Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-06-17

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 6/3.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements, Phase 2. Bids to be opened 6/17.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders. Bids to be opened 6/17.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Cenla Pride/Keep Cenla Beautiful to improve the appearance of the City by combating liter on unkempt dilapidated properties, public thoroughfares and parks.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Community Senior Citizens Multipurpose Resource Center for services to be rendered at the Broadway Resource Center.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for local nonprofit organizations receiving city funding.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Parish Library to promote summer reading for children without transportation to the library.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for caustic soda for use by the Electric Production department.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hardware & safety products for a twelve month period.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for striping of public streets & other public properties for the Traffic department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for testing, calibration and maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for transformer repairs for polemount and padmount transformers for the Electric Distribution department.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City to “piggyback” off of Jefferson Parish’s bid with Covington Sales & Service for one (1) 500 gallon trailer mounted vacuum unit for the Wastewater department.

14) Introduction of an ordinance declaring a 1986 pumper truck for the Alexandria Fire department as surplus property and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Lecompte.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing the City to state their intention to review the City’s Recycling Program as set forth by LAC 33:VII.10307. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/17)

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two (2) pneumatic type capacity forklifts for the Motor Pool and Central Warehouse departments.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for combination sewer & storm drain cleaning truck for the Street department.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one (1) armored SWAT Bearcat Vehicle for the Alexandria Police department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Versailles Boulevard, Phase I – Package 2.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the YMCA to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the City’s youth.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 with Dual Construction, in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer trunk main project.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Block 15 and part of Block 12 of the Haas Investment Company Addition.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts and agreements to accept donations, servitudes, easements, plats, rights of way and other instruments necessary for the City from time to time to accept such contracts and agreements and other wise to provide with respect thereto.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Commercial Center Subdivision, Phase V, Lots 10-A and 10-B, being a resubdivision of Lot 10 of Commercial Center Subdivision, Phase IV.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Owen and White, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the Levee Certification Project.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the purchase of flags.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose & Associates, Inc. for the development of a comprehensive parks and recreation plan.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking a portion of a 10’ wide utility servitude (easement) located along the right of way of Bayou View Drive and along the common boundary between Lots 3 and 4 of Bayou View Subdivision.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking a portion of the 50’ right of way of Bayou View Drive located adjacent to Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Bayou View Subdivision.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with individuals, legal entities and foundations that will offer assistance, improvements and services to the Bringhurst Park Par Three golf course.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Governmental Consulting Services, Inc. to provide services of a financial advisor on significant issues and other developments and to provide other related services from time to time.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for new kitchen for the Alexandria Zoo. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/3:DELAY & 6/17)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 24.2397 acres of property to New York Avenue and Interstate 49 in Sections 36 & 40 of T3N, R1W, Southwestern Land District. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/17) (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Carlyle Place Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/17) (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Stratford Manor Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/17) (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing Hideway Crossing Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/17) (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development New Orleans Field Office for a Housing and Urban Development Faith and Community based training event to be held in Convention Hall. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/17)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station. (UTILITY 6/17)

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

40) 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. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 6/17)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 2009 model year vehicles. (FINANCE 6/17)
G. RESOLUTION

42) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of T.W. Thompson as Director of Public Works for the City of Alexandria.

H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

43) To continue public hearings on the following structures:

43 Eastwood Mark Stevenson
510 – 14th Street Charlie Gilmore
64 Eastwood Mark Stevenson 
1802 Elliott Bam Properties

I. COMMITTEES

44) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
45) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
46) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
47) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.
48) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.
49) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
50) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.
51) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.
52) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

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

54) ADJOURNMENT.