August 28, 2007 City Council Agenda

City Council Meeting
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Utility Committee
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Public Works / Zoning Committee
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Public Safety Committee and Legal Committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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. To consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 231-2007 entering into Professional Services Contracts with John W. Scott and Toni Martin, to provide legal advice, counsel and services to the Alexandria City Council.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/14.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall. Bids to be opened 8/28.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department. Bids to be opened 8/28.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a sewer servitude agreement for the acquisition of a 20’ wide permanent sewer utility servitude in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer expansion project.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 196-2007 to properly identify the party in receipt of a grant for the sewer system upgrade for Grundy Cooper Subdivision.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 3rd filing, Tracts B-1, C, & D.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Brevard Court Subdivision located in the Lake District area on Provine Place.

11) Introduction 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.

12) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Byron Salazar to the Alexandria Port Authority Board.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a slope mower for the Wastewater department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie Water wellfield.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 55’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Highway 28 West lift station B at Vandenburg Drive.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the city’s youth to participate in the 2008 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March, 2008.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a tract of land owned by George Burns, III, on Sugarhouse Road.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a varying width water line servitude located in Lot 35 of Murrell Park Subdivision.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with JTR of Louisiana, for the Versailles project.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with Flynn Development Corporation for the Versailles project.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for police uniform accessories for a six month period.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry to accept the 2007 Urban and Community Forestry Grant.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Leon Rudisill d/b/a Central Louisiana Hot Rod reunion, regarding an event to be held September 1, 2007 and a related agreement with Convention & Visitors Bureau and to provide with respect thereto.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Multiple Cooperative Economic Development Agreements with certain parties for the purpose of accepting transfer of and donations regarding upgrades to the City of Alexandria’s existing rail spur at the Port of Alexandria and to provide for ancillary matters and contracts related thereto, and specifically to contract with the Alexandria Regional Port Authority for temporary management of the rail spur through said project and to authorize the Mayor to negotiate these contracts and seek terms favorable to the City that in his discretion are necessary, and further for any policy or ordinance amendments to existing legislation related thereto and to provide for any related provisions, ordinances, cooperative endeavors and agreements related thereto.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 2915 Levin Street at the corner of Kent Avenue from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density to “MF-1” Multi-Family low density district, as requested by the property owner to permit restoration of a duplex. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 3310 7th Street from “SF-2’ Single Family moderate density to “SF-2/MHO” Single Family moderate density/mobile home overlay zoning district, as requested by the property owner to replace a frame house with a manufactured home. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 Section 7.1.A pertaining to the “purpose and intent” to allow business uses on non-conforming land and structures and to apply for a special exception to the Board of Adjustment of Appeals after nonconforming actions occur. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/28)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 9th Judicial District Court in providing transportation to the indigent through the Rapides Parish Drug Court. (LEGAL 8/28)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 15-128 to the Alexandria City Code relative to appropriate dress for persons in certain public places; to prohibit public exposure in certain attire; to provide for fines and civil penalties. (LEGAL 8/28)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Christina Wimbley for law clerk services. (LEGAL 8/28)

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

34) To hold a public hearing concerning a stay-of-demolition order for 28 Prospect Street.

35) To hold a public hearing concerning the emergency condemnation of one structure located at 812 Applewhite.

36) To continue public hearing on structures located at:

2619 Overton Patricia Christmon
2132 Plantation David/Janet Bridges
723 Woodard Kendall Dixon
510 14th Street Charlie Gilmore
335 North 16th St. Julia Dauzat, estate

I. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47) ADJOURNMENT.

August 14, 2007 City Council Agenda

City Council Meeting
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Utility Committee & Public Works / Zoning Committee
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Legal Committee & Economic Development Committee
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Public Safety / Transportation Committee
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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 7/31.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall. Bids to be opened 8/14.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for Highway 28 West lift station B at Vandenburg Drive. Bids to be opened 8/14.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for clamps & couplings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 8/14.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the city’s youth to participate in the 2008 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March, 2008.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a tract of land owned by George Burns, III, on Sugarhouse Road.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a varying width water line servitude located in Lot 35 of Murrell Park Subdivision.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with JTR of Louisiana, for the Versailles project.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Transfer with Flynn Development Corporation for the Versailles project.

10) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 Section 7.1.A pertaining to the “purpose and intent” to allow business uses on non-conforming land and structures and to apply for a special exception to the Board of Adjustment of Appeals after nonconforming actions occur.

11) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning a portion of Yorktown Medical and Business Park from “C-2” General commercial to “PD” Planned development specifically “DUC” Diverse Use Corridor with land uses from “SF-3” Single family (high density) and “C-2” General Commercial exempting alcohol sales.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for police uniform accessories for a six month period.

13) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing for the emergency condemnation of one structure located at 812 Applewhite.

14) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held September 25, 2007 for the condemnation of seven structures.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 10’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street department.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 16’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street department.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a six month period.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 37’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one 55’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two vertical non-clog dry pit sewage pumps for the Wastewater department.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for taser electronic control devices & accessories.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hot mix for a six month period for use by various city departments.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quotes received for the sale of surplused transformers, breakers and voltage regulators for the Electric Distribution substation.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for transformer repairs for polemount and padmount transformers for the Electric Distribution department.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for testing, calibration and maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for water well improvements for water well rehabilitation for seven well sites.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks for the City to receive a state appropriation of funds to benefit the Alexandria Zoo.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Program C work task #6 for Waverly and Windermere Boulevard concrete panel repairs.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alexandria to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arna Bontemps Foundation, Inc., d/b/a/ Arna Bontemps African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center and to provide a grant for the fiscal year 2007/2008 and other considerations related thereto in exchange for certain deliverables between and among the City, LSUA and Arna Bontemps related to the needy for cultural and educational purposes.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria retiree health premium effective October 1, 2007.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Council to enter into a Professional Services Contract with John W. Scott and a Professional Services Contract with Toni Martin, to provide legal advice, counsel and services to the Alexandria City Council related to the Alexandria Home Rule Charter, the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, to legal affairs of the City of Alexandria and matters before the City Council, to litigation and/or investigations related to or involving the City of Alexandria, to the Cleco lawsuit and its settlement, and other matters including compliance with local, state and federal law, reports and fact-gathering on legal matters pertinent to the City Council, its responsibilities and deliberations, and general legal services.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide sanitary sewer servitude being granted by the Alexandria Housing Authority. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/14)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for England Drive subdivision for Lots 1-43. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/14)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47) ADJOURNMENT.