Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-06-14

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 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 5/31.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance to set and levy the millage rates for 2011 for the City of Alexandria.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for caustic soda for the Electric Production department.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing multiple contracts for emergency debris reduction services for a twelve month period.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing multiple contracts for emergency tree, stump and limb removal services for a twelve month period.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Stars & Stripes Traffic Systems for striping of public streets & other public properties.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Control Devices, Inc. for testing, calibration & maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.

8)   RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John P. Doggett to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.  (LEGAL 6/14)

9)   RESOLUTION designating the Alexandria Town Talk and the Alexandria News Weekly as official journals for the City of Alexandria.

10)       RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Alexandria to aid in the financial assistance for operating the night service operations for the Transit department.

11)       RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a twelve month period.

12)       RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

13)       RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

14)       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.

15)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Utility Customer Service Building.

16)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for use by the Water and Wastewater departments. 

17)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clarifier weir washer project at the Wastewater department.

18)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water distribution system replacement, Phase IV.

19)       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. 

20)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water Purchase Contract with Rapides Island Water Association, Inc.

21)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Garrett & Son, Inc., for transformer repairs; polemount and padmount for the Electric Distribution department.

22)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposals received from multiple contractors for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department.

23)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation as a certified Community Housing Development Organization for the development of housing.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

24)       To consider final adoption 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.  (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/14)

G.     COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE

25)       To hear from the Administration concerning the structure located at 3634 Henry Street, Ms. Effie Lee Johnson Jones, owner.  (DELAYED 5/31)

H.     COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37) ADJOURNMENT.