Charlotte public meetings in 2024

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is meeting to decide on various rezoning petitions for residential, mixed-use, and industrial developments. The session includes a consent agenda for petitions with no public opposition and separate hearings for specific land-use requests.

• Rezoning of 84.16 acres on Sardis Lane and Providence Road to mixed-use (Petition 2023-038)
• Rezoning of 9.892 acres on Monroe Road and North Wendover Road to innovation mixed-use (Petition 2024-100)
• Rezoning of 3.44 acres on Westpark Drive to innovation mixed-use, conditional (Petition 2024-051)
• Rezoning of 3.18 acres on Twin Lakes Parkway and Sam Roper Drive to manufacturing and logistics-1 (Petition 2024-097)
• Proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance affecting 23 of 39 Articles (Petition 2024-121, requested deferral)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on a $2,785,221 Business Investment Grant for Siemens Energy, which plans a $149.9 million expansion and 475 jobs. Also on the agenda: an update on the Providence Square infrastructure agreement, a public safety quality-of-life update, and approval of the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Agendas. Consent items include a brush truck donation to a volunteer fire department and acceptance of a $2.7 million UASI grant.

• Public hearing and action on Siemens Energy Business Investment Grant of up to $2,785,221 over ten years for a $149.9M expansion with 475 jobs averaging $82,052/year
• Update on Providence Square Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement
• Approval of 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda (mobility, aviation, workforce, public safety, housing) and 2025 State Legislative Agenda (mobility, aviation, environment, public safety, courts)
• Donation of a brush truck (value $31,000) to Broad River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for Hurricane Helene recovery
• Authorization to accept $2,728,582 from the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for regional homeland security

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Charlotte Zoning Committee will discuss 10 rezoning petitions and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda includes a request to defer one petition and covers various property types, including residential, industrial, and mixed-use areas across multiple council districts.

• Rezoning 2024-072: Request to defer to January 7, 2025
• Text Amendment 2024-121: Changes to 23 of 39 Articles in the UDO
• Rezoning 2024-002: N1-B to N1-E on Wallace Lane
• Rezoning 2024-051: ML-2 to IMU (CD) on Westpark Drive
• Rezoning 2024-100: ML-1 to IMU on Monroe Road

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council will receive an update on the Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program from airport staff, followed by discussion. Council committee chairs will also provide updates on their respective committees. The meeting may include a closed session as necessary.

• Update on Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program from Aviation staff
• Council committee chair updates

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive an update on the Providence Square public-private partnership and vote to refer it to the full City Council for consideration. They will also discuss alternative funding for arts and culture using hospitality funds. Additionally, the Business Advisory Committee will present its 2024 annual report and recommendations for information only.

• Providence Square public-private partnership update — staff will present terms and recommend referral to full Council for consideration
• Alternative funding for arts and culture — discussion on using hospitality funds as a sustainable source
• Business Advisory Committee 2024 annual report — overview of work, focus areas, and recommendations (information only)

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review the FY 2024 Financial Audit Report. Members will also discuss and finalize the city's proposed 2025 Federal and State legislative agendas. Additionally, the committee will review plans for the upcoming Annual Strategy Meeting.

• FY 2024 Financial Audit Report results
• Finalization of 2025 Federal and State legislative agendas
• Review of Annual Strategy Meeting plans and topics

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will meet on December 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 280 of the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Government Center. The agenda contains a single informational item: a year‑to‑date review of the committee’s progress and accomplishments, presented by staff. No decisions or actions are scheduled; the item is for information only. The meeting will be streamed on the Government Channel and the city’s YouTube channel.

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Committee will hear three informational updates: CATS will report on transit operations, monthly statistics, and the FTA Special Maintenance Review draft report; staff will update on Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments addressing housing supply and neighborhood character; and staff will discuss early community engagement results for Community Area Planning. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• CATS update includes FTA Special Maintenance Review draft report and CATS' response
• UDO text amendment update covers proposed cleanup and residential concepts for supply and neighborhood character
• Community Area Planning update presents early community engagement results and adoption schedule

City Council Business Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings on three street and alleyway closures and the voluntary annexation of a 10.029-acre site for multi-family housing. The body will also review proposed 2025 legislative agendas and the 2025 Council calendar.

• Voluntary annexation of 'Bluemont on Steele Creek' for 85 attached multi-family units
• Public hearing to close a portion of alleyway between 1609 and 1615 Matheson Avenue
• Public hearing to close a portion of Cecil Street
• Public hearing to close a portion of Sentry Post Road for North End Around Taxiway construction
• Proposed historic landmark designation for the Marion R. and Lavonne Marsh House at 1642 Hertford Road

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting will consider a consent agenda of eight rezoning petitions with unanimous committee support, along with several decision items. A major UDO text amendment affecting 23 articles is scheduled for a public hearing. Four rezoning petitions are requesting deferral to December 16.

