ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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 10/10.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Wooddale Housing project, drainage improvement, Phase II. Bids to be opened 10/24.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for commemorative, 4 dial 15’ 6” tall post clock. Bids to be opened 10/24.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase polemount transformers. Bids to be opened 10/24.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for wood equivalent concrete poles. Bids to be opened 10/24.
6) Introduction of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code related to Office and Neighborhood Districts on-premise sign requirements.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement between the City and Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for consolidating design services for all phases of Versailles Boulevard extension including streets, drainage and utility improvements.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of LA, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to receive state appropriation of funds to benefit the Alexandria Zoological Park.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplement No. 2 for Culpepper Road/Lacassine /Drive to Sterkx Road.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Southern Heights Subdivision drainage improvements.
11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 capital budget for Southern Heights Drainage project.
12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Crisis Intervention Program in the Police department.
13) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for an Office Assistant in the Legal department.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a sewer servitude agreement for the acquisition of a 20’ wide permanent sewer utility servitude in connection with the Hwy. 28 West sewer expansion project.
15) Introduction of an ordinance declaring lab equipment as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and authorize advertisement to the highest bidder.
16) RESOLUTION designating Acting Building Official for the City of Alexandria.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies for a six month period.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for various sizes of gas pipe for the Gas department.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Good Earth ditch closure along Lots 144-149.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Bayou Roberts & Landmark drainage improvements, Phase V.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Wahlder Street improvements from 3rd Street to 6th Street.
23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links Golf Course ornamental fence. (PUBLIC WORKS 10/10: DELAY & 10/24)
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Jones Avenue asphalt overlay.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for commercial kitchen equipment for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three phase padmount transformers.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
29) To consider final adoption 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.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget for Weed & Seed Program in the Police department.
31) To consider final adoption 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.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for Bocage Subdivision, Phase III.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates, Phase 1 and Phase 2.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Northport West Subdivision, Tracts C, D & E.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Villa Rachelle, Phase II, Lots 17-36.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Wal-Mart Highway 28 West Subdivision.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Dana Pitcher Productions, Inc. for the promotion of a boxing tournament to be held at the Alexandria Riverfront Center on Saturday, November 4, 2006.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
38) 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: DELAY & 10/24)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget in the Alexandria Police department adding sixteen police officer slots. (FINANCE 10/24)
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget in the Sanitation department adding eight slots. (FINANCE 10/24)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
41) To continue public hearing on structures located at:
1912 Madeline Soileau Investment
2541 Overton Sir Welton Hobbs, est.
2593 Overton Sir Welton Hobbs, est.
2619 Overton Richard Davis, est.
I. 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.