City Council - Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Rock Hill, SC
Meeting Date
May 26, 2026

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 P.M.

Consider holding Executive Session for discussions covered by the attorney/client privilege.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 1

Call to Order.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 2

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

Hold Public Hearing on the Municipal Budget for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year and related items as pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws, Section 6-1-80.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

Recognize Aidan Graham as the South Carolina 5A State Champion in Shot Put and Discus.

**Attachments:** Aidan Graham 2026.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item b

Recognize South Pointe High School Stallions Boys Track & Field Team as the State 4A Track & Field Champions.

**Attachments:** South Pointe Stallions Track and Field Proclamation 2026.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item c

Recognize the Finance Department for receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current fiscal year from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

Minutes of Work Session of May 11, 2026.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item b

Minutes of Regular Session of May 11, 2026.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item c

Ordinance to amend Chapter 7, Annexations, of the Code of the City of Rock Hill, so as to provide for the annexation, zoning, and ward designation of Celanese/Riverview Road Area II lying adjacent to the city limits of the City of Rock Hill, S.C.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item d

Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code by making certain changes in the official zoning map affecting approximately 0.86 acre located on Celanese Road and Riverview Road from Urban Development (UD) and General Commercial (GC) to Community Commercial (CC).

**Attachments:** Celanese - Riverview Rezoning ordinance.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item e

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance for Abandonment of Stormwater and Drainage Rights of Way and Easements on property located on Plath Top Road in the City of Rock Hill.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item f

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code by making certain changes in the official zoning map affecting approximately 1.9 acres located on Crawford Road from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Single Family Residential-4 (SF-4) to Office and Institutional (OI).

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item g

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code, Chapter 4: Land Use: Primary Uses, concerning Flex Space Uses.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item h

Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code, Chapter 4: Land Use: Primary Uses, concerning THC Product Sales.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Fifth Supplemental Ordinance approving the financing of the improvement, extension and enlargement of the Combined Utility System of the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, through the borrowing by the City of not exceeding $5,567,402, plus capitalized interest, if any, from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund by agreement with the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority, pursuant to Title 48, Chapter 5, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; providing for acceptance of a loan from, and the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement with, the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority, the execution and delivery of a Promissory Note from the City to the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority; and other matters relating thereto.

**Attachments:** 2026B SRF Loan (Charlotte Ave Sewer Rehab).pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item b

City of Rock Hill Sixth Supplemental Ordinance approving the financing of the improvement, extension and enlargement of the Combined Utility System of the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, through the borrowing by the City of not exceeding $5,734,493, plus capitalized interest, if any, from the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund by agreement with the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority, pursuant to Title 48, Chapter 5, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; providing for acceptance of a loan from, and the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement with the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority, the execution and delivery of a Promissory Note from the City to the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority; and other matters relating thereto.

**Attachments:** 2026C SRF Loan (Charlotte Ave Water Rehab).pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

Consider Planning Commission recommendation on petition M-2026-03 by CH Acquisitions, LLC (Mark Carpenter) to annex and rezone approximately 31.5 acres at an unaddressed parcel located at the southeast corner of Laurel Creek Drive and Twin Lakes Road from Residential Mixed Use-20 (RMX-20) in York County to Master Planned Residential (MP-R). Tax Parcel 635-07-01-069.

**Attachments:** M-2026-03 Laurel Creek staff report.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item b

Consider a Petition for Annexation to the City of Rock Hill of Laurel Creek/Twin Lakes Area III lying adjacent to the city limits of the City of Rock Hill, S.C. as shown on map dated May 6, 2026.

**Attachments:** M-2026-03 Annexaton Petition.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item c

Ordinance to amend Chapter 7, Annexations, of the Code of the City of Rock Hill, so as to provide for the annexation, zoning, and ward designation of Laurel Creek/Twin Lakes Area III lying adjacent to the city limits of the City of Rock Hill, S.C.

**Attachments:** Laurel Creek Annexation.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item d

Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code by making certain changes in the official zoning map affecting approximately 31.4 acres located on Laurel Creek Drive and Twin Lakes Road from Residential Mixed-20 (RMX-20) to Master Planned Residential (MP-R)

**Attachments:** Laurel Creek Zoning.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item e

Consider Planning Commission recommendation on petition M-2026-05 by Foresite Group (David Buckel) to rezone approximately 24.17 acres at 5105 Old York Road from Limited Commercial (LC) to Single-Family Residential-5 (SF-5). Tax Parcel 542-07-01-016 (portion).

**Attachments:** M-2026-05 Old York Road staff report.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item f

Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Hill Code by making certain changes in the official zoning map affecting approximately 24.17 acres located on Old York Road from Limited Commercial (LC) to Single Family Residential-5 (SF-5).

**Attachments:** Old York Zoning.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item a

Consider Adoption of a Personnel Resolution.

**Attachments:** Personnel Resolution - 2026.pdf Personnel Resolution redlines FY26-27.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item b

Consider first reading of an ordinance to amend Appendix A, Fee Schedule of the Code of the City of Rock Hill concerning Airport Fees.

**Attachments:** Airport Fees.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item c

Consider first reading of an ordinance to amend Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the Code of the City of Rock Hill concerning Solid Waste Rates.

**Attachments:** Solid Waste Fees.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item d

Consider first reading of an ordinance to amend Appendix A, Fee Schedule and Chapter 29 Utilities of the Code of the City of Rock Hill concerning Sewer Rates.

**Attachments:** Sewer Fees.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item e

Consider changing Parks, Recreation & Tourism fees.

**Attachments:** PRT Fee Adjustments.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item f

Consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 29, Utilities and Appendix A, Fee Scheduled of the Code of the City of Rock Hill concerning Consolidated Commercial Utility Deposits and Residential Utility Deposits.

**Attachments:** Utility Deposits.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item g

Consider first reading of an ordinance authorizing the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, to execute and deliver an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement in the amount of not exceeding $8,300,000 between the City and the Lessor thereof to defray the cost of acquiring certain equipment; and other matters relating thereto.

**Attachments:** ELP Ordinance 2026.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item h

Consider standardizing Park Operating Hours.

**Attachments:** PRT Proposed Facility operation times.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item i

Consider Accommodations Tax Funding.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item j

Consider adoption of a Safety Resolution.

**Attachments:** 2026 Safety Resolution.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item k

Consider extension of the Local Preference Provision.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item l

Consider extension of Utility Upsizing Reimbursement Policy.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item m

Consider first reading of an Ordinance providing for an increase in the annual salary for the Mayor and members of City Council.

**Attachments:** Council Salary.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item n

Consider first reading of an Ordinance to raise Revenue, adopt a Budget and Work Program for the City of Rock Hill, S.C. for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027, and to Authorize the Issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes from time to time during the Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Attachments: Adopt Budget.pdf

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 9

Announce SmartSwitch and CustomerConnect Winners.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 10

City Council Committee Reports.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 11

Miscellaneous Business.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 12

Consider holding Executive Session for discussions covered by the attorney/client privilege.

SPECIAL SESSION 6:00 P.M.Item 13

Adjourn.