Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-03-23

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
   
   
   1. Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 3/9.
      
      
   2. Introduction of an ordinance for substation oil containment improvements.  Bids to be opened 3/23.
      
      
   3. Introduction of an ordinance for electric meters for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 3/23.
      
      
   4. Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Red River Levee certification.
      
      
   5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including a lease and other provisions related thereto, with the Central Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross.
      
      
   6. Introduction of an ordinance annexing a 28.157 acre tract of land situated at the intersection of North Bolton Avenue and MacArthur Drive, being property acquired by Central LA Ambulatory Surgical Center for expansion of its facilities.
      
      
   7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle tempered glass for the Parts Warehouse.
      
      
   8. RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held April 20, 2010 for the condemnation of 8 structures.
      
      
   9. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
      
      
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
   SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
   
   
   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.  
      
      
   2. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for external modular tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the Alexandria Police department. 
      
      
   3. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Martin Luther King community center roof replacement. 
      
      
   4. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments. 
      
      
   5. 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.
      
      
   6. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for law enforcement disrupter robot for the Alexandria Police department.
      
      
   7. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
      
      
   8. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.
      
      
   9. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.
      
      
   10. To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring police department line cars, including three K-9 units as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria.
       
       
   11. To consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing existing contract for Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for the Utility and Public Works Divisions.

   LEGAL COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the Alexander Fulton Hotel Management Agreement with Noble Hospitality for an additional sixty days.  (LEGAL 3/9:DELAY & 3/23)
      
      
   2. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City for the interim management of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center and related properties with Hospitality Initiative Partnership Management LLC (or a related company) and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (LEGAL 3/9:DELAY & 3/23)
      
      
   3. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Hospitality Initiatives Partnership, LLC (HIP) related to the Downtown Hotels Initiatives; to provide for an agreement between the City and HIP providing for due diligence activities related to the downtown hotels initiative; to define responsibilities, cost and expenses between the City and HIP; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreements including establishing a trustee account.  (LEGAL 3/23)
      
      
   4. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize a contract with 3north for professional architectural and engineering services related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative and related public works and improvements; to provide for an agreement between the City and 3north related to the downtown hotels initiative and related matters; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement.  (LEGAL 3/23)
      
      
   5. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative; to contract with the Bureau concerning reimbursements for City incurred expenses related to hotels and convention matters; studies; proposed improvements to public assets and infrastructure, including the Riverfront Center, the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center; various proposals for a public plaza and Gateway District related to tourism and convention business and other proposals; to define responsibilities, cost and expenses between the City and the Bureau; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement.  (LEGAL 3/23)

   PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code, Section 28-3.26 Supplemental Regulations, by adding a new subsection concerning minimum open space requirements in SF-1, SF-2 and SF-3 districts.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/23)

   FINANCE COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Bolton Avenue traffic softening. (FINANCE 3/23)
      
      
   2. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for North MacArthur Drive traffic softening.  (FINANCE 3/23)
      
      
   3. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with First Federal Bank of LA for fiscal agency and banking services.  (FINANCE 3/23)
      
      
7. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
   
   
   1. To continue public hearing on structures located at 2912 Levin Street and 1238 Elliott Street.
      
      
8. COMMITTEES
   
   
   1. To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.
      
      To announce the date of a public hearing to 
      be held on the Mayor’s proposed 2010-2011 
      annual budget.
      
      
   2. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
      
      
   3. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
      
      
   4. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 
      
      
   5. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
      
      
   6. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
      
      
   7. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
      
      
   8. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
      
      
   9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
      
      
   10. ADJOURNMENT.