streets.

8.1.11 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD)

A. Planned Residential Development Guidelines.

11. Garage Requirements.

a, Garag.s ffia)' B. attashed er .stashed, If aetashea, they shall be iH the side er rear ya<e 9Hl)' aftd aesigHea te ae eHterad inte lfem the B-ent er rea< (e"eal't as Reted ia (flaelew).

~, FreHt lead •• attashea garages shall be set aask at least (>",el"e (12) fest B-em thalfeat auilaiag I'lane eftha strusture (iHslusive efthe l'ersh),

as. To allow adequate space for vehicles to park between the garage and the public street, the front face of a front loaded garage shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the public street rightof-way or back of sidewalk, whichever measurement creates the greatest setback, Garages that have access via a rear alley shall have:

EXHIBIT 3-3

I. A minimum of eighteen (18) feet between the garage door and the alley right-of-way (twenty (20) feet from asphalt) to allow for parking outside the garage; or

2. When the Director of Planning and the Subdivision Administrator determine that adequate marked, on-street parking is available on the public street. the setback between the garage door and the alley right-of-way may be reduced to three (3) feet. No parking shall be allowed between the alley and the garage.

h<I. Single-family residential detached lots with an attached, front loaded, two-car garage shall be at least sixty (60) feet wide at the front building line.

ceo Single-family residential detached lots with an attached, front loaded, one-car garage shall be at least fifty (50) feet wide at the front building line.

df Single-family detached lots that are less than fifty (50) feet wide at the front building line shall have:

1. Vehicle access via an alley that runs adjacent to the rear yard, with no driveway access along the front lot line;

2. Vehicle access via the public street (along the front lot line) as long as the entire garage, whether attached or detached, or the entire parking area (other than the driveway) is fully within the rear yard; or

3. For comer lots, vehicle access may be provided via the public street along the side lot line, as long as the garage is fully within the rear yard.

B. PRD BUILDING AND LOT STANDARDS

The following design standards shall apply within a PRD:

I. Multi-Family Buildings.

See Section 8.1.1 0 B.

2. Single-Family Detached Residences.

a. A common front build-to line on both sides of the same block shall be maintained. Variations in front yard setbacks may vary by no greater than five (5) feet on any block. Areas between the building and the adjacent sidewalk shall be landscaped per Section 11.4.

b. Pedestrian access to the residence shall be from the adjoining front yard sidewalk.

s. guil~ing ele,·atiens freRling ana/er visible frem pub lie slreels shall be 'o'eneeres (nel ineluaing lrim) with any of the following: Brisk OF briek 'leaee!; stORe or stORe veReer; stasee OF a.rtit'ieial stases; glass, fiber eemeHt Baara; woee, or \Vesa materials, or materials similar is selDf3esitieR, teJffi:lre, aRe at3pearanee. Deeerative metal reefS shall ae alle'<Yee. The AeministFater sr aflflreval aSej', in iRstaaees where a senaaienal use ~eFfHit 8r seFlsitieaal.ening is invelves, shall ha;'e!he ""'herity 18 Bjl~re'le auileing materials net speeiFieally listee eut similar in Gem}3esitien, te38;un, ana afl13earanse te these hereiR listee.

a. FreRl ~ershes, where pre'liaea, shall be a FHffi:_ sf eight (8) fee! iR aejl-th.

ceo Building facades shall be generally parallel to front property line.

f. The reef shall have an overhang (eaye) ."Ienaing at leasl Iwel"e (12) inshes frem eaeh .. eFtieal eJ8;eRef !;¥all. A site installee glitter may ae se1:1:fl:tee in tae wieth sf tke ealfe. B:tee13tieRs may '6e graRted ",;hea a ~e.u ... enle~ hisleris style is aeing ee~iea.

g. belliRe heuses may as ],uilt wailea! 8ne .e~uirea sias yara ~"\'iaea: a!lj' ~eFti8n efa wall eeRlaiaing win~ews, ~eers, 8r elber e~.nings shall nel ae sleser lean Bve (0) feel Ie !he .ere lei line. fllRRerm,sre, any wffiasw air 6sflei-tieR-iBg lffiit, 1:1tility meters ef aIr)' sert, tRrel:lgfl. the wall ilj7f31iaR6e YeRls, an~ IPiAG e'l"i~meRl shall be sel bask at least B,'e (0) feel frem !he .er8 lei liae. Geae al3flrSVea 13:aaslueent glass (8.i'ehftestural glass BIeek fer e'lffimF'le) is aUewea "13 te the 2ler9 let liRe. Gutters an~ aewas~ea!s shall be ias!allea se Ihat water is nel eh""nele~ er ~ireslea aeY8n~ !he .er8 lei line. Fenees er walls aleng !he .. re Ie! liRe siae shall ae seM an~ at least ab, (e) fee! in height. } iaiRlen""se agreemeRls Bjl~lieallle 18 _slur.s aleng ~re~.Fty liaes shall be pre'liaea.

3. Single-Family Attached Residences.

Single-family attached residences shall comply with the building standards for single-family detached (Section 8.1.IIB2). In addition, the following standards shall be met:

a. Front build-to lines shall be a minimum often (10) feet behind the sidewalk, except in the CBD, TMU, andUMU.

b. A minimum of twenty (20) feet shall be maintained between one story buildings, however, the rear of a building shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from another building. An additional five (5) feet of separation shall be added for each additional story. A multiple-story building with lower end units shall be considered a multiple-story building.

c. All single-family attached buildings (atrium house, townhouse, twin house, and other applicable units) shall front on a public street and have direct access to a public street or an alley. For single-family attached developments, designated off-street parking areas shall not be located between the building and the public street.

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d. The ground level finished floor elevation of single-family attached units shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet above grade as measured from the back of the street right-of-way, when the front setback is less than twenty (20) feet. At least eRe g-Isttnd eRtraeee t8 e;'eFY BY/ellisg skalll3e lesatea wilhiR a waliaRg dislaR.e ar aRe hURdFed (100) feel la Ihe ~afl'iRg ...-ea WilhiR Ihe de ... ela~ffleRI aesigaateEi ts sep'a that 8y relliag.

e. Siflgie family attaseeEl 8uileliRgs shall Ret 8Jeeeed BHe lulReree eighty (18Q~ feet in leRgth. f:sr sl;lileliags gFeater than: eRe RI:lRSrea (log) feet ISRg. tkere sHall 1313 AB HRiRteR'I:lIHeei "'all leRgth eKseeeiing 58; eR~t Bye (73) feet. Aft iRt8ffl:lptieR shall eSHsist sf a eRaAge iR J3lae8 By fHBfE! tHaA eRe feet aF a eRasge if! teKR:l:Fe'fRaSBRf), )3atiteFRs.

f. Per 13uilelings that eave a leRgtA less than eRe RI:lREireEi (lOg) feet, eRe iRteFRI)3tisR sHall Be r8EJuireEi withiR thil4)' (3Q) feet SA either side ehhe seAter sftkE! euileliag.

g. BasR E!JEteriBF Hem Eleer tRat j3Fs'o'iaes assess ts aR iRaivieitlal URit SF aR~' sRMea SSSF (i.e., a Elssr tRat j3Faviaes assess ia mare dUNl aRe l:lFMt ffem tke enteria~) skall kave a j3srskes tHat farms tke j3FeaaminaFlt aSj3est aftke builaing aesign. ParsRss sHall sSRstitute at least fifteeR (1§') j3eFsent sftHe frSRt fasaae sf easH aj3affi:flent I:\:flit.

eft. There shall be a landscaped area at least four (4) feet in width along the entire length of the front facade of each building. There shall be at least one shrub per six (6) linear feet of building. (NOTE: This is not applicable in the TMU, UMU and CBDs.)

fh In lieu of the street tree requirements contained in Section 11.4, trees shall be planted between the building and the adjoining public street (at the periphery of the development) as follows:

o Two (2) canopy trees and two (2) understory trees shall be planted for every one hundred (100) linear feet of public street frontage. o When the backs of dwelling units face a street right-of-way, the number of plantings required above shall be increased by fifty (50) percent.

j. ,Act least eRe grel:iREI eRtI'anse ts eveF)' awelliRg SHall ae leGatea witkie a · .... all::iag aistaflse sf aHe HUHares (IQQ) feet ta tRe JlariciRg area ·,itRin tRe seyelej3meat aesigRates ts sePt's tRat swelling.

