Livable Raleigh

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 Crabtree Creek West Greenway Suspension Bridge Naming
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4.2 This Is What We Do: Parks and Natural Resources Grounds Program

4.3 Situation Assessment – Leaf Out: Goals and Guidance for Trees on City Property
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4.4 Raleigh Parks Plan Update
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5. Action Items

5.1 Nomination Ad hoc Committee – New Member Recommendations

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director
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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 Advisory Board

8.4 Dix Leadership Committee

8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

8.6 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports

9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Meeting
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Raleigh Convention Center is expanding. Learn what’s driving the need for expansion and see the first set of plans. Share thoughts on three external design options and give ideas on the plaza/green space.
This meeting is hosted by Visit Raleigh and the Raleigh Convention Center as a check-in during the multi-year process to expand RCC. This is an opportunity to understand the kinds of events that use the facility, and to see how the expansion will look for visitors to downtown

Public Meetings on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Green Road Community Center
The City is currently drafting the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, which will guide how the City uses federal and local funds to address homelessness, serve low- and moderate-income communities, and create affordable housing over the next five years.
The 5-year Plan includes:

Goals and Objectives
Building affordable apartments for low-income residents
Grants to help the homeless and vulnerable populations
Locating affordable housing near transit
Workforce Training Programs
Geographic priority areas within the City
Updates to Citizen Participation Plan

The City will be holding six public meetings throughout Raleigh in the fall to discuss this 5-year Plan. More information about the public hearings can be found below and on the City website.
Join us for the first community meeting on Thursday, October 3, Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd., Raleigh 27607 – 6:00 to 8:00p.m. – Pioneer Room
Additional Meetings

Date
Time
Location

October 9, 2024
(new date)

6 – 8p.m.

Virtual Meeting

October 10, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Chavis Community Center

October 15, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Sertoma Arts Center

October 17, 2024
(Disponible en Español)

6 – 8p.m.

Green Road Community Center

October 24, 2024

6 – 8p.m.

Carolina Pines Community Center

For additional information, please email cd.info@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-4330.
Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).

Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-10-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening elements.
The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Please call 919-996-4364 for tickets or more information.
Tour Times: 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.Cost: $15Register for the Haunted Trolley Tour

District D Neighborhood Alliance
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
The District D Neighborhood Alliance will meet on Saturday, October 19 at 9:30 am at the Thomas Crowder Center (5611 Jaguar Park Dr) at Lake Johnson. This will be an open forum to discuss any topics of interest.

History Explorers
2024-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time!
During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free.
Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

HOWL-O-Ween!
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
All ghoulish guardians are invited to unleash your haunted hounds for our first HOWL-O-Ween event at Carolina Pines Community Center Dog Park!
Pups will strut their stuff and wag their tails in our pet parade along with a PAW-some costume contest. Other activities will include tricks for treats, bone bobbing, and HOWL-worthy pictures in a PUP-kin photo booth. Categories include spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie/owner duo.
Vendors, merchants, and sponsors will be on-site for questions; while treat bags with goodies and coupons are on a first-come, first-serve basis; pre-registered BARK-ticipants are guaranteed their cut of the loot.
There’re no BONES about it, this event is sure to be a BONE-ified fun time.
Ages: *AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
*Dogs must be leashed when outside fenced areas, up to date on their rabies vaccinations and behave safely around other dogs. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave*

Rain Garden and Rain Barrels Workshop
2024-10-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
oin Our Workshop!
Join Raleigh Stormwater staff in an interactive training workshop about rain gardens and rain barrels! The workshop will include introductions to Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), key design guidance for rain gardens and barrels, and information on how to plan your own!
Register to attend the workshop!

Souls to the Polls
2024-10-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens, 1215 Martin Luther King J. Blvd, Raleigh

Engage With Us!
2024-10-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
Join us at Shaw University Etsey Hall, 721 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, as City of Raleigh staff and the design teams present concept and advance designs for the following projects:

John Chavis Aquatic Center and Heritage Plaza
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center Renovation and Expansion
South Park Heritage Walk Cultural Trail (Concept Design Only)

Learn more information and to get involved.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Dr, 4401 Crabtree Valley Ave
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Nicholls & Crampton, P.A., 3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, 27612
Oct. 215:30 p.m.
Nicholls & Crampton, P.A., 3700 Glenwood Ave, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27612
5201 & 5301 Homewood Banks Dr, 4401 Crabtree Valley Ave
Post-Submittal
Text Change to Zoning Conditions
(Additional Information)
E
Isabel Mattox
Tate

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) -- cancelled
2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh.
MeetsThe third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m.BPAC Agenda

Raleigh People's Budget Assembly Candidate Forum for District C
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Street Baptist Church, 1001 E. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Monday, October 21st at 7pm, at Martin Street Baptist Church, 1001 E Martin St.

East CAC Meeting
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
The city has reinstated CACs (Citizen Advisory Councils) and we’re ready to be back in action serving you! For those of you who don’t know, Raleigh is divided into 18 CACs so you’re automatically a member of one. We are a connecting point between City Council/Raleigh government and you. This allows you to have a voice in decisions that impact you.
Our next CAC meeting is October 21 at 7pm at the Lions Park Community Center.

Dorothea Dix Park Leadership Committee
2024-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan.
The Dix Park Leadership Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system.

Planning Commission
2024-10-22 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. Rezoning Z-70-22: Glenwood Avenue, Lake Anne Drive, Winchester Drive, west of the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lake Anne Drive (District E)
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D. COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Text Change TC-2-2024: Omnibus List 2024
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2. TC-6-24: Raleigh Water Public Utilities Design Manual Update
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3. Text Change TC-7-22: Co-living
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E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-25-24: 6520 & 6600 Battle Bridge Road; approximately 1/3 mile southeast of the intersection of Rock Quarry Rd and Battle Bridge Rd (District C)
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2. Rezoning Z-26-24: Diversity Way, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of Poole Rd and Sunnybrook Rd (District C)
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3. Rezoning Z-29-24: 1025 Schaub Drive, approximately ½ mile southwest of the intersection of Western Boulevard and the I-440 Beltline (District D)
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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of September 24, 2024 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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G. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report of the Assistant Director
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H. 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

Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Community Meeting
2024-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-05: Cottage Court and Tiny House Garages – External Text Change Request (9/17/24)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. No Items Pending

Go to our Council Committees page to get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Economic Development & Innovation Committee
2024-10-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-01: Economic Development Roundtable – Historically Black Colleges & Universities (2/21/23)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. No Items Pending

Growth and Natural Resources Committee Meeting
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 22-16 – U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Stream Bank Erosion Study (10/1/24)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

1. No Items Pending

Go to our Council Committees page to register to join this meeting.You can also get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Sertoma Arts Center Improvements - Open House
2024-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at our Public Open House to discuss the planning for Sertoma Arts Center Improvements on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.

BPAC Planning Committee -- CANCELLED
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety.

Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern

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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 118, 122, 126 Clarendon Crescent
2024-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Oct. 225:30 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin Street, NC 27610
118, 122, 126 Clarendon Cres
Post-Submittal
R-4 w/ NCOD TO R-10-CU-TOD
(Additional Information)
C
Matt Tomasulo
Tate

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 105, 107, & 109 Edenburgh Rd
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Oberlin Magnet Middle School, 2816 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, 27608
Oct. 22
7 p.m.
Oberlin Magnet Middle School Cafeteria, 2816 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
105, 107, & 109 Edenburgh Rd
Post-Submittal
R-6 TO OX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Charles Walker
Burns

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Pullen Dance 50th Anniversary Benefit
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Pullen Dance Club has been hosting dances since 1974. Join us for an amazing night, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club.
The evening will be filled with dancing to live music, socializing, refreshments, fun historical facts, photo ops, and more. All proceeds benefit Raleigh’s “Play It Forward” financial assistance program, which provides affordable, accessible programs that bring children, individuals, and families into Raleigh’s parks. Come and dance the night away with us! Music provided by The Triangle Jazz Orchestra.Location: Pullen Community CenterAges: 18 and upCost: $15 per personRegister on RecLink

BuildSense is proud sponsor the Small Scale, Big Solutions: Missing Middle Housing Symposium!
2024-10-24 13:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for an afternoon of learning to reimagine housing, foster vibrant neighborhoods, and address issues like housing affordability, choice, and preservation. Together, we can create a future where everyone has a place to call home.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Inspiring Keynote: Hear firsthand experiences from a seasoned practitioner making Missing Middle housing a reality.
Dynamic Panel Discussions: Dive into design and practical challenges with our expert panels.
Real-World Insights: Gain knowledge from builders and designers actively working on missing middle projects.
Sneak Peek: Get an inside look at the Town’s ‘Rewriting Our Rules’ project, which is revising the town’s zoning ordinances to encourage more of these housing types.

This event is your opportunity to connect with others and dive into the future of small-scale, incremental development.

Virtual NC HUB and NC DBE Certification Quarterly Session
2024-10-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you!
If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh’s MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise):

Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities
Addition of your business to the online directory
Receive bid notices from all government organizations
Provides opportunities for business development
And, more…

Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by the following minority groups:

Black Americans
Hispanic Americans
Pacific Asian Americans
American Indians
Females
Disabled – A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3
Disadvantaged – A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637

Planning Commission Infrastructure and Mobility Committee
2024-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Infrastructure and Mobility Committee is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. This subcommittee can discuss issues related to transportation, transit, and infrastructure policies and improvements and connections related to land use or large transportation planning efforts.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in room 303.

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in Room 305.
