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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, September 22, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, approving several municipal agreements and infrastructure projects. Key items included bond authorizations, water main improvements, and a hazard mitigation plan, with two significant land use items being deferred for further review.

Key Decisions

  • General Obligation Bond Refunding Passed
  • Water Main Improvements with Private Developer Contribution Passed
  • 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hazard Mitigation Plan Passed
  • Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans Deferred
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Referred to Council Committee
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 24 through 52 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 Ajmera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  12. 3. National Suicide Prevention Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  14. PUBLIC FORUM
  15. 4. Public Forum
    Public Forum

    FOR INFORMATION ONLY

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  17. PUBLIC HEARING
  18. 5. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of 31st Street
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  19. 6. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Hovis Road
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  21. POLICY
  22. 7. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
  23. 8. Financial Partners Policy Update
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  25. BUSINESS
  26. 9. Authorization of General Obligation Refunding Bonds and General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  27. 10. Private Developer Contribution for Water Main Improvements
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  28. 11. Municipal Agreement with Professional Police Service, Inc.
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  29. 12. Municipal Agreement for Brown Grier Road Upgrades Project
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  30. 13. Municipal Agreement for the Eastway Drive/Shamrock Drive Intersection Project
    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.

  31. 14. Donation of Artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Mecklenburg County
    Business Item
    Action: Defer
  32. 15. North Carolina Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application
    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.

  33. 16. North Carolina Department of Public Safety Hazard Mitigation Grant
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  34. 17. Transfer of City-Owned Property to the North Carolina Railroad Company
    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.

  35. 18. Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
    Business Item
    Action: Approve
  36. 19. 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hazard Mitigation Plan
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  37. 20. Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
    Business Item
    Action: Approve
  38. 21. Appointments to the Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
    Appointment
    Action: For Information Only
  39. 5. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of 31st Street
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  40. 20. Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
    Business Item
    Action: Defer Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Defer this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. 6. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Hovis Road
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  42. 18. Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
    Business Item
    Action: Referred to Council Committee Passed

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