Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-01-25

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. CONSENT CALENDAR

a)Bids to be opened 1/25 for two frequency drives for the Wastewater department.

1. Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 1/11.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew a Professional Services Agreement with GDS Associates, Inc. to undertake a comprehensive review and analysis of the utility system.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the City’s youth to participate in the 2011 Kappa Basketball League.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Square D by Schneider Electric for 138 kv substation equipment maintenance & testing for the Electric Distribution department.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Loewer Power Sports and Randy’s One Shop for hand held equipment.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Heartland Automotive d/b/a Jiffy Lube for vehicle oil changes for the Public Safety division.
   
   
7. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
   
   
8. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for turn-out gear for annual contract for the fire department.
   
   
9. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
   
   
10. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.
    
    
11. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.
    
    
12. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
13. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for telephone network upgrade Phase IV; fiber optic cable splicing and terminations.  
    
    
14. 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.  
    
    
15. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a six month period.  
    
    
16. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for professional design services related to the Parks and Recreation Operations Building.  (A & E 12/14)
    
    
17. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures to be effective February 1, 2011.
    
    
18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quote received from ConServ Flag Company for flags for a twelve month period.
    
    
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Alexandria Iron & Supply for the sale of scrap metal for an additional twelve month period.
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive funds from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for The Rapides Parish DARE unit.
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing Professional Services Agreement with E.E. Consultants to provide electrical engineering services.  (FINANCE 1/25)
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kinetix Technologies for technology and creative services.  (FINANCE 1/25)
    
    
23. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Lott Oil Company for vehicle & equipment fuel bid for an additional twelve month period.  (FINANCE 1/25)
    
    
24. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2010-2011 Major Budget Amendment.  (FINANCE 1/11:DELAY & 1/25)
    
    G. RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENT
    
    
25. To consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Tiffany Sanders to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission as the representative of the Southern University system.

H. COMMITTEES

26) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

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

28) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

29) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

30) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

31) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

32) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

33) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

34) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

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

ADJOURNMENT.