City Council Agenda For 8-25-09

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 10:00 A.M. PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM. A. CALL TO ORDER B.

ROLL CALL

C.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A)(2) ON THE FOLLOWING ITEM:

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To hear from Cleco Corporation’s officers and Cleco’s legal counsel and to hear a report from the City Attorney regarding strategy or negotiations concerning "City of Alexandria v. Cleco Corporation, et al.," Civil Action # 05-cv-1121-A, United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division.

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ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

E.

ADJOURNMENT.

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 a)Bids to be opened for vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound. 1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/10 and regular and special meetings held 8/11. 2) Introduction of an ordinance for Duhon Lane drainage and street repairs. Bids to be opened 8/25. 3) Introduction of an ordinance for tactical armor for the Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 8/25.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for annual bid for 2010 model year vehicles. Bids to be opened 8/25. 5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Caplan’s Inc., for the annual uniform bid for Public Safety Division (police & fire) for a twelve month period. 6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for programming for Community Services division. 7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for city wide directional signage.

8) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Deerfield Walking Trail. 9) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 capital budget for Masonic Drive corridor improvements. 10) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Section 26-1 (10) of the City Code setting new admission rates for the Alexandria Zoo. 11) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 4-14 (b) of the City Code providing additional notice requirements prior to issuance of alcohol applications. 12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc., in support of a comprehensive medical, dental, education, nutrition and social services offered to local children and their families.

13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sub-recipient Agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds with the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency. 14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Council President to select and for authority of the City to retain an Engineer/Consultant to work with and for the City on the environmental issues associated with the Sugarhouse Road/Hudson Boulevard corridor project.

15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Professional/Consulting services with Willis Engineering and Scientific, LLC., for the

comprehensive review, analysis and coordination of certain city-wide projects. 16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City to provide financial support for any team that has advanced to the World Series for its organized sporting league. 17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Thomas Cupples for the leasing of a city owned vacant lot located at the corner of Sixteenth Street and Holly Street. 18) RESOLUTION accepting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 30, 2009, including the Fire department. 19) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held October 6, 2009 for the condemnation of 12 structures. 20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operable wall replacement for the Bolton Avenue Community Center. 21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue improvements, Phase 1. V.

bids for drainage

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING 23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote submitted for flags for a twelve month period. (DELAYED 8/11) 24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for equipment covers over the tire storage area at the City Compound.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department. 26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department. 27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2009/2010 operating budget adding a Veterinarian position at the Alexandria Zoo. 28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LOHS for substance abuse testing. 29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Lecompte, Cheneyville, Pineville, Woodworth, Hessmer, Bunkie, Cottonport and Marksville for the disposition of certain surplus police vehicles through the intergovernmental services laws. 30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the lease agreement with Chandler Corporation for the use of office space at 3700 Government Street. 31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Facilities Agreement with the Rapides Exploratory Education House, “T.R.E.E. House”.

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Professional Service Agreements with Mahogany Watkins and Daphne R. Robinson as Co-Bond Counsels.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE 33) To consider final adoption of an North Bolton Avenue as requested represented by Renick P. Webb, Business district to “B-3” General purpose of constructing a WORKS/ZONING 8/25)

ordinance rezoning 641 by CLASC Building, LLC, from “B-2” Community Business district for the hospital. (PUBLIC

LEGAL COMMITTEE 34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 3.60 acres, more or less, being the Redeemer Lutheran Church property and a small portion of Masonic Drive located in Lots 20 and 21 of the Cook Alexander Subdivision of the Flowerton Plantation. (LEGAL 8/25) 35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for wasp & hornet killer for a twelve month period. (LEGAL 8/25)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Green’s Park Service, Alpine Lawn & Landscape and Kelly’s Landscaping for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and rightof-ways throughout the city limits. (LEGAL 7/28:DELAY, 8/11:DELAY & 8/25) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services for emergency debris management. (PUBLIC SAFETY 8/25)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau for general services as it relates to economic development. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8/11:DELAY & 8/25)

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COMMITTEES 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49)

To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver. To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman. To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman. To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.

50) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. 51) ADJOURNMENT.