Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-05-28
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013
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. PRESENTATIONS
1) Introduction of new Interim Chancellor from Louisiana State University at Alexandria by Greg Gormanous.
2) To make a presentation commending Sha’Nel Bruins for winning the LHSAA Class 4A State Championship.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 5/14.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Albert street and 23rd street box culvert replacement. Bids to be opened 5/28.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 5/28.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for caustic soda for the Electric Production department.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Schneider Electric USA, Inc., for testing & maintenance of substation transformers, circuit breakers and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.
6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for gas meters for Central Warehouse.
7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the purchase of one three wheel broom street sweeper for the Street department.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program “A” roadside open ditch closures – 2013 construction contracts.
9) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program “B” roadside open ditch closures – 2013 construction contracts.
10) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program “C” roadside open ditch closures – 2013 construction contracts.
G. 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 Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #724 required for the Sugarhouse Road drainage improvement project.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #782 required for the Chatlin Lake Canal drainage improvement project.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services at the Utility Customer Service Building.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Alpine Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance service at 6th & Johnston streets.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Alpine Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services at Acadian Park.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Alpine Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services at the community centers.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Keeping It Green Lawncare, LLC for landscape maintenance services at Compton Park.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Keeping It Green Lawncare, LLC for landscape maintenance services at HDQ Park.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at I-49 Greenbelt.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Martin Park.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Rapides Trail.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance transferring the services, activities, and functions of the Recreation department of the Division of Public Works to the Division of Community Services. (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES & EVENTS COMMITTEE 5/14
FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Joe Williams dba The Pill Box to operate a pharmacy at the Martin Luther King Jr., library site. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 5/28)
25) To consider final adoption of 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. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 5/28)
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES & EVENTS COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for park signage improvements. Bids to be opened 5/28. (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES & EVENTS 5/28)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 7-28 (d) to the City Code of Ordinances relative to minor electrical projects within the City. (UTILITY 5/28)
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew an existing contract with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for environmental engineering & consulting services for use by the Utility and Public Works Divisions. (UTILITY 5/28)
PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Highway Graphics, Inc. for striping of public streets and other public properties. (PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 5/28)
H. RESOLUTION
30) To consider adoption of a resolution related to expropriations for public works projects, authorizing 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 public works project when certified by the Mayor and the City Attorney for real property and improvements; and otherwise to provide for matters related thereto.
I. COMMITTEES
31) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.
32) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard.
33) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green.
34) To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation
Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
35) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin.
36) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
37) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver.
38) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.
39) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
40) ADJOURNMENT.