Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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.