• Text amendment (2024-121) proposes changes to 23 of 39 UDO articles for clarity and updated definitions
• Consent rezoning: 3.73 acres at The Plaza/Aintree Rd to N2-A(CD) (District 1)
• Decision: 7.05 acres on South Tryon St to CG(CD) by City of Charlotte (District 3)
• Decision: 1.23 acres at Central Ave/Morningside Dr for site plan amendment (District 1)
• Deferral requested: 84.16 acres on Sardis Lane/Providence Rd (Levine Properties, District 6)

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee will review a series of rezoning petitions covering sites in Council Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7. The first item is a request by The Site Group to defer consideration of petition 2024-051 to December 3, 2024. Other petitions include proposals to change zoning to mixed‑use, urban residential, community activity center, and regional activity center designations.

• Rezoning Petition 2024-051 (The Site Group) – 3.44 acres west of Westpark Drive, proposed IMU (CD); petitioner requests deferral to Dec 3, 2024.
• Rezoning Petition 2023-023 (Horizon Development) – 8.55 acres east of Old Providence Road, proposed MUDD-O; staff recommends approval pending transportation and design issues.
• Rezoning Petition 2023-038 (Levine Properties) – 84.16 acres north and south of Sardis Lane, proposed UR-2(CD) and MUDD-O with 5‑year vested rights.
• Rezoning Petition 2024-075 (Arbo, LLC) – 1.4 acres north of Pineville‑Matthews Road, proposed CAC-1(CD).
• Rezoning Petition 2024-092 (Lucern Capital Partners) – 3.07 acres north of West W.T. Harris Boulevard, proposed CAC-1(EX).

Council Committee Discussions

This meeting consists of updates from Council Committee Chairs. No specific legislative items or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Updates from Council Committee Chairs

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council will receive an informational overview of a proposed public‑private partnership for Providence Square involving Levine Properties, Northwood Ravin, and Horizon Development Properties. Staff will also provide an update on business recruitment activity, including international prospects from an Inner‑City trip to Munich, Germany. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for these items.

• Providence Square partnership overview (Levine Properties, Northwood Ravin, Horizon Development Properties)
• Business recruitment update with focus on international prospects from Munich trip
• Note that Providence Square developments are slated for the Zoning Committee on Dec 7

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission's report and approve the City's proposed 2025 Federal and State legislative agendas. The committee will also review a plan for Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise participation in capital projects.

• Approval of 2025 Federal and State legislative agendas
• Review of MWSBE participation in capital projects
• Charlotte Equitable Development Commission report-out
• Informational update on CEDC infrastructure assessment strategies

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will hear the NEST Commission Co‑Chairs present their final recommendations and report. The meeting will also include an update on the city’s partnership with INLIVIAN under the Choice Neighborhoods initiative, focusing on the redevelopment of the Dillehay Courts property. Both items are for information and discussion only.

• NEST Commission final recommendations presented by Co‑Chairs Kim Graham and Justin Harlow
• Update on INLIVIAN partnership for Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment of Dillehay Courts

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is meeting to decide on various rezoning petitions across the city. The agenda includes a consent list of petitions with no public opposition and a separate list of decisions for specific property rezonings.

• Petition 2024-046: Rezoning 26.17 acres on Beatties Ford Road and Kidd Lane to neighborhood 1-A (conditional)
• Petition 2024-068: Rezoning 14.1 acres on I-85 Service Road to manufacturing and logistics 2 (conditional)
• Petition 2024-071: Site plan amendment for 10.25 acres on East W.T. Harris Boulevard
• Petition 2024-055: Proposed rezoning of 2.897 acres at Nations Ford Road and Forest Point Boulevard to innovation mixed-use
• Petition 2024-008: Proposed rezoning of 0.776 acres at South Boulevard and Starmount Cove Lane to general commercial (conditional)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss a new policy for funding non-profit organizations through the annual budgeting process. The meeting also includes public hearings on road closures and city ordinances, as well as a vote on the I-77 South Express Lanes project.

• Proposed Financial Partners Policy requiring non-profits to limit funding requests to 30% of their budget
• Public hearing and resolution to close a portion of Jimmy Oehler Road for redevelopment
• Proposed amendment to the Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance regarding maintenance responsibilities
• Proposed clerical and technical amendments to the Charlotte Tree Ordinance
• Vote to support a public-private partnership for managed lanes on I-77 South

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council Committee Discussions meeting will feature updates from committee chairs. The session includes presentations from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Financial Partners.

• NCDOT Presentation
• Financial Partners Presentation
• Updates from Council Committee Chairs

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will meet to discuss the Office of Workforce Development. Staff will provide an overview and an update on the workforce development plan for council discussion and direction.

• Workforce Development update from the City Manager’s Office and SchermCo

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss proposed items for the city's 2025 federal and state legislative agendas. The committee will also review a plan to increase Minority and Women-owned Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) participation in capital project spending.

