City of Alexandria, La. City Council Agenda for December 18, 2007

City Council Meeting
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Committees Part 1
Public Works / Zoning
Legal Committee - 5 minutes 40 seconds
Finance Committee - 38 minutes 00 seconds
Public Safety / Transportation - 1 hour 20 minutes 44 seconds
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Committees Part 2
Public Safety / Transportation cont'd
Economic Development - 4 minutes 00 seconds
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 meeting held 12/4 and special meeting held 12/4.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for testing and maintenance of the 138 KV substation equipment for Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 12/18.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for cooling tower repairs for Unit #1-2, #3 and #4 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station. Bids to be opened 12/18.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals for a six month period. Bids to be opened 12/18.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 12/18.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for various sizes of gas pipe. Bids to be opened 12/18.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for herbicides for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 12/18.

8) Introduction of an ordinance for electric substation maintenance painting for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 12/18.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an Environmental Entry Permit and Related Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #4 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station for upgrade to Units 3 & 4.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 operating budget adding a Community Outreach Coordinator position in the Community Services Division.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Sanborn Map Company to provide aerial photography and GIS services. (A & E 3/28:RECOMMEND)

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and to enter into a contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to evaluate the structure of the Alexandria Police department and to conduct a patrol staffing and deployment study.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement through Red River Delta to apply for equipment to be used for the Alexandria Training Academy.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote received for caustic soda for use by the Electric Production department.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for overhead electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.

17) Introduction of an ordinance revoking 54.0’ of a 15’ wide drainage servitude located adjacent to Lot 149 of Briarwood Subdivision and McAdams ditch in tract of land now or formerly owned by Terry’s Secure Storage.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Bocage Subdivision, Phase IV, Lots 179-202.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing annexation of 4.98 acres located in Section 86, and being located adjacent to Bocage Subdivision, Phase 3.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing rezoning of property located at 620 Wheelock from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single-family high density.

21) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property at or near the 2400 block of Jackson Street from “SF-2” moderate density to “SF-2/OO Single-family moderate density office overlay zoning district. (ZONING COMMISSION DENIED & THE ADMINISTRATION OPPOSES THIS ITEM)

22) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held January 15, 2008 for the condemnation of 23 structures.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pile feed paper folder to be used by the Printing department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the purchase of six police motorcycles with trade-in for the Alexandria Police department.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one minivan for the Lab Testing department.

26) To consider final adoption 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.

27) To consider final adoption 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.

28) To consider final adoption 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.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quote received for hand held equipment for a twelve month period.

30) To consider final adoption 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.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central Louisiana, Inc. for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to purchase one dual broom vacuum street sweeper with Covington Environmental Company to piggyback off the City of Bossier City’s bid proposal #S13-07 in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1701-1709.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for Lincoln Road street & drainage improvements for Hudson Boulevard to Sugarhouse Road project. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/18)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with EPZ Emergency Preparedness Consultants for emergency consulting services. (LEGAL 12/18)

35) 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:DELAY & 12/18)

36) 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:DELAY & 12/18)

G. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

37) To continue public hearing on structures located at 510 14th Street, Charlie Gilmore and 2703 Main Street, Arthur Smash/James Smash.

H. 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.