Highlights
- Approved transitioning the loose leaf collection program to an enhanced yard waste collection program that will operate weekly year-round and start in Fall 2026. A Needs Assistance program will also be available. Vote was 7 to 1 with Mayor Cowell voting against.
- Council asked for a review of the Community Engagement Board because of the number of resignations and number of members who did not wish to be reappointed.
- Approved directing staff to create a list of recommended native trees, shrubs, plants, and perennials for voluntary landscaping use on private development by developers and private property owners.
- During the budget hearing several residents spoke on topics including staff compensation, especially a separation allowance for Raleigh firefighters, Dix Park, a request to not redevelop Nash Square, community gardens, trees, pedestrian and cyclist safety, Several speakers thanked the council for finding a way to increase staff salaries without enacting another tax increase. The hearing was closed and comments will be considered at the June 9 budget work session.
- Councilor Silver asked that the issue of crosswalk markings be referred to the Transportation & Transit Committee. He also expressed concern about how many conditions are often offered with rezoning requests. He suggested standardizing some of the recurring conditions and incorporating them into the update to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Councilor Harrison announced her District D Neighborhood Alliance meeting (DDNA) this Saturday at 9:30am at the Crowder Center.
- Councilor Branch will hold a District C meeting on 6/23 at 6:30pm at Roberts Park
- Councilor Jones will hold a District E meeting on 6/11 from 6 to 8pm at La Cucina Italian restaurant. Her book club will meet at 9:30am on 6/14 at Oberlin Regional Library
- Councilor Patton will hold office hours on 6/5 from 6:30-8:30pm at HeyDay Brewing
- Six public hearing items were approved, 1 was denied, 1 was held open for discussion of conditions, and action on the budget was deferred.
June 3 Afternoon & Evening Sessions
A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
1. 2024 Employee of the Year Awards
2. 2024 -2025 Executive Development Program – Recognition of Graduates
C. CONSENT AGENDA
- Unanimously approved
- Details at end of document
J. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Planning Commission – No Report
- The following items are scheduled for public hearing at City Council on June 17 at 1:00 p.m.
- Petition Annexation AX-07-25 – 3810, 3824 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
- Petition Annexation AX-11-25 – 1101 Corporate Center Drive (District D)
- Rezoning Z-14-24 – 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road (ETJ)
- Rezoning Z-16-24 – 3114 Globe Road (District E)
- Rezoning Z-44-24 – 3300, 3304, 3308, and 3312 Avent Ferry Road (District D)
- Rezoning Z-54-24 – 5420 Louisburg Road (District B) (Held open from May 20 meeting)
- Rezoning Z-06-25 – 3108 Globe Road (District E)
- The following items are scheduled for public hearing at City Council on July 1 at 7:00 p.m.
- ** Application for Historic Landmark Designation – Bill and Betty Weber House – 1514 Delmont Drive
** Joint Hearing with the Raleigh Historic Development Commission
K. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-3-25: 200 West Street, in the block bound by Hargett Street, West Street, and Martin Street (District D)
- Scheduled July 1 public hearing
2. Council Contingency Appropriation
- Approved $2000 for Women’s Center of Wake County (Mayor Pro Tem Forte)
- Approved $3000 for Active Adventure and $3000 for Recess Games USA Inc. (Councilor Silver)
- Approved $678 for Team Truth 919 (Councilor Branch)
- Approved $8033 for Eliza Park Homeless Initiative (Councilor Jones)
- Approved $7161 for Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society Community Dental Health Program Inc. (Wake Smiles) (Councilor Patton
3. Leaf Collection Program – Work Session Follow Up
- Approved transitioning the loose leaf collection program to an enhanced yard waste collection program that will operate weekly year-round and start in Fall 2026. A Needs Assistance program will also be available. Vote was 7 to 1 with Mayor Cowell voting against.
L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Contract Amendment (Guaranteed Maximum Price #2) and Appropriation of Funding – Convention Center Expansion and Red Hat Amphitheater Relocation Project – Associated Budget Amendments
- Approved funding in a 7 to 1 vote with Councilor Silver voting against.
M. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AFTERNOON SESSION)
1. Petition Annexation: AX-06-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 6325 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
- Approved 7 to 1.
2. Rezoning Z-39-24: Honeycutt Road, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Falls of Neuse Road and Honeycutt Road (District A)
- Unanimously approved
3. Rezoning Z-47-24: 2500 Barwell Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Barrington Drive and Barwell Road (District C)
- Unanimously approved
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD
1. Erinsbrook Park Schematic Design Approval
- Unanimously approved
O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. No Items Pending
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. Item 24-02: Tree Removal – Penalties and Remedies
- Removed from Committee Agenda with no action
2. Item 24-03: Tree Protection during Large Events at Dix Park
- Removed from Committee Agenda with no action
3. Item 24-04: Tree Planting Plan – Parks Board
- Approved directing staff to create a list of recommended native trees, shrubs, plants, and perennials for voluntary landscaping use on private development by developers and private property owners.
