Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-07-12
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 6/28.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote received for alkaline dioxide batteries for a twelve month period.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute various contracts, agreements and other necessary documents between the City, CORE Business Technologies and Heartland Payment Systems for the acceptance of credit cards for utility bill payments.
4) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget adding an Administrative Assistant position in Human Resources division.
5) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget for positions in the Planning Division by deleting a Building Inspector position and adding a Multi-Trades position.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 capital budget for the Building Improvements project.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Community Senior Citizens Multipurpose Resource Center for services to be rendered at the Broadway Resource Center.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with COPE for the purpose of facilitating community youth educational and social programs.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Senior Citizens Center in support of a comprehensive program designed to assist area senior citizens in areas of wellness, nutrition, transportation and recreational services.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation to provide a comprehensive program on sickle cell disease through educational workshops, screening, counseling and supportive services with the intent to enhance the care of sickle cell patients and those at risk of the disease.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ms. Linda Williams for the purpose of facilitating a community youth music program.
12) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5505 New York Avenue described as a 60’ wide parcel which runs along, from the right of way line of New York Avenue, to the right of way line of Interstate 49, as requested by Tillmon Howard, Jr., from “C-2” General Commercial district to “SF-2/MHO”, single family moderate density district with a mobile home overlay district to allow for the placement of a mobile home.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction to provide a training program.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Green Oak Avenue reconstruction and drainage improvements.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Masonic Drive recreational corridor gateway and destination signage.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for restoration of four urban water well sites.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 2012 model year vehicles for annual bid.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Billes Partners to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program. (A&E 4/19)
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 capital budget for Wooddale Outfall Railroad Avenue, Phase 2 drainage project.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a Special Exception for a Class “B” high and low alcohol content permit for use or consumption off the premises to be issued to Nasry Said Nofal for the location at 1984 Monroe Street. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/12)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers related to the water system improvements project. (FINANCE 7/12)
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget for positions in the Planning Division. (FINANCE 7/12)
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for assorted public facilities. (FINANCE 7/12)
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park. (FINANCE 7/12)
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for I-49 Greenbelt maintenance services. (FINANCE 7/12)
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Jeff’s Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail. (FINANCE 7/12)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Softball Association to host the 2011 Dixie Girls Softball State tournament and World Series Softball Championship in the City of Alexandria. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7/12)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7/12)
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Masonic Drive corridor enhancements, Phase 2 (South Circle to Texas Avenue) (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7/12)
G. RESOLUTION
30) To consider adoption of a resolution reauthorizing Ordinances 99-2009 and 244-2009 and other “DHI” related City Council ordinances and resolutions and certifying the needs of the City of Alexandria relative to Special Planned Activity Corridors, specifically SPARC-CRA -1, to facilitate implementation of continuing redevelopment plans within that activity corridor and in specific supporting “The Downtown Hotel Initiative” (“DHI”) and related provisions, cost sharing for management of assets, and cooperative endeavors with noble hospitality and/or hospitality initiatives partnership, reaffirming and granting the mayor authority to secure the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center as an asset of the city and to ensure the completion of the Rural Water Convention as scheduled within previous budgetary limits and allocations; and to provide for all matters related thereto including ancillary needs or address of the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
H. COMMITTEES
31) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
32) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
33) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.
34) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
35) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.
36) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.
37) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.
38) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.
39) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.
40) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.
41) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
42) ADJOURNMENT.