City Council Agenda Dec1

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Charles C. Meeker, Mayor

James P. West, Mayor Pro Tem

Mary-Ann Baldwin

Thomas G. Crowder

Bonner Gaylord

John Odom

Nancy McFarlane

Russ Stephenson

1:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY

DECEMBER 1, 2009

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City Council Agenda December 1, 2009

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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR1. Invocation - Reverend Patrick Dominguez, Church of the Apostles2. Pledge of Allegiance

B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDSC. 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 agendaand considered separately. The vote on the consent agenda will be a roll call vote.

1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Recovery Zone Facility BondThe City of Raleigh has been allocated $11,072,000 in Recovery Zone Facility Bond(RZFB) eligibility through stipulations in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA). This RZFB permits and entices private development by allowing privateentities to borrow at tax exempt financing rates through use of the Citys credit rating. Amemo outlining the RZFB mechanism is in the agenda packet.

In order to be eligible for and successfully issue this RZFB, the City of Raleigh must:

Designate a Recovery Zone via Resolution on December 1, 2009. A copy of theresolution and map of the designation area are in the agenda packet.

File Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds with the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and provide descriptions for all projects underconsideration by December 15, 2009. A copy of this form is in the agenda packet.

Thus far two developers have expressed interest in accessing the RZFB to facilitatetheir projects.

Obtain placement of selected project on the Local Government Commission May 4,2010, agenda by April 6, 2010.

In determining project selection, staff will use the following guidelines as illustrativestandards for review:

Catalyze economic benefits to the local economy Integrate with the Comprehensive Plan Uphold Sustainability standardsDesignation of the Recovery Zone and the expression of intent to the State do notrepresent any commitment of City funds or the approval of either of the projects. Thesesteps create the opportunity to use this aspect of ARRA should the City and the CountyIndustrial Development Commission elect to move ahead with this financing option.

Recommendation:

Approve resolution designating the Urban Progress Zone as a Recovery Zone andauthorize City Administration to proceed with the administrative steps necessary toachieve issuance of the Recovery Zone Facility Bond.

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2. Appointment of Public Utilities Department Staff for Various AssociationsThe City is a voting member of several associations represented by the Public UtilitiesDirector. Until a permanent Director is given that authority, it is necessary to appointinterim voting delegates to those associations.

Recommendation:

Appoint Kenny Waldroup, Assistant Public Utilities Director, as primary voting delegatefor the Lower Neuse Basin Association/Neuse River Compliance Association; appointKenny Waldroup as secondary voting delegate for the Upper Neuse River BasinAssociation; and appoint Donna Jackson, Assistant Public Utilities Director, as votingdelegate for the Urban Water Consortium.

3. FY 2010-2011 Budget Review CalendarThe following schedule is proposed for the upcoming budget review process by Council:

January 5, 2010 7:00 PM Pre-Budget Hearing by City Council

March 15, 2010 City Council Budget Workshop (This workshop may be heldearlier)

May 18, 2010 Presentation of Proposed Operating Budget and ProposedCapital Improvement Program for FY 2010-2011 by CityManager

June 1 - June 30, 2010 City Council Budget Workshops (Schedule To Be Determined)

June 1, 2010 7:00 PM Statutory Public Hearing on budget proposals

Adoption of the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2010-2011 and the CapitalImprovement Program is required no later than June 30, 2010.

Recommendation:

Approve Budget review schedule.

4. NCDOT TIP Project R-2814A Municipal AgreementThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has requested that the Cityof Raleigh enter into a municipal agreement regarding TIP Project R-2814A, whichproposes to widen US 401 (Louisburg Road) in northeast Raleigh between Mitchell MillRoad and the proposed Rolesville Bypass. This agreement indicates the Departmentsintent to move forward with this project and that it has sole responsibility for theconstruction costs associated with the project. The agreement also notes that anyconflicts with City-owned utilities have been addressed under a separate agreement.Staff has no issues with the proposed agreement as drafted, and the City Attorney hasreviewed the draft agreement as to form.

Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement as drafted.

5. Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Items of Surplus PropertyThe Purchasing Manager has a Resolution Authorizing the donation of Items of SurplusProperty that is no longer of use to the City and can be utilized by another agency. G.S.160A-280 gives authority to local governments to donate to another governmental unitwithin the United States, a sister city, or a nonprofit organization. A public notice hasbeen made of at least five days prior to the adoption of a resolution approving thedonation.

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The donation includes 5 each Light Pickup Trucks to the Wheels 4 Hope a non-profitagency that serves Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and surrounding towns byworking with local private social service agencies to identify individuals who will benefitfrom a donated car and who have shown a history of stability and dedication toimproving their lives.

It is recommended that the proposed resolutions be adopted by the City Council and thePurchasing Manager be authorized to transfer the equipment.

Recommendation:

Approve the recommendation of administration and adopt the resolution.

6. Resolution Authorizing the Placement of Construction Insurance Through anOwner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)

Based on a proposal process conducted in 2007, the City uses two firms to provideinsurance broker services - Bagwell & Bagwell and Marsh, Inc.

