Calendar Details:
Monday, October 12
3:30 pm - Transportation Committee, Room 280. AGENDA: Status of Five Connectivity Policies; Funding Strategy for Streetcar; 2010 Long Range Transportation Plan
5:00 pm - Council Business Meeting
Wednesday, October 14
12:00 pm - Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee, Room 280. AGENDA: Afro-American Cultural Center Property; Comprehensive Review of City's Housing Policies – Part II
Thursday, October 15
10:00 am - I-277/Caldwell Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Corner of Stonewall and Caldwell
12:00 pm - Community Safety Committee, Room 280. AGENDA: Rental Property Ordinance
Agenda Notes:
Agenda Item #10A – Lobby Against Mandatory Collective Bargaining
Resource:
Dennis Marstall, Mayor's Office, 704-336-3980, dmarstall@ci.charlotte.nc.us
The Mayor has requested that the following item be added to the agenda for Monday night's Business Meeting. A Request for Council Action and information from NLC and NCLM are attached.
Information Items:
October 24 – Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture Opening
Resource:
Michelle Gutt, Corporate Communications, 704-353-1157, mgutt@ci.charlotte.nc.us
On October 24, 2009 the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture will officially open its doors to the public. Here is a brief overview of events leading up to the opening.
Thursday, October 22
There will be a sunset ceremony to commemorate the closing of the former location at 401 North Myers Street. The ceremony will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is for past supporters and patrons of the Afro Am Center and there is limited seating available. This is not an event intended for the general public. Elected officials do not have a formal role at this event but are welcome to attend.
Friday, October 23: Founders Society Gala
Black Tie Invitation Only Event. This is for Stakeholders and Founders Society Level Contributors. City Council members and County Commissioners should have received their invitations. If you did not receive an invitation, please contact Carolyn Mints at 704-547-3738. There will be a short program but no speaking by public officials.
Saturday, October 24: Open House for Public, free event 10:00 a.m.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. City Council and County Commissioners should arrive at 9:30 a.m. and will participate in the ceremony by holding the ribbon. Mayor McCrory and Chairman Roberts will speak briefly and will assist in cutting the ribbon during the ceremony. After the ribbon-cutting, there will be a community celebration in the adjacent parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Gantt Center will remain open with activities taking place inside the facility throughout the evening.
If you are attending the opening ceremony, please RSVP to Michelle Gutt, Corporate Communications, at 704-353-1157 or mgutt@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Charlotte Achieves Advanced-Level Recognition in North Carolina League of Municipalities' Green Challenge
Resource:
Wilson Hooper, City Manager's Office, 704-336-8774, whooper@ci.charlotte.nc.us
The City of Charlotte recently received notification from the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) that it has achieved advanced-level recognition in the NCLM's Green Challenge program. The City will be recognized at NCLM's annual business meeting on October 27 in Greenville.
The Green Challenge is a program designed to recognize North Carolina municipalities who seek to protect the environment and operate government in a more cost effective, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly manner. Council approved a resolution pledging to participate in the challenge and to work towards saving energy and other natural resources on July 28, 2008. Charlotte received Level One recognition at the 2008 NCLM conference.
Staff submitted an application for advance-level recognition which described a number of City initiatives as proof of the City's commitment to protecting the environment. These initiatives include: the new LEED-centric Sustainable Facilities Policy; Centers, Corridors, and Wedges Growth Framework; CURB IT community-wide recycling program; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities' LEED certified Environmental Services Facility; CMGC ENERGY-STAR designation; "Pledge to Improve the Environment" community education effort; CATS SMARTride employee transit incentive; and others. Each initiative for which the City was awarded Green Challenge points is undertaken in order to achieve a specific focus area target.
In addition to recognition at the upcoming conference, the City will receive a plaque commemorating our efforts.
