Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-10-29

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation (IRC) for the development of two single-family homeownership housing units.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the contract for professional services with GDS and Associates for professional and technical consulting services for the City’s combined utility system. 

3)   Introduction of an ordinance amending 2013-2014 capital budget by adding funds for the directional signage project.

4) Introduction of an ordinance declaring six city owned Harley-Davidson 2013 motorcycles as surplus property and no longer needed by the department.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing annexation of a 3.143 acre tract of land situated at 5614 Coliseum Boulevard.

6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Bolton House columns, pilasters and balustrade system replacement and building painting. 

7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Links on the Bayou (golf course club house water intrusion improvements at golf cart parking and equipment storage areas)

8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one compact hydraulic excavator (mini backhoe) for the Wastewater department.

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

10)RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Frank O. Hunter Park improvements, Phase 2.

11)RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one trailer mounted sewer jetter for use by the Street department.

G.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

12)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn out gear for the Alexandria Fire department. 

13)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain items of furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles as surplus and no longer needed or used by City departments.

14)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Airgas USA, LLC for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department. 

15)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric Production department.

16)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2013-2014 operating budget adding an Assistant Director position in the Utility Division.

FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

17)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for a one-time pay supplement for those City of Alexandria Fire Fighters with three to twenty-three years of active service; to provide for formulation of policies necessary to implement same; and matters related thereto.  (DELAY FOR TWO WEEKS)

18)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development to provide GPS tracking devices and monthly monitoring on seven City vehicles operated by the Inspectors and staff in the Construction Development department.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/29) 

19)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development to provide permitting and inspection software for the Planning Division.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/29)

20)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Sections 26-24(d), 26-62(e), 26-84(n), and 27.5-5(5) relative to Infrastructure Renewal Assessment charges.  (DELAY FOR TWO WEEKS) 

H.     RESOLUTION

21)    To consider adoption of a resolution appointing Connie D. Baker to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Board, as nominated by Southern University. 

I.      ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

22)    Introduction of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Section 26-84(g) of the Code of Ordinances relative to the electric energy cost adjustment formula.

J.      COMMITTEES

23)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee:    Mr. Silver.

24)    To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard.

25)    To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green.

26)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

27)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development      

Committee:   Mr. Rubin. 

28)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.

29)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee:  Mr. Silver.

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

31)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

32)    ADJOURNMENT.