Charlotte public meetings in 2023

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting on December 18, 2023, includes several rezoning petitions for residential, industrial, and commercial uses. Most items are part of a consent agenda with recommendations for approval from staff and the Zoning Committee. One petitioner withdrew their request, and another requested a deferral to January 2024.

• Rezoning petition 2022-096 for 33.03 acres near John Adams Road to urban residential
• Rezoning petition 2022-161 for 29.33 acres at Steele Creek Road and Parkside Crossing Drive to urban residential
• Rezoning petition 2023-064 for 9.072 acres near South Tryon Street to transit-oriented development
• Withdrawal of rezoning petition 2022-071 by MTB Holdings, LLC
• Deferral request for rezoning petition 2021-209 to January 16, 2024

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review infrastructure updates and the Eastland redevelopment partnership. Members will also vote on accepting state and federal funds for Sugar Creek Corridors of Opportunity improvements. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions to close specific portions of public right-of-way.

• $14,425,000 in NCDOT and FHWA grants for Sugar Creek Corridors of Opportunity projects
• $160,000 Lowe’s Home Improvement sponsorship for Corridors of Opportunity programming
• $169,097.14 North Carolina 911 Board grant for voice logging recorder system replacement
• Resolution to close public right-of-way adjacent to Hive Drive
• Resolution to close unopened right-of-way off Reston Road

Zoning Committee Work Session

The committee is reviewing various rezoning requests for properties in several council districts. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items until January 2, 2024. For many of the presented petitions, staff has recommended approval.

• Rezoning of 9.23 acres near Mallard Creek Road from N1-A to UR-2(CD)
• Rezoning of 9.072 acres on South Tryon Street to TOD-NC
• Rezoning of 6.075 acres on State Street to MUDD(CD)
• Rezoning of 8.15 acres near Park Drive from N2-B to I-2(CD)
• Rezoning of 0.94 acres at Commonwealth Avenue and The Plaza, pending environmental resolution

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will receive overviews of the FY 2023 year-end audit and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda includes decisions on historic landmark designations for Savona Mill and the Wyche-Dobson-McCoy House. Council will also consider street closures and an extension for an affordable housing ground lease.

• Extension of ground lease option for affordable housing at Providence Road West and Ballancroft Parkway
• Historic landmark designation for Savona Mill, with potential City tax deferrals of $9,716.09
• Historic landmark designation for Wyche-Dobson-McCoy House
• Resolution to close a portion of alleyway off Roland Street
• Resolution to close a portion of Paragon Drive for mixed-use development

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes several rezoning petitions for approval, including multiple items on the consent agenda. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items until December 18, 2023, while one petition has been withdrawn. The agenda also features petitions where committee recommendations differ from staff recommendations.

• Rezoning of 33.03 acres near John Adams Road by Kairoi Residential
• Rezoning of 15 acres on State Street by Third & Urban LLC
• Withdrawal of rezoning petition 2022-193 by Brown Group, Inc.
• Request for deferral of petition 2022-134 to December 18, 2023
• Rezoning of 48.21 acres near Quay Road by Childress Klein Properties

City Council Business Meeting

The Charlotte City Council is considering ordinance revisions that would increase certain parking fines. The council will also vote on allocating $5,954,152 for anti-displacement programs and accepting a new arts and culture plan. Additionally, staff will present updates regarding the city's tree canopy and bus operations contracts.

• Increase parking fines from $25 to $100 for blocking intersections, sidewalks, and bike lanes
• Approve $5,954,152 for anti-displacement programming using federal recovery funds
• Resolution to close a portion of Old Dowd Road for airport taxiway construction
• Acceptance of the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan
• Update on the Request for Proposals for Transit Management Services

City Council Business Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on a $10 million federal housing grant and proposed parking ordinance revisions. Members will also consider establishing the Plaza Midwood Social District. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on tree maintenance grants and anti-displacement recommendations.

• $10,000,000 PRO Housing Grant application
• Proposed increase of parking fines from $25 to $100
• Establishment of Plaza Midwood Social District
• $1,100,000 USDA Forest Service grants for tree programs

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes several rezoning requests ranging from neighborhood changes to large-scale industrial and mixed-use developments. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items until November 20, 2023. A text amendment regarding multi-family development in commercial districts is also scheduled for consideration.

• Rezoning petition 2023-024 for 83.65 acres near Ridge Road to include mixed-use and light industrial zoning
• Text amendment 2023-106 regarding multi-family development in CG and CR districts
• Rezoning petition 2021-256 for 150.78 acres on Old Concord Road to mixed-use, innovative zoning
• Rezoning petition 2022-048 for 182.71 acres near I-485 South (committee recommended denial)
• Deferral requests for four petitions (2022-134, 2022-148, 2022-193, and 2022-161) to November 20, 2023

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will receive updates on the Eastland Redevelopment and the creation of Social Districts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a proposed social district in Plaza Midwood and a vote to fund a property provider recruitment pilot.

