HIGHLIGHTS
- Unanimously approved $12,000 from Council Contingency funding for The Great Raleigh Clean-up
- Unanimously approved adding additional parcels to the Moore Square South Redevelopment project
- Unanimously approved moving forward with a new Municipal Building despite increased costs and substantial empty office space across Raleigh.
- Councilor Black asks to ensure continuation of equity in the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission activities, especially once ARPA funding is gone. Councilor Patton asks for confirmation on status of new Stormwater Design Manual which is in the works. SMAC now has a liaison on Planning Commission. Work plan unanimously approved.
- EDI Committee will meet on October 24 at 1:30pm to discuss HBCU Economic Roundtable and Generator Music Initiative.
- GNR Committee approved sending omnibus text changes forward except for two that will not go forward as they are related to Missing Middle legal challenges as pointed out by Livable Raleigh. GNR will meet on October 24 at 4pm to discuss Mordecai NCOD, Green Growth Toolbox, and Greenways.
- Safe, Vibrant, and Healthy Communities Committee will continue discussion of downtown public safety. Mayor Baldwin will also request that a Wake County representative attend and update the committee on their activities in this area.
- Councilor Harrison requested railroad quiet zone study for downtown and reiterated that noise ordinance is still under review and public comment is welcome.
- Councilor Jones will hold a District E meeting on October 11 at Crafty from 7-9pm. She asked for clarification on the status of the City Clerk position and was told it would be brought back soon to Council as a special item. After her second ride-along with RPD, Councilor Jones expressed concerns about First Responder issues. She mentioned that Durham has a workers’ rights commission and asked for follow up on what that could look like in Raleigh.
- Mayor Pro Tem Branch will hold a District C meeting on October 21, from 10-12 at the Lexus building off Lenoir Street.
- Councilor Black touted NC Environmental Justice Network. Supportive of a workers’ rights commission. Also asked the Manager to look into a youth commission for 18-26 year olds.
- Councilor Patton pointed out that input from the community on the City budget has started early at Council’s request and that there are a series of listening sessions scheduled. Provided some updates on interventions on Capital Boulevard which has a heavy concentration of pedestrian fatalities and asked for frequent updates on progress. Touted federal funding received for planting more trees, especially in disadvantaged areas.
- Councilor Black absent and excused from evening meeting.
- Rezoning Z-02-23: Northeast of the intersection of Litchford and Old Wake Forest Roads (District A) — withdrawn by applicant
- Rezoning Z-50-21: Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard, east of the intersection of Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard (District E) — unanimously approved applicant request to hold to modify conditions; public hearing will be November 21
- Rezoning Z-04-23: East side of Creedmoor Road, south of Millbrook Road and just north of Sherborne Place (District A) — approved 5 to 2 with Councilors Jones and Harrison opposed
- Rezoning Z-17-23: West side of Jones Franklin Road, south of Centerview Drive and north of Woodsdale Road (District D) — unanimously approved holding until November 7 to work on various concerns
- Text Change TC-2-23: Transit Overlay District (-TOD) Revisions — unanimously approved. Councilor Patton asked to move other BRT/TOD issues to Committee to address gentrification issues and other community concerns. Mayor Baldwin suggests staff recommend a work session or adding this item to a council agenda.
AFTERNOON SESSION
A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
C. CONSENT AGENDA
- See Details at end of this document
- Unanimously approved after highlighting how citizens got support for a line of sight safety concern (item I3)
J. 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 Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-30-23 — Trawick Road (District C)
- Rezoning Z-32-23 — 3902 Stratford Court (District E)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00pm:
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-4-23 — Downtown Transition Areas (District D)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-72-22 – S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) (Held open from 09/05)
2. Rezoning Z-25-23: Poole Road, on the north side, west of the intersection of Poole and Riverview Roads (District C) – November 7th public hearing date approved
3. Rezoning Z-20-23: The block bounded by Hillsborough Street, West Street, Morgan Street, and the railroad to the west (District D) – November 7th public hearing date approved
4. Rezoning Z-35-23: 0 Gorman Street, 0.27 mi south of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road and west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Shire Lane (District D) – Councilor Harrison asks to hold until October 17th so applicant can submit conditions
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-23: Hillsborough Street Plan Amendment (District D) – November 7th public hearing date approved
K. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Appropriation from Council Contingency – The Great Raleigh Cleanup, Inc.
- Unanimously approved $12,000
2. Petition Annexation – AX-17-23 Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2533, 2537 Wall Store Road (District C)
- Unanimously approved June 30, 2024
L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Grant Award – Federal Transit Administration – New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
- Unanimously approved
2. Moore Square South Redevelopment Project – Update and Site Expansion
- Unanimously agreed to authorize staff to include the additional parcels described in the agenda item to the negotiation package with Loden Hospitality (and related affiliates) for the eventual direct disposition of City properties already described in the Moore Square South redevelopment Request for Proposals
3. East Civic Tower Project – Construction Services Agreement Amendment and Guaranteed Maximum Price – Associated Budget Transfer
- Unanimously approved moving forward with this despite increased costs and substantial empty office space across Raleigh.
