Stormie D. Forte

Data Center Siting and Environmental Concerns

Potential impact on municipal utility planning and local energy infrastructure costs.

Affordable Housing Rental Development Funding & Duplex Village Bonds

None identified; mailing costs are nominal.

Solid Waste Department Culture and Operations

The average account holder will see a 9.8% rate increase, amounting to about $2.55 more per account monthly.

Opposition to Rezoning Case Z-43-25 (Litchford Road)

Private investment in housing offset by potential public infrastructure burdens.

Oakwood Neighborhood Halloween Event Permitting

Potential special event permitting fees up to $10,000 for neighborhood organizers.

Potential Teen Curfew and Youth Engagement

Potential staffing and operational costs for expanded police enforcement.

Public Art and Design Board Administration

Capital costs range between $1.85 million and $3.6 million depending on structural and art complexity.

Downtown Mixed-Use Developments and Streetscape Variances

Staff resources and potential enforcement costs may be required.

FY2027-2028 Arts Grant Workshop and Partner Events

Involves future cultural grant funding allocations for the city's arts community.

Historic District Design Review and Permitting

Funded through existing planning project allocations.

Unified Development Ordinance Omnibus Text Changes (TC-3-26)

Negligible administrative impact on city operations.

FY2027 Annual Budget Adoption

Reflects a 3.1% increase for median residential utility customers using 4 CCF.

Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

Contract costs associated with municipal surveillance technology deployment.

Leaf Out Tree Planting Program

Implementing the tree planting campaign will require dedicated initial funding in the upcoming municipal budget.

Fair Housing Advisory Matters

The tax exemption loophole and appeals have cost millions in city tax revenue, threatening municipal services and forcing budget trade-offs.

2022 Parks Bond Implementation

Costs are currently being evaluated with design professionals.

Morning Dove Road and Crestwyck Court Parking Restrictions

Cost of signage installation by the transportation department.

Daycare Regulation Overhaul (TC-5-26)

Reduces legal and administrative expenses for daycare operators.

Custom Signage Plan Amendments (TC-6-26)

None anticipated for the city.

Dix Park West Campus Master Plan Review

Future capital improvement and development costs will be tied to master plan implementation.

Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Rezoning Z-23-26 — Chappell Drive (Avent Ferry Road and Gorman Street)

Rezoning Z-25-26 — Ashe Avenue and Wakefield Avenue

Rezoning Z-32-26 — Prince Drive (south of Jones Franklin Road)

Consent Agenda Approval

Professional Services – Mobility Hub Study – WSP USA, Inc.

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees - Meeting Options

Ordinance - Temporary Six-month Moratorium - Certain Data Centers

Rezoning Z-43-25: 6309 Litchford Road

Rezoning Z-50-25: 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard

Rezoning Z-07-26: 3911 Western Boulevard

Raleigh Police Department Foundation - Donation of Equipment - Various

Annexation AX-18-26: 2905 Hodge Road, SE Intersection of Scenic Woods Drive and Hodge Road (District C Upon Annexation

Annexation AX-25-26 – Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 601 & 603 Hurley Street (District D)

Interlocal Agreement – Memorandum of Understanding – North Carolina State University - National Transit Database

Interlocal Agreement – Triangle Regional Model – Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Contract Services - Studios at 2800 Hotel Operations - Black Smoke and Associates

Contract Services - Property Management Affordable Housing Portfolio – Barker Realty, Inc. – Contract Amendment No 1

Contract Services - Dix Park Janitorial Services - R.W. Daniels Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Service Master of Wake County and DeWhit Facility Services LLC

Contract Services - Master Services Agreement - On-Call Maintenance for Traffic Signal Loop Repair - Various Vendors

Motion to adopt the temporary six-month moratorium ordinance, with the technical correction regarding applicable projects exempted by State law incorporated as noted by the City Attorney.

Consent Agenda Approval

Professional Services – Mobility Hub Study – WSP USA, Inc.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to deny the zoning amendment.

Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda.

Authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the 2023 Reimbursement Agreement as well as the conveyance of temporary easements to Bin-Hodges LLC to allow for floodplain benching work on City-owne

Approve the minutes.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates d

Receive the Annual Report as information. Approve the Annual Workplan.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement (inserted below) dated October 6, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates d

Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract award to WSP USA, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,068,851.

Motion to authorize a November 4, 2026 public hearing.

Motion to authorize Option Two, which allows eligible boards to choose their meeting format as needed, and authorize the desired format of their subcommittees.

Motion to authorize an October 20, 2026 public hearing.

Receive the annual report as information. Approve the Annual Workplan.

Motion to uphold the Chairperson's request to remove regular member Johnnie Lee Thomas, elevate alternate member John Evans, and declare an alternate vacancy.

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the City Attorney in order to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege. G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5). To establish or to i

Motion to adopt the resolution ordering the closing and related actions with the conditions outlined.

Motion to hold the public hearing open until October 20, 2026.

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees - Meeting Options

Ordinance - Temporary Six-month Moratorium - Certain Data Centers

Rezoning Z-43-25: 6309 Litchford Road

Rezoning Z-50-25: 2233 & 2321 Capital Boulevard

Rezoning Z-07-26: 3911 Western Boulevard

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Receive the annual report as information. Approve the annual workplan

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026 contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning text amendment.

Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda.

Motion to cancel the public hearing for Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-19-26.

Motion to adopt the resolution confirming liens against property.

Motion to authorize a November 4, 2026 public hearing.

Motion to authorize staff to draft a text change.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Adopt the resolution to create the internal Sister Cities board and receive the presentation as information.

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Approve the annual work plan.

Motion to adopt a resolution confirming liens against the properties.

Motion to approve the annexation effective September 15, 2026.

Motion to suspend the rules and reappoint Steve Brechbiel and Carrie Hasbrouck by acclamation.

Motion to adopt the proposed Consistency Statement dated September 15, 2026, contained in the agenda materials and to approve the zoning amendment with the adoption and effective dates described in th

Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the City Attorney in order to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege.

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.

Rezoning Z-22-26 Hearing Date Scheduling

Custom Signage Plan External Text Change Authorization

Establishment of Raleigh Sister Cities Advisory Commission

The council recently went through the process of organizing their boards and commissions, and adding additional boards would be counterproductive.

Approval of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Annual Work Plan

Approval of Police Advisory Board Annual Report and Work Plan

Rezoning Z-12-26 Approval - Rock Quarry Road