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East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC) Meeting Minutes

April 20, 2026
7:07-8:10 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming online

Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

~10 in attendance on site; 1 in attendance remotely

Guests
Christie Jones, Director at Lions Park, Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Sam Brewer, BRT New Bern Corridor Construction Manager, Engineering Service Department

Focus Areas
1. Communication and Representation
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner announced that he is stepping down from leadership for the East CAC.
▪ He noted that people have expressed interest in serving.
▪ He added that he may continue to be involved in a support capacity.
b) Mark explained that he had assisted the South CAC in relaunching. That group has a chair, vice chair, and media coordinator.

2. Parks and Recreation
a) Christie Jones, Director at Lions Park, shared upcoming events and offerings at the our neighborhood park. See the park’s website for details and up-to-date information— https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/lions-park . Brochures and other literature are also available at parks. Some of Ms. Jones’s highlights included:
b) Spring
▪ Flag football
▪ Pony baseball
▪ Pickleball (indoor)–Beginners, Monday evening; intermediate, Wednesday evening.
c) Summer, upcoming registrations
▪ Adult basketball
▪ Adult baseball, softball, and kickball
d) Summer Camps
▪ 9 weeks
▪ 55 kids per day
▪ Includes field trips, swimming, games, as well as arts and crafts
e) Fall and Winter—see registration dates on website.
f) Ongoing
▪ Tae Kwon Do
▪ Weightlifting—$15 per month
g) Special
▪ Paws and Play at Oakwood Dog Park; includes an instructor for pet training.
h) Of note
▪ All City of Raleigh facilities are smoke free, vape free, and chewing tobacco free
• Includes parks, greenways, and trails.
• Violators will receive education and a misdemeanor.
▪ Parks will be following the City’s water restrictions.

3. Public Works
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner noted that because of ongoing drought conditions, Raleigh began Stage 1 water restrictions today (April 20, 2026). See https://raleighnc.gov/alerts/stage-1-water-restrictions-place-drought-continues for details.

4. Transportation
a) Sam Brewer, from the Raleigh Engineering Services Department, gave an update on the New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Project.  For more details, see https://raleighnc.gov/projects/new-bern-avenue-brt-construction-updates .
▪ Bus rapid transit offers more convenient public transportation through larger busses following more frequent and more reliable schedules. By using dedicated lanes and traffic signal cycles, these routes are expected to meet 10-minute interval targets.
▪ The routes will also have stations, many with elevated platforms to facilitate
• Level boarding
• Paying at the station instead of on the bus
• Real-time arrival information
▪ The New Bern Avenue line, the first BRT route to be implemented, will run from Downtown to the Walmart at New Bern Avenue and Corporation Parkway.
▪ Three (3) components of the project have been bid:
• Downtown to Poole Road
• Poole Road to the Beltline
• Bus stations/elevated platforms
▪ The new, larger busses are already in service on the Capital Boulevard line (Route 1).
▪ Funding for the project is from multiple sources, including federal grants and the Wake County transit tax.
▪ Three (3) additional routes are also planned
• Southern line—Downtown to the Garner Walmart via Wilmington Street
• Western line—Downtown to Cary via Western Boulevard
• Northern line—Downtown to Triangle Town Center
b) Meeting attendees had a number of questions and comments about transportation, including
▪ Concerns about New Bern Avenue median loss and the resulting heat island impact.
▪ Concerns about parking access for the BRT.
▪ Questions about the high-speed Amtrak line between Raleigh and Petersburg, VA, and its impact on roads in north Raleigh.

5. Public Safety
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner noted that Raleigh Police Department Sergeant Garcia was not available for the meeting.
b) Mark shared that reports of petty crime in our neighborhoods had increased recently, issues that appear to be related to a group of pre-teens.
▪ Christie Jones and Cody Hunt, from Lions Park, talked about resources, including mentors and camps, available at the park and in the neighborhood—Boys and Girls Clubs, college/university fraternities and sororities.
▪ Attendees noted the importance of social/emotional development opportunities and parental responsibility.
c) Attendees revisited our neighborhoods’ concerns with noise
▪ New rules are in place; complaints can be registered by
• Calling code enforcement—(919) 996-2444.
• Using the Ask Raleigh Portal— https://raleighnc.gov/ask-raleigh-fix-report-request/services/ask-raleigh-fix-report-request .
• Calling the Raleigh Police Department non-emergency number—(919) 829-1911.

