In This Video
  • Kokou Nayo thanks the council for the proclamation and invites everyone to Durham Refugee Day celebrations. 
  • Council Member Cook discusses a recent controversial rezoning decision and its aftermath, including a Planning Commission resignation. 
  • Council Member Cook continues discussing the impact of zoning decisions, mentioning a recent controversial rezoning decision and its aftermath, including a Planning Commission resignation. 
  • Council Member Cook addresses the need for respect towards volunteer board members. 
  • Council Member Cook shares her view about the council's disregard of the comprehensive plan. 
  • Council Member Rist talks about attending the annual breakfast for Housing for New Hope and shares statistics on homelessness in Durham. 
  • Council Member Cook discusses the budget, expressing concerns about sanitation workers and the importance of a living wage. 
  • Council Member Baker thanks the city manager and staff, acknowledging the complexity of the budget and the need for property tax increases. 
  • Council Member Middleton thanks colleagues and staff, highlighting the budget's reflection of the city's values and commitments. 
  • Council Member Caballero reflects on the budget process, emphasizing the importance of compromise and communication. 
  • Mayor Williams and colleagues discuss the challenges and successes of the budget process, emphasizing the importance of communication and compromise. 
  • Mayor Williams continues discussing the budget process, mentioning the difficulty of the job and the importance of working together. 
  • The motion to pass the budget is unanimously approved (with one no vote). 
  • The meeting moves on to item number 38, a public hearing on the 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendum. John Reese, the debt administrator, presents the details of the bond referendum. 
  • The public hearing is opened, and Danielle Dohman speaks about concerns regarding the $85 million parks bond, particularly the lack of detail in the project budgets and the need for thorough remediation of contaminated parks. 
  • Christine Diaz speaks about the proposed swimming pool in East End Park and raises concerns about contamination and the need for future remediation funding. 
  • Julie Messina from the Durham Parks Foundation supports the bond referendum for the Splash and Play project. 
  • Julie Messina from the Durham Parks Foundation supports the bond referendum for the Splash and Play project. 
  • The Council votes on adopting bond orders for Parks and Recreation, Streets and Sidewalks, and setting a special bond referendum for November 5th, 2024. 
Durham City Council
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June 17, 2024 Meeting

After much debate in prior meetings, the council shares their final views and then votes on the budget. They also consider a bond referendum proposed for November's election. The relatively chill vibes may make one wonder, "Is this the real Durham City Council?"

20mins of 2hr 23min meeting
Budget Parks & Recreation Planning & Zoning

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Welcome to the Durham City Council meeting for June 17, 2024.

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Stream starts

Open

Call to Order

Moment of Silent Meditation

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Ceremonial Item - Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month Proclamation

Ceremonial Item - Durham Refugee Day Proclamation

Ceremonial Item - Recognition: Bull City Little League Mayor’s Cup Softball Winners

Ceremonial Item - Recognition: Bull City Little League Mayor’s Cup Baseball Winners

Announcements by Council

Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk

Consent Agenda (one vote for 1 - 5, 7, 9, 11 - 36, 39 - 42)

General Business Agenda

8. Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board – Appointments

10.Durham Homeless Services Advisory Committee – Appointments

General Business Agenda - Public Hearings

38. 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendum

Other Matters

Adjournment

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