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A
Good
evening
and
welcome
to
the
December
ninth
business
meeting
of
the
Charlotte
City
Council,
we
apologize
for
getting
started
a
little
bit
late
tonight
as
the
city
grows.
So
do
all
the
items
on
our
agenda.
So
we
tried
to
get
here
as
fast
as
possible,
but
we
apologize
her
for
keeping
you
we're.
Gonna
start
out
tonight
with
our
introductions
of
our
council,
including
our
new
council
council
members,
and
then
we
will
have
an
invocation
and
the
Pledge
of
Allegiance.
So
with
that
I'm
going
to
start
with
our
city
clerk.
A
A
You
and
with
that
we're
going
to
I'm
going
to
begin
our
meeting
as
we
often
do
is
we
always
do
with
an
invocation
which
is
an
expression
or
an
inspiration,
and
then
we
will
follow
that
by
the
Pledge
of
Allegiance.
Our
invocation
is
intended
to
solemnize
our
proceedings
and
we
celebrate
the
religious
diversity
of
our
community,
including
those
for
whom
those
who
choose
not
to
have
a
religious
faith.
A
You
are
welcome
to
stand
for
this
moment
if
you
wish,
but
I
do
ask
that
everybody
stands
for
the
Pledge
of
Allegiance,
so
tonight
I
will
give
our
invocation
God
in
the
midst
of
this
holiday
season.
Please
let
us
remember
you.
Let
us
keep
in
mind
that
amidst
the
activity
and
the
hustle
and
bustle,
let
us
remember
why
we
celebrate.
Let
us
reflect
on
the
fact
in
a
season
when
every
heart
should
be
happy
and
light.
A
A
God
draw
them
close
to
you
and
let
them
know
your
presence
help
us
all
to
simplify
our
activities
and
our
traditions
at
this
time
of
year,
so
that
we
can
refocus
our
hearts
on
what
is
most
meaningful
and
we
pray
for
peace
to
reign
in
our
hearts
and
for
grace
to
reflect
on
your
gifts
and
for
goodwill
to
reach
out
and
care
for
our
fellow
man
and
woman.
In
your
name.
We
pray.
E
E
Where
is
dr.,
Jones
practice,
state
and
federal
law
from
his
home
on
West
Trey
Street,
to
show
young
african-american
children
in
the
community
that
a
black
man
can
work
every
day
and
bring
change
without
leaving
their
community.
Now,
therefore,
I
by
Alexandre
louse
mayor
of
Charlotte
do
hereby
proclaim
December
9th
2019
as
Joseph
Charles
Jones
day.
A
So
that
takes
us
to
the
public
forum
portion
of
our
meeting
where
speakers
can
come
down
and
talk
about
pretty
much
anything
they
want
when
we
have
over
15
speakers
signed
up,
we
go
to
two
minutes,
so
do
we
do
have
a
waitlist
tonight
we
might
get
to
hear
on
the
waitlist,
but
we
do
have
at
least
15
speakers
signed
up.
So
we'll
go
with
our
first
speaker,
mr.
Fred
mone,
who
would
like
to
speak
about
corruption,
fraud
in
the
RNC?
Mr.
wani,
are
you
here.
A
L
Mayor
Pro
Tem,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
the
city
council,
my
name
is
fed
money
and
I'm.
An
activist
and
I
just
got
good
bit
back
in
the
last
presidential,
the
DNC
convention,
and
what
happened?
You
know
some
lawsuits
filed
and
there
was
nest,
misconduct,
corruption,
fraud,
contempt
of
court
fraud
upon
the
court
and
to
get
rid
of
lawsuit.
So
afterwards
we
fetch
and
did
a
time
with
people
didn't
nobody
what
he
cares.
Nobody
really
cares
whether
there's
a
little
law
in
this
state
or
the
specially
short
North
Carolina.
L
Why
the
city
and
other
people's
involved
didn't
do
anything
is
theirs
worried
about
the
50
million
dollar
grant
that
comes
with
bringing
a
National
Convention
and
now
that's
coming
over
wanting
to
bring
the
you
know
the
Orion
see
here,
which
you'd
be
looking
for
the
other
future
me
and
grant,
but
then
it
kind
of
understand
something:
there's
a
whistle
ball
also
being
putting
together.
Well,
you
all
have
to
go
back
and
pay
you
150
million
dollars
back
because
fits
me
indoors
plus
damages
to
what
happened.
L
Last
DNC
I
give
you
an
idea
of
the
Criminal
Code,
just
keeping
ready
to
hit
the
city
in
the
county
and
one
it
starts
with
s
code,
three
accessory
after
the
fact
so
you'll
hear
about
that
one.
But
then
you
got
the
tile
a-team
bravura
graft
it
cost
mattress!
That's
gonna,
be
a
thing:
that's
gonna
be
going
in
front
of
a
grand
jury,
civil
rights
and
an
experienced
violate
civil
rights
under
Title
18
conspiracy
under
Title
18
chapter
19.
You
got
contempt
under
chapter
21
at
our
18.
Now
sound
latina,
I
guess
a
birth!
L
Stop
right.
Now
is
the
criminal
acts,
federal
federal
crimes.
You
got
extortion
and
threats
under
Title
18.
You
got
fraud
and
false
statements.
That's
what
y'all
filled
out
to
get
the
DNC
to
get
here
at
this
time
as
well
as
last
time,
so
you
can
get
the
fifty
million
dollars,
but
that
comes
with
the
grant
money
getting
it.
L
A
L
A
M
You
good
evening,
thank
you
for
having
me
I'm
Emma
Katherine
Bowers
co-president
of
the
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Youth
Council
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Youth
Council
is
the
official
Youth
Advisory
Council
for
the
City
of
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
County
and
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Schools.
It
is
a
partnership
between
youth,
local
governments,
schools
and
generation
nation
through
c-myc.
Charlotte
youth
gain
a
real
role,
an
experience
in
policy
and
civic
problem-solving.
This
semester.
Our
main
issues
include
opportunity,
equity
safety,
the
environment
and
Charlotte's
future.
M
For
example,
we
engaged
youth
in
the
city's
2040
plan
and
are
currently
advising
cmp
d
we're
also
getting
ready
for
2020
when
we
will
help
to
show
off
our
city
at
the
RN
C
through
the
Youth
Council
CMS
students
are
represented
on
the
school
board
by
their
student
advisor
during
the
most
recent
2019
election.
Thousands
of
students
across
the
city,
elected
c-myc
member,
gave
salt
to
this
role.
Now
that
your
election
is
over,
we
will
be
reaching
out
to
meet
with
you
to
discuss
policy
and
ideas
that
are
important
to
Charlotte
Youth.
As
always.
M
Please
let
us
know
if
there
is
an
issue
you
would
like
to
refer
to
the
Youth
Council.
We
look
forward
to
continuing
to
advise
you
on
our
concerns,
ideas
and
proposed
solutions
in
November,
Youth,
Council
co-president,
se
Bonnie
former
youth
council
president
and
current
Community
Relations
Committee
member
Patricia,
Venegas
Agora
and
I
represented
Charlotte
Youth
and
led
national
sessions
at
the
National
League
of
Cities
conference
in
San
Antonio.
The
prom
prince
was
a
great
experience
and
we
are
excited
to
bring
home
new
skills
and
ideas.
Foremost.
M
We
would
like
to
thank
you
all
so
much
for
your
support
and
sending
us
at
the
end
I'll
see
and
in
our
other
work
we
can
see
that
Charlotte's
Youth
Council
is
a
leader
locally
throughout
North
Carolina
and
at
the
national
level.
In
fact,
we're
proud
to
report
the
generation
nation
recently
won
the
2019
American
civic
collaboration
award.
Thank.
A
A
N
A
N
Charlotte
should
be
proud
of
all
their
tireless
effort,
selflessness
and
courageousness
to
stand
up
and
speak
out
for
so
long
for
change
on
this
issue,
the
band
of
exotic
and
wild
animal
acts
here
in
this
great
city,
the
cool
thing
is
that
we
don't
all
have
to
be
experts
on
this
issue.
A
lot
of
time.
Research
and
energy
has
gone
into
providing
accurate
information
as
to
why
we
should
ban
these
traveling
acts
and
exploitation
of
wild
and
exotic
animals.
N
Here
are
some
positive
reasons
or
outcomes
for
doing
so.
One
we
can
create
jobs
for
the
performance
industry.
We
can
inspire
children
to
work
hard
and
become
part
of
the
Arts
and
unique
circuses
families.
We
can
improve
public
safety
for
the
widely
wild,
sorry,
widely
untrained,
animal
caregivers
and
audiences.
There
would
be
less
chance
for
animal
and
human
disease
spread.
We
can
improve
the
quality
of
life,
those
fit
both
physically
and
psychologically
for
these
animals,
as
they
travel
in
tight
quarters
without
companionship.
That
causes
them
much
stress
and
we
can
finally,
in
their
suffering.
N
We
can
draw
more
folks
into
our
city
to
support
the
Arts,
because
a
studies
show
animal
circuses
are
not
as
popular
as
human
performance
once
it
will
ultimately
cost
taxpayers
less
money
being
that
restriction
is
far
more
cheaper
and
option
than
regulations
and
inspections.
I
grew
up
here
in
Charlotte,
going
to
the
circus
as
a
kid
and
in
2008,
while
living
in
East
Africa
I
visited
an
animal
refuge.
N
A
O
The
reason
I'm
here
today
is
Seban
performing
wild
acts,
wild
animal
circuses
in
charlotte
and
eventually
ever
else
as
well,
there's,
no
denying
that
it's
a
cruel
and
abusive
industry.
Five
years
ago,
before
I
made
the
connection
with
my
life
choices
and
the
animals
I
attended
a
circus,
and
there
is
no
doubt
in
my
mind
that
they
were
abused,
tortured
and
live
a
life
that
none
of
us
would
want
to
live.
I
looked
up
the
word
wild
in
the
dictionary
and
specifically
coming
to
animals.
O
It
literally
means
living
or
growing
in
their
natural
environment,
not
domesticated
or
cultivated.
So
it
makes
no
sense
that
it
makes
no
sense
that
we
think
we
can
train
them
to
be
what
they're
not
meant
to
be
elephants
in
the
wild
can
live
up
to
seventy
years
in
captivity.
They
live
less
than
forty.
O
They
have
a
family
just
like
most
of
us
and
like
to
travel
in
large
groups
with
their
loved
ones,
but
in
the
circus
are
confined
and
alone
apart
from
the
other
awful
industries
and
hobbies
like
ivory
and
hunting
circuses
have
a
huge
impact
on
the
numbers
of
these
animals
left
like
us.
Animals
have
their
own
lives
and
emotions
of
happiness,
sadness,
anger
and
they
should
be
able
to
freely
express
and
live
their
life.
O
The
way
they're
supposed
to
elephants,
along
with
many
others,
are
in
danger,
or
the
only
ones
that
can
help
I
also
found
out
that
there
are
more
Tigers
held
in
captivity
right
now
than
they
are
in
the
wild,
which
is
not
okay,
I
care
very
deeply
and
can't
help
but
empathize
with
both
humans
and
animals.
I
can't
help
but
feel
the
pain
in
my
heart,
just
thinking
about
what
they
go
through.
O
So
I
ask
that
you
all
do
your
best
and
imagine
yourselves
or
your
animals
if
you
have
any
I'm
sure
you
care
about
them
a
lot
and
would
never
want
them
to
go
through
what
these
animals
are
going
through.
Unfortunately,
dogs
and
cats
are
almost
always
openly
loved
and
protect
that
by
most
people
but
behind
closed
doors.
