Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-06-16

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 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 special meeting held 6/2 and regular meeting held 6/2.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Bayou Roberts at Landmark drainage improvements, Phase 6. Bids to be opened 6/16.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for additions to the carpenter shop at the Consolidated City Compound. Bids to be opened 6/16.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for brass fittings & miscellaneous items. Bids to be opened 6/16.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for Water and Wastewater departments. Bids to be opened 6/16.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for treated wood poles for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 6/16.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound. Bids to be opened 6/16.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for diesel fuel treatment for use by the ATrans department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Stars & Stripes Traffic Systems for striping of public streets & other public properties.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for the sale of electric distribution surplus transformers, breakers and voltage regulators.

11) Introduction of an ordinance to adopt and levy millage rates for the City of Alexandria for 2009.

12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Wooddale Outfall/Railroad Avenue drainage.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to purchase a 0.7 acre parcel of land adjacent to the stockyard property located at 3500 Third Street.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to purchase a 1.26 +/- acre tract fronting Jones Avenue for siting of relocated fire station no. 2.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Authorization Form between the City and the Center for Lean Excellence.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use between the City and CoLouisiana, LLC.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.E.S.T. Recyclers to provide a municipal waste recycling program.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Deep South Organics to provide green waste recycling services for the City of Alexandria.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the Alexandria City Court to provide a general intergovernmental agreement.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Charlie Anderson to facilitate, as Site Coordinator, programming for the Area 4 Weed and Seed Initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice.

21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Magnolia Peace Officers Association to facilitate the Alexandria Soul Food Festival.

22) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with John Munsterman for legal services.

23) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Milliman, Inc. for actuarial services.

24) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RKG Associates to perform economic feasibility and marketing analysis for a study of various proposed projects in the SPARC CRA’s.

25) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Ducote Wrecking Company for the McAdams Ditch maintenance project.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual bid for 2010 model year vehicles.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Robin 
Road sewer improvements project.

F. FINANCE

28) To hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 6/16)

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and transformers at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Rebowe & Fontenot for actuarial services.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Arna Bontemps African American Museum.

32) 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.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a 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.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of the entire length and width of right of way for Summerwood Lane and an unnamed 50’ wide right of way located in England Drive Subdivision.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jaffa Temple #181 Prince Hall Shriners, to host its annual Deep South Conference to be held July 9-12, 2009.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Benjamin Dane, LLC, to support a community-wide event recognizing and celebrating Juneteenth.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and revising Chapter 7, Article II, Division 4 of the City Code pertaining to electrical construction codes. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/16)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cypress Moon Production Company to provide incentives for the lodging of cast and crew; lease and rental of equipment, sound production locations and purchase of materials and supplies. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6/16)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Weed and Seed Area Four. (PUBLIC SAFETY 6/16)
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 58-2009 which authorized the Mayor to enter into an indemnification agreement with CommuniGroup regarding its provision of certain telecommunication services to the City. (PUBLIC SAFETY 6/16)

PUBLIC RELATIONS/POLICY PROCEDURES

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Shelter Agreement with the American National Red Cross for disaster relief shelter. (PUBLIC RELATIONS/POLICY PROCEDURES 6/16)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Maximum Consulting Services to develop and prepare detailed federal indirect cost allocation plans for the City. (LEGAL 6/16)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

43)To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning properties fronting on 3rd Street (between Green Oak Avenue and Riverbend Drive) from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district and “I-1” Light Industrial district to “C-2/MFO”, General commercial district with a multi-family overlay district for the purpose of promoting new housing and economic growth opportunities within the outlined areas. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/16)

H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

44)To continue public hearing on structures located at:

723 Woodard Street Walter Lee Dixon
1802 Elliott Street Bay 1 Properties
333 – 16th Street Julia Dauzat, est.
320 Gabriel Lane Rex H. Countee, Jr.

I. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

58) ADJOURNMENT.