Highlights
- Councilor Melton named as Mayor Pro Tem replacing Mayor Pro Tem Branch
- Mayor Baldwin announced that per Senator Tillis’s X account the S Line high-speed rail project connecting Raleigh to Richmond will be awarded $1B
- Unanimously approved new nightlife permit to go into effect February 3 with noise ordinance coming back to Council in January
- Approved meeting schedule for 2024 by a 6 to 2 vote with Councilors Black and Jones dissenting. The topic of public comments will be discussed at the Council retreat.
- Unanimously approved budget transfers of $1.5M from the Capital Boulevard Bridge project to the Crabtree Creek West Project
- Unanimously authorized the supplemental municipal agreement to receive additional LAPP funding ($2.5M) for the Capital Boulevard Bridge Project.
- Unanimously approved sale of 4314 Poole Road to Habitat for Humanity.
- Growth & Natural Resources Committee will meet on January 23 to discuss Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-4-23 dealing with Downtown Transition Areas
- Safe, Vibrant, & Healthy Communities Committee will meet at 11:30am on January 23 to discuss downtown public safety
- Transportation & Transit Committee will meet January 25
- Councilor Patton announced she is holding a District B meeting on Saturday, 12/9, from 10-12 at Bedford Food and Drink.
- Councilor Black wants to get back to issues like CACs, announced her second Town Hall on 12/14 from 7-8:30pm at Green Road Community Center Encouraged response to Raleigh’s Alternative Response Unit survey and encouraged participation in engagement meetings.
- Councilor Branch announced Town Hall tomorrow from 6-8pm at Tarboro Road Community Center with organizations currently working with young people in light of recent incidents at SE Raleigh High
- Councilor Jones announced a community conversation on 12/13 from 7-9pm at Stage Door Dance in Brier Creek. Working on draft resolution re LGBTQ+ community. Requested $11,300 from Council Contingency funds for pilot mental health initiative.
- Councilor Melton brought up the City’s Equality Index Score and reinforced the need to address the resolution on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Councilor Harrison announced meeting of DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) on 12/16 at 9:30am at Crowder Center.
- Mayor Baldwin asked for $13,700 from Council Contingency for MLK Day celebration. Also raised traffic safety concerns around Harvey Street and Jarvis Street.
- Authorized sending a motion to Wake County Commissioners to make an appointment to the Board of Adjustment within 90 days as the County’s seat has been vacant for more than a year.
- Rezoning Z-94-22: Creedmoor Road, approximately 400 feet south of the intersection with Sherborne Place (District E) – Application Withdrawn
- Business Investment Grant Program- Economic Development – Request to Defer/Reschedule Public Hearing
- Federal Housing Grants – Annual Action Plan – Fiscal Year 2024-25 — will return to Council in April
- Unfit for Human Habitation 90 Days Repair — Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Black dissenting
- Rezoning Z-84-21: Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides, 300 feet east of Six Forks Road (District A) — Held open until January 16 because Council has questions for applicant and applicant did not appear
- Rezoning Z-22-23: Trailwood Drive, 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Gorman St and Avent Ferry Rd (District D) — Held open until January 16 to allow applicant to bring back tighter conditions on stormwater and other issues
- Rezoning Z-26-23: Glenwood Avenue, a portion of the block bounded by Glenwood Avenue, Boylan Avenue, North Street, and Lane Street (District D) — Held until January 16 at applicant’s request while they look at possible Affordable Housing conditions
- Rezoning Z-27-23: Dawson Assemblage, a portion of the block bounded by Dawson Street, Lane Street, and Jones Street (District D) — Held until January 2 at applicant’s request while they look at possible Affordable Housing conditions
- Petition Annexation- AX-26-23- Contiguous, Outside ETJ – 4317 Whitfield Road (District C) — Unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-31-23: 4317 Whitfield Road, south of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Whitfield Road (District C) — Unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-35-23: 0 Gorman Street, 0.27 mi south of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road and west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Shire Lane (District D) — hearing held open until February 6 and referred to January 23 meeting of Growth & Natural Resources Committee to discuss issues of both Affordable Housing and Environmental concerns
- Rezoning Z-37-23: Needham Road, 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Buffaloe Road and I-540 (District B) — At applicant’s request, hearing held open until January 16 to allow them to offer a condition related to a $20k contribution to the Fire Department
A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
C. CONSENT AGENDA
- Unanimously approved with Mayor Baldwin recusing herself over E1 because her employer is involved
- Details at end of report
L. 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 January 2, 2024 at 7:00pm:
- AX-09-23 – Watkins Road Assemblage (District B)
- Rezoning Z-13-23 – 0, 4209, & 4217 Watkins Road (District B)
- Rezoning Z-34-23 – On the western half of the block bounded by Hillsborough Street, N Harrington Street, Morgan Street, and Dawson Street (District D)
- Rezoning Z-45-23 – 1025 Schaub Dr (District D)
- Rezoning TCZ-48-23 – 3616 Louisbury Road (District B)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 16, 2024 at 1:00pm:
- No items currently
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 30, 2024 at 7:00pm:
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-7-22 – New Bern Station Area Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Rezoning Z-92-22 – New Bern Station Area Planning (Districts B & C)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on February 6, 2024 at 7:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-72-22 – S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) (Held open from 9/5/23 meeting) (Rescheduled from 12/05/23 meeting)
2. Rezoning Z-44-23: 4430 Louisburg Road, 4429 James Road, west of the intersection of Louisburg and James Roads (District B)
- Public hearing scheduled for January 2, 2024
M. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Proposed Revisions to Noise and Amplified Entertainment Ordinances
- These ordinances:
- replaced decibel limits with a “reasonable person” standard, prohibited unreasonable noise subject to specified exceptions, and prohibited specific noises, as in the current noise ordinances.