In anticipation of construction of the Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center, it isappropriate to begin plans for including an OCIP (owner controlled insurance program)

should the project be approved to move forward. Based on an analysis of brokercapabilities and experience, the citys Risk Manager recommends that Bagwell &Bagwell Insurance Agency (and their subcontractor, Insurance Office of America) beissued a Broker of Record letter that will allow them to market the Lightner CentersOCIP. Bagwell & Bagwell has a long standing relationship with the City of Raleigh andhas handled the placement of more than 139 OCIPs.

It is recommended that the resolution approving this action be adopted by the CityCouncil and that the Risk Manager be authorized to issue a Broker of Record letter toBagwell & Bagwell Insurance Agency (and its subcontractor Insurance Company ofAmerica) to market an OCIP for the Clarence E. Lightner Center.

Recommendation:

Approve the placement of insurance coverage for the Lightner Center through an OCIPand the accompanying resolution, conditional on the construction of the project beingapproved by the City Council.

7. Re-Submittal of Application to North Carolina Department of Commerce for UrbanProgress Zone Designation for the City of Raleigh

The State of North Carolinas Article 3J tax credits program provides economicincentives to stimulate new investment and job creation in economically distressed urbanareas that qualify as an Urban Progress Zone (UPZ). Last year the Council approvedmaking application for designation of a UPZ for the City of Raleigh. Per North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce guidelines, this previously approved zone designation willexpire December 31, 2009, unless re-application by the City and new approval

determination by the Department Commerce is made. A map of the proposed UrbanProgress Zone that meets State qualifying criteria is in the agenda packet. This yearsapplication and UPZ area boundary proposal is essentially the same as last year exceptfor a slight revision in boundary area due to minor changes in city limits for census tract523.01and 524.01.Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution requesting designation of area shown on map as an Urban ProgressZone and approval of the Mayors signature on the updated UPZ application request tothe North Carolina Department of Commerce.

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8. Parade Route - Optimist Park VicinityVictor Zavala, representing Saint Raphael Catholic Church, requests a street closure onFriday, December 11, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for a religious walk.

Recommendation:

Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.9. Road Races

9.1 Hillsborough Street VicinityMichael Waldvogel, representing the Susan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation, requests a street closure on Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 5:00 a.m.until 11:00 a.m. for the Race for the Cure road race.

He also requests to utilize both the east and westbound lanes of HillsboroughStreet due to large participation.

Recommendation:

Approve subject to conditions on the report in the agenda packet.

9.2 Halifax Street VicinityJim Young, representing the North Carolina Road Runners Club, requests astreet closure on Sunday, February 7, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for abenefit race.

Recommendation:


10. Temporary Street Closings10.1 Oak Park Road Vicinity

Robert Tyson, representing the Oak Park neighborhood, requests a street closureon Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for aneighborhood soap box derby event.

Recommendation:


10.2 400 Block of Fayetteville StreetEllen Fragola, representing the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, requests a streetclosure on Monday, December 14, 2009, Monday, December 21, 2009, Monday,December 28, 2009, Monday, January 11, 2010, and Monday, January 25, 2010,from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for festivities at the City Plaza Ice Rink.

Recommendation:


10.3 1400 Block of Boyer StreetOctavia Rainey, representing Grace AME Zion Church, requests a street closureon Thursday, December 17, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for a holidayprayer vigil.

Recommendation:


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10.4 Capital Grounds Vicinity - First Night RaleighTerri Dollar, representing Artsplosure, requests a street closure on Thursday,December 31, 2009, from 3:00 a.m. until Friday, January 1, 2010, at 5:00 a.m.for the annual First Night Raleigh.

She requests the following:

The 00 block of Edenton Street be closed from 5:30 p.m. until the conclusionof the parade.

The encumbrance of all parking spaces on the 00 blocks of Davie, Martinand Hargett Streets.

The encumbrance of designated parking spaces on the north side of the 00block of Edenton Street, the south side of the 00 block of Jones Street and the100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Fayetteville Street.

To close all travel lanes in the 100 thru 400 blocks of Fayetteville Street andone travel lane of the 500 block of Fayetteville Street.

The 00 block of Lenoir Street be closed for approximately 30 minutes around7:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The encumbrance of the sidewalks of the 00 block of Jones Street, 00 blockof Edenton Street, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Fayetteville Street,00 blocks of Hargett, Martin, Davie, Lenoir and South Streets from 6:00 a.m.on December 31, 2009, until 5:00 a.m. on January 1, 2010.

A waiver of all permit and site fees.Recommendation:


11. Request for Public Hearing - Sidewalk RepairsIt is requested that a public hearing be authorized to consider a project to repair brokensidewalks at the following locations:

LOCATION TAX ID NUMBER APPROXIMATE COST

1224 Courtland Drive 0028193 $1,072.50

This work is to be assessed at 100 percent of actual cost to the adjacent property owner inaccordance with Section 6-2023 of the City Code with payment due upon completion orover a ten (10) year payment option period.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution-of-intent for a Tuesday, February 2, 2010, public hearing to consider

the improvements.12. Grant Awards - Raleigh-Wake Next Generation 911 Logging Upgrade

The North Carolina 911 Board has awarded the Raleigh-Wake 911 Center $376,575 toupgrade to a digital recording system capable of forward migration to accommodate theprojected needs of Next Generation 911. The functionalities of this system will includeincreasing reliability of recording and storage of calls when compared to the presentsystem; providing timely, concise retrieval and review capability of stored calls; andenabling the recording and storage of multi-media formats associated with Next

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Generation 911 technologies. Funds will be used for the purchase of the digital recordingsystem with related annual maintenance costs via the City of Raleigh bid process.