8_1-12 INFILL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

B. Infill Residential Building Standards.

Residential building standards shall be the same as for Planned Residential Development (PRD), Section 8.l.lIB, with the following additions. Where these standards are different than those in Section 8.l.lIB, the following shall apply for Infill Residential Developments.

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I. Garages may be attached or detached. If detached, they shall be in the rear yard only. 2. Building facades shall be generally parallel to the adjoining public street. 3. Pedestrian access to each unit may be from the front or rear yard. 4. If.twiB heme is leGatee! eB. seme. let, the .. saiteGtt",,,1 HOBt efeaea heme mast fase. e!iffe.eRl street.

Section 3.

Section 4.

Section 5.

Section 6.

All ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed.

Should any provision of this ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof which is not specifically declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its adoption.

This ordinance is consistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan and any applicable duly adopted small area plans, and is reasonable and in the public interest because it promotes the health, safety, and welfare and brings the City's ordinance into compliance with adopted state enabling statutes.

This the 17th day of May, 2016.

John D. Bridgeman, Mayor

ATTEST:

City Clerk

EXHIBIT 3-6

CENTRAL CITY REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

AGENDA ITEM ITEM 1: IDEAL Application

ITEM 2: Proposed Valet Parking Ordinance

ITEM 3: Discussion of Suggested Updates to IDEAL Program Guidelines

ITEM 4:

5:45 P.M. - 2ND FLOOR CITY HALL, GASTONIA, NC

DISCUSSION: ACTION TAKEN:

An IDEAL application was received from Distinct The Committee voted Beat Car Audio, Mr. Byron Smith, 122 S. Oakland unanimously (2-0) to Street. Mr. Smith is requesting a fas:ade grant in recommend approval of the amount of $974.30 (50% of the contractor the application. estimate of$1,948.61) to add signage to the front of the bUilding. The sign improvements have been approved by the City's Central Business District Design Review Committee.

Staff presented the draft ordinance that would The Committee voted establish a permitting process for "Valet unanimously (2-0) to Parking". Input was solicited from the Webb recommend approval of Custom Kitchen on development of the draft the draft Ordinance as Ordinance and based on similar ordinances in presented. I other cities.

Staff recommends that consideration be given to adopt the new "Valet Parking" Ordinance as presented.

Staff presented suggested updates to the IDEAL program guidelines.

The Committee discussed the overall proposed changes and directed staff to clarify the language in the Architectural Design Services section to read: "Payment of architectural service grants shall be made to the applicant upon submittal of documentation showing the detail of architectural services rendered and proof of payment."

The Committee voted unanimously (2-0) to recommend approval of the suggested Guideline changes with the additional wording to clarify the Architectural Design Services section.

Other Matters: The Committee discussed 'wayfinding' signage The Committee directed on a citywide basis, including the example sign staff to explore installed at the corner of South Street and alternative 'wayfinding' Franklin Blvd. Discussion also included a sign designs and bring to possible mUlti-year effort to expand such signage Council for further throughout the City. I review and approval.

I The Committee also discussed the Summer I Concert Series which will be starting this Friday, May 13th.

Committee Members Present: Committee Member Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Todd Pierceall, Chairman Councilman Dave Kirlin

Councilman Robert Kellogg

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MEMORANDUM

Date: May 5,2016


From: Rachel Bagley, Director, Communications, Marketing, and Downtown Revitalization

Subject: Items for May 11, 2016 Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee

IDEAL Application There is one IDEAL application for the Committee's consideration and recommendation . Following is a summary of the grant request. The application and supporting data is also provided in the Committee's meeting packet.

Distinct Beat Car Audio, Byron Smith, 122 S. Oakland Street Mr. Smith has owned and operated Distinct Beat Car Audio for 4Y> years in Downtown Gastonia. He received an IDEAL grant when he opened his business and is one of the longest surviving IDEAL grant recipients. His success downtown is an example of why the program was initiated.

He is requesting a fagade grant in the amount of $974.30 (50% of the contractor estimate of $1 ,948.61) to add sign age to the front of his building. A conceptual photo of the design of the sign is included with the application. He has submitted his planned sign age improvements to the Central Business District Design Review Committee (CBDDRC) as required for review and approval.

With approval by the CBDDRC, Mr. Smith will meet all of the eligibility requirements for the IDEAL grant requested. Per the IDEAL guidelines, Mr. Smith is eligible to receive a reimbursement of up to 50% of documented expenses for the requested fagade improvement, up to $2,500. At their discretion, the CCRHC may recommend granting all of the request or any portion of it.

IDEAL 2015-2016 Actual Budget The IDEAL budget allocation for FY 2015-2016 is $20,000; $3,242.59 of which has not been allocated.

IDEAL budget FY 2015-2016

Grants awarded to date: Standard Partners, LLC Tim Stanley (Tim's Barber Shop & Your Christian Bookstore) Envy Uniforms

Remaining for disbursement

$20,000.00

$ 7,500.00

$ 6,775.00 $ 2,482.41

$ 3,242.59

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Application Form C (4-03-12)

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IDEAL Downtown Economic Incentive Program FA9ADE GRANT APPLICATION

Applicant Information

Business Information

Business name: j)i"5tinof-~ 0Jr /4v...clfo Business CategoryfType (circle one) (Re~ II. Restaurant . III. Theater I~. Bar/Pub V. Office

Downtown location/address: (L.L.. 'S, Z)A\::(tMol fi-. &r2'rcnI.i'-~ 2-"6t:5S2. Landlord name & contact info: • :sepu; b::u. I f::Dvc £reotJ\e.r,;: l7!H--'1'{3 ~Z£)<-{(/:> How long has your business been located downtown? ~ ___ Lf-,-,<_'5"'---'-'1t';,--'~5,--_______ _

Have you previously rec'd. an IDEAL award? v-= Yes No b If so, when & how much W ~ dO t \ 'J a. I" 0000 t'Sl

Plans for Facade

Note: Any fagade or signage changes in the Central Business District must be approved by the City's Central Business District Design Review Committee before they are implemented. To receive the appropriate Design Review Committee application or for more information, contact Jason Thompsen in the Planning Division (Garland Business Center) at [email protected] or 704-854-6629. You need to receive approval of your plans for a fa\?ade or sign change before IDEAL fagade grant funding can be awarded.

Please describe fagade improvements you plan to implement with the fagade grant award: 06Cl'''~ COf){)-cd-Ju-..

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Have the planned fagade changes been reviewed and approved by the City's Central Business District DeSign Review Committee? __ Yes ~ No If not, when do you expect approval?-=-fl.c.'5:1=.t:P'---__ _

Whafs the estimated cost of the planned fagade changes? 1> Z£p:""" this application applicable contractor estimates/invoices as documentation)

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Will you proceed with fagade changes if you do not receive the fa<;:ade grant? tx-. Yes No

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I Special Instructions / Notes:

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Planning Department

Application for Design Review CIty of Gastonia Central Business District

The purpose of the CEO district design standards is to ensure that development and rehabilitation taking place in the central business district is executed with appropriate urban design, site planning and architectural prindples and techniques. The Unified Development Ordinance sets forth design review as a measure to promote a stable, attractive, economically viable, pedestrianscaled environment in the downto\oVl1 area of Gastonia.

