HIGHLIGHTS
- Roberta Fox re-elected as Chair, Planning Commission, and Blannie Miller elected as Vice Chair, Planning Commission.
- New rules adopted for public participation including “loud noises such as singing, disruptive clapping, shouting, playing instruments, blowing horns or use of sound amplification equipment inside City facilities that impair or interferes with business operations are prohibited.” Additionally, staff will be seated behind the podium so that audience signs can’t be seen when cameras are on speakers.
- Cheryl Tung, Leon Cooke, Samuel Greene, Donna Bailey, Sara Glova, TraShanna Sanchez, Amber Smith, Anthony McLeod, Carmen Cauthen, Tandra Byrd, Juliana Cabrales, Mary Lucas, Stacey Ahua, Jeff Aguiar, Ulysses Lane, and Kendall Griffith appointed to new Community Engagement Board.
- Despite numerous public concerns and complaints, Council voted 7 to 1 (with Councilor Cox objecting) to approve Six Forks Road Improvements Project
- Looking into options for dealing with lifeguard shortage, including establishing a framework to allow third party groups to guard their own participants and possibly looking into reducing the number of lifeguards required
- After inquiries from Councilor Cox, staff will be looking into options to work on alternatives to allowing water treatment plants in residential areas
- Unanimously approved social districts to allow public drinking in some downtown areas
- No Council Committee meetings in July; next meetings will be held in late August
- Councilor Melton asked for lobbyist to get clarification from legislature to allow virtual public comments and to see what can be done in the meantime – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Buffkin objecting
- Public comments focused on homelessness, engagement, and protection for abortion clinics
- Parks Bond approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Cox and Forte objecting
- Rezoning Z-67-21 (Midtown) will come back to August 16 meeting with revised conditions, if any, submitted by August 6 concerning heights, stepdowns, and affordable housing. Mayor says this rezoning offers unprecedented community benefits, but she is ignoring the fact that many of those benefits wouldn’t be necessary if the development wasn’t happening.
- Rezoning Z-19-22 Southern TOD, along South Wilmington Street between Downtown Raleigh and Garner (District D) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-18-22: Western Boulevard BRT Transit Overlay District (District D) — will come back to Council on August 16 in order to hold more community discussions
AFTERNOON SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA – see details at end of report
- Approved unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stewart and Councilor Forte voting against the Dangerous Wild Animal Ordinance:
- Item H1 (Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility) was also put on hold at staff request
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
- Roberta Fox re-elected as Chair and Blannie Miller elected as Vice Chair.
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting on August 16, 2022
- AX-13-22 – 3937 Watkins Road (District B)
- TCZ-91-21 – Portions of Buffaloe Road and Robertson Grove Road (District B)
- Z-4-22 – West South Street (District D)
- Z-6-22 – Jones Sausage Road, Ardmore Drive, and Integrity Drive (District C)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting on September 6, 2022:
- Z-66-21 – 3900 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
- Z-5-22 – 707 Semart Drive (District C)
- Text Change TC-18-21: Accessory Structures – 30-day extension approved
- Rezoning Z-18-22: Western Boulevard BRT Transit Overlay District (District D) – public hearing tonight
- Rezoning Z-19-22: Southern TOD, along South Wilmington Street between Downtown Raleigh and Garner – public hearing tonight
- Text Change TC-21-21: Cameron Park NCOD – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-75-21: Globe Road and Page Road, on the west side of Globe Road, 700 feet north of World Trade Boulevard (District E) – September 20 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-7-22: Northeast corner of the intersection of Capital Boulevard (US-1) and I-540 (District B) – August 16 hearing date approved
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-22: 6700,7022 Capital Boulevard – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-8-22: Capital Hills Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Gresham Lake Road and Capital Hills Drive (District A) – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-63-21: Hodges Street, primarily on the south side, beginning 125 feet east of Paula Street (District E) – September 6 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-11-22: Buck Jones, east side, between its intersections with Barclay Drive and Norman Place – September 6 hearing date approved
SPECIAL ITEMS
- Appropriation from Contingency – Justice Served NC, Inc. – unanimously approved $1500
- Yard Waste Collection Enhancements – City Code Revisions – Councilor Cox asked what will happen to the containers that people have been using for years; they are more environmentally friendly than paper bags – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Raleigh Main Street Program Update – changes approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Strategic Marketing and Communications – planning to form a board to deal with this
- Revisions to City Building Rules – Resolution 2019-717, including
- Removing sign-in intake process
- Adding magnetometer equipment and bag checks
- Modifying what can be brought into buildings, including limitation on sign size (from 36 x 36 to 18 x 18) and no more pocket knives
- Lots of discussion about whether signs should be allowed and whether wording should be regulated. Additionally, staff will be seated behind the podium so that audience signs can’t be seen when cameras are on speakers.
