Council Meeting Agenda - 2008-01-08

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
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 regular meeting held 12/18 and special meeting held 12/21.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for electric meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 1/8.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for a 40’ articulated telescopic aerial lift and service body for the Traffic department. Bids to be opened 1/8.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for local cost share for the Gulf of Mexico Flood Study.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Cenla Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for operation of the Alexandria Senior Health and Referral Program (A-SHARP)

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 10’ wide utility servitude located in Lots 22 and 23 of Collins Estates Subdivision, Phase 3.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of three (3) parcels and one (1) utility servitude required for the completion of the Southern Heights street and drainage improvements project.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 07/08 operating budget upgrading Supervisor positions in the Water and Wastewater departments.

9) RESOLUTION designating the Alexandria Town Talk as the official journal for the City of Alexandria.

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

11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for variable frequency drive (VFD) for the Wastewater department.

F. 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 LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions. (ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZE RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

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

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. 
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for various sizes of gas pipe.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for a twelve month period.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric substation maintenance painting for the Electric Distribution department. (ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZE RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an Environmental Entry Permit and Related Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Sanborn Map Company to provide aerial photography and GIS services. (A & E 3/28:RECOMMEND)

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and to enter into a contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to evaluate the structure of the Alexandria Police department and to conduct a patrol staffing and deployment study.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement through Red River Delta to apply for equipment to be used for the Alexandria Training Academy.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote received for caustic soda for use by the Electric Production department.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking 54.0’ of a 15’ wide drainage servitude located adjacent to Lot 149 of Briarwood Subdivision and McAdams ditch in tract of land now or formerly owned by Terry’s Secure Storage.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Bocage Subdivision, Phase IV, Lots 179-202.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing annexation of 4.98 acres located in Section 86, and being located adjacent to Bocage Subdivision, Phase 3.

27) 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 to be held January 18-21, 2008, for the purpose of recognizing the national holiday, “MLK: Day of Service.”

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City of Alexandria to enter into a private sale of seven acres, more or less, to Port Asset Acquisition, LLC and to authorize the Mayor to execute any instruments related thereto, all pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 and R.S. 33:4717.2 and to provide for related matters.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 operating budget adding a Community Outreach Coordinator position in the Community Services Division. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 1/8)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cooling tower repairs for Unit #1-2, #3 and #4 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station. (UTILITY 1/8)

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #4 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station for upgrade to Units 3 & 4. (UTILITY 1/8)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for overhead electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department. (UTILITY 1/8)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cable franchise and pole use agreement with Cebridge Acquisitions, L.P., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications and to authorize the Mayor to negotiate a contract and seek terms favorable to the City that in his discretion are necessary. (LEGAL 1/8)

G. COMMITTEES

34) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

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

36) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

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

38) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

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

40) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

41) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

42) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

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

44) ADJOURNMENT.