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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
54
26 consent · 28 regular
Votes
17
minutes text
Total dollars
$23.3M
20 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (17)

passed #6192 official minutes · high
Re: #54. 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 #6193 official minutes · high
Re: #54. 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
failed #6194 official minutes · high
Re: #40. (ph) ITEM 1. A Resolution relative to the application of King City, Inc. for an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be… structured fact · 80%
0–7
Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Lundy · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Tyson · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #6195 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6196 official minutes · high
Re: #43. (ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Spikes and Leather LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I Lice… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6197 official minutes · high
Re: #44. (ph) ITEM 5. A Resolution relative to the application of Jeffrey Hall for a Division I Dance Permit to be used at Spike… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6198 official minutes · high
Re: #47. ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Security Services Agreement with SanGuard Security Services, LL… structured fact · 80%
6–2
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #6199 official minutes · high
Re: #47. ITEM 11. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Security Services Agreement with SanGuard Security Services, LL… structured fact · 80%
4–4
Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Abbott · NAY Lundy · NAY Parker · NAY Austin · NAY
passed #6200 official minutes · high
Re: #49. ITEM 16. A Resolution appointing five (5) members to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, as a Fire Protec… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6201 official minutes · high
Re: #32. ITEM 12. A Resolution approving the agreement with Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), Birmingh… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6202 official minutes · high
Re: #32. ITEM 12. A Resolution approving the agreement with Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), Birmingh… structured fact · 80%
8–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #6203 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr., Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6204 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr., Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6205 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6206 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6207 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 (28)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr., Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Steven W. Hoyt
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 19, 26 and 28, 2015
· Item number:Item #29 Total cost: undisclosed

Good People Oil LLC seeks beer and wine license at 26th Street North

New alcohol license would allow beer and wine sales at a convenience store in the area. The public hearing lets residents object or support the application based on neighborhood impact.

Counterparty: Good People Oil LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 3359 - 26th Street North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: $100K

City funds $100K for Norwood streetscape design project

Preliminary engineering work for Norwood neighborhood streetscape improvements begins with this grant-funded allocation. Project will shape infrastructure upgrades in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: PEP - Norwood Neighborhood Streetscape Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment Location: Norwood
· Item number:Item #31 Total cost: $1.9M

Budget amendment: $1.9M transferred to capital improvement fund

City redirects $1.9 million from general operating funds toward capital projects, affecting how much money is available for other city services in fiscal year 2016.

Counterparty: Non Departmental - Transfer to Fund 102 Capital Improvement Fund Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $669K

City commits $668,574/year to JCCEO economic opportunity programs

Birmingham dedicates annual funding to support Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity's workforce and community development programs. Five-year agreement subject to annual budget approval.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #33 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints LW Associates as consultant for Councilor Rafferty

Councilor Rafferty hires outside consultant for transportation, veterans, and legislative research. Public will see who advises elected officials on policy priorities.

Counterparty: LW Associates LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $20.0M

City backs $20M bonds for UA Health Services Foundation medical facility

Council approves up to $20 million in bonds to help the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation acquire and renovate medical facilities in Birmingham. The city is effectively lending its bonding authority to support healthcare infrastructure expansion.

Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. Funding source: Bond Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City provides office supplies and equipment to 99 neighborhood associations

Confirms city support for grassroots neighborhood groups that serve as advisory committees. Ensures these resident-led organizations have basic resources to operate and stay engaged with city government.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #36 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Councilor Scales: $0 expense reimbursement approved for leadership conference

Council member travel and professional development expenses are part of public spending; this $0 reimbursement reflects a complimentary or fully sponsored attendance at a leadership event.

Counterparty: LaShunda Scales Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #40 Total cost: undisclosed

King City, Inc. applies for beer and wine license at 1535 Warrior Road

A new off-premise beer and wine license (for a store, not a bar) is being considered for 1535 Warrior Road. The public hearing gives residents a chance to weigh in on whether this business should be allowed in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: King City, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1535 Warrior Road, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #41 Total cost: undisclosed

Sky Castle LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at 7th Avenue South

City Council will hear the liquor license application and public comment for a new restaurant at 2808 7th Avenue South. Approval would allow the business to serve alcohol on premises.

Counterparty: Sky Castle LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2808 - 7th Avenue South Suite 107, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #42 Total cost: undisclosed

Sky Castle LLC seeks restaurant liquor license at 7th Avenue South

City Council will hear the liquor license application and public comment for a new restaurant at 2808 7th Avenue South. Approval would allow the business to serve alcohol on premises.

Counterparty: Sky Castle LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2808 - 7th Avenue South Suite 107, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #43 Total cost: undisclosed

Spikes and Leather LLC seeks Class I liquor license for 27th Street lounge

Council will hear a liquor license application for a new lounge at 620 27th Street South. The decision determines whether the business can operate and what conditions may apply to alcohol service in that location.

Counterparty: Spikes and Leather LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 620 - 27th Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #44 Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit hearing: Spikes and Leather LLC, 27th Street South

City Council will hear an application for a Division I Dance Permit at this 27th Street South venue. The permit allows adult entertainment operations under city regulations.

Counterparty: Jeffrey Hall Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 620 - 27th Street South, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #46 Total cost: $286K

Budget amendment: $285,918 for Negro Southern League Baseball Museum

City allocates $285,918 from miscellaneous revenue to operate the Negro Southern League Baseball Museum, supporting local sports heritage and cultural programming.

Counterparty: Negro Southern League Baseball Museum Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source security contract: SanGuard for Railroad Park

City awards exclusive security services deal at Railroad Park without competitive bidding. Contract terms and cost missing from public record.

Counterparty: SanGuard Security Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Railroad Park
· Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

Board appointments: 5 members to Construction Board of Adjustments

These five new members will review construction disputes and code compliance appeals, including decisions on building permits and fire safety compliance.

Counterparty: Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #50 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints two members to Medical Clinic Board

Two board seats for the city-funded Medical Clinic bring new voices to health care governance. Terms expire in 2018 and 2020.

Counterparty: The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Birmingham - UAHSF Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #51 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $3K

City reimburses Mayor's Assistant $3,398 for Ukraine trip

Covers expenses for Roy Colson's official travel to Kyiv and Vinnytsia, Ukraine in August on city business. This is a public expenditure from general funds.

Counterparty: Roy Colson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $486

Council approves $486 travel reimbursement for Councilor Parker

Councilor Parker attended an environmental conference in Atlanta on August 26–27, 2015. The city reimburses council members' professional development and conference travel from the general fund.

Counterparty: William Parker Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (26)

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

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