Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-07-15

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 7/1.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for LSUA – Business Education Center. Bids to be opened 7/15.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for LA Highway 28 west street lighting additions, Phase II. Bids to be opened 7/15.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for pre-wire relay panels and associated equipment for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 7/15.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals for a six month period. Bids to be opened 7/15.

6) Introduction of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 17-7 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to junk, second hand dealers, pawnbrokers and scrap metal dealers; to provide for purchase records required; to enact Section 17-7.1 to provide relative to daily records required of scrap metal purchases and daily reports to be filed; required information; retention requirements; and to set penalties; to amend and re-enact Section 17-8 and provide exceptions; to amend and re-enact Section 17-9 relative to the retention and inspection of records and electronic data entries; to enact Section 17-11.1 to define second hand dealers; to provide for records of transactions and reports to be filed; to set penalties and provide for suspension and revocations of licenses; to enact Section 17-13 relative to second hand dealers to prohibit the disposal and changing identity of items purchased during a thirty day period; and otherwise provide with respect thereto.

7) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the proposed pay plan and classification plans for the classified employees for the City of Alexandria.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget moving an unclassified Administrative Assistant position from the Mayor’s office to the Director of Finance.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for a wash rack at the Electric Distribution department.

10) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of $15,000,000 of Limited Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

11) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of $25,000,000 of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2008, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Rylee Construction, Inc. in connection with the Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 1, sewer trunk main project.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract and agreement with the Boys & Girls Club amending the prior agreement and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball Program to host and co-sponsor the 2008 Dixie Girls World Series.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Research Agreement with Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College for the purpose of using the LSU C4G GULFNET Geodetic infrastructure.

16) Introduction of an ordinance annexing a 13.03 acre tract of land to be developed as part of Bocage Subdivision, Phase V, located in Section 86, Township 4 North, Range 1 West.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Bocage Subdivision, Phase V, Lots 203-252.

18) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property owned by Greg Trotter for 3408 Elliott Street near MacArthur Drive from “B-2” Community Business district (Lot 8) and “SF-2” Single-family moderate density district (Lot 7) to “C-1” Limited commercial zoning district to develop the property into a strip center with office space and fine dining. (ZONING COMMISSION DENIED THE REQUEST 6/2)

19) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held August 26, 2008 for the cost of demolition of 22 structures.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 138 KV right-of-way re-clearing for the Electric Distribution department.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for three phase padmount transformers.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two grit screw conveyors with parallel plate separators for the Wastewater department.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one rollback car carrier body for the Motor Pool department.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 2, Package 3.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Government 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.

27) To consider final adoption 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.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Azalea Lane sanitary sewer improvement project.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Animal Shelter renovations, Phase 2. 
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Convention Hall upgrade, Phase 2, electrical renovations.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operable wall additions for Alexandria Riverfront Center.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for carpet replacement for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for repainting of the Kisatchie twin ground storage tanks.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the annual existing contract with Rylee Contracting for Water and Wastewater system.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library and Museum to preserve and protect things for the enlightenment and education of the citizens of Alexandria.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Arna Bontemps African American Museum to promote awareness of African American history and cultural through educational programs.

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council to organize, encourage, and assist in the development of the Arts that provide quality arts and cultural programs within the City.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House (T.R.E.E. House) to provide and expand cultural and educational programming for the city’s youth.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ballard CLC for the design and construction observation for Prescott substation transformer replacement. (A & E 6/3)

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ballard CLC for design and construction observation for upgrade of D.G. Hunter substation. (A & E 6/3)

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with BHA, Inc. for Sterkx Road substation transformer replacement. (A & E 6/3)

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with BHA, Inc. for design and construction observation for Twin Bridges to Prescott 138 KV transmission line. (A & E 6/3)
46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TRC for design and construction observation for substation oil containment. (A & E 6/3)

47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for utility relocations at North Mall Drive.

48) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Capital Budget for North Mall – Sterkx to Lee Street.

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Capital Budget for Sterkx Road substation transformer replacement.

50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for Provine Place Extension.

51) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7C, 7D Revised, 8 Revised and 9.

52) To consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Hershel Lonidier for his services as a Right of Way Agent and Planner for the City.

53) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for North Mall Drive street improvements from 1250 feet west of Sterkx to Lee Street and new traffic signal at Wal-Mart.

54) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Foley & Judell and Carol D. Powell Lexing pursuant to Resolution No. 8420-2008 authorizing the bond procurement.

55) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Mahtook & LaFleur and Foley & Judell pursuant to Resolution No. 8419-2008 authorizing the bond procurement.

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

56) To continue public hearings on structures located at:

723 Woodard Kendall Dixon
43 Eastwood Mark Stevenson
2703 Main Street Arthur & James Smash
320 Gabriel Lane Ricky Countee
608 13th Street Mark Stevenson

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

67) ADJOURNMENT.