HIGHLIGHTS
- Councilor Jones moved to send Z-50-21: Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard to Transportation Committee September meeting with public hearing scheduled for October 3; unanimously approved
- Staff presented an update to address the many problems raised at last council meeting with GoRaleigh Access Paratransit Program. Councilor Black asks that there be better and more active community engagement before introducing major changes to services. Also asked for more follow-up on call center statistics.
- Civil Service Act – Exemption by Position – Councilor Patton and Councilor Jones asked for further definitions on some of the terms. Mayor Baldwin moved to approve so that six pending cases can be heard, but also ask staff to continue responding to council concerns. Councilors Black and Harrison suggest reviewing information and bringing back in two weeks and that was agreed.
- Unanimously approved Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission annual report and work plan.
- Unanimously approved Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board annual report and work plan.
- Next meeting of Economic Development and Innovation Committee will be on 9/26 at 1:30pm to discuss TC-1-23 on stormwater and generator music
- Next meeting of Growth and Natural Resources Committee will be on 9/26 at 4pm regarding omnibus text changes and NC Wildlife Resource Commission green growth toolbox, which will relate to native plant landscaping
- Councilor Harrison moved that public safety be discussed at next meeting of the Safe, Vibrant & Healthy Communities Committee, including regular review of data and focus on proactive solutions. Meeting scheduled for 9/26 at 11:30am.
- Next meeting of Transit & Transportation Committee will be held on 9/28 at 3pm to discuss Z-50-21
- Councilor Patton asked lobbyist to raise concerns to Wake delegation about LGBTQ+ issues out of concerns regarding economic development. Also raised issues about increased blasting across the City to include notification and oversight. Asked that staff provide a feasibility report on program focused on rent relief and providing stability.
- Councilor Black asked for better conversations about CACs (not just about where they can meet) and better community engagement in a work session sooner rather than later.
- Mayor Pro Tem Branch wants to look at community engagement, not just where CACs can meet. District C meeting on 9/16 at Biltmore Hills from 10-11am during a community day being hosted by a nonprofit. Moved for a text change to look at digital billboards; unanimously approved. Mayor touted this for community engagement.
- Councilor Jones will host district meetings on 9/14 from 7-9pm and 10/12 from 7-9pm
- Councilor Harrison hosting District D meeting on 9/16 at 9:30am at Crowder Center and will include trash clean-up from 10am – 12noon.
- Mayor Baldwin asked for work session to update on possible Transportation Bond as well as analysis on bond spending for Affordable Housing
- Petition Annexation AX-12-20 and associated rezoning Z-16-20 (Hodge Road Assemblage approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones opposed
- Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street would remove property from the Prince Hall Historic Overlay District (HOD). Applicant requested that hearing be deferred so that they can go through the COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) process and perhaps not have to request withdrawal from the HOD. Unanimously approved deferral to December council meeting.
- Rezoning Z-90-22: Rock Quarry Road & Diamond Drive unanimously approved.
- Rezoning Z-15-23: Between S West Street and S Harrington Street unanimously approved.
- Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-16-23: Midtown Exchange: Request is to amend zoning conditions, including to allow a heliport. Unanimously approved.
AFTERNOON SESSION
A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Pledge of Allegiance
B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
1. Staff Recognitions – Raleigh-Wake 911
2. Staff Recognitions – Vehicle Fleet Services Division
3. 2022-2023 Executive Development Program
C. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approved unanimously, except for D1 (Petition Annexation AX-20-23) that was referred to City Attorney’s office due to a legal issue
- More details at end of this document
K. 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 September 19th, 2023 at 1:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-04-23 — East side of Creedmoor Road (District A)
- Rezoning Z-17-23 — West side of Jones Franklin Road (District D)
- Rezoning Z-23-23 — Buffaloe Road (District B)
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-3-23 — Kellam-Wyatt Farm Park (District C)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 at 7:00pm:
- Rezoning Z-02-23 — Northeast of the intersection of Litchford Rd. and Old Wake Forest Rd. (District A)
The following items are scheduled for public hearing at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 17th, 2023 at 1:00pm:
- No items currently
L. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. Rezoning Z-50-21: Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard, east of the intersection of Fairview Road and Bickett Boulevard (District E)
Councilor Jones moved to send to Transportation Committee September meeting with public hearing scheduled for October 3; unanimously approved
2. GoRaleigh Access Paratransit Program – Update
Councilor Black asks that there be better and more active community engagement before introducing major changes to services. Asked for more follow-up on call center statistics.
