City Council Business Meeting

Monday, November 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

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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 20 through 32 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 Driggs and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approve this Consent Items 20 through 32 with the exception of items #20 and #22, which was pulled for a separate vote and items # 23 and #24 were pulled by staff. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  12. 3. Prematurity Awareness Month and Prematurity Awareness Day
    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. 17 PUBLIC HEARING
    Action: For Information Only
  18. 5. Public Hearing and Decision on the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander 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 Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  19. 6. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway between Liggett Street and Bullard Street
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  20. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on Emerson Pond Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  21. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Garrison Industrial Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  22. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on River South Voluntary Annexation
    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.

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  24. POLICY
  25. 10. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  27. BUSINESS
  28. 11. Bridge Inspection Services
    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.

  29. 12. Drones as First Responders Program
    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 by the following vote:

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  31. 13. National Register Nominations Grant for McCrorey Heights and Oaklawn Park
    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.

  32. 14. NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvement Project
    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 by the following vote:

  33. 15. Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
    Business Item
    Action: Approved as modified Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Approved as modified this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote to approve and defer the following to no later than March 23, 2026: Item 15 B Community Area Plan forEast Middle and Outer Item 15 C Community Area Plan for North Inner Item 15 D Community Area Plan for North Middle and Outer Item 15 F Community Area Plan for Northeast Middle and Outer Item 15 L Community Area Plan for West Inner Item 15 M Community Area Plan for West Middle Item 15 N Community Area Plan for West Outer

  34. 16. Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board
    Business Item
    Action: Appoint Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Appoint Emma Allen. The motion to appoint Emma Allen failed by the following vote:

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  36. 17. Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee
    Appointment
    Action: Appoint Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson to Appoint Nixonette Wright. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. 16. Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board
    Business Item
    Action: Appoint Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Brown to Appoint Corine Mack. The motion carried by the following vote:

  38. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on River South Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  39. 6. Public Hearing on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway between Liggett Street and Bullard Street
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  40. 5. Public Hearing and Decision on the Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  41. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on Garrison Industrial Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
    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.

  42. 16. Remaining Appointments to Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board
    Business Item
    Action: Appoint Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson and seconded by Council Member Mitchell to Appoint Cameron Pruette. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. 15. Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve the revised policy map to include the Community Area Plans that were approved and will included A, E, G, H, I J, and K. The motion carried unanimously.

  44. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on Emerson Pond Voluntary Annexation
    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.