ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 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 meetings held 7/5 & 7/11.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Program A – Roadside Open Ditch Closures. Bids to be opened 7/18.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for Program B – asphaltic concrete reconstruction and overlays. Bids to be opened 7/18.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for Program C – concrete pavements and sidewalks. Bids to be opened 7/18.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 7/18.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase padmount transformers. Bids to be opened 7/18.
7) Introduction of an ordinance for bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 7/18.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Keep LA Beautiful and the City and designating Karen Kelly as the responsible official for the grant.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Electrical Services Agreement with Vector Electric and Controls, Inc. to rebuild and test two Westinghouse type draw out breakers.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Hot Mix for a six month period for use by various city departments.
11) 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 of Innis Plantation.
12) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 21.56 acres being part of 88.75 acre tract belonging to Ahrens Bonaire Properties, located in Section 22, as requested by the owner and zoning said property as described to “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district upon annexation.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Westside Apartments Subdivision, Lots A & B.
14) Introduction of an ordinance revising Sections 28-3.22 & 28-3.23 of the Alexandria City Code permitting the creation of a Planned Development Zoning Districts.
15) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 26-89 of the Alexandria City Code relative to medium industrial service rates.
16) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 26-89.1 of the Alexandria City Code relative to large industrial service rates.
17) RESOLUTION accepting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 30, 2006, including both the Fire and Police departments.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for a Request for Proposals from a company to enter into a General Services Agreement with the City for aerial photography mapping and GIS mapping support.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for a Request for Proposals from interested consultants to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City to develop a Security Vulnerability Assessment Plan for Utility and other city facilities.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cable and accessories for the Electric Distribution department.
G. FINANCE
22) To hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 7/18)
H. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution department.
24) To consider final adoption f an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase C, Building 3.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Southern Heritage Subdivision, Lots 1 & 2.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Solomon Corporation for the repair of polemount and padmount transformers.
28) To consider final adoption 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.
29) To consider final adoption 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)
30) To consider final adoption 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)
31) To consider final adoption 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)
32) To consider final adoption 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)
33) To consider final adoption 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.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-33 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to the Legal Defense of the City in litigation and related matters.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget adding a Print Shop Coordinator and deleting a Printer in the Printing department.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget adding a Superintendent and deleting a Supervisor in the Code Enforcement Services department.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1207 Horseshoe Drive from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” Limited Commercial district.
(ZONING COMMISSION DENIED THIS ITEM)
(PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/18)
38) To consider final adoption 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. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 7/18)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
39) To consider final adoption 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. (UTILITY COMMITTEE 7/18)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to set and levy the millage rates for 2006 for the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 7/18)
I. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
41) To continue public hearing on the following structures:
1) 2340 Taft Andrew Christophe
2) 3713 Prescott Kenneth Vonesh
3) 2541 Overton Sir Welton Hobbs, est.
4) 2593 Overton Sir Welton Hobbs, est.
5) 1912 Madeline Soileau Investments
Stay of Demolition Order for:
6) 2619 Overton Richard Davis, estates
J. COMMITTEES
42) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
43) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
44) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
45) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
47) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
48) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
49) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
50) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
51) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
52) ADJOURNMENT.