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.