Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-04-17

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1)     Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 4/3.

A.           CALL TO ORDER

B.           INVOCATION

C.           PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.           ROLL CALL

E.            CONSENT CALENDAR

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Masonic Drive corridor enhancements – Phase 3, Package 1 – Hynson Bayou pedestrian bridge replacement.  Bids to be opened 4/17.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park.  Bids to be opened 4/17. 

4)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.  Bids to be opened 4/17.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 4/17.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Zachry Engineering Corporation for power generation additions and upgrades.  (A & E SELECTION 4/3: RECOMMEND) 

7)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller & Associates for wastewater collection & treatment equipment & facility painting.

8)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received from Transformation Janitorial Service for the cleaning of transit buses & passenger transit vans.

9)     Introduction of an ordinance declaring vacant land consisting of Lots 3, 4, 8 and alley way on Bogan Street as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria.

10) RESOLUTION opposing the elimination of the Louisiana National Guard 259^th Air Traffic Control Squadron and requesting support from State of Louisiana and Congressional Delegation to reverse said plan.

11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for replacement pumps for Masonic Drive water pump station.

12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for telephone network upgrade Phase V: Fiber optic cable splicing and terminations.

F.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Express Windshield Repair for vehicle windshields and vehicle tempered glass for the Parts department. 

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation (IRC), as a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the development of housing. 

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units.

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Fire Station No. 5, Coliseum site – Louisiana Highway 28 West.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/17)

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction of wastewater system improvements, Phase 2.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/17)

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 capital budget for the renovation of South America Exhibit at the Zoo.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/17)

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers, Inc. relative to CDBG and Home Entitlement Program services.  (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 4/17)

PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Aaron Street sidewalk improvements.  (PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 4/17)

G.   ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION

21)   Introduction of an ordinance on recommendation of the City Attorney  to re‑authorize the City Attorney to settle and compromise all claims with Capital One, N. A. regarding the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center claims; reaffirming the authority of the Mayor and the City Attorney under Ordinance No. 99‑2009 to expend certain sums as the Mayor in his discretion deems necessary and proper to compromise all disputes with Capital One, N.A. related to any claims or causes of action  claimed or asserted by Capital One, N.A. against the City's interest related to the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center, all as previously expressed in Ordinance No. 99‑2009 and City Council Resolution No. 8594‑2009, and to compromise and settle all disputes between the City of Alexandria and Capital One, N.A. in the matter "City of Alexandria v. Capital One, N.A., et al. United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana, Adversary Proceeding No. 09‑08045 or associated or concerning In Re: NR Group, LLC, Debtor, Bankruptcy Case No. 08‑81329 or otherwise related or pertaining thereto; to authorize the Mayor to enter into such agreement as in his discretion he finds reasonable and necessary, including assignment of any claims for insurance proceeds the City may assert or such other provisions as the Mayor in his discretion finds reasonable and necessary incident thereto  and to   appropriate funds out of the _______________Fund of the City to be used for payment of the balance of   a certain sum for  the compromise and settlement of the claim of Capital One, N. A. the  and to provide for related matters.

H.     COMMITTEES

22)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

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

24)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

25)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

26)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

27)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

28)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

29)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard. 

30)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

31)     ADJOURNMENT.