Charlotte public meetings in 2025
95 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
City Council to approve the 2026 regular and budget meeting schedule
The council will vote on the proposed 2026 regular and budget meeting schedule, which sets dates for performance check‑ins and annual reviews. A consent agenda includes several rezoning petitions that have been recommended for approval by staff and the Zoning Committee. Additional rezoning petitions are being considered for deferral or further review.
- Approve 2026 City Council Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule (dates include Jan 20, Jun 22, Aug 17, Oct 26, 2026)
- Rezoning Petition 2025-023 – 1.49‑acre site on west side of Greensboro St, north of Raleigh St, east of East Sugar Creek Rd; change from TOD‑M(O) to TOD‑CC
- Rezoning Petition 2025-052 – 0.81‑acre site south of South Tryon St, west of Steelecroft Pkwy, north of Steele Creek Rd; change from N1‑A to OG
- Rezoning Petition 2025-061 – 20.95‑acre site north of Tyvola Rd, east of I‑77, west of Seventy‑Seven Center Dr; change from ML‑2 to ML‑1(CD)
- Rezoning Petition 2024-129 – 42.47‑acre site west of South Tryon St, north of Remount Rd, east of Toomey Ave, south of Tremont Ave; staff does not recommend approval
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Council Chamber
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to vote on annexation agreement with Harrisburg and affordable housing purchase
The Charlotte City Council will vote on a proposed annexation agreement with the Town of Harrisburg and approve the purchase of three rental units on Catherine Simmons Avenue for affordable housing. The meeting also includes approval of contracts for Spectrum Center traffic control and transit park-and-ride maintenance.
- Vote on annexation agreement with Town of Harrisburg
- Purchase of property on Catherine Simmons Avenue for $465,000
- Contract with Parking Unlimited Inc. for Spectrum Center traffic control (up to $270,000)
- Contract with Roundtree Companies for transit park-and-ride maintenance ($129,287/year)
- Approval of 2026 City Council meeting schedule
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23684 — Approve
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25181 — Approve
11 yea
James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24743 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24916 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24936 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24937 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24941 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24953 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24971 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24989 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25099 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25102 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25108 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25116 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25120 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25133 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25135 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25150 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25161 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25164 — Approve
11 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · James Mitchell yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Dante Anderson yea · J.D. Mazuera Arias yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Joi Mayo yea · Kimberly Owens yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Charlotte Zoning Committee reviews 18 rezoning petitions for work session
The Charlotte Zoning Committee will hold a work session to discuss 18 rezoning petitions, including several requests for deferral and staff recommendations for approval or denial.
- Rezoning Petition 2025-036 (Rangeworks1) and 2025-078 (Image Custom Homes LLC) request deferral to January 6, 2026
- Rezoning Petition 2024-129 (Brookhill Investments, LLC) staff recommends denial
- Rezoning Petition 2025-031 (James Scruggs) staff recommends denial
- Rezoning Petition 2025-097 (JBJH Investments, LLC) staff recommends denial
- Rezoning Petition 2025-098 (High Street District Development, Inc.) staff recommends approval pending resolution of outstanding issues
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to vote on annexing 32-acre Emerson Pond site for 120 homes
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three voluntary annexations (Emerson Pond for 120 duplex/triplex units, Garrison Industrial Phase 2 for light industrial, and River South), a historic landmark designation for the Alexander House, and an alley closure. The meeting also includes a consent agenda (items 20-32) and a proclamation for Prematurity Awareness Month.
- Historic landmark designation for Kelly M. and Margaret G. A. Alexander House at 2128 Senior Drive
- Closure of alleyway portion between Liggett Street and Bullard Street
- Emerson Pond annexation (32.3 acres, 120 duplex/triplex units) off Faires Road
- Garrison Industrial Phase 2 annexation (1.99 acres, light industrial) east of Garrison Road
- River South voluntary annexation (no details provided)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24965 — Approved as modified
10 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25038 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25090 — Approve
9 yea · 2 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25138 — Approve
10 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25233 — Appoint
20 yea · 10 nay · 3 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson nay · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell nay · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock nay · Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington nay · Edwin Peacock yea · Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock nay
15-25236 — Appoint
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock nay
The other 25 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
City Council adopts resolution to appoint members to MPTA board
The council will adopt a resolution appointing twelve members to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority board, following recommendations from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, the Foundation for the Carolinas, and the mayor. The appointments satisfy requirements of the PAVE Act after voters approved a one‑cent sales tax. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of several rezoning petitions that were recommended for approval by the Zoning Committee and staff, and a series of deferral requests for other rezoning petitions.
- Adopt resolution appointing Wyatt Dixion, Lucia Zapata‑Griffin (Business Alliance), Peter Pappas (Foundation for the Carolinas), Charles Bowman and Christy Long (Mayor) to the MPTA board
- Rezoning Petition 2025-045 by J&J Custom Homes for 9.09 acres near McKee Road – change from N1‑A to N1‑D(CD)
- Rezoning Petition 2025-075 by Northlake Pavilion Condominium Association for 6.37 acres at Metromont Parkway and Statesville Road – change from ML‑1 to IMU(CD)
- Rezoning Petition 2025-080 by SW Development Partners for 5.00 acres near East W. T. Harris Boulevard – change from R‑9MF(CD) to N2‑A(CD)
- Rezoning Petition 2024-129 by Brookhill Investments for 42.47 acres near South Tryon Street – staff does not recommend approval in current form
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-25225 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25227 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 29 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee discusses public safety legislation and non-profit grant requirements
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee is meeting to discuss legislative support for public safety and quality of life. The committee will also review current city requirements for non-profit grant-making to ensure consistency in eligibility and reporting.
- Discussion on legislation to inform the city's 2026 State Legislative Agenda regarding public safety and quality of life
- Review of current city programs providing non-profit funding and grantee requirements
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 280
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to update fire inspection schedules and approve youth violence campaign
City Council will consider updating the fire building inspection schedule to comply with state codes and approve a contract for a youth violence prevention communication strategy. The body will also review community area planning and mobility updates.
- Update to fire building inspection schedules, including annual inspections for vacant properties and high-rise buildings
- Transfer of 0.101 acres and a 0.126-acre easement at 6514 Freedom Drive to NCDOT for $1
- Two-year contract with Creative Marketing Resources, Inc. for youth violence prevention services with estimated annual costs of $300,000
- Sublease of 1,000 square feet at 5625 Hollyfield Drive, Suite 122 to Artisen Gelato at $22 per square foot annually
- Review of Community Area Planning and Mobility+ Transportation Investment updates
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-25079 — Approve
8 yea · 3 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning Committee to discuss 11 rezoning petitions, including one staff opposes
The Zoning Committee will hold a work session on 11 rezoning petitions. Two petitioners request deferral to December 2, 2025. Staff recommends approval for most but opposes petition 2025-021 for a rezoning on E. W.T. Harris Boulevard. All other petitions have public hearings already held.
- Petition 2025-021 (1.24 acres at E. W.T. Harris Blvd & Idlewild Rd) — staff recommends denial
- Petition 2024-127 (19.49 acres on Prosperity Church Rd) — staff recommends approval for N2-C(CD) and NC(CD)
- Petition 2025-057 (2.17 acres at Lancaster Hwy & Ballantyne Commons Pkwy) — site plan amendment under B-1(CD)
- Two petitions (2025-025, 2025-036) request deferral to December 2, 2025
- Petition 2025-080 (5 acres on E. W.T. Harris Blvd) — staff recommends approval pending transportation technical revision
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to consider two voluntary annexations for residential development
The City Council will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexations to facilitate the development of single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. The body will also consider closing portions of public right-of-way and revising Citizens Review Board training requirements.