- Loud noises such as singing, disruptive clapping, shouting, playing instruments, blowing horns or use of sound amplification equipment inside City facilities that impair or interferes with business operations are prohibited.
- Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Community Engagement Board approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Buffkin and Cox objecting – Cheryl Tung, Leon Cooke, Samuel Greene, Donna Bailey, Sara Glova, TraShanna Sanchez, Amber Smith, Anthony McLeod, Carmen Cauthen, Tandra Byrd, Juliana Cabrales, Mary Lucas, Stacey Ahua, Jeff Aguiar, Ulysses Lane, and Kendall Griffith appointed to new Community Engagement Board.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
- Six Forks Road Improvements Project – Lots of concerns and complaints from the public, but approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Lake Boone Trail Safety Improvements Project – no vote taken
- Urban Projects Group Reorganization – Planning and Development Department – Update
- Dix Park Play Plaza Agreements – Authorizations and Amendments – Construction of Gipson Play Plaza – approved unanimously
- Looking into options for dealing with lifeguard shortage – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Possibly establishing a framework to allow third party groups to guard their own participants
- Continuing to pursue incentives to attract lifeguards
- Follow-up before August Council meeting regarding history of safety incidents at pools
- After inquiries from Councilor Cox, staff will be looking into options to work on alternatives to allowing water treatment plants in residential areas
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE APPEARANCE COMMISSION
- 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Report and Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERIES ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Report and Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
- Social Districts – approved unanimously to allow public drinking in some downtown areas
- No meeting in July; next meeting August 23 at 1:30pm
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Opportunities — The Committee recommends that the Council approve Staff’s recommendations for the utilization of ARPA funds for the following programs:
- Sustainability Programs ($3M) with the understanding that the $160,000 allocated for solar picnic tables be re-directed to the Solarize Raleigh Community Campaign
- Stormwater Mitigation Programs ($3M)
- No meeting in July; next meeting August 23 at 4pm
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Opportunities – The Committee recommends that the Council approve Staff’s recommendations for the utilization of ARPA funds for the following programs:
- Food Security Programs – Produce Project June 2022 – The Produce Project initiative includes procurement of a vehicle for refrigerated transportation; on-site refrigeration for storage; and additional supplies. The Committee recommends authorizing budget transfers in the amount $500,000 to support the project, including the procurement of an appropriate refrigerated vehicle via the Equipment Fund.
- The Committee is holding the item below for further discussion: Food Security Programs (5/17/22) – Community Gardens
- No meeting in July
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-2-21 and the Capital North Corridor Plan: A Future of Choice – approved unanimously
- No meeting in July
REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
- Councilor Melton asked for lobbyist to get clarification from legislature to allow virtual public comments and to see what can be done in the meantime – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Buffkin objecting
EVENING SESSION
- Mayor Pro Tem Stewart resigned as liaison to the Triangle J Council of Government. Alternate David Knight will take her place and there will be an opening for a new alternate that will be filled after summer hiatus.
PUBLIC COMMENT
- Chris Pugh re concerns about building costs for City-contracted affordable housing in East College Park due to inflation and pandemic supply issues. City has no legal mechanism to assist with changes to the contract. Mayor asks staff to review.
- Christina Jones re engagement and CACs
- Kathleen Liebowitz re plastic pollution; Mayor says Office of Sustainability will respond
- Katie Craig re plastic pollution; Councilor Buffkin reiterates support
- Lisa Hughet re persistence of Glenwood South nuisance issues; Mayor says they will continue to do what Ms. Hughet says isn’t working. Mayor asked for update from RPD. Council Cox asked for specifics about criminal citations being issued.
- Robert Allison re issues with Z-3-21; Mayor Baldwin says staff will follow up
- Tim Niles asking if Councilor Melton will support the Midtown Small Area Plan to be consistent with his previous support of another small area plan or will he throw it out because it conflicts with what John Kane wants.
- Martha Brock re mental health and gun violence.
