Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-03-10

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
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. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 2/24.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for one 500 KW generator for the Public Safety Complex. Bids to be opened 3/10.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department. Bids to be opened 3/10.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments. Bids to be opened 3/10.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to close the sale of the B.S.C. Livestock Sales Facility and to execute all documents related thereto.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Indemnification Agreement with CommuniGroup of Jackson, Inc. to provide telecommunications services, including 911 services to the City.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with the Alexandria Aces Baseball Club.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hot mix.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for Civil Service & Human Resources.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 capital budget for the painting of ground storage tank at Kisatchie.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Orders #1, 2 and 3 for the Bolton Avenue Community Center renovation project.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for roadside open ditch closures – 2006 for Sallie Street drainage improvements.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 5 for Program A – roadside open ditch closures – 2006.

14) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of David Williams to serve on the GAEDA Board, replacing Stephen Wright, who resigned.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit the 2009 Action Plan to HUD and to execute any and all documents necessary for release of HUD’s letter of credit for CDBG and HOME Program funds.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing a stay-of-demolition order for 320 Gabriel Lane.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with LA Department of Transportation & Development for a grant under Section 3037 for aid in the financing of the operating assistance project for ATRANS department.

18) RESOLUTION acknowledging the City’s intention to accept and incorporate as part of the City’s wastewater collection system the proposed sewer force main and pump stations serving LSUA and the State Emergency Shelter.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing the City to state their intent to maintain permit requirements as set forth by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), in order to prevent wastewater permit violations.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit a pre-application to the LA Department of Environmental Quality as required to have identified collection and wastewater treatment improvements placed on the project priority list for funding through the State Revolving Fund loan program.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Culpepper drainage – Llewellyn to Sterkx road.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the demolition and abatement of asbestos containing materials at the building located at 621 Johnston Street.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Highway 28 West – 24” sewer force main project. 
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for renovation of Fire Station No. 4 – Masonic Drive and Lee Street.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Net Data Acquisition & Handling systems upgrade required for existing monitoring systems for EPA mandated systems for the Electric Production department.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Diamond Enterprises, Inc. for repainting of twin ground storage tanks at Kisatchie wellfields.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Barney’s Police Supply for police uniform accessories for the Alexandria Police department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing relative to Alexandria’s Special Planned Activity Corridors the formation of a Cooperative Endeavor between the City and the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority and specifically authorizing the expenditure therein of $2,000,000 in S.P.A.R.C. bond funds for the purpose of partially funding CRA-3 recommendations and responses to the SPARC-CRA-3 RFS Process and related provisions.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Ken Juneau.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Capital Budget for city wide drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/10)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 5114 Ransbottom Drive as requested by Charles Vernon, from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district and “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-1” Multi-family low density district for the purpose of housing two duplexes or a fourplex apartment building. (ZONING COMMISSION DENIED THIS ITEM 1/26) (P.W./ZONING 3/10)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rescinding the $4.00 sanitation fee. (UTILITY 3/10)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Trey Gist for legal services. (LEGAL 3/10)

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues, Rundell law firm for legal services. (LEGAL 3/10)

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Wheelis & Rozanski for legal services. (LEGAL 3/10)

G. COMMITTEES

40) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

41) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

42) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

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

44) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.

45) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

46) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.

47) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

48) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

49) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.

50) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.

51) To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.

52) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

53) ADJOURNMENT.