Budgetary accounts to be amended:

Revenue Account:

810-513170-4410-985-GRT00-70430000 $376,575Upgrade Digital 911 NC GrantExpense Accounts:

810-709900-4410-985-GRT00-70430000 $274,623Digital Recording System

810-752900-4410-985-GRT00-70430000 101,952Maintenance Contract

$376,575Recommendation:

Accept the grant and authorize execution of the contract with the North Carolina 911Board based on contract review by City of Raleigh Attorneys Office; authorize purchaseof the digital recording system from Carolina Recording Systems, Inc., the lowestrespondent to City of Raleigh RFP ECC0901.

13. Temporary Construction and Emergency Egress Easements - 215 SouthWilmington Street

The property owner at 215 South Wilmington Street, Land Loch, LLC, requests thefollowing easements from the City; (1) a temporary construction easement to reconfigurea small section of brick masonry wall and (2) an easement to allow for emergency egressfrom the rear of its property and across City property to the Wilmington Street publicright of way as required by building code.

Recommendation:

Approve granting these easements, subject to approval of easement language and precise

locations by the City Managers Office and the City Attorneys Office, to make thesesidewalk and masonry wall modifications and to allow an emergency-egress-only exit tothe Wilmington Street public right of way. The easement documents are to be drafted bythe City Attorneys Office with, at a minimum, the following conditions:

a. That all facilities are subject to design and construction approval by the City.

b. That the Grantee install adequate emergency lighting in the rear of the building.

c. That the Grantee agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City, its officers,employees, contractors, agents, and invitees from any acts, claims, liabilities orinjuries to persons or property arising or related to construction of the improvementsand usage of the easement areas.

14. Consultant Services - Pre-Position Contract RFPA Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised for a pre-position contract to providedocuments and specifications to provide all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and othermeans of construction to haul vegetative storm debris and to furnish materials, except asotherwise noted necessary to perform and complete the said project within the time limitspecified in the contract after notification to proceed with work. This contract will coverdebris removal for all City streets.

Ten proposals were received in response to the RFP. The proposals were reviewed by aselection committee composed of staff members from the Public Works Department, the

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Public Works Director, and the Street Superintendent. Based on our assessments, threecompanies (Phillips & Jordan Incorporated, Crowder-Gulf, and Unified Recovery Group)were recommended to City Council. It was requested that the Public Works Director beallowed to negotiate a pre-position contract with Phillips & Jordan Incorporated. Thiswas approved by City Council.

Recommendation:Authorize the City Manager to execute the pre-position contract with Phillips & JordanIncorporated.

15. Contract Amendments15.1 New Transit Operations Facility, Amendment #2 - Williard Ferm Architects

A contract amendment has been negotiated with Williard Ferm to assist inoverseeing the Design-Build process, providing complete team review of finalconstruction documents for strict conformance with the program requirements,and assistance during the construction phase. They will also provide serviceswhich are outside those required from the Design-Builder, and include: thirdparty geotechnical and specialty inspections, Davis Bacon Act compliance,coordination of public art components, final furnishings selection and design,LEED documentation for the site/civil portion of the project, and EnhancedCommissioning Services for the project, which will qualify the project foradditional LEED points. This contract amendment is for a net increase of$388,276.

Transferred From:

415-2211-790010-975-GRT02-74380000 $263,107Capital Project Reserve

415-2211-791050-975-GRT02-74350000 49,228Relocation

$312,335

Transferred To:

415-2211-792010-975-GRT02-74350000 $ 49,228Design/Planning Contract

415-2211-792020-975-GRT02-74380000 263,107General Construction Contract

$312,335Recommendation:

Approve contract amendment #2 with Williard Ferm Architects in the amount of$388,276. Funds are available and transfers will be handled administratively.

15.2 SynaptisAs part of the Citys efforts in implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) system, a comprehensive training program was developed. The trainingstrategy supplements existing project training consultants with a qualifiedtraining service provider. In September 2009, City Council authorizedAdministration to amend the current contract with, Moonracer, Inc., (dba) asSynaptis, in the amount of $639,666, to provide the remainder of the training forthe ERP project.

Subsequently, the project team, in consultation with Synaptis, completed atraining assessment to evaluate if enhanced training solutions were required for

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the Customer Care and Billing phase. Some of the enhancements identified aredevelopment of on-line topics which provide users an opportunity to becomemore familiar with the system prior to implementation, supplementary workshopsfocused on day-in-the-life activities of a customer facing team, and anexperienced roving support team to provide one-on-one assistance following golive. These additional solutions will assure that the new utility billing system

will result in a positive customer experience when implemented. It isrecommended that City Council authorize Administration to amend the contractwith Synaptis for an additional $170,200 to provide the full training programnecessary for the successful delivery of Customer Care and Billing. The fundingfor this contract amendment is available within the ERP training budget.

