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 11/7.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Coldstream Avenue drainage improvements. Bids to be opened 11/21.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for Windermere Boulevard drainage improvements. Bids to be opened 11/21.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 11/21.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for single phase padmount transformers. Bids to be opened 11/21.

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Code to include adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.

7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Historic Preservation in Community Services.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Professional Fees in the Utility Director’s budget.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City and Greg Philips for linguistic services.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement for Interruptible 311 (a)(2) Transportation of Natural Gas between CrossTex LIG and the City by replacing the Exhibit A titled Points of Receipt.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria 2006/2007 budget to include the 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant Program.

12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Hope House of Central LA for the operation of a homeless transitional shelter for women and children.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central LA for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.

14) Introduction of an ordinance revising Chapter 28 of the City Code related to definition of convenience stores.

15) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 5116 and 5120 Leo Street between MacArthur Drive and Stephen Avenue from “SF-2” to “C-1” as requested by Angela Williams and Rickey Dauzat.

16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplement No. 1 for Horseshoe Drive @ Masonic Drive intersection improvements.

17) Introduction of an ordinance accepting the dedication of a utility servitude being dedicated by Petron, owners of Tract A of Alexandria Industrial Park, 2nd Filing.

18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of an electrical servitude being dedicated by Christus Health Central Louisiana owner of Surgery Center located adjacent to Lots 9 & 10 of Cabrini Subdivision.

19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for DARE State Funding award.

20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Ahrens Bonaire Properties for street lights in accordance with Section 26-84 (l) for street lighting charges on private roads.

21) RESOLUTION appointing members to the Alexandria Recreational and Educational Programs (AREP) Commission.

22) RESOLUTION endorsing Composite One’s participation in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

23) RESOLUTION endorsing Recycling Services d/b/a RSI Mills, participation in the benefits of the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for automated multi-chemistry analyzer for Lab Testing department.

28) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 2.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Wooddale Housing project, drainage improvements, Phase II.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Convention Hall operable door replacement and related work.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Clermont Subdivision URD cable replacement for Electric Distribution department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for concealable soft body armor vests for the Alexandria Police department.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for a DARE 2006/2007 grant.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from Justice Assistance Grant used to cover overtime and purchase equipment for narcotics activities.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a water line servitude between the City and Margaret Claire Jordan Wells.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an electric utility servitude between the City and Chambers Investment Company, Inc.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for Alexandria Mall Subdivision, 2nd filing.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Agreement between the City and Monceaux-Buller & Associates for the design of Texas Avenue drainage improvements from Phillips Street to Asper Street.

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Alexandria Central Economic Development District for the development of facilities along the Red River.

40) To consider final adoption 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. (DELAYED 11/7)

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with ReBowe & Fontenot, LLC for actuarial services (GASB) statements 43 and 45 calculations on other post employment benefits.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 capital budget for Jones Avenue overlay project.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing agreements for professional services for 14 Operation Fast Track projects.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

44) 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, DELAY:10/24: DELAY: 11/7 & 11/21)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Sections 5-21 and 5-29 of the City Code pertaining to registration of animals including vicious animals, provide for determination of classification of vicious animals and other matters. (PUBLIC SAFETY 11/21)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras Association to co-sponsor the Alexandria Mardi Gras Children’s Parade, the Alexandria Mardi Gras Krewe Parade and the Krewe of Provine Parade for the public purpose of celebrating and promoting Alexandria and the central Louisiana community. (LEGAL 11/21)

47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring certain discarded items as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and request permission to sell these surplus items at a public auction to be held later this year.
(LEGAL 11/21)

H. AUDIT REPORT

48) To hear an audit report from Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington.

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

59) ADJOURNMENT.