There's
so
many
other
animals
being
tortured
and
abused
every
day
and
people
turn
a
blind
eye
so
I'm,
just
all
animals
deserve
the
same
love.
O
A
P
People
of
color
have
always
been
the
backbone
of
movements,
but
between
being
busy
struggling
to
survive
and
a
number
of
other
systemic
forms
of
erasure
were
hardly
ever
the
face
of
them,
but
this
also
highlights
a
disconnect
between
Charlotte's
government
and
its
citizens.
I'm
willing
to
bet
many
people,
don't
even
know
this
form
is
available
to
us,
I
didn't
until
last
month,
which
says
more
about
Kristen
Moyers,
amazing,
organizing
abilities
than
it
does
about
anyone's
lack
of
care
for
other
issues.
P
So,
access
to
this
information
is
also
key
in
making
sure
marginalized
voices
have
the
chance
to
be
heard
here.
But
this
issue
at
its
core
is
simple.
No
living
being
is
an
object
to
be
prodded
as
a
toy
for
human
entertainment,
disregarding
the
validity
of
someone's
ability
to
feel
and
their
right
to
a
life
of
freedom
is
a
symptom
of
a
society
built
on
white
supremacy.
Here
we
have
well-meaning
people
who
benefit
from
that
system,
attempting
to
destroy
one
of
its
many
flaws.
P
This
council
nor
I,
unfortunately,
have
control
over
the
inhumanity
happening
at
our
borders
or
the
prison
industrial
complex,
and
while
we
work
to
dismantle
these
incredibly
dire
problems,
all
we
can
do
is
take
wins
as
they
come,
and
this
has
come
up
now.
It's
hard
enough
to
fight
violence
and
people
whose
system
was
built
to
thrive
on
it.
Let
us
send
a
message
that
we
don't
allow
it
here
in
any
form.
P
A
P
A
Q
You
good
evening,
council
members
I
realized.
My
topic
is
somewhat
different,
then
what's
considered
normal
this
arena,
however,
this
is
an
avenue
not
yet
the
only
road
I
will
pursue
to
get
the
word
out
to
the
people
with
Charlotte
and
hopefully
all
of
North
Carolina
I'd
like
to
talk
about
a
contractor
named
Kelvin
young,
who
is
the
owner
of
Kiel
Park
West
and
he'll
Park
East
tiny
houses.
This
gentleman
sold
me
so
this
district
use
me
this
gentleman,
so
several
people,
including
myself,
the
dream
of
home
ownership.
Q
My
story
is
a
bit
different
than
others,
I'm
now
disabled
and
had
to
wait
years
to
receive
my
disability.
Mr.
young
was
given
my
money
with
the
promise
that
it
would
be
returned
within
30
days.
In
regards
to
my
tiny
house
today
that
the
refund
has
never
happened
now,
I'm
fighting
with
only
the
means
of
social
arenas
such
as
this.
A
few
months
ago,
my
name
was
finally
pulled
from
the
Charlotte
Housing
Authority
after
years
on
a
waiting
list
and
all
because
of
Kelvin
young.
That
too,
is
now
lost,
I
begged
the
people
of
Charlotte.
Q
To
please
be
aware:
I'd
like
to
unjust,
I,
do
understand
and
ask:
why
is
it
that
we
can
still
a
candy
bar
and
go
to
jail?
Yeah
Kelvin
young
can
rob
people
for
years
lie
to
us
yet
walk
the
streets
of
our
town
every
day,
as
if
nothing
happened
so
far.
Excuse
me
so
far.
Our
laws
do
nothing
where's
the
help
for
people
like
myself,
who
can't
afford
to
simply
hire
an
attorney
I
want
to.
Thank
you
for
listening.
Q
A
R
S
Miss
Garst.
Thank
you,
sir.
My
name
is
Marissa
Garth
and
I'm.
Also
here
in
support
of
the
ban
on
performing
wild
animals.
Here
in
Charlotte.
At
the
strategy
session
on
November
12th,
the
council
seemed
to
have
a
number
of
questions
about
what
our
proposed
and
looming
wild
animals
actually
says.
We
heard
the
mayor
asked
if
the
ban
covered
all
animals
are
just
exotic
animals
and
whether
the
ban
would
prohibit
dog
shows
him
coming
to
Charlotte.
S
The
city
had
turned
to
attorney
Finch
in
perspi
dogs,
Julie
ISIL
asked,
if
lazy,
5
ranch
would
have
to
shut
down,
and
if
the
ban
would
cover
permanent
animal
displays.
City
attorney
mentioned
concerns
about
the
birth
of
the
van
as
well.
The
mayor
stated
that
they
needed
information
about
what
constitutes
the
performing
organum
'el.
To
answer
these
questions,
I'll
summarize
the
proposed
draft
ordinance
that
we
provided
to
the
council
in
City
Attorney,
which
is,
of
course
only
a
draft
at
this
point.
S
The
draft
provided
has
one
and
only
one
narrow
prohibition
that
no
person
shall
cause
or
allow
for
the
petrous
participation
of
an
exotic
or
wild
animal
in
a
traveling
animal
act,
ride,
performance
or
exhibition
on
any
public
or
private
property
in
the
city.
It
does
not
apply
to
domestic
species
such
as
frisbee
dogs,
exemptions
include
companion,
animals,
pets,
livestock
wildlife,
rehabilitators
and
permitted
zoo's
sanctuaries
and
aquariums.
The
draft
specifically
defines
exotic
or
wild
animals
based
on
current
state
and
federal
law.
S
The
language
proposed
in
this
draft
is
very
similar
to
ordinances
already
passed
into
law
in
over
99
US
localities
and
46
diverse
nations.
We
are
available
and
happy
to
answer
any
questions
or
concerns
you
may
have,
and
our
answers
well
includes
supporting
data.
We
assure
you
that
every
question
raised
at
the
meeting
is
something
that
has
been
asked
and
answered
already
elsewhere
and
again
note.
Similar
actions
have
successfully
protected
both
animals
and
citizens
of
communities
just
like
ours
throughout
the
u.s.
Ringling
Brothers
Circus
closed
its
doors
in
2007
after
146
years
of
exploiting
animals.
S
This
was
largely
due
to
a
drop
in
attendance,
as
the
public
has
become
aware
of
the
abuse
suffered
by
animals
in
the
circus
industry.
It
will
not
be
long
before
all
circuses
will
be
animal
free
or
before
Stu
closed
their
doors
due
to
drop
in
revenue.
The
City
of
Charlotte
has
the
opportunity
to
be
on
the
right
side
of
history
here
by
banning
the
cruel
use
of
wild
animals
in
the
circus
I.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Miss
cars.
T
Name
is
actually
bethany
mcdonald,
and
I
am
the
program's
director
at
hearts,
beat
as
one
foundation
I'm
also
a
longtime
volunteer
with
the
humane
society.
For
about
four
to
five
years.
My
focus
was
always
being
a
part
of
the
I
build
program
which
was
building
fences
for
dogs
who
spent
the
majority
of
their
existence
in
humanely
tethered
and
outside
I've.
T
Seen
dogs
with
a
four
foot
leash
tied
to
a
trailer
full
of
glass,
I've,
seen
dogs
tied
to
a
tree
and
lying
in
their
own
feces
I've,
also
seen
dogs
tied
to
fence
posts,
with
festering
wounds
and
mange
due
to
prolonged
outside
exposure
and
neglect,
and
none
of
this
is
illegal.
None
of
this
is
policed.
None
of
this
is
recognized
or
documented,
albeit
from
the
amazing
groups
that
do
community
outreach
and
make
every
effort
possible
to
create
a
merciful
existence
for
the
animals
that
aren't
protected.
T
Due
to
the
lack
of
this
specific
ordinance,
I
voluntarily
participated
in
dozens
of
free
fence,
builds
to
get
these
dogs
off
of
the
chains
and
into
a
safe,
protected
environment.
I
participated
in
tarp
day,
providing
tarps
for
each
enclosure
to
ensure
shade
and
temperature
control.
In
the
summer,
we've
also
done
straw
day,
providing
straw
as
a
conduit
for
warmth
through
the
winter
seasons
and
I've
seen
firsthand
the
quality
of
a
life
created
by
these
simple
efforts.
T
This
isn't
a
matter
of
opinion
or
available
resources
or
lack
of
support.
This
is
a
matter
of
finding
a
humane
solution
to
a
problem
that
has
been
completely
ignored
and
so
I
beg
you
please
consider
supporting
our
proposition
to
provide
a
quality
of
life
that
has
until
now
not
been
addressed.
There
are
several
surrounding
counties
in
North
Carolina
that
have
accepted
this
ordinance
and
for
a
good
reason,
we're
committed
to
doing
all
that
we
can
to
end
this
abuse
of
treatment
and
we
hope
you'll
agree
to
stand
behind
us.
T
A
U
Feel
that
I
should
be
wearing
a
shirt
tonight
this
that
man
is
the
best
friend.
It
seems
to
be
getting
all
the
attention.
I
feel
very
sad
that
I'm
here
talking
about
something
that
is
important
to
me,
and
that
is
the
fact
that
there
are
so
many
thousands
of
people
who
are
being
told,
there's
Nolan
no
low-income
housing
in
Charlotte.
U
When
I
started
my
campaign
to
raise
the
awareness
for
1,000
keys,
many
hundreds
of
real-estate
agents
contacted
me
what
they
said
to
me
is
we
have
hundreds
of
houses,
one
man
said
he
even
had
500
houses.
Then,
of
course
we
all
know
about
the
catalyst
he
says
he
has
700
houses.
This
is
childish
crime.
So
we
have.
U
Here
my
campaign
about
the
1,000
keys
is
targeted
to
our
rich
sports
industry
and
our
athletes
that
live
in
our
city.
We
know
that
Charlotte
has
a
lot
of
millionaires.
North
Carolina
has
a
total
of
201
millionaires.
We
have
a
lot
of
billionaires
and
most
of
them
work
low
income
people
they.
Usually
they
don't
care
that
their
works
have
slept
outdoors.
They
don't
care
that
our
children
have
bathed
on
the
way
to
school,
at
McDonald's
or
restaurant,
but
I'm
here
to
tell
you
that
I
will
campaign
for
1,000
keys.
U
This
is
what
I
call
the
first
annual
Christmas
wish.
I
write
about
this
on
Facebook
and
people
all
over
the
world
know
that
right
now,
housing
is
a
target.
It's
a
topic
in
every
city
of
every
state,
but
I'm
not
here
tonight
to
say
anything
about
this
can
happen,
but
I
do
know.
The
money
is
in
this
city,
and
the
people
are
here.
I
have
not
named
anyone
to
help
me
I
want
to
say
the
people
of
the
world.
We
are
all
colors.
We
are
all
races.
U
Many
of
you,
of
course,
I,
do
know
that
we
should
have
a
city
that
has
the
dog
as
the
mayor
and
have
the
dog
to
serve
us
because
he
doesn't
seem
to
be
our
best
friend,
but
tonight
I
talk
about
Jesus
and
his
to
fish
and
five
loaves
of
bread.
I
am
a
poor
woman
that
lives
in
low-income
housing
and
I
pay
four
hundred
forty
dollars
a
month
for
now.
I
am
my
shame
of
this,
because
you
have
some
of
the
richest
people
in
our
city
who
have
been
poor.
What.
A
W
Suddenly
it's
dwarfed
by
the
amount
of
financial
resources
we
applied
to
the
area
to
be
part
of
this
marketplace
and
I
started
my
company
in
2014
and
the
reason
why
I
started
it
was
to
give
back
to
the
community
and
be
part
of
something
great
and
old
water
sewer
infrastructure.
