Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-10-20
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 20, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. 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 Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Chauney Hardy with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Shawn White.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from meeting which was held October 6, 2009 was unanimously approved by the Council.
The item to receive bids on the Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 1 was delayed until November 3, 2009.
Bids were received for McAdams Retention Pond restoration project.
Bidder Bid Amount
Ducote Wrecking Company $72,500.00
Progressive Construction $46,999.00
T.L. Construction $105,000.00
A+ Design and Construction $104,700.00
ERS, Inc. $167,667.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERABLE WALLS REPLACEMENT FOR
MCADAMS RETENTION POND RESTORATION
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
RESTORATION PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for cast/ductile iron & related accessories.
Bidder
Lafayette Winwater
HD Supply
Coburn Supply
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for a minimum of interactive judgmental trainer for the Alexandria Police department.
Bidder Bid Amount
IES Interactive Training $62,240.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF INTERACTIVE JUDGMENTAL
TRAINER FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRAINER, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.
Bidder
Interboro Packing Corporation
Pyramid School Products
Central Poly Corporation
All American Poly
Genesics II
Longs Preferred Products
X-Pedx
Advance Chemicals
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for a twelve month period.
Bidder
LCR Corporation
HD Supply
Lafayette Winwater
Coburn Supply
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SUPPLIES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for water meters for a twelve month period.
Bidder
HD Supply No Bid
US Metering
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
WATER METERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CHATLIN LAKE
CANAL DRAINAGE STUDY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR DEMOLITION
OF THE DOMINIQUE & MILLER
STOCKYARD PROPERTY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
STABLIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS
WITH LOUISIANA HUSING FINANCE AGENCY
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOMEOWNER-
SHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR INVERTED MARKING PAINT FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR RAINWEAR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRAFFIC CONES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8687-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE
AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORMER
DOMINIQUE & MILLER LIVESTOCK PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3500 THIRD STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
Mr. President recognized Mrs. Zina Ford, President of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association was present to present to the City Council a framed Mardi Gras poster for the upcoming year 2010. She also introduced Mr. Morris Taft Thomas, a retired artist who designed the poster. He also is the winner of the 2008 Governor’s Professional Artist of the Year award.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 307-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 209-2010
OPERATING BUDGET TO CREATE A LINE
ITEM FOR THE OPERATION AND RELATED
SERVICES FOR THE GOVERNMENT ACCESS
CHANNEL WITH THE LINE ITEM PLACED IN
THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET; TO APPROPRIATE
CERTAIN FUNDS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE
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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 308-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO TWO (2) LEASES WITH THE
COMMUNITY RECEIVING HOME OF RAPIDES
PARISH (RENAISSANCE HOME) 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 309-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
AND PROCEDURE TO BE EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THREETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 310-2009
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CDBG SENIOR
MINOR HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM
GUIDELINES FOR OWNER OCCUPIED
HOUSING UNITS 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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 311-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT GRANTS
AGREEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZA-
TION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS WITH
LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 312-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH HOPE HOUSE OF CENTRAL, LA., INC.,
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN
AND CHILDREN 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 313-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL
LA, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A
HOMELESS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A
HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 314-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISI-
TION OF PARCEL #730 REQUIRED FOR THE
SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT, PHASE 1
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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 315-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-2008 TO CONTINUE
THE STUDY OF THE ALEXANDRIA TO THE
GULF OF MEXICO STUDY 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 316-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN INTERGOVERN-
MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY TO SECURE AN AGREEMENT AND
THE CONSENT OF THE POLICE JURY FOR
CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY
REGARDING VERSAILLES BOULEVARD RELATIVE
TO CLOSURE OF CROSSOVERS ON COLISEUM
BOULEVARD, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
POLICE JURY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM BY 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 317-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DIVE
AND RESCUE EDUCATORS, INC. TO PROVIDE
CERTAIN TRAINING FOR THE FIRE DEPART-
MENT 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 318-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREE-
MENT WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR
FORT BUHLOW BRIDGE AND APPROACHES,
PHASES I & II 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 319-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TRANSPORMER DISPOSAL, INC., FOR PCB
& PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 320-2009
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF
LAND LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
CULPEPPER ROAD AND LEO STREET,
BEING LOT 1, BETHANY PLACE SUBDIVISION,
REPRESENTED HEREIN BY CHARLES E.
