ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 20, 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 meetings held 12/6 & 12/9.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for one rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation department. Bids to be opened 12/20.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for sewer and drain pipe for various departments. Bids to be opened 12/20.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for one 37’ material handler aerial lift device (bucket truck). Bids to be opened 12/20.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with V & V Properties for wastewater improvement upgrades within West Pointe on the Bayou Subdivision, Phase XII.
6) Introduction of an ordinance adopting a Storm Water ordinance to implement a storm water management plan, as recommended by the Department of Environmental Quality.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three year agreement with Maximus, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the preparation of cost allocation plans.
8) Introduction of an ordinance adding Section 10-11 to the City Code pertaining to fees for copies of public records.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of donation of two utility servitudes located on Lot 13 of A & P Subdivision and part of the former Booth Subdivision at 5300 England Drive for relocation of six inch water main connecting England Drive and Community Lane.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a sewer utility servitude in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer project.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute right-of-way grants with the State of Louisiana through the State Land Office for the location of the sewage pump station and sewage force main in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer expansion project.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 the Dual Construction, Inc. in connection with the Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains project.
13) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 1.47 acres located at 4118 Coliseum Boulevard from “B-2” Community Business district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district.
14) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning Mansour Addition Subdivision, including the vacant lot located adjacent to Lot 19 of said subdivision also located on Mansour Avenue from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “MF-2” Multi-family moderate density district.
15) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning all lots located within North Village Subdivision, located on Lacassine and Llewelyn Drives, from “C-2” General Commercial district to “MF-2” Multi-family moderate density district.
16) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lisa Harris to serve on the Kisatchie Delta Board of Directors.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Bonaire Subdivision.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Fixed Wing aircraft Parking Apron at England Airpark.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing the City’s Water and Wastewater departments to accept, maintain and operate the proposed water and sanitary sewer improvements for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phases 7C, 7D and 8.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for underground electric installations for:
a) Magnolia Trace Apartments Homes in the Lakes Subd.
b) St. Andrew’s Links, Phase I.
c) Union Park Subdivision.
d) Villa Rachelle Subdivision.
e) West Pointe, Phase X.
G. 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 Southern Heights street and drainage improvements.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Professional Service Agreement with Ronald L. Haworth for his services as a Right-of-Way Agent for the City.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Professional Service Agreement with Hershel Lonidier for his services as a Right-of-Way Agent for the City.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an Act of Donation from McKesson Automated Prescription Systems, Inc. for the donation of obsolete parts and equipment.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for Collins Estates, Phase II.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for Rue Left Bank Subdivision, Lots 1 & 2.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase A, Building 1.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for Dallas Street Subdivision.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending section in City Code relating to residential utility penalty rates to adjust the rate to 0% effective immediately and reverting to 10% effective 4/1/05.
(UTILITY 12/20)
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 349-2005 allowing a Development Agreement for St. Andrew’s Links Estates, Phase 1, Part 1. (UTILITY 12/20)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the required flowage servitude in St. Andrews Links Estates – Phase I. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/20)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Dedication/Donation of Facilities and Agreement for maintenance between the City and Walker GMC. (LEGAL 12/20)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents related to the sale of a tract of land containing 3.130 acres, more or less, and a portion of a building containing 35,625 square feet, more or less, commonly referred to as a portion of the Jake’s Building. (LEGAL 12/20)
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance establishing a hiring freeze or moratorium on new employees for the City of Alexandria effective for all City divisions, departments, offices and agencies, including but not limited to contract employees and otherwise with the exception of the Police and Fire departments. (PERSONNEL 12/20)
H. COMMITTEES
38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
39) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
40) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
41) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
42) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
43) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
44) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
45) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
47) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
48) ADJOURNMENT.