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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
72
53 consent · 19 regular
Votes
6
minutes text
Total dollars
$497,889
10 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (6)

passed #5935 official minutes · high
Re: #64. P ITEM 34. An Ordinance to recognize transportation network companies and to incorporate the regulation of such compan… structured fact · 80%
671–1 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · ABSTAIN
passed #5936 official minutes · high
Re: #71. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
150–4
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Hoyt · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Lundy · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Rafferty · YEA Abbott · YEA Rafferty · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Rafferty · YEA Hoyt · YEA Abbott · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA Tyson · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Parker · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY
passed #5938 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 42. A Resolution ratifying the Council committees and its members, as approved by the Council President, in accorda… structured fact · 80%
7–1 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · ABSTAIN
passed #5939 official minutes · high
Re: #67. ITEM 42. A Resolution ratifying the Council committees and its members, as approved by the Council President, in accorda… structured fact · 80%
5–4
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Parker · NAY Rafferty · NAY Roberson · NAY
Business

Regular Agenda (19)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Kelvin Lang, Pastor Bright Lilly Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 8 – December 1, 2015
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to amend project deal with Kamtek Inc.

Contract amendment with Magna International subsidiary clarifies or updates terms of an existing development project. Specific impacts depend on amendment details not provided in the agenda item.

Counterparty: KAMTEK INC., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosma International, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Magna International, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley neighborhood group gets OK to install entrance sign on city land

The Ensley Neighborhood Association can install and maintain a neighborhood entrance sign on city property, marking a small step toward neighborhood identity and placemaking in Ensley.

Counterparty: Ensley Neighborhood Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Ensley
· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $425K

City awards $424.8K drainage contract to REV Construction on Killough Springs Ro

Drainage improvements on Killough Springs Road will reduce flooding and improve road conditions in the area. The $424,821 project is funded through competitive bidding, ensuring value for taxpayers.

Counterparty: REV Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Killough Springs Road
· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,200 catering contract for District 1 Holiday Gala

City commits general fund dollars to catering vendor for holiday event.

Counterparty: YGMR, LLC dba Olympia Catering Plus, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw travel or event expenses upfront before reimbursement. Sets terms for how city workers manage out-of-pocket costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

9 blighted properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City moves to abate dangerous overgrowth on 9 properties that pose health and safety risks. Owners will be notified; properties may face demolition or forced cleanup if not remedied.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City regulates ride-hailing companies with new permit system

New rules bring Uber, Lyft, and similar services under city oversight. Residents get transparent safety and insurance standards; the city gains licensing fees and enforcement power.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council ratifies committee assignments for 2026

Committee assignments determine which elected officials oversee housing, public safety, finance, and other core city services. This vote formalizes the slate approved by the Council President.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council President reimbursed $2,991 for DC trip expenses

Public money covers official travel by city leadership. Itemized expense reports ensure accountability for taxpayer-funded trips.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District of Columbia
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (53)

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

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