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council Birmingham · Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
68
35 consent · 33 regular
Votes
26
minutes text
Total dollars
$3.2M
19 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (26)

passed #7468 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 50. A Resolution setting a public hearing January 14, 2014, to consider amending Title 12, "Licensing and Regulatio… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7469 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 50. A Resolution setting a public hearing January 14, 2014, to consider amending Title 12, "Licensing and Regulatio… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7471 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7472 official minutes · high
Re: #51. (ph) ITEM 3. A Resolution relative to the application of D Spot LLC for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License to be us… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA
passed #7473 official minutes · high
Re: #52. (ph) ITEM 4. A Resolution relative to the application of Phalarious V. Harris for a Division I Dance Permit to be used … structured fact · 80%
6–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Hoyt · NAY
passed #7474 official minutes · high
Re: #54. (ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and to take all actions as required b… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7475 official minutes · high
Re: #54. (ph) ITEM 18. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and to take all actions as required b… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7476 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 20. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham one (1) parcel of privately held residential parcel of land t… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7477 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 20. An Ordinance annexing into the City of Birmingham one (1) parcel of privately held residential parcel of land t… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7478 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7479 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Lundy · ABSTAIN
passed #7480 official minutes · high
Re: #59. ITEM 22. An Ordinance extending for six (6) months, ending June 19, 2014, the moratorium on the issuance of a business l… structured fact · 80%
6–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · ABSTAIN
passed #7481 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 50. A Resolution setting a public hearing January 14, 2014, to consider amending Title 12, "Licensing and Regulatio… text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7482 official minutes · high
Re: #61. ADDENDUM ITEM 52. A Resolution determining that the NCAA Championships Announce Party to be held December 11, 2013 at t… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7483 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ADDENDUM ITEM 53. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 718-13, adopted by the Council April 16, 2013, which determined … resolution number · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7484 official minutes · high
Re: #63. ADDENDUM ITEM 54. A Resolution encouraging the Alabama Legislature to pass legislation during the 2014 Legislative Sess… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7485 official minutes · high
Re: #64. ADDENDUM ITEM 55. A Resolution determining that Ms. Kimberly Denmark’s Walk Across America, Inc. events that are occurr… structured fact · 80%
7–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Tyson · YEA Scales · ABSTAIN
passed #7486 official minutes · high
Re: #66. ADDENDUM ITEM 57. A Resolution approving the following Advanced Expense Accounts: ** Cheryl Kidd, Council Administr… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7487 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 50. A Resolution setting a public hearing January 14, 2014, to consider amending Title 12, "Licensing and Regulatio… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7488 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 50. A Resolution setting a public hearing January 14, 2014, to consider amending Title 12, "Licensing and Regulatio… structured fact · 80%
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7489 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7490 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7491 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7492 official minutes · high
Re: #65. ADDENDUM ITEM 56. A Resolution approving the agreement with Implementation Services Group, Inc., Aspen, Colorado, in an… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
passed #7493 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
9–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Lundy · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Tyson · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (33)

Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Johnathan Austin
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: September 24 - December 3, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $30K

City funds Crossroads to Intervention with $30K annual contract

City commits $30,000 annually to Crossroads to Intervention, Inc. for services through June 2019. The sole-source procurement means the city chose this vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Crossroads to Intervention, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $30K

City approves $30,000 contract with Oakmont Center for Human Services

Birmingham commits $30,000 annually to Oakmont Center for human services, renewable based on available funding.

Counterparty: The Oakmont Center for Human Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council retreat approved at Grand Hotel in Point Clear

City will use general funds to hold a Mayor and Council retreat at an off-site location to foster goodwill and strategic planning among elected officials.

