ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 6, 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 5/23.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for Water and Wastewater departments. Bids to be opened 6/6.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals. Bids to be opened 6/6.
4) Introduction of an ordinance adopting a Capital Asset Policy for the City of Alexandria.
5) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 capital budget for Convention Hall improvements.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 in the City Code pertaining to Health and Sanitation.
7) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 26-95 of the City Code pertaining to apartments and single family residential units.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Boys & Girls Club for youths to attend a summer program located at 1801 Sylvester Street.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Clear Channel Communications to co-sponsor Uncle Sam Jam celebrating the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday on July 3, 2006.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the U.S. Corp of Engineers for lease of real property located at the Alexandria Industrial Park.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for maintenance of the elevator at the City Parking Garage.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude located on Lot 1 of the Lake District.
13) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 27.25 acres located in Sections 26, 27 & 85, as requested by Laura Eskew and Wilfred Loewer and zoning said properties as described to “C-2” General Commercial district upon annexation.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for HVAC (air conditioning) renovations at the Bolton Avenue Community Center. Bids to be opened 6/13.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bayou Crossing Drive at Bayou Robert drainage improvements. Bids to be opened 6/13.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for request for proposals for a consultant to make improvements to the Electric Distribution department office and warehouse.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse department.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the purchase of polyethylene gas pipe to be used for various projects.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2006/2007 operating budget for the Human Resources department.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2006/2007 operating budget for FEMA Fire Grant.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proceeds from a FEMA Fire Act Grant for vehicle exhaust removal systems in all fire stations.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Southern Heights Subdivision drainage improvements.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for West Pointe on the Bayou, Phase 10 & 11.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude located on Lots 7 & 8 of H.N. Goff Addition.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jefferson Parish to piggy-back Proposal No. 50-70786 for sewer line rehabilitation purposes.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Towers Perrin for actuarial services for the Risk Management Fund.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with ASH Sports Camp to provide athletic activities for the city’s youth to be held June 5 – August 4, 2006.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana to support their efforts to promote arts and cultural programs and projects within the community.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the contractual agreement with the United States Department of Energy Southwestern Power Administration.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 8.9 acres being part of Lot 3 of Innis Plantation, located in Sections 13 & 80, T4N, R1W, into the City as requested by MRL, LLC and zoning said property to “MHP” Mobile home Park district upon annexation.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning Lots 7 & 8, of Block 8, Green Oak Subdivision, as requested by Verna Baker from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “SF-2/MHO, Mobile Home Overlay District. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/6)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 0.55 acres located at 742 MacArthur Drive, being a part of a 2.58 acre tract currently developed as the Super 8 Motel (formerly Rodeway Inn), as requested by H.L. Haynes from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” General Commercial district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONNING 6/6)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1.23 acres located at 3620 Cottonwood being part of a 3.07 acre tract of Briarwood Subdivision, Phase IV, as requested by Daryl Terry from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density to “C-2” General Commercial district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/6)
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code relating to miscellaneous subdivision and site development standards. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/6)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking a portion of Broadway Avenue right of way adjacent to AFCO Industries. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/6)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to promote economic development and employment for the City. (LEGAL 6/6)
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation to promote economic development and employment for the City. (LEGAL 6/6)
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-84 (k) and adding Section 26-84 (l) of the City Code concerning decorative street lighting in all new developments. (LEGAL 6/6)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 by adding “Article X. Disaster Relief Temporary Housing” in the City Code. (LEGAL 6/6)
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of educating the youth on the dangers of firearm use. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 6/6)
44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to cover overtime hours for off-duty officers to focus on traffic violations during the summer months. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 6/6)
45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to cover overtime and purchase equipment for police personnel. (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 6/6)
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to appoint a new designee as the Cafeteria Plan Administrator, HIPAA Privacy Officer and the HIPAA Security Official to be effective July 1, 2006. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 6/6)
47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the Substance Abuse Policy to appoint a new designee to be effective July 1, 2006. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 6/6)
H. COMMITTEES
48) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
49) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
50) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
51) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
52) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
53) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
54) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
55) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
56) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
57) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNAMIOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
58) ADJOURNMENT.