ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 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 6/20.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 7/5.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase polemount transformers. Bids to be opened 7/5.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase C, Building 3.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Southern Heritage Subdivision, Lots 1 & 2.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Solomon Corporation for the repair of polemount and padmount transformers.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for the award of testing, calibration and maintenance of substation relays, meters and related equipment for the Electric Distribution department.
8) Introduction of an ordinance to set and levy the millage rates for 2006 for the City of Alexandria.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Maverick Technologies to provide inspection and/or identify problems or deficiencies with digital control systems and boiler and flame safety design and/or service of boilers. (A & E 6/6)
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with B & B Consulting Services to provide inspection and/or identify problems or deficiencies with digital control systems and boiler and flame safety design and/or service of boilers. (A & E 6/6)
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monceaux Buller & Associates to design, annually bid and administer annual requirements contracts for the Gas, Water and Wastewater departments. (A & E 6/6)
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ballard & Associates for the design and construction observation of the electric generator project located at Kisatchie Water Wellfield. (A & E 6/6)
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Numbers 2 and 3 to the agreement for Interruptible 311 (a)(2) Transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Louisiana between CrossTex LIG, LLC and the City of Alexandria.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball Program to host and co-sponsor the 2006 Dixie Girls Softball World Series.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing a ninety (90) day Stay of Demolition Order for 69 Essie Street.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for galvanized steel crowd control barriers for Alexandria Police department.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 15” capacity diesel powered brush chipper for the Electric Distribution department.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water well rehabilitation for seven water well sites.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for landscape maintenance services for the assorted public facilities.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court for internet services for use by various City of Alexandria departments.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program budget.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for North Third Street pump station drainage project.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a servitude containing 0.303 acres for the North Third Street pump station drainage project.
26) To consider final adoption revising and renaming Section 28.5.2 Trees and Landscape and delete Section 28.5.5. of the City Code.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Deirdre Fuller for legal services.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Numa Metoyer, III for legal services.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/07 capital budget for Bayou Crossing at Bayou Robert drainage.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Central Louisiana Family C.A.R.E. Ministries to support their 2006 Summer Program beginning June 26 – August 4, 2006.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an Act of Subordination for the Commercial Building Downtown Revitalization Loan.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
32) 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. (DELAYED & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS 7/5)
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting a Capital Asset Policy for the City of Alexandria. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/20: DELAY & 7/5)
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Compton Park Landscape maintenance service. (PUBLIC WORKS 7/5)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Rapides Parish Sewer District #1 for Kellyland sewer improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS 7/5)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the revocation of an existing servitude for access, sewer and water improvements at Pecan Grove Apartments (New Life Residence Centers, Inc.) (PUBLIC WORKS 7/5)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
37) 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:DELAY & 7/5)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 4-25 of the Alexandria City Code relative to requirements for security devices and license permits and to provide for related matters. (LEGAL 7/5)
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 4-41.1 of the Alexandria City code pertaining to alcohol beverage licenses and public nuisances in the City of Alexandria. (LEGAL 7/5)
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 15-101 of the Alexandria City Code relative to fireworks. (LEGAL 7/5)
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 25-141.1 of the Alexandria City Code relative to police barricades. (LEGAL 7/5)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 of the Alexandria Third Street Streetscape project. (LEGAL 7/5)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
43) 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:DELAY & 7/5)
H. COMMITTEES
44) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
45) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
46) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
47) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
48) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
49) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
50) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
51) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
52) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
53) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
54) ADJOURNMENT.