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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Regular Council Meeting

Agenda items
75
52 consent · 23 regular
Votes
5
minutes text
Total dollars
$199,156
15 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (5)

passed #7442 official minutes · high
Re: #64. (ph) ITEM 2. A Resolution relative to the application of Wallis LLC for the transfer of an Off Premise Beer and Wine Li… text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7443 official minutes · high
Re: #63. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-0002… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7444 official minutes · high
Re: #72. ADDENDUM ITEM 60. A Resolution approving the Parking License Agreement for Elyton Village with the Housing Authority of … structured fact · 80%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #7445 official minutes · high
Re: #73. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Tyson · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (23)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Chris Lamb, Pastor of Glen Iris Baptist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember William Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: October 1 and 8, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: October 15 - December 26, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to maintain traffic signals on Ensley Avenue improvements

City will take over long-term maintenance of traffic signals and lighting installed as part of the Ensley Avenue 5 Points West Street reconstruction project, funded by the state.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Ensley Avenue 5 Points West Street
· Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control contract for $63,389/month

Extends the city's animal control services for one month (Jan. 2014). Renewal decisions for public safety services affect neighborhood safety and stray animal management.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 118 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will be required to clear noxious weeds or face enforcement action. The city can pursue abatement, liens, or demolition of structures if properties aren't remedied.

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

City funds travel to 2014 Empowerment Congress in Los Angeles

City approves spending from general fund to send participants to a three-day leadership conference in Los Angeles (Jan 13–18, 2014). Purpose cited as promoting goodwill and public interest.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Los Angeles, California
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #63 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning change: Office district becomes general business zone

Property owners and neighboring residents should know what types of businesses can now operate here. The switch from office/institutional to general business may permit different traffic, noise, and commercial activity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
· Item number:Item #64 Total cost: undisclosed

Wallis LLC seeks beer & wine license transfer for Walli's Market

Wallis LLC is applying to move an existing off-premise beer and wine license to a new location at 1531–13th Place South. A public hearing will be held to allow community input on the license transfer.

Counterparty: Wallis LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 1531 - 13th Place South, Birmingham
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges state to cap payday loan interest rates

Payday lenders charge residents steep interest rates — often 400% APR or more — trapping low-income families in debt cycles. This request asks the state to impose interest caps and slow new lender openings.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council requests meeting with county delegation on Water Works Board

City seeks dialogue with Jefferson County legislators about the Water Works Board—a key service provider. Outcome could affect water rates, service reliability, or governance structure for residents.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges state to cap payday lending rates

Payday lenders charge predatory interest rates that trap low-income borrowers in debt cycles. This vote asks the state to regulate the industry and cap fees, protecting vulnerable consumers from financial exploitation.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council requests meeting with county delegation on Water Works Board

City seeks dialogue with Jefferson County legislators about the Water Works Board—a key service provider. Outcome could affect water rates, service reliability, or governance structure for residents.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #71 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Zoning change from single-family to unspecified zone

A zoning change could affect what can be built on affected parcels and impact neighborhood character. The public hearing on February 11, 2014 is your chance to comment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: February 11, 2014
· Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Elyton Village parking lot available for BBVA Compass Bowl attendees

Housing Authority agrees to let BBVA Compass Bowl fans park at Elyton Village on game day (January), easing parking pressure downtown.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Elyton Village
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (52)

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

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