Council Agenda - September 9, 2015

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.   CALL TO ORDER
B.  INVOCATION
C.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D.  ROLL CALL
E.   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held August 25, 2015.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Water Meters for the Water Department. (Bids to be opened 9/8)

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Jones Street Aeration and Pumping Facilities Project. (Bids to be opened 9/8).

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a three wheel broom street sweeper with belt conveyor and dual controls. (Bids to be opened 9/8).

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for distribution feeder hardware for the Electric Distribution Warehouse department. (Bids to be opened 9/8).

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Desktop Document Scanners.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for Wastewater and Lab Testing Building.

7)   RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for brass fitting and miscellaneous items for the Water Department.

8)   RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution Department.

9)   RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual turn-out gear for the Fire Department.

10)        RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric utility right-of-way clearing and re-clearing for the Electric Distribution Department.

11)        RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one integrated breathing air cylinder recharging system and two ASME Storage Cylinders for the Fire Department.

12)        RESOLUTION confirming Dr. Henry Robertson to the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

13)        RESOLUTION confirming Mr. Jonathan Stokes to the Historic Preservation Commission.

14)        RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration for federal funds for Supplemental FY15 allocations for operating and capital activities.

15)        RESOLUTION authorizing aspects of the R.A.D.D. Consortium of Engineers, Architects and Multidisciplinary Partners “early” consideration and limited preliminary qualification; requesting that R.A.D.D. receive and respond to community surveying and focus group study facilitated by the administration; to authorize the Alexandria Administration to facilitate further assessment of the viability of plans submitted by the R.A.D.D. and any other potential development partners; to authorize and treat particular aspects of the R.A.D.D. proposal with favored proposer status in later selection of qualified firm(s); to authorize and encourage further vetting of financial, programmatic, and logistical feasibility; and for matters related thereto, including selection of and reliance on core project guiding principles. Finance and Legal Affairs- Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee 9/8).

F.   ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16)        To consider final adoption 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.

17)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the City of Alexandria Land Development Code, as amended, and matters related thereto. (Finance and Legal Affairs – Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee 9/9)

18)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the ThinkAlex  Resiliency Plan and authorizing the Mayor to implement the ThinkAlex Comprehensive Development Strategy and matters related thereto, including the authorization for promulgation of policy to implement and effectuate the Resiliency Plan.  (Finance and Legal Affairs – Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee 9/9)

19)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of 5114 Ransbottom Drive, described as Lot 10 Lakeside Subdivision, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, from “SF-2” Single Family (Low Density) District to “MF-1” Multi-family (Low Density) District to allow for the construction of a Duplex.

20)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of 1220 Rapides Avenue described as Lots 5 and 6 Welch Addition Subdivision, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, from “B-3” General Business District to “C-1” Limited Commercial District to allow for Vehicle Sales.

21)        To consider final adoption 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.

22)        To consider final adoption 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.

23)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with LSUA for the use of City recreational facilities.

G.  ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

24)        Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for “Cenla National Hunting and Fishing Day” and authorizing the provision of in-kind services by use of the City Trolleys.

25)        Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the sale of not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Sale Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; provided the sale of the Refunding Bonds produces minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) in excess of the Minimum Present Value Savings to Refund guidelines of the State Bond Commission.

H.  RESOLUTION

26)        To consider adoption of a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Sales Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said bonds; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

27)         To consider adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing to be held September 22, 2015 taking action on the cost of demolition of thirty-six (36) residential structures.

I.    COMMITTEES

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

29)        To hear from Utility Committee:  Mr. Villard

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

31)        To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation           Committee:  Mr. Larvadain

32)        To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee:  Mr. Rubin

33)        To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee:  Mr. Johnson

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

35)        ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.