Applications will be evaluated by the Design Review Committee (DRC) on the basis of the materials provided by the applicant, the CEO District Design Standards, any applicable Long Range Plans and any other pertinent sedions of the City Unified Development Ordinance. Applications must be signed by the owner of the subject property or his agent and must be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, spedfications, descriptions, etc. of the proposed project suffident to inform the ORe of the nature and extent of the proposal.

Copies of City documents such as the CEO Design Standards, Unified Development Ordinance and Long-Range Plans are available at the office of the Qty of Gastonia Planning Department in the Garland Munidpal Business Center, 150 South York Street, Gastonia, NC 26052 or on~ine at http://www.dtyofgastonia.com/development-services/planning.

It is strongly encouraged that applicants schedule a pre-design meeting with Qty staff in advance of submitling an application. This will allow staff to provide guidance on the materials necessary for a complete submittal. Note: The information provided by staff members during the pre-<iesign meeting will represent a preliminary, qualified assessment based upon any information provided by the applicant. More detailed review of the completed application may disclose additional substantive or procedural requirements.

property iJDd Applicant Information

Property Location (5treetAddress) \'2.:2- S.OM.I,V $. ~,I't NCo '2'&:)5'2 Property Own!,!, Name .::)el\t-1 &,... I Co"" c..l..e<!,Jb-.F Tax Parcel 10 # (6-digit) _-:+-(c:..5"'-"!fAc..!..!(_::-:-_________ _ Applicant's Name W)II',/I,... 6 4(/:() & .... :h Address 1'2-1- S. OM.(~ sJ.. , ~h" IA f;jc.. ~

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Any Additional Applicantr OWner or Business Information

Nature of Proposed Work

Please provide a brief description of the general scope and design characteristics of the proposal under this application. l\'''''''Y- ~4+tJ 4btJy.<., 'h- E?)(IS+I",) M/J)Ilj. lUi) li'5t;f;.na-

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Materials Required for Application Submittal

Completed application form.

- Dimensioned site planes) in suffident detail to establish the location and dimensions of proposed and existing structures, pedestrian pathways or seating areas, loading or parking areas (If proposed), landscaping, dumpster and screening details, bicycle racks, fences/wails, easements, etc.

- Drawings or other depictions in suffident detail to illustrate the placement and dimensions of design elements such as roofline, door and window treatments, avmlngs and other overhead weather protection measures, balconies/decks, exterior lighting, colors, building materials and other architectural elements, etc.

- other graphics or materials as needed in order to adecuately evaluate determined at the pre-design meeting).

Date Received (completed application)

Signature

Please retum to: City of Gastonia Planning Department Attn: Jason Thompson, Planning Director PO Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053

-'II W'.tfW.dtyofgastonia.CJ:)(TI ~ P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053 • Phone (704) 854-6652 ~ FaK (704) 869-1960 ~

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ELECTRIC SIGNS

1660 Pacolet Court · Gastonia, NC 28052 Sel'ling the Southeast Since 1988

Date: April 29, 2016

Quote For: Distinct Beat Audio

Attn: Byron Smith

Job Location: U2 Oakland 8t Gastonia, NC

Billing Address: U2 Oakland St Gastonia. NC

Scope of Work: . ,

PHONE: 704-868·4500

FAX: 704-868·4592

TOLL FREE: 800·922·2447

• Manufacture and install one (1) set of acrylic letters mounted on 2" deep aluminum pans

Total: $1,948.61

TERMS AND CONDmONS

• PRICE QUOTATIONS GOOD FOR TIllRTY (30) Days. * PRICES as indicated above are minimum estimates for art or sign work only. Photostats, typography, photographs, overtime, changes and/or time additions, delays caused by client, special consultations and all other work expenses that cannot be estimated accurately in advance will be billed extra unless otherwise specified herein. * SPECIAL conditions on client/quotes purcb~e orders in DO way negate the above. The client accepts all of these conditions whether noted on their purchase order or not * In the event client wants old/new signage stored at Sign Connection., Inc., client bas (30) days to pick up or make amngements with Sign Connection, Inc. Otherwise after thirty (30) days stored signage becomes property of Sign Connection, Inc. to do with as they may. including, but not limited to, starage fees. * Dient most understand the campletion date may vary due ta weather conditions, permits, and approval of artwork. * The above prices, specifications, and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified above. Payment will be made as outlined above. '" IF UNUSUAL DIGGING conditions (Le.) ledge, water, etc. are encountered in ground installation, this contract is binding, however, an additional cast based on our labor, plus N/A on subcontract labor and materials, will be added to the above price. * TIlE CLIENT agi"ees to pay all cost of collection in the event of default of payment by the client, including a reasonable attorney' 5 fee. In the event of delinquent payments, the client will be charged a rate of 1.5% interest for every month after the fust thirty (30) days. * Proposals not accepted within thirty (30) days are subject to revision. * Sign Connection, Inc. shall not be responsible far errors or omissions in plans, designs, or specifications furnished by purchaser or for defects caused thereby. :\: Any alteration from specification submitted hereon involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders. and will become additional. charges over and abCive the quotation. '* Purchaser agrees to secure all necessary permission for use of all registered tradem.arks or copyrights used on the sign. Installation prices quoted are subject to revision where excess rock or other unforeseeable foundation conditions are encountered. All agreements and contracts for signs and installation are contingent upon strikes, accidents, weather. or delay beyond our control. :$: Sign ConneCtion, Inc. may, at its discretion, invoice ·products prior to their installation if Purchaser or Purchaser's agent delays installation for ten (10) or more calendar days. ,. Purchaser agrees to pay a$50 late penalty plus a 1.5% monthly finance fee an past due amounts. In the event this contract is placed for collection through an outside agency, attorney or court, all resulting fees shall be paid by Purchaser. Title to all material and property covered by this contract shall1Cmain in Sign Canneroon, Inc.' s possession and shall not constimte a part of the realty to which it may be attached until the purchas~ price is paid in fulL

25 GRAPHI C DES I GN SA L ES YEARS SE RVICE I NS TAL L ATIO N

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SIGN~~~~ CQNNE C T ION

PHONE: 704-868-4500

FAX: 704-868-4592

TOLL FREE: 800-922-2447 ELECTRIC SIGNS

1660 Pacolet Court · Gastonia, NC 28052 Serving the Southeast Since 1988

:t: In the event of default by purchaser, Sign Connection, Inc. may at once and without process of law take possession of and remove, as and when it see fit, all materials used. or intended for use in the construction of said property called for in this contract without liability to Purchaser whatsoever. Expenses of removal and storage will be paid by Purchaser. * Sign Connection, Inc. reserves the right to use any sketches and/or photographs of the signs they manufacture for use in their sales literature and lor other written materials. * All sketches and designs, or any facsimile thereof remain property of Sign Connection., Inc. If signage is conslIUcted by others, Sign Connection. Inc. will be duly paid for design and artwork. * Unless stated otherwise or reverse side. price does not include final electrical book-up or engineer/quotes stamp. if required.

For all national installation jobs - 50% deposit required * All shipped in signage provided by client must be on site at Sign Connection facility at least 5 days prior to installation date or extra cbarges will apply.

