Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-06-15

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 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 6/1.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance for Lincoln Road street and drainage improvements.  Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance for annual contract requirements for Water and Wastewater system.  Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance for rehabilitation of Cooling Tower #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station. Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for annual bid.  Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance for striping of public streets and other public properties.  Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance for various sizes of LED traffic signal lamp units.  Bids to be opened 6/15.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for engineering services for Wooddale & Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 2.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the approval of the Alexandria Police department’s retiree weapons purchase policy.
   
   
10. Introduction of an ordinance adopting Chapter 26, Article VII, Sec. 26-102 of the City Code and the Requisite Standard Form Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
    
    
11. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the Agreement between the State of Louisiana and Department of Social Services Office of Family Support and the City in order for ATRANS to transport OFS/DSS clients.
    
    
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission to provide support for certain software.
    
    
13. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Area Four Weed and Seed Initiative as supported by the United States Department of Justice for the development and implementation of community programs.
    
    
14. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council to organize, encourage and assist in the development of the arts and serve as an overall support agency.
    
    
15. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Community Senior Citizens Multipurpose Resource Center for services to be rendered at the Broadway Resource Center.
    
    
16. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Control Devices, Inc. for the services of testing, calibration & maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
17. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Garrett & Son, Inc. for the service of transformer repairs for the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
18. RESOLUTION rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 which changes the name of Southland Street.  
    
    
19. RESOLUTION designating the Alexandria Town Talk and the Alexandria News Weekly as official journals for the City of Alexandria.
    
    
20. RESOLUTION reappointing Russell Potter and C. Michael Day to serve on the Alexandria Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.
    
    
21. RESOLUTION appointing Michael Marcotte as Director and Kay Michiels as Alternate Director to represent the City on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing & Distribution Authority.
    
    
22. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for playground improvements at Harmon Park and Cheatham Park.
    
    
23. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Dorchester Ditch from Applebee’s to Dorchester Drive.
    
    
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
    
    
24. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for use by the Electric Distribution department.  
    
    
25. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for underground electric construction for use by the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
26. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Grainger Industrial for procell batteries for a twelve month period.
    
    
27. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 capital budget for Highway 1 north sewer extension.
    
    
28. To discuss and adopt an ordinance to set and levy the millage rates for 2010 for the City of Alexandria.
    
    
29. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Hudson Boulevard drainage improvements.
    
    
30. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Advance Office Systems for the monthly rental of a color copier for the Police Academy.
    
    
31. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Mike Sands to provide training for the pay/class analyst and the examination analyst to ensure compliance with Act 390 of 2004.
    
    
32. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew an Interagency Agreement between the LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for inmate labor.
    
    
33. 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 to preserve and protect things for the enlightenment and education of the citizens of Alexandria.
    
    
34. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center for the development of artistic, cultural and educational programs for citizens and visitors of Alexandria.
    
    
35. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House (TREE House) to provide and expand cultural and educational programming for the City’s youth.
    
    LEGAL COMMITTEE
    
    
36. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Xerox Corporation for a high-volume production printer to be used in the Print Shop.  (LEGAL 6/15)
    
    
37. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into professional services contracts on behalf of the City with surveyors and Environmental professionals related to the Alexandria Home Ownership Development Program and the Land Bank program through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. (LEGAL 6/15)
    
    
38. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor and any ancillary agreements with Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP) for the purchase of commercial kitchen equipment at the Incubator.  (LEGAL 6/15)
    
    
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
    
    
    
39. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County of San Bernardino, California to utilize the services of the Western Region Item Bank for personnel testing services.  (PERSONNEL 6/15)
    
    
40. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 operating budget for positions in the Planning Division. (PERSONNEL 6/15)
    
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
    
41. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement and necessary ancillary contracts with tenants or other businesses operating at the Incubator. (FINANCE 6/15)
    
    
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
    
    
    
42. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 capital budget for Wooddale Outfall/Railroad Avenue, Phase 2 drainage.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/15)
    
    
43. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bethel Apartments, to provide HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to assist the subrecipient with renovations and other cost related to refinancing and improvements to a 90 unit rental housing facility, commonly called Bethel Apartments. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/15)
    
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
    
44. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw E & I to assist with the Alexandria Brownfields Program.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/15)
    
    
45. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Service Agreement with Moore Planning Group to perform general landscape architectural planning services. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/15)
    
    
46. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for Versailles Park Landscape Maintenance. (PUBLIC WORKS 5/18:DELAY:6/1:DELAY & 6/15)
    
    
47. To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 71 A & B and 73 A & B 15th Street as requested by Stagg Investment Group from “SF-2” single family moderate density district to “MF-2” Multifamily moderate density district to allow for two (2) duplexes to be located on a single lot.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED 4/26) and PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/15)
    
    
48. To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning properties located along 4500 and 4600 block of Eddie Williams Avenue, Payne Street, Delores Street and Vermont Street, 404’ on Eddie Williams Avenue, George Moore Subdivision from “SF-2/MHO” single family moderate density district with a mobile home overlay district to “SF-2” single family moderate density district to exclude mobile homes from being allowed within the subdivision.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED 4/26 and PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/15)
    
    
    
    G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    
    
    
    
49. To continue public hearing on structures located at:
    
    1802 Elliott           Bay 1 Properties
    1238 Elliott           William & Ella King
    
    
    
50. To hold a public hearing on condemnation of 11 structures:

907 Broadway              Jon E. Boyd
909 Broadway              Edward Chenevert
5212 Leo                    Green Tree Servicing
1776 Marye            Phyllis M. Spencer
1824 Mason          Jamison Taylor
1899 Mason          James Price, estate
2945 Poplar          Frank O. Jason
1802 – ½ Rensselaer     Cornelius Lacour, Sr.
912 Thornton               Brooks B. Tyler, Sr., et al
1106 Willow Glen RR     Teola B. Slaughter
3133 Wise Street           Shekita D. Phoenix

H. COMMITTEES

51. To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.

52. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.

53. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.

54. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

55. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 

56. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.

57. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 

58. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

59. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

60. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

61. ADJOURNMENT.