Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-03-09

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
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 2/23 and special meeting held 2/24.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for Martin Luther King community center roof replacement. Bids to be opened 3/9.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments. Bids to be opened 3/9.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department. Bids to be opened 3/9.

5) Introduction of an ordinance for law enforcement disrupter robot for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 3/9.

6) Introduction of an ordinance for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 3/9.

7) Introduction of an ordinance for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 3/9.

8) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 3/9.

9) Introduction of an ordinance declaring police department line cars, including three K-9 units as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria.

10) Introduction of an ordinance renewing existing contract for Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for the Utility and Public Works Divisions.

11) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Bolton Avenue traffic softening.

12) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for North MacArthur Drive traffic softening.

13) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Hospitality Initiatives Partnership, LLC (HIP) related to the Downtown Hotels Initiatives; to provide for an agreement between the City and HIP providing for due diligence activities related to the downtown hotels initiative; to define responsibilities, cost and expenses between the City and HIP; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreements including establishing a trustee account.

14) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize a contract with 3north for professional architectural and engineering services related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative and related public works and improvements; to provide for an agreement between the City and 3north related to the downtown hotels initiative and related matters; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement.

15) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative; to contract with the Bureau concerning reimbursements for City incurred expenses related to hotels and convention matters; studies; proposed improvements to public assets and infrastructure, including the Riverfront Center, the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center; various proposals for a public plaza and Gateway District related to tourism and convention business and other proposals; to define responsibilities, cost and expenses between the City and the Bureau; to authorize the Mayor to enter into the agreement.

16) Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code, Section 28-3.26 Supplemental Regulations, by adding a new subsection concerning minimum open space requirements in SF-1, SF-2 and SF-3 districts.

17) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 2151 Boyce Street as requested by Iona Luttrell represented by Dorothy Buckley, from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-2” Limited Commercial district for the purpose of offering the property for sale for commercial uses.

18) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kelvin Coney to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

19) RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lance Harris to serve on the England Authority Board.

20) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police department to apply for traffic enforcement funds from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

21) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria Water and Wastewater departments’ intent to accept, maintain and operate proposed improvements within Goldonna Subdivision.

22) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria Water and Wastewater departments’ intent to accept, maintain and operate proposed improvements within Riverbend Phase IV subdivision.

23) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria Water and Wastewater departments’ intent to accept, maintain and operate proposed improvements within The Gates at Riverchase.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of two heavy duty dump trash trailers for the Sanitation department.

25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program A – roadside open ditch closures- 2010 construction contracts.

26) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program B – asphaltic concrete overlays and reconstruction – 2010 construction contracts.

27) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Program C – concrete panel repair and sidewalk replacement – 2010 construction contracts.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Versailles Boulevard, Phase 3 – Package 5. Bids to be opened 3/9.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for an annual contract.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for external modular tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the Alexandria Police department.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Azalea Lane sewer extension project.

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for control panel upgrades project in the Wastewater department.

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for water well improvement project and City Park pump station project in the Water department.

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for repayment to the Federal Transit Administration for bus vehicles.

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for JAG grants in the Police department.

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the American Red Cross for Continuous Chest Compression Training.

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury concerning a partition of jointly held property by an exchange of properties on Coliseum Boulevard to enable the City to acquire full ownership of 1.7 acres (+-) for the location of a proposed fire station and allowing the Rapides Parish Police Jury to acquire full ownership of a 1.7 acres (+-) under and adjacent to the existing Exhibition Hall; further providing the City with authority in regard to the necessary construction of the City fire station; to provide for the dedication and maintenance of a public right of access at an existing driveway and to provide a certain surface for parking and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

