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City Council Business Meeting

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, focusing on several housing and infrastructure initiatives. The council approved multiple affordable housing support requests and infrastructure improvements, while also updating the city's strategic energy action plan.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Support for Albemarle Landing Apartments Passed
  • Strategic Energy Action Plan Update Passed
  • Prosperity Church Road Improvements Passed
  • Keep Charlotte Beautiful Program Contributions Passed
  • Havenridge at Sharon Amity Affordable Housing Development Deferred
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  2. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  3. Call to Order
  4. Introductions
  5. Invocation
  6. Pledge of Allegiance
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  8. 1. Swearing in of Council Member Edwin Peacock, District 6
    Business Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  10. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  11. 2. Jewish American Heritage Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  13. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS
  14. 3. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only
  15. 4. Consent agenda items 14 through 26 may be considered in one motion except for those items removed by a Council member. Items are removed by notifying the City Clerk.
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Peacock, III and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve the Consent Agenda items 14 through 26 with the exceptions of items 15 and 26 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

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  17. PUBLIC FORUM
  18. 5. Public Forum
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  20. POLICY
  21. 6. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  23. 7. Strategic Energy Action Plan Update
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  25. BUSINESS
  26. 8. Keep Charlotte Beautiful Program Contributions
    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.

  27. 9. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale Fund for Homeownership Contract
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  28. 10. Albemarle Landing Apartments Affordable Housing Support Request
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  29. 11. Havenridge at Sharon Amity Affordable Housing Development Support Request
    Business Item
    Action: Defer
  30. 12. Lease of City-Owned Property on Seigle Avenue
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  32. APPOINTMENTS
  33. 13. Appointments to the Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
    Appointment
    Action: For Information Only
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  35. CONSENT
  36. 14. Fire Turnout Gear
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  37. 15. Prosperity Church Road Improvements from Old Ridge Road to Benfield Road
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  38. 16. HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  39. 17. Light Rail Vehicle Coupler Overhaul Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  40. 18. Transit Scheduling Software Maintenance and Upgrade Licensing Agreement
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  41. 19. Airport Concrete Spall Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  42. 20. Airport Roofing and Skylight Inspection Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  43. 21. Microsoft Software Enterprise Licensing
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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