Next Meeting—Scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center and streaming at Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/EastCAC

NEXT Meeting Update—Vice Chair Mark Turner called a meeting for May 11, 2026, to focus on the petty crime issue.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC) Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2026
7:00-7:56 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming online

Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

6 in attendance on site; 1 in attendance remotely

Guests
Ed Buchan and Shaketha Edwards, Raleigh Water Department

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton was not available to attend the meeting.
▪ Attendees reported to Chair Mark Turner a number of recent bike thefts, flag thefts, other petty thefts, vandalism at construction sites, homeless people, and solicitors.

2. Public Utilities
a) Ed Buchan and Shaketha Edwards attended from the Raleigh Water Department to explain the new web-based Raleigh Water Self-Service billing portal and answer questions.
b) The implementation of the new portal has resulted in some technical issues that the city and its residents are having to work through. The city recognizes that utilities are evolving into information technology services and will require technical support and customer care to keep up to date.
c) Mr. Buchan and Ms. Edwards are meeting with groups like the East CAC to help address resident questions and concerns. The Raleigh Water Department has also scheduled in-person help sessions over the next several weeks. More information and presentations in both English and Spanish are available at https://raleighnc.gov/water-and-sewer/news/new-way-manage-your-utility-account .
d) Mr. Buchan noted that in addition to the new portal, residents can pay their water bills via bank bill pay, at a walk-up window at the city, through auto pay, and at area Walmarts.
e) Mr. Buchan also reported that additional technology, including smart meters, are on the horizon.
f) In response to attendee questions, the city representatives spoke on leak detection—The difference between metered and pumped water is currently super low (between 5.5-6%, which is down from 12% in the past. This is deemed “allowable leakage.” According to Mr. Buchan, most leaks occur on laterals between the main and individual meters, or in mains and laterals in the winter when there is a large difference between the temperature of water and pipes.
g) He noted that the city is currently assessing the type of pipes feeding many residences (cast iron, galvanized steel, etc.) because this data was often not captured when homes were constructed in the past.

3. Community Building
a) Attendees gave a shout out to the Big Cat Restaurant opening at the corner of Glascock Street and Brookside Drive. Mark suggested having Angela Salamanca, a neighbor and one of the owners, come to a future meeting.

4. Representation
a) Neighbors were reminded of the upcoming North Carolina primary March 3, 2026, and early in-person voting from February 12 to 28.

Next Meeting—Scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center and streaming at Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/EastCAC

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

December 15, 2025
7:00-7:50 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming online

Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

2 in attendance on site; 2 in attendance on Facebook Live

Guests
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton reported that crime numbers have been trending in a good direction recently.
▪ He explained that East CAC residents can assist the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) by registering their security cameras (Ring, etc.) at the ConnectRaleigh.org website. RPD can contact the owners of these registered cameras to facilitate the collection of additional evidence when appropriate. To date, more than 1,000 cameras have been registered. In addition to these residential cameras, the RPD has partnered with businesses to integrate their cameras with law enforcement to further assist in evidence collection. Residents are encouraged to register their cameras and spread the word about this program.
▪ Officer Hinton reminded neighbors to lock their cars and to avoid leaving valuables (including holiday gifts) in vehicles.
▪ He noted that the City of Raleigh has a new noise ordinance, and encouraged residents to call when they hear problems so that there is a record. The number and timeliness of complaints helps enforcement.
▪ In response to a question about small children alone in the park, he emphasized “trusting your gut” and calling RPD so that the department can look into it.
▪ In response to concerns about the safety of pedestrians due to the lack of lighting at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Crabtree Boulevard, Officer Hinton promised to gather information and consult with City staff to see if something can be done.
▪ There was discussion about signs now posted at major intersections discouraging begging.

2. Representation
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner provided an update about the East CAC leadership candidate search. He has created a questionnaire for candidates to gather details to support an informed election process.
b) He noted that he is collaborating with Ulysses Lane to assist in reconstituting the South CAC.
c) Mark gave an update on the Raleigh CAC (RCAC), the overall organization of ~19 neighborhood CACs, including the status of City of Raleigh commission and staff support, virtual meeting, website, and newsletter options. The Raleigh City Council has approved a resolution to support these neighborhood groups, including free meeting space for 10 meetings per year; grants for up to $300 per year; presence on the city website; Zoom accounts; and mail server access.
d) The RCAC voted to join the Raleigh Engagement Network https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/raleigh-engagement-network

3. Community Building
a) It was pointed out that the Big Cat Restaurant at the corner of Glascock Street and Brookside Drive is having a soft launch.

