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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
64
41 consent · 23 regular
Votes
11
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.0M
16 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (11)

passed #4735 official minutes · high
Re: #53. CONSENT ITEM 13. A Resolution authorizing the City Attorney, upon his recommendation to settle the lawsuit of Donna Dav… structured fact · 80%
8–1
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #4736 official minutes · high
Re: #51. CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution approving the agreement with AssetWorks, LLC, Wayne, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $396,8… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4737 official minutes · high
Re: #52. CONSENT ITEM 10. A Resolution approving the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Yarmouth, Maryland, in the amount … structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4738 official minutes · high
Re: #54. ITEM 14. A Resolution appointing two (2) ex-officio members to the Birmingham Planning Commission said terms expiring Oc… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4739 official minutes · high
Re: #57. CONSENT ITEM 34. A Resolution accepting the lump sum bid of Gaston Construction Co. Inc., 2 - 20th Street North, Suite… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4740 official minutes · high
Re: #13. CONSENT ITEM 44. A Resolution approving the itemized expense accounts of city employees. ** R. Scott Colson, Administr… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4741 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4742 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4743 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ITEM 47. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE CAPITAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, by unappropri… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Hilliard · YEA Hoyt · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Williams · YEA Abbott · YEA
passed #4744 official minutes · high
Re: #54. ITEM 14. A Resolution appointing two (2) ex-officio members to the Birmingham Planning Commission said terms expiring Oc… structured fact · 80%
6–1
Hilliard · YEA O’Quinn · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · YEA Hoyt · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Bishop James L. Lowe, Jr., Pastor, The Guiding Light Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 30 and June 6, 2017
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 13 - October 31, 2017
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - December 2017
· Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 96 weed-infested properties a public nuisance

Properties with dangerous or noxious weeds will get notice posted and face abatement action. This triggers cleanup steps to address blight in residential neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - December 2017
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Ed Drum parcel shifts from institutional to general business

A property petitioned by Ed Drum would change from health/institutional zoning (B-6) to general business (C-2), potentially opening the land for commercial development. Details on location, size, and proposed use are unavailable in the docket.

Counterparty: Ed Drum Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #50 Total cost: undisclosed

Hearing set: Onyx lounge business license revocation considered

City council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Onyx lounge at 615 8th Avenue West. Citizens can attend and comment on the outcome.

Counterparty: Anthony Earl Clark, dba Onyx Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 615 8th Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204
· Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints two ex-officio members to Planning Commission

Two new voices join the Planning Commission, which shapes zoning decisions and development projects across Birmingham. Terms expire October 26, 2021.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City commits to long-term master plan for Legion Field

Legion Field, Birmingham's historic sports and events venue, will get a comprehensive development roadmap. The plan shapes future improvements to the facility and its role in the community over the coming years.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves advanced expense account

Advanced expense accounts allow city officials to spend general-fund money quickly on urgent needs without waiting for standard budget approval. This account will be available for Councilor Parker's use.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 Total cost: $1.1M

Capital budget shifts $750K to Rickwood Field, $1.08M to Intermodal Facility

City redirects capital funds to upgrade Rickwood Field, a historic community recreation asset, and expand the Intermodal Facility for transit connectivity. These projects affect long-term neighborhood amenities and transportation infrastructure.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #60 Total cost: $1.8M

Capital fund redirects $1.83M from 16th St bridge to Civil Rights Trail signage

Council is moving $1.83M away from the 16th Street Bridge project to fund Civil Rights Trail signage and other city priorities. Citizens should know what infrastructure projects may be delayed or affected by this reallocation.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #61 Total cost: $1.8M

Capital fund redirects $1.83M from 16th St bridge to Civil Rights Trail signage

Council is moving $1.83M away from the 16th Street Bridge project to fund Civil Rights Trail signage and other city priorities. Citizens should know what infrastructure projects may be delayed or affected by this reallocation.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (41)

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

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