And
since
that
day,
we've
designed
projects
from
24
inch
pipe
lines
to
twelve
inch,
pipe
lines.
W
Water
booster
pump
stations
sewer
lift
stations
that
can
convey
twenty
million
gallons
a
day
of
water
and
much
much
more
and
we've
done
that
throughout
the
state,
from
Durham
to
Hendersonville,
and
one
of
the
reasons
I
decided
to
open
the
office
here
locally
is
your
desire
and
his
fresh
desire
to
increase
minority
participation
on
engineering
services
and
I'll
share
this
number
with
you
that,
according
to
the
city's
2018
minority
of
women's
small
business
enterprise
annual
report,
the
goal
for
MWBE
inclusion
on
engineering
projects
was
twenty
point.
Eight
percent,
based
on
your
most
recent
disparity
study.
W
A
X
X
What
I
want
for
this
entire
country,
respect,
kindness
and
altruism
for
every
living
being
I
do
consider
myself
myself
an
advocate
for
humanity,
though,
and
that
includes
fighting,
that
every
single
person
of
every
race
and
gender
could
achieve
true
equality
in
America,
but
tonight
I'm
here
speaking
on
behalf
of
another
living
breathing
life
in
our
city,
there
is
no
less
deserving
of
kindness
and
humane
treatment,
as
I
would
hope.
We
could
all
agree
that
every
living
being
even
an
animal
has
at
least
some
value.
X
Well,
it
is
easy
to
think
it's
just
a
small
issue
but
I
brought
on
by
a
few
animal
rights,
advocates,
they're,
collectively,
15
other
North
Carolina
cities
and
counties
and
23
states
with
anteye
tethering
laws,
which
proves
this
is
not
just
a
concern
for
a
few
radical
charlotte
residents,
but
a
major
and
validated
concern.
Statewide
and
nationwide.
Charlotte
is
far
behind
on
something
other
cities
have
already
addressed
years
ago,
something
deemed
to
be
inhumane
by
the
US
Department
of
Agriculture
and
the
Animal
Welfare
Act.
X
Yet
we
continue
allowing
it
to
happen
day
after
day
to
the
animals
in
this
city.
Dogs
have
literally
frozen
to
death
on
chains
and
Charlotte,
because
we
don't
even
have
a
minimum
temperature
law
in
effect.
At
the
absolute
least,
these
expert
sources
alone
should
be
more
validation
than
any
heat
map
can
provide
to
you.
That's
research
has
already
been
done
by
experts
around
the
country,
and
the
results
are
untenable.
The
results
show
that
tethering
is
absolutely
outdated
and
inhumane.
If
this
ban
is
put
into
place,
there
are
countless
resources
for
everyone.
X
Low
income,
families
included
Hollies
hope
is
just
one
nonprofit
that
I
personally
worked
with.
That
will
build
a
fence
for
any
family
with
a
dog
in
need
completely
free
of
charge.
The
owner,
the
options
and
resources
are
unlimited.
We
aren't
asking
for
something
unprecedented.
We
are
asking
that
you
would
join
all
the
other,
forward-thinking
North
Carolina
cities
in
setting
a
new
standard
for
the
way
we
treat
the
animals
of
Charlotte.
Thank
you
thank.
A
Y
Y
Because
tethering
has
no
socio-economic
boundaries,
you'd
like
to
say
that
we
are
here
to
help
educate
the
public.
We
want
to
come
together
as
a
community
to
assist
families
in
need
and
embedding
the
lives
of
their
pets
and
bettering
their
lives.
Most
people
welcome
the
help
they
would
love
to
see
their
animals
running
free
inside
a
fenced
area.
It
has
been
referenced
in
previous
meetings
that
tethering
his
dog
has
been
done
for
generations
and
somehow
that
makes
it
okay.
Y
I
would
like
to
remind
the
council
that
why
it
is
true,
the
tethering
has
been
done
for
generations.
It
doesn't
make
the
act
right
or
just
remind
you
that
some
of
the
most
horrific
atrocities
and
our
nation's
and
our
world's
history
were
carried
on
and
accepted
for
generations.
It
certainly
did
not
make
those
acts
right.
Just
are
acceptable
by
any
moral
compass.
As
one
of
our
student
council
members,
reference
Gandhi
once
stated,
the
greatness
of
a
nation
and
its
moral
progress
can
be
judged
by
the
way
in
which
its
animals
are
treated.
Z
You
good
evening
my
name
is
Jasmine
pitcher
and
I'm.
A
student
at
UNC,
Charlotte
I,
have
had
the
privilege
of
living
for
19
years
before
being
directly
affected
by
gun
violence
in
my
community
for
hundreds
of
thousands
of
Americans.
That
is
a
pipe
dream.
Every
single
American
has
the
right
to
grow
up
to
get
an
education
and
to
raise
their
children
without
a
statistically
supported
fear
of
personally
dealing
with
the
aftermath
of
gun
violence
in
our
community.
Z
You
have
the
power
to
advocate
for
and
with
us
as
we
demand
that
reasonable
legislation
be
put
in
place
to
address
this
issue.
There's
a
sign
at
every
entrance
to
my
school
that
says,
guns
prohibited
on
this
campus,
except
were
allowed
by
law
every
time,
I
Drive
past
that
sign,
I
feel
insulted.
We
as
a
public
university,
look
to
state
and
federal
legislature
to
help
create
an
environment
where,
hopefully,
a
generation
of
future
students
will
not
walk
to
classes
and
be
sick
to
their
stomachs
with
the
memories
of
their
experiences.
Z
According
to
the
CDC,
over
36,000
Americans
died
as
a
result
of
gun
violence
every
year
with
an
additional
hundred
thousand
wounded.
Lest
we
be
misconstrued
as
advocating
only
for
those
in
this
country
who
have
yet
to
experience
a
mass
shooting,
let
me
make
it
clear
that
that
is
not
the
case
over
22,000,
our
suicides
close
to
13,000
our
homicides
and
the
list
goes
on.
According
to
the
American
Journal
of
Medicine,
Americans
are
25
times
more
likely
to
die
from
gun
violence
than
residents
of
pure
nations.
AA
Hey
good
evening,
my
name
is
Wong
even
I'm,
talking
I'm
here
to
talk
about
the
MLS
deal
on
December
20
on
December,
2nd
and
WV,
reported
that
James
Mitchell
said
that
the
majority
of
council
supported
giving
David
Tepper
a
hundred
and
as
much
as
110
million
dollars
of
public
money
to
help
the
land
a
team
I've
exchanged
emails
with
some
of
you.
I
have
spoken
to
a
couple
of
you
on
the
matter
I'm
here
to
confirm
this
I'm
here
to
get
confirmation
from
you.
AA
AA
There
are
money
for
city
tents,
on
the
outskirts
of
town
there's
another
city
tent
on
the
corner
of
University
City
and
North
Tryon
Charlotte
eot
does
not
have
the
funds
to
install
speedbumps
residents
are
required
to
fund
their
own
speed,
bumps
weights
and
water
management
tells
me
they
do
not
have
they
do
not
have
the
funds
to
address
class
anything
below
anything
below
our
Class
B
flooding
issue.
The
city
has
ballooned
overnight.
AA
Excuse
me,
the
city
has
ballooned
nearly
overnight
and
then
I'm
not
seeing
the
elements
necessary
to
support
the
population,
growth,
ie,
roads,
sewer,
school,
grocery
stores
and
other
basic
necessities.
So
again
that
posed
the
question:
what
is
the
logic
behind
giving
billionaires
my
money?
I
know
the
residents
money's
so
and
are
you
guys
place
and
procedures
in
place
to
ensure
that
MLS
team
will
remain
in
Charlotte
for
a
period
of
at
least
ten
years?
AA
Are
you
guys
getting
any
guarantees
that
employees
supporting
the
MLS,
seeing
a
janitor
security,
security
guards
and
other
another
members
who
getting
will
be
getting
full-time
jobs
that
have
benefits
and
that
these
jobs
will
not
be
outsourced
to
HMS
host
last
to
miss
you
head,
you
are
a
Republican.
Your
party
is
all
about
free
markets.
According
to
the
Business
Journal,
you
build
the
possibility
you're
committing
taxpayer
money
to
mo
through
the
MLS
team,
which
I'm
quite
possible
by
that.
Thank
you
for
your
time.
Thank.
A
You
and
with
that
we
conclude
the
public
forum
portion
of
our
meeting.
Thank
you
all
for
coming
and
for
those
who
are
willing
to
come
down
and
take
some
time
to
speak.
The
next
up
on
the
agenda
is
our
consent
agenda
items.
I
would
like
thank
you
a
motion
to
adopt
item
16
through
54
in
one
motion,
for
with
the
exception
of
items
number
20
and
43,
which
we
will
be
pulling
for
a
separate
vote
so.
A
A
I'm
number
19
so
bear
with
me
a
second
okay
item
number
20
is
on
street
parking
program
management
services.
I
need
a
motion
to
approve
a
contract
with
Republic
parking
system
for
on
street
parking
program
management
services
for
a
term
of
two
years
and
authorized
the
city
manager
to
amend
the
contract
consistent
with
the
purpose
for
which
the
contract
was
approved.
A
C
F
A
A
AB
You
Maya,
Pro,
Tem
and
City
Council
really
appreciate
the
opportunity
to
be
here
this
evening.
Definitely
wanted
to
express
our
sincere
appreciation
for
this
opportunity.
I
can
tell
you
that
not
only
are
we
extremely
extremely
humble,
but
we're
honored
to
be
considered
for
this
opportunity
here
with
the
City
of
Charlotte
and
with
the
Charlotte
Airport,
as
you
probably
are
well
aware,
I
stand
here
before
you
today,
representing
140,000
employees
on
behalf
of
ABM
I'm,
actually
here
with
our
entire
aviation
team
leadership
team
and
our
five
business
inclusion,
inclusion
partners
that
we've
included
in
this
contract.
AB
In
our
proposal,
we
have
committed
to
the
city
into
the
airport,
a
30%
business
inclusion
partnership,
which
means
that
they
will
be
involved
in
managing
and
overseeing
along
with
our
support,
the
30%
of
this
contract.
We
believe
and
know
that
through
our
experience
of
working
in
airports-
and
we
have
a
tremendous
number,
a
tremendous
amount
of
experience
in
working
airports
and
in
aviation,
our
company
is
actually
founded
on
janitorial
services
and
we're
now
a
hundred
and
ten
year
old
company
publicly
traded.
AB
We
recognize
the
immense
decision
that's
being
made
here
and
we
absolutely
do
not
take
that
lightly.
We
recognize
that
this
is
a
big
decision
for
the
airport,
as
well
as
for
the
City
Councilmembers.
What
we
do
pride
ourselves
in
doing
is
developing
and
creating
career
opportunities
for
our
employees.
It's
not
just
about
a
job
for
us.
We
develop
and
streamline
a
career
path
for
employees
that
allows
them
to
advance
and
to
develop.
We
do
the
same
thing
for
our
business
inclusion
partners.
AB
It
is
our
desire,
through
all
of
our
training
programs
through
our
education,
we've
committed
on
this
contract,
a
number
of
items
and
are
less
just
a
few
of
them.
We
perform
annual
employee
surveys.
We
were
able
to
actually
pulse
check
with
employees
anonymously.
We
are,
we
have
retention
plans
as
well.
We
we
do
a
1%
KPI
bonus
plan
and
we've
in
corporate
incorporated
here
as
well.
We
we
have
a
number
of
other
benefits
that
we
offer
our
employees,
all
of
which
will
be
transferred
to
these
employees.