- Haley Kinsler re hypocrisy of talking about engagement while allowing only one minute per speaker
- Octavia Rainey re reparations
- Kristen Havlik re council’s hesitancy to protect abortion clinics; Mayor asks City Attorney to respond; City Attorney trying to reach out to clinics
- Jeremy Gilchrist re housing and reproductive rights
- Joshua Bradley asking for buffer zones around abortion clinics and for politicians to return money from donors who helped elect politicians who helped overturn Roe v Wade
- Cole McMullin re abortion rights
- David Ulmer criticizing small area plans
- Leon Cooke re inadequacy of surveys, especially for redistricting
- Eldridge Stewart re homelessness
- Elder Mack re homelessness
- Bea Young re homelessness
- Junior Jensen re homelessness
- Cheryl Matheson re homelessness
- Mark Oqinn re homelessness
- Eugene Duston re homelessness
- Stephanie Martinez re homelessness
- Laura Harris re homelessness
- Wanda Gilbert-Coker criticizing David Knight’s statements as racist
- Jody Anderson re homelessness
- Benny Koval re homelessness
PUBLIC HEARING
- 2022 Parks Bond — approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Cox and Forte opposed
- Street Closing STC-02-2022: Morgan Street Alley Right-of-Way — unanimously approved
- Street Closing STC-05-2022: Penmarc Drive Right-of-Way — unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-67-21: North Hills Assemblage, located at the intersections of I-440 at Lassiter Mill Road, and Lassiter Mill Road at Six Forks Road (District A) — will bring back to August 16 meeting with revised conditions, if any, submitted by August 6 concerning heights, stepdowns, and affordable housing. Mayor says this rezoning offers unprecedented community benefits, but she is ignoring the fact that many of those benefits wouldn’t be necessary if the development wasn’t happening.
- Rezoning Z-71-21: 13120 Strickland Road, on the north side of Strickland Road approximately 1/5 of a mile east of its intersection with Leesville Road and adjacent to I-540. (District D) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-74-21: 3151 New Bern Ave, 130 Shanta Dr, 3020 Milburnie Rd, being south of Milburnie Rd, between Shanta Dr and New Bern Ave (District C) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-82-21: Various parcels located at Edwards Mill Road, Arckelton Drive, and Cornwall Place, located approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of Creedmoor Road and Glenwood Avenue (US-70). (District E) — approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Rezoning Z-89-21 Davie Street, at the southeast corner of W. Davie Street and S. Dawson Street (District D) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-1-22: Wilmington Street and Stronach’s Alley, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Wilmington Street and Lenoir Street (District C) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-19-22 Southern TOD, along South Wilmington Street between Downtown Raleigh and Garner (District D)
- Rezoning Z-3-22: 1245, 1251 Daladams Drive, at the eastern terminus on the north side (District D) — will come back to Council on August 16 so that applicant can provide more detail about number of units and parking
- Rezoning Z-18-22: Western Boulevard BRT Transit Overlay District (District D) — will come back to Council on August 16 in order to hold more community discussions
CONSENT AGENDA
- Dangerous Wild Animal Ordinance – Amendment to City Code Chapter 12, Part 3
- Extension of Utility Service – Outside City Limits – Falls Lake Tailrace Comfort Station – Corps of Engineers
- Disposition of Surplus Property – Bid for 1309 Lynn Road- Negotiated Offer and Upset Bid Process
- Petition Annexation – AX-14-22- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 5518 and 5520 Thornton Road (District B)
- Petition Annexation – AX-34-21- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 11015, 3124 Globe Road and 3111 Page Road (District E)
- Preliminary Assessment Roll – Buck Jones Road Improvements
- Contract Services – School Resource Officers – Wake County Board of Education
- Bioenergy Recovery Project – Renewable Gas Interconnection Agreement with Dominion Energy – Authorize PSNC Pilot Program and Filings with the NC Utilities Commission
- Public Private Partnership Policy – Highwoods Boulevard Sidewalks – Cost-Sharing Agreement
- Professional Services – East Raleigh Wastewater Conveyance – Hazen and Sawyer, DPC
- Professional Services – Dix Park Rocky Branch Enhancement Project – Surface 678, PA – Contract Amendment 2
- Contract Professional Services – Six Forks Road Improvement Project – Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP – Contract Amendment No. 1
- Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Recovery Project – Crowder Construction Company – Guaranteed Maximum Price – Contract Amendment No.4
- Lease Agreement – Cellular Antenna Service – ATC Indoor DAS LLC
- 3633 Harden Road – Private Conduit for Fiber Communications
- Budget Amendment – RPD Wellness Program
- Budget Transfer – Law Enforcement Training Center Driving Classroom
- Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility – 4401 Poole Road – Condemnation Authorization
- Barwell Road Improvements Project – Condemnation Authorizations
- Bid Award – Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Joint Improvements – Stone Restoration of America, Inc.
