ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 8/29.
2) Introduction of an ordinance adding Article III. Backflow and Cross Connections to the City Code.
3) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 26-84 (l) and adding Section 26-84 (m) to the City Code pertaining to cost of installing street lights on privately owned streets.
4) Introduction of an ordinance adding Article X, Section 28-10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to the City Code pertaining to street lights.
5) Introduction of an ordinance amending 06/07 operating budget for Secretary in City Court.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3700 Government Street.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rebecca Alexander for legal services pertaining to adjudicated property.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an electric utility servitude with Chambers Investment Company.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of one (1) drainage servitude and one (1) construction servitude for McAdams Ditch drainage improvement project.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government for Pre-Disaster Emergency Response.
11) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning the front 5.42 acre portion at 4401 Clubhouse Road near Pecan Park Avenue from “MF-3” Multi-Family high density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism-Office of State Parks to begin preliminary disclosures before the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement can be created and executed.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for RFP for actuarial services as required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for commemorative, 4 dial 15’-6” tall post clock.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pre-stressed wood pole concrete poles.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links Golf Course ornamental fence.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for two mobile generators for Kisatchie Well field project.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for LA Hwy. 28 West gas main extension from St. Andrews Links Estates to Middle Bayou.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cable and accessories for the Electric Distribution department.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Webster Environmental Associates, Inc. for the design and construction observation of the Odor Emissions Reduction Project located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of two parcels and two servitudes for Jones Avenue overlay.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 15’ wide drainage and utility servitude/easement located in Lot 2 of Courtland Place Subdivision.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 5.38 acres belonging to Smead Corporation located in Section 23 & 24, as requested by Edward K. Ahrens and zoning said property to “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district upon annexation.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Rue Left Bank Subdivision, Phase II.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Pin Oak Crossing Subdivision, Lots 1-24.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Bonaire Subdivision, Lots 1-32 & Lot A.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Silver Leaf Estates Subdivision, Lots 1-27.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from D & T Wholesale for moving services for the relocation to the new Customer Service Building.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the highest quote received for sale of scrap metal & surplus batteries.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the exchange of Parcel #697 containing 12160.5 sq. feet pursuant to R.S. 33:4712.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the declaration and sale of surplus property of 2.77 acres, the former Health unit site pursuant to R.S. 33:4712.
(LEGAL 9/12)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the New Construction/Housing Development Program Guidelines for low to moderate income homebuyers funded through the HOME Investment Partnership Act.
(PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/12)
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 13-22 of the City Code pertaining to abandoned vehicles. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/12)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the Town of Moreauville in order to provide assistance during emergencies and times of need. (UTILITY 9/12)
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with other signatory agencies through the American Public Power Association (APPA). (UTILITY 9/12)
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
38) To hold a public hearing authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
(PUBLIC SAFETY 9/12)
39) To hold a public hearing authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Fire Training.
RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Fire Training. (PUBLIC SAFETY 9/12)
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
40) To continue public hearing on structure located at 2340 Taft, Andre Christophe, owner.
I. COMMITTEES
41) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
42) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
43) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
44) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
45) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
46) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
47) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
48) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
49) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
50) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
51) ADJOURNMENT.