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Meeker, Mayor
Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas G. Crowder
Bonner Gaylord
Nancy McFarlane
John Odom
Russ Stephenson
Eugene Weeks
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City Council Agenda January 4, 2011
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A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
1. Invocation - Pastor Joseph Lewis, Awesome Word Ministries
2. Pledge of Allegiance
B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
C. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion.
If a Councilor requests discussion on an item, the item will be removed from the consent agenda
and considered separately. The vote on the consent agenda will be a roll call vote.
1. Downtown Remote Operations Facility- Environmental Remediation Lot 1A-R
In December 2007, the City purchased approximately 31 acres of the former
Westinghouse site off Capital Boulevard in order to construct a new Downtown Remote
Operations Facility. The Westinghouse site is currently listed on NCDENR Inactive
Hazardous Site Branch’s inventory of inactive hazardous waste sites. At the time of the
purchase, the City was aware of potential soil and/or groundwater contamination on a
portion of the 31 acres designated as Lot 1A-R and a $300,000 escrow account was
established to reimburse the City for costs incurred due to any environmental work.
On January 20, 2009, the City Council approved a Registered Environmental Consultant
(REC) for the site and authorized the City Manager to utilize the escrow funds to take
actions to achieve remediation and removal of Lot 1A-R from the Inactive Hazardous
Sites Inventory. On April 3, 2009, the City entered into an Administrative Agreement
with the North Carolina Division of Waste Management (“DWM”) for the removal of all
or a portion of Lot 1A-R from the Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory. The REC has
subsequently performed environmental investigations, to the extent possible, to determine
the magnitude and extent of contamination associated with Lot 1A-R.
The City has exhausted the $300,000 escrow fund. The REC has estimated that to
perform the further investigation and monitoring necessary to complete the remedial
investigation and prepare a remedial action plan for Lot 1A-R in accordance with IHSB
guidelines would cost approximately $290,000. In addition, long-term groundwater
monitoring and reports required could be as high as $900,000 over a 30 year period.
The REC Administrative Agreement (“AA”) with DWM is a voluntary agreement.
Voluntarily withdrawing from the REC AA should not adversely impact the City’s
development and use of Lot 1A-R because the City has demonstrated through the
investigations performed to date that: (i) the levels of contamination are low to moderate
and impracticable to treat and (ii) the likely selected remedy for the groundwater
contamination would be natural attenuation and continued monitoring with no active
remediation being performed. Since completing the REC AA would not result in any
active remediation of the contaminant plume, the environmental considerations for
development of Lot 1A-R are basically the same whether the City completes or
withdraws from the REC AA. As a result, the costs to continue with the REC AA do not
appear justified. It is recommended that the City formally withdraw from the
Administrative Agreement with DWM.
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Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to have the City voluntarily withdraw from the
Administrative Agreement with DWM and discontinue work associated with the remedial
investigation work plan for Lot 1A-R.
2. Raleigh College and Community Collaborative - Partnership Agreement
The Raleigh College and Community Collaborative (RCCC) is a consortium of
organizations sharing an interest in education and the economic well-being of Raleigh.
The City of Raleigh has been invited to join the RCCC in a seven-month planning
process to develop a proposal to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partnership for
Postsecondary Success grant program.
To proceed with the planning process, the City of Raleigh is required to formalize its
partnership with the RCCC (www.raleighcollaborative.org) through a commitment letter.
The RCCC is eligible to seek up to $1.5 million in grant funds over a 21-month period to:
Increase the postsecondary completion rate for low-income students enrolling in
educational and vocational programs at area colleges and universities, and
Improve the success of students transitioning to full employment at a living wage
following their completion of degree, diploma and/or certificate programs.
The City of Raleigh’s partnership with RCCC does not require a financial commitment
from the City beyond staff time. The RCCC has received funds through a Gates
Foundation planning grant for the costs of the seven-month planning process. It is
receiving technical assistance from MDC, Inc., of Chapel Hill. A copy of the agreement
is in the agenda packet.
Recommendation:
Approve a formal partnership commitment with the Raleigh College and Community
Collaborative.
3. Solid Waste Services Ordinance Changes
3.1 Ordinance Changes for Expansion of the Central Business District
Recommendations were submitted to Council to address the expansion of the
Central Business District into Glenwood South at the October 5, 2010, meeting.
The recommendations were approved; however, the City ordinance should reflect
these changes as included.
