HIGHLIGHTS
- The 8/17 Affordable Housing Summit can be viewed on the City’s YouTube channel. Mayor acknowledges that the City needs to do a better job of letting people know what they are doing. That’s how CACs could help.
- Councilor Black remained seated with her back to the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance
- Most public comment speakers addressed the issue of the Red Hat Amphitheatre, but topics also included City sponsorship of Fourth Ward Project, rising crime and first responder pay, NCDOT plan to turn Capital Boulevard into a freeway, noise ordinance violations, international issues, small locally-owned businesses, CACs, and traffic calming.
- RCAC requesting official liaison from the Council to the RCAC. Mayor Baldwin is concerned this could set a precedent and reminds Council that Mayor appoints liaisons. Unanimously approved appointing a liaison and will bring back to next meeting.
- Red Hat Amphitheatre — Will be doing more community engagement despite tight timeline to vote in September. Councilor Patton says it is not for getting input, but for sharing more information. How does that constitute “engagement?” Unanimously approved authorizing the City Manager to execute the instruments necessary to acquire from NCDOT a .19-acre site at the intersection of W. South St. and S. McDowell St. for an amount not to exceed $150,000; unanimously approved adopting the resolution of intent to close the subject portion of the W. South St. and W. Lenoir St. rights-of-way and set a public hearing for September 17; and unanimously approved directing staff to initiate the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan for the revision of Map T1: Street Plan
- Unanimously authorized $15,300 for the Language Access Plan
- City Manager introduced another new Assistant City Manager, Ryan Bergman, who will oversee internal operations
- Unanimously approved annual report and work plan for the Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board
- Unanimously approved Kyle Drive Master Plan
- Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens — unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) — approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones opposed. This further decimates the Prince Hall Historic Overlay District.
- Rezoning Z-83-22: Hillsborough Street and Turner Street, west of the intersection between Hillsborough Street and Turner Street (District D) — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 17 to offer updated conditions
- Rezoning Z-55-23: Computer Drive Assemblage, southeast corner of the intersection of Six Forks Rd and I-440 Beltline (District E) — — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 3 to offer updated conditions
- Rezoning Z-07-24: 500 Rawls Drive; North of Poole Road, between Rawls Drive and Warren Avenue (District C) — unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-09-24: 6027 Rock Quarry Rd, approximately 300-ft north of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C) — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 3 to offer updated conditions
- Rezoning Z-10-24: 3102 Kelley Austin Drive; At the intersection of New Bern Avenue and Kelley Austin Drive, immediately south of the I-440 / New Bern Avenue interchange (District C) — unanimously approved
- Text Change TC-5-23: Omnibus List 2023 — unanimously approved
- Mayor Pro Tem Melton requested $15k from council contingency to Dia de Oakwood to be voted on at next meeting
- Councilor Patton holding next “office hours” on 8/29 from 6-8pm at The Salty Turtle.
- Councilor Branch asked that agendas include information about how much time is available to speak during a public hearing.
- Councilor Jones will hold her next community meeting on 9/11 from 6-8pm at La Cucina Italian
- Councilor Forte asked about a “no loitering” ordinance, especially around the bus station
WORK SESSION
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Affordable Housing Summit Recap and Affordable Housing Improvement Plan Update
- The City hosted an Affordable Housing Summit on August 17, with over 300 attendees. The event focused on understanding and expanding affordable housing in the community. Keynote speaker Gregg Colburn linked homelessness to regional housing market conditions, emphasizing the need for adequate housing supply. City staff provided a foundational overview of Raleigh’s housing situation, while Mark Shelburne discussed the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and new models for developing affordable rental housing in high-cost urban markets. The “Innovations Corner” panel featured strategies for ending homelessness from peer cities like New Orleans and innovative financing models, culminating in a session on applying these strategies in Raleigh.
- The timing of the Summit aligns neatly with the ongoing update to the Affordable Housing Improvement Plan (AHIP). The updated AHIP will address the city’s escalating housing costs driven by rapid growth and limited supply. The plan aims to tackle the shortage of affordable rental homes and homeownership opportunities, especially for low-income and minority households affected by rising rents and displacement. The AHIP outlines a comprehensive strategy, including increased investments in LIHTC financing, preservation funds, and small-scale rental development, alongside land use changes to enhance housing supply. The plan emphasizes permanent housing solutions and supportive services to prevent and end homelessness, ensuring housing security for all residents.
- The summit can be watched on the City of Raleigh Youtube channel.
- Mayor acknowledges that the City needs to do a better job of letting people know what they are doing. That’s how CACs could help.
