Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-12-15
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 12/1.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for Animal Shelter incinerator equipment. Bids to be opened 1/5/10.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for custom fabricated isolation kennel for the Alexandria Animal Shelter. Bids to be opened 12/15.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for restoration of urban water well sites and water distribution system replacement project. Bids to be opened 12/22.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for water meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 12/15.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for stationary fitness equipment for Bolton Avenue Community Center and various other departments. Bids to be opened 12/15.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the 2009/2010 Major Budget Amendment.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services related to the design of the Zoo’s Land of the Jaguar South American Exhibit renovation project.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Randy’s One Shop and The Rental Company of Cenla for the award of hand held equipment.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quotes received for police vehicle accessories for a six month period.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Alexandria Iron & Supply for the sale of scrap metal.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sunbelt, LLC for improvements to the Alexandria Mall sewer lift station.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Christian Love Baptist Church for an after school tutorial program for the city’s youth.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreements between the City and various consultants for general surveying services.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements – Phase 1.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for engineering services for Phase 2 of the Culpepper Road drainage improvement project.
17) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 3305, 3307, 3309, and 3333 Wainwright Street and 3320 and 3324 Prescott Road as requested by Christus Health Central Louisiana from “SF-2†Single family moderate density district to “B-3†General Business district for the purpose of allowing for a hospital. (ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL)
18) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Louisiana Occupational Health Services for random drug testing.
19) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for animal control.
20) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of seven parcels required for the Enterprise Road sidewalk project.
21) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of twenty-four parcels required for the Lincoln Road street and drainage improvements project.
22) Introduction of an ordinance declaring the City’s intention to acquire full ownership of certain adjudicated properties.
23) Introduction of an ordinance to recognize the creation of the Alexandria Urban Renewal Association, (AURA) a non profit entity to consult with and contract with the City related to the Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Program; to authorize the City to enter into any necessary cooperative endeavor with the association regarding donations of real property from time to time from the City acquired through adjudications; to authorize management agreements for land banked real properties and funding from the sub recipient agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers by donations and other related matters.
24) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into professional services contracts on behalf of the City with abstractors, real estate appraisers; title insurance agents and investigators related to the “Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from two grant awards under Sub recipient agreements, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, for the payment for such professional services and other related cost and expenses.
25) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC and Bobby Collins in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
26) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract and development agreement on behalf of the City with New Horizons Development LLC and Stockyard Partners, LP in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to a portion of the property formerly named Dominique Miller Sales and Livestock property located on Third Street; to provide terms and conditions relative to the proposal of the developer New Horizons and the potential owner Stockyard Partners, LP for development and construction activities on the project site including new construction of fifty six (56) rental units using funding from both the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Louisiana Housing Finance Authority and SPARC funds for assisting development and infrastructure cost; to authorize a sale and transfer for consideration of six (6) acres of said property; to authorize security instruments and other related matters.
27) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with the Rapides Habitat for Humanity in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
28) RESOLUTION cancelling the regular scheduled council meeting of December 29, 2009.
29) RESOLUTION confirming the re-appointment of Roy O. Martin, III to serve on the GAEDA Board.
30) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for vehicle and equipment fuel.
31) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the replacement of control system at Atwood pump station for Alexandria Wastewater system.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Gravel-Berry City Court signage.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplement No. 3 to an agreement for professional services with Pan American Engineers related to the fire station repositioning project.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Parish of Caddo to purchase 2010 model year vehicles under said City of Alexandria Contract #1775.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with RFP Depot, LLC., d/b/a BidSync, to provide the City with a secure, automated, online competitive solicitation system.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment Number 2 of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the State of Louisiana, La Department of Economic Development, Union Tank Car, UTLX Manufacturing, City of Alexandria and England Economic and Industrial Development District.
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 5027 Morgan Street as requested by Eric Moser, from “I-1†Light industrial district to “SF-2†Single-family moderate density district for the purpose of allowing a single family residence.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the demolition of structure and site improvements at the former Dominique & Miller Livestock property located at 3500 Third Street. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/15)
39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance re-enacting and adding Section 28.5-4 of the City Code pertaining to flood damage and prevention and other matters with respect thereto. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/15)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Charlie Anderson to facilitate, as Site Coordinator, programming for the Area 4 Weed and Seed Initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice. (PUBLIC SAFETY 12/15)
G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
41) To hold a public hearing on the following structures:
723 Woodard Street Walter Lee Dixon
1802 Elliott Street Bay 1 Properties
2912 Levin St. Juanita Joshua
1238 Elliott William & Ella King
H. REPORT
42) To hear from Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington concerning the annual audit report for the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 1/12/10)
I. COMMITTEES
43) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
44) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
45) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
46) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
47)To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain.
48) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
49) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
50) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
51) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
52) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
53) ADJOURNMENT.