• Public comment on the proposed Plaza Midwood Social District
• Approval of $500,000 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for a Property Provider Recruitment and Retention Pilot
• Eastland Redevelopment update regarding sports and entertainment facilities
• Proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Proclamation recognizing Charlotte Women’s Small Business Month

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning petitions involving residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Three petitioners have requested to defer their items until October 31, 2023. The agenda also includes a proposed text amendment regarding multi-family development in commercial districts.

• Text Amendment: allow multi-family development in CG and CR zoning districts
• Rezoning Petition 2021-209: Steele Creek Road and Rigsby Road (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-096: West side of John Adams Road (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-099: Commonwealth Avenue and The Plaza (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2023-106: Charlotte Planning, Design, & Development text amendment

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council is holding a committee discussion meeting at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The agenda includes a provision for a closed session if necessary.

• Closed Session (as necessary)

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will receive informational updates. These include a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds and updates regarding state and federal legislative work.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations update
• State legislative updates from the General Assembly
• Federal legislative updates from Congress

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the civilian clinician CARES Team program. Members will also review updates regarding a public listening session and CMPD ordinance enforcement related to the unhoused population.

• CARES Team launch update
• Review of City Code of Ordinances regarding criminal enforcement
• Update on September 26, 2023 public listening session
• CMPD ordinance enforcement discussion

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will receive updates on ongoing activities from CATS staff. Additionally, planning staff will discuss upcoming Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments and rezoning evaluation processes.

• CATS status update
• UDO text amendment update
• Discussion of Neighborhood 1 and 2 inconsistencies in the rezoning process

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review updates on Quality of Life and Social Districts. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding the closure of portions of Woodcrest Avenue, David Taylor Drive, and S. Cedar Street, as well as a voluntary annexation for the Torrence Area.

• $13,194,000 in Housing Trust Fund allocations for various affordable housing developments
• $4,325,000 in federal fund allocations for affordable housing developments
• Resolution to close a portion of Woodcrest Avenue
• Resolution to close right-of-way adjacent to David Taylor Drive
• Resolution to close unopened right-of-way off S. Cedar Street

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes a consent agenda of rezoning petitions that received no public opposition. These requests involve changes to industrial, residential, and mixed-use zoning across various districts. Several other petitions have been withdrawn or deferred until October 16, 2023.

• Rezoning 2023-030: 123.80 acres near University City Boulevard to industrial and mixed use
• Rezoning 2022-183: 32.42 acres near I-485 for urban residential development
• Rezoning 2023-049: 30.1 acres on Vance Davis Drive to manufacturing and logistics
• Rezoning 2022-060: 5.90 acres at South Boulevard and Old Pineville Road for transit-oriented development
• Withdrawal of rezoning petition 2022-156 by Greystar Development East, LLC

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on up to $235,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds for street and neighborhood projects. The agenda also includes funding allocations for the Three Sisters Market and several housing support grants.

• Public hearing on up to $235,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• $1,500,000 allocation for Three Sisters Market development
• $6,400,000 in ARPA funds for housing security non-profits
• $1,100,000 in CDBG funds for Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte
• $1,000,000 DOJ grant for the Alternatives to Violence Program

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing various rezoning requests across several city districts. Items include requests for deferrals, site plan amendments, and specific innovative building provisions for the Eastland Mall site.

• Innovative provision request for 2020-027 near N. Sharon Amity Road and Central Avenue
• Rezoning petition 2022-049 for 9.84 acres on Old Dowd Road
• Rezoning petition 2022-060 for 5.90 acres near South Boulevard and Old Pineville Road
• Rezoning petition 2023-030 for 123.80 acres near University City Boulevard
• Deferral requests for petitions 2021-209, 2022-071, 2022-099, and 2022-109

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council is holding a committee discussion meeting at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The agenda consists of procedural items including a potential closed session and adjournment.

• Closed Session (as necessary)

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on Charlotte/Metropolitan Transit Commission Work Group activities. Planning staff will also provide updates on UDO Text Amendments and improvements to rezoning information related to school population data.

• Update on CATS ongoing activities
• Update on UDO Text Amendments
• Improvements to rezoning information regarding school population data

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will receive the FY 2023 Internal Audit Annual Report and an overview of planned audits for FY 2024. Staff will also provide an update on the implementation of recommendations from the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission.

• FY 2023 Internal Audit Annual Report
• FY 2024 Internal Audit Plan overview
• Update on implementation of CEDC recommendations

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Committee will review initial programmatic and funding recommendations from the NEST Commission regarding an Anti-Displacement Strategy. Members will also receive follow-up information on the Community Relations Committee and an update on the Three Sisters Market initiative.

• NEST Commission initial programmatic and funding recommendations
• Community Relations Committee follow-up information
• Three Sisters Market update and American Rescue Plan Act support discussion

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive updates on small business initiatives and the Corridors of Opportunity program. Staff will also provide updates regarding HIRE Charlotte initiatives and ARPA funding.

