Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-04-08

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 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 regular meeting held March 25, 2008 and special meeting held March 27, 2008.

2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive additional funds from LA Highway Safety Commission.

3) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Operating Budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to make emergency repairs and authorize purchases to repair a 30” force main failure at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Jones Street.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for the warehouse and office improvements project at the Electric Distribution department.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates for design and construction inspection services for a proposed vehicle washing facility at the Electric Distribution department.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Temporary Staffing Agreement with any/all Temporary Staffing Agencies to provide temporary personnel to perform work for the City.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the grant agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Mental Health and the City to fund the Crisis Intervention Team.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DPS Financial Resources & Solutions for bookkeeping and tax service for the Alexandria Festival Association.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for economic development with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority to promote and host the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tennis tournament, April 17-20, 2008.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the promotion of the 2008 barbeque festival, “Que’in on the Red” held March 14-15, 2008.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Standard Enterprise, Inc. for the development of 36 single-family rental housing units.

15) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget.

16) Introduction of an ordinance amending the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program Budget.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 4th Filing, Lots 1 and 2.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase III.

19) Introduction of an ordinance annexing a parcel or tract of land containing an area of 9.62 acres consisting of Lots 25, 26 27 and 28 of Block A of Woodlawn Subdivision and the adjacent parcel located in Sections 18 and 19 of T4N, R1W – Enterprise Road Subdivision and a portion of the right of way of Enterprise Road containing 2.34 acres.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for priority repairs for Sterkx & Twin Bridges substation transformers for the Electric Distribution department.

21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning the Main Street A-Trans Bus Terminal.

22) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of transit buses & passenger transit vans for the Bus department.

23) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for ready-mix concrete for use by various city departments.

24) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

25) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

26) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for annual uniform bid on a month-to-month basis for a period of up to twelve months.

27) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation.

28) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Glen Beard to the Alexandria Fire and Police Civil Service Board.

29) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for 2008 Bulletproof Vest Funds.

30) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Taser X26E series electronic control devices and accessories for the Alexandria Police department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

31) 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.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two rotary lobe sludge pumps and macerator for the Wastewater department.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for printer/cutter for the Traffic department.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for an inmate labor crew.

37) To consider final adoption 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.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing consultant agreement with Walter “Bo” Neely for performance of certain consultant services, as needed.

39) To consider final adoption 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.

40) To consider final adoption 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.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle glass for the Parts Warehouse.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two utility servitudes required for utility services serving the Hampton Inn.

44) To consider final adoption 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.

45) To consider final adoption 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.

46) To consider final adoption 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.
47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of a scoreboard from Naomi Heights Facility for Ben Bradford field.

48) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the American Cancer Society.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Support Fund Endowment Agreement with the Coughlin-Saunders Foundation for the operation and maintenance of said building. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 4/8)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Solid Waste Disposal Contract with IESI, Inc. for the transfer of waste to the appropriate storage areas. (LEGAL 4/8)

51) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with John Adragna, Esq. to assist in the litigation of the Cleco case. (LEGAL 4/8)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE

52) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2008/2009 Operating and Capital Budgets, according to Sec. 5-02 of the Home Rule Charter.

53) Introduction of an ordinance for the 2008/2009 Operating and Capital budgets. (FINANCE 4/8)

H. COMMITTEES

54) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

55) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

56) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

57) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

58) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

59) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

60) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

61) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

62) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

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

64) ADJOURNMENT.