ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 2005
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. AGENDA REQUEST
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 10/11.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for extension of Willow Glen Circuit 3 and construction of Willow Glen Circuit 8. Bids to be opened 10/25.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for one 37’ material handler aerial lift device for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/25.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with EJES, Inc. for engineering services for the Hynson Bayou pump station Phase 4 project.
(A/E COMMITTEE 3/29/05)
5) Introduction of an ordinance adopting new electric rate structure for large customers.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 capital budget for South Circle alternate.
7) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held December 6, 2005 for the condemnation of 33 structures.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate water improvements for Bocage Subdivision Phases III and IV.
9) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for North Park Subdivision.
10) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Oran Avenue waterline extension from Collins Estates, Phase I to Adel Street.
11) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Riverbend Subdivision, Phases II and III.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual contract for herbicides.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic trash bags.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Tannie Olcutt Subdivision drainage improvements. Bids to be opened 10/25.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one digger derrick truck for the Electric Distribution department.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of an approximately 0.334 acre parcel of property from British American Properties MacArthur Inn for North Circle drainage improvements.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 10’ utility servitude across Tract 1 and Tract 3 of a portion of the Clio Plantation located in Sections 53 and 54.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 200’ by 200’ temporary construction servitude on Ballina Farms property for the Bayou Robert at Landmark drainage improvements, Phase 4 project.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for LA Highway 28 West water line extension. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/25)
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 4.76 acres on LA Highway 1 North, part of Lot 4, L.C. Brister partition for Mobile Home Estates. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/25)
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-4.4.I.6 regarding centerline of street within 100 year flood plain. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11:DELAY & 10/25)
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an agreement establishing flowage servitude from Alvin R. Broussard for drainage through lake at Bocage Subdivision, Phase III. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11:DELAY & 10/25)
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a revised plat for Yorktown Subdivision and rescinding Ordinance No. 125-2005. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11:DELAY & 10/25)
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for Lots 28-45, Crossgates Phase III subdivision, located in Sections 10 & 11. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/25)
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-5.6 of the Alexandria City Code concerning Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). (PUBLIC WORKS 10/25)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the LA Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to be used for the operational expenses of the Alexandria Zoological Park.
(LEGAL COMMITTEE 10/25)
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance creating and funding the job classification of Assistant City Attorney for the Legal Division. (LEGAL 10/25)
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Local 540 of the Alexandria Fire Fighters Association. (LEGAL 10/25)
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3600 Government Street. (LEGAL 10/25)
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget to reverse the effects of Ordinance No. 228-2005 concerning E.M.S. Training Officer. (LEGAL 10/25)
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a smoking policy for the City of Alexandria. (LEGAL 10/11:DELAY & 10/25)
H. COMMITTEES
34) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
35) To hear from Public Works Committee:
36) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
37) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
38) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
39) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
40) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
41) To hear from A & E Review Committee: Mr. Fowler.
42) To hear from Economic Development/Tourism: Mr. Lawson.
43) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
44) ADJOURNMENT.