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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Regular City Council Meeting: Video Link- https://www.periscope.tv/citycouncilbham/1OdKrgwLOLOGX?

Agenda items
100
66 consent · 34 regular
Votes
21
minutes text
Total dollars
$631,848
30 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (21)

passed #5082 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5083 official minutes · high
Re: #78. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Veronica Armstrong Jenkins for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I … text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5084 official minutes · high
Re: #79. ITEM 82. ADDENDUM A Resolution appointing The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) as a consultant to the Office of the… structured fact · 80%
6–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · NAY
passed #5085 official minutes · high
Re: #80. ITEM 83. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Terrie Burrell, Grants Administrat… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5086 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5087 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
10–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5088 official minutes · high
Re: #6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5089 official minutes · high
Re: #87. (ph) ITEM 7. A Resolution relative to the application of Pancho's Mexican Restaurant, Inc. for a Restaurant Retail Liqu… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5090 official minutes · high
Re: #88. (ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution relative to the application of the Mexican Trojas, Inc. for a Restaurant Retail Liquor Licens… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5091 official minutes · high
Re: #99. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5092 official minutes · high
Re: #99. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5093 official minutes · high
Re: #75. Approval Of Consent Agenda text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5094 official minutes · high
Re: #75. Approval Of Consent Agenda text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5096 official minutes · high
Re: #22. CONSENT ITEM 32. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 124 - 95th Street North, Birmingham… item number · 70%
7–0 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #5097 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5098 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5099 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5100 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5101 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
passed #5102 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (34)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Doug Vu, Administrator, Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Chapel
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: November 1 and 8, 2016
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: November 15, 2016 – February 21, 2017
· Item number:Item #69 Total cost: $85K

City allocates $85K in bank excise tax to storm water fund

City redirects tax revenue to pay for storm water management—part of ongoing effort to maintain drainage systems and prevent flooding in neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Non Departmental Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $100K

City hires Highland Technical Services for $100K lead inspection program

Lead paint hazards in older homes pose serious health risks, especially for children. This contract funds inspections and clearance testing to identify and remediate contaminated properties.

Counterparty: Highland Technical Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #71 · ⚖️ Legal settlement ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Alabama DOT lawsuit (CV-2015-902906)

City resolves long-standing litigation with state transportation agency and private party Larry Thomas Jackson. Settlement terms and any city financial obligation are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation, Larry Thomas Jackson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
· Item number:Item #72 Total cost: $206K

Budget shift: $206K reallocated from vehicle purchases

The city is redirecting capital funds originally set aside for refuse trucks and equipment toward other city priorities. The impact on service levels depends on what the funds are being allocated to.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T contract: Update street addresses for network ports

City updates service locations for switched Ethernet connections used by municipal operations. No cost change associated with the address amendments.

Counterparty: AT&T Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Reimburse administrative assistant $2,538 travel to Montreal

City covers out-of-pocket travel expenses for Mayor's Office staff. This May 2017 trip to Montreal cost $2,538.

Counterparty: Tanika Harrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #78 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing: Bravo Bar and Grill, 215 3rd Ave W

Veronica Armstrong Jenkins seeks approval to operate a lounge retail liquor license at Bravo Bar and Grill. The public hearing allows residents to weigh in on whether the establishment meets licensing standards.

Counterparty: Veronica Armstrong Jenkins Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 215 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #79 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 1987 Supply Co. as graphic design consultant

City hires Desmond Wilson's firm for marketing and branding work to highlight Birmingham. No dollar amount specified in the record.

Counterparty: The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $875

Reimburse Grants Administrator $875.78 for expenses

Council approves reimbursement to city staff for work-related travel and expenses in March. Part of routine budget oversight.

Counterparty: Terrie Burrell Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #81 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants sanitary sewer easement to Jefferson County

Amendment updates a 2017 easement agreement allowing Jefferson County to use city property for sewer infrastructure. Affects how the city's land can be used and maintained.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #82 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City establishes Healthy Food Incentive Program

Program aims to improve food access and nutrition in Birmingham neighborhoods. Details on eligibility, incentive amounts, and implementation timeline are still being finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #83 Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license hearing: Iron City Development at 100 3rd Ave

A new lounge liquor license would bring alcohol service to downtown. Public hearing allows neighbors and residents to comment on the application.

Counterparty: Iron City Development LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #84 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit application for Iron City Development hearing

Council will hear arguments on whether to grant a Division I Dance Permit for events at Iron City Development (100 3rd Avenue North). The permit decision affects what types of entertainment and late-night activities are allowed at this downtown venue.

Counterparty: Michael Robert Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #85 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing set for Iron City Development, 100 3rd Ave N

Public hearing on a Division II dance permit application for a downtown venue. Residents can comment on the proposed use at Iron City Development.

Counterparty: Michael Robert Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 100 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #86 Total cost: undisclosed

Hotel Indigo liquor license application hearing

SJP Investment Partners seeks approval to operate a lounge bar at Hotel Indigo on 20th Street South. Council will hear public comment before voting on the Class I license.

Counterparty: SJP Investment Partners LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1023 - 20th Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #87 Total cost: undisclosed

Pancho's Mexican Grill seeks restaurant liquor license on Montclair Road

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant is applying to serve beer, wine, and spirits at its location on Montclair Road. The decision requires a public hearing where neighbors and interested parties can voice support or concerns about the license.

Counterparty: Pancho's Mexican Restaurant, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1676 Montclair Road Suite 1100, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #88 Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant liquor license hearing: Mexican Trojas, Inc.

Mexican Trojas, Inc. is seeking approval to serve alcohol at Las Trojas Mexican Cantina on Highway 280. The city is holding a public hearing to allow residents to comment on the license application.

Counterparty: Mexican Trojas, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5287 Highway 280 Suite 219, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Restaurant license fees updated under new NAICS classification

Restaurants and sandwich shops may pay different license fees depending on how the city now classifies their business type. The fee changes could affect startup costs for new food service businesses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: $1K

City sells Wenonah Sub lot to Richard Stevenson for $1,273.51

City-owned property in Wenonah subdivision transfers to private ownership. Lot sale at $1,273.51 suggests property recovery or clearance from city inventory.

Counterparty: Richard Stevenson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Hitachi for security camera system

Sole-source deal approves surveillance cameras across city facilities. Dollar amount and specific locations not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Hitachi Data Systems Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

AT&T contract: Update street addresses for network ports

City updates service locations for switched Ethernet connections used by municipal operations. No cost change associated with the address amendments.

Counterparty: AT&T Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (66)

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

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