August 28, 2007 City Council Agenda

City Council Meeting
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Utility Committee
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Public Works / Zoning Committee
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Public Safety Committee and Legal Committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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. To consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 231-2007 entering into Professional Services Contracts with John W. Scott and Toni Martin, to provide legal advice, counsel and services to the Alexandria City Council.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/14.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall. Bids to be opened 8/28.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a sewer servitude agreement for the acquisition of a 20’ wide permanent sewer utility servitude in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer expansion project.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 196-2007 to properly identify the party in receipt of a grant for the sewer system upgrade for Grundy Cooper Subdivision.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 3rd filing, Tracts B-1, C, & D.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Brevard Court Subdivision located in the Lake District area on Provine Place.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending Article III, Section 10-35 through Section 10-43 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Small & Emerging Business Development Program.

12) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Byron Salazar to the Alexandria Port Authority Board.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a slope mower for the Wastewater department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie Water wellfield.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 55’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Highway 28 West lift station B at Vandenburg Drive.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the city’s youth to participate in the 2008 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March, 2008.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a tract of land owned by George Burns, III, on Sugarhouse Road.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a varying width water line servitude located in Lot 35 of Murrell Park Subdivision.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with JTR of Louisiana, for the Versailles project.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with Flynn Development Corporation for the Versailles project.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for police uniform accessories for a six month period.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry to accept the 2007 Urban and Community Forestry Grant.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Leon Rudisill d/b/a Central Louisiana Hot Rod reunion, regarding an event to be held September 1, 2007 and a related agreement with Convention & Visitors Bureau and to provide with respect thereto.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Multiple Cooperative Economic Development Agreements with certain parties for the purpose of accepting transfer of and donations regarding upgrades to the City of Alexandria’s existing rail spur at the Port of Alexandria and to provide for ancillary matters and contracts related thereto, and specifically to contract with the Alexandria Regional Port Authority for temporary management of the rail spur through said project and to authorize the Mayor to negotiate these contracts and seek terms favorable to the City that in his discretion are necessary, and further for any policy or ordinance amendments to existing legislation related thereto and to provide for any related provisions, ordinances, cooperative endeavors and agreements related thereto.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 2915 Levin Street at the corner of Kent Avenue from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density to “MF-1” Multi-Family low density district, as requested by the property owner to permit restoration of a duplex. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 3310 7th Street from “SF-2’ Single Family moderate density to “SF-2/MHO” Single Family moderate density/mobile home overlay zoning district, as requested by the property owner to replace a frame house with a manufactured home. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 Section 7.1.A pertaining to the “purpose and intent” to allow business uses on non-conforming land and structures and to apply for a special exception to the Board of Adjustment of Appeals after nonconforming actions occur. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 9th Judicial District Court in providing transportation to the indigent through the Rapides Parish Drug Court. (LEGAL 8/28)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 15-128 to the Alexandria City Code relative to appropriate dress for persons in certain public places; to prohibit public exposure in certain attire; to provide for fines and civil penalties. (LEGAL 8/28)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Christina Wimbley for law clerk services. (LEGAL 8/28)

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

34) To hold a public hearing concerning a stay-of-demolition order for 28 Prospect Street.

35) To hold a public hearing concerning the emergency condemnation of one structure located at 812 Applewhite.

36) To continue public hearing on structures located at:

2619 Overton Patricia Christmon
2132 Plantation David/Janet Bridges
723 Woodard Kendall Dixon
510 14th Street Charlie Gilmore
335 North 16th St. Julia Dauzat, estate

I. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47) ADJOURNMENT.