ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 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
Bids to be opened for: liquid chlorine for Water & Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 6/19.
1) Approval of minutes taken from meetings held 6/5 & 6/12.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for annual contract requirements for water and wastewater system. Bids to be opened 6/19.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals for a six month period. Bids to be opened 6/19.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for striping of public streets and other public properties. Bids to be opened 6/19.
5) Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain substation equipment as surplus property and no longer needed by the Electric Distribution department.
6) Introduction of an ordinance declaring K-9 police dog named “Rex” as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and authorizing deposit of said property to its current handler, in lieu of surplus sale or euthanization.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Quitclaim Deed for a lot or parcel of ground located in Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 2 West located in Calhoun Commercial Park I.
8) Introduction of an ordinance for authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Pride, Inc. d/b/a Keep Cenla Beautiful herein represented by Betty Jones as its duly authorized officer.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Professional Service Agreement with Hershel Lonidier for his services as a Right of Way Agent and Planner for City Planning division.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with R. Greg Fowler, as City Prosecutor, for a term through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008 and to be compensated in accordance with the budget.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Monique Metoyer, as City Prosecutor, for a term through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008 and to be compensated in accordance with the budget.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Walker & Passman, LLP for legal services.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Alpine Lawn & Landscape for Landscape Maintenance services for assorted Public Facilities for a period of twelve months.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for Compton Park Landscape Maintenance Service for a period of twelve months.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to exercise the City’s option to renew the existing contract with Green’s Park Service for Landscape Maintenance Services for Rapides Trail for a period of twelve months.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of street and drainage improvements for Villa Rachelle Subdivision, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision filing plat for Villa Rachelle Phase III, Lots 26A, 37 and 38.
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Albertsons Subdivision Unit No. 1 for Lot 2-A and Lot 2-B.
19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in a 1,599 acre tract of land owned by Paul Maxwell on Broadway Avenue.
20) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2007/2008 Operating Budget to create positions in the City Council Office.
21) Introduction of an ordinance recommending the Administration present any and all lawsuits that exceed $5,000.00 to be presented to the Council for approval.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing the Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Valarie Drive water line extension.
23) RESOLUTION authorizing the Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Le’Bayou Estates.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing a special exception for a Class A (high and low alcohol content) permit for use or consumption on the licensed premise for Angelino’s Pizza located at 3425 Jackson Street, Block Number B.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing a special exception for a Class A (high and low alcohol content) permit for use or consumption on the licensed premise for Ole Timer’s Restaurant and Lounge located at 5501 New York Avenue.
26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement of a Request for Proposals from interested firms or design professionals to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for updating and amending the City of Alexandria Standard Details and Specifications for the Engineering department and the Utility Division.
27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement of a Request for Proposals from interested firms or design professionals to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for the design, contract administration and construction observation of the Robin Road sewer improvements and Azalea Lane sewer extension projects.
28) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters for a six month period.
29) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 37’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.
30) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 55’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.
31) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two vertical non-clog dry pit sewage pumps for the Wastewater department.
32) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Taser electronic control devices & accessories.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers & transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
34) 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.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a utility servitude located in Lot 2 of Fleur De Lis Subdivision.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana to attend the summer camp held at the Alexandria branch located at 1801 Sylvester Street during the months of June and July, as a part of Alexandria’s Recreational and Educational Programs.
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Senior High School to attend the sports camp held at Alexandria Senior High School during the months of June and July, as a part of Alexandria’s Recreational and Educational Programs.
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with WLM, LLC, Aquatic School to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the City’s youth at Peabody Magnet High School.
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for inmate services.
41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Orders Numbers 1 and 2 with Chain Electric Company for Clermont and Charles Park Subdivision cable replacement.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Sections 10-44 and 10-46, and to enact Sections 1-44.1, 10-58 and 10-59 of the Code of Ordinances relating to bingo licensing, regarding application and licensing; to provide for definitions, to provide for investigation of qualifications of applicants and issuance of licenses and a required annual fee; to provide for requirements pertaining to electronic video bingo machines and their locations; to set machine permit fees and machine use licensed fees; to set a tax on net winnings on electronic video bingo machines and procedures for collection of the tax and other matters related thereto. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6/5:DELAY & 6/19)
H.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
43) To continue public hearing on structure located at 335 – North 16th Street, Julia Dauzat, estate.
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. Smith.
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.