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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
66
46 consent · 20 regular
Votes
13
minutes text
Total dollars
$6.1M
15 items with amounts

Executive Summary

Birmingham City Council considered a range of significant policy and financial matters at its February 24 meeting, including an ordinance to rezone certain parcels from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 General Commercial, a $168,000 real estate purchase agreement with Music Center LLC, and a proposed text amendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The council also weighed appropriations of $500,000 from an EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant for planning purposes and $2,015,625 in grant funds for the SEEDS economic development program, alongside contract amendments totaling $420,000 for HouseProud Atlanta Inc. and $200,000 for Urban Impact Inc., an agreement to bring the FISE World Series international action sports competition to downtown Birmingham, and two undisclosed lawsuit settlements for Courtney Yellock and Jerry Booker v. the City. Additionally, the council considered intergovernmental agreements with Jefferson County, Homewood, and Mountain Brook on highway assets and public infrastructure improvements, and moved to declare 383 properties public nuisances for noxious weeds. The council also handled 14 public safety items, 7 budget matters, 5 contracts, and additional routine procurement and administrative business.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (13)

passed #12094 official minutes · high
Re: #64. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12095 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12097 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12098 official minutes · high
Re: #57. P(ph) ITEM 2. An Ordinance to consider the adoption of a proposed text amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance, amendi… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12099 official minutes · high
Re: #58. P ITEM 22. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22-85, adopted by the Birmingham City Council on June 14, 2022, to corre… resolution number · 90%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12100 official minutes · high
Re: #58. P ITEM 22. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22-85, adopted by the Birmingham City Council on June 14, 2022, to corre… resolution number · 90%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12101 official minutes · high
Re: #59. P ITEM 23. An Ordinance approving, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, an Intergovernmental Agreement among Jefferso… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12102 official minutes · high
Re: #60. P ITEM 24. An Ordinance approving, and authorizing the Mayor to execute, an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12103 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12104 official minutes · high
Re: #61. P ITEM 25. [REVISED: $170,000.00 IS CHANGED TO $168,000.00] An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execu… text similarity · 75%
8–1
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Williams · NAY
passed #12105 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ITEM 37. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the City of Birmingham Storm Water Appeals Board for said terms pur… resolution number · 90%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #12106 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ITEM 52. ADDENDUM A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with three (3) Certificates of Public Necessity an… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (20)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Chaplain J.J. Johnson, Jefferson County Sheriff Department, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: January 6, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Alabama Real parcel shifts from C-1 to C-2 district

Commercial zoning upgrades allow denser development and broader business uses. Affected property can now host larger retailers, offices, and mixed-use projects that weren't permitted under neighborhood commercial rules.

Counterparty: Alabama Real Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning code amendment: Section 1.121 text update

The City is proposing changes to zoning rules that may affect what can be built or how land is used in your area. Details on the specific impacts are incomplete, but you can comment at the public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fix property description for 3010 16th Avenue North

Corrects a legal property description error from a 2022 ordinance. Ensures accurate records for the property at 3010 16th Avenue North.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3010 16th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins county, Homewood, Mountain Brook in Highway dissolution agreement

Birmingham enters a multi-jurisdiction agreement governing what happens to The Highway assets and operations if it dissolves. Details of impact are unclear from available text.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, City of Homewood, City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves infrastructure partnership with Jefferson County

Jefferson County will make public infrastructure improvements in the city. Details on specific projects and locations are limited.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $170K

City purchases Music Center property for $168,000

City acquires real estate from Music Center, LLC. Property location and intended use not specified in available details.

Counterparty: Music Center, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #62 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 5 members to Storm Water Appeals Board

These appointees will hear resident appeals on stormwater fees and decisions. Board decisions directly affect how residents and businesses pay for stormwater management.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Storm Water Appeals Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for limousine s

City authorizes new limousine service operator to serve Tuscaloosa. Residents can now use KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation for chauffeured transportation services.

Counterparty: KEYS Party and Luxury Transportation LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (46)

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

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