Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-09-08

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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

Bids to be opened 9/8 for:

a) vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound.

b) Duhon Lane drainage and street repairs.

1) Approval of minutes taken from a special meeting held 8/25 and regular meeting held 8/25.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for operable walls replacement for Bolton Avenue Community Center. Bids to be opened 9/8.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for additions to the carpentry shop at the Consolidated City Compound. Bids to be opened 9/8.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 9/8.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for unregulated contaminated monitoring regulations for Lab Testing department.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with CBS Cleaning Services for janitorial services for Lab Testing & Wastewater departments.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire for the transit tire lease for ATRANS.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget for bus capital projects derived from the federal stimulus package.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget for bus capital projects in order to obtain available FTA funds for the purchase of a bus.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend 2009/2010 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Arna Bontemps African American Museum to allow for the City to serve as its fiscal agent regarding state budget appropriations.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Linda Williams for the purpose of facilitating a community youth music program.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Professional Services with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for S.P.A.R.C. CRA-3 activity corridor, Masonic Drive between Texas Avenue and Lee Street.

13) Introduction 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.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Senior Citizens Center, LLC, in support of a comprehensive program designed to assist area senior citizens in areas of wellness, nutrition, transportation and recreational services.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing the Administration to deliver the committee reports on Friday by 5:00 P.M. prior to Tuesday council meetings.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of constructed utilities (water and sewer system improvements) for Carlyle Place Subdivision.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed extensions of water and sanitary sewer improvements to the Courtyard Place Hotel located at the Cinema Six site near the Alexandria Mall.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to purchase a K-9 dog.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City to aid in the financial assistance for capital for the Transit department.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one interactive judgmental trainer for the Alexandria Police department.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for a twelve month period.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters for a twelve month period.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for tactical armor for the Alexandria Police department.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual bid for 2010 model year vehicles.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Caplan’s Inc., for the annual uniform bid for Public Safety Division (police & fire) for a twelve month period.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for programming for Community Services division.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for city wide directional signage.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Deerfield Walking Trail.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Masonic Drive corridor improvements.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 26-1 (10) of the City Code setting new admission rates for the Alexandria Zoo.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 4-14 (b) of the City Code providing additional notice requirements prior to issuance of alcohol applications.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc., in support of a comprehensive medical, dental, education, nutrition and social services offered to local children and their families.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Professional/Consulting services with Willis Engineering and Scientific, LLC., for the comprehensive review, analysis and coordination of certain city-wide projects.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to provide financial support for any team that has advanced to the World Series for its organized sporting league.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the purposes of conducting and implementing a city-wide directional signage and way finding study with Jeffrey Carbo Landscape Architects.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for conceptual plans and designs for corridor enhancements and streetscaping for Lower Third and Main streets from St. James to Broadway Avenue.

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with The Shaw Group for strategic implementation and program management for the S.P.A.R.C. initiative.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LOHS for substance abuse testing.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sub-recipient Agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds with the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/8)

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Council President to select and for authority of the City to retain an Engineer/Consultant to work with and for the City on the environmental issues associated with the Sugarhouse Road/Hudson Boulevard corridor project. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/8)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Green’s Park Service, Alpine Lawn & Landscape and Kelly’s Landscaping for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the city limits. (LEGAL 7/28:DELAY, 8/11:DELAY, 8/25:DELAY & 9/8)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

58) ADJOURNMENT.