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Virtual Regular City Council Meeting - See Agenda for Access -

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · 67 agenda items · 0 votes recorded

Agenda items
67
39 consent · 28 regular
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0
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18
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Topics
7
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Business

Regular Agenda (28)

Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: October 6 and 13, 2020
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 29, 2020, October 20, 2020 – April 6, 2021
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Item number:Item #46 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: R-7 residential parcels to mixed-use downtown

Rezoning from residential to mixed-use allows downtown development on affected parcels, potentially changing what can be built and how the area functions for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Item number:Item #48 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: B-1 to downtown mixed-use at Case ZAC2021-00006

Properties rezoned from neighborhood business to downtown mixed-use may see changes in permitted uses, density, and development potential. Affects land value and future use of the parcel(s).

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Item number:Item #50 Total cost: undisclosed

A-1 Daiquiri Bar applies for liquor license on 3rd Ave West

Council to hear from nearby residents and businesses about a new lounge liquor license application in the downtown area. Public comment period determines whether the bar can operate.

Counterparty: A-1 Daiquiri Bar LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1401 - 3rd Avenue West, Suite 102, Birmingham
Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing: Umami restaurant, 7th Ave South

Argana Nori Arsaguna, Inc. seeks approval to serve alcohol at Umami (2808 7th Avenue South Suite 117). Council will hold a public hearing on the application.

Counterparty: Argana Nori Arsaguna, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2808 - 7th Avenue South Suite 117, Birmingham
Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Agape House bingo permit renewal: 260 West Valley Ave

The Agape House renews its license to operate bingo games five days a week at a West Valley location. Bingo fundraising permits require city approval to ensure compliance with charitable gaming rules.

Counterparty: The Agape House, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 260 West Valley Avenue Suite A, Birmingham
Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves towing license for Robert Hollis, 4 wreckers

On Call Towing at 3502 Inverness Cliff Drive gains permission to operate four tow trucks on city streets, expanding roadside recovery services in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Robert Hollis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 3502 Inverness Cliff Drive, Birmingham
Item number:Item #55 Total cost: undisclosed

City vacates air space and alley on 2nd & 17th Avenues South

Frees up 3,300 square feet of public right-of-way along 2nd Avenue South and 17th Street South for private development or use. Affects property at the 16th–17th Street corridor.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 2nd Avenue South (between 16th Street South and 17th Street South) and 17th Street South
Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

City assents to vacation of right-of-way near Red Mountain Expressway

City gives up public claim to a small strip of land (about 0.15 acres) between 24th Street South and the Red Mountain Expressway, clearing title for private development or use in that area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Southtown Housing Authority redevelopment gets vacation fee waived

City Council forgoes vacation fees to clear the way for redevelopment of the Southtown Housing Authority site, citing positive economic benefits for the neighborhood and city.

Counterparty: Southtown Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Southtown
Item number:Item #58 Total cost: $1.5M

City sets aside $1.5M for Ensley High School redevelopment

Ensley High School gets $1.5M capital funding for mixed-use redevelopment and healthy food infrastructure. Project aims to strengthen school and community amenities.

Counterparty: Ensley High School Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement with Zimmerman Properties SE, LLC

Council authorizes Mayor to sign redevelopment agreement with Zimmerman Properties SE, LLC. Full terms and site details are not available in the agenda excerpt provided.

Counterparty: ZIMMERMAN PROPERTIES SE, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement with Zimmerman Properties authorized

Mayor gains authority to enter a redevelopment agreement with Zimmerman Properties SE, LLC. Details about the project scope, location, and public benefits are not fully visible in the item summary.

Counterparty: ZIMMERMAN PROPERTIES SE, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Item number:Item #61 Total cost: undisclosed

Council vacates airspace and alley on 2nd-17th Avenue South

Removes city-owned right-of-way to allow private development above 2nd Avenue and along 17th Street South; affects ~3,311 square feet of public land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Location: 2nd Avenue South between 16th Street South and 17th Street South; 17th Street South
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $403

Council reimburses President Parker $403 for travel to April meetings

City Council President William Parker seeks reimbursement for travel expenses ($403) incurred attending council meetings in Montgomery, April 13–15, 2021.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor seeks federal health grant (MP-CPI-21-006)

City is applying for federal funding to advance health initiatives. Grant award would bring new resources and programs to residents.

Counterparty: United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement with Figur Creative for community engagement services

City hires Figur Creative to manage constituent interaction, neighborhood outreach, and community programs including fishing events and food access initiatives.

Counterparty: Shannon Long d/b/a Figur Creative, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (39)

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

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