Town Council  
Meeting Agenda  
May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM  
RM 110 | Council Chamber  
WELCOME to a COUNCIL MEETING!  
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ROLL CALL  
OPENING  
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Proclamation: National Public Works Week  
Proclamation: Affordable Housing Month  
Proclamation: Historic Preservation Month  
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
The Public Comment Period allows the public to address Council on items not on the  
printed agenda. To speak, please sign in at the Clerk’s desk with your name and email.  
When called, step to the podium, adjust the microphone, and state your name for the  
record. Comments are limited to 3 minutes (or 2 minutes if more than 14 speakers). Large  
groups are asked to select a spokesperson. Council does not act or deliberate on items  
raised during this time.  
CONSENT  
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine, to be enacted by one motion  
without discussion. Council member(s) may request discussion of an item. If such motion  
passes, then the item is removed from consent and considered separately.  
4.  
2026-2027 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Annual Plan.  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Loryn Clark, Deputy Town Manager, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development  
Department  
Emily Holt, Assistant Director, HCD Department  
Melissa Peters, Funding Programs Coordinator, HCD Department  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that the Council adopt R-1 approving the 2026-2027 spending plan recommended  
by the Collaborative for the use of $394,762.81 in 2025-2026 Orange County HOME Program funds.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
Resolution Approving the 2026-2027 HOME Program Plan  
2026-2027 HOME Program Annual Plan Summary of Activities  
5.  
Past Work Session Minutes  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached meeting minutes.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
October 29, 2012 Work Session Minutes  
November 6, 2013 Work Session Minutes  
January 6, 2014 Work Session Minutes  
March 6, 2014 Work Session Minutes  
May 8, 2014 Legislative Breakfast Minutes  
6.  
2025 Closed Session Minutes  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that Council approve the following Closed Session minutes:  
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April 14, 2025  
April 24, 2025  
May 16, 2025  
May 22, 2025  
June 11, 2025  
June 20, 2025  
September 3, 2025  
September 10, 2025  
September 24, 2025  
November 17, 2025  
November 19, 2025  
December 10, 2025  
7.  
April 29 and May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached meeting minutes.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
April 29, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes  
May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes  
DISCUSSION  
8.  
Open the Public Hearing on the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Ted Voorhees, Town Manager, Town Manager’s Office  
Amy Oland, Director, Business Management Department  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that Council open the public hearing, receive comments from the public, motion  
to close the public hearing, and consider enacting the budget ordinance on June 10, 2026.  
9.  
Climate Action Plan Update.  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT  
Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Deputy Town Manager  
John Richardson, Community Sustainability Manager  
Brennan Bouma, Sustainability Program Analyst  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION  
Staff recommends that Council receive the attached presentation and provide guidance about their  
priorities for the five-year update of the Town’s Climate Action and Response Plan  
<https://online.flippingbook.com/view/857144275/>.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
Draft Staff Presentation  
10. Public Hearing: Project Stark Tower Incentive Agreement  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
David Putnam, Director, Economic Development Department  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Staff recommends that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign the  
{PROJECT STARK TOWER} Incentive Agreement.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
Resolution  
ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT(S)  
Zoning Atlas Amendment: The Zoning Atlas Amendment, to change the zoning  
designation on this property, is Legislative. The Council receives and considers public  
comment on the merits of the proposed rezoning, including opinions, when making  
Legislative decisions.  
11. Conditional Zoning Modification Application for 11 White Oak Drive  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Charnika Harrell, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Open the hearing, receive public comment, provide feedback on the application, close the  
hearing, and consider action.  
Staff recommend approval of the application, subject to the conditions in Ordinance A.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
Resolution A - Consistency and Reasonableness  
Ordinance A - Approving the Application  
Draft Applicant Presentation  
Applicant's Requested Modifications to Regulations  
Other Applicant Materials  
Staff Report  
Planning Commission Recommendation  
Linked Materials from the Legislative Hearing for 11 White Oak Drive’s Conditional Zoning Application  
on May 21, 2025  
Draft Staff Presentation  
APPOINTMENTS  
12. Appointment(s) to the Community Design Commission  
RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*  
Brittney Hunt, Town Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office  
Brenton Hodge, Assistant Town Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office  
ACTION/DECISION POINTS, INCLUDING STAFF RECOMMENDATION*  
Council must make appointments to fill the two upcoming seats on the Community Design  
Commission (CDC). Staff recommends that Council review the recommendations and vote.  
ATTACHMENTS:  
CDC Recommendation  
CDC Applications  
CDC Ballot  
CLOSED SESSION (AS NEEDED)  
ADJOURNMENT