- Multi-way Stops – Oakwood Avenue at Hill Street
- Speed Limit Reductions – Dacian Road, Hardimont Road, King William Road, Lineberry Drive, Little John Road, Lyndhurst Drive, Marshlane Way, and N. State Street
- No Stopping No Standing Zone – Darien Drive
July 5 2022 Raleigh City Council Meeting
HIGHLIGHTS
- Roberta Fox re-elected as Chair, Planning Commission, and Blannie Miller elected as Vice Chair, Planning Commission.
- New rules adopted for public participation including “loud noises such as singing, disruptive clapping, shouting, playing instruments, blowing horns or use of sound amplification equipment inside City facilities that impair or interferes with business operations are prohibited.” Additionally, staff will be seated behind the podium so that audience signs can’t be seen when cameras are on speakers.
- Cheryl Tung, Leon Cooke, Samuel Greene, Donna Bailey, Sara Glova, TraShanna Sanchez, Amber Smith, Anthony McLeod, Carmen Cauthen, Tandra Byrd, Juliana Cabrales, Mary Lucas, Stacey Ahua, Jeff Aguiar, Ulysses Lane, and Kendall Griffith appointed to new Community Engagement Board.
- Despite numerous public concerns and complaints, Council voted 7 to 1 (with Councilor Cox objecting) to approve Six Forks Road Improvements Project
- Looking into options for dealing with lifeguard shortage, including establishing a framework to allow third party groups to guard their own participants and possibly looking into reducing the number of lifeguards required
- After inquiries from Councilor Cox, staff will be looking into options to work on alternatives to allowing water treatment plants in residential areas
- Unanimously approved social districts to allow public drinking in some downtown areas
- No Council Committee meetings in July; next meetings will be held in late August
- Councilor Melton asked for lobbyist to get clarification from legislature to allow virtual public comments and to see what can be done in the meantime – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Buffkin objecting
- Public comments focused on homelessness, engagement, abortion,
AFTERNOON SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA – see details at end of report
- Approved unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stewart and Councilor Forte voting against the Dangerous Wild Animal Ordinance:
- Item H1 (Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility) was also put on hold at staff request
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
- Roberta Fox re-elected as Chair and Blannie Miller elected as Vice Chair.
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting on August 16, 2022
- AX-13-22 – 3937 Watkins Road (District B)
- TCZ-91-21 – Portions of Buffaloe Road and Robertson Grove Road (District B)
- Z-4-22 – West South Street (District D)
- Z-6-22 – Jones Sausage Road, Ardmore Drive, and Integrity Drive (District C)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting on September 6, 2022:
- Z-66-21 – 3900 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
- Z-5-22 – 707 Semart Drive (District C)
- Text Change TC-18-21: Accessory Structures – 30-day extension approved
- Rezoning Z-18-22: Western Boulevard BRT Transit Overlay District (District D) – public hearing tonight
- Rezoning Z-19-22: Southern TOD, along South Wilmington Street between Downtown Raleigh and Garner – public hearing tonight
- Text Change TC-21-21: Cameron Park NCOD – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-75-21: Globe Road and Page Road, on the west side of Globe Road, 700 feet north of World Trade Boulevard (District E) – September 20 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-7-22: Northeast corner of the intersection of Capital Boulevard (US-1) and I-540 (District B) – August 16 hearing date approved
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-22: 6700,7022 Capital Boulevard – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-8-22: Capital Hills Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Gresham Lake Road and Capital Hills Drive (District A) – August 16 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-63-21: Hodges Street, primarily on the south side, beginning 125 feet east of Paula Street (District E) – September 6 hearing date approved
- Rezoning Z-11-22: Buck Jones, east side, between its intersections with Barclay Drive and Norman Place – September 6 hearing date approved
SPECIAL ITEMS
- Appropriation from Contingency – Justice Served NC, Inc. – unanimously approved $1500
- Yard Waste Collection Enhancements – City Code Revisions – Councilor Cox asked what will happen to the containers that people have been using for years; they are more environmentally friendly than paper bags – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Raleigh Main Street Program Update – changes approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Strategic Marketing and Communications – planning to form a board to deal with this
- Revisions to City Building Rules – Resolution 2019-717, including
- Removing sign-in intake process
- Adding magnetometer equipment and bag checks
- Modifying what can be brought into buildings, including limitation on sign size (from 36 x 36 to 18 x 18) and no more pocket knives
- Lots of discussion about whether signs should be allowed and whether wording should be regulated. Additionally, staff will be seated behind the podium so that audience signs can’t be seen when cameras are on speakers.
