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Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · 91 agenda items · 6 votes recorded

Agenda items
91
72 consent · 19 regular
Votes
6
minutes text
Dollar items
9
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Topics
9
classified

Executive Summary

The Birmingham City Council considered several significant items, including a $1,717,881 contract amendment with Urban Alchemy, authorization for the Mayor to execute a three-year body camera agreement with Axon Enterprises to standardize police equipment, and an amended project agreement modifying payment rights with WF Lakeview, LLC and GG Fund II, LLC. The Council also considered a rezoning request (Case ZAC2025-00013) filed by Andrea Lewis to shift a property from Multiple Dwelling to Light Manufacturing District, authorization to submit the city's 2025–2026 HUD Action Plan detailing use of federal housing funds, a BOLD Program workforce development agreement with The Link, and notification of a final court judgment rendered against the city. The Council also handled 2 unsafe structure demolition orders and 65 routine items spanning public safety, licensing, budget, contracts, and public works matters.

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Roll call

Votes (6)

failed #1352 official minutes · high
Re: #8. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
2–7
O’Quinn · YEA Woods · YEA Gunn · NAY Smitherman · NAY Vasa · NAY Williams · NAY Tate · NAY Alexander · NAY
passed #1353 official minutes · high
Re: #8. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1354 official minutes · high
Re: #80. ITEM 47. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a BOLD Program Agreement with The Bridge Internatio… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
passed #1355 official minutes · high
Re: #81. ITEM 48. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 1338-24, adopted by the Council September 3, 2024, under which the Council… resolution number · 90%
8–0 1 abstain
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA Smitherman · ABSTAIN
passed #1356 official minutes · high
Re: #83. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK structured fact · 80%
9–0
Gunn · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Vasa · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Tate · YEA Alexander · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (19)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rev. Dr. Marcus Jerkins, Pastor, New Pilgrim Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Hunter Williams
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
Item number:Item #77 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: residential district rezoned to light manufacturing

Property filed by Andrea Lewis moves from residential (D-5) to light manufacturing (I-1) zoning, allowing industrial uses in a previously residential area. Affects future development and neighborhood character.

Counterparty: Andrea Lewis Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves workforce development agreement with The Link

The city funds a hands-on job training and career exploration program through the BOLD funding initiative, expanding local workforce development opportunities for residents seeking employment skills.

Counterparty: The Bridge International dba The Link Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.7M

Council amends Urban Alchemy agreement to $1.72M

City commits additional funds to Urban Alchemy for street safety and community services. Amendment details are unclear from title alone; council should clarify scope of work.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Item number:Item #84 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Court judgment against city in Christ case — payout amount TBD

City loses lawsuit and must pay judgment to plaintiff. Final amount and timing depend on court order details not disclosed in this notice.

Counterparty: Plaintiff (Christ) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #85 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Final judgment rendered in favor of plaintiff Christ

City Attorney gives notice of a court judgment against the city. The dollar amount and case details are not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Christ (Plaintiff) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
Item number:Item #86 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Court rules against city in "Just" case; settlement details pending

City lost a court judgment and will pay settlement costs from the general fund. The full amount and payout terms are not yet disclosed in this notice.

Counterparty: Just Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (72)

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

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