Next Meeting—Scheduled for January 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center and streaming at Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/EastCAC

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

September 15, 2025
7:00-8:00 pm
Taproom
Streaming online

Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

14 in attendance

Guests
Luis Oliveri-Robert, Community Relations Analyst from the City of Raleigh Community Engagement Department, Community Partnership Division

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Hinton was not available for this meeting.

2. Community Building
a) Luis Oliveri-Robert offered a presentation on the Raleigh Neighborhood College. See also <https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/raleigh-neighborhood-college>.
▪ Since 2002, the Raleigh Neighborhood College has supported community engagement and partnerships by helping selected residents to learn about local government functions and opportunities for participation. More than 900 residents have completed the program.
▪ It is an 11-week program offered 2 times per year (in the spring and in the fall).
▪ It is offered in-person and virtually.
▪ Cohorts are offered for English- and Spanish-speakers.
▪ The college meets 1 time per month from 5:30-8:00 pm and class meetings follow a regular format.
▪ Graduation requirements include attendance at monthly meetings and completion of a project related to boards or commissions.
▪ The benefits for participants include:
• Dinner
• Connection with classmates
• Connection with City of Raleigh staff
• Opportunities to share with neighbors
• Introduction to boards, commissions, and nonprofits and opportunities for involvement
▪ Anyone interested can contact the Community Engagement Department. It is possible to audit a current meeting to get a better understanding of how it works.

3. Public Works
a) The East CAC will include a presentation about City of Raleigh waterworks at an upcoming meeting.
b) Other items raised by attendees:
▪ The drainage project at Dennis and Timber currently has standing water. When the project is completed, there will be no standing water.
▪ The automated gate at the Timber Drive entrance of Lions Park has been installed and is functioning.
4. Representation
a) Vice Chair Mark Turner requested 3 volunteers for a nominating committee to assist in the election of a new East CAC Chair. Bryan Ryan, Lizzie Gonzales Bender, and Gwen Belcredi volunteered.
b) Mark gave an update on the reconstitution of Raleigh CAC, the overall organization of ~19 neighborhood CACs, including the status of City of Raleigh commission and staff support, virtual meeting, website, and newsletter options.

Next Meeting—Scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

May 19, 2025

7:00-7:52 pm

Lions Park Community Center

Streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Jean Mosher, Chair

Mark Turner, Vice Chair

Bryan Ryan, Secretary (remote via Facebook)

7 in attendance + 3 on Facebook

Guests

Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206

Sheri Smith, PE, Senior Engineer, City of Raleigh; 919-996-3975

Focus Areas

1. Public Safety
   1. Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
      • He gave a report of Raleigh Police Department’s efforts to reduce speeding and ticket speeders, especially near schools. Mr. Turner commented about his observations of “Fast and Furious” behavior. Officer Hinton noted that RPD works hard to keep pressure on these drivers to stop or move elsewhere. He noted that RPD monitors social media, where these groups actually advertise their events, so the police can use that information. .He also encouraged attendees to notify RPD if they see groups involved in racing, laying donuts, and similar activities. If witnesses can safely get a license number, this evidence can be used by the police to seize vehicles.
      • In response to a concern raised about cars without license plates parked on public streets, Officer Hinton urged observers to call the issue in to the RPD’s non-emergency number and provide details.
      • Officer Hinton confirmed that RPD has a volunteer program and pointed out that there is a greenway fun run in the Falls River area in July.
      • RPD has dedicated crash scene investigators to focus on these problems and to free up uniformed officers to do their work.
      • The RPD has family services that provide camps in the summer.
      • He also noted that the department is always hiring and encouraged attendees to spread the word.
      • Finally, he reminded attendees to stay safe and contact him with questions or concerns.

