ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007
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 1/04.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for underground electric construction unit pricing. Bids to be opened 1/16.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for overhead electric construction unit pricing. Bids to be opened 1/16.
4) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
5) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for trimming & removal of trees around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
7) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction of the Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains and lift stations.
8) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 2.
9) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Frank O. Hunter Park multipurpose building HVAC renovations.
10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for automated multi-chemistry analyzer for Lab Testing department.
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the highest quote received for the purchase of the surplused gas chromatograph & related equipment & accessories for the Lab Testing department.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 13.57 acres belonging to John Verzwyvelt Estate et ux located in Section 19, as requested by John Verzwyvelt and zoning said property as described as “SF-2” Single-Family (moderate density) district upon annexation. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/4:DELAY & 1/16)
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for West Pointe on the Bayou, Phase XII. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING:1/4:DELAY & 1/16)
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for French Quarter Townhouses for Lots 1-12 & common Area A & B. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/16)
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a dedication of a varying width utility servitude within Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 of Power Center Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/16)
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code related to Historical Guesthouse Code requirements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/4:DELAY & 1/16)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi for the City’s youth to participate in the 2007 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March, 2007. (LEGAL 1/16)
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Krewe of Louisiana of Cenla to host the Cenla Soiree to be held on February 17, 2007. (LEGAL 1/16)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 13-22 of the City Code pertaining to abandoned vehicles. (LEGAL 1/4:DELAY & 1/16)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract. (UTILITY 12/19:DELAY, 1/4:DELAY & 1/16)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the exchange of Lot 8 and 7, Square 34 ½, Jackson Street Subdivision for Lot 1, Square 47, to be exchanged with the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (DELAYED & REFERRED TO FINANCE 1/16)
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2006/2007 Major Budget Amendment. (FINANCE 1/16)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
26) To hold a public hearing on structure located at 1517 Magnolia.
I. COMMITTEES
27) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
28) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
29) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.
30) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
31) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
32) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
33) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
34) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
35) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
36) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
37) ADJOURNMENT.