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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, focusing on several important community matters including affordable housing and transportation. The council approved multiple items related to housing development, annexation, and regional transit services, demonstrating continued efforts to support city growth and infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Development Support Passed with Modification
  • Dixie River Road Firehouse No. 44 Voluntary Annexation Approved
  • Regional Express Bus Service Agreement with Gastonia Approved
  • City-Owned Properties for Affordable Housing Development Approved
  • Airport 2025 General Airport Revenue Bonds 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. 2. Consent agenda items 17 through 36 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 Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve the through Consent Agenda items 17 through 36 with the exception of items 23, 26, and 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. 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 Ajmera 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. Registered Apprenticeship Day
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  18. 7. Provider Appreciation Day
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  19. 8. National Drinking Water Week
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  21. PUBLIC FORUM
  22. 9. Public Forum
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  24. PUBLIC HEARING
  25. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Dixie River Road Firehouse No. 44 Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  26. 11. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off South Gardner Avenue
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  27. 12. Public Hearing on Airport 2025 General Airport Revenue Bonds
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  29. POLICY
  30. 13. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  32. BUSINESS
  33. 14. Regional Express Bus Service Agreement Renewal with the City of Gastonia
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  34. 15. Affordable Housing Development Support Requests
    Business Item
    Action: Approved as modified Passed

    A substitute motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approved as modified this Business Item. Modification: Havenridge at Sharon Amity $6,000,000 (four percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit in Council District 5) was deferred until May 12, 2025 Business Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

  35. 16. City-Owned Properties for the Development of Affordable Housing
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  37. CONSENT
  38. 17. Fire Turnout Gear and Related Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve the through Consent Agenda items 17 through 36 with the exception of items 23, 26, and 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  39. 18. Building Commissioning Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve the through Consent Agenda items 17 through 36 with the exception of items 23, 26, and 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  40. 19. Citywide Janitorial Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Approve the through Consent Agenda items 17 through 36 with the exception of items 23, 26, and 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  41. 11. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off South Gardner Avenue
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  42. 12. Public Hearing on Airport 2025 General Airport Revenue Bonds
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  43. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Dixie River Road Firehouse No. 44 Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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