2. Public Works
   1. Sheri Smith, PE, Senior Engineer with the City of Raleigh, presented on the Pigeon House Branch Watershed Study, started in 2022 and finished at the end of 2024. See also <https://raleighnc.gov/projects/pigeon-house-branch-watershed-study>. As she explained:
      • Five years ago, Raleigh’s stormwater group started a watershed planning program, with the goal to strategically improve watershed conditions for our residents.
      • It looked at the whole city, prioritized watersheds, and conducted comprehensive studies.
      • Ms. Smith noted that the studies were aimed at providing information for asset (pipe and infrastructure) renewal, water quality improvement, conveyance and drainage improvement (specifically flooding mitigation), and stream bank stabilization.
      • Pigeon House Branch (PHB) was selected as a priority. It drains much of Oakwood, much of the north part of downtown Raleigh, much of the Capital Blvd corridor inside the Beltline, and areas around the intersection of Wade Ave and St. Mary’s St; and flows into Crabtree Creek near Crabtree Blvd and Raleigh Blvd. See <https://raleighnc.gov/stormwater/services/find-your-watershed/pigeon-house-branch-watershed#paragraph—362367>.
      • Asset renewal: Ms. Smith explained that because the PHB watershed is in a long established part of the city, it has some of the older infrastructure—some stone culverts are from the late 1800s; and because it is in a highly developed area of the city, much of its stormwater system is underground. In response to a question about bringing underground components above ground, she noted that the city would take such steps if possible, but the nature of this area would make that difficult.
      • The general process for the watershed study includes data collection, analysis (with consultant input and modeling), and project definition. The process also includes public engagement (public meetings, online surveys, and one-on-one conversations) to help establish the priorities of residents, as well as their concerns (especially with respect to flooding).
      • The data collection involved visual and remote technology observations and videos of the infrastructure owned by the city and determined that about 10% of the PHB watershed system is in poor condition—much of it corrugated metal pipe—and will require rehabilitation. Because stone masonry lasts longer, some of the older sections are in better condition. The city will require that the rehabilitation use materials proven to last. Some of this work will involve installing a lining inside of the existing infrastructure to save time, money, and disruption. (She noted that infrastructure on private property was not included in this inspection.)
      • The rehabilitation process has already repaired many of the high priority (worst) issues identified; an upcoming project has scheduled another group of problem areas for repair; the remainder are in planning for future projects.
      • Stream assessment: The city hired a consultant to walk the PHB and assess it for stream bank erosion, canopy cover, channel bottom material, riparian buffer, and human-induced impacts. The inspection found that 67% of the stream had no natural buffer. The goal will be to address this issue by enhancing natural buffers.
      • Hydraulic model: The study created a hydraulic model to assess the frequency and extent of flooding in the PHB watershed and tested it against reports and input from the public. This research identified 8 areas in need of flooding mitigation, and will be used to guide projects.
      • Water quality model: The study identified pollutant loading—including nutrients. The city’s aim will be to treat the water on site. Because the city does not own all the property within the watershed, it is partnering with state government, schools, and nonprofits to achieve improvement goals. Two sizeable properties in this category are the Food Bank and the Wake County Public Schools bus parking area (formerly Bobby Murray Chevrolet).
      • Capital projects: All the elements of the study have been combined and coordinated with other city projects—including watershed projects—to prioritize capital projects for the PHB. Near-term projects include Smoky Hollow Park, rehabilitating pipes with trenchless lining, East Lane drainage improvement, flooding mitigation at Frank and Watauga Streets, cisterns for the Food Bank, and culvert replacement at Boundary Street and Brookside.
      • Smaller projects: The study also supports smaller ongoing projects, including drainage assistance and stream stabilization, Raleigh rainwater rewards, buffer builder bag, stormwater volunteering, stormwater maintenance and asset management, and floodplain management.
   2. Questions/feedback included: 1) a suggestion from Mark Turner to explore a spring (the Kizzie Bonner Spring, identified since the Revolutionary War) on Robin Hood Drive that appears to be piped into the storm sewer; 2) a question about how to report floods (answer: through See, Click, Fix); 3) a question about whether tear-downs and replacements are allowed to build within the buffer (answer: consult UDO).

3. Representation
   1. Helen Tart informed attendees that she has fliers with information about upcoming election timelines and requirements, so people interesting in running for an office can start planning.
4. Meetings
   1. Jean Mosher invited East CAC residents to submit topic ideas for meetings. She has received gun safety and CPR as possible topics.

