Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-04-22

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 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 4/8.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles. Bids to be opened 4/22.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the LA Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, for the promotion of the annual barbeque competition, “Que’in on the Red. ”

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Sellers Johnson for certain services.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Robert Smith to provide medical oversight of the Alexandria Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Program.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the LA Department of Economic Development Small & Emergency Business Development Program to provide market technical assistance relating to the growth of small businesses in this area.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to declare emergency repairs and authorize purchases to make repairs of a 36” ductile iron water transmission line at the International Paper Mill.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 78-2008 to allow dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude in Northside Subdivision to one additional lot, Lot 23.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the McDonald Street and drainage improvements, Phase 3.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Compton Park Landscape Maintenance for the Urban Forester department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for mowing of Esler Field Landfill for the Urban Forester department.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for I-49 Greenbelt Maintenance Services for the Urban Forester department.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Landscape Maintenance Services for Assorted Public Facilities for the Urban Forester department.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rapides Trail for the Urban Forester department.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the alarm system upgrade for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for mosquito control insecticide chemicals & related products for the Street department.

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

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual bid for 2009 model year vehicles.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements, Phase 2.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Versailles Boulevard, Phase I – Package 2.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted 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.

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

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Cain’s Fence Company for labor and materials to install five chain-link backstops for the Johnny Downs Recreation Complex.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive additional funds from LA Highway Safety Commission.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 07/08 Operating Budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

27) To consider final adoption 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.

28) To consider final adoption 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.

29) To consider final adoption 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.

30) To consider final adoption 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.

31) To consider final adoption 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.

32) To consider final adoption 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.

33) To consider final adoption 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.

34) To consider final adoption 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.

35) To consider final adoption 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.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 4th Filing, Lots 1 and 2.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase III.

38) To consider final adoption 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.

39) To consider final adoption 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.
40) To consider final adoption 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.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for ready-mix concrete for use by various city departments.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

44) To consider final adoption 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.

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/22)

47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program Budget. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/22)

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

48) To consider final adoption 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. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 4/22)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”. (LEGAL 4/22)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2008/2009; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all City Divisions, Departments, Offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2008/2009 and providing for capital expenditures. (FINANCE 4/8)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

51) To continue public hearing on structures located at:

1802 Elliott Bam Properties
723 Woodard Kendall Dixon

52) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 10 structures.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

63) ADJOURNMENT.