• Small Business Update on projects serving small and minority-owned businesses
• Corridors of Opportunity update including Opportunity Hubs grant program and RFPs for three city-owned properties
• Upcoming Developers of Color program and Corridors Connect events
• Update on ARPA funding allocated to HIRE Charlotte initiatives

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review mobility updates and housing support grant recommendations. The meeting includes decisions on a business investment grant for TTX Company, regional public transportation coordination, and significant financing for airport and arena projects.

• Business Investment Grant of up to $323,007 for TTX Company
• Grant application of up to $522,000 for regional public transportation coordination
• Issuance of General Airport Revenue Bonds up to $550,000,000
• Issuance of Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes up to $280,000,000
• Construction period financing of up to $110,000,000 for Spectrum Arena upgrades

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council Zoning Meeting on August 21, 2023, includes a consent agenda of various rezoning requests. These proposals involve changing the zoning for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across several districts. Most items have received approval recommendations from both city staff and the Zoning Committee.

• Rezoning 2022-036: 31.94 acres near I-485 to commercial center site plan amendment
• Rezoning 2022-199: 19.91 acres on North Tryon Street to multi-family residential
• Rezoning 2022-205: 21.12 acres near Mallard Creek Road for multi-family residential
• Rezoning 2022-214: 16.35 acres near Steele Creek Road to urban residential
• Rezoning 2022-173: 5.33 acres at South Tryon Street and Nevada Boulevard to general industrial

City Council Special Meeting

The Charlotte City Council scheduled a special meeting for a single purpose. The body will conduct a closed session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.ll(a)(6).

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Council Committee Discussions

The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Charlotte Community Capital Fund. A closed session will be held if necessary.

• Charlotte Community Capital Fund presentation
• Closed session (as necessary)

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will receive updates on work from Congress and the General Assembly. Members will also review proposed language for the Advisory Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy before it moves to the City Council.

• Review of updated proposed language for the Advisory Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy
• Federal and state legislative updates

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update from CATS regarding work group status and ongoing activities. Planning and CDOT staff will also provide several updates on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

• CATS Committee Work Group and activity update
• UDO Text Amendments update
• Council referral from May 22nd business agenda
• Tree Canopy Analysis work update
• Proposed Streets Manual amendments

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive updates on short-listed proposals for the eastern portion of Eastland and infrastructure in the Dixie Berryhill area. The agenda also includes a deferred overview of the Charlotte Community Capital fund.

• Update on short-listed proposals for the eastern portion of Eastland development
• Update on Dixie Berryhill area infrastructure
• Overview of the Charlotte Community Capital fund (deferred)
• Introduction of Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to the City Manager (deferred)

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning requests across various city districts. These items include requests for residential, commercial, and mixed-use zoning changes, as well as three petitions requesting deferral to September 6, 2023.

• Rezoning Petition 2021-209: Steele Creek Road and Rigsby Road (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-099: Commonwealth Avenue and The Plaza (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-109: The Plaza, south of Bridgeport Drive (Requesting deferral)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-048: South side of Interstate 485 South interchange (182.71 acres)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-160: Mount Holly Road and Creston Circle (Staff does not recommend approval)

City Council Special Meeting

The Charlotte City Council scheduled a special meeting for July 24, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session regarding personnel matters pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.ll(a)(6).

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is reviewing various rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Several petitioners have requested to defer their items to future meetings in August or September 2023.

• Rezoning Petition 2022-084: Mission Properties (20.85 acres along Ridge Road)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-187: Vista Residential Partners (14.8 acres on Krefeld Drive)
• Rezoning Petition 2021-213: Goldberg Companies, Inc. (42.85 acres on Pineville-Matthews Road)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-152: Vinroy Reid (0.87 acres near Char-Meck Lane)
• Appaloosa Real Estate Partners petition withdrawn for 15.52 acres at Mallard Creek and Galloway Road

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. This meeting is being held pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6).

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning requests, including deferrals for properties on Cherry Street and Cleveland Avenue. The agenda also includes a public hearing to close a portion of E. 23rd Street and the acceptance of a $260,000 grant from Lowe's Home Improvement.

• Rezoning petition: 2015-027 (Cherry Street and East 1st Street) - requesting deferral
• Rezoning petition: 2021-285 (Cleveland Avenue and East Worthington Avenue) - requesting deferral
• Public hearing and resolution to close a portion of E. 23rd Street
• Acceptance of $260,000 Lowe's Home Improvement grant for Urban Arboretum Trail Spring Street Plaza
• Proclamation recognizing July 26, 2023, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day

City Council Special Meeting

The Charlotte City Council scheduled a special meeting for July 10, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing various rezoning petitions across Charlotte. Most petitioners have requested to defer their cases to later dates in 2023. Two items are listed without deferral requests, including one with a staff recommendation for approval and another against approval.

