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Birmingham City Council Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, January 27, 2026
BodyBirmingham, Alabama
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, January 27, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:18

And he stayed easily this morning.

0:22

And he's shoveling shovel.

0:34

So you go to this and you know it's the cake like that.

0:47

Just one two.

0:55

Check one to it was a level three.

1:01

Sorry, wrapping up a I'm sure you can see it just.

1:11

Check one too.

1:13

Yeah.

1:17

One two.

1:24

Testing one too.

1:38

Check one to that.

1:59

Okay.

2:14

No, right?

2:16

Okay, right.

2:31

And we have it's the last Thursday of every month.

2:35

I think it's a lot of nine usually end up filling up the other thing.

2:42

So it's all we also have a nine role.

2:50

So we try not to be outside the house.

2:54

Oh, yeah, it's nice.

2:57

That would be cut off the same thing and then down the end of the day.

3:08

That's pretty interesting.

3:23

Yeah, I think it's a good one.

3:28

Yeah.

3:28

So what is it?

3:30

That's true.

3:31

Oh, you're sort of just all like favoring it this time and then you have to put it on shape.

3:43

I think we have some markets.

3:46

I'm the same way.

3:48

If it's there, it's happening.

3:49

If it's going to be a good thing, it's possible to make our time.

4:34

So we will like that.

4:43

Oh yeah.

4:45

So I just want you to have it.

15:00

I'm never happy one dog that you be okay.

15:05

You might have fallen down, but nothing else yet.

15:09

You never listened to you still good to play.

15:17

Let me out make you see a five.

15:43

Good morning, Birmingham.

15:44

Today is Tuesday, January 27th.

15:47

The time is 9 34 a.m.

15:50

I call to order the regular meeting of the Birmingham City Council.

15:54

This morning, our invocation will be led by Kevin Mitchell, Associate Minister, First Baptist Church Woodlawn, and our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by District 8 Council Sonia Smith.

16:06

If you are willing and able, please stand and join us.

16:16

Good morning, everyone.

16:19

All hearts and minds composed.

16:21

Let's go before the Lord in prayer.

16:25

Most gracious and heavenly Father, Lord God Almighty.

16:29

We come before you this morning just to say thank you, Lord.

16:32

Thank you for another day that we have never seen before, Father God.

16:37

We thank you that last night was not our last night.

16:41

And we are grateful, O God.

16:43

We know, Lord God, that you are good, full of compassion, and slow to anger.

16:48

And Lord, your mercy endureth for all those, oh Lord God, that are in need.

16:53

Gracious Redeemer, we ask of you to move by your spirit this day that to give wisdom and understanding, oh God, to these uh your leaders, oh Father God.

17:03

Your word tells us, oh Lord, that uh when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.

17:11

Lord, we ask that you speak to their hearts and speak to their minds as only you can.

17:16

Your word tells us to pray for the leadership that we may live in peace, oh Lord.

17:21

So I'm lifting them up before you, Lord God.

17:23

And I know you know full well, Lord God, that these are complex human beings, each and every one of us, with burdens, oh Lord God, and cares.

17:33

But Lord, most high and holy, you are we are reminded that you are a burden-bearing God, and we can cast all our cares upon you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████17%
Miscellaneous███████████████15%
Community Engagement██████████████14%
Zoning Regulation██████████10%
Human Trafficking Awareness█████████9%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Youth Programs██████6%
Historic Preservation█████5%
Holocaust Education█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Birmingham City Council Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026

The Birmingham City Council held its regular meeting on January 27, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations recognizing National Mentoring Month, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, as well as the adoption of a consent agenda, discussion and votes on several resolutions and ordinances, and public comments opposing a proposed extended-stay hotel in the Oxmoor Valley neighborhood. The meeting adjourned at 10:56 AM.

Consent Calendar

  • Consent Agenda approved unanimously (9-0 vote): Included 155 routine items such as budget amendments, property sale authorization (quitclaim deed to Joseph Holt – item 7 was pulled and voted separately, see Discussion Items), software agreements, grants, demolition resolutions, special assessments, and employee expense/advance accounts. Items 12 and 14 were pulled for separate discussion.
  • Item 156 (addendum) – Resolution confirming appointments to the Sloss Furnace National Historic Landmark Board: Added to consent and approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Madeline Green (President, Oxmoor Valley Neighborhood Association, address 108 Munich Circle) and Brenda Perryman (103 Singapore Circle), along with James Carter, spoke in opposition to a proposed extended-stay hotel by Marriott to be built near Frankfurt Circle in Oxmoor Valley. They cited concerns about crime, drug activity, proximity to a children's park, incompatibility with surrounding residential uses (condos, apartments, families, seniors), and the existence of seven other hotels nearby. They requested the Council deny the proposal and suggested alternative uses such as assisted living. Council President Alexander noted the need to review zoning requirements and the Oxmoor Design Steering Committee guidelines, and committed to working with the administration to provide information.