16. Personnel Changes16.1 Development Services Division Position Reclassifications

As part of the Phase II of the implementation plan of the newly-adoptedorganizational structure for provision of development services, the DevelopmentServices Division requests the reclassification of the existing AdministrativeSupport Specialist position (PC#1340, Job Code 0010, PG 27) to DevelopmentServices Technician II, Senior Customer Service Representative position(PC#5951, Job Code 0068, PG 27) to Development Services Technician II,Planning Assistant position (PC#1265, Job Code 1105, PG 29) to DevelopmentServices Technician II, Planning Assistant position (PC#1590, Job Code 1105,PG 29) to Development Services Technician II, Staff Support Specialist position(PC#1338, Job Code 0003, PG 23) to Development Services Technician II,Senior Customer Service Representative position (PC#1417, Job Code 0068, PG27) to Development Services Technician I, Police Records Specialist position(PC#2263, Job Code 0042, PG 24) to Development Services Records SystemsTechnician, Police Records Specialist position (PC#2266, Job Code 0042, PG24) to Development Services Technician I, Senior Staff Support Specialistposition (PC#1064, Job Code 0004, PG 25) to Development Services TechnicianI, Staff Support Specialist (PC#5949, Job Code 0003, PG 23) to DevelopmentServices Technician I, Police Records Specialist (PC#2262, Job Code 0042, PG24) to Development Services Records Systems Technician and Senior CustomerService Representative (PC# 3757, Job Code 0068, PG 27) to DevelopmentServices Technician I; and the creation of a new Development ServicesTechnician I (Job Code 0038, PG30).

The Personnel Department has reviewed the requests and concurs with thereclassification of the positions. Sufficient funds are currently available inDevelopment Services salary accounts to cover the positions reclassificationcosts for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Attached are the budgetarytransfers associated with these personnel transfers and reclassifications.

Recommendation:

Approve the above reclassifications; effective January 16, 2010, and thebudgetary transfers in the agenda packet associated with these personnel changes.

16.2 Parks and Recreation - Marsh Creek Community CenterTo properly operate, program and maintain the 25,000 sq ft Marsh CreekCommunity Center, personnel authorization is needed to add three (3) new full-time positions: Recreation Facility & Program Supervisor III (class code 2229),Maintenance Mechanic III (class code 4417), Gardener (class code 2108).

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Funding is available through the use of lapse salaries for the remainder of thefiscal year. In an effort to keep this request budget neutral for FY10 all otheroperational costs will be absorbed by existing general fund and revolvingbudgets.

Recommendation:

Approve the position requests for Marsh Creek Community Center.

16.3 Police ReorganizationThe Police Department has developed an updated organizational plan in supportof the RPD Strategic Plan for 2009-2014. The revised plan will enhance policeservices and develop a structure that provides members of RPD withopportunities for professional development and growth. The plan includes theelimination of three vacant civilian positions, an upgrade of five vacant officerpositions, and a phase out over the next several years of the corporal rank and the5% pay allowance for captains serving as district commanders. The corporalpositions will be reclassified as vacancies occur. Thisplan as outlined is budgetneutral. A detailed explanation of the proposed reorganization and the RPD

Strategic Plan for 2009-2014 is in the agenda packet.

Recommendation:

Approve the RPD organizational plan; authorize the phase out of the 5% payallowance for captains serving as district commanders; and authorize thefollowing position changes: eliminate a Senior Staff Analyst (Position Number00002236, Grade 37, Class 000445), an Accreditation Manager (PositionNumber 00003409, Grade 34, Class 003263), and a Police Records Technician(Position Number 00001845, Grade 25, Class 000048); reclassify 20 vacantcorporal positions (Grade PE, Class 003210) as follows: 3 to Captain (Grade PI,Class 003221), 8 to Lieutenant (Grade PH, Class 003216), and 9 to Sergeant(Grade PG, Class 003211); and reclassify 5 vacant officer positions (Grade PA,

Class 003206) as Sergeants (Grade PG, Class 003211).16.4 Police Reclassifications

In light of RPDs revised 2010 organizational changes that have been requestedin support of RPDs 2009-2014 Strategic Plan, the Department requests thefollowing two reclassifications: 1) a Senior Staff Support Specialist position005081, PG 25, class 0401 to an Administrative Assistant position PG 31 and 2)a Police Training Director position 002274, PG 37, class 0460 to a TrainingDirector position PG 38. The Administrative Assistant position has taken onadditional administrative and functional duties in support of the Field OperationsDivision. The Training Directors role has also expanded, in part, by providinggreater oversight for increased in-service and specialized training for RPD. The

reclassifications of both positions have been reviewed and approved by the CitysPersonnel Department.

Recommendation:

Approve the reclassification of these two positions.

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17. Encroachment Requests17.1 300 South Salisbury Street

A request has been received from Wake County to encroach on City right-of-wayfor the purpose of installing various encroachments. A report is in the agendapacket.