M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
1. FY2023 Annual Report and FY2024 Work Plan
o Looking to engineer equity into the system
o New Stormwater Design Manual is in the works
o SMAC now has liaison with Planning Commission
o Unanimously approved work plan
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. Text Change TC-1-23 – Stormwater Management Regulations — no recommended action
2. Items Pending — HBCU Economic Roundtable and Generator Music Initiative
- Next meeting is Tuesday, October 24, at 1:30pm in Council Chambers
O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. Omnibus Text Change Program 2023
o Approved sending text changes forward except for two that will not go forward (exclude proposed changes to the “Building Type Table”; remove proposed “District Intent Statements”) as they are related to Missing Middle legal challenges
2. Items Pending
- At October 24, 4pm meeting will continue discussion of Green Growth Toolbox, Mordecai NCOD, and Greenways
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
- Discussing downtown safety and getting an update on Wake County services at next meeting
Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. Rezoning Z-50-21 – Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard — public hearing will be held 10/3 so no action taken
2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-3-23: Kellam-Wyatt Farm Park (District C) — recommending October 17 public hearing
3. Items Pending — none
R. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Councilor Harrison requested railroad quiet zone study for downtown and reiterated that noise ordinance is still under review and public comment is welcome.
- Councilor Jones will hold a District E meeting on October 11 at Crafty from 7-9pm. She asked for clarification on the status of the City Clerk position and was told it would be brought back soon to Council as a special item. After her second ride-along with RPD, Councilor Jones expressed concerns about First Responder issues. She mentioned that Durham has a workers’ rights commission and asked for follow up on what that could look like in Raleigh.
- Mayor Pro Tem Branch will hold a District C meeting on October 21, from 10-12 at the Lexus building off Lenoir Street.
- Councilor Black touted NC Environmental Justice Network. Supportive of a workers’ rights commission. Also asked the Manager to look into a youth commission for 18-26 year olds.
- Councilor Patton pointed out that input from the community on the City budget has started early at Council’s request and that there are a series of listening sessions scheduled. Provided some updates on interventions on Capital Boulevard which has a heavy concentration of pedestrian fatalities and asked for frequent updates on progress. Touted federal funding received for planting more trees, especially in disadvantaged areas.
S. APPOINTMENTS
1. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
2. Human Relations Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
4. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
5. Raleigh Sister Cities – One Regular Vacancy
6. Substance Use Advisory Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
T. NOMINATIONS
1. Board of Adjustment – One Alternate Vacancy (County Appointee)
2. Appearance Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
3. Environmental Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
4. Fair Housing Hearing Board – One Regular Vacancy
5. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
6. Stormwater Management Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
7. Substance Use Advisory Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
U. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Minutes
W. CLOSED SESSION
1. Enter into Closed Session
X. OPEN SESSION
1. Return to Open Session
2. Recess Meeting
EVENING SESSION
Y. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA
Z. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Rezoning Z-50-21: Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard, east of the intersection of Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard (District E) — unanimously approved applicant request to hold to modify conditions; public hearing will be November 21
2. Rezoning Z-02-23: Northeast of the intersection of Litchford and Old Wake Forest Roads (District A) — withdrawn by applicant
3. Rezoning Z-04-23: East side of Creedmoor Road, south of Millbrook Road and just north of Sherborne Place (District A) — approved 5 to 2 with Councilors Jones and Harrison opposed
4. Rezoning Z-17-23: West side of Jones Franklin Road, south of Centerview Drive and north of Woodsdale Road (District D) — unanimously approved holding until November 7 to work on various concerns
5. Text Change TC-2-23: Transit Overlay District (-TOD) Revisions — unanimously approved. Councilor Patton asked to move other BRT/TOD issues to Committee to address gentrification issues and other community concerns. Mayor Baldwin suggests staff recommend a work session or adding this item to a council agenda.
AA. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjourn Meeting
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Communications Tower Lease – Optimist Park – Amendment, New Lease, and Access Easement
D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation – AX-09-23 – Contiguous Outside ETJ – Watkins Road Assemblage (District B)
2. Petition Annexation (Deferral) – AX-27-23 – Non-contiguous inside ETJ – 3500 Willow Bluff Drive (District B)
E. CONSENT AGENDA – GRANTS
1. 2023 Traffic Enforcement Grant – Amendment
F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Municipal Agreement – Traffic Signals and the Computerized Signal System – NC Department of Transportation
2. Contract Services- On Call Streetlight Repair and Maintenance- Kemco of Burlington Inc.
3. Contract Services- On Call Streetlight Repair and Maintenance – LightServe Corporation
G. CONSENT AGENDA – ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS
1. 207 Cox Avenue – Walls and Street Trees
2. 3601 Tatton Drive – Various Landscaping Encroachments
H. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS
1. Grosvenor Gardens – Rent Increase Offset – CASA
2. Sweetbriar Drainage Improvement Project – Transfer of Appropriated Funds
I. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Speed Limit Reductions
2. Multi-way Stops – Early Rise Street at Peppersauce Street
3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Glen Eden Drive
4. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Saratoga Drive
5. No Parking Zone – Suffolk Boulevard