• Update on Congress and General Assembly work
• Proposed 2025 federal and state legislative agendas
• Plan to advance MWSBE growth through capital project expenditures
• Deferred Charlotte Equitable Development Commission (CEDC) report

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider consent agenda items and receive updates on community area planning and arts governance. Council members will hold a public hearing and vote on the Hudspeth Area voluntary annexation ordinance and adopt the affordable housing funding policy that raises the Housing Trust Fund to $100 million. They will also appropriate a $417,600 NCDOT public‑transportation grant and adopt supplemental agreements for $5.082 million in state bridge‑replacement funding.

• Public hearing and adoption of Hudspeng Area voluntary annexation ordinance for a 37.040‑acre property east of I‑485, southeast of North Tryon St, owned by Meck29 APT, LLC.
• Approval of affordable housing funding policy guidelines, increasing the Housing Trust Fund from $50 M to $100 M and allocating $35 M to rental housing production, $25 M to homeownership, $14 M to rental preservation, among other categories.
• Adoption of a budget ordinance appropriating $417,600 from the NCDOT Consolidation and Coordination of Public Transportation grant to the CATS Operating Fund.
• Resolution to accept supplemental Surface Transportation Block Grant funds of $1,745,000 and $857,000 for the Morris Field Drive Bridge Replacement Project, plus a $2,602,000 appropriation to the General Capital Projects Fund.
• Presentation of Community Area Planning update and overview of the Financial Partners Policy.

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is holding a special called work session. The meeting is dedicated to the orientation of a new Zoning Committee member.

• New Zoning Committee member orientation

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review a draft Financial Partners policy and vote on recommending it to City Council. The committee will also receive an overview of the FY 2025 Internal Audit Plan. A discussion on the MWSBE participation plan in capital projects has been deferred to the October meeting.

• Review and vote on draft Financial Partners policy
• Receive overview of FY 2025 Internal Audit Annual Plan
• Deferred review of MWSBE participation plan in capital projects

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will finalize recommendations for Affordable Housing Funding Policy guidelines and discuss a Community Safety Framework to align with the FY 2025 budget.

• Affordable Housing Funding Policy guidelines to direct city housing investments
• Community Safety Framework recommendations to support reductions in juvenile crime
• Overview of upcoming housing initiatives
• Discussion on aligning investments with the FY 2025 budget

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates on ongoing activities, the Community Area Planning process, and the next steps for Residential Supply Text Amendments.

• CATS update
• Community Area Planning (CAP) update
• UDO update on Residential Supply Text Amendments
• Planning TPD Sept2024 Revised

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will review a proposed governance structure for arts and culture. The committee will also receive an update and vote on a recommendation to the full council regarding a sports complex on the eastern 29 acres of the Eastland Mall site.

• Vote on recommendation for sports complex at Eastland Mall site
• Discussion and direction on arts and culture governance structure

City Council Business Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings on three historic landmark designations and one alleyway closure. The body will also receive a Strategic Mobility Plan update and consider accepting a $3.9 million grant for intelligent transportation systems.

• Acceptance of $3,917,562 Carbon Reduction Program grant for ITS projects on Idlewild Road, Wilkinson Boulevard, Mt Holly Road, and Sardis Road/Rama Road
• Public hearing to de-designate portions of the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery landmark
• Public hearing to designate the Alexander-Howell House (250 Cherokee Road) as a historic landmark
• Public hearing to designate the John Phillips Little Jr. House (1136 Queens Road) as a historic landmark
• Public hearing to close a portion of an alleyway off Kensington Drive

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council will consider a batch of rezoning petitions, including a 23-acre site along South Tryon Street and a 19-acre property near Interstate 485. Several items are scheduled for deferral to September 16.

• Rezone 23.42 acres along South Tryon Street to N2-A(CD)
• Rezone 19.81 acres near Interstate 485 to IMU(CD)
• Rezone 10.65 acres to IC-1 for cemetery expansion
• Text amendment to modify Tree Preservation Accounts in UDO
• Rezone 1.90 acres near East Trade Street to UC(EX)

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive an update on draft legislation for a one-cent sales referendum to fund transit and transportation. The committee will also discuss negotiations with Norfolk Southern regarding the acquisition of the O-Line for the Red Line Commuter Rail.

• Update on draft legislation for a one-cent sales referendum for transit and transportation
• Negotiations with Norfolk Southern regarding the O-Line for Red Line Commuter Rail
• Information and possible vote on legislation

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing several rezoning petitions across various city districts. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items until September 4, 2024.

