Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-01-07

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

F.      Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, (the “City”), plans to consider a resolution ordering and calling an election to levy an ad valorem tax, at its meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, 1^st floor of City Hall, 915 Third Street.

 G.      CONSENT CALENDAR

1)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for materials and supplies for Alexandria Police department firing range safety improvements.  Bids to be opened 1/7.

2)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/7.

3)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/7.

4)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/7.

5)      Introduction of an ordinance to consider and take action with respect to authorizing the issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, 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.

6)      Introduction of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney to authorize the City Attorney to enter into a compromise and settlement and to appropriate funds of the Risk Management fund of the City to be used for payment of a certain sum towards the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to be used to pay towards the settlement in the suit entitled “Angelo Bracey versus City of Alexandria”, Supreme Court Docket Number 2013-C-1934; Court of Appeal Docket Number 13-16 and Office of Workers’ Compensation, District 2 Docket Number 11-04410.

7)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 5 with Womack & Sons Construction in connection with the Wastewater system improvements project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

8)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the contract with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations for another year for the lease of bus tires.

9)      Introduction of an ordinance authorizing annexation of Lot 2 & 4 of the partition of the Viola G. Deville tract.

10)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 12’ wide alley located in Block 4 of West Alexandria Addition.

11)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction and maintenance materials to be used by various City departments.

12)    RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for herbicides to be used by various City departments.

H.     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 Bolton House columns, pilasters and balustrade system replacement and building painting. 

14)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Frank O. Hunter park improvements. 

15)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one compact hydraulic excavator (mini-backhoe) for the Wastewater department. 

16)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.

17)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one trailer mounted sewer jetter for use by the Street department. 

18)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2013-2014 capital budget for the proceeds of Utility Revenue Bonds 2013A.

19)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing amendment of the Rodemacher No. 2 Power Sales Agreement by and between the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority and the City to change the point of delivery to the interconnection of the Rodemacher No. 2 unit with Cleco Power, LLC.

20)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for professional services between the City and Pan American Engineers for Culpepper Road drainage improvements.

21)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts with McCartney Oil and Lott Oil Company for vehicle and equipment fuel.

22)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a State/Entity Lighting Agreement with Department of Transportation  & Development for construction and installing of two new roadway lighting structures at the intersection of Cloverleaf Boulevard and Highway 28 West.

23)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alexandria and Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital to recognize the commitment from the hospital to provide indigent health care and to authorize the acceptance and acknowledgment of the City related thereto and to provide for related matters.

FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

24)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2013-2014 Major Budget Amendment.  (TO BE SCHEDULED IN COMMITTEE 1/21)

25)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with Cool Planet Louisiana, LLC to construct a synthetic gasoline manufacturing facility at the Port of Alexandria.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

26)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Utility Assistance Agreement with an agency of the State of Louisiana.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

27)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Graves Theus for legal services.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

28)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Economic Development relative to a Small and Emerging Business Program; to extend the terms of the previous agreement and to authorize such additional provisions as may be related thereto.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

29)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Evan Cuttler to provide information technology to the City.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

30)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Barry Goodman and Associates for transit planning and transportation opportunities analysis in Alexandria and the Central Louisiana region.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS AND PERSONNEL

31)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept renewal rates for insurance products and administrative services provided by United Healthcare Insurance Company (UHC).  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS AND PERSONNEL 1/7)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

32)    To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to award the construction contract to Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for sidewalk improvements for the City of Alexandria.  (PUBLIC SAFETY 1/7)

PROPERTY & ZONING COMMITTEE

33)    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: DELAY, 12/10: DELAY & 1/7)

I.      RESOLUTION

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

34)    To consider adoption of a resolution authorizing appointments of David Curry and Veretta Garrison-Moller for four year terms and to re-appoint Jim Weinzette, Charles K. Charrier, Jo Betty Sterkx, Ed Crump and Florence Hall to serve on the Alexandria Historical Preservation Commission for four year terms.  (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 1/7)

J.      AUDIT REPORT

35)    To hear from Payne, Moore & Herrington, Auditors for the City of Alexandria.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/7)

K.      COMMITTEES

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

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

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

39)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

40)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development      

Committee:   Mr. Rubin.

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

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

43)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee:  Mr. Villard.

44)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

45)    ADJOURNMENT.