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City Manager Adams described the agreement as a way for the city to participate in a regional partnership without taking on the administrative burden of running film production logistics. \"It allows a partnership across the Birmingham area that people could come in, use facilities everywhere, and is coordinated by somebody outside of us,\" Adams told the council. He added that managing film productions can be labor intensive and that the partnership reduces that local workload.

Councilors approved the agreement 11-0 (Resolution 25-66). Staff said the partnership is meant to make it easier for productions to find locations across participating jurisdictions and that reimbursement models exist to cover some expenses when productions pay for services.

The council also recorded a separate routine item declaring no objection to an ABC retail beer and table wine license for Brookwood Shell; police and fire had reviewed the application and registered no objection. That action passed without opposition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Homewood City Council April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a Film Birmingham partnership agreement that does not require city funding but aims to coordinate film production across the Birmingham area to make facilities and locations available to productions.","taxTitle","Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama","taxId",65544,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257057,"Homewood council approves several finance and operations items, including payment systems upgrade and contracts",2358,567000,2925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf&start=567&end=2925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf/thumbnail_567000.jpg","/articles/6257057/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-council-approves-several-finance-and-operations-items-including-payment-systems-upgrade-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257057-8904cea7fe329c352d3ffc961d589f45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155384&Signature=RNZ8RJwECy08e907ABz-evg2PJUs8lO0aGTyTn3mze79ca1z05PcEEl7N0mKu2LPN~nUPfga8HQ0Iy9AHzPRRQ83U0frEw4YlBepTKj3C6WZd5524dfOpXFWlbEsuv~-W5ARRXMJVv4RrKvXCX6XQrzVH9dANxSjDymCSYeeVsug24QI8Y4p9nzDck0VbjVuBuN8G3Hv8CyXp0ncAnWjKHugCZTLA0FNtfEYeq9XYOe8~oRLdLzBGV6yvCzvFQfdvGgvbB06agj6qz8a6C2oBf1~9jf92k1K9B3IgCgqs4FbrtvmOJ~If~WoWEnZwHHyyaUUoZDd3nVSWQZFW0dnZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council approved multiple finance and operations items at its April 28 meeting, voting unanimously on a package of upgrades, payments and contract authorities.

The council accepted a committee recommendation to add Tyler Payments to the existing Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing agreement to allow payment processing in the permitting office; the committee reported a 3-0 recommendation in favor and the full council approved the addition (Resolution 25-58) by voice vote.

The council approved payment of two past-due invoices to Big Sky Environmental, the city's landfill contractor, covering charges from 2023 and 2024. Finance staff said the committee voted 4-0 to recommend payment; the council approved the resolution (25-59) unanimously.

Councilors authorized the city manager to execute construction contracts for the Oxmoor Road Diet project after a committee presentation; that authorization passed unanimously (Resolution 25-60). City staff reported the committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval.

The council approved a budget line transfer to move funds to cover overtime in the public safety department, after a presentation by Deputy Chief Hall; the committee recommended the transfer 4-0 and the council then approved the resolution (25-62). Separately, the council approved promotion of Julie Hambly from revenue examiner (grade 18) to senior revenue examiner (grade 21) after staff reported she passed the required test; that personnel change passed 11-0 (Resolution 25-603).

The council also approved routine vouchers for the period April 15 through April 28 after a review by Councilor Guatney; that measure passed 11-0 as Resolution 25-65.

Committee reports listed the motions and seconders for each recommendation. Councilors did not request further debate and staff said these items were standard operational actions to keep city services and projects moving.","At its April 28 meeting the council approved a range of finance and operations items: adding Tyler Payments to permitting software, paying two past-due landfill invoices, authorizing Oxmoor Road Diet construction contracts, approving a budget transfer to cover public-safety overtime, promoting a revenue examiner and approving vouchers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257061,"Council sets June public hearings for Creekside District items as Sanford proposal evolves",245,2316000,2561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf&start=2316&end=2561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf/thumbnail_2316000.jpg","/articles/6257061/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-sets-June-public-hearings-for-Creekside-District-items-as-Sanford-proposal-evolves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257061-d1c33eacc163656554f3ee9fcd1e52ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155384&Signature=YfIjde40iKV7LOgsSQLYXsixLoDwXFUVvYM7SG55yqinrKlnZ5wtxXHbYdc7JAwPqtChyXEyQvaYS68QmNWefTSQkmLImTEFweIZUpmk8JAMU-i4c0n2isqSylUkFfXTW-iJx9DqS~Ux9yjvZgTyrlE4IlPb7YLf~WiZoqf0DapOLTzgXyHz5STJmEaHWVE4oB2CuQlyiznJaeZSZhyF4CTR~LHkMk30MteA2fzb7LcOVHpQccl-xsAgCIIspQJtfxl9p52LcisFYrVA4zdy4cqyzB1esOoYpwFCdV5HQIKUnxWdkbIvByxZxj2pJAYLdbtP0Ng5OccmedN6~9gGtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council set several public hearings in June for items related to the proposed Creekside District at Sanford University, while staff and councilors said they expect at least one revised proposal from the developer.