- repealed existing amplified entertainment permit ordinances in their entirety, including repeal of the hospitality district entertainment permit provisions, and
- adopted a new ordinance to ensure that bars, taverns, nightclubs, and similar businesses complied with building code, fire code, and security requirements.
- Unanimously approved new nightlife permit to go into effect February 3 with noise ordinance coming back to Council in January
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Public Notice of Official Meetings – Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings – Calendar Year 2024
- Approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones voting against, but will discuss further at retreat with regard to timing of second Tuesday public comments, especially during July and December; Mayor reiterated that public comments will be a subject at the next retreat.
2. Crabtree Creek West Greenway Project – Federal Grant Compliance – Transfer of Funding
- Unanimously approved budget transfers of $1.5M from the Capital Boulevard Bridge project to the Crabtree Creek West Project
3. Grant Award – NCDOT Locally Administered Projects Program Supplemental Agreement – NCDOT Capital Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project
- Unanimously authorized the supplemental municipal agreement to receive additional LAPP funding ($2.5M) for the Capital Boulevard Bridge Project.
4. Disposition of City Owned Property – Affordable Housing Development Agreement with Deed Restriction – Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Inc. – 4314 Poole Road
- Unanimously approved sale of 4314 Poole Road to Habitat for Humanity.
O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending – HBCU Economic Development Roundtable
- May not take up until at least February because of change in leadership at St. Augustine’s
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. NC Wildlife Resource Commission – Green Growth Toolbox Program
2. Items Pending
- Have had two meetings about green growth tools; approved removing from Committee because staff will present some recommendations to council
- Next meeting January 23 regarding CP-4-23 on downtown transition areas
Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Next meeting January 23 at 11:30 regarding downtown public safety
R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Next meeting January 25
S. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Councilor Patton highlighted some items from consent agenda; announced District meeting on Saturday, 12/9, from 10-12 at Bedford Food and Drink. Interested in exploring reconstituting a Compassionate Cities Committee
- Councilor Black wants to get back to issues like CACs, announced her second Town Hall on 12/14 from 7-8:30pm at Green Road Community Center – topics from constituent survey will include Affordable Housing, Planning, and Traffic Management. Highlighted some items from consent agenda. Encouraged response to Raleigh’s Alternative Response Unit survey and announced engagement meetings.
- Councilor Branch announced Town Hall tomorrow from 6-8pm at Tarboro Road Community Center with organizations currently working with young people in light of recent incidents at SE Raleigh High
- Councilor Jones announced a community conversation on 12/13 from 7-9pm at Stage Door Dance in Brier Creek. Working on draft resolution re LGBTQ+ community. Requested $11,300 from Council Contingency funds for pilot mental health initiative.
- Councilor Melton brought up the City’s Equality Index Score and reinforced the need to address the resolution on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Councilor Harrison announced meeting of DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) on 12/16 at 9:30am at Crowder Center.
- Mayor Baldwin asked for $13,700 from Council Contingency for MLK Day celebration. Also raised traffic safety concerns around Harvey Street and Jarvis Street.
