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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
57
36 consent · 21 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$372,790
7 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #3292 official minutes · high
Re: #51. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3293 official minutes · high
Re: #44. CONSENT ITEM 6. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Cvent, Inc. for a term of three (3) yea… structured fact · 80%
6–3
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY Williams · NAY Woods · NAY
passed #3294 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3295 official minutes · high
Re: #46. CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with The Board of Trustees … structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3296 official minutes · high
Re: #47. ITEM 11. A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Director 7 to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority of the… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3297 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3298 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3299 official minutes · high
Re: #42. 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 Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Williams · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA
passed #3300 official minutes · high
Re: #40. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY Williams · ABSTAIN
passed #3301 official minutes · high
Re: #55. ITEM 43. ADDENDUM A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to settle the lawsuit of State of… text similarity · 75%
7–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Alexander · YEA Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Smitherman · YEA Woods · YEA Parker · YEA Hoyt · NAY Williams · ABSTAIN
Business

Regular Agenda (21)

Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: INVOCATION
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 10, 2020 - August 18, 2020
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #42 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: CR-5 to D-5 district (Case ZAC2020-00001)

This zoning change allows multifamily development where it wasn't previously permitted. The shift from contingency to standard multiple-dwelling status could affect what types of housing and density are allowed on affected properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor appoints new director to Land Bank Authority

Land Bank Authority oversees acquisition and rehab of blighted properties citywide. This 4-year appointment shapes decisions on which vacant, tax-delinquent homes get cleared or restored for sale.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #48 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: M-1 industrial reclassification on public hearing September 22

A property or properties currently zoned for light industrial use may be rezoned. The public hearing on September 22, 2020 is your chance to comment on how the reclassification may affect neighborhood character, traffic, or land use in your area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: September 22, 2020
· Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change from M-1 industrial

Proposed zoning change could alter industrial land use and neighborhood character. Public hearing scheduled September 22, 2020.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: September 22, 2020
· Item number:Item #50 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00010)

A property or properties may be rezoned from Office & Institutional to another zone district. The public hearing on September 22, 2020 is your chance to comment on how the change affects your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: September 22, 2020
· Item number:Item #52 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency drain repair approved for Botanical Gardens kitchens

Broken drain lines in the Botanical Gardens' kitchens require emergency repair to restore facility operations and prevent water damage or sanitation issues.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Botanical Gardens
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to lease/buy equipment from Stryker for 10 years

City commits to a decade-long equipment agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation. Dollar amount and specific equipment type are not detailed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Stryker Sales Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks donations to pay Confederate monument removal penalties

Alabama imposed fines on Birmingham for removing Confederate monuments; the city is now authorized to accept private donations to help cover those penalties.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #55 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Alabama Attorney General

Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item, so the direct financial or policy impact on residents cannot be determined from public information. The case number (01-CV-2020-9) suggests this is a longstanding dispute that the city is now resolving.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (36)

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

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