ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 2/27.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for underground electric construction unit pricing. Bids to be opened 3/13.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for plastic refuse bags. Bids to be opened 3/13.
4) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Traffic, by adding term definitions in Article 1B General, Section 1 and adding Article III, Sections 85.1 through 85.5, electronic enforcement to provide for the enforcement of certain traffic signal and speed limit violations by automated means and provide for penalties for traffic signal violations enforced by automated means.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Electronic Staking & Work Order Management System for the Electric Distribution department.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between Keep LA Beautiful and the City to designate Karen Kelly as the responsible official for the grant.
7) Introduction of an ordinance suspending the enforcement of Section 26-85 (j), 26-26 (c), 26-83 (a) and Section 27-5.5 (4) of the City Code to residential utility penalty rates to adjust the rate to 0% effective immediately.(REFER TO UTILITY)
8) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit the 2007 Action Plan to HUD and to execute any and all documents necessary for release of HUD’s Letter of Credit for CDBG and HOME Program funds. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3/13)
9) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for four new ADA Compliant Cutaway Vans for ATRANS.
10) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links Golf Course CDR Fence.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for McAdams Ditch drainage improvements, MacArthur Drive to existing vertical channel.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for trimming & removal of trees around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget to receive Sam’s/Wal-Mart donation for Fire Prevention department.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget adding a Customer Service Representative position in the Customer Service department.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Brian D. Mosley for legal services.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program budget.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the Utility Billing & Collection Office located at 625 Murray Street.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Tourism and Economic Development between the City of Alexandria, the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority and the England Economic and Industrial Development District, to provide for certain funding and to provide for related matters.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the private sale of 7 acres to Petron, LLC pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 lying and situated in Rapides Parish and being more fully described as the northern most seven (7) acres of Tract “B” of the Alexandria Industrial Park. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/30:DELAY, 2/13:DELAY, 2/27:DELAY & 3/13)
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction for the development of single family affordable housing units. (PUBLIC WORKS 3/13)
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Rapides Station Community Ministries for the development of single-family affordable housing units. (PUBLIC WORKS 3/13)
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement between the City and Wal-Mart Louisiana, LLC. (PUBLIC WORKS 3/13)
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of an additional 5’ wide utility servitude located in Lots 6, 7 & 8 of Yorktown Medical & Business Park. (PUBLIC WORKS 3/13)
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers to study traffic control requirements and other engineering matters related to roads and streets. (PUBLIC WORKS 3/13)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article V to amend Section 26-72 of the City Code pertaining to application for electrical service to provide for fees for extraordinary expenses in development. (UTILITY 3/13)
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 7-26 of the City Code pertaining to the Board of Electrical Examiners members. (UTILITY 3/13)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to co-host the 2007 Pelican Council of Deliberation, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, 61st Reunion and State Grand Assembly Order of the 35th annual Convention to be held in Alexandria, March 23-25, 2007. (LEGAL 3/13)
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting various health insurance contribution rates for employees for fiscal year 2008. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 3/13)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance creating a non-profit corporation entitled “Alexandria Festival Association” for the operation of charitable purposes. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3/13)
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Festival Association to support the second annual Memphis in May sanctioned Barbeque Festival, “Que’in on the Red” March 23-24, 2007. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3/13)
H. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
35) To continue public hearing on structures located at:
2619 Overton Street Patricia Christmon
5208 Rutland Brandon Bakies
335 North 16th St. Julia Dauzat, est.
3311 Tulane Jerry R. Johnson
I. COMMITTEES
36) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
37) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
38) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.
39) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
40) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
41) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
42) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
43) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
44) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
45) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
46) ADJOURNMENT.