Next Meeting—June 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

April 21, 2025
7:00-8:08 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Jean Mosher, Chair
Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary (remote via YouTube)

7 attendees

Guests
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206
Sergeant Talley, Raleigh Police Department
Zach Manor, Urban Forester, City of Raleigh
David Klemp, Executive Director and Arborist, Trees for the Triangle
Adam Daland, Treasurer, Trees for the Triangle
Jordyne Krumroy, Board Member, Trees for the Triangle

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton reminded attendees to follow their regular 9 pm routines, especially making sure that doors are locked and garage doors are down.
▪ In response to a concern raised about law enforcement entering properties, he explained that Raleigh Police Department will not enter unless authorized or invited.
▪ Officer Hinton encouraged residents to contact dispatch and ask to meet with an Animal Control officer for issues related to pets or wild animals.
▪ He commended East CAC residents for continuing to contact RPD with reports of gunshots. These reports help the police to pull together enough evidence to take necessary action. This month, such reports supported the efforts of Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) to investigate and revoke the liquor license of StarBar on Trawick Road.
b) Officer Hinton noted that Raleigh’s new police chief, Rico Boyce, has been in his new position since March 1. Chief Boyce will be initiating some new programs and reintroducing others over the next few months, including “Cops on the Block,” a community policing program. Officers will be knocking on doors in Raleigh North, Millbanks, and other neighborhoods to build rapport with residents. Mr. Hinton also said that community officers may be assigned to different areas, so he may no longer be attending East CAC meetings. Details to come.

2. Neighborhood Amenities
a) Zach Manor, Urban Forester with the City of Raleigh, presented his “State of the City” report. See also <https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/urban-forestry-program>.
▪ Mr. Manor touched on the mission of the urban forestry program, the benefits of trees—cooling effect on cities, improvement of air quality, reduction of stormwater runoff, and contributions to active lifestyles. He also noted Raleigh’s effort to improve urban forestry equity through targeted plantings in neighborhoods of color, which have 44% less green space than other areas.
▪ He connected the Urban Forestry Program to the City’s Comprehensive Plan 2030-2050, its 5-year Strategic Plan, and its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
▪ He explained that Urban Forestry is responsible for trees on city property “from acorn to stump grinder”—regulatory review, permitting, planting, maintenance. It also provides education, conducts research, creates an inventory of trees, establishes a planting priority map in support of an Urban Tree Equity Project, holds a Tree of the Year competition, participates in an Earth Day/Arbor Day event at Dix Park, and partners with watershed protection efforts.
▪ Mr. Manor provided these facts and figures: Raleigh has 172,000 street trees; 50.5% of Raleigh is tree canopy, 58,600 acres of tree cover; 77% is deciduous and 23% is coniferous; the city has seen a net loss of canopy over the last 10 years.
▪ He also reported on several of the department’s initiatives and partnerships focused on equity—Leaf Out, the Urban Tree Equity Project, and Biophilic Cities. He pointed out that the planting priority map developed by the Urban Forestry Program supports the street tree equity project, which aims to plant 1000 trees over 3 years in neighborhoods with less canopy.
▪ In response to resident concerns raised at the meeting, Mr. Manor explained how his group can support tree preservation and invasive species removal and the limitations of its work to public property. For example, new building on private lots under 2 acres is not required by code to preserve trees.
b) David Klemp, Adam Daland, and Jordyne Krumroy of TreesForTheTriangle.org presented on the non-profit’s work to support urban forestry efforts on private property, filling the gap created by the loss of Raleigh’s NeighborWoods initiative.
▪ Trees for the Triangle has two staff (with another on the way) and volunteers who have planted 1000 native trees in the Triangle at the request of private property owners.
▪ Trees for the Triangle partners with cities, schools, and organizations like Habitat for Humanity. It focuses on putting the right tree in the right place, sizing them to the situation, and planting natives to reinforce habitat support and minimize watering needs.
▪ Although the group will plant trees anywhere it gets permission—home or business—it especially seeks coordinated neighborhood-wide plantings to have a greater impact with efficient use of its resources. For more information or to fill out a tree request form, see <http://www.treesforthetriangle.org>.

