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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, August 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council focused heavily on affordable housing initiatives, approving multiple housing support programs and bond measures. The council also unanimously passed a Youth Diversion Program and held public hearings on historic landmark designations for two local houses.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Passed
  • Youth Diversion Program Interlocal Agreement Passed
  • The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments Housing Support Passed
  • Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Preservation for Nu Wesley Apartments Passed
  • Historic Landmark Designations for Williams and Ziglar-Bowers Houses Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 5:30 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. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only
  9. 2. Consent agenda items 16 through 37 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 Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. PUBLIC FORUM
  12. 3. Public Forum
    Public Forum

    For Information Only

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  14. PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 4. Public Hearing and Adopt Bond Order on General Obligation Refunding Bonds
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  16. 5. Public Hearing and Decision on the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  17. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on the Ziglar-Bowers House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  19. POLICY
  20. 7. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  22. 22 BUSINESS
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Brown to Approve this . The motion carried unanimously. by the following vote:

  23. 8. Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Brown to Approve this agenda item. The motion carried unanimously.

  24. 9. Youth Diversion Program Interlocal Agreement
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  25. 10. The Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments Affordable Housing Support Request
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  26. 11. Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Preservation Support for Nu Wesley Apartments
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  28. 12. Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee
    Appointment
    Action: For Information Only
  29. 13. Appointments to the Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
    Appointment
    Action: For Information Only
  30. 14. Mayor and City Council Topics
    Business Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  32. 15. Closed Session (as necessary)
    Closed Session
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  34. CONSENT
  35. 16. Fire Department First Responder Supplies and Equipment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  36. 17. Fire Department Records Management System
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  37. 18. Program Services for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  38. 19. Allison Transmission Rebuild, Repair, and Replace Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  39. 20. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Hangar Relocation Progressive Design-Build Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  40. 21. Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve
  41. 5. Public Hearing and Decision on the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  42. 4. Public Hearing and Adopt Bond Order on General Obligation Refunding Bonds
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  43. Note
  44. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on the Ziglar-Bowers House Historic Landmark Designation
    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.