3.2 Ordinance Changes for Bulky Load and Special Load Collections
Solid Waste Services provides service for the bulky load program and special
load program for the City of Raleigh. The definition of the program was not
defined in the City ordinance. This addition to the ordinance will define the
program.
3.3 Expanded Fee Collection and Enforcement Procedures
Solid Waste Services recommends that the City Code Part 7 be amended to
reflect the change in administrative fees and civil penalties for violators for
banned items being placed for collection by Solid Waste Services.
Copies of the ordinances prepared by the City Attorney are in the agenda packet.
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Recommendation:
Approve the ordinance changes with an immediate effective date upon approval.
4. Road Races
4.1 RBC Center Vicinity
Mr. Butch Robinson, representing the National Hockey League, requests to hold
a race on Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Recommendation:
Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.
4.2 Halifax Street Vicinity
Mr. Mike Waldvogel, representing the North Carolina Road Runner’s Club,
requests to hold a race on Sunday, February 13, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30
p.m.
Recommendation:
Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.
4.3 Leesville Road Vicinity
Mr. Marc Kielty, representing Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, requests
to hold a race on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Recommendation:
Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.
5. Temporary Street Closings
5.1 200, 300 and 400 Block of Fayetteville Street, 100 and 200 Block of West
Cabarrus, 400 and 500 Block of South Salisbury Street and 100 Block of
West Lenoir Street
Doug Grissom, representing the Raleigh Convention Center and the National
Hockey League, requests a street closure on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at
9:00 a.m. until Sunday, January 30, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. for the NHL’s All Star
Game festivities.
He also requests a waiver of all City Ordinances concerning the possession and
consumption of alcoholic beverages on City property and a waiver of the
amplified noise ordinances.
Recommendation:
Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.
5.2 300 and 400 Block of East Hargett Street
Richard Fitzgerald, representing the Raleigh Rescue Mission, requests a street
closure on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for a Community
Appreciation Festival.
Recommendation:
Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.
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Transferred From:
310-5290-720090-622 Reserve-M & O $900,000
Transferred To:
310-5210-708900-601 Contractual Services $900,000
9. Personnel Changes
9.1 Fire Prevention Division - Position Transfers from Inspections
In early 2009, seven personnel were temporarily transferred from the Inspections
Department to the Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division. Two factors
played a role in this "pilot program": 1) the economic downturn resulted in an
excess capacity of inspectors associated with new construction projects (internal
records indicate this trend continues to persist and is expected to persist for some
years to come); and 2) the Fire Prevention Division serves as the Fire Marshal's
Office and, as such, is mandated by the State of North Carolina to conduct fire
inspections in all occupancies, excluding single- and two-family dwellings, on a
prescribed schedule. Due primarily to staffing limitations, the compliance rate
with the inspection schedule has been significantly deficient for a number of
years. The temporary transfer of Inspections personnel to the Fire Department
has resulted in a significant improvement in the compliance rate with the
mandated inspection schedule; in calendar year 2009, the rate of compliance
increased from 30% to 85%. The permanent assignment of these employees
should allow the City to fully meet State mandates and reduce the liability of
continued non-compliance.
The Fire Department requests the transfer of six Code Enforcement Inspector I
positions (Positions 1362, 1367, 3804, 4083, 5413, 5468; Job Code 4204; PG34)
and one Multi-trade Inspector I (Position 5213; Job code 42124; PG34) to the
Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division. The Inspections Department and
Budget Office concur with the transfer of the positions and the budgetary items
associated with these personnel transfers. While approved by council on July 6,
2010, this amendment did not get placed on ordinance at that time.
