Full agenda and attachments at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0f88c36d-cc87-487b-bbaa-9be9e45a7129&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English
HIGHLIGHTS
- Councilor Lambert-Melton was absent and excused from the afternoon session.
- Unanimously approved the necessary steps to place the Affordable Housing Bond and Transportation Bond Referendum on the November 2026 ballot, authorizing $101,500,000 in Affordable Housing Bonds and $101,500,000 in Transportation Bonds. Set a public hearing on the bond order at the May 19, 2026 meeting.
- Neighborhood Traffic Management — City Council authorized beginning construction for the 2025 Project List, beginning engagement and design work for the 2026 Project List, and agreed to discuss recommended policy changes in the Transit and Transportation Committee on 5/28.
- Comprehensive Plan Update – Reflecting Raleigh – Civic Assembly Recommendations — Assembly members prioritized making sure existing Raleigh residents can still afford to live in Raleigh as well as prioritizing environmental concerns. Council directed staff to include recommendations in the development of the Next Comprehensive Plan.
- Staff reported progress on positioning the former site of the Department of Motor Vehicles Headquarters on New Bern Avenue for a model transit-oriented development along North Carolina’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.
- Transportation & Transit Committee will meet on 5/28 discuss to discuss recommended policy changes to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. No other Council committee meetings are scheduled.
- Councilor Patton motioned for an addition to the UDO to help facilitate childcare for Raleigh residents. The motion passed unanimously.
- Councilor Jones expressed concerns about employee morale and turnover and motioned for an employee satisfaction survey. City Manager said study is already planned. Councilor Jones will hold her book club meeting on May 9 at 9:30am at New World Cafe. Her District E Community Meeting will be May 13 from 6-8pm at La Cucina Italian restaurant.
- Mayor Pro Tem Harrison seconded the importance of helping facilitate childcare. The District D (DDNA) Neighborhood Alliance meeting will be held on 5/16 at 9:30am at the Crowder Center.
- Rezoning Z-38-25: Trailwood Drive, south of the intersection of Trailwood Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D upon annexation) — voted 6 to 2 to deny
- Rezoning Z-52-25: 3470 Blue Ridge Road, 170 ft west of the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Morningside Drive (District E) — unanimously approved
- Rezoning Z-01-26: 307 W Martin Street, 311 Commerce Place, & 322 W Davie Street (District C) — deferred until June at applicant’s request to submit revised conditions
AFTERNOON SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA
- Unanimously approved the consent agenda, including approving the necessary steps to place the Affordable Housing Bond and Transportation Bond Referendum on the November 2026 ballot, authorizing $101,500,000 in Affordable Housing Bonds and $101,500,000 in Transportation Bonds. Set a public hearing on the bond order at the May 19, 2026 meeting.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
May 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
- Rezoning Z-15-25: 7800 Battle Bridge Road (District C)
- Rezoning Z-35-25: Ligon Mill Road (District B upon annexation)
- Rezoning Z-39-25: 319 Heck Street (District C)
- Rezoning Z-53-25: 5601 Six Forks Road (District A)
Text Change TC-1-26: School Lot Area Amendment – Request for 60-day Extension
- Granted request for a 60-day extension
Rezoning Z-43-25 6309: Litchford Road, west side of Litchford Road, 800 feet north of intersection with Atlantic Avenue (District A)
- Set June 2 public hearing
Rezoning Z-44-25: Jones Ridge Trail, north of the intersection of Louisburg Road and Lillie Liles Road (District B upon annexation)
- Set June 16 public hearing
Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-02-26: 4601 Creedmoor Road, at the intersection of Creedmoor Road and Glenwood Avenue (District E)
- Set June 2 public hearing
SPECIAL ITEMS
Rezoning Z-37-25: Multiple addresses along Avent Ferry Road, Broadwell Drive, Sure and Steadfast Court, and Chappell Drive (District D)
- Set May 19 public hearing
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Annual Report, Work Plan, and Program Recommendations
- City Council authorized beginning construction for the 2025 Project List, beginning engagement and design work for the 2026 Project List, and agreed to discuss recommended policy changes in the Transit and Transportation Committee on 5/28.
Comprehensive Plan Update – Reflecting Raleigh – Civic Assembly Recommendations
- Directed staff to include recommendations in the development of the Next Comprehensive Plan.
- Assembly members prioritized making sure existing Raleigh residents can still afford to live in Raleigh as well as prioritizing environmental concerns.
Redevelopment of the Former DMV Headquarters Site – Project Update
- Staff reported progress on positioning the former site of the Department of Motor Vehicles Headquarters on New Bern Avenue for a model transit-oriented development along North Carolina’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.
- Recommended next steps include
- Issue the Request for Interest/Information/Input (RFI3) to complement market study findings and getideas for State St. parcels
- Explore opportunity to fast-track an RFP for the State St. parcels while working towards a viable path forward on main site
- Ongoing temporary activation on both sites in coming months/years
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
- No Report & No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
- Report & No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
- Report & No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
- Will meet on 5/28 discuss to discuss recommended policy changes to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy
REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
- Councilor Patton motioned for an addition to the UDO to help facilitate childcare for Raleigh residents. The motion passed unanimously.
- Councilor Jones expressed concerns about employee morale and turnover and motioned for an employee satisfaction survey. City Manager said study is already planned. Councilor Jones will hold her book club meeting on May 9 at 9:30am at New World Cafe. Her District E Community Meeting will be May 13 from 6-8pm at La Cucina Italian restaurant.
- Mayor Pro Tem Harrison seconded the importance of helping facilitate childcare. The District D (DDNA) Neighborhood Alliance meeting will be held on 5/16 at 9:30am at the Crowder Center.
EVENING SESSION
MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning Z-38-25: Trailwood Drive, south of the intersection of Trailwood Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D upon annexation)
- Voted 6 to 2 to deny
Rezoning Z-52-25: 3470 Blue Ridge Road, 170 ft west of the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Morningside Drive (District E)
- Unanimously approved
Rezoning Z-01-26: 307 W Martin Street, 311 Commerce Place, & 322 W Davie Street (District C)
- deferred until June at applicant’s request to submit revised conditions