ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 21, 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
Bids to be opened 2/21 for extension of Willow Glen Circuit 3 and construction of Willow Glen Circuit 8.
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 2/7.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 2/21.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for uniforms for all using departments. Bids to be opened 2/21.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase padmount transformers. Bids to be opened 2/21.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments. Bids to be opened 2/21.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive additional monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement to cover the cost of overtime for off-duty officers.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Services Agreement with B & B Consulting Services to provide inspection and/or identify problems or deficiencies for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City to defray expenses for youth sports in AAA Football League.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 1 project.
10) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for wash station canopy project.
11) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant program budget.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Red River Bank for the Weatherization Program.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Vincent & Keith Bakies partition of part of Lots A & B of Heyman Lane Subdivision.
14) Introduction of an ordinance revoking 317” of a 10’ wide drainage and utility servitude located in the proposed MacArthur Business Park Subdivision (Old Super K-Mart) tract.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a 10’ wide drainage and utility servitude located in Lot 7 of Block 2 of Shell Road Subdivision.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing a special exception for a Bed & Breakfast to be located at 1233 Barrister Street to be located in a “SF-2” zoning district.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of agreement establishing flowage servitude for St. Andrews Links Estates for Phase II.
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for re-roofing of Cheatham Park Baseball Field roof replacement.
19) RESOLUTION confirming members to serve on the Historic Preservation District Commission.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Union Park.
21) RESOLUTION amending the downtown Revitalization Loan Program Guidelines.
22) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held April 4, 2006 for the cost of demolition of 28 structures.
23) RESOLUTION establishing responsibility for the required local match for the Bayou Rapides Multi-Use Pedestrian/Bike Trail system, Phase II.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a consultant to enter into a professional services agreement to provide risk management services for the purchase of the City’s natural gas supply.
26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a design consultant to evaluate and provide recommendations for the City of Alexandria Police department rifle range located near Harold Miles Park.
27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a design consultant to provide professional services to annually bid and administer requirements contracts for the gas, water and wastewater departments. (UTILITY 2/21)
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
28) 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.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
31) To consider final adoption 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.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Use Agreement with LSU Health Sciences Center for the use of existing poles.
33) To consider final adoption 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.
34) To consider final adoption 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.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of street and drainage improvements for West Calhoun Drive extension.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplement Agreement No. 4 for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the donation of a 20’ wide utility servitude located in Lot 4 of the Power Center Subdivision.
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for resubdivision of Lot 5 of the Power Center.
39) To consider final adoption 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.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for partial resubdivision of Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Section 1.
41) To consider final adoption 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.
42) To consider final adoption 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.
43) To consider final adoption 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.
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for Human Resources Division. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/21)
45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance budgeting and funding the classified position of Assistant Director of Public Works in the Public Works Division and Assistant Director of Utilities in the Utilities Division. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/21)
46) To consider final adoption 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. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/21)
47) To consider final adoption 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. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/21)
48) To consider final adoption 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. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 2/21)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the revocation of a 12’ wide access servitude in Lot 11 of Block 4 of Clermont Estates Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 2/21)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
50) 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:DELAY & 2/21)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
51) 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:DELAY & 2/21)
52) 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:DELAY & 2/21)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
53) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for the Alexandria Riverfront Center. (FINANCE 2/21)
54) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget for police vehicles. (FINANCE 2/21)
55) To consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Ken G. Juneau as Public Relations Officer. (FINANCE 2/21)
H. COMMITTEES
56) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
57) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
58) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
59) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
60) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
61) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
62) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
63) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
64) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
65) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
66) ADJOURNMENT.