AB
We
have
a
discounted
stock
purchase
program
and
we
also
do
a
lot
of
rewards
and
recognition
around
110%
Club
recognizing
individuals
for
exemplary
service.
It
is
our
intent,
and
we
know
that
it's
not
our
opinion
of
our
service
that
counts.
It's
truly
the
opinion
of
the
customer.
We
recognize
what
it
means
to
be
able
to
be
best
in
class.
We
also
value
tremendously
the
opportunity
to
provide
the
services,
not
just
in
these
airports,
but
in
a
number
of
airports
across
the
country.
AB
AC
Pro
Tem
and
councilmembers,
my
name
is
Laura
canaan
and
CEO
of
sunshine
cleaning
systems.
I
want
to
express
my
appreciation
and
gratitude
to
our
entire
team
at
CLT,
whom
we
greatly
value
and
who
provides
ten
years
of
dedicated
service
to
the
airport.
I
am
asking
council
to
not
approve
the
proposed
contract
with
ABM
and
instead
to
follow,
through
with
Britt
kegels
recommendation
in
a
July
30th
memo
to
City
Council.
You
have
this
document
mr.
Cagle
States,
upon
review
of
the
proposal
by
the
committee.
It
was
determined
that
pricing
information
received
from
vendors
was
inconsistent.
AC
Aviation
and
procurement
management
reviewed
the
pricing
criteria
in
the
RFP
and
concluded
it
would
be
in
the
best
interest
of
the
city
to
clarify
and
better
define
pricing
criteria.
In
a
new
request
for
proposal.
The
memo
goes
on
to
say
that
that
that
issuing
a
new
RFP
will
result
in
a
more
equal
playing
field
for
vendors
and
a
clear
understanding
of
pricing.
Instead
of
issuing
a
new
RFP,
as
was
recommended,
staff
requested
a
best
and
final
offer,
which
caused
more
confusion
with
proposers,
as
it
lacked
clear
instruction.
AC
We
agree
with
mr.
kegels
initial
recommendation
to
correct
the
process
and
to
improve
the
outcome.
The
new
RFP
must
include.
First,
a
clear
scoring
method
for
evaluation
of
price
price
was
not
even
scored
in
this
procurement,
with
the
ward
to
the
highest
bidder.
Ibm's
first
price
was
12.5
million
higher
than
our
bid
over
five
years.
AC
Cmt's
mission
states.
It
will
be
the
preferred
airport
and
airline
hub
by
providing
the
highest
quality
product
for
the
lowest
possible
price.
Second
define
a
clear,
MW,
SPE
goal.
We
took
this
RFP
at
face
value
when
it
stated
the
participation
goal
was
to
be
negotiated.
Most
RFPs
clearly
state
the
desired
participation
goal.
As
a
prime
contractor,
we
were
unsure
how
our
WBE
certification
status
would
work
in
this
RFP.
AC
We
know
that
city
policy
is
evolving
to
correct
inequities
when
contracting
with
minor
owned
minority-owned
businesses
I,
agree
and
support
this
100%,
but
believe
a
woman
owned
business
with
the
local
office
for
the
last
past.
Ten
years
has
more
value
over
a
global,
publicly
traded,
multi-billion
dollar
company.
AD
Good
evening
made
of
protein
and
council
members,
my
name
is
Cherise
Jenkins
and
I
would
thank
you
for
the
opportunity
just
to
share
a
little
bit
of
my
experience.
Working
with
sunshine
cleaning
I
have
been
employed
with
sunshine
cleaning
inside
the
airport
for
the
last
ten
years,
I
started
with
sunshine
as
their
assistant
project
manager,
I'm,
currently
the
project
manager
and
have
managed
almost
300
plus
employees.
What
I
would
like
to
say
is
in
support
of
Sunshine's
recommendation
sunshine
is
a
company
with
high
expectations,
family
oriented
trustworthy
and
cares
about
their
employees?
Thank
you.
AE
You
I'm
here
to
support
sunshine
recommendation
for
the
contractile
airport,
I
started
for
sunshine
young,
since
2010
mega
crew
leader
two
years
later,
I
was
promoted
at
the
position
of
chief
for
supervisor.
I
was
I
was
indisposed,
is
not
seen
so
2018
and
2018
no
I
was
promoted
at
the
position
of
Assistant
a
project
manager.
What
I
want
to
say
here
assumption
at
sunshine.
AE
AE
K
Good
evening
my
name
is
Alicia
Tatum
I'm,
the
Senior
Director
for
employment
services
at
lifespan.
We
are
a
non
profit
agency
that
has
partnered
with
the
Charlotte
Douglas
International
Airport
for
over
thirteen
years,
and
we've
been
privileged
that
when
sunshine
came
on
ten
years
ago,
that
they
supported
our
folks
in
making
sure
that
equal
opportunity
was
a
reality
for
folks
with
varying
disabilities.
K
That
understand
that
commitment
and
so
I,
wanted
to
come
here
today
and
make
sure
you
knew
just
about
how
civic
oriented
and
community
invested
this
company
is,
and
hopefully
that
you'll
give
them
another
chance
to
do
their
good
work
and
be
a
compassionate
and
responsible
employer
in
our
city.
Thanks
so
much.
R
AF
Name
is
Lawrence
popula
I'm,
an
employee
of
sunshine,
cleanness
system,
I
started
working
with
the
company
in
2015.
When
I
was
in
school.
They
gave
me
the
opportunity
to
go
to
school.
At
the
same
time,
work
I
started
as
an
entry-level
general,
cleaner
and
I
move
on
to
an
era
lead
I,
got
promoted
later
on
to
assistant
supervisor
and
living
on
promoted,
to
be
a
supervisor
of
a
second
shift.
I
have
been
able
to
purchase
my
home
while
working
for
sunshine
as
sunshine.
AF
We
believe
in
diversity,
as
you
can
hear,
from
the
viewers
I
sent
over
here,
I
believe
a
diversity,
no
matter
where
you
come
from
your
culture,
your
orientation,
you
are
given
an
opportunity
to
excel
so
I'm
here
to
support
whatever
our
leader
the
same
and
also
as
sunshine.
The
culture
allows
people
to
be
a
first
line.
Security,
I
remembered
like
2017,
one
of
our
employees,
so
another
guy
actually
taking
a
handgun
clinical
to
harm
his
friend.
He
wente
quickly
went
inform
the
security
and
he
got
apprehended.
AF
AG
AG
I've
learnt
to
be
a
leader,
I
started
off
in
2009
as
a
restroom
attendant
and
I
climbed.
My
way
up
to
a
third
shift
manager
now
involved
with
over
60
people
on
a
daily
basis.
I
just
want
to
let
you
know,
I've,
never
been
in
a
job
more
than
10
years.
Since
I
got
here.
They
are
a
good
group
of
people,
they
came
from
Florida.
They
welcomed
us
with
open
homes
when
they
first
got
here
and
we
provided
them
with
a
service
that
was
a
unique
and
I.
AG
Tell
everybody
just
remember
when
you
get
here
you're
in
the
channel
toriel
service,
but
that
means
that
we're
polite
to
people
with
kind
of
people-
and
we
go
above
and
beyond
what
we're
supposed
to
do
in
saying
this
I
support
this
company
I
hope
to
do
it.
Have
this
company
stay
on
at
least
five
more
years,
and
we
have
a
lot
of
people
that
support
this
company.
We
just
want
to
be
around
here
at
Charlotte.
As
long
as
we
can.
Thank
you
for
letting
me
speak.
A
AH
Evening
Council,
my
name
is
Xavier
Johnson
I'm,
the
first
shift
supervisor
of
sunshine
cleaning
systems
at
Charlotte,
Douglas
International
I
was
first
going
to
start
with
my
journey
I've
been
working
with
the
company
a
little
over
ten
years
right
before
then
I
had
dropped
out
of
college
with
my
which
my
mother
had
beat
me
up
for,
but
I
could
honestly
say:
I've
gained
another
family
within
sunshine,
mysteries,
Jenkins
Dominique,
mr.
Roger.
This
is
Laura
Dave.
They
instill
things
within
us
that
we
always
respect
each
other.
We
treat
each
other.
AH
How
we
want
another
person
to
treat
us
and
I
could
say
that
sunshine
is
a
great
value
to
the
airport.
For
the
simple
fact
of
when
there's
any
type
of
emergency
that
happens,
sometimes
it
might
be
short
staff
on
security
or
C.
Mpd
I'll
give
you
an
example.
Thanksgiving
week
the
airport
was
slammed,
it
was
packed,
so
operations
called
around
10:30
in
the
morning.
He
said.
Excuse
me,
sir.
AH
Would
you
mind
if
you
have
one
of
your
staff
members
go
over
to
a
certain
gate,
retrieve
an
iPad
for
us,
because
we're
short
staffed
on
security
and
I
don't
want
to
make
you
know
a
long
story,
but
I'm
just
saying
that
to
say
sunshine
is
not
just
a
company
that
comes
and
cleans
the
airport
every
day.
Anything
that
were
asked
to
do.
We
do
it
100%
with
the
smile
and
we're
always
in
good
spirits.
AI
AI
Thank
you
we're
not
here
as
sore
losers,
we're
here
with
all
due
respect
to
correct
the
process.
An
outcome
we
believed
was
not
in
the
best
interest
of
the
city.
I
worked
with
the
transition
team
in
2010,
and
we
were
first
awarded
the
contract
and
have
continued
to
support
the
team.
A
lot
of
changes
occurred
that
first
year
and
frankly,
a
lot
of
work
went
into
changing
the
culture
of
the
team
we
inherited.
Our
approach
has
always
been
to
create
a
positive
environment
that
fosters
employee
growth,
professional
development
and
a
customer
service
focus.
AI
We
set
hiring
practices
that
support
the
most
qualified
candidates
at
standards
for
conduct,
provide
uniforms.
Our
employees
wear
with
pride
and
create
a
friendly,
supportive
and
safe
environment
where
employees
care
about
each
other
and
over
the
past
10
years.
Our
stewardship
is
resulted
in
minimal
labor
issues
and
zero.
AI
Osha
violations
at
CLT
I
believe
we'd,
been
successful
in
creating
a
positive
workplace
and
consider
our
staff
an
extension
of
the
sunshine
family,
and
we
believe
the
feeling
is
mutual
I'm
here
to
support
Brett
kegels
July
30th
memo
recommending
a
new
RFP
that
we
would
believe
would
correct
the
process
and
improve
the
outcome,
but
it
must
clearly
define
a
plan
for
pay
equity
and
an
approach
of
gradually
increasing
pay
rates.
We
support
a
$15
an
hour
wage
rate
in
our
tenure.
At
CLT.
Pay
rates
were
always
approved
annually
by
CLT
staff
based
on
a
budget.
AI
The
other
day,
while
walking
through
concourse
C
I,
encountered
several
of
our
team
members
going
about
their
work.
They
were
diligently
doing
what
they
were
trained
to
do.
Some
were
interacting
with
the
public,
and
even
though
it
was
at
the
end
of
their
shift,
I
couldn't
help
noticing
how
sharp
and
professional
they
looked
and
acted
and
I
thought
to
myself.
This
is
what
our
CLT
customers
and
the
traveling
public
see
on
a
daily
basis.
AI
D
A
AJ
So
one
of
the
comments
was
made
twice,
or
at
least
twice
by
Sunshine
representatives.
One
is
that
they
would
like
me
to
or
like
the
council
myself,
to
follow
the
memo
that
memo
was
written,
that
memo
I
signed.
You
also
note
that
that
memo
requires
the
signature
of
the
city
manager,
that
memo
was
a
draft
memo
and
was
never
sent
to
the
city
manager's
office
for
approval.
