Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-09-21
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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
- Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 9/7.
- Introduction of an ordinance for digger derrick truck for use by the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 9/21.
- Introduction of an ordinance for annual uniform bid for Fire and Police departments. Bids to be opened 9/21.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Planning Commission for Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Tammany Parishes to host the “Designing Streets for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Workshop.”
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Northeast-Central Louisiana affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise awareness and educate the community on breast health issues, statistics and recommendations.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Gravity Drainage District for cooperative projects located within the City of Alexandria.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of two properties required for the construction of the Deerfield Walking Trail project.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing final acceptance of constructed utilities (street, water, sewer system improvements) for ownership and maintenance at Provine Place final extension (The Lake District).
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 10’ wide alley which runs between Rapides Avenue and Carl Street in Carl Addition.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the existing Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish 911 Center.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric
Production department. - Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Red Ball Oxygen for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC for the transit tire lease for the Bus department.
- Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for improvements at Deerfield Park, as reflected by bids to be opened 10/5.
- RESOLUTION supporting the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Louisiana State University at Alexandria.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING - To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for repairs of Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains.
- To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for additions and renovations to the festival plaza at the Alexandria Zoo.
- To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual bid for 2011 model year vehicles for various departments.
- To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing lease with Chandler Corporation, LLC for the use of 3700 Government Street.
- To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a technical amendment to Ordinance No. 188-2010 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract amendment with O’Brien’s Response Management, Inc. for debris management.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing relative to the implementation of Alexandria’s Special Planned Activity Revitalization Corridors, SPARC, CRA-1, and authorizing the Mayor to partner with the Alexandria Central Economic Development District (A.C.E.D.D.) and to partner with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the development of certain riverfront activities, concepts and infrastructure including but not limited to those known as S.P.A.R.C. – CRA-1: Riverfront improvement venture and essential recreation projects, the downtown hotels initiative’s town square and Alexandria riverfront projects, and approved activities under federal grants no. B-04-SP-LA-0291, No. B-06-SP-LA-0399, and No. B-08-SP-LA-0005; and to enter into such cooperative endeavors as are necessary to effectuate such goals and with respect to any matters related thereto, including a professional services agreement with Barron, Heinberg and Brocato for planning, design, bidding, construction phase and related services as approved by the Administration and certified to have been included in the original A.C.E.D.D. grants and plan of work. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9/21)
- To continue public hearing on structures located at 1238 Elliott Street; William King and 1802 Elliott Street; Bay I Properties.
- To hold a public hearing on the (cost) of demolition of 19 structures located at:
1. 2009 Carl Betsy Thornhill $2549.00
2. 3924 Carlton Andrew Ballot $2185.00
3. 2926 Cedar Hercules Small, Sr. $1995.89
4. 2930 Cedar L. C. Robinson $1750.00
5. 79 Eastwood Linda Williams $4000.00
6. 5213 Edwards Thomas Vice $2700.00
7. 2830 Harris (rear) Jake Harvey $1625.00
8. 2838 Harris Jake Harvey $1625.00
9. 2125 Levin Juanita Leonard $2650.00
10.2334 Overton Pearl Foreman $1625.00
11.3529 Royal Alberta Williams $2160.00
12.1213 Turregano Harry Robinson $1350.00
13.1216 Turregano Hester Jordan $1850.00
14.2413 Webster Adair Asset Mgmt. $2500.00
15.2421 Wise Booker T. Hinkston $1549.00
16.3133 Wise Shekita Phoenix $2046.00
17.2713 – 3rd Street Emma King $4146.00
18.3733 – 7th Street Jared Watson $3850.00
19.333 – 16th Street Julia Dauzat, est. $2046.00
H. COMMITTEES
24) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
25) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
26) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
27) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
28) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain.
29) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
30) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
31) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
32) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
33) ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
34) ADJOURNMENT.