HIGHLIGHTS
- Many public hearings scheduled for November 15 afternoon meeting despite a question about whether mailed notice would arrive in time and despite Councilor Cox bringing up concerns about it being difficult for members of the public to attend afternoon meetings. Another engagement failure by this council majority who apparently want to vote on as many rezonings as they can in case they are not in office for the December 6 meeting.
- New Stream Stabilization Policy approved
- Amendments to Drainage Assistance Policy approved
- Unanimously approved spend of $24M in Capital Reserves to cover
- Employee bonuses of $5.2M
- NHL Stadium Game Sponsorship of $200k
- Enhanced security program of $900k
- Unfunded Petition Sidewalk Projects of $4,398,200, which will be brought back on 11/15
- Unfunded Street Improvement Projects of $9,650,500, which will be brought back on 11/15
- Mayor says a legislative agenda will be discussed at next council retreat
- Council still appears to be stalling on North Hills rezoning until after the election
- November 9 work session cancelled; new council will start meeting in December
- Public comments focused on council’s lack of engagement, council’s hypocrisy, gun violence, and missing middle housing
AFTERNOON SESSION
Consent Agenda – see full list at end of document
- Approved unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stewart recused from one item.
Report and Recommendation of the Planning Commission
The following item is scheduled for public hearing at the next Council meeting November 1 at 1 PM:
- Rezoning Z-39-22 – 5017 Forestville Road (District B) (Held open from October 18 meeting)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the next Council meeting November 1 at 7 PM:
- Rezoning Z-21-22 – 5504 Rock Quarry Rd (District C)
- Rezoning Z-25-22 – 701 Corporate Center Dr (District D)
- Rezoning Z-29-22 – E Millbrook Road, Paddock Drive (District A)
- Rezoning Z-31-22 – S Harrington St (District D) (Held open from October 4 meeting)
- Rezoning Z-34-22 – Hillsborough & Grand Assemblage (District D)
- Rezoning Z-51-22 – 7725 Buffaloe Rd (District B)
- Rezoning Z-58-22 – 7781 Alexander Town Blvd (District E)
- Rezoning Z-80-21 – Forum Dr (District A)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting November 15:
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-8-22 – Sherman Oak Place
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-10-22 – Map T-1 and Map T-5 Amendments
- Rezoning Z-88-21 – Colby Drive, Wake Forest Road, Hardimont Street, west of Wake Forest Road (District A)
- Rezoning Z-27-22 – 5221 & 5225 Forestville Road (District B)
- Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-28-22 – 0 Buffaloe Road (District B)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting December 6:
- Rezoning Z-57-22 – McLean Drive/Old Wake Forest Road Assemblage (District A)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council meeting January 3, 2023 (first meeting of 2023):
- Rezoning Z-02-22 – Rock Quarry Rd (District C)
- Rezoning Z-53-22 – Dix Edge Affordable Housing (Districts C, D)
- Text Change TC-3-22: Omnibus List 2022 – November 15 hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-51-21: 2114 Atlantic Avenue, located at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and East Whitaker Mill Road (District C) – November 15 hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-46-22: 490 Old Poole Road, located at the southeast intersection of Old Poole Road and South New Hope Road (District C) – December 6 hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-55-22: Johnson Street, on the south side of Johnson Street, between St. Marys Street and Boylan Avenue (District D) – January 3 hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-62-22: Crosslink Road, west side, approximately one-quarter mile south of intersection with Dandridge Drive (District C) – January 3 hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-90-21: Falls of Neuse & E Millbrook Roads, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Falls of Neuse Road and E Millbrook Road (District A) – November 15 public hearing scheduled
- Rezoning Z-38-22: 7640 Oak Hill Drive, located approximately 0.3 miles northeast of the intersection of Buffaloe Road and Forestville Road (District B) – January 3 hearing scheduled
Special Items
- Rezoning Z-72-21: Lake Wheeler Road, Mercury Street, Maywood Avenue, east of Lake Wheeler Road and west of S. Saunders Street (District D) – new conditions submitted; January 3 hearing approved unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stewart recused
- Rezoning Z-10-22: 2501 Ratchford Drive, on its west side, 600 feet north of its intersection with Capital Boulevard (District C) – no changes submitted; November 15 hearing approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
- Rezoning Z-23-22: 308 Bashford Road, on its south side, one quarter mile east of Strother Road (District D) – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
- Rezoning Z-32-22: Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides of Millbrook Road, west of its intersection with North Hills Drive (District A) – November 15 hearing approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
- Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-33-22: North Hills Drive, on the west side of North Hills Drive, north of its intersection with W. Millbrook Road (District A) – November 15 hearing approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
Report and Recommendation of the City Manager
- Stormwater Policies – Drainage Assistance Program – Stream Stabilization Policy approved unanimously
- Stormwater Policies – Drainage Assistance Program – Amendments to Drainage Assistance Policy approved unanimously
