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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
54
37 consent · 17 regular
Votes
13
video ocr
Total dollars
$395,601
9 items with amounts

Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council adopted several notable legal and litigation matters at its April 28, 2026 meeting, including a settlement and mutual release agreement with software vendor Infor, LLC (amount undisclosed), settlements of lawsuits filed by Cal-Ark International and Kenisha Germany, a settlement of a workers' compensation claim, a notice of final judgment in favor of plaintiff Justin Stallworth, and resolution of a claim by Affinity Hospital/Grandview Hospital against the city. The council also authorized digital forensics software agreements with Magnet Forensics, LLC for law enforcement use and approved the Mayor's submission of a grant application for the FY 2026 federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The council additionally handled 11 budget items, 4 public safety matters, 3 zoning items, and a range of other routine procurement and administrative business.

Adopted
Roll call

Votes (13)

Video OCR source
Some 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
passed #12178 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12179 official minutes · high
Re: #45. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance authorizing the City of Birmingham and City departments and offices to use electronic signature… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Vasa · ABSENT
passed #12180 official minutes · high
Re: #45. P ITEM 10. An Ordinance authorizing the City of Birmingham and City departments and offices to use electronic signature… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Vasa · ABSENT
passed #12181 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Vasa · ABSENT
passed #12182 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Tate · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA
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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