Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-09-02

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.   CALL TO ORDER
2. B.  INVOCATION
3. C.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.  ROLL CALL
5. E.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 19, 2014
6. F.   CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a Construction Contract for Lift Station Tie-Ins to the LA 28 West Trunk Mains.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office for the disposition of an Animal Shelter Vehicle pursuant to the Intergovernmental Services Laws.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2014/2015 Capital Budget for Hwy 28 West Corrective Work-Lift Station Tie In.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with BP Energy Company for CLIG Transportation Agreement.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a music license agreement with SASAC, LLC.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign State/Entity Lighting Maintenance Agreement for the City of Alexandria Versailles Boulevard Roadway lighting Project.

1. G.  ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

7)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted by Brassette Farms, LLC for replacement of McNutt Water Feeder Main Phase 1.

8)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted by Rylee Contracting, Inc. for a Construction Contract for the Rehabilitation of Shirley Park Lift Station Project. 

9)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Package and Labeling Room located at the Business Incubator. 

10)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 55 foot Articulating Non-Overcenter Material Handler Truck for use by the Electric Distribution Department. 

11)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a Self-Propelled Backyard Buggy with 40 foot Bucket Boom for use by the Electric Distribution Department.

12)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Floor Covering Replacement for Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center.

13)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #2 on Links On the Bayou Golf Course Water Intrusion Remediation.

14)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contracts with Phillips & Jordan Inc., and Omni Pinnacle, LLC for disaster debris removal reduction and disposal services.

15)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Transformation Janitorial Services for Janitorial Services for Wastewater and Lab Testing Departments.

16)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to surplus and deposit of surplus property K-9 Police Dog “Butch, 0-1575”, in lieu of surplus sale or euthanasia.

17)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing Construction Contract with Griner Drilling Service, Inc. for the 2013 Water Well Maintenance and Rehabilitation project.

18)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to surplus a Ditch Witch Boring Machine and enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Pineville for disposition of the Ditch Witch Boring Machine under the Provisions of the Intergovernmental Services Law.

19)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend the  2014/2015 Operating Budget in the Human Resources Division by adding an Assistant Director of Civil Service position and deleting a Personnel Analyst position.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

20)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose and Associates to provide services related to the implementation of Recreation Summit. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS  9/2)

21)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend the 2014-2015 Operating Budget and Capital Budget Ordinance No. 65-2014 to provide with respect to necessary Major Budget Amendments relating to revenues and expenses for operations and capital matters and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS  9/2)

22)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance  to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney related to the claims and the judgment and orders related to the claims of H Craig Davidson; to authorize the payment of funds to obtain satisfaction of and pay the order or judgment in favor of  H. Craig Davidson, Jr., for legal services, cost and legal interest associated with Mr. Davidson’s services and otherwise  in the complaint entitled "City of Alexandria v. Cleco Corporation, et al.", Civil Docket  number 05-1121 on the docket of the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana and to appropriate such  funds of the utility system, the risk management fund and other funds of the city to be used for payment and  satisfaction of the claims of H. Craig Davidson  and to provide for related matters. (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE  9/2)

23)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance regarding the City of Alexandria Community College Initiative (the "initiative"); to implement the plan and to authorize, empower and provide authority for the Mayor on behalf of the City to execute all necessary documents, agreements, contracts, and endeavors related to the initiative; to  cooperate by intergovernmental agreement or otherwise with private and public foundations and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System's Capital Campaign for Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges, "advancing centers of technology" and, specifically,  for the workforce and technical education project-- central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria campus, Rapides Parish workforce industrial training campus; and providing for all matters related  to the "initiative"; to declare a public purpose for city funding for the initiative and  to authorize all services and support necessary for participation as required by Act 360 of the regular session of the Louisiana legislature including the required matching funds; to authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City to formally engage and execute a contract for professional services with site specialists, architects and engineers tasked with objective vetting of the location(s) in the City of Alexandria for the Community College initiative and for other services that may be required for the City to cooperate with the requirements of Act No. 360 of the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature; to provide funding for the initiative, the city's participation with the required match and for all related contracts and services following the certification and other processes set forth herein and as provided by the companion resolutions and previous ordinances of similar subjects, objects and titles; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.(FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS  9/2)

24)             To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of property at 1172 and 1182 Rapides Avenue lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 square 1 Welch Addition, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family (moderate density) with a mobile home overlay District and “B-3” General Business District to a “C-1” Limited Commercial District.

1. H.  ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

To receive  the following reports from the Administration.

a)   Land Development Code

b)  Comprehensive Development Strategy

1. I.    COMMITTEES

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

26)             To hear from Utility Committee:  Mr. Villard

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

28)             To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

29)             To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee:  Mr. Rubin

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

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

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

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

ADJOURNMENT