Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-06-15
Document Date:
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS 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:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk