City Council regular meeting — January 14, 2020

Background:

• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-141 gives the City the authority to regulate speed limits within its corporate limits.
• City staff received requests from citizens to consider changes to the speed limits.
• City staff performed appropriate traffic-engineering studies along the various streets.
• Staff will bring speed limit changes to City Council on a quarterly cycle in an effort to improve the efficiency of the approval process.
• West Haywood Street, from Park Avenue North to Roberts Street will be changed to 20 miles per hour.
• The following streets will be changed to 25 miles per hour:
• Asbury Road, from Wolfe Cove Road to Bassett Road
• Bassett Road, from Wolfe Cove Road to Spooks Branch Road
• Bearden Avenue, from Cumberland Avenue to Montford Avenue
• Briarcliff Drive, from SR 3503 (Overlook Road) to Stancliff Drive
• Buffalo Street, from Burton Street to a point 320 feet north of Ohio Street
• Cameron Street, from Arlington Street to NC 694 (Town Mountain Road)
• Creasman Place, from Selwyn Road to a point 550 feet north of Selwyn Road
• Elizabeth Street, from Broadway to Cumberland Avenue
• Fawn Drive, from Briarcliff Drive to Oakwilde Drive
• Forsythe Drive, from Woodrow Avenue to North Street
• Hampstead Road, from Manetta Road to Country Club Road
• Hilliard Avenue, from West Haywood Street to SR 3548 (Clingman Avenue)
• Oakwilde Drive, from Briarcliff Drive to a point 650 feet west of Stancliff Drive
• Selwyn Place, from Selwyn Road to a point 300 feet north of Selwyn Road
• Thompson Street, from US 25 (Hendersonville Road) to a point 750 feet north of Glendale Avenue
• West Haywood Street, from Hilliard Avenue to Park Avenue North
• West Street, from Forsythe Avenue to North Street
• Windswept Drive, from College Street to Alexander Drive
• The Asheville Police Department concurs with the changes. Committee(s):
• None Pro(s):
• City staff has been able to respond favorably to citizen requests.
• The new speed limits will be consistent with streets of like characteristics and design.
• Based on the 85th percentile speeds, most drivers would adhere to the recommended speed limits on these streets. Con(s):
• None

Fiscal Impact:

• The cost of installing and maintaining speed limit signs is included in the current operating budget.

Background:

• AFD Truck 9574 was involved in an accident on 1/17/2019.
• The contract for the original scope of work with Safe Industries for repairs was $78,636.
• During the completion of the original scope of work, Truck 9574 was discovered to have frame damage.
• Truck 9574 was inspected by a KME specialist, and it was determined the frame could be repaired instead of being replaced. The cost of these repairs is $39,354.86.
• The contract amount will go from $78,636 to $117,991.

Vendor Outreach Efforts:

• The truck was manufactured by KME, and purchased through the regional dealer, Safe Industries. The repair is being performed by Safe Industries, as they are the only KME repair vendor available to us. This allowed for original KME parts to be replaced with the same manufacturer’s parts. Committee(s):
• n/a Pro(s):
• Allows for Vendor to be paid for work performed.
• Allows for Truck 9574 to return to service, which will help AFD be prepared to meet the needs of the community. Con(s):
• Increases expenditures under the contract.

Fiscal Impact:

• Costs for these services are included in the General Fund fleet allocations for the Department’s vehicle repair and maintenance activities.

Background:

• Funding for these project upgrades were approved as part of the voter approved 2016 General Obligation (GO) Bonds and will allow for the replacement of outdated facilities including paving and sports field amenities.
• This project will improve the appearance, usefulness, and safety of facilities and are consistent with the department’s Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts Master Plan adopted by City Council in 2009.
• Seven bids were received and opened on December 12, 2019:
• Austin Construction & Grading, Horseshoe, NC $196,332.83
• Allison Contractors, LLC Hendersonville, NC $213,308
• NHM Constructors, LLC Asheville, NC $228,491.23
• Construction & Landscape Service, Inc., Marshall, NC $285,167
• Owen Joseph, LLC, Arden, NC $305,673
• Appalachian Paving & Concrete, Inc. Swannanoa, NC $313,000
• Patton Construction Group, Inc, Asheville, NC $330,170

Vendor Outreach Efforts:

• Staff performed outreach to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) through solicitation processes which included posting on the State’s Interactive Purchasing System, targeted outreach with the City’s Business Inclusion Manager, and requiring prime contractors to reach out to MWBE service providers for subcontracted services. Austin Construction is not a MWBE firm and will not be subcontracting with a MWBE. Committee(s):
• Recreation Advisory Board (November 10, 2019)
• project status update Pro(s):
• Addresses needed infrastructure and safety improvements and delivers on ballfield improvements identified in the approved 2016 Bond Referendum.
• The facility will be under construction for eight to ten weeks during the off-season to minimize impacts to programs. Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• Funding for this contract exists within the approved GO Bond Capital Budget.

Background:

• N. C. Gen. Stat. sec 160A-299 grants cities the authority to permanently close streets and alleys.
• Nettlewood Assoc LLC has petitioned the closure and owns three adjacent properties, 36,49, and 50 Peachtree Road, PIN #s 9656-10-0853, 9656-10-2829, and 9656-10-0957.
• This closure allows maximum land use potential for further development complying with Living Asheville
• A Comprehensive Plan for our Future. Committee(s):
• Multimodal Transportation Committee
• October 30, 2019
• Recommended closing the right-of- way Pro(s):
• The closure would allow for more efficient use of the existing adjacent properties.
• Meets Council’s goals to promote sustainable high density infill growth that makes efficient use of existing resources. Con(s):
• None noted.

Fiscal Impact:

• There will be no fiscal impact related to this closure.

Background:

• The Asheville Police Department (APD) is currently leasing space at 1 Pond Street from Skyland Fire and Rescue Corporation. The building is being sold to a new owner and APD’s lease expires in June of 2020.
• The current facility does not meet APD’s needs and a new location has been identified to serve as a South Asheville Police Resource Center.
• The property located at 9 Walden Ridge is a former N.C. State Bureau of Investigation office and includes private offices for supervisors, community/roll call room, work areas for patrol officers and ample parking.
• The owner of the property at 9 Walden Ridge, Pulliam State Bureau, LLC, has offered to lease to the City for the following terms:
• Lease Area
• 5,941 Square Feet
• Initial term of 5 years with two options to renew for 5 years each.
• Lease rate of $13 per square foot, which is at or below market value for South Asheville, (approx. $6,436 per month), with the City responsible for its share of insurance and taxes.
• Escalation applied only at each renewal period at a rate of 10%.
• Landlord to perform routine maintenance and repairs on outside walls, structural portions of interior walls and pipes, ducts etc. that serve the building.
• The owner of the building has offered to make improvements such as the removal of unneeded equipment and the creation of additional work spaces to accommodate APD.
• A lease is preferred to a purchase of property in this case. Long-term capital and space planning is needed for a permanent location, with a potential to co-locate APD with other civic services to serve South Asheville. Committee(s):
• None Pro(s):
• With respect to the overall location, layout and functionality of the space, this property provides an improved work environment for Asheville Police Department employees compared to former location.
• The new space can accommodate more personnel to service the continued growth of the South District.
• This space provides the option to off-site some APD units currently working from overcrowded conditions in the downtown Municipal Building.
• The property is well-located for a South Asheville Resource Center, with good proximity to the service area.
• The new space has capacity for community meetings and interactions, which is currently not available in the existing space. The location is accessible via Asheville Transit and is within close proximity to other retail and commercial centers.
• The lease rate and terms are competitive. Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• Existing funding within APD’s operational budget will cover the expenses for the remainder of the Fiscal Year 2020. Thereafter, funds will be budgeted in APD’s base budget to pay for the lease expenses year over year.

Background:

• The Maintenance Division of the City’s Water Resources Department identified one (1) 2010 Freightliner M2 Dump Truck, one (1) 2013 Freightliner M2 Dump Truck, and one (1) 2010 John Deere 410J Backhoe as surplus personal property, with no anticipation of utilization by the City.
• The estimated wholesale values depending on condition are as follows:
• 2010 Freightliner M2 Dump Truck is approximately $28,000
• 2013 Freightliner M2 Dump Truck is approximately $30,000
• 2010 John Deere 410J Backhoe is approximately $30,000
• Historical bid sales have been higher than estimates. Bids will be solicited through GovDeals online auction.
• Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §160A-266, the Sale and Disposal of Personal Property valued at $30,000 or more must be approved by the City Council. The City’s Purchasing Manager has authority to dispose of personal property valued at less than $30,000 by private negotiation and sale. Committee(s):
• None Pro(s):
• Prudent asset management
• Space utilization eliminates the need to store large, unused equipment
• Competitive process yielded market price Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• The dump trucks and backhoe are fully depreciated and the Water Resources Fund will recognize the entire amount as revenue from the sale of the assets.

Background:

• N. C. Gen. Stat. sec 160A-299 grants cities the authority to permanently close streets and alleys.
• Ted and Jessica Leaven has petitioned the closure and owns both adjacent properties, 65 Ramoth and Midway Dr, PIN #s 7649-48-1087 and 9646-48-2076.
• This closure allows maximum land use potential for further development complying with Living Asheville
• A Comprehensive Plan for our Future. Committee(s):
• Multimodal Transportation Committee -December 11, 2019
• Recommended closing the right-of- way Pro(s):
• The closure would allow for more efficient use of the existing adjacent properties.
• Meets Council’s goals to promote sustainable high density infill growth that makes efficient use of existing resources. Con(s):
• None noted.

Fiscal Impact:

• There will be no fiscal impact related to this closure.

Background:

• N. C. Gen. Stat. sec 160A-299 grants cities the authority to permanently close streets and alleys.
• Asheland Properties has petitioned the closure and owns two adjacent properties, 172 Asheland Avenue and 5 Federal Ally PIN#s 9648-38-0052and 9648-37-1928 and joined by South Slope Holdings LLC at 185 Coxe and 99999 Coxe Avenue PIN #s 9648-37-2825 and 9648-37-2643
• This closure allows maximum land use potential for further development complying with Living Asheville
• A Comprehensive Plan for our Future. Committee(s):
• Multimodal Transportation Committee -December 11, 2019
• Recommended closing the right of way Pro(s):
• The closure would allow for more efficient use of the existing adjacent properties.
• Meets Council’s goals to promote sustainable high density infill growth that makes efficient use of existing resources. Con(s):
• None noted.

Fiscal Impact:

• There will be no fiscal impact related to this closure.

Background:

• The Sabin Center for Climate Law at Columbia Law School is seeking local government participation in its amicus, or “friend of the court”, climate litigation project to challenge recent rollbacks by the Trump Administration of national climate protections that help safeguard municipalities from some of the worst impacts of climate change.
• This summer, the Administration finalized a rollback of the Clean Power Plan, America’s first-ever national standards to reduce climate pollution from the power sector. The Administration’s new plan, the “ACE” rule, sets no limits on climate pollution from the power sector and in fact is expected to increase pollution in numerous states.
• The Administration has also introduced the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficiency (SAFE) Vehicles Rule which would result in a rollback of federal and state Clean Car Standards and lead to a significant increase in climate pollution.
• According to the Sabin Center, local governments can make a major contribution to pushing back against these rollbacks by participating as amici, friend of the court, in upcoming litigation challenges to these new laws.
• Participation will give the City an opportunity to review and comment on briefs written by the Sabin Center and also to provide information on how greenhouse gas reduction and renewable energy goals adopted by City Council are in direct conflict with, and would be negatively impacted by the new laws.
• Participation in the Amicus Brief Project has been discussed with staff from the Legal Department and they have indicated they will have the ability to assist the Sustainability Department in the review and comment on the briefs. Committee(s):
• Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment unanimously passed support of City Council supporting the City of Asheville’s participation in the Local Government Climate Litigation Amicus Project at their November 2019 meeting. Pro(s):
• Supports Resolution 11-77 Establishing a Carbon Footprint Reduction Goal
• Supports Resolution 13-222 Clean Energy Economy
• Supports Resolution 17-119 Reaffirming City’s Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
• Supports Resolution 17-104 Encouraging a State Goal of 100% Renewable Energy by 2050
• Supports Resolution 18-279 Establishing a 100% Renewable Energy Goal for the City of Asheville Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• None

Urban Planner Jessica Bernstein said that this is the consideration of an ordinance to amend a previously approved conditional zoning approval (Ordinance No. 4602) for the RAD Lofts Project (Urban Place/Conditional Zone) located at 146 and 179 Roberts Street, to revise conditions related to affordability. This public hearing was advertised on January 3 and 10, 2020. Project Location and Contacts:

• The project site consists of two separate parcels with a combined area of approximately 3.26 acres located at 146 and 179 Roberts Street (PINs 9648-06-1956 and 9648-07-2183) that are owned by 146 Roberts LLC.
• Petitioner: Harry Pilos. Summary of

Petition:

• The project has gone through a number of approvals by

City Council:

• First approved on October 22, 2013 (Ordinance No. 4241) for a mixed-use development and conditional zoning from River and Commercial Industrial to Urban Place Conditional Zone
• Amended on May 26, 2015 (Ordinance No. 4414) to revise conditions related to the mix of uses, increase parking and alter the number and massing of the buildings
• Amended on January 10, 2017 (Ordinance No. 4548) to revise conditions related to the mix of uses, building size and amount of parking
• Amended on July 25, 2017 (Ordinance No. 4602) to revise conditions related to building size, parking and mix of uses and to provide a wider range for these conditions to allow for some flexibility
• The mix of uses, site plan and building designs are not proposed to be changed with this amendment. They remain as shown and described in the conditions from the most recent approval.
• The applicant is only proposing a change to the condition governing the designation of affordable residential units as described in condition no. 8:
• Current condition: Five percent of the units will be designated as affordable by the City's standards. The remaining 95% of the units will be leased at or below the City's published 2015 rates for workforce housing as a baseline, assuming and including an annual increase of 3% calculated as of the date of completion of the project as indicated on the attached schedule B1-a. This condition is in effect for a period of ten years from initial CO (Certificate of Occupancy). The applicant will enter into an affordable housing deed restriction with the City to memorialize the aforementioned rent limits and period of affordability. The deed restriction shall be recorded by the applicant in the Buncombe County Register of Deeds prior to obtaining final CO.
• Proposed condition: At least ten percent of the total units (between 230 and 245 units) shall meet the City’s standards for affordability at 80% AMI for a period of ten years from the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO). The rent and income shall follow the Affordable and Workforce Housing Standards determined annually by the City of Asheville Community Development Department.
• An Affordable Housing Deed Restriction will be provided by the City and filed and recorded by the applicant/property owner in the Buncombe County Register of Deeds prior to obtaining final CO. The applicant has stated that this request is due to difficulties securing financing for the project with the comprehensive restrictions on rents and balancing the more extensive affordability component with significant increases in construction costs that have occurred since the project was originally approved.

Comprehensive Plan Consistency:

• This proposal is consistent with the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan in that the Traditional Corridor Land Use category encourages mixed-use developments prioritizing pedestrian infrastructure and multimodal access, buildings close to the street and higher residential densities.
• While a reduction, the amendment still contains a commitment to affordability, thus aligning with key goals in the Resilient Economy Plan section.

Compatibility Analysis:

• The mixed-use development proposal has been evaluated in previous reviews and determined to be compatible with the surrounding area and an ideal location for the uses proposed. This amendment does not impact the compatibility. Committee(s):
• Technical Review Committee (TRC)
• n/a
• Planning & Zoning Commission
• December 4, 2019
• recommended approval (7-0)

Staff Recommendation:

• Staff consistently recommends maintaining as much commitment to affordability as the applicant is able to provide and supports this project’s efforts to move forward to gain the 230-245 residential units and mixed-use development in this location. In response to Mayor Manheimer, Community Development Programs Director Paul D’Angelo explained the difference between workforce housing vs. market rate housing. There was considerable discussion amongst Council members and Mr. Harry Pilos, representing RAD Lofts, regarding the tools the City has available to reach 20% affordable housing at 80% AMI for 20 years and Mr. Pilos’ explanation of not taking advantage of the City’s tools and keeping his request at 10% affordable housing at 80% AMI for 10 years. Mr. Pilos said that this project is so much more than housing, noting that they have had to clean up this Brownfields site and pay $750,000 to replace the storm drain. Mayor Manheimer opened the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Kristen Goldsmith felt the project is a mediocre project and does not meet our goals for affordability. She suggested Council deny this amendment. Mayor Manheimer closed the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. At the request of Councilwoman Mayfield, Mr. D’Angelo read Resolution No. 18-269 which recommitted Council’s support for opportunity fund investment that promotes equitable growth, developments without displacement, and healthy communities of opportunities in Asheville’s opportunity zones. Councilman Young was disappointed that staff’s recommendation as it does not align with Council’s commitment on affordable housing nor does it align with the Council’s support for opportunity zones. He felt this development promotes gentrification. The affordable housing workshop that City Council held last year provided information on the many tools the City has to incentivize affordability. Mayor Manheimer said that the City’s goal of 200 units per year was at 80% AMI with subsidy and this would bring on-line 23 units at 80% AMI, without a subsidy request. She felt we need to be clear in directing staff that if a private developer proposes a project that doesn’t use our incentive policies then they should not recommend it. She didn’t recall giving staff the direction to not recommend a project that doesn’t use one of our tools. She recalled that the developer the City brought in who spoke at the affordable housing workshop explained to Council that private developers that do not have a subsidy cannot be expected to produce more than 10% of affordable units at 80% AMI. She asked that any future projects that are located in an opportunity zone that City staff acknowledge that fact in their staff report to Council. In response to Councilman Kapoor, City Attorney Branham said that the law regarding rezonings for conditional purposes requires the Council to make three primary determinations: (1) that it is consistent with the approved area plans that are relevant to that particular project; (2) that it is a reasonable project; and (3) that it is in the public interest. Councilman Kapoor said that this project meets our goal toward providing affordable housing. He felt that getting 23-24 affordable units even for 10 years is much more than we will have. He’s not a developer, but it was clear to him from the affordable housing workshop, that it’s not easy to get financing. With respect to staff recommendations, more information is better but he looks for their independent judgement as they are the professionals. Councilwoman Mayfield said that projects that are in opportunity zones, that staff to flag that for Council and to include language the language from the resolution. She felt the resolution Council adopted would give them the leverage turn away projects that really were going to displace low income residents and not be a benefit to the community they are in. She felt this project is in the right place and thanked Mr. Pilos for trying to make this project happen. Mr. Pilos said they have worked with staff for 6 years to create a model and they have always worked with him in good faith. He would now be willing to spend another month with staff, but he personally believed that the conclusion will be the same
• without getting 95% of the income stream restrictions lifted to go to market, he can’t get the project done. He noted that this project goes way beyond just affordable housing
• increase retail, activity, etc. He asked that this hearing be continued.

Community Development Programs Director Paul D’Angelo said that this is the consideration of a resolution amending the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the reallocation of an estimated $723,208 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. This public hearing was advertised on December 13, 2019. Review:

• The City has $723,308 in HOME funds available for reallocation.
• The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium received applications for HOME funds and made funding recommendations over two 2019 meetings (April 2019 and October 2019).
• HOME funds must be used for housing programs within the four-county Consortium area (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties)
• Federal HOME Program and HUD regulations require a public hearing be held before substantial plan amendments can be adopted by the HOME Lead Entity, the City of Asheville. Committee(s):
• Asheville Regional Housing Consortium
• October 31, 2019
• Approved unanimously Pro(s):
• The proposed reallocation of $1,269,322 commits and puts toward viable projects federal HOME Program funding
• Approximately 170 affordable rental units will be created, 18 homeowners will be assisted with down payment assistance, and additional rental assistance will be supported in Henderson and Buncombe Counties. No project proposals were received in the reallocation for either Transylvania or Madison County projects.
• Funding recommendations reflect the carefully considered recommendations of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium. Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• The Action Plan is fully funded from federal CDBG and HOME entitlement grants, unused funds from previous completed projects, and estimated program income. There is no other fiscal impact associated with this action. Mr. D’Angelo responded to Vice-Mayor Wisler when she asked how this money became available for reallocation. Mayor Manheimer opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Ms. Kasia Maatafale asked that the City’s website be updated with the current Action Plan. Mayor Manheimer closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Mayor Manheimer said that members of Council have previously received a copy of the resolution and it would not be read.

