Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-03-19

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013
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 regular meeting held 3/5.

2)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 138 kv gas circuit breaker for Sterkx Substation.  Bids to be opened 3/19.

3)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 3/19.

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 3/19.

5)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready-mix concrete for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 3/19.

6)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gregory Saville d/b/a Alteration, LLC to provide consulting services regarding neighborhood safety and crime prevention for SafeAlex.

7)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Molly Britt to provide services for the Outdoors Alexandria Festival in conjunction with the Community Services Division.

8)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing agreement with DPS Financial Solutions on behalf of the Alexandria Festival Association.

9)      Introduction of an ordinance renewing Ordinance No. 84-2003, providing for designation and contracting with sole provider of ambulance services in accordance with LA R.S. 33:4791.1.

10)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised grant agreement with Shepherd Center of Central LA, Inc., to provide case management, rental & utility deposits, rental & utility assistance, first month rent and HMIS administration for those at risk of becoming homeless.

11)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts with Alexandria Auto Auction, LLC and Bonnette Auction Company for professional auctioneering services for the third and final twelve month period.

12)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from PSC Environmental Services, LLC for household hazardous waste services.

13)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with SolScapes, LLC for trimming and removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines.

14)    Introduction of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2013/2014; 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 2013/2014; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2013/2014 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations, priorities regarding same and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.

15)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.

F.   ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

         SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for aluminum parking canopy for the Electric Distribution department. 

17)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for roof replacement and exterior repairs for 2700 Lee Street, the former Handiworks building.  (REJECT & READVERTISE)

18)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for outdoor electric power center & 15 KV metal clad switchgear for Sterkx Road substation. 

19)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #3 for the children’s area building roof replacement project at the Alexandria Zoo.

20)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Walter “Bo” Neely for construction observation and consulting services.

21)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Red River Glass for replacement vehicle windshields and tempered glass.

22)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring one 138-12.47kv step-down substation transformer as surplus property and no longer needed by the City of Alexandria and to be sold as surplus to the highest sealed offer received. 

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

23)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to establish standard practices and procedures to create uniformity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the proper management and accounting of grants including, but not limited to federal, state and local sources.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/19)

24)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Rapides Gravity Drainage District #1 in order to obtain certain grant funds or financing available through the State of Louisiana and otherwise provide relative to, contracting, supervision and construction of improvements to the drainage systems within their respective jurisdictions and other related matters and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/19)

25)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/19)

26)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Utility Division.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/19)

27)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to approve the Starfield Technologies, Inc., extended validation Certificate Service Subscriber Agreement for Information Systems department.  (DELAYED FROM 3/5; FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/19)

G.      COMMITTEES

28)   To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.

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

30)   To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee:  Mr. Green.

31)   To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

32)   To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin.

33)   To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.

34)   To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver.

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

36)   ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

37)   ADJOURNMENT.