4. No Items Pending
Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
- Next meeting scheduled for 6/24
1. No Report
2. Pending Items
- Item 24-01: Commercial and Residential Use – Conflicts (3/18/25) / Intersection of Hospitality Districts and Residential (5/6/25)
- Item 24-02: Hours of Operation – Commercial Trash Pickup (4/1/25)
- Item 24-03: Digital Signage and Digital Billboards (5/6/25)
R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. Item 24-05: Part A – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Street Closure Process Updates
- Council unanimously approved Committee recommendation that staff proceed with Street Closure Process Consideration B, which suggests that complete petitions not supported by staff be brought before the Council through the Report of the Manager.
2. Item 24-05: Part B – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Non-Conforming with Existing Policy – Special Cases
- Council unanimously approved Committee recommendation that staff draft a resolution of intent for both street closing requests to be placed on the upcoming agenda.
3. No Items Pending
S. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Councilor Silver asked that the issue of crosswalk markings be referred to the Transportation & Transit Committee. He also expressed concern about how many conditions are often offered with rezoning requests. He suggested standardizing some of the recurring conditions and incorporating them into the update to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Councilor Harrison announced her District D Neighborhood Alliance meeting (DDNA) this Saturday at 9:30am at the Crowder Center.
- Councilor Branch will hold a District C meeting on 6/23 at 6:30pm at Roberts Park
- Councilor Jones will hold a District E meeting on 6/11 from 6 to 8pm at La Cucina Italian restaurant. Her book club will meet at 9:30am on 6/14 at Oberlin Regional Library
- Councilor Patton will hold office hours on 6/5 from 6:30-8:30pm at HeyDay Brewing
T. APPOINTMENTS
1. Arts Commission – One Regular Vacancy
2. Centennial Authority – Two Regular Vacancies
3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate & One Regular Vacancy
4. Raleigh Historic Development Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
5. Substance Use Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
U. NOMINATIONS
1. Police Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy (LGBT Community Member Slot)
2. Civil Service Commission – One Regular Vacancy (Management of a Private Business or Industry Slot)
3. Community Engagement Board – Various Vacancies
- Council asked for a review of the Community Engagement Board because of the number of resignations and number of members who did not wish to be reappointed.
V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Minutes
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
1. Statutory Public Hearing – FY2025-26 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
- Several residents spoke on topics including staff compensation, especially a separation allowance for Raleigh firefighters, Dix Park, a request to not redevelop Nash Square, community gardens, trees, pedestrian and cyclist safety, Several speakers thanked the council for finding a way to increase staff salaries without enacting another tax increase.
- Closed the hearing and deferred comments received for consideration at the June 9 Budget Work Session
2. Downtown Municipal Service District
- Approved a five-year contract with DRA (Downtown Raleigh Alliance)
3. Hillsborough Street Municipal Service District
- Approved a five-year contract with Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation
4. Street Closing STC-08-2024: Clover Lane Right-of-Way
- Approved
5. Rezoning Z-19-24: Edenburgh Road, at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Edenburgh Road (District E)
- Unanimously denied the request.
6. Rezoning Z-43-24: Athens Drive, at the intersection of Athens Drive and Athena Woods Lane/Jaguar Park Drive (District D)
- Held until July 1 for more discussion with neighbors on conditions.
BB. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjourn Meeting
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Installment Financing for Vehicles and Equipment
D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation- AX-11-24- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3114 Globe Road (District E)
2. Petition Annexation- AX-17-24- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road (District B)
3. Petition Annexation- AX-05-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3400, 3500 Barwell Road (District C)
4. Petition Annexation- AX-08-25- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3108 Globe Road (District E)
E. GRANTS
1. NCDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program – Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Various Locations – Federal Funding Allocation
F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Contract Services – Risk Management Insurance Portfolio – Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
2. Multi-year Agreement – Carolina Ballet – Facility Use and Operating Support
G. CONSENT AGENDA – RIGHT-OF-WAY ITEMS – (CONDEMNATION REQUESTS)
1. Upper West Neuse Interceptor
H. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS
1. Bid Award – State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III – Park Construction of NC, Inc.
2. Bid Award – US 70 & Westgate Water Main – Moffat Pipe, Inc.
3. Bid Award – FY24 Traffic Calming, FY24 Neighborhood Bikeway & South State Street Cycle Track – Lanier Construction Company, Inc.
I. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Speed Limit Reductions
2. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Glen Eden Drive
3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Hadley Road
4. No Parking Zones – Bike Lanes – Willow Oak Road