AFTERNOON SESSION
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
C. CONSENT AGENDA
- Details at end of report
- Unanimously approved except for L2 regarding two-hour parking time limits at700 Saint Mary’s Street. Unanimously approved moving that to Transit and Transportation committee in September when overall bike plan is discussed.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
2. Voice Mail Public Comment
- Most speakers addressed the issue of the Red Hat Amphitheatre, but topics also included City sponsorship of Fourth Ward Project, rising crime and first responder pay, NCDOT plan to turn Capital Boulevard into a freeway, noise ordinance violations, international issues, small locally-owned businesses, CACs, and traffic calming.
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Planning Commission Report
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on September 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm
- Text Change TC-1A-24 — Stormwater Design Manual Update
- Text Change TC-1B-24 — Stormwater Design Manual Updated UDO Related Changes
- Text Change TC-5-24 — Cameron Park NCOD Name Change
O. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Raleigh Community Advisory Council – Update on CAC Feedback
- RCAC requesting official liaison from the Council to the RCAC. Mayor Baldwin is concerned this could set a precedent and reminds Council that Mayor appoints liaisons. Unanimously approved appointing a liaison and will bring back to next meeting.
2. Red Hat Amphitheater Relocation – Convention Center Expansion – Closure of a Portion of South Street
- Will be doing more community engagement despite tight timeline to vote in September. Councilor Patton says it is not for getting input, but for sharing more information. How does that constitute “engagement?”
- Unanimously approved authorizing the City Manager to execute the instruments necessary to acquire from NCDOT a .19-acre site at the intersection of W. South St. and S. McDowell St. for an amount not to exceed $150,000;
- Unanimously approved adopting the resolution of intent to close the subject portion of the W. South St. and W. Lenoir St. rights-of-way and set a public hearing for September 17; and
- Unanimously approved directing staff to initiate the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan for the revision of Map T1: Street Plan
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Strategic Plan Initiative – Organizational Excellence Initiative 5.1 – Language Access Plan Overview
- Unanimously authorized $15,300 for the Language Access Plan
- City Manager introduced another new Assistant City Manager, Ryan Bergman, who will oversee internal operations
Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE FAIR HOUSING HEARING BOARD
1. Annual Report and Annual Work Plan
- Pulled from agenda because Chair was sick
R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISPANIC AND IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS BOARD
1. Annual Report and Annual Work Plan
- Unanimously approved
S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD
1. Master Plan – Kyle Drive Property
- Unanimously approved
T. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens — unanimously approved
2. Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) — approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones opposed. This further decimates the Prince Hall Historic Overlay District.
3. Rezoning Z-83-22: Hillsborough Street and Turner Street, west of the intersection between Hillsborough Street and Turner Street (District D) — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 17 to offer updated conditions
4. Rezoning Z-55-23: Computer Drive Assemblage, southeast corner of the intersection of Six Forks Rd and I-440 Beltline (District E) — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 3 to offer updated conditions
5. Rezoning Z-07-24: 500 Rawls Drive; North of Poole Road, between Rawls Drive and Warren Avenue (District C) — unanimously approved
6. Rezoning Z-09-24: 6027 Rock Quarry Rd, approximately 300-ft north of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C) — unanimously approved applicant request to defer until September 3 to offer updated conditions
7. Rezoning Z-10-24: 3102 Kelley Austin Drive; At the intersection of New Bern Avenue and Kelley Austin Drive, immediately south of the I-440 / New Bern Avenue interchange (District C) — unanimously approved
8. Text Change TC-5-23: Omnibus List 2023 — unanimously approved
U. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Item 22-01: Economic Development Roundtable – Historically Black Colleges & Universities (2/21/23)
Item 22-04: Downtown Raleigh Economic Development Strategy (2/13/24)
Item 22-06: Leveling the Playing Field (Workforce Development Organization) (5/7/24)
- Next meeting is 8/27 at 1:30pm to discuss Leveling the Playing Field
V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Item 22-11: Rezoning Z-40-23 – 13120 Strickland Road (District E) (3/19/24)
Item 22-14: Rezoning Z-39-23 – East Side of Nowell Road (5/21/24)
Item 22-15: Falls Watershed Regulatory and Conservation Updates (6/4/24)
- Next meeting is 8/27 at 4pm to discuss Z-39-23 and Falls Watershed. (Strickland Road case has already been dealt with and shouldn’t be listed as pending.
W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Item 22-03: Revenue Capture Options (4/16/24)
Item 22-04: Midtown-St. Albans Area Plan (7/2/24)
- Next meeting will be in September and will discuss both pending items.
X. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Item 22-09: Brookside Drive Safety Initiatives (6/18/24)
Item 22-10: Bicycle Lane Design and Implementation (7/2/24)
- Next meeting is 8/22 at 3pm to discuss both pending items
Y. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Mayor Pro Tem Melton requested $15k from council contingency to Dia de Oakwood to be voted on at next meeting
- Councilor Patton holding next “office hours” on 8/29 from 6-8pm at The Salty Turtle. Asked that Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board weigh in on issues with drownings at Raleigh Beach
- Councilor Branch has received a number of complaints about panhandling. Expressed concern about crime and about erosion. Also asked that agendas include information about how much time is available to speak during a public hearing.
