Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-06-24
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSON 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. PRESENTATION FROM THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICAN
- F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM JUNE 10, 2014
- G. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for annual contract for current model year or newer vehicles for various departments. Bids to be opened June 24, 2014.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for one (1) Hydraulic Trash Loader Body for the Sanitation Department. Bids to be opened August 5, 2014.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for a minimum of one (1) rear loading refuse truck, 25 CU YD capacity for the Sanitation Department. Bids to be opened August 5, 2014.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Alexandria and Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, for engineering and land surveying services for Third Street Enhancements St James to Broadway project.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid for fueling station upgrades. Bids to be opened July 22, 2014.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 for Frank O. Hunter Park, Phase II.
7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a Crawler-type, minimum 168 hp, Wide Track Dozer for use by the Utility Service Department.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a 18 Wheeler 6x4 Tractor Rig for use by the Utility Services Department to transport heavy equipment.
9) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one (1) Hydraulic Trash Loader Body for use by the Sanitation Department.
10) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Water meters for the Water Department for a period of twelve months.
11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one (1) Rear Loading Refuse Truck, 25 CU YD capacity for use by the Sanitation Department.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Port of Alexandria Rail Spur Rehabilitation.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fueling station upgrades.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for replacement of McNutt Water Feeder Main Phase I.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Funds for FY14 allocations for operating, preventive maintenance and capital activities.
FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
16) A resolution to address and transition the City of Alexandria’s Moratorium on new bingo halls and the expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria to regulation of bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria; to reenact a moratorium with regard to certain expansion activities; to lift the current moratorium within the confines of new legislation in the form of an ordinance; and to provide with respect thereto and create, authorize, and empower the division of planning to provide with reference to ambiguities or matters related to points of discretion regarding all gaming within the City of Alexandria until there is further specific legislation. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 6/24)
17) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held on July 8, 2014 for the condemnation of ten (10) residential structures.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the five lowest quotes received for Electric Transmission and Distribution Emergency Services for use by the Electric Distribution Department.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Control Devices Inc., for the service of testing, calibrating and maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment use by the Electric Distribution Department.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 14.381 acre, more less, tract of land located on Coliseum Boulevard and being part of Lot A of the Eskew Park, Phase 1, Subdivision in Section 27 Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for the construction of Highway 1 Ground Storage Tank.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance lifting all Moratoria regarding the City of Alexandria’s bingo halls and expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit; regulating and franchising bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria; reenacting certain strictures with regard to expansion activities; providing overall policy and construction of law; and to provide with respect thereto generally and also by creating, authorizing, and empowering the Division of Planning to provide with reference to administrative procedures to resolve ambiguities or matters related to points of discretion regarding all gaming within the City of Alexandria consistent with a regulated and limited franchise.(FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 6/24)
PROPERTY & ZONING COMMITTEE
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of property at 1172 and 1182 Rapides Avenue lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 square 1 Welch Addition, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family (moderate density) with a mobile home overlay District and “B-3” General Business District to a “C-2” General Commercial District, for the establishment of a commercial business that includes the sale of alcoholic beverages. (PROPERTY & ZONING COMMITTEE 6/24)
- H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
24) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 10 residential structures.
- I. COMMITTEES
25) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
26) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
27) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
28) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
29) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
30) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
31) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver
32) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
33) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
34) ADJOURNMENT