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Mobile City Council Pre-Meeting Summary (January 13, 2026)

City Council MeetingsTuesday, January 13, 2026
BodyMobile, Alabama
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DateTuesday, January 13, 2026
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This is the pre-meeting of the Mobile City Council Tuesday, January the 13th.

0:07

And we have approved of minutes from December the 30th and January 6th.

0:12

Any issues anyone?

0:14

All right.

0:15

Madam Clerk.

0:16

Appeals.

0:17

We have requests for wave of the noise ordinance on January 17th from 6 p.m.

0:21

until 10:30 on Spring Hill Avenue.

0:23

January 17th on Airport Boulevard from 12 p.m.

0:27

until 1:30.

0:29

January 18th, Cathedral Square from 1 p.m.

0:33

until 4 p.m.

0:35

January 19th from 12:30 to 3:30 in Cathedral Square.

0:40

March the 14th from 3 p.m.

0:42

until 7 p.m.

0:43

at Mardi Group Park.

0:45

May the 23rd, 6 p.m.

0:47

until 7:30 in Medal of Honor Park.

0:50

September 21st, 7 p.m.

0:52

until 8:30 in Medal of Honor Park.

0:55

April the 30th from 7 p.m.

0:57

until 8:30 p.m.

0:59

in Langan Park.

1:00

And May the 2nd from 645 a.m.

1:03

until 12 p.m.

1:04

in Langham Park.

1:06

Yeah, any issues, PM Ingram.

1:08

Yeah.

1:09

Gregory and Fleming.

1:12

I'm sorry, Woods.

1:15

Okay.

1:16

On this last one from 645 a.m.

1:20

I know they just give us from the start date on.

1:22

That's not necessarily when they have a lot of loud music, but if you would just make sure that they understand that no ambient loud, whatever music sound until about 8 o'clock.

1:41

Okay.

1:44

Public hearings today is a public hearing to consider the proposed rezoning of property located at 7125 Bellingraph Road from R1 to CW.

1:55

Public hearing to consider the proposed modification of a previously approved plan unit development for property located at 3456 Halls Mill Road and 292390 West I-65 Service Road South.

2:10

Public hearing to consider the proposed modification of a previously approved planning approval for property located at 6710 O'Shell Road.

2:22

Gregory and Runnels or Clerk.

2:26

Presentation of petitions and other communications to the council.

2:29

Cynthia Long proposed animal control ordinance.

2:34

Reggie Hill rules amendment regarding speakers, vehicle inventory list, public safety, and board commission appointments.

2:44

Advice.

2:44

Robert Bryant is here today, and he has information on some of what one of our speakers, Ms.

2:51

Long will be talking about.

2:52

I don't know if you want to just wait until the meeting or have him go over it now.

2:57

Council, which I desire.

3:00

Okay.

3:03

All right.

3:04

Madam Clerk.

3:05

Resolutions held over 37 1449.

3:09

Consider the application of Acadian Ambulance Service for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate an ambulance service.

3:17

Advice.

3:18

You all know that we have a committee meeting this afternoon.

3:22

So at minimum, this would need to be laid over for one week.

3:26

Um we have information that Chief Glesson has provided that I'll give out to you all.

3:32

Also, we had in the news release when it went out to the media said that we would accept speakers who are stakeholders, which would include the ambulance services, you know, people who uh would be impacted, of course, the administration.

3:48

So again, meeting this afternoon.

3:52

We'll hear from everybody and decide what direction we want to go in from there.

3:57

I'm good with one week.

3:59

Yeah, one week.

4:00

It's good.

4:00

All right.

4:01

Madam Clerk.

4:02

08007 approved item bid for medical equipment and supplies.

4:11

08009, approved purchase orders to precision Delta Corp for Ammunition.

4:17

08010, approved purchase order to spec seats international for folding chairs and storage pallets.

4:25

2101 authorized contract amendment with Kimley Horn and Associates for Western Bayfront resurfacing project.

4:35

Mr.

4:35

President.

4:36

Yes, Mr.

4:37

I'm still waiting on a response from administration from last week regarding the um totality in terms of the expenditures for this one.

4:51

Thank you.

4:52

Thank you.

4:53

You did send it to me.

4:54

I'm seeing it now.

4:55

Thank you.

4:58

I have what I need.

