Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-10-02

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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 9/18.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park.  Bids to be opened 10/2.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Base Contract for sale and purchase of natural gas and other related or subordinate documents with BP Energy Company.

4)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement(s) for Firm Section 311 (a)(2) Transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Louisiana with Crosstex LIG.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from NexAir LLC for bulk hydrogen for the Electric Production department.

7)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from SoloScapes LLC for the remainder of the contract period for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park.

8)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Kelley’s Louisiana Landscaping, Inc. for the remainder of the contract period for landscape maintenance services for Sandy Bayou Park.

9)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with March of Dimes for the support of community programs and services within the City of Alexandria.

10) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 5027 Burnaman Street as requested by Mercey Jackson from “SF-2”, single family district to “SF-2/MHO”, single family with a mobile home overlay district to allow for an owner occupied single-family residence.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

11) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 1316 Enterprise Road, as requested by Mr. Calvin Brown from “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-1/00”, Multi-family (low density) office overlay district to allow for the construction of duplexes.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Loan Subordination Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to allow Bethel Apartments, Inc. to refinance its mortgage through HUD.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a twelve month period.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Alexandria Zoo Children’s area building roof replacement and other mitigation work.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready-mix concrete for use by various departments. 

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for use by various departments. .

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual uniform bid for Public Safety Division. 

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Phillips & Jordan, Inc. and Omni Pinnacle for emergency debris removal, reduction and disposal services.

20) To consider final adoption 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.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for participating funds for Toria Drive Extension.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

22) 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:DELAY, 9:18:DELAY & 10/2)

23) To consider final adoption 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.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/2)

G.    COMMITTEES

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

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

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

27)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee: Mr. Jones.

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

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

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

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

32)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

33)    ADJOURNMENT.