Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-05-27
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM MAY 13, 2014
- F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for Clamps and Couplings for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for gas meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers for used by the Electric Distribution Department. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for the construction of Highway 1 ground storage tank. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for aggregate Covered Storage Extension. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Garrett & Sons, Inc., for transformer repairs for polemount and padmount transformers for used by the Electric Distribution Department.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Highway Graphics, Inc. for striping of public streets and other public properties.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the 2014-2015 Capital Budget in the Police Department by combining the Communications System upgrade project with the Radio System 700 MHz Statewide project as they are related.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received from Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc., for UCMR3 Services for Public Water Systems to be use by the Lab Testing Department.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Premier Chemical and Services for caustic soda for the Electric Production Department.
11) 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 division/departments.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of property at 1172 and 1182 Rapides Avenue lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 square 1 Welch Addition, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family (moderate density) with a mobile home overlay District and “B-3” General Business District to a “C-2” General Commercial District, for the establishment of a commercial business that includes the sale of alcoholic beverages.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing a variance for the construction of Belleau Wood Boulevard from Jackson Street to Rue Verdun.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for use by the Utility and Public Works Divisions.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the 2014-2015 operating budget for positions in the Construction Development Department by deleting two Electric Inspector positions and adding 2 Multi Trade Inspector positions due to reallocation under Civil Service.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the 2014-2015 operating budget for the Central Louisiana Business Incubator by adding funds to construct a package and label room.
17) RESOLUTION designating the Alexandria Town Talk and the Alexandria News Weekly as Official Journals for the City of Alexandria.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for replacement underground primary distribution cable for D. G. Hunter Substation.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for three phase padmount transformers for use by the Electric Distribution Department for twelve month period.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers for use by the Electric Distribution Department for twelve month period.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a construction contract for the rehabilitation of Shirley Park Lift Station project.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a construction contract for Lift Station tie-in to Highway 28 sewer truck mains.
23) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held on June 24, 2014 for the condemnation of 10 residential structures.
- G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted by T. L. Construction, LLC for Bringhurst Par 3 Clubhouse Vinyl Siding.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for used by the Electric Distribution.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to surplus a 1986 Pierce Arrow Fire Engine and enter into a cooperative Endeavor agreement with the City of Pineville for the disposition of the 1986 Pierce Arrow Fire Engine pursuant to intergovernmental services laws.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote submitted by Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for Bolton Avenue Raingardens.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Central Louisiana Community Foundation; providing for a lease and management agreement for the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (Finance and Legal Affairs Committee Meeting May 27, 2014.)
- H. COMMITTEES
29) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
30) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
31) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
32) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
33) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
34) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
35) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver
36) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
37) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
38) ADJOURNMENT