Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-10-05

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

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

1. Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 9/21.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for repainting of D.G. Hunter Units 3 and 4 step-up transformers.  Bids to be opened 10/5.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric motor-driven valve actuators for the Wastewater department.  Bids to be opened 10/5.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 10/5.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for a JAG award grant.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club to provide academic enrichment activities, social recreational activities, healthy nutrition, wellness and fitness for city youth.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with American Interplex Corporation and Ana-Lab Corporation for analytical testing services for Lab Testing department.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformer Disposal, Inc. for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received for hardware & safety for a twelve month period.
   
   
10. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received for wasp & hornet killer for a twelve month period.
    
    
11. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a twelve month period.
    
    
12. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.
    
    
13. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
    
    
14. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 90’ insulated telescopic material handler truck for the Electric Distribution department.
    
    F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
15. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for improvements at Deerfield Park.  Bids to be opened 10/5.
    
    
16. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for digger derrick truck for use by the Electric Distribution department.
    
    
17. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Planning Commission for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Tammany Parishes to host the “Designing Streets for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Workshop.”
    
    
18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Northeast-Central Louisiana affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise awareness and educate the community on breast health issues, statistics and recommendations.
    
    
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of two properties required for the construction of the Deerfield Walking Trail project.
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing final acceptance of constructed utilities (street, water, sewer system improvements) for ownership and maintenance at Provine Place final extension (The Lake District).
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 10’ wide alley which runs between Rapides Avenue and Carl Street in Carl Addition.
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the existing Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish 911 Center.
    
    
23. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric Production department.
    
    
24. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Red Ball Oxygen for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department.
    
    
25. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC for the transit tire lease for the Bus department.
    
    
26. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2010/2011 capital budget for the Red River Improvement Venture.
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
27. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Gravity Drainage District for cooperative projects located within the City of Alexandria.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/5)
    
    
28. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual uniform bid for Fire and Police departments.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/5) 
    
    LEGAL COMMITTEE
    
    
29. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing lease with Chandler Corporation, LLC for the use of 3700 Government Street.  (LEGAL 10/5)

G.     COMMITTEES

    30) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.

31) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
    
    32) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.

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

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

35) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.

36) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 
    
37) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

38) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

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

40) ADJOURNMENT.