Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-08-26

1) Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 8/12 & special meetings held 8/6 & 8/19.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 2, Package 3. Bids to be opened 8/26.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions, Phase II. Bids to be opened 8/26.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for pre-wire relay panels and associated equipment for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 8/26.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/26.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for three phase padmount transformers. Bids to be opened 8/26.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for two grit screw conveyors with parallel plate separators for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/26.

8) Introduction of an ordinance for one rollback car carrier body for the Motor Pool department. Bids to be opened 8/26.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for Intergovernmental department.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget moving EEO department into the Human Resources Division’s budget.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for the Jake’s Building improvements.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract of lease with Grove Stafford for the rental of office space located at 628 Murray Street.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Christopher W. Williams to continue work for a historical preservation survey.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jobs for America’s Graduates, (JAG) to provide assistance to participants seeking transportation.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Professional Services with Towers Perrin-Tillinghast to perform an actuarial valuation of the City’s estimated losses.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 20’ wide drainage and utility servitude located adjacent to Tennyson Oaks Subdivision in Section 5 and 8.

17) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-3” Single family high density zoning district to permit a higher density of residential use from KEH Construction to build a duplex.

18) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single family high density zoning district to permit a higher density of residential use allowing Mark Parker to building duplexes on Prescott Road on Lots 8 and 9 between Linda and Gay Road.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an existing contract with Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire for the transit tire lease for ATRANS department.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for petroleum products for use by various using department.

21) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Oscar “Mano” Lee for Councilman Smith’s nominee to the GAEDA Board.

22) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. David Nassif to the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

23) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held October 7, 2008 for the condemnation of ten structures.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers for inventory stock.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers for inventory stock.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pre-engineered metal storage building at downtown electric substation for the Electric Distribution department.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bolton Avenue Community Center renovations and addition.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Martin Community Center roof renovations.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for River Oaks Arts Center roof renovation.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for direction sensing radar speed detectors for the Alexandria Police department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew an existing lease of office space to the United States of America for occupancy by the Army Corps of Engineers located at the Alexandria Industrial Park.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Bayou Rapides Park/walking trail.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for roadside open ditch closures – for Elizabeth Street drainage improvements.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for salaries for certain new positions on the Mayor’s staff.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for roadside open ditch closures – 2006 – Work Task No. 8 for Heyman lane drainage improvements.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a special exception for Hideaway Crossing Subdivision to receive City of Alexandria water service. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/26)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for matters related to cable television or video services in the City of Alexandria; to provide guidelines and related matters for such services; to set permit and other requirements for use of municipal property related to such services; to set fees for certain permits and uses of City property. (LEGAL 8/26)

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

39) To continue public hearing on structure located at 1432 Levin Street, Joyce Magee, owner.

40) To hold a public hearing for cost of demolition of 22 structures.

H. RESOLUTIONS

41) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Greg Foster as Director of Human Resources. (PERSONNEL 8/12:DELAY)

42) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Jannease Seastrunk as Director of Community Services. (PERSONNEL 8/12:DELAY)

43) To memorialize the passing of Les Whitt, City of Alexandria Zoo Director since 1974 and to consider an appropriate memoriam.

I. COMMITTEES

44) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

45) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

46) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

47) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

48) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

49) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

50) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

51) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

52) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

53) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

54) ADJOURNMENT.