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council Birmingham · Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
53
28 consent · 25 regular
Votes
21
minutes text
Total dollars
$2.2M
18 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (21)

passed #6209 official minutes · high
Re: #41. ITEM 13. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET" for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, by appropriat… structured fact · 90%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #6210 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 #6211 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 #6212 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 #6213 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 #6214 official minutes · high
Re: #44. P ITEM 16. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Services Agreement between Jefferson County, the Cit… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6215 official minutes · high
Re: #44. P ITEM 16. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Services Agreement between Jefferson County, the Cit… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6216 official minutes · high
Re: #45. CONSENT ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing an appropriation in the sum of $3,000.00 to the Birmingham Board of Education… structured fact · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6217 official minutes · high
Re: #48. P ITEM 37. A Resolution setting a public hearing September 15, 2015 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance to amend… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #6218 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #6219 official minutes · high
Re: #48. P ITEM 37. A Resolution setting a public hearing September 15, 2015 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance to amend… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #6220 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0 1 abstain
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · ABSTAIN
passed #6221 official minutes · high
Re: #50. ITEM 41. ADDENDUM A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Emily Hamilton, Assistant to the … structured fact · 80%
7–1
Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY
passed #6222 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: The Reverend Dr. Jayne Pool, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6223 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: The Reverend Dr. Jayne Pool, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6224 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: The Reverend Dr. Jayne Pool, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6225 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: The Reverend Dr. Jayne Pool, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church structured fact · 80%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6226 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6227 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6228 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 (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: The Reverend Dr. Jayne Pool, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Johnathan F. Austin
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: May 19 – August 11, 2015
· Item number:Item #6 Total cost: undisclosed

Special events liquor license renewed for Birmingham Art Walk

Birmingham Artwalk Corporation can serve alcohol at the September 11–12 Art Walk event under the renewed license. Renewal allows the annual arts festival to proceed with beverage service.

Counterparty: Birmingham Artwalk Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license
· Item number:Item #32 Total cost: $58K

Budget: $57.7K for home acquisition and rehab under HUD NSP3

City redirects $57,731 in federal grant income to acquire and rehabilitate homes under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, supporting housing recovery in blighted areas.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 276 weed-choked properties public nuisance

Code enforcement moves forward on abandoned or neglected land across Birmingham. Clearing overgrown weeds improves neighborhood safety and signals properties may be next for demolition or recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council endorses Thrive Birmingham community health workshops

City recognizes ThriveBHM workshops as promoting public health, safety, and community welfare through public education on matters important to residents' wellbeing.

Counterparty: Thrive Birmingham (ThriveBHM) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #41 Total cost: $500K

City sets aside $500K from property sales for UAB football

Public money from city property sales goes to support UAB's athletic program. Fiscal year 2016 budget amendment commits $500,000 in municipal funds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ambulance licensing rules updated

Changes to permit requirements for ambulance services may affect response times and emergency care standards in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Transient dealer licensing rules revised

Updates how the city regulates temporary vendors and mobile merchants. Changes to licensing terms or fees may affect street vendors and small-business costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Road resurfacing agreement with Jefferson County and neighboring cities

Joint paving project with county and three nearby cities may smooth commutes and reduce pothole repairs citywide. Exact roads and timeline are not detailed in this summary.

Counterparty: Jefferson County, City of Irondale, City of Leeds, City of Trussville Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #46 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning hearing set for R-3 district boundary change (Case ZAC2015-00010)

A public hearing on September 29, 2015 will decide whether to rezone property currently zoned R-3 (single-family residential). The outcome will determine what can be built or developed on the affected parcel(s).

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: September 29, 2015
· Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning code amendment sets public hearing for Sept. 15

City will consider changes to mixed-use zoning rules. Public hearing set for September 15, 2015 — residents can comment on proposed zoning amendment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Public hearing: September 15, 2015
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council proposes minimum wage law for Birmingham employers

A new minimum wage would set a floor for what employers must pay workers in Birmingham, potentially raising take-home pay for low-wage workers. The proposal is in first reading and will require further council votes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City pays $2,823 in expenses for Mayor's DC assistant

Reimbursement to Emily Hamilton for business expenses incurred while working for the Mayor's Office. Routine spending from the general fund.

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

Consent Agenda (28)

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

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