Agenda For July 03, 2007

Legal Committee & City Council Meeting


Utility Committee


Public Works / Zoning Committee


ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2007
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A) (2)

To consider an Executive Session for an update from the City Attorney and Attorneys Craig Davidson and John Sharp regarding the Matter of “City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation, et al” and regarding the matter of “Armested Franklin, et al vs. City of Alexandria”.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 6/19.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 7/3.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of a temporary construction servitude located in Lot 144 of Good Earth Subdivision.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a utility servitude located on property southwest of Interstate 49 purchased by Charles D. Olson and Glenda Olson from Robert E. Stewart Enterprises described as Tract 11.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide drainage servitude on property, owned by Robert B. Tudor, Jr., et al, located on Centre Court.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing discharge of sanitary sewer from Grundy Cooper Subdivision to the City sanitary sewer system.

7) Introduction of an ordinance adding Section 29.9-1 (5) of the Alexandria City Code Storm Water ordinance in order to provide for uniform fee application.

8) Introduction of an ordinance to set and levy the Millage rates for 2007.

9) RESOLUTION accepting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 30, 2007, including the Fire department.

10) RESOLUTION authorizing the City to state their intention to review the City’s Recycling Program.

11) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Highway 28 West lift station B at Vandenburg Drive.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual contract requirements for water and wastewater system.

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for striping of public streets and other public properties.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain substation equipment as surplus property and no longer needed by the Electric Distribution department.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Jefferson Parish Preventive Maintenance contract for Motorola Equipment.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring K-9 police dog named “Rex” as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and authorizing deposit of said property to its current handler, in lieu of surplus sale or euthanization.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance for authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Pride, Inc. d/b/a Keep Cenla Beautiful herein represented by Betty Jones as its duly authorized officer.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for Compton Park Landscape Maintenance Service for a period of twelve months.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Green’s Park Service for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rapides Trail for a period of twelve months.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a 1,599 acre tract of land owned by Paul Maxwell on Broadway Avenue.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Quitclaim Deed for a lot or parcel of ground located in Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 2 West located in Calhoun Commercial Park I. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE 7/3)

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Professional Service Agreement with Hershel Lonidier for his services as a Right of Way Agent and Planner for City Planning division. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/3)

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Alpine Lawn & Landscape for Landscape Maintenance services for assorted Public Facilities for a period of twelve months. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/3)

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for Villa Rachelle Subdivision, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/3)

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision filing plat for Villa Rachelle Phase III, Lots 26A, 37 and 38. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/3)

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Albertsons Subdivision Unit No. 1 for Lot 2-A and Lot 2-B. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/3)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with R. Greg Fowler, as City Prosecutor, for a term through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008 and to be compensated in accordance with the budget. (LEGAL 7/3)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monique Metoyer, as City Prosecutor, for a term through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008 and to be compensated in accordance with the budget. (LEGAL 7/3)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Walker & Passman, LLP for legal services. (LEGAL 7/3)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism, recreation and economic development in the City. (LEGAL 7/3)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Christopher W. Williams for a historical preservation survey. (LEGAL 7/3)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo Parish to allow the purchase of vehicles from the City. (LEGAL 7/3)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2007/2008 operating budget to create positions in the City Council Office. (LEGAL 7/3)

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance recommending the Administration present any and all lawsuits that exceed $5,000.00 to be presented to the Council for approval. (LEGAL 7/3)

H. 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. Smith.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

48) ADJOURNMENT.