Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-08-21

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.          CALL TO ORDER

B.          INVOCATION

C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.          ROLL CALL

E.          CONSENT CALENDAR
 

1) Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 8/7 and special meeting held 7/30.

2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center re-roofing project.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for hydraulic trash loader body to be mounted on the City’s chassis cab.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two rear loading refuse trucks for the Sanitation department.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for an annual bid for 2013 model year vehicles.  Bids to be opened 8/21.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Masonic Drive recreational district gateway and destination signage.

9) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance, execution, negotiation, sale and delivery of not exceeding ten million dollars ($10,000,000) of Taxable Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2012 (the “Bonds”), of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of the Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment thereof in principal and interest; authorizing the agreement with the Paying Agent; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for Highway 1 water tank project.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Utilities System Fund.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to Ordinance No. 148-2012 reducing the utility servitude from the full length and width of the revoked 50’ right of way to a utility servitude being 30’ wide.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Louisiana Natural Gas Services for DOT Public Awareness Management Services.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept proposal submitted by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for preparation, design and construction observation of Hwy. 1 ground storage tank.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller for the annual requirements contract for gas, water and wastewater departments.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Kent House Plantation to provide for the use of certain city facilities and services.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into a Contract and Development Agreement with Hotel Bentley of Alexandria, LLC; to set out and provide relative to terms and conditions in a cooperative endeavor and development agreement between the parties related to the downtown hotels initiative; to authorize a lease of parking spaces and related property from the City; authorizing utility incentives and public works related to the proposed cooperative endeavor to provide for consideration and proposals for Hotel Bentley of Alexandria, LLC; to cooperate for downtown hotel development and construction activities adjacent to the Alexandria Riverfront Center and other related city property; authorizing utility and other city incentives to support economic development and job creation and public works related to the proposed cooperative endeavor; to authorize certain funding from SPARC or the capital budget for assisting development and infrastructure cost; and, otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

18) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 408 and 412 Augusta Avenue, as requested by Ms. Sharon O’Neal and Darren Sigur from “SF-2”, single family moderate density district to “SF-3” single family (high density) district to allow for construction of duplexes.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

19) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6501 Coliseum Boulevard, as requested by 28 LLC, represented herein by Monceaux, Buller and Associates from”C-2” general commercial district to “MF-2” multifamily moderate density district to allow for construction of duplexes.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a Crisis Communication system for use by Alexandria Police department.  Bids to be opened 9/4.

21) RESOLUTION appointing Rodney Jones to serve on the Alexandria Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Call Center (Jakes building) roof replacement project.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
 

24)  Adopt the millage rate(s) for 2012.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for polymer insulators & hardware for 138 kv transmission upgrade for the Electric Distribution department.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for treated wood poles for a twelve month period. 

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for a twelve month period. 

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for water well replacement.

29)To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract and transportation bus services with the Office of Family Support for one additional year for monthly bus passes.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for the provision of inmate labor.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Board of Supervisors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for Wastewater and Lab Testing departments.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the American Substance Abuse Professionals to perform Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional Services.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Alexandria Zoo Festival Plaza, Phase 2.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Legal Division.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 8/21)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Planning department.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 8/21)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of not exceeding $10,000,000 of Taxable Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2012, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; provided the sale of said bonds provides minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) of not less than 5% of the principal amount of the Taxable Refunding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998C being refunded.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 8/21)

G.     RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENTS

38)    To consider adoption of a resolution reappointing James Woodley and Henry Williams to serve on the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority Board and appointing three (3) new members: Tamara Battles, appointed by Ed Larvadain, Brad Smith, appointed by Jim Villard and Michael Ziegler, appointed by Jerry Jones all to serve four (4) year terms.

H.     COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

48)    ADJOURNMENT.