3. Civil Service Act – Exemption by Position
Councilor Patton and Councilor Jones asked for further definitions on some of the terms. Mayor Baldwin moved to approve so that six pending cases can be heard, but also ask staff to continue responding to council concerns. Councilors Black and Harrison suggest reviewing information and bringing back in two weeks and that was agreed.
M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
1. Annual Report and Annual Work Plan
Unanimously approved.
O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERIES ADVISORY BOARD
1. Annual Report and Annual Work Plan
Unanimously approved.
P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Next meeting on 9/26 at 1:30pm re TC-1-23 on stormwater and generator music
Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Next meeting on 9/26 at 4pm regarding omnibus text change and NC Wildlife Resource Commission green growth toolbox, which will relate to native plant landscaping
R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Councilor Harrison moves that public safety be discussed at next meeting, including regular review of data and focus on proactive solutions. Meeting scheduled for 9/26 at 11:30am.
S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1. No Report
2. Items Pending
Next meeting on 9/28 at 3pm to discuss Z-50-21
T. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members
- Councilor Melton asks for exception so that RPD Chief can appoint a current employee to Police Advisory Board because she is having difficulty finding a retired employee who lives in the City limits per current rules. City Attorney will review and advise at next meeting.
- Councilor Patton asked lobbyist to raise concerns to Wake delegation about LGBTQ+ issues out of concerns regarding economic development. Also raised issues about increased blasting across the City to include notification and oversight. Asked that staff provide a feasibility report on program focused on rent relief and providing stability.
- Councilor Black asked for better conversations about CACs (not just about where they can meet) and better community engagement in a work session sooner rather than later.
- Mayor Pro Tem Branch wants to look at community engagement, not just where CACs can meet. District C meeting on 9/16 at Biltmore Hills from 10-11am during a community day being hosted by a nonprofit. Moved for a text change to look at digital billboards; unanimously approved. Mayor touted this for community engagement.
- Councilor Jones will host district meetings on 9/14 from 7-9pm and 10/12 from 7-9pm
- Councilor Forte may have a candidate for Police Advisory Board vacancy.
- Councilor Harrison hosting District D meeting on 9/16 at 9:30am at Crowder Center and will include trash clean-up from 10am – 12noon.
- Mayor Baldwin asked for work session to update on possible Transportation Bond as well as analysis on bond spending for Affordable Housing
U. APPOINTMENTS
1. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Alternate Vacancy (Professional Member Category)
2. Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate Vacancy
4. Police Advisory Board – One Alternate Vacancy
5. Raleigh Transit Authority – One Alternate Vacancy
6. Substance Use Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
V. NOMINATIONS
1. Board of Adjustment – One Alternate Vacancy (County Appointee)
2. Environmental Advisory Board – Two Regular Vacancies
3. Historical Resources & Museums Advisory Board – Two Regular Vacancies
4. Human Relations Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
5. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
6. Raleigh Transit Authority – One Regular Vacancy
7. Substance Use Advisory Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
X. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Minutes – Various
Y. CLOSED SESSION
1. Enter into Closed Session
Z. OPEN SESSION
1. Return to Open Session
2. Recess Meeting
EVENING SESSION
AA. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA
BB. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Petition Annexation – AX-12-20 – Contiguous Outside ETJ – Hodge Road Assemblage (District C)
Approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones opposed
2. Rezoning Z-16-20: Hodge Road, south of the intersection of Poole Road and Hodge Road (District C)
Approved 6 to 2 with Councilors Black and Jones opposed
3. Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C)
This would remove property from the Prince Hall Historic Overlay District (HOD). Applicant requested that hearing be deferred so that they can go through the COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) process and perhaps not have to request withdrawal from the HOD. Unanimously approved deferral to December council meeting.
