Regular City Council Agenda May 20, 2008

City Council Meeting
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Economic Development Committee / S.P.A.R.C. Presentation
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Committees
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Rep. Herbert Dixon Speech
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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 5/06.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for new kitchen for the Alexandria Zoo. Bids to be opened 5/20.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for Taser X26E series electronic control devices and accessories for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 5/20.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with WLM, Aquatic School to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the city’s youth at Peabody Magnet High School.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with property owners for the acquisition of land required for the construction of the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II and the temporary construction servitude required for the construction of a driveway in connection with Phase II of this project.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of six rights of way donations and one servitude required for the completion of the Azalea Lane sewer improvement project.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) for NERC Compliance Management Software package for use by the Electric Distribution, Electric Production and the Legal Division.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the purchase of miscellaneous linen supplies for the Alexandria Fire department.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for traffic cones to be inventoried at the Central Warehouse.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for galvanized fittings for a six month period.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget adding a Clerical Specialist position in the Legal Division.

12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 Capital Budget for the extension of Cloverleaf Boulevard.

13) RESOLUTION appointing Reverend J.D. Aaron, Thomas Cupples and Lori Sampey to serve on the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Control Commission.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

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

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for repainting of the Kisatchie twin ground storage tanks.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Azalea Lane sanitary sewer improvement project.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Animal Shelter renovations, Phase 2.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Convention Hall upgrade, Phase 2 electrical renovations.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operable wall additions for Alexandria Riverfront Center.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for carpet replacement for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.

24) 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.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an engineering agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates for Highway 1 North sewer extension project and St. Mary’s Bar Screen project.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 1 for consulting services with Gulf Coast Aerial Mapping Company.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of a utility servitude situated in Section 43 to provide electrical service for a proposed redevelopment at MacArthur Village Shopping Center.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept Change Order No. 1 with Rylee Contracting Company for Roadside Open Ditch Closures, Work Task No. 6 for Elizabeth Street drainage improvements.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with All Star Properties I, LLC for acquisition of a parcel of land required for the construction of the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of property from The Lake District, LLC for the acquisition of land required for the construction of improvements associated with the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in part of Spendthrift Plantation (proposed Village at Versailles tract) on Versailles Boulevard.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of various utility servitudes located on property owned by Bayou Rapides Development, LLC located at the intersection of Browns Bend Road and MacArthur Drive.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing a 25.179 acre tract of land known as Westside Habilitation Center located on Enterprise Road and the adjacent right of way of Enterprise Road.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase F, Building 6, located in part of Lot J and K of The Lake District, Phase II, 2nd filing.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with ASH Sports Camp to make provisions for 100 youths within the City meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD, to attend sports camp held during the months of June and July.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Boys & Girls Club to make provisions for city youth meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD to attend the summer camp held at the Alexandria branch located at 1801 Sylvester Street during the months of June and July.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with COPE, (Challenging Opportunities for Post Secondary Education), Inc., to provide an educational summer enrichment program for the City’s youth from June 2-27 to be held at the Teen Activity Center located at 815 Casson Street.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract and Agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College related to a Business Education Center.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE.
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Sellers Johnson for certain services. (PERSONNEL 5/6:DELAY & 5/20)
UTILITY COMMITTEE

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement with GDS Associates to assist in electric reliability compliance and other electric projects or issues that require additional professional support. (UTILITY 5/20)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

41) To continue public hearing on structures located at: 1432 Levin Street and 64 Eastwood.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52) ADJOURNMENT.

