Signing Day Event: Youth Basketball Registration
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Join us for our first-ever Signing Day Event!
Kick off our winter youth basketball registration on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a drop-in event at Lions Park Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon.
Athletes can have their photo taken in front of our banner as they show their intent to play this winter! There will also be a basketball skills competition, games, a raffle and food trucks.
Financial assistance will be present to approve and register participants on site, Raleigh Parks will be advertising current job openings and former NBA player and head coach Nate McMillan will come to address participants and parents at 11 a.m.
Hope to see you there and in the upcoming season!

Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Celebration Brunch
2023-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Celebrate Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2023 in Raleigh!
National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is a special week in the month of October, observed in the United States to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the minority and women-owned business enterprise community.
The City’s MWBE program is hosting a MED Week Celebration Brunch to recognize the achievements and impacts of minority and women-owned businesses across North Carolina that have contributed to City projects.
When? Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where? John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Join us for a brunch, panel discussion, networking, and more! Capacity is limited, please register in advance.

Pumpkins Have Seeds
2023-10-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Learn how seeds make things grow and dive into a gooey pumpkin to explore its seeds. Participants will decorate and take home a pumpkin of their own
Ages: 7 – 10
Cost: $5
Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.
Register on RecLink

Scarecrow Festival
2023-10-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Bring the family and have some fun building a scarecrow! You will need to bring old clothes (that you are okay leaving behind) and create a one-of-a-kind Scarecrow for all to see! Be creative! Don’t forget to bring props to make your scarecrow stand out. We will supply the twine, straw, and a structure for you.

Fire Prevention Week Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
2023-10-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Durant Rd Fire Station, 10050 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join the Raleigh Fire Department for the Fire Prevention Fall Festival! Fun for the whole family, this event will include football, hot dogs and chili, popcorn, a bounce house, and much more. In addition, Raleigh Fire will compete with Raleigh Police in a Chili Cook Off!
Bring your family and friends to join us for this fun event!
Location: Fire Station 22Time: 1-5 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Sunday: Spooky Spectacular
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Greystone Recreation Center, 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Please join us for the Halloween edition of Sensory Friendly Sunday!
Costumes are welcome for our spooky spectacular and will include arts & crafts, music & movement, choice activities, chill zone, an indoor playground, and much more. This event will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with sensory sensitivities and neurodiverse individuals. The center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet area. The playground will be open during non-operating hours to limit capacity and create a more controlled environment to reduce overstimulation.
Pre-registration is encouraged. This is a floating/drop-in event; families can come/leave at any time during the event.

Board of Adjustment
2023-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street.
For more information please contact Keegan McDonald or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage.

1. OLD BUSINESS

A. BOA-0021-2023: 2938 Glenridge Drive, 2301 Watkins Street
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B. BOA-0023-2023: 9525 Waterwood Court
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C. BOA-0027-2023: 2921 Claremont Road
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D. BOA-0028-2023: 0 Claremont Road (PIN 1705745333)
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2. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0029-2023: 3408 Dell Drive
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B. BOA-0030-2023: 5100 Forestville Road
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C. BOA-0031-2023: 9508 Swepstone Lane
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D. BOA-0032-2023: 1013 S. Wilmington Street
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E. BOA-0033-2023: 210 Newton Road
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3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be subject to court action. The Board consists of eight members: four regular members and two alternate members are appointed to two-year terms by the City Council and must reside within the City limits; one regular member and one alternate are appointed by Wake County Commissioners and must reside within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Established by City Code Section 24-48.
Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Greenway Committee
2023-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting
2023-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
Join us Monday night, October 9th at 7PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – Inspector Doug Lilly.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Wood (DT), Captain Rowland (SW). Captain LaTour (SE). Our District will be getting two new District Commanders on October 21st. Hopefully, they can join us.
Our October meeting will Concentrate on How We Can Best Maintain a Safe Environment in Our Neighborhoods and When Traveling Around Our City – Community comments and discussion are welcome. Tell us all what you believe we need to know. We need to be better aware of potential dangers. Awareness and how to avoid both accidents and crime are what we need to be thinking. How about dark streets and traffic? Please join this discussion and share your ideas about how we can better protect ourselves and our families.
Changes in Community Group Meetings – Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.
We plan to broadcast the meeting on Facebook if you would prefer to watch it and not participate.

Our next meeting is scheduled for November 13th.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

National #WalktoAParkDay
2023-10-10
Did you know that spending time in parks can have a positive impact on your mental health?
This is why we’ve partnered with the Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk program to increase park access for everyone. We invite you to explore your neighborhood park on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to commemorate #WalkToAParkDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay.
The Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk program currently works with over 300 mayors and city leaders across 48 states to close the park equity gap and address cities’ pressing needs around health, resilience, environmental protection, economic development, and community building through parks.
The City of Raleigh has been chosen to participate in the 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Accelerator Cohort. The Accelerator will direct resources and provide technical assistance on solving park equity problems through policy change and innovation, with the support of the Trust for Public Land, cross-sector partners, and other experts in the field of park equity.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Planning Commission
2023-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Rezoning Z-84-21: Millbrook Road, on the north and south sides, 300 feet east of Six Forks Road (District A)
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D. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Infrastructure and Mobility Committee: Green Stormwater Infrastructure Benefits and Costs
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2. Committee of the Whole: CP-7-22 New Bern Station Area Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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3. Committee of the Whole: Z-92-22 New Bern Station Area Planning, 744 properties along New Bern Avenue between Downtown and Hedingham Boulevard / Freedom Drive (Districts B & C)
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4. Rezoning Z-94-22: Creedmoor Road, approximately 400 feet south of the intersection with Sherborne Place (District E)
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E. OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-13-23: 0, 4209, 4217 Watkins Rd, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Mitchell Mill Rd and Watkins Rd (District B)
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2. Rezoning Z-21-23: 1501 Kirkland Road, Approximately 700 feet east of the intersection of Lake Wheeler Rd and Kirkland Rd (District D)
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3. Rezoning Z-22-23: Trailwood Drive, 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Gorman St and Avent Ferry Rd (District D)
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F. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-24-23: 5100 Forestville Rd, southwest of the intersection of Forestville Rd and Buffaloe Rd (District B)
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2. Rezoning Z-26-23: Glenwood Avenue, a portion of the block bounded by Glenwood Avenue, Boylan Avenue, North Street, and Lane Street (District D)
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3. Rezoning Z-27-23: Dawson Assemblage, a portion of the block bounded by Dawson Street, Lane Street, and Jones Street (District D)
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4. Rezoning Z-29-23: A portion of 8113 Ligon Mill Rd, 1 mile north of the intersection of Ligon Mill Rd and Louisburg Rd (District B)
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5. Rezoning Z-31-23: 4317 Whitfield Road, south of the intersection of Battle Bridge Road and Whitfield Road (District C)
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6. Rezoning Z-37-23: Needham Rd, 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of Buffaloe Rd and I-540 (District B)
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G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of September 26, 2023 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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2. Approval of September 28, 2023 Draft Infrastructure and Mobility Meeting Minutes
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3. Approval of September 28, 2023 Draft Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes
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H. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report from the Assistant Director
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I. ADJOURNMENT

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Playground Pop-Ups
2023-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Lake Wheeler Park will be providing a nature-inspired craft for kids at our Magnolia Shelter!

Award Banquet: Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities
2023-10-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Gorman St, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC, 27606
At the Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities Annual Awards Banquet, the committee recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals or groups who have significantly impacted the community of persons with disabilities.
Nominate an individual or group before September 18!

City Council Work Session
2023-10-10 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

1. Transportation Bond Update
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2. 2020 Affordable Housing Bond Update
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3. Parks Bond Update

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.
Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

Provide input on Raleigh's FY25 Budget at an upcoming Listening Session
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Green Road Community Center
The City of Raleigh Budget and Management Services Department is hosting listening sessions with the community to pilot a new engagement approach for the City! Hearing from residents, businesses, and organization is critical to creating an equitable City budget. They are asking residents for input on items like transportation, housing, parks, and the environment.
Be sure to sign up for a session by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/g/6nmBjHXHdw.
Learn more about the budget process at https://raleighnc.gov/grants-funding-and-relief/budget-process or contact the City at 919-996-4270 or budget@raleighnc.gov
In-Person Listening Sessions:

Tuesday, October 10th, 6-7:30pm: District A Green Road Community Center
Wednesday, October 11th, 6-7:30pm: District B Abbot’s Creek Community Center
Monday, October 16th, 6-7:30pm: District C – John Chavis Park Community Center Reception Hall
Tuesday, October 17th, 6-7:30pm: District D Carolina Pines Community Center
Thursday, October 19th, 6-7:30pm: District E Glen Eden Park Community Center
Tuesday, October 24th 6-7:30 “Budget & Brews!”: Trophy Brewing on Morgan Street

Virtual Listening Sessions:

Thursday October 12th 6-7:30pm
Saturday, October 14th 10-11:30am
Wednesday, October 18th 12-1:30pm
Saturday, October 21st, 10-11:30am
Saturday, October 21st, 1-2:30pm
Monday, October 23rd 6-7:30pm
Wednesday October 25th 6-7:30pm
Thursday October 26th 12-1:30pm
Thursday October 26th 6-7:30pm

City Council Public Comment Session
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA

B. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

C. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
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2. Voice Mail Public Comment

D. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a Public Comment Session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Northwest CAC
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh
This is a save the date notice. I just received confirmation from the city that the October CAC meeting has been scheduled.
Tuesday October 10,2023
Glen Eden Pilot Park
7:00 pm
These are the speakers I have asked to come.
I am waiting for confirmation from them.
Police
Fire
Ambulance
Donetta Powell (Sidewalks)
Livable Raleigh
Use of entertainment tax
Rezoning Missing Middle and other rezoning affecting District E
ADT Security
Thank you
Michelle Andras

Fire Prevention Week at Crabtree Valley Mall
2023-10-11 10:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-13 10:00 - 21:00 | Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27612
Stop by and visit with Raleigh Fire at Crabtree Valley Mall and learn more about Fire Prevention Week “Cooking Safety Starts with You.”
Location: Promotional Court at Crabtree Valley MallTime: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Community Engagement Board Regular Meeting
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
One Exchange Plaza – Room 809

Provide input on Raleigh's FY25 Budget at an upcoming Listening Session
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

District E Community Conversation with Councilor Jones
2023-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Crafty Beer Wine & Spirits, 2005 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608
SHOW UP! STAND UP! SPEAK UP!
Christina wants to hear from you.
Crafty Beer Wine & Spirits

Joint Raleigh/Wake Homelessness Task Force
2023-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive
The purpose of the Task Force is to bring together a diverse group of community stakeholders to carry out a number of tasks including, but not limited to the following:

Understanding and assessing the current elements of the homeless service system in Wake County
Identifying and prioritizing emerging issues related to homelessness in our community (e.g., homeless encampments and enforcement)
Making recommendations to local government units and homeless service providers to improve the homeless service system
Providing the community with information about available resources that exist within the homeless service system

The work of the Task Force is intended to be time-limited in nature with the engagement anticipated to be six to nine months in duration. Meetings of the Task Force will occur once per month from 10am to 12noon and preliminary meeting dates, times and locations have been identified and are listed below. Meetings are open to the public.
June 8th ESEC, 221 S. Rogers Lane, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27610
July 13th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
August 10th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
September 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
October 12th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
November 9th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
December 14th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
January 11th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610
February 8th Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 27610

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives.

Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Nick Neptune (Chair), Shakema McClean, Brian Thomas, Michael Thor

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Raleigh Transit Authority
2023-10-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
If you’d like to submit a comment for the upcoming virtual meeting, please email GoRaleigh@raleighnc.gov no later than noon on Oct. 12.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Strategic Planning Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss policy issues related to land use and development.
The committee typically meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street.

Provide input on Raleigh's FY25 Budget at an upcoming Virtual Listening Session
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30

Memorial to honor victims and survivors of the Hedingham shooting
2023-10-13 15:30 - 16:30
On 10/13 at 3:30pm there will be a memorial to honor victims and survivors of the Hedingham shooting.
On 10/14 at Nash Square from 10am — 12noon there will be an event to honor responders to the Hedingham shooting
