Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-08-20

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

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 held 8/6.

2)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 55’ articulating bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 8/20.

3)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 8/20.

4)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 8/20.

5)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contracts with Omni Pinnacle and Philips & Jordan for emergency debris removal, reduction and disposal services.

6)      Introduction of an ordinance declaring one 138-12.47 kv step-down substation transformer as surplus property and no longer needed.

7)      Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 16.30 acres located on Versailles Blvd. in Phase III of The Lake District subdivision as requested by The Lake District, LLC represented by Rod Noles from “SF-3” Single family high density district to “C-2” General commercial district.

8)      RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Bayou Rapides to Prescott Road 138 kv reconductor.

9)      RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for shield wire, attachment hardware and minor materials for Bayou Rapides to Prescott 138 kv reconductor.

10)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for use by various departments.

11)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for regional gateways.

12)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for sewer jet rodder body truck for use by the Wastewater department.

F.       ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

13)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the purchase of one rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation department. 

14)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the purchase of seven (7) heavy duty dump trash trailers. 

15)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of Parcel #808 required for the Gateway Monument project.

16)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Act of Sale with Alexandria Iron & Supply Corporation to purchase tracts or parcels of land for the Chatlin Lake Canal drainage improvements, Willow Glen River Road to Sandy Bayou pump station, under funding assistance from the State of Louisiana funding assistance provided by Municipal Infrastructure Program for simple acquisition of two parcels and a related quit claim of adjacent property within the construction limits of Chatlin Lake Canal improvements.

17)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing annexation of two parcels of land located at 3518 and 3520 Bayou Rapides Road.

18)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to piggyback off of the City of Monroe’s contract to purchase one replacement 35’ low floor bus that will replace bus #1314.

19)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for the Wastewater and Lab Testing departments.

20)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 9-2013 relative to the “Alexandria Utilities Sustainability Project” (“AUSP”) to amend, in part, Section VI.C. providing for winning proposer scenario constituting the AUSP and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

21)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing  issuance of (i) up to Eleven Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($11,250,000.00) of Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A and (ii) up to Fourteen Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($14,750,000) of Taxable Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013B, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds, designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; confirming the sale and delivery of the Bonds to the Underwriter; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. 

(FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 7/9: DELAY, 8/6: DELAY & 8/20: DELAY) (ADMINISTRATION RECOMMEND DELAY)

G.      PUBLIC HEARING

22)    To hold a public hearing on structure located at 406 Leland Street, Margaret Jones.

H. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

23)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign “Entity/State” agreement for the City of Alexandria Sidewalk Improvements Project.

I.       COMMITTEES

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

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

26)    To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green.

27)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

28)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development      

Committee: Mr. Rubin.

29)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.

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

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.