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council Birmingham · Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
75
42 consent · 33 regular
Votes
33
minutes text
Total dollars
$8.2M
9 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (33)

passed #7835 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
7–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7836 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7837 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7838 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7839 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7840 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7842 official minutes · high
Re: #74. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7843 official minutes · high
Re: #59. ITEM 48. A Resolution awarding a contract to Saiia Construction Company, Inc., 4400 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham, in an a… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7844 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham, in the amount of $63… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Roberson · NAY
passed #7845 official minutes · high
Re: #60. ITEM 52. A Resolution approving payment to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham, in the amount of $63… structured fact · 90%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Rafferty · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7846 official minutes · high
Re: #61. ITEM 25. & 58 A Resolution directing the Mayor to send twenty-three (23) representatives, one from each community; any … structured fact · 80%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Parker · NAY
passed #7847 official minutes · high
Re: #62. ITEM 58. A Resolution approving the appointment of Travel Designers, Inc., Birmingham, to arrange for ground transporta… structured fact · 90%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Parker · NAY
passed #7848 official minutes · high
Re: #7. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7849 official minutes · high
Re: #65. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance to amend Title 2, "General Government," of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7850 official minutes · high
Re: #65. P ITEM 20. An Ordinance to amend Title 2, "General Government," of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, … structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7851 official minutes · high
Re: #66. (ph) ITEM 2. with 3 A Resolution relative to the application of Kay's Event Center LLC for a Special Retail Liquor Lic… structured fact · 80%
6–2
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · NAY
passed #7852 official minutes · high
Re: #67. (ph) ITEM 3. with 2 A Resolution relative to the application of Clifton Pressley for a Division I Dance Permit to be u… structured fact · 80%
6–2
Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Abbott · NAY Rafferty · NAY
passed #7853 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
7–1
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA Parker · NAY
passed #7854 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 28. A Resolution appointing a representative to the fill the unexpired term of the vacant District 6 Birmingham Ci… structured fact · 80%
4–4
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Rafferty · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7855 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 28. A Resolution appointing a representative to the fill the unexpired term of the vacant District 6 Birmingham Ci… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7856 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 28. A Resolution appointing a representative to the fill the unexpired term of the vacant District 6 Birmingham Ci… structured fact · 80%
4–4
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7857 official minutes · high
Re: #71. ITEM 28. A Resolution appointing a representative to the fill the unexpired term of the vacant District 6 Birmingham Ci… structured fact · 80%
4–4
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY
failed #7858 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
3–5
Abbott · YEA Rafferty · YEA Royal · YEA Austin · NAY Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY
passed #7859 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7860 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7861 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7862 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7863 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7864 official minutes · high
Re: #72. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7865 official minutes · high
Re: #1. INVOCATION: Father Alex Steinmiller, C. P., President of Holy Family Cristo ReyCatholic High School structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
passed #7866 official minutes · high
Re: #3. ROLL CALL text similarity · 75%
4–4
Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Rafferty · NAY Royal · NAY
passed #7867 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Rafferty · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Royal · YEA
Business

Regular Agenda (33)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Father Alex Steinmiller, C. P., President of Holy Family Cristo ReyCatholic High School
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Kimberly Rafferty
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: March 26 and April 2, 2013
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: April 9, 2013 - April 23, 2013
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #48 Total cost: undisclosed

State grant funds debris removal from Pratt Highway, Daniel Payne Drive

Clears overgrown right-of-way along two key corridors, improving safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians. Funded entirely by Alabama Department of Transportation grant at no city cost.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Right-of-way easement
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $15K

City appoints Shealy and Holt for psychological evaluations ($15,000)

Sole-source contract to provide psychological evaluations, likely for personnel or public-safety purposes. Spending details and vendor selection process matter for public accountability.

Counterparty: Shealy and Holt, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
· Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $46K

City awards $45,500 storm sewer repair contract to B & H Contracting

Storm sewer repairs at Barber Court will reduce flooding and improve drainage. Work completes competitive bidding process with lowest-cost qualified contractor.