• Rezoning petition 2022-152 (Vinroy Reid) for 0.87 acres at Char-Meck Lane; staff recommends approval upon resolution of issues
• Rezoning petition 2022-160 (Penler Development, LLC) for 24.13 acres near Mount Holly Road; staff does not recommend approval in its current form
• Deferral request for 182.71 acres near I-485 South interchange (Tribute Companies, Inc.)
• Deferral request for 10.82 acres at S Tryon St and Nations Ford Rd (Greystar Development East, LLC)
• Deferral request for 2.11 acres at E Exmore St and Nations Crossings Rd (MTB Holdings, LLC)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several rezoning petitions for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The agenda also includes updates on withdrawn petitions and requests to defer other items to July 17, 2023.

• Rezoning petition 2022-084 for multi-family residential near I-485
• Rezoning petition 2022-179 for mixed use development on Charlotte Park Drive
• Rezoning petition 2022-187 for multi-family residential near Monroe Road
• Rezoning petition 2022-193 for a research campus on Legranger Road
• Deferral requests for petitions 2022-134, 2022-147, and 2022-160 to July 17, 2023

City Council Zoning Meeting

The June 20 City Council Zoning Meeting primarily addressed rescheduled, withdrawn, and deferred petitions. Many rezoning requests from the consent agenda were moved to a meeting on June 26, 2023. Other petitioners requested delays until July or December 2023.

• Rescheduling of multiple rezoning petitions to June 26, 2023
• Withdrawal of Rezoning Petition 2022-177 by Appaloosa Real Estate Partners
• Deferral request for Rezoning Petition 2022-134 to July 17, 2023
• Deferral request for Rezoning Petition 2022-147 to July 17, 2023
• Deferral request for Rezoning Petition 2015-027 to December 18, 2023

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget and a five-year capital investment plan. The proposed budget includes no property tax increase for the fifth consecutive year. It also addresses updates to water, sewer, and storm water service fees.

• Adoption of FY 2024 Operating Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Adoption of the FY 2024-2028 Capital Investment Plan
• Proposed 4.25% increase for Water and Sewer Fees
• Proposed 4.6% increase for Storm Water Services Fees
• Affordable housing support request for Brookhill neighborhood

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council is holding a committee discussion meeting at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The agenda includes a provision for a closed session if necessary.

• Closed Session (as necessary)

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review the current attendance policy for advisory boards and commissions to determine potential changes. Members will also receive an update on debt financing approval processes and the Hospitality Revenue Capital Investment Policy.

• Review of Attendance Policy for Advisory Boards & Commissions
• Update on debt financing approval process and calendar
• Update on Hospitality Revenue Capital Investment Policy

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will receive an overview of a draft anti-displacement strategy intended to protect vulnerable residents and businesses. Members will also address whether affordable housing projects currently under construction should be eligible for Housing Trust Fund funding.

• Overview of draft anti-displacement strategy
• Discussion on Housing Trust Fund eligibility for projects under construction

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the evaluation of short-listed proposals for the eastern portion of the Eastland development. Staff will also provide a recap of May's Small Business Month events and an overview of support programs.

• Update on short-listed proposals for the eastern portion of Eastland
• Recap of Small Business Month events and support programs

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will receive an update on CATS working group activities. Staff will also present options regarding the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for allowing duplexes and triplexes in larger residential projects.

• CATS Working Group and ongoing activity update
• UDO update regarding duplexes and triplexes in residential zoning

Zoning Committee Work Session

The committee is reviewing various rezoning petitions and staff recommendations. Several petitioners have requested to defer their items until July 5, 2023. The agenda also includes a request for innovative development provisions at the former Eastland Mall site.

• Request for reduced townhome separation and lot widths at the former Eastland Mall site
• Staff recommendation to approve rezoning petition 2021-120 (Maria Mergianos)
• Staff recommendation against approval for petition 2022-160 (Penler Development, LLC)
• Staff recommendation against approval for petition 2022-177 (Appaloosa Real Estate Partners)
• Deferral requests to July 5, 2023, for six rezoning petitions

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider a $1,700,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation for the Sycamore Station Apartments development. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Galloway Ridge Area voluntary annexation to allow 280 multi-family units. Additionally, council members will discuss infill redevelopment and staff performance evaluation processes.

• $1,700,000 Housing Trust Fund allocation for Sycamore Station Apartments
• Galloway Ridge Area voluntary annexation for 280 multi-family units
• Resolution to close a portion of Cleveland Avenue
• Discussion on Unified Development Ordinance regarding triplexes and duplexes
• Updated process for appointed staff performance evaluations

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss additional proposed adjustments to the FY 2024 budget since the May 11 meeting. The session includes a review of next steps leading toward budget adoption.

• Discussion of potential adjustments to the proposed FY 2024 Budget
• Review of upcoming budget straw votes on May 25
• Review of upcoming budget adoption on June 12

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes several rezoning petitions on the consent agenda that staff recommends for approval. Additionally, several petitioners have requested to defer their cases until June 20, 2023.

