Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-03-24

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
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 meeting held 3/10 & 3/17.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Coliseum site radio tower height extension project. Bids to be opened 3/24.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for asbestos/lead abatement at Fire Station #4. Bids to be opened 3/24.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for renovations of the Electrical Distribution department and warehouse. Bids to be opened 3/24.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for petroleum products for a six month period. Bids to be opened 3/24.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with GAEDA to promote and host the 2008 southwestern athletic conference (SWAC) tennis and golf tournaments, April 16-22, 2009.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Elaine Simmons for legal services.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Willie Spears to aid in the implementation of the Diversity in Action plan, including the Small and Emerging Business Development Program and Close the Gap mentoring programs.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change order #1 with ECP Tech Services for 138 KV substation equipment testing and maintenance.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to purchase a 2.32 +/- acre tract fronting Culpepper Road for the relocation of fire station No. 1.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplement No. 2 to an agreement for professional services with Pan American Engineers related to the Fire Station Repositioning project.

12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Fire Station relocation project.

13) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for Administrative Assistants in Planning Division.

14) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Hwy. 28 West pump station/sewer.

15) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for substation maintenance project.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter power plant.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received for Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for the Utility and Public Works divisions.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle tempered glass for the Parts Warehouse.

21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulations testing service required by EPA and DHH for the Lab Testing department.

22) Introduction of an ordinance to add Section 25-72 to the City Code related to crossing or traversing a police barricade or disregarding orders or directions during flooding or other natural disasters and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

23) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2009/2010; adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2009/2010. (FINANCE COMMITTEE

24) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the LA Department of Social Services for an Emergency Shelter Grant and to execute any and all documents necessary to secure release of funds.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City to aid in the financial assistance for capital for the Public Works division, Street department.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.

28) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Good Earth ditch maintenance project.

29) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McAdams ditch maintenance project.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 500 KW generator for the Public Safety Complex.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.

33) 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.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for Civil Service & Human Resources.

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

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Orders #1, 2 and 3 for the Bolton Avenue Community Center renovation project. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/24)
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for roadside open ditch closures – 2006 for Sallie Street drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/24)

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 5 for Program A – roadside open ditch closures – 2006. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/24)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to close the sale of the B.S.C. Livestock Sales Facility and to execute all documents related thereto. (LEGAL 3/24)

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Indemnification Agreement with CommuniGroup of Jackson, Inc. to provide telecommunications services, including 911 services to the City. (LEGAL 3/24)

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with the Alexandria Aces Baseball Club. (LEGAL 3/24)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with VISIONS, Inc. to provide diversity training for a Diversity Committee. (LEGAL 2/24:DELAY FOR 4 WEEKS & 3/24)

G. PUBLIC HEARING - FINANCE

43) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2009/2010 
Operating and capital budgets.

H. COMMITTEES

44) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
45) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
46) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
47) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
48) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.
49) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
50) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
51) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
52) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
53) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.
54) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.
55) To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.

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

57) ADJOURNMENT.