ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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 9/26.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Jones Avenue asphalt overlay. Bids to be opened 10/10.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for commercial kitchen equipment for the Alexandria Riverfront Center. Bids to be opened 10/10.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/10.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for three phase padmount transformers. Bids to be opened 10/10.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 10/10.
7) Introduction of an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 297-2006 concerning the awarding of a low bid for cable & accessories to upgrade City Park feeder for the Electric Distribution department.
8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget for Weed & Seed Program in the Police department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 7.00 acres belonging to M.S. of Cenla Properties located in Section 25 into the City as requested by Mark Stevenson annexing said property and zoning said property to “SF-3’ Single Family (high density) district upon annexation.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of sidewalk, street and drainage improvements for Bocage Subdivision, Phase III.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase 1 and Phase 2.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Northport West Subdivision, Tracts C, D & E.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Villa Rachelle, Phase II, Lots 17-36.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Wal-Mart Highway 28 West Subdivision.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing the Wastewater department to accept, maintain and operate the proposed sanitary sewer improvements for Rue Left Bank Subdivision.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Windermere Boulevard drainage improvements, Phase IV.
19) 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
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for asbestos abatement at Convention Hall and various small projects. Bids to be opened 10/3.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for laboratory improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2006/2007 operating budget for Systems Analyst in the Budget department.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police Department to receive monies from the Department of Justice pertaining to gun violence.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rapides Parish Sewer District No. 1.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts with Otis Elevator, Kone Elevator and Schindler Elevator for preventive and full maintenance service for various passenger elevators in city facilities.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts with Berg Mechanical and ACA for preventive and full maintenance service for various HVAC in city facilities.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City and Crossroads Soccer Association.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 5 for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote receive for vehicle windshields and glass for the Parts Warehouse.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code adding Article IV creating a commission to serve as advisors to the Mayor, members of his/her administration and the Council regarding capital development and the formulation of educational, recreational, social and cultural cooperative programs under the auspices of Alexandria Recreational and Educational Programs (AREP).
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Breazeale, Sasche & Wilson and Leo C. Hamilton for legal services.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Montgomery, Barnett, Brown, Read, Hammond & Mintz, Attorneys At Law for legal services.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for Fire Department rescue and recovery.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a cash sale and deed with Leo Coleman, Sr. and Alice Gordon Coleman for the purchase of a certain parcel of land in part of Lot 11 of Block 14 of Broadway Subdivision.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the tire lease agreement with Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance renaming Grove Road to Grove Lane as requested by the street residents.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 13-21 of the Alexandria City Code relative to smoking and smokeless tobacco prohibited in buildings, facilities and vehicles owned or leased by the City. (LEGAL 10/10)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Section 2-23 of the Alexandria City Code relative to council meetings and rules, committee meetings, public comment on ordinance and resolutions heard therein.
(LEGAL 10/10)
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning the front 5.42 acre portion of the property located at 4401 Clubhouse Road near Pecan Park Avenue from “MF-3” Multi-Family high density district to “C-1” Limited commercial district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/10)
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board pertaining to capital improvements and recreation improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/10)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Homebuyer Training Program. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/26:DELAY & 10/10)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Rapides Station Community Ministries to provide a Homebuyer Training/Credit Repair Program. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9/26:DELAY & 10/10)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Rhonda Reap-Curiel for Economic Development efforts. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 10/10)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
44) To continue public hearing on structures located at:
3920 Lincoln Road Henry /Linda Butler
2340 Taft Andre Christophe
614 Wheelock Julia G. Dauzat, estate
69 Essie Street Brandon Bakies
45) To hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 25 structures.
I. COMMITTEES
46) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
47) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
48) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
49) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
50) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
51) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
52) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
53) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
54) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
55) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
56) ADJOURNMENT.