- Annexation of 41.746-acre Ahsul Phase 1 site for 142 duplexes and 69 triplexes
- Annexation of 133.451-acre Long Creek at McClure site for 146 single-family, 132 duplex, and 159 triplex units
- Public hearing to close right-of-way off Mecklenburg Avenue
- Public hearing to close portions of Old Dowd Road and Marshall Drive
- Ordinance to revise Citizens Review Board training requirements and process response times
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-25002 — Approve
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield absent · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 40 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to vote on 40-acre rezoning near W.T. Harris Blvd
The City Council will consider 9 rezoning petitions on its consent agenda (no opposition, staff recommends approval) and hold public hearings on 8 more. Two hearings are deferred to November 17. Key decisions include a 40-acre site near IMB Drive proposed for neighborhood conditional zoning and a 15.8-acre site near Plaza Road Ext proposed for neighborhood center and neighborhood conditional zoning.
- 40.13-acre rezoning at IMB Drive & W.T. Harris Blvd from research to N2-A(CD)
- 15.8-acre rezoning at Plaza Road Ext & Hood Road from B-1(CD) to NC(CD) and N2-A(CD)
- 4.77-acre rezoning at Valleydale Road with a 4-2 Zoning Committee split vote
- 0.68-acre rezoning at South Tryon & Bland to allow transit-oriented development exception
- 3.4-acre site plan amendment for transit-oriented development near Scaleybark Road
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Deferrals / Withdrawals — Defer
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25044 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25045 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25046 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25048 — Defer
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25049 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25050 — Defer
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25051 — Defer
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25052 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25056 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25057 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25058 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25067 — Approve
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25068 — Defer
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25069 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
15-25070 — Approve
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25072 — Approve
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25073 — Defer
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25074 — Approve
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-25075 — Not to Refer back to the Zoning Committee
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock absent
Mon Oct 13, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to consider $650M bond for Bank of America Stadium upgrades
The City Council will vote on an initial findings resolution authorizing up to $650 million in special obligation bonds for Bank of America Stadium and Field House improvements, funded by hospitality taxes. They will also discuss recommendations from the Housing Trust Fund request for proposals and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority appointment process. Other actions include leasing city-owned property at 705 West Fourth Street for stadium construction laydown and donating artwork valued at $270,000 to the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Mecklenburg County.
- Initial findings resolution for $650M special obligation bonds and commercial paper program for Bank of America Stadium improvements
- Discussion of Housing Trust Fund recommendations following recent request for proposals
- Lease of city-owned property at 705 West Fourth Street to PS Marks LLC for $1,107,824/year for 60 months
- Donation of two Tommie Robinson artworks (Commerce and Transportation) to Harvey B. Gantt Center and Paul Sires granite benches to Mecklenburg County, total value $270,000
- Approval of additional ground lease provisions for a Performance Venue and Training Center at Bank of America Stadium
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24944 — Approve
9 yea · 2 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24960 — Approve
9 yea · 2 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
River District innovative zoning request up for vote
The Zoning Committee will vote on a calendar update and consider multiple rezoning petitions. A key item is an innovative request for the River District (petition 2016-056) to reduce setbacks and building separation. Several petitions are deferred to November 4, 2025. Staff recommends approval on many items, with some pending resolution of outstanding issues.
- Vote on updating the November calendar.
- Innovative provisions for River District: reduce corner side setback from 27' to 10', front setback from 27' to 20', building separation from 16' to 10'.
- Rezoning petition 2024-127 (Wood Partners) deferred to November 4, 2025.
- Rezoning petition 2025-073 (White Lodging) near South Tryon Street and Bland Street for TOD exception.
- Rezoning petition 2025-071 (Harris Investment) at Carnegie Boulevard for regional activity center conditional zoning.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Council to consider Housing Trust Fund and transit board appointments
The Charlotte City Council Committee Discussions meeting will receive updates from committee chairs and consider process recommendations for appointments to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority. The council will also receive recommendations from the recent Housing Trust Fund request for proposals. A closed session may be held as needed.
- Updates from City Council Committee Chairs
- Review of process recommendations for appointments to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority
- Housing Trust Fund recommendations from recent RFP
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23821 — Go Into Closed Session
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24978 — For Information Only
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-25011 — Defer
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Council to discuss Bank of America Stadium modernization ground lease update
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will hear updates on the Bank of America Stadium modernization ground lease, several economic development funding projects (Excelsior, Spangler's Market, Do Greater, The Institute), and a proposal for digital kiosks. The committee is expected to vote on motions to advance these items to the full City Council. Additionally, the committee will review a policy referral on small business support as requested by the Mayor, including recommendations from the NEST Commission.
- Bank of America Stadium modernization ground lease update
- Economic Development funding projects: Excelsior, Spangler's Market, Do Greater, The Institute
- Proposed digital kiosks update with agreement terms
- Policy referral on small business support and displacement mitigation
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to review mental health diversion and housing trust fund proposals
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will receive informational updates on three items: a policy referral examining community-based responses to mental health and substance use disorders in the criminal justice system; potential impacts of federal budget outcomes on city-supported housing; and a preview of development proposals submitted for Housing Trust Fund affordable housing support. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Overview of Mecklenburg County's Sequential Intercept Model for diverting people with mental/substance use disorders from criminal justice system
- Discussion of federal budget effects on city-supported housing programs
- Preview of Housing Trust Fund RFP responses for affordable housing development (deadline July 25, 2025)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee to discuss legislative priorities for public safety and quality of life
The committee will receive an overview of the FY 2025 Internal Audit Annual Report and the FY 2026-2027 Audit Plan as information. They will also discuss a policy referral on legislation to advance public safety and quality of life, which may inform the city's 2026 State Legislative Agenda. Additionally, they will review requirements for non-profit grantees as an informational item.
- FY 2025 Internal Audit Annual Report and FY 2026-2027 Audit Plan presented
- Policy referral: Legislation on Quality of Life/Public Safety Issues (discussion and potential action)
- Policy referral: Financial Stewardship – Requirements for Grantees (informational review)
- Recommendations from this meeting to inform the city’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Committee reviews MPTA appointments and Community Area Plan process
The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive updates on the appointment process for the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority. Staff will also provide an overview of the Community Area Plan process for the committee to discuss next steps.
- Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) appointment status and process
- Community Area Plan update and discussion of next steps
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 5:30 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to authorize up to $401.5M in bonds for infrastructure
The Charlotte City Council will consider multiple action items including authorizing up to $201,510,000 in general obligation refunding bonds and a $200,000,000 bond anticipation note program for transportation and neighborhood projects. Other items include adopting revisions to the Financial Partners Policy to ease audit requirements for smaller nonprofits, public hearings on closing portions of 31st Street and an alley off Hovis Road, a developer agreement with Trinity Housing Development for water main improvements, and a mutual aid agreement with Professional Police Services for transit security. The meeting also includes consent items and a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month.
- Authorization of up to $201,510,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds and a $200,000,000 Bond Anticipation Note program
- Adoption of revisions to the Financial Partners Policy adjusting financial audit requirements based on organization gross receipts
- Public hearing and resolution to close a portion of 31st Street for redevelopment by QPC Owner, LLC
- Public hearing and resolution to close a portion of alley off Hovis Road for redevelopment by True Homes, LLC
- Approval of developer agreement with Trinity Housing Development, LLC for $81,300 in water main improvements on Honeywood Avenue and Nelson Avenue
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24860 — Referred to Council Committee
8 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson nay · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell nay · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24398 — Defer
10 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 44 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to decide split-vote rezoning near Valleydale Road
The Charlotte City Council will vote on four rezoning petitions under 'Decisions,' including one (2025-027) that received a split 4-2 recommendation from the Zoning Committee. The consent agenda includes 13 items with unanimous recommendations. Five public hearings are scheduled, with two petitioners requesting deferral to October 20, 2025, and one petition (2025-021) facing staff opposition.
