Full agenda and background materials available at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3b4c2afb-5ea7-4ce7-8a21-9e1726aa52da&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English
HIGHLIGHTS
- Work session covered Data Center Information and Infrastructure Implications
- Public comment focused on infill development, stormwater, and natural ecosystems.
- Unanimously authorized the conditional commitment of $1,000,000 in 2020 Affordable Housing Bond funds and $239,762 in Designated Funds for Affordable Housing funds as gap financing and adopted the resolution to lease the East Cabarrus Redevelopment Properties site to Local Post.
- Staff will be coming back in July to potentially ask to go to Stage 2 water restrictions if drought conditions don’t improve.
- Unanimously approved Atlantic Union Bank offer of $525,000 per year, with a 2% annual escalator, for a period of 15 years with the opportunity for two 5-year extension terms in exchange for the naming rights to the Raleigh Convention Center. The name will be Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center.
- Unanimously approved three annexations
- Rezoning Z-39-25: 319 Heck Street, located at the intersection of Heck Street, Idlewild Avenue, and Oakwood Avenue (District C) – Deferred until August 18 at applicant’s request to deal with last-minute issues regarding height and setbacks. At that time, each side will get four additional minutes.
- Annexation and Rezoning Z-44-25: Jones Ridge Trail, north of the intersection of Louisburg Road and Lillie Liles Road (District B upon annexation) – Unanimously approved deferral to July 7th meeting at applicant’s request to add conditions suggested by Councilor Patton regarding offering a contribution to the Fire Department and planting additional trees.
- Rezoning Z-48-25: 810 Blue Ridge Road and 4220 & 4401 Lake Boone Trail, at the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail (District E) – Unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-3-26: 617 West Jones Street and 117 Glenwood Avenue, near the southwest corner of Glenwood Avenue and West Jones Street (District D) – Unanimously approved, despite requiring removal of NCOD protection.
- Rezoning Z-5-26: New Bern Avenue Assemblage, along the New Bern Avenue BRT Corridor from Downtown to North Raleigh Boulevard (District C) – Unanimously denied rezoning of Richard B. Harrison property. Denied rezoning of 325 E. Edenton by a vote of 5 to 3. Approved rezoning by a vote of 7 to 1 of 307 and 311 E. Edenton, 100 N Person, and 15 S. Blount. Unanimously approved rezoning of remaining properties.
- No Committee meetings held or scheduled
- Councilor Forte asked for information on economic impact of Carolina Hurricanes
- Councilor Lambert-Melton reminded that next Saturday, 6/27, will be the Pride Parade
- Councilor Silver asked City Attorney to look into the possibility of adopting a civility policy. Also asked that staff explore status of City’s Urban Renewal Areas and suggested that they should be changed to Areas of Intervention in upcoming Comprehensive Plan
- Councilor Jones will not hold meetings in July; August 12th meeting will be virtual. July 11 and August 8 book club will meet virtually.
- Mayor Pro Tem Harrison mentioned 6/20 9:30am DDNA meeting and 11am Hurricanes Parade. No DDNA meeting in July. Affordable Housing Forum in August.
WORK SESSION
Data Center Information and Infrastructure Implications
Staff provided an overview of data centers, including the different types of facilities and the role they play in supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services.
The presentation also discussed infrastructure requirements including land use, energy consumption, cooling technologies, and water demand; as well as potential economic, environmental, and community impacts.
Additionally, staff provided information regarding the current City regulatory framework, water resource considerations, and other planning considerations that may influence future data center development within the community and surrounding region.
Included with the agenda materials is a document, prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), containing ”frequently asked questions” concerning energy consumption of data centers. The CRS serves as nonpartisan shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress.
AFTERNOON SESSION
National Waste and Recycling Workers Week June 15-20
The purpose of the special week of celebration for Waste and Recycling Workers is to thank the women and men who work daily to keep neighborhoods and streets safe and clean and to celebrate these hard-working public employees.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Unanimously approved
PUBLIC COMMENT
- Public comment focused on infill development, stormwater, and natural ecosystems.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at City Council on July 7th, 2026 at 1p.m.:
• Petition Annexation AX-42-25: 6101 & 6019 Hillsborough Street (District D)
• Petition Annexation AX-03-26: 3225 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
• Petition Annexation AX-12-26: Garner Road & Wilson Street Assemblage (District C)
• Petition Annexation AX-13-26: 6300, 6304, 6308 Rock Quarry Road & 6301 Blue Diamond Drive (District C)
• Petition Annexation Ax-16-26: 2421, 2425, & 2429 National Avenue (District C)
• Rezoning Z-46-25: 523 S West Street (District C)
• Rezoning Z-57-25: 8020 Litchford Road (District B)
• Rezoning TCZ-02-26: 4601 Creedmoor Road (District E)
• Rezoning Z-11-26: 3901 Stratford Court (District E)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at City Council on August 18th, 2026:
• No items currently scheduled
Rezoning Z-50-24 Garner Road, between Interstate 40 and Rush Street (District C)
- Scheduled July 7 public hearing
SPECIAL ITEMS
Sister Cities Association of Raleigh, Inc. – Partnership Update
- Approved by a vote of 5 to 3 Raleigh Sister Cities work plan and the request to formalize a sister city partnership with the Gangeso District of Seoul, South Korea.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
Affordable Housing – East Cabarrus Redevelopment Properties – Authorization of Loan and Land Lease
- Unanimously authorized the conditional commitment of $1,000,000 in 2020 Affordable Housing Bond funds and $239,762 in Designated Funds for Affordable Housing funds as gap financing and adopted the resolution to lease the site to Local Post.
