City Council Agenda for October 23, 2007

City Council Meeting
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Committee Meetings Part 1
Highlights include at time 54m04s Personnel / Insurance Committee (Roosevelt Johnson) Item No.5 the controversy about whether or not City Attorney Chuck Johnson was properly hired. the Personnel / Insurance Committee adjourned at time 1h11m07s
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Committee Meetings Part 2
Utility Committee cont'd & Economic Development Committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 Regular Council meeting held 10/9 and Special meeting held 10/9.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 3. Bids to be opened 10/23.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bids to be opened 10/23.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for the purchase of six police motorcycles with trade-ins for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 10/23.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/23.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department. Bids to be opened 10/23.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Ballina Farms, Inc. for the installation of a 12” water main within Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 9. (DELAYED 10/9)

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 20’ wide drainage and utility servitude located adjacent to Tennyson Oaks Subdivision on property owned by Ballina Farms, Inc.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 2 of Metro-Plex Subdivision, Phase 1.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication by White Development, LLC of an electrical servitude located in a 1.763 acre tract of land situated at the intersection of Jackson Street Extension and Elizabeth Street.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Silver Leaf Estates Subdivision to be supplied with street lights in accordance with Section 26-84 (l).

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Pin Oak Crossing Subdivision to be supplied with street lights in accordance with Section 26-84 (l).

13) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for funds from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement through Red River Delta for criminal justice equipment purchases.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one minivan for use by the Lab Testing department.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric substation maintenance painting for the Electric Distribution department.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions for the Electric Distribution department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 1, sewer trunk main.

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

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Alexandria Regional Port Authority for the benefit of promoting economic development, enhance infrastructure and services offered to the public and employment for the residents of the City.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3700 Government Street.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Alexandria Iron & Supply and Battery Warehouse for the sale of scrap metal & surplus batteries.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Heck Industries and TXI for ready-mix concrete for use by various City departments.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive funds from LA Highway Safety Commission to be used for traffic enforcement and traffic equipment.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the design of community water spray pads.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Green Scapes of Louisiana, Inc. for the construction of Alexandria Third Street Streetscape (Jackson Street to St. James Street) project.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bids submitted for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie water wellfield. (UTILITY 10/23)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Payment Loan Program guidelines for owner-occupied structures. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/25:DELAYED, 10/9:DELAY & 10/23)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

32) 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:DELAYED, 9/18:COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED, 9/25:DELAYED, 10/9:DELAYED & 10/23)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

33) To continue public hearing on structure located at 1955 Harris, Edna Mae Price, $4,869.74.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

44) ADJOURNMENT.

October 9th 2007 Special & Regular City Council Agenda

City Council Part 1
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City Council Part 2
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City Council Part 3
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY,OCTOBER 9, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 10:00 A.M.

PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A)(2)


Special City Council Meeting
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1) To consider an Executive Session for an update
from the City Attorney and Attorneys Craig Davidson and John Sharp on pending litigation and settlement matters regarding the matter of “City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation, et al, Docket #05-1121-A.

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

E. ADJOURNMENT.

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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 9/25.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 1, sewer trunk main. Bids to be opened 10/9.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for slope mower for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 10/9.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie water wellfield. Bids to be opened 10/9.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/9.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Alexandria Regional Port Authority for the benefit of promoting economic development, enhance infrastructure and services offered to the public and employment for the residents of the City.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3700 Government Street.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Alexandria Iron & Supply and Battery Warehouse for the sale of scrap metal & surplus batteries.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Heck Industries and TXI for ready-mix concrete for use by various City departments.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive funds from LA Highway Safety Commission to be used for traffic enforcement and traffic equipment.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Ballina Farms, Inc. for the installation of a 12” water main within Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 9.

F. 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 single phase polemount transformers.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 10’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street department.

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 16’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street department.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation department.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance setting new rates for services provided at Links on the Bayou golf course.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Number 3 to the agreement for Professional Services with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson in regards to the Highway 28 West pumping station & gravity sewer project.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House (T.R.E.E. House) to provide and expand cultural and educational programming for the City’s youth through exhibits, clinics and camps.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Mason Estates Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Minton Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, located in Section 27 of T4N, R1W, Southwestern Land District.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision filing plat for Sam R. Cole’s resubdivision of Lot 24 of Prescott Place Subdivision.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gulf Coast Aerial Mapping Company to provide aerial photography maps and GIS services. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE 10/9)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption 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. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/25:DELAYED & 10/9)

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Payment Loan Program guidelines for owner-occupied structures. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/25:DELAYED & 10/9)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

28) 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:DELAYED, 9/18:COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED, 9/25:DELAYED & 10/9)
G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

29) To continue public hearing on structure located at 335 North 16th Street, Julia Dauzat, est.

30) To hold a public hearing on the cost of demolition of 21 structures.

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.