ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 6, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. AGENDA REQUEST
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 11/22.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements. Bids to be opened 12/6.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for plastic refuse bags. Bids to be opened 12/6.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for annual contract for herbicides. Bids to be opened 12/6.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the required flowage servitude in St. Andrews Links Estates – Phase I.
6) Introduction of an ordinance renewing the Professional Service Agreement with Ronald L. Haworth for his services as a Right-of-Way Agent for the City.
7) Introduction of an ordinance renewing the Professional Service Agreement with Hershel Lonidier for his services as a Right-of-Way Agent for the City.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Dedication/Donation of Facilities and Agreement for maintenance between the City and Walker GMC.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an Act of Donation from McKesson Automated Prescription Systems, Inc. for the donation of obsolete parts and equipment.
10) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Wayne Denley to serve on the England Economic & Industrial Development district board.
11) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department authorization to receive funds from Target Corporation to purchase a camera and educational material for Community Policing program.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for the LSUA Agricultural Center.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one hydraulic trash loader for the Sanitation department.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for sewer & storm drain cleaning truck for the Wastewater department.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Wooddale Housing Authority drainage improvements, Phase I.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Good Earth – Terra Avenue to Harvest Street.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wash station canopy.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for materials building shed for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a subdivision plat for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7D.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for Empire Drive drainage improvements.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget and establishing a new capital account for a project to be named Bayou Crossing Drive at Bayou Robert street and drainage improvements.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of utility servitude and a utility and access servitude in a tract of land owned by Westside Habilitation Center, located on LA Hwy. 1 North in Lots 44 and 45 of Experiment Plantation.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the 15’ wide utility servitude located in a 15.9 acre tract of land owned by St. Mary’s Residential Training Facility on LA Hwy. 1 North.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the award Rylee Contracting Company for Heyman Lane clearing, grubbing and utility relocation project.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the award to Peters Construction Company for Broadway Avenue bridge replacement.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 Capital Budget for Broadway Avenue bridge replacement.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the ground lease with N.R. Group, LLC for the operation of the property commonly known as the Holiday Inn.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Local 540 of the Alexandria Fire Fighters Association. (LEGAL 10/25:DELAY, 11/8:DELAY, 11/22:DELAY & 12/6)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse.(UTILITY 12/6)
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for the Electric Distribution department. (UTILITY 12/6)
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with V & V Properties, LLC for 12” diameter water main improvements within West Pointe on the Bayou Subdivision. (UTILITY 12/6)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-5.6 of the City Code concerning Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) for airfield compatibility. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11:DELAY, 10/25:DELAY, 11/22:DELAY & 12/6)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gravity Drainage District No. 1 and authorize approval of Change Order No. 1 for Empire Drive drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/6)
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Patton for professional planning services. (PUBLIC WORKS 12/6)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-4.2D of the City Code pertaining to subdivision lots. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/6)
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Article VI, Sections 28-6.1.C.2 and 28.6.2.D.5 of the City Code pertaining to Administration and Procedures of the Land Development Code. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/6)
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
40) To hold a public hearing concerning the stay of demolition order for 2340 Taft Street.
41) To continue public hearing on the following structures:
1706 Thornton Johnnie Brown
1736 Marye Michael Faircloth
1209 Blythe Paul Smith
824 – 13th St. Beverly Miller
2312 Polk Harry Robinson, est.
3006 Broadway Martin Johnson
42) To hold a public hearing concerning the condemnation of 33 structures.
I. ELECTIONS – RESOLUTIONS
43) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a President of the Alexandria City Council.
44) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council.
J. COMMITTEES
45) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
46) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
47) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
48) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
49) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
50) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
51) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
52) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
53) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
54) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
55) ADJOURNMENT.