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council Birmingham · Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
39
19 consent · 20 regular
Votes
14
minutes text
Total dollars
$14,357
1 item with amounts
Roll call

Votes (14)

passed #6913 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6914 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6916 official minutes · high
Re: #12. CONSENT ITEM 9. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Right of Way Encroachment License Agreement whereby … structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6917 official minutes · high
Re: #38. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6918 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6919 official minutes · high
Re: #32. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance to opt out and divest the State of Alabama Tax Tribunal of jurisdiction over City of Birmingham… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6920 official minutes · high
Re: #33. ITEM 10. A Resolution confirming the appointment of Director No. 7 to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority, as recommended… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6921 official minutes · high
Re: #34. P ITEM 27. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-143 of the General City Code, 1980 as amended, to add a new section … resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6922 official minutes · high
Re: #34. P ITEM 27. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-143 of the General City Code, 1980 as amended, to add a new section … resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6923 official minutes · high
Re: #6. PRESENTATIONS text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6924 official minutes · high
Re: #37. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6925 official minutes · high
Re: #37. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
5–0
Abbott · YEA Lundy · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
passed #6926 official minutes · high
Re: #32. P ITEM 7. An Ordinance to opt out and divest the State of Alabama Tax Tribunal of jurisdiction over City of Birmingham… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Austin · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (20)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Tracy Hipps, Executive Director of Christian Service Mission
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilor Lashunda Scales
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: June 3, 2014
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: June 10 - September 2, 2014
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #26 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with National Safety Council for defensive driving training

City employees will receive defensive driving instruction to reduce crash risk and improve road safety. Program details and cost not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: National Safety Council Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #27 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $14K

City spends $14,357 on Trane HVAC compressors (sole-source)

Trane is the only approved supplier for these replacement parts. The city certifies it cannot use another vendor.

Counterparty: Trane Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
· Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Vacation fee waiver hearing for subdivision case SUB2014-00021

A property owner has requested the city waive its fee for vacating (canceling) a recorded subdivision. The public hearing on September 16, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. will determine whether the fee is waived.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Public hearing: 2014-09-16, 9:30 a.m.
· Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham joins WHO Age-Friendly Cities Network

City commits to WHO standards for age-friendly community design and services, potentially improving transit, housing, and social programs for older residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #30 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: parcel shifts from industrial to downtown business district

Allows property at case ZAC2014-00013 to be redeveloped for downtown commercial use instead of light industrial. May affect neighboring businesses and traffic patterns.

Counterparty: Brian Wolfe Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendors get new temporary license option

New temporary vendor license category could make it easier for food truck operators and pop-up vendors to enter the market with lower barriers to entry.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham opts out of State tax tribunal for local appeals

City will handle its own tax disputes instead of using Alabama's state tribunal, giving Birmingham more control over tax appeals but potentially requiring new local processes.

Counterparty: State of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor appoints new director to Land Bank Authority

Land Bank director oversees acquisition and sale of blighted properties; this appointment fills a vacancy created by resignation.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
· Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Mobile food vendors get easier path to short-term licenses

Makes it simpler for food truck operators and cart vendors to get legal permits without full licensing requirements, lowering barriers for small food entrepreneurs in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (19)

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

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