Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-02-10

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

PERSONS 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. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 1/27.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Highway 28 West – 24” sewer force main project. Bids to be opened 2/10.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the President of the Council to enter into a contract with Payne, Moore & Herrington, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, regarding the annual independent audit services, according to Home Rule Charter, Section 2-09. (AUDIT COMMITTEE 2/24)

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Visions, Inc. to provide diversity training for a Diversity Committee.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Renegade Harley-Davidson for the support of a community wide Black History Program to be held throughout the month of February.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the promotion of the 2009 barbeque festival, “Que’in on the Red” held March 20-21, 2009.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Mental Health for Social Services.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Slocum Learning Center, Adult Education for bus passes.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers for the design and construction observation of installation of two (2) above ground storage tanks for the Water department.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 28-3.18 C-2, (A) General Commercial District of the City Code adding language in that section. (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 28-3.19. I-1, Light Industrial District (A) of the City Code pertaining to the permitted uses. (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

12) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 5114 Ransbottom Drive as requested by Charles Vernon, from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district and “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-1” Multifamily low density district for the purpose of housing two duplexes or a fourplex apartment building. (ZONING COMMISSION DENIED)

13) RESOLUTION rejecting bids received and authorizing re-advertisement for bids for renovations of the Electrical Distribution department and warehouse.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Ansley Boulevard Extension, Phase III.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Ansley Boulevard, Phase IV, The Lake District.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Provine Place Extension, The Lake District.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for a six month period.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Coliseum Site Radio Tower height extension project.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for asbestos/lead abatement at Fire Station #4.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for annual contract.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for substation battery replacement at Sterkx, Willow Glen and downtown substations.

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

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.

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

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the support of their school breakfast program to be held during Leap and Iowa testing to be held April 27-May 1, 2009.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Lott Oil Company for the vehicle & equipment fuel bid.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Wolfe Tree Experts for trimming & removal of trees & limbs.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water system improvements for the Water department. (UTILITY 2/10)

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 2009 water well maintenance and rehabilitation project. (UTILITY 2/10)

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 2/10)

G. COMMITTEES

31) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

32) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

33) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

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

35) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.

36) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

37) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.

38) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

39) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

40) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.

41) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.

42) To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.

H. PUBLIC HEARING

43) A public hearing to be held to receive public comment concerning electrical utility rebates. (If needed, public hearing to be held in Alexandria Convention Hall at 5:30 P.M.)

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

45) ADJOURNMENT.