5:00

Thank you.

5:01

Madam Clerk.

5:02

21012 authorized contract amendment with the routeware master sales and license agreement to add cloud-based additional hardware software installation and services.

5:15

47013 and 014 are considering vacation of an alley adjacent to 6 South Franklin Street and a vacation fee as condition of the vacation of an alley on 6 South Franklin Street.

5:31

Ordinances being introduced 64001.

5:35

Consider the proposed rezoning of property located at 7125 Bellingraph Road from R1 to CW.

5:43

64002 consider the proposed modification of a previous approved plan unit development for Hollis Mill Road and West I65 Service Road South.

5:53

64003 is considering the proposed modification of a previously approved planning approval for the property located on OSHA Road.

6:03

Consent resolutions being introduced 03021.

6:08

Reappoint William Guest to the Board of Adjustment.

6:13

Authorise the mayor to apply, accept and receive a grant from the U.S.

6:18

Department of Transportation for leverage development grant program for Water Street Complete Streets Corridor Improvement Project up to $25 million, no local match.

6:39

Weed link groups 1673, 1668, 1669, and 1670.

6:46

60027 and 028 are approved and award a special bonus to the tennis center employee of the month and to the officer of the month.

6:58

60029 through 032 are determining appropriations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast.

7:08

Mems Park Baseball in the Village of Spring Hills serve a public purpose and approved payment.

7:14

Mr.

7:15

President, yeah, yeah, Mr.

7:16

Ronald.

7:16

Sorry to speak up when the uh the grant application came up.

7:21

So we this is due by the end of the month that we submit for the grant.

7:26

When we submit for the grant, are we submitting our plans or just our our desires to reduce the traffic through Water Street?

7:35

So that's correct.

7:36

It's actually due at the end of February.

7:37

So that's why it's on the agenda today because it allows us to open the portal, have the mic mayor sort of certify the things he need to certify so we can see the actual application.

7:47

So what we put together is a proposal to do the entire project from design through execution.

7:52

So the entire design isn't there.

7:54

That would be something that we're proposing.

7:56

Okay.

7:56

All right, perfect.

7:57

Thank you.

7:59

I'm just anxious to see those plans.

8:01

I guess the reason I asked.

8:02

I'm excited about it too.

8:06

CIP resolutions being introduced.

8:08

09033, allocate funds from CIP project equipment, tennis center to capital project, Copeland Cox Center Center to assist with purchase of security cameras, 18,14213 cents.

8:34

Resolutions being introduced, 01035.

9:12

08038.

9:15

Approved purchase order to office equipment company of Mobile for Conference Room Chairs, 22,599.20 cents.

10:00

Yeah, Mr.

10:00

Ronald.

10:01

We had a uh similar uh resolution come before us.

10:06

I believe it was the finance part of us paying for it.

10:09

Is this the final part of this?

10:12

Where once this is passed, that property will be placed in the easement permanently.

10:17

That's it.

10:17

This this is the scanel issue.

10:19

Right, but this is the final piece of the final piece.

10:22

Okay, and then going forward, who pays for the conservation city?

10:27

City.

10:27

Okay.

10:28

And we'll will we see those resolutions come up over time, or is it just we approved it once and we're gonna pay in perpetuity?

10:38

So there's gonna be an annual cost within the conservation easements that's gonna be for the maintenance, so like invasive species.

10:46

Um really we'll go through there, but the original cost with Pelican, they do the assessment and they monitor it, and that is a one-time fee.

10:53

Okay, the fee that the city will see will be the maintaining those requirements, which should be nominal, correct?

11:00

All right, thank you.

11:01

I'm glad this is finally across the finish line.

11:08

Authorized settlement agreement and release of claims, 25046, authorized utility easement agreement at with Alabama Power Company to provide new transmission line Crichton Hospital DS.

11:24

Call for public hearings 41043.

11:27

Call for public hearing to consider the modification of a previously approved plan unit development for property located at 580 Providence Park Drive East, scheduled February 18th, 41044, call for public hearing to consider the rezoning, consider rezoning property located at 7211 7221 Cottage Hill Road from R1 to R3 scheduled February 18th, 41045, call for public hearing to consider the application of Z LLC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate a golf cart service schedule January 20.

12:06

Is that right?

12:07

January 27th.