• Rezoning petition 2020-071 (Park Road) - Deferral requested to Sept 4, 2024
• Rezoning petition 2024-024 (I-485/University City Blvd) - Deferral requested to Sept 4, 2024
• Rezoning petition 2024-034 (Bearwood Avenue) - Deferral requested to Sept 4, 2024
• Rezoning petition 2023-124 (Dilling Farm Road) - Staff recommends approval
• Rezoning petition 2023-152 (Mallard Creek Road) - Staff recommends approval

City Council Business Meeting

The Charlotte City Council will hold a public hearing on a $400 million general obligation bond referendum for street repairs, neighborhood improvements, and housing, with a public vote scheduled for November 5, 2024. Council will also consider a $2.5 million allocation for a new pediatric behavioral health facility at 5516 Central Avenue and review a proposal to authorize up to $650 million for Bank of America Stadium renovations and a new Field House. The stadium project would be funded through hospitality and tourism taxes, while the bond referendum would fund infrastructure and housing projects. Standard consent agenda items and a Strategic Energy Action Plan update will also be addressed.

• Public hearing on $400 million general obligation bond referendum ($238.3M street, $61.7M neighborhood improvement, $100M housing) for November 5, 2024
• Proposal to approve $2.5 million from fiscal year 2025 funds for the Katie Blessing Center pediatric behavioral health facility at 5516 Central Avenue
• Proposal to authorize agreements up to $650 million for Bank of America Stadium renovations and a new Field House, funded by hospitality and tourism taxes
• Presentation on progress toward goals in the Strategic Energy Action Plan
• Proclamation recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The proposal introduces a Compact Residential Development option for specific Neighborhood 1 zoning districts, which would allow smaller lot sizes and setbacks while requiring more common open space.

• Rezoning Petition: 2024-067 text amendment to UDO Section 4.5

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council will consider various rezoning petitions, including several on the consent agenda and others requiring formal decisions. The meeting also includes a discussion of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment intended to improve functionality through updated definitions and standards.

• Rezoning Petition 2024-033: UDO text amendment regarding use permissions and standards
• Rezoning Petition 2022-121: RK Investments Charlotte LLC, 53.07 acres near Elm Lane and Rea Road
• Rezogning Petition 2024-031: Panthers Stadium, LLC, 12.04 acres near South Cedar Street
• Rezoning Petition 2024-021: Foundry Commercial, 10.20 acres along Steele Creek Road
• Rezoning Petition 2023-071: Mt. Holly Investments, LLC, 3.85 acres at Oakdale Road and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will hear from hospitality, tourism, and small business stakeholders regarding the economic benefits of stadium activation. Members will also hear from contractors about working with certified MWSBEs and discuss the project with Tepper Sports and Entertainment leadership.

• Bank of America Stadium Improvements Project review

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, tax levy, and capital investment plan. The meeting includes updates on Bank of America Stadium improvements and youth crime reduction policies at the Katie Blessing Center. Additionally, council members will consider several land-use items including a voluntary annexation and multiple right-of-way closures.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Review of Bank of America Stadium improvements project
• Update on youth crime policy and funding for Katie Blessing Center
• Public hearing and decision on River Point Area voluntary annexation (54.192 acres)
• Resolution to close portions of right-of-way near Ashley Road, Coker Avenue, and Johoy Drive

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing various land use changes, including several rezoning petitions and a proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items to the July 2, 2024, meeting.

• UDO Text Amendment: Proposed changes to 29 of 39 articles for improved functionality
• Rezoning Petition 2022-121: RK Investments Charlotte LLC seeks urban residential zoning for 53.07 acres near Elm Lane
• Rezoning Petition 2024-031: Panthers Stadium, LLC seeks uptown edge zoning for 12.04 acres near South Cedar Street
• Rezoning Petition 2024-023: City of Charlotte seeks manufacturing and logistics zoning for 11.79 acres on Billy Graham Parkway
• Calendar Update: Consideration of updates to the July calendar

Council Committee Discussions

The Charlotte City Council will review updates from its standing committees and may enter a closed session for administrative or sensitive matters. This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate and contains no specific public hearings, rezoning proposals, or budget votes. Residents can follow the proceedings via city streaming channels.

• Updates from Council Committee Chairs
• Closed Session (as necessary)

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will discuss a referral to develop investment goals for city housing resources. Members will also discuss the CMS Teacher Village budget item.

• Affordable Housing Funding Policy Referral
• CMS Teacher Village budget discussion

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review potential revisions to the criteria for the FY 2026 annual Financial Partners application process. Members will also provide input on a proposed plan to increase MWSBE participation in capital project expenditures.

• Review of criteria and requirements for the FY 2026 annual Financial Partners process
• Discussion of a plan to advance growth of MWSBEs through capital project expenditures

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates. Discussions include ongoing activities from CATS, the Community Area Planning Process, and the Compact Development Text Amendment.

• CATS update on ongoing activities
• Community Area Planning Process update
• Compact Development Text Amendment update

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council will receive an update regarding a public-private project overview. This session is for information only and includes staff presentations from the City Manager’s Office and various private construction and venue entities.

• Economic Development Update - A Public Private Project Overview

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will review adjustments from the May 20, 2024, budget meeting. The council will also consider a motion directing the City Manager to prepare documents for the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance.