- Rezoning 2025-027 by Mission City Church and Freedom Communities on 4.77 acres near Valleydale Road (split 4-2 committee vote)
- Rezoning 2025-056 by Delray at Providence Road West on 10 acres, conditional approval pending design issue resolution
- Rezoning 2025-021 by Harold Jordan on 1.24 acres near E W.T. Harris Boulevard; staff does not recommend approval
- Deferral requests for petitions 2025-025 and 2025-030 to October 20, 2025
- Consent item 2024-141 by NVR, Inc. for 107.31 acres near North Tryon Street, largest tract on agenda
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24907 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24909 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24924 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24932 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24929 — Approve
9 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24934 — Approve
10 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 27 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Charlotte Zoning Committee to vote on 17 rezoning petitions, 3 deferred
The Zoning Committee will consider 20 rezoning petitions, three of which are deferred to October 7. Most petitions have already had public hearings and received staff recommendations for approval, some with conditions related to transportation or site design. The committee will vote on whether to forward these recommendations to the full council.
- NVR, Inc. seeks to rezone 107.31 acres near North Tryon Street and I-85 from commercial and residential to N2-B(CD) (neighborhood 2-B, conditional).
- Mecklenburg County requests rezoning 27.47 acres on East W.T. Harris Boulevard from multi-family to N2-C(EX) (neighborhood 2-C, exception).
- Wood Partners, Queen City Land, and Rangeworks each request deferrals to October 7 for their petitions.
- City of Charlotte on behalf of Samaritan's Purse seeks rezoning 2.9 acres on Nations Ford Road from innovation mixed use to office flex campus.
- Davis Moore requests a site plan amendment for 40.43 acres on Johnston Road and Providence Road West (INST(CD) SPA).
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
City committee discusses digital kiosks and Excelsior Club redevelopment.
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will review proposed digital kiosks and potential redevelopment plans for the Excelsior Club. Both items are informational for future council action.
- Digital Kiosks: Staff to present functionality, benefits, and agreement terms for installation.
- Excelsior Club: Staff and guests to present potential redevelopment plans.
- Meeting: Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee, September 2, 2025.
- Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14.
- Action: Informational for future Council Action.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Council to vote on MOU creating transit authority tied to sales tax referendum
City Council is deciding on a resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Mecklenburg County and six towns to establish the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). The MOU outlines the appointment process for the authority's board, a prerequisite for a November 2025 voter referendum on an additional one-cent sales tax for transportation investments. Council will also receive updates from committee chairs and discuss the structure of future business meetings.
- Resolution to approve MOU for creation of Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority
- Referendum in November 2025 on additional one-cent sales tax for roadway and transit funding
- Over $100 million annually for Charlotte roadway funding if tax passes
- Application period for MPTA trustee appointments set for Sept 17 – Oct 13, 2025
- CATS security briefing and discussion of business meeting calendar structure
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24794 — Adopt
8 yea · 3 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to discuss Citizens Review Board policy recommendations
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will receive an update on the Citizens Review Board and discuss staff's policy recommendation. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
- Citizens Review Board policy recommendation discussion
- Update on Committee questions from August
- Guests: John Watkins and Brittenay Causieestko-Lee
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee to vote on audit rule changes for Financial Partner Program
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss and vote on proposed updates to the financial audit requirements for agencies awarded through the city's Financial Partner Program. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Discussion and committee vote on Financial Partner Audit Policy updates for agencies awarded through the Financial Partner Program
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Committee will vote on Metropolitan Transit Commission MOU
The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will discuss staff proposals to improve the rezoning process. An update on the SEAP+ program is deferred to the next meeting. The committee will hold a vote on the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) memorandum of understanding, which includes the creation and appointment of the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority.
- Rezoning Process Enhancements Overview – informational discussion
- SEAP+ Update – deferred to next meeting
- Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) MOU – committee vote
- Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority Creation and Appointment MOU – part of MTC vote
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to consider $201.5 M bond order for transportation and neighborhood projects
The council will hold a public hearing and adopt a bond order to issue up to $201,510,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds for transportation and neighborhood improvement projects. Additional items include adopting $75,000,000 of affordable‑housing General Obligation bonds, approving historic‑landmark designations for the Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House and the Ziglar‑Bowers House, and authorizing a youth‑diversion program interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County. The meeting will also consider consent agenda items, a HOME‑fund allocation of $600,000 for the Family Residences at Oak Hill Apartments, and other routine business.
- Adopt bond order for up to $201,510,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds for transportation and neighborhood projects
- Adopt $75,000,000 General Obligation bonds for affordable housing
- Approve historic landmark designation for Dr. Charles W. and Vivian L. Williams House (parcel 037-12-312)
- Approve historic landmark designation for Ziglar‑Bowers House (parcel 071-033-05)
- Adopt resolution for Youth Diversion Program interlocal agreement (state‑funded $240,000)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24752 — Approve
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
City Council to consider 24 rezoning petitions
The Charlotte City Council will consider 24 rezoning petitions at its August 18 meeting, including 11 public hearings and 13 items on the consent agenda. The council is expected to vote on the approval of the consent agenda items, which include rezonings for properties in Council Districts 2, 3, and 5.
- Rezoning 1.23 acres north of Shopton Road to N1-A ANDO and ML-1(CD) ANDO (Eastgroup Properties)
- Rezoning 7.76 acres north of Forest Point Circle to OFC (Longvalley II, LLC)
- Rezoning 107.31 acres northwest of North Tryon Street to N2-B(CD) (NVR, Inc.)
- Rezoning 27.47 acres east of East W.T. Harris Boulevard to N2-C(EX) (Mecklenburg County)
- Rezoning 40.43 acres east of Johnston Road to INST(CD) SPA (Davis Moore)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24780 — Adopt and Approve
6 yea · 4 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24782 — Adopt and Approve
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24798 — Adopt and Approve
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 23 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to consider five business investment grant approvals totaling $1.38 million
The council will hold public hearings and vote on Business Investment Grants for AssetMark Financial Holdings, AVL USA Inc., Citigroup, HSP US, LLC, and a resolution to close right‑of‑way adjacent to Pearl Park Way. Each grant authorizes up to a specified amount over several years to support new capital investments and job creation in Charlotte. The right‑of‑way closure would permanently abandon portions of land to enable redevelopment.
- Approve Business Investment Grant to AssetMark Financial Holdings up to $87,575 over five years
- Approve Business Investment Grant to AVL USA Inc. up to $655,157 over five years
- Approve Business Investment Grant to Citigroup up to $261,857 over seven years
- Approve Business Investment Grant to HSP US, LLC up to $377,162 over five years
- Adopt resolution to close portions of right‑of‑way adjacent to Pearl Park Way
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23677 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24632 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24654 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24655 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24656 — Close the Public Hearing
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24568 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24636 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24652 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24653 — Approve
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24488 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24529 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24546 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24551 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24563 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24592 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24595 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24599 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24608 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24615 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24633 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning Committee to review multiple rezoning petitions and innovative requests
The Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss several rezoning petitions and one innovative request for setback reductions. The body will also consider updates to the September calendar.
- Innovative request for parcel 21722245 (south of Highway 49) to reduce rear and ROW setbacks
- Rezoning of 4.4 acres on Beatties Ford Road to N2-A (CD) by DreamKey Partners
- Rezoning of 8.43 acres on Mintworth Avenue to N2-B (CD) by True Homes
- Rezoning of 8.91 acres south of Mt Holly-Huntersville Road to N2-A(CD) by Canvas Residential Partners, LLC
- Rezoning of 7.76 acres north of Forest Point Circle to OFC by Longvalley II, LLC
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Committee updates and closed session on agenda
This meeting consists of updates from council committee chairs followed by a closed session. No specific legislative items, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda. The meeting is procedural in nature.
- Updates from Council Committee Chairs
- Closed Session (purpose not specified)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24660 — For Information Only
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to receive Citizens Review Board update
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will meet to receive an informational update from the Citizens Review Board. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
- Informational update from Citizens Review Board
- Meeting at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
- Public viewing available on Government Channel and YouTube
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee reviews Financial Partners Funding Policy for FY2027 guidance
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review the adopted Financial Partners Funding Policy and the FY2026 funding process to determine if additional guidance is needed for the FY2027 application process. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion and feedback are requested.