The
reason
that
is
is
we
opted
for
a
different
path,
clarifying
questions
throughout
the
process,
so
that
we
could
continue
moving
forward,
and
that
is
exactly
what
we
did.
AJ
I'll
also
note:
the
entire
RFP
process
provides
ample
opportunity
for
questions
and
answers
throughout
the
process,
both
in
the
beginning
of
the
process
throughout.
We
received
over
a
hundred
questions
throughout
this
process.
All
of
those
were
answered
and
all
of
the
answers
were
made
available
to
all
proposers
or
all
potential
proposers.
So
any
kind
of
confusion
or
lack
of
clarity
would
it
would
be
normal
part
of
the
process
for
the
proposers
or
potential
proposers
to
ask
those
questions
so
that
we
can
respond
and
that's
exactly
what
we
did
or
the
Aviation
Department's
procurement
team.
AJ
Throughout
the
other
thing,
I
want
to
say,
is
I
agree.
Sunshine
Cleaning
has
been
a
part
of
the
Aviation
Department
for
ten
years
and
they
have
provided
good
service.
We
are
not
or
did
not,
launch
this
RFP
process,
because
there
was
a
service
issue
associated
with
the
current
vendor,
with
sunshine
cleaning,
sunshine
cleaning
initially
had
a
five
year
contract,
which
looked
like
three:
a
three-year
contract
with
two
one
year:
extensions
upon
completion
of
that
contract.
We
did
an
RFP
and
sunshine
cleaning,
one
the
second
RFP
again
a
three-year
contract
with
two
one
year
extensions.
AJ
This
was
the
end
of
that
second
contract
and
we
did
an
RFP
an
open
competition
for
all
companies
who
chose
to
propose
to
compete
for
the
for
the
business.
This
is
a
significant
contract.
It
is
over.
It
was.
It
is
basically
approximately
a
million
dollars
a
month
of
service
and,
quite
frankly,
it
is
one
of
the
most
important
contracts
we
have
when
it
comes
to
passenger
experience
and
customer
experience
in
the
term
terminal
the
hundreds
of
employees
who
clean
the
terminal
who
are
restroom
attendants
in
the
terminal
they
interact
with
our
passengers,
125,000
people
daily.
AJ
More
than
myself,
Jack
Christine,
our
chief
operating
officer
ever
will
because
they
are
in
the
terminal
every
single
day.
So
it
is
very
important
to
us
to
have
the
best
quality
provider
in
this
instance.
I
believe
and
the
evaluation
Committee
believes
that
the
best
proposal
provided
when
it
comes
to
quality
of
service
and
price
overall
for
a
value
is
ABM.
A
A
Are
three
parts
with
sunshine
cleaning
systems
on
a
month-to-month
basis,
not
to
extend
beyond
June
30th
2020
for
janitorial
services
and
approve
a
contract
with
ABM
Aviation
Inc
for
janitorial
services
for
an
initial
term
of
three
years
and
authorize
the
city
manager
to
renew
the
contract
with
ABM
Aviation
Inc
for
up
to
two
one-year
terms
with
possible
price
adjustments
and
to
amend
the
contract
consistent
with
the
purpose
of
which
the
contract
has
approved
was
approved?
A
motion.
B
Mr.
schmira,
thank
you,
madam
mayor
put'em,
when
you
have
over
50
out
of
300
employees
praising
that
employer,
you
know
there
is
something
special.
There
must
be
doing
something
right.
So
we
appreciate
the
relationship
that
you
have
with
your
employees
is
truly
special.
I
can't
say
that
about
every
employer.
I
have
a
couple
of
questions.
Mr.
Cagle
and
I
have
had
several
conversations
about
this.
Can
I
ask
you
some
of
those
questions
so
that
folks
in
audience
can
listen
to,
and
the
folks
that
are
watching
from
home
can
also
listen
to
responses.
AJ
So
they
so
these
are
not
bids.
A
bid
would
indicate
that
low
price
or
price
is
the
only
factor,
and
these
are
proposal
proposals.
The
lowest
proposal
was
roughly
10.5
million
dollars.
That
was
not
sunshine.
As
far
as
compensation
goes,
that
was
not
Sunshine's
proposal.
It
was
a.
It
was
one
of
the
other
twelve
proposer
that
we
receive
proposals
from
as
compared
to
a
BMS
12.5
million
dollars.
That
is
their
negotiated
contract
value.
As
you
see
in
front
of
you,
roughly
speaking
so.
AJ
B
AJ
B
So
I
calculated
just
on
average
forty
cents
just
take
the
highest
forty
cents
per
employee,
with
three
hundred
and
fifty
employees
that
ABM
had
proposed
you're.
Looking
at
about
two
hundred
and
ninety
one
thousand
dollars
a
year
difference
compared
to
you
eight
hundred
thousand
dollars
more
in
the
proposal
that
ADM
has
submitted.
AJ
Included
in
the
proposal
that
a
being
provided
there
were
several
there,
the
basic
health
insurance
and
days
off
are
basically
the
same.
There's
a
very
similar,
if
not
the
same
they're
very
similar
where
the
difference
comes,
is
in
a
bm's
approach
to
training
and
the
investment
that
they
make
in
the
employee
through
their
training
program.
I
will
also
say
that
ABM
in
their
proposal
will
also
be
bringing
in
dedicated
staff
to
Charlotte
to
the
Charlotte
market
for
things
like
basically,
human
resources
function.
AJ
So
employee
retention,
employee
training,
employee
recruitment,
those
types
of
things,
but
that's
where
it
really
stood
out
to
the
evaluation
committee,
was
in
their
other
benefits
in
their
training
in
their
cash
incentives
in
their
other
programs
that
they
utilize,
I,
guess
the
way
I
would
characterize
it
is
they.
You
know
they
invest
in
those
employees
in
ways
that
make
them
better
and
more
marketable
as
they
go
through
their
career,
it's
more
than
a
job.
It's
a
career.
B
Thank
you,
mr.
Cagle
I.
Don't
know
if
I
necessarily
agree
with
you
on
that,
when
you
have
over
15%
of
the
employees
praising
their
employer
and
saying
that
they
provided
flexibility,
great
training
there.
There
is
a
really
good
employee
retention
and
considering
especially
when
you
look
at
the
pay
difference,
there
is
about
two
hundred
and
ninety
one
thousand
dollars
a
year
when
ABM
is
charging
City
over
eight
hundred
thousand
dollars
a
year,
that's
not
translating
100%
into
employee
payout
and
that's
the
concern.
B
I
have
and
it's
a
big
conglomerate
versus
a
company
that
is
family
oriented,
have
a
relationship
with
employees
provides
flexibility.
One
great
example
was
the
flexibility
when
it
came
to
pursue
education.
I
mean
I,
remember
my
days,
working
at
a
motel
as
an
as
a
maid,
because
it
provided
the
flexibility
that
other
jobs
were
in,
provide.
I
think
these
are
some
of
this
benefits
that
far
outweighs
the
benefits
that
ABM
offers
and
I
would
not
support
it.
I
would
not
support
the
proposal
going
to
the
a
B,
so
thank
you.
Mr.
Winston
I'm.
F
C
AB
AB
C
AB
So
we
actually
have
five
business
inclusion
partners
and
we
we
focus
on
always
trying
to
edit
very
minimum
coming
at
30%,
which
is
what
we
targeted
for
us
as
ABM
as
we
work
to
put
together
our
proposal
and
our
response.
So
it's
normal
practice
standard
practice
for
us
to
target
at
least
a
30%,
some
others.
We've
done
a
little
more,
some
others,
depending
on
the
requirement
of
the
RFP
we've,
come
in
a
little
less
than
that
25.
But
quite
frankly,
we
really
try
to
look
to
get
to
30%,
which
is
what
we've
proposed
here.
Thank.
R
AC
Is
our
third
RFP
process
for
the
janitorial
contract
sunshine
also
has
three
other
contracts
that
we
have
gone
through
the
RFP
process
with
CLT
those
two
contracts.
One
is
for
ramp
side,
surface
cleaning,
one
is
for
the
surface
cleaning
on
the
front
side,
the
streets,
the
parking
lots,
and
we
also
do
the
terrazzo
floor
contract
at
CLT,
which
is
different
from
the
janitorial
contract.
So
ABM
would
not
be
responsible
for
the
trays
of
floor
contracts.
Sunshine
would
continue
to
have
that
contract
we're
in
our
in
our
second
year
of
a
five-year
contract.
Us.
AC
Rfp
process
was
very
similar
to
our
previous
two
RFPs
in
both
this
contract
and
the
previous
two.
It
was
a
one-year
bid
with
a
management
fee
contract,
so
it
did
not
ask
for
a
five-year
price.
That
is
what
was
really
confusing.
When
I
was
speaking
earlier,
it
staff
came
back
late
in
the
game.
After
all,
the
bids
were
turned
in
and
asked
all
proposers
to
give
a
best
and
final
fixed
price
five-year
price.
We
only
were
required
to
give
a
one-year
price,
so
that
was
very
confusing
for
us
proposers.
AC
As
we
went
through
that
process,
sunshine
stayed
exactly
where
our
price
was
ABM
came
off
of
their
price
in
in
their
contract.
For
their
first
year,
1.5
million
there
were
several
contractors
who
came
down
twenty
thousand
and
fifty
thousand
the
sunshine
stayed
right
at
their
original
price,
and
then
we
increase
that
price.
Three
one
percent
in
the
second
year,
one
and
a
half
in
the
third
we
increase
the
fourth
year
two
and
then
two
and
a
half
percent
in
the
fifth
year.
AC
Do
because
and
I'm
gonna
go
back
to
the
MW
SPE
percentage,
because
that
contract
stated
that
the
that
percentage
would
be
negotiated.
I
received
a
phone
call
from
staff
asking
what
our
our
percentage
was,
and
this
was
very
confusing
for
us,
because
sunshine
has
recently
received
our
W
women-owned
business
certification,
hub
certification,
with
the
state
of
North,
Carolina
and
also
the
City
of
Charlotte.
So
we
were
not
sure
how
our
WBE
certification
applied
to
this
contract
and
neither
did
staff
they
had
to
get
back
to
me
on
that.
AC
So
we
were
pushed
and
rushed
to
try
to
give
our
percentage.
So
what
we
did
is
we
went
with
the
percentages
that
we
have
done
in
the
past.
In
hindsight,
I
should
have
asked
more
questions
and
I
wish.
I
would
have
sunshine,
has
a
35%
minority
business
percentage
at
the
Fort
Lauderdale
Airport,
and
we
have
had
between
a
25
to
35
percent
minority
participation
for
the
last
33
years
that
we
have
had
that
contract.
AC
So
we
would
love
to
have
a
higher
percentage
and
I
wish
that
CLT
staff
would
have
negotiated
with
us,
as
they
did
sounds
like
they
did,
what
they
be
in
one
thing
with
ABM.
They
have,
since
their
initial
proposal
they've
reached
out
to
our
minority
providers
and
have
brought
them
on
to
their
contract.
One
of
them
was
already
included.
The
second
one
has
been
brought
on
to
their
contract
after
the
fact,
after
their
initial
proposal.
F
A
A
R
AJ
My
response
has
been
I,
do
not
agree
with
this
canid
at
all,
I've
never
met
miss
Kanan,
but
I
will
say
her
company
has
provided
service
for
ten
years.
I
do
not
believe
that
this
RFP
gave
any
company
an
unfair
advantage
over
another.
If
I
did
I
would
have
sent
the
memo
for
different
reasons
to
mr.
Jones.
I
do
not
believe
that
what
I
will
also
say
is
miss
Kanan
continues
to
talk
about.
