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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, October 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held a business meeting that focused heavily on urban development and affordable housing. The council approved several annexation proposals, voted to support affordable housing initiatives, and made decisions about city infrastructure and partnerships.

Key Decisions

  • Voluntary Annexation of Ahsul Phase 1 and Long Creek at McClure Passed
  • Sale of City-Owned Property for Affordable Housing Passed
  • Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Excelsior Club Passed
  • Traffic Signal Upgrades at Multiple Intersections Passed
  • Special Obligation Bonds and Commercial Paper Program 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 24 through 46 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 Council Member Ajmera to Approve the Consent Agenda, items 24 through 46. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  12. 3. Crown Tree Awards
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  13. 4. Charlotte Women’s Small Business Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  14. 5. Disability Employment Awareness Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  15. 6. Homelessness Awareness Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  17. PUBLIC FORUM
  18. 7. Public Forum
    Public Forum

    For Information Only

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  20. PUBLIC HEARING
  21. 8. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off Mecklenburg Avenue
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  22. 9. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Additional Portion of Old Dowd Road and a Portion of Marshall Drive
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  23. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Ahsul Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  24. 11. Public Hearing and Decision on Long Creek at McClure Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  26. POLICY
  27. 12. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
  28. 13. Citizens Review Board Requirements
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  29. 14. Digital Kiosks
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  31. BUSINESS
  32. 15. Municipal Agreement for Traffic Signal Upgrades at Multiple Intersections
    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.

  33. 16. Bond Resolution for Special Obligation Bonds and Commercial Paper Program
    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.

  34. 17. Public-Private Partnership to Restore and Redevelop Historic Excelsior Club
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  35. 18. Do Greater Partnership on Creative Lab
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  37. 19. Legal Fees Processing and Delegation of Settlement Authority
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  38. 20. Sale of City-Owned Property on Johnnette Drive for Affordable Housing
    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.

  39. 21. Affordable Housing Development Support Requests
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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

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

  42. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Ahsul Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  43. 11. Public Hearing and Decision on Long Creek at McClure Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  44. 9. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close an Additional Portion of Old Dowd Road and a Portion of Marshall Drive
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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