December 4: The week ahead
Here is what we will be watching this week:
The recently elected City Council will be sworn-in at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 5 at Union Station. Click here for all the details. It’s always an enjoyable way to begin a fresh Council term.
For those interested in the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project, there will be an “Ask a Planner” event on December 8 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Roberts Park. Click here for details.
With the recent controversy surrounding the City’s Missing Middle regulatory reform efforts, staff has scheduled various meetings and workshops starting in January to inform residents about how these reforms fit into the City’s overall effort to provide more housing choices and opportunities to all Raleigh residents. If you are interested in learning more or participating, you can find additional information here.
The first City Council Meeting with the 4 newly elected Councilors is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 starting at 1:00 pm. Here are a few of the more interesting agenda items:
Typically, the Mayor will announce Council Committee assignments. It’s worth paying attention to how the Mayor structures the Committees and who she appoints to each committee.
Council will take public comment on the City’s Annual Housing Action Plan - Fiscal Year 2023-24. This is the first of several opportunities for residents to provide input to Council on the housing needs facing City residents. To review the agenda material, click here.
The North Hills rezoning (Z-67-21) public hearing will be continued on Tuesday, but it will be the first time it has been before the new Council. It will be interesting to see what the outcome of the case will be since Council did not act on the case before the new Council was sworn in. Click here for the agenda materials.