ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011
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

a) Bids to be opened 4/5 for roof replacement located at the

Tree House Children’s Museum.

1) Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting

held 3/22.

2) 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 4/5.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to

enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with
the Louisiana Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally to
host the annual rally in the City of Alexandria.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to

accept the quote received from Red River Glass for
vehicle windshields & glass for the Parts Warehouse.

5) Introduction of an ordinance adopting the operating

budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year
2011/2012; to make appropriations for the ordinary
expenses of all city divisions, departments, offices
and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with
respect to the expenditures of appropriations;
Adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria
 for fiscal year 2011/2012; appropriating funds for the
capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal
year 2011/2012 and providing for capital
expenditures; and other matters with respect to
appropriations, priorities regarding same and the
expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.
(FINANCE COMMITTEE - 3/31 & 4/4)

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending and

reenacting Section 26-1 (10) of the Alexandria Code
of Ordinances relative to zoo fees; to amend and set
the admission and use fees for the Alexandria Zoo;
and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

7) Introduction of an ordinance amending and

reenacting Section 26-2 of the Alexandria Code of
Ordinances relative to fares and charges for
municipal transit; to amend and set the fares on
municipal transit operated by the City; and otherwise
to provide with respect thereto.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending and

reenacting Section 26-93.5, of the Alexandria Code of
Ordinances relative to residential refuse fees; to
amend and set the monthly fees for residential
refuse service; and otherwise to provide with respect
thereto.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending and

reenacting Section 26-97, of the Alexandria Code of
Ordinances relative to commercial pickup fees; to
amend and set the monthly fees for commercial
pickup services; and otherwise to provide with
respect thereto.

10) Introductionof an ordinance amending and

reenacting Section 26-191 of the Alexandria Code of
Ordinances relative to charges and fees for the City’s
Storm Water Management Program; to amend the
 monthly fee implementing the City’s Storm Water
Management Program; and otherwise to provide with
respect thereto.

11) RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of applications

with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating
administration of the United States Department of
Transportation, for Federal transportation assistance
authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United
States Code and other federal statutes administered
by the Federal Transit Administration.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid
submitted for trimming & removal of trees and limbs
around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution
department.

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid
submitted for water meters for a six month period.

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid
submitted for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent
concrete poles for the Electric Distribution
department.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional
Agreement between the City and Pan American
Engineers for the design of the Alexandria Industrial
Park Rail Spur. (A & E 2/8: RECOMMEND)

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending

Section 27.5-26 of the City Code by adding revised
 local limits for wastewater treatment plant under the
City’s Wastewater Pre-Treatment Program.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental
and Electric Service Agreement with the Alexandria
Housing Authority.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote
received from Southern Power Systems for priority
repairs for Twin Bridges Substation 230 KV auto
transformer for the Electric Distribution department.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal
received from PSC Environmental Services, LLC for
household hazardous waste transporting, disposal &
reclamation services.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance

authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr.,
attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.
(LEGAL 3/22:DELAY & 4/5)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET

21) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed

2011-2012 operating and capital budgets.

H. COMMITTEES

22) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

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

24) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

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

26) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

27) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

28) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms.

Gibson.

29) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

30) To hear from Economic Development: Mr.

Larvadain.

31) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

32) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

33) ADJOURNMENT.