City Council Agenda January 29, 2008

City Council Meeting
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Committees Part 1
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Committees Part 2
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.

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 1/15 & special meeting held 1/15.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for testing and maintenance of the 138 KV substation equipment for Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 1/29.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for pile feed paper folder, eight page right-angle unit to be used by the Printing department. Bids to be opened 1/29.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hot mix for a six month period.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with KJA Communications Group for the maintenance and production of programming for the City’s Government Access Channel and development of the City’s web site.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive a Justice Assistance Grant from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for overtime to conduct surveillance, criminal patrols and special operations.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money for a terrorism prevention program grant.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 4-25 (a) (1) of the Alexandria City code relative to requirements for security devices and standards for certain alcohol beverage license permits.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alexandria Police Union.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Pecan Grove North Subdivision, Lots 1-43. (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND)

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase E, Building 5.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplement No. 1 to an agreement for professional services with Pan American Engineers for the Fire Station Repositioning project.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amending supplemental agreement for engineering services with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson with regard to Horseshoe Drive roadway reconstruction.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of three servitudes required for the completion of the Bayou Rapides bicycle/walking trail.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater department to accept, maintain and operate proposed improvements for Wal-Mart Supercenter at Highway 28 West.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant for overtime, contractual services and purchase equipment.

17) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria’s endorsement of Southern Textile Services to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

18) RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 8093-2006 concerning the condemnation of 28 Prospect Street.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for prox card access system for lobby doors at City Hall, gates and turnstiles at the Compound, lobby doors at the Admin building at the Compound and optional future jobs at other facilities.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for APC Symmetra battery backup unit.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters for a six month period.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for North Mall Drive street improvements.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bids submitted for electric meters for a twelve month period.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 40’ articulated telescopic aerial lift with service body for the Traffic department.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the main distribution panel replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn-out gear for the Fire department.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain items as surplus property and no longer needed for any public purpose and authorizing said items to be sold at a public auction.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a consulting contract agreement with Harold Chambers for certain services.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for local cost share for the Gulf of Mexico Flood study.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Cenla Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for operation of the Alexandria Senior Health and Referral Program. (A-SHARP)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 10’ wide utility servitude located in Lots 22 and 23 of Collins Estates Subdivision, Phase 3.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of three parcels and one utility servitude required for the completion of the Southern Heights street and drainage improvements project.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 operating budget upgrading Supervisor positions in the Water and Wastewater departments.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Lott Oil Company for vehicle & equipment fuel. (LEGAL 1/29)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. (LEGAL 1/29)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2007/2008 Major Budget Amendment. (FINANCE 1/29

G. COMMITTEES

38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

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

40) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

41) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

42) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

43) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

44) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

45) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

46) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

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

48) ADJOURNMENT.