- Loud noises such as singing, disruptive clapping, shouting, playing instruments, blowing horns or use of sound amplification equipment inside City facilities that impair or interferes with business operations are prohibited.
- Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Community Engagement Board approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Buffkin and Cox objecting – Cheryl Tung, Leon Cooke, Samuel Greene, Donna Bailey, Sara Glova, TraShanna Sanchez, Amber Smith, Anthony McLeod, Carmen Cauthen, Tandra Byrd, Juliana Cabrales, Mary Lucas, Stacey Ahua, Jeff Aguiar, Ulysses Lane, and Kendall Griffith appointed to new Community Engagement Board.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
- Six Forks Road Improvements Project – Lots of concerns and complaints from the public, but approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Lake Boone Trail Safety Improvements Project – no vote taken
- Urban Projects Group Reorganization – Planning and Development Department – Update
- Dix Park Play Plaza Agreements – Authorizations and Amendments – Construction of Gipson Play Plaza – approved unanimously
- Looking into options for dealing with lifeguard shortage – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox objecting
- Possibly establishing a framework to allow third party groups to guard their own participants
- Continuing to pursue incentives to attract lifeguards
- Follow-up before August Council meeting regarding history of safety incidents at pools
- After inquiries from Councilor Cox, staff will be looking into options to work on alternatives to allowing water treatment plants in residential areas
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE APPEARANCE COMMISSION
- 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Report and Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERIES ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Report and Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD
- Annual Work Plan – approved unanimously
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
- Social Districts – approved unanimously to allow public drinking in some downtown areas
- No meeting in July; next meeting August 23 at 1:30pm
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Opportunities — The Committee recommends that the Council approve Staff’s recommendations for the utilization of ARPA funds for the following programs:
- Sustainability Programs ($3M) with the understanding that the $160,000 allocated for solar picnic tables be re-directed to the Solarize Raleigh Community Campaign
- Stormwater Mitigation Programs ($3M)
- No meeting in July; next meeting August 23 at 4pm
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Opportunities – The Committee recommends that the Council approve Staff’s recommendations for the utilization of ARPA funds for the following programs:
- Food Security Programs – Produce Project June 2022 – The Produce Project initiative includes procurement of a vehicle for refrigerated transportation; on-site refrigeration for storage; and additional supplies. The Committee recommends authorizing budget transfers in the amount $500,000 to support the project, including the procurement of an appropriate refrigerated vehicle via the Equipment Fund.
- The Committee is holding the item below for further discussion: Food Security Programs (5/17/22) – Community Gardens
- No meeting in July
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-2-21 and the Capital North Corridor Plan: A Future of Choice – approved unanimously
- No meeting in July
REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
- Councilor Melton asked for lobbyist to get clarification from legislature to allow virtual public comments and to see what can be done in the meantime – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Buffkin objecting
EVENING SESSION
- Mayor Pro Tem Stewart resigned as liaison to the Triangle J Council of Government. Alternate David Knight will take her place and there will be an opening for a new alternate that will be filled after summer hiatus.
PUBLIC COMMENT
- Chris Pugh re concerns about building costs for City-contracted affordable housing in East College Park due to inflation and pandemic supply issues. City has no legal mechanism to assist with changes to the contract. Mayor asks staff to review.
- Christina Jones re engagement and CACs
- Kathleen Liebowitz re plastic pollution; Mayor says Office of Sustainability will respond
- Katie Craig re plastic pollution; Councilor Buffkin reiterates support
- Lisa Hughet re persistence of Glenwood South nuisance issues; Mayor says they will continue to do what Ms. Hughet says isn’t working. Mayor asked for update from RPD. Council Cox asked for specifics about criminal citations being issued.
- Robert Allison re issues with Z-3-21; Mayor Baldwin says staff will follow up
- Tim Niles asking if Councilor Melton will support the Midtown Small Area Plan to be consistent with his previous support of another small area plan or will he throw it out because it conflicts with what John Kane wants.
- Martha Brock re mental health and gun violence.
