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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
43
16 consent · 27 regular
Votes
6
minutes text
Total dollars
$133,897
15 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (6)

passed #4831 official minutes · high
Re: #32. ITEM 5. A Resolution endorsing the Northeast Area Communities Framework Plan that was adopted by the Birmingham Planning… structured fact · 80%
6–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · ABSTAIN
passed #4832 official minutes · high
Re: #33. ITEM 21. A Resolution approving the appropriation of City Council, District 6, discretionary funds in an amount not to e… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4833 official minutes · high
Re: #34. ITEM ADDENDUM 26. A Resolution approving the appropriation of City Council, District 6, discretionary funds in an amount… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4834 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #4835 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (27)

Procedural: INVOCATION: The Reverend Bentley Manning, Assistant to the Rector of St. Mary's on the Highland
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Pro Tempore Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: March 7 and 14, 2017
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: March 21 - August 1, 2017
· Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Southwest Area Communities Framework Plan

City formally backs the 2017 planning framework for Southwest Area, setting direction for future development, zoning, and investment in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Southwest Area
· Item number:Item #22 Total cost: undisclosed

Farm Burger Birmingham seeks beer and wine license downtown

Farm Burger Birmingham LLC is applying for an on- and off-premise beer and wine license at 707 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South. Council will hear and decide the application.

Counterparty: Farm Burger Birmingham LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 707 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard South Suite 105, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #23 Total cost: undisclosed

Taco Mama seeks restaurant liquor license at downtown location

Taco Mama Central City LLC is applying for a restaurant liquor license at 707 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South. Council will hear from interested parties before voting on the application.

Counterparty: Taco Mama Central City LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 707 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South Suite 103A, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special events license approved for Birmingham Artwalk

Birmingham Artwalk receives permit to close streets September 8–9 for art festival on Morris to 2nd Avenue North, 21st to 25th Street North. Expect traffic detours in the area that weekend.

Counterparty: Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Morris Avenue to 2nd Avenue North and 21st Street North to 25th Street North
· Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $69K

Greensprings Highway streetscape costs rise $68,627 under contract change order

Construction costs for Phase I of the Greensprings Highway streetscape project are increasing by $68,627. This change order raises the overall contract price with Bulls Construction Group LLC, likely due to unforeseen site conditions or scope adjustments.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,951 travel expense for Mayor's office administrator

Mayor's staff travel claim to Norfolk, Virginia in July 2017. City reimburses employee for conference or official business attendance.

Counterparty: R. Scott Colson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Council reviews and approves itemized travel, meals, and other work-related expenses claimed by city staff. Ensures public funds are spent appropriately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense reimbursements for employees

Employees who paid work expenses upfront get reimbursed from the general fund. This ensures city staff aren't out-of-pocket for legitimate job costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Northeast Area Communities Framework Plan

Council backs the Planning Commission's 2017 roadmap for Northeast Area development, shaping future zoning, infrastructure, and housing decisions in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Northeast Area
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $10K

District 6 spends $10K on Titusville Day festival

Council discretionary funding supports the annual Titusville Day community celebration in District 6. Local event funding strengthens neighborhood engagement and cultural programming.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $10K

District 6 funds $10K for Sistah Strut Warm Up Walk

Council approves $10,000 from District 6 discretionary funds for the annual Sistah Strut community event, a wellness and visibility walk for Black women.

Counterparty: Sistah Strut Warm Up Walk Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #35 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for Northeast zoning changes

Zoning changes in the Northeast area could affect property use, development, and neighborhood character. Hearing is September 5, 2017.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Northeast Framework Plan area Public hearing: 2017-09-05
· Item number:Item #36 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set for Northeast zoning changes

Zoning changes in the Northeast area could affect property use, development, and neighborhood character. Hearing is September 5, 2017.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Northeast Framework Plan area Public hearing: 2017-09-05
· Item number:Item #37 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on zoning changes for Southwest Framework Plan area

City is considering zone district boundary changes across the Southwest Framework Plan area. The September 12 hearing is your opportunity to comment on how new zoning rules may affect property values, development, and neighborhood character.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Southwest Framework Plan area Public hearing: September 12, 2017
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (16)

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

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