Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-06-29

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 meetings held 6/15.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance for Llewellyn ditch drainage improvements for Phase II.  Bids to be opened 6/29.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 6/29.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 6/29.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract and ancillary agreements with Solid Resources for emergency debris management services.  (A & E SELECTION RECOMMENDED)
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the surplus and deposit of surplus property, K-9 police dog “Arco”, in lieu of surplus sale or euthanization.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of two (2) 35’ buses by “piggybacking” off the contract with the City of Lafayette.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Rylee Contracting for Robin Road sewer improvements project.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Agreement with Willis Engineering for the design of Green Oak Avenue street and drainage improvements.
   
   
10. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for engineering services for Southern Heights subdivision drainage improvements.
    
    
11. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Megan Harrison Lord to serve as a part-time Executive Director for the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission.
    
    
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Community Action Committee in support of a comprehensive medical, dental, education, nutrition and social services offered to local children and their families.
    
    
13. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Linda Williams for the purpose of facilitating a community youth music program.
    
    
14. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Senior Citizens Center in support of a comprehensive program designed to assist area senior citizens.
    
    
15. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Re-Entry solutions for the purpose of coordinating existing community resources and the development of needed resources to assist ex-offenders and local U.S. Veterans.
    
    
16. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DPS-Financial Resources & Solutions for bookkeeping and tax services for the Alexandria Festival Association.
    
    
17. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hammerman & Gainer for Risk Management Services.
    
    
18. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Enterprise Road sidewalk improvements.  Bids to be opened 7/13.
    
    
19. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Masonic Drive redevelopment, Phase 1A, Package 3.  Bids to be opened 7/13.
    
    
20. RESOLUTION memorializing the life of Bishop G.A. Mangun of The Pentecostals of Alexandria.
    
    
21. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of five mid-size diesel buses for the Atrans Department.
    
    
22. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for sewer jet rodder body for the Wastewater department.
    
    
23. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
24. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Highway 1 North sewer extension.
    
    
25. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for park improvements at City, Martin, and Sandy Bayou Parks.
    
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
    
26. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Lincoln Road street and drainage improvements.  
    
    
27. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual contract requirements for Water and Wastewater system.  
    
    
28. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for annual bid.  
    
    
29. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for striping of public streets and other public properties.  
    
    
30. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for various sizes of LED traffic signal lamp units.  (ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS REJECTION & AUTHORIZE READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS)
    
    
31. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the approval of the Alexandria Police department’s retiree weapons purchase policy.
    
    
32. To consider final adoption 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.
    
    
33. To consider final adoption 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.
    
    
34. To consider final adoption 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.
    
    
35. To consider final adoption 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.
    
    
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
    
36. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for engineering services for Wooddale & Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 2. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/29)
    
    
    UTILITY COMMITTEE
    
    
    
37. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for rehabilitation of Cooling Tower #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.  (UTILITY 6/29)
    
    
38. To consider final adoption 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.  (UTILITY 6/29)
    
    
39. To consider final adoption 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. (UTIITY 6/29)
    
    
    LEGAL COMMITTEE
    
    
    
40. To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting Chapter 26, Article VII, Sec. 26-102 of the City Code and the Requisite Standard Form Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.  (LEGAL 6/29)
    
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
    
41. To consider final adoption 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.  (FINANCE 6/29)

G. COMMITTEES

42) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.
43) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
44) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
45) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 
47) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
48) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 
49) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
50) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

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

52) ADJOURNMENT.