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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, focusing on several municipal infrastructure and financial matters. The council approved multiple city service contracts, considered airport revenue bonds, and went into a closed session for confidential discussions.

Key Decisions

  • Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor Land Acquisition Passed
  • National League of Cities' 2029 City Summit Participation Approved
  • Airport 2025 General Airport Revenue Bonds Approved
  • Public Transit Advisory Committee Appointments Approved
  • Northwest Division Police Station Construction Contract Approved
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
  6. 5. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Action Review
    Action: Go into Closed Session Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Go into Closed Session this Action Review. The motion carried unanimously.

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  8. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  9. Call to Order
  10. Introductions
  11. Invocation
  12. Pledge of Allegiance
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  14. PUBLIC FORUM
  15. 6. Public Forum
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  17. PUBLIC HEARING
  18. 7. Public Hearing on Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor Acquisition Financing
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  20. POLICY
  21. 8. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  23. BUSINESS
  24. 9. National League of Cities’ 2029 City Summit
    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.

  25. 10. Upset Bid Process for City-Owned Property on East 27th Street
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  26. 11. Adopt an Initial Findings Resolution and Set a Public Hearing on Airport 2025 General Airport Revenue Bonds
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  28. APPOINTMENTS
  29. 12. Appointments to the Public Transit Advisory Committee
    Appointment
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  31. CONSENT
  32. 13. Automotive Parts, Supplies, and Inventory Management Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  33. 14. Construction Manager at Risk for Northwest Division Police Station Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  34. 15. Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  35. 16. McCullough Drive Streetscape Improvements
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  36. 17. On-Call Plumbing Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  37. 18. Roadway Construction Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  38. 19. Municipal Agreement for Relocation of Water and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure on Idlewild Road
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  39. 20. Water and Wastewater Programmable Logic Controllers
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  40. 21. Water Transmission Main Improvements and Repairs
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  41. 22. Water Treatment Chlorination Equipment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Scott Bokhari to Approve the Consent Agenda items 13 through 30 with the exception of item #29 which was pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously. YEAS: Bokhari, Driggs, Graham, Johnson, Mayfield ABSENT: Ajmera, Brown, Mitchell, Molina, Watlington

  42. 7. Public Hearing on Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor Acquisition Financing
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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