- Review of the Financial Partners Funding Policy
- Discussion of FY2026 funding process to inform FY2027 applications
- Presentation from Strategy and Budget staff
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Council discusses Community Area Planning update and MTC memorandum
The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will receive updates on two items. Staff will continue discussing the review and adoption of the Community Area Planning (CAP) update, including recommended changes from public feedback. The committee will also be briefed on the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) memorandum of understanding for the creation and appointment of the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority. Both items are listed as informational and no formal action is required.
- Community Area Planning (CAP) update – staff will continue reviewing and adopting the plan with recommended changes from public feedback (informational).
- Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) memorandum of understanding for Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority creation and appointment (informational).
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Committee to review NASCAR Hall of Fame improvements
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will discuss several economic development projects. One item regarding NASCAR Hall of Fame improvements is slated for referral to the full Council.
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvements (referral to full Council)
- Economic Development Project updates
- Update on Do Greater and The Institute budget workshop discussions
- Update on the Eastland Yards project
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jun 30, 2025 · 1:00 AM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council special meeting with only a closed session
This special meeting agenda consists solely of a closed session followed by adjournment. No public business, votes, or hearings are scheduled. The meeting is held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and accessible online.
- Closed session (no details provided in agenda)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 280
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to vote on street vending ordinance raising fines to $500
The council will vote on amendments to the street vending ordinance, including adding North Davidson Street to the Congested Business District and increasing fines to $500 per violation. They will also hold public hearings and decide on two voluntary annexations: the 44.76-acre Kenmore site for 95 single-family homes and the 9.197-acre Shorewood site for industrial expansion. Additionally, they will authorize a $499,042.80 agreement for railroad crossing signals on Hucks Road.
- Vote on street vending ordinance revisions: add North Davidson Street to Congested Business District for a six-month pilot, increase fines to $500 per violation
- Public hearing and decision on Kenmore Area annexation (44.76 acres, 95 single-family dwellings, near Shopton Road)
- Public hearing and decision on Shorewood Area annexation (9.197 acres, light industrial building expansion up to 65,000 sq ft, near Twin Lakes Parkway)
- Authorize $499,042.80 in private developer funds for railroad warning devices at Hucks Road crossing
- Proclamation recognizing July 26, 2025 as Americans with Disabilities Act Disability Pride Day
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24487 — Amend
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera nay · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs nay · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock nay
15-24544 — Approve
9 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 20 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to vote on major zoning code update for Charlotte 2040 plan
This meeting includes decisions on several rezoning petitions, a consent agenda, and public hearings. The most significant item is a proposed text amendment to update the Unified Development Ordinance across 27 articles to support the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The council will also consider rezoning for approximately 26 acres on Providence Road and other properties.
- Text amendment to update 27 articles of the Unified Development Ordinance for Charlotte Future 2040
- Rezoning of 26 acres on Providence Road from N1-A to N2-A (CD) and N1-A (CD) (petition 2023-074)
- Deferral requested for petition 2025-015 (8.74 acres on Mount Holly Road) to August 18, 2025
- Public hearing on petition 2024-127 (19.49 acres on Prosperity Church Road) for N2-C and NC conditional zoning
- Public hearing on petition 2025-013 (8.43 acres on Mintworth Avenue) with a staff recommendation against approval
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24557 — Approve
6 yea · 4 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock absent
15-24560 — Approve
8 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24577 — Approve
6 yea · 4 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock absent
15-24559 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock absent
15-24560 — Defer
6 yea · 4 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock absent
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to adopt FY2026 budget with no property tax increase
The City Council will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and capital investment plan, which includes no property tax increase, raises the minimum wage to $24/hour, and increases solid waste fees. A public hearing will be held on issuing up to $136.5 million for Spectrum Center upgrades and refunding up to $130 million in outstanding arena bonds. The council will also receive presentations on a proposed street vending policy and public feedback on the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans.
- Public hearing on draw program for Spectrum Center upgrades up to $136.5 million and refunding of Series 2023A certificates up to $130 million
- Adoption of FY2026 operating budget (no property tax increase, minimum wage to $24/hour, solid waste fee increase of $1.35/month)
- Discussion of proposed Street Vending policy referred from committee
- Presentation of public feedback on draft Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Map
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24406 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24474 — Approve
9 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning Committee to review UDO text amendments and 10 rezoning petitions
The Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance affecting 27 of 39 articles. The body will also review 10 separate rezoning petitions for residential, manufacturing, and logistics uses across various council districts.
- Petition 2025-047: Text amendment to update 27 of 39 UDO Articles to align with the Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Petition 2023-074: Rezoning of 26 acres near Providence Road and Kuykendall Road to N2-A (CD) and N1-A (CD)
- Petition 2024-124: Rezoning of 7.32 acres along Business Center Drive to ML-1(CD) ANDO
- Petition 2025-012: Rezoning of 6.11 acres on Statesville Road from OFC to ML-2
- Petition 2025-005: Rezoning of 1.96 acres east of Cleve Brown Road to N1-D CCO (cottage court overlay)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
NASCAR Hall of Fame improvements, Corridors of Opportunity updates discussed
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive presentations on two topics: the NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvements Project and updates on Corridors of Opportunity initiatives including Opportunity Hubs and Start-Scale-Sustain programs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; both items are for information only.
- Presentation on NASCAR Hall of Fame Improvements Project by staff and CRVA/NASCAR Hall of Fame executives
- Update on Corridors of Opportunity initiatives, including Opportunity Hubs and Start-Scale-Sustain programs
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee reviews FY2026 Financial Partner funding recommendations
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review proposed funding options for organizations applying to the city's Financial Partner Program for fiscal year 2026. The discussion follows a May 19th Council meeting where funding was referred to this committee for a recommendation. The committee will provide its recommendation to full Council at the Budget Straw Votes meeting on June 2nd.
- Review of proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Partners funding options
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Council committee reviews street vending rules and fines
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will discuss a policy referral from the Mayor regarding street vending. The committee will consider potential ordinance changes to ensure street vendors contribute to a safe and vibrant atmosphere, including a revised fine structure for illegal vending. Staff will share stakeholder feedback from a May 22 public input session. This item is informational only; no vote is scheduled.
- Policy referral on street vending - discussion of potential ordinance changes and fine structure for illegal vending (informational).
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council Budget Workshop
Council to take straw votes on FY 2026 budget
The Charlotte City Council will hold a budget workshop to consider adjustments from the May 19 meeting and take straw votes on the FY 2026 budget. They will also consider a motion directing the City Manager to prepare the FY 2026 Budget Ordinance. A closed session may be held as necessary.
- Consideration of adjustments from the May 19, 2025 City Council Budget Adjustments Meeting
- Follow-up Q&As from the May 19 Budget Adjustment Meeting
- Straw votes on FY 2026 budget
- Motion to direct City Manager to prepare documents for FY 2026 Budget Ordinance
- Closed session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Committee to hear updates on Tree Canopy Action Plan 2.0 and Community Area Planning feedback
The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive two informational updates: staff will discuss comments received on Community Area Planning (CAP) and how they are tracked, and provide an update on the Tree Canopy Action Plan 2.0 policy initiative, including project components and timeline. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Staff discussion of Community Area Planning (CAP) comments, tracking, and adoption process
- Update on Tree Canopy Action Plan 2.0 policy initiative, including timeline and partnership opportunities
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Tue May 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to vote on updated Strategic Energy Action Plan
City Council will consider adopting the Strategic Energy Action Plan Update, which sets goals for greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy. The body will also review several affordable housing contracts and community beautification contributions.