• Consideration of adjustments from the May 20, 2024, City Council Budget Adjustments Meeting
• Motion regarding preparation of the FY 2025 Budget Ordinance

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider a voluntary annexation for Oak Lake Townhomes 2 to support 82 dwelling units. They will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development and an amendment to the CATS Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement.

• Oak Lake Townhomes 2 Area voluntary annexation for 82 attached dwelling units
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development ($12,684,722 total federal funding)
• Amendment to the CATS Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement including a $500,000 annual discretionary fund
• Contract with National Testing Network, Inc. for CMPD promotional services (estimated $200,000 annually)
• Appointments to the Charlotte Business INClusion Advisory Committee and Community Relations Committee

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will receive a summary of input from a youth engagement process. Members will discuss preliminary recommendations aimed at reducing juvenile crime.

• Community Safety Framework Referral regarding youth crime

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council Zoning Meeting includes discussions on various land use changes, including residential and commercial rezonings. The agenda also features a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding conservation residential development standards.

• UDO text amendment regarding conservation residential development open space and frontage requirements
• Rezoning petition 2023-015 for Tribek Properties at Wilkinson Boulevard and Remount Road
• Rezoning petition 2024-005 for Portman Residential, LLC on Chamberlain Avenue
• Rezoning petition 2022-105 for Moores Chapel Retail, LLC at Rhyne Road and Moores Chapel Road
• Rezoning petition 2023-031 for Panthers Stadium, LLC near South Cedar Street

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting to discuss and consider potential adjustments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The workshop also includes a review of next steps, including budget straw votes on May 30 and budget adoption on June 10.

• Discussion of potential adjustments to the proposed FY 2025 budget
• Consideration of any proposed budget adjustments
• Review of upcoming budget straw votes and adoption dates

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on Center City Municipal Service Districts and a public hearing regarding an alleyway closure.

• Public hearing for FY 2025 Operating Budget and FY 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan
• Proposed property tax rate of 27.54¢ per $100 of assessed valuation
• Proposed $898.2 million General Fund budget for FY 2025
• Public hearing to close portions of two alleyways between Heath Court and Hawthorne Lane
• Annual updates on Center City Municipal Service Districts

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive updates regarding Small Business Month initiatives. Staff will also provide an overview of tools used to advance community goals. Both items are for information only.

• Small business month plans and key initiatives update
• Overview of economic development tools

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review an update on the debt financing approval process and upcoming proposed calendar. Members will also discuss potential criteria for prioritizing funding in the FY 2026 annual Financial Partners application process.

• Debt financing update and proposed calendar review
• Review of requirements for city financial partners
• Discussion on potential funding prioritization criteria for FY 2026

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will discuss the A Home for All initiative with guests from United Way of Greater Charlotte. Staff will also provide an overview of a request regarding naturally occurring affordable housing preservation. The Community Safety Framework Referral is noted as deferred.

• A Home for All initiative discussion
• Naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) preservation support request

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the FTA Financial Management Oversight reports from CATS staff. Additionally, staff will provide feedback on a draft Policy Map for the Community Area Planning process.

• FTA Financial Management Oversight reports review
• Community Area Planning process update
• Draft Policy Map review

City Council Strategy Session

The City Council will hold a strategy session regarding the upcoming fiscal year. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation of the City Manager's proposed FY 2025 budget.

• City Manager’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding conservation residential standards. Several rezoning petitions are also under consideration, though many petitioners have requested deferrals to later dates in 2024. Staff recommendations for several items include approval subject to technical or design revisions.

• UDO text amendment to increase required open space and revise frontage requirements
• Request to reduce rear yard requirements at 6719 Stanette Dr
• Rezoning of 3.99 acres at Rhyne Road and Moores Chapel Road
• Rezoning of 4.54 acres at Wilkinson Boulevard and Remount Road
• Deferral requests for six rezoning petitions to June, July, or September 2024

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider a voluntary annexation of 37.803 acres to facilitate 203 single-family homes in the Kelly Woods area. They will also vote on designating the Parkwood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church as a historic landmark. Additionally, the council will review updates to the Sustainable Facilities Policy and municipal service districts.

• Historic landmark designation for Parkwood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
• Voluntary annexation of 37.803 acres in Kelly Woods for 203 single-family homes
• Sustainable Facilities Policy revisions requiring all-electric new buildings
• Updates on Southpark and University City Municipal Service Districts
• Public hearing regarding closing an alleyway between Scott Avenue and Fountain View Street

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting will consider several rezoning petitions for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The agenda includes a text amendment to update Campus zoning districts and create a new General Office district. Some items are presented as part of a consent agenda following committee recommendations.

• Text amendment to restructure Campus zoning districts and create a new General Office (OG) district
• Rezoning of 124.60 acres near Tom Short Road by Childress Klein Properties & Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
• Rezoning of 33.95 acres east of Bending Branch Road by D.R Horton
• Rezoning of 28.4 acres on Beatty Drive by Pulte Home Company, LLC
• Rezoning of 16.15 acres at Beatties Ford and Trinity Road by CH Land Company, LLC

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. This plan outlines the use of an estimated $13,242,584 in federal funding for various housing programs. The meeting also includes presentations on the aviation budget outlook and affordable housing recommendations.