- Councilor Jones will hold her next community meeting on 9/11 from 6-8pm at La Cucina Italian
- Councilor Forte asked about a “no loitering” ordinance, especially around the bus station
Z. APPOINTMENTS
1. Design Review Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
2. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Regular Vacancy (Community Member Category)
3. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Alternate Vacancy (Professional Member Category)
4. Raleigh Transit Authority – One Alternate Vacancy
AA. NOMINATIONS
1. Design Review Commission – One Regular Vacancy
2. Design Review Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
3. Fair Housing Hearing Board – One Regular Vacancy
4. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
BB. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CC. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Minutes – Various
DD. CLOSED SESSION
1. Enter Closed Session
EE. OPEN SESSION
1. Return to Open Session
2. Adjourn Meeting
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Memorandum of Understanding – Wake County – Federal Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program
3. Affordable Housing – Preserve at Gresham Lake – Modification of Lien Position
4. Memorandum of Understanding – Raleigh Housing Authority – Environmental Reviews
D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation – AX-13-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 12054 Old Falls of Neuse Road (District B)
2. Petition Annexation – AX-14-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 504 E Tryon Road (District C)
3. Petition Annexation – (Deferral) AX-15-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 1816 Pictou Road (District D)
4. Petition Annexation – AX-16-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 2202 Trailwood Drive (District D)
5. Petition Annexation – AX-18-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 2853 Barrington Drive (District C)
E. CONSENT AGENDA – REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Business Investment Grant Program – Economic Development
F. CONSENT AGENDA – GRANTS
1. Federal Aviation Authority Grant Offer – Raleigh Durham Airport Authority – North Cargo Taxilane Pavement Maintenance
2. North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency – Strategic Buyout Program Property – Resolution to Accept Property
3. Grant Application – Great Trails State Program
4. Grant Award – NCDOT Locally Administered Projects Program – Six Forks Road Project
5. Grant Award – 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Community Project Fund – Tarboro Street
G. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS
1. Right-of-Way Request – 314 S. West Street
H. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Intergovernmental Agreement – FAST Transit Priority Study – North Carolina Department of Transportation
2. Professional Services – Fire Station No. 1 and Fire Administration Building
3. Professional Services – Kyle Drive Property Park Implementation – WithersRavenel, Inc.
4. Professional Services – E.B. Bain Pump Station to the Pullen Park Pump Station Reinforcing Main – CJS Conveyance – Amendment Number One
5. Professional Services – Program Management Services Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Sites – HDR Engineering, Inc.- Amendment Number One
6. Professional Services – Master Services Agreement for On Call Engineering Services – Cooper and Associates Surveyors, P.A. – Amendment Number One
7. Contract Services – Poole Road West Design Build Watermain Replacement Project – Carolina Civilworks, Inc.
8. Contract Services – Fire Hydrant Servicing – Hydromax USA LLC
9. Contract Services– On-Call Master Service Agreement for Interior and Exterior Painting Services – Rose Painting and Decorating, LLC
10. Contract Services – Landscaping Services – Raleigh Water Operational Buildings – Davis Landscaping
11. Contract Services – Watershed Protection Program Administration – Central Pines Regional Council
12. Contract Services – Car and Truck Wash Maintenance Services – Cross Systems, Inc.
13. Office Space Lease – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Arts Division – 127 W. Hargett Street
14. Property Lease – I540 Construction Project – Flatiron Corporation – Randleigh Tract
I. CONSENT AGENDA – STREET CLOSING REQUESTS
1. Street Closing STC-01-2024: Collegeview Avenue Right-of-Way
J. CONSENT AGENDA – ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS
1. 313 W. Martin Street – Underground grease trap
2. 700 Sampson Street – Walkway
3. 615 Transylvania Avenue – Steps, columns, and walkway
4. 200 W Hargett Street – Small Structure
K. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS
1. Bid Award – Fire Station No. 3 – TCC Enterprises, Inc.
2. Bid Award – Zebulon 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation – Insituform Technologies LLC
3. Bid Award – River Towne Offsite Utilities – Park Construction of NC, Inc.
4. Bid Award – Bridge Deck Preservation – Buckeye Bridge, LLC
5. Bid Award – Briar Patch Lane & Wimbleton Drive Water Main Replacement – Carolina Civilworks, Inc.
L. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Multi-way Stops
2. Two Hour Parking Time Limits – 700 Saint Marys Street
3. Controlled Residential “F” Permit Parking – 700 Devereux Street