Council Meeting Agenda (Special Session) - 2012-05-01

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL
5. E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

1)     Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 4/17.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three phase padmount transformers for use by the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 5/1.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers for use by the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 5/1.

4)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers for use by the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 5/1.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 5/1.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Challenging Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education, Inc. to provide an annual summer enrichment program for youth.

7)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Senior Citizens Center to provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for senior citizens.

8)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge for the purchase of 311 Call Center/Citizen Record Management Software.

9)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for Assorted Public Facilities.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Jeff’s Lawn & Landscaping for landscape maintenance services for Deerfield Park.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Jeff’s Lawn & Landscaping for landscape maintenance services for Martin Park.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for I-49 Greenbelt maintenance services.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Jeff’s Lawn & Landscaping for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Sandy Bayou Park.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Alpine Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services for 6^th & Johnston parking lot.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration for an operating and planning grant that will provide operating funds to cover all eligible costs associated with the operations of the transit department.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cooling tower #3 west wall repairs.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for hotel roof replacement.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Masonic Drive corridor enhancements – Phase 3, Package 1 – Hynson Bayou pedestrian bridge replacement. 

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park. 

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period. 

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Zachry Engineering Corporation for power generation additions and upgrades.  (A & E SELECTION 4/3:RECOMMEND)

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received from Transformation Janitorial Service for the cleaning of transit buses & passenger transit vans.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance on recommendation of the City Attorney  to re‑authorize the City Attorney to settle and compromise all claims with Capital One, N. A. regarding the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center claims; reaffirming the authority of the Mayor and the City Attorney under Ordinance No. 99‑2009 to expend certain sums as the Mayor in his discretion deems necessary and proper to compromise all disputes with Capital One, N.A. related to any claims or causes of action  claimed or asserted by Capital One, N.A. against the City's interest related to the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center, all as previously expressed in Ordinance No. 99‑2009 and City Council Resolution No. 8594‑2009, and to compromise and settle all disputes between the City of Alexandria and Capital One, N.A. in the matter "City of Alexandria v. Capital One, N.A., et al. United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana, Adversary Proceeding No. 09‑08045 or associated or concerning In Re: NR Group, LLC, Debtor, Bankruptcy Case No. 08‑81329 or otherwise related or pertaining thereto; to authorize the Mayor to enter into such agreement as in his discretion he finds reasonable and necessary, including assignment of any claims for insurance proceeds the City may assert or such other provisions as the Mayor in his discretion finds reasonable and necessary incident thereto  and to   appropriate funds out of the _______________Fund of the City to be used for payment of the balance of   a certain sum for  the compromise and settlement of the claim of Capital One, N. A. the  and to provide for related matters.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 5/1)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.  (UTILITY 5/1)

28)To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller & Associates for wastewater collection & treatment equipment & facility painting.  (UTILITY 5/1)

PROPERTY AND ZONING COMMITTEE

29)To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2716 Culpepper Road as requested by Oliver L. McMickens et al, represented by Shane Dauzat as applicant, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single family high density district to allow for duplexes.  (DENIED BY ZONING COMMISSION 2/27) (PROPERTY AND ZONING 5/1)

30)To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5632 Southside Drive as requested by Shane Dauzat from “SF-2”, Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single family high density district to allow for duplexes.  (DENIED BY ZONING COMMISSION 2/27) (PROPERTY AND ZONING 5/1)

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning properties located at 2908, 2910 and 2920 Herbert Street as requested by Masonic Leasing, LLC, represented by Zebulon Winstead as applicant, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “C-2” General commercial district to allow for a funeral home.(APPROVED BY ZONING COMMMISSION 2/27) (PROPERTY AND ZONING 5/1)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring vacant land consisting of Lots 3, 4, 8 and alley way on Bogan Street as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria.  (PROPERTY AND ZONING 5/1)

G.     PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

33) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of structure located at 312 Peabody, Lorant Johnson.

H.     COMMITTEES

34)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

35)    To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

36)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

37)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

38)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

39)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

40)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

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

42)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

43)     ADJOURNMENT.