Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-04-02

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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 3/19.

2)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction contract for corrective work on Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains.  Bids to be opened 4/2.

3)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual water well maintenance project.  Bids to be opened 4/2.

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

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

6)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for overhead electric construction at unit prices.  Bids to be opened 4/2.

7)      Introduction of an ordinance establishing a processing/convenience fee, dependent upon the processing fee established by various credit card companies on a yearly basis to be assessed by all City divisions/departments.

8)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Diocese of Alexandria/Steubenville South Conference to further the higher education of men and women through programs of liberal, professional and pre-professional studies.

9)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease with Gregg Thompson of Ratcliff Investments, LLC, for lease of 2500 square feet of office space located at the Hemingway Building at 300 Jackson Street for housing of certain personnel for the Alexandria Police department.

10)    Introduction of an ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the municipal limits under a state-granted franchise authority pursuant to R.S. 45:1366(A)

11)    Introduction of an ordinance requiring the payment of public, educational, governmental access programming support by cable or video service providers operating within the municipal limits under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority pursuant to R.S. 45:1370.

12)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a pipeline crossing contract with Kansas City Railway Company to allow the City to construct, maintain and use a storm drain pipeline under the right of way.

13)    Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Utility Services department.

14)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use with Kinetix Technologies.

15)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller, LLC for preparation, design and construction observation of McNutt Feeder main replacement.  (A & E RECOMMENDED 2/8)

16)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for annual inspection, testing and certification of breakers & transformers at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

17)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for the City’s buses and vans.

18)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for the City’s bus terminal.

19)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of Parcel #725 required for the Sugarhouse Road drainage and improvement project.

20)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of Parcel #731 required for the Sugarhouse Road drainage and improvement project.

21)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority for Sugarhouse Road improvements to provide for cooperation and consent from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development related to a taking of public housing property.

22)    RESOLUTION related to the Sugarhouse Road project, to authorize the City Attorney and the Legal Division to institute expropriation proceedings in the Ninth Judicial District Court regarding proposed takings of property and improvements from affected property owners; to declare a public purpose and recognize necessary property takings for the Sugarhouse Road project and improvements.

23)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for park signage improvements.

F.      RESOLUTION

24)    To consider adoption of a resolution appointing Jason Cobb to finish serving the unexpired term of David Williams on the Board of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority. 

G.      PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET

25)    To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2013-2014 operating and capital budgets.

H.   ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

         SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

26)    To consider final adoption 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.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 3/27; 3/28; 4/1 & 4/2)

27)    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. 

28)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 138 kv gas circuit breaker for Sterkx Substation. 

29)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department. 

30)    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. 

31)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready-mix concrete for a twelve month period.

32)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing agreement with DPS Financial Solutions on behalf of the Alexandria Festival Association.

33)    To consider final adoption 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.

34)    To consider final adoption 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.

35)    To consider final adoption 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.

36)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from PSC Environmental Services, LLC for household hazardous waste services.

37)    To consider final adoption 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATIION COMMITTEE

38)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gregory Saville d/b/a AlterNation, LLC to provide consulting services regarding neighborhood safety and crime prevention for Safe Alex.  (PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 4/2)

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

39)    To consider final adoption  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.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/2)

I.      ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

40)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute all contracts and ancillary agreements with bands and/or vendors who will be participating in the Alexandria River Fete provided that said funding is already budgeted and approved by the City Council in the present fiscal year.

J.      COMMITTEES

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

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

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

44)   To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

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

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

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

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

49)   ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

50)   ADJOURNMENT.