Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-08-11

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 a meeting held 7/28.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound. Bids to be opened 8/11.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for equipment covers over the tire storage area at the City Compound. Bids to be opened 8/11.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/11.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 8/11.

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget adding a Veterinarian position at the Alexandria Zoo.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LOHS for substance abuse testing.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Lecompte, Cheneyville, Pineville, Woodworth, Hessmer, Bunkie, Cottonport and Marksville for the disposition of certain surplus police vehicles through the intergovernmental services laws.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3700 Government Street.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”.

11) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 3.60 acres, more or less, being the Redeemer Lutheran Church property and a small portion of Masonic Drive located in Lots 20 and 21 of the Cook Alexander Subdivision of the Flowerton Plantation.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for wasp & hornet killer for a twelve month period.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for emergency debris loading & hauling services.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services for emergency debris management.

15) RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the City, to issue Utilities Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving the water portion of the combined electric power and light plant and system, waterworks plant and system, natural gas system and sewer system; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

16) RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the City, to issue Utilities Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving the sewer portion of the combined electric power and light plant and system, waterworks plant and system, natural gas system and sewer system; and providing for other matters inn connection therewith.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing the Administration to dispense additional bus passes to the Rapides Parish Drug Court in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement amended by Council Resolution No. 8405-2008.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for a twelve month period.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one (1) trailer mounted trash pump for the Water department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual work uniform bid for use by various using departments. (DELAYED 7/14 & 7/28)

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Robin Road sewer improvement project.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2009/2010 operating budget for $5,000 for the Housing Authority.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Detrich Hebert for legal services.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use between the City and Wallace Eye Surgery.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring city police department line cars as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with debris grinding companies to provide emergency debris reduction services following a natural disaster.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for flags.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for galvanized fittings.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hardware & safety for twelve months.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for shop towels for a six month period.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Solomon Corporation for the sale of electric distribution surplus transformers, breakers and voltage regulators.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 38 MacArthur Drive represented by John Thompson from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” General Commercial district to allow for a vehicle sales and service business district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/11 – ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1772 Monroe Street as requested by Beth Durham from “B-3” General Business district to “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to allow for a residential use of a structure by a non-owner. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/11 – ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 2501 Broadway Avenue represented by Scott Ryland from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “C-2” General Commercial district for the purpose of allowing a bus terminal. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/11 – ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning a portion of a 30.52 acre tract of land situated in Section 44 being a 300’ wide strip of land which runs along and parallel to the northern most boundary line being the southernmost right of way line of Versailles Boulevard, as represented by Gladys B. Fine from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “B-1” Neighborhood business district for the purpose of allowing a neighborhood commercial development. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/11 – ZONING COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY DENIED)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into multiple contracts with tree service companies to provide emergency tree trimming, tree removal, and stump removal services following a natural disaster. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/11)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Green’s Park Service, Alpine Lawn & Landscape and Kelly’s Landscaping for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the city limits. (LEGAL 7/28: DELAY & 8/11)

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Providence Engineering and Environmental Group, LLC for environmental services associated with preparing environmental site assessments. (LEGAL 8/11)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the lease with 301 Jackson Place to increase the lease space to accommodate the Civil Service and Human Resources departments. (PERSONNEL 8/11)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau for general services as it relates to economic development. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8/11)

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for general services as it relates to economic development. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8/11)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

43) To continue public hearing on structure located at 2421/2423 Jackson Street, Travis Bordelon.

H. RESOLUTIONS

44) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Jannease Seastrunk as Human Resource Director. (PERSONNEL 7/28:DELAY & 8/11)

45) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Kay Michiels as the Director of Planning. (PERSONNEL 7/28:DELAY & 8/11)

46) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Lisa Harris as the Director of Community Services. (PERSONNEL 7/28:DELAY & 8/11)

47) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Michael Marcotte as Director of Utilities. (PERSONNEL 7/28:DELAY & 8/11)

I. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

60) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENTMAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

61) ADJOURNMENT.