Council Meeting Agenda, Apr 21, 2015

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.   CALL TO ORDER

B.  INVOCATION

C.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.  ROLL CALL

E.  Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held April 7, 2015.

F.   CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing construction contract with Griner Drilling Service for the Water Well Maintenance and Rehabilitation project.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional services agreement with Linage Law Firm.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional service agreement for Hudson Boulevard – Chatlin Lake Canal Bridge Replacement.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 34’x17’ rectangular portion of an existing 55’ +/- wide utility and private access servitude situated on Lot 9 of Yorktown Medical & Business, Phase II.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain items of furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles as surplus and no longer needed or used by City departments and to be sold at a public auction scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2015.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Rapides Trail.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Grass Hopper Lawns for landscape maintenance services at Martin Park.

8)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Alpine Lawn & Landscaping, LLC for landscape maintenance services at Holocaust Park.

9)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at HDQ Park.

10)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises bda Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Acadian Park.

11)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at I-49 Greenbelt.

12)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Keeping It Green Lawncare, LLC. for landscape maintenance services at Compton Park.

13)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Alpine Lawn & Landscaping LLC for maintenance services at 6^th and Johnson Parking Lot.

14)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Alexandria Gateways.

15)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises dba Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services at Bolton Avenue Raingardens.

16)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Alpine Lawn & Landscaping, LLC. for landscape maintenance services at the Community Centers.

17)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the construction of Johnny Downs Sports Complex Registration Building.

18)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the construction of Code Enforcement equipment canopy.

19)               Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of parcels #793 required for the North Mall Drive Phase II Street Improvement Project.

20)               RESOLUTION   authorizing advertisement for bids for the construction of Johnny Downs Sports Complex Registration Building.

21)               RESOLUTION   authorizing advertisement for bids for the construction of Code Enforcement Equipment Canopy.

1. G.  ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

22)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for scada system additions and upgrade for the Gas Department. 

23)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for trimming and removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines. 

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

25)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution Department. 

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

27)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Links on the Bayou Golf Course Bank Stabilization. 

28)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Ninth Judicial District Drug Court.

29)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for janitorial services for the Utility Customer Service building.

30)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Entity/State Agreement with  Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development  for Jackson Street (LA1208-3) at Horseshoe roundabout. (Public Safety, Works and Transportation 4/21).

31)               To consider final adoption of an ordinance regarding gaming, bingo and video bingo and the City of Alexandria’s bingo halls and expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit; limiting the expansion of bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit within the City of Alexandria; prohibiting new commercial lessors of bingo halls and gaming places;  providing certain strictures with regard to expansion activities of existing bingo halls and gaming tenants; to provide for hearings and amendments to licenses for existing license holders and otherwise to provide with respect thereto; to set limitations on locations;  and other matters with respect thereto. (Finance and Legal Affairs Committee 4/21)

32)                To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2015/2016; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all City divisions, departments, offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2015/2016; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2015/2016 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto. (Finance and Legal Affairs Committee 4/9; 4/14 & 4/21)

H. COMMITTEES

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

34)               To hear from Utility Committee:  Mr. Villard

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

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

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

38)               To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee:  Mr. Johnson

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

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

41)               ADJOURNMENT