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Montgomery AL City Council Meeting
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- Date: November 05, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Montgomery City Hall
103 North Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
REGULAR MEETING
A G E N D A
MONTGOMERY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL AUDITORIUM
Prayer by Councillor Oronde Mitchell or guest
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of October 15, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor’s Message
Proclamation for Adult Education (Sponsored by Councillor Johnson)
Special Committee Reports
Public Communications on Agenda Items (To address the Council during this time, the Roster must be signed before meeting begins indicating agenda item number to be discussed.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Ordinance authorizing Mayor to execute aggregate contracts of $25,000 or less without Council review and approval through September 2025. (Sponsored by Councillor Szymanski)
2. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 123-2024, application for a Towing Company by Deanthony Rose, d/b/a D&D Towing & Recovery, 23 West Patton Avenue. (4)
3. Ordinance regulating parking of commercial vehicles on residential property. (Option 1)
(Sponsored by Councillor Riley)
4. Ordinance regulating parking of commercial vehicles on residential property. (Option 2)
(Sponsored by Councillor Riley)
5. Ordinance amending Section 3-9 of the Code of Ordinance – Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
6. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning 18.54 acres (+/-) located on the southwest corner of Pike Road and Ray Thorington Road from an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District to a B-2-! (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted as follows: 1. No Nightclubs and bars; 2. No Adult Video Stores; 3. No Tattoo Parlors; 4. No Gas Stations or Convenience Stores; 5. No Auto Repair; ^. No Auto Sales; 7. No Stand-Alone Fast-Food Restaurants. Recommended to Deny by the Planning Commission for the following reasons: 1. No support from the community for this development in this area; 2. Safety and Crime Issues; 3. Emergency Response Time due to the Development being at the edge of the City; and 4. Traffic Issues. (RZ-2024-018)
7. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning 5 parcels containing 9.5 acres (+/-) located on the south side of Edna Brake Lucas Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Sprott Drive, from an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District to an M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Planning Commission made NO RECOMMENDATION. There was no 2nd to the motion to approve; therefore, no action was taken. (RZ-2024-019)
8. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning one lot located on at the northeast corner of Atlanta Highway and Wares Ferry Road (aka 3701 Atlanta Highway) from an O-2 (Office) Zoning District to a B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted to a Daycare. Application requested B-2; Planning Commission recommended B-2-Q; restricted to a Daycare. No appeal received. (RZ-2024-020)
9. Hearing on proposed Ordinance Rezoning two lots on the north side of Yarbrough Street, approximately 160 feet west of Broadview Street (aka 1751 Yarbrough Street) from an R-65-d (Duplex Residential) Zoning District to a B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted to a Small Outdoor Café and Bistro. Applicant requested B-2; Planning Commission Recommended B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) restricted to a small outdoor café and bistro. No appeal received. (RZ-2024-021)
10. Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 40-2024 (Gun/ID Requirement). Sponsored by Councillor Pruitt.
11. Resolution encouraging all supporting municipalities to adopt a resolution encouraging Alabama Legislature to adopt legislation supporting photo identification for concealed carry and providing penalties. (Sponsored by Councillor Pruitt)
12. Application for a Towing Company by Christopher Thorn, d/b/a Clutch Roadside & Auto, no physical location.
13. Application for a Rental Hall by Tanisha Bell, d/b/a ABJC, 3836 Harrison Road (distance variance requested; must apply for ABC License). (7)
14. Resolution repealing the legislation which created Montgomery City/County Personnel Board and expressing Council’s intent to adopt an ordinance creating a City Personnel Board in accordance with Act 2024-337.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Review of The Range 231, 3250 Wetumpka Highway. (Sponsored by Councillor Beard)
16. Review of Sage Event Center, 547 North Eastern Boulevard. (Sponsored by Councillor Beard)
17. Review of Metro Petro, 2905 Lower Wetumpka Road. (Sponsored by Councillor Johnson)
18. Ordinance grant a license to Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC to Operate, Pick-up or Drop-off Patrons or Clients at the COM Intermodal Transfer Center at 495 Molton Street.
19. Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance to modify the District Plan of the City of Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
20. Ordinance modifying the District Plan of the City of Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
21. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-208 – Collections/overdue charges regarding the Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
22. Resolution extending the Moratorium on automated carwashes for an additional six months. (Sponsored by Councillor Grimes)
23. Show Cause Hearing on the proposed Revocation of the Business License of Dottie Empire LLC, d/b/a Club G’s, 1187 West South Boulevard. (4)
24. Resolution revoking the Business Licensed of Dottie Empire LLC, d/b/a Club G’s, 1187 West South Boulevard. (4)
25. Show Cause Hearing on the proposed Revocation of the Business License of Echelon Grill LLC, d/b/a Echelon Grill, 305 Air Base Boulevard. (4)
26. Resolution revoking the Business License of Echelon Grill LLC, d/b/a Echelon Grill, 305 Air Base Boulevard. (4)
27. Application for a Towing Company by Anwar Hossain, d/b/a Montgomery Repo and Towing Inc., 621 Air Base Boulevard.
28. Application for a Lounge Retail Liquor - Class I License by The Network Speakeasy LLC, dc/b/a Paradigm Lounge, 82 Commerce Street.
29. Resolution appointing Vincent Hall to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Riley replacing Michelle Browder.
30. Resolution appointing Brennan Parker to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Szymanski replacing Rob Hessee (deceased).
31. Resolution appointing Valerie Smedley to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Jinright replacing Mark E. Hall (resigned).
32. Resolution declaring public nuisances, authorizing immediate abatement and assessing cost of abatement of public nuisances on various lots pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances.
Council as a Committee
Public Communications on Non-Agenda Items (To address the Council during this time, the City Clerk must have been contacted prior to Noon Monday)
A G E N D A
MONTGOMERY CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL AUDITORIUM
Prayer by Councillor Oronde Mitchell or guest
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of October 15, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor’s Message
Proclamation for Adult Education (Sponsored by Councillor Johnson)
Special Committee Reports
Public Communications on Agenda Items (To address the Council during this time, the Roster must be signed before meeting begins indicating agenda item number to be discussed.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Ordinance authorizing Mayor to execute aggregate contracts of $25,000 or less without Council review and approval through September 2025. (Sponsored by Councillor Szymanski)
2. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 123-2024, application for a Towing Company by Deanthony Rose, d/b/a D&D Towing & Recovery, 23 West Patton Avenue. (4)
3. Ordinance regulating parking of commercial vehicles on residential property. (Option 1)
(Sponsored by Councillor Riley)
4. Ordinance regulating parking of commercial vehicles on residential property. (Option 2)
(Sponsored by Councillor Riley)
5. Ordinance amending Section 3-9 of the Code of Ordinance – Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
6. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning 18.54 acres (+/-) located on the southwest corner of Pike Road and Ray Thorington Road from an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District to a B-2-! (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted as follows: 1. No Nightclubs and bars; 2. No Adult Video Stores; 3. No Tattoo Parlors; 4. No Gas Stations or Convenience Stores; 5. No Auto Repair; ^. No Auto Sales; 7. No Stand-Alone Fast-Food Restaurants. Recommended to Deny by the Planning Commission for the following reasons: 1. No support from the community for this development in this area; 2. Safety and Crime Issues; 3. Emergency Response Time due to the Development being at the edge of the City; and 4. Traffic Issues. (RZ-2024-018)
7. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning 5 parcels containing 9.5 acres (+/-) located on the south side of Edna Brake Lucas Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Sprott Drive, from an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District to an M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Planning Commission made NO RECOMMENDATION. There was no 2nd to the motion to approve; therefore, no action was taken. (RZ-2024-019)
8. Hearing on proposed Ordinance rezoning one lot located on at the northeast corner of Atlanta Highway and Wares Ferry Road (aka 3701 Atlanta Highway) from an O-2 (Office) Zoning District to a B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted to a Daycare. Application requested B-2; Planning Commission recommended B-2-Q; restricted to a Daycare. No appeal received. (RZ-2024-020)
9. Hearing on proposed Ordinance Rezoning two lots on the north side of Yarbrough Street, approximately 160 feet west of Broadview Street (aka 1751 Yarbrough Street) from an R-65-d (Duplex Residential) Zoning District to a B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) Zoning District; restricted to a Small Outdoor Café and Bistro. Applicant requested B-2; Planning Commission Recommended B-2-Q (Commercial-Qualified) restricted to a small outdoor café and bistro. No appeal received. (RZ-2024-021)
10. Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 40-2024 (Gun/ID Requirement). Sponsored by Councillor Pruitt.
