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Mobile City Council Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026

City Council Meetings — Tuesday, October 20, 2026

BodyMobile, Alabama

SessionCity Council Meetings

DateTuesday, October 20, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker 1

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This is the regular meeting of the Mobile City Council Tuesday, October the 20th.

0:10

Please stand for our invocation led by Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence following the pledge.

Unassigned speaker

0:20

Let

Speaker 2

0:21

us buy ahead for a word of prayer.

0:24

Father, we thank you for allowing us to see another day.

0:29

And so, Father, we just ask, Lord God, that you will cover everyone that has assembled here today.

0:36

We pray that this will be a productive meeting filled with peace, love, and compassion.

0:42

We pray, Lord God, for our firefighters, our police officers.

0:46

We ask that you will put a shield of protection around them.

0:49

We pray for this great city of Mobile, the mayor of this city, and we ask this in Jesus' name.

0:56

Amen.

0:57

Amen.

0:58

Praise

Unassigned speaker

0:58

God.

Speaker 2

1:00

Pledge allegiance to the flag.

1:02

The United States of America.

1:04

And to the Republic, where we just stand.

1:07

One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for

Unassigned speaker

1:12

all.

Speaker 3

1:16

If you would please remain standing for a moment of silent prayer.

1:22

This morning, we want to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Abraham A.

1:28

Mitchell, a Mobile resident, businessman, and developer whose vision transformed the University of South Alabama and our community.

1:38

His investments in the University of South Alabama, including the Mitchell College of Business and the Mitchell Cancer Institute, reflect a commitment to progress that will continue to benefit our community for years to come.

1:53

Mr.

1:53

Mitchell's support for the University of South Alabama's education, health care, and athletic programs, strengthen the flagship institution programs, and serves our city and creates opportunities for future generations.

2:07

Mr.

2:07

Mitchell's philanthropy benefited so many here in the City of Mobile.

2:12

Our programs, including the Mobile Public Library, the Mobile Museum of Art, and numerous other organizations.

2:19

Mr.

2:19

Mitchell will be remembered for his philanthropy, his generosity, and his dedication to community service.

2:27

Our city is so much better because of the contributions that Mr.

2:30

Mitchell made and the lives that he touched.

2:34

If you would please a moment of silent prayer.

Speaker 1

3:01

Councilmember Ingram.

3:02

Here.

3:02

Councilmember Reynolds.

3:04

Here.

3:04

Councilmember Fleming.

3:05

Here.

3:06

Council Member Woods.

Speaker 4

3:07

Here.

Speaker 1

3:07

Statement of rules.

Speaker 4

3:08

And good morning, everyone.

3:10

Good morning.

3:10

It's good to see everyone this morning.

3:12

Welcome to our October 20th, 2026 meeting.

3:15

At this meeting, we do have rules.

3:17

At this time, I ask if anyone has any type of electronic device, including cell phones.

3:22

Please at this time put on the offer to barberry position, the offer the barbarity position.

3:29

A person that desires to address the Mobile City Council must sign in the resolution, the public hearing agenda, public hearing or ordinance before entering the meeting.

3:39

When addressing the council, the speaker must give his or her name.

Unassigned speaker

3:52

The

Speaker 4

3:52

soldier that he or she wishes to express to the Mobile City Council must be identified and pertain to the city of Mobile Business.

3:59

Anyone who has not given a proper note to the city clerk office and wish to speak on a non-agenda item would not be allowed to address this council.

4:08

Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address this council.

4:12

A bell was signed to indicate the end of two minutes.

4:15

One minute remain for summarizing.

4:17

The second bell indicates that your time has expired.

Unassigned speaker

4:20

When

Speaker 4

4:20

addressing the council, there'll be no personal address to any individual council members.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Public Safety█████████████████████████25%

Public Health███████████████15%

Health Awareness██████████10%

Public Engagement████████8%

Disability Rights████████8%

Community Engagement████████8%

Summary of Proceedings

Mobile City Council Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026

The Mobile City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The meeting opened with an invocation by Chaplain Patricia Evans, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence honoring the late Abraham A. Mitchell, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who significantly contributed to the University of South Alabama and the City of Mobile. Roll call was taken, the minutes of October 14 were approved, and the agenda was adopted.

Consent Calendar

Approval of the minutes of October 14, 2026.
Adoption of the meeting agenda.

Public Comments & Testimony

Mr. Green addressed the council concerning the demolition of structures. He expressed concern about the demolition of historic houses, specifically citing 264 North Dearborn Street, which he noted had already been demolished by the owner. He urged the council to preserve as many historic structures as possible.

