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council Birmingham · Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
40
18 consent · 22 regular
Votes
8
minutes text
Total dollars
$378,835
3 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (8)

passed #5904 official minutes · high
Re: #32. P(ph) ITEM 2. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2015-000… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5905 official minutes · high
Re: #34. ITEM 15. A Resolution appointing Councilmember Kimberly Rafferty, as Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Committee, t… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5906 official minutes · high
Re: #37. ITEM 23. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Britt Demolition, Hanceville, Alabama, for the purchase of the … structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5907 official minutes · high
Re: #38. ITEM 24. A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of Motley Construction, Birmingham, for the purchase of demolition… structured fact · 90%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5908 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5909 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5910 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 (22)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Pastor Larry B. Woodruff, Holy Light Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: October 6 and 13, 2015
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: October 6 and 13, 2015
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 20 – December 29, 2015
Procedural: ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES EXPIRATIONS - February 2016
· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Taser body camera accessories from sole vendor

Police body camera equipment keeps footage secure and accessible. Taser supplies are sole-source compatible with existing camera systems used by Birmingham police.

Counterparty: Taser International Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves itemized employee expense accounts

City employees' travel, meal, and other reimbursable expenses are submitted for public review and council approval, ensuring transparent spending of tax dollars on staff operations.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Two properties will face weed-abatement action and notices posted. City can pursue clearing or liens if owners don't comply.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #29 Status: no agenda text

ITEM 28

Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #31 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Office district becomes neighborhood business zone

Parcels currently zoned for offices and institutions can now host retail, restaurants, and services. What was permitted land use changes, potentially affecting nearby residents and future development patterns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #32 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: parcel rezoned from single-family to neighborhood business

A residential parcel would become eligible for small commercial uses—potentially changing the character of the block and affecting nearby property values and traffic patterns.

Counterparty: Alexander Turne Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #34 Total cost: undisclosed

Kimberly Rafferty appointed to Planning Commission

Rafferty joins the Planning Commission as an ex-officio member through November 2017, bringing Council perspective to zoning and land-use decisions that shape neighborhood development.

Counterparty: Kimberly Rafferty Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: $227K

City awards $226.8K demolition contract for Larkway Gardens complex

Blighted apartment complex in Larkway Gardens will be demolished; clears land for potential redevelopment and removes long-standing blight from neighborhood.

Counterparty: Britt Demolition, Hanceville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Larkway Gardens
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: $152K

Council awards $152K to demolish Larkway Gardens apartments

City approves demolition of Group Two Larkway Gardens multi-unit complex. Removal of blighted or abandoned housing clears the way for redevelopment and improves neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: Motley Construction, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Group Two Larkway Gardens
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (18)

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

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