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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
83
54 consent · 29 regular
Votes
16
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.3M
34 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (16)

passed #4170 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P(ph) ITEM 3. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2018-000… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4171 official minutes · high
Re: #14. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution relative to the application of Finley Corporation for a Special Events License 140 to … item number · 70%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4172 official minutes · high
Re: #65. (ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Robin McClain for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be… structured fact · 80%
5–3
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #4173 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–3
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #4174 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–3
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #4175 official minutes · high
Re: #73. ITEM 29. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Affordable Housing Redevelopment Agreement with Neighborhoo… text similarity · 75%
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4176 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4177 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4178 official minutes · high
Re: #77. ITEM 67. ADDENDUM A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary and appropriate to accept the s… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4179 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4180 official minutes · high
Re: #79. ITEM 70. ADDENDUM A Resolution authorizing an expenditure, pursuant to 11-40-1 and 11-47-11, Code of Alabama 1975, in th… text similarity · 75%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4181 official minutes · high
Re: #81. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4182 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4183 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 27. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement approved under Resolution No. 481-1… resolution number · 90%
7–5
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4184 official minutes · high
Re: #72. CONSENT ITEM 28. A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Jefferson State Communit… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (29)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Ms. Monica Shields, Interfaith Hospitality House, Director for the YWCA Central Alabama
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: July 31 and August 7, 2018
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 14 - October 16, 2018
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #60 Total cost: undisclosed

City Council appoints representative for District 7

District 7 residents will have a new representative after Councilmember Jay Roberson's resignation. The appointment fills the vacant seat immediately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: undisclosed

Council elects new President Pro Tempore

A new council officer takes the number-two leadership post and will preside over meetings if the Mayor is absent, through October 2019.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment executive
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Swan Lake Stables property shifts to business district

Rezoning of Swan Lake Stables parcel from holding zone to general business allows development or commercial use on the property. May affect neighboring land uses and future building activity in the area.

Counterparty: Swan Lake Stables, L Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #65 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application for Empire lounge at 100 3rd Ave N

New lounge retail liquor license sought for downtown location. Council will hear from applicant and public before voting.

Counterparty: Robin McClain Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 100 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for Robin McClain LLC at 3rd Avenue

Authorizes a Division I dance permit for a business at 100 3rd Avenue North. The permit allows the venue to operate a dance establishment under city licensing rules.

Counterparty: Robin McClain LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 100 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Robin McClain LLC awarded Division II Dance Permit at 100 3rd Ave N

Robin McClain LLC's dance establishment at downtown location approved to operate. Requires public hearing on permit conditions.

Counterparty: Robin McClain LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 100 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing: Montego Temple, 3rd Ave West venue

Council will hear from the public on Montego Temple's request to operate a Division I dance establishment at 1700-A 3rd Avenue West. The permit decision affects neighborhood activity, licensing compliance, and local operating rules.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1700-A 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for Mahogany venue, 3rd Avenue West

Montego Temple's Division II Dance Permit allows expanded live entertainment at the Mahogany venue. The permit enables late-night dance events at this 3rd Avenue West location.

Counterparty: Montego Temple Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1700-A 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

City commits $1M over 5 years to Cooperative Downtown Ministries

Birmingham will spend $200,000 annually through general-fund dollars to support Downtown Ministries' community assistance programs. The partnership aims to address downtown conditions and resident needs over the next five years.

Counterparty: The Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment to Granicus legislative workflow agreement

City Council systems used to process meetings and public records will be updated. Details on cost and scope are not yet specified.

Counterparty: Granicus, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.4M

City commits $1.4M to "100 Homes in 100 Days" affordable housing initiative

Birmingham is spending $1.4M with Neighborhood Housing Services to rehabilitate 100 homes for affordable housing. This directly expands safe, affordable housing options for low-income residents.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #74 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on street vacation for Mitchell Property

City considers closing 7,356 sq ft of 24th Court North. Affects access and property use in the area near Finley Boulevard.

Counterparty: Mitchell Property Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 24th Court North (between Finley Boulevard and 24th Avenue North) Public hearing: December 4, 2018
· Item number:Item #75 Total cost: undisclosed

Henrietta Road vacation hearing set for Dec. 4

City will consider giving up public right-of-way over Henrietta Road and an alley near Red Mountain. Decision affects 1.3 acres and may change traffic patterns or development potential in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Henrietta Road between 22nd Street South and Red Mountain Expressway Public hearing: December 4, 2018
· Item number:Item #76 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Pool computer system at Birmingham CrossPlex

The city is fast-tracking repairs to a critical system at the CrossPlex recreation facility using emergency procurement rules, bypassing normal competitive bidding to minimize downtime.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
· Item number:Item #77 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $2.6M

City receives $2.6M settlement from Housing Authority

Birmingham collects $2.6 million in settlement funds from The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, adding to city coffers. The settlement amount and underlying dispute warrant public visibility.

Counterparty: The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #78 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $15K

City funds $15K skills training with Alabama State University

Unemployed and underemployed residents gain access to job skills training funded by the city. Program aims to increase workforce readiness and reduce long-term joblessness.

Counterparty: Alabama State University Foundation, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $10K

City funds $10,000 job-skills program at Jefferson State

Council approves grant to Jefferson State Community College for workforce training targeting unemployed and underemployed residents seeking new skills.

Counterparty: Jefferson State Community College, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (54)

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

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