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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 · 51 agenda items · 22 votes recorded

Agenda items
51
26 consent · 25 regular
Votes
22
minutes text
Dollar items
14
with amounts
Topics
9
classified
Roll call

Votes (22)

passed #2908 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 #2909 official minutes · high
Re: #32. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of 32nd Avenue Food Mart LLC for the transfer of an Off-Premise B… 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 #2910 official minutes · high
Re: #32. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of 32nd Avenue Food Mart LLC for the transfer of an Off-Premise B… 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 #2911 official minutes · high
Re: #33. (ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of RSC Birmingham LLC for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to b… 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 #2912 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2913 official minutes · high
Re: #35. (ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Otto Realty LLC for a Special Events License 140 to be used at… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2914 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2915 official minutes · high
Re: #37. (ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution relative to the application of IPUSH Magazine LLC for a Special Events License 140 to be used… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2916 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2917 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2918 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2919 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA 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 #2920 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA 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 #2921 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA 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 #2922 official minutes · high
Re: #42. CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement with the State of Alabama Ball… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2923 official minutes · high
Re: #44. CONSENT ITEM 24. A Resolution confirming the appointment of five (5) regular members to the Art Museum Board of the Cit… 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 #2924 official minutes · high
Re: #31. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2020-000… 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 #2925 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 #2926 official minutes · high
Re: #47. ITEM 40. ADDENDUM A Resolution accepting the proposal of Plumcore, Inc. Gardendale, Alabama, in the amount of $36,204.0… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Alexander · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #2927 official minutes · high
Re: #48. ITEM 41. ADDENDUM A Resolution encouraging the Administration and the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board to reinforce… 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 #2929 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
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION:  Councilor Clinton Woods
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor John Hilliard
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 4, 2021 – August 3, 2021
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Hammerfest street closure approved: 2nd–3rd Ave South, Aug 14

Birmingham Hammerfest will close 2nd and 3rd Avenues South between 28th and 32nd Streets on August 14, 2021. Plan ahead if you live or work in the area—traffic will be rerouted during the event.

Counterparty: Alabama Sports Council, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2nd Avenue South from 28th Street South to 32nd Street South
Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to apply for AmeriCorps VISTA federal grant

Allows the Mayor to pursue federal funding for AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, who provide community service and economic opportunity programs in underserved neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #32 Total cost: undisclosed

Transfer: Off-Premise Beer/Wine License to 32nd Ave Food Mart

32nd Avenue Food Mart LLC seeks to move an existing beer and wine license to its location at 1720 32nd Avenue North. City Council will hear from the applicant and the public during this hearing.

Counterparty: 32nd Avenue Food Mart LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1720 - 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #33 Total cost: undisclosed

RSC Birmingham LLC seeks restaurant liquor license for Ruby Sunshine Cafe

A new restaurant on Highway 280 West is seeking approval to serve alcohol. Council will hear public comment before deciding whether to grant the license.

Counterparty: RSC Birmingham LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5243 Highway 280 West, Birmingham
Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Slice LLC granted special events license for Birmingham Artwalk

Slice LLC can now host the Birmingham Artwalk festival on September 10–11, 2021 on 20th Street North, bringing arts events and community gatherings to downtown.

Counterparty: Slice LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 20th Street North from 1st Avenue North to 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for Classic Jazz Block Party

Otto Realty LLC gains permission to host the Classic Jazz Block Party on August 13, 2021, closing 3rd Avenue North between 17th and 18th Streets for the event.

Counterparty: Otto Realty LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3rd Avenue North, between 17th Street North and 18th Street North, Birmingham
Item number:Item #36 Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License hearing: Event Concessions, Inc. at Fiesta, Linn Park

Council will hear from Event Concessions, Inc. and the public about food/beverage concessions at the September 25 Fiesta event in Linn Park. Your chance to weigh in on vendors at this public gathering.

Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Linn Park, Birmingham
Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved for IPUSH Foodie & Music Festival, Sept 5

IPUSH Magazine LLC gets permission to host a food and music festival on 19th Street in Ensley on September 5, 2021. The event will close that street section between Avenue E and D during the festival.

Counterparty: IPUSH Magazine LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 19th Street Ensley between Avenue E and D, Birmingham
Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

New law: logging operations need permit; operators pay for street damage

Logging companies must now get city approval before clearing trees and pay to repair any damage to streets or city property. Protects neighborhoods from unmanaged logging damage and ensures operators cover repair costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 4121–11th Ave unsafe; demolition ordered

An unsafe structure in the Wylam neighborhood will be demolished. Removing blight improves public safety and neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4121 - 11th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

Annexation: Territory added to Birmingham city limits

Annexation expands city boundaries and brings new land under city jurisdiction, affecting property taxes, zoning, and municipal services for residents in the annexed area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation
Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property at 1226 22nd Street to Logan Rodgers, LLC

Vacant lot in Birmingham moves to private ownership. Property sale removes a vacant property from city inventory.

Counterparty: Logan Rodgers, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1226 22nd Street
Item number:Item #45 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set Sept. 7 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2021-000012)

A zoning change from CB-1 is under review; the hearing on September 7 will determine whether district boundaries shift. Check the case number to see if your property or neighborhood is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: September 7, 2021
Item number:Item #46 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set Sept. 7 on zoning amendments to Title 1, Ch. 7, Sec. 14

City Council will consider amendments to zoning rules on September 7, 2021. The specific parcels and neighborhoods affected are not yet clear from this notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: September 7, 2021
Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $36K

City awards $36,204 sewer pipe replacement at Roosevelt Recreation Center

Sanitary sewer pipes at Roosevelt Recreation Center will be replaced, ensuring reliable water infrastructure for the facility and residents it serves.

Counterparty: Plumcore, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Roosevelt City Recreation Center
Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City boosts security for civil rights artifacts in parks

Parks and Recreation will strengthen surveillance and protection measures for civil rights artifacts on display. Ensures these historic collections remain safe from theft or damage.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (26)

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

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