Recommendation:

Approve the encroachment subject to the conditions in the administrative report.

17.2 119 North Salisbury StreetA request has been received from State Employees Credit Union to encroach onCity right-of-way for the purpose of installing soil nails. A report is in theagenda packet.

Recommendation:

Approve the encroachment subject to the conditions in the administrative report.

18. Budget Amendments18.1 Fire

The following accounts should be increased by:

Revenue Account:

810-4210-513170-985-70440000 $80,000State Grants

Expense Account:

810-4210-701010-985-70440000 $80,000Operational & Maintenance Supplies

Purpose:

To accept and establish the grant in Fund 810. The grant provides funding topurchase equipment, supplies and training for the NC Urban Search and RescueTask Force #8. The grant is from the North Carolina Department of CrimeControl and Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. There are nomatching funds required.

18.2 Parks and RecreationThe following accounts should be increased by:

Revenue Account:

625-0000-532900-000-CIP03-80240000 $3,400Miscellaneous Revenue

Expense Account:625-6210-701010-725-CIP03-80240000 $3,400

General Beautification ProjectsPurpose:

To accept a donation from Methodist Childrens Home Alumni Association forpark benches at Fletcher Park for general beautification.

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Revenue Account:

130-6230-532160-000-64690 Donation/Fee Split Exempt Revenue $20,000

Expense Accounts:

130-6230-600110-560-64690 Salaries-PT $13,000130-6230-620050-560-64690 Social Security 900130-6230-620060-560-64690 Medicare 200130-6230-700010-560-64690 Office Supplies 900130-6230-701010-560-64690 Operating Supplies 5,000

$20,000Purpose:

To increase revenues and expenditures to create revolving budget for WalnutCreek Wetland Center to accommodate recreation program opportunities for thepublic.


Revenue Account:

130-6230-532160-000-64680 Donation/Fee Split Exempt Revenue $43,000

Expense Accounts:

130-6230-600110-560-64680 Salaries-PT $23,000130-6230-620050-560-64680 Social Security 1,500130-6230-620060-560-64680 Medicare 400130-6230-700010-560-64680 Office Supplies 500

130-6230-701010-560-64680 Operating Supplies 8,000130-6230-702010-560-64680 Computer Operations & Access 600130-6230-703010-560-64680 Print Copy-RMB 300130-6230-705010-560-64680 Uniforms 500130-6230-706010-560-64680 Small Equipment 2,500130-6230-708900-560-64680 Contractual Services 500130-6230-712130-560-64680 Advertising 200130-6230-720130-560-64680 RSV-Program 5,000

$43,000Purpose:

To increase revenues and expenditures to create revolving budget for Greystone

Recreation Center to accommodate recreation program opportunities for thepublic.

18.5 PoliceThe following accounts should be increased by:

Revenue Account:

100-0000-532980-000 Appropriation from Special Reserve $9,000

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D. SPECIAL ITEMS1. Trenton Road - Bicycle/Pedestrian Path

During the November 3, 2009, Council meeting, the Public Works Committeerecommended the bicycle/pedestrian path and parking portions of the item be removedfrom the agenda with no action taken and that the matter be referred by the City Council

to the new Public Works Committee. Staff has been instructed to enter into discussionswith property owners along the east side of Trenton Road and with the State regardingpossible construction of a greenway connector along the east side of Trenton Road;explore short-term parking solutions for access to the Reedy Creek Road entrance toUmstead State Park; and approach NCDOT regarding the possible reduction of the 45mph speed limit along the portions of Trenton Road under State jurisdiction to 35 mph.Ms. Baldwin expressed concern as she wanted this matter to have a timeframe as the itemhas been in Committee for some time. A motion was passed by Council that this issue bebought back to Council in December and that short-term parking be reviewed within 60days.

2. Trenton Road Area - No Parking ZonesDuring the November 3, 2009, Council meeting Chairperson Stephenson stated thePublic Works Committee made a recommendation that Administration be directed todraft code changes to establish No Parking zones along the north side of Trenton WoodsWay and along the east side of Tree Side Court, not including the cul-de-sacs and bringback for Council consideration. The recommendation did not receive a second.Discussion took place relative to the various items relating to the area and clarification onthe motion. It was directed that the item be placed on this agenda for consideration.

3. Oak Forest Drive - Request for Easement ReliefDuring the October 7, 2009, Council meeting, Robert T. Hedrick requested the Council togrant relief from implementation of the 15,000 foot rule requiring a 60 foot easement tobe granted from Oak Forest Drive to Departure Drive. After discussion on the item, it

was agreed to place the item on this agenda for consideration.E. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Chavis ParkAt the October 7, 2009 City Council meeting staff was directed to proceed with theChavis Carousel Building project. This design effort will resume in early 2010. Staff wasalso directed to propose an open process to get community input on the re-use of theexisting carousel building and additional amenities for Chavis Park. 1) Staff proposes tocontract the development and implementation of a scientific survey in the two mileservice radius of the Park in spring 2010, and 2 )Engage a consultant to pursue a planningprocess in fall 2010. This will allow the data collected in a survey to be available tocomplement the planning process.