- Haley Kinsler re hypocrisy of talking about engagement while allowing only one minute per speaker
- Octavia Rainey re reparations
- Kristen Havlik re council’s hesitancy to protect abortion clinics; Mayor asks City Attorney to respond; City Attorney trying to reach out to clinics
- Jeremy Gilchrist re housing and reproductive rights
- Joshua Bradley asking for buffer zones around abortion clinics and for politicians to return money from donors who helped elect politicians who helped overturn Roe v Wade
- Cole McMullin re abortion rights
- David Ulmer criticizing small area plans
- Leon Cooke re inadequacy of surveys, especially for redistricting
- Eldridge Stewart re homelessness
- Elder Mack re homelessness
- Bea Young re homelessness
- Eugene Duston re homelessness
- Stephanie Martinez re homelessness
- Laura Harris re homelessness
- Wanda Gilbert-Coker re homelessness
- Jody Anderson re homelessness
- Benny Koval re homelessness
PUBLIC HEARING
- 2022 Parks Bond
- Street Closing STC-02-2022: Morgan Street Alley Right-of-Way
- Street Closing STC-05-2022: Penmarc Drive Right-of-Way
- Rezoning Z-67-21: North Hills Assemblage, located at the intersections of I-440 at Lassiter Mill Road, and Lassiter Mill Road at Six Forks Road (District A)
- Rezoning Z-71-21: 13120 Strickland Road, on the north side of Strickland Road approximately 1/5 of a mile east of its intersection with Leesville Road and adjacent to I-540. (District D)
- Rezoning Z-74-21: 3151 New Bern Ave, 130 Shanta Dr, 3020 Milburnie Rd, being south of Milburnie Rd, between Shanta Dr and New Bern Ave (District C)
- Rezoning Z-82-21: Various parcels located at Edwards Mill Road, Arckelton Drive, and Cornwall Place, located approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of Creedmoor Road and Glenwood Avenue (US-70). (District E)
- Rezoning Z-89-21 Davie Street, at the southeast corner of W. Davie Street and S. Dawson Street (District D)
- Rezoning Z-1-22: Wilmington Street and Stronach’s Alley, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Wilmington Street and Lenoir Street (District C)
- Rezoning Z-19-22 Southern TOD, along South Wilmington Street between Downtown Raleigh and Garner (District D) — approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-3-22: 1245, 1251 Daladams Drive, at the eastern terminus on the north side (District D)
- Rezoning Z-18-22: Western Boulevard BRT Transit Overlay District (District D)
CONSENT AGENDA
- Dangerous Wild Animal Ordinance – Amendment to City Code Chapter 12, Part 3
- Extension of Utility Service – Outside City Limits – Falls Lake Tailrace Comfort Station – Corps of Engineers
- Disposition of Surplus Property – Bid for 1309 Lynn Road- Negotiated Offer and Upset Bid Process
- Petition Annexation – AX-14-22- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 5518 and 5520 Thornton Road (District B)
- Petition Annexation – AX-34-21- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 11015, 3124 Globe Road and 3111 Page Road (District E)
- Preliminary Assessment Roll – Buck Jones Road Improvements
- Contract Services – School Resource Officers – Wake County Board of Education
- Bioenergy Recovery Project – Renewable Gas Interconnection Agreement with Dominion Energy – Authorize PSNC Pilot Program and Filings with the NC Utilities Commission
- Public Private Partnership Policy – Highwoods Boulevard Sidewalks – Cost-Sharing Agreement
- Professional Services – East Raleigh Wastewater Conveyance – Hazen and Sawyer, DPC
- Professional Services – Dix Park Rocky Branch Enhancement Project – Surface 678, PA – Contract Amendment 2
- Contract Professional Services – Six Forks Road Improvement Project – Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP – Contract Amendment No. 1
- Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Recovery Project – Crowder Construction Company – Guaranteed Maximum Price – Contract Amendment No.4
- Lease Agreement – Cellular Antenna Service – ATC Indoor DAS LLC
- 3633 Harden Road – Private Conduit for Fiber Communications
- Budget Amendment – RPD Wellness Program
- Budget Transfer – Law Enforcement Training Center Driving Classroom
- Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility – 4401 Poole Road – Condemnation Authorization
- Barwell Road Improvements Project – Condemnation Authorizations
- Bid Award – Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Joint Improvements – Stone Restoration of America, Inc.
- Multi-way Stops – Oakwood Avenue at Hill Street
- Speed Limit Reductions – Dacian Road, Hardimont Road, King William Road, Lineberry Drive, Little John Road, Lyndhurst Drive, Marshlane Way, and N. State Street
- No Stopping No Standing Zone – Darien Drive