ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 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 7/18.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for HVAC (air conditioning renovations at the Bolton Avenue Community Center. Bids to be opened 8/1.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for heavy duty platform dump truck for the Water department. Bids to be opened 8/1.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 8/1.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse department. Bids to be opened 8/1.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a maintenance agreement with the Department of Transportation & Development for mowing and litter pickup in certain areas in the City.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry for the 2005/2006 Urban and Community Forestry Grant.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Cenla Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the operation of the Alexandria Senior Health and Referral Program (A-SHARP).

9) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to participate in a comprehensive statewide program authorized by the LA Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority known as V.I.P.E.R. (Vehicle Investigation Prevention Enforcement Response) Program.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Program A – Roadside Open Ditch Closures.

11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Program B – asphaltic concrete reconstruction and overlays.

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Program C – concrete pavements and sidewalks.

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

16) To consider final adoption 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.

17) To consider final adoption 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.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Westside Apartments Subdivision, Lots A & B.

19) To consider final adoption 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.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-89 of the Alexandria City Code relative to medium industrial service rates.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-89.1 of the Alexandria City Code relative to large industrial service rates.

22) 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)

23) 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)

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-32 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to the Legal Defense of the City in litigation and related matters.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria Regional Port Authority for the benefit of promoting economic development, enhance infrastructure and services offered to the public and employment for the residents of the City.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with FLW Property Management, LLC for the management of Bringhurst Golf Course Clubhouse and golf course operations including fiscal operations, security, management, renovations.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 32.14 acres located between Enterprise Road and England Drive as requested by the Alexandria Housing Authority from “B-3” General Business district to “MF-1” Multi-Family low density district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

28) To consider final adoption 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. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

29) To consider final adoption 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.
(PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TRC Engineers for review and evaluation of Planning Division and Engineering department capital project plans, specifications and contracts.
(PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monceaux-Buller & Associates, LLC for review and evaluation of Planning Division and Engineering department capital project plans, specifications and contracts. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc. for review and evaluation of Planning Division and Engineering department capital project plans, specifications and contract.
(PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 8/1)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance establishing certain council policies and procedures for the purchasing of professional services for the City of Alexandria as provided in Section 5-10 of the Home Rule Charter. (LEGAL 8/1)

34) PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

To hold a public hearing concerning the emergency condemnation of 324 Peabody Street.

I. COMMITTEES

35) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

36) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

37) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

38) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

39) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.

40) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

41) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.

42) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

43) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

44) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

45) ADJOURNMENT.