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council Birmingham · Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Regular City Council Meeting

Agenda items
65
40 consent · 25 regular
Votes
10
minutes text
Total dollars
$366,610
8 items with amounts
Roll call

Votes (10)

passed #8167 official minutes · high
Re: #64. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8168 official minutes · high
Re: #54. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK text similarity · 75%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8169 official minutes · high
Re: #55. ITEM 51. Receiving the Notice of the Canvassing Results of the October 9, 2012 Bond Election. structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8170 official minutes · high
Re: #57. ITEM 28. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Second Amendment to the Construction Agreement with Engin… structured fact · 80%
8–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Scales · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
failed #8171 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
0–8
Abbott · NAY Austin · NAY Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Smitherman · NAY Royal · NAY Rafferty · ABSENT
failed #8172 official minutes · high
No agenda item linked.
0–7
Abbott · NAY Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Roberson · NAY Scales · NAY Smitherman · NAY Royal · NAY Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8173 official minutes · high
Re: #63. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8174 official minutes · high
Re: #63. REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC text similarity · 75%
6–0
Abbott · YEA Austin · YEA Hoyt · YEA Parker · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Rafferty · ABSENT
passed #8175 official minutes · high
Re: #56. (ph) ITEM 20. A Resolution relative to the application of Shari Samuel Spencer, 800 Springville Drive, Birmingham for … structured fact · 80%
4–3
Abbott · YEA Roberson · YEA Smitherman · YEA Royal · YEA Hoyt · NAY Parker · NAY Scales · NAY Rafferty · ABSENT
Business

Regular Agenda (25)

Procedural: INVOCATION: Ms. Thelma Brown, Worship in Pink Program and Volunteer Coordinator, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Procedural: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Maxine Herring Parker
Procedural: ROLL CALL
Procedural: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING: July 3, 2012
Procedural: MINUTES NOT READY: July 10 - October 16, 2012
Procedural: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
· Item number:Item #46 · 🏗️ Property Recovery ✨ Total cost: undisclosed

City releases easement rights to U.S. Steel

The city is giving up easement rights it previously held on U.S. Steel property, likely clearing the way for the company's development or operational plans. No dollar amount is involved, but the decision affects the city's leverage over land use at the site.

Counterparty: United States Steel Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Approve advanced expense reimbursement for city employees

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses (travel, meals, supplies). Approval lets them recover funds advanced from their own accounts.

Counterparty: city employees Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
· Item number:Item #48 Total cost: undisclosed

Liquor license hearing: Boujee Lounge, 204 Avenue U, Pratt City

Council will hear from Boujee Lounge and neighbors on whether to approve a retail liquor license for this Pratt City lounge. Local input shapes whether the business opens.

Counterparty: Boujee Lounge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Liquor license Location: 204 Avenue U Pratt City, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: $10K

Sole-source: Engineering Design Technologies hired for $10.5K Tuscaloosa Ave sur

City committing $10,500 to engineering and surveying work on Tuscaloosa Avenue South; project scope not fully detailed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Tuscaloosa Avenue S
· Item number:Item #51 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set: Taxi and rideshare licensing overhaul

City Council will hear proposed changes to taxi and vehicle-for-hire rules, which could affect licensing requirements, fares, or service areas for drivers and companies. Public comment period opens November 27, 2012.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Public hearing: 2012-11-27
· Item number:Item #52 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set on Hale Avenue street vacation

City is considering closing a public street segment (6,149 sq ft of Hale Avenue). The outcome will affect property access and local street connectivity in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Public hearing set Location: Hale Avenue West of Vanderbilt Road between Gadsden Street and Vanderbilt Place Public hearing: December 4, 2012
· Item number:Item #53 Total cost: undisclosed

Public hearing set Dec. 4 on vacating 81K sq. ft. of rights-of-way

City is considering closing public roads and rights-of-way (1.87 acres) near 9th Avenue South. Vacation could affect property access, pedestrian routes, and utility corridors in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement Public hearing: December 4, 2012
· Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Itinerant junk dealer permit: Shari Samuel Spencer, 800 Springville

Spencer's application for an itinerant junk dealer permit will be heard and voted on; approval would allow her to operate as a licensed junk dealer in the city.

Counterparty: Shari Samuel Spencer Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 800 Springville Drive, Birmingham
· Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy Total cost: undisclosed

Jefferson Avenue street project: contract amendment with Engineering Design Tech

Amendment adjusts terms for the Jefferson Avenue street improvement project. Full cost details and project timeline are needed to assess local impact.

Counterparty: Engineering Design Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Jefferson Avenue
Procedural: PRESENTATIONS
· Item number:Item #59 Total cost: $255K

City commits $255K for planning audit and project closeout

Planning department needs funds to wrap up projects and prepare for an external audit. This spending is routine administrative work that ensures city records are accurate.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Budget amendment
Procedural: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Procedural: REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC
Procedural: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Procedural: ADJOURNMENT
Consent calendar

Consent Agenda (40)

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

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