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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
114
61 consent · 53 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.2M
53 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #5311 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5312 official minutes · high
Re: #85. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Circle K Stores, Inc. for the transfer of an Off Premise Beer … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5313 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5314 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5315 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5316 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5317 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5318 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5319 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5320 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5321 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–2
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY Tyson · NAY
passed #5322 official minutes · high
Re: #108. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5323 official minutes · high
Re: #108. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5324 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–1
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5325 official minutes · high
Re: #108. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5326 official minutes · high
Re: #105. ITEM 81. A Resolution approving the following Expense Accounts: Brendolyn High, Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Offic… structured fact · 90%
8–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (53)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Ms. Thelma Brown, Treasurer, Board of Directors, Susan G. Komen Foundation
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Sheila Tyson
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: June 28, 2016
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: July 5, 2016 – October 4, 2016
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: $1.4M

City commits $1.4M grant for Meadow Craft Road construction

State grant funds will go toward right-of-way construction on Meadow Craft Road as part of a Partnership for Progress project. Project completion date and neighborhood impact details were not specified.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment Location: Meadow Craft Road
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $500K

City commits $500K to Tiger IV Connector Trail in Woodlawn

State grant funds a new multiuse trail in Woodlawn, improving pedestrian and bike connectivity in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Appropriation Location: Woodlawn
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $2.1M

City commits $2.1M state grant for Pratt Hwy bridge replacement at Morgan Street

State grant funds bridge replacement project on Pratt Highway at Morgan Street. Infrastructure work will improve safety and access for residents using this route.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment Location: Pratt Hwy at Morgan Street
· Item number:Item #69 Total cost: $500K

City sets aside $500K for Woodlawn trail connector

Council approves funding for Tiger IV Connector Trail improvements in Woodlawn, connecting bike and pedestrian paths through the neighborhood.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment Location: Woodlawn
· Item number:Item #70 Total cost: $442K

City accepts $441,743 state transportation grant

State grant funds will support the PEP transportation development program, improving local mobility and infrastructure projects without new local spending.

Counterparty: Transportation Development Program (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #72 Total cost: $6K

Home Fund Grant: $5,708 boost to community development

State grant funds increase support for housing and community development programs. The extra money strengthens resources for home improvement and stabilization projects in Birmingham.

Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Expense approval: Lisa Cooper, Economic Development director, $2,531.42

Reimbursement to city official for October travel and business expenses in Washington, D.C.

Counterparty: Lisa Cooper, Director of Economic Development, Mayor's Office Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Washington, District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. The public record shows who spent what on city business.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Establishes policy for how city staff can request money upfront for work-related expenses. Sets the terms and limits on advance payments from the general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Approve advanced employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes city employees to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the course of their work.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #77 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 88

· Item number:Item #78 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 89

· Item number:Item #79 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 90

Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #84 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks beer and wine license at Tallapoosa Street location

Circle K Stores is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to the store at 1700 Tallapoosa Street. The City Council will hold a public hearing where neighbors and interested parties can comment on the application.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1700 Tallapoosa Street, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #85 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks off-premise beer and wine license at Bankhead Hwy location

Circle K is applying to sell beer and wine at its store on Bankhead Highway West. The council will hold a public hearing where neighbors and interested parties can voice support or concerns about the license.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1200 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #87 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks beer & wine license transfer at 11th Ave location

Circle K is applying to move a beer and wine license to its store at 1503 11th Avenue South. A public hearing will allow residents to comment on whether the license should be approved.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1503 - 11th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #88 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K #2723812 seeks beer and wine license transfer at Roebuck Plaza

Circle K is requesting permission to sell beer and wine at 232 Roebuck Plaza Drive. The Council will hold a public hearing to consider the application and hear from interested residents or businesses.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 232 Roebuck Plaza Drive, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #89 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks beer and wine license transfer at Pinson Valley location

Circle K Stores is applying to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to its location at 2801 Pinson Valley Parkway. The council will hold a public hearing to consider the application and hear from interested parties.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2801 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #90 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks beer and wine license at 701 Key Drive

Circle K is applying to transfer a beer and wine license to store #2723817 on Key Drive. The public hearing allows residents to raise concerns about the location.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 701 Key Drive, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #91 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K beer and wine license transfer at 1685 Montclair Road

Circle K seeks to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to its store at 1685 Montclair Road. The public hearing allows residents and interested parties to comment on the license transfer.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1685 Montclair Road, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #92 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K beer and wine license transfer approved at 7701 1st Avenue North

Circle K Store #2723820 will be permitted to sell beer and wine at this location. The license transfer requires council approval after public hearing.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 7701 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #93 Total cost: undisclosed

Circle K seeks beer and wine license at Parkway East location

Circle K is requesting permission to sell beer and wine at 9401 Parkway East. The public hearing allows residents and business owners to comment on the license transfer.