39) To consider final adoption of AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL," DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, REAFFIRMING AUTHORITY FOR SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION; CONFIRMING CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 390-2008; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACTS WITH CLECO POWER LLC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN "AGREEMENT FOR WHOLESALE ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICE"; AN "ELECTRIC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT"; A "NETWORK OPERATING AGREEMENT; A "SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE" A SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE"; AN "AGREEMENT ADDRESSING BALANCING AUTHORITY AREA REQUIREMENTS AND RELIABILITY STANDARDS"; OTHER AGREEMENTS IN THE OPINION OF THE MAYOR BETWEEN CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES THE MAYOR BELIEVES ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER AND RELATED THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO TO EXECUTE ALL ANCILLARY CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES IN THE LITIGATION STYLED "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VS. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL.," DOCKET NO. 05-1121-A ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, ALEXANDRIA DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR UTILITY AND TRANSMISSION SERVICES WITH CLECO CORPORATION OR RELATED SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED MATTERS; TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE CITY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE ANY RECEIPT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND A JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL OF THE PRINCIPAL DEMANDS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

40) To consider final adoption of AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MATTERS RELATED TO THE CASE CONCERNING ANCILLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OF EXPERTS, ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND OTHER RELATED CLAIMS, PRESENT OR FUTURE RELATED OR ASSOCIATED TO THE PRINCIPAL DEMAND OF THE CITY; TO GRANT AUTHORITY AND EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE AND CONDUCT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN NON-BINDING MEDIATION WITH ANY PARTY OR CLAIMANTS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RECOMMENDATION, DETERMINATION AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES SHALL BE FIRST SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH SHALL FURTHER EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

41) To consider final adoption of AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CONFER WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS AND TO PREPARE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND PROTECTIVE FUND CONCERNING FUNDS RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, FUNDS RECEIVED OR RELATED TO UTILITY CONTRACTS AND UTILITY OPERATIONS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH LEGAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING SEEKING DECLARATORY AND OTHER COURT PROTECTIONS AND RELIEF AND FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF FUNDS UNTIL OTHERWISE DIRECTED AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for re-roofing of the City Park pump station.

43) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the replacement of control system at Atwood pump station for Alexandria Wastewater system.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

44) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to submit the Five-year Consolidated Strategy and Plan for 2010-2015 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 3/9)

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

45) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 204 Post Oak Boulevard as requested by AMB Properties from “B-3” General Business district to “MF-2” Multifamily moderate density district for the purpose of accommodating three (3), one bedroom apartments. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/9)

46) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1403 Reed Avenue as requested by John Harley from “SF-2/MHO” Single family moderate density district with a mobile home overlay district to “MF-2”, Multi-family moderate density district for the purpose of allowing for duplex apartments. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 3/9)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

47) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the Alexander Fulton Hotel Management Agreement with Noble Hospitality for an additional sixty days. (LEGAL 3/9)

48) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City for the interim management of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center and related properties with Hospitality Initiative Partnership Management LLC (or a related company) and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (LEGAL 3/9)

49) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Central Louisiana Business League in support of an educational and training program for microenterprise businesses and business owners. (LEGAL 3/9)
50) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Town of Boyce for the disposition of a 1991 Pierce Arrow Pumper Truck, which has already been declared surplus through Ordinance No. 299-2009, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Services Laws. (LEGAL 3/9)

51) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Barney’s Police Supply for police uniform accessories. (LEGAL 3/9)

52) To consider final adoption of AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE, EMPOWER AND DIRECT CERTAIN COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING DECERTIFICATION AND DEACCREDITATION OF LEVEES WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, AND TO INCLUDE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS AND ANY OTHER COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS WITH NECESSARY PARTIES, TO SHARE EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, PROMOTE JOINTLY FAVORABLE LEGISLATION, SEEK FUNDING, MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR THE JOINT-USE EFFORTS AND HOLD SUCH FUNDING AS FIDUCIARY FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED AS THEY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE BY THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA AND PINEVILLE AND THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, OTHER PUBLIC BODIES AND ANY SUCH MATTERS AS ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH AS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH HEREIN BY RELATED RESOLUTIONS, BEGINNING WITH RESOLUTION NO. 8763-2010. (LEGAL 3/9)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

53) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with any LA political subdivision for the sale of surplus police vehicles for $500 each and to publicly auction all remaining police vehicles to the public through the Purchasing departments normal process. (FINANCE 3/9)

G. COMMITTEES

55) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

56) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.

57) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

58) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain. 

59) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.

60) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. 

61) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

62) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

63) ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

64) ADJOURNMENT.