T. APPOINTMENTS
1. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – Two Regular Vacancies
2. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Alternate Vacancy (Professional Category)
3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
4. Raleigh Transit Authority – Two Alternate Vacancies
U. NOMINATIONS
1. Board of Adjustment – One Regular Vacancy (City Appointee)
2. Fair Housing Hearing Board – Two Regular Vacancies
3. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
4. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Board of Adjustment – One Alternate Vacancy (County Appointee)
2. Minutes – Various
- Authorized sending a motion to Wake County Commissioners to make an appointment within 90 days
X. CLOSED SESSION
1. Enter into Closed Session
Y. OPEN SESSION
1. Return to Open Session
2. Recess Meeting
Z. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA
AA. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- Rezoning Z-94-22: Creedmoor Road, approximately 400 feet south of the intersection with Sherborne Place (District E) – Application Withdrawn
- Request has been withdrawn
2. Business Investment Grant Program- Economic Development – Request to Defer/Reschedule Public Hearing
3. Federal Housing Grants – Annual Action Plan – Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Will return in April for Council action
4. Unfit for Human Habitation 90 Days Repair
- Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Black dissenting
5. Rezoning Z-84-21: Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides, 300 feet east of Six Forks Road (District A)
- Held open until January 16 because Council has questions for applicant and applicant did not appear
6. Rezoning Z-22-23: Trailwood Drive, 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Gorman St and Avent Ferry Rd (District D)
- Held open until January 16 to allow applicant to bring back tighter conditions on stormwater and other issues
7. Rezoning Z-26-23: Glenwood Avenue, a portion of the block bounded by Glenwood Avenue, Boylan Avenue, North Street, and Lane Street (District D)
- Held until January 16 at applicant’s request while they look at possible Affordable Housing conditions
8. Rezoning Z-27-23: Dawson Assemblage, a portion of the block bounded by Dawson Street, Lane Street, and Jones Street (District D)
- Held until January 2 at applicant’s request while they look at possible Affordable Housing conditions
9. Petition Annexation- AX-26-23- Contiguous, Outside ETJ – 4317 Whitfield Road (District C)
- Unanimously approved
10. Rezoning Z-31-23: 4317 Whitfield Road, south of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Whitfield Road (District C)
- Unanimously approved
11. Rezoning Z-35-23: 0 Gorman Street, 0.27 mi south of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road and west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Shire Lane (District D)
- hearing held open until February 6 and referred to January 23 meeting of Growth & Natural Resources Committee to discuss issues of both Affordable Housing and Environmental concerns
12. Rezoning Z-37-23: Needham Road, 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Buffaloe Road and I-540 (District B)
- At applicant’s request, hearing held open until January 16 to allow them to offer a condition related to a $20k contribution to the Fire Department
BB. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjourn Meeting
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Resolution – Disposition of Real Property – Adjacent to Smoky Hollow Park – 0.30 Acre Parcel
3. Affordable Rental Development – Parkside Apartments – Authorize Lease of City Property – Blue Ridge Atlantic d/b/a BRAD Parkside Apartments LLC
4. Historic Landmark Designation – William Henley Deitrick House
D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation- AX-32-23- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 11258 Raven Ridge Dr & 10604, 10608 Dehijuston Court (District B)
E. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS
1. Easement Request – Duke Energy Progress – 12117 Leesville Road
F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Interlocal Agreement – Town of Cary – Public Safety/911 Communications – Amendments and Contract Assignments
2. Interlocal Agreement – Wake County Public School System – School Playground Enhancements
3. Service Contract – GoTriangle – Express Transit Bus Route Services
4. Professional Services – Smith Creek Resource Recovery Facility Expansion – Brown and Caldwell – Amendment No. Six
5. Professional Services – Beaverdam Creek Interceptor Replacement – CJS Conveyance, PLLC – Contract Amendment No. One
6. Contract Services – Limited Repair Program Administration – Rebuilding Together of the Triangle, Inc.
G. CONSENT AGENDA – STREET CLOSING REQUESTS
1. Street Closing STC-03-2023: Unnamed Alley off of Elm Street Right-of-Way
H. CONSENT AGENDA – ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS
1. 7100 Falls of Neuse Road – Underground Irrigation
2. 3095 Gresham Lake Road – Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer pipes
I. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS
1. Budget Transfer – Transit Bus Vehicle Acquisition
2. Budget Amendment – NCDOT Multimodal Planning Grant – Bicycle Plan Update
J. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS
1. Bid Award – Fluoride and Hypochlorite Tank Replacement Project – T.A. Loving Company
2. Bid Award – Scotland Street Roadway Improvement Project – Lanier Construction Co., Inc.
K. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Multi-way Stops
2. Speed Limit Reductions
3. Bus Zone Removal – Carnage Middle School
4. Downtown Parking Review – Traffic Schedule Updates