Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-12-16

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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 a special and regular meeting held November 18, 2008, regular meeting held December 2, 2008 and special meeting held December 9, 2008.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for the stand-by power treatment plant headworks/Administration building project. Bids to be opened 12/16.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles. Bids to be opened 12/16.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for two rear loading refuse trucks for the Sanitation department. Bids to be opened 12/16.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for spray injected road repair truck for the Street department. Bids to be opened 12/16.

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Major Budget Amendment.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use between the City and Kentucky Data Link.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the City’s contract with E.P. Breaux Electrical for overhead electric construction unit pricing.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority to acquire two trolley buses.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Family Counseling Agency for the support of community program and services related to domestic violence incidents within the City.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the City’s youth to participate in the 2009 Kappa Basketball League to be held January-March, 2009.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement for certain immovable property with Startek USA.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Professional Service Agreement with BlueLines, LLC for services as a Development Plan Reviewer for the City.

14) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2008/2009 budget to include the 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant Program.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of sixty (60) wireless modems for Public Safety. Bids to be opened 1/6/09.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for NET Data Acquisition & Handling Systems upgrade. Bids to be opened 1/6/09.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.

19) RESOLUTION concerning the commissioner appointments to the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA); relative to removal and appointment of a commissioner.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for a twelve month period.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water system improvements for the Water department.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Highway 28 West – 24” sewer force main project.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for substation battery replacement at Sterkx, Willow Glen and downtown substations.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 2009 water well maintenance and rehabilitation for the Water department.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for renovation of Fire Station No. 4 – Masonic Drive and Lee Street.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for park improvements and spray grounds for City Park, Cheatham Park and Harmon Park.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bolton Avenue Community Center roof replacement. Bids to be opened 12/9.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 10’ wide utility easement located 5’ each side of the common boundary line between Lot 3 and 4 of Bayou View Subdivision.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts for professional auctioneering services with Bonnette Auction Company, LLC and Moreau Auction Company, LLC for professional auctioneering services to be used on an as needed basis.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Coburn’s Supply Company and H.D. Supply for galvanized fittings.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Rabalais Small Engines, Randy’s One Shop and The Rental Company for multiple brand names of hand held equipment.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain items from various city departments as surplus items that are no longer needed for any public purpose.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 921, 929 and 933 South Street as requested by John and Irma Lotts from “SF-2” Single-Family moderate density district to “B-3” General Business district for the purpose of opening a fast food restaurant. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/16)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 726 Lincoln Drive as requested by Curtis C. and Delphine D. Gremillion from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” General Commercial district for the purpose of opening a temporary vehicle storage facility. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/16)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 27.5-3 (g), 28-4.8 (b)(3) and (c)(1) and Section 28-4.10 (a) relative to digital and electronic form requirements for plans and specifications concerning sanitary sewer system connections to the city sanitary sewer and etc. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/16)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-89.2 of the City Code pertaining to optional residential/small commercial net metering service. (UTILITY 12/16)

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Renegade Harley Davidson for the purchase of police motorcycles on an as needed basis. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 12/16)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with RFP Depot, LLC dba BidSync, to provide the City with a secure, automated, online competitive solicitation system (electronic bid submittal/receipt) (FINANCE 12/16)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

41) To continue public hearing on structure located at 320 Gabriel Lane, Ricky Countee.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52) ADJOURNMENT.