Next Meeting—May 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center. The topic will be stormwater.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

March 24, 2025
7:00-7:40 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Jean Mosher, Chair
Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

5 residents in attendance + 3 remote

Guests
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206
Sergeant Talley, Raleigh Police Department
Cody Hunt, Lions Park
Sean Driskill, P.E., Vision Zero Manager, City of Raleigh

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton reminded attendees to establish a routine to lock and secure their homes, vehicles, and other property (especially firearms). He emphasized the connection between vehicle break-ins and juvenile access to firearms.
▪ He suggested that residents be aware of fraud during tax season, and of scams related to toll roads. To report fraud, scams, and other crimes not in progress, 919-829-1911 is available.
▪ With respect to outdoor music, Officer Hinton noted that City Council had changed the noise ordinance at its January 2, 2024, meeting <https://raleighnc.gov/permits/news/council-approves-city-noise-ordinance-changes>. Loud music after 10 pm is a code enforcement issue and residents are encouraged to report it to the police, which keeps a log of these complaints.

2. Public Works—Streets, Sewers, Signage, etc.
a) Sean Driskill, of Raleigh’s Vision Zero Program, gave a presentation about the city’s efforts in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and others to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. His presentation to City Council is available at <https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR28/vision-zero-council-presentation-2023-february-14.pdf>.
▪ Mr. Driskill provided an overview of general safety improvements, school zone management, and the streetlight program. Raleigh partners with the NCDOT because many of the city’s roads are state routes maintained by the state. The City partners with Duke Energy on streetlights because it owns 30,000 streetlights in the city. Raleigh owns only 150 streetlights on Hillsborough Street.
▪ He noted that money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the NCDOT has allowed the project to complete a study that establishes data-driven priorities for the City. This data has helped the project identify high-injury areas and high-risk areas. Of note: a majority of pedestrian fatalities occur in hot-spot locations; to people NOT in a crosswalk; and to people of color. In 2023, 85% of traffic crashes were attributed to driver behaviors, not road conditions. See Vision Zero data at <https://raleighnc.gov/safety/services/vision-zero/data-support-need-vision-zero>.
▪ He encouraged attendees to complete an online survey at the Vision Zero site before its close date of March 26, 2025.
▪ Mr. Driskill highlighted some of the Vision Zero accomplishments—25 mph speed limit and “no turn on red” in Downtown Raleigh. He also noted next steps for Martin Luther King Boulevard between Wilmington Street and Poole Road.
b) Concerns raised by attendees
▪ Mr Driskill said that he would look into the lack of a crosswalk on Capital Boulevard and Fenton Street at the Go Raleigh bus stop and coordinate with transit.
▪ He explained that neighborhood traffic calming and sidewalks are not a specific focus of Vision Zero. For more on traffic calming, residents can visit City of Raleigh Transportation Services’ page at <https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/services/neighborhood-traffic-management>. For sidewalks, see <https://raleighnc.gov/walk-raleigh>.

Next Meeting—April 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center. In recognition of Earth Day, the topic will be trees.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

February 17, 2025
7:00-8:15 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming on Facebook and YouTube

Jean Mosher, Chair
Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

Approximately 10 residents in attendance
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division; (919) 996-1206
Corey Branch—City Council Member, District C; (919) 996-3050
Christina Jones—City Council Member, District E and CAC Liaison
Tiesha Mosely—Community Engagement Department, City of Raleigh

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton noted that crime statistics in the area were improving, but that juvenile crime remains a concern. He reminded attendees of the RPD’s initiative for residents to establish a 9 pm routine to lock and otherwise secure homes, vehicles, and other property (especially firearms). He noted that many vehicle break-ins are related to gun theft and emphasized that firearms security is the responsibility of the owners.
▪ He also reminded attendees to use 911 to contact police if they see anything of concern. He stated that calling police should be the first choice ahead of posting concerns to social media.
b) Attendees shared concerns about a significant amount of things left outside Otomi at the corner of Glasscock and Brookside. It was noted that this is likely a code violation matter. Council Member Branch offered to look into the issue and communicate with the Otomi and/or building owners. He texted a contact during this meeting and reported that the owner assured him that it would be cleaned up.

