City of Charlotte  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center  
600 East 4th Street  
Charlotte, NC 28202  
Meeting Agenda  
Tuesday, September 8, 2026  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room 267  
Housing Council Committee  
Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Chair  
Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias  
Council Member Renee Johnson  
Council Member Joi Mayo  
Council Member Kimberly Owens  
9:00 a.m. City Council Housing Committee Meeting  
The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's  
YouTube Channel.  
1.  
Affordable Housing Funding Policy  
Staff Resource(s):  
Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Warren Wooten, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Explanation  
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On February 3, 2026, the Mayor asked the Committee to consider what enhancements are needed to  
the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better integrate affordable housing investments with the goals  
of the Mobility Plan to mitigate displacement pressures. The Committee will finalize policy  
recommendations for advancement to full Council for consideration.  
Action: Action  
2.  
Policy Referral - Minimum Housing Code  
Staff Resource(s):  
Raquishela Stewart, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Jerry Green, Housing and Neighborhood Services  
Explanation  
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On June 30, 2026, Mayor Lyles referred a Minimum Housing Code policy item to the Committee. The  
referral asks the Committee to determine if any applicable Minimum Housing Code ordinance changes  
and/or policy recommendations to include the requirement to provide air conditioning should be made to  
Council for consideration. At the August meeting, the Committee discussed key considerations and  
information needed to fully evaluate the issue. The Committee will review examples of cooling  
ordinances from other U.S. cities, discuss key themes from the landlord survey, and consider potential  
air conditioning provisions.  
Action: Action if Committee desires.  
Adjournment