- Adoption of Strategic Energy Action Plan Update with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
- $1,200,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region for 15 affordable homes
- $1,000,000 bridge loan for Albemarle Landing Apartments at 5800 Albemarle Road
- $42,000 in contributions from Lowe’s Home Improvement and Keep America Beautiful
- Swearing in of Council Member Edwin Peacock, District 6
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24402 — Approve
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 nay
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
15-24285 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Edwin Peacock yea
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 19, 2025 · 4:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to vote on citywide zoning code update tied to Future 2040 plan
The Charlotte City Council will consider a text amendment updating 27 articles of the Unified Development Ordinance to align with the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The council will also vote on several rezoning petitions on the consent and decision agendas, and hold public hearings for other rezoning requests, including one where staff recommends denial.
- Text amendment 2025-047 to update 27 UDO articles in support of the Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Rezoning of 156.23 acres near Moores Chapel Road from industrial to industrial with site plan amendment (2024-144)
- Rezoning of 94.46 acres on Rhyne Road from light industrial to manufacturing and logistics (2025-006)
- Rezoning petition 2025-016 (11.16 acres near Paw Creek Road) where staff does not recommend approval
- Rezoning of 13.29 acres on Johnston Oehler Road from N1-A to N2-A conditional (2024-137)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24448 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24461 — Approve
9 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24458 — Approve
9 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM
City Council Budget Workshop
Council will discuss potential adjustments to the FY 2026 budget
The City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss possible changes to the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Council members and the mayor will consider any adjustments that receive at least five votes for further review. The meeting will also outline next steps, including a straw‑vote session on May 29 and final budget adoption on June 9.
- Discussion of potential adjustments to the proposed FY 2026 budget
- Consideration of any proposed adjustments that receive 5 or more votes
- Review of next steps: May 29 Council Budget Straw Votes meeting at 2:00 p.m.
- Review of next steps: June 9 Budget Adoption at Council Business Meeting
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24437 — Approve
20 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Adjournment — Adjourn
10 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Thu May 15, 2025 · 2:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council holds a candidate forum and routine introductions
The Charlotte City Council will convene a special meeting on May 15, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, introductions, and a candidate forum for upcoming elections. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.
- Welcome
- Introductions
- Candidate Forum
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
Mon May 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to consider three annexations adding up to 435 homes
The Charlotte City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three voluntary annexations (Brightside Commons, Project Lemmond, Steele Creek Park) to bring roughly 90 acres into city limits for new housing. It will also hear a presentation on the expanded Strategic Energy Action Plan and hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Charlotte Water Revenue Manual, which could affect water and sewer rates.
- Brightside Commons voluntary annexation (47.778 acres, 257 multi-family units) off North Tryon Street near Cabarrus County line
- Project Lemmond voluntary annexation (33.938 acres, 124 multi-family units) north of Albemarle Road along I-485
- Steele Creek Park Area voluntary annexation (8.449 acres, 54 duplex/triplex units) near Sledge Road
- Public hearing on proposed revisions to the Charlotte Water Revenue Manual, with rate methodology changes for FY2026
- Presentation and discussion of the expanded Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP+)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23673 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24062 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24313 — Close the Public Hearing
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24340 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24341 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24342 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24343 — Close the Public Hearing
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24094 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24275 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24283 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24284 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24299 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24345 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24346 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24347 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24348 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24354 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Adjournment — Adjourn
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24162 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
NOMINATIONS — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs absent · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Tue May 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning committee to consider 156-acre industrial site plan amendment at Moores Chapel
The Zoning Committee work session will review eight rezoning petitions that have already received public hearings. Proposals include a 156-acre site plan amendment for general industrial use near Moores Chapel Road, a 94-acre rezoning to manufacturing and logistics on Rhyne Road, and a 26-acre conditional neighborhood rezoning on Providence Road. The committee discusses items but does not vote on final decisions at this stage.
- Petition 2024-144: 156.23 acres near Moores Chapel Road and Sam Wilson Road, amending I-2(CD) site plan
- Petition 2025-006: 94.46 acres on Rhyne Road, rezoning from light industrial to ML-1(CD)
- Petition 2023-074: 26 acres on Providence Road, rezoning from N1-A to N2-A(CD) and N1-A(CD)
- Petition 2024-064: 7.59 acres on Shopton Road, rezoning from N1-A ANDO to ML-2(CD) ANDO
- Petition 2025-022: 5.80 acres near Harris Boulevard, rezoning from R-20MF(CD) to N2-B(CD)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon May 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM
City Council Strategy Session
City Council to review proposed FY 2026 budget
The City Council will hold a strategy session to receive the City Manager's proposed FY 2026 budget presentation. The meeting may also include a closed session as necessary. No other business is listed.
- City Manager’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget Presentation
- Closed Session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-14320 — Go Into Closed Session
8 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent · James Mitchell yea · LaWana Mayfield absent
Mon May 5, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Committee to consider Symphony Park redevelopment public-private partnership
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will discuss a proposed public-private partnership to enhance Symphony Park in South Park, aligning with community vision plans. The committee may refer the project to the full City Council for consideration. Additionally, staff will present an update on the Small Business Ecosystem Assessment process with preliminary findings, for information only.
- Symphony Park redevelopment public-private partnership discussion with South Park Community Partners
- Referral of Symphony Park project to full City Council for consideration
- Update on Small Business Ecosystem Assessment process with preliminary key findings
- Proposed enhancement of Symphony Park to create vibrant urban public space
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon May 5, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee to review debt financing and hospitality revenue policy update
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will receive an informational review on debt financing and the Hospitality Revenue Capital Investment Policy. No formal action is expected; the item is for discussion and update only.
- Informational review of debt financing update and Hospitality Revenue Capital Investment Policy
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon May 5, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee reviews non-congregate shelter and street vending policies
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will receive informational briefings on two topics. Members will review a potential public-private partnership for the city's first non-congregate emergency shelter and discuss current street vending ordinances and national benchmarking.
- Overview of a potential public-private partnership for a non-congregate emergency shelter
- Review of current street vendor ordinances and a benchmarking analysis of other large cities
- Discussion of policy or ordinance changes regarding street vendors and illegal vending fines
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon May 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Committee to vote on moving Strategic Energy Action Plan to full council
The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will vote on moving the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP+) to the full council for review. Staff will also provide informational updates on Community Area Planning and a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment.
- Committee vote on Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP+) review
- Informational update on Community Area Planning (CAP) comments and adoption process
- Overview of UDO text amendment petition 2025-047
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to vote on $30.1M in affordable housing funding for 10 projects
The City Council will decide on up to $30.1 million in Housing Trust Fund allocations for affordable housing developments, a public hearing on $350 million in airport bonds, and a process for filling the vacant District 6 seat. Other items include a voluntary annexation for a fire station, a right-of-way closure, and a bus service renewal with Gastonia. The meeting also covers overviews of community area planning and minimum housing code updates.
- Vote on process to fill vacant Council District 6 seat (appointment or defer to May 12)
- Public hearing and decision on Dixie River Road Firehouse No. 44 voluntary annexation (6.59 acres)
- Public hearing on up to $350 million in General Airport Revenue Bonds for Concourse D and Fourth Parallel Runway
- Approval of up to $30,104,000 in Housing Trust Fund allocations for 10 affordable housing developments
- Renewal of Regional Express Bus Service agreement with Gastonia ($224,844 estimated cost)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24292 — Approve
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24272 — Approve
7 yea · 1 present · 1 nay
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24325 — Approve
6 yea · 2 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 28 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to vote on 12 rezoning petitions, hear 156-acre industrial plan
The Charlotte City Council will consider a consent agenda of 12 rezoning petitions that all received unanimous Zoning Committee approval and staff recommends approval. The meeting also includes public hearings on 8 petitions, notably a 156.23-acre site plan amendment for industrial use at Moores Chapel Road and a 94.46-acre rezoning near Rhyne Road. One petition (2024-137) is requested for deferral to May 19.
