Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-04-07

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 3/24.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Good Earth ditch maintenance project. Bids to be opened 4/14.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for McAdams ditch maintenance project. Bids to be opened 4/14.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for remote telemetry units for scada systems for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 4/7.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 4/7.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for ready mix concrete for a six month period. Bids to be opened 4/7.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 4/7.

8) Introduction of an ordinance for water meters for a six month period. Bids to be opened 4/7.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation, as a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the development of housing.

10) Introduction of an ordinance adopting a Fair Housing Ordinance in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money for a terrorism prevention grant to be used for planning and/or improved explosive device mitigation funding.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide for the equitable division of proceeds from the State of Louisiana vs. Love forfeiture.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with KamTech Systems for computer programming.

14) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for sidewalk and intersection improvements near Rugg Elementary School.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with CBS Cleaning Services for janitorial services for the cleaning of 35’ transit buses and passenger transit vans for the Bus department.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of the Main Street ATRANS bus terminal.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Service for janitorial services for the Utility Billing & Collection Offices for a twelve month period.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services with URS Corporation for Brownsfields hazardous materials assessment.

19) Introduction of an ordinance to appropriate funds and authorize expenditures of S.P.A.R.C. funding to conduct feasibility, appraisal, market, and capacity studies relative to the Downtown Hotel Initiative and to award a contract following responses to Request for Proposals and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

20) RESOLUTION supporting the Downtown Hotel Initiative and in support of expenditures of S.P.A.R.C. and other funds in support of downtown hotels and other downtown properties located in S.P.A.R.C. CRA-1.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, for federal transportation assistance for a grant application.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the U. S. Department of Transportation, for federal transportation assistance for stimulus money.

23) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held May 5, 2009 for the condemnation of 11 structures.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s water and wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Riverside Hospital.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McAdams Retention Pond restoration project.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for proposals for actuarial services for the City of Alexandria.

28) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for proposals for investment management services for the City of Alexandria.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Coliseum site radio tower height extension project.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for asbestos/lead abatement at Fire Station #4.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for renovations of the Electrical Distribution department and warehouse.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for a six month period.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Elaine Simmons for legal services.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change order #1 with ECP Tech Services for 138 KV substation equipment testing and maintenance.

35) To consider final adoption 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.

36) To consider final adoption 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.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Fire Station relocation project.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for Administrative Assistants in Planning Division.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for Hwy. 28 West pump station/sewer.

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for substation maintenance project.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter power plant.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department.

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received for Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for the Utility and Public Works divisions.

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle tempered glass for the Parts Warehouse.

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Ana-Lab Corporation for Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulations testing service required by EPA and DHH for the Lab Testing department.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

47) To consider final adoption 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. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 4/7)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

48) To consider final adoption 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. (LEGAL 4/7)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

49) To consider final adoption 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. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4/7)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

50) To consider final adoption 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 3/17 & 4/7)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

51) To continue public hearing on structures located at:

608 – 13th Street Mark Stevenson
510 – 14th Street Charlie Gilmore

H. COMMITTEES

52) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

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

54) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

55) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

56) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.

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

58) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.

59) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

60) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

61) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.

62) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.

63)To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.

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

65) ADJOURNMENT.