Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-01-27

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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 1/13.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for water system improvements for the Water department. Bids to be opened 1/27.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for 2009 water well maintenance and rehabilitation project. Bids to be opened 1/27.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for substation battery replacement at Sterkx, Willow Glen and downtown substations. Bids to be opened 1/27.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 1/27.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department. Bids to be opened 1/27.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 1/27.

8) Introduction of an ordinance for electric meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 1/27.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the support of their school breakfast program to be held during Leap and Iowa testing to be held April 27-May 1, 2009.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Lott Oil Company for the vehicle & equipment fuel bid.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Wolfe Tree Experts for trimming & removal of trees & limbs.

12) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rondall Reynoso to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electrical wiring move from old generator to new generator in the Information Systems area including office area and computer room.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fire suppression for computer room in Information Systems office.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 500 kw generator for the Public Safety Complex.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of sixty (60) wireless modems for Public Safety Division.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Versailles Boulevard street and drainage improvements, Phase 2, Package 4.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for annual contract.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for engineering and land surveying services for Sugarhouse Road, Phase 1.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras Association supporting the 2009 Mardi Gras activities/festivities, for the public purpose of promoting Alexandria and enhancing the quality of family life.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Inter-Denominational Area wide crusade to support community events, for the purpose of recognizing the national holiday, “MLK: Day of Service.”
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for DARE state funding award.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote offering the highest percentage deducted per pound off the american metal market price list for sale of scrap metal.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from BWI Companies, Inc. for red infield conditioner for use by the Recreation department.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for caustic soda for the Electric Production department.

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for JAG subgrant award for 2009. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 1/27)

G. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

29) Introduction of an ordinance creating a staff agency, 
wherein a Chief Performance Officer will provide assistance to the City Council.

30) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ingrid F. Johnson, for services as a Chief Performance Officer of the staff agency created by the City Council.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I. PUBLIC HEARING – DRAINAGE

42) A public hearing to be held to receive public comment, facts and information concerning drainage and related concerns. (If needed, public hearing to be held in Alexandria Convention Hall at 5:30 P.M.

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

44) ADJOURNMENT.