Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-04-05

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.          CALL TO ORDER

B.          INVOCATION

C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.          ROLL CALL

E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

a)  Bids to be opened 4/5 for roof replacement located at the Tree House Children’s Museum.

1)   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 3/22.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 4/5.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally to host the annual rally in the City of Alexandria.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Red River Glass for vehicle windshields & glass for the Parts Warehouse.

5)   Introduction of an  ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012; 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 2011/2012; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations, priorities regarding same and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto. 

(FINANCE COMMITTEE - 3/31 & 4/4)

6)   Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-1 (10) of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to zoo fees; to amend and set the admission and use fees for the Alexandria Zoo; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-2 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to fares and charges for municipal transit; to amend and set the fares on municipal transit operated by the City; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

8)   Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-93.5, of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to residential refuse fees; to amend and set the monthly fees for residential refuse service; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

9)   Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-97, of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to commercial pickup fees; to amend and set the monthly fees for commercial pickup services; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

10)       Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-191 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to charges and fees for the City’s Storm Water Management Program; to amend the monthly fee implementing the City’s Storm Water Management Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

11)       RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code and other federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

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 water meters for a six month period. 

14)       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 the Electric Distribution department. 

15)       To consider final adoption 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)

16)       To consider final adoption 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.

17)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority.

18)       To consider final adoption 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.

19)       To consider final adoption 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.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

20)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr., attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.  (LEGAL 3/22:DELAY & 4/5)

G.     PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET

21)    To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2011-2012 operating and capital budgets.

H.     COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33) ADJOURNMENT.