AJ
She
wishes
that
she
had,
or
if
it
had
only
been
this
way.
An
RFP
process
is
the
opportunity
for
the
company
to
put
their
best
proposal
forward
to
provide
the
best
quality
of
service
at
the
best
pricing
possible.
Abm
did
not
so
another
normal
pop
process
of
an
RFP
is
to
find
the
best
provider,
the
recommended
provider
and
then
to
negotiate,
and,
quite
frankly,
at
the
original
proposed
value
that
ABM
initially
had
in
their
proposal.
It
was
too
high.
AJ
We
were
very
concerned
about
that,
but
it
was
also
clear
throughout
the
three
independent
reviews
by
the
evaluation
committee
and
through
reviews
from
the
executive
team
of
the
airport,
that
ABM
represented
the
highest
quality
of
service,
but
their
initial
price
was
too
high.
We
issued
a
letter
of
intent,
which
then
allows
us
to
start
to
negotiate
with
ABM.
It
does
not
mean
that
we
ultimately
would
have
had
to
come
here
and
make
this
recommendation
tonight.
AJ
AJ
However
ABM
through
those
negotiations.
What
we
found-
and
we
were
very
clear
about
this
in
those
negotiations-
is
what
we
didn't
like
their
price.
We
absolutely
loved
the
rest
of
the
proposals
proposal
that
they
had
the
quality
of
service,
the
way
that
they
treated
training
for
their
staff.
So
he
said
without
diminishing
those
things
in
the
proposal
that
are
important
to
us.
AJ
Where
can
we
end
up
on
price
and
what
we
found
was
ABM
because
of
their
unfamiliar
familiarity
with
the
airport
they
had
built
into
their
initial
proposal
some
contingencies,
some
some
amounts
for
unknown
items
that
may
come
up
as
we
work
through
that
with
them.
That's
where
those
savings
came,
they
did
not
reduce
the
quality
of
the
services
that
they
initially
proposed.
AJ
And
then,
when
asked,
if
there
was
one
thing
you
could
change
about
Charlotte,
they
stated
higher
pay
as
frustrating
for
me
as
the
aviation
director,
because
we
asked
them
to
propose
the
way
that
they
would
want
to
provide
that
service.
And
it
appears
based
on
the
conversation
tonight
and
the
interview
that
that's
not
what
they
did
and
that's
frustrating
because
again,
as
I
said,
they
have
not
provided
bad
service
for
the
10
years.
But
this
process
is
a
normal
part
of
the
process
and
the
information
that
they
provided
and
the
proposers
provided.
AJ
W
A
AK
AK
Under
that
premise,
the
question
I
have-
and
we've
talked
briefly
on
this
as
well
beforehand-
is
clearly
there's
the
large
level
kind
of
decisions
on
RFP
in
the
overriding
companies,
but
specifically
when
we
think
about
the
hundreds
of
employees
that
are
actually
executing
that
work
in
an
excellent
manner
and
have
been
doing
so
for
10
plus
years.
Are
there
opportunities,
rather
than
everyone
kind
of
transitioning?
Are
there
opportunities
for
those
folks
to
maybe
have
a
special
process
to
apply
for
the
new
job?
Should
we
approve
them
today,
pending.
AJ
AK
Well,
well,
it's
a
tough
situation.
I
think
that
if
we
can
make
sure
that
that
is
structured
and
I'll,
ask
this
group
who
seems
to
have
said
some
passionate
works
tonight
to
do
that
really
in
a
thoughtful
manner,
because
it
could
be
in
a
bad
situation,
the
best
of
both
worlds,
where
we
get
to
take
some
of
those
increased
trainings
and
higher
salaries
and
all
the
kinds
of
things
that
we've
desired
and
enable
those
to
not
have
to
suffer,
who
have
just
done
the
right
things
their
entire
time.
Thank
you.
Thank.
D
AJ
That
is
the
primary
area
or
one
of
the
primary
areas
where
their
proposal
stands
out.
So,
yes,
now
ABM
also
has
a
way
for
the
Aviation
Department
and
for
them
to
report
us
to
us
in
a
measurable
way.
The
results
of
that
training
right.
So
training
is
only
as
good
as
the
customer
experience
that
it
that
it
then
allows
the
employees
to
provide
and
ABM.
They
call
it
the
ABM
way
and
they
have
mechanisms
for
gauging
that
those
interactions,
their
staff,
the
airport
staff,
the
janitorial
staff
with
airport
customers
and.
D
AJ
AC
Knew
that
I
do
not
believe
our
employees
knew
that
one
thing
I
do
want
you
to
know
that
as
part
of
the
extension
agreement.
That's
also
on
your
agenda.
Today
we
requested
a
3%
increase
for
all
employees
and
this
will
put
our
lowest
pay
rate
for
our
employees
over
a
bm's,
lowest
pay
rate
in
their
proposal.
AC
Starting
and
we've
requested
that
this
take
effect.
January
1,
our
lowest
paid
employee,
is
going
to
be
at
$10
an
hour
so
which
is
going
to
be
more
than
what
a
be
and
lowest
paid.
Employee
is
so
we
have
requested
this
through
Kevin
Lynch,
who
is
our
direct
report
at
aviation
and
aviation
maintenance.
R
A
E
E
AC
E
So
Shawn
one
of
my
concern
is
those
employees
who
sitting
here
proudly
with
their
blue,
suits
on
and
talk
about
a
great
experience
that
having
an
airport
I
employed
director
mention
that
you
you
have
offer.
If
this
thing
gonna
prove
that
you
were
hired,
then
will
you
have
some
of
them
or
you
hire
all
of
them?
We.
AB
Actually
have
a
90
day
commitment
to
transition
all
of
the
workforce
over
and
as
we
transition
them
over,
we'll
be
providing
them
not
only
with
those
positions
that
they're
in
today
we'll
be
honoring.
Their
rate
of
pace
will
also
be
honoring,
their
shifts
and
their
days
off.
One
thing
that
we've
recognized
and
realized
that's
most
important
of
people.
People
believe
it's
always
pay,
but
I
think
more
important
to
most
employees
is
what
does
my
shift?
Look
like
one
of
my
days
off
and
oh
by
the
way.
How
does
my
seniority
play
into
that?
AB
That's
a
very
important
piece
of
employees,
and
we
have
committed
to
honor
that,
obviously
we
will
verify
seniority
to
ensure
that
all
of
it
is
accurate,
but
for
us
that's
about
providing
not
just
a
career
but
also
an
opportunity
for
those
employees
and
in
the
organization
to
be
able
to
have
lives
outside
of
that
right.
We're
all
about
developing
and
growing
people,
not
just
professionally
but
personally
as
well,
and
we
are
extremely
flexible
when
it
comes
to
looking
at
what
they
what
exists
today
and
what
benefits
they
get
around.
AB
E
AB
E
AB
I'm,
not
quite
certain
which
company
they're
referring
to,
but
I
will
tell
you
that
we've
been
communicating
with
any
and
all
business
inclusion
partners
that
potentially
were
either
on
the
contract
or
have
operated
in
this
environment
prior
to
trying
to
secure
that
30%
to
ensure
that
we
had
the
right
partners
right.
We
did
not
just
focus
on
any
specific
business
partner.
AB
We
focused
on
everybody
that
was
at
that
walkthrough,
that
was
at
the
meetings
and
the
sessions
and
looked
for
opportunities
for
us
to
build
a
very
solid
team
that
we
could
come
to
the
city
of
charlotte
and
and
the
Charlotte
Airport
with
as
a
strong
proposal,
and
we
felt
that
these
five
were
exceptional
partners
and
had
vast
depth
of
experience
that
could
add
value
to
us
and
all
of
us
and
our
customers.
Thank.
E
You,
if
I
may
you
know
we
talk
around
the
diets
about
participation.
We
do
pride
ourselves
on
women,
participation
and
african-american
participation
and
a
lot
of
times
you
get
more
participation
and
you
have
to
pay
for
more
I.
Think
it's
a
reality.
We
love
we
realize
here
in
council,
I
guess
the
question
I
have
for
you.
You
are
prime
and
you're
a
woman,
but
why
not
reach
you
have
35%
participation
at
Florida
International?
Why
not
reflect
that
same
model
here
at
the
airport?
What
prevented
you
from
doing
it?
It.
AC
Wasn't
that
we
wanted,
we
didn't
want
to
do
that
when
the
proposal
came
out,
it
said
to
be
negotiated
with
no
true
percentage,
so
we
were
waiting
for
the
City
of
Charlotte
to
say
you
know,
for
this
contract
we
would
like
to
have
25%
the
RFP
that
was
out
in
Fort
Lauderdale.
It
very
clearly
stated
in
the
RFP
the
this
there
will
be
a
35%
subcontract
small
business
percentage,
so
we
were
waiting
for
what
was
the
negotiation
that
was
going
to
happen
and
all
they
did.
They
asked
us
what
was
our
percentage?
AC
We
we
went
with
what
we
have
done
in
the
past
ten
years,
which
has
never
been
brought
to
our
attention
that
we
should
increase
that.
So
if
there
was
something
different
that
we
should
have
done,
it
should
have
been
brought
by
staff
to
us
and
negotiated
at
a
higher
percentage.
I
would
have
loved
to
have
negotiated
that
rate.
If
I
was
asked,
you.
E
Know
and
one
last
comment
and
I'm
just
speaking
for
myself,
this
is
a
very
uncomfortable
position
for
me.
One.
We
value
the
airport
as
a
big
economic
asset.
At
the
same
time,
I
think
this
day
is
we
try
to
be
as
fair
and
make
sure
of
a
good
reputation
that
you
can
do
business
City
of
Charlotte
the
fairway,
and
then
you
didn't
comfort,
you've
been
there
ten
years
or
no
customers,
bad
customer
service
experience,
and
then
you
still
got
two
other
contractors
out
there
at
the
airport.
Three.
V
E
The
collaboration
is
the
key,
and
this
feels
very
uneasy
just
for
me
that
we
have
someone
have
been
out
there.
We
have
someone's
gonna,
have
three
contracts,
and
yet
we
standing
here
today
and
I
feel
like
I'm,
gonna
choose
a
losers,
and
that's
this
my
editorial.
It
feels
uncomfortable
that
we
in
this
position,
I'm.
AC
Sorry,
you
feel
uncomfortable
I
felt
like
it
was
my
role
as
president
and
CEO
of
sunshine
to
step
up
and
explain
our
position
to
you.
I
know
that
in
the
future
that
there
will
be
several
vendors,
who
probably
already
have
responded
to
this
RFP
that
are
going
to
take
a
second
thought
about
responding
to
a
janitorial
RFP
here,
because
of
this
process.
AC
I've
spoken
personally
with
several
different
companies
that
have
major
concerns
about
the
how
this
procurement
was
followed
and
exactly
what
happened,
including
the
the
biggest
thing,
is
that
price
was
never
scored
and
never
shown
anywhere
as
a
score.
If
price
is
one
of
the
four
criterias
that
you're
evaluating
an
RFP
on,
there
is
no
reason
that
that
price
should
not
be
scored.
I
Sure
so
much
of
what's
already
been
said,
echo
I
do
want
to
hit
a
couple
of
things
first,
that
I
do
also
want
to
acknowledge
that
what
sunshine
employees
have
said.
I
absolutely
appreciate
that
you
all
have
provided
great
service,
and
even
our
staff
has
said
that
you've
all
provided
great
service
for
the
last
ten
years.
So
I
definitely
acknowledge
that
in
reading
the
RFP
documents
that
you
are
provided
as
well
as
I
requested,
additionally
from
the
city
from
from
what
I
understand
and
what
I
hear
today,
this
was
a
best
value
option.