• Rezoning of 43.72 acres by Taylor Morrison near I-485
• Rezoning of 48.09 acres by Tribute Companies, Inc. near North Tryon Street
• Rezoning of 11.23 acres by Canvas Residential, LLC near Oakdale Road
• Rezoning of 7.41 acres by Sere Ventures, LLC on West Trade Street
• Requests to defer five rezoning petitions to June 20, 2023

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting to discuss and consider potential adjustments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The workshop also includes a review of next steps, including straw votes on May 25 and final budget adoption on June 12.

• Discussion of potential adjustments to the proposed FY 2024 budget
• Consideration of any proposed budget adjustments
• Review of next steps for budget adoption

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget and capital investment plan. Additionally, the council will consider revisions to the Charlotte Water Revenue Manual and several requests to close portions of public right-of-way.

• Public hearing for Proposed FY 2024 Operating Budget and FY 2024-2028 Capital Investment Plan
• Proposed $832.5 million General Fund budget for FY 2024
• Proposed property tax rate of 26.04¢ per $100 of assessed valuation
• Public hearing on Charlotte Water Revenue Manual revisions
• Resolution to close public right-of-way adjacent to Dupree Street

Zoning Committee Work Session

The committee is reviewing text amendments regarding landfill operations and multi-family housing. These changes could affect land use regulations and residential density. The agenda also includes several rezoning petitions for various developments.

• Text amendment proposing new distance requirements for landfill operations
• Rezoning of 182.71 acres near the I-485 South interchange to mixed use
• Text amendment allowing multi-family attached and stacked development in CG and CR districts
• Rezoning of 43.72 acres on Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road to mixed use
• Proposed changes to the 2023 meeting schedule due to holiday closures

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review benchmarking information to develop recommendations for improving the evaluation process for appointed staff. Members will also receive updates on federal and state legislative activities. A review of attendance policies for boards and commissions was deferred to June 5, 2023.

• Enhancing performance evaluation processes for appointed staff
• Updates on work from Congress and the General Assembly

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session to hear a presentation regarding the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. This meeting focuses on the presentation of the upcoming annual budget.

• City Manager’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget Presentation

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will receive a preview of the A Home for All implementation plan regarding homelessness and affordable housing. Members will also discuss follow-up items related to the Housing Trust Fund.

• A Home for All initiative overview
• Housing Trust Fund follow up discussion

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on proposals for the eastern portion of the Eastland development. Staff will also present recommended changes regarding the Business Advisory Committee and the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee.

• Update on Eastland development proposals
• Proposed restructuring or disbandment of advisory committees

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update from Council Member Ed Driggs and Brent Cagle regarding the Council Working Group for CATS issues. Staff will also provide an update on current rezoning processes and other ongoing work.

• Update on the Council Working Group addressing CATS issues
• Update on the rezoning process and other work underway

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss energy and planning updates before reviewing several funding actions. Key items include a pilot program for development fee reimbursements and significant allocations for affordable housing projects.

• Affordable Housing Development Fee Reimbursement Pilot Program up to $1,500,000
• Mt. Holly Riverside Area voluntary annexation of 100.55-acre property
• $20,265,000 in Housing Trust Fund allocations for various developments
• $3,375,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program allocations
• Strategic Energy Action Plan update

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning petitions for residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Multiple petitioners have requested to defer their items to the May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Rezoning of 31.41 acres on Old Statesville Road by Carter Acquisitions, LLC
• Rezoning of 39.02 acres along Gibbon Road by Mungo Homes
• Rezoning of 7.7 acres near Tennyson Drive and I-85 by Blue Heel Development
• Rezoning of 10.26 acres on Shopton Road by The Maintenance Team, Inc.
• Deferral requests for petitions by Coastal Acquisition Entity, LLC and Goldberg Companies, Inc.

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review a $13,242,584 federal funding plan for housing and community development. The meeting also includes discussions on the CBI Bonding Program, updates to the Charlotte Business Inclusion Policy, and an interlocal agreement for the Eastland redevelopment.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development ($13,242,584)
• Public hearing on revised Charlotte Business Inclusion Policy
• Resolution to close portions of First Street and Vernedale Road
• Resolution to close an alleyway off Buchanan Street
• Interlocal agreement for Eastland Redevelopment Infrastructure Reimbursement

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is conducting a workshop to review various fiscal outlooks for the 2024 fiscal year. Discussions include property revaluation impacts, transit, water, stormwater, and aviation budgets.

• FY 2024 Revaluation Process
• Property Revaluation Impacts and Staying in Place Strategies
• CATS Budget Outlook
• Water and Stormwater Budget Outlook
• Aviation Budget Outlook

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee held a work session to review various rezoning petitions across Charlotte. Some petitioners requested to defer their items until May 2, 2023. The committee also reviewed staff recommendations for several residential, office, and industrial zoning changes.

