Birmingham City Council Meeting 11.10.26

The Birmingham City Council Public Safety Committee meeting, held November 11, 2026, considered several alcohol-related business matters. The committee recommended approval of a change involving a business at 2808 7th Avenue South, a new cocktail lounge at 1931 2nd Avenue North, and an event venue operated as Theodore by Luna at 3211 Second Avenue South; each item was forwarded to the full Council. The committee also approved for full Council consideration an ordinance authorizing a 2026 cooperative agreement for Project Safe Neighborhoods. The agreement would cover overtime payments for Birmingham Police Department officers assigned full-time to task-force matters, with no dollar amount stated in the transcript.

The committee held a revocation hearing concerning the Vault of Downtown after police reported 106 calls for service, 32 reports, and six arrests over the period discussed. Residents described noise, parking, litter, and safety concerns, while the owner said the business would cooperate and address them. The owner was asked to submit a safety plan tailored to the venue by Thursday and to follow up with the city about tax and licensing status; the chair proposed a 90-day period, but the transcript ends before any final motion or vote is captured. The committee indicated the business could continue operating while the matter remained pending. No contract award or other purchasing decision was identified.