I
Analysis
versus
a
low-cost
option.
I
do
recognize
that
your
position
that
you
just
stated
that
had
price
been
scored
in
a
particular
way.
It
would
have
gone
a
different
way.
However.
I
did
not
see
any
evidence
of
the
RFP
not
being
followed
in
the
sense
that
price
was
considered
as
it
related
to
overall
quality
and
value
as
a
matter
of
principle,
I
appreciate
that,
especially
for
our
enterprise
funds,
that
our
staff
is
committed
and
obligated
to
run
their
business.
I
So
as
long
as
it
fits
within
your
P&L
just
from
a
principle,
standpoint,
I
lean
to
support
that.
However,
my
greatest
concern-
and
some
of
my
colleagues
have
echoed
here-
is
for
the
employees
of
sunshine
and
I
want
to
make
sure,
because
I
did
not
get
the
sense
that
everyone
was
aware
of
the
obviously
that
they
weren't
necessarily
aware
of
what
ABMS
offerings
were
I
just
want
to
read
it
for
the
record
and
I'll
be
brief.
I
promise,
a
BM
proposal
was
higher
cost
in
Sunshine's,
due
to
additional
average
hourly
pay
for
their
staff.
I
Additional
employee
benefits,
including
a
401k
program
and
employee
financial
incentive
program,
hiring
an
on-site
employee
retention
manager,
a
more
robust
training
program
for
their
staff,
additional
technology
tools
for
reporting
service
issues,
additional
janitorial
staff,
a
secret
shopper
program
to
ensure
quality
service
and
other
quality
control
measures
and
I
do
see
here.
The
seat,
the
kisi
P.
The
other
piece
here
about
ABM,
committing
to
hiring
100%
of
the
sunshine
staff
and
providing
them
with
training
helps
me
come
to
a
place
of
this.
For
me
feels
like
who
moved
my
cheese
right,
it's
definitely
a
situation.
I
It
sounds
like
we're
had
all
of
the
information
been
known
in
terms
of
what
the
other
person
was
going
to
provide,
that
you
would
have
responded
differently.
Unfortunately,
that's
just
not
the
way
business
necessarily
works
is,
of
course,
I
know.
You
understand
that
you've
been
in
this
a
long
time.
I
don't
mean
to
demean
you
in
any
way.
I
J
J
J
Lot
of
what
has
been
said
about
this
whole
thing
sounded
like
a
process
issue.
It
sounded
like
there
were
certain
expectations
about
how
the
RFP
should
work
and
it
didn't
work
that
way
and
so
on,
and
you
have
responses
to
that.
But
what
is
your
feeling
if
this
whole
thing
will
read
on
and
all
of
the
issues
that
have
been
raised
have
been
addressed
about
the
likelihood
that
you
might
arrive
at
a
different
conclusion
from
the
one
you
arrived
at
at
the
end
of
this
process.
The.
AJ
Evaluation
committee
reviewed
the
paper,
the
proposals
twice,
and
then
they
did
in
person
interviews
with
both
ABM
and
sunshine,
and
they
came
to
the
same
conclusion
regarding
the
quality
of
the
service
on
all
three
occasions.
The
primary
sticking
point
with
this
the
whole
way
in
price
and,
quite
frankly,
as
I've
said,
I
myself
was
concerned
with
price.
This
is
a
very
large
contract,
so
to
miss
canons
point.
I
can
assure
her
that
we
did
not
go
into
this
recommendation
tonight
lightly
or
without
considering
price.
AJ
We
did
not
score
price,
the
way
that
she
thought
or
maybe
expected
us
to,
but
the
RFP
document
never
stated
a
methodology
or
anything
else
on
how
a
price
or
any
of
the
other
items
we're
going
to
be
scored
or
weren't
going
to
be
scored.
For
that
matter,
we
evaluated
price
in
context
of
what
could
we
afford
and
can
we
afford
the
best
value?
Quite
frankly,
I
think
we
went
about
it.
Just
like
all
of
us
do
in
our
daily
lives,
we
looked
at
the
best
quality
and
then
we
try
to
decide.
AJ
J
I'm,
assuming,
for
example,
that
you
didn't
need
to
spend
a
lot
of
time
reaching
the
conclusion
that
the
10
million
dollar
contract
would
not
have
been
a
good
outcome
for
us
that
is
correct,
and,
and
so
that's
a
bit
of
a
reflection
of
the
role
that
applies
at
price
space
and
Neeson.
So
I
will
be
supporting
manager's
recommendation.
Thank.
H
You,
madam
mayor
pro-tem
and
we've
been
sitting
here
for
a
while
discussing
in
contract,
and
that's
that
is
a
little
bit
uneasy
because
again,
this
is
really
kind
of
getting
in
the
weeds
and
the
details.
A
lot
where
we
are
our
professional
staff
to
trying
to
do
the
do
the
grunt
work
for
us
for
a
lack
of
a
better
word,
but
just
a
quick
question,
all
things
being
equal
and
I
think
they
are.
Why
did
you
price
pay?
The
way
you
did
it
I'm
just
just
kind
of
curious.
AC
H
AC
O
AC
H
AC
We
we
were
under
the
impression,
based
on
the
four
criteria
of
selection,
that
price
would
be
scored,
and
this
the
janitorial
industry,
especially
for
aviation,
is
a
very,
very
competitive
industry.
There
are
companies
that
that's
all
they
bid
is
janitorial,
including
sunshine
and
ABM,
although
we
bid
other
things
so
we
initially
had
a
3%
increase
in
the
pay
rate
for
our
employees,
and
we
ended
up
taking
that
back
to
the
price
that
we're
currently
paying
our
employees
received
a
pay
raise
in
November
of
1803
percent
increase.
AC
So
we,
when
this
initially
came
out
and
we
mitad
our
one-year
price-
we
said-
okay,
they
just
got
a
raise,
we'll
go
we'll
ask
for
an
increase
the
second
year,
because
that's
the
way
this
budgeting
process
has
been
for
the
last
10
years.
You
request
an
increase.
It
goes
through
the
budgeting
process
and
through
that
budgeting
process,
it's
approved
or
not
approved
so
art.
Since
we
thought
price
was
going
to
be
scored.
We
wanted
our
price
to
be
competitive.
To
keep
this
Airport.
It's
that
important
to
us.
We
love
every
single
person
sitting
up
here.
H
Well,
thank
you
for
the
response
again.
I
think
Victoria
kind
of
laid
out
the
case
for
taking
care
of
the
employees
and
that's
at
the
end
of
the
day
whether
the
vote
goes
either
way.
I
want
to
make
sure
that
employees
are
made
whole
and
that
they
can
move
forward
with
some
of
them
of
certainty
again.
H
I
I
commend
both
parties,
we're
really
as
a
council
or
in
the
weeds
right
now
for
sure,
but
I
think
it's
important
enough
to
to
have
this
conversation
based
on
our
priorities
in
terms
of
giving
considerations
to
small
and
women-owned
businesses,
and
certainly
a
ten
year
incumbent
deserves
the
opportunity
to
to
make
a
case.
So
thank
you
very
much
for
coming.
Thank.
A
You
and
I'll
just
say
briefly
that
I
too,
like
my
colleagues,
are
concerned
about
the
well-being
and
the
livelihood
of
the
employees,
but
I
will
mention
mr.
Cagle.
If
you
can
confirm
this,
that
these
were
not
the
only
two
companies
that
submitted
bids
correct,
so
there
were
12.
So
clearly,
these
two
are
the
very
best
company
and
that
that
says
a
lot
about
the
fact
that
we're
even
having
this
discussion
tonight
is
the
quality
of
the
the
organizations
that
you
run
and
that's
why
it
makes
it
really
hard
that
said,
I
am
also
uncomfortable.
A
With
this
conversation,
we
have
a
council-manager
form
of
government
where
we
hire
a
manager,
and
we
ask
him
to
manage
his
staff
and
he
asks
his
staff
to
run
their
businesses
and
especially
in
the
case
of
an
enterprise
fund.
I,
don't
know
that
I
have
the
expertise
to
second-guess
the
evaluation
committee,
the
executive
team
and
the
aviation
staff,
and
so
having
this
conversation,
you
all
have
mentioned
feels
uncomfortable
I,
think
it
it
does
to
me
as
well,
even
though
there
there's
points
that
you
could
pick
at
and
say.
Well
what
about
this?
A
And
what
about
that?
But
that
is
the
form
of
government
we
have.
It
doesn't
just
affect
this
decision.
It
affects
every
contract
that
our
staff
spends
time
negotiating
and
so
I
I
feel
that
I
need
to
honor
that
process,
because
I
don't
see
that
the
process
violated
the
policies
that
we
as
a
as
a
Council
pass,
and
so
with
that
I'm
going
to
support
the
aviation
team's
decision.
B
AI
AC
That
would
continue
most
likely
through
a
to
a
three-year
term
unless
there
was
negotiation
opportunities,
you
know,
for
the
other
terms,
the
other
so
I'm
not
I'm,
not
I'm,
it
I'm
kind
of
at
a
loss
whether
this
is
going
to
be
a
management
contract
moving
forward
like
we've
had
for
the
last
ten
years
or
if
this
is
going
with
the
fixed
nice
contract.
That's
never
been
complain
conveyed
to
me
so
I
think.
B
You
answered
my
question:
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
so
what
you
are
offering
in
the
extension
that
will
so
that
is
actually
higher
pay
than
what's
being
proposed
by
ABM.
Yes,
okay,
that's
all
I
needed
to
know.
So
there
is
a
higher
pay
and
other
question
I
have
for
mr.
Cagle
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
you
had
mentioned
that
or
or
I'm
not
sure
who
mentioned
there-
that
all
other
employees
would
be
offered
an
opportunity
to
apply.
But
beyond
90
days
are
all
this
300
employees
guaranteed
a
job
that
they
currently
have.
AJ
B
AJ
B
Think
that's
it
okay
and
so
in
in
the
proposal.
I
think
that's
a
question
for
the
staff
Duveen.
I
guess
in
our
proposed
in
our
bait
when
it
goes
out,
is
it
a
standard
process
where
we
very
do
not
list
MW
SBE
percentage
recommendation?
Is
that
a
standard
process
that
might
be
a
question
for
one
of
our
procurement
staff.
V
V
B
AJ
Because,
quite
frankly,
on
the
contract,
this
big-
we
don't
want
to
tell
people
where
the
ceiling
is.
We
would
rather
negotiate
afterward
and
try
to
push
or
Harbison
encourage
companies
to
meet
the
most
possible
right
is
setting
a
number
that's
either
unrealistic
or
too
low
we
choose.
In
this
instance,
we
chose
to
negotiate
this
contract
or
the
CBI
on
this
contract
because
it
is
such
a
large
contract.
Quite
frankly,
ABM
did
not
need
to
provide
in
writing
when
they
proposed
30
percent.
That
was
not
a
requirement,
but
they
did.
AJ
They
chose
to
do
that
now,
I
understand
and
looking
at
what
sunshine
has
provided.
It
has
not
been
30
percent.
Now
again
we
didn't
expect
sunshine
or
any
of
the
companies
to
put
in
what
they
were
going
to,
because
it
was
not
a
requirement.
But,
quite
frankly,
we
were
pleasantly
surprised
when
ABM
did
that,
and
they
came
in
at
a
very
strong
participation
rate.
I
think.
B
C
F
C
But
that
attain
the
goals
that
we've
been
talking
about
and
saying
so.
I
think
we
should
take
as
much
time
and
have
as
much
conversation
and
not
be
afraid
to
ask
the
necessary
questions
and
get
a
bit
uncomfortable
in
those
weeds
in
those
details,
because
it
actually
makes
a
difference.
