Council Meeting Agenda - 2015-03-24

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.   CALL TO ORDER
B.  INVOCATION
C.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D.  ROLL CALL
E.  Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held March 10 and special meeting held March 16, 2015.
F.   CONSENT CALENDAR

A)  RESOLUTION confirming Emily LaCaze as Administrative Assistant for the City Council.

1)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters and accessories for use by the Electric Distribution Department for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 3/24.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants and related accessories.  Bids to be opened 3/24.

1. G.  ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

3)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready mix concrete for use by various departments.

4)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction and maintenance materials for use by various departments. 

5)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater Department for a twelve month period. 

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

7)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron and related accessories for a twelve month period.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

8)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2014-2015 operating budget adding four positions to the Electric Production Department. (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 3/24)

9)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 for Phase 3 for Urban Wastewater System Improvements.  

PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

10)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the professional services agreement between the City and Pan American Engineers for Culpepper Road Drainage Improvements.(PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION 3/24)

11)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Bonnette Auction Company for professional auctioneering services for a twelve month period.

 UTILITY COMMITTEE

12)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional services agreement with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson for Jones Street Aeration, ground storage and pumping facilities. (UTILITY COMMITTEE 3/24)

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES AND EVENTS COMMITTEE

13)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Fit Families for Cenla, Inc.  (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES AND EVENTS COMMITTEE 3/24)

H. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

14)             Introduction of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2015/2016; 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 2015/2016; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2015/2016 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.

1. I.   COMMITTEES

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

16)             To hear from Utility Committee:  Mr. Villard

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

18)             To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation           Committee:  Mr. Larvadain

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

20)             To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee:  Mr. Johnson

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

22)             ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

23)             ADJOURNMENT