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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
123
89 consent · 34 regular
Votes
10
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.3M
62 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (10)

passed #5426 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5427 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #5429 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5430 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
failed #5431 official minutes · high
Re: #118. ITEM 18. A Resolution de-annexing from the City of Birmingham a 12.73 acre property, listed as 6101 Southern Industrial … structured fact · 80%
0–9
Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Parker · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Tyson · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #5432 official minutes · high
Re: #118. ITEM 18. A Resolution de-annexing from the City of Birmingham a 12.73 acre property, listed as 6101 Southern Industrial … structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5433 official minutes · high
Re: #8. CONSENT(ph) ITEM 8. A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a pu… item number · 70%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5434 official minutes · high
Re: #113. ITEM 107. VETO OVERRIDEN Notice from the City Clerk of the Mayor's Veto of Resolution No. 1515-16, which was adopted by … resolution number · 90%
6–2 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY Parker · ABSTAIN
passed #5435 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (34)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Rabbi Barry Leff, Temple Beth-El-
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: May 17, 24 and 31, 2016
· Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants temporary construction easement to Alabama Department of Transportat

The city is allowing the state to use city property temporarily for highway construction at no cost. The specific project and affected area are unclear from the agenda item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #95 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $17K

CrossPlex facility deal with AHSAA extended, $16.6K annually

City commits $16,600 per year to host high school athletic events at Bill Harris Arena through a renewed facility-use agreement with the state athletic association.

Counterparty: Alabama High Schools Athletic Association (AHSAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $6K

Council approves $5,946.50 travel reimbursement for economic development directo

Public funds reimburse travel costs for city official's June trip to Liverpool. Citizens deserve transparency on how their tax dollars fund staff travel.

Counterparty: Lisa Cooper Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
· Item number:Item #98 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves itemized employee expense accounts

City employees' travel, meals, and other reimbursable expenses get reviewed and authorized. This is routine spending oversight of the general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #99 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

City employees are reimbursed for work-related expenses like travel and supplies from the general fund. This vote confirms which expenses qualify and confirms spending from taxpayer money.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #100 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves reimbursement of employee advance expenses

Reimburses city employees for pre-approved business expenses they paid out of pocket. Ensures staff can recoup advances spent on city operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #101 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves expense reimbursement for employees

Employees get reimbursed for work-related expenses they paid out-of-pocket. Standard practice to ensure city staff aren't stuck covering costs.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #102 Total cost: undisclosed

Airport Mini Mart seeks off-premise beer and wine license

Platinum Pantry Inc. is seeking approval to transfer an off-premise beer and wine license to the Airport Mini Mart at 4010 Messer Airport Highway. The Council will hear public testimony before deciding whether to grant the license.

Counterparty: Platinum Pantry, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4010 Messer Airport Highway, Suite B, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #103 Total cost: undisclosed

Danish Food Mart seeks off-premise beer/wine license at Court I store

This determines whether G Store at 5616 Court I can legally sell beer and wine. Council will hear from the applicant and neighbors before deciding.

Counterparty: Danish Food Mart, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5616 Court I, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #104 Total cost: undisclosed

Lounge liquor license hearing: A.A. USA at Messer Airport Highway

A.A. USA, Inc. seeks a Class II lounge liquor license for a package store at 3828 Messer Airport Highway. City Council will hear testimony from the applicant and the public before voting.

Counterparty: A.A. USA, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3828 Messer Airport Highway, Suite B, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #105 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Event Concessions, Inc. granted special events license for Fiesta at Linn Park

Event Concessions, Inc. receives permission to operate food and beverage concessions at the Fiesta celebration in Linn Park on October 1, 2016. The special license allows the vendor to serve attendees during the public event.

Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #106 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves special events license for Hop & Roll music festival

Hop City II, Inc. can hold the Hop & Roll event on October 2, 2016 at the 3rd Avenue South parking lot. The special events license allows street closures and outdoor gathering along 2nd Avenue South.

Counterparty: Hop City II, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2924 3rd Avenue South Parking Lot facing 2nd Avenue South and 2nd Avenue South from 29th Street
· Item number:Item #107 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events License approved: Yarbrough catering at Pro Hops Vino, Sept. 22

Yarbrough Festival Foodservice can serve food and beverages at Pro Hops Vino's special event on September 22, 2016 at 2726 1st Avenue South.

Counterparty: Yarbrough Festival Foodservice, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2726 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #108 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Innovative Concepts as administrative consultant for District 1

District 1 Council office gets dedicated administrative support staff. Consultant will handle day-to-day office operations for Councilor Scales.

Counterparty: Innovative Travel/Innovative Concepts Unlimited, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 7, 2016 – August 16, 2016
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #114 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set for September 20: R-3 to single-family rezoning (Case ZAC2016

A zoning change affecting this property will determine what type of housing or development is allowed. Public hearing on September 20, 2016 lets residents weigh in on the rezoning proposal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: September 20, 2016
· Item number:Item #115 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: zoning change for Case No. ZAC2016-00016

City Council will hear arguments September 20 about rezoning one or more properties from CR-4A district. The outcome will determine what uses are allowed on the affected land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2016-09-20
· Item number:Item #116 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set for NA-to-C-2 district change

Council is considering a zoning change from NA to C-2 (General Commercial). A public hearing on September 20, 2016 will let residents comment before any vote.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: September 20, 2016
· Item number:Item #118 Total cost: undisclosed

De-annexation: 12.73-acre industrial property leaves city limits

City removes 12.73 acres at 6101 Southern Industrial Drive from municipal jurisdiction, returning it to unincorporated status. Property no longer subject to city zoning, services, or tax authority.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation Location: 6101 Southern Industrial Drive
· Item number:Item #119 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants temporary construction easement to Alabama Department of Transportat

The city is allowing the state to use city property temporarily for highway construction at no cost. The specific project and affected area are unclear from the agenda item.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, acting by and through the Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #120 Total cost: $3.0M

Council sets aside $3M for Fire Station #8

$3 million capital budget amendment directs funds to Fire Station #8 operations or improvements, expanding city fire service capacity.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (89)

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

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