• $12,885,798.48 contract with Blythe Development Company for the Matheson Avenue Bridge Streetscape Project
• $170,065 purchase of audio-visual equipment and installation for the Fire Training Academy
• $250,000 estimated annual expenditure for traffic signals and hardware
• Approval of continued participation in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Regional Housing Consortium

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing numerous rezoning petitions across various city districts. Several petitioners have requested to defer their items until April 30, 2024. The agenda also includes a text amendment regarding Campus zoning districts.

• Text Amendment: Update Campus zoning districts and create a new General Office (OG) district
• Rezoning Petition 2022-121: RK Investments Charlotte LLC (53.07 acres near Elm Lane)
• Rezoning Petition 2022-224: SRL Central Avenue Properties, LLC (1.23 acres at Central Avenue and Morningside Drive)
• Rezoning Petition 2023-015: Tribek Properties (4.54 acres at Wilkinson Boulevard and Remount Road)
• Rezoning Petition 2023-112: FCA, LLC (5.03 acres near Christie Lane)

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council Committee will meet to receive updates from committee chairs. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the CATS budget outlook.

• Updates from Council Committee Chairs
• CATS Budget Outlook

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an overview of proposed performance objectives for Workforce and Business Development. Staff will also provide updates on the City of Charlotte’s Hospitality Funds and current or future projects.

• Overview of proposed performance management framework objectives
• Review of industry data and hospitality fund updates

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Community Safety Framework regarding juvenile crime, including benchmarks and youth engagement. Members will also receive an update on the implementation of the A Home for All plan to address homelessness and affordable housing.

• Community Safety Framework referral related to juvenile crime
• A Home for All initiative implementation update

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will review proposed performance measures for the Well-Managed Government strategic priority. Members will also receive an overview of the FY 2025 outlook for Charlotte Water and Stormwater. The Aviation Budget Outlook was deferred due to time.

• Proposed performance measures for the Well-Managed Government strategic priority
• FY 2025 budget outlook for Charlotte Water and Stormwater
• Deferred: Aviation Budget Outlook

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates from city staff. These updates cover ongoing activities for CATS, Strategic Investment Areas, and upcoming UDO text amendments.

• CATS ongoing activities update
• Strategic Investment Areas mobility update
• Upcoming UDO text amendments update

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will review residential development standards and several property actions. Key items include a $137 million financing authorization for public safety and facility improvements, as well as the sale of city-owned land for affordable housing.

• Authorization of an installment financing contract not to exceed $137,000,000
• Sale of 4.32 acres at 5342 and 5350 Reagan Drive to Prosperity Hidden Valley, LLC for $1
• Public hearing for the Alverton Area voluntary annexation of a 12.739-acre property
• Public hearing to close a portion of an alleyway between Scott Avenue and Fountain View Street
• Presentation on UDO standards for residential conservation developments

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will review the CATS budget outlook and the five-year capital investment plan. The workshop also includes a presentation on FY 2025 financial partner applicants and follow-up questions from a February meeting.

• CATS Budget Outlook presentation
• Five-Year Capital Investment Plan and 2024 Bond Outlook presentation
• Review of FY 2025 Financial Partner applicants
• Follow-up Q&A from the February 12 budget workshop

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting includes a consent agenda containing several rezoning petitions. These items have received approval recommendations from both the Zoning Committee and city staff. The petitions propose changes to land use for various properties, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use districts.

• Rezoning of 45.67 acres on South Tryon Street to a mixed-use development district (2022-210)
• Rezoning of 36 acres on Providence Road (2023-162)
• Rezoning of 8.035 acres on Statesville Avenue to innovation mixed-use (2023-125)
• Rezoning of 17.31 acres on Twin Lakes Parkway to manufacturing and logistics (2023-147)
• Rezoning of 6.6 acres on Toomey Avenue to innovation mixed-use (2023-143)

Legislative Forum

The meeting is a legislative briefing regarding the City of Charlotte's 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda. The provided agenda contains only procedural information for the session.

• Review of the 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda

Zoning Committee Work Session

The committee reviewed several rezoning petitions and updates during this work session. Some petitioners requested to defer their items until April 2, 2024. Staff provided recommendations for approval on various residential and industrial rezoning requests.

• Rezoning of 45.67 acres on South Tryon Street (Petition 2022-210)
• Request to reduce rear yard requirements at 805 Blackburn Ct
• Industrial rezoning for QuikTrip Corporation near Lakebrook Road
• Staff recommendation for approval of 14.2 acres on Ridge Road
• Deferral of petitions for Park Road and Central Avenue properties

Council Committee Discussions

The City Council Committee Discussions meeting will include updates from various committee chairs. The agenda also allows for a closed session if necessary.