11. Resolution encouraging all supporting municipalities to adopt a resolution encouraging Alabama Legislature to adopt legislation supporting photo identification for concealed carry and providing penalties. (Sponsored by Councillor Pruitt)
12. Application for a Towing Company by Christopher Thorn, d/b/a Clutch Roadside & Auto, no physical location.
13. Application for a Rental Hall by Tanisha Bell, d/b/a ABJC, 3836 Harrison Road (distance variance requested; must apply for ABC License). (7)
14. Resolution repealing the legislation which created Montgomery City/County Personnel Board and expressing Council’s intent to adopt an ordinance creating a City Personnel Board in accordance with Act 2024-337.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Review of The Range 231, 3250 Wetumpka Highway. (Sponsored by Councillor Beard)
16. Review of Sage Event Center, 547 North Eastern Boulevard. (Sponsored by Councillor Beard)
17. Review of Metro Petro, 2905 Lower Wetumpka Road. (Sponsored by Councillor Johnson)
18. Ordinance grant a license to Groome Transportation of Alabama LLC to Operate, Pick-up or Drop-off Patrons or Clients at the COM Intermodal Transfer Center at 495 Molton Street.
19. Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance to modify the District Plan of the City of Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
20. Ordinance modifying the District Plan of the City of Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
21. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-208 – Collections/overdue charges regarding the Montgomery Tourism Improvement District.
22. Resolution extending the Moratorium on automated carwashes for an additional six months. (Sponsored by Councillor Grimes)
23. Show Cause Hearing on the proposed Revocation of the Business License of Dottie Empire LLC, d/b/a Club G’s, 1187 West South Boulevard. (4)
24. Resolution revoking the Business Licensed of Dottie Empire LLC, d/b/a Club G’s, 1187 West South Boulevard. (4)
25. Show Cause Hearing on the proposed Revocation of the Business License of Echelon Grill LLC, d/b/a Echelon Grill, 305 Air Base Boulevard. (4)
26. Resolution revoking the Business License of Echelon Grill LLC, d/b/a Echelon Grill, 305 Air Base Boulevard. (4)
27. Application for a Towing Company by Anwar Hossain, d/b/a Montgomery Repo and Towing Inc., 621 Air Base Boulevard.
28. Application for a Lounge Retail Liquor - Class I License by The Network Speakeasy LLC, dc/b/a Paradigm Lounge, 82 Commerce Street.
29. Resolution appointing Vincent Hall to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Riley replacing Michelle Browder.
30. Resolution appointing Brennan Parker to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Szymanski replacing Rob Hessee (deceased).
31. Resolution appointing Valerie Smedley to the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission by Councillor Jinright replacing Mark E. Hall (resigned).
32. Resolution declaring public nuisances, authorizing immediate abatement and assessing cost of abatement of public nuisances on various lots pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances.
Council as a Committee
Public Communications on Non-Agenda Items (To address the Council during this time, the City Clerk must have been contacted prior to Noon Monday)
Agenda:Agenda 2024-11-05 
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