City Council Afternoon Session
2025-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-09-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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City Council Evening Session
2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening session.

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Special Committee on Boards and Commissions
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR B. AGENDA

B.1 Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions – Public Comment Session
Evan Raleigh, City Manager’s Office
Tiesha Mosley, Department of Community Engagement
During the August 19th meeting, City Council charged the Special Committee on Boards and Commissions with hosting a public input session. Prior to the public comments, staff will provide a brief presentation on committee actions to date and outstanding action items.
City Council adopted a series of amendments related to the structure and function of various City advisory boards and commissions on July 1. The approved changes include:

The adoption of a standard bylaw template to be used by all boards and commissions;
The approval of a document offering guidance to members of Council serving as liaisons to a board or commission;
The merger of the Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board with the Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board;
Changing the name of the Fair Housing Hearing Board to the Fair Housing Advisory Board; and
Amending the name of the Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities and aligning the Council’s appointment, term, and removal process with other advisory boards and commissions as outlines in the City Code

C. ADJOURNMENT

City Council Work Session
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

A.1 Dix Park Update
Kate Pearce, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Ruffin Hall, Dix Park Conservancy
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In preparation for the transition of State of North Carolina government from the Dix Park campus, staff will provide a detailed update on the transition schedule and anticipated impacts. .
The presentation will also include an overview of current and short-term projects. Staff will also provide additional updates on initiatives related to the park’s development, including ongoing conversations with the Dix Park Conservancy.

B. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

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City Council Public Comment Session
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

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City Council Work Session
2025-09-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

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City Council Fall Retreat
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Council will hold Fall Retreat on September 27 at Marsh Creek Community Center from 9am to 4pm. Topics will include legislative agenda, bonds, big ideas visioning, and Affordable Housing.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
RETREAT TOPICS – ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1 Legislative Agenda – Process and Development
Michele Mallette, City Manager’s Office
Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office Sa’Metria Jones, , City Manager’s Office
Philip Isley, Blanchard Miller Lewis & Isley, P.A. .
During the retreat, staff will provide an update on the status of the federal and state funded grants that have been awarded to the City.
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Staff will also conduct an exercise with the City Council to develop and obtain feedback for a draft legislative agenda. In conjuction with the City’s state lobbyist, staff will guide Council through the mechanics of creating a legislative agenda, including development of policy themes and goals.

B.2 Steady State Bonds
Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office Allison Bradsher, Finance

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Staff will review the City’s historical debt financing strategy and discuss steady state debt affordability, including proposed timelines, capacity, opportunities for improvement and benchmarking.

B.3 “Big Ideas” Discussion and Exercise
Marchell Adams-David, City Manager
Ryan Bergman, Assistant City Manager
Staff will lead a discussion and exercise that will describe the “Big Ideas” concept and how such ideas help to transform communities.
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The activity will allow the City Council to prioritize examples submitted by council members for conversation and consideration, with qualifying parameters based on the following criteria: Cost, Resources, Partnership Requirements, Impact, Time, Political Risks, and Viability. In addition to qualifying parameters, concepts for “Big Ideas” should provide connection(s) to community-wide as well as strategic goals of the City.

B.4 DRAFT: Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
Sponsor(s): Bynum Walter and Patrick Young
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
Patrick Young, Planning and Development
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The Comprehensive Plan serves as the City’s long-term vision for the built environment. is the process of developing the Next Comprehensive Plan, which will include a focus on sustainable and equitable growth; aligning adopted city plans and priorities; and enhanced community engagement.
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The first of five project phases included robust engagement with the Raleigh Community. The second phase of Reflecting Raleigh will focus on developing draft content for Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan using the information collected in Phase I and in combination with a Civic Assembly and Technical Working Groups of subject matter experts.
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During the retreat staff will provide an overview including key themes from Phase I of the project and a forecast of upcoming activities in Phase II.

B.5 Expansion of Affordable Housing Sites
Emila Sutton, Housing and Community Development
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During the retreat staff will provide an overview of the attributes necessary for the successful siting of affordable housing developments.

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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. A.1
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1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR Pledge of Allegiance
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS

B.1 Raleigh Parks – National Accreditation – Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department (Raleigh Parks) has recently achieved accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association. This prestigious distinction recognizes Raleigh Parks as one of the leading park and recreation agencies in the country.
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Accreditation is the highest honor a park and recreation organization can achieve. It demonstrates that Raleigh Parks meets rigorous standards related to operations, planning, community involvement, and service delivery. Only a small percentage of agencies nationwide

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C. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion. If a council member 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.
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Recommended Action: Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda.

C.1 CONSENT AGENDA – GENERAL ITEMS

C.1.a Mutual Aid Agreement – Wake County Emergency Management
Andrea Saravitz, Fire Department
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Wake County is requesting each governing Board to adopt its Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement. The County’s Emergency Operations Plan does not replace the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. Approval of the County’s Plan ensures that local plans and procedures align with and support the overall county, State, and federal response to ensure coordination across all phases of emergency management. The County’s Plan, as well as each municipal plan, must follow the National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles that each jurisdiction adopted between 2005 and 2007.
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The Wake County Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement is the blanket Agreement that ties all municipal resources, under the authority of the Board and Manager, to provide mutual aid and the jurisdiction to receive mutual assistance from other municipalities in the county, across the State, and ties eligibility under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which all 50 States have signed. The Mutual Aid Agreement also does not replace any existing mutual aid agreements that departments may have. Each jurisdiction will have a stand-alone Mutual Aid Agreement for signature.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement.

C.1.b Resolution – Authorize Donation of Surplus Property – Town of Winfall
Ivonne Mendez, Finance
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longer of use to the City to another governmental unit within the United States, a sister city, or a nonprofit organization. A request has been received from the Town of Winfall for a utility vehicle to assist the town’s Public Works department.
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The Purchasing Manager is, therefore, requesting a resolution approving the donation of surplus property to the Town of Winfall. A public notice has been made of at least five days prior to the adoption of a resolution approving the donation.
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The donation includes the following items: .
One (1) 2013 Ford E250 – Tag 014180 VIN # 1FDBF2B69DEB20257
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The total estimated value of the donation from the Fleet Management Operations to the Town of Winfall is $8,000. Additional information is included with the agenda materials.
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Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution and authorize staff to proceed with the transfer of the equipment to the town of Winfall.

C.1.c Raleigh Housing Authority Bond Issuance – Moore Square Apartments
Annie Baumann-Mitchell, Housing and Community Development
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The Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA) has requested to issue up to $31,682,000 in bonds for the purpose of financing, constructing, and equipping the Moore Square Apartments, a 160- unit affordable rental development. Under North Carolina Housing Authorities Law, RHA may issue bonds for projects located within the City of Raleigh, provided that City Council adopts a resolution consenting to the issuance of the bonds. This action will not obligate the City to the project in any way.
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Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to authorize the Raleigh Housing Authority to issue bonds for Moore Square Apartments affordable rental housing project.

C.1.d Affordable Housing – Budget Memo – Barton Oaks
Annie Baumann-Mitchell, Housing and Community Development
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The Joint Venture Rental Development Program provides low-interest loans to developers of affordable multifamily housing and leverages the Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Because the City’s Rental Development Program is primarily designed to complement the LITHC program and its funding cycle, conditional commitments issued after City Council project approval are partially contingent upon the projects receiving the LIHTC award. LIHTCs have now been awarded to Barton Oaks (fka Strickland Apartments) and staff request authorization to process the necessary budget transfers.

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Recommended Action: Authorize the associated budget transfer for Barton Oaks, a previously authorized affordable housing development project.

C.1.e License Agreement – Seasonal Pool at Lake Johnson Park – Wolfpack Elite, Inc
Ken Hisler, Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Since 1984 the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (Raleigh Parks) has operated a seasonal pool at Lake Johnson Park. Staff has negotiated a nine-year license agreement with Wolfpack Elite, Inc, a local swim club, to create a year-round, heated, pool that includes replacement of the existing 40-year-old pool and upgrades to the pump system. Wolfpack Elite, Inc. will provide a minimum $2.0 million investment to complete the agreed upon infrastructure improvements. Raleigh Parks will complete upgrades to the existing bathhouse to align with the pool upgrades.
In return for the financial investment, the terms of the licensing agreement provide for the Wolfpack Elite organization to receive no-cost, exclusive use of the pool and facilities. The public will continue to have access for seasonal recreational use of the pool with expanded access year-round.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the license agreement.

C.1.f Resolution – Donation of Property – Retirement of Canine Officer
Dawn Myers, Police
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A police dog is being retired from duty and needs a proper home upon retirement. Included with the agenda materials is a resolution to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the required documentation to transfer ownership of this service animal from the City to the individual officer stated in the resolution.
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Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary instruments to donate the police dog.

C.2 CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

C.2.a Petition Annexation – AX-30-25 – Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2101 Jones Franklin Road (District D)
Christopher Golden, Planning and Development
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Petition Annexation – AX-30-25 – Contiguous Inside ETJ – 2101 Jones Franklin Road (District D)
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Recommended Action: Acknowledge the annexation petition, direct the City Clerk to check the sufficiency of the petition pursuant to State statutes, and if found sufficient, authorize advertisement for public hearing to be held on October 21, 2025.

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CONSENT AGENDA – GRANTS

C.3.a Grant Amendment – NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program – Traffic Enforcement
Ashley Staten, Police
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The City has been awarded an additional $1,500 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) to pay travel costs for three officers to attend the GHSP’s annual traffic safety conference, and no city match is required. These funds will be added to the current grant of $50,000, which was approved by Council on September 2, 2025, making the total amount of the grant $51,500.
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A budget amendment in the amount of $1,500 is necessary to appropriate the grant proceeds; accounting detail provided in agenda back-up.
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Recommended Action: Authorize staff to execute all required grant documentation; authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $1,500; adopt a resolution required to complete the grant application.

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CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

C.4.a Professional Services – On-Call Master Service Agreement for Design and Engineering Services – Multiple Vendors
James Walters, Engineering Services
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Following a Request for Qualifications process to procure professional design services, 14 proposals were received September 12, 2025, for the On-Call Master Service Agreement for design and engineering services. Individual contracts will be negotiated to provide architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, landscape, abatement design, costs estimating, and construction administration for both known projects and unknown as-needed work.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute individual contracts with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for a five-year term with each vendor.

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Contract Services – Access Control System Upgrades – Raleigh Convention and

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Performing Arts Complex – Brady Integrated Security, Inc. – Amendment No. 1
Kerry Painter, Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex
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An amendment to the existing contract with Brady Integrated Security, Inc. is necessary to strengthen the safety and security infrastructure across the convention and performing arts centers by updating equipment, cameras, and improving pedestrian accessibility based on additional needs identified. Additional details are included with the agenda materials.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Brady Integrated Security, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $542,414.

C.4.c Contract Services – GoRaleigh Dispatch and Vehicle Locator System – Clever Devices LTD
David Walker, Transportation
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Operation of the GoRaleigh transit system relies heavily on the development of transportation schedules and associated geographic information. This contract would provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) software and maintenance services for the GoRaleigh transit system. An additional feature, disruption management service, is included in this contract to provide drivers with accurate route data to improve operations. The total contract amount will not exceed $753,971. Additional information may be found with the agenda materials.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Clever Devices LTD in an amount not to exceed $753,971.

C.5 CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

C.5.a Budget Amendment – Trust for Public Land
Deborah Huston, Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources
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This City has been awarded a $15,000 re-grant from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) to serve as a facilitator to coach organizations in the Participatory Planning and Design Track of the On Common Ground grant. City staff will lead 4–6 group coaching sessions for TPL grant recipients in the 2025 and 2026 cohorts. A budget amendment in the amount of $15,000 is necessary to appropriate grant proceeds; accounting detail is provided with the agenda materials.
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Recommended Action: Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $15,000.

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C.6

CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

C.6.a Bid Award – Wake Bus Rapid Transit – New Bern Avenue Corridor Package 2 – Fred Smith Company
Het Patel, Transportation
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In November 2016, Wake County voters approved a transit-dedicated half-cent sales tax investment to expand and better connect the public transit network throughout Wake County. The plan will connect the region; connect all Wake County communities; provide frequent, reliable urban mobility; and enhance access to transit. Transit improvements identified in the plan include the implementation of four (4) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors. On September 4, 2018, City Council authorized the mayor to accept the City’s project sponsor designation for the Wake Transit Plan’s BRT (Wake BRT) projects.
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The Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) New Bern Avenue Project will install approximately 5.4 miles of BRT infrastructure including 3.3 mile of dedicated bus lanes and 19 bus platforms at 10 stations along New Bern Avenue, Morgan Street, Edenton Street, Blount Street, and Wilmington Street. On January 7, 2025, City Council rejected all bids during the previous construction advertisement. At the February 11, 2025, Council Work Session, staff presented a project status update and approach for splitting construction activities into the three (3) separate packages. City Council awarded Package 1 to Rifenburg North Carolina, LLC. Package 2 was advertised for construction bids on July 25, 2025. Two (2) sealed bids were received on September 19, 2025. The engineer’s estimate for Package 2 was $68,203,897. Sealed bids were opened; Staff have reviewed the bid for completeness and responsiveness and recommend awarding the bid to Fred Smith Company in the amount of $64,676,000. Staff requests authorization for the City Manager to execute a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $71,345,600 which includes a project contingency equal to 10% ($6,669,600) for a total project authorization not to exceed $71,345,600.
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Construction advertisement for Package 3 is anticipated by the end of year 2025.
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Recommended Action: (1) Award the bid to Fred Smith Company in the amount of $64,676,000; (2) Authorize a project contingency equal to 10% of the awarded contract amount ($6,669,600); (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and any necessary change orders; and (4) Authorize budget amendments up to the total project authorization of $71,345,600.

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CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC Neighborhood Speed Limit Reductions

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William Shumaker, Transportation
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The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) was established with a goal of increasing the safety and vibrancy of Raleigh’s neighborhood streets. Speed limit reductions resident requested and are the first step in the broader traffic calming process and are usually effective enough that no further action is needed.
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Through the resident engagement process, residents have shown support for the following streets:
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Bryan Street Laurel Valley Way Old Buffaloe Road

242 ballots sent with 1 no vote 100 ballots sent with 3 no votes
32 ballots sent with 1 no vote

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Engineering evaluations were conducted, and staff recommends that the speed limits be reduced.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the appropriate changes in the Traffic Schedule included with the agenda materials effective seven days after Council action.

C.7.b Bus Zone – 200 West Martin Street
Tony Howard, Transportation
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It is recommended that a Bus Zone be established on the south side of the 200 block of West Martin Street near South Dawson Street to better serve GoRaleigh Route 9. The current bus stop on West Hargett Street has proven difficult for operators to access due to tight routing constraints, leading to missed service and safety concerns. Relocating the zone will improve reliability, provide safer curb access for passengers (including wheelchair ramp deployment), and enhance overall rider experience. No objections were received from property owners during notification. The change will also adjust curb use by removing a Commercial Loading Zone, reducing an oversized Curbside Pickup Zone, and creating four new metered spaces on West Hargett Street.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the changes in the Traffic Schedule included with the agenda materials.

C.7.c No Parking Zone – Line of Sight – South Person Street
Tony Howard, Transportation
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confirmed that parked vehicles obstruct visibility for drivers exiting Bledsoe Avenue. While some residents expressed concerns about the loss of on-street parking, staff emphasized the need to prioritize safety. The change will remove approximately four parking spaces but will provide safer conditions for motorists and pedestrians. A related concern at South Person and Lee Street will also be reviewed separately.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the changes in the Traffic Schedule included with the agenda materials.

D. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

D.1 Planning Commission Report
The agenda items in this category are the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The Council may wish to consider these items in the same manner as items on the consent agenda. If a Council Member requests discussion of an item, the item will be removed from the commission report and considered separately. The vote on the Planning Commission report will be a roll call vote.
Included with the agenda materials are minutes from recent Planning Commission meeting(s), provided for Council use and reference regarding commission discussion and votes. In accordance with a prior request from City Council, listed below is a current forecast of upcoming scheduled public hearings:
October 21, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Lien – 5311 Dillard Drive (ETJ)
Petition Annexation AX-21-25 – 3101 Watkins Town Road (District B)
Petition Annexation AX-23-25 – 7703 Ray Road (District B)
Rezoning Z-05-25 – Rock Quarry Road (District C upon annexation)
Rezoning Z-08-25 – 1011 Cross Link Road (District C)
Rezoning Z-16-25 – 6100 Creedmoor Road (District A)
Rezoning Z-22-25 – 3101 Watkins Town Road (District B)
November 4, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Application for Historic Landmark Designation – State Capitol Holiday Inn – 320 Hillsborough Street **
Application for Historic Landmark Designation – Morley and Carol Kare House – 2204 Barfield Court **
** Indicates Joint Hearing with the Raleigh Historic Development Commission

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D.2 Rezoning Z-11-25 2230 South New Hope Road
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development Nicole Bennett, Planning Commission
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This is a request to permit up to 175 residential units on the property and reduce the amount of office and commercial use currently permitted.
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Planning Commission recommends denial (6-2). Commissioners O’Haver and Otwell were opposed.
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Recommended Action: The City Council may set a date for a public hearing on this case. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review. If a hearing is authorized, staff recommends a hearing date of November 4, 2025.

D.3 Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-13-25 2230, 3219 Poole Road (District C)
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
Nicole Bennett, Planning Commission
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This is a request to amend zoning conditions to increase residential entitlement by 10 units and adjust dimensional standards related to building placement and planting requirements.
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Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0)
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Recommended Action: The City Council may set a date for a public hearing on this case. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review. If a hearing is authorized, staff recommends a hearing date of November 4, 2025.

D.4 Rezoning Z-17-25 Louisburg Road (District B)
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development Nicole Bennett, Planning Commission
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This is a request to increase residential density and permit a wider range of housing options. .
Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0)
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Recommended Action: The City Council may set a date for a public hearing on this case. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review. If a hearing is authorized, staff recommends a hearing date of November 4, 2025.

D.5 Rezoning Z-18-25 5209 Kyle Drive (District B)

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Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
Nicole Bennett, Planning Commission
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This is a request to remove existing zoning conditions that reference outdated stormwater regulations and limit development to detached housing only. If approved, the request would increase residential development, permit a broader range of housing types, and permit civic uses typically permitted in residential zoning districts. Proposed zoning conditionals prohibit a connection to R B Drive.
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Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0)
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Recommended Action: The City Council may set a date for a public hearing on this case. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review. If a hearing is authorized, staff recommends a hearing date of November 4, 2025.

D.6 Text Change TC-3-25: Greenway Amendments
Amends the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to improve Raleigh’s regulatory approach to Greenways, aligning it with community goals and recommendations from the Council- approved City of Raleigh 2022 Greenway Master Plan.
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Recommended Action: The City Council may set a date for a public hearing on this case. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review. if a hearing is authorized, staff recommends a hearing date of November 4, 2025.

E. SPECIAL ITEMS

E.1 Council Contingency Disbursement
Michele Mallette, City Manager’s Office
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In accordance with appropriation procedures for Council Contingency items, at the request of Council, the following disbursements from Council Contingency allocations are being requested: .
Council Member Patton
$1000 to Wake Audubon Society for their Leave Your Leaves Program
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Council Member Harrison
$1000 to U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants North Carolina (USCRI-NC for their Fly With Me Event
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Council Member Silver
$1000 to HIS Daughter’s Legacy, Inc. for their STEM & Leadership Mini-Camp

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Recommended Action: Council may authorize disbursement of the Council Contingency allocation request as presented.

E.2 City Code Text Change – Seaboard Station Social District
Whitney Schoenfeld, City Manager’s Office
During the September 16 Council meeting, staff presented a social district application for Sip n’ Stroll Seaboard Station. Council directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment to establish the new district.
Per Council direction, the proposed boundaries have been modified to include 111 Seaboard Station businesses. Each business will retain the option to opt-in or opt-out of the district.
An ordinance amending the City Code to reflect these changes is included with the agenda materials, as well as a map depicting revised boundaries of the social district. If adopted, the ordinance would take effect on November 14, 2025.
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Recommended Action: Should Council desire to proceed with establishing an additional social district, it would be appropriate to adopt the ordinance.

E.3 Noise Ordinance Recommendations – Amplified Sound – Proposed Amendments
Whitney Schoenfeld, Special Events
Dottie Kibler, City Attorney’s Office
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At the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to assess the current noise ordinances and to provide recommendations addressing concerns about amplified sound. Businesses and neighbors raised concerns about commercial amplified entertainment and enforcement of noise ordinances. The City engaged Brian Block of Sound City Planning to evaluate the City’s current noise standards for amplified entertainment and to offer recommendations for addressing concerns. Mr. Block has extensive experience in nightlife regulation in Austin, Texas and has worked with a number of cities on establishing noise regulations for amplified entertainment. In addition to working with staff, Mr. Block made multiple visits to Raleigh, Glenwood South, and venues elsewhere in the City. His work also incorporated survey responses and stakeholder interviews with business representatives and residents. His report is included with the agenda materials.
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Based on Mr. Block’s recommendations, staff across multiple departments have prepared an amendment to the City’s noise ordinances, proposing three categories of decibel limits for commercial amplified sound: for Glenwood South, for the remainder of the City, and for venues outside Glenwood South that obtain a permit. A copy of the draft ordinance is included in the

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agenda materials.
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Business owners expressed frustration that there was no mathematical limit that applied to sound. Adopting a decibel limit sets clear expectations for all. The specific decibel limits proposed are recommended by the expert based on his work in Raleigh and differ depending on the time of day and day of the week. The proposed amendment aims to establish clear rules that balance business interests in playing amplified sound and residents’ desire to enjoy quiet in their own homes.
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Because violation of the amended ordinance can be punished as a misdemeanor, State law requires that the Council receive this proposed ordinance at one meeting and vote on the ordinance at a later meeting. If the Council wished to proceed with this ordinance, it would be appropriate to place the item on another Council agenda. The Council could direct that the item appear on the Consent Agenda, in the City Attorney’s Report, as a Special Item, or issue other directions.
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Recommended Action: Receive the proposed noise ordinance amendments and determine any further action.

F. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

F.1 Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan – Civic Assembly
The Comprehensive Plan serves as the city’s long-term vision for the built environment. Reflecting Raleigh is the process of developing the Next Comprehensive Plan, which will include a focus on sustainable and equitable growth, aligning adopted city plans and priorities, and enhanced community engagement.
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A successful plan requires input from a large, representative cross-section of the Raleigh community. To achieve this level of representation, Reflecting Raleigh is leveraging a breadth of strategies, including a civic assembly.
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During the meeting staff will share information about the civic assembly design process and the assignment that the assembly will be tasked with.
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Recommended Action: Approve the remit for the Raleigh Civic Assembly, as outlined in the staff memorandum included with the agenda materials. Alternatively, City Council may defer this item to a future meeting.

F.2 Overview – Development Review Process
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City Council recently requested additional information on the development review process, with a focus on the administrative components of the process. Staff will detail the process, who is involved (internally and externally), ongoing engagement with stakeholders, information about the timeliness and efficiency of review processes, the challenges associated with the development review process, and recent and planned improvements.
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Recommended Action: Receive as information.

G. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD

G.1 Annual Report and Work Plan
Megan Anderson, Sustainability
Scott Greenman, Board Chair
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The Annual Report for fiscal year 2024-25 will be provided as information. The annual work plan for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented for approval. Information is included with the agenda materials.
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Recommended Action: Receive the annual report as information. Approve the annual work plan.

H. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD

H.1 Mine Creek Trail – Design Approval
Kimberly Siran, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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This project includes improvements to an existing one-mile section of the Mine Creek Greenway Trail. Funding is provided through the 2022 Parks Bond Referendum, with a budget of $5,600,000.
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Recommended Action: Approve the schematic design for the Mine Creek Greenway Improvements project as recommended by the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board.

I. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AFTERNOON SESSION)

I.1 Rezoning Z-52-24 Tryon Road, on the north side of Tryon Road between its intersections with Par Drive and Fairway Drive (District D)
Hannah Reckhow, Planning and Development

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This is a request to increase residential development and broaden the range of permitted housing types.
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Following the September 16 City Council meeting, the rezoning request was revised to remove the property located at 1600 Tryon Road. If a signed version of the revision is received by Friday October 3, 2025, City council may act on the updated application.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may choose to act on the case or defer for further review. Alternatively, the City Council may choose to continue the public hearing to a future date. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials. If Council acts on the case, any ordinance approved shall be adopted this day and shall become effective five days following a favorable vote.

J. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

J.1 Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions – Various Recommendations
During the March 18 City Council meeting, the City Council established a temporary Special Committee on Council Advisory Boards and Commissions to carry out a review on various matters related to the function and operation of the City’s advisory boards and commissions. Subsequently, the Committee convened on multiple occasions for deliberation and by split vote, is recommending various items for the full Council’s consideration of approval as outlined in the memorandum included with the agenda materials. A draft ordinance is also included for consideration of adoption.

K. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

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L.1 M.

No Report
No Report/No Items Pending
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY

K.2 Items Pending
Item 24-01: Fayetteville Street Streetscape Plan Updates (9/2/25)

L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

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N.2 O.
O.1 P.

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE
No Items Pending
REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members APPOINTMENTS

COMMITTEE

M.1 Item 24-01: Commercial and Residential Use – Conflicts and Intersection of Hospitality/Nightlife Areas and Residential
By a split vote, the Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Community Committee recommends reporting the item out with no action taken.

M.2 Items Pending
Item 24-02: Hours of Operation – Commercial Trash Pickup (4/1/25)

N.1 Item 24-06: Pavement Markings – Crosswalks and General Markings
The Transportation and Transit Committee recommends reporting the item out with no action taken.

P.1 Arts Commission – One Regular Vacancy
No nominees.

P.2 Fair Housing Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy

Damien Gu (Jones)
Diana Youssef (Branch)

P.3 Police Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy (Attorney Slot)
No nominees.

Q.

NOMINATIONS

Q.1 Design Review Commission – One Regular Vacancy
The term of Jonathan Best is expiring and he does not wish to be considered for reappointment. Past practice has been to elevate the longest-serving alternate, listed below,

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and declare an alternate vacancy. .
Brooke Funkhouser
Total meetings attended: 14 Total meetings held: 18

Q.2 Board of Adjustment – One Regular Vacancy
The term of Rodney Swink is expiring soon and he is not eligible for reappointment due to length of service. Past practice has been to elevate the longest-serving alternate, listed below, and declare an alternate vacancy.
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Kay Crowder
Total meetings attended: 6*
Total meetings held: 23
*Note: As an alternate member, attended as needed for quorum purposes.

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

S.1 2026 Municipal Elections – Establish Filing Fees
In preparation for the 2026 municipal elections, the Wake County Board of Elections has requested confirmation of filing fees for the mayor and council offices during the upcoming municipal elections.
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The previous filing fee for mayor and council seats was set at $250 (mayor) and $200 (council).
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Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing filing fees for the 2026 municipal election.

S.2 Minutes – Various
Draft copies of the following minutes are included in the agenda materials for consideration of approval:

September 16, 2025 Work Session & Regular Session
September 27, 2025 City Council Retreat
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Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.

T. CLOSED SESSION

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Enter Closed Session OPEN SESSION
Return to Open Session
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The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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City Council Evening Session
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA
MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

W.1 Street Closing STC-02-2025: Swinburne Street Right-of-Way
A petition has been submitted to close a portion of Swinburne Street that was approved with the Wake III Campus Master Plan (MP-01-2024, Z-08-2024) adopted by council on October 15, 2024.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the hearing. If Council wishes to proceed with the closing, adopt the resolution ordering the closing and related actions with the conditions outlined.

W.2 Rezoning Z-12-25: Peace Street and West Street, northeast of the intersection of Peace Street and West Street (District D)
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development .
This is a request to increase permitted building height and remove industrial uses from future development options.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may choose to act on the case or defer for further review. Alternatively, the City Council may choose to continue the public hearing to a future date. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials. If Council acts on the case, any ordinance approved shall be adopted this day and shall become effective five days following a favorable vote.

W.3 Rezoning Z-13-24: S. New Hope Road, north of the intersection of Rock Quarry Road and New Hope Road (District C upon annexation)
Hannah Reckhow, Planning and Development
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This is a request to increase building height, permit a broader range of housing types, and permit neighborhood serving retail and commercial uses.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may choose to act on the case or defer for further review. Alternatively, the City Council

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may choose to continue the public hearing to a future date. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials. If Council acts on the case, any ordinance approved shall be adopted this day and shall become effective five days following a favorable vote.

W.4 Rezoning Z-10-25 8125 Leesville Road, north of the intersection of Leesville Road
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
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This is a request to increase residential density and permit a broader range of housing types.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may choose to act on the case or defer for further review. Alternatively, the City Council may choose to continue the public hearing to a future date. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials. If Council acts on the case, any ordinance approved shall be adopted this day and shall become effective five days following a favorable vote.

W.5 Rezoning Z-51-24: Fairbanks Drive, just west of the intersection of Fairbanks Drive and Leesville Road (District E)
Hannah Reckhow, Planning and Development
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This is a request to increase residential density and permit neighborhood serving retail and commercial uses.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may choose to act on the case or defer for further review. Alternately, the City Council may choose to continue the public hearing to a future date. The appropriate consistency statements are included in the agenda materials. If Council acts on the case, any ordinance approved shall be adopted this day and shall become effective five days following a favorable vote.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening session.

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Special Public Hearing on Proposed New Noise Ordinance
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

City Council Work Session
2025-10-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Evening Session
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Work Session - CANCELLED
2025-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

City Council Work Session
2025-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Afternoon Session
2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Evening Session with Public Comment
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

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City Council Afternoon Session
2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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City Council Evening Session
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

City Council Work Session
2026-01-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

City Council Public Comment
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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