• Updates from Council Committee Chairs

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The Committee will receive an overview of the Faith-Based Development Initiative and plans for a spring summit. Members will also discuss a referral regarding juvenile crime and a proposed performance management framework.

• Overview of the Faith-Based Development Initiative
• Discussion on Community Safety Framework referral related to juvenile crime
• Review of Mecklenburg County Community Violence Strategic Plan
• Overview of proposed performance objectives for Great Neighborhood and Safe Communities

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The scheduled City Council Committee meeting for March 4, 2024, was cancelled. If held, the committee would have discussed preparations for Congressional Briefings on March 13th and reviewed proposed performance measures for the 'Well-Managed Government' strategic priority.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Planning for March 13th Congressional Briefings
• Review of proposed performance management framework measures

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on the new National Express Management bus operator team for CATS. Staff will also provide information regarding the Community Area Planning process and upcoming UDO text amendments. Additionally, the committee will discuss proposed performance objectives for transportation and planning.

• Introduction of National Express Management as the new CATS Bus Operator team
• Update on Community Area Planning process and upcoming UDO text amendments
• Discussion of proposed performance objectives for transportation and planning

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will discuss the Hornets practice facility presentation and address previous questions with city consultants. Staff will also provide a status update on HIRE CLT ARPA funded projects and review proposed performance objectives.

• Hornets practice facility discussion and recommendation to full Council
• HIRE CLT ARPA funded projects workforce development update
• Proposed performance management framework overview

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on up to $137,000,000 in financing for police station construction, equipment, and facility improvements. The council is also reviewing a request to reallocate $1,000,000 in affordable housing funds and funding for new civilian crash investigator vehicles.

• Public hearing on up to $137,000,000 financing for police station construction and equipment
• Reallocation of up to $1,000,000 in Housing Trust Fund support for Evoke Living at Ballantyne
• $1,271,000 appropriation for vehicles for the Civilian Crash Investigation Program
• Update on Spectrum Center Agreement and American Rescue Plan funding status
• Resolution to apply for a $50,000 grant for traffic safety enforcement

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning petitions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across various districts. Some petitioners have requested to defer their items to the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning Petition 2021-209: 0.99 acres at Steele Creek Road and Rigsby Road
• Rezoning Petition 2023-017: 7.04 acres on Providence Road West
• Rezoning Petition 2023-034: 4.90 acres on North Tryon Street
• Rezoning Petition 2023-080: 19.16 acres near Nations Ford Road
• Rezoning Petition 2023-092: 4.85 acres west of Steele Creek Road

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to restore criminal enforcement for specific violations, such as loitering and public alcohol consumption. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 state and federal legislative agendas and an inventory of city-owned property. Additionally, officials will consider bridge inspection contracts and an affordable housing loan extension.

• Ordinance to restore criminal enforcement for violations like loitering and public alcohol consumption
• $1,044,756 contract with WSP USA, Inc. for inspecting 188 city-maintained bridges and culverts
• $198,769.10 grant from the North Carolina 911 Board for portable radios and chargers
• Extension of an $800,000 affordable housing loan for Tyvola Crossing Apartments Phase I

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will review presentations regarding the General Fund outlook and compensation and staffing. The workshop also includes updates on capital projects and the capacity of the Capital Investment Plan.

• General Fund Outlook presentation
• Compensation and Staffing presentation
• Capital Projects Update
• Capital Investment Plan Capacity

Council Committee Discussions

The Council Committee will receive updates from committee chairs and a presentation regarding the Code of Ordinances. The discussion includes a recommendation to restore criminal penalty options for specific city ordinances.

• Review of Code of Ordinances
• Recommendation to restore criminal penalty option for certain city ordinances

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will discuss proposed Federal and State legislative agendas to develop a proposal for the full Council. Members will also review the development schedule and workshop topics for the FY 2025 budget. Additionally, the committee will receive an overview of proposed performance management objectives.

• Draft 2024 Federal and State Legislative Agendas and Focus Areas
• FY 2025 Proposed Budget Development Topics
• Performance Management Framework objectives

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will review proposed performance objectives for Great Neighborhoods and Safe Communities. Members will also discuss a referral regarding strategies to reduce juvenile crime.

• Review of proposed performance management framework objectives
• Discussion of Community Safety Framework referral related to juvenile crime

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an update on potential changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding duplexes and triplexes in large residential projects. Staff will also discuss the mobility blueprint and sixteen strategic investment corridors. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on CATS activities and performance objectives.

• Update on UDO options for duplexes and triplexes in residential zoning
• Discussion of mobility blueprint and sixteen strategic investment corridors
• Overview of proposed performance objectives
• CATS ongoing activities update

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The committee will receive an overview of proposed performance objectives for the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. Discussions will also cover strategies regarding Uptown office vacancies and an update on the Small Business Ecosystem Strategy.

