City Council Business Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held a regular business meeting on March 9, 2026, addressing infrastructure projects, transit improvements, and board appointments. Key actions included approving multiple street closures and right-of-way abandonments, advancing transit initiatives with Rock Hill, and processing numerous service contracts and property transactions.

Key Decisions

  • CATS Regional Express Bus Service Agreement with Rock Hill Approved
  • Multiple Street and Alleyway Closures (5 resolutions) Approved
  • Summerwell Mountain Island Voluntary Annexation Approved after public hearing
  • CATS Red Line Design Contract Amendment Approved
  • Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Financing Resolution Initial findings approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REVIEW AND CONSENT AGENDA, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING ROOM 267
  2. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  3. 1. Mayor and Council Consent Item Questions and Answers
    Consent Item
  4. 2. Consent agenda items 30 through 54 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
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  6. 3. Action Preview Overview
    Action Review
  7. 4. Action Preview Items
    Action Review
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  9. 5. Closed Session
    Closed Session
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  11. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  12. Call to Order
  13. Introductions
  14. Invocation
  15. Pledge of Allegiance
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  17. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  18. 6. Brain Injury Awareness Month
    Awards and Recognitions
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  20. PUBLIC FORUM
  21. 7. Public Forum
    Public Forum
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  23. PUBLIC HEARING
  24. 8. Public Hearing and Decision for an Installment Financing Contract for Equipment and Public Facilities
    Public Hearing Item
  25. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off East Worthington Avenue
    Public Hearing Item
  26. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Alleyway off Piedmont Street
    Public Hearing Item
  27. 11. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 1519 Crystal Road
    Public Hearing Item
  28. 12. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to 5516 Gorham Drive
    Public Hearing Item
  29. 13. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Right-of-Way off Harris Oaks Boulevard
    Public Hearing Item
  30. 14. Public Hearing and Decision on Summerwell Mountain Island Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
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  32. POLICY
  33. 15. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
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  35. BUSINESS
  36. 16. Interlocal Agreement for CATS Regional Express Bus Service with the City of Rock Hill
    Business Item
  37. 17. Transportation Demand Management Grant Application
    Business Item
  38. 18. CATS Red Line Design Contract Amendment
    Business Item
  39. 19. Initial Findings Resolution on 2026 General Airport Revenue Bonds and Construction Period Financing
    Business Item
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  41. NOMINATIONS
  42. 20. Nominations to the Agricultural Advisory Board
    Nomination
  43. 21. Nominations to the Business Advisory Committee
    Nomination
  44. 22. Nominations to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee
    Nomination
  45. 23. Nominations to the Charlotte International Cabinet
    Nomination
  46. 24. Nominations to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation
    Nomination
  47. 25. Nominations to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee
    Nomination
  48. 26. Nominations to the Community Relations Committee
    Nomination
  49. 27. Nominations to the Historic District Commission
    Nomination
  50. 28. Nominations to the Neighborhood Matching Grants Fund
    Nomination
  51. 29. Nominations to the Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board
    Nomination
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  53. CONSENT
  54. 30. Community Health Worker Services
    Consent Item
  55. 31. McCullough Drive Extension
    Consent Item
  56. 32. Monroe Road Streetscape
    Consent Item
  57. 33. Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services
    Consent Item
  58. 34. Structural Engineering and Parking Deck Inspection Services
    Consent Item
  59. 35. Vehicle Telematics Services
    Consent Item
  60. 36. Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Contract Amendments
    Consent Item
  61. 37. Storm Drainage Improvement Project - 2831 Flintridge Drive
    Consent Item
  62. 38. Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects
    Consent Item
  63. 39. CATS On-Call Rail Maintenance of Way Services
    Consent Item
  64. 40. CATS Parking Deck Repair Services
    Consent Item
  65. 41. Airport American Express Sidecar Lounge Lease
    Consent Item
  66. 42. Airport Facility Lease Amendment - 5800 Tunnel Road
    Consent Item
  67. 43. Airport Federal Inspection Station Facility and Concourse D Renovations Design Contract Amendment
    Consent Item
  68. 44. Financial Auditing Services
    Consent Item
  69. 45. Investment Custodian and Trustee Services
    Consent Item
  70. 46. Set a Public Hearing on the Faires Farm Silos Historic Landmark Designation
    Consent Item
  71. 47. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Alleyway off Wadsworth Place
    Consent Item
  72. 48. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way Adjacent to Raleigh Street
    Consent Item
  73. 49. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way off Hoyt Hinson Road
    Consent Item
  74. 50. Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Right-of-Way off Wake Drive
    Consent Item
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  76. CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  77. 51. Property Transactions - Arrowood Road and Forest Point Boulevard, Parcel # 1
    Consent - Property Transaction
  78. 52. Property Transactions - Arrowood Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Granite Point Drive, Parcel # 4
    Consent - Property Transaction
  79. 53. Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 8
    Consent - Property Transaction
  80. 54. Property Transactions - CATS ADA Bus Stop Improvements Group 1, Parcel # 15
    Consent - Property Transaction
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  82. Adjournment
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  84. REFERENCES
  85. 55. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
    Reference
  86. 56. Reference - Property Transaction Process
    Reference
  87. 57. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
    Reference