Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-02-09

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 1/26.

2) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for positions in General Government and Finance Director’s department.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Shepherd Center for the utility assistance program.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing Professional Services Agreement with Monique Metoyer for legal services.

5) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 204 Post Oak Boulevard as requested by AMB Properties from “B-3” General Business district to “MF-2” Multifamily moderate density district for the purpose of accommodating three (3), one bedroom apartments. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL)

6) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 1403 Reed Avenue as requested by John Harley from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family moderate density district with a mobile home overlay district to “MF-2”, Multifamily moderate density district for the purpose of allowing for duplex apartments. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL)

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Hartford to insure the City’s Life insurance benefits effective May 1, 2010.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the United Health Care (UHC) 2010 renewal rates including an increase in Specific Reinsurance effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing implementation of the 2010 fiscal year COBRA and Premium Rate Projections and amendments necessary for compliance with Mental Health Parity and Addition Equity Act. (FINANCE 2/9)

10) RESOLUTION authorizing the reorganization of the Human Relations Commission Task Force as established by Council Resolution No. 6773-2000. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/9)

11) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of individuals to serve on the Alexandria Human Relations Commission Task Force. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/9)

12) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Alvin Owens to serve on the Alexandria Zoning Commission.

13) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ellis Saybe to serve on the Alexandria Zoning Commission.
14) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John Rodth to serve on the Alexandria Zoning Commission.

15) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Richard Sterkx to serve on the Alexandria Zoning Commission.

16) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Arthur Allen to serve on Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

17) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mike Bordelon to serve on Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

18) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jack Hodges to serve on Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

19) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Peter Oubre to serve on Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for a twelve month period.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Martin Luther King community center roof replacement.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for substation oil containment improvements.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for re-roofing of the City Park pump station.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for vehicle and equipment fuel. 
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the replacement of control system at Atwood pump station for Alexandria Wastewater system.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing final acceptance of constructed water and sewer system improvements for Enterprise Place Subdivision.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the City’s youth to participate in the 2010 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March 2010.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with American Red Cross, Central Louisiana Chapter for a Homeless Prevention Program.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Family Counseling for a Homeless Supportive Services Program.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central LA for a homeless prevention program.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose & Associates for the design and administration of Phase 1 park improvements. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2/9)
UTILITY COMMITTEE

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #1 for warehouse and office improvements for the Electric Distribution department. (UTILITY 2/9)

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 6 for Program A – Roadside Open Ditch Closures -2006. (PUBLIC WORKS 2/9)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with First Federal Bank of LA for fiscal agency and banking services. (FINANCE 2/9)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for hotel operations. (FINANCE 2/9)

G. COMMITTEES

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

37) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.

38) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.

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

40) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 

41) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.

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

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

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

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

46) ADJOURNMENT.