Nov. 18
The City of Raleigh has earned Silver designation from the national Charging Smart program, recognizing leadership in electric vehicle planning and infrastructure. Raleigh is the first city in North Carolina, and the entire Southeast, to earn this designation!
Council scheduled a Dec. 2 public hearing for the Annual Action Plan, which details how the City will spend federal dollars on housing, homelessness, and other issues facing low-and-moderate-income households.
Council approved speed limit reductions for Forest Highland Drive and Firestone Lane (35 mph to 25 mph), and Valley Stream Drive (35 mph to 30 mph).
Council extended the 2-hour free parking pilot through June 30, 2026.
Nov. 18 Public Hearings
J1. Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program. Passed 7-0.
J2. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens. Passed 7-0.
J3. Unfit for Human Habitation 90 Days Repair/Demolish. Motion to give 116 Star Street until Dec. 2 to secure the property passed 7-0. Motion to approve for 4001, 4005, and 4009 Virginia Street passed 7-0.
J4. Petition Annexation AX-27-25. Leesville Road. Passed 7-0.
J5. Petition Annexation AX-28-25. Ponderosa Road. Passed 7-0.
J6. Rezoning Z-23-25. Gorman Street. Motion to continue until Dec. 2 passed 7-0.
J7. Rezoning Z-25-25. Bloodworth Street. Motion to deny passed 6-1.
J8. Text Change TC-3-25. Passed 7-0.