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Parks & Recreation staff said the request originated from the neighborhood and that the advisory commission had voted unanimously to recommend the renaming. Sandy Parker, co-chair of Friends of Haymount, told council the nonprofit has more than 80 members and is planning park-based programming, including a Haymount wellness series with yoga in the park beginning May 3. Parker said renaming the park would acknowledge the historic Haymount District and encourage community use.

Parks director (second shift) Mr. Gibson presented the staff report and cited city policy requiring a public hearing for park renamings (city policy 1554, section A3). After public comment and brief council remarks commending neighborhood organization, Councilmember Green moved to approve the renaming; Councilmember Davis seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Council directed Parks & Recreation to coordinate signage updates and outreach; staff will work with Friends of Haymount on event scheduling and implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fayetteville City Council Meeting April 14 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following a public hearing and a unanimous advisory commission recommendation, Fayetteville City Council voted to rename Woodrow Park to Haymount Park at Woodrow. Friends of Haymount told council the change would strengthen neighborhood identity and support planned wellness programming.","taxTitle","Fayetteville City, Cumberland County, North Carolina","taxId",3862,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605195,"Residents urge action on PFAS, police oversight, housing and youth sports during Fayetteville public forum",392,6378000,6770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f&start=6378&end=6770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f/thumbnail_6378000.jpg","/articles/6605195/Fayetteville-City/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/Residents-urge-action-on-PFAS-police-oversight-housing-and-youth-sports-during-Fayetteville-public-forum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605195-2e121496796350793a3afe8e788e488c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199206&Signature=C~iBlYQk8PFnvG~7eQ1lmLi67hb5XkW0MsLSUiBcGodN6KcO4pHn8rb2nQ9X5qpZ8Y7NLK9x-z-pwA~0iMsCfEgwx5~Fd1d2AvMVblUVRlbj0vTowEIOT7L6-z~KG-KaBzWij3CL~nK3YOQFLxYrN3l869snNSSRJC8rV1lDR77g6v8xkHFkM5njR7YT90gsNt-s4mtbT-n35UFMSGHxA1t-4FYAxPi6w1rMhDUYNXZBvA-FxvNehpDJsrsrUOqERgneWhvyZwFVwlg91mmCm3wKPCD0EYBi4YUbff9r1JxJ4RXodcpjfYmnUjaopmj1n7La0GJ49JxiXfw7IIJL5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thirteen residents and community representatives used the City Council'9s public forum to press local officials on environmental contamination, public safety oversight, housing policy and youth resources.

Lizette Rodriguez, founder of Free Full Freedom For All, urged the city and county to coordinate opposition to a proposed state rule she said would allow self-monitoring by polluters of PFAS discharges; she also noted the city recently joined a nationwide lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS-containing firefighting foam and asked local bodies to send a joint letter opposing the state proposal. Rodriguez described possible federal funding risks for PWC (public water) and said concerns center on longstanding contamination tied to Fort Bragg and industrial sites.

Sean McMillan, an organizer for community safety groups, urged the council to adopt a sentinel event review (SER) process to examine police-involved incidents and to restore independent civilian oversight after council previously voted against implementing the SER; he cited a list of local deaths in police custody or during police contact and asked the council to revisit earlier commitments.

Speakers also raised school-safety and juvenile justice concerns. Monika Gannon said schools were calling law enforcement to resolve disputes she said staff should handle, and urged better use of school resource officers. Jose Hyde Cardona pressed the council to address child trafficking and child abuse rates and asked the city to take a greater role coordinating school resource officers and support services.

On housing and development, Ben Holtquist of Strong Towns Fayetteville recommended zoning changes that would expand small-scale housing options (allowing duplexes, backyard cottages and eliminating minimum lot sizes and parking mandates) to increase affordable supply. He emphasized that subsidized housing alone will not resolve affordability if supply remains constrained.

Youth and recreation concerns were voiced by James House, who said a local softball team was given only four softballs and asked the council to consider infrastructure and equipment investments such as batting cages and field improvements. Several council members and staff later referenced ongoing grants and facility work intended to support youth athletics.

Business owner Eric Washington described a downtown private club applying for a mixed beverage retail permit who has been denied by zoning because the clubhouse is within 75 feet of a school; he asked for council support and was advised of an appeal process through zoning and state law regarding alcohol provisions.

Speakers included advocates for LGBTQ acceptance inviting council to a community prom event, nonprofit leaders proposing youth art displays to be placed at public venues, and local residents asking for better policing priorities. Council members acknowledged the public forum input and directed staff to follow up where appropriate; the forum is governed by city policy limiting speakers to three minutes.

The public forum produced no immediate council votes on the items raised; speakers'9 requests will require separate agenda items or staff follow-up for formal council consideration.","Thirteen speakers addressed the City Council about varied concerns: PFAS contamination and legal action, calls for a sentinel event review of police-involved incidents, affordable housing reforms, school policing and youth sports equipment and facilities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605200,"City presents FY25 Q3 strategic performance report highlighting housing, safety and youth investments",774,6867000,7641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f&start=6867&end=7641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f/thumbnail_6867000.jpg","/articles/6605200/Fayetteville-City/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/City-presents-FY25-Q3-strategic-performance-report-highlighting-housing-safety-and-youth-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605200-3d819076c6f651725d47db838214352a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199206&Signature=bc~Vx61qqKYUOMaDq28Uhv1KKNEkaky6kB-A14Fs5Wz0a5gEeeT40ceDqpihSR~eElhRKVPtneJxOZKJ~M9ct~McegfiUVrBCDMKcOpELrqz~rAyrL-JIVYHyUbRD1-D5SybyeNjPjMDo3sYncyZflTfPw6FYm9EKHOY3CSWC6XULPCyOJNEHRc1Qg8~ojErpS3nVnE4cxQS15KNDwnFgJyD27MVuvQZjnfXQkmcN-2N7lZFZPS28s54ZjFcnJ7ZL2Rb5-nFBPrD6-d24a0uhAFxYVFUF7VENfnJxOc9Mcoz-EjQ8TH2mqENHBalVJ9hyxz6oUEhxJ4WAH7srERNSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented Fayetteville's FY25 third-quarter strategic performance report at the council meeting, reporting progress across five council priorities and identifying next steps for action planning and funding alignment.

