City Council Agenda for November 20, 2007

City Council Meeting
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Public Works / Zoning
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Legal Committee
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Committees
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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 11/6 and Special meeting held 11/6.

2) Introduction 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 Industrial Airport.

3) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for odor emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Belsco, Inc. for concealable soft body armor vests for Alexandria Police department.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plats for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7C, Phase 8 and Phase 9.

6) Introduction 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 Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish.

7) Introduction 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.

8) Introduction 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.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Calhoun Commercial Park.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Section 19, T4N, R1W of England Drive Subdivision.

11) Introduction 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)

12) RESOLUTION authorizing the appointment of Marcus Connella as Director and Charles “Chuck” Johnson as Alternate Director to serve on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for a twelve month period.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a 40’ telescopic aerial lift and service body for the Traffic department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the main distribution panel replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

F. 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 odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for portable, mobile column lifts for the Fire department.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for brass, fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for the Rapides Parish Dare Unit.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Central Louisiana for the donation of a 2008 Ford Explorer.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras activities/festivities, for the public purpose of promoting Alexandria and enhancing the quality of family life.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 169-2007 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with ASH Sports Camp to make provisions for the City’s youth meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD to attend the sports camp held during the months of June and July.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Daniel T. Smith for planning services in the Planning and Economic Development Division’s.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Patton, AICP for planning services for the City of Alexandria Planning Division.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ballina Farms for the relocation of electric utility facilities necessary to accommodate the construction of Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phases 8 and 9.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Weed & Seed Area Four Steering committee.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Charlie Anderson to be the Weed & Seed Program Coordinator.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra for the production of an Interdenominational Prayer Service recognizing the City’s religious history.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for McDonald Street & drainage. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 11/20)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a First Supplemental and Amending Local Services Agreement pertaining to adjudicated property. (LEGAL 11/20

31) 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)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Residential Lease with Marion French for the use of five parking spaces located behind 610 Murray Street in Block 45 of the original plat. (LEGAL 11/20)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing and appropriating funds for a local cost share to the Gulf of Mexico Flood Study. (LEGAL 11/20)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Fire Union Local 540. (LEGAL 11/20)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for the Chatlin Lake Canal study. (FINANCE 11/20)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

46) ADJOURNMENT.

City Council Agenda(s) November 06, 2007 & Update on Videos

City Council Meeting
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Special Council Meeting & Committee's Part 1
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City Council Committee's Part 2
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 6, 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)

1) To consider an Executive Session for an update
on the following items:

a) 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 Jay Augustine on the status of:

a) Joe Mac, Jr. vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 197,310.

b) Debra Anderson vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 213,278.

c) Clifton Spears v. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 266,662.

d) Bhati & Tone vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 220,237.

e) City of Alexandria vs. Pickett Industries, Inc.,
Civil Suit Number 223,768.

f) John Kirklin, et al vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 229,258.

g) Robert & Carlisa Dupas vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 228,555.

h) Shirley & Irvin Larkin vs. City of Alexandria,
Civil Suit Number 224,226.

i) City of Alexandria vs. Ratcliff Construction Co.

3) To hear from Attorney Morgan Passman on the status of Blade vs. City of Alexandria, Civil Suit Number 220,643.

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, NOVEMBER 6, 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 10/23 and Special meetings held 10/15 and 10/31.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for portable, mobile column lifts for the Fire department. Bids to be opened 11/6.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for brass, fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period. Bids to be opened 11/6.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for the Rapides Parish Dare Unit.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a First Supplemental and Amending Local Services Agreement pertaining to adjudicated property.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Central Louisiana for the donation of a 2008 Ford Explorer.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Professional Auctioneering Services to be used on an “as needed” basis.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras activities/festivities, for the public purpose of promoting Alexandria and enhancing the quality of family life.

9) Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 169-2007 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with ASH Sports Camp to make provisions for the City’s youth meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD to attend the sports camp held during the months of June and July.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Daniel T. Smith for services as a Planner I in the Planning and Economic Development Division’s Planning department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Patton, AICP for services as a Principal Planner for the City.

12) RESOLUTION appointing Bill Hess to the Board of Directors of the Kisatchie-Delta Regional Planning & Development District.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for various sizes of gas pipe.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for herbicides for a twelve month period.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cooling tower repairs for Units #1-2, #3 and #4 at D.G. Hunter Generating station.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for testing and maintenance of the 138 KV substation equipment for Electric Distribution department.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing Request for Qualifications from interested Landscape Architectures and Park Planning firms for professional services for the development of a Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.

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 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 accept the low bid submitted for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 3.

22) 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.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for mobile fuel trailers for the Water department.

25) To consider final adoption 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.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 2 of Metro-Plex Subdivision, Phase 1.

27) To consider final adoption 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.

28) To consider final adoption 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).

29) To consider final adoption 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).

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Younger Commercial Park, Lots 1 and 2. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 11/6)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

31) 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 & 11/6)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42) ADJOURNMENT.
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