Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-10-20
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
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
Bids to be opened for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 1.
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 10/6.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for McAdams Retention Pond restoration project. Bids to be opened 10/20.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for cast/ductile iron & related accessories. Bids to be opened 10/20.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for a minimum of interactive judgmental trainer for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 10/20.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 10/20.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 10/20.
7) Introduction of an ordinance for water meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened 10/20.
8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget for Chatlin Lake canal drainage study.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 capital budget for demolition of the Dominique & Miller stockyard property.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a sub-recipient grant agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds with Louisiana Housing Finance Agency for implementation of a Homeownership Development Program.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hot mix for a six month period.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for inverted marking paint for a twelve month period.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for rainwear.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for traffic cones.
15) 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.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend the 2009-2010 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.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into two (2) leases with the Community Receiving Home of Rapides Parish. (Renaissance Home)
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure to be effective January 1, 2010.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting CDBG Senior Minor Housing Repair Program Guidelines for owner occupied housing units.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sub-recipient grant agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds with Louisiana Housing Finance Agency for the implementation of a Land Bank Program.
21) To consider final adoption of 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.
22) To consider final adoption of 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.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #730 required for the Sugarhouse Road project, Phase 1.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing amendment of Ordinance No. 27-2008 to continue the study of the Alexandria to the Gulf of Mexico Study.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize an Intergovernmental 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.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Dive and Rescue Educators, Inc. to provide certain training for the Fire department.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a utility relocation agreement with LA DOTD for Fort Buhlow Bridge and Approaches, Phases I & II.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
29) To consider final adoption of 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; from “C-2†General Commercial district to “C-2/MFOâ€, General Commercial district with a multi-family overlay district for the purpose of housing duplexes. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/20)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
30) To consider final adoption of 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 property for business uses. (LEGAL 10/20)
G.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
31) To continue public hearings on structures located at: 608 13th Street, Mark Stevenson and 510 14th Street, Charlie Gilmore.
H. COMMITTEES
32) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
33) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
34) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
35) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
36) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.
37) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
38) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
39) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
40) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
41) To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business Committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.
42) To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures Committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.
43) To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.
44) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
45) ADJOURNMENT.