Gulf Shores Considers East 2nd Street Upgrades and Regional Hazard Plan
The council will review major roadway improvements, a utility franchise agreement, and updates to emergency preparedness.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores plans to advance infrastructure improvements along East 2nd Street as part of ongoing efforts to optimize local traffic flow and revitalize corridor access. A construction bid for the East 2nd Street Improvements Project is scheduled for formal council consideration.
The regular meeting will be held this evening, Monday, Nov. 09, 2026, at 4 PM in the Council Chambers at Gulf Shores City Hall.
Pastor Jim Kinder of Orange Beach Church will lead the opening invocation, followed by a ceremonial flag retirement presentation. Council members will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance text amendment to update the city's zoning regulations for home occupations.
East 2nd Street Improvements and Municipal Facilities
City Council will consider awarding a construction bid to John Plott Construction Co. for the East 2nd Street Improvements Project. The project documents include plans and renderings for East 2nd Street between 22nd Avenue and 23rd Avenue, with infrastructure upgrades along the municipal corridor.
Council members will also review a resolution authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Gulf Shores and the Public Parks and Recreation Board regarding the Gulf Shores sports facility.
During the regular session, the council will also:
- Hold a public hearing and review an ordinance to amend zoning text regulations for home occupations.
- Consider an ordinance to authorize changing the street name of Landward Drive South to Saturn Drive.
- Review an ordinance authorizing a utility franchise agreement with Gigapower, LLC.
- Consider a resolution authorizing the second budget amendment for fiscal year 2026.
- Review a resolution to adopt the 2026 Baldwin County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Consider a resolution adopting rescheduled 2027 meeting dates for council regular meetings and Committee of the Whole work sessions.
- Review the authorization of an emergency purchase resolution for hurricane decals.
- Review a tri-party resolution agreement to support hosting the AISA State Track Championship.
- Consider a memorandum of understanding with the Krewes & Commerce Parade Alliance for local Mardi Gras parade coordination.
- Review and approve expense vouchers and recent meeting minutes from Oct 26, Oct 28, and Nov 02, 2026.
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