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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 · 172 agenda items · 17 votes recorded

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156 consent · 16 regular
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Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered authorizing a $2 million loan agreement with RPG Birmingham, LLC under the city's Business Development Program, alongside agreements with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center to provide resident services and Woodlawn United, Inc. to deliver homeowner rehabilitation services. The council also took up a grant application for Rebuild Alabama funds to repave Lakeshore Parkway and considered confirming six appointments to the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, with terms running through 2026 and 2028. The council also handled 8 budget items, 2 contracts matters, and additional routine public safety, public works, and parks items.

Provisional · minutes not yet adopted
Roll call

Votes (17)

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.
unknown #1278 video OCR · medium
Re: #7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR timestamp · 50%
7–None
B. Gunn · NO D. OQuinn · NO S. Smith · ABSTAIN H. Williams · ABSTAIN L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
unknown #1279 video OCR · high
Re: #162. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA timestamp · 100%
7–None
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES J. Vasa · YES H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · NO W. Alexander · YES
failed #1280 video OCR · high
Re: #163. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $13,785.70, to execute a quitcl… timestamp · 80%
4–5
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · NO S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · NO J. Vasa · YES H. Williams · NO C. Woods · YES L. Tate · NO W. Alexander · NO
passed #1281 video OCR · high
Re: #164. CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City … timestamp · 100%
8–0 4 abstain
B. Gunn · YES D. OQuinn · YES S. Smith · YES C. Smitherman · YES J. Vasa · ABSTAIN H. Williams · YES C. Woods · YES L. Tate · YES W. Alexander · YES
passed #1282 video OCR · high
Re: #166. ITEM 15. A Resolution confirming the appointment of six (6) members to the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Civil Ri… timestamp · 100%
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
passed #1283 video OCR · high
Re: #167. ADDENDUM ITEM 156. A Resolution confirming the appointment of sixteen (16) members to the Sloss Furnaces National Histo… timestamp · 100%
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
passed #11987 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 #11988 provisional official minutes · high
Consent vote — covers 156 items
  • [164] CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Woodlawn United, Inc., under which Woodlawn United, Inc. will provide homeowner rehabilitation services to residents a named in vote
  • [19] CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Loan Credit Agreement utilizing the Birmingham Business Development Program, between the City and RPG Birmingham, LLC ("RPG") in the principal amount of $2,000,000.00. Under the proposed agr named in vote
  • [18] CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center, under which One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center will provide named in vote
  • [16] CONSENT ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Brightly Software, Inc., under which Brightly Software, Inc., will continue delivering software services that support named in vote
  • [11] CONSENT ITEM 2. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $36,636.13 to Office of the City Attorney, for Neighborhood Revitalization. The funding source is settle consent default
  • [15] CONSENT ITEM 6. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $436,000.00 from Finance, Grants Match and appropriating $436,000.00 to Non-Departmental, Transfer to Fund 036 Grants Match a consent default
  • [17] CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Create Birmingham, Inc., under which Create Birmingham will provide professional creative industry services in delivering production registration, maintaining film consent default
  • [13] CONSENT ITEM 4. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $5,000.00 to Bush Hills Neighborhood Association, for sidewalk construction per donation received from State Representativ consent default
  • [12] CONSENT ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLOCATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by transferring $6,500.00 from Inglenook Neighborhood Association and appropriating $6,500.00 to Inglenook Recreation Center consent default
  • [14] CONSENT ITEM 5. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE DONATIONS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $100,000.00 to Arlington House for general use per donation received from Anne M. Cabaniss Charitable Trust. (Submitted by consent default
  • [165] CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to apply, submit, and accept all grant funds for the FY26 Rebuild Alabama Grant provided by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), which will be used to repave Lakeshore Parkway consent default
  • [20] CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to accept and expend funds from the Alabama Historical Commission, under which the Alabama Historical Commission's FY 26 General Fund legislation, Act 2025-251, will appropriate funds for consent default
  • [63] CONSENT ITEM 59. consent default
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  • [10] CONSENT ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GRANTS FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by appropriating $50,000.00, to Birmingham Police, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Grant per grant award received consent default
  • [130] CONSENT ITEM 125. consent default
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  • [162] APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA consent default
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  • [159] CONSENT ITEM 154. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
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  • [157] CONSENT ITEM 152. A Resolution approving the itemized expense account of a city employee. consent default
  • [158] CONSENT ITEM 153. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees. consent default
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8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #11989 official minutes · high
Re: #163. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $13,785.70, to execute a quitcl… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
failed #11990 official minutes · high
Re: #163. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, upon receipt of payment in the amount of $13,785.70, to execute a quitcl… structured fact · 90%
4–5
Gunn · YEA Smith · YEA Vasa · YEA Woods · YEA O’Quinn · NAY Smitherman · NAY Williams · NAY Tate · NAY Alexander · NAY
passed #11991 official minutes · high
Re: #164. CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City … structured fact · 80%
8–0 1 abstain
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Vasa · ABSTAIN
passed #11992 official minutes · high
Re: #166. ITEM 15. A Resolution confirming the appointment of six (6) members to the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Civil Ri… 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 #11993 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 #11994 official minutes · high
Re: #166. ITEM 15. A Resolution confirming the appointment of six (6) members to the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Civil Ri… 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 #11995 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 #11996 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
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Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #11997 official minutes · high
Re: #165. CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution authorizing and approving the Mayor to apply, submit, and accept all grant funds for the … structured fact · 80%
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Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smith · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (16)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Kevin Mitchell, Associate Minister, First Baptist Church, Woodlawn,
Procedural: INVOCATION: Kevin Mitchell, Associate Minister, First Baptist Church, Woodlawn,
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025
Item number:Item #163 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $14K