Water Usage Update
- Staff will be coming back in July to potentially ask to go to Stage 2 water restrictions if drought conditions don’t improve.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE RALEIGH TRANSIT AUTHORITY
- Unanimously approved the FY27 Annual Work Plan.
MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Raleigh Convention Center – Naming Opportunity – Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
- Unanimously approved Atlantic Union Bank offer of $525,000 per year, with a 2% annual escalator, for a period of 15 years with the opportunity for two 5-year extension terms in exchange for the naming rights to the Raleigh Convention Center. The proposed name is Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center.
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 – SFRI Crest at Briar Creek Apartments LLC – National Finance Authority
- Unanimously approved SFRI Brier Creek Apartments LLC request to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing 291-unit housing development. The development will serve as affordable housing, with at least 20% of units reserved for households at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI), and at least 75% of units reserved for households at or below 80% of the AMI. The project will be financed with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) bonds, which requires a public hearing and approval by the elected governing body of the jurisdiction in which the project is located. Approval of a TEFRA or other financing that has requested a public hearing before the Council does not constitute a debt of the City, and the City has no financial responsibility for the bonds or the project they are financing.
Street Name Change – Church at North Hills Street to Bridge at North Hills Street
- Unanimously approved
Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
- Unanimously confirmed
Petition Annexation – AX-8-26 – Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 204 Chatterson Drive (District A)
- Unanimously approved
Petition for Annexation – AX-10-26 – Contiguous, Inside ETJ, 3027 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
- Unanimously approved
Petition for Annexation – AX-11-26 – Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 6900 & 6950 Blue Run Lane (District B)
- Unanimously approved
Rezoning Z-39-25: 319 Heck Street, located at the intersection of Heck Street, Idlewild Avenue, and Oakwood Avenue (District C)
- Deferred until August 18 at applicant’s request to deal with last-minute issues regarding height and setbacks. At that time, each side will get four additional minutes.
Petition Annexation – AX-37-25 – Contiguous Outside ETJ – Parcels located at 3900, 4024, 4020, 4016, 4017, 4008, 4000, 4013, 0, 4025, 4004, 4012, and 3904 Jones Ridge Trail; 4205 Aquarius Lane (District B)
- Unanimously approved deferral to July 7th meeting at applicant’s request to add conditions suggested by Councilor Patton regarding offering a contribution to the Fire Department and planting additional trees.
Rezoning Z-44-25: Jones Ridge Trail, north of the intersection of Louisburg Road and Lillie Liles Road (District B upon annexation)
- Unanimously approved deferral to July 7th meeting at applicant’s request to add conditions suggested by Councilor Patton regarding offering a contribution to the Fire Department and planting additional trees.
Rezoning Z-48-25: 810 Blue Ridge Road and 4220 & 4401 Lake Boone Trail, at the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail (District E)
- Unanimously approved
Rezoning Z-3-26: 617 West Jones Street and 117 Glenwood Avenue, near the southwest corner of Glenwood Avenue and West Jones Street (District D)
- Unanimously approved, despite requiring removal of NCOD protection.
Rezoning Z-5-26: New Bern Avenue Assemblage, along the New Bern Avenue BRT Corridor from Downtown to North Raleigh Boulevard (District C)
- Unanimously denied rezoning of Richard B. Harrison property. Denied rezoning of 325 E. Edenton by a vote of 5 to 3. Approved rezoning by a vote of 7 to 1 of 307 and 311 E. Edenton, 100 N Person, and 15 S. Blount. Unanimously approved rezoning of remaining properties.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
- No Report/No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
- No Report/No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
- No Report/No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
- No Report/No Items Pending
REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
- Councilor Forte asked for information on economic impact of Carolina Hurricanes
- Councilor Lambert-Melton reminded that next Saturday, 6/27, will be the Pride Parade
- Councilor Silver asked City Attorney to look into the possibility of adopting a civility policy. Also asked that staff explore status of City’s Urban Renewal Areas and suggested that they should be changed to Areas of Intervention in upcoming Comprehensive Plan
- Councilor Jones will not hold meetings in July; August 12th meeting will be virtual. July 11 and August 8 book club will meet virtually.
- Mayor Pro Tem Harrison mentioned 6/20 9:30am DDNA meeting and 11am Hurricanes Parade. No meeting in July. Affordable Housing Forum in August.