The Birmingham City Council convened on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers for its regular meeting. The meeting opened with an invocation by Reverend Starr Culpepper-Jackson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilor Crystal Smitherman. Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the upcoming Regional Wellness Day on April 18, 2026, and introduced the Wenonah High School boys’ basketball team, which was honored with a proclamation for their Class 5A state championship victory. Councilor Smitherman recognized Ramsey High School students for achievements in academics, athletics, and science. The Council approved a large consent agenda, passed a resolution approving a medical waste facility, and adopted an ordinance permitting an Alabama Power transmission line easement. Public comments addressed parking enforcement, community events, and spiritual guidance.
Good morning, Birmingham. Today is Tuesday, April 14th. The time is now 9 33 a.m. I call to order the regular meeting of the Birmingham City Council. Today's invocation will be led by Reverend Starr Culpepper Jackson, Esquire, Bryant Chapel, AME Church, Birmingham, Alabama, and our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councillor Crystal Smithman. If you'll please stand and join us. Let us pray. Gracious and eternal God, we come before you with gratitude, acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from you, and knowing that true wisdom begins with reverence for you. Father, we thank you. We thank you for life, health, strength, and for the opportunity to gather in this place of leadership and decision making. We thank you for those entrusted to lead and serve. Order their steps and establish the work of their hands. Lord, give these leaders discernment to do what is right, courage to stand firm in truth, and humility to walk in unity. Let all things be done decently and in order, with a spirit of cooperation and respect. Lord, we lift up the city of Birmingham before you. Every neighborhood, every family, every child. Where there is struggle, send help. Where there is division, bring unity. Where there is lack, release provision, and where there is doubt, restore hope. We thank you for this city for its history, for its resilience, and for the promise of what is yet to come. We pray that peace would dwell within these city walls and prosperity reside within its communities. And before we close, oh God, we ask that you cover this meeting with your presence. Let all that is said and done today reflect a commitment to equity, progress for all people, and may it be seen as pleasing in your sight. We give you honor, Lord, for what will be accomplished, trusting that you are guiding even now. It is in the matchless and mighty name of Jesus we pray. Let every heart say Amen. And to the Republic for which it stands. Thank you so much, Reverend Culpepper Jackson. And thank you, Councillor Smithman, for leading us in the prayer. Good morning, Mr. Clerk. Morning. You'll call the roll, please. Council Member Gunn. Good morning. Morning, sir. Councilmember O'Quinn. Good morning. Councilmember Smith. Good morning. Good morning, Councilmember Smithman. Good morning. Good morning. Councilmember Vassa. Morning. Councilmember Williams. Councilmember Woods. Good morning. Council President Pro Jim Tate. Council President Alexander.