W ARRANfY INFORMATION

Premium Protection for Our Valued Custome.rs: Sign Connection, Inc. (Company) warrants the following products against defective workmanship and materials to the original owner for a period of up to three (3) years from the date of shipment or installation. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period., Company will repair or replace the defective parts(s) in a timely manner at no charge to the Purchaser.

* Steel components (frames. poles, mounting hardware, etc.), Aluminum components (frames, skins. returns, backgrounds, letters.) 3 Years

• Flex faces and awning skins (with proof of proper semiannual cleaning), Plastic components (faces, trim cap, backgrounds,letters). Spray painted finishes (on new signs only).

*

• •

2 Years

Electronic message centers (materials only) 5 Years parts & labor Electrical components (sockets. ballasts, neon, transformers-except lamps), Vinyl copy and graphics, wood. products and other items which do not appear on this list. 1 Year

Lamps (purchased as part of a new sign) 6 Months Refurbished Sign Cabinets 90 Days

Service Work (labor and material) 30 Days

This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage resUlting from accident. misuse. abuse, neglect or other circumstances beyond the Company's control, including storm. damage; signs manufactured. but not installed anellor serviced by Company; specific request by PurclIaser for materials or construction methods not recommended by Company.

No Other Warranties Expressed or Implied: Purchaser acknowledges that. notwithstanding any contrary term or provision in purchaser's purcbase order or otherwise, the only warranty extended by Company is the express warranty contained herein. Purchaser further acknowledges that no oral warranties. representations or guarantees of any kind have been made by Company or its agents. that in any way alter the terms of this warranty.

GRAPHI C DE SIG N SALES SERV I CE I NS TAL L AT ION

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SIGN~~~~ CONNECTION

ELECTRIC SIGNS

1660 Pacolet Court · Gastonia, NC 28052 Semng the Southeast Since 1988

ACCEPTANCE

PHONE: 704-868-4500

FAX: 704-868-4592

TOLL FREE: 800-922-2447

The above proposal is hereby accepted on the terms, specifications and conditions set forth.

Company Representative: WIl Craig Title: Sales Rep Date: April 21. 2016

TOTAL: ;$1,948.61

Terms:

Delivery Schedule: 4-6 Weeks

Note: Sign Connection does not provide electrical connections to illuminated signage unless otherwise noted.

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MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 5, 2016

TO: Ed Munn, City Manager

FROM: Flip Bombardier, Assistant City Manager-Infrastructure

SlJBJECT: Item for City Council Center City Committee Meeting

DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED VALET PARKING ORDINANCE

Background Gastonia, more particularly our Downtown, has had a previous business provide valet parking services for its customers. This earlier private sector initiative did not materialize into a long-term formal service, but at the time, created some overall parking concerns in general. Currently, the newly renovated Webb Custom Kitchen has regularly provided such a service, with the intent of continuing valet parking services for its customers in the future. The Webb presently contracts these services out on a monthly basis. But because of the utilization of the public right-of-way and public parking spaces for these type services, staff would recommend that a more formal regulatory permitting process be implemented.

Staff believes that the overall best interests of all parties affected by valet parking, whether directly or indirectly, can be better managed by the City by implementing the proposed Ordinance. A draft Ordinance for establishing such a permitting process for 'Valet Parking' is attached for the Committee's and Council's consideration. On a side note, staff has also solicited input from the Webb Custom Kitchen on development of a draft Ordinance.

While an on-going goal of staff is curtail excessive regulation, staff would recommend consideration of a new ordinance to regulate valet parking and hopefully minimize future conflicts/issues that may arise as a result of businesses (particularly in our Downtown) utilizing such an amenity.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that consideration be given to adopt a new Valet Parking Ordinance as presented.

(Presentation: KIisty Crisp, Rachel Bagley, Melissa Magee, Flip Bombardier)

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, VEIDCLES, TRAFFIC AND TRAINS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF the CITY OF GASTONIA

An ordinance to amend Article 4, Parking of Chapter 6, Vehicles, Traffic and Trains, by adding a new Division 4, entitled Valet Parking

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia is authorized to regulate the stopping, standing and parking of vehicles on city streets; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide a mechanism whereby businesses may offer valet parking in the safest and most efficient manner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OTY OF GASTONIA, as follows:

Section 1. Article IV, Parking, of Chapter 6, Vehicles, Traffic and Trains shall be amended by adding an new Division 4, Valet Parking, which shall read as follows:

DIVISION 4 - VALET PARKING

Sec. 6-181. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this article, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Valet operator means:

(1) A person whose business is served by valet parking service;

(2) A person who provides valet parking service and

(3) Any employee or agent of a person described in (1) or (2) who provides, or participates in the provision of, valet parking service.

For purposes of this article, valet operator shall not mean the city or a person acting on behalf of the city.

Valet parking service means accepting possession of a vehicle on the right-of-way for the purpose of parking the vehicle for the operator or retrieving a parked vehicle and returning it to the operator on the right-of-way, regardless of whether a fee is charged.

Sec. 6-182. - Permits.

(a) Permit required. No valet parking service is permitted unless a permit allowing such activity has been issued pursuant to this section. Permits issued under this section must be renewed annually.

(b) Permit application. An application for a valet parking permit shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the administrator. The application must contain the following:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the business to be served by the valet parking service and, if separate from the business to be served, the owner/operator of the valet parking service;

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(2) A written justification of the need for valet parking service by the business to be served;

(3) A scale dra1Ning of the location and limits of the proposed valet parking service activities, including an identification of anyon-street parking spaces or loading zones that would be affected by the activities;

(4) An operation plan that includes the days and times when valet parking services will be provided;

(5) An indemnity and release form as prescribed by the administrator;

(6) Proof of insurance as required by Section 6-183;

(7) Any other information reasonably required by the administrator; and

The permit application requirements of this section shall also apply to permit renewals.

(c) Permitting criteria. The administrator shall issue or deny a valet parking permit taking into consideration the following factors:

(l) Whether the application is complete;

(2) The extent to which the valet parking service might unreasonably disrupt the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, including the location of the proposed valet parking service in relationship to traffic control devices;

(3) The extent to which the valet parking service might unreasonably interfere with or impinge upon on-street parking;

(4) The proximity of traditional on-street and off-street parking to the business to be served by the valet parking service; and

(5) The proximity and relationship to any other previously permitted valet parking service.

A permit shall specify:

(i) The business served;

(ii) The location and limits of the valet parking service activities;

(iii) The days and times when the valet parking service is permitted;

(iv) Any additional restrictions or requirements regarding the location or operation of the valet parking service;

(v) Identification tag requirements for valet operators;

(vi) The permit expiration date; and

(vii) Any other conditions on the permit.

(d) Modification and revocation. The city may modify or revoke a permit issued pursuant to this section at any time and for any reason.

(e) Temporary suspension. The city may temporarily suspend a permit issued pursuant to this section when warranted by traffic conditions or anticipated traffic conditions.

(f) No rights established. Nothing in this article is intended to establish any legal right to provide a valet parking service or any legal property interest in a valet parking permit.

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(g) Authority of the City. The City reserves the right to determine and designate appropriate street locations and times for the operation of valet parking services. Once the City has determined and designated appropriate street locations and times for the operating of valet services, the service shall be limited to parking or unloading vehicles only at those street locations and times. No CarS will be parked in on street parking areas. The City reserves the right to add, modify or eliminate street locations and times at any time in order to protect pedestrian traffic and improve conditions for the flow of motor vehicular traffic.

Sec. 6-183. - Insurance

No permit shall be issued or continued in operation, and no person shall operate a valet parking service unless and until there is in full force and effect a motor vehicle liability insurance policy insuring such owner and each employee thereof, and unless and until such owner shall file with the City Clerk a written certificate of insurance showing that the policy or policies are in effect and that they cannot be cancelled without thirty (30) days written notice to the City Clerk. The policies shall have coverage limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for death or injury in anyone occurrence, and property damage coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).

