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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held its regular business meeting, focusing on several administrative and infrastructure matters. The council approved an affordable housing property purchase and added a Gaston County representative to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee, while also moving to defer the 2026 meeting schedule.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Property Purchase on Catherine Simmons Avenue Passed
  • Annexation Agreement with Town of Harrisburg Approved
  • Addition of Gaston County Representative to Water Advisory Committee Passed
  • 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule Deferred
  • Multiple Infrastructure and Service Contracts Passed (Consent Agenda)
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 12 through 42 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 Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Approve the Consent Agenda items 12 through 42 with the exception of items 39, 40, and 42. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
  12. 3. Johnson C. Smith University Football Team
    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 and Decision on Proposed Annexation Agreement with the Town of Harrisburg
    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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  20. POLICY
  21. 6. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  23. BUSINESS
  24. 7. Purchase of Property on Catherine Simmons Avenue for Affordable Housing
    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.

  25. 8. Addition of a Representative from Gaston County to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  26. 9. Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
    Business Item
    Action: Approve
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  28. 10. Mayor and Council Topics
    Business Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  30. 11. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    A motion was made by Councilmember Ajmera and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to go into closed session. The motion approved unanimously.

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  32. CONSENT
  33. 12. Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  34. 13. Bus Park and Ride Lots Grounds Maintenance
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  35. 14. Firehouse #22 Additions and Renovations
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  36. 15. Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  37. 16. Freightliner Parts and Service
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  38. 17. Information Technology Professional Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  39. 18. Siphon Cleaning Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  40. 19. Thermal Hydrolysis Process Design Contract Amendment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  41. 20. Water and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Repair
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  42. 21. Water Treatment Valve Replacement Materials
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  43. 9. Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
    Business Item
    Action: Defer Passed

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

  44. 5. Public Hearing and Decision on Proposed Annexation Agreement with the Town of Harrisburg
    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.