Counterparty: B & H Contracting Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Barber Court
· Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $259

Mayor's office reimburses assistant $259.88 in expenses

Approves reimbursement to city staff for travel and other work expenses from February 26–27.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Montgomery, Alabama
· Item number:Item #53 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves advance expense reimbursements for employees

City employees receive advance payments for work-related expenses, drawn from the general fund. The amount and scope of these advances affect city cash flow and payroll operations.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 661 weed-infested properties a public nuisance

Properties overgrown with noxious weeds pose fire and health hazards in neighborhoods across the city. Notice will be posted on each property, triggering abatement action and potential owner liability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
· Item number:Item #56 Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning map amendment hearing set for June 11 (B-2 to residential)

Public hearing to consider changing zoning boundaries from B-2 General Business district to another zone; may affect property use, development potential, and neighborhood character in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Zoning Public hearing: 2013-06-11
· Item number:Item #57 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license decision: Sunset Lounge, 409-41st St South

Council votes on retail liquor license for Sunset Lounge on 41st Street South. Public Safety Committee recommends no approval.

Counterparty: Randy Shunnarah Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 409 - 41st Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit approved for Sunset Lounge at 41st Street South

Council approves a Division I dance permit for Sunset Lounge, allowing live entertainment and dancing at the venue on 41st Street South.

Counterparty: Randy Shunnarah Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 409 - 41st Street South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $5.2M

Council awards $5.2M landfill expansion to Saiia Construction

City commits $5.2M to expand Georgia M.S.W. Landfill's capacity. Project extends waste disposal infrastructure serving the region.

Counterparty: Saiia Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4400 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy ✨ Total cost: $63K

City extends animal control services for May 2013, $63,389/month

Animal control protects public safety and animal welfare across Birmingham. This one-month extension maintains service continuity while the city arranges a longer-term contract.

Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
· Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves 25 delegates to 2013 NUSA Conference

City will send community representatives and board members to national urban sustainability conference in Minneapolis (May 22–25, 2013) to share best practices and build networks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $19K

City hires Travel Designers, Inc. for delegate transport, $18,635

City will spend $18,635 from general funds to arrange ground transportation and hotel accommodations for up to 25 area neighborhood delegates. This sole-source contract covers logistical support for neighborhood representatives.

Counterparty: Travel Designers, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
Procedural: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Item number:Item #64 Total cost: $2.8M

Council amends budget, adds $2.9M to general fund spending

Council redirects nearly $3 million in existing general-fund revenue to cover unplanned expenses and equipment purchases in the final months of fiscal 2013.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
· Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends employee residence and benefits rules

Changes to residency requirements and health benefits for city workers may affect hiring flexibility and employee compensation. Details on specific changes are needed to assess impact on workforce recruitment and retention.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #66 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing: Kay's Event Center liquor license application

City Council will hear arguments for and against a new retail liquor license at 4414 4th Avenue South. Public input shapes whether the license is granted.

Counterparty: Kay's Event Center LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 4414 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #67 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Division I Dance Permit for Kay's Event Center

Kay's Event Center at 4414 4th Avenue South is seeking a Division I Dance Permit. A public hearing will allow residents and stakeholders to weigh in on this entertainment license application.

Counterparty: Clifton Pressley Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 4414 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #68 Total cost: undisclosed

Show-cause hearing: Encore Ultra Lounge license revocation

The city will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for Encore Ultra Lounge on 1st Avenue North. If revoked, the venue would be forced to close.

Counterparty: LaToya McKinley-Young d/b/a LL Entertainment, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: 1631 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
· Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law amendments: residential and commercial use rules updated

Changes to what businesses and homes can operate in residential and commercial zones. Affects what residents can do on their property and which businesses can locate nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
· Item number:Item #71 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints representative to fill District 6 seat

District 6 constituents gain a voting representative on the City Council. The appointment fills a vacant seat and restores full representation for the district.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
· Item number:Item #73 Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints representative to fill District 6 seat

Fills vacant City Council seat representing District 6 residents, restoring full representation on the nine-member governing body.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment executive Location: District 6
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda (42)

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

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