Sec. 6-184. - Violations.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a valet operator to provide or engage in valet parking service without a valid valet parking permit issued pursuant to this article. A valet parking permit that has expired or that has been suspended or revoked is not a valid permit.

(b) It shall be unlawful for a valet operator to provide or engage in valet parking service in violation of the terms and conditions of a valet parking permit that pertains to the valet parking servIce.

(c) It shall be unlawful for a valet operator to stop or direct traffic.

Sec. 6-185. - Enforcement.

(a) This ordinance regulating valet parking may be enforced by any appropriate equitable remedy including injunctions and orders of abatement.

(b) A violation of this ordinance regulating valet parking shall not constitute an infraction or misdemeanor punishable under G.S. 14-4.

Sec. 6-185. - Appeals.

The denial, modification, revocation, or suspension of a valet parking permit, may be appealed within ten days after notice of such action. Appeals shall be heard by the city manager or the city manager's designee. A ruling on appeal is subject to further review in the Superior Court of Gaston County by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. Any petition for writ of certiorari for review shall be flled with the clerk of superior court within 30 days after notice of the decision has been sent to the appellant.

Sees. 6-186 - 6-200. - Reserved.

Section 2. All ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed.

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Section 3. Should any provision of this ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof which is not specifically declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. adoption.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its

Tills the __ day of ___ --', 2016.

John D. Bridgeman, Mayor ATTEST:

City Clerk

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Gn:at Pl4.ct:. Great P~ople. Great Promise.

MEMORANDUM

Date: May 5, 2016


From: Rachel Bagley, Director, Communications, MarKeting, and Downtown Revitalization

Subject: Item for May 11, 2016 Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee

Suggested IDEAL Guidelines Updates A number of processes and procedures for the IDEAL program have evolved or been revised since the last update to the program's . lines in June 2013. I have attempted to document those revISions In e attached updated draft of the program's guidelines. A copy of the guidelines is provided to people who request information about the IDEAL program and to each applicant as part of their application package.

There are two attachments with this memo: (1) the updated draft with changes to the guidelines tracked and highlighted in red; and (2) the updated draft with the changes incorporated into the document so those changes can be read more easily. I've indicated only the substantive revisions in the document. Some grammatical or typographical revisions were made that are not highlighted. That choice was made to reduce the amount of potentially confusing tracked changes in the updated draft.

The most Significant substantive changes are as follows:

• Under Up-fit Incentives (page 2) , a suggested set time period was added to the second bullet dot about property owners and tenants not receiving grants for the same space.

• The Architectural Design Services section (page 3) was updated to reflect that an architectural grant can be paid to the applicant if the applicant has already paid the architect. The maximum amount of the grant was increased from $1 ,250 to a suggested $1,500 to better reflect the higher costs of arChitectural services typically incurred by applicants. The committee may want to discuss other options including, not increasing the maximum grant amount or increasing to more than the suggested amount.

• The Gaston Chamber Membership grant (page 4) was dropped because of personnel changes at the Chamber and because the partnership with the Chamber to provide this grant has expired.

• The section on the-review process (page 5) was revised to reflect that financial worKsheets are no longer required from property owner applicants, fa<;ade and architectural services grant applicants, and some existing business applicants (determined on a case-by-case basis) .

The Committee may want to discuss and recommend additional revisions and updates as they deem appropriate.

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Rev. O~16

Great Place.. Great People. Great Promise.

IDEAL Downtown Economic Incentive Guidelines

PROGRAM PURPOSE

IDEAL, which stands for investment in Qowntown gconomic 6ssistance and !,ivability, is an economic incentive program of the City of Gastonia that offers financial assistance to eligible new and existing business and property owners within the City's Municipal Service District (MSD). The MSD is roughly bounded by Chester and Broad Streets on the west and east and Third and Walnut Avenues on the south and north. A map of the exact MSD area is available upon request.

PROGRAM FEATURES

>- The program offers incentive grants, in the form of partial reimbursement for up-fit, fagade improvement, and/or architectural design services, meeting the program's eligibility and location requirements.

>- Funding for the program comes from revenue generated by the MSD property tax levy and is limited in any fiscal year to the program budget approved by City Council. Funding awards are merit-based and subject to funding limitations.

>- The Gastonia City Council shall have final authority and discretion over the award of all incentive grants under the IDEAL Program, and may continue, alter, or discontinue funding for any portion of or all of the program at any time.

ELIGIBILITY

>- To be eligible for funding assistance from the IDEAL program, the following criteria must be met:

• Property must be located within the established MSD of the City of Gastonia. The property owner must be an MSD taxpayer.

• Existing businesses relocating within the MSD or from another City location to the MSD are eligible if: 1) the move represents an improvement, increased investment in, or expansion of the business or 2) the business is unable to continue in its present location due to circumstances beyond its control.

• Business must be either a category I, II, III , IV, or V use as described below:

I. RETAIL: Engaged in the sale of merchandise offered at retail to the general public.

II. RESTAURANT: Engaged in the sale of prepared food and beverages primarily for on-site consumption.

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III. THEATER/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE: Engaged primarily in the presentation, for a fee, of on-site performance of music, theater, dance, comedy, or combinations (excluding adult entertainment).

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IV . PUBS, BARS, LOUNGES: Emphasize entertainment and alcohol sales and provide limited food service.

V. OFFICE: Engaged in the conduct of professional services where retail trade is not the primary business.

• Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for IDEAL grants as long as the organization or the property owner from which it will be leasing space are MSD taxpayers.

• Residential projects (developed for the purpose of leasing) are eligible for IDEAL grants; however, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Individuals renovating living space for personal use are not eligible for IDEAL grants.

• Business must be open to and serve the general public on a non-discriminatory basis. Property owners must lease to tenants on a non-discriminatory basis.

INCENTIVES

> UP-FIT

• Grants will be awarded after an application process (outlined later in this document) and City Council approval. Grant amounts will be determined by the following guidelines:

o Category I, 111 , IV, or V (Retail, Pubs/Bars/Lounges, or Office): Reimbursement not to exceed 50% of allowable business up-fit expenses up to a maximum of $2.00 times the square footage of total dedicated space.

o Category II (Restaurants): Reimbursement not to exceed 50% of allowable business up-fit expenses up to a maximum of $3.50 times the square footage of total dedicated space.

Example: Retail up-fit at $1.00/sq. ft. x 2,000 sq. ft. = $2,000.00 maximum award. (If up-fit expenses total at least $4,000.00).

o Allowable up-fit expenses will be limited to stationary additions and/or renovations which remain with the building if/when the lease is terminated.

• Property owners and tenants may not receive grants for the same space within a 24 month period.

• Payment of up-fit grant shall be paid to approved grant recipients within 30 days following the submittal and reviewal3l3FS¥al of 9sth GsntFaGtsF lien 'lIai¥eFs and paid receiptsin¥sises for shswin§ actual up-fit expenses. Up-fit expenses presented for reimbursement must be the same as th·ose described in the recipient's application and the reguired supporting contractor estimates or invoices.

• Property owners may apply for an up-fit grant for a commercial space that is not leased in an effort to attract a tenant. However, the grant awarded will not be payable until after

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the landlord secures a one-year or more lease for the space. The landlord can receive up-fit reimbursement as stated above when he/she presents a copy of the signed lease with the reimbursement request.

