Meeting Agenda - August 25, 2015
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015
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. Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held August 11, 2015.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for an automated biochemical oxygen demand analyzer for the Laboratory testing and Services Department. (Bids to be opened August 25, 2015).
2) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the City of Alexandria Land Development Code, as amended, and matters related thereto.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to implement the ThinkAlex Comprehensive Development strategy and matters related thereto.
4) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the striping and signage for Public Streets and other Public Properties 2015-2016 (City-Wide).
5) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a rear loading refuse truck, 25 cubic yard for the Sanitation Department.
6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of two (2) dump trash trailer, 18 foot, tandem axle, heavy duty for the Sanitation Department.
7) RESOLUTION confirming William Ford to the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Fire Station No. 2 at Jones Avenue.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
9) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for an Insulated 40 foot telescopic articulated aerial lift.
10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 3.
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign/submit an agreement to execute any and all documents necessary for release of HUD’s letter of credit for CDBG and HOME program funds.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Marksville for the disposition of certain surplus movables.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Section 26-8 (a) and (b) of the Code of Ordinances.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2015-2016 capital budget for Fire Station relocation.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of parcel #802 required for the North Mall Drive Phase II Street Improvement project.
G. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING
16) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 15 residential structures.
H. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
17) Introduction of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and 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 certain sums towards the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to be used to pay towards the settlement in the suit entitled "Patrick Searcy, et al and local 540 of the Alexandria Firefighters Association v. the City of Alexandria ," of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, docket# 241,489; authorizing the City Attorney to settle, compromise , and execute all documents related thereto and to secure a dismissal with prejudice of all claims, causes of action and rights of action in the amount of six hundred forty eight thousand four hundred and three dollars ($648,403 .00); to resolve within his discretion all expenses related to fees incurred therein and with such payments to come from the risk management fund and otherwise to provide for related matters.
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Community Stakeholders in order to facilitate a community farmer’s market.
19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with LSUA for the use of city recreational facilities.
I. RESOLUTION
20) To consider adoption of a resolution selecting the R.A.D.D. proposal as a consortium of Engineers, Architects and Multidisciplines for “Early” qualification to receive community surveying and focus group study facilitated by Alexandria Administration and Development Partners and authorization to treat the R.A.D.D. proposal as the selected qualified firm(s) for purposes of further vetting its submissions for feasibility and for matters related thereto including selection of and reliance on core project guiding principles.
J. COMMITTEES
21) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
22) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
23) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
24) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain
25) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
26) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson
27) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
28) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.