Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-07-28

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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 a regular meeting and a special meeting both held 7/14.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Robin Road sewer improvement project. Bids to be opened 7/28.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the lease with 301 Jackson Place to increase the lease space to accommodate the Civil Service and Human Resources departments.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts, agreements, and other pertinent documents related to the purchase of electric energy from Lafayette Public Power Authority, Lafayette Utilities System and/or Lafayette Parish Consolidated Government.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau for general services as it relates to economic development.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for general services as it relates to economic development.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Detrich Hebert for legal services.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Providence Engineering and Environmental Group, LLC for environmental services associated with preparing environmental site assessments.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use between the City and Wallace Eye Surgery.

11) Introduction of an ordinance declaring city police department line cars as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with debris grinding companies to provide emergency debris reduction services following a natural disaster.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into multiple contracts with tree service companies to provide emergency tree trimming, tree removal, and stump removal services following a natural disaster.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for flags.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for galvanized fittings.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hardware & safety for twelve months.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for shop towels for a six month period.

18) RESOLUTION rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 changing the name of Southland street to Kilbourne street.

19) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. Ruth Weinzettle to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission. (PERSONNEL 7/28)

20) RESOLUTION confirming James Branch as the City of Alexandria’s nominee on the AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) Board of Appeal.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual work uniform bid for use by various using departments. (DELAYED 7/14)

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Hudson Boulevard drainage improvements (Natchez street to Lincoln Road).

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for McAdams Ditch maintenance project, Phase II. 
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three phase padmount transformers.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the existing contract with J-Quad Planning Group.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Mahogany Watkins.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with IMS Engineers for North Mall Drive, Phase 2, North Drive to Sterkx Road.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for caustic soda for Electric Production department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Whitlock and Shelton Construction for Electric Distribution warehouse wash rack project.

33) Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain substation equipment as surplus property and no longer needed by the 
Electric Distribution department.

LEGAL COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the city limits. (LEGAL 7/28)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Standard Enterprises, Inc. (LEGAL 7/28)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget adding funds for Alexander Fulton Hotel convention center improvements. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7/28)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget for professional fees in Community Development department. (FINANCE 7/28)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget for programming in Community Services Division. (FINANCE 7/28)

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget for economic development in Finance Administration. (FINANCE 7/28)

G.VETOED ORDINANCE

40) To consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 205-2009 regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority for back to school program and to amend the Economic Development budget of the Alexandria City Council. (Vetoed by Mayor 6/17/09)
H. RESOLUTIONS

41) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Jannease Seastrunk as Human Resource Director. (PERSONNEL 7/28)

42) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Kay Michiels as the Director of Planning. (PERSONNEL 7/28)

43) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Lisa Harris as the Director of Community Services. (PERSONNEL 7/28)

44) To consider adoption of a resolution confirming Michael Marcotte as Director of Utilities. (PERSONNEL 7/28)

I. 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.