12:10

Yes, announcements, all right.

12:12

Council, yes, sir, Mr.

12:13

President.

12:14

There's been recent changes or updates to the mobile GIS system online, and they are awful for mobile.

12:23

So when you pull it up on your phone, it's hard to navigate through it.

12:28

It's just it needs some tweaks.

12:30

So I don't know who's in charge of that, but I wanted to bring that up.

12:34

That okay.

12:35

I've gotten a few calls from folks saying, man, how do you how do you get it to work?

12:40

Can you look into that?

12:41

I will.

12:42

Okay, thank you.

12:44

And other council members, vice president.

12:48

Yes, if you want to go over what we will waive the rules on for today.

12:54

Uh there are a few in the CIP um resolutions, both of them actually.

13:02

If you all are willing, then the resolutions being introduced.

13:06

08 037 38 and 39, and that looks to be all of them.

13:13

Mr.

13:14

President, uh about three seven, three eight three nine.

13:19

Yeah, three seven three eight three nine.

13:21

All right.

13:22

Uh Mr.

13:23

Woods, um, if possible, I'd like to be added to um added a co-sponsor uh 08037 um for the mediums on greel lot and um also too.

13:36

I uh this is kind of just putting a bug in some in the in people's ear.

13:41

Um, this is kind of the second time that we've we've came through greel lot and um and did did something like this, whether it's uh the plants um uh resoding, doing some work, mulch and everything.

13:53

Um I've been kind of beating the drum, I guess about the last year because constituents are on my rear end now, uh, about on downhill crest.

14:02

And I know I know in uh district six uh discretionary and then the capital fund.

14:07

We we have the money.

14:08

Um, so if possible, could could I put that on somebody's radar to see if we could do the same thing down hill crest?

14:14

Um that we we don't know green light and that's it for me.

14:17

Thank you.

14:18

Okay, anything else from this council?

14:21

Anything from administration Mr.

14:24

Woods Thank you, Mr.

14:28

President.

14:29

Uh Mr.

14:29

President, at this time I'm gonna ask the council to go into executive session um on a on a matter um in particular.

14:39

So I'll make the declaration if you want me to proceed.

14:44

My name is Ricardo Woods.

14:45

I'm the duly appointed city attorney.

14:47

I'm licensed to practice in the state of Alabama at this time.

14:50

I'll make an oral declaration that the council needs to go into executive session to discuss a matter that may involve future litigation.

14:57

Um, and then ask that we have a roll call vote and reconvene at the 1030 meeting.

15:03

So moved.

15:05

Move and second in the discussion, Madame Clerk.

15:10

President Small.

15:11

Yes, Vice President Gregory, yes, Councilmember Penn.

15:14

Yes, Council Member Ingram.

15:15

Here, council member Reynolds, Council Member Fleming, yes, Council Member Woods.

15:19

Yes.

15:20

All right, we see each other downstairs at 10:30.

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Summary of Proceedings

Mobile City Council Pre-Meeting Summary (January 13, 2026)

On January 13, 2026, the Mobile City Council convened for a pre-meeting to review the minutes, process routine resolutions, address public comment petitions, and deliberate on upcoming public hearings and special legislation. The session included detailed discussions on grant applications, easement issues, and IT system improvements, concluding with a transition to an executive session regarding future litigation.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from December 30th and January 6th were approved without issue.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Robert Bryant: Provided administrative advice regarding animal control issues ahead of Ms. Cynthia Long's presentation; his specific content was deferred to the main meeting.
  • Councilman Ronald: Expressed anxiety regarding the lack of finalized plans for the Water Street Complete Streets Corridor Improvement Project but noted excitement for the initiative.
  • Councilman Woods: Requested to be added as a co-sponsor to Resolution 08037 regarding the Mediums on Greel Lot project. He also urged administration to consider applying similar maintenance and landscaping efforts (currently implemented on Gravel Lot) to Downhill Crest, citing constituent pressure.
  • Vice President Gregory: Requested confirmation of the specific rule waivers to be considered for CIP resolutions 08037, 08038, and 08039.

