Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-08-24

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 8/10.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Jakes building roof replacement.  Bids to be opened 8/24.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for additions and renovations to the festival plaza at the Alexandria Zoo.  Bids to be opened 8/24.
   
   
4. 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 8/24.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of five mid-size diesel buses for the ATRANS department. Bids to be opened 8/24.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for athletic field marking paint for a twelve month period.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for Lab Testing and Wastewater departments.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 345-2006 to comply with provisions of Act No. 850 of the 2010 Legislature session relative to a public comment period prior to action on an agenda item.  (LEGAL COMMITTEE 9/7)
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Rylee Contracting Company for the restoration of urban water well site & water distribution system replacement.
   
   
10. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Louisiana Municipal Association to cooperate and work together to make voluntary mutual aid assistance available in case of a locally declared emergency event.
    
    
11. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Cenla to serve the crime scene investigations unit.
    
    
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of Bringhurst Golf Course to allow for the promotion and operational support of Bringhurst Golf Course.
    
    
13. RESOLUTION confirming the appointments of Jim Clinton, Lisa Harris, David Manuel, Regina Washington and Willie Spears to the Central LA Business Incubator Advisory Board.
    
    
14. RESOLUTION authorizing the City to partner with the United Way for the annual Wild Game Cook-off to be held August 20, 2010.
    
    
15. RESOLUTION accepting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 30, 2010, including the Fire department.
    
    
16. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric motor-driven valve actuators for the Wastewater department.
    
    
17. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for a twelve month period.
    
    
    
    
    F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
    
18. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept low bid submitted for park improvements at City, Martin and Sandy Bayou Parks.  
    
    
19. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept low bid submitted for Highway 1 North sewer extension.  
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept low bid submitted for sewer jet rodder body for the Wastewater department.  
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept low bid submitted for various sizes of LED traffic signal lamp units.  
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money in traffic enforcement funds from LA Highway Safety Commission for traffic enforcement, travel and traffic equipment.
    
    
23. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a water purchase contract with the Town of Woodworth.
    
    
24. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana to accept funds for and implement the Comprehensive Resiliency Pilot Program grant.
    
    
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
    
25. To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning properties located at 2708 and 2714 Culpepper Road as requested by Lloyd Paul Maxwell, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “MF-2” Multi-family moderate density district to allow for a multi-family dwelling unit.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/10:DELAY & 8/24)
    
    
    UTILITY COMMITTEE
    
    
    
26. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.  (UTILITY 8/24)
    
    
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
    
    
    
27. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 operating budget for positions in the Civil Service department. (PERSONNEL 8/24)
    
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
    
28. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #1 for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.  (FINANCE 8/24)
    
    
    
    G. COMMITTEES
    
    
    
    
29. To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
30. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
    
    
31. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
    
    
32. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
33. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 
    
    
34. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
35. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 
    
    
36. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
37. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
    
    
38. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
    
    
39. ADJOURNMENT.