ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 11/21.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Good Earth ditch closure along Lots 144-149. Bids to be opened 12/5.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for Bayou Roberts & Landmark drainage improvements, Phase V. Bids to be opened 12/5.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for Wahlder Street improvements from 3rd Street to 6th Street. Bids to be opened 12/5.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for supply and installation of eight exhaust ventilation systems at fire equipment stations and various small projects. Bids to be opened 12/5.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial supplies for a six month period. Bids to be opened 12/5.
7) Introduction of an ordinance for clamps & couplings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 12/5.
8) Introduction of an ordinance for various sizes of gas pipe for the Gas Department. Bids to be opened 12/5.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplement No. 2 for Horseshoe Drive @ Masonic Drive intersection improvements.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 2 and Phase 3.
11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 06/07 Capital Budget for McDonald Street drainage project.
12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 06/07 Capital Budget for Wooddale drainage & AUMP Lower Third Street.
13) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for Windermere Boulevard drainage improvements, Phase IV.
14) Introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for Bayou Robert @ Landmark, Phase V drainage improvements.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revision of engineering payment for Hynson Bayou Phase 4.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the highest quote received for multiple brand names of hand held equipment.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement for Water and Wastewater utilities with participating members.
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and Cleco Power.
19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract.
20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude located on Lot 4 of Ridgedale Subdivision.
21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase B, Building 2.
22) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 10’ wide electric easement/servitude located in Lot 2 of Lancelot, Phase I subdivision.
23) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Exchange between the City and Rapides Parish Police Jury for the property exchange of Lot 8 and 7, Jackson Street Subdivision for Lot 1, Square 47.
24) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held January 4, 2007 for the condemnation of 30 structures.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit to HUD an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and to execute any and all documents necessary for the release of HUD’s Letter of Credit.
26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for underground electric construction unit pricing.
27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for overhead electric construction unit pricing.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Coldstream Avenue drainage improvements.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Windermere Boulevard drainage improvements.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Historic Preservation in Community Services.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget for Professional Fees in the Utility Director’s budget.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City and Greg Philips for linguistic services.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria 2006/2007 budget to include the 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant Program.
36) To consider final adoption 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.
37) To consider final adoption 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.
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revising Chapter 28 of the City Code related to definition of convenience stores.
39) To consider final adoption 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.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for DARE State Funding award.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplement No. 1 for Horseshoe Drive @ Masonic Drive intersection improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS 12/5)
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance accepting the dedication of a utility servitude being dedicated by Petron, owners of Tract A of Alexandria Industrial Park, 2nd Filing. (PUBLIC WORKS 12/5)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Management Agreement between the City and Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for management of the Alexandria Riverfront Center. (LEGAL 12/5)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
44) To consider final adoption 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. (UTILITY 12/5)
45) To consider final adoption 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. (UTILITY 12/5)
46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Rapides Regional Medical Center. (UTILITY 12/5)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
47) To continue public hearing on structures located at:
5208 Rutland Joseph Moralez
335 North 16th St. Julia Dauzat, est.
I. ELECTIONS – RESOLUTIONS
48) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a President of the Alexandria City Council.
49) To consider adoption of a resolution electing a Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council.
J. COMMITTEES
50) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
51) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
52) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
53) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
54) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
55) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
56) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
57) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
58) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
59) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
60) ADJOURNMENT.