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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 · 101 agenda items · 18 votes recorded

Agenda items
101
78 consent · 23 regular
Votes
18
minutes text
Dollar items
24
with amounts
Topics
9
classified
Roll call

Votes (18)

passed #2880 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2881 official minutes · high
Re: #75. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Fredreka Latrica Goodgame for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class II … structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2882 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 74%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2883 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2884 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2885 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 73%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2886 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 73%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2887 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 73%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2888 official minutes · high
Re: #84. CONSENT ITEM 31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with the State o… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2889 official minutes · high
Re: #85. CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Agreement with the State of Alabama; … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2890 official minutes · high
Re: #86. CONSENT ITEM 33. [CORRECTION: " "] A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with McWane, Inc. d/b/… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2891 official minutes · high
Re: #87. CONSENT ITEM 39. A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation, to settle the claim of Demetric… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2892 official minutes · high
Re: #74. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2021-000… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2893 official minutes · high
Re: #89. ITEM 44. A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Jefferson County Intellectual and Development Disabilities Author… text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2894 official minutes · high
Re: #7. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of Rawhouse Studios LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I … item number · 70%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2895 official minutes · high
Re: #100. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2896 official minutes · high
Re: #99. CONSENT ITEM 87. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** William Parker, Council … structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION:  Councilor John Hilliard
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Darrell O'Quinn
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 4, 2021 – August 17, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Item number:Item #75 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application: Big B Liquor on Vanderbilt Road

Fredreka Latrica Goodgame is seeking a Lounge Retail Liquor Class II license for Big B Liquor at 4019 Vanderbilt Road Suite A. The Council will hear from interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.

Counterparty: Fredreka Latrica Goodgame Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4019 Vanderbilt Road Suite A, Birmingham
Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Tax Increment Financing District I: Master Plan project improvements authorized

City commits TIF-generated tax revenue to fund improvements in a designated project area, redirecting property tax growth to neighborhood infrastructure instead of the general fund.

Funding source: Tax Increment Financing Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radio tower lease with SummitMedia at Crossplex

City continues generating revenue from the Crossplex site by leasing tower space to SummitMedia for radio broadcasting operations.

Counterparty: SummitMedia, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Crossplex site
Item number:Item #83 Total cost: undisclosed

Annexation: Territory added to Birmingham city limits

This expands Birmingham's corporate boundaries to include adjacent land, affecting property taxes, municipal services, and city governance for residents in the annexed area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation
Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Jefferson County Disabilities Authority

One seat on the authority's board fills through April 2027. The authority oversees services for county residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Item number:Item #93 Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing set: USA Economy Lodge license revocation

Public hearing on September 7, 2021 will determine whether the city revokes the business license for USA Economy Lodge at 7941 Crestwood Boulevard. Citizens can attend to see what violations triggered the action.

Counterparty: Blue Chip Hotels Assets Group - Birmingham East LLC, d.b.a. USA Economy Lodge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 7941 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham Public hearing: September 7, 2021
Item number:Item #94 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repairs approved for Parking Deck #7

Council receives notice of emergency repairs to a city parking facility. Repairs address urgent structural or safety issues.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Parking Deck #7
Item number:Item #95 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency dumpster service approved for city locations

City authorized emergency waste removal at multiple locations without standard competitive bidding. Residents should know when emergency procurement sidesteps normal vendor checks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
Item number:Item #96 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repairs approved at Equipment Management Truck Shop

City authorizes emergency roof repairs to prevent further damage at the truck maintenance facility. Keeps essential fleet operations functioning.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Equipment Management Truck Shop
Item number:Item #97 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall air handler unit #2 emergency repair approved

Emergency repair keeps City Hall climate control operational. Purchasing Agent used expedited process to address urgent HVAC failure.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
Item number:Item #98 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for Boutwell Auditorium air handler

Critical cooling system at city's main public event venue requires immediate repair to prevent further damage and keep performances, meetings, and public events on schedule.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (78)

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

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