Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-10-06
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 special & regular meetings held 9/22.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 1. Bids to be opened 10/6.
3) Introduction of an ordinance to amend the 2009-2010 operating budget to create a line item for the operation and related services for the Government Access Channel with the line item placed in the City Council budget; to appropriate certain funds and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
4) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for a Development Agreement with Walker Family Investments, LLC and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into two (2) leases with the Community Receiving Home of Rapides Parish. (Renaissance Home)
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure to be effective January 1, 2010.
7) Introduction of an ordinance adopting CDBG Senior Minor Housing Repair Program Guidelines for owner occupied housing units.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sub-recipient grant agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds with Louisiana Housing Finance Agency.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Hope House of Central LA, Inc. for the operation of a homeless transitional shelter for women and children.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central LA, Inc. for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #730 required for the Sugarhouse Road project, Phase 1.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing amendment of Ordinance No. 27-2008 to continue the study of the Alexandria to the Gulf of Mexico Study.
13) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury to secure an agreement and the consent of the Police Jury for certain capital improvements necessary regarding Versailles Boulevard relative to closure of crossovers on Coliseum Boulevard, and capital improvements to Police Jury property located at the Rapides Parish Coliseum by the City of Alexandria.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Dive and Rescue Educators, Inc. to provide certain training for the Fire department.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a utility relocation agreement with LA DOTD for Fort Buhlow Bridge and Approaches, Phases I & II.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.
17) RESOLUTION designating Jannease Seastrunk, Human Resources Director or her successor, as privacy officer for the City regarding health insurance-HIPPA compliance; and, Substance Abuse policy procedures and other matters and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
18) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held November 17, 2009 for the condemnation of 11 structures.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget for vehicle wash equipment replacement project at the Consolidated City Compound.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for vehicle wash equipment replacement at the Consolidated City Compound.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for a twelve month period.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one trailer mounted trash pump for the Water department.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 7 for professional services for Sugarhouse Road/relocated 1208-1 to Hynson Bayou.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Perpetual Rental & Electric Service agreement with Village of Crossgates.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget for a justice grant in the Police department.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a special exception for a Class A and Class B (high and low alcohol content) permit for use or consumption on and off the licensed premise at 404 Willow Glen River Road.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Commercial Waste Disposal contract with IESI for the Alexander Fulton Hotel.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Central Louisiana for the donation of a secure trailer for crime scene use.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain items of furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles as surplus property and no longer needed or used by any city departments and to be sold at a public auction.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts with Ascension Ready Mix, TXI Industries and Heck Industries for ready mix concrete for an additional six month period.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric Production department.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for one boring machine for use by the Gas department.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Noble Hospitality, LLC for the use of the bar and lounge area of the Alexander Fulton Hotel. (LEGAL 10/6)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing de-annexing of a 3.05 acre tract of land fronting on England Drive and situated in part of Lots 3 & 4 of Henry Powell Plantation. (LEGAL 9/22:DELAY & 10/6)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget for positions in the Utility Services department. (FINANCE 10/6)
G.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
37) To hold a public hearing concerning the condemnation
of 12 structures.
H. COMMITTEES
38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
39) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
40) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
41) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
42) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.
43) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
44) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
45) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
47) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.
48) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.
49) To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.
50) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
51) ADJOURNMENT.