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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, focusing on several administrative and infrastructure improvements. The council unanimously approved multiple items related to traffic safety, municipal agreements, and a firehouse annexation. A closed session was also held for discussions not open to the public.

Key Decisions

  • Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46 Area Voluntary Annexation Passed
  • CATS Retired Van Donation Passed
  • New Traffic Signal Installation Municipal Agreement Passed
  • Belk Greenway Connector Phase I Supplemental Agreement Passed
  • Governor's Highway Safety Program Grants Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267
  2. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  3. 1. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
  4. 2. Consent agenda items 13 through 52 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.
    Action Review
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 28, 35, 39, 40, 43. The motion carried unanimously.

  5. 3. Action Review Agenda Overview
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
  6. 4. Action Review Items
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
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  8. 5. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Action Review
    Action: Go into Closed Session Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Go into Closed Session this Action Review. The motion carried unanimously.

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  10. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  11. Call to Order
  12. Introductions
  13. Invocation
  14. Pledge of Allegiance
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  16. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  17. 6. Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  19. PUBLIC FORUM
  20. 7. Public Forum
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  22. PUBLIC HEARING
  23. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46 Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Graham to Approve this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  25. POLICY
  26. 9. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  28. BUSINESS
  29. 10. CATS Retired Van Donation
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  30. 11. Municipal Agreement for New Traffic Signal Installation
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Molina to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  31. 12. Belk Greenway Connector Phase I Supplemental Municipal Agreement
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  33. CONSENT
  34. 13. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant for Traffic Safety
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  35. 14. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant for Traffic Safety - Law Enforcement Liaison
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  36. 15. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant for Traffic Safety - Driving While Impaired Task Force
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  37. 16. U.S. Department of Justice FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  38. 17. Beatties Ford Sunset Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

    Roll Call (10 votes)
    • Vi Lyles No Vote
    • Dante Anderson Yea
    • Dimple Ajmera Yea
    • Tariq Scott Bokhari Yea
    • Tiawana Brown Yea
    • Ed Driggs Yea
    • Malcolm Graham Yea
    • LaWana Mayfield Yea
    • James Mitchell Yea
    • Victoria Watlington Yea
  39. 18. Building Grounds Maintenance
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.