ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 4, 2006
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 3/21.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for cast/ductile iron & related accessories. Bids to be opened 4/4.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement with Unique Recovery Services, Inc. for telephone overcharge consultant services.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a utility servitude in a tract of land located in Lot 2, 3 and 5 of the Culpepper & Hundley Subdivision.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #490 in Lot 24 of Southern Heights Subdivision from Bobbie Carter for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase B, Building 2.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for varied Bringhurst Ballpark 2006 renovations.
(PUBLIC WORKS 4/4)
8) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2006/2007; Adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2006/2007; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2006/2007 and providing for other matters with respect thereto. (FINANCE 3/30 & 3/31)
9) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held May 23, 2006 for the condemnation of 14 structures.
10) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the LA Department of Social Services for an Emergency Shelter Grant and to execute any and all documents necessary to secure release of funds.
11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for Request for Proposals for a design consultant to evaluate and make recommendations for the feasibility of upgrading the existing City of Alexandria Police Department Rifle Range.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for Request for Qualifications for a consultant to provide professional services to provide inspections, identify problems or deficiencies with digital control systems, balance of plant instrumentation and boiler and flame safety design and/or service of boilers.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for tenon top street light poles and vertical luminaries for the Electric Distribution Dept.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the purchase of polyethylene gas pipe to be used for various projects.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for varied Bringhurst Ballpark 2006 renovations. (PUBLIC WORKS 4/4)
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 1.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of a 20’ x 20’ parcel of land from the Alexandria Housing Authority for the new Green Meadows lift station.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority to promote and sponsor the 2006 SWAC Tennis Tournament on April 20-22, 2006.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority to promote and sponsor the 2006 “Que’in on the Red” barbeque festival to be held March 24-25, 2006.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Riverbend Subdivision, Phase II.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of part of Teche Loop located in South Park Subdivision Unit #2.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget to add an Assistant City Attorney slot.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for “Que’in on the Red” festival.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget by adding funds to the Utility Assistance Program.
UTIITY COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services to be used by the Electric Distribution department. (UTILITY 4/4)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Recycling Services Incorporated Mills for the purpose of reimbursing the City for costs of supplying electrical service to the mill located at 1028 Fenner Street. (LEGAL 4/4)
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 26-15 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances concerning the conditions for receiving services upon compliance with the Code. (LEGAL 4/4)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE DEPARTMENT
29) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2006/2007 Operating and Capital Budgets.
I. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
30) To hold a public hearing concerning the cost of demolition of 28 structures.
J. COMMITTEES
31) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
32) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
33) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
34) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
35) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
36) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
37) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
38) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
39) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
40) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
41) ADJOURNMENT.