Transferred From:
100-2810-600010-241 Salaries-FT $338,717
100-2810-620020-241 Salaries-FT 21,994
100-2810-620020-241 Retirement 5,886
100-2810-620050-241 Supplemental Retirement 21,475
100-2810-620060-241 Social Security 5,022
100-2810-625010-241 Medicare 62,894
100-2810-625020-241 Health Insurance 3,445
100-2810-625030-241 Group Life Ad & Di 312
100-2810-702020-241 Group Life Ad & Di 9,977
100-2810-704010-241 Computer Lease 3,602
100-2810-704030-241 Vehicle Maint & Operation 7,959
100-2810-711060-241 Motor Fuels & Lubricants 18,300
100-2810-713080-241 Equipment Usage Charge 2,712
100-2810-713110-241 Cellular/Wireless Voice Lines 3,780
251-2810-750050-241 Cellular/Wireless Voice Lines 18,500
$524,575
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Transferred To:
100-4220-600010-450 Salaries-FT $338,717
100-4220-620010-450 Retirement 21,994
100-4220-620050-450 Supplemental Retirement 5,886
100-4220-620050-450 Social Security 21,475
100-4220-620060-450 Medicare 5,022
100-4220-625010-450 Health Insurance 62,894
100-4220-625020-450 Dental Insurance 3,445
100-4220-625030-450 Group Life Ad & Di 312
100-4220-702020-450 Computer Lease 9,977
100-4240-704050-451 Equipment Repair Parts 3,602
100-4240-704030-451 Motor Fuels & Lubricants 7,959
100-4220-711060-450 Equipment Usage Charge 18,300
100-4230-713080-450 Cellular/Wireless Voice Lines 2,712
100-4230-713110-450 Wireless Data Comm 3,780
251-4220-750050-450 Trucks-light<1 Ton 18,500
$524,575
Recommendation:
Approve the transfer of six Code Enforcement Inspector I’s and one Multi-Trade
Inspector I positions and the corresponding budgetary amounts.
9.2 Management Reorganization/Reclassifications
With the recent retirement of our Assistant City Manager there is a necessity and
opportunity to review assignments and organizational structure at the
management level. The proposed organizational changes will accomplish the
following: align City services in logical and efficient teams; expand the
leadership opportunity for several capable City staff; focus on Council priorities;
prepare for a future of expanded growth and development; and save money. The
organizational chart in the agenda packet highlights the changes. The following
reclassifications and title changes would reflect the additional individual
responsibilities within this reorganizational model.
Chief Financial Officer (PG 49 to PG 50)
Chief Information Officer (PG 48) to Chief Information and Community
Relations Officer (PG 50)
Planning Director (PG 47) to Chief Planning and Economic Development
Officer (PG 50)
Assistant Information Technology Director (PG 44) to Chief Technology
Director (PG 46)
Assistant Information Technology Director (PG 44) to Information
Technology Chief Operating Officer (PG 45)
Transportation Engineer Manager (PG 42) to Transportation Planning
Manager (PG 44)
Senior Budget Analyst (PG 38) to Budget and Management Services
Director (PG 45)
Senior Budget Analyst (PG 38) to Operating Budget Manager (PG 40)
Senior Planner (PG 38) to Capital Improvement Program Manager (PG 40)
Recommendation:
Approve the organizational changes and related reclassifications effective
January 31, 2011.
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Purpose:
To fund the purchase of 65 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles for the Police
Department. These vehicles were planned for purchase in FY12. However, Ford
will discontinue manufacturing the Crown Victoria model in spring 2011. In
FY12, the Police Department will test new makes and models of sedans, and in
FY13 will begin replacing retired vehicles with the selected vehicle.
12.2 Fire
The following accounts should be decreased by:
Revenue Account:
810-4210-513170-986-GRT00-70540000 $30,000
State Grants
Expense Account:
800-4210-6000020-986-GRT-70540000 $30,000
Salaries - Overtime
Purpose:
During the December 6, 2010, meeting the Council approved acceptance of a
grant from the NC Department of Crime Control and Public safety, Division of
Emergency Management for personnel costs associated with participating in an
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Drill as a part of USAR Task force #8 that is
operated by the Fire department. Since that time, the State has rescinded the
funding prior to the expenditure of any funds by the City of Raleigh. This budget
amendment removes the funding from the budget.
12.3 Community Development
The following accounts should be decreased by:
Revenue Account:
781-3210-513170-983-GRT04-75400000 $1,000
NCHFA State Grant
Expense Account:
781-3210-725300-983-GRT04-75400000 $1,000
NCHFA State Grant
Purpose:
Adjust the NCHFA State grant for FY2008 to reflect actual amount of grant
funds received. The originally budgeted amounts were estimates based on State
projection.
12.4 Community Development
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
781-3210-513170-986-GRT04-75400000 $2,000
NCHFA State Grant
Expense Account:
781-3210-725300-986-GRT04-75400000 $2,000
Program Expenditures
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Purpose:
Adjust the NCHFA State grant for FY2011 to reflect actual amount of grant
funds received. The budgeted amounts were based on estimated State
projections.
