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City Council Business Meeting

Monday, September 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

Charlotte City Council approved four historic landmark designations and four voluntary annexations for residential developments. The council also approved a Youth Protection Ordinance pilot program, authorized a water infrastructure loan application, and set a future public hearing on a telecommunications facility moratorium extension.

Key Decisions

  • Historic Landmark Designations (4 properties) Passed
  • Voluntary Annexations (4 developments: Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek, Kings Grant, Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek, Yardly West Towne) Passed
  • Youth Protection Ordinance Pilot Program Passed
  • North Carolina Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application Passed
  • Barlowe Road Closure (partial) Passed
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
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  10. 2. Consent agenda items 22 through 34 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 Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

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  12. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  13. 3. Hispanic Heritage Month
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only

    A motion was made by Council Member Mazuera Arias and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Suspend Charlotte City Council's Rules for the Awards and Recognitions to allow a speaker. The motion carried unanimously.

  14. 4. 50th Anniversary Year of Historic Districts
    Awards and Recognitions
    Action: For Information Only
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  16. PUBLIC FORUM
  17. 5. Public Forum
    Public Forum

    For Information Only

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  19. PUBLIC HEARING
  20. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on the Amendment to the Liddell-McNinch House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  21. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on the Jefferson-First Union Tower Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Anderson to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  22. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on the McClintock Presbyterian Church Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Close the Public Hearing this Public Hearing Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  23. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on the Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 Historic Landmark Designations
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  24. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Barlowe Road
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  25. 11. Public Hearing and Decision on the Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  26. 12. Public Hearing and Decision on the Kings Grant Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  27. 13. Public Hearing and Decision on the Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek 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 by the following vote:

  28. 14. Public Hearing and Decision on the Yardly West Towne Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

  29. 15. Public Hearing and Initial Findings Resolution on Refunding of Outstanding Certificates of Participation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

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

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  31. POLICY
  32. 16. City Manager’s Report
    Policy Item
    Action: For Information Only
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  34. 17. Set a Public Hearing on an Extension of the Temporary Moratorium on New Telecommunications and Data Storage Facilities
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  36. 18. Youth Protection Ordinance Pilot Program
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  38. BUSINESS
  39. 19. North Carolina Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  40. 20. Charlotte Department of Transportation Warehouse Lease
    Business Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  42. 21. Mayor and Council Topics
    Closed Session
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  44. CONSENT
  45. 22. Law Enforcement Protective Equipment
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  46. 23. Police Interceptor Vehicles
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  47. 24. Affordable Housing Legal Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  48. 25. Accessibility Infrastructure Construction
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  49. 26. Animal Care and Control Adoption Center Project
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  50. 27. W.T. Harris Boulevard Shared-Use Path
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  51. 28. Snow and Ice Removal Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  52. 29. Bypass Pumping Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  53. 30. Municipal Agreement for Relocation and Installation of Water Infrastructure at Lancaster Highway and Providence Road
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  54. 31. Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installations
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  55. 32. On-call Cabling Services
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  56. 33. Meeting Minutes
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owens and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell to Approve the Consent Agenda items 22 through 34 with the exception of Items 24, 26, 31, 32, & 34 which were pulled for a separate vote. The motion carried unanimously.

  57. 34. Set a Public Hearing on the River Point East of Dixie River Road Voluntary Annexation
    Consent Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

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  59. 59 Adjournment
    Action: Adjourn Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Watlington to Adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.

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  61. REFERENCES
  62. 35. Reference - Property Acquisitions and Condemnations
    Reference
  63. 36. Reference - Property Transaction Process
    Reference
  64. 6. Public Hearing and Decision on the Amendment to the Liddell-McNinch House Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  65. 10. Public Hearing and Decision on a Resolution to Close a Portion of Barlowe Road
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  66. 12. Public Hearing and Decision on the Kings Grant Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  67. 14. Public Hearing and Decision on the Yardly West Towne Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  68. 8. Public Hearing and Decision on the McClintock Presbyterian Church Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  69. 9. Public Hearing and Decision on the Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 Historic Landmark Designations
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  70. 11. Public Hearing and Decision on the Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  71. 13. Public Hearing and Decision on the Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek Voluntary Annexation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  72. 15. Public Hearing and Initial Findings Resolution on Refunding of Outstanding Certificates of Participation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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

  73. 7. Public Hearing and Decision on the Jefferson-First Union Tower Historic Landmark Designation
    Public Hearing Item
    Action: Approve Passed

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