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• A property owner may be the recipient or beneficiary of one up-fit grant in a period of 24 months not to exceed $12,000 and 50% of overall up-fit cost (does this time period and amount need updating?), including any fagade grants awarded. However, the City Council's Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee (CCRHC) may consider and recommend approval to full Council of a grant that exceeds this limitation if the Committee deems the proposed project of speCial significance to Downtown revitalization.

> ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

• Design services should generally be related to the production of architectural renderings, elevations, floor plans, schematics, concept drawings, up-fit specifications aflEI sSReeldles including MEPs (mechanical, engineering and plumbing drawings), aflEIIeF fixtldFe sFlesifisatians ane iR'o'enieries, provided by a Iicense'd architect or associate and/or cost-estimates associated with any such building improvements, additions, alterations, or up-fit. Architects will. preferably. be based in Gaston County. Grant amounts will not exceed $1,500.

• Either the property owner or an eligible tenant or prospective tenant may apply for and be granted this incentive, as long as the product of any services acquired remains accessible to and useable by the building owner whether or not the design services actually result in the leasing or renovation of the space in question.

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• Payment of architectural services grants shall be made either to the designated architect or firm or to the applicant upon submittal of paid invoice or receipt detailing architectural services rendered. Services must be those described in the application and/or out lined in the reguired supporting estimates or invoices.

• Building owners who own multiple buildings or storefronts may be granted or benefit from multiple grants'/sldsRers as long as the cumulative total of grants'lsldsReFs in one program year does not exceed $1 .50oten (1 Q) eillaele RSldrs.

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> FACADE IMPROVEMENT

• Applicant for this grant award can be a property owner or tenant. A tenant requesting the grant must have been in operation in the MSD for more than 12 months.

• Facade must meet established Central Business District design standards as outlined by the City's Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant must receive approval from the

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City's Central Business District Design Review Committee for the planned facade changes and/or improvement before reimbursement for an IDEAL grant is made. The City's Planning Department can provide information on the Design Review process and the appropriate review application.

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• Following the application process and City Council approval, grant recipients are eligible to receive eligisle sYsiResses sRali Fesei'/e a graRt J3aYlReRt fer fa§laae alleralieR er ilRJ3revelReRt lilRitea te no more than 50% of incurred expenses, up to $2,500, sf iRSyrrea sest which is payable as a reimbursement upon receipt of paid invoices and/or receipts detailing actual expenses.

• Fac;:ade grant payments shall be available to recipients within 30 days following the submittal and approval of required documentation of paid expenses. Reimbursement request must be submitted within 12 months of completion of facade improvement.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

~ Applicants must submit the following to be considered for IDEAL grants:

• A fylly Crompleted application f~rm~ and the associated supporting documents: A. SYSiAeSS aRa FAarketiAg J3laA E1YestieARaire, g . sasA flew stateFAent feFIR, ana, C. J3re feFlRa J3refit ana less statelRenl feFIR .

« /\ let;ter of intent to lease OF a signed lease oentras. • Cesl esl iFAales fer J3lannea YJ3 fil {wRen aJ3J3lying fer YJ3 fit iRseAtivel . • POFSonal , 'financial, aRe sl:lsiness histeFy.teXl3orienco ane aflf3licaele Sl:Il3l3ortiAgJ

aesYlReAIs sReyla se availasle fer Feview aAa J39ssisle sYsFAittal aYriA§! IRe aJ3J3lisatieA fJFocess. o Letter of intent to lease or signed lease (if new tenant)

o IDEAL business & marketing plan form (required for new businesses)

o IDEAL pro forma profit & loss worksheet (required for new businesses)

o IDEAL Kaufmann cash flow worksheet (required for new businesses)

o Cost estimates & drawing of planned up-fit (if applyinq for up-fit qrant)

o Floor plan sketch of areas used by the business (if requested)

o Detailed personal, financial and business history and experience (if requested)

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» The selection process will include a review of the application and accompanying support data by the IDEAL program coordinator. In the case of a grant request from a new business or new business owner, the application and supporting data will be reviewed by ,...+fIe

a~~1i6atieR is first Fevie'llee 9y the IDEAL Review Committee. The IDEAL Review Committee, whish is composed of a group of City staff members with applicable expertise and ad hoc private sector consultants, appointed by the City Manager, who have appropriate business-related expertise. The application reviewer(s) IQeAb Review CeFFI FFli*Iee summarizes itsthe assessment of the applicant's eligibility~ and the viability of the busines~ in the case of a new business or new business owner.-_and forwards theits findings to the City Council's Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee (CCRHC). The CCRHC reviews the application and the staff findings and considers the application in an open public Committee meeting, The CCRHC makes a determination on the grant request and makes a formal recommendation to the full Council. The full Council reviews the CCRHC's recommendation in a regularly scheduled Council meeting and votes to approve, not approve, or amend the CCRHC's recommendation . No application is final until the full City Council has reviewed and approved the request.

» In conjunction with the IDEAL application process, the Small Business Center at Gaston College can instruct and assist applicants in providing the information required in the business and marketing plan questionnaire and the cash flow and pro forma profit and loss statements, as mentionedsldtliRe.e above iR #1 A C. It is recommended that applicants~ particularly new business applicants, utilize this service and greater consideration may be givsn to those applicants who take advantage of the advisory or tutorial process designed specifically for them by the Small Business Center consultant(s).

» Applicants may be required to attend business skills development instruction offered by either the Charls*le SCORE sF!JaRizatisR sr the Small Business Center at Gaston College as a condition of grant approval.

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» All amounts due to the City of Gastonia, including but not limited to utilities and property taxes, must be current before any payments are made to the grant recipient.

» Applications are considered based on merits of the request and the applicant's business' contribution to the overall success of downtown development. Council can determine the amount of the grant based on the business' value to downtown development and how much it attracts visitors and business to downtown as a whole. Other criteria used for determining the amount of a grant: number of similar existing businesses, uniqueness of business to downtown, amounts histOrically given to similar kinds of business, etc.

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Rev. 05-04-16

Great Place. Great People. Great Promise.

IDEAL Downtown Economic Incentive Guidelines

PROGRAM PURPOSE

IDEAL, which stands for investment in Qowntown £conomic t,ssistance and !:ivability, is an economic incentive program of the City of Gastonia that offers financial assistance to eligible new and existing business and property owners within the City's Municipal Service District (MSD). The MSD is roughly bounded by Chester and Broad Streets on the west and east and Third and Walnut Avenues on the south and north. A map of the exact MSD area is available upon request.

PROGRAM FEATURES

~ The program offers incentive grants, in the form of partial reimbursement for up-fit, fa9ade improvement, and/or architectural design services, meeting the program's eligibility and location requirements.

~ Funding for the program comes from revenue generated by the MSD property tax levy and is limited in any fiscal year to the program budget approved by City Council. Funding awards are merit-based and subject to funding limitations.

~ The Gastonia City Council shall have final authority and discretion over the award of all incentive grants under the IDEAL Program, and may continue, alter, or discontinue funding for any portion of or all of the program at any time.

ELIGIBILITY

~ To be eligible for funding assistance from the IDEAL program, the following criteria must be met:

• Property must be located within the established MSD of the City of Gastonia. The property owner must be an MSD taxpayer.

• Existing businesses relocating within the MSD or from another City location to the MSD are eligible if: 1) the move represents an improvement, increased investment in, or expansion of the business or 2) the business is unable to continue in its present location due to circumstances beyond its control.

• Business must be either a category I, II , III , IV, or V use as described below:

I. RETAIL: Engaged in the sale of merchandise offered at retail to the general public.

II . RESTAURANT: Engaged in the sale of prepared food and beverages primarily for on-site consumption.

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III. THEATER/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE: Engaged primarily in the presentation, for a fee, of on-site performance of music, theater, dance, comedy, or combinations (excluding adult entertainment).

