HIGHLIGHTS
- Public comments focused largely on the situation in the Middle East.
- Unanimously approved directing staff to develop an MSD feasibility study for the area around Dix Park.
- Despite several council members expressing concern about lack of engagement with residents, unanimously agreed to move forward with initiating an MSD for the Blue Ridge Corridor.
- No clear consensus on Six Forks Road Improvement project. Will be brought back to council
- Disposition of Real Property – Adjacent to Smoky Hollow Park – 0.30 Acre Parcel – Unanimously approved accepting $1.18M offer which will be used to fund gaps in the 2022 Parks bonds.
- DHIC Rental Rehabs Funding Recommendation – unanimously approved up to $3,504,000 for five projects
- Interlocal Agreements – unanimously approved Wake Transit Plan agreements in the amount of $102,505,858
- Approved all annexation and rezoning requests
- Councilor Patton’s next community meeting will be December 9 from 10-12 at Bedford Food and Drink.
- Councilor Black’s next Town Hall and Roundtable will be December 14 from 7 – 8:30pm at Green Road Community Center
- Councilor Jones will hold a Town Hall on December 13 from 7-9pm at StageDoor Dance Company in Brier Creek.
- Mayor Baldwin announced that public comment in December will be held at 4pm on Tuesday, December 12.
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility – Wastewater Utility Project – Bioenergy Recovery Facility – Project Update and Commissioning Schedule
- During the work session, staff presented an overview and update of the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (NRRRF) Bioenergy Recovery Project. The presentation discussed projected commissioning schedule updates given recent developments in several specific construction process areas. The presentation also outlined projected additional Council actions needed in order to continue to meet solids disposal requirements at the NRRRF until the new solids processes are commissioned and to extend construction administration and inspection services of the Bioenergy Recovery Project.
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
C. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
D. CONSENT AGENDA
- Unanimously approved
- See details at end of document
K. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
2. Voice Mail Public Comment
- Comments focused largely on the situation in the Middle East.
L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Planning Commission Report
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on December 5, 2023 at 7:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-84-21 — Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides, 300 feet east of Six Forks Road (District A)
- Rezoning Z-94-22 — Creedmoor Road (District E)
- Rezoning Z-22-23 — Trailwood Drive (District D)
- Rezoning Z-26-23 — Glenwood Avenue (District D)
- Rezoning Z-27-23 — Dawson Assemblage (District D)
- Rezoning Z-31-23 — 4317 Whitfield Road (District C)
- Rezoning Z-35-23 — 0 Gorman Street (District D)
- Rezoning Z-37-23 — Needham Road (District B)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on January 30, 2024 at 7:00pm:
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-7-22 — New Bern Station Area Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Rezoning Z-92-22 — New Bern Station Area Planning (Districts B & C)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on February 6, 2024 at 7:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-72-22 — S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) (Held open from 9/5/23 meeting) (Rescheduled from 12/05/23 meeting)
2. Rezoning Z-45-23: 1025 Schaub Dr, less than 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Western Blvd. and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
- Public Hearing scheduled for January 2, 2024
3. Rezoning Z-34-23: On the western half of the block bounded by Hillsborough Street, N Harrington Street, Morgan Street, and Dawson Street (District D)
- Public Hearing scheduled for January 2, 2023
4. Rezoning TCZ-48-23: 3616 Louisbury Road, on the south side of Louisbury Road (District B)
- Public Hearing scheduled for January 2, 2024
M. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Rezoning Z-13-23: 0, 4209, & 4217 Watkins Road, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Mitchell Mill and Watkins Roads (District B)
- Public hearing scheduled for January 2, 2024
2. Completion Agreement – Atlantic Avenue Improvements Project – Westfied Insurance and Carolina Sunrock – Surety Payment and Completion Contractor
- Unanimously approved
3. Dix Park Building and Site Analysis Recommendations
- Unanimously approved directing staff to develop an MSD feasibility study for the area around the park.
4. Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance – Municipal Service District Recommendations
- Despite several council members expressing concern about lack of engagement with residents, unanimously agreed to move forward with initiating an MSD.
5. Six Forks Road Improvements Project
- No clear consensus. Will be brought back to council
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Disposition of Real Property – Adjacent to Smoky Hollow Park – 0.30 Acre Parcel
- Unanimously approved accepting $1.18M offer which will be used to fund gaps in the 2022 Parks bonds. Will come back on December 5.