- Consent vote on 12 rezonings, including 51.78 acres east of Claude Freeman Drive to CAC-1(EX)
- Public hearing on 2024-144: 156.23 acres near Moores Chapel Road, proposed I-2(CD) SPA industrial
- Public hearing on 2025-006: 94.46 acres on Rhyne Road, proposed ML-1(CD) manufacturing/logistics
- Public hearing on 2023-074: 26 acres on Providence Road, staff does not recommend approval
- Deferral request for 2024-137: 13.29 acres on Johnston Oehler Road to N2-A(CD)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24329 — Approve
6 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington nay
15-24331 — Approve
6 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington nay
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to hold public hearings on housing plans and $25 million loan application
City Council will conduct public hearings on the Housing and Community Development 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and a $25 million Section 108 Loan Guarantee application. The body will also receive recommendations for the Housing Trust Fund and consider several consent contracts.
- Public hearing on the Housing and Community Development FY 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and FY 2026 Annual Action Plan
- Public hearing for a $25,000,000 Section 108 Loan Guarantee application to create the Charlotte Community Impact Revolving Investment Fund
- Contract for $517,375 to Striping Concepts, LLC for Pavement Marking Installation and Removal
- Unit price contracts for citywide elevator maintenance with Schindler Elevator Corporation and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation (est. $7,000,000 annually)
- Three-year unit price contract with American Office Products Distributors, Inc. for citywide office supplies
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CMGC Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23671 — Approve
7 yea · 4 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield absent · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23726 — Go Into Closed Session
9 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield absent · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24246 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield absent · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24249 — Close the Public Hearing
9 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield absent · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24030 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24181 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24199 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24205 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24212 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24215 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24216 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24217 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24225 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24245 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24250 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24251 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24252 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24253 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24232 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24239 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
City Council to discuss updates from committee chairs
The Charlotte City Council Committee Discussions meeting will include updates from committee chairs regarding the Center City, South Park, and University City Metropolitan Service Districts. The meeting will be held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and is accessible via government channels.
- Center City MSD Update
- South Park MSD Update
- University City MSD Update
- Updates from Council Committee Chairs
- Closed Session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Council committee receives annual reports from three Municipal Service Districts
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will hear annual updates from the city's three Municipal Service District agencies: Charlotte Center City Partners, SouthPark Community Partners, and University City Partners. This item is for information only, with no action required.
- Annual report from Charlotte Center City Partners
- Annual report from SouthPark Community Partners
- Annual report from University City Partners
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee reviews FY 2026 budget outlooks for Aviation and CATS
The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review budget outlooks for the FY 2026 cycle. Members will provide feedback on aviation and transit funding and review the Financial Partners Funding Policy.
- FY 2026 Outlook for Aviation
- FY 2026 Outlook for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
- Review of the adopted Financial Partners Funding Policy for FY 2026 budget development
- Informational update on the MEDIC First Responder contract and Memorandum of Understanding expiration
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to discuss affordable housing innovation opportunities
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will hold an informational discussion on housing innovation, focusing on the Affordable Housing Funding Policy and mechanisms to align with other council priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for staff briefing and committee deliberation.
- Discussion of affordable housing innovation including repeatable and scalable approaches
- Review of mechanisms to align housing innovation with other Council priorities
- Staff concepts currently being evaluated
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Informational updates on Community Area Plan and Energy Action Plan
The committee receives two informational updates: the Community Area Planning (CAP) update continues discussion on plan release, public comment, and adoption; the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) update provides an overview of SEAP+ and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Community Area Planning (CAP) Update Part 2 – informational discussion on plan release, public comment, review, and adoption
- Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) Update – overview of SEAP+, plan release, public review, and adoption
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning Committee to review 11 rezoning petitions including Panthers Stadium land
The Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss 11 rezoning petitions that all had public hearings in March 2025. The committee will deliberate on proposed zoning changes across the city and may make recommendations to the full council. Notable petitions include a 25.3-acre Panthers Stadium LLC site near uptown and a 51.78-acre development in District 4.
- Panthers Stadium LLC (2024-146): 25.3 acres near West Morehead Street and South Mint Street, proposed UC(EX) zoning from UC.
- Flournoy Development Group (2024-110): 51.78 acres east of Claude Freeman Drive, proposed CAC-1(EX) from O-1(CD) and RE-3(O).
- JF Lawrence Properties (2024-064): 7.59 acres on Shopton Road, proposed ML-2(CD) from N1-A ANDO.
- Tay Holdings (2024-125): 8.47 acres on Sonoma Valley Drive, proposed N2-A(CD) from MX-2(INNOV) and NS.
- Sait's LLC (2024-142): 1.5 acres near North Tryon Street, proposed TOD-NC from ML-1.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
Council to vote on $361K in business grants for 311 jobs, $32.3M investment
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three Business Investment Grants for DetraPel, Groninger USA, and RXO Corporate Solutions, totaling up to $361,653. These grants are tied to capital investments of $32.3 million and creation of 311 jobs. Council will also discuss a public safety update, consider the Workforce Development Strategic Plan, and close a portion of right-of-way off Pawley Drive.
- Public hearing and approval of Business Investment Grant for DetraPel, Inc. — up to $22,843 over three years, with $3.5M capital investment and 35 jobs at avg. $71,794
- Public hearing and approval of Business Investment Grant for Groninger USA, LLC — up to $171,936 over five years, with $15.14M capital investment and 60 jobs at avg. $74,578
- Public hearing and approval of Business Investment Grant for RXO Corporate Solutions LLC — up to $166,874 over seven years, with $13.7M capital investment and 216 jobs at avg. $88,958
- Public hearing on resolution to close a portion of right-of-way off Pawley Drive to facilitate redevelopment (Council District 2)
- Discussion of public safety update and potential policy/investment areas
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
This meeting will also be accessible via the Government Channel, the City's Facebook page, and the City's YouTube channel. — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent
15-24097 — Approve
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-24067 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-24068 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-24069 — Approve
7 yea · 3 nay · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown nay · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
The other 47 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 2:00 PM
City Council Budget Workshop
Budget workshop featuring financial partners, solid waste, and capital projects
The Charlotte City Council holds a budget workshop to hear presentations on financial partners, solid waste services, and a capital investment plan update. The meeting includes a project status update and may enter closed session as necessary. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Presentation from Financial Partners
- Presentation from Solid Waste Services
- Capital Investment Plan presentation and project status update
- Possible closed session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24226 — Approve
9 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
City Council to consider multiple rezoning petitions including Panthers Stadium site
The City Council is meeting to decide on several rezoning petitions and hold public hearings for others. These requests include changes for residential, commercial, and industrial land use across various city districts.
- Rezoning petition 2024-146 by Panthers Stadium, LLC for 25.30 acres east of West Morehead Street
- Rezoning petition 2024-110 by Flournoy Development Group for 51.78 acres east of Claude Freeman Drive
- Rezoning petition 2024-126 by Greystar Development East, LLC for 11.53 acres on Queen City Drive
- Rezoning petition 2024-148 by CSE Communities, LLC for 2.60 acres along Couloak Drive
- Rezoning petition 2024-140 by Urban Trends Real Estate for 0.45 acres northeast of West Trade Street
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24209 — Approve
6 yea · 3 absent · 2 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari absent · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington nay
15-24221 — Approve
7 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari absent · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Committee to consider deferral of 8.47-acre rezoning petition
The Zoning Committee will review 11 rezoning petitions during its work session, including a request to defer petition 2024-125 to April 1. Public hearings have already been held for the remaining items. The committee discusses but does not vote on these matters.
- Deferral request for 8.47 acres at Sonoma Valley Drive (petition 2024-125)
- 12.77 acres on Harris Houston Road proposed for N1-D(CD) zoning (2024-047)
- 19.58 acres near Harvest Hill Drive seeking mixed-use site plan amendment (2024-072)
- 11.53 acres on Queen City Drive proposed for N2-C(CD) with airport overlay (2024-126)
- 35.26 acres near Moores Chapel Road proposed for N1-E(CD) (2024-131)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Council committee chairs give updates, possible closed session
The City Council holds committee discussions, primarily consisting of updates from committee chairs. A closed session may follow if needed. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific voting or public hearings listed.
