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council Birmingham · Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
81
45 consent · 36 regular
Votes
18
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.1M
10 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (18)

passed #5972 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5973 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5974 official minutes · high
Re: #68. ITEM 43. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by appropriat… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5975 official minutes · high
Re: #69. ITEM 44. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Consulting Services with STRADA Professional Ser… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · NAY
passed #5976 official minutes · high
Re: #70. ITEM 45. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Consulting Services with STRADA Professional Ser… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · NAY
passed #5977 official minutes · high
Re: #72. ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the following Expense Account: ** Kwani Carson, Assistant to the Mayor, Mayor's Offi… structured fact · 90%
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5978 official minutes · high
Re: #72. ITEM 55. A Resolution approving the following Expense Account: ** Kwani Carson, Assistant to the Mayor, Mayor's Offi… structured fact · 90%
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5979 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5980 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5981 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #5982 official minutes · high
Re: #77. ITEM 65. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Account: ** Steven Hoyt, Councilor, City Counc… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5983 official minutes · high
Re: #66. (ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of G Course LLC for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be us… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5984 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5985 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5986 official minutes · high
Re: #47. CONSENT ITEM 47. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Re-Creational Community Developme… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #5987 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (36)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Lieutenant Junior Grade Kevin Payne, Command Chaplain, Naval Operation Support Command Bessemer, Chaplain Corp United States Navy Reserve
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Civil Air Patrol, Bessemer Composite Squadron, Lieutenant Sherri Fuchs, Deputy Commander
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: August 18, 2015
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: August 25 – November 3, 2015
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #9 Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer/wine license revoked at 603 Forestdale

Council cancels a decade-old beer and wine license previously granted to Sunrise LLC for operation at 78 Food Mart. The store can no longer legally sell packaged alcohol beverages.

Counterparty: Sunrise LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 603 Forestdale Boulevard
· Item number:Item #10 Total cost: undisclosed

Beer and wine license transfer: 78 Food Mart, Forestdale Boulevard

Sunrise Enterprise LLC seeks to move an off-premise beer and wine license to a new location at 603 Forestdale Boulevard. This item allows residents and neighbors to comment on the transfer before City Council votes.

Counterparty: Sunrise Enterprise LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 603 Forestdale Boulevard
· Item number:Item #11 Total cost: undisclosed

Momma G's beer and wine license rescinded at 113 20th St S

Momma Goldberg's Deli loses its on-premise beer and wine license, originally approved in 2015. The business will no longer be able to serve alcohol on-site.

Counterparty: Momma G's, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 113 - 20th Street South
· Item number:Item #12 Total cost: undisclosed

Momma G's requests beer & wine license for 20th Street deli

Momma Goldberg's Deli at 113 20th Street South seeks permission to sell beer and wine on-site and for off-premises consumption. The council will hear public comment on the application.

Counterparty: Momma G's, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 113 - 20th Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #13 Total cost: undisclosed

Woodlawn Cycle Café beer/wine license revoked

City is rescinding a liquor license granted to Woodlawn Cycle Café in 2015, removing the business's authorization to serve beer and wine.

Counterparty: Woodlawn Cycle Café LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5530 - 1
· Item number:Item #14 Total cost: undisclosed

Woodlawn Cycle Café applies for beer and wine license

New beverage license for cafe at 5530 1st Avenue South. Council will hear from neighbors and decide whether to approve alcohol sales at the location.

Counterparty: Woodlawn Cycle Café LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 5530 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20K

City pays $19,663 workers' comp assessment to Alabama Department of Labor

Routine city payment for mandatory workers' compensation insurance assessments that protect city employees and fund state program operations.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Labor, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 111 properties declared public nuisance

City is taking action against overgrown, blighted properties in neighborhoods. Property owners will receive notice to clear weeds or face city intervention and potential liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense reimbursements for employees

Employees receive upfront reimbursement for work-related expenses rather than waiting to submit claims after spending. Streamlines city operations and improves cash flow for staff.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license application: Goodtymz Lounge (3rd Ave W)

Ebonieyez Entertainment LLC seeks a Class I lounge retail liquor license for Goodtymz Lounge on 3rd Avenue West. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before voting to approve or deny.

Counterparty: Ebonieyez Entertainment LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1521 - 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #64 Total cost: undisclosed

Dollar General #13847 seeks beer & wine license in Ensley

Dolgencorp LLC is applying to add off-premise beer and wine sales at 2007 Avenue H. Council will hold a public hearing on this liquor license transfer; neighbors and residents can comment on the request.

Counterparty: Dolgencorp LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2007 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #65 Total cost: undisclosed

Dollar General #14177 seeks off-premise beer & wine license

Dolgencorp LLC is applying to sell beer and wine at the Dollar General on 5th Avenue South. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to approve the license.

Counterparty: Dolgencorp LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 4600 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

G Course LLC seeks off-premise beer and wine license at Golf Course Chevron

Public hearing on whether to grant an alcohol license for the convenience store at 8730 1st Avenue North. Council will consider community input before voting.

Counterparty: G Course LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 8730 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Off-premise beer and wine license for SAI Foodmart, 2100 Montevallo Road

SAI Enterprise LLC seeks city approval to sell beer and wine at its Montevallo Road location. The decision determines whether this retail outlet can legally stock and sell alcohol in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: SAI Enterprise LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2100 Montevallo Road S.W., Birmingham
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: $661K

City directs $660K bank tax revenue to STRADA transportation initiative

The city is dedicating additional bank excise tax revenue to expand STRADA transportation services. Check how this affects your commute or access to transit options in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves consulting contract with STRADA Professional Services

Mayor gains authority to finalize a sole-source consulting agreement with STRADA for professional services research; details on scope and cost are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves consulting deal with STRADA for Port of Birmingham project

STRADA Professional Services will continue advising the city on establishing a new port facility, a major economic development initiative. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $196

Mayor's office approves $196.84 travel expense for staff

Staff member reimbursed for October travel to New York. Routine expense from the city's general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: New York, New York
· Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $692

City approves $692.74 in expense reimbursement for Mayor's office assistant

Mayor's office employee Emily Hamilton receives reimbursement for travel expenses incurred November 16–17, 2015. Public funds support routine city operations and staff.

Counterparty: Emily Hamilton Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,294 expense reimbursement to Council Administrator

Cheryl Kidd, Council Administrator, is reimbursed for travel and meal expenses from a November conference in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Counterparty: Cheryl Kidd Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,294 expense reimbursement to Council Administrator

Cheryl Kidd, Council Administrator, is reimbursed for travel and meal expenses from a November conference in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Counterparty: Cheryl Kidd Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,551 expense reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Public funds reimburse travel and meeting expenses for a city councilor. Routine expense approvals are spending decisions citizens deserve to see.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: District of Columbia
· Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Council approves $1,786 expense reimbursement for Councilor Hoyt

Councilor Hoyt seeks reimbursement for travel and related expenses from November 2015 to Washington, D.C. This is a routine expense claim for official business.

Counterparty: Steven Hoyt Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (45)

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

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