Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-09-18

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL
5. E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

1)     Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 9/4 and special meetings held 8/27 and 9/4.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready-mix concrete for use by various departments.  Bids to be opened 9/18.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for use by various departments.  Bids to be opened 9/18.

4)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual uniform bid for Public Safety Division.  Bids to be opened 9/18.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Phillips & Jordan, Inc. for emergency debris removal, reduction and disposal services.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with TCI of Alabama, LLC, for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal & disposal for use by the Electric Distribution department.

7)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into necessary contracts and cooperative endeavor agreement(s) with the Alexandria Holocaust Memorial Committee and the Central Louisiana Community Foundation related to the Holocaust Memorial.

8)     Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for participating funds for Toria Drive Extension.

9)     RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for floating aerator assemblies for Wastewater Treatment Plant.

10) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for mini-arborist with 53’ bucket boom (back yard buggy) for use by the Electric Distribution department.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

11)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Call Center (Jakes Building) roof replacement project.  Bids to be opened 9/18.

12)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.  (DELAYED 9/4)

13)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 408 and 412 Augusta Avenue, as requested by Sharon O’Neal and Darren Sigur from “SF-2” Single family high density district to “SF-3” Single family (high density) district to allow for construction of duplexes.

14)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6501 Coliseum Boulevard, as requested by 28 LLC, represented herein by Monceaux-Buller & Associates from “C-2” General commercial district to “MF-2” Multi-family moderate density district to allow for construction of duplexes.

15)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Attorney to execute all documents necessary to settle all claims in the matter of Dual Construction v. City of Alexandria et al, Civil Action No. 10-CV-01039 United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

16)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for Storm Preparedness.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/18)

17)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for Risk Management in the Utility Division.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/18)

18)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for Lincoln Park improvements.    (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/18)

19)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Subscription Agreement with MSDS Online.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/18)

20)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the bid submitted for rear loading refuse trucks for the Sanitation department.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/4: DELAYED & 9/18)

21)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center re-roofing project.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 9/4: DELAYED & 9/18)

ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE & PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

22)  To consider final adoption 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.  (ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE & PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 9/18)

G.    RESOLUTIONS

23)    To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. Lindsey Torbett to serve a four year term on the Alexandria Civil Service Board, as recommended by LSUA. 

24)    To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. Glenn Butler to serve a four year term on the Alexandria Civil Service Board, as recommended by LA College.

H.     COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

34)    ADJOURNMENT.