Planning Commission
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

City Council Work Session
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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Project Forecasting Workshop
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Do you want to learn about exciting new projects and opportunities at the City of Raleigh? Join the Project Forecasting Workshop to learn about upcoming projects likeWake Bus Rapid Transit at New Bern Avenue, sidewalk additions, fire station construction, and more. See a full list on the Project Pipeline page.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
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

Let's Make Valentines
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February is the time to send a special note to the ones you love. Valentines are extra special when they are made by you!
Paper, ribbons, stickers, lace, and more will be provided. Each person can make up to 5 Valentines. This is a drop-in event for all ages, and adults are welcome!
Light snacks will be available, or you may bring your own dinner. Please let staff know at least 2 days in advance if your participant has allergies or special dietary concerns. Please register on RecLink so we can plan accordingly.
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person
Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Gorman Street Assemblage & 1107 Carlton Ave, 1121 Carlton Ave
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Gorman Street Assemblage & 1107 Carlton Avenue, 1121 Carlton Avenue
Pre-Submittal
RX-3-w/ TOD & SRPOD TO RX-7-CU- w/ TOD & SRPOD
(Additional Information)
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Collier Marsh
Burns

City Council Public Comment
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.
If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public comment sessions and how to sign up.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2026-02-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
Raleigh Historic Development 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.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Love Bugs: A Program for Preschoolers and Caregivers
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Do you love to run, hop, skip and play with your preschooler?
Our theme will be love, wearing red, reading about love, and making a special love bug craft. Bring a friend.
This Lovebug program will focus on fostering emotional skills (such as love and friendship) and basic science concepts (insects) through hands-on art, songs, and nature exploration.
Children will learn to appreciate bugs and practice kindness through crafts—such as making their own colorful ‘love bugs’ from craft supplies or natural items—along with stories and simple experiments. The program creates a joyful, engaging environment for learning about feelings and the world around them.
Location: Barwell Road Community Center
Ages: 3-5 (accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $5

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Millbrook Recreation Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. View the agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

In-Person Water Billing Help Session
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11
4–6 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center
121 N Tarboro St
Raleigh, NC 27610

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

District E monthly meeting with Councilor Jones
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

District D: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Wednesday Feb. 11 (rescheduled from Feb. 2 due to weather)
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours" Empty headin
2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum: Past, Present, and Future
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
After many years of dedicated care and thoughtful updates, the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum is thrilled to introduce a new tour and exhibits featuring original items from the Pope Family.
This exciting development was only possible through years of careful planning, experimentation, and perseverance. Come along with Site Director Hazel Boomer and Museum Educator Maggie Damghani as they share the story of how the museum began, talk about its new interpretive plan, and look ahead to an exciting future.

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Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-02-12 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.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.

Coffee and Conversations – Housing
2026-02-13 09:00 - 10:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Join the Community Engagement Department and A Place at the Table for our monthly “Coffee and Conversations.” This event is meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there!
Friday, Feb. 13
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
A Place at the Table
300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

After the Conversation - Outreach at A Place at the Table
2026-02-13 09:30 - 11:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Feb. 13
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Join Community Engagement staff after Coffee and Conversations as they share resources from the Community Engagement vehicle. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs
Get assistance navigating our website and services
And much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Worthdale Walk-a-Thon
2026-02-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Join us for our first Active Adult Walk-A-Thon!
On Friday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Worthdale Community Center, we will have our first active adult Walk-A-Thon. This fun and free event is designed to get you moving while connecting with the community.
We’ll kick things off with line dancing to warm up, followed by our walk, and end with a relaxing cool-down session. Enjoy vendors along the way and make it a day of wellness, movement, and fellowship.
Registration is not required but encouraged. All active adults are welcome come walk with us!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 50 and older
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Pals & Gals Vintage Valentines Party
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Make vintage-inspired cards, sip drinks, and try chocolates. Be merry!
We will provide all of the crafting supplies and the ambiance. This is a wonderful activity for couples, friends, and folks looking to build new community, all for a good cause. 100% of profits from this event go to support free educational programs at the museum.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Age: 21 and up
Cost: $35
Register Today

District E Book Club Meeting with Councilor Jones
2026-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 | New World Cafe

Family Fun Day Valentines!
2026-02-14 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Spend a day at the City of Raleigh Museum making fun vintage Valentine’s cards!
See some of the cards from our collection and be inspired. All crafting supplies are provided!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Require

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training
2026-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Shared on RSVP
ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Start: Saturday, February 14, 2026•05:00 PM
End: Saturday, February 14, 2026•07:00 PM
Location: Shared Upon RSVP
Host contact info WakeNCICEWatch@proton.me
Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.
This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings.
Please also indicate if you have any food allergies!
Sign Up Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training-2/

City Council Pre-Budget Work Session
2026-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

B.

AGENDA

B.1

FY2027 Budget Engagement Recap

Sadia Sattar, Budget and Management Services
The Budget and Management Services Department (BMS) in the City of Raleigh is tasked each year to ensure the involvement of resident voices as part of the City’s budget development process. In support of this task, BMS engaged directly with the community as part of the FY2027 Proposed Budget development process.
This work session outlines steps taking by BMS as part of the City’s annual budget engagement work, which commenced in October 2025 and concluded in November 2025.
Resident feedback from this critical work will help shape the City Manager’s Proposed FY2027 budget, which will be presented to City Council on May 19, 2026.

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Recommended Action: No action needed at this time.

B.2

Targeted Staffing Study Update

Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office
During the work session, Matrix Consulting Group will provide Council an overview of the Targeted Staffing Study. The study evaluated current workload demands, assessed future service needs based on projected geographic growth, and identified opportunities for operational improvements based on industry best practices for select departments across the City. Departments included in the study are Emergency Communications Center, Raleigh Police Department, Solid Waste Services, Engineering Services (Fleet Management), Housing & Neighborhoods (Code Enforcement), Planning & Development (Building Safety), Raleigh Fire Department (Office of the Fire Marshal), and Transportation (Street Maintenance and Traffic Engineering). The presentation will include recommendations for sustainable staffing models and strategies to meet service demands as Raleigh continues to grow.

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Recommended Action: Receive as information.

B.3

Human Resources Update

Sharnell Jones, Human Resources
During the work session, Human Resources staff will present employee benefits and compensation information and updates for City Council’s consideration as part of the FY2027 budget development process.

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Recommended Action: Receive as information.

C.

ADJOURNMENT

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work 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.
