Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-04-03

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

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 3/20 and a special meeting held 3/26.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Fire Station No. 5, Coliseum site – Louisiana Highway 28 West.  Bids to be opened 4/3.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction of wastewater system improvements, Phase 2.  Bids to be opened 4/3.

4)     Introduction of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 capital budget for the renovation of South America Exhibit at the Zoo.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Express Windshield Repair for vehicle windshields and vehicle tempered glass for the Parts department.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Aaron Street sidewalk improvements.

7)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers, Inc. relative to CDBG and Home Entitlement Program services.

8)     Introduction of an ordinance amending the grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation (IRC), as a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the development of housing.

9)     Introduction of an ordinance amending the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units.

10)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2716 Culpepper Road as requested by Oliver L. McMickens et al, represented by Shane Dauzat as applicant, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single family high density district to allow for duplexes.  (DENIED BY ZONING COMMISSION 2/27)

11)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5632 Southside Drive as requested by Shane Dauzat from “SF-2”, Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single family high density district to allow for duplexes.  (DENIED BY ZONING COMMISSION 2/27)

12)  Introduction of an ordinance rezoning properties located at 2908, 2910 and 2920 Herbert Street as requested by Masonic Leasing, LLC, represented by Zebulon Winstead as applicant, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “C-2” General commercial district to allow for a funeral home.  (APPROVED BY ZONING COMMMISSION 2/27)

13)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Bolton Avenue Core Zone Enhancements. 

F.      PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET

14)  (a)To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2012-2013 operating and capital budget.

G.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

14) (b) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2012/2013; 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 2012/2013; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2012/2013 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations, priorities regarding same and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/26, 3/30 & 4/3)

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period. 

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for concrete poles for a twelve month period. 

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period. 

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for custom fabricated isolation kennel system for the Animal Shelter. 

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Linda Williams and Etiquettes/EXO’s, LLC.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Northeast-Central Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise awareness and educate the community on breast health issues, statistics and recommendations on other matters with respect thereto.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Cancer Center to provide bus passes to low income cancer patients.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Re-Entry Solutions for the purpose of coordinating existing community resources and the development of needed resources to assist local U.S. veterans and ex-offenders.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sickle Cell Anemia Research Foundation to provide a comprehensive program on sickle cell disease through educational workshops, screening, counseling and supportive services with the intent to enhance the care of sickle cell patients and those at risk of the disease.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 capital budget for SCADA system upgrade in the Wastewater department.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts with Caplans and Southern Emblem for the furnishing of annual work uniforms for a twelve month period.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from DJ’s Janitorial Service for janitorial services for the cleaning of Main Street ATRANS bus terminal.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for Professional Auctioneering Services with Alexandria Auto Auction and Bonnette Auction Company for a twelve month period. 

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the donation of a temporary construction servitude in Lot 4 of Block 1 to Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for the construction of a new pedestrian access to the Jackson Street bridge. 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 operating budget for positions in the Wastewater collection department.   (PERSONNEL 4/3)

PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City, the Red River Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District related to the Chatlin Lake Canal.  (PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 4/3)

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arna Bontemps African American Museum to allow for the City to partner and provide support for its annual Jazz on the River.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/3)

H.      PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

32) To hold a public hearing for the condemnation of residential structures.

33) To hold a public hearing for the cost of demolition of residential structures.

I.       COMMITTEES

34)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

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

36)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

37)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

38)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

39)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

40)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

41)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.

42)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

43)     ADJOURNMENT.