David Shouse, Parks and Recreation Department Sr. Planner will make a briefpresentation.

Recommendation:

a. Conduct a scientific study on participation, awareness, and community need andinterest levels for recreation programs and facilities associated with ChavisCommunity Park and,

b. Recommend a budget item for FY 2011 for a planning consultant and public processto follow the survey.

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2. Moore Square Concept, Team and Master PlanningIn April and June of 2009, City Council approved the staff effort to solicit input for thedesign competition and a juried professional design competition to improve the historicMoore Square and adjacent streetscapes. A summary report of public input from theOpen Call for Ideas events held in June and July is in the backup material. The Juried

Design Competition drew considerable national interest with 89 entries submitted. Thejury of five design professionals and civic leaders reviewed all entries anonymously andranked them before deciding that Chris Counts Studio of Charlottesville, Virginia beawarded First Place. Mr. Counts, Jury Advisor Mr. Rodney Swink, City staff and arepresentative of the State Historic Preservation Office will make a short presentation andbe available to answer questions at the meeting. To move from the Juried DesignCompetition, to the next phase of Master Plan development, it is recommended that 1)City Council recognize Chris Counts Studio the winner of the Moore Square DesignCompetition. Staff has met with Mr. Counts, reviewed his concept, his past projects, andhis firms qualifications and further recommends that 2) permission be granted tonegotiate a detailed scope of work and fee proposal for the master planning of MooreSquare.

Recommendation:

Recognize Chris Counts Studio the winner of the Moore Square Design Competition andauthorize staff to proceed with negotiating a contract for the Master Plan development.

3. Capital Projects - Review the Status of the Convention CenterAmphitheatre/Festival Site, the Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center Projects

and Remote Operations

a. Convention Center - Festival SiteA presentation will be made at the Council meeting. The following budget actionsshould be approved:

Transferred From:

506-6011-790010-975-CIP00-99200000 $1,272,240Project Reserve-Festival Amphitheatre

506-6011-792010-975-CIP00-99200000 59,760Design-Festival Amphitheatre

648-6011-792020-980-CIP00-92500000 270,000Convention Center Construction

$1,602,000Transferred To:

506-6011-792020-975-CIP00-99200000 $1,332,000Festival Amphitheatre Construction

648-6011-792020-975-CIP00-99200000 136,000Festival Amphitheatre Construction648-6011-752850-975-CIP00-99200000 134,000

Festival Amphitheatre-Fixtures/Equipment$1,602,000

Increase Revenue:

190-0000-532990-000 Fund 190 Appropriation from Prior Year $1,026,050

Increase Expense:

642-6020-752850-800 Festival Amphitheatre-Fixtures/Equipment $ 816,000

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642-6020-752110-800 Festival Amphitheatre-Event Equipment 210,050

$1,026,050Recommendation:

Approve the budget transfer and budget amendment for the construction of theDowntown Festival Amphitheatre and for the acquisition of both permanent and mobile

event equipment necessary to operate this venue. The appropriation of fund balance inthe debt service fund represents an interfund loan to be repaid by the festival siteoperations over 7 years at 3% interest.

b. An update of the current status of the CEL PSC project will be presentedat the meeting.

c. An update of the current status of the Remote Operations Projects will bepresented at the meeting.

d. An update of the General Fund Debt Service Model to include financingof the Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center and the Remote

Operation Projects will be reviewed at the meeting.

4. Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center, Project FinancingThe design is nearing completion and the Construction Manager (CMAR) is developingGuaranteed Maximum Price early packages for the construction of the project located at200 West Hargett Street. The 2009-2010 CIP included financing of this facility throughissuance of Certificates of Participation (COPS) in order to begin awarding the project inearly 2010 if suitable bids are received. Additional information is included in the agendapacket.

Recommendation:

Authorize the financing with Certificates of Participation to fund the project.

5. Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center, Construction Manager - Pre-Construction Services

Council authorized a contract for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) preconstructionservices and a contract was executed with Clancy & Theys/Archer Western, JointVenture through approximately 50% of the Construction Documents Phase of the project.

In order to proceed with the project in an orderly and efficient process the extension ofthe CMARs contract needs to be accomplished at this time. Additional information is inthe agenda packet.

Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Pre-constructionServices Agreement with Clancy & Theys/Archer Western, Joint Venture in the amount

of $462,904 for completion of preconstruction services. Funds are available in theInterim CIP Budget for this project and will be transferred administratively.

6. Clarence E Lightner Public Safety Center, Design Services - Complete ConstructionDocuments

Council authorized a contract for 50% Construction Documents design services and acontract was executed with Kling Stubbins through approximately 50% of ConstructionDocuments Phase.

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The extension of the Kling Stubbins contract needs to be accomplished at this time inorder to proceed with the project in an orderly and efficient process. Additionalinformation is included in the agenda packet.

Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Design Services

Agreement with Kling Stubbins in the amount of $2,465,000 for completion ofconstruction document services. Funds are available in the Interim CIP Budget for thisproject and will be transferred administratively.