12.5 Community Development
The following accounts should be decreased by:
Revenue Account:
751-3210-513280-986-GRT04-75140000 $76,297
Federal Grant -HOME
Expense Account:
751-3210-725300-986-GRT04-75340000 $76,297
Program Expend-Grant
Purpose:
De-obligation of uncommitted FY 2009 HOME funds by HUD from the current
fiscal year budget resulted in a decrease in the grant’s total. The amendment is
necessary to adjust the current year grant.
12.6 Community Development
The following accounts should be decreased by:
Revenue Account:
741-3210-518700-985-GRT04-75160000 $131,683
CDBG Principal Repay
Expense Accounts:
741-3210-725250-985-GRT04-75160000 $ 30,835
Field Op Grant
741-3210-725290-985-GRT04-75160000 54,874
Plan Grant
741-3210-725330-985-GRT04-75160000 41,173
Rehab Loans
741-3210-778980-985-GRT04-75160000 4,800
460 Reimb Engineering
$131,683
Purpose:
Adjust the FY 2009-2010 CDBG Budget. Projected revenues were not received,
resulting in the necessity to reduce unexpended program appropriations to
balance the budget.
12.7 Community Development
The following accounts should be decreased by:
Revenue Account:
751-3210-518750-985-GRT04-75140000 $181,790
HOME Principal Repay
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Expense Accounts:
751-3210-725200-985-GRT04-75140000 $ 38,476
Administration-Grant
751-3210-725330-985-GRT04-75330000 143,314
Rehab Loans
$181,790
Purpose:
Adjust the FY 2009-2010 HOME Budget. Projected revenues were not received,
resulting in the necessity to reduce unexpended program appropriations to
balance the budget.
12.8 Parks and Recreation
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
625-0000-532900-000-0000-CIP03-80240000 $23,150
Miscellaneous Revenues
Expense Account:
625-6210-795010-725-CIP03-80240000 $23,150
Beautification Improvements
Purpose:
To accept $1,950 for contributions for Moore Square Improvements, $350 for a
memorial bench at Lake Lynn greenway, $7,100 for donations for picnic tables
and furnishing at Fletcher Park for Methodist Home Alumni, $750 for donation
from Garden Club, $13,000 for donation from The Realtor Foundation of
Triangle donation for Eastgate Playground component. To accept $23,150 of
revenues for park site amenities.
12.9 Planning
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Accounts:
130-2410-532160-2420 Appearance Commission $3,000
130-2410-532990-2420 Appropriated From Prior Year 2,500
$5,500
Expense Account:
130-2410-701010-2420 Operational and Maintenance Supplies $5,500
Purpose:
To budget funds received for the Appearance Commission Sir Walter Raleigh
Event.
12.10 Police
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
130-4010-532940-4061 Police Dept Misc Revenue $1,000
Expense Account:
130-4010-701010-4061 Operational & Maintenance Supplies $1,000
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Purpose:
To provide funds from General Mills ($1000) to the City of Raleigh Police
Department to expand youth mentoring initiatives.
12.11 Police
The following account should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
130-4010-532940-4061 Police Dept Misc Revenue $2,000
Expense Account:
130-4010-701010-4061 Operational & Maintenance Supplies $2,000
Purpose:
To provide funds from Wal-Mart on New Hope Road to the City of Raleigh
Police Department to expand youth mentoring initiatives.
12.12 Police
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
100-0000-532900-000 Miscellaneous Revenue $23,154
Expense Account:
100-4035-601100-409 Occasional Employment $23,154
Purpose:
The Police Department requests an increase in the associated revenue and
expense accounts as a result of FY11 extra duty pay for officers at special events.
12.13 Police
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
100-0000-532980-000 Appropriation from Special Reserve $50,000
Expense Account:
100-4040-707900-392 Professional Services $50,000
Purpose:
The Police Department requests that $50,000 be allocated from the Controlled
Substance Tax fund balance reserve (100-0000-400010-40016) for Evidence
processing fees related to investigations.
12.14 Public Works
The following accounts should be increased by:
Revenue Account:
525-2210-516100-975-CIP02-83800000 $23,106
Developer Participation
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Expense Account:
525-2210-792020-975- CIP02-85510060 $23,106
Resurfacing
Purpose:
To establish expense account for installing sidewalk and asphalt in the
Farmington Woods Subdivision.
