Special City Council Agenda April 29th 2008

Special City Council Meeting Roll Call
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Alexandria City Council rejects Cleco offer to settle dispute; trial is set for January
Town Talk staff

Alexandria’s governing body today shot down a proposal by Cleco Corp., effectively ending a try at mediation to settle a years-long dispute over past electricity transactions that might have shortchanged city ratepayers.

City Council members voted unanimously to reject Cleco’s settlement offer today after almost two hours of executive session, a closed-door meeting involving only lawyers and city officials.

Neither council members nor Mayor Jacques Roy and administration officials would say what was in the proposal, following U.S. District Judge Dee Drell’s gag order.

Now the city will ready itself for a trial with Cleco in January.
Originally published April 29, 2008
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 1:30 P.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.

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

E. ADJOURNMENT.

City Council Agenda for April 22, 2008

Committees Part 1
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Committees Part 2
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Committees Part 3 and Council Meeting
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
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 4/8.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles. Bids to be opened 4/22.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the LA Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, for the promotion of the annual barbeque competition, “Que’in on the Red. ”

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Sellers Johnson for certain services.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Robert Smith to provide medical oversight of the Alexandria Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Program.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the LA Department of Economic Development Small & Emergency Business Development Program to provide market technical assistance relating to the growth of small businesses in this area.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to declare emergency repairs and authorize purchases to make repairs of a 36” ductile iron water transmission line at the International Paper Mill.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 78-2008 to allow dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude in Northside Subdivision to one additional lot, Lot 23.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the McDonald Street and drainage improvements, Phase 3.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Compton Park Landscape Maintenance for the Urban Forester department.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for mowing of Esler Field Landfill for the Urban Forester department.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for I-49 Greenbelt Maintenance Services for the Urban Forester department.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Landscape Maintenance Services for Assorted Public Facilities for the Urban Forester department.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rapides Trail for the Urban Forester department.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the alarm system upgrade for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for mosquito control insecticide chemicals & related products for the Street department.

17) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Glen Beard to the Alexandria Fire & Police Civil Service Board.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual bid for 2009 model year vehicles.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements, Phase 2.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Versailles Boulevard, Phase I – Package 2.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for prox card access system for lobby doors at City hall, gates and turnstiles at the Compound, lobby doors at the Administration Building at the Compound and optional future jobs at other facilities.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Cain’s Fence Company for labor and materials to install five chain-link backstops for the Johnny Downs Recreation Complex.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive additional funds from LA Highway Safety Commission.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 07/08 Operating Budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to make emergency repairs and authorize purchases to repair a 30” force main failure at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Jones Street.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for the warehouse and office improvements project at the Electric Distribution department.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates for design and construction inspection services for a proposed vehicle washing facility at the Electric Distribution department.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the grant agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Mental Health and the City to fund the Crisis Intervention Team.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DPS Financial Resources & Solutions for bookkeeping and tax service for the Alexandria Festival Association.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for economic development with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority to promote and host the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tennis tournament, April 17-20, 2008.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the promotion of the 2008 barbeque festival, “Que’in on the Red” held March 14-15, 2008.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Standard Enterprise, Inc. for the development of 36 single-family rental housing units.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 4th Filing, Lots 1 and 2.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase III.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing a parcel or tract of land containing an area of 9.62 acres consisting of Lots 25, 26 27 and 28 of Block A of Woodlawn Subdivision and the adjacent parcel located in Sections 18 and 19 of T4N, R1W – Enterprise Road Subdivision and a portion of the right of way of Enterprise Road containing 2.34 acres.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning the Main Street A-Trans Bus Terminal.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of transit buses & passenger transit vans for the Bus department.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for ready-mix concrete for use by various city departments.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for annual uniform bid on a month-to-month basis for a period of up to twelve months.

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/22)

47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program Budget. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4/22)

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

48) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Temporary Staffing Agreement with any/all Temporary Staffing Agencies to provide temporary personnel to perform work for the City. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 4/22)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”. (LEGAL 4/22)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2008/2009; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all City Divisions, Departments, Offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2008/2009 and providing for capital expenditures. (FINANCE 4/8)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

51) To continue public hearing on structures located at:

1802 Elliott Bam Properties
723 Woodard Kendall Dixon

52) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 10 structures.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

55) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

56) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

57) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

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

59) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

60) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

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

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

63) ADJOURNMENT.

