October 6, 2015, Regular Session

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2015

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

PERSON 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. Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held September 22, 2015.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for striping and signage for public streets and other public properties 2015-2016. (Bids to be opened 10/6)

2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a rear loading refuse truck 25 cubic yard for the Sanitation Department. (Bids to be opened 10/6)

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a dump trash trailer, 18 foot Tandem Axle, Heavy Duty for the Sanitation Department. (Bids to be opened 10/6)

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Fire Station No. 2. (Bids to be opened 10/6)

5) Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain items of furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles as surplus no longer needed or used by City departments.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for debris removal reduction and disposal.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for emergency debris removal monitoring.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Food Bank of Central Louisiana.

9) Introduction of an ordinance revoking 10’ wide by 343’ portion of an existing 10’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 9 of Yorktown Medical and Business Park Phase II.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Hydrogen for the Electric Production Department.

11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual work uniforms for various departments.

12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution Department.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products and chemical additives for Wartsila Engines at D. G. Hunter Power Plant.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Samtown Lift Station and Force Main Phase 3.

15) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Marion French to the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one (1) dual broom, dual street vacuum street sweeper.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson for engineering services related to the Water Well Reclamation project.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller and Associates, LLC for engineering services related to the City Park Tank Repair Project.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement No. 4 with Monceaux-Buller and Associates, LLC for professional services for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue Drainage improvements – Phase 4.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of parcel #795 required for the North Mall Drive Phase II Street Improvement project.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Pan American Engineering for repair and painting of McKeithen Drive elevated tank.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson for demolition and restoration of former Atwood Lift Station.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller and Associates LLC for annual requirements contract for electric, gas, water and wastewater.

G. PUBLIC HEARING

24) To hold a public hearing on the cost of demolition of thirty-six (36) residential structures.

H. 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: Mr. Johnson

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

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