7. Remote Operations - Solid Waste Services, Wilders Grove Solid Waste ServiceCenter

Bids have been advertised and are expected to be received December 3, 2009, for theconstruction of the Solid Waste Services project located at 630 Beacon Lake Drive. The2009-2010 CIP included financing of this facility through issuance of Certificates ofParticipation (COPS) in order to award the project in January of 2010 if suitable bids arereceived. Additional information is in the agenda packet.

Recommendation:

Authorize the financing with Certificates of Participation to fund the project.

F. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ARTS COMMISSIONBunny Safron, Community Representative, Martha Keravuori, United Arts Council of Raleighand Wake County and Charissa Todd, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, havebeen appointed to serve on the 2010-2011 Arts Commission Grants Panel. It is necessary that theCity Council concur in their appointment.

Recommendation:

Approve appointments as indicated.

G. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONA representative of The Human Relations Commission will be present to make a report.

H. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE RALEIGH HISTORIC DISTRICTCOMMISSION

1. Historic Landmark Designation ReferralThe Raleigh Historic Districts Commission (RHDC) has received one owner-initiatedapplication for Raleigh Historic Landmark designation: Latta House and University Site,1001 Parker Street.

There are presently 137 designated Raleigh Historic Landmarks. The RHDC hasreviewed the application and found on August 18, 2009 that it meets the criteria fordesignation contained in G.S. 160A-400.5 and City Code section 10-1053(a). City CodeSection 10-1053 sets out certain actions for the City Council to take in regard to theapplication.

Recommendation:

Refer the application to the Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives andHistory for its analysis and recommendation concerning the report; refer the applicationto the Latta House Foundation for its comment regarding the report; and authorize a jointpublic hearing before the City Council and the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission on

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the evening of Tuesday, January 19, 2010, to receive public comment on the historiclandmark report and proposed landmark designation.

I. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENTADVISORY COMMISSION

The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission has developed a proposed work plan for the

coming year for review by the City Council. A brief review of the recommendations will bemade at the meeting.

Recommendation:

Approve the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission work plan.

J. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUDGET AND ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

1. No report2. Items Pending

Item #07-49 - Capacity Fee Structure - Incentives/Rebates (4/27/09)

Trains - Quiet Zones DowntownItem #07-57 - Water conservation Recommendations (10/20/09)Item #07-60 - Tarboro Road Area - Public Safety Concerns (11/3/09)Item #07-61 - Water Rates - Home Dialysis Patients (11/3/09)

K. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNINGCOMMITTEE


Item #07-10 - Tree Conservation Ordinance - Tree survey (9/2/08)Item #07-15 - TC-1-08 - Building Lot Coverage Within O & I Districts (4/1/08)

Item #07-57 - TC-3-09 - Holly Ridge Farms Built Environmental Regulations (7/7/09)L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

COMMITTEE


None

M. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE1. No report2. Items Pending

Item #07-68 - Stormwater and Public Utilities Systems - Possible Merger (10/20/09)Item #07-69 - Hillsborough Street - Bicycle Accommodations (11/3/09)Item #07-70 - Honeycutt Park Greenway - Concerns (11/3/09)Item #07-71 - Chadwick Townhomes - Private Streets/General Policy (11/17/09)

N. REPORT OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERSO. APPOINTMENTS

The following committees have appeared on past agendas and some nominations have beenmade. The Council may take action to make appointments or if the nominations have not been

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closed, which would be indicated on the agenda, additional nominations may be made on theballot in the agenda packet. An asterisk beside a name means that person is presently serving onthat board or commission.

Appearance Commission - One Vacancy

No nominees

Raleigh Durham Airport Authority - Two Vacancies

Kim Frazier* (Isley/Baldwin)Geoff Elting* (Isley/Baldwin)

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission - One Vacancy

Kevin Boyer (Crowder/Stephenson)

Unified Development Ordinance Group - 13 Vacancies

During the November 17, Council meeting, the Council agreed to the appointment of this group.Various categories were agreed upon. Information is in the agenda packet.

P. NOMINATIONSFair Housing Hearing Board - One Vacancy

The term of Octavia Rainey is expiring is December, 2009. She has served since 2002.

Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board - One Vacancy

The term of Becky Oxholm is expiring. She is eligible for reappointment, has a good attendancerecord and would like to be considered for reappointment.

Planning Commission - One Vacancy

The term of Maha Chambliss expires in January. She has served since 2004; therefore is noteligible for reappointment.

Q.

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEYR. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes of the November 17, 2009, Council meeting will be presented.

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EVENING AGENDA - 7:00 P.M.

A. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS

1. Danny Rosin, Band Together, would like to engage the City from a civic and Sponsorshipstandpoint.

2.

Alex Amra would like to discuss the amplified entertainment ordinance.3. Bruce Lightner and others would like to discuss the Project Ricochet Gang Prevention

Organizing Committee.

4. Otis Price would like to make a presentation on positive laws.5. Doug Britt, D. Britt Enterprises, would like to discuss recycling and stormwater bills

received for his property.

