Sept 9, 2015, Regular Session
Document Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON September 9, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a rescheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were members from the Administration and Council Staff.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Chaney.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on August 25, 2015 were unanimously approved by the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WATER METERS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE JONES STREET AERATION AND PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A THREE WHEEL BROOM STREET SWEEPER WITH BELT CONVEYOR AND DUAL CONTROLS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR DISTRIBUTION FEEDER HARDWARE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR DESKTOP DOCUMENT SCANNERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER AND LAB TESTING BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9451-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BRASS FITTING AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9452-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9453-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9454-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING AND RE-CLEARING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9455-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE INTEGRATED BREATHING AIR CYLINDER RECHARGING SYSTEM AND TWO ASME STORAGE CYLINDERS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9456-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DR. HENRY ROBERTSON TO THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9457-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MR. JONATHAN STOKES TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9458-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FY15 ALLOCATIONS FOR OPERATING AND CAPITAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9459-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASPECTS OF THE R.A.D.D. CONSORTIUM OF ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PARTNERS “EARLY” CONSIDERATION AND LIMITED PRELIMINARY QUALIFICATION; REQUESTING THAT R.A.D.D. RECEIVE AND RESPOND TO COMMUNITY SURVEYING AND FOCUS GROUP STUDY FACILITATED BY THE ADMINISTRATION; TO AUTHORIZE THE ALEXANDRIA ADMINISTRATION TO FACILITATE FURTHER ASSESSMENT OF THE VIABILITY OF PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE R.A.D.D. AND ANY OTHER POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS; TO AUTHORIZE AND TREAT PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF THE R.A.D.D. PROPOSAL WITH FAVORED PROPOSER STATUS IN LATER SELECTION OF QUALIFIED FIRM(S); TO AUTHORIZE AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER VETTING OF FINANCIAL, PROGRAMMATIC, AND LOGISTICAL FEASIBILITY; AND FOR MATTERS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING SELECTION OF AND RELIANCE ON CORE PROJECT GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO.139-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AN AUTOMATED BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND ANALYZER FOR THE LABORATORY TESTING AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 140-2015
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS AMENDED, AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 141-2015
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE THINKALEX RESILIENCY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO IMPLEMENT THE THINKALEX COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR PROMULGATION OF POLICY TO IMPLEMENT AND EFFECTUATE THE RESILIENCY PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 142-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REZONING OF 5114 RANSBOTTOM DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOT 10 LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION, ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT TO “MF-1” MULTI-FAMILY (LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 143-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REZONING OF 1220 RAPIDES AVENUE DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5 AND 6 WELCH ADDITION SUBDIVISION, ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, FROM “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR VEHICLE SALES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 144-2015
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SUMS TOWARDS THE COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY TO BE USED TO PAY TOWARDS THE SETTLEMENT IN THE SUIT ENTITLED "PATRICK SEARCY, ET AL AND LOCAL 540 OF THE ALEXANDRIA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION V. THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ," OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF RAPIDES, DOCKET# 241,489; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE, COMPROMISE , AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND TO SECURE A DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION AND RIGHTS OF ACTION IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND THREE DOLLARS ($648,403 .00); TO RESOLVE WITHIN HIS DISCRETION ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO FEES INCURRED THEREIN AND WITH SUCH PAYMENTS TO COME FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 145-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE A COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 146-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LSUA FOR THE USE OF CITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES FOR “CENLA NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY” AND AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF IN-KIND SERVICES BY USE OF THE CITY TROLLEYS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($18,000,000) OF SALE TAX REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PROVIDED THE SALE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS PRODUCES MINIMUM NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS (AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS) IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS TO REFUND GUIDELINES OF THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9460-2015
A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($18,000,000) OF SALES TAX REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9461-2015
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 TAKING ACTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF THIRTY-SIX (36) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee and A & E Selection Committee.
Finance and Legal Affairs Committee Mr. Silver – Chair. On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA ADMINISTRATION TO FACILITATE FURTHER ASSESSMENT OF THE VIABILITY OF PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE R.A.D.D. AND ANY OTHER POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS; TO AUTHORIZE AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER VETTING OF FINANCIAL, PROGRAMMATIC, AND LOGISTICAL FEASIBILITY; AND FOR MATTERS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING SELECTION OF AND RELIANCE ON CORE PROJECT GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT AND EXPEND FUNDS AS DELINEATED AND LIMITED BY COMPANION RESOLUTION NO. 9459-2015 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Personnel and Insurance Committee Mr. Green –chair commended Gilchrist Construction on a job well done on the Hudson Blvd. Bridge. It had been reopened over the past weekend.
Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee Mr. Larvadain –chair requested a report from the Administration on supplying body cameras for the Alexandria Police Department.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee Mr. Johnson – chair requested a report from the administration on programming through the rest of the year, from Parks and Recreation and Community Services.
President Fowler thanked everyone on the work done so that an agreement could be reached on the R.A.D.D. proposal.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk