Nov. 4
A new urban farm is taking root at Marsh Creek Park! Council authorized a nine-year license agreement with Raleigh City Farm to develop and manage the day-to-day operations of an agricultural space at the park. https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/marsh-creek-park-welcome-urban-farm-expansion-new-partnership-raleigh
From Council contingency funds, Council Member Branch allocated $2,500 to The Black Mental Health Movement for its Black Mental Health Conference, and $3,000 to Saving Adolescent Girls Everywhere for its Roses from Concrete Gala for Youth Facing Adversities.
Council approved speed limit reductions (35 mph to 25 mph) on Monument Lane, Owens Lane, Society Place, and Wayne Street.
Council approved a commitment of $2,200,000 in 2020 Affordable Housing Bond funds to Healing Transitions for the construction of Forward Together, a 17-unit recovery-oriented rental housing community on its existing campus.
Council approved the schematic design for the Neighborhood and Community Connections project, which will ultimately connect 1,000+ additional households within a 10-minute walk of a greenway trail. Funding for the project is provided through the voter-approved 2022 Parks Bond.
Council approved the schematic design for the South Park Heritage Trail. Funding for the project is provided through the voter-approved 2022 Parks Bond and a federal grant.
Nov. 4 Public Hearings
T1. Joint Public Hearing for Historic Landmark Designation. State Capitol Holiday Inn. Motion to refer the application to the Raleigh Historic Development Commission passed 8-0.
T2. Joint Public Hearing for Historic Landmark Designation. Dr. Morley and Carol Kare House.. Motion to refer the application to the Raleigh Historic Development Commission passed 8-0.
U1. Rezoning TCZ-13-25. Poole Road. Passed 8-0.
U2. Rezoning Z-17-25. Louisburg Road. Passed 8-0.
U3. Rezoning Z-18-25. Kyle Drive. Passed 8-0.