13. Thoroughfare Facility Fee Reimbursement Contracts
2010#12 Thoroughfare Facility Fee
Cornerstone Signature Homes, Inc./
Ebenezer Church Road/
Priority 2 Project
Total Reimbursement $1,607.03
2010#13 Thoroughfare Facility Fee
Tryon Park, LLC/
East Tryon Road and Garner Road/
Priority 2 Project
Total Reimbursement $29,346.59
2010#14 Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church/
1801 Hillsborough Street and Cox Avenue/
Priority 2 Project
Total Reimbursement $1,698.92
2010#15 Ravenscroft School, Inc
7409 Falls of Neuse Road/
Priority 2 Project
Total Reimbursement $29,346.59
Recommendation:
Approve contracts.
14. Change Order - Carolina Pines Dam Rehabilitation - SM 2008-0029 - Moffat Pipe,
Inc.
This change order is for an increase of $448,004.63.
Reason: Removal and replacement of approximately 6,000 cubic yards of dirt and
associated work in order to widen Carolina Pines across the dam to its future section of a
41 feet wide street with curb and gutter. Repairs to the home at 2105 Springhill Avenue
resulting from an unknown abandoned 42” pipe located in the excavation parallel to the
new spillway for the dam.
History:
Original contract amount $1,078,391.10
Change Order 1 $47,258.48
Change Order 2 $11,549.62
Change Order 3 $448,004.63
New Contract Amount $1,585,203.83
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Budget Adjustments
Transferred From:
470-2240-790010-00975-CIP05-98300000 $500,000
Stoneybrook Bridge
Transferred To:
470-2240-792020-00975-CIP05-91510000 $500,000
Carolina Pines Construction
Recommendation:
Approve change order #3 and the budget transfers.
15. Transfer - Information Technology
It is recommended that the following transfer be authorized:
Transferred From:
501-1810-792900-975-CIP06-99860000 $143,000
SONET Ring Const in Progress
501-1810-702070-975-CIP06-98890000 7,500
VOIP Network Equipment
501-1810-708900-975-CIP06-98890000 7,500
VOIP Cont Services - Other
100-1825-702010-184 142,000
Computer Ops
$300,000
Transferred To:
501-1810-790010-975-CIP06-92150000 $300,000
Electronic Planning Mgmt Capital Proj Reserves
Purpose:
On October 19, 2010, staff submitted a request to transfer $300,000 from the Electronic
Plans Management project in error. Council approved that request. Staff is correcting
this error and placing the funds back into the EPM project. The funds used to correct the
error are surplus funds from the City's Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and SONET
Fiber projects.
16. Bids
16.1 Signal System Upgrade Stages 3 & 4 Construction Contract - World Fiber
Technologies, Inc.
Bids were received on November 22, 2010, for the Signal System Upgrade
Stages 3 & 4 Construction project, with World Fiber Technologies, Inc.
submitting the low bid of $5,179,322.90. Due to the participation of NCDOT
and Federal CMAQ funds, a goal of 10% Disadvantage Business Enterprises
(DBE) was required. World Fiber Technologies, Inc. bid included 10.26%
participation. Funding is available in account 525-2210-792900-975-CIP02-
89200000.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to award the low bid from World Fiber Technologies, Inc. in
the amount of $5,179,322.90 and staff will forward this to NCDOT for
concurrence.
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16.2 Jones Sausage Road Widening and Realignment and Rock Quarry Road
Widening, Part B - PW 2010-05, Fred Smith Company
Bids were received on December 8, 2010, for the Jones Sausage Road Widening
and Realignment and Rock Quarry Road Widening, Part B project with Fred
Smith Company submitting the low bid of $13,116,242.88. Fred Smith
Company MWBE participation is 15%. Funding is available in accounts 531-
2210-790010-975-CIP02-89240000 and 531-2210-790010-975-CIP02-
94580000.
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract
with the low bidder, Fred Smith Company in the amount of $13,116,242.88.
Funds will be transferred administratively.
17. Traffic
Ordinances adopted by the City Council authorizing the following traffic changes will
become effective seven days after Council action unless otherwise indicated.
17.1 School Zone Time Changes
During recent reviews of school zones, it was determined that three schools need
to be revised.
It is recommended that the effective times of the existing 25-MPH school zone
for Lacy Elementary School and Martin Middle School be revised to 7:00 a.m. to
8:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days. This recommendation is made
to combine the school zones for both schools.
It is recommended to delete the school zones for Merwin Road, Rembert Drive,
Scales Street, and Wayne Drive due to the reduction in actual speed limits on
these streets.