• Rezoning petition 2022-070 for 31.41 acres on Old Statesville Road with a staff recommendation for approval
• Rezoning petition 2022-084 near the I-485 interchange with a staff recommendation against approval in its current form
• Rezoning petition 2022-123 for 39.02 acres on Gibbon Road with a staff recommendation for approval pending transportation resolution
• Rezoning petition 2021-198 on Providence Road with a staff recommendation for approval pending transportation resolution
• Deferral requests to May 2, 2023, for petitions 2021-209, 2021-213, 2022-133, and 2022-140

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review infrastructure investment recommendations from the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission. Members will also receive an overview of performance evaluation processes for appointed staff and a preview of upcoming budget workshop themes.

• Review of Charlotte Equitable Development Commission (CEDC) recommendations
• Overview of performance evaluation procedures for appointed staff
• Preview of key themes for the April 6 Budget Workshop

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council Committee will meet to review a presentation regarding revised CBI policies and procedures. The meeting may include a closed session if necessary.

• CBI Revised Policy & Procedures Presentation

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Committee will review an update on the Community Relations Committee mission and vision. Staff will also provide updated recommendations for optimizing the Housing Trust Fund and discuss a proposal to partner with Duke Energy for low-income energy efficiency retrofits.

• Community Relations Committee mission and activity update
• Housing Trust Fund optimization recommendations
• Low-Income Energy Efficiency Home Rehab Pilot Program proposal

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Committee will review updated policy and procedures for the Office of Charlotte Business INClusion. Members will also discuss a request to support the reopening of the Sullenberger Aviation Museum and assess various advisory boards.

• CBI Revised Policy & Procedures presentation
• Sullenberger Aviation Museum reopening support
• Review of Jobs and ED Advisory Boards

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates regarding several city initiatives. These include progress on Connect Beyond, current maintenance activities for CATS, and upcoming text amendments for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Community Area Planning process.

• Connect Beyond mobility update
• CATS maintenance activity update
• UDO text amendments update
• Community Area Planning process update

Legislative Forum

The City Council is holding a legislative briefing regarding the city's federal priorities. The meeting focuses on the City of Charlotte 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda.

• Review of the City of Charlotte 2023 Federal Legislative Agenda

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes reviews of several rezoning petitions for residential and mixed-use developments. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items to future meetings in April or May. One petition regarding East Westinghouse Boulevard is noted because staff does not recommend approval.

• Rezoning of 26.9 acres at Steele Creek Road and I-485 by Ram Realty Acquisitions V LLC
• Request for deferral of rezoning petition 2022-060 to May 15, 2023
• Rezoning of 50.7 acres along Garrison Road by Taylor Morrison
• Petition 2022-075 for East Westinghouse Boulevard where staff does not recommend approval
• Request for deferral of rezoning petition 2022-037 to April 17, 2023

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the City Charter to increase terms of office and add a council member. Additionally, the council will consider two voluntary annexation requests for industrial and residential developments.

• Public hearing on increasing Mayor and Council terms from two to four years
• Public hearing on adding an additional district member to the City Council
• Annexation of 149.7-acre Garrison Road Industrial Phase 1 Area for light industrial use
• Annexation of 70.96-acre River District Preserve East Area for 125 single family homes
• Resolution to establish remote participation policies for advisory boards and commissions

Legislative Forum

The City Council is meeting for a legislative briefing. The session includes remarks from Delegation Chairperson Representative Belk and updates from the City Manager’s Office regarding the 2023 State Legislative Agenda.

• Presentation of the 2023 State Legislative Agenda packet
• Remarks from Delegation Chairperson Representative Belk
• City updates from the City Manager's Office

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will discuss the economic outlook and revenue forecast. The workshop includes discussions on staff compensation, healthcare, and municipal service districts. Additionally, the council will review the water and stormwater budget outlook.

• Economic Outlook and Revenue Forecast discussion
• Compensation, Staffing, and Healthcare discussion
• Financial Partners and Municipal Service Districts discussion
• Water and Stormwater Budget Outlook discussion

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning petitions across various city districts. The agenda also includes a proposal to approve the 2023 work session meeting schedule.

• Approval of the 2023 Zoning Committee Work Session Meeting Schedule
• Rezoning petition 2021-209: Steele Creek Road and Rigsby Road (requesting deferral)
• Rezoning petition 2021-213: Pineville-Matthews Road (requesting deferral)
• Rezoning petition 2022-008: Steele Creek Road interchange (staff recommends approval)
• Rezoning petition 2022-053: Prosperity Church Road (staff recommends approval)

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council Committee will meet at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The agenda consists of a closed session if necessary and adjournment.

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will discuss current and planned engagements with State Legislators. Members will also review advisory boards to determine if they should continue, restructure, or be disbanded. Additionally, the committee will receive a presentation on requirements for non-profit organizations receiving city funding.

• Engagement strategy discussion regarding State Legislators
• Review of advisory boards and commissions
• Financial stewardship overview for non-profit organizations receiving city funding
• Budget Workshop 2 preview

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Committee will receive updates regarding proposals for the eastern portion of the Eastland development and feedback from previous HIRE Charlotte discussions. Members will also assess various boards and commissions to recommend whether they should continue, be restructured, or be disbanded.