President Jones set hearings for rezoning and final development plans for addresses including 1601 Parkview Lane and 600-1100 University Park Place to be held in June at 6 p.m. Council discussion noted the West Side components of the proposal remain as submitted, but the developer has indicated a revised East Side proposal is forthcoming.

A councilor asked whether the pending East Side changes would affect whether the city should hold or delay the public hearings. City staff said they had not yet received the new East Side proposal and could not say whether the changes would require restarting review at the planning commission; the West Side proposal, staff said, appears unchanged and can move forward.

The mayor said the developer also plans to submit an incentives request and that the city should consider zoning/development and incentive materials together so council and the public see the full set of proposals. \"There will be an incentive request,\" the mayor said, adding that the city expects all materials to be on the table by next week's committee meetings.

Council members set the public hearings to give the public an opportunity to review the proposals; staff noted the hearings can be opened and closed if the submittal changes before the hearing date. The council set multiple hearings for June 6 and June 9 at 6 p.m., including rezoning and final development plan considerations for east- and west-side parcels.","Homewood's council scheduled multiple public hearings in June for rezoning and final development plan items related to the proposed Creekside District at Sanford University; staff said the East Side proposal is expected to change and an incentives request may follow.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257064,"Council approves amended plan for Brookwood Village; some residents urge broader master plan",987,1329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf&start=1329&end=2316","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf/thumbnail_1329000.jpg","/articles/6257064/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-amended-plan-for-Brookwood-Village-some-residents-urge-broader-master-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257064-e21c344c3d84371756beae67056104a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155384&Signature=CfCkpiLg~A6~77mVYFMrl0HVFTQsaplPDvZ6JxRZCt9IFALXLo6inZqxaGOxhpUiV7nvNP91Hf1lm2k3gfO59AIVvPLzY2lYYSYeWpWA92Zyp~VYNp3zj3-BD2dcWZxcoznOmGRTIwbv~aNi-MhaAoBv~0LdfoIQP7tcLMJynbsypBovKURBygWL5DV1pu56kLJ39JAXMtVItJcDPw241k~DHMDsorBck7WnT7qdxVW8C0Wcg5d-QAFIYO1FrulJK81c8H6gFJRYiVjcDs05pUn2Y0lK52DZacVINRcuVnQzIDVuICCEC79dtUyFiIX4GvMiQgrCVo34a6YtkX1ILQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on April 28 approved an amended final development plan for the Brookwood Village property, including provisions to allow Andrews Sports Medicine to occupy the former department store site and to require permanent off-site parking easements be recorded before construction begins. The vote was 11-0; the ordinance was numbered 29-34.

Paul Darden, representing FBL Brookwood (the property owner), told the council the conversion of the former department store is a \"transformation\" the ownership believes will bring vibrancy back to Brookwood Village. \"We feel like this transformation of a former department store is important for the future of Brookwood Village,\" Darden said as he presented the project.

Jeremy Love, a Homewood resident, spoke in opposition to the plan as presented and urged the council to delay approval so the developer would engage the public in a broader master-planning process for the whole Brookwood site. \"I'm asking that you vote against tonight's proposed item so that we as community all together can come together and formulate a comprehensive master plan for the future of Brookwood Village site,\" Love said, adding he wanted an advisory group to provide oversight throughout the process.

