Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-06-01

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 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 regular meeting held 5/18.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for use by the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 6/1.
   
   
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for underground electric construction for use by the Electric Distribution department.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Grainger Industrial for procell batteries for a twelve month period.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 capital budget for Highway 1 north sewer extension.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 capital budget for Wooddale Outfall/Railroad Avenue, Phase 2 drainage.
   
   
7. Introduction of an ordinance amending 2010-2011 operating budget for positions in the Planning Division.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance to set and levy the millage rates for 2010 for the City of Alexandria.
   
   
9. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Hudson Boulevard drainage improvements.
   
   
10. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Advance Office Systems for the monthly rental of a color copier for the Police Academy.
    
    
11. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Xerox Corporation for a high-volume production printer to be used in the Print Shop.
    
    
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bethel Apartments, to provide HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to assist the subrecipient with renovations and other cost related to refinancing and improvements to a 90 unit rental housing facility, commonly called Bethel Apartments.
    
    
13. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw E & I to assist with the Alexandria Brownfields Program.
    
    
14. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Service Agreement with Moore Planning Group to perform general landscape architectural planning services.
    
    
15. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement and necessary ancillary contracts with tenants or other businesses operating at the Incubator.
    
    
16. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Mike Sands to provide training for the pay/class analyst and the examination analyst to ensure compliance with Act 390 of 2004.
    
    
17. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County of San Bernardino, California to utilize the services of the Western Region Item Bank for personnel testing services.
    
    
18. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew an Interagency Agreement between the LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for inmate labor.
    
    
19. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library and Museum to preserve and protect things for the enlightenment and education of the citizens of Alexandria.
    
    
20. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center for the development of artistic, cultural and educational programs for citizens and visitors of Alexandria.
    
    
21. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House (TREE House) to provide and expand cultural and educational programming for the City’s youth.
    
    
22. RESOLUTION rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 which changes the name of Southland Street.
    
    
23. RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 8805-2010 concerning the condemnation of 2728 10th street, Moses Chenevert, owner.
    
    
24. RESOLUTION authorizing the City to co-sponsor the 2010 Magnolia Peace Officers Conference to be held June 9-12, 2010.
    
    
25. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for additional boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating station.
    
    
26. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Enterprise Road sidewalk improvements.
    
    
27. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Masonic Drive redevelopment, Phase 1A, Package 3.
    
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
    SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
28. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Martin Park drainage improvements (Mil-Mar Boulevard, Ellis and Paul Streets). 
29. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories. 
30. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement for the renewal of a copier for the Community Development department.
31. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from PSC Environmental Services for the household hazardous waste transporting, disposal & reclamation service.
32. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with WLM, LLC Aquatic School to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the City’s youth at Peabody Magnet High School.
    
    
    PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
    
    
33. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for brass fittings & miscellaneous items.  (PUBLIC WORKS 6/1)
    
    
34. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for Versailles Park Landscape Maintenance. (PUBLIC WORKS 5/18:DELAY & 6/1)
    
    
35. To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 23.8 acres, more or less, being Lots 66 thru 104 thru 144 of Lebanon Subdivision, Lot 1 of Magnolia Gardens Subdivision, all of the right of way of Joe Hesni Boulevard, Donald Circle, and Beverly Loop, and all of the right of way of Lula Lane west of Joe Hesni Boulevard. (PUBLIC WORKS 5/18:DELAY & 6/1)
    
    
    PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
    
    
36. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with COPE, Inc. for the purpose of facilitating community youth educational programs.  (PERSONNEL 6/1)
    
    
    UTILITY COMMITTEE
    
    
37. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with LIG for Firm Section 311 (a)(2) Transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Louisiana, North and South Zones.  (UTILITY 6/1)
    
    
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
    
    
38. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement (“Agreement”) with HIP ALEXANDRIA, L.L.C. to provide for an Agreement between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative and related matters;  to authorize the mayor to enter into the Agreement; to provide relative to terms, definitions, general conditions, obligations and responsibilities and related matters; to provide relative to matters related to acquisition of downtown hotels; to provide and authorize a lease and sale of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center, which is not needed for public purposes; and  such conditions necessary under R.S. 33:4712; to provide incident thereto provisions for an exchange of property between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. and to comply with the said statute; to provide such conditions and declarations for a development agreement under the requirements of R.S. 33: 4780.21 et seq. related thereto; to appoint a manager and provide relative to terms and conditions for improvements and management of the Riverfront Center in the Agreement; to provide relative to a Parking Garage and other parking related to the downtown hotels initiative and the operations and parking requirements of hotels and the Riverfront Center; to provide relative to City obligations incident to the Agreement; to declare provisions necessary and proper to establish requirements under; to provide a declaration of reasonable expectation of value, a declaration of public purpose, deliverables and proportionality related to the Agreement  and otherwise to provide with respect to the Agreement and matters related thereto.  (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6/1)
    
    
    G. COMMITTEES
    
    
39. To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
40. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
    
    
41. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
    
    
42. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
43. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 
    
    
44. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
    
    
45. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 
    
    
46. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
    
    
47. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
    
    
48. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
    
    
49. ADJOURNMENT.