council · Birmingham
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · 18 agenda items · 2 votes recorded
Agenda items
18
Votes
2
Dollar items
0
Topics
3
Executive Summary
The Birmingham City Council considered scheduling two public hearings on data center development policy: both set for upcoming council meetings, one to gather input on a potential temporary moratorium or suspension on new data center development in the city. The council also considered setting a public hearing for March 31, 2026, to review a proposed zoning district map amendment affecting multiple properties (Case No. ZAC2025-00011). Additionally, the council handled 3 appointments items.
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#10. ITEM 33.
A Resolution appointing five (5) members, at the recommendation of the Mayor, to the Birmingham Historical Comm…
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9–0
B. Gunn · YES
D. OQuinn · YES
S. Smith · YES
C. Smitherman · YES
J. Vasa · YES
H. Williams · YES
C. Woods · YES
L. Tate · YES
W. Alexander · YES
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#15. P ITEM 44.
A Resolution setting a public hearing March 31, 2026, to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE…
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8–4
B. Gunn · YES
D. OQuinn · YES
S. Smith · YES
C. Smitherman · YES
J. Vasa · YES
H. Williams · NO
C. Woods · YES
L. Tate · YES
W. Alexander · YES
Business
Regular Agenda (16)
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - March 2026
Council appoints 5 members to Historical Commission
Five new members will shape decisions on historic preservation, design review, and cultural heritage projects in Birmingham. Terms run through February 2028.
Counterparty:
Birmingham Historical Commission
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment advisory
City appoints member to Human Rights Commission for District 5
District 5 resident will serve on the body that advises City Council on civil rights issues. Term runs through January 31, 2027.
Funding source:
General Fund
Action type:
Appointment advisory
Council schedules hearing on data center building ban
City is considering a temporary halt to new data center construction. This could affect future tech investment and development in Birmingham.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama
Public hearing:
March 3, 20
Council appoints 5 members to Historical Commission
Fills vacancies on the commission that guides historic preservation and design review decisions affecting older neighborhoods and landmark buildings.
Counterparty:
Birmingham Historical Commission
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Appointment advisory
Council schedules hearing on data center building ban
City is considering a temporary halt to new data center construction. This could affect future tech investment and development in Birmingham.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Public hearing set
Location:
Council Chambers, City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama
Public hearing:
March 3, 20
Public hearing set March 31 on zoning map amendment (Case ZAC2025-00011)
A public hearing will decide whether to change zoning district boundaries for unnamed properties. Details about affected neighborhoods and the nature of the zone change are missing from the notice.
Funding source:
Unknown
Action type:
Zoning
Public hearing:
2026-03-31
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural:
Consent calendar