Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-09-06
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
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 a regular meeting held 8/23.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Purchasing Warehouse/HVAC. Bids to be opened 9/6.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 west wall & east wall at D.G. Hunter Generating Station. Bids to be opened 9/6.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 9/6.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Orders #1 and #2 for rehabilitation of D.G. Hunter Cooling Tower #4.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-22, 26-60, 26-74 and 27.5-6 of the Code of Ordinances relative to tap, meter and socket charges for Water, Gas, Electric and Wastewater utility services; to amend and set the fees for tap, meter and socket charges for water, gas, electric and wastewater utility services; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with LA Department of Natural Resources – EmPower Louisiana – Transportation Efficiency & Alternative Fuels Program.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing purchase of one replacement 35’ bus from a piggyback bid from the City of Lafayette with options to purchase additional buses.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Office of Family Support for transportation bus services for monthly passes for their clients.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Caplan’s, Inc. for annual uniform bid for Public Safety (police & fire) division.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Concordia LLC to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing annexation of 1.62 acres located at 2344 North MacArthur Drive for the future site of a new hotel development – Candlewood Suites – by the Rapides Lodging Partners, LLC.
13) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John P. Doggett to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission, as recommended by the Alexandria Bar Association.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 138 KV gas circuit breaker for D.G. Hunter substation.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for a twelve month period.
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 Green Oak Avenue reconstruction and drainage improvements.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Masonic Drive Recreational corridor gateway and destination signage.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for restoration of four (4) urban water well sites. (Harold Miles Park Road, Hamilton Street, Adams Pump Station and Sterkx Road sites) Phase 3.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Ascension Ready Mix, Heck Industries and TXI Industries for ready-mix concrete for use by various city departments.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Transformation Janitorial Service for janitorial services for the Wastewater & Lab Testing departments.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the grant agreements funded through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program from the LA Department of Children & Family Services.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 2012 model year vehicles. (FINANCE 9/6)
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring six (6) Harley- Davidson motorcycles as surplus and to be traded-in on the purchase of six (6) new model year Harley-Davidson motorcycles. (FINANCE 9/6)
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget for positions in Community Development department. (FINANCE 9/6)
G. COMMITTEES
25) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
26) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
27) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.
28) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
29) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.
30) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.
31) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.
32) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.
33) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.
34) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.
35) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
36) ADJOURNMENT.