Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-09-20
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 9/6.
2) Introduction of an ordinance to protect all employees in all workplaces by prohibiting smoking in all enclosed public places of employment including but not limited to bars, gaming establishments, and certain outdoor areas within the City of Alexandria, to provide for related matters and to go into effect 90 days after passage.
3) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 capital budget for ground storage tanks and Martin Park water and gas main replacement project.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Interparish Agencies for Hurricanes Katrina & Rita.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to accept funding from the LA Local Law Enforcement Agency for the purchase of a K-9 dog.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric Production department.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from NexAir LLC for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Southland Medical Corporation for powder free nitrile exam gloves for Alexandria Fire department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Southern Power Systems, Inc. for 138 kV substation equipment maintenance & testing services for use by the Electric Distribution department.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept and execute Change Order No. 3 for restoration of urban water well sites (LA Highway 28 west and Baldwin Avenue sites) and water distribution system replacement (Garden district – Phase I) project.
11) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located between the 5700 and 6500 even side block range of 3rd Street (Hwy. 1 South), being 46.6 acres in part of Lot 2 of Oakdale Plantation, as requested by LEWCO Enterprises, LLC represented herein by Lewis Lauve and Jameson Cole Finn, as members, from “AG”, Agricultural district to “MF-1”, Multifamily (low density) district to allow for a single family and/or multifamily housing development. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)
12) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 7534 Coliseum Boulevard and a portion of the right of way of Coliseum Boulevard from approximately 235 feet east of the St. Andrews Drive to approximately 340 feet east of Cloverleaf Boulevard, as requested by the City of Alexandria’s Administrative Division, as applicant from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” General Commercial district to allow for a restaurant and other permitted uses allowable in the “C-2” district. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)
13) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property described as 14.69 acres +/- being a portion of a 19.44 acre tract +/- in part of Lots 33, 34, 35 & 44, Experiment Plantation lying between Highway 1 and the T & P Railroad (Northport Commercial & Industrial Park) as requested by Northport Properties Partnership, represented herein by Roger Kahao of Trilateral Development, as applicant from “I-1”, Light Industrial district to “MF-1”, Multifamily (low density) district to allow for duplexes. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED)
14) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for funding from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to cover the assigning of one police officer to the Rapides DARE unit.
15) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held October 18, 2011 for the condemnation of 26 structures.
16) RESOLUTION finding and determining that no petition has been filed objecting to the proposed issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Alexandria, in an amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) (the “Bonds”), authorizing the officials of the City to proceed with the preparation of the documents required for the issuance of the Bonds, and to obtain the approval of the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the issuance of the Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Masonic Drive Recreational corridor gateway and destination signage.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Purchasing Warehouse/HVAC.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with LA Department of Natural Resources – EmPower Louisiana – Transportation Efficiency & Alternative Fuels Program.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing purchase of one replacement 35’ bus from a piggyback bid from the City of Lafayette with options to purchase additional buses.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Office of Family Support for transportation bus services for monthly passes for their clients.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing annexation of 1.62 acres located at 2344 North MacArthur Drive for the future site of a new hotel development – Candlewood Suites – by the Rapides Lodging Partners, LLC. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/20)
A & E REVIEW COMMITTEE
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Concordia LLC to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program. (A & E REVIEW 9/20)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Caplan’s, Inc. for annual uniform bid for Public Safety (police & fire) division. (LEGAL 9/20)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 west wall & east wall at D.G. Hunter Generating Station. (UTILITY 9/20)
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Orders #1 and #2 for rehabilitation of D.G. Hunter Cooling Tower #4. (UTILITY 9/20)
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-22, 26-60, 26-74 and 27.5-6 of the Code of Ordinances relative to tap, meter and socket charges for Water, Gas, Electric and Wastewater utility services; to amend and set the fees for tap, meter and socket charges for water, gas, electric and wastewater utility services; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (UTILITY 9/20)
G. COMMITTEES
29) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
30) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
31) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.
32) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
33) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.
34) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.
35) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.
36) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.
37) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.
38) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.
39) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
40) ADJOURNMENT.