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council Birmingham · Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
65
39 consent · 26 regular
Votes
15
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.4M
9 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (15)

passed #6616 official minutes · high
Re: #49. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2014-000… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6617 official minutes · high
Re: #50. (ph) ITEM 13. A Resolution relative to the application of Magic City Recycling LLC for a Scrap Metal Processors License… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6618 official minutes · high
Re: #64. 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 #6619 official minutes · high
Re: #64. 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 #6620 official minutes · high
Re: #53. ITEM 21. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended and Restated Right of Way Encroachment License Agre… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #6621 official minutes · high
Re: #54. ITEM 22. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended and Restated Right of Way Encroachment License Agre… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #6622 official minutes · high
Re: #55. ITEM 23. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended and Restated Right of Way Encroachment License Agre… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #6623 official minutes · high
Re: #56. ITEM 25. A Resolution approving the agreement with Edwin M. Moyo, M.D., Birmingham, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.… text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA Tyson · NAY
passed #6624 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–2
Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY
passed #6625 official minutes · high
Re: #60. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6626 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Tadera White, Pastor of Greater New Heights Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6627 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Reverend Tadera White, Pastor of Greater New Heights Baptist Church structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6628 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 45. A Resolution approving payment to The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, in the amount of $11,469.59, to pr… structured fact · 90%
8–5
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6629 official minutes · high
Re: #60. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (26)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Tadera White, Pastor of Greater New Heights Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: October 14, 21, 28, November 4 and 11, 2014
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: November 18 , 2014 - February 3, 2015
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

City sponsors AG Gaston Conferences with $10K grant

Birmingham Business Resource Center receives $10,000 over two years to host the 2015 and 2016 AG Gaston Conferences, supporting local business development and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee advance expense reimbursement

Employees can seek advance reimbursement for job-related expenses from the general fund, streamlining cash-flow for out-of-pocket costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #49 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: CB-2 General Business to M-1 Light Industrial

This zoning change allows light industrial use on land currently zoned for general business. If approved, the property may host manufacturing or warehouse operations instead of retail or office—changing what neighbors may see and affecting traffic and noise patterns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Scrap metal license: Magic City Recycling at Daniel Payne Drive

Council will vote on whether to grant Magic City Recycling LLC permission to operate a scrap metal processing facility at 3135 Daniel Payne Drive. The decision affects nearby residents' air quality, noise, and property values.

Counterparty: Magic City Recycling LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3135 Daniel Payne Drive, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.4M

City issues $2.4M tax-exempt bond for capital projects

City borrows $2.4M through bond sales to fund long-term capital improvements, likely affecting infrastructure, public facilities, or other city assets. Details on how funds will be spent and repayment terms are not provided in the summary.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

Pizitz project gets utility vault license for right-of-way

Allows Pizitz, LLC to install underground utility vaults (for power, gas, and other services) on city right-of-way. Supports development while protecting public access.

Counterparty: Pizitz, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #54 Total cost: undisclosed

Pizitz building allowed to install awnings, benches, lighting in public right-of

Pizitz, LLC gains approval to place outdoor fixtures (awnings, sidewalks, benches, lighting, bollards, trash receptacles) in the city right-of-way adjacent to its building, enhancing the street frontage and pedestrian environment.

Counterparty: Pizitz, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #55 Total cost: undisclosed

Pizitz bridge improvement: pedestrian span over public right-of-way

Pizitz LLC gets permission to replace and improve a pedestrian bridge crossing over city right-of-way as part of City Center development. The upgrade improves walkability and access in downtown.

Counterparty: Pizitz, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $100K

City contracts with Dr. Edwin M. Moyo for jail medical care, $100K/year

Inmates in Birmingham City Jail will receive ongoing medical evaluations and treatment through this sole-source contract. The $100,000 annual commitment ensures jail detainees have access to professional healthcare services.

Counterparty: Edwin M. Moyo, M.D., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $11K

City pays $11,470 to Sheraton for Neighborhood USA Board meeting

General fund covers banquet and audiovisual services for February 1 board meeting at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.

Counterparty: The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign PACE construction agreement with B&G-CRD JV

City enters multi-party agreement for athletic and cultural facilities construction with PACE, B&G-CRD Joint Venture, and Robins & Morton/A.G. Gaston Construction.

Counterparty: The Public Athletic, Cultural and Entertainment Facilities Board of the City of Birmingham (PACE), B&G - CRD Joint Venture LLC, and Robins & Morton/A.G. Gaston Construction Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

Council reimburses Councilor Austin $2,572 for DC trip March 8-11

Councilor Austin attended an official event in Washington, DC. The city is reimbursing his travel and lodging expenses from public funds.

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

Consent Agenda (39)

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

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