ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
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 1/24.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for extension of Willow Glen Circuit 3 and construction of Willow Glen Circuit 8. Bids to be opened 2/7.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 2/7.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 2/7.
5) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for Human Resources Division.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for police vehicles.
8) Introduction of an ordinance amending and outlining the City of Alexandria Health Plan to specifically clarify the Coordination of Benefits for active members effective May 1, 2006.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Health Plan to specifically clarify the retiree eligibility rules to become effective May 1, 2006 and add a reservation of rights clause.
10) Introduction of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Employee Health & Accident Benefit Program to address the HIPAA Security Rule that became effective April 20, 2005.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the Professional Services Agreement with EE Consultants for their services as electrical engineering consultants for various City maintenance projects.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Use Agreement with LSU Health Sciences Center for the use of existing poles.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with River Cities Cultural Alliance to support Riverfest on April 28-29, 2006.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the revocation of a 12’ wide access servitude in Lot 11 of Block 4 of Clermont Estates Subdivision.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 2,137.5 square feet of property being part of Lot 5 and Lot A of Northport Commercial & Industrial Park from Northport Properties Partnership, Parcel No. 632, Enterprise Road sidewalk project.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of street and drainage improvements for West Calhoun Drive extension.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplement Agreement No. 4 for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements.
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the donation of a 20’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 4 of the Power Center Subdivision.
19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for resubdivision of Lot 5 of the Power Center.
20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat partitioning 2.98 acres belonging to Petron into two tracts, being part of original Power Center Mall tract located on Metro Drive.
21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for partial resubdivision of Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Section 1.
22) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 2.63 acres located at 2340 North MacArthur Drive being part of Lots 53 & 54 of Experiment Plantation into the City as requested by Alexandria Properties represented by Nash Patel and zoning said property to “C-2” General Commercial district upon annexation.
23) Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain items surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and to be sold at a public auction to be held March 11, 2006.
24) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Moreau & Associates, Bubba Moreau, Auctioneer for a public auction to be held March 11, 2006 for the sale of items declared surplus.
25) Introduction of an ordinance renewing the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Ken G. Juneau as Public Relations Officer.
26) RESOLUTION confirming members to serve on the Historic Preservation District Commission.
27) RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Alexandria Water department and Wastewater department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water and wastewater improvements for Ansley Boulevard Extension, Phase II within the Lakes District Subdivision.
28) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for the design of an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system for electric, gas and water meters.
29) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a design consultant to provide professional services to annually bid and administer annual requirements contracts for the gas, water and wastewater departments.
30) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
31) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 1, Lincoln Road to McDonald Street.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Wooddale Housing Authority drainage improvements, Phase 1. Bids to be opened 2/7.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one hydraulic trash loader for the Sanitation department. (DELAY – 2 WEEKS)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for sewer & storm drain cleaning truck for the Wastewater department.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Act of Revocation for designated City streets and right-of-ways while retaining both public and private, drainage and utility, servitudes in the vicinity of Rapides Regional Medical Center.
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to award the quote received to Green’s Park Service for grass mowing located at Esler Field Landfill.
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the addition of two (2) Equipment Operator II’s for the Sanitation Department.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Krewe of Louisiana of Cenla to jointly host a Mardi Gras event called the “Cenla Soiree”.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 7.83 entitled Natural Gas supplier to Article III. Gas Code, Division 1. to the City Code. (UTILITY 2/7)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Article II. Electrical Code, Division I to Section 7-21 to the City Code. (UTILITY 2/7)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an amended ground lease with N.R. Group, LLC for the property commonly known as the Holiday Inn. (LEGAL 1/10:DELAY; 1/24:DELAY; & 2/7)
44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract and an Inter-Agency Lease with the LSU Board of Supervisors. (LEGAL 2/7)
45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance pertaining to smoking prohibitions in the City of Alexandria. (LEGAL 2/7)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the President of the Council to enter into a contract with Payne, Moore & Herrington for annual independent audit for the City. (FINANCE 2/7)
H. COMMITTEES
47) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
48) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
49) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
50) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
51) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
52) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
53) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
54) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
55) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
56) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
57) ADJOURNMENT.