Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting

Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:45 a.m. in Suite 100, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov 1. Call to Order A. Roll Call 2. Consent Items A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes from March 21, 2023 3. Public Comment A. Public Comment - Limit to 3 minutes 4. Committee Reports A. Research B. Community Awareness C. Certificate of Appropriateness D. Nominations E. Dorothea Dix Park 5. Unified Development Ordinance Reviews A. Rezoning Cases: Z-72-22: 423 S Blount Street 6. Other Business A. Report of Commissioners B. Report of Staff 7. Adjournment A. Adjourn Meeting The Commission typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Raleigh Historic Development Commission public meetings are broadcast and available for viewing by the public via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page. Agenda and Participation Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information including the agenda and how to participate.

City Council Work Session on Election Reform

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR 1. Municipal Election Opportunities The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session to discuss possible election reforms. Watch Council Meeting Live Stream View agendas and past minutes Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services. This is a Work Session, so the public cannot participate. But, you can let the councilors know what you think BOTH before their discussion and after their discussion. What are your thoughts on having a primary in the spring to fix the problem of plurality elections where candidates don't need 50% of the vote to win? What about ADDING more council districts? Do you want Council to change their terms in office from 2 years to 4 years? Do you know it is legal for the councilors to have 4-year terms while the Mayor's term remains at 2 years? That's how it is done in Durham, Chapel Hill and Carrboro right NOW! Do you want City Council to make these kinds of changes without putting it to a vote of the people through a referendum? Do you want Mayor Baldwin to sneak off to the state Legislature and […]

City Council Afternoon Session

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR 1. Pledge of Allegiance C. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consent Agenda Process 2. Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Property 322 W. Davie Street - Negotiated Offer and Upset Bid Process E. CONSENT AGENDA - GRANTS 1. Grant Award – North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation – Accessibility for Parks Grant - Caraleigh Park Improvements 2. Grant Award – U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Fiscal Year 2021 3. Grant Award - Trust for Public Land - On Common Ground F. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES 1. Contract Services – Auto Parts Inventory Management Program - Advance Stores Company, Inc. G. CONSENT AGENDA - PERSONNEL CHANGES 1. Position Reclassification – Engineering Services H. CONSENT AGENDA - ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS 1. 903 E. Martin Street - Replacement of Existing Concrete Steps I. CONSENT AGENDA - BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS 1. Budget Amendments - Raleigh Union Station Food Vendor Upfit Project J. CONSENT AGENDA - RIGHT- OF - WAY ITEMS (CONDEMNATION REQUESTS) 1. Big Branch Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project K. CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS 1. Bid Award - E.M. Johnson […]

Arts Commission

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Serving as the official advisory body and advocate for the arts to the City Council, the Arts Commission is dedicated to the ongoing goal of connecting people to the arts and building a vital and ever-expanding creative community for Capital City residents and visitors. Learn more about the Arts Commission Meeting Details The Arts Commission will meet in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center located at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh NC 27601. Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs

Planning Commission Text Change Committee

Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza in conference room 809. If you are interested in participating, please email Justin.Bucher@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on. For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commissionwebpage. These items will be discussed during the meeting. 1. Text Change TC-1-22: Mobile Retail 2. Text Change TC-19-21: Protective Yards 3. Adoption of the March 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change. The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Urban Design Center, Room 108, and sometimes at One Exchange Plaza Room 809.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1000 & 1100 Trailwood Drive

Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

April 19, 6:00 p.m. Pullen Community Center, Pullen CC Classroom 103, 408 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606 1000 & 1100 Trailwood Dr Pre-submittal PD w/SRPOD to R-10 w/SRPOD (additional information) D Mack Paul Thomas

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 0 Poole Road & 914 Dowling Road

Worthdale Park Community Center 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh

April 19, 6:30 p.m. Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610 0 Poole Rd & 914 Dowling Rd Post-submittal TCZ-9-23 CX-3-CU w/SHOD-1 to CX-3-CU w/SHOD-1 (additional information) C Laura Goode Redus

Submitting Nutrient Calculations to the City of Raleigh Webinar

Virtual Meeting

The City will host a webinar titled “Submitting Nutrient Calculations to the City of Raleigh” on April 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. to review the new rules and give guidance on how to submit the new calculations to the City. Register for the upcoming webinar here. Note: This training is intended for designers who submit plans for sites over an 0.5 acre to the city. Additional Information This will not be a SNAP training session – designers should attend one or both of the SNAP tool workshops listed below in addition to the City hosted webinar. Additional information on the webinar will be e-mailed to registrants in early April. Learn more about the Neuse Nutrient Rule Changes and other related workshops.

Appearance Commission

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The City of Raleigh Appearance Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 303. For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Appearance Commission webpage. A. Other Business 1. Legacy Program - Midtown Waterfront Park Presentation B. Approval of Minutes 1. Review March 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes C. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Appearance Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenways Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Capital Project Process 4.2 "What We Do" Presentation Series-Parks and Natural Resources 4.3 Recreation - Youth Programs 4.4 Dix Park Update 5. Minutes 5.1 Approval of the Last Meeting Minutes 6. Directors Report 6.1 Director 7. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 7.1 Parks Committee 7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 7.3 Greenways Committee 7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 8. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 8.1 Arts Commission and PADB 8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Commission 8.4 Dix Leadership Committee 8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 9. Chair Report/Announcements 9.1 Chair 10. […]

Earth Day 2023

DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

Join us for this FREE community event to explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.  We will be showing a family friendly movie to conclude the event. LEARN about what the City of Raleigh and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment. WATCH the movie WALL-E More details, vendor information and event schedule can be found on the Dix Park website

Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event – 2 locations

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr For more information on the event and to view a full list of prescription drug take-back boxes in Wake County, view the event flyer.