City Council Agenda May 06, 2008

City Council Meeting
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Committee Meetings
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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 4/22 and special meeting held 4/29.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 5/6.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period. Bids to be opened 5/6.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an engineering agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates for Highway 1 North sewer extension project and St. Mary’s Bar Screen project.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 1 for consulting services with Gulf Coast Aerial Mapping Company.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of a utility servitude situated in Section 43 to provide electrical service for a proposed redevelopment at MacArthur Village Shopping Center.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept Change Order No. 1 with Rylee Contracting Company for Roadside Open Ditch Closures, Work Task No. 6 for Elizabeth Street drainage improvements.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with All Star Properties I, LLC for acquisition of a parcel of land required for the construction of the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of property from The Lake District, LLC for the acquisition of land required for the construction of improvements associated with the extension of Versailles Boulevard, Phase II.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in part of Spendthrift Plantation (proposed Village at Versailles tract) on Versailles Boulevard.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of various utility servitudes located on property owned by Bayou Rapides Development, LLC located at the intersection of Browns Bend Road and MacArthur Drive.

12) Introduction of an ordinance annexing a 25.179 acre tract of land known as Westside Habilitation Center located on Enterprise Road and the adjacent right of way of Enterprise Road.

13) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning a portion of Yorktown Medical and Business Park on Bayou Rapides Road from “PD” Planned Development - “DUC Diverse Use Corridor” with land uses zoning district from “SF-3” Single family (high density) and “C-2” General Commercial district to “C-2” General commercial zoning district. (APPROVED BY ZONING COMMISSION 4/28)

14) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property owned by John Vaughn at 1208 Stracener Street near Graham Road from “SF-2” single-family residential district (moderate density) to “C-1” Limited commercial permitting a portion of the existing building to be rented for a commercial land use, a one-bay enclosed mechanical truck repair business with the remainder of the space to be used as a residence by the owner. (APPROVED BY ZBAA 3/31)

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase F, Building 6, located in part of Lot J and K of The Lake District, Phase II, 2nd filing.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Consulting Agreement with GDS Associates to assist in electric reliability compliance and other electric projects or issues that require additional professional support.

17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with ASH Sports Camp to make provisions for 100 youths within the City meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD, to attend sports camp held during the months of June and July.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Boys & Girls Club to make provisions for city youth meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD to attend the summer camp held at the Alexandria branch located at 1801 Sylvester Street during the months of June and July.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with COPE, (Challenging Opportunities for Post Secondary Education), Inc., to provide an educational summer enrichment program for the City’s youth from June 2-27 to be held at the Teen Activity Center located at 815 Casson Street.
20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract and Agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College related to a Business Education Center.

21) RESOLUTION supporting The Alexandria Riverfront Development District – House Bill 1094 – Tax Increment Financing District.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
23) 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.

24) 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.

25) To consider final adoption 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. ”

26) To consider final adoption 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.

27) To consider final adoption 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.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the McDonald Street and drainage improvements, Phase 3.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Williams Nursery & Landscaping for mowing of Esler Field Landfill for the Urban Forester department.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Beauford Enterprises LLC dba Yankee Clipper for I-49 Greenbelt Maintenance Services for the Urban Forester department.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Alpine Lawn & Landscape for Landscape Maintenance Services for Assorted Public Facilities for the Urban Forester department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Green’s Park Service for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rapides Trail for the Urban Forester department.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Simpson Security Systems, Inc. for the alarm system upgrade for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract for mosquito control insecticide chemicals & related products for the Street department.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and to designate the Mayor as the authorized representative of the City related to Louisiana Capital Outlay Funds appropriated for renovation of Medical Business Incubator and Business Development Center.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and to designate the Mayor as the authorized representative of the City related to Louisiana Capital Outlay Funds appropriated for Sugarhouse Road/Eddie Williams Boulevard to LA Hwy. 1, Phase I and II.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional/Consulting Services between the City of Alexandria and Moreo, LLC represented by its President, Maurice Moore for assisting the City in embarking on a set of major capital projects.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Green’s Park Service for Compton Park Landscape Maintenance for the Urban Forester department. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 5/6)

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Sellers Johnson for certain services. (PERSONNEL 5/6)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

40) To consider final adoption 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. (PUBLIC SAFETY 5/6)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

41) To consider final adoption 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. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5/6)

G. COMMITTEES

42) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
43) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
44) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
45) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.
46) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.
47) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
48) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.
49) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.
50) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
51) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
52) ADJOURNMENT.