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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

Charlotte City Council held a routine business meeting where they unanimously approved 26 consent items covering city services, airport improvements, and property transactions. Key approvals included affordable housing support for Five Points, airport expansions and improvements, and various municipal service contracts. Three property transaction items were deferred for further discussion.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Development Support for Five Points Land Acquisition Passed
  • R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House Historic Landmark Designation Passed
  • Airport Concourse E Expansion Phase 10 and Related Airport Improvements Passed
  • Equipment and Facilities Installment Financing Contract Passed
  • Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements and Charlotte Water Projects Deferred
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: Recuse Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Council Member Graham to Recuse Council Member Mitchell from Consent Item #22. The motion carried unanimously.

    Roll Call (12 votes)
    • Vi Lyles Yea
    • James Mitchell Yea
    • Dimple Ajmera Yea
    • Dante Anderson Yea
    • J.D. Mazuera Arias Yea
    • Ed Driggs Yea
    • Malcolm Graham Yea
    • Renee Johnson Yea
    • LaWana Mayfield Absent
    • Joi Mayo Yea
    • Kimberly Owens Yea
    • Victoria Watlington Yea
  9. 2. Consent agenda items 13 through 38 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 Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. PUBLIC FORUM
  12. 3. Public Forum
    Public Forum
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  14. PUBLIC HEARING
  15. 4. Public Hearing and Decision on the R. Kent and Gertrude N. Blair House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  17. POLICY
  18. 5. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
  19. 6. 2026 Federal and State Legislative Agendas
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  21. BUSINESS
  22. 7. Initial Finding Resolution for an Installment Financing Contract for Equipment and Facilities
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  23. 8. Lease of City-Owned Property on Northerly Road
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  24. 9. Affordable Housing Development Support for Five Points Land Acquisition
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  25. 10. Interlocal Agreement for Continuation of Risk Management Services
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  27. 11. Mayor and Council Topics
    Business Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  29. 12. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve this Closed Session. The motion carried unanimously.

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  31. CONSENT
  32. 13. 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  33. 14. General Vehicle Collision Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  34. 15. Median Maintenance Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  36. 16. Truck Bodies for Transportation Sign Installation Vehicles
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item.A motion was made that these files be failed by a consent vote.

  37. 17. Site and Civil Engineering Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  38. 18. Solid Waste Services Facilities Renovations
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  39. 19. Concrete Maintenance and Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  40. 20. Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure along Asbury Chapel Road
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  41. 21. Wi-Fi Services on Transit Vehicles
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  42. 22. Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station 47
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item.The motion carried unanimously.

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  44. 23. Airport CLT Center Roadway Improvements
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  45. 24. Airport Concourse E Expansion Phase 10
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  46. 25. Airport Crowd Control and Queuing Equipment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  47. 26. Airport Facility Lease - 4308 Yorkmont Road
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  48. 27. Airport Valet Management and Parking Support Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  49. 28. SEAP+ Implementation Consulting Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  50. 29. Refund of Property Taxes
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  52. 30. Meeting Minutes
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  54. CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  55. 31. Aviation Property Transactions - 7100 Steele Creek Road, 9100 Dorcas Lane, and 9134 Dorcas Lane
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  56. 32. Charlotte Water Property Transactions - Barrington LCR 77 Replacement Sewer, Parcel # 9
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  57. 33. Charlotte Water Property Transactions - Oakdale Road Buffer, Parcel # 20
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Defer
  58. 34. Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 8
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Defer
  59. 35. Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 15
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Defer
  60. 36. Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcels # 3 & 4
    Consent - Property Transaction

    SETTLED

  61. 37. Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path Winterwood to Sam Dee, Parcel # 6
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  62. 38. Property Transactions - Pebble Street 4150, Parcel # 2
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Approve this Consent Item. The motion carried unanimously.

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  64. Adjournment
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  66. REFERENCES
  67. 39. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
    Reference
  68. 40. Reference - Property Transaction Process
    Reference
  69. 41. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
    Reference