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council Birmingham · Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
126
91 consent · 35 regular
Votes
15
minutes text
Total dollars
$1.3M
33 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (15)

passed #7784 official minutes · high
Re: #109. P ITEM 57. An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 13-74, Section 12-10-40, to correct a clerical error in t… resolution number · 90%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7785 official minutes · high
Re: #109. P ITEM 57. An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 13-74, Section 12-10-40, to correct a clerical error in t… resolution number · 90%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7786 official minutes · high
Re: #110. ITEM 100. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham, in the amount of $6… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Roberson · NAY
passed #7787 official minutes · high
Re: #112. ITEM 101. A Resolution approving an agreement with Birmingham Area Technology Leadership Alliance dba TechBirmingham, B… structured fact · 90%
6–0 1 abstain
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · ABSTAIN
passed #7788 official minutes · high
Re: #113. ITEM 102. A Resolution approving an amendment to the agreement with Development Solutions, Inc., Birmingham, to provide… structured fact · 80%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7789 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7790 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7791 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
5–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7792 official minutes · high
Re: #122. ITEM 6. An appeal by King Motors LLC, 6503 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham of the burglar or robbery alarm disconnect no… text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7793 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7794 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7795 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7796 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
7–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7797 official minutes · high
Re: #117. P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2013-00… structured fact · 80%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (35)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Harris Hand, Pastor of Huffman United Methodist Church
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Valerie Abbott
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: April 23, 2013 - May 21, 2013
· Item number:Item #95 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1K

Councilor Austin reimbursed $1,387.52 for July conference expenses

City reimburses Councilor Austin for travel and lodging during official business in New York, July 26–30, 2013. Public records track council spending.

Counterparty: Johnathan Austin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: New York, New York
· Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee advance expense reimbursements

Reimburses city employees for authorized work expenses paid out-of-pocket. Ensures staff aren't out-of-pocket for city business.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Restrictive covenant removed from First Ave property in redevelopment deal with

Jim Burke Automotive gains expanded use rights at First Avenue North location. Release of the restrictive covenant may enable new development or operational flexibility on the site.

Counterparty: Jim Burke Automotive, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: First Avenue North
· Item number:Item #98 Total cost: $96K

Budget: City appropriates $96,500 federal fire safety grant

Federal grant funds fire prevention and safety work; no local tax dollars required. Strengthens fire department's capacity to reduce fire risk citywide.

Counterparty: Fire - FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #99 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $427K

Police gets $427K federal grant for transportation security

Federal Transportation Security Administration grant funds new police capacity for airport and transit security. Money is already awarded and committed to operational use.

Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #100 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Slice LLC special events license amendment for 725–29th Street South

Changes to Slice LLC's special events permit for the Slice Fest location. Amendment details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Slice LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 725 - 29th Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #102 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $97K

Birmingham CrossPlex buys $97K mobile stage system from sole supplier

CrossPlex gets specialized equipment needed for event performances. City locked into sole-source supplier with no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Sico America, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #103 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $25K

Council approves $25K contract for Jazz in the Park series

City funds promotional and management services for the 2013 Jazz in the Park Series, a free summer cultural event across seven Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #107 · 🚨 Emergency action ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: compressor parts for Police HQ HVAC system

Police Administration Building's 50-ton HVAC unit needs emergency repair; lack of cooling could disrupt police operations and workplace safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 1710 Police Administration Building
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #110 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control contract: $63,389/month through June

Birmingham continues animal control services for the next month at current cost. The contract covers shelter operations, stray animal pickup, and enforcement citywide.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #111 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

City commits $200K/year to Housing Authority of Birmingham District

Annual funding renewal supports HABD operations serving the city's affordable housing programs. Agreement renewable annually pending budget availability.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #112 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $13K

City funds TechBirmingham $13,332/year for tech leadership programs

City commits annual funds to TechBirmingham, a nonprofit focused on technology workforce development and innovation. The agreement renews yearly if budget allows.

Counterparty: Birmingham Area Technology Leadership Alliance dba TechBirmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #113 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Amendment: Development Solutions technical assistance agreement extended

City renews partnership with Development Solutions for underwriting and business participation guidance. Specifics on funding and scope unavailable from agenda materials.

Counterparty: Development Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #115 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $200K

City commits $200K/year to Housing Authority of Birmingham District

Annual funding supports housing services for low-income residents across the district. Amount renews yearly based on available budget.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #117 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning amendment: "Q"B-2 and "Q"M-1 districts reclassified to M-1

Rezoning removes "Qualified" restrictions from Business and Light Industrial districts, allowing broader commercial and industrial uses. Affects property rights and development potential for affected parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #119 Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing: Encore Ultra Lounge license at risk

Council will hear arguments on whether to revoke the business license for Encore Ultra Lounge at 1631 1st Avenue North. The outcome will determine if the venue can continue operating.

Counterparty: LaToya McKinley-Young d/b/a LL Entertainment, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1631 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #120 Total cost: undisclosed

LeVi'an Grill & Bar seeks restaurant liquor license at 2236 Magnolia

LeVi'an Grill & Bar is applying to serve beer, wine, and spirits at its restaurant on Magnolia Avenue. The Council will hear public comment on the application.

Counterparty: LeVi'an Grill & Bar LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 2236 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #121 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Itinerant junk dealer permit approved for Kuumba Nia Omari

Council approval lets Kuumba Nia Omari operate a licensed junk dealership in Centerpoint, subject to public safety and zoning rules.

Counterparty: Kuumba Nia Omari Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Centerpoint, Alabama
· Item number:Item #122 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

King Motors appeals alarm system disconnect order

King Motors LLC is challenging the police department's order to disconnect its burglar/robbery alarm system at 6503 3rd Avenue North. The outcome will determine whether the business must comply with the disconnect notice.

Counterparty: King Motors LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other Location: 6503 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (91)

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

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