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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council approved three voluntary annexation projects, expanding the city's boundaries and bringing new areas under municipal jurisdiction. They also closed public hearings on the city's future development plans and proposed budget. The meeting included routine business approvals and nominations to various advisory committees.

Key Decisions

  • Brightside Commons Area Voluntary Annexation Passed
  • Project Lemmond Voluntary Annexation Passed
  • Steele Creek Park Area Voluntary Annexation Passed
  • Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Public Hearing Closed
  • Van Donation to Mecklenburg County CARES Team 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 28 through 35 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 Ajmera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve the Consent Agenda items 28 through 35. 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
  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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  16. 6. Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  17. 7. Municipal Clerks Week
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  19. PUBLIC HEARING
  20. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Brightside Commons Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  21. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on Project Lemmond Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  22. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Steele Creek Park Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  24. 11. Public Hearing on Charlotte Water Revenue Manual Revisions
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  25. 12. Public Hearing for Municipal Service Districts
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  26. 13. Public Hearing on the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  27. 14. Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  29. POLICY
  30. 15. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  32. BUSINESS
  33. 16. Van Donation to Mecklenburg County for CARES Team Operations
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  34. 17. Orr Road Rail Crossing Project Grant Agreement
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  35. 18. Municipal Agreement for the Robinson Church Road Widening Phase 1 Project
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  36. 19. Helping Hands Outreach H2O Revenue Agreement
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  38. 38 NOMINATIONS
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  39. 20. Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to approve all nominations that received six or more nominations. The vote was unanimous.

  40. 21. Nominations to the Charlotte Business INClusion Advisory Committee
    Nomination
    Action: For Information Only
  41. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Brightside Commons Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  42. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Steele Creek Park Area Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  43. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on Project Lemmond Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  44. 11. Public Hearing on Charlotte Water Revenue Manual Revisions
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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