Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-01-12
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
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 regular meeting held 12/15.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for overhead electric construction services for use by the Electric Distribution department and various other city departments. Bids to be opened 1/12.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the Certificate of Project Acceptance for constructed water and sewer system improvements for Stratford Place.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for Bayou Roberts at Landmark – Phase 6.
5) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Utilities Revenue Bonds (DEQ) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of said bonds; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras Association in support of the 2010 Mardi Gras activities.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Inter-Denominational Area-wide Crusade to support community events, for the purpose of recognizing the national holiday, “MLK: Day of Service.â€
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for diesel fuel treatment for a six month period for the Bus department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for plain toe rubber boots.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Public Safety department vehicle oil changes for use by the Police and Fire departments.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for rainwear.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for six (6) buses for the A-trans department.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for herbicides for an annual contract.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for external modular tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the Alexandria Police department.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Animal Shelter incinerator equipment.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for custom fabricated isolation kennel for the Alexandria Animal Shelter.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a twelve month period.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for stationary fitness equipment for Bolton Avenue Community Center and various other departments.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Randy’s One Shop and The Rental Company of Cenla for the award of hand held equipment.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quotes received for police vehicle accessories for a six month period.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Alexandria Iron & Supply for the sale of scrap metal.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sunbelt, LLC for improvements to the Alexandria Mall sewer lift station.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreements between the City and various consultants for general surveying services.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements – Phase 1.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for engineering services for Phase 2 of the Culpepper Road drainage improvement project.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 3305, 3307, 3309, and 3333 Wainwright Street and 3320 and 3324 Prescott Road as requested by Christus Health Central Louisiana from “SF-2†Single family moderate density district to “B-3†General Business district for the purpose of allowing for a hospital. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL)
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Louisiana Occupational Health Services for random drug testing.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for animal control.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of seven parcels required for the Enterprise Road sidewalk project.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring the City’s intention to acquire full ownership of certain adjudicated properties.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to recognize the creation of the Alexandria Urban Renewal Association, (AURA) a non profit entity to consult with and contract with the City related to the Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Program; to authorize the City to enter into any necessary cooperative endeavor with the association regarding donations of real property from time to time from the City acquired through adjudications; to authorize management agreements for land banked real properties and funding from the sub recipient agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers by donations and other related matters.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into professional services contracts on behalf of the City with abstractors, real estate appraisers; title insurance agents and investigators related to the “Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from two grant awards under Sub recipient agreements, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, for the payment for such professional services and other related cost and expenses.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC and Bobby Collins in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract and development agreement on behalf of the City with New Horizons Development LLC and Stockyard Partners, LP in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to a portion of the property formerly named Dominique Miller Sales and Livestock property located on Third Street; to provide terms and conditions relative to the proposal of the developer New Horizons and the potential owner Stockyard Partners, LP for development and construction activities on the project site including new construction of fifty six (56) rental units using funding from both the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Louisiana Housing Finance Authority and SPARC funds for assisting development and infrastructure cost; to authorize a sale and transfer for consideration of six (6) acres of said property; to authorize security instruments and other related matters.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with the Rapides Habitat for Humanity in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of twenty-four parcels required for the Lincoln Road street and drainage improvements project. (PUBLIC WORKS 1/12)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for urban water well sites and water distribution system replacement project. (UTILITY 1/12)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services related to the design of the Zoo’s Land of the Jaguar South American Exhibit renovation project. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1/12)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Christian Love Baptist Church for an after school tutorial program for the city’s youth. (LEGAL 1/12)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Utilities Revenue Bonds, (DHH) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof, providing for the payment of said bonds; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (FINANCE 1/12)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 Major Budget Amendment. (FINANCE 1/12)
G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
43) To hold a public hearing on the following structures:
320 Gabriel Lane Rex Countee
510 14th Street Charlie Gilmore
H. COMMITTEES
44) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
45) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
46) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
47) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
48)To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain.
49) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
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) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
54) ADJOURNMENT.