Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-07-10

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL
5. E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

1)     Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 6/26.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for aluminum conductor composite core cable for 138 kv transmission upgrade for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 7/10.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two – 20 MVA substation transformers for Sterkx Road substation.  Bids to be opened 7/10.

4)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.  Bids to be opened 7/10.

5)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of an unimproved un-named dead end 50’ right of way which runs between Lot 11 & 13 of Courtland Place Subdivision.

6)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2404 Culpepper Road as requested by Delayne Dickey, from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district to allow for the operation of an office/warehouse glass shop.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

7)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning a subdivision from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-3” Single Family (high density) MHO, Mobile Home Overlay district less and except Lots 14, 15, and 16 at the request of the residents of Roy O. Martin Subdivision #2.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

8)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2134 Gay Road and 5412 Masonic Drive as requested by SWN, LLC, represented herein by Stuart Nall, from “SF-2” Single Family Moderate Density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district to allow for mini-warehouses and retail sales.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

9)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quote received from Control Devices, Inc. for the service for the testing, calibration and maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.

10)RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held July 24, 2012 for the emergency condemnation of 335 – 16^th Street, Felicia Dauzat, owner.

11) RESOLUTION appointing Bobby Jordan to serve on the City’s Alcohol Beverage and Drug Abuse Control Commission.

12) RESOLUTION appointing Connie Mallory to serve on the City’s Alcohol Beverage and Drug Abuse Control Commission.

13)RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to accept a $25,000 grant from Rapides Foundation for the Lincoln Park walking trail project.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to seek bond commission approval for the refinancing of bond indebtedness.

15) RESOLUTION renewing the existing City of Alexandria Gas department annual contract requirements for Gas System Repairs and Maintenance with Rylee Contracting for an additional twelve month period.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a twelve month period.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two rear loading refuse trucks for the Sanitation department.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for an annual bid for 2013 model year vehicles.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the        Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Toria Drive Extension – Tot Drive to Ragan Drive. 

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Cooling Tower #3 west wall repairs. 

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Rylee Contracting for annual Requirements Contract for Water and Wastewater for an additional twelve month period. 

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Garrett & Son for transformer repairs for polemount and padmount transformers for the Electric Distribution department.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Karen Carter Peterson, Esq. dba Davillier Law Group.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 7/10)

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball Program Inc. for Dixie Sweeties Darlings and Ponytails State Tournament to be held July 13-17, 2012.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 7/10)

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with District 3 Little League/Alexandria Little League for Big League Baseball Regional Tournament to be held July 13-17, 2012.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 7/10)

28)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of an unimproved dead end portion of the right of way of Willow Street which runs northerly from Hill Street between Square 13 and Square 14 of Hill Addition.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 7/10)

29)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept and execute Change Order No. 1 for Central Louisiana Business Incubator kitchen build-out Phase II project.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 7/10)

G.  ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

30)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into necessary contracts including a contract and Development Agreement with Third Street Partners, LP and New Horizons Development, LLC providing for a sale of 6 acres, more or less, of property from the City and otherwise concerning a portion of property formerly being part of the Hodges Stockyard tract located on Third Street; to set out and provide relative to terms and conditions in a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement between the parties; to authorize a contract to sale (real estate option agreement) and a contract of sale of property for consideration from the City to the third parties for development and construction activities on the project site, including new construction of commercial improvements and other facilities; and also, relative to third parties constructing an additional improvement – Riverplace Phase II – providing for thirty two (32) townhouses on a portion of the property; to authorize certain funding from SPARC or the capital budget for assisting development and infrastructure cost; to authorize a lease of parking spaces and related property; to authorize a lease of substation located on the subject property; authorizing incentives and public works related to the proposed cooperative endeavor and to authorize security instruments and authority for the Mayor or his designee to subordinate security instruments if necessary pertaining thereto and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

H.     COMMITTEES

31)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

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

33)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

34)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

35)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

36)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

37)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

38)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.

39)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

40)    ADJOURNMENT.