Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-04-20

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

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 4/6.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance for Program A – roadside open ditch closures – 2010 construction contracts.  Bids to be opened 4/20.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance for Program B – asphaltic concrete overlays and reconstruction – 2010 construction contracts.  Bids to be opened 4/20.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance for Program C – concrete panel repair and sidewalk replacement – 2010 construction contracts.  Bids to be opened 4/20.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Development Agreement with HIP Alexandria, LLC to provide for an agreement between the City and HIP Alexandria, LLC related to the downtown hotels initiative; to provide and authorize a lease and sale of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center and such conditions necessary; to provide thereto provisions for an exchange of property between the City and HIP Alexandria, LLC; to appoint a manager and provide relative to terms and conditions for improvements and management of the Riverfront Center; to provide relative to a parking garage and other parking related to the downtown hotels initiative and the operations and parking requirements of hotels and the Riverfront Center; to provide relative to city obligations  to the agreement; to provide a declaration of reasonable expectation of value, a declaration of public purpose, deliverables and proportionality related to the agreement and otherwise to provide with respect to the agreement and matters related thereto. (DELAYED 4/6)
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Local Services Agreement wit Rapides Parish entities in reference to adjudicated and abandoned properties.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alexandria Housing Authority for electric utility relocation.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a portion of an unnamed unimproved street dedication located off Parkway Drive between Fulton Acres and Shirley Park Subdivision.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order Directive No. 2 for Roadside open ditch closures – 2006 Work Task No. 12 for Crestwood Drive drainage improvements.
   
   
10. 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 & passenger transit vans.
    
    
11. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for repairs of Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains.
    
    
12. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for use by the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING 
    
    
13. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of two heavy duty dump trash trailers for the Sanitation department.
    
    
14. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual requirements contract for gas system repairs and maintenance.  
    
    
15. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready mix concrete for a six month period.  
    
    
16. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three phase padmount transformers for inventory stock.
    
    
17. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers.  
    
    
18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers.  
    
    
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with John T. Giordano for Assistant City Prosecutor.
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Perpetual Rental & Electric Service Agreement with Village of Crossgates for eight existing street lights.
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with CBS Cleaning Services for janitorial services at the Main Street bus terminal.
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for use by the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
23. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for galvanized fittings for a six month period.
    
    
24. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for hot mix for a period of six months.
    
    
25. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for shop towels for a six month period.
    
    
26. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for additional professional services with Ace Torre Consortium to provide additional design expertise in animal husbandry, USDA and AZA protocols and regulations as it relates to the specific challenges related to Zoo Design.
    
    
27. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, amendments and all other documents with Louisiana Department of Economic Development for receipt of grant funds and the continued implementation of the Small and Emerging Business Development Program during 2010-2013 fiscal years.
    
    
28. To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all city divisions, departments, offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.  (FINANCE 3/29 & 4/6:RECOMMEND)
    
    
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
29. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for Plant Maintenance in the Electric Production department.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 4/20)
    
    
    
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
    
    
30. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for the HOME Investment Partnership Fund. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/20)
    
    
31. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including a lease and other provisions related thereto, with the Central Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/6:DELAY & 4/20 
    
    
    
    UTILITY COMMITTEE
    
    
32. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a gas supply, transportation, storage and load management agreement with Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority and further authorize any ancillary or subordinate agreements or documents as necessary.  (UTILITY 4/20)
    
    
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
33. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher Williams, Architect for continuation of work related to Historic District No. 3.  (FINANCE 4/20)
    
    
34. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for janitorial services at the Utility Customer Service Building.  (FINANCE 4/20)
    
    
    
    
    G.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    
    
35. To continue public hearing on structures located at: 
    
    320 Gabriel Lane             Rex Countee
    510 – 14th Street            Charlie Gilmore
    2912 Levin                     Juanita Leonard 
    
    
    
36. To hold a public hearing on condemnation of eight structures.
    
    
    
    H. COMMITTEES
    
    
    
37. To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
38. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
    
    
39. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
    
    
40. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
41. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 
    
    
42. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
43. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 
    
    
44. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
45. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
    
    
46. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY    
        PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
    
    
47. ADJOURNMENT.