Chris Lowry of the city'9s strategic and performance analytics office told council departments are aligning resources around five priorities: violence reduction and mental health; affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization; youth engagement through parks and recreation; economic growth leveraging city-owned properties; and city branding and communications. Lowry said staff would return with detailed action plans tied to the council'9s FY26 priorities.

Key items reported in Q3 included: staff completed another nine collaborative public safety initiatives and reported 60 individuals had used city mental health liaison services; the economic and community development department issued conditional awards to support development on 10 city-owned single-family lots for affordable housing; a consultant was hired to lead a comprehensive housing market analysis and needs assessment to guide HUD funding and future investments; 22 dangerous or blighted structures were removed in the quarter; and the Orange Street School restoration was completed and opened as a hub for youth STEM and arts programming.

Communications metrics cited by staff showed the city'9s social media audience grew from 67,000 in Q1 to 72,000 in Q3 and that website visits approached 867,000 through Q3. Video views rose sharply (from roughly 41,000 in Q2 to 573,000 in Q3), and the city brought home awards at the North Carolina City and County Communicators conference.

Councilmembers praised the report and asked staff to proceed with action plans and budget conversations that incorporate the priorities. Councilmember Thompson underscored investments in parks, noting grants and facility upgrades earmarked for youth athletics and asking staff to connect local youth sports organizers with Parks & Recreation staff.

Staff said certain metrics remain TBD as programs evolve and that FY26 action plans will include measurable targets, funding sources, and timelines for implementation.","City staff reported progress across five strategic priorities in the FY25 third-quarter performance report and outlined next steps, including a housing market analysis, conditional awards for 10 city lots and expanded community safety and youth programs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605205,"Fayetteville council approves agenda, accepts performance report, renames park and adopts 2026 priorities",3358,4647000,8005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f&start=4647&end=8005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987147-32936a21744c900bde6705e5e444e28f/thumbnail_4647000.jpg","/articles/6605205/Fayetteville-City/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/Fayetteville-council-approves-agenda-accepts-performance-report-renames-park-and-adopts-2026-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605205-56dea5646549b8de33de272416da7146/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199206&Signature=klc3IvZU6vogIWSVU~SxJrgeElV9hXjkmcByzVVBGtwti3z5YOjsFobEbUuxpPC2D2Pz2qo1MLl-3FC0PoVTmyFhYhR1nSZ9OxHS4mSncPg34PUbXKKBP5JwCBvIt3HBUW0V469zwzzCHxagvRXSWKbeak6oRyHo61c8JiSlskIB7YZubEVA3rm58YljmTevu1FpMPv-i9H6oue4vRDOZ6o461uAT-NLeHvLuo3ZVrq1vXV~Gev2zLiK~7chn1HA-4kgGHLZhtvapz2vykz5f54gZ2PzLZ52MXbT~zOKQMtRIYX1ouC~tRKGqXKZ-kodgG5K-LVDrAhp~xP50lFlzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fayetteville City Council on an April meeting unanimously approved procedural items and several substantive administrative measures, including acceptance of the city'9s third-quarter FY25 strategic performance report, renaming a neighborhood park and adopting five council strategic priorities for FY26.

Council voted to approve the meeting agenda and later approved the consent agenda with one item removed for separate consideration. The council then received and accepted the FY25 third-quarter strategic performance report and voted to rename Woodrow Park to Haymount Park at Woodrow following a public hearing. Council also voted to adopt five strategic priorities for the coming fiscal year as presented by a facilitator from Fountainworks.

The motions were routine and passed unanimously. When the agenda was approved, the mayor noted procedural requirements and Councilmember Thompson moved to approve the consent agenda (second recorded on the transcript); the clerk recorded the consent vote as unanimous. Councilmember Benavente moved to accept the third-quarter strategic performance report; Councilmember Davis seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Green moved to rename Woodrow Park to Haymount Park at Woodrow; Councilmember Davis seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Benavente moved to accept the FY26 strategic priorities developed at the council retreat; Councilmember Davis seconded and the vote was unanimous.

The approved FY26 priorities — as presented and ratified by the council — are (1) enhance economic growth throughout the city; (2) pursue a comprehensive approach to community safety; (3) continue revitalization and address housing needs; (4) increase parks and recreation opportunities for youth engagement; and (5) evaluate and expand transportation and resident connectivity. Staff will develop action plans tied to the priorities for later council adoption.

The renaming of Woodrow Park followed a public hearing with a Friends of Haymount representative requesting the change to honor the Haymount neighborhood; the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission had earlier recommended the change. Council approved the renaming ordinance by motion.

No council member recorded a dissenting vote on the items listed above. Several items on the consent agenda (approved as a single block) were not discussed at length during the meeting and were approved as presented.

Council indicated staff will return with implementation steps for the FY26 priorities and additional supporting action plans for subsequent adoption and budget consideration.","At a regular meeting, the Fayetteville City Council approved its agenda and consent items, received the FY25 third-quarter strategic performance report, unanimously renamed Woodrow Park to Haymount Park at Woodrow and adopted five strategic priorities for FY26.","actionData","errors"]

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