- The Pines at Peach Road – Roadway Cost Sharing Proposal approved unanimously
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- General Fund – Appropriation of $24M in Capital Reserves requested to cover
- Employee bonuses of $5.2M
- NHL Stadium Game Sponsorship of $200k
- Enhanced security program of $900k
- Would leave $17.6M Balance
- Unfunded Petition Sidewalk Projects of $4,398,200 will be brought back on 11/15
- Unfunded Street Improvement Projects of $9,650,500 will be brought back on 11/15
- Approving all would leave $3M in reserve for FY2024 budget process prioritization
- Lots of questions raised about costs and timeframes
- All approved unanimously
- Update from Police Chief Patterson regarding Hedingham incident and responses to increased violence in Raleigh
- Councilor Cox recommends working with area experts and Chief Patterson agrees
- Mayor says a legislative agenda will be discussed at next council retreat
Public Hearings (Afternoon Session)
- Rezoning Z-39-22: 5017 Forestville Road, at the northeast corner of its intersection with Buffaloe Road (District B) – approved unanimously
Report and Recommendation of the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
- Annual Report and FY2023 Work Plan: https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/raleigh/Board.nsf/files/CKRM2357142C/$file/20221101ESDitemM1SMACAnnualRptWorkPlanPresentation.pdf
Report and Recommendation of the Substance Use Advisory Commission
- Annual Work Plan: https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/raleigh/Board.nsf/files/CKRM2C571C75/$file/20221101DEIitemN1SubstanceUseCommissionPresentation.pdf
Report and Recommendation of the Economic Development and Innovation Committee
- ARPA Opportunities: Pathway Center Investments – Raleigh NLC Basic Needs Initiative approved $290k
- ARPA Opportunities: Pathway Center Investments – Partnership Raleigh Program approved $365k
- No future meetings scheduled at this point
Report and Recommendation of the Growth and Natural Resources Committee
- Environmental Advisory Board Annual Report – Energy Use in New & Existing Buildings
- No future meetings scheduled at this point
Report and Recommendation of the Safe, Vibrant, and Healthy Community Committee
- Midtown Corridor – Municipal Service District Feasibility Study approved for $15k; Councilor Cox emphasized the need to define “success” and “feasibility” but his motion to include failed for lack of a second; approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
- ARPA Opportunities: Food Security Programs will be brought back to a future meeting
- No future meetings scheduled at this point
Report and Recommendation of the Transportation and Transit Committee
- Environmental Advisory Board Annual Report – Energy Use in Transportation
- Six Forks Road Transportation Issues – North Hills Assemblage & Lassiter Mill Rd – asks that Phase 2 be high priority on next Transportation Bond – approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-67-21: North Hills Assemblage (District A) – waiting for conditions related to height and affordable housing and Midtown Small Area Plan; agreed to do TIA (traffic impact analysis) before site plan, but not offered as a condition. Construction not expected to begin before 2026. Asking for November 15 public hearing. Approved unanimously.
- No future meetings scheduled at this point
Report from the Mayor and City Council
- Councilor Buffkin asked staff to look into two proposed conditions related to Z-29 before tonight’s public hearing
- Mayor Baldwin asked for $11k from council contingency to cover Hedingham vigil expenses
- November 9 work session cancelled
EVENING SESSION
Public Comment
- Christina Jones spoke on council’s abysmal record of community engagement.
- Michael Stevenson spoke in support of townhomes in residential neighborhoods.
- Lisa Hughet spoke against the parks bond because of current economic conditions and because of misplaced priorities.
- Delmonte Crawford spoke regarding the mass shooting and asking Mayor Baldwin to resign. Also asked for a moment of silence for the mass shooting victims.
- Andrea Fennell spoke about Hedingham shooting. She spoke against David Knight for not caring about Hedingham. Called out Mayor Baldwin for not paying attention to the speakers. Spoke about inappropriate developer influence. Asked people to vote against the Parks bond.
- Octavia Rainey spoke on gun violence trends and the difference in how the City treats victims of gun violence – website and counseling offered to Hedginham community only.
- Angel Turner spoke about the Hedingham shooting and Council’s inadequate response.
- DeQuanta Copeland spoke about the mass shooting and Council’s inadequate response.
- Chaz Moore compared spend on July 4th celebration versus spend on Juneteenth celebration and asked for increased funding for Juneteenth
- Frank Hielema spoke about the City’s failure to notify residents of the impact of Missing Middle Zoning and their plan to avoid taking stands on controversial issues until after the election
- Nick Neptune spoke in favor of Missing Middle housing
- Tim Niles spoke about the hypocrisy of current council – their words versus their actions on engagement.
- Haley Kinsler spoke about redistricting and the impact on people of color and how this council changed the election rules to favor themselves
- Thomas Barrie spoke in favor of missing middle housing
- Josh Bradley asked council members to recuse themselves from any rezonings that are requested by their campaign donors. He also advocated public funding for municipal elections. He pointed out that the issue with missing middle is not about density per se, but it is about engagement and affordability.