- Updates from Council Committee Chairs
- Possible closed session as necessary
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
9 yea · 2 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Committee will consider recommending workforce development plan for council adoption
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive an update on the final draft of Charlotte's workforce development plan. Committee members will consider recommending that the full City Council adopt the plan. The meeting is open to the public and media via the Government Channel and the city's YouTube channel.
- Consider recommending adoption of the workforce development final draft plan
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee to vote on MWSBE capital project utilization plan
The committee will review the FY 2026 outlook for Charlotte Water and stormwater budgets. A vote is scheduled on the proposed MWSBE CIP Master Utilization Plan to increase minority-owned business participation in capital projects.
- Review of FY 2026 outlook for Charlotte Water and stormwater budgets
- Vote on MWSBE CIP Master Utilization Plan to advance minority-owned business participation in capital projects
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee reviews Minimum Housing Code policy referral
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will consider a mayor‑referred Minimum Housing Code policy item. The discussion will focus on potential policy considerations to strengthen safe housing for lodging establishments and multi‑family dwellings. The committee will receive stakeholder insights and may make recommendations or next steps.
- Policy Referral – Minimum Housing Code: identify policy considerations to improve safety in lodging establishments and multi‑family dwellings
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
SEAP+ update for potential April adoption discussed
The committee received informational updates on the Community Area Planning (CAP) process and the revised Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP+), which may be adopted in April. No decisions were made; both items were for discussion only.
- Community Area Planning (CAP) update on purpose and use of area plans
- Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP+) update on proposed strategies for potential April adoption
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to consider $350 million in airport revenue bonds
City Council will discuss transit-oriented development and vote on several financing measures, including airport bonds and rail corridor funding. The body will also consider the sale of city-owned land on East 27th Street and various service contracts.
- Public hearing and vote on financing up to $93 million for Norfolk Southern O-Line Corridor acquisition
- Initial findings resolution for General Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $350 million
- Upset bid process for 0.065 acres of city-owned property near East 27th Street for $57,000
- Contract not to exceed $19,673,532 with Swinerton Builders for Northwest Division Police Station
- Estimated $23 million annual expenditure for automotive parts contracts with Genuine Parts Company and Vector Fleet Management LLC
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23724 — Go Into Closed Session
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23959 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24003 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Adjournment — Adjourn
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24049 — Close the Public Hearing
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24070 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24095 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24049 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Feb 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
Council to vote on city-wide UDO text amendment affecting 23 articles
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda of 10 rezoning petitions recommended for approval, consider a city-wide Unified Development Ordinance text amendment proposed by staff, and hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions including a 35-acre Pulte Homes project. Four hearings are deferred to future meetings.
- Text amendment (2024-121) to 23 of 39 UDO articles for clarity, definitions, use permissions, and graphics
- Rezoning 2024-117: 29.8 acres on Denver Avenue from manufacturing to general office (staff recommends approval)
- Rezoning 2024-111: 27.27 acres on Sharon Road for site plan amendments to three zoning districts (staff recommends approval)
- Rezoning 2024-099: 24.75 acres on Cagle Avenue from manufacturing to institutional campus conditional (staff recommends approval)
- Hearing on 2024-131: 35.26 acres on Moores Chapel Road by Pulte Homes to neighborhood 1-E conditional (staff recommends approval upon resolution of outstanding issues)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24053 — Approve
8 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-24056 — Approve
8 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 28 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council votes on three voluntary annexations adding 686 housing units
The council will hold public hearings and adopt annexation ordinances for three sites. The 12.68‑acre Baucom Area will be added to District 4 with 115 multi‑family units and 9,000 sq ft of commercial space. The 23.545‑acre Park Crossing Phase 1 will join District 3 for 143 multi‑family units, and the 70.254‑acre River North Area will join District 3 for 167 single‑family and 261 multi‑family units.
- Baucom Area voluntary annexation (12.68 acres) – 115 multi‑family attached dwellings + 9,000 sq ft commercial; assigned to Council District 4.
- Park Crossing Phase 1 voluntary annexation (23.545 acres) – 143 multi‑family attached dwellings; assigned to Council District 3.
- River North Area voluntary annexation (70.254 acres) – 167 single‑family units and 261 multi‑family units; assigned to Council District 3.
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23862 — Approve
8 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson nay · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington nay
15-23479 — Defer
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23480 — Defer
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23518 — Defer
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham nay · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 32 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM
City Council Budget Workshop
City Council holds budget workshop on economic outlook and budget update
The City Council will hold a budget workshop to receive an Economic Outlook and Budget Update presentation. The meeting may also include a closed session as necessary. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.
- Economic Outlook and Budget Update presentation
- Possible closed session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-24043 — Approve
6 yea · 5 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell absent · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington absent
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Zoning Committee will consider rezoning the 29.80‑acre Steelfab site to general office.
The Charlotte Zoning Committee work session on Feb 4 2025 will review a slate of rezoning petitions that were previously heard at a Jan 21 public hearing. Several petitioners, including Heaven Properties and The Drakeford Company, have asked to defer their decisions to March 4 2025. The committee will also decide on the rezoning of a 29.80‑acre site owned by Steelfab, Inc., changing its classification from manufacturing and logistics to general office (OG).
- Rezoning Petition 2024‑117 (Steelfab, Inc.): 29.80 acres at Denver Avenue; current ML‑1(ANDO) & N2‑B(ANDO) to be changed to OG (general office). Staff: Emma Knauerhase. Public hearing Jan 21, 2025 – Item #21.
- Rezoning Petition 2024‑047 (Heaven Properties): 12.77 acres near Harris Houston Road; petitioner requests deferral to March 4 2025.
- Rezoning Petition 2024‑072 (The Drakeford Company): 19.58 acres at Harvest Hill Drive; petitioner requests deferral to March 4 2025.
- Rezoning Petition 2024‑014 (KB Holdings LLC): 0.98 acres at West Boulevard & Nobles Avenue; proposes change from B‑1(CD) to N2‑B.
- Rezoning Petition 2024‑111 (The Presbyterian Home at Charlotte, Inc.): 27.27 acres along Sharon Road; proposes site‑plan amendments to R‑3(CD), MUDD‑O, and INST(CD).
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Council committee chairs to give updates, possible closed session
This meeting consists of council committee discussions, primarily updates from committee chairs. A closed session may be held if necessary. No specific legislative actions are on the agenda.
- Updates from Council Committee Chairs
- Possible closed session (as necessary)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Committee to hear introduction of new C-PACE program for commercial energy upgrades
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive two informational updates. Staff will present the workforce development plan update and introduce the newly authorized Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Workforce development plan update from staff and SchermCo consultants
- Introduction of the C-PACE program enabling long-term financing for commercial property energy upgrades
- Program covers efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and resiliency improvements
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Budget committee reviews FY 2026 budget schedule and minority business participation
The committee will receive an overview of the proposed FY 2026 budget development calendar and workshop topics. Members will also continue discussions on advancing MWSBE (Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises) participation in capital projects, including a preview of the Master Utilization Plan. Input and feedback are requested on both items.
- Overview of proposed FY 2026 budget development calendar and workshop topics
- Discussion on advancing MWSBE participation in capital projects
- Preview of Master Utilization Plan for MWSBE growth
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to discuss strengthening minimum housing code for lodging and multifamily
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will discuss a policy referral from the mayor to strengthen the Minimum Housing Code for lodging establishments and multi-family dwellings. The committee will hear about benchmarks and best practices from other North Carolina cities and early stakeholder insights. This item is for information and discussion only.