Discussion Items

  • Noise Ordinance Waivers: Multiple requests were noted for noise ordinance waivers between January and September. Council Member Ingram expressed a position of concern regarding a May 2nd event in Langham Park, directing that no ambient loud music occur until 8:00 AM despite the 6:45 AM start time.
  • Acadian Ambulance Service: A resolution (37 1449) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity was discussed. The Council agreed to hold the item, with a general sentiment expressed to delay action for one week to await information from Chief Glesson and allow for a stakeholder committee meeting.
  • Contract Amendments (Western Bayfront): Council Member asked for clarification from administration regarding total expenditures for a contract amendment with Kimley Horn and Associates. After confirming receipt of the expenditure data, the item was approved.
  • Grant Application (Water Street): Discussion clarified that the grant application deadline is at the end of February. The Council noted they were approving the ability to open the portal and certify the Mayor's requirements, rather than submitting a fully designed plan, as the design is proposed rather than completed.
  • Conservation Easements: Council member questioned if a specific resolution was the final step for placing property in a permanent easement. The Council confirmed this is the "final piece" of the issue. They discussed that while the initial cost with Pelican was a one-time fee, future annual costs for maintenance (e.g., invasive species) would be incurred by the city.
  • CIP Resolutions: Discussion covered funding allocations for security cameras at the Copeland Cox Center and the purchase of conference room chairs for $22,599.20.
  • GIS System Feedback: Councilman Woods reported that the Mobile GIS system online is difficult to navigate via mobile devices and requested that administration investigate and make tweaks.

Key Outcomes

  • Approvals:
    • Purchase orders approved for medical equipment, ammunition, folding chairs, and storage pallets.
    • Contract amendments authorized for Kimley Horn and Associates (Western Bayfront) and Routeware (cloud-based software).
    • Resolution authorized to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation grant of up to $25 million for Water Street (no local match).
    • Resolutions approved for bonuses at the tennis center and appropriations to Big Brothers Big Sisters and baseball leagues.
    • Utility easement agreement authorized with Alabama Power Company.
    • Settlement agreements and release of claims authorized.
  • Deferrals:
    • Application for Acadian Ambulance Service laid over for one week.
  • Future Notices:
    • Public hearings scheduled for February 18th regarding property modifications and rezoning.
    • Public hearing scheduled for January 27th regarding Z LLC's golf cart service application.
  • Executive Session: The Council voted unanimously (President Small, Vice President Gregory, Councilmembers Penn, Ingram, Reynolds, Fleming, and Woods) to enter an executive session to discuss a matter involving future litigation, with a scheduled reconvening at 10:30.

Meeting Transcript

This is the pre-meeting of the Mobile City Council Tuesday, January the 13th. And we have approved of minutes from December the 30th and January 6th. Any issues anyone? All right. Madam Clerk. Appeals. We have requests for wave of the noise ordinance on January 17th from 6 p.m. until 10:30 on Spring Hill Avenue. January 17th on Airport Boulevard from 12 p.m. until 1:30. January 18th, Cathedral Square from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. January 19th from 12:30 to 3:30 in Cathedral Square. March the 14th from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Mardi Group Park. May the 23rd, 6 p.m. until 7:30 in Medal of Honor Park. September 21st, 7 p.m. until 8:30 in Medal of Honor Park. April the 30th from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Langan Park. And May the 2nd from 645 a.m. until 12 p.m. in Langham Park. Yeah, any issues, PM Ingram. Yeah. Gregory and Fleming. I'm sorry, Woods. Okay. On this last one from 645 a.m. I know they just give us from the start date on. That's not necessarily when they have a lot of loud music, but if you would just make sure that they understand that no ambient loud, whatever music sound until about 8 o'clock. Okay. Public hearings today is a public hearing to consider the proposed rezoning of property located at 7125 Bellingraph Road from R1 to CW. Public hearing to consider the proposed modification of a previously approved plan unit development for property located at 3456 Halls Mill Road and 292390 West I-65 Service Road South. Public hearing to consider the proposed modification of a previously approved planning approval for property located at 6710 O'Shell Road. Gregory and Runnels or Clerk. Presentation of petitions and other communications to the council. Cynthia Long proposed animal control ordinance. Reggie Hill rules amendment regarding speakers, vehicle inventory list, public safety, and board commission appointments. Advice. Robert Bryant is here today, and he has information on some of what one of our speakers, Ms. Long will be talking about. I don't know if you want to just wait until the meeting or have him go over it now. Council, which I desire. Okay. All right. Madam Clerk.

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