Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-10-18

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

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 10/4.

2)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 138 KV gas circuit breaker for D.G. Hunter Substation.  Bids to be opened 10/18.

3)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 10/18.

4)  Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 capital budget for GIS Drainage Mapping.

5)  Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 capital budget for replacement of water mains and water wells, Phase IV and V projects.

6)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Hope House, Inc. for the operation of a homeless transitional shelter for women and children.

7)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds (DHH), Series 2011B, in one or more series, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; awarding said Bonds to the purchaser thereof; authorizing the execution of a Loan and Pledge Agreement and other loan documents with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (the "Department"); providing for the sale and delivery of the Bonds to the Department; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

8)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2902 Willow Glen River Road as requested by Armstead Franklin, represented by John L. Jones as applicant, from “B-3” General Business district to “C-2” General Commercial district to allow for a Vehicle Sales business.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED 9/26)

9)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2802 Willow Glen River Road as requested by John L. Jones as applicant, from “B-3” General Business district to “C-2” General Commercial district to allow for a Vehicle Sales business.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED 9/26)

10)      Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 4015 Lakeside Drive as requested by Chateau Deville 1991 Limited Partnership, represented herein by Bert O. Loe, as CFO of The Hopat Corporation, as applicant, from “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-2”, Multifamily (moderate density) district to allow for apartments.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED 9/26)

11)Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property described as 13.307 acres +/- on Enterprise Road, being a portion of Tract “E” of Northport West Subdivision situated in Section 18 & 19, Southwestern Land District, as requested by RDK Properties, LLC, represented by Richard D. Kyle, as applicant, from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “MF-1” Multifamily low density district to allow for a single family housing development.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED 9/26)

12)      RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Basil Smith to serve on the Alexandria Central Economic Development district.

13)      RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for three, 20” eccentric plug valves with geared actuators for the Wastewater department.

14)      RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

15)      To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for PCB and PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department. 

16)      To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Kelvin Spears for services for the Emergency Medical Services Program for the Alexandria Fire department.

17)      To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew for the third and final year, the existing contract with American Interplex Corporation and Ana-Lab Corporation for analytical testing services for use by the Lab Testing department.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

18)      To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located between the 5700 and 6500 even side block range of 3^rd Street (Hwy. 1 South), being 46.6 acres in part of Lot 2 of Oakdale Plantation, as requested by LEWCO Enterprises, LLC represented herein by Lewis Lauve and Jameson Cole Finn, as members, from “AG”, Agricultural district to “MF-1”, Multifamily (low density) district to allow for a single family and/or multifamily housing development.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)   (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 10/18)

19)      To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 7534 Coliseum  Boulevard and a portion of the right of way of Coliseum Boulevard from approximately 235 feet east of the St. Andrews Drive to approximately 340 feet east of Cloverleaf Boulevard, as requested by the City of Alexandria’s Administrative Division, as applicant from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” General Commercial district to allow for a restaurant and other permitted uses allowable in the “C-2” district.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)    (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 10/18)

20)     To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property described as 14.69 acres +/- being a portion of a 19.44 acre tract +/- in part of Lots 33, 34, 35 & 44,  Experiment Plantation lying between Highway 1 and the T & P Railroad (Northport Commercial & Industrial Park) as requested by Northport Properties Partnership, represented herein by Roger Kahao of Trilateral Development, as applicant from “I-1”, Light Industrial district to “MF-1”, Multifamily (low density) district to allow for duplexes.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)    (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 10/18)

G.    PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

21)      To hold a public hearing for the condemnation of 27 structures.

H.    COMMITTEES

22)   To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

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

24)   To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

25)   To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

26)   To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

27)   To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

28)   To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

29)   To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

30)   To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

31)    To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

32)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

33)         ADJOURNMENT.