Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-01-21
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014
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. Approval of minutes taken from regular council meeting held 1/7.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bolton Avenue streetscape improvements, Phase 2. Bids to be opened 1/21.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 1/21.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 1/21.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the annexation of 6.0 acres for Lakeland Townhomes situated adjacent to Bocage Subdivision.
5) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a 138kv gas circuit breaker for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
7) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for materials and supplies for Alexandria Police department firing range safety improvements.
8) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a twelve month period.
9) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period.
10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department for a twelve month period.
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney to authorize the City Attorney to enter into a compromise and settlement and to appropriate funds of the Risk Management fund of the City to be used for payment of a certain sum towards the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to be used to pay towards the settlement in the suit entitled “Angelo Bracey versus City of Alexandria”, Supreme Court Docket Number 2013-C-1934; Court of Appeal Docket Number 13-16 and Office of Workers’ Compensation, District 2 Docket Number 11-04410.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 5 with Womack & Sons Construction in connection with the Wastewater system improvements project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the contract with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations for another year for the lease of bus tires.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing annexation of Lot 2 & 4 of the partition of the Viola G. Deville tract.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 12’ wide alley located in Block 4 of West Alexandria Addition.
FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to consider and take action with respect to authorizing the issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 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; confirming the sale and delivery of the bonds to the underwriter; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/21)
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2013-2014 Major Budget Amendment. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/21)
H. RESOLUTION
18) To consider adoption of a resolution to reject a recommendation of denial from the City of Alexandria Zoning Commission from its regularly scheduled meeting held October 28, 2013 relative to a rezoning application on behalf of Price Development Corporation represented by Ronnie Price, requesting the rezoning of property located at 2006 Airbase Road described as 75’ x 100’ lot bounded on the East by Air Base Road, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO”, Single Family Moderate Density with a Mobile Home Overlay District to “C-1” Limited Commercial District to allow for private commercial car wash.
(ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL) (PROPERTY & ZONING 11/26:DELAY, 12/10:DELAY & 1/7:DELAY)
I. RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING
19) To continue public hearing concerning condemnation of three structures located at:
1846 Harris Street
2811 Wise Street
4125 Picsiotta Street
J. COMMITTEES
20) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.
21) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard.
22) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green.
23) To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation
Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
24) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development
Committee: Mr. Rubin.
25) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
26) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver.
27) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.
28) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
29) ADJOURNMENT.