Chief Financial Officer Barbara Whitehorn said that this is the consideration (1) To hold a public hearing; (2) adoption of Bond Order; and (3) adoption of a resolution for the issuance of General Obligation (GO) Refunding Bonds for the refinancing of existing debt. This public hearing was advertised on January 3, 2020. Background:

• In May, 2018, Council authorized the issuance of a GO Bond Anticipation Note in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000.
• Since that time, the City has drawn down $15.6 million on the loan and hopes to draw on the remaining amount available over the next month with an emphasis on affordable housing initiatives.
• In order to refund the principal, the City intends to issue long-term, fixed-rate GO Bonds in early March, 2020.

Council Goal:

• Financially Resilient City Committee(s):
• None Pro(s):
• Converts GO funding from short-term variable-rate debt to long-term, fixed-rate bonds.
• Allows City to pay off the debt over a longer time period and match the longer, useful life of the assets it funds. Con(s):

None Fiscal Impact:

• Annual debt service payments will increase because long-term fixed rates are higher than short-term variable rate debt. This increase is included in the City’s long-range financial model for issuing and paying-off debt. The final amounts of the new debt service payments will be determined on the bond sale date. The bond order titled, “BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $23,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA” was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 10, 2019, and was published on January 3, 2020, with notice that the City Council would hold a public hearing thereon on January 14, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable. At 6:38 p.m., Mayor Manheimer announced that the City Council would hear anyone who wished to be heard on the questions of validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and when no one spoke, she closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Mayor Manheimer said that members of Council have previously received a copy of the bond order and resolution and they would not be read.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Board of Adjustment. The terms of Pratik Bhakta (Regular) and Daniel Summerlin (Regular) expire on January 21, 2020. The following individuals applied for the vacancy: David Angelus and Rick Freeman. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended reappointment of Mr. Bhakta and Mr. Summerlin.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Downtown Commission. Brent Campbell resigned as a member of the Downtown Commission, thus leaving an unexpired term until December 31, 2021. The following individuals applied for the vacancy: David Angelus, Jeffrey Kellman, Sherree Lucas, Robin Raines, Brad Blackburn, Kimberly Levi and Joy Wilson. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended appointing Robin Raines.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Firemen’s Relief Fund. The terms of Barbara Whitehorn and Raymond Tweed, as members on the Firemen’s Relief Fund, expired January 1, 2020. Due to recent legislation, the term limits have been removed and now the members serve at the pleasure of Council or until they resign. No one applied for the vacancy. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended reappointing Mr. Tweed and Ms. Whitehorn.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Board. The term of Esther Manheimer, as a member of the MSD Board expires on January 19, 2020. No one has applied for the vacancy. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended reappointing Esther Manheimer.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Riverfront Redevelopment Commission. The terms of Darren Green (property/business owner), Tim Schaller (property/business owner in the Riverfront) and Carleton Collins (at-large member) expired on January 1, 2020. The following individual applied for the vacancy: Kimberly Levi. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended reappointment of Darren Green (3-year term), Tim Schaller (3-year term) and Carleton Collins (1-year term).

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy & the Environment (SACEE). The terms of Maggie Gulick, Anne Keller and Sonia Marcus (expertise in the field of energy management) expired on December 31, 2019. The following individuals applied for the vacancy: Ron Edgerton, Chris Pelrine, Paul Schulman, Andrea Baty, Patricia Meason Williams, Jeffrey Vanderlip, Alison Ormsby, Dakota Lee Lathroop, Daniel Falkenstein and Kelsey Wood. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended reappointment of Maggie Gulick and Anne Keller and appointment of Alison Ormsby.

Vice-Mayor Wisler, Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Urban Forestry Commission. The terms of Ed Macie and Patrick Gilbert, as members on the Urban Forestry Commission, expired December 31, 2019. In addition, Guillermo Rodriguez resigned, thus leaving an unexpired term until December 31, 2020. The following individuals applied for the vacancy: Robert Brown, Patricia Strang, Karen MacNeil, Callie Warner and Noah Poulos. The Boards & Commissions Committee recommended (1) reappointing Mr. Macie and Mr. Gilbert; and (2) re-advertise for the other vacant seat as requested by the Urban Forestry Commission.