Regular Council Agenda for June 03, 2008

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 special meeting held 5/19 & regular meeting held 5/20.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Versailles Boulevard, Phase I – Package 2. Bids to be opened 6/3.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements, Phase 2. Bids to be opened 6/3.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase polemount transformers. Bids to be opened 6/3.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for 2009 model year vehicles for annual bid. Bids to be opened 6/3.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the YMCA to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the City’s youth.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development New Orleans Field Office for a Housing and Urban Development Faith and Community-Based Training event.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Office of Family Support for transportation bus services.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 with Dual Construction, in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer trunk main project.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Block 15 and part of Block 12 of the Haas Investment Company Addition.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts and agreements to accept donations, servitudes, easements, plats, rights of way and other instruments necessary for the City from time to time to accept such contracts and agreements and other wise to provide with respect thereto.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Commercial Center Subdivision, Phase V, Lots 10-A and 10-B, being a resubdivision of Lot 10 of Commercial Center Subdivision, Phase IV.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Owen and White, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the Levee Certification Project.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the purchase of flags.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Electrical Reliability Services, Inc., for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and
transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

16) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John E. Carroll to serve on the CURE Commission.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City to aid in the financial assistance for operating, capital and planning activities for ATRANS.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing the City to state their intention to review the City’s Recycling Program as set forth by LAC 33:VII.10307.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Enterprise Place Subdivision.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for the Village of Versailles Townhouses.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pre-wired relay panels and associated equipment for the Electric Distribution department.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions, Phase II.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Taser X26E series electronic control devices and accessories for the Alexandria Police department.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with WLM, Aquatic School to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the city’s youth at Peabody Magnet High School.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with property owners for the acquisition of land required for the construction of the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II and the temporary construction servitude required for the construction of a driveway in connection with Phase II of this project.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of six rights of way donations and one servitude required for the completion of the Azalea Lane sewer improvement project.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) for NERC Compliance Management Software package for use by the Electric Distribution, Electric Production and the Legal Division.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the purchase of miscellaneous linen supplies for the Alexandria Fire department.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for traffic cones to be inventoried at the Central Warehouse.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for galvanized fittings for a six month period.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Capital Budget for the extension of Cloverleaf Boulevard.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Providence Engineering and Environmental Group, LLC to provide certain professional environmental and engineering services, including but not limited to a phase one environmental study and other studies and other studies and work related to the City’s potential acquisition of a 29 plus acre site, more or less of land owned by Kansas City Southern City Southern Railroad or a subsidiary (including other properties of the City adjacent or related thereto), which may be the subject of a donation or transfer to the City of Alexandria and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Enterprise Place Subdivision.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning a portion of Yorktown Medical and Business Park on Bayou Rapides road from “PD” Planned Development – “DUC Diverse Use Corridor” with land uses zoning district from “SF-3” Single Family (high density) and “C-2” General Commercial district to “C-2” General Commercial zoning district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/3)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property owned by John Vaughn at 1208 Stracener Street near Graham Road from “SF-2” Single Family Residential district (moderate density) to “C-1” Limited Commercial permitting a portion of the existing building to be rented for a commercial land use, a one-bay enclosed mechanical truck repair business with the remainder of the space to be used as a residence by the owner. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/3)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for new kitchen for the Alexandria Zoo. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/3)

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget adding a Clerical Specialist position in the Legal Division. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 6/3)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

49) ADJOURNMENT.