Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-04-02

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 2, 2013.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.  There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Ed Larvadain, III,  Jules Green, Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Lee Rubin and Mitzi LaSalle.   Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, Chief Operating Officer Joe Page, Mayoral Assistant Alban Provosty and other members of the Administration.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Lee Rubin and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Mitzi LaSalle.

CONSENT CALENDAR                                                         

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

                   Mr. Silver moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Villard seconded the motion.  It was unanimously carried by the Council.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held March 19, 2013 was unanimously approved by the Council.

                   Bids were received for corrective work on Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains.

Name of bidder                     Bid Amount                  Alternate #1

Hemphill Construction           $1,358,570                    1,395,330

Rylee Contracting, Inc.            1,743,190                    1,773,955

Wicker Construction                2,220,142                    2,249,302

                   The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CORRECTIVE

WORK ON HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER TRUNK

MAINS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED

AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID

TRUNK MAINS AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   Bids were received for annual water well maintenance project.

Name of bidder                                   Bid amount

Continental Drilling                             $1,206,644

Griner Drilling                                     $  712,676

Layne Christensen Company              $1,350,297

                   The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

ANNUAL WATER WELL MAINTENANCE PROJECT,

AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT

AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.

Name of bidders

HD Supply

Coburns Supply

Southern Pipe

                   The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE

                   MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.

Name of bidders

Procter & Gamble

Sayes

NAPA Auto Parts

Pyramid School Products

Grimes Industries

Bayou Distributors

Long’s Preferred Products

                   The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A TWELVE

                   MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

FOR SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   Bids were received for overhead electric construction at unit prices.

Name of bidders                            Bid Amount

Associated Diversified Serv.           $1,215,134.42

Chain Electric                                $1,372,724.76

T & D Solutions                              $1,005,688.72

Madison Brennan – returned bid, no contractors license # on envelope

                   The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION AT

                   UNIT PRICES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A

                   PROCESSING/CONVENIENCE FEE,

                   DEPENDENT UPON THE PROCESSING

                   FEE ESTABLISHED BY VARIOUS CREDIT

                   CARD COMPANIES ON A YEARLY BASIS

                   TO BE ASSESSED BY ALL CITY DIVISIONS/

                   DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR

AGREEMENT WITH THE DIIOCESE OF

ALEXANDRIA/STEUBENVILLE SOUTH

CONFERENCE TO FURTHER THE HIGHER

EDUCATION OF MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH

PROGRAMS OF LIBERAL, PROFESSIONAL

AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH GREGG

                   THOMPSON OF RATCLIFF INVESTMENTS, LLC,

                   FOR LEASE OF 2500 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE

                   SPACE LOCATED AT THE HEMENWAY BUILDING

                   AT 3600 JACKSON STREET FOR HOUSING OF

                   CERTAIN PERSONNEL FOR THE ALEXANDRIA

                   POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The above item was referred to the Finance & Legal Affairs committee.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE FRANCHISE

                   FEE TO BE PAID BY THOSE ENTITIES

                   PROVIDING CABLE OR VIDEO SERVICE

                   WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS UNDER A

                   STATE-GRANTED FRANCHISE AUTHORITY

                   PURSUANT TO R.2. 45:1366 (A) AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PAYMENT

                   OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENTAL

                   ACCESS PROGRAMMING SUPPORT BY

                   CABLE OR VIDEO PROVIDERS OPERATING

                   WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS UNDER A

                   STATE-ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF FRANCHISE

                   AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO R.S. 45:1370 AND

                   OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A PIPELINE CROSSING

                   CONTRACT WITH KANSAS CITY RAILWAY

                   COMPANY TO ALLOW THE CITY TO CONSTRUCT,

                   MAINTAIN AND USE A STORM DRAIN PIPELINE

                   UNDER THE RIGHT OF WAY AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013

                   OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN

                   THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND

                   OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY

                   POLE USE WITH KINETIX TECHNOLOGIES

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY

                   MONCEAUX-BULLER, LLC FOR PREPARATION,

                   DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

                   OF MCNUTT FEEDER MAIN REPLACEMENT

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR

                   ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING AND

                   CERTIFICATION OF BREAKERS & TRANSFOR-

                   MERS AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH

                   TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES

                   FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S

                   BUSES AND VANS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                   RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH

                   TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES

                   FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S

                   BUS TERMINAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                   RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION

                   OF PARCEL #725 REQUIRED FOR THE

                   SUGARHOUSE ROAD DRAINAGE AND

                   IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER   

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION

                   OF PARCEL #731 REQUIRED FOR THE

                   SUGARHOUSE ROAD DRAINAGE AND

                   IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL

                   AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA

                   HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR SUGARHOUSE

                   ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR

                   COOPERATION AND CONSENT FROM THE

                   UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

                   AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO A

                   TAKING OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROPERTY AND

                   OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution related to the Sugarhouse Road project to authorize the City Attorney and the Legal Division to institute expropriation proceedings in the Ninth Judicial District Court regarding proposed takings of property and improvements from affected property owners; to declare a public purpose and recognize necessary property takings for the Sugarhouse Road project and improvements was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee to be discussed in two weeks.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9173-2013

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR PARK SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin,

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

RESOLUTION

                   The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution appointing Jason Cobb to finish serving the unexpired term of David Williams on the Board of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority board was referred to the Personnel committee.

PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET

                   The next item on the agenda that being to hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2013-2014 operating and capital budgets.  There was no one present for discussion on this item.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of  Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    48-2012

                   AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING

                   BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR

                   FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS

                   FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF ALL CITY

                   DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES,

                   PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDNG WITH

                   RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF

                   APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL

                   BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR

                   FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014; APPROPRIATING

                   FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE

                   CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014

                   AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITRES;

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO

                   APPROPRIATIONS, PRIORITIES REGARDING SAME

                   AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING

                   THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee met several times to discuss the above item.  A technical amendment was made in the committee meetings, a copy of which is attached in the file with the ordinance and made a part of herewith.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of  Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    49-2012

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                   ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OUT-

                   DOOR ELECTRIC POWER CENTER & 15 KV

                   METAL CLAD SWITCHGEAR FOR STERKX ROAD

                   SUBSTATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

                   RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR

                   SAID SWITCHGEAR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                   RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    50-2012

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                   ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 138 KV

                   GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR STERKX SUBSTATION,

                   AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

                   ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID BREAKER

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    51-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC

                   DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED

                   BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO

                   CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of  Mr. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    52-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                   ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRE-

                   STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT

                   CONCRETE POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-

                   BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

                   RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR

                   SAID POLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                   RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.   A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    53-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   READY-MIX CONCRETE FOR A TWELVE

                   MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS

                   RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

                   FOR SAID CONCRETE AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    54-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH

                   DPS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF

                   THE ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    55-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE RENEWING ORDINANCE

                   NO. 84-2003, PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATION

                   AND CONTRACTING WITH SOLE PROVIDER

                   OF AMBULANCE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE

                   WITH LA R.S. 33:4791.1 AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    56-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A REVISED GRANT AGREE-

                   MENT WITH SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL

                   LA, INC., TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT,

                   RENTAL & UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL &

                   UTILITY ASSISTANCE, FIRST MONTH RENT

                   AND HMIS ADMINISTRATION FOR THOSE AT

                   RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    57-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH

                   ALEXANDRIA AUTO AUCTION, LLC AND

                   BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY FOR PRO-

                   FESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES FOR

                   THE THIRD AND FINAL TWELVE MONTH PERIOD

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    58-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM

                   PSC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR

                   HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES

                   AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    59-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH

                   SOLSCAPES, LLC FOR TRIMMING AND

                   REMOVAL OF TREES AND LIMBS AROUND

                   HIGH VOLTAGE LINES AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

ABSTAIN:  Rubin.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    60-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

                   AGREEMENT WITH GREGORY SAVILLE D/B/A

                   ALTERNATION, LLC TO PROVIDE CONSULTING

                   SERVICES REGARDING NEIGHBORHOOD

                   SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION FOR SAFE

                   ALEX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

                   THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                                 ORDINANCE NO.    61-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICRES

                   AGREEMENT WITH MOLLY BRITT TO PROVIDE

                   SERVICES FOR THE OUTDOORS ALEXANDRIA

                   FESTIVAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE

                   COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2^nd day of April, 2013.

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

                   On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                   EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AND ANCILLARY

                   AGREEMENTS WITH BANDS AND/OR VENDORS

                   WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE

                   ALEXANDRIA RIVER FETE PROVIDED THAT SAID

                   FUNDING IS ALREADY BUDGETED AND APPROVED

                   BY THE CITY COUNCIL INN THE PRESENT FISCAL

                   YEAR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

                   THERETO.

COMMITTEES

                   There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel, Public Safety, Works & Transportation, Economic, workforce & Planning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, and A & E Selection committees.

                    There being no further business to come before the

Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

 /S/  CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.

President    

ATTEST:

­­­­­­­­­­/S/  NANCY L. THIELS

City Clerk