2. DHIC Rental Rehabs Funding Recommendation
- Unanimously approved up to $3,504,000 for five projects
3. Interlocal Agreements – Wake Transit Plan – General and Special Agreements
- Unanimously approved Wake Transit Plan agreements in the amount of $102,505,858
O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE
1. Annual Report – Downtown Municipal Service District
- Requested study of MSD geographic expansion
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HILLSBOROUGH STREET COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPORATION
1. Annual Report – Hillsborough Street Municipal Service District
Q. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
- Unanimously approved with Councilors Jones and Black absent
2. Business Investment Grant- Indivior, Inc. -Retention and Expansion
- Unanimously approved
3. Petition Annexation – AX-09-23- Contiguous, Outside and Inside ETJ – 0, 4209, 4217 Watkins Rd (District B)
- Unanimously approved continuation to January 2
4. Petition Annexation – AX-23-23 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 5040 Tryon Road (District D)
- Unanimously approved
5. Petition Annexation – AX-28-23 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 5100, 5201 Needham Road (District B)
- Unanimously approved
6. Petition Annexation- AX-30-23- Contiguous inside ETJ – 3400 Sungate Boulevard (District C)
- Unanimously approved
7. Rezoning Z-20-23: The block bounded by Hillsborough Street, West Street, Morgan Street, and the railroad to the west (District D)
- Approved 6 to 1 with Councilor Jones objecting and Councilor Black absent
8. Rezoning Z-21-23: 1501 Kirkland Road, Approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Lake Wheeler and Kirkland Roads (District D)
- Approved unanimously with Councilor Black absent
9. Rezoning Z-24-23: 5100 Forestville Road, southwest of the intersection of Forestville and Buffaloe Roads (District B)
- Approved unanimously with Councilor Black absent
10. Petition Annexation- AX-25-23 – Contiguous Outside ETJ- 8113 Ligon Mill Road (portion of) (District B)
- Unanimously approved
11. Rezoning Z-29-23: A portion of 8113 Ligon Mill Road, 1 mile north of the intersection of Ligon Mill and Louisburg Roads (District B)
- Unanimously approved
12. Rezoning Z-50-21: Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard, east of the intersection of Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard (District E)
- Approved 7 to 1 with Councilor Jones objecting
R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Next meeting in January
S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Meeting on 11/28 re Green Growth Toolbox
T. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Next meeting in January
U. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Next meeting in January
V. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Councilor Patton’s next community meeting will be December 9 from 10-12 at Bedford Food and Drink. Requested budget note regarding separation pay.
- Councilor Black’s next Town Hall and Roundtable will be December 14 from 7 – 8:30pm at Green Road Community Center
- Councilor Jones will hold a Town Hall on December 13 from 7-9pm at StageDoor Dance Company in Brier Creek
- Councilor Forte requested budget note regarding Fire Department going to 12-hour shifts
- Mayor Baldwin announced that public comment in December will be held at 4pm on Tuesday, December 12.
W. APPOINTMENTS
1. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Alternate Vacancy (Professional Category)
2. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – Two Regular Vacancies
3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
4. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
X. NOMINATIONS
1. Board of Adjustment – One Alternate Vacancy (County Appointee)
2. Arts Commission – One Regular Vacancy
3. Community Engagement Board – One Regular Vacancy (Long-Time Resident Slot)
4. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Regular Vacancy (Professional Category)
5. Raleigh Transit Authority – Two Regular Vacancies
Y. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Z. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. GoTriangle Board of Trustees – City Appointment – Board of Directors
2. Minutes
AA. CLOSED SESSION
1. Enter Closed Session
BB. OPEN SESSION
1. Return to Open Session
2. Adjourn Meeting
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Raleigh Housing Authority Bond Issuance – The Preserve at Gresham Lake
E. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation- AX-26-23- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 4317 Whitfield Road (District C)
2. Petition Annexation- AX-29-23- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3600 Creekside Drive (District B)
3. Petition Annexation- AX-31-23- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 10909, 10913 Leesville Road (District E)
F. CONSENT AGENDA – REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Housing and Community Development Programs – Federal Grant Funding – FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan
2. Business Investment Grant Program- Economic Development
G. CONSENT AGENDA – GRANTS
1. Grant Award – Hartford Financial Services Group – Fire Prevention Simulator
H. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Interlocal Agreement – Hospitality Taxes – 23rd Amendment to the Revised Agreement
2. Professional Services – East Civic Tower – RMF Engineering, Inc., PC – Amendment Two
3. Professional Services – East Civic Tower – Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections – Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
4. Professional Services – Biltmore Hills Park Tennis Improvements Project
5. Professional Services – Master Services Agreement – On Call Engineering Services – CDM Smith, Inc. – Amendment No. Two
6. Contract Services – Beaverdam Creek Slopes Phase II Land Conservation Project – Triangle Land Conservancy
I. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS
1. Budget Transfer – Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility – Biosolids Hauling and Disposal
2. Budget Amendment – Forestville Road Park – Development Agreement
J. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Speed Limit Reductions
2. Multi-way Stops
3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Glenwood Avenue Service Road
4. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – McNeil Street