ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 20, 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 6/6.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 6/20.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Compton Park Landscape maintenance service.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for landscape maintenance services for the assorted public facilities.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court for internet services for use by the Business Office.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court for internet services for use by the Legal Division.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Rapides Parish Sewer District #1 for Kellyland sewer improvements.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Budget.
10) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for North Third Street pump station drainage project.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a servitude containing 0.303 acres for the North Third Street pump station drainage project.
12) Introduction of an ordinance revising and renaming Section 28.5.2 – Trees and Landscape and delete Section 28.5.5 of the City Code.
13) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 1207 Horseshoe Drive from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-1” Limited commercial district. (ZONING COMMISSION DENIED)
14) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning a portion of a parcel on Willow Glen River Road near Aaron Street from “B-3” General Business district to “SF-2/MHO” Single-family/Mobile Home overlay district.
15) Introduction of an ordinance annexing approximately 2,915’ of LA 498 (England Drive) right of way from Browns Bend Road to the westernmost property line of Lot 3 Innis Plantation.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Deirdre Fuller for legal services.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Numa Metoyer, III for legal services.
18) RESOLUTION confirming the Mayor’s appointment of fifteen(15) members to serve on the Community Development Citizen Advisory committee.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit to HUD an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and to execute any and all documents necessary for the release of HUD’s Letter of Credit.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two mobile generators for the Kisatchie Wellfield project.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a Request for Proposals to enter into a professional services agreement for a Security Vulnerability Assessment for utility and other city facilities.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
22) To consider final adoption 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.
23)To consider final adoption 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.
24)To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 capital budget for Convention Hall improvements.
25)To consider final adoption 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.
26)To consider final adoption 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.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude located on Lot 1 of the Lake District.
28)To consider final adoption 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.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Pride, Inc. d/b/a Keep Cenla Beautiful to improve the appearance of the City by combating litter on unkempt and dilapidated properties, public thoroughfares and parks.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
30) To consider final adoption 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. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6/20)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
31) 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:DELAY & 6/20)
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting a Capital Asset Policy for the City of Alexandria. (P.W. /ZONING 6/20)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for professional services between the City and Ann Wilson for recycling and litter abatement programs. (LEGAL 6/20)
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for professional services between the City & Willis and Company Engineering and Surveying regarding improvements, management, operating changes to the Engineering department and Planning Division. (LEGAL 6/20)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for professional services between the City and Dennis Brown for training of the Customer Service employees in dealing more effectively with its utility and business customers. (LEGAL 6/20)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a legal contract between the City and Quick and Associates regarding the Coughlin-Saunders Arts Theater. (LEGAL 6/20)
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 in the City Code pertaining to Health and Sanitation. (LEGAL 6/20)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 26-95 of the City Code pertaining to apartments and single family residential units. (LEGAL 6/20)
39) To consider final adoption 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. (LEGAL 6/20)
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 5-20 and adding Sections 5-28, 5-29 and 5-33 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to animals and control of vicious dogs. (PUBLIC SAFETY 6/20)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
41) 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. (FINANCE 6/20)
42)To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for Water and Wastewater departments. (FINANCE 6/20)
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals. (FINANCE 6/20)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
44) To continue public hearing on structures located at:
2340 Taft Andre Christophe
2519 – 13th St. Soileau Investment Properties
2521 – 13th St. Soileau Investment Properties
3713 Prescott Kenneth Vonesh
35 Tennessee Tonia Williams
3920 Lincoln Road Henry/Linda Butler
2320 ½ Olive Floyd & Etheline Herbert
I. COMMITTEES
45) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
46) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
47) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
48) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
49) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
50) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
51) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
52) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
53) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
54) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNAMIOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
54) ADJOURNMENT.