ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL

E.      CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 5/3.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the construction of the commercial kitchen at the Central Louisiana Business Incubator.  Bids to be opened 5/17.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the United Healthcare (UHC) 2010 renewal rates including an increase in Specific Reinsurance from $100,000 to $125,000 effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Billes Partners to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Louisiana Wetlands, LLC for the purchase of wetlands mitigation credits required for the construction of the Sugarhouse Road Outfall project.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #736 required for the Sugarhouse Road drainage project.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at the corner of Wells Boulevard, Sugarhouse Road and Morgan Street being Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Mansour Properties Subdivision; a resubdivision of 1.119 acres being Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Square 3, Willow Glen Plantation, as requested by Mansour Properties, LLC represented by Lauren Green from “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-1”, Multifamily (low density) district for the purpose of allowing for duplexes.

8)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Utility Customer Service Building.

9)   RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for traffic enforcement funds from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for Highway Safety Grant for fiscal year 2012.

10)       RESOLUTION authorizing a special exception for water service for Mr. Chris Haynes for Cenla RV Park.

11)       RESOLUTION authorizing the attorney Brad Calvit, the City Administration and the City Attorney to direct and order to cease any and all appellate efforts in the Tommy Davenport v. City of Alexandria.

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 annual work uniform bid for various using departments.

13)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #1 for telephone network upgrade, Phase IV.

14)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 26-62.1 to the City Code to establish a large commercial/industrial natural gas rate structure.

15)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-2003 increasing green fees and cart fees for the Links on the Bayou golf course and to restate other fees relating thereto; and authorizing modifications and otherwise providing thereto.

16)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the grant agreements funded through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program from the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services.

17)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the grant agreement with Hope House of Central LA, for the operation of a homeless transitional shelter for women and children.

18)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from United Systems for handheld data collectors and related software and services for the Utility Customer Service department.

19)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with T & D Solutions, LLC for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.

20)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance reducing the salaries of all division heads and mayoral assistants by 15% beginning fiscal year 2011/2012.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

21)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for assorted public facilities.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5/17)

22)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5/17)

23)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for I-49 Greenbelt maintenance services.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5/17)

24)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Jeff’s Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5/17)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

25)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Music License for local governmental entities with BMI.  (LEGAL 5/17)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

26)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $5,610,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof; authorizing the execution of a Loan and Pledge Agreement and other loan documents with the LA Department of Health and Hospitals; providing for the sale and delivery of the bonds to the department; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  (FINANCE 5/17) 

G.     COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain

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

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

38) ADJOURNMENT.