INGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 2010.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 15, 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 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 Councilman Myron K. Lawson and with the Pledge of Allegiance led by

                 Mr. President pulled off item number 18 from the consent  calendar concerning rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 which changes the name of Southland Street.

CONSENT CALENDAR                                                    

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr.  Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

                 Mr.  Lawson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr.  Goins seconded the motion.  It was unanimously carried by the Council.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held June 1, 2010 and a special meeting which was held June 1, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.

                 Bids were received for Lincoln Road street and drainage improvements.

Name of Bidders                                                Bid Amount
Cecil Perry Improvements, LLC                  $1,987,920.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc.                               $2,160,340.60
Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC          $2,163,856.00
Progressive Construction Company             $2,212.241.00
Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC                               $2,439,711.00

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for annual contract requirements for Water and Wastewater system.

Name of Bidders                                                Bid Amount
Rylee Contracting                                      $2,256,651.00
Insituform                                                  $2,529,058.40

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM,  AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for rehabilitation of Cooling Tower #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

Name of Bidders                                                Total Bid Amount
Advanced Cooling Towers                          $518,316.00
Cooling Tower Depot                                 $563,035.00
SPX Cooling Technologies                         $532,380.00

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REHABILITATION OF COOLING TOWER #4 FOR
D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION,  AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID COOLING
TOWER, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

                 Bids were received for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for annual bid.

Name of Bidders                                                Bid Amount
Harcros                                                    No Bid
DPC Enterprises                                       $484.50/ton
Altivia                                                       $534.00 unit price

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS
FOR ANNUAL BID, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CYLINDERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for striping of public streets and other public properties.

Name of Bidders                                                Bid Amount
Stars & Stripes                                          $   868.30
Pavement Markings                                   $1,670.00

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID STRIPING, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for various sizes of LED traffic signal lamp units.

Name of Bidders                                                Bid Amount
Leotek Electronics                                     $229.00 each
Signal Equipment company                         $294.85 each

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIOUS SIZES OF LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
LAMP UNITS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SIZES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
                 AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING
                 SERVICES FOR WOODDALE & RAILROAD
                 AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE
                 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
                 THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
                 APPROVAL OF THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
                 DEPARTMENT’S RETIREE WEAPONS
                 PURCHASE POLICY AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
                 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 26,
                 ARTICLE VII, SEC. 26-201 OF THE CITY
                 CODE AND THE REQUISITE STANDARD
                 FORM COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREE-
                 MENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
                 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
                 LOUISIANA AND DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
                 SERVICES OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT
                 AND THE CITY IN ORDER FOR ATRANS TO
                 TRANSPORT OFS/DSS CLIENTS AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
                 AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL
                 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN
                 SOFTWARE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA
                 FOUR WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE AS
                 SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES
                 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE DEVELOP-
                 MENT AND IMPLEMENTATIONN OF COMMUNITY
                 PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
                 RESPECT THERETO.
                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WIT THE ARTS
                 COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE AND
                 ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
                 ARTS AND SERVE AS AN OVERALL SUPPORT
                 AGENCY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
                 COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE
                 RESOURCE CENTER FOR SERVICES TO BE
                 RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
                 CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
                 THERETO.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO RENEW THE EXISTIING CONTRACT WITH
                 CONTROL DEVICES, INC. FOR THE SERVICES
                 OF TESTING, CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE
                 OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND
                 RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
                 DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Utility committee.

                 On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
                 GARRETT & SON, INC. FOR THE SERVICE
                 OF TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR THE
                 ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
                 THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Utility committee.

                 On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the next item rescinding Resolution No. 8812-2009 which changes the name of Southland Street was removed from the consent calendar and discussed at a later time in the meeting.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8812-2010

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
ALEXANDRIA TOWN TALK AND THE
ALEXANDRIA NEWS WEEKLY AS OFFFICIAL
JOURNALS FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8813-2010

A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING RUSSELL
POTTER AND C. MICHAEL DAY TO SERVE
ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE
AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8814-2010

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL
MARCOTTE AS DIRECTOR AND KAY
MICHIELS AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO
REPRESENT THE CITY ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL
NATURAL GAS PURCHASING & DISTRIBUTION
AUTHORITY.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8815-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
AT HARMON PARK AND CHEATHAM PARK.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8816-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DORCHESTER DITCH FROM
APPLEBEE’S TO DORCHESTER DRIVE.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

                 The President next turned the meeting over to Vice-President Harry Silver to discuss the next item concerning the changing of the name of Kilbourne Street to Southland Street.  Mr. Goins, Councilman for this area was first recognized to speak.  He explained this item and hereby recommended changing it back to Southland Street.