COOLEY, III TO “C-2†GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO “C-2/MFOâ€, GENERAL COMMER-
CIAL DISTRICT WITH A MULTI-FAMILY
OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF HOUSING DUPLEXES 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
At this time, Mr. Silver offered up the following resolution which was discussed in the Public Works committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the following item to be added to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Silver. Public comment was asked. There being none, 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. 8688-2009
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MIKE “MR.
DRAINAGE†REDMAN FOR HIS WORK AND
DEDICATION TO 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
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. 321-2009
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED ON ENGLAND DRIVE NEAR BROWNS
BEND ROAD, BEING PART OF LOT 56,
EXPERIMENT PLANTATION AS REQUESTED
BY BERNARD BRANDS, INC., REPRESENTED
BY ELTON J. BERNARD FROM “SF-2†SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
“B-3†GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MARKETING THE PROEPRTY
FOR BUSINESS USES 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Community Development department requested that the structure located at 608 13th Street be removed and that the public hearing is continued until January 12, 2010 on the structure located at 510 14th Street. 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. 8689-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 608 13th STREET AND 510 14TH
STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging business, Public Relations/Police Procedures and Audit committees.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance committee deferred to the Mr. Hobbs for the next item.
Unanimous consent
Mr. Silver moved for the following item to be added to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Goins. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8690-2009
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO SPONSORING
WORKFORCE INNITIATIVES AND THE CITY’S
DIVERSITY IN ACTION PROGRAMMING AT THE
“BAYOU CLASSIC†FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA
AND RELATIVE TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL
PLANNED ACTIVITY CORRIDORS, AND TO
FACILITATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RE-
DEVELOPMENT PLANS WITHIN THE CITY BY
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR RELATED MATTERS,
INCLUDIING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY
NEEDED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO A BUDGET
AND PERMISSABLE SPENDING LIMITS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
ABSTAIN: Lawson and Johnson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was added to the agenda. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANY AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S SPONSORSHIP OF WORKFORCE INITIATIVES AND THE CITY’S DIVERSITY IN ACTION PROGRAMMING AT THE “BAYOU CLASSIC†FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA AND RELATIVE TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL PLANNED ACTIVITY CORRIDORS, AND TO FACILITATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REDEVLOPMENT PLANS WITHIN THE CITY BY BUILDING CAPACITY FOR RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY NEEDED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO AUTHORIZATION TO ENCUMBER FUNDS OF THE CITY.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
ABSTAIN: Lawson and Johnson.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JEFF CARBO
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND FREDERICK
SCHWARTZ ARCHITECTS FOR CONCEPTUAL
PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR CORRIDOR ENHANCE-
MENTS AND STREETSCAPE UNDER THE
S.P.A.R.C. PROGRAM FOR BOLTON AVENUE
AND NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INCLUDING THOSE TO BE PERFORMED UNDER
THE 2009 EPA PETROLEUM BROWNFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8691-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL GRANT OF $15,000
AND OTHER SUMS UNDER A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
AGENCY FOR THE SMALL AND EMERGING
BUSINESS PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was added to the agenda. Public comment was asked. There being none, the following action was taken. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8692-2009
A RESOLUTION GIVING SUPPORT FOR THE
SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT AND HEREBY
SUPPORTS FUNDING FROM THE STATE AND
FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST AND
COMPLETE THIS PROJECT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2009.
Mr. Winnie Marshall was present to speak to the Council on the hours of the community centers.
It was asked that everyone keep the family of Reverend Dr. John D. Aaron who recently died.
Mr. William Ford, former Chairman of the Alexandria Civil Service Commission was recognized in the audience.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ MYRON K. LAWSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
(1(