• Performance Management Framework overview
• Impact of Uptown Vacancies Part 2 discussion
• Small Business Ecosystem Strategy update

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Charlotte Zoning Committee reviewed several rezoning petitions and an innovative request for the River District. Several petitioners requested to defer their items until March 5, 2024. For most other items, staff recommended approval of the proposed changes.

• Innovative request for the River District to allow single-family lots as small as 3,500 square feet
• Rezoning of 27 acres by Synco Properties to a mixed-use development district
• Rezoning of 19.16 acres by True Homes, LLC to neighborhood 2-A
• Rezoning of 12.75 acres by RangeWater Development to innovation mixed-use
• Rezoning of 8.5 acres by Cambridge Properties to innovation mixed use

City Council Annual Strategy Meeting

The City Council is conducting the third day of its annual strategy session in Winston-Salem. The agenda includes a wrap-up of next steps and a closed session for a mid-year performance conference.

• Wrap up and next steps discussion
• Closed session: Manager, Attorney, and Clerk Mid-Year Performance Conference

City Council Annual Strategy Meeting

The City Council is conducting its second day of an annual strategy meeting in Winston-Slam. The session includes check-ins on strategic initiatives such as affordable housing and the Charlotte Future 2040 plan. Members will also discuss community safety frameworks and mobility strategies.

• Check-in on strategic initiatives including affordable housing and energy action plans
• Discussion of Community Safety Framework and CMPD presentation
• Mobility update presentation and strategy discussion
• Mobility panel featuring speakers from Denver, Miami, and Jacksonville

City Council Annual Strategy Meeting

The City Council is conducting a strategy session to review the budget outlook and establish priorities for the 2024-2026 term. The agenda includes selecting council goals, objectives, and desired outcomes.

• Budget Outlook Discussion
• Priority Setting 2024-2026
• Selection of Council goals and objectives

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning petitions for various residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Most items are part of a consent agenda containing petitions that received unanimous Zoning Committee approval and staff recommendation.

• Rezoning 2022-116: Carmel Hills, Inc. near Carmel Road
• Rezoning 2022-161: Pulte Group at Steele Creek Road and Parkside Crossing Drive
• Rezoning 2023-012: Pope & Land Enterprises, Inc. near Yorkmont Road
• Rezoning 2023-045: Grubb Properties near Abbey Place and Park Road
• Rezoning 2023-118: City of Charlotte near Wilkinson Boulevard and Little Rock Road

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding rezoning deadlines. Other actions include authorizing a solar energy agreement with Duke Energy and accepting a federal grant for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

• Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding pre-UDO rezoning decision deadlines
• Appropriation of $76,937.28 in private developer funds for I-85 North Bridge roadway improvements
• Service agreement for solar energy generation via Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Bridge Program
• Acceptance of a $3,573,037 federal grant for the LeadSafe Charlotte program
• Ten-year lease of office and warehouse space at 2200 Executive Street for Charlotte Water

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review its committee charge and the agenda for the upcoming Annual Strategy Meeting. Staff will also present department-proposed legislative issues for the 2024 federal and state sessions.

• Review of committee charge and staff introductions
• Discussion of topics for the Annual Strategy Meeting
• Presentation of 2024 federal and state legislative agendas

Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee

The committee will review the charge and process for policy items referred to the group. Staff will present a list of ordinances recommended for the reinstatement of criminal enforcement capabilities by CMPD. The committee will also receive an update on non-enforcement strategies regarding quality-of-life issues in uptown.

• Review of City Code of Ordinances related to criminal enforcement
• Presentation of recommended ordinances for CMPD enforcement capabilities
• Update on non-enforcement strategies for the unhoused population in uptown

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The committee will review its procedures for 2024 and receive an update on ongoing activities from CATS. Staff will also provide updates on upcoming planning items, residential overlays, and the Strategic Energy Action Plan.

• Review of Committee Charge and Procedures for 2024
• CATS status and work group update
• Update on new UDO residential overlays
• Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) update including Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Bridge Program

Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee

The Jobs and Economic Development Council will review its committee charge and process. Members will also hear information regarding the impact of record employment center vacancies on Charlotte's uptown vitality.

• Review of Committee charge and policy referral processes
• Discussion on the state of the economy and uptown vacancy trends

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee is reviewing various rezoning requests across several city districts. The agenda includes several petitions requesting deferrals to January 30, 2024, alongside multiple land-use changes and a proposed text amendment for the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Text Amendment: Proposed minor changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) affecting 23 of 39 articles
• Rezoning Petition 2020-071: Requesting deferral for property near Park Road and Selwyn Avenue
• Rezoning Petition 2023-091: Requesting deferral for property near North College Street and East 7th Street
• Rezoning Petition 2023-122: Requesting deferral for property at Jenkins Avenue and Wright Avenue
• Rezoning Petition 2023-118: Proposed change to Regional Activity Center (RAC) for 38 acres near Wilkinson Boulevard