Counterparty: Circle K Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 9401 Parkway East, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #94 Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license sought for 4500 Richard Arrington Blvd

Nabal LLC wants to sell beer and wine at 10th Avenue Convenience. City Council will hear from the public before deciding whether to approve the transfer.

Counterparty: Nabal LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4500 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #95 Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license sought for 4500 Richard Arrington Blvd

Nabal LLC wants to sell beer and wine at 10th Avenue Convenience. City Council will hear from the public before deciding whether to approve the transfer.

Counterparty: Nabal LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4500 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #96 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing set for Birmingham Derby Club

City will hold a public hearing on Fredrick James Meeks' application to operate a Division II Dance Permit at 2404 Derby Way. Residents can comment on the permit.

Counterparty: Fredrick James Meeks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 2404 Derby Way, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #97 Total cost: $1.1M

City accepts $1.1M state grant to upgrade Interstate lighting

Birmingham receives $1.1 million in state funding to replace aging lights on Interstate corridors, improving highway safety and visibility for drivers.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #98 Total cost: $1.1M

City accepts $1.1M state grant to upgrade Interstate lighting

Birmingham receives $1.1 million in state funding to replace aging lights on Interstate corridors, improving highway safety and visibility for drivers.

Counterparty: ALDOT Funding source: State Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Business license rule amended for wholesale trade (NAICS 422)

Change to the city's business licensing requirements for wholesale distributors and suppliers. Specific impact depends on final rule language.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #100 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 10.36-acre property to Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation

City disposes of public land at 820 18th Street North through a redevelopment agreement. The sale's terms, price, and public benefit outcomes should guide whether this advances neighborhood revitalization or represents underutilized public asset.

Counterparty: Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 820 18th Street North
· Item number:Item #101 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City sells 10.36-acre property to Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation

City disposes of public land at 820 18th Street North through a redevelopment agreement. The sale's terms, price, and public benefit outcomes should guide whether this advances neighborhood revitalization or represents underutilized public asset.

Counterparty: Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 820 18th Street North
· Item number:Item #102 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City explores solar farm development at North Birmingham Superfund site

Brownfield cleanup and renewable energy project could transform 35th Avenue area, creating jobs and local clean power while addressing environmental contamination in North Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: North Birmingham
· Item number:Item #103 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $2K

Approve $2,242 travel expenses for Grants Specialist

City reimburses a Mayor’s Office grants specialist for travel to Los Angeles, October 13-16. Item covers hotel, meals, and transportation.

Counterparty: Renee Kemp-Rotan Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Los Angeles, California
· Item number:Item #104 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $2K

Approve $2,242 travel expenses for Grants Specialist

City reimburses a Mayor’s Office grants specialist for travel to Los Angeles, October 13-16. Item covers hotel, meals, and transportation.

Counterparty: Renee Kemp-Rotan Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Los Angeles, California
· Item number:Item #105 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,399 payroll voucher for Mayor's Office staff

Routine city payroll authorization for an administrative assistant in the Mayor's Office. This is a standard spending decision transparent to residents.

Counterparty: Brendolyn High Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation Location: Washington, District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #106 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $675K

City sets aside $675K for events and community activities

The city will spend $675,000 from its general fund to host various public events and activities, directly affecting which programs and celebrations residents can access this year.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ROLL CALL
· Item number:Item #112 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

911 District approves employee benefits package

911 dispatch employees gain access to approved benefits. Details on coverage and costs remain unclear from this summary.

Counterparty: 911 District Employees Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #113 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $22K

City hires Left Handed Writer LLC to design 911 website for $21,708

The city is spending $21,708 to redesign its 911 emergency services webpage. Better website design can help residents find emergency contact information and resources more quickly.

Counterparty: Left Handed Writer LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (61)

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

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