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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
54
37 consent · 17 regular
Votes
7
video ocr
Total dollars
$395,601
9 items with amounts

Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered several notable legal and policy matters, including settlement agreements with software vendor Infor LLC, litigation brought by Kenisha Germany, a final judgment in favor of Justin Stallworth, and a separate hospital-related case involving Affinity Hospital/Grandview; specific dollar amounts were not disclosed for most settlements. The council also weighed a proposed amendment to the Birmingham Zoning Code's General Provisions (Case No. ZAC2026-00001), authorization for the Mayor to pursue federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding, an agreement with Magnet Forensics LLC for GrayKey and AXOIM digital forensics software, and a $326,741.80 drainage improvement contract with Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. for 5th Avenue South at 32nd Street. The council also handled 11 budget items, 7 public safety matters, 2 contracts, 2 legal items, 2 parks and culture items, and additional routine procurement and zoning matters.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (7)

Video OCR source
All votes on this meeting were extracted from video via OCR, not from official minutes. OCR results may contain errors — verify against the original video. Vote IDs are shown for reference if corrections are needed.
passed #1334 video OCR · high
Re: #44. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA timestamp · 100%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #1335 video OCR · high
Re: #47. ITEM 24. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Birmingham Public Library Board, said terms expiring December 3… timestamp · 100%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #1336 video OCR · high
Re: #47. ITEM 24. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Birmingham Public Library Board, said terms expiring December 3… timestamp · 100%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #1337 video OCR · low
Re: #52. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance amending the City of Birmingham Zoning Ordinance, Title 1 "General Provisions" (Ord No. 15-… timestamp · 30%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #12059 video OCR · high
Re: #44. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA timestamp · 100%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES H. Williams · YES D. O'Quinn · YES C. Woods · YES S. Smith · YES L. Tate · YES C. Smitherman · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #12060 video OCR · high
Re: #47. ITEM 24. A Resolution appointing two (2) members to the Birmingham Public Library Board, said terms expiring December 3… timestamp · 100%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES H. Williams · YES D. O'Quinn · YES C. Woods · YES S. Smith · YES L. Tate · YES C. Smitherman · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #12062 video OCR · high
Re: #52. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance amending the City of Birmingham Zoning Ordinance, Title 1 "General Provisions" (Ord No. 15-… timestamp · 30%
8–0
B. Gunn · YES H. Williams · YES D. O'Quinn · YES C. Woods · YES S. Smith · YES L. Tate · YES C. Smitherman · YES W. Alexander · YES
Business

Regular Agenda (17)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Phil Paxton, Pastor, Holy Family Catholic Church Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Phil Paxton, Pastor, Holy Family Catholic Church Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Hunter Williams
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: January 6, 2026 – April 21, 2026
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes electronic signatures for official business

Speeds up permit approvals, license processing, and other city services by allowing digital signatures instead of requiring in-person document signing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #47 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints two members to Public Library Board

Two new trustees will help guide library services, policies, and budgets through 2030.

Counterparty: Birmingham Public Library Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #48 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays judgment in Stallworth case

Court ordered the city to pay damages to Justin Stallworth. The settlement comes from the general fund, affecting city budget.

Counterparty: Justin Stallworth Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning Ordinance amendment: General Provisions update

Changes to Title 1 of the zoning code may affect how land is classified and what can be built across Birmingham. Details on the specific amendments will determine impact on neighborhoods and development rules.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law amendments to Title 1 General Provisions

Changes to zoning rules may affect what can be built, how land is used, and property values in affected neighborhoods. Details will be presented at public hearing.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (37)

Items passed as a group without individual discussion unless pulled by a council member.

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