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City Council Business Meeting
The City Council will vote to appoint a new mayor following Mayor Vi Lyles' resignation. They will also hold public hearings on historic landmark designations for Dilworth Methodist Church South and the Foard House, and on the voluntary annexation of Northway Woods Phase 1 for 73 single-family homes. Additionally, they will consider a pilot red-light camera program to reduce collisions.
- Appoint mayor from top five candidates after Lyles' resignation
- Public hearing and vote on historic landmark designation for Dilworth Methodist Church South (1829 Cleveland Ave) – deferrable taxes ~$4,311 city + $7,749 county
- Public hearing and vote on historic landmark designation for Foard House (7410 Shady Lane) – deferrable taxes ~$573 city + $1,031 county
- Public hearing and vote on voluntary annexation of 29-acre Northway Woods Phase 1 (Frank Grier Rd) for 73 single-family homes
- Adopt resolution for one-year pilot red-light camera program and amend ordinance for $50 civil penalty (state allows up to $75)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct formal interviews with candidates running for Mayor. The session may include a closed session as necessary.
- Mayoral candidate interviews
City Council Special Meeting
The Charlotte City Council is holding a special meeting to host a forum for candidates vying for interim mayor. The council will hear introductions and candidate presentations before adjourning.
- Candidate forum for interim mayor position
City Council Zoning Meeting
The Charlotte City Council Zoning Committee will vote on eight consent rezoning petitions with staff approval, hear nine public hearings including several with staff opposition, and decide on two deferrals and one contested petition recommended for denial. All items involve changes to zoning designations across multiple council districts.
- Consent: Rezoning 6.16 acres near Rocky River Road from N1-A to N2-A(CD) (Queen City Land, LLC)
- Decision: Rezoning 7.89 acres near Valeview Lane from N1-B to N1-E(CD) (Zoning Committee recommended denial)
- Hearing: 12.67 acres near Mount Holly Road from ML-1 to N2-B(CD) (staff recommends against)
- Hearing: Deferral requested for 39.41 acres near Josh Birmingham Parkway (data center moratorium)
- Hearing: 3.97 acres on Business Center Drive from ML-1 to CG(CD) (staff recommends approval pending issues)
City Council Business Meeting
The Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, which includes a property tax increase for public safety. They will also discuss red light camera pilots and transit agreements, while considering major investment grants for Averitt Express and The Capital Group.
- Averitt Express, Inc. Business Investment Grant up to $2,898,710
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Business Investment Grant up to $1,038,565
- FY 2027 Operating Budget and Tax Levy Ordinance
- Red light camera pilot program overview
- Metropolitan Public Transit Authority interlocal agreement update