- Policy referral from mayor (Nov 22, 2024) to identify potential code improvements for safe housing in lodging establishments and multi-family dwellings
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Council receives updates on SEAP and UDO amendments
The Transportation, Planning and Development Council Committee will receive an update on the Strategic Energy Action Plan, including ongoing work and community engagement. The Committee will also be briefed on upcoming text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and their timelines. Both items are informational only and no action is required.
- Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) update – informational briefing
- Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment update – informational briefing
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 9:00 AM
City Council Annual Strategy Meeting
City Council reviews strategic progress tracker and reaffirms priorities
The Charlotte City Council will meet in Asheville to review a strategic progress tracker and discuss council priorities. The session includes a working lunch and a closed session update on economic development projects.
- Review Strategic Progress Tracker tool
- Council discussion on priorities
- Closed session update on economic development projects
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The Restoration Asheville
68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM
City Council Annual Strategy Meeting
Council discusses transportation funding referendum and mobility blueprint
This is an annual strategy meeting with no formal votes or decisions. The council hears expert panels on mobility, workforce development, and minority/small business programs, and holds breakout discussions on connecting city priorities like housing, transit, and land use.
- Keynote by former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett on infrastructure investment referendums
- Mobility update: Strategic Investment Area Pilot and Charlotte Mobility Blueprint
- Panel on workforce development with experts from Boston, Philadelphia, and Phoenix
- Panel on MWSBE (minority/women-owned) business strategies with representatives from Friends of the Underline and the City of Asheville
- Small group breakout session on affordable housing, transit, sustainability, and land use
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The Restoration Asheville
68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM
City Council Annual Strategy Meeting
City Council reviews budget process and FY26 planning in a deep‑dive session
Council members will hear a detailed presentation on how Charlotte's budget is constructed, including the split between General Fund and Enterprise Funds and the role of property taxes. The session is intended to inform members for upcoming FY26 budget development. The meeting also includes workshops on high‑performing council practices and a discussion of economic mobility policies.
- High‑Performing Councils workshop with Anthony Fox and DeAlva Arnold
- Presentation on "The Journey Beyond 38" covering economic mobility policy recommendations
- City Budget Look Ahead presentation by City Manager Marcus Jones and Interim Strategy & Budget Director Marie Harris
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The Restoration Asheville
68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Zoning Meeting
City Council to consider rezoning petitions and a UDO text amendment
The Charlotte City Council will consider a consent agenda of rezoning petitions and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. Several items are also scheduled for public hearings.
- Rezoning 2024-088: Office to Regional Activity Center (Rexford Road)
- Rezoning 2024-121: Text amendment to UDO (39 articles)
- Rezoning 2024-102: N1-A to N2-A (Sunset Road)
- Rezoning 2024-117: ML-1 to General Office (Denver Avenue)
- Rezoning 2024-126: N2-B to N2-C (Queen City Drive)
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23920 — Approve
9 yea · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23933 — Approve
8 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera absent · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham absent · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield nay · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
The other 29 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 5:00 PM
City Council Business Meeting
City Council to consider annexation for new firehouse and traffic signal installation
City Council will hold a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of a 6.709-acre site for Firehouse No. 46. The body will also consider funding for a new traffic signal and various public safety grants.
- Public hearing and decision on voluntary annexation of 6.709 acres for Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46
- Budget ordinance of $214,000 for a traffic signal at East W.T. Harris Boulevard and University Ridge Drive/Rose Heather Court
- Resolution to donate a surplus CATS van to Promise Youth Development, Inc.
- Supplemental agreement to adjust project limits for Belk Greenway Connector Phase I
- Applications for three Governor’s Highway Safety Program grants totaling $302,739 for CMPD
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Council Chamber
🗳️ How they voted (45 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
15-23666 — Approve
8 yea · 3 absent
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown absent · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson absent · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina absent · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23722 — Go Into Closed Session
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23823 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-22773 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23643 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23861 — Approve
11 yea
Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23192 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23436 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23579 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23580 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23581 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23582 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23583 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23586 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23594 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23604 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23608 — Approve
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Victoria Watlington yea
15-23615 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23616 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
15-23617 — Approve
10 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dante Anderson yea · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Legislative Forum
City of Charlotte hosts 2025 State Legislative Briefing
City officials and the state delegation are meeting to discuss the 2025 State Legislative Agenda. The session includes updates from the City Manager’s Office and a presentation on the state delegation briefing.
- 2025 State Legislative Agenda Book presentation
- State Delegation Briefing presentation by Senator Waddell
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12:00 PM Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
9 yea · 1 present
Vi Lyles present · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Scott Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Zoning Committee Work Session
Mecklenburg County seeks rezoning of 24.75 acres to institutional campus
The Zoning Committee will discuss nine rezoning petitions that had public hearings on December 16, 2024, and three deferrals to February 4, 2025. The petitions include changes in zoning designations for properties ranging from 0.375 to 24.75 acres in various council districts. Key proposals involve converting manufacturing and residential zones to conditional neighborhoods, institutional campuses, and mixed-use districts.
- Rezoning 2024-099 by Mecklenburg County: 24.75 acres on Cagle Avenue from ML-1/ML-2 to IC-2(CD)
- Rezoning 2024-088 by Childress Klein: 15.98 acres on Rexford Road from O-15(CD) to RAC(EX)
- Rezoning 2024-096 by 200E27, LLC: 1.06 acres on E 27th Street from ML-2 to IMU
- Rezoning 2024-098 by Helix Holdings: 0.375 acres on The Plaza from ML-2 to N2-B
- Deferral requests for petitions 2024-047 (Harris Houston Rd), 2024-072 (Harvest Hill Dr), and 2024-105 (Tom Hunter Rd) to February 4, 2025
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Council Committee Discussions
Council to discuss public safety quality-of-life approach
The City Council will receive a presentation and hold a 30-minute discussion on a quality-of-life approach to public safety, led by staff from Housing and Neighborhood Services and Transportation. Committee chairs will also provide updates, and a closed session may occur if needed. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.
- Public safety update focusing on quality-of-life approach
- Presentation and discussion led by Rebecca Hefner (Housing) and Debbie Smith (Transportation)
- Updates from Council Committee Chairs
- Possible closed session as necessary
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Adjourn
10 yea · 1 absent
Dante Anderson absent · Dimple Ajmera yea · Tariq Bokhari yea · Tiawana Brown yea · Ed Driggs yea · Malcolm Graham yea · Renee Johnson yea · LaWana Mayfield yea · James Mitchell yea · Marjorie Molina yea · Victoria Watlington yea
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 2:00 PM
Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee
Committee reviews plan to boost MWSBE involvement in capital projects
The Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will review a plan to increase participation of Minority‑and Women‑Owned Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city capital projects. Staff from Charlotte Business Inclusion and General Services will present the plan that incorporates earlier committee feedback. The committee will provide feedback on the progress of the plan.
- Review of MWSBE participation plan for capital project expenditures
- BGIC Presentation Final – January 6th (004)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee
Committee to discuss strengthening Minimum Housing Code enforcement
The Housing, Safety and Community Council Committee will receive an overview of the Minimum Housing Code and enforcement process. The referral asks the committee to identify potential policy considerations to ensure safe housing for residents of lodging establishments and multi-family dwellings. This is an information and discussion item, not a final decision.
- Policy referral on Minimum Housing Code — discussion of enforcement for lodging and multi-family dwellings
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee
Committee to discuss CAP updates and UDO changes
The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will meet to discuss early results from Community Area Planning engagement and an update on Unified Development Ordinance text amendments affected by Senate Bill 382.
- Community Area Planning (CAP) update: informational
- Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update: informational
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 12:00 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee
Committee reviews Corridors of Opportunity and office vacancy updates
The Jobs and Economic Development Council Committee will receive information on current city initiatives. Staff will provide updates on office vacancy rates and strategic plans for small business and workforce development.
- Overview of Corridors of Opportunity activity for 2025 and future years
- Update on current office vacancy and potential 2025 tools
- Information on Small Business strategic plans
- Information on Workforce Development strategic plans
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