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IV. PUBS, BARS, LOUNGES: Emphasize entertainment and alcohol sales and provide limited food service.

v. OFFICE: Engaged in the conduct of professional services where retail trade is not the primary business.

• Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for IDEAL grants as long as the organization or the property owner from which it will be leasing space are MSD taxpayers.

• Residential projects (developed for the purpose of leasing) are eligible for IDEAL grants; however, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Individuals renovating living space for personal use are not eligible for IDEAL grants.

• Business must be open to and serve the general public on a non-discriminatory basis. Property owners must lease to tenants on a non-discriminatory basis.

INCENTIVES

~ UP-FIT

• Grants will be awarded after an application process (outlined later in this document) and City Council approval. Grant amounts will be determined by the following guidelines:

o Category I, III, IV, or V (Retail, Pubs/Bars/lounges, or Office): Reimbursement not to exceed 50% of allowable business up-fit expenses up to a maximum of $2.00 times the square footage oftotal dedicated space.

o Category II (Restaurants): Reimbursement not to exceed 50% of allowable business up-fIt expenses up to a maximum of $3.50 times the square footage of total dedicated space.

Example: Retail up-fit at 81.00/sq. ft. x 2,000 sq. ft. = $2,000.00 maximum award. (If up-fit expenses total at least $4,000.00).

o Allowable up-fit expenses will be limited to stationary additions and/or renovations which remain with the building if/when the lease is terminated.

• Property owners and tenants may not receive grants for the same space within a 24 month period.

• Payment of up-fit grant shall be paid to approved grant reCipients within 30 days following the submittal and review of paid receipts for actual up-fit expenses. Up-fit expenses presented for reimbursement must be the same as those described in the recipienfs application and the required supporting contractor estimates or invoices.

• Property owners may apply for an up-fIt grant for a commercial space that is not leased in an effort to attract a tenant. However, the grant awarded will not be payable until after the landlord secures a one-year or more lease for the space. The landlord can receive

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up-fit reimbursement as stated above when he/she presents a copy of the signed lease with the reimbursement request.

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• A property owner may be the recipient or beneficiary of one up-fit grant in a period of 24 months not to exceed $12,000 and 50% of overall up-fit cost (doe.s this time period and amount need updating?), including any fat;:ade grants awarded. However, the City Council's Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee (CCRHC) may consider and recommend approval to full Council of a grant that exceeds this limitation if the Committee deems the proposed project of special Significance to Downtown revitalization.

~ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

• Design services should generally be related to the production of architectural renderings, elevations, floor plans, schematics, concept drawings, up-fit specifications including MEPs (mechanical, engineering and plumbing drawings), provided by a licensed architect or associate and/or cost-estimates associated with any such building improvements, additions, alterations, or up-fIt. Architects will , preferably, be based in Gaston County. Grant amounts will not exceed $1,500.

• Either the property owner or an eligible tenant or prospective tenant may apply for and be granted this incentive, as long as the product of any services acquired remains accessible to and useable by the building owner whether or not the design services actually result in the leasing or renovation of the space in question.

• Payment of architectural services grants shall be made either to the designated architect or finm or to the applicant upon submittal of paid invoice or receipt detailing architectural services rendered. Services must be those described in the application and/or outlined in the required supporting estimates or invoices.

• Building owners who own multiple buildings or storefronts may be granted or benefit from multiple grants as long as the cumulative total of grants in one program year does not exceed $1,500.

~ FACADE IMPROVEMENT

• Applicant for this grant award can be a property owner or tenant. A tenant requesting the grant must have been in operation in the MSD for more than 12 months.

• Facade must meet established Central Business District design standards as outlined by the City's Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant must receive approval from the City's Central Business District Design Review Committee for the planned fat;:ade changes and/or improvement before reimbursement for an IDEAL grant is made. The City's Planning Department can provide infonmation on the Design Review process and the appropriate review application.

• Following the application process and City Council approval, grant recipients are eligible to receive no more than 50% of incurred expenses, up to $2,500, which is payable as a reimbursement upon receipt of paid invoices and/or receipts detailing actual expenses.

• Fat;:ade grant payments shall be available to recipients within 30 days following the submittal and approval of required documentation of paid expenses. Reimbursement request must be submitted within 12 months of completion of fat;:ade improvement.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

}> Applicants must submit the following to be considered for IDEAL grants:

• Completed application forms and the associated supporting documents: o Letter of intent to lease or signed lease (if new tenant)

o IDEAL business & marketing plan form (required for new businesses)

o IDEAL pro forma profit & loss worksheet (required for new businesses)

o IDEAL Kaufmann cash flow worksheet (required for new businesses)

o Cost estimates & drawing of planned up-fit (if applying for up-fit grant)

o Floor plan sketch of areas used by the business (if requested)

o Detailed personal, financial and business history and experience (if requested)

}> The selection process will include a review of the application and accompanying support data by the IDEAL program coordinator. In the case of a grant request from a new business or new business owner, the application and supporting data will be reviewed by the IDEAL Review Committee. The IDEAL Review Committee is composed of a group of City staff members with applicable expertise and ad hoc private sector consultants, appointed by the City Manager, who have appropriate business-related expertise. The application reviewer(s) summarize the assessment of the applicant's eligibility, and the viability of the business in the case of a new business or new business owner, and forwards the findings to the City Council's Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee (CCRHC). The CCRHC reviews the application and the staff findings and considers the application in an open public Committee meeting. The CCRHC makes a determination on the grant request and makes a formal recommendation to the full Council. The full Council reviews the CCRHC's recommendation in a regularly scheduled Council meeting and votes to approve, not approve, or amend the CCRHC's recommendation. No application is final until the full City Council has reviewed and approved the request.

}> In conjunction with the IDEAL application process, the Small Business Center at Gaston College can instnuct and assist applicants in providing the information required in the business and marketing plan questionnaire and the cash flow and pro forma profit and loss statements, as mentioned above. It is recommended that applicants, particularly new business applicants, utilize this service and greater consideration may be given to those applicants who take advantage of the advisory or tutorial process designed specifically for them by the Small Business Center consultant(s).

}> Applicants may be required to attend business skills development instruction offered by the Small Business Center at Gaston College as a condition of grant approval.

}> All amounts due to the City of Gastonia, including but not limited to utilities and property taxes, must be current before any payments are made to the grant recipient.

}> Applications are considered based on merits of the request and the applicant's business' contribution to the overall success of downtown development. Council can determine the amount of the grant based on the business' value to downtown development and how much it attracts visitors and business to downtown as a whole. Other criteria used for determining the amount of a grant: number of simHar eXisting businesses, uniqueness of business to downtown, amounts historically given to similar kinds of business, etc.

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AGENDA ITEM ITEM 1: Department Audits

ITEM 2: Addressing Speeding in the Community

ITEM 3: Police Dept. "Clergy Academy"

ITEM 4: Update: Police West District Relocating to Loray

ITEM 5:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016

DISCUSSION:

Both Police and Fire Department Chiefs presented detailed answers to the Department Audit questionnaire and fielded various questions of the Committee.

ACTION TAKEN:

This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.

Staff noted there have been a number of meetings This item was presented to discuss speeding and what can be done to for informational address it. Staff is looking at purchasing Traffic purposes only. No action Plates and Flashing Speed Lights that will allow required. staff to more efficient address some of these concerns. Funding is also being sought from the Governor's Highway Safety Program and possibly asset forfeiture money.

The Clergy Academy is an educational awareness This item was presented program designed to support and strengthen for informational collaborative partnerships between the faith purposes only. No action based community and law enforcement. The required. GPCA is a three day, lO-hour curriculum that consists of classroom instruction and group discussion to emphasize some of the most common law enforcement and crime related issues that may impact clergy and their congregations.