                 Mr. Joseph Jett, who owns property on this street, asked that the street remain Southland Street.  Mr. John Kilbourne, another resident was in favor of the street remaining Kilbourne Street.  Several council members spoke on this item.  After much discussion was held on this item, the following action was taken.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8817-2010

A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 8817-2010.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       Hobbs and Johnson.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

                 The gravel was returned back to the President.

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.    145-2010

                 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
                 POLES 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 15th 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.    146-2010

                 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.
                
                 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 15th 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.    147-2010

                 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.
                
                 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 15th 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.      148-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
                 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HIGHWAY 1 NORTH
                 SEWER EXTENSION 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 15th 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.    149-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY THE
                 MILLAGE RATES FOR 2010 FOR THE CITY
                 OF ALEXANDRIA 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 15th 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.     150-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
                 NO. 3 FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
                 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 15th 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.    151-2010

                 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.
                
                 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 15th 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.     152-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO 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
                 OTHE RMATTERS 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       Goins.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th 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.    153-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO RENEW AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
                 BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT
                 OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS FOR
                 INMATE LABOR 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 15th 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.    154-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO 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.
                
                 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 15th 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. Goins, to wit:
                               ORDINANCE NO.    155-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARNA
                 BONTEMPS AFRICAN 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.
                
                 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 15th 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
                               ORDINANCE NO.    156-2010

                 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 President called for any discussion.  Mr. Kenneth Cox and other employees from the TREE House were recognized as being in the audience.  There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS:       Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

LEGAL 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. Fowler, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    157-2010

                 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 President called for any discussion.  The Legal committee recommended approval of this item.  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 15th 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.    158-2010

                 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 DEVELOP-
                 MENT PROGRAM AND THE LAND BANK
                 PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD
                 STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
                
                 The President called for any discussion.  The Legal committee recommended approval of this item.  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 15th 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.    159-2010

                 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 President called for any discussion.  The Legal committee recommended approval of this item.  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 15th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    160-2010

                 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 President called for any discussion.  The Personnel 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 15th 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.    161-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
                 OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
                 THE PLANNING DIVISION AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
                
                 The President called for any discussion.  The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item.  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 15th day of June, 2010.

FINANCE 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    162-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT AND
                 NECESSARY ANCILLARY CONTRACTS WITH
                 TENANTS OR OTHER BUSINESSES OPERATING
                 AT THE INCUBATOR AND OTHER MATTERS
                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.
                
                 An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Goins to add in the ordinance which was to include “current tenants and current vendors.”

                 The President called for any further discussion.  There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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. Lawson, to wit:

 

                               ORDINANCE NO.    163-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011 CAPITAL
                 BUDGET FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL/RAILROAD
                 AVENUE, PHASE 2 DRAINAGE AND OTHER
                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.
                
                 The President called for any discussion.  The Community Development committee met and 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 15th 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.    164-2010

                 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 COST
                 RELATED TO REFINANCING AND IMPROVEMENTS
                 TO A 90 UNIT RENTAL HOUSING FACILITY,
                 COMMONLY CALLED BETHEL APARTMENTS AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
                
                 The President called for any discussion.  The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item.  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 15th 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. Silver, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    165-2010

                 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 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 15th 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.    166-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 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 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:       Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

                 The next item on the agenda the following action was taken.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8818-2010

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR VERSAILLES
PARK WITH CITY LABOR AND EQUIPMENT
PENDING FURTHER ACTIONS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC
WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE.

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 15th 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    167-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE REZONING 71 A & B AND
                 73 A & B 15TH STREET AS REQUESTED BY
                 STAGG INVESTMENT GROUP FROM “SF-2”
                 SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
                 DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTIFAMILY MODERATE
                 DENSITY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR TWO (2)
                 DUPLEXES TO BE LOCATED ONA SINGLE
                 LOT 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:       Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th 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.    168-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES
                 LOCATED ALONG 4500 AND 4600 BLOCK
                 OF EDDIE WILLIAMS AVENUE, PAYNE
                 STREET, DELORES STREET AND VERMONT
                 STREET, 404’ ON EDDIE WILLIAMS
                 AVENUE, GEORGE MOORE SUBDIVISION
                 FROM “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
                 DENSITY DISTRICT WITH A MOBILE HOME
                 OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
                 MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO EXCLUDE
                 MOBILE HOMES FROM BEING ALLOWED
                 WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION 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:       Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

                 Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council.  Mr. W.T. Armitage was also present to explain several items to the Council on the two below items.  The following action was taken.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8819-2010

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1802
ELLIOTT AND 1238 ELLIOTT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.
ABSTAIN:  Larvadain.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of June, 2010.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8820-2010

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF ELEVEN STRUCTURES.

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 15th day of June, 2010.

COMMITTEES

                 There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.

                 There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

 

                                                   /S/  ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
                                                                President 

ATTEST:
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/S/  NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk