Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-04-01
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. INVOCATION
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- D. ROLL CALL
- E. PRESENTATION FROM START A HEART CENLA
- F. PRESENTATION FROM DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC., ALEXANDRIA ALUMNAE CHAPTER
- G. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A) (2) ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
(a) To hear from the City Attorney regarding litigation strategy and settlement negotiations in the matter entitled “Debra Sherman et al v. The City of Alexandria et al, docket #247,602 in the Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides.”
(b) To hear from the City Attorney regarding litigation strategy in the matter entitled City of Alexandria v. Cleco Corporation (claim of Craig Davidson) 1:05-cv-01121-DDD-CMH in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.”
- H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM MARCH 18, 2014.
- I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Links on the Bayou Golf Course Waterproofing Improvements. Bids to be opened April 1, 2014.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction and maintenance materials to be used by various City departments. Bids to be opened April 1, 2014.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Janitorial Chemicals for use by various City departments. Bids to be opened April 1, 2014.
4) 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 April 1, 2014.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for use by the Electric Distribution Department. Bids to be opened April 1, 2014.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Chain Electric Company for Underground Electric Construction Unit Pricing.
7) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2014/2015; 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 2014/2015; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2014/2015 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations, and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.
8) Introduction of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney to authorize the City Attorney to enter into a compromise and settlement and to appropriate funds of the Risk Management fund of the City to be used for payment of a certain sum towards the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to be used to pay towards the settlement in the suit entitle “Debra Sherman et al v. the City of Alexandria et al, docket #247,602 in the Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides and to provide for related matters.”
9) RESOLUTION confirming David Crutchfield as the Director of Finance. (Personnel Committee 4/1/14)
10) RESOLUTION confirming Lisa Harris as the Director of Human Resource . (Personnel Committee 4/1/14)
- J. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 138 KV gas circuit breaker for D. G. Hunter Generating Station.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater Department.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bids submitted for electric meters and accessories for the Electric Distribution Department.
14) To consider final of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for material procurement of laminated wood beams, timber poles and miscellaneous lumber for use in the construction of a safety baffle system for the Alexandria Police Department’s firing range.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal for the Household Hazardous Waste Transporting, disposal and reclamation service.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for Annual Inspect, Test and Certification of Breakers/Transformers at the Power Plant.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Chain Electric for Bayou Rapides to Prescott 138KV Reconductor.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the 2013-2014 Capital Budget for Animal Shelter Improvements Project.
- K. PUBLIC HEARING
19) To continue public hearing concerning condemnation of one structure located at:
1846 Harris Street Ellis & Rhoad, LLC
- L. COMMITTEES
20) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.
21) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
22) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
23) To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
24) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
25) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
26) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver
27) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.
28) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
29) ADJOURNEMENT.