Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-08-12

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 7/29, special meetings held 7/24 & 7/29.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Bolton Avenue Community Center renovations and addition. Bids to be opened 8/12.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for Martin Community Center roof renovations. Bids to be opened 8/12.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for River Oaks Arts Center roof renovation. Bids to be opened 8/12.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for clamps & couplings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 8/12.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for direction sensing radar speed detectors for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 8/12.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew an existing lease of office space to the United States of America for occupancy by the Army Corps of Engineers located at the Alexandria Industrial Park.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Bayou Rapides Park/walking trail.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for roadside open ditch closures – for Elizabeth Street drainage improvements.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for salaries for certain new positions on the Mayor’s staff.

11) RESOLUTION adopting the proposed pay plan and classification plans for the classified employees for the City of Alexandria. (PERSONNEL 7/29: DELAY & 8/12)

12) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to seek authorization to apply for a grant to cover overtime to address illegal narcotics and violent crime activities.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 20’ trash dump trailer for the Street department.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction of a wash rack for Electric Distribution department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

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

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one armored swat bearcat vehicle for the Alexandria Police department.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the bid submitted for two pneumatic type capacity forklifts for Motor Pool and Central Warehouse departments.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for combination sewer & storm drain cleaning truck for the Street department.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Communications Corporation of America to co-sponsor “Movies on the Red” at the downtown Amphitheater, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid received for the construction contract with Apeck Construction Company for the Bayou Rapides Multi-Use Trail Phase 1B project.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with LADOTD for additional funding for Bayou Rapides Multi-Use Trail, Phase 1B project.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for a bus terminal.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Azalea Lane sewer extension project.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Public Safety generator project.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for air walls at the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for painting of ground storage tanks at Kisatchie.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Zoo kitchen and employee complex.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Gilchrist Construction Company and Diamond B Construction Company for hot mix for a six month period.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Mid-State Supply and Ruston Industrial Supplies for rainwear to be inventoried at the Central Warehouse department.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for Wastewater & Lab Testing departments.

32) To consider final adoption 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 RECOMMENDED APPROVAL)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

33) To adopt the adjusted millage rate(s) for tax year 2008. (FINANCE 8/12)

34) To adopt the adjusted millage rate (s) after reassessment and roll forward the millage to a rate(s) not to exceed the prior year’s maximum millage for the tax year 2008 and adopt other authorized millages for 2008 tax year. (FINANCE 8/12)

G. RESOLUTIONS – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

35) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Greg Foster as Director of Human Resources. (PERSONNEL 8/12)

36) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jannease Seastrunk as Director of Community Services. (PERSONNEL 8/12)

H. COMMITTEES

37) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
38) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
39) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
40) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.
41) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.
42) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
43) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.
44) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.
45) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

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

47) ADJOURNMENT.