4. Rezoning Z-90-22: Rock Quarry Road & Diamond Drive, east of Rock Quarry Road, south of Pearl Road, and west of Diamond Drive (District C)
Unanimously approved.
5. Rezoning Z-15-23: Between S West Street and S Harrington Street, southeast of the W Cabarrus Street & S West Street intersections, (District D)
Unanimously approved.
6. Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-16-23: Midtown Exchange, an assemblage located east of Wake Forest Road, along St. Albans Drive and Benson Drive (District A)
Request is to amend zoning conditions, including to allow a heliport. Unanimously approved.
CC. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjourn Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
C. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consent Agenda Process
2. Option to Lease (Conditional) – Pines at Peach Road Development Site – Huntington National Bank
D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS
1. Petition Annexation – AX-20-23- Contiguous inside ETJ – 8713 Silverthorne Drive (District E)
2. Petition Annexation – AX-17-23- Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 2533, 2537 Wall Store Road (District C)
3. AX-24-23- Non-Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3001 Sadie Hopkins Street (District D)
E. CONSENT AGENDA – GRANTS
1. Grant Revision – Federal Community Project Funding – Chavis-Dix Strollway Project
2. Grant Award – US Department of Homeland Security – Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) Program Federal Fiscal Year 2022
3. Grant Award – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Education – Environmental Literacy Program
4. Grant Award – NCDOT Locally Administered Projects Program – Southwest Downtown Bike and Pedestrian Gateway
5. Grant Award – Golden LEAF Flood Mitigation – Kingsborough Estates Stormwater Flood Mitigation
F. CONSENT AGENDA – STORM DRAINAGE
1. Raleigh Rainwater Rewards – New Project Approval – 2409 Crabtree Boulevard
G. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES
1. Interlocal Agreement – Town of Wake Forest – Stormwater and Paving Improvements for Wake Forest Water Main Replacement Project
2. Interlocal Utility Merger Agreement – Town of Wake Forest – Amendment No. Three
3. Professional Services – Blue Ridge Road Widening Project – Kimley-Horn & Associates – Contract Amendment No. 5
4. Contract Services – State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase One – Change Order Number One – Carolina Civilworks, Inc.
5. Contract Services – Janitorial Services – Bryant’s Touch Cleaning Services
6. Contract Services – Janitorial Services – Joy Cleaning Services LLC
7. Construction Contract – Walnut Creek Softball Complex – Parking Area Lighting Replacement – Walter Holmes Electric, Inc. – Ratification and Authorization
8. Contract Services – Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreement – The Superlative Group, Inc.
H. CONSENT AGENDA – ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS
1. 200 S West Street – Various Encroachments
I. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS
1. Bid Award – Six Forks and Cranbrook Water Main Replacement – Carolina Civilworks, Inc.
2. Bid Award – Orthophosphate and Carbon Dioxide Improvements – T.A. Loving Company
3. Bid Award – 2016 Aerial Sewer Replacement – Moffat Pipe, Inc.
4. Bid Award – DE Benton Maintenance Building – Salisbury & Moore Construction, Inc.
J. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC
1. Multi-way Stops – Mayview Road at Parker Street
2. Speed Limit Reductions – Anderson Point Drive, Neuse Ridge Road, Cross Current Lane, Neuse View Drive, Common Oaks Drive, Mountain Brook Lane, Lynchester Court, Sheffield Road, Windsor Place, and Vernon Terrace
3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Grove Barton Road
4. Parking Modifications – Seaboard Station Block B
5. No Parking Zones – Calvary Drive and Lake Ridge Drive