Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-03-25
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
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 special meetings held March 5, 2008 and March 11, 2008 and regular meeting held March 11, 2008.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for prox card access system for lobby doors at City Hall, gates and turnstiles at the Compound, lobby doors at the Administration Building at the Compound and optional future jobs at other facilities. Bids to be opened 3/25.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for two rotary lobe sludge pumps and macerator for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 3/25.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for printer/cutter for the Traffic department. Bids to be opened 3/25.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 3/25.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for an inmate labor crew.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Town of Lecompte for 20 hours of manpower and the use of a vacuum truck.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing consultant agreement with Walter “Bo” Neely for performance of certain consultant services, as needed.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Melinda Anderson for professional services and other matters related to the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Cain’s Fence Company for labor and materials to install five chain-link backstops for the Johnny Downs Recreation Complex.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle glass for the Parts Warehouse.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two utility servitudes required for utility services serving the Hampton Inn.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located adjacent to Lot B of Calhoun Commercial Park II and Old Boyce Road in property owned by B I J Hotel, Inc.
15) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 86.13 acres located adjacent to Tennyson Oaks Subdivision and in Section 5 & 8 of T3N, R1W into the city limits and zoning said property to “SF-2” moderate density single family residential district, upon annexation.
16) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 2.310 acre tract of land located on Coliseum Boulevard in part of Section 26, T4N, R1W, Southwestern Land District and said property to be zoned “C-2” General Commercial district, upon annexation.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of a scoreboard from Naomi Heights Facility for Ben Bradford field.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing the mayor to submit an application to the LA Department of Social Services for an Emergency Shelter Grant and to execute any and all documents necessary to secure release of funds.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Wastewater department to accept, maintain and operate the proposed sanitary sewer improvements for Bayou Rapides Development, Phase I (a).
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a new kitchen for the Alexandria Zoo.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period.
F.FINANCE
23) To hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 3/25)
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for additional covered parking additions for the Electric Distribution department.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for telephone network upgrade Phase II for fiber optic cable splicing.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Request for Proposals for a Document Imaging System.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for North Mall Drive street improvements.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for LA Highway 28 West street lighting addition.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cooling tower repairs for Units #1 & 2, #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for testing and maintenance of 138 KV substation equipment for Electric Distribution department.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a six month period.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 27.5-26 of the City Code concerning local wastewater discharge limits as mandated by EPA.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Service for janitorial services for the Utility Billing & Collection offices.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for trimming & removal of trees & limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 4 for water well improvements for water well rehabilitation for seven well sites.
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital for the extension of electric utility facilities.
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Extra Space Subdivision, Lots 1 & 2.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for the resubdivision of Lot 11 and part of Lot 10 of Block 3 of Horseshoe Gardens Subdivision.
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 17 of Northside Subdivision.
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for Versailles Boulevard, Phase 2.
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana to accept and receive a donation of reclaimed asphalt pavement from the State of Louisiana.
44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a six month extension of the Suddenlink Cable contract.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Third Party Limited Attachment Agreement between Cleco Power and the City for the installation of fiber optic cable to be attached to four poles located on Industrial Park Road and Highway One. (LEGAL 3/25)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
46) To continue public hearing on structures located at: 2703 Main Street, 320 Gabriel Lane and 608 13th Street.
I. COMMITTEES
47) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
48) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
49) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
50) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.
51) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.
52) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
53) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.
54) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.
55) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
56) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
57) ADJOURNMENT.