City sells property parcels to Joseph Holt for $13,786

City is transferring publicly owned land to a private buyer. The sale removes these parcels from public ownership and generates revenue for the city.

Counterparty: Joseph Holt Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #166 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 6 members to Civil Rights Institute board

Six new directors join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute board, shaping the organization's leadership and governance over the next two years. One seat runs through Sept. 1, 2026; five run through Sept. 1, 2028.

Counterparty: Board of Directors of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Item number:Item #167 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 16 members to Sloss Furnaces board

Board oversees operations and policies at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Site, a major cultural and tourist destination. Appointees shape programming, preservation, and public access.

Counterparty: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Board Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (156)

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

Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $50K

Birmingham Police gets $50K state grant for ADECA program

State grant funds a public safety program. No direct cost to city residents, but expands police capacity or services.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #12 Total cost: $6K

Inglenook fund shift: $6,500 moves to recreation center

Neighborhood association funds redirected to boost Inglenook Recreation Center operations. This reallocates existing budget authority rather than creating new spending.

Counterparty: Inglenook Neighborhood Association Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment Location: Inglenook
Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $5K

City allocates $5,000 to Bush Hills Neighborhood Association for sidewalk constr

Bush Hills neighborhood receives $5,000 toward sidewalk construction from a state representative's donation, improving pedestrian safety and accessibility in the area.

Counterparty: Bush Hills Neighborhood Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Bush Hills
Item number:Item #14 Total cost: $100K

Council allocates $100K from Cabaniss Trust to Arlington House

Charitable donation to Arlington House provides $100,000 for general operations. Reflects earmarked private funding flowing to local nonprofit.

Counterparty: Anne M. Cabaniss Charitable Trust Funding source: Private Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City extends software services agreement with Brightly Software

Brightly Software provides critical operational tools for city services. The extended agreement ensures continuity of these systems without disruption.

Counterparty: Brightly Software, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Create Birmingham hired for film production services

City commits to a professional services agreement for creative industry support, including film production registration and related services. No dollar amount specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves agreement with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center

The city is entering a partnership with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center to provide services, though the specific services and funding details are not yet disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $2.0M

City authorizes $2M loan to RPG Birmingham under business development program

City commits $2 million in business development lending to RPG Birmingham, LLC. Loan terms and conditions are not fully detailed in the agenda text provided.

Counterparty: RPG Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts Alabama Historical Commission grant (FY26)

State funding for historical preservation becomes available. Exact dollar amount and intended use unclear from item text.

Counterparty: Alabama Historical Commission Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #164 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Woodlawn United for homeowner rehabilitation services

Woodlawn residents gain access to home repair and rehabilitation assistance through this partnership agreement with the city.

Counterparty: Woodlawn United, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Woodlawn
Item number:Item #165 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

State grant secured to repave Lakeshore Parkway

City lands FY26 Rebuild Alabama funding from the state to resurface Lakeshore Parkway, improving road conditions and traffic safety without local tax dollars.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution Location: Lakeshore Parkway
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