It is recommended to add a school zone on Creech Road, which is adjacent to
South East Raleigh High School.
Recommendation:
Approve and amend the Traffic Schedule.
Delete from Traffic Schedule 5.B.1.a:
Darien Drive, from Ridge Road to Dixie Trail, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:45
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Dixie Trail from Medlin Road to Lake Boone Trail, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and
2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Lake Boone Trail from 300 feet west of Ridge Road to Dixie Trail, 8:00 a.m. to
8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary) #790,
10/12/10
Merwin Road, from Liles Road to Kaplan Drive, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:45
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Combs Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Rembert Drive, from Carteret Drive to Brookhaven Drive, 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., school days (York Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Ridge Road, from Catalana Road to Ocotea Street, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and
2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
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Scales Street, from Fairview Road to Harvey Street, 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., school days (Underwood Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Wayne Drive, from Pine Drive to Noble Road, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:45
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (J.Y. Joyner Elementary) #790, 10/12/10
Add to Traffic Schedule 5.B.1.a:
Darien Drive, from Ridge Road to Dixie Trail, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin Middle School)
Dixie Trail from Medlin Road to Lake Boone Trail, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin Middle School)
Horton Street, from Ridge Road to Palm Court, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin Middle School)
Lake Boone Trail from 300 feet west of Ridge Road to Dixie Trail, 7:00 a.m. to
8:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin
Middle School)
Merwin Road, from Liles Road to Lorimer Road, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:45
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Combs Elementary)
Ridge Road, from Catalana Road to Ocotea Street, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin Middle School)
Delete from Traffic Schedule 5.B.1.b:
Horton Street, from Ridge Road to Palm Court, 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to 2:45 p.m., school days (Martin Middle School) #790, 10/12/10
Add to Traffic Schedule 5.B.1.b:
Horton Street, from Ridge Road to Palm Court, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., school days (Lacy Elementary and Martin Middle School)
Add to Traffic Schedule 5.B.2.b:
Creech Road from Rock Quarry Road to Slippery Elm Drive.
17.2 Speed Limit and Channelization - Tryon Road
It is recommended to temporarily reduce the speed limit on Tryon Road from
45mph to 35mph from Wilmington Street to the Railroad Bridge where the
existing 35mph speed zone begins. Tryon Road is on the North Carolina
Department of Transportation Highway System and NCDOT has revised their
ordinance to reflect this change. It is recommended the City concur with this
change for consistency. Once the new section of Tryon Road is constructed, the
speed limit for the new corridor will be 45mph.
It is recommended that northbound Junction Boulevard’s channelization at Tryon
Road be revised. In response to a Council member request, a traffic engineering
study was conducted and it was found that the current channelization does not
match the current traffic pattern. Revising the channelization on this leg of the
intersection will increase the level of service for the intersection. The existing
channelization at this location is two lanes with an exclusive left turn lane and a
shared through-right lane. The proposed channelization will be a shared through-
left turn lane and an exclusive right turn lane.
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Recommendation:
Approve and amend the Traffic Schedule.
Delete from Traffic Schedule No. 5.A.4:
Tryon Road, from Wilmington Street westward to the railroad bridge #857,
6/28/05
Delete from Traffic Schedule No. 6.B.1:
Junction Boulevard, northbound, at Tryon Road. #465, 10/14/08
Add to Traffic Schedule No. 6.B.3:
Junction Boulevard, northbound, at Tryon Road
17.3 Commercial Loading Zone - Fayetteville Street
It is recommended that a Commercial Loading Zone be established on both sides
of Fayetteville Street beginning 265 feet south of Davie Street, southward 340
feet. The effective hours would be 12:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
This request for a commercial loading zone is being made so that the Traffic
Schedule and the provision made in the Pavilion Easement for commercial
deliveries will be consistent. Allowing the loading also requires the no parking
zone to be amended.
Recommendation:
Approve and amend the Traffic Schedule.
Add to Traffic Schedule 13:
Fayetteville Street, both sides, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through
Sunday, beginning 265 feet south of Davie Street, extending southward 340 feet
Add to Traffic Schedule 24:
Fayetteville Street, both sides, 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday through
Sunday, beginning 265 feet south of Davie Street, extending southward 340 feet
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E. SPECIAL ITEMS
1. SU-8-10 - Busy Bee Café
During the December 7, 2010, Council meeting, a hearing was held to consider an
application for a Special Use Permit to allow outdoor amplified entertainment on Busy
Bee Café’s second floor outdoor roof deck at the rear of their property at 225 South
Wilmington Street. The request was to allow amplified music to occur between 11:00
a.m. and 11:00 p.m. seven days a week over the next three-year period. Following the
hearing, the Council voted to approve the Special Use Permit and directed that it be
placed on this agenda to consider approval of the findings of fact and conclusions of law
as prepared by the City Attorney.
F. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
1. Tryon Road Update
During the November 2, 2010, meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution regarding
the Tryon Road Corridor and directed staff to arrange a meeting between NCDOT,
CAMPO, and City officials to discuss options for funding improvements in the corridor
under TIP Project U-4432. A meeting was held on December 14, 2010, and NCDOT
agreed to move forward with a concept for replacing the bridge, provided that the City
agrees to participate in the funding for the realignment of the road. It is estimated that the
City’s participation in the costs of the project would be approximately $1.8 million.
NCDOT is prepared to begin work immediately on this project, pending an affirmative
agreement in principle from the City. A full municipal agreement for the project would
not be necessary for at least 12-18 months, which would allow the City adequate time to
budget and allocate the necessary funds for the project.
Recommendation:
Endorse the concept for cost sharing the Tryon Road improvements as proposed, and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with NCDOT
in advance of a municipal agreement for the project.
G. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
BOARD
1. 2011 Environmental Awards Jury
The schedule for the next few months for the 2011 Environmental Awards program
includes the City Council nominations for jury members in January, and the entire jury
being confirmed by the City Council in February. The appointments of the two members
of the professional, scientific community and two at large members are needed in order to
stay within the current schedule. The working Jury day is scheduled for March 25, 2011,
at the Walnut Creek Wetlands Center.
The remaining jury members are selected by the membership of the Planning
Commission, Appearance Commission, Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory
Board, Stormwater Management Advisory Commission, and the Water Utility Transition
Advisory Task Force. The Jury chair is selected from the Environmental Advisory
Board.
Recommendation:
Appointment by the City Council of the two members of the professional, scientific
community and the two at large members in January.
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4. Items Pending
Item #07-60 - Hillsborough Street Streetscape and Parking Plan - Update (8/4/09)
Item #09-05 - TC-7-09 - Front Yard Parking for Single Family Detached Dwellings
(2/16/10)
Item #09-11 - West Morgan Street Area Study (7/20/10)
Item #09-16 - CP-1(A)-10 - Amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (10/5/10)
Item #09-17 - Z-19-10 - New Bern Avenue Conditional Use (10/19/10)
Item #09-19 TC-6-10 - Tree Conservation Ordinance (11/16/10)
Item #09-20 - Crabtree Valley Transportation Study (11/16/10)
L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
1. Clothing Drop-Off Bins - Locations
The Committee recommends Staff be authorized to draft a text change for public hearing
to incorporate the following:
a. Donation Drop-Off bins are permitted in all non-residential zoning districts. No
donation drop-off bins are permitted in residential districts except residential
intuitions (church, schools, etc.).
b. Donation drop-off bins are only permitted on developed property as an accessory use.
c. Donation drop-off bins must be operated by nonprofit groups (as per IRS Section
501(c) (3)).
d. No Donation drop-off bin shall be located closer than 20 feet to any street right-of-
way.
e. No Donation drop-off bin shall be located in any landscaped area or any parking
space required by section 10-2081 of the Raleigh City Code.
f. All Donation drop-off bins shall be registered with the City of Raleigh Inspections
Department.
g. Each Donation drop-off bin shall display the name of the owner and phone number in
a prominent location on the bin.
h. Each Donation drop-off bin shall be made on noncombustible material and shall be
properly maintained.
i. Reevaluate the changes in one year after adoption.
2. Items Pending
Item #09-04 - Pawnshops-Location (2/2/10)
Item #09-14 - Street Vending Permits (8/3/10)
Item #09-16 - Amplified Entertainment Permits/Possible Changes (9/21/10)
Item #09-17 - Traffic Safety - Intersection Analysis (10/19/10)
Item #09-19 - Temporary Street Closings - Notification to Public (11/16/10)
Item #09-21 - Clothing Drop-Off Bins - Locations (11/16/10)
M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Stormwater and Public Utilities Systems - Possible Merger
The Committee recommends reporting this item out with no action taken as the item has
been referred to the Water Utility Transition Advisory Task Force.
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