PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 1, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Vandy Williams of the Greater New Zion Baptist Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jonathan Goins.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held May 18, 2010 was unanimously approved by the
Council.
Bids were received for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for use by the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Distran Steel No bid
Accord Industries No bid
Stresscrete $246,624.00
HD Supply Utilities
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CONCRETE POLES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL FOR PROCELL
BATTERIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HIGHWAY 1 NORTH
SEWER EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL/
RAILROAD AVENUE, PHASE 2 DRAINAGE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THREETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
THE PLANNING DIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee. The President asked that this item be sent to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY THE
MILLAGE RATES FOR 2010 FOR THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3 FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCE OFFICE SYSTEMS FOR THE
MONTHLY RENTAL OF A COLOR COPIER
FOR THE POLICE ACADEMY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
XEROX CORPORATION FOR A HIGH-VOLUME
PRODUCTION PRINTER TO BE USED IN THE
PRINT SHOP AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH BETHEL APARTMENTS,
TO PROVIDE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM FUNDS TO ASSIST THE SUBRECIPIENT
WITH RENOVATIONS AND OTHER COSTS
RELATED TO REFINANCING AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO A 90 UNIT RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY,
COMMONLY CALLED BETHEL APARTMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SHAW E & I TO ASSIST
WITH THE ALEXANDRIA BROWNFIELDS
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHOPRIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH MOORE PLANNING
GROUP TO PERFORM GENERAL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT AND
NECESSARY ANCILLARY CONTRACTS WITH
TENANTS OR OTHER BUSINNESSES OPERATING
AT THE INCUBATOR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INNTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MIKE SANDS TO PROVIDE
TRAINING FOR THE PAY/CLASS ANALYST AND
THE EXAMINATION ANALYST TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH ACT 390 OF 2004 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE WESTERN
REGION ITEM BANK FOR PERSONNEL TESTING
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RRENEW AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE LA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS FOR INMATE
LABOR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTERINTNO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THINGS
FOR THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND EDUCATION OF
THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARNA
BONTEMPS AFRICAL AMERICAN MUSEUM
AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTIC, CULTURAL
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS
AND VISITORS OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSE (TREE
HOUSE) TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND CULTURAL
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE
CITY’S YOUTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 which changes the name of Southland Street was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8806-2010
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 8805-2010 CONCERNING THE CONDEM-
NATION OF 2728 10TH STREET, MOSES
CHENEVERT, OWNER.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8807-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
CO-SPONSOR THE 2010 MAGNOLIA PEACE
OFFICERS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
JUNE 9-12, 2010.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8808-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ADDITIONAL BOILER TUBE
REPAIRS FOR UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8809-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8810-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MASONIC DRIVE REDEVELOP-
MENT, PHASE 1A, PACKAGE 3.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 135-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MARTIN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
(MIL-MAR BOULEVARD), ELLIS AND PAUL
STREETS), AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 136-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 137-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE RENEWAL OF A COPIER FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 138-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED
FROM PSC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
TRANSPORTING, DISPOSAL & RECLAMATION
SERVICE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 139-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH WLM, INC.
AQUATIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR
THE CITY’S YOUTH AT PEABODY MAGNET
HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 140-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUSIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for Versailles Park Landscape Maintenance was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 141-2010
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 23.8 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS, BEING LOTS 66 THRU 93 AND LOTS
104 THRU 144 OF LEBANON SUBDIVISION, LOT
1 OF MAGNOLIA GARDENS SUBDIVISION, ALL
OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF JOE HESNI BOULEVARD,
DONALD CIRCLE AND BEVERLY LOOP, ALL OF
THE RIGHT OF WAY OF LULA LANE WEST OF
JOE HESNI BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 142-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE, INC.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING
COMMUNITY YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Lawson asked about re-evaluating the community services and getting the kids involved. It was asked that this item be referred to the Public Works committee for discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 143-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIG FOR
FIRM SECTION 311 (a)(2) TRANSPORTATION
OF NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
NORTH AND SOUTH ZONES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 144-2010
An ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement (“Agreement”) with HIP ALEXANDRIA, L.L.C. to provide for an Agreement between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative and related matters; to authorize the mayor to enter into the Agreement; to provide relative to terms, definitions, general conditions, obligations and responsibilities and related matters; to provide relative to matters related to acquisition of downtown hotels; to provide and authorize a lease and sale of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center, which is not needed for public purposes; and such conditions necessary under R.S. 33:4712; to provide incident thereto provisions for an exchange of property between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. and to comply with the said statute; to provide such conditions and declarations for a development agreement under the requirements of R.S. 33: 4780.21 et seq. related thereto; to appoint a manager and provide relative to terms and conditions for improvements and management of the Riverfront Center in the Agreement; to provide relative to a Parking Garage and other parking related to the downtown hotels initiative and the operations and parking requirements of hotels and the Riverfront Center; to provide relative to City obligations incident to the Agreement; to declare provisions necessary and proper to establish requirements under; to provide a declaration of reasonable expectation of value, a declaration of public purpose, deliverables and proportionality related to the Agreement and otherwise to provide with respect to the Agreement and matters related thereto.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
It was asked that an item be discussed in Public Works committee about the Jackson Street/Twin Bridges Road circle.
It was asked that an update be given on Sugarhouse Road. Also an item on the widening of Enterprise Road. It was asked that an item be added on the Public Works committee to discuss flood issues and IGA’s.
It was asked that an item be placed on the Community Development committee to discuss the residential and commercial property on the Hodges property.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Legal committee presented the following items.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver the following item was added on the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH
SURVEYORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA
HOME OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AND THE LAND BANK PROGRAM THROUGH THE
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM; TO
AUTHORIZE FUNDING FROM TWO GRANT AWARDS
UNDER SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS,
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM,
LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY PROCEEDS, FOR THE PAYMENT FOR SUCH PRO-
FESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER RELATED COST
AND EXPENSES AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs the following item was added on the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver the following item was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AND ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS WITH CENLA
ADVANTAGE PARTNERSHIP (CAP) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
EQUIPMENT AT THE INCUBATOR AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
The Mayor was next recognized. He asked that an item be placed on the agenda concerning the Selection and Evaluation process for appointment of the next Alexandria Police Chief.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver the following item was added on the agenda. There was no public comment.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8811-2010
TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION
AND EVALUATION PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT
OF THE NEXT ALEXANDRIA POLICE CHIEF AND
MATTERS RELATED THERETO.The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of June, 2010.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk