Livable Raleigh

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us at the Raleigh Pathways Center!
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
Join us at the Pathways Center on the first Saturday of each month at 1 – 3 p.m. from November to May! No appointment needed for this FREE session.

Community Engagement: Raleigh Alternative Response Program - CANCELLED
2024-01-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Food Lion Louisburg Rd, 7440-101 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
The City of Raleigh wants to hear your input regarding the Raleigh Alternative Response Program. Look for Raleigh’s Community Engagement Van to learn more and share your thoughts!
Saturday, Dec. 161 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Food Lion of the Market at Perry Creek7440-101 Louisburg RdRaleigh, NC 27616

Community Engagement Board - Policy Committee Meeting
2024-01-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Community Engagement Board’s Policy Committee will meet on Jan. 8 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Raleigh Pathways Center.

Board of Adjustment
2024-01-08 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, January 8, 2024, 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. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOA-0044-2023: 2523 Mid Pines Road, 0 Mid Pines Road, 2521 Mid Pines Road
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of Draft December 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes

3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY

4. 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
2024-01-08 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.

Telecommunicator Academy Information Session
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Do you enjoy helping others and serving your community? The City is seeking Call Takers and Telecommunicators for the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Training is provided. Attend a virtual information session to learn more about applying to be a call taker or telecommunicator for the ECC.
Meeting details
Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 268 802 280 79 Passcode: [REDACTED] Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 919-561-6523,,977390766# United States, Raleigh Phone Conference ID: 977 390 766#

Five Points CAC Meeting
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00
It’s going to be a great meeting with guest speakers from the City of Raleigh to discuss projects around Five Points and City Council Member Christina Jones.

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

We’ll kick off the meeting with a police report.

Then we’ll be discussing the Smoky Hollow Park (formerly Devereux Meadow) project at West Street between Peace Street and Wade Ave, the Northern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project that will pass near the Five Points area along Captial Blvd, the approved rezoning at the intersection of Bickett Blvd and Fairview Road, and the Five Points Streetscape and Safety Study.

And City Council Member Christina Jones will be with us to share news about City Council recent decisions and deliberations and issues before them.

Our meetings are open to the public!

Edie

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting
2024-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
Join us next Monday evening, January 8th 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 Karlinski (SW-Southwest). Captain LaTour (SE-Southeast), Captain Van Antwerp (DT-Downtown). Our SW area is now part of three Raleigh Police Districts.
Development at Lake Wheeler Rd. and Centennial Parkway – Rezoning Case 1708 Lake Wheeler Rd. request: The Property is currently zoned Industrial Mixed Use-3 with Parkway Frontage (IX-3-PK-CU), Office Mixed Use-5 (OX-5-CU), and Office Mixed Use-5 (OX-5). The Property is proposed to be rezoned to Office Mixed Use-5 with Special Residential Parking Overlay District (OX-5-CU w/SRPOD).
Step Up. Let Us Know What You Feel Are Important Issues – We want to hear from you and learn more about what you believe should be taking place in our neighborhood.
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 Febuary 12th, 2024.
If you have a particular interest and suggestions for topics please let us know.

Zoom Meeting

Planning Commission
2024-01-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A. INVOCATION

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Rezoning Z-36-23: 1230 & 1234 South Saunders Street, west of the intersection of South Saunders Street and Prospect Avenue (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. OLD BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-33-23: 3206 Old Buffaloe Rd, approximately 400 feet east of the intersection of US 1 (Capital Blvd) and Old Buffaloe Rd
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-41-23: Portions of 8301 & 8317 Buffaloe Rd, approximately 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Old Crews Rd and Buffaloe Rd
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Rezoning Z-28-23: Harden Road, southeast of the intersection of Harden Road and Blue Ridge Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-39-23: On the east side of Nowell Road, approximately 0.2 miles north of Chapel Hill Road
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Rezoning Z-50-23: Varsity Drive, west of the intersection of Varsity Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of December 12, 2023 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Report from the Chair

2. Report from the Members

3. Report from the Assistant Director
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

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.

RHDC Nominations Committee -- Canceled
2024-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Nominations Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

1.01 Call to Order and Welcome

2. New Business

2.01 Mid-Year Vacancy

3. Public Comment

3.01 This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker

4. Adjournment

The Nominations Committee generally meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. January through May in the Nash conference room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Work Session - CANCELLED
2024-01-09 16:00 - 17:30 | 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. 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Review of Process to Adopt a New Comprehensive Plan

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a 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.

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2024-01-09 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. 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

City Council Public Comment Session - CANCELLED
2024-01-09 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.

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

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2024-01-10 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.LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Engagement Board
2024-01-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Community Engagement Board will meet on Jan. 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. To view the live-stream, register online.
Carolina Pines Community Center2305 Lake Wheeler RoadRaleigh, NC 27603

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting
2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Engagement Board Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2024-01-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
The Community Engagement Board’s Equity Subcommittee Meeting is happening on Jan. 10 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Carolina Pines Park2305 Lake Wheeler RoadRaleigh, NC 27603

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2500 Blue Ridge Road
2024-01-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh
Jan 10, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Raleigh Marriot Crabtree, 4500 Marriot Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
2500 Blue Ridge Rd
Pre Submittal
OX-3-UG TO NX-7-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Jamie Schwedler
Reckhow

Councilor Jones District E Meeting
2024-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, 8009 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
JOIN US FOR A
Community
Conversation
With your District E Councilor!

Wednesday January 10th
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
8009 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612

Join us and share your thoughts about the issues that you care about, and hear from guest speakers from your communities!

SHOW UP! STAND UP! SPEAK UP!

Christina wants to hear from you!
Engage with Christina, below and be sure to come to these Community Conversations. Invite a friend and help Christina share more voices from District E. With your help, we can bring more ideas to the dais and build a better Raleigh!
SHOW UP! STAND UP! SPEAK UP!

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Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
2024-01-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting
The next meeting will be held on January 11, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Abbot’s Creek Community Center. Staff will share updates about staffing, metrics, process improvements and the Innovation Team will share results from their focus groups and survey.
Due to space limitation, you will need to register to attend and can do so here: Registration Form.
Additional information about the meeting can be found by visiting the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage.

Joint Raleigh/Wake Homelessness Task Force
2024-01-11 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

Raleigh Transit Authority and Annual Retreat
2024-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 | 4104 Poole Road, 4104 Poole Road, Raleigh
This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m.
The RTA Annual Retreat will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the RTA board meeting.
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 Dec. 14.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

1. RTA Retreat

A. Boards & Commission Overview

B. Governance & Funding

C. Copy of Governance & Funding

D. Break

E. Capital Projects Review – Current Active Projects

F. Lunch

G. TOD Presentation

H. Annual Report & Work Plan

I. Break

J. Facility Tour

2. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Introductions

C. Approval of November Minutes

D. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

E. Public Comments at 4 p.m. (Comments received by e-mail will be acknowledged at 4:00 p.m.)

3. Staff Action

A. Bylaws (Led by Committee Members)

4. Staff Information

A. Title VI Report (Normal Update/Endorsement of Full Policy)

B. Return to Full Service

C. GoRaleigh Access Policies

5. Committee Reports

A. Route Committee (Did not meet)

B. Finance & Policy Committee (Did not meet)

C. Marketing Committee – (Report of the Chair)

6. General Manager’s Report

7. Performance Reports

A. Marketing Metrics (December 2023)

B. GoRaleigh Access Metrics (November 2023)

C. Operating Statistics

8. Concluding Remarks

A. Authority Members

B. Staff

C. Chairperson

9. Adjournment

BPAC Community Outreach Committee
2024-01-11 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: Brian Thomas (Chair), Nick Neptune, Michael Thor

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

Ask-A-Planner - New Bern Station Area Plan
2024-01-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
City staff will hold two New Bern Station Area Planning Ask-a-Planner open office hour sessions at Tarboro Road Community Center on Thursday, January 11 and Thursday, January 18 from 3-6 p.m.
Plan Recommendations
The plan proposes big ideas and details of how to:

Address affordability
Expand housing choices near bus rapid transit stations
Make walking safer and easier
Assist existing small businesses and future entrepreneurs
Tell the story of New Bern’s history and culture boldly in the form of public art and placemaking.

Planning Commission Strategic Planning Committee
2024-01-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. These items will be discussed during the meeting

1. Discussion Affordable Housing Location Policy and Map H-2 of the Comprehensive Plan
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Pending items

Find Your Dream Job With Raleigh Parks!
2024-01-11 16:30 - 19:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Raleigh Parks is hiring for unique positions across our department! Attend our upcoming job fair to find the perfect fit for you.
Connect with hiring managers, enjoy free food and fun, and be entered to win two free tickets to Dix Park’s Dreamville Festival!
Cost: FreeRSVP Today to Find Your Dream Job
Work With:Youth ProgramsBefore/After SchoolTeen ProgramsCommunity CentersNatureAquaticsAthleticsInclusionHistoric ResourcesAmusements…and more!

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2024-01-11 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.
Meeting AddressRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
Agendas and Minutes View agenda for upcoming meetings
Learn more about the Human Relations Commission

Councilor Patton District B Meeting
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Salty Turtle, 13100 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh

Southeast Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC)
2024-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Anderson Point Subdivision HOA
Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
January 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM –Barwell Road Community Center
Agenda: Community Meeting
1.Opening- Anerson Point Subdivision HOA
Welcome, Introductions, Purpose- HOA President-Eric Battle

Southeast Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC)

Welcome, Purpose, Updates Ulysses J Lane VMD, Chair
A, Community Wellness Check In,

Parks, Recreations, Cultural Resources Update

1-Barwell Road Community Center- Colleen Toomey, CPRP Director

Public Safety Reports

1.Raleigh Police Department Community update-Officer Cinanni

Wake County Sheriff Department Community Update-Deputy Doxsie
Southeast Raleigh Growth and Development,

Southeast Raleigh Area Study update, Rezoning process
Hannah Reckhow , AICP Senior Planner and Matthew Burns , Planning Staff
E Raleigh District C Update; Councilman Corey Branch

Open Discussions
Community Announcements

Meeting Adjourned
-Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC
Have a say in decisions affecting your community by participating in your CAC.
Ulysses J Lane VMD
SECAC Chair
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way”by Booker T. Washington

SECAC January Community meeting Hosted by. Anderson Point Subdivision
When: Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Where: Barwell Road Community Center
5857 Barwell Park Drive. Raleigh, NC 27610
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting will be recorded to allow sharing with Southeast Raleigh residents.
Agenda to follow.
-Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC

Have a say in decisions affecting your community by participating in your CAC.
Please share with your neighbors.
Ulysses J Lane VMD
SECAC Chair

Councilor Black District A Community Walk
2024-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Shelley Lake, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27614, United States