Discussion Items

Mayor's Communications:
- History Museum of Mobile: Promoted the "Mobile in the Gilded Age" exhibit, running until June 6, 2027.
- MobToberfest: Announced for October 31st at Medal of Honor Park, featuring a costume contest and trail of treats.
Recognitions:
- Police Chief Jackson presented Officer Christian White as officer of the month. White's September activities included clearing over 90 vehicle burglaries, 64 calls answered, and 13 felony arrests.
- Fire Chief Frank presented Justin Morris as firefighter of the month. Morris performed life-saving CPR on a man in cardiac arrest at a tennis center and the patient was resuscitated multiple times.
Proclamations:
- Council proclaimed October 2026 as Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Delaney Zimlik of Crew of Kindness accepted, highlighting adaptive tennis programs.
- Council Vice President Gregory proclaimed October 20th as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Family Health representatives reported 33 screenings at a prior event, leading to three cancer diagnoses and treatment links.
- Councilwoman Ingram proclaimed October 2026 as National Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month. Toki Dunn of the Mobile County Health Department reported Alabama ranks third in infant mortality, with over 400 infant deaths annually (29 in Mobile County this year).
Council Announcements:
- Councilman Penn (District 1): Highlighted the Mobile Latin Fest, a Barbershop Talk event, and the upcoming Figures Park Community Day.
- Councilwoman Ingram (District 2): Recapped a Rickaby Safety Community Meeting and promoted upcoming civic events.
- Councilman Woods (District 6): Celebrated the Liberty Learning Foundation event at Murphy High School, teaching 300-400 fourth graders about history and civics.

Key Outcomes

Noise Ordinance Waiver: Approved for October 24th on Arlington Street.
Land Conveyance: Ordinance 88050, authorizing the conveyance of city-owned land at Lot 3, Fort Hardman Subdivision, was passed.
Marketing Services: Resolutions 081087 and 211088 for marketing services were held over for one week.
One Water LLC Agreement: Approved a second amendment to the purchase and sell agreement with One Water LLC, extending the inspection period to October 26, 2027.
McNally Park Projects: Approved transfer of funds from the fishing pier to marine improvements, and authorized a contract with Moffatt & Nickel for design and engineering.
Security Contract: Authorized a contract with Dynamic Security for unarmed guard and protective services (Resolution 21114).
Demolition Orders:
- Structures at 2058 St. Stephen's Road and 7216 8th Street were declared public nuisances and ordered demolished.
- The resolution to declare 264 North Dearborn Street a public nuisance (40-1123) was tabled.
MobToberfest License: Approved recommendation for a special event retail ABC license for the Moctober MobTober October Fest.
Firefighter Bonus & Community Appropriations: Approved a bonus for the firefighter of the month and determined that appropriations for several community groups (Trinity Gardens, Band Boosters, Liberty Learning, Child Advocacy Center, Princeton Woods HOA) serve a public purpose.
City Fiber Network & Tree Lighting: Approved purchase orders for fiber connectors to rewire Government Plaza and a contract with Firefly Drone Shows for the Lighting of the Tree drone show.

Meeting Transcript

This is the regular meeting of the Mobile City Council Tuesday, October the 20th. Please stand for our invocation led by Patricia Evans, Public Safety Chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence following the pledge. Let us buy ahead for a word of prayer. Father, we thank you for allowing us to see another day. And so, Father, we just ask, Lord God, that you will cover everyone that has assembled here today. We pray that this will be a productive meeting filled with peace, love, and compassion. We pray, Lord God, for our firefighters, our police officers. We ask that you will put a shield of protection around them. We pray for this great city of Mobile, the mayor of this city, and we ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Praise God. Pledge allegiance to the flag. The United States of America. And to the Republic, where we just stand. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all. If you would please remain standing for a moment of silent prayer. This morning, we want to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Abraham A. Mitchell, a Mobile resident, businessman, and developer whose vision transformed the University of South Alabama and our community. His investments in the University of South Alabama, including the Mitchell College of Business and the Mitchell Cancer Institute, reflect a commitment to progress that will continue to benefit our community for years to come. Mr. Mitchell's support for the University of South Alabama's education, health care, and athletic programs, strengthen the flagship institution programs, and serves our city and creates opportunities for future generations. Mr. Mitchell's philanthropy benefited so many here in the City of Mobile. Our programs, including the Mobile Public Library, the Mobile Museum of Art, and numerous other organizations. Mr. Mitchell will be remembered for his philanthropy, his generosity, and his dedication to community service. Our city is so much better because of the contributions that Mr. Mitchell made and the lives that he touched. If you would please a moment of silent prayer. Councilmember Ingram. Here. Councilmember Reynolds. Here. Councilmember Fleming. Here. Council Member Woods. Here. Statement of rules. And good morning, everyone. Good morning. It's good to see everyone this morning. Welcome to our October 20th, 2026 meeting. At this meeting, we do have rules. At this time, I ask if anyone has any type of electronic device, including cell phones. Please at this time put on the offer to barberry position, the offer the barbarity position. A person that desires to address the Mobile City Council must sign in the resolution, the public hearing agenda, public hearing or ordinance before entering the meeting.

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