Special Council Agenda & City Council Agenda For December 04, 2007

Special City Council Meeting
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Special City Council Meeting Adjournment
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City Council Meeting
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Public Works / Zoning * Utility * Public Safety / Transportation
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Economic Development
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Legal Committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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) ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1) To hear from the City Attorney and Attorneys Craig Davidson and John Sharp on pending litigation and settlement matters concerning the matter of “City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation, et al Docket #05-1121-A.

2) To hear from Attorney Bob Bussey on the status of Alma, Inc. vs. City of Alexandria, et al, Civil Suit Number 227,953.

3) To hear from Attorneys Alan Pesnell and Greg Jones on the status of Louisiana College vs. Galena Park Boxing Academy, et al, Civil Suit Number 217,323.

4) To hear from Assistant City Attorney Alainna Mire and Utility Director Marcus Connella regarding NERC compliance.

5) To hear from Attorney Trey Gist on the status of Armested Franklin, et al vs. City of Alexandria, Civil Action Number 07-1011.

6) To hear from Attorney Richard Rozanski regarding the status of expropriation of property for the Versailles Project.

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

E. ADJOURNMENT.
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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 11/20.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions. Bids to be opened 12/4.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for the purchase of six police motorcycles with trade-in for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 12/4.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial supplies for a six month period. Bids to be opened 12/4.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for one minivan for the Lab Testing department. Bids to be opened 12/4.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with EPZ Emergency Preparedness Consultants for emergency consulting services.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the establishment of a 50’ wide temporary construction servitude in Lot 6 of Square 1 of the subdivision of Lots 11, 12, 14, 15 and part of Lots D and E of Lot 13 of Willow Glen Plantation.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 12.50’ drainage servitude located in Lot B of Acadian Gardens Subdivision on property owned by LHB Investments, LLC.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Culpepper Road drainage improvements (Llewelyn Drive towards Sterkx Road) for additional work to complete this project.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for Lincoln Road street & drainage improvements for Hudson Boulevard to Sugarhouse Road project.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quote received for hand held equipment for a twelve month period.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation from the Humane Society of the United States to further the mission of After Katrina: Improving the Lives of Gulf Coast Dogs and Cats.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for turn-out gear for the Fire department.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for Request for Proposals for the design, contract administration and construction observation of St. Mary’s Bar Screen Project and Highway 1 North sewer extension project.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for odor emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plant.

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located along the common boundary line between Lot 13 and 14 of England Drive subdivision.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Bayou Acres Subdivision located in Section 28, T4N, R1W and being located at 33 & 37 Calvert Drive as requested by Dr. John Rhodes and zoning said property to “C-1” General Commercial district upon annexation.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Calhoun Commercial Park.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Section 19, T4N, R1W of England Drive Subdivision.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an engineering agreement with TRC Engineers for Robin Road and Azalea Lane sewer improvement project. (A & E RECOMMENDED 11/6)

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget to fund the purchase of property located off Bolton Avenue for the purpose of a multi-use Alexandria Bus and Transportation Facility.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Charles Cooper to purchase property located off Bolton Avenue for the purpose of a multi-use Alexandria Bus and Transportation Facility.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract of receipt & release with the Alexandria Port Authority.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement through and across the Levee land upon which the eight pipelines connecting the Port Authority and Petron tank farm currently exist and to enter into an assignment.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located on Versailles Blvd. across from Calais Circle from “C-2” General Commercial district to “PD” Planned Development, specifically “PUD” Planned Unit Development with land use areas of multi-family and commercial areas. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/4)

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing a planned development with multi-family neighborhood and general commercial areas as a Diverse Use Corridor zoning district as described by the Bayou Rapides development Master Site Plan for the property located at 100 Browns Bend Road as requested by the property owners, Bayou Rapides Development, LLC and zoning said property to “PD” Planned Development. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/4)

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plats for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7C, Phase 8 and Phase 9. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/4)

UTILITY COMMITTEE
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the dedication of a sanitary sewer main servitude being dedicated by the City and the Rapides Parish Police Jury to the Sewer District No. 1 of Rapides Parish. (UTILITY 12/4)

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Belsco, Inc. for concealable soft body armor vests for Alexandria Police department. (PUBLIC SAFETY 12/4)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Timber Deed with England Economic and Industrial Development District for removal of timber within the “Runway Clear Zone” at Alexandria International Airport. (LEGAL 12/4)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bonnette Auction Company, LLC for Professional Auctioneering Services to be used on an “as needed” basis. (LEGAL 11/20:DELAY & 12/4)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Fire Union Local 540. (LEGAL 11/20:DELAY & 12/4)

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

34) To continue a stay-of-demolition order for 28 Prospect Street.

35) To continue public hearing on structure located at 723 Woodard.

H.RESOLUTIONS
36) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a President of the Alexandria City Council.

37) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council.

I. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

48) ADJOURNMENT.

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