Agenda For July 17, 2007

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 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 7/3.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie water well field. Bids to be opened 7/17.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for three phase padmount transformers for inventory stock. Bids to be opened 7/17.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 7/17.

5) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2007/2008 Capital Budget to provide for designation of Phase I of South Cloverleaf Boulevard.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for resubdivision of Lot 155 of Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7B.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7-B revised.

8) Introduction of an ordinance to reduce the right-of-way and street widths for a commercial street in the Lake District.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Wooddale Housing drainage improvements.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Engineering Amendment #1 to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for Jones Avenue asphalt overlay from Broadway Avenue to Willow Glen River Road.

11) RESOLUTION changing the intersection of Dorchester Drive at Michiels Drive from a two-way stop to a four-way stop to curtain speeding in this area, in accordance with Section 25-4 of the City Code. (PUBLIC WORKS 7/17)

12) RESOLUTION improving the conditions of the roadway at the intersection of Horseshoe Drive and North Drive/Louise Avenue, in accordance with Section 25-4 of the City Code. (PUBLIC WORKS 7/17)

13) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for a traffic enforcement grant from the LA Highway Safety Commission.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for a DARE grant from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period. (ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS REJECTION OF BIDS)

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of a temporary construction servitude located in Lot 144 of Good Earth Subdivision.

21) To consider final adoption 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.

22) To consider final adoption 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.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing discharge of sanitary sewer from Grundy Cooper Subdivision to the City sanitary sewer system.

24) To consider final adoption 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.

25) To discuss and adopt an ordinance to set and levy the Millage rates for 2007 for the City of Alexandria.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

26) 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:DELAY & 7/17)

27) 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:DELAY & 7/17)

28) 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:DELAY & 7/17)

29) 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:DELAY & 7/17)

30) 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:DELAY & 7/17)

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

33) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

41) ADJOURNMENT. A