Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-12-10

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.

1)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bolton House columns, pilasters and balustrade system replacement and building painting.  Bids to be opened 11/26.

2)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fiber termination and splicing for multiple City buildings.  Bids to be opened 11/26.

3)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Gas department.  Bids to be opened 11/26.

4)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of Bringhurst Golf Course, Inc. to allow for the promotion and operational support of Bringhurst Golf Course.

5)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kingdom Security for security services at the Utility Customer Service building. 

6)      Introduction of an ordinance annexing a 44.28 acre tract of land situated in Lot 17 and part of Lot 18 of the David K. Cooper partition.

7)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Louisiana Natural Gas Services, LLC for DOT Public Awareness Program Management Services.  (A&E 10/29 & 11/12)

8)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with American Interplex Corporation and Ana-Lab Corporation for analytical services for Lab Testing department.

9)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received from Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services at Central Louisiana Business Incubator building and commercial kitchen.

10)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for a twelve month period.

11)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for materials and supplies for Alexandria Police department firing range safety improvements. 

G.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

12)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 500 gallon truck mounted vac-hydro unit for the Electric Distribution department. 

13)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Louisiana Housing Corporation. 

14)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central Louisiana to provide assistance to those at risk of becoming homeless.

15)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Louisiana Housing Corporation for remaining ESG program year FFY 11 Round 2 grant award.

16)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central Louisiana to manage remaining ESG program FFY 11 Round 2 grant award.

17)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the contract for professional services with EE Consultants, Inc. to provide professional, technical and electrical consulting services for the City’s combined utility system.

18)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking 72’ wide drainage servitude located in Tennyson Oaks Subdivision that is no longer required for drainage purposes.

PROPERTY & ZONING COMMITTEE

19)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance denying the rezoning of property located at 2006 Airbase Road from “SF-2/MHO, single family moderate density with a mobile home overlay district to “C-1” Limited commercial district to allow for a private commercial car wash.  (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL)

         (PROPERTY & ZONING 11/26)

FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

20)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arna Bontemps African American Museum.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 11/26)

21)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for a one-time pay supplement for those City of Alexandria Fire Fighters with three to twenty-three years of active service; to provide for formulation of policies necessary to implement same; and matters related thereto.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/29: DELAY, 11/12: DELAY & 11/26: DELAY)

H.     PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

22)    To hold a public hearing concerning the cost of demolition of nineteen (19) structures.

I.      RESOLUTION

23)    A resolution supporting the Community College Initiative to encourage the potential partnership with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (“LCTCS”)  and the LCTCS Facilities Corporation, a non- profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana, and reciting the need for objective and clear processes to determine location and programming for the Central Louisiana region and to suggest and request consideration of information, data, studies, and the System  and Facilities Corporation’s needs relative to same; to incorporate the findings of the Beyond High School Study and more recent findings of the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance; to consider the needs, positions, and plans of related private and public stakeholders (such as LSU-A), provide for a plan for the Community College Initiative and provide for  any matters and items related thereto.

J.      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.