City Council Agenda for April 08, 2008

City Council Meeting
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Committee Meetings
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Finance Committee Part 1
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Finance Committee Part 2
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Finance Committee Part 3
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
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 March 25, 2008 and special meeting held March 27, 2008.

2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive additional funds from LA Highway Safety Commission.

3) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Operating Budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to make emergency repairs and authorize purchases to repair a 30” force main failure at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Jones Street.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for the warehouse and office improvements project at the Electric Distribution department.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates for design and construction inspection services for a proposed vehicle washing facility at the Electric Distribution department.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Temporary Staffing Agreement with any/all Temporary Staffing Agencies to provide temporary personnel to perform work for the City.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the grant agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Mental Health and the City to fund the Crisis Intervention Team.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DPS Financial Resources & Solutions for bookkeeping and tax service for the Alexandria Festival Association.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for economic development with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority to promote and host the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tennis tournament, April 17-20, 2008.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the promotion of the 2008 barbeque festival, “Que’in on the Red” held March 14-15, 2008.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC for the development of single-family affordable housing units.

14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Standard Enterprise, Inc. for the development of 36 single-family rental housing units.

15) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget.

16) Introduction of an ordinance amending the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Program Budget.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Alexandria Industrial Park, 4th Filing, Lots 1 and 2.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase III.

19) Introduction of an ordinance annexing a parcel or tract of land containing an area of 9.62 acres consisting of Lots 25, 26 27 and 28 of Block A of Woodlawn Subdivision and the adjacent parcel located in Sections 18 and 19 of T4N, R1W – Enterprise Road Subdivision and a portion of the right of way of Enterprise Road containing 2.34 acres.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for priority repairs for Sterkx & Twin Bridges substation transformers for the Electric Distribution department.

21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning the Main Street A-Trans Bus Terminal.

22) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of transit buses & passenger transit vans for the Bus department.

23) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for ready-mix concrete for use by various city departments.

24) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.

25) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.

26) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for annual uniform bid on a month-to-month basis for a period of up to twelve months.

27) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation.

28) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Glen Beard to the Alexandria Fire and Police Civil Service Board.

29) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for 2008 Bulletproof Vest Funds.

30) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Taser X26E series electronic control devices and accessories for the Alexandria Police department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cooling tower repairs for Units #1 & 2, #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two rotary lobe sludge pumps and macerator for the Wastewater department.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for printer/cutter for the Traffic department.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for an inmate labor crew.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Town of Lecompte for 20 hours of manpower and the use of a vacuum truck.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing consultant agreement with Walter “Bo” Neely for performance of certain consultant services, as needed.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Melinda Anderson for professional services and other matters related to the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission.

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Cain’s Fence Company for labor and materials to install five chain-link backstops for the Johnny Downs Recreation Complex.

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for vehicle windshields & vehicle glass for the Parts Warehouse.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two utility servitudes required for utility services serving the Hampton Inn.

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located adjacent to Lot B of Calhoun Commercial Park II and Old Boyce Road in property owned by B I J Hotel, Inc.

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 86.13 acres located adjacent to Tennyson Oaks Subdivision and in Section 5 & 8 of T3N, R1W into the city limits and zoning said property to “SF-2” moderate density single family residential district, upon annexation.

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 2.310 acre tract of land located on Coliseum Boulevard in part of Section 26, T4N, R1W, Southwestern Land District and said property to be zoned “C-2” General Commercial district, upon annexation.
47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of a scoreboard from Naomi Heights Facility for Ben Bradford field.

48) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the American Cancer Society.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Support Fund Endowment Agreement with the Coughlin-Saunders Foundation for the operation and maintenance of said building. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 4/8)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Solid Waste Disposal Contract with IESI, Inc. for the transfer of waste to the appropriate storage areas. (LEGAL 4/8)

51) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with John Adragna, Esq. to assist in the litigation of the Cleco case. (LEGAL 4/8)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE

52) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2008/2009 Operating and Capital Budgets, according to Sec. 5-02 of the Home Rule Charter.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

55) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

56) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

57) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

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

59) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

60) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

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

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

63) ADJOURNMENT.