September 11, 2007 City Council Agenda

Alexandria City Council Meeting
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personnel / insurance committee
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public works / zoning
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legal committee
legal committee cont'd
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finance committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/28.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 9/11.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for transit tire lease for the Bus department.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with J-Quad & Associates, LLC for professional services to develop a Redevelopment Plan for CDBG target areas containing strategies for revitalization and redevelopment of blighted areas.

5) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Payment Loan Program guidelines for owner-occupied structures.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in an eight acre tract of land situated on U.S. Hwy. 165 South just south of Penny Acres Subdivision.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a 2.377 acre tract of land, owned by Triple B Cattle Company, LLC and adjacent to Northport West Subdivision.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for The Lake District, Phase II, Third Filing, Lots N and P.

9) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Byron Salazar to the Alexandria Port Authority Board. (PERSONNEL 9/11)

10) RESOLUTION classifying and designating Cotton Brothers Bakery located at the intersection of Bolton Avenue and Elliott Street and Shiloh Baptist Church located at the intersection of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard as historic and desirable properties pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16-51 and 16-52 of the Alexandria City Code. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 4/24:DELAY, 5/8:DELAY, MAY 22:DELAY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9/11)

11) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held October 9, 2007 for the cost of demolition of 21 structures.

12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 3.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the purchase of six police motorcycles with trade-in for the Alexandria Police department.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement of a Request for Proposals from interested firms or design professionals to enter into a contract with the City for the design of a vehicle washing facility to be located at the Electric Distribution department.

F. FINANCIAL REPORT
16) To hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 9/11)

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bids submitted for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department. (REJECT BIDS AND READVERTISE)

22) To consider final adoption 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.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 3rd filing, Tracts B-1, C, & D.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Brevard Court Subdivision located in the Lake District area on Provine Place.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana to organize, encourage, and assist in the development of the Arts and serve as an overall support agency to local arts groups and organizations that provide quality arts and cultural programs within the City.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library and Museum to preserve and protect things historical and genealogical for the enlightenment and education of the citizens of Alexandria.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with EE Consultants, Inc., to provide electrical engineering services.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

28) To consider final adoption 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. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/11)

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning a portion of Yorktown Medical and Business Park from “C-2” General Commercial to “PD” Planned Development specifically “DUC” Diverse Use Corridor with land uses from “SF-3” Single Family (high density) and “C-2” General Commercial exempting alcohol sales. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/11)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption 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. (LEGAL 9/11)

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.