2. Communication, Engagement, and Representation
a) Tiesha Mosely, from the Raleigh Community Engagement Department, introduced this department new as of January 1, 2025.
▪ Ms. Mosely provided an overview of the department, including its background and service units—Youth Services, Neighborhood Services, Business Services, Community Partnerships, and Organizational Development. See https://raleighnc.gov/community-engagement for details.
▪ The department also assists CACs through meeting planning, email, and phone support.
b) Council Member Christina Jones, who serves District E and as City Council’s liaison to CACs, shared background on CACs, their dissolution, and their reinstatement.
▪ Ms. Jones provided an overview of current efforts, including priorities: community center access, remote access, and recruiting for the city’s civic leadership and engagement opportunities. See Raleigh Neighborhood College https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/raleigh-neighborhood-college and Citizens Leadership Academy https://raleighnc.gov/community/services/citizens-leadership-academy.
▪ She encouraged attendees with questions about solid waste to get and use the Raleigh Reuse web tool and mobile app. https://raleighnc.gov/landfill-and-reuse/services/raleigh-reuse-web-tool-and-mobile-app.
c) Council Member Corey Branch provided an update on his work. He encouraged attendees to call or email him with questions and concerns.  He also publicizes his events at https://www.coreybranch.com.
▪ Mr. Branch reported that the bus rapid transit (BRT) project had not received reasonable bids and will go out for another round of bids. The project will be split up into multiple parts to encourage more proposals. The first line will be on New Bern Avenue toward Knightdale. Later will come lines on Western Boulevard toward Cary and Wilmington Street toward Garner. He noted that current BRT plans do not involve loss of property for owners along the corridors.
▪ He shared that City Council would see budget presentations on May 20; the earliest that it would vote is June 9.
▪ He noted that District C meetings would be announced at the City Council website and his personal site. See above.
d) The CAC leadership alerted attendees to opportunities for input.
▪ There is a survey for what to do with the former DMV site at New Bern Avenue and Tarboro Street. See https://engage.raleighnc.gov/k12078.
▪ A meet-the-candidates will be held for a new police chief on February 24. See https://raleighnc.gov/safety/news/give-input-citys-next-police-chief.
▪ A liaison from St. Augustine’s University will schedule a meeting to talk with East CAC attendees.

Next Meeting—March 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center. The topic will be traffic safety.

East Community Action Coalition of Raleigh, NC (East CAC)

January 13, 2025
7:00-8:15 pm
Lions Park Community Center
Streaming on Facebook

Jean Mosher, Chair
Mark Turner, Vice Chair
Bryan Ryan, Secretary

Approximately 25 residents in attendance and 5 online
Officer Eric Hinton, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division
Sergeant Mitch Talley, Raleigh Police Department, Northeast Division
Jeff Caines, Senior Planner, Raleigh Planning and Development Department
Matthew Bailey, Raleigh Planning and Development Department

Focus Areas
1. Public Safety
a) Officer Eric Hinton provided his regular report to the East CAC, addressed questions, and received concerns.
▪ Officer Hinton distributed key chains, post cards, and refrigerator magnets with police contact numbers to attendees to support communication efforts. He and Sgt. Talley suggested the RPD Facebook page as a good source for general information about and from the police.
▪ Officer Hinton highlighted the RPD’s initiative for residents to establish a 9 pm routine to lock and otherwise secure homes, vehicles, and other property (especially guns). He encouraged residents to “trust their gut” and contact police if they see anything of concern. He noted that calling police should be the first choice ahead of posting concerns to social media. Direct input from residents assists police in Field Investigative Reports (FIRs).
▪ Police have received 5 calls in November related to excessive noise at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard at 1930 Wake Forest Road. A citation was issued to the business on November 16.
b) Attendees shared concerns about cars around Lions Park tennis courts, other suspicious vehicles, shots fired in the area, incidents near Enloe High School (in Southeast District), and police officer pay.

2. Planning and Development—Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan
a) Raleigh Planning and Development staff members Jeff Caines and Matthew Bailey presented a powerpoint about the city’s current process for updating the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2009. They responded to questions and received concerns.
▪ See https://raleighnc.gov/planning/services/2030-comprehensive-plan for details about the existing plan.
▪ See https://raleighnc.gov/planning/services/raleighs-next-comprehensive-plan for details about the update called Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan.
▪ Attendees expressed interest in more information from the East CAC about affordable housing, downtown office vacancies, changes to the planning process, and the expected approach of the new city council.
▪ The city staff members directed attendees interested in engaging in the current process to the Next Comprehensive Plan webpage and specifically to the Reflecting Raleigh Events link https://raleighnc.gov/planning/events/reflecting-raleigh-events

Next Meeting—February 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lions Park Community Center.