A representative will come from each of the different divisions in the Police Department to explain what they do and answer questions of the clergies.

Staff had a very positive meeting with Mr. Billy Hughes who stated construction is expected to start very soon with completion in two to six months once construction begins. Parking is still a concern but staff feels it can work.

This item was presented for informational purposes only. No action required.

Other Matters Upcoming events:

• Unity in the Community: Erwin Center, early June.

• Torch Run for Special OlympiCS, Police Awards Ceremony and Memorial Service: Friday, May 13th .

• Smoke Detector Canvassing with Red Cross: Ozark Ave, May 7th

• Shriners Antique Fire Apparatus: Tavern 24, May 7th

• 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit: Eastridge Mall, May 27 - 30th

Committee Members Present: Chairman Jim Gallagher Mayor Pro Tem Todd Pierceall Councilman David Humphries

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DEPARTMENT AUDIT

1. When was the last time the Department Head has a meeting w/aJl Supervisors? What was discussed? Who was present?

On 01-25-16 and on every Monday morning, The Chief meets with both assistant Chiefs

to discuss the previous weekend and discusses plans for the upcoming week.

On 1-26-16 and on every Tuesday afternoon, The Chiefs meet with all five (5) Captains

to discuss their areas of command and the issues that they are facing. We discuss all

significant events and crime trends. We set up actions plans to address these.

On 1-27-16 (every six months), I met with all the Sergeants (26) and discussed our

Strategic Plan and the plans for the upcoming year. We discussed initiatives and events and budget challenges.

2. How many supervisors are in this department? Who are they and what are their

duties?

Twenty six sergeants - First line supervision on patrol and in investigations.

Rve Captains - Has command over a District or Division

One Civilian supervisor over Records

One Civilian supervisor over PARC - Problem Analysis & Research Center

Two Assistant Chiefs - One over uniformed officers or Field Services, One over Criminal

Investigation, Training, Budget, building.

1 Chief - Department Head over seeing all operations.

3. When was the last day the Department Head physically came in to the office?

Daily, Monday-Friday, special events, Call outs and critical incidents, and is on call 24/7.

4. When was the last time the Department Head had a full staff meeting?

January 19, 2016 and every third Tuesday of the month.

5. What was discussed and who was present?

On the third Tuesday of every month, we have a staff meeting where a representative

from every division is present. We discuss the actions plans to address crime issues in

each district and also any other issues that are being addressed. Each District makes a

presentation on what they are addressing relating to crime issues in their district. This

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meeting is open to everyone in the department. Minutes are taken and distributed to

the department following the meeting.

6. How many employees are in this Department? What are their duties?

174 Sworn officers Uniformed patrol, Traffic Division, Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Supervisors, Criminal Investigations - Detectives, Juvenile Investigations, Crime Scene

Investigations, Vice and Narcotics. Special Teams_ Special Weapons And Tactics

(SWAT), Negotiations Team, Bomb Squad, Shift tactical officers.

24 Civilian - PARC, Records, Administrative and Office Assistants, Legal Attorney, CALEA

Policy Officer

7. N/A

8. How are employees hours, such as Tardy, Sick days, and Vacation time tracked? Who is in charge of keeping track and what accountability is there?

Officers begin their day by attending a briefing with a supervisor. He/she tracks their time of arrival and attendance. 6:ach officer and staff member completes a time sheet

that is turned in biweekly. These are checked and signed by a supervisor and

Commander. The time sheets are verified and entered by an administrative assistant

and times are reviewed by the chain of command.

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TraIning Budget Sg!. Paul Smith

I Range

I Building

MaIntenance

I QuarterMaster

I Property and

Evidence

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PIO Donna Lahser

PARC/CALEA Amanda Neese

Assistant Chief Support Services

Travis Brittain

I CID Special

Capl. Reid Brafford InvesUgaUons Capt. Ed TUfas

I I Investigations VICE

I I Youlh ABC

I I CSI Special SlIualions

I Records

Chief of Police I Rob Helton I

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Police Allorney StephanIe Webster

Internal Affairs S9!. Eric Wiggins

I AssIstant Chief

Pa lrol Operations Mike Smllh

Cenlral Dlslrlcl West Dislrlcl Capt. Rodney East District

Capt. Mike Ler! Aldridge Capt. Trent Conard

I I I Community Community Community

Coordlna lors Coordlnalors CoordInators

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Sireet Crimes Unil Street Crimes Unit Traffic Unit

ShIft Tactical Hostage PTO Officers NegoUallons

Honor Guard Crime Prevention K-9's

I Crime Prevention , I Crime Prevenllon ,

Fire Department

1. When was the last time the Department Head had a meeting wi all

Supervisors?

a. What was discussed? Who was present?

We have monthly Administration/Operations Meeting for all Battalion Chiefs and above. The meeting includes Chief Deputy Chief Assistant Chief 8 Battalion Chiefs, and an Administrative Assistant.

The Battalion Chiefs personally disseminate information from this meeting to each of their Battalions. A Battalion includes 1 Battalion Chief 5 Captains, 5 Engineers, 10-12 Firefighters.

Minutes are taken and posted electronically from this meeting for all employees to review.

I frequently make rounds to each station usually at shift change to make myself available for questions or deliver information. I also frequently respond to calls with our units to observe their actions and to be available for contact.

2. How many Supervisors are in this Department? Who are they and what are

their duties?

41 including the Chief The Department Organizational Chart is

attached for clarity.

3. When was the last day the Department Head physically came into the

Office?

Commonly about a month to bi-monthly

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4. When was the last time the Department Head had a full staff meeting?

Battalion Meetings are monthly. The last time the Chief assembled groups far a Battalion Meeting was December 28, 29, 30, 2015.

5. What was discussed? Who was Present?

The market study, career ladder and pay adjustments.

6. How many Employees in this Department? What are their duties?

144 Fire!ighting, Rescue, Emergency Medical, and Life Safety

7. Is there a Clock in system for all Employees to use that shows their times coming in, going out to lunch, returning and also leaving for the day?

i.e. Computer TESS System? Are their time cards used instead of a Computer On-line system that the whole staff uses?

There is an 8 o'clock tour of duty alarm over the radio. Tardiness is unacceptable.

8. How are employees hours, such as Tardy, Sick Days and Vacation time tracked? Who is in charge of keeping track and what accountability is

there?

Shift personnel are tracked by the Captains and coordinated by the Captains at Headquarters. Administration Personnel is tracked by the Administrative Assistants.

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Operations Division

I (2) Baltaion Chief

A - Shl~

I (2) Baltalion Chief

B - Shin

I (2) Batlalion Chlel

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I (30) Captains

(30) Driver/Engineers (67) Firefighters

Gastonia Fire Department

Organizational Chart

2016

City Manager '--- I

--Ass'!. City Manager

Public Safety and Administrative Services

I I Fire Chief I

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I Deputy Chief I I Assistant Chief

I ,---Training Division Special Operations Dept Finanlcal Budget Emergency Management Life Safety Divl~EJ

(1) Batialion Chief Division Admnlslrator (1) Fire Marshal

I I [3zardous Materials Technical Rescue Career Development BattaUon Chief Battalion Chief Management Inlormation (4) Fire Inspections

Systems --

I Haz-Mat Response Team Technical Rescue Response J I I In-Service Training Loglslles Code Enlorcement I

Haz-Mat Training Technical Rescue Training

I I I Apparatus Maintenance Station Maintenance Fire & L1lesalety I Fire Investlgallon Educat~n

Baltalion Chlel

IAPOLICE

NO COST Lunch is provided

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