Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-03-22

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
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 a regular meeting held 3/8.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for roof replacement located at the Tree House Children’s Museum.  Bids to be opened 3/22.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a six month period.  Bids to be opened 3/22.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 3/22.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Agreement between the City and Pan American Engineers for the design of the Alexandria Industrial Park Rail Spur.  (A & E 2/8: RECOMMEND)
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 27.5-26 of the City Code by adding revised local limits for wastewater treatment plant under the City’s Wastewater Pre-Treatment Program.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Southern Power Systems for priority repairs for Twin Bridges Substation 230 KV auto transformer for the Electric Distribution department.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received from PSC Environmental Services, LLC for household hazardous waste transporting, disposal & reclamation services.
   
   
10. RESOLUTION directing the Administration to cease and desist litigation efforts, including but not limited to the filing of appeals/writs, in the Tiffany Sanders v. Alexandria Civil Service Commission matter.   (LEGAL 3/22)
    
    
    ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
    
11. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.  
    
    
12. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.  
    
    
13. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.  
    
    
14. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.  
    
    
15. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.  
    
    
16. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to accept money received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for equipment purchased to be used by K-9 Narcotics Unit.
    
    
17. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for the Utility and Public Works divisions.
    
    
18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement and other related documents for professional design services with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for City Hall exterior envelope water sealing and other improvements.  (A & E 2/22: RECOMMEND)
    
    
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Barney’s Police Supplies, Grimes Industrial and Mid-State Supply for rainwear for a twelve month period.
    
    
    LEGAL COMMITTEE
    
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Alexandria Auto Auction and Bonnette Auction Company for professional auctioneering services to be used on an “as needed” basis.  (LEGAL 3/22)
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr., attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission. (LEGAL 3/22)
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 247-2003, in part and to the extent that it places the Civil Service department under the supervision and control of Human Resources.  (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 3/22)
    
    
    G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
    
    
    
23. To hear from the Administration concerning the structure located at 3624 Henry Street, a part of Lot 9 & 10, Leland College, Mr. Effie Lee Johnson Jones, owner.

COMMITTEES

24) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

25) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

26) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

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

28) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

29) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

30) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

31) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

32) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

33) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

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

35) ADJOURNMENT.