Counterparty: Grand Hotel Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama
· Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $872

Reimburse Councilor Austin $872 for conference travel

City funds travel for elected officials to attend professional conferences. This covers Councilor Austin's airfare and lodging for a January 2014 conference in Los Angeles.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense accounts for employees

Employees can draw advance funds from the city for work-related expenses, allowing faster reimbursement. Details on eligible expenses and maximum amounts should be available in the resolution.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 42 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will be notified to remove dangerous vegetation or face city enforcement action. Addresses neighborhood safety and blight in areas with neglected land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law amendments: commercial and industrial district rules

Changes to commercial and industrial zoning rules may affect what businesses can build or operate in those districts. Details on specific changes are needed to assess local impact.

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

Zoning rules updated: non-conforming uses and definitions clarified

Clarifies what existing buildings and uses are allowed under zoning law. Affects property owners with non-conforming properties and future development decisions citywide.

Counterparty: Zoning Advisory Committee of the Birmingham Planning and Zoning Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed

D Spot LLC seeks liquor license for Ensley lounge at 524 19th St

D Spot LLC is applying for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I license to operate at 524 19th Street in Ensley. The council will hear from the applicant and all interested parties before deciding whether to approve the license.

Counterparty: D Spot LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 524 - 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for D Spot on 19th Street, Ensley

Local business owner Phalarious V. Harris gets approval to operate dance events at D Spot, a venue on 19th Street in Ensley.

Counterparty: Phalarious V. Harris Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 524 - 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City expands boundaries; Mayor authorized to negotiate with state

Boundary expansion changes which residents fall under Birmingham city limits and may affect property taxes, municipal services, and voting districts. Details on which areas are targeted are not yet public.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Annexation: 14,700-sq-ft residential parcel joins city limits

Private land on Pagewood Drive will now fall under city zoning, services, and tax jurisdiction. Affects property taxes and municipal oversight for the owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Annexation
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Annexation: Private parcel on 47th Ave North joins city limits

This 0.44-acre residential parcel enters Birmingham's jurisdiction, making it subject to city taxes, zoning rules, and services. Residents will now access city water, sewer, and police protection.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Annexation Location: 47th Avenue North and Lewisburg Road
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2.7M

City issues $2.69M bond for capital improvements

Bond financing commits future taxpayer revenue to support infrastructure projects. This first reading begins the approval process for the city to borrow $2.69M.

Funding source: Bond Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Payday loan moratorium extended 6 months through June 2014

Payday lenders and car-title lenders remain blocked from opening new shops in Birmingham for another six months. The freeze protects residents from predatory lending practices that charge triple-digit interest rates.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #60 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on taxi regulation changes (Jan. 14)

City will consider updates to taxi and vehicle-for-hire rules. If adopted, changes could affect how ride services operate and what protections riders receive.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2014-01-14
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs NCAA Championships announcement party December 11

City funds will support an NCAA event that aims to boost Birmingham's profile and draw tourism and economic interest to the region.

Counterparty: NCAA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Crossplex
· Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council urges Alabama Legislature to expand public notice rules for agency actio

The city is asking state lawmakers to require clearer, earlier notification when government agencies propose major decisions. Better public notice gives residents more time to comment before rules affecting their taxes, property, or safety take effect.

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

City recognizes Walk Across America as serving public purpose

Council formally endorses Ms. Kimberly Denmark's Walk Across America events in Birmingham as promoting goodwill and serving the public interest. This proclamation affirms city support for the national initiative.

Counterparty: Ms. Kimberly Denmark's Walk Across America, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Proclamation Location: Birmingham, Alabama
· Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $250K

Sole-source: Lawson Software consulting, $250K/year to Implementation Services G

City commits to $250,000 annually for Lawson Software technical support through a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding. Citizens should know which vendors get exclusive city work and why.

Counterparty: Implementation Services Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $874

City approves $874.26 travel expense reimbursement for Council Administrator

Cheryl Kidd, the City Council Administrator, receives reimbursement for December 2013 travel to Spartanburg, SC. This is a routine expense claim paid from the general fund.

Counterparty: Cheryl Kidd Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
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Consent Agenda (35)

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

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