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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

Charlotte City Council approved several infrastructure and development projects, including two historic landmark designations and a voluntary annexation. Robert Harrington was unanimously appointed as Mayor beginning July 1, 2026. The council also approved a pilot red light camera program and numerous water, transportation, and storm drainage infrastructure initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • Robert Harrington Mayoral Appointment Passed (Unanimous)
  • Dilworth Methodist Church South Historic Landmark Designation Passed
  • Foard House Historic Landmark Designation Passed
  • Northway Woods Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation Passed
  • Pilot Red Light Camera Program and Ordinance Revision Passed (Unanimous)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel.
  2. 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBER
  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 25 through 59 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 Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

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  11. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  12. 3. LGBTQ Pride Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
  13. 4. Vitiligo Awareness and Education Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  15. PUBLIC FORUM
  16. 5. Public Forum
    Public Forum

    For Information Only

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  18. APPOINTMENTS
  19. 6. Appointment to the Planning Commission
    Appointment
    Action: For Information Only
  20. 7. Appointment to fill Mayoral Seat Vacancy
    Appointment
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  22. PUBLIC HEARING
  23. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on the Dilworth Methodist Church South Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Open the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Mayo to Open the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  24. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on the Foard House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  25. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Northway Woods Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  27. POLICY
  28. 11. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  30. 12. Pilot Red Light Camera Program and Ordinance Revision
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  32. BUSINESS
  33. 13. Apprenticeship Building America Grant Program
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  34. 14. Initial Findings Resolution on 2026 Storm Water Construction Period Financing
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  35. 15. General Obligation Refunding Bonds
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Graham to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried unanimously by the following vote:

  36. 16. General Obligation Bond Referendum
    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 by the following vote:

  37. 17. University City Municipal Service District Boundary Expansion
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  38. 18. Accept Habitat for Humanity Contribution for the Robinson Church Road Widening Project
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  39. 19. Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Mint Hill for Construction of Water and Sewer Infrastructure
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  40. 20. Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease for the Bank of America Stadium
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve this Business Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. 21. Amendment to Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Memorandum of Understanding
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  42. 22. Primary Interlocal Agreement for Implementation and Fulfillment of the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements Act
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  44. 23. Mayor and Council Topics
    Business Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  46. 24. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    No Closed Session

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  48. CONSENT
  49. 25. Transportation Asset Data Collection Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  50. 26. Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase Two Design-Build Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  51. 27. City Vehicles and Equipment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  52. 28. University City Boulevard Pedestrian Crossings
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  53. 29. Water Mitigation and Emergency Clean-Up Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  54. 30. Consulting Services for the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant Expansion
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  55. 31. Engineering Services for Reclaimed Water Systems
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  56. 32. Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure along I-77
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  57. 33. Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure along NC-73
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  58. 34. Pavement, Landscape, and Roadway Structures Repair Construction
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  59. 35. Water Facility Security System
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  60. 36. Water Infrastructure Construction
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  61. 37. Water Treatment Chemicals
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  62. 38. Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Construction and Construction Administration Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  63. 39. Faulconbridge Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  64. 40. Freedom Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  65. 41. Professional Engineering Services for Storm Water Services Projects
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  66. 42. Storm Water Repair and Improvement Projects
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  67. 43. Storm Water Services Sweeping Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  68. 44. Valley Haven Stream Restoration Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  69. 45. Village Lake Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  70. 46. CATS Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  71. 47. CATS Bus Radiator and Fuel Tank Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  72. 48. CATS Bus Transaxle Reconditioning Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  73. 49. CATS Fare Inspector Ambassador Program
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  74. 50. Engineering Services for South End Station Contract Amendment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  75. 51. Airport Technology On-Call Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  76. 52. E-Procurement System and Related Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  77. 53. Furniture, Design, and Installation Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  78. 54. On-Call Fencing Installation and Repair Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  79. 55. Uniforms and Related Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  80. 56. Refund of Property Taxes
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  81. 57. Meeting Minutes
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

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  83. CONSENT - PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  84. 58. Property Transactions - 805 Lynn Street, Parcel # 2
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

  85. 59. Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Evans Wood Drive, Parcel # 3
    Consent - Property Transaction
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve the Consent Items 25 through 59. The motion carried unanimously.

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  87. 87 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourn Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Owens to Adjourn this . The motion carried unanimously. by the following vote:

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  89. REFERENCES
  90. 60. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
    Reference
  91. 61. Reference - Property Transaction Process
    Reference
  92. 62. Reference - Charlotte Business INClusion Program
    Reference
  93. 7. Appointment to fill Mayoral Seat Vacancy
    Appointment
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Graham to Appoint Robert Harrington as Mayor beginning July 1, 2026, and ending December 6, 2027. The motion carried unanimously.

  94. 20. Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease for the Bank of America Stadium
    Business Item
    Action: Defer Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Defer this Business Item. The motion failed by the following vote:

  95. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on Northway Woods Phase 1 Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Approve this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  96. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on the Foard House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Watlington to Approve this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  97. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on the Dilworth Methodist Church South Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Anderson and seconded by Council Member Watlington to Approve this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  98. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on the Dilworth Methodist Church South Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  99. 15-26437 Recognize Mayor Lyles
    Consent Item
    Action: For Information Only