Council Meeting February 9, 2026
The meeting opened with an update from the Jefferson County Greenways Commission, highlighting the city’s long standing role in supporting a regional greenway system that connects communities across borders. The update also touched on future trail connections, including plans to link Shades Creek Greenway through West Oxmoor into Red Mountain Park.
Red Mountain Park sits right on Homewood’s edge and is one of the most used areas of the park outside Birmingham, a reminder that these green spaces belong to everyone. Homewood was one of the first cities to invest in the vision of a connected regional greenway network, helping protect and maintain public spaces that residents walk, run, bike, and enjoy every day.
Council approved amended development plans for Homewood Community Church and Brookdale University Park, including a new building and a pickleball court, advanced a Rebuild Alabama grant application, added streetlights near a school and along the Greenway Trail, authorized use of council chambers by the Miss Alabama organization, and moved forward with a fleet maintenance study.
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Item 041225: This item approved an amended development plan for Homewood Community Church. The plan allows construction of a new two story building totaling about 30,800 square feet, along with parking, landscaping, and other site improvements. The property is zoned GURD and had already gone through a public hearing and first reading. After no further discussion, the council approved the ordinance.
Item 051225: This item approved an amended development plan for Brookdale University Park. The plan allows construction of a new pickleball court behind the Brookdale Senior Living facility on an existing paved parking area. The council noted there were no additional concerns and approved the ordinance.
Item 090126: This item approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Rebuild Alabama Act grant application. The discussion included excitement about the grant and a request to keep future design considerations in mind for traffic congestion near Broadway. The council approved the resolution.
Item 110126: This item approved adding a streetlight on an existing pole near 823 Cobb Street. Council members noted the location is near a school access area and that the light is needed for safety. The council approved the resolution.
Item 120126: This item approved adding a streetlight at the crosswalk at the Greenway Trail and Montgomery Highway. Council members highlighted early morning pedestrian and runner use at the crossing. The council approved the resolution.
Item 070226: This item approved vouchers for the period from January 27 through February 9. Council members briefly discussed reviewing expenditures and expressed appreciation for staff. The council approved the resolution.
Item 010226: This item approved a request for the Miss Alabama Organization to use the council chambers for its annual meeting in early March. The council had discussed this previously and approved the resolution.
Item 030226: This item approved a request for a temporary tent in the city right of way in front of Track Shack from February 19 through February 23. With no further discussion, the council approved the resolution.
Item 040226: This item declared a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus property and authorized its disposal by auction. The council approved unanimous consent for consideration and then approved the ordinance.
Item 050226: This item approved a budget amendment for Mercury Associates to conduct a fleet maintenance study. Council members emphasized the value of reviewing current and future fleet needs and related policies. The council approved the resolution.
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