Councilors responding to the public comment said they supported moving the project forward. Councilor Andress, the Ward 5 representative, said the property has stood vacant for years and constituents want action: \"This is the only plan that we have in front of us,\" Andress said, adding, \"Do not let good be the great be the enemy of good. It's time to move.\" Several other councilors called the Andrews proposal an anchor that could catalyze further development on the site.

City staff also noted a provision was added to the final development plan requiring \"permanent parking easements\" for the off-site parking depicted to serve the Andrews project; those easements must be recorded and forms approved by the city attorney prior to the commencement of construction.

The planning commission had forwarded the amended final development plan to the council; the council voted for unanimous consent to consider the ordinance and then approved it on a roll call vote, 11-0. The ordinance amendment updates the PCD-2 district approvals and adds exhibit B (the amended final development plan) to the ordinance record.

Supporters said the project brings a high-profile local tenant and will start activity at a site that has been vacant for several years; opponents asked for a pause and broader public engagement to shape the larger Brookwood redevelopment over time.","The council unanimously approved an amended final development plan for Brookwood Village (Ordinance 29-34) clearing the way for Andrews Sports Medicine to occupy the former Belk/department store site; a resident asked the council to delay approval and form a development advisory group to pursue a more comprehensive plan.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6257066,"Homewood council adopts new zoning code, folds sign rules into zoning",450,849000,1299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf&start=849&end=1299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3155096-b3ec6c113a1dcb412a262deb6014dbaf/thumbnail_849000.jpg","/articles/6257066/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-council-adopts-new-zoning-code-folds-sign-rules-into-zoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257066-abc7a15c3cfb6a8c3f78f9a6cefab8f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155384&Signature=bNCeH1XEz~2~ctS8v3CeGf88fCDapVOL7Me9xDiH71h0mOAOp-MzDRqiUBlibVBm7QD7gtlVGIX8fzfHpXFqqMIq3~ac4F~o8JbytJINaivd6E-0QhlWJUVmA-aV9Tj2npsJ0OsABbKmyeipFoPlGCgLQjfC1hi0y8g89k8tK1NNeuMzFsawniRCND~PeqRt44pk~0E4Zyzi05qqdRn9VL0611c0p1UkvhB9IuTeeHsUUO-MXCMSHM0KeOFiPsUcrWnfe3VdJFtrSuLF8BMh3vxqR8b6m6fCyAoUlcxK88GG4-Kswix5fBR6VKjcGaTWZTkNrJ3QMHhlSnGBteYRYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council voted 11-0 on April 28 to adopt a comprehensive amendment to the city's zoning ordinance, repealing earlier ordinances and folding the sign rules into the new zoning code.

The ordinance amends Appendix A of the city code and replaces previously adopted ordinances 28-86 and 28-87. The council's planning committee had unanimously recommended the measure with specific edits, including reducing required stacking spaces per drive-through window from five to four and changing temporary sign limits to 4-by-4 feet with a maximum height of 6 feet.

Kale Smith, who presented the item for Planning and Development, said the rewrite includes several technical changes to how building height will be measured and will require a boundary or topographic survey for most improvements, including fences and driveways. \"We will require an existing topography of the site to determine where the existing grade is at the front foundation wall of the proposed house,\" Smith told the council.

The ordinance also clarifies that courtyard swimming pools will be allowed when they are within a property's boundaries, updates definitions for personal service uses, modifies rules for artificial turf and vehicle sales lots, and incorporates the former sign ordinance into the zoning ordinance.

Council President Jones asked for unanimous consent to consider and adopt the ordinance at the same meeting; that motion passed on a roll call vote, and final passage was recorded 11-0. The ordinance was assigned number 29-33 and becomes effective immediately upon the mayor's approval or otherwise becoming law.

A Ward 1 resident submitted a letter supporting the topographic survey requirement; Councilor Qualton asked that the letter be entered into the record. The council placed a public hearing on the amended zoning ordinance for April 28 at 6 p.m. during earlier committee action before adopting the ordinance.

The new code is extensive (the published exhibit ran to more than 200 pages in redline). City staff said later that specific provisions such as sign dimensions and drive-through stacking were adjusted after committee review to reflect concerns raised during the public vetting process.","The Homewood City Council voted 11-0 to repeal earlier ordinances and adopt a revised zoning ordinance that incorporates the sign code and adds new requirements such as boundary/topographic surveys and revised drive‑thru and temporary sign standards.","actionData","errors"]

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