Even
if
it
is
a
bit
uncomfortable
with.
A
A
R
B
A
A
R
V
A
Is
the
analysis
of
impediments
to
fair
housing
and
this
I'm?
Sorry,
we've
moved
to
our
policy
section.
Mr.
lark,
mr.
Eccleston
has
moved
just
right
around
quite
quickly,
so
we're
on
item
number
10
of
policies
and
analysis
of
impediments
to
fair
housing
report.
We
had
this
presentation
at
our
last
meeting,
so
I'm
asking
for
a
motion
to
approve
the
analysis
with
of
impediments
to
fair
housing
report
may
I
have
a
motion
to
move.
Thank
you.
Second,
all
in
favor
all.
E
A
The
next
item
is
item
number
13
to
amend
the
interlocal
agreement
with
the
Water
and
Sewer
Authority
of
Cabarrus
County.
The
action
is
to
adopt
a
resolution
amending
the
water,
the
sewer
agreement
with
the
water
and
sewer
authority
of
Cabarrus
County
to
implement
and
jointly
fund
the
back
Creek
interceptor
project.
G
A
Is
to
appropriate
private
developer
funds
for
traffic
signal
installations
and
improvements.
The
action
is
to
a
approved
developer
agreements
with
Eastside
connections;
JV
the
square
at
south
end
LLC,
Central,
Piedmont,
Community,
College
in
South,
Park,
real
estate,
LLC
for
traffic
signal
installations
and
improvements
and
be
adopt
a
budget
ordinance
appropriating
one
hundred
and
ninety
three
thousand
five
hundred
and
seventy
five
dollars
in
private
developer.
Funds
for
traffic
signal
installations
and
improvements.
J
A
I
AL
A
G
G
G
A
A
second
the
sentiments
that
mr.
Egleston
expressed
that
it
meant
a
lot
to
so
many
people,
because
so
many
people
knew
mr.
Brooks
and
in
the
brooks
sandwich
shop.
But
it
also
highlights
the
fact
that
that
was
a
homicide
victim
that
people
knew
and
people
knew
the
other
102
victims
this
year
as
well,
and
so
it
doesn't
diminish
what
has
been
taken
from
other
families
as
well
and
I
would
like
to
I.
A
A
But
there
were
a
hundred
thousand
I
think
that
represents
a
third
of
those
that
didn't
die
and
we
have
some
in
our
city
as
well.
That
are
victims
of
gun,
violence
that
didn't
die,
and
so
I
would
challenge
our
council
to
push
harder
to
be
able
to
address
the
issue
of
violent
crime
in
this
community
in
our
next
term
and
not
just
wait
for
the
data
but
start
working
with
our
with
our
colleagues
at
the
county
level.
A
R
E
D
So
so,
just
briefly,
we
talked
about
the
discussion
being
uncomfortable
well,
it
was
very
uncomfortable
first
for
me,
as
the
first-time
voter,
so
I
just
want
the
city
employees
to
know
that
I
do
respect
the
autonomy,
but
this
really
was
for
me
about
the
stewardship
and
the
accountability
to
the
community.
So
that's
why
I
ask
the
questions.
Thank
you.
C
I'm
gonna
take
a
little
bit
of
a
point
of
personal
privilege:
I
moved
down
to
the
Carolinas
from
from
New
York
City
in
2001
over
18
years
ago,
and
one
of
the
frustrated
cuz.
It's
there's
always
a
lot
of
New
Yorkers,
but
they
were
there
weren't
a
lot
of
us
as
many
18
years
ago.
The
city
was
a
lot
different.
C
One
of
the
difficulties
when
you
move
down
here
honestly
is
finding
something
to
eat.
I,
don't
like
to
say
it
at
weird
times,
because
for
us
there's
no
real
time
so,
whether
it's
late
at
night
or
early
in
the
morning,
four
years
after
I
came
down
here
for
the
first
time,
I
moved
off
to
a
house
off
Anderson
Street
and
at
that
point
in
time,
was
just
called
north
Charlotte.
C
In
a
couple
of
years
later,
people
started
referring
to
it
as
no
table
I
started
working
in
in
in
this
this
weird
job
of
being
a
stagehand
stagehand.
We
we're
the
guys
and
girls
that
were
black
that
show
up
to
the
arena
is
at
six
o'clock
in
the
morning
before
concert.
We
unload
trucks
and
we
put
the
stage
together.
So
you
can
watch
your
show.
The
thing
about
doing
that
in
a
place
like
Charlotte
is
that
it
could
be
hard
to
find
somewhere
to
eat.
C
You
know
when
I
moved
to
where
I
moved
to
getting
from
Anderson
Street
to
the
arena
was
Tom
Warner,
Cable
Arena.
At
that
point
in
time
you
went
through
this
down.
I
found
this
odd
Street.
There
was
no
real
Google,
Maps
or
ways
at
that
point
in
time
and
I
went
down
this
odd,
Street
and
I
would
see
this
little
building
and
I
avoided
it
for
a
while.
Honestly,
it
was
a
bit
of
implicit
bias.
It
looked
kind
of
dangerous
to
me,
I
didn't
know
what
was
going
on.
C
It
wasn't
always
open,
but
somebody
on
you
know
on
a
gig
one
day
said:
yeah
I
should
go
and
check
it
out
and
it
was
Brookes
sandwich.
Shop
and
I
got
a
burger.
Then
one
day
and
I
saw
that
they
they
opened
early
and
they
would
they
serve
breakfast
sandwiches.
There's
not
a
lot
of
places
in
Shaw.
You
could
just
get
a
bacon
egg
of
cheese
and
a
coffee
in
the
morning.
C
So
I
started
going
in
there
and
again
implicit
bias.
You
know
this
was
this
weird
place
with
a
bunch
of
old
look
to
me.
Gold
country,
white
folks,
but
I
had
never
seen
before
and
it
was
uncomfortable.
It
was
grimy
in
there
and
but
everybody
always
had
a
smile
and
when
it
was
it
was,
it
was
I
just
want
to
get
my
order
in
I
didn't
really
know
how
to
order.
C
They
have
a
weird
way
of
ordering
they
write
it
on
a
bag
and
they
just
everybody,
always
seems
to
get
exactly
what
they
what
they,
what
they
pay
for
and
what
they
order
and
I
started
going
in
there.
More
often,
and
instead
of
just
kind
of
getting
looks,
looks
past
me
you,
you
started
making
eye
contact
with
the
cooks.
The
ladies
up
at
the
register.
You
know
start
getting
a
little
friendlier.
C
They
ask
you
if
you
know
you're
getting
the
regular
thing
and
you,
you
really
started,
become
a
part
of
this
community,
not
necessarily
just
in
Noda
but
in
Brooke
sandwich
shop,
and
they
became
my
neighbors
right,
those
those
guys
be
and
and
and
and
and
and
their
family.
They
be,
they
come
to
know
you
and
still
I
was
never
didn't
really
outside
of
the
the
quick
ordering
and
eating
it
almost
before
you
walk
out
that
front
door,
even
though
it
was
so
small
I.
C
C
Scot
reached
out
to
me,
and
he
was
so
excited
he
was
so
excited
and
I
got
he
reached
out
to
me.
He
sent
messages
out
through
other
folks
to
Robert
Robert
Dawkins
that
the
guys
at
Brookes
they
love
you
man
and
they
they
that
you
got
to
go
over
there
because
they
they
wanna.
They
want
to
talk
about
some
and
and
Scott
said
you
know
man.
C
This
is
my
city,
you
know
I,
just
I
just
want
love
the
way
it's
growing
and
you
know
I
would
joke
with
Omar.
How
long
is
this
place?
Gonna
last
you
know
when
you
got
and
they're
gonna
push
you
out.
It's
like
they're,
never
gonna
do
that.
We're
never
gonna
do
that,
but
I
got
this
land
over
on
the
east
side
and
I.
We
want
to.
We
want
to
make
sure
that
affordable
housing
isn't
is
put
up
when
it
is
put
up
on
there
and
I
didn't
really
know
exactly
how
to
do
it.
C
J
Listen,
this
is
an
abuse.
This
is
not
personal
privilege.
You
are
abusing
the
courtesy
of
the
rest
of
this
chamber.
This
is
not
a
mayor
topic
speech,
you're
making
right
now.
If
we
all
talked
like
this,
we
would
be
in
here
for
over
an
hour.
I
would
ask
you
to
respect
the
rest
of
us
and
limit
your
remarks.
Thank
you.
C
B
AE
C
C
You
know
I've
had
many
of
people
in
my
life
killed.
You
know,
I
know
what
this
morning
feels
like
I
know.
Many
of
us
on
this
diets
have
as
well
and
and
I
spoke
up
this
morning.
I
saw
that
and
I
it's
the
same
feeling
right.
You
hope
it's
you
know
it's
it's
it's
somebody.
You
know
with
somebody,
you
love,
but
you
hope
it's
not
and
I
talked
to
somebody
at
CMP
D,
and
ever
my
my
you
know
my
my
you
know.
C
I,
don't
know
what
party,
though,
that
the
Brooks
family
is
I,
don't
totally
know
their
background.
I,
don't
know
totally
know
you
know
if
they're
friends
I
do
know
that
those
are
my
people
and
guess
there
are
a
hundred
of
two
other
homicides
that
have
happened
here
and
in
this
city.
So
far,
this
one
hurts
me
more
than
others,
of
course,
because
of
my
personal
relationship
with
Scott
and
his
family
in
the
end
I'm
still
where
I've
been
at
for
a
long
time.
C
You
know
we
do
have
to
do
something,
but
we
have
to
do
something
as
a
community
just
like
there's
a
community
and
Brooks
sandwich
shop,
which
I
hope
I
will
be
able
to
get
another
cheeseburger
from
real.
Soon
we
have
to
treat
each
other
better.
We
have
to
treat
each
other
better
there's,
no
one
policy
or
ordinance.
C
C
My
unfortunately
as
elected
official,
mild
thoughts
and
prayers
are
with
the
Brooks
family,
whether
that
be
the
blood
kin
or
the
folks
that
that
frequent
that
restaurant
and
that
is
a
mainstay
of
not
only
Noda
but
Charlotte.
In
a
time
where
there
not
many
pieces
of
authentic
Charlotte
left,
so
I'm
grateful
to
be
able
to
call
Scott
one
of
my
people
and
I'm
very
sad
that
we
have
to
be
here
doing
this
today.
B
B
So
I
appreciate
that
you
sharing
that
I
want
to
welcome
new
council
members,
miss
Johnson,
Mr,
Graham
and
Miss
Watlington
I'm.
Looking
for
working
with
you
all
similar
to
mr.
Winston
I
want
to
share
a
story
about
recent
experience.
I
was
at
the
food
line.
Store
close
to
my
close
to
my
home,
and
I
saw
a
kid
in
the
neighborhood
that
I
haven't
seen.
I
saw
heat
from
our
neighborhood
that
I
have
not
seen
in
a
while
and
I
asked
him
and
said:
oh
I
haven't
seen
you
in
a
while.
B
I've
been
thinking
about
it
for
a
while
violence
in
our
streets
is
a
serious
issue
and
we
have
start
with
investing
in
our
youth,
especially
with
conflict
resolution,
where
disagreements
can
be
resolved
in
a
respectful
manner
and
I
know
that
together
we
can
do
that
with
our
colleagues
in
County
Commission
on
school
board,
with
our
judicial
system,
but
I
agree
that
we
do
need
to
do
more
than
what
we
are
doing
right
now
as
mayor
Pro
temp
had
mentioned.
So.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Mrs.
Miriam.