Discussion Items

  • Item 7 (Ordinance – Quitclaim Deed to Joseph Holt): Authorized the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed for property at 926 37th Place North upon receipt of $13,785.20. Councilor Gunn asked about the buyer's intended use; the Mayor's office had no information on future plans. Councilor Williams voiced objection, noting the city had previously paid to demolish properties for the same individual. The ordinance failed on a vote of 4-5 (Ayes: Gunn, Smith, Vasa, Woods; Nays: O'Quinn, Smitherman, Williams, Tate, Alexander).
  • Item 12 (Resolution – Woodlawn United, Inc. Agreement): Authorized up to $1,000 for homeowner rehabilitation services in Woodlawn. Councilor Vasa requested it be removed from consent to abstain. Passed 8-0-1 (Vasa abstaining).
  • Item 14 (Resolution – FY26 Rebuild Alabama Grant): Authorized application for up to $350,000 from ALDOT to repave Lakeshore Parkway from West Oxmoor Rd. to Industrial Drive, with a $100,000 city match. Council President Alexander raised concerns about protecting the roadway from utility cuts and heavy trucks. Mayor Woodfin and Colin Alexander (Birmingham DOT Program Manager) described improved coordination with utilities and franchise agreement enforcement. Passed unanimously.
  • Item 15 (Resolution – BCRI Board Appointments): Confirmed six new members and several reappointments to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Board. Passed unanimously.
  • Item 156 (Resolution – Sloss Furnace Board Appointments): Confirmed 16 members (new and reappointed) to the Sloss Furnace National Historic Landmark Board. Passed unanimously.
  • Resolution No. 192-26 (International Holocaust Remembrance Day): Adopted unanimously after proclamation and remarks from Mayor, Lisa Bachman (Alabama Holocaust Education Center), and Councilor Woods.
  • Resolution No. 342-26 (Honoring Claudette Colvin): Adopted unanimously to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who passed away January 13, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda – Approved (9-0).
  • Item 7 – Quitclaim Deed – Failed (4-5).
  • Item 12 – Woodlawn United – Passed (8-0-1).
  • Item 14 – Rebuild Alabama Grant – Passed (9-0).
  • Item 15 – BCRI Board – Passed (9-0).
  • Item 156 – Sloss Furnace Board – Passed (9-0).
  • Resolutions 192-26 and 342-26 – Adopted unanimously.
  • Public Comment on Proposed Hotel – Council to gather additional zoning and design review information; no immediate vote.

Meeting Transcript

And he stayed easily this morning. And he's shoveling shovel. So you go to this and you know it's the cake like that. Just one two. Check one to it was a level three. Sorry, wrapping up a I'm sure you can see it just. Check one too. Yeah. One two. Testing one too. Check one to that. Okay. No, right? Okay, right. And we have it's the last Thursday of every month. I think it's a lot of nine usually end up filling up the other thing. So it's all we also have a nine role. So we try not to be outside the house. Oh, yeah, it's nice. That would be cut off the same thing and then down the end of the day. That's pretty interesting. Yeah, I think it's a good one. Yeah. So what is it? That's true. Oh, you're sort of just all like favoring it this time and then you have to put it on shape. I think we have some markets. I'm the same way. If it's there, it's happening. If it's going to be a good thing, it's possible to make our time. So we will like that. Oh yeah. So I just want you to have it. I'm never happy one dog that you be okay. You might have fallen down, but nothing else yet. You never listened to you still good to play. Let me out make you see a five. Good morning, Birmingham. Today is Tuesday, January 27th. The time is 9 34 a.m. I call to order the regular meeting of the Birmingham City Council. This morning, our invocation will be led by Kevin Mitchell, Associate Minister, First Baptist Church Woodlawn, and our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by District 8 Council Sonia Smith. If you are willing and able, please stand and join us. Good morning, everyone. All hearts and minds composed. Let's go before the Lord in prayer. Most gracious and heavenly Father, Lord God Almighty. We come before you this morning just to say thank you, Lord. Thank you for another day that we have never seen before, Father God. We thank you that last night was not our last night.

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