- Shane Collins asked for respect and asked for adequate compensation for city workers.
- Byron Laws spoke about Council’s cutting speaking time during public comments, about disbanding of CACs, and about Human Relations Chair Mary Thompson not being reappointed. He spoke about Council’s unfair redistricting
- Terry Henderson spoke about lessons learned from missing middle, including the need to improve citizen engagement, to evaluate unintended consequences, to include affordable housing, to launch as a pilot, to include safeguards, to include a cost-benefit analysis, among others.
- Donna Bailey shared statistics about affordable housing and criticized missing middle that doesn’t incentivize affordable housing. Also criticized developer support for council member campaigns.
- Douglas Johnston spoke in favor of greenways and parks
- Terry Snyder spoke about clearcutting and stormwater runoff at Azalea Falls
- Denise Fitzpatrick spoke on housing discrimination
- Alexander Goldstein spoke on housing issues
- Margie Case spoke about lack of community engagement in missing middle rezoning and its inadequacies with regard to affordable housing, transit, and neighborhood protection
- Robert Steele, fiancée of Hedingham shooting victim, spoke about the shooting and lack of emergency alert system that could have saved lives. Asked for Council’s immediate resignation.
- Dave Phillips, CEO of Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, spoke in favor of missing middle housing and embraced the trickle down theory.
- Jordan Forrest, Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, spoke in favor of missing middle housing and embraced the trickle down theory.
- Zainab Baloch spoke about gun violence.
Public Hearing
- Convention and Performing Arts Centers – Naming Opportunity – Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-80-21: 9500 Forum Drive, on the north side of Forum Drive, approximately 450 feet west of Old Lead Mine Road (District A) – approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Cox dissenting
- Rezoning Z-58-22: 0 Alexander Town Boulevard, northeast of its intersection with Silverthread Lane (District E) – approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-21-22: Rock Quarry, set back approximately 1,000 feet southwest of Rock Quarry Road, approximately 0.5 miles driving distance from Barwell Road (District C) – approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-25-22: 701 Corporate Center Drive, west of the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Corporate Center Drive (District D) – approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-29-22: E Millbrook Road, Paddock Drive, northwest of the intersection of E Millbrook and Falls of Neuse Roads (District A) – approved 5 to 3 with Councilors Cox, Forte, and Melton dissenting
- Rezoning Z-31-22: Harrington Street, on the west side of S. Harrington Street, mid-block between Cabarrus Street and Lenoir Street (District D) – – applicant requested continuation to November 15; Mayor asked for continuation to December 6 given large number of rezoning requests already scheduled for November 15; approved unanimously
- Rezoning Z-34-22: Hillsborough Street Assemblage, located at the intersections of Hillsborough Street and Grand Avenue, Grand Avenue and Dorcas Street, and Hillsborough Street and Youth Center Drive (District D) – Councilor Forte suggests moving to December 6 to give applicant, staff, and neighbors more time to discuss the project. Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Buffkin dissenting.
- Rezoning Z-51-22, 7725 Buffaloe Road, located at the intersection of Buffaloe Road and Old Milburnie Road (District B) – approved unanimously
Consent Agenda
- Property Acquisition – 12054 Old Falls of Neuse Road
- Petition Annexation – AX-20-22- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 6525 Battle Bridge Road (District C)
- Petition Annexation – AX-28-22- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3115, 3215 Garner Road (District C)
- Petition Annexation – AX-23-22- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2501 Pine Village Road (District A)
- 2022 Justice Assistance Grant – U.S. Department of Justice
- North Carolina High School Athletic Association Championship Agreement
- Professional Services – Master Services Agreement – On-Call Engineering Services for Transportation Field Services – Various Vendors
- Professional Services – Master Services Agreement – On-Call Engineering Services – Kimley-Horn – Amendment No. 1
- Contract Services – Street Tree Planting – Davis Landscape, LTD
- Lease Amendment – Murphey School Property – Lease with the State of North Carolina
- Contract Services – Staffing – Mastech Digital Technologies – Amendment No. 2 and Renewals
- Contract Services – Dix Park – Gipson Play Plaza Equipment – APE Studio, Inc.
- Street Closing STC-08-2022: Portion of Seaboard Avenue Right-of-Way
- Street Closing STC-09-2022: Triangle Town Boulevard Extension Right-of-Way
- Speed Limit Reductions – Early Rise Street, Solar Drive, Louise Street, Lunar Drive, N. Pettigrew Street, Okelly Street, Shelley Road, & Washington Street
- Multi-way Stops – Glascock Street at Marlborough Road and Marlborough Road at Kennington Road
- No Parking Zone – Northbrook Drive
- Curbside Pickup Zone – 800 West Morgan Street
- Curbside Pickup Zone – 300 West Hargett Street