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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, February 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council approved three voluntary area annexations, including Baucom, Park Crossing, and River North, which will expand the city's boundaries. The council also passed multiple grants focused on road and safety improvements, and approved nominations to several advisory committees. Additionally, they supported an affordable housing preservation initiative for Sharon Pointe Apartments.

Key Decisions

  • Voluntary Area Annexations Passed (Unanimous)
  • Road Safety Study Grants Passed (Unanimous)
  • Sharon Pointe Apartments Affordable Housing Preservation Passed (Unanimous)
  • Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor Acquisition Passed (Unanimous)
  • Arts, Science, and Culture Council Governance Board 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. 3. Action Review Agenda Overview
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
  5. 4. Action Review Items
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
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  7. 5. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Action Review
    Action: For Information Only
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  9. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  10. Call to Order
  11. Introductions
  12. Invocation
  13. Pledge of Allegiance
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  15. PUBLIC HEARING
  16. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on Baucom Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  17. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on Park Crossing Phase 1 Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  18. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on River North Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  20. POLICY
  21. 9. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  23. 10. Arts, Science, and Culture Council Governance Board
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Policy Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  25. BUSINESS
  26. 11. Making Our Roads SAFER: A Cross-Jurisdictional Study Grant
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  27. 12. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Study Grant
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  28. 13. Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor Acquisition Financing
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  29. 14. Sharon Pointe Apartments Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Preservation and Rental Subsidy Support
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  31. 31 NOMINATIONS
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  32. 15. Nominations to the Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  33. 16. Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  34. 17. Nominations to the Charlotte Business INClusion Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  35. 18. Nominations to the Charlotte International Cabinet
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  36. 19. Nominations to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  37. 20. Nominations to the Historic District Commission
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  38. 21. Nominations to the Historic Landmarks Commission
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  39. 22. Nominations to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  40. 23. Nominations to the Public Transit Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve all nominations that received 6 or more votes. The motion carried unanimously.

  41. 24. Nominations to the Storm Water Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  42. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on Park Crossing Phase 1 Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  43. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on Baucom Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Mitchell to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  44. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on River North Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.