City Council

AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA MAY 13, 2013 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation – Reverend Robert Warren 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Minutes A. April 22, 2013 - Regular Council Meeting B. May 6, 2013 – Council Work Session Meeting 6. Approval of Expense Vouchers 7. Presentation of Petitions, Requests and Communications A. Proclamation – National Garden Week B. Proclamation – National Public Works Week C. Parade Permit Application – Craft Farms North D. Assembly Permit Application – Rhythm & Ribs E. Assembly Permit Application – Furever Home Fun Run F. Liquor License Application – Gulf N Gulf – Johns Gyro II – Island Wing Company – City Grill (transfer location) 8. New Business A. Ordinance – Amend Code – 4 Way Stop – East 23rd Ave B. Ordinance – Amend Code – 4 Way Stop – East 16th Ave C. Resolution – Award Bid – Heavy Equipment D. Resolution – Reschedule Council Meeting of May 27, 2013 9. Committee Reports 11. Staff Reports 12. Hearing of Persons Not Listed on Formal Agenda 13. Adjourn  National Public Works Week By the Mayor of Gulf Shores A Proclamation WHEREAS, public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Gulf Shores; and, WHEREAS, such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees from State and local units of Government and the private sector, who are responsible for and must plan, design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the United States of America to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understand the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the year 2013 marks the 53rd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Craft, Mayor of Gulf Shores, on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of this community, do hereby designate the week of May 19-25, 2013 as National Public Works Week; and I urge all our people to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our national health, safety, welfare and quality of life. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama to be affixed,  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the following named applicants have applied for an ABC Board Alcohol License. A Public Hearing and voting on such license will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013, at a regular Gulf Shores City Council Meeting which begins at 4:00 p.m. in Gulf Shores City Hall. Those wishing to express disapproval of said license may appear before the Council on said date or mail comments in advance to: The City of Gulf Shores P. O. Box 299 Gulf Shores AL 36547 Attn: City Clerk Prem Petroleum LLC Onur Kamil Barim Gulf Shores Inc, LLC d/b/a Gulf N Gulf Johns Gyro II Island Wing Company 3665 Gulf Shores Parkway 108 W. 3rd Avenue 3947 Hwy 59, Suite 100 Retail Beer & Wine Retail Beer Restaurant Retail Liquor (Off Premises Only) (On or Off Premises) (Restaurant Only) Wanda Parris, MMC City Clerk 203 Clubhouse Drive, Second Floor PO Box 299 Gulf Shores, AL 36547 www.gulfshoresal.gov (251) 968-1125 desk (251) 968-4459 fax  ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTED JULY 24, 1989, AT CHAPTER 21, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL, BY ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE AT SECTION 21-7, FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, TO INCLUDE THE INTERSECTION OF EAST 23RD AVENUE AND EAST 9TH STREET ______________________________________________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 13, 2013, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 21, TRAFFIC, of the Code of Ordinances, adopted July 24, 1989, be and it is hereby amended by adding certain language at Article I., In General, Section 21-7, Four-Way Stop Intersections, to include the intersections of East 23rd Avenue and East 9th Street, so the entire Section shall read as follows: CHAPTER 21 TRAFFIC ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL * * * Sec. 21-7. Four-way stop intersections. * * * v. The intersection of East 23rd Avenue and East 9th Street is hereby declared henceforth to be a four way stop intersection. Section 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2013. __________________________ Robert Craft, Mayor ATTEST: _________________ Wanda Parris, MMC City Clerk C E R T I F I C A T E I, Wanda Parris, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. (prepared by City Clerk), which Ordinance was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 13, 2013, and the same was duly published as required by law. ______________________ City Clerk  ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTED JULY 24, 1989, AT CHAPTER 21, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE I., IN GENERAL, BY ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE AT SECTION 21-7, FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, TO INCLUDE THE INTERSECTION OF EAST 16TH AVENUE AND EAST 1ST STREET ______________________________________________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 13, 2013, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 21, TRAFFIC, of the Code of Ordinances, adopted July 24, 1989, be and it is hereby amended by adding certain language at Article I., In General, Section 21-7, Four-Way Stop Intersections, to include the intersections of East 16th Avenue and East 1st Street, so the entire Section shall read as follows: CHAPTER 21 TRAFFIC ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL * * * Sec. 21-7. Four-way stop intersections. * * * w. The intersection of East 16th Avenue and East 1st Street is hereby declared henceforth to be a four-way stop intersection. Section 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2013. __________________________ Robert Craft, Mayor ATTEST: _________________ Wanda Parris, MMC City Clerk C E R T I F I C A T E I, Wanda Parris, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. (prepared by City Clerk), which Ordinance was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 13, 2013, and the same was duly published as required by law. ______________________ City Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. -13 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF VARIOUS COMPANIES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS ________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 13, 2013, as follows: Section 1. That the bid of Cowin Equipment Company for rental of tracked excavators, compactor vibratory–asphalt, compactor vibratory-soil, towable air compressors, be and the same is hereby accepted, being the lowest, most responsible, among sealed bids opened on April 2, 2013. Section 2. That the bid of Pittman Tractor Company for rental of 4 x 4 diesel utility vehicles, be and the same is hereby accepted, being the lowest, most responsible, among sealed bids opened on April 2, 2013. Section 3. That the bid of Hertz Rentals for rental of tracked crawler dozer, wheeled front end loader, wheeled skid steer loaders, tracked skid steer loaders, tracked excavators, long reach excavators, compactor vibratory-soil, scissor lifts, man lifts, trenchers, towable air compressors, be and the same is hereby accepted, being the lowest, most responsible, among sealed bids opened on April 2, 2013. Section 4. That the bid of United Rentals for tracked crawler dozer, wheeled front end loader, compactor vibratory-asphalt, compactor vibrating-soil, be and the same is hereby accepted, being the lowest, most responsible, among sealed bids opened on April 2, 2013. Section 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and attest, respectively, contracts between the City of Gulf Shores and Cowin Equipment Company, Pittman Tractor Company, Hertz Rentals, United Rentals for heavy equipment rental; in substantially the form presented to Council this date. Section 6. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2013. _____________________________ Robert Craft, Mayor ATTEST: _________________ Wanda Parris, MMC City Clerk Resolution No. -13 (cont’d) Page 2 C E R T I F I C A T E I, Wanda Parris, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -13 (prepared by City Clerk), which Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 13, 2013. _____________________________ City Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. -13 A RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2013 TO MAY 20, 2013, BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY OFFICES __________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, WHILE IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 13, 2013, as follows: Section 1. That the regular Council Meeting of May 27, 2013, be and it is hereby rescheduled to May 20, at 4:00 p.m. because of the holiday schedule for City offices. Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2013. __________________________ Robert Craft, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Wanda Parris, MMC, City Clerk I, Wanda Parris, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. -13 (prepared by City Clerk), which Resolution was duly and legally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 13, 2013. ___________________________ City Clerk