6. Ellen Campen would like to propose traffic restrictions relating to Sanderson and WakeDrive.

B. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. A hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the demolition of the unfitbuildings as listed below and pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-6131 of the Codeof the City of Raleigh:

LOCATION PROPERTY OWNER TAX ID NO. TIME LAPSE

2 Ashe Avenue (D) FMW Hillsborough &Morgan LLC

0039661 132 Days

616 Dorothea Drive(D)

CitySpace RP LLC 0289265 253 Days

3905 Thelma Street(C)

Vernon J. Vernon 0064641 131 Days

2.

A hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution confirming the charges for theabatement of public nuisances as a lien against the property as listed below:

LOCATION PROPERTY OWNER TAX ID NO. ABATEMENT

520 Banks Street(C) James V. Waldo &Mary J. Kelly

0063639 $398

3017 Barnsley Lane(B) William C. Vick, Jr. 0077982 $368

920 South BloodworthStreet ( C)

Irma H. Harris &Aljerney Harris

0060346 $254

6001 Bunchberry Court(B)

Matthew L. Daniel 0156792 $390

317 Camden Street(C) Phillip Teague 0102337 $301

824 Campanella Lane(C) Charlie Jr. & Margaret L.Hinton

0031164 $434

814 Cotton Place (C) James Otis Alston &Rosabelle Alston Hinton

0001694 $256

818 Cotton Place(C) James Otis Alston &Rosabelle Alston Hinton

0001695 $254

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3204 Crandon Lane(B) Ervin Douglas Britt &Joan Henderson Britt

0134394 $249

460 Dacian Road(C) Barbara Karas 0061650 $371

714 Fitzgerald Drive(C) James C. Santos 0007723 $390

752 St. George Road(C) Dorothy Gaithers Heirs,c/o Ronald Davis 0069695 $1922

201 Gilbert Avenue(D) Inez G. Messer 0028051 $320

2213 Hatton Way(B) Terrance & Debra Fisher 0252307 $344

307 Heck Street(C) Pearlette Pullen 0057684 $286

1214 Ileagnes Road(D) Cattano Construction, Inc. 0354156 $288

4361 Karlbrook Lane(B) Pamela Anita Pierce 0338394 $282

213 Kennedy Street(C) Daisy Lila Lee Heirsc/o JD Lee Sr.

0041298 $417

1329 MarlboroughRoad(C)

Janet Elise McCormick &Donald P. McCormick

0041684 $382

1010 E. Martin Street(C) Renee Wilson 0034402 $395

408 Martin Luther KingJr. Boulevard(C)

Michael Downs 0016055 $428

7133 North RidgeRoad(A)

E. John Poindexter &Jeffrey D. Lucas

0086425 $367

217 Pettigrew Street(C) SunTrust Bank 0009511 $402

1603 Poole Road(C) Juanique Welch 0043648 $317

1710 Ridge Road(E) Cary R. Joshi 0008012 $359

2904 Smooth StoneTrail(C)

Comstock Homes ofRaleigh, LLC

0342576 $110

2908 Smooth StoneTrail(C)

Comstock Homes ofRaleigh, LLC

0342577 $289

417 Solar Drive(C) James & Annette Shufford 0102159 $428

234 East South Street(C) Robert Taylor Heirsc/o Dorothy Wilson, Exc.

0069634 $291

133 Star Street(C) Ruby L. Hodge 0008492 $480

521 Steel Street(D) Fate Hope 0029807 $4008004 Upper LakeDrive(A)

Comstock Landing LLC 0295140 $331

8006 Upper LakeDrive(A)


8008 Upper LakeDrive(A)


8041Upper Lake Comstock Landing LLC 0295223 $453

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Drive(A)

904 Weston Street(C) Elizabeth Lausell &Carol Lilienfeld, Esq.

0015889 $301

2045 Winston DiamondCourt(C)

Michael E. Caulton 0289457 $282

3. A hearing to consider the petitioned annexation of property known as Water Garden . Iffollowing the hearing, the Council wishes to proceed with the annexation, it would beappropriate to adopt an ordinance annexing the property effective December 31, 2009,and a resolution placing the property in Electoral District E.

4. A hearing to consider authorizing sidewalk repairs at 1700 Park Drive with the cost ofapproximately $330 to be assessed against the property owner according to Code Section6-2023.

5. A hearing to consider confirming the following preliminary assessment rolls:Sewer AR 1312 - Planna Terra Annexation area according to charges outlined inResolution 2009 - 23 adopted on November 3, 2009.

Sewer AR 1336 - Skycrest/Dogwood Drive Annexation area according to chargesoutlined in Resolution 2009 - 24 adopted on November 3, 2009.

Sewer AR 1336A - Skycrest/Dogwood Drive Annexation area according to chargesoutlined in Resolution 2009 - 25 adopted on November 3, 2009.

6. A hearing to consider a request from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh to purchase an existing 20 foot wide City of Raleigh easement approximately 245 feet long,approximately 4,896 square feet located at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church property onLeesville Road for $150.

7. A hearing to consider an exchange of right-of-way and temporary construction easementfor the Garner Road Redevelopment Area South State Improvement Project according to

information included in Resolution 2009-19.
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