• Update on Eastland redevelopment proposals
• HIRE Charlotte status update
• Assessment of current boards and commissions

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will assess existing boards and commissions aligned with its scope to determine if recommendations are needed. Staff will also provide an overview of public-private partnership tools used to meet affordable housing goals.

• Review of current boards and commissions
• Overview of housing services partner funding pathways

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the city-wide tree canopy analysis project and planned policy initiatives. Members will also review current boards and commissions to assess their purpose or potential restructuring.

• Update on city-wide tree canopy analysis and policy initiatives
• Assessment of existing boards and commissions for potential restructuring or disbandment

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on three voluntary annexation requests for residential developments. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Digital Inclusion Plan and a vote on the Arts and Culture Policy Framework.

• Evolve Northlake Area voluntary annexation for 336 multi-family units
• Avery Place Area voluntary annexation for 58 single-family attached homes
• Mallard Wood Phase 4 Area voluntary annexation for 5 single-family homes
• Approval of the Arts and Culture Policy Framework
• Closing unnamed right-of-way between 828 and 900 Matheson Avenue

City Council Zoning Meeting

The meeting includes a consent agenda of rezoning petitions recommended by staff and the Zoning Committee. Several petitioners have requested to defer their cases until March 20, 2023. The council is also reviewing specific petitions for decisions on zoning changes.

• Rezoning petition 2021-261 for industrial use on Billy Graham Parkway
• Rezoning petition 2022-082 for urban residential use near West Mallard Creek Church Road
• Deferral requests for seven rezoning petitions, including items on South Boulevard and Garrison Road
• Rezoning petition 2022-042 to change R-4 to R-5 zoning on Harrisburg Road
• Rezoning petition 2022-075 regarding industrial to transit-oriented development

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution of intent to amend the city charter, proposing four-year terms and an additional district member subject to voter approval. The agenda also includes approving 2023 federal and state legislative agendas and a bus service agreement with the City of Concord. Additionally, staff will present updates on fire department operations and community area planning.

• Resolution to amend city charter (4-year terms, staggered elections, extra district member)
• Approval of 2023 Federal and State Legislative Agendas
• CATS bus service agreement with City of Concord ($196,857.12 annual reimbursement)
• Charlotte Fire Department year-end update
• Update on UDO and Community Area Planning

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss capital affordability and updates on existing bond projects. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2024-2028 bond outlook, the City Facility Program, and Corridors of Opportunity.

• Capital Affordability discussion
• Existing Bond Project status updates
• 2024-2028 Bond Outlook review
• City Facility Program discussion
• Corridors of Opportunity update

Council Committee Discussions

The agenda consists of procedural items regarding proposed federal and state agendas. No specific topics or details are provided in the document.

• Proposed Federal Agenda for Feb 6
• Proposed State Agenda for Feb 6

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review proposed federal and state legislative agendas based on strategic priorities. Members will also preview topics for the February 9, 2023, budget workshop. Additionally, the committee will review benchmarking information regarding Charlotte's Mayor and Council.

• Review of proposed federal and state legislative agendas
• Preview of themes for the February 9, 2023, budget workshop
• Benchmarking Charlotte's Mayor and Council against similar cities

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will review developer feedback regarding a proposed development fee reimbursement pilot program for affordable housing. Members will also discuss key themes and focus areas from the 2023 Housing Summit.

• Update on developer feedback for a proposed development fee reimbursement pilot program
• Discussion of key themes from the 2023 Housing Summit

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Staff will provide an update regarding the CTC project and a potential Public Private Partnership (P3). The committee may discuss outstanding items or move toward developing a Memorandum of Understanding for Council consideration.

• CTC project and potential Public Private Partnership (P3) update
• Potential development of an MOU for Council consideration

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the proposed second round of ARPA funds and initiatives. Staff will also provide information regarding the funding and concept for a Hornets practice facility at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

• Update on proposed second round of ARPA funds and initiatives
• Update on funding and concept for the Hornets’ practice facility at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC)
• Discussion of mechanics for the district/sponsorship initiative

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Zoning Committee met to review various rezoning petitions for residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. The agenda included requests to defer certain petitions to March 2023 and presented staff recommendations for approval or denial of others.

• Requests to defer petitions 2021-209, 2021-213, and 2022-093 to March 7, 2023
• Rezoning petition 2021-261: Changing 3.5 acres from multi-family residential to conditional general industrial
• Rezoning petition 2022-008: Changing 26.9 acres from single-family residential to neighborhood services and mixed use development district
• Rezoning petition 2022-059 for 50.70 acres along Garrison Road; staff does not recommend approval
• Rezoning petition 2022-075 for 20.96 acres on East Westinghouse Boulevard; staff does not recommend approval

City Council Annual Strategy Meeting

The City Council is conducting the second day of its annual strategy meeting. The agenda includes a panel discussion regarding the impact of tourism in Charlotte. A planned discussion on UDO and Community Area Planning was deferred to February 13, 2023.

• Panel discussion on the impact of tourism in Charlotte
• Continued priority setting for future planning

City Council Annual Strategy Meeting

The City Council will review budget outlooks for fiscal years 2022 through 2024 and discuss setting council priorities. Members will also work toward consensus on future mobility pathways. Discussions regarding arts funding and federal/state priorities were deferred to other dates.

• Budget outlook presentation for FY 2022 year end, FY 2023, and FY 2024
• Discussion to amend or reaffirm council priorities
• Consensus building on future mobility pathways
• Arts and culture funding discussion (deferred to February 27, 2023)
• Federal and state priorities discussion (deferred to January 31, 2023)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review year-end updates from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Mecklenburg EMS Agency. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a business investment grant and funding allocations for two affordable housing developments.

• $7,239,818 Business Investment Grant to Albemarle Corporation
• $800,000 HOME allocation for Lakewood Apartments
• $894,000 CDBG allocation for East Lane Townhomes
• Approval of 2023 Federal and State Legislative Agendas
• Year-end update from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting includes several rezoning petitions for approval on the consent agenda. Several other petitioners have requested to defer their rezoning decisions to later dates in 2023.

• Rezoning of 146.9 acres on Rhyne Road by Beacon Acquisitions, LLC & Crescent Communities
• Rezoning of 48.49 acres near Northlake Centre Parkway by TM BTR of the Carolinas, LLC
• Chick-Fil-A rezoning petition for 0.88 acres at Randolph Road and Colwick Road
• Deferral request for 42.85 acres on Pineville-Matthews Road by Goldberg Companies, Inc.
• Rezoning of 16.69 acres on South Boulevard by The Fallon Company

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting the second day of its Housing and Jobs Summit. The session includes discussions to identify focus areas for housing and the HIRE Charlotte program. Council will also review case studies regarding Peppertree and The Pearl.

• Discussion on housing prioritization areas for focus
• Discussion on jobs and HIRE Charlotte areas for focus
• Peppertree case study review
• The Pearl economic development case study review

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is considering a $78,210,034.00 contract with PC/Leeper, A Joint Venture for the Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. The project involves constructing a new influent pump station to expand plant capacity from 13.1 to 16.0 million gallons per day. Completion is anticipated by the fourth quarter of 2025.

• $78,210,034.00 contract for Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant pump station construction
• Expansion of plant capacity from 13.1 to 16.0 million gallons per day

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting a special meeting for the first day of a Housing and Jobs Summit. The agenda includes presentations on housing and job trends, a review of survey results, and panels with local practitioners. Discussions will focus on connecting housing to employment and reviewing HIRE Charlotte recommendations.

• Presentation on current and emerging trends in housing and jobs
• Review of Housing and Jobs Survey results
• Panel discussion on the connection between housing and jobs
• Deep dive into local housing perspectives
• Discussion of HIRE Charlotte recommendations

Zoning Committee Work Session

The committee is reviewing several rezoning petitions across various Charlotte districts. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items to future dates, while others have staff recommendations for approval subject to technical or transportation resolutions.

• Rezoning petition 2021-232 (Chick-Fil-A) at Randolph Road and Colwick Road with staff recommendation for approval
• Rezoning petition 2022-069 (The Fallon Company) at South Boulevard area with staff recommendation for approval
• Rezoning petition 2022-033 (TM BTR of the Carolinas, LLC) at Alexandriana Road and Northlake Centre Parkway with staff recommendation for approval
• Rezoning petition 2021-237 (Balogh Properties, LLC) with staff recommendation for approval upon technical revisions
• Rezoning petition 2022-027 (Childress Klein) with staff recommendation for approval upon resolution of transportation issues

Council Committee Discussions

The Council Committee will review presentations regarding the Silver Line LPA, CTC, and the federal and state legislative agenda. A closed session may be held as necessary.

• Silver Line LPA presentation
• CTC presentation
• Federal and State Legislative Agenda presentation

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will review updates on anti-displacement initiatives, including the Staying in Place pilot program. Members will also consider a proposal for a property tax assistance program for households age 55 and over with incomes up to 80% of the area median income. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on developer feedback regarding development fee reimbursements.

• Anti-displacement update including the Staying in Place pilot program
• Property tax assistance proposal for households age 55 and over
• Update on developer feedback regarding a development fee reimbursement pilot program

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Silver Line Center City alignment evaluation. Staff will also present information on CTC design alternatives, public input, and MOU terms including a financial framework. The committee is asked to endorse staff recommendations for both items.

• Silver Line Center City alignment evaluation update
• CTC design alternatives and MOU terms update
• Committee endorsement of Silver Line LPA update
• Committee endorsement of CTC design alternative recommendation

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will review the State of Culture report findings and a draft Arts and Culture policy memorandum. Members will also examine draft recommendations from Charlotte Business Inclusion staff regarding the Disparity Study.

• Presentation